Best Rot Your Brain Media Podcasts (2025)

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Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions 56:03

41m ago56:03

56:03

The actor, comedian and author Ed Helms has a new book out about historical blunders. He swings by Hard Fork to tell us about it and answer your moral quandaries, ethical dilemmas and etiquette questions about technology: How do I tell my mom she can’t post about her grandkids on Facebook? Am I being an A.I. hypocrite at work? And is it OK to troll…

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Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic? 45:28

1d ago45:28

45:28

Bird flu has been in the headlines for ages, with scientists warning that we could be headed for a pandemic. But we’ve been hearing about this H5N1 virus for so long that it’s kind of starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf. So — what’s really going on with H5N1 bird flu? How scary is it, and how likely is it that we’re going to end up in a bi…

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Why Most Workouts Are Wrecking Your Hormones | Autumn Calabrese 1:24:42

1d ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Autumn Calabrese - Beachbody’s #1 Super Trainer and creator of the viral 21 Day Fix program - joins Dr. Will Cole for a powerful conversation on transforming women’s health from the inside out. She opens up about the science and soul behind her new hormone-focused program Belle Vitale, her thoughts on the overuse of cardio, and how to stop punishin…

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#199 - From Reactiveness to Prediction 12:48

1d ago12:48

12:48

Are you living reactively, constantly responding to what life throws at you? In this episode, we discuss why shifting from a reactive mindset to a predictive one is crucial for achieving mastery in any area of life. We explore how developing foresight allows you to anticipate trends, make smarter decisions, and stay ahead of the curve. By understan…

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#13. From Nail Polish to Personal Branding: Lauren Berkovitz on Building Beauty and Business 47:33

2d ago47:33

47:33

In this inspiring episode, Jennifer sits down with the brilliant Lauren Berkovitz—entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and founder of Lauren B Beauty. They dive into Lauren’s journey from launching a clean beauty brand to becoming a sought-after marketing expert for female-led businesses. Lauren shares behind-the-scenes stories from the beauty indus…

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Breaking The Burnout Loop: A Doctor’s Prescription for Real Joy | Dr. Tiffany Moon 1:14:52

4d ago1:14:52

1:14:52

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Tiffany Moon, MD - board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former cast member of The Real Housewives of Dallas. They discuss the hidden toll of perfectionism, how burnout affects even the most high-achieving women, and why redefining success is key to …

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Bad Apple + The Rise of the AI Empire + Italian Brain Rot 1:11:48

7d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This week, iPhone users started to feel the impact of a stern court order against Apple that requires the company to stop collecting a commission on some app sales. We break down what this means for apps like Kindle and Spotify and why the judge suggested that Apple and a top executive should be investigated for criminal contempt. Then, Karen Hao j…

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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains? 30:25

8d ago30:25

30:25

Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…

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The Wellness Tony Stark Ranks The Best Longevity Biohacks | Gary Brecka 1:14:52

8d ago1:14:52

1:14:52

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Gary Brecka, human biologist, entrepreneur, and one of the most in-demand voices in wellness today. Gary shares how he went from predicting death in the life insurance world to building a thriving wellness clinic rooted in nutrient optimization, mitochondrial health, and energet…

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#12. Where Do I Even BEGIN?! Garage Organization: The First Steps 39:52

9d ago39:52

39:52

Staring into your garage abyss and feeling completely lost? You're not alone! Jennifer empathizes with the paralysis that often strikes when faced with garage chaos. In this episode, she shares her tried-and-true method for getting started: focusing on the items on the floor. Learn how to break it down into manageable sections, create a "drive-by" …

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Tattoo Toxins, AirPods, Caffeine Crashes & Food Dye Ban Myths & Truths (Ask Me Anything!) 1:08:59

11d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Will Cole and his clinical team answer your latest health questions - from whether tattoos really leach heavy metals into your system to how Bluetooth headphones could be affecting your brain. Dr. Cole also shares what really happened behind the scenes in D.C. with the FDA’s push to phase out artificial food dye…

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The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat 1:07:24

14d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This week we dig into the ways chatbots are starting to manipulate us, including ChatGPT’s sycophantic update, Meta’s digital companionship turn and a secret experiment run on Reddit users. Then Kevin reports back from the unveiling of a new eye-scanning orb. And finally, we’re joined by PJ Vogt for a brand-new segment called Group Chat Chat. Ticke…

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Methamphetamine: The Most Misunderstood Drug? 47:46

15d ago47:46

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Methamphetamine has a scary reputation as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But at the same time, it's an FDA-approved drug — and can even be used to treat ADHD in children. So just how dangerous and addictive is meth? And what’s going on in your brain when you use it? We hear from Science Vs listeners who’ve used it — and th…

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Alcohol, Toxins & The Glutathione Gap: What You’re Not Being Told | Dr. Nayan Patel 1:04:50

15d ago1:04:50

1:04:50

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Dr. Nayan Patel, pharmacist, researcher, and founder of Auro Wellness, to break down the science behind glutathione - the body’s master antioxidant. They dive into how oxidative stress impacts aging, detox, and chronic disease, why most glutathione supplements don’t work, and how …

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#198 - Mastering Emotions to Make Better Decisions 14:57

15d ago14:57

14:57

Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment and regretted it later? In this insightful episode, we delve into the importance of managing mood and anger, focusing on the critical skill of putting time between stimulus and response. Negative emotions, such as frustration or anger, often push us toward impulsive reactions and poor decision…

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#11. From Smokey Joe to Fifth Avenue: The (Mostly) True Love Story of Jennifer & David 1:09:45

16d ago1:09:45

1:09:45

This week, I’m joined by a very special guest—my husband, David Satel! We’re taking a hilariously winding walk down memory lane: from elementary school crushes to awkward Facebook reconnections, drunken first visits (sorry, hockey game), surprise omelets with a hint too much bell pepper, and a trip to New York that involved secret speakeasies and h…

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Jack Delosa - The Brutal Truth About Why Your Social Media Isn’t Making Money (And How to Fix It) 1:11:52

18d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

In this game-changing episode, Joel Brown sits down with Jack Delosa — entrepreneur, investor, and founder of The Entourage — to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to win in today's volatile business world.Jack reveals why traditional social media strategies are DEAD… and how smart entrepreneurs are turning followers into paying customer…

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IVF Isn’t Your Only Option - Inside the Biohacking Fertility Revolution | Iman Hasan 1:15:38

18d ago1:15:38

1:15:38

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Iman Hasan, founder of IHC Agency and host of the Biohack It podcast, to explore the intersection of wellness and womanhood, and what it means to take your health into your own hands. Iman opens up about her global upbringing, the trauma that drove her independence, and the loss…

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Is Google Breaking Up? + Seasteading Is Back + Tool Time 1:07:37

21d ago1:07:37

1:07:37

This week, with big developments in two antitrust cases against Google, we discuss how the company may be forced to change its business. Then we’re joined by the journalist Mark Yarm to discuss his recent visit to an underwater home for his article about techno-utopians who want to colonize the ocean. And finally, it’s tool time! We’ll tell you abo…

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Measles: How Worried Should We Be? 39:26

22d ago39:26

39:26

Measles is spreading in the U.S., with hundreds of cases across more than 20 states. And tons of people online are arguing over how we should feel about it. Some say this is bad because measles is SO contagious — and not enough people get the vaccine. But others say that measles isn't such a big deal, so why are we freaking out?? Didn't basically e…

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Birth Control, Acne, Tap Water & What’s Wrong With SNAP (Ask Me Anything!) 1:11:55

22d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by his clinical team to answer your most pressing health questions. This time, they tackle everything from acne and hormonal birth control to the controversial long-term use of spironolactone. Dr. Cole also explains why fluoride in tap water may be more harmful than h…

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Living Heart Forward in the Face of Ideological Violence 1:11:35

23d ago1:11:35

1:11:35

WTF do you have to say? Welcome to What the Fuck Did You Learn Today? with Urania Zed—where the existential dread is real, the optimism is earned, and the heart offense is deployed with consent. This episode features psychotherapist, interfaith minister, and hug-dealing disruptor Edie Weinstein. Together, Urania and Edie unpack what it means to rad…

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#10. Letting Go and Holding On with Psychotherapist Garie Connel 59:50

23d ago59:50

59:50

In this special episode, Jennifer welcomes psychotherapist and fellow mom, Garie Connel—for a warm, hilarious, and insightful conversation about mental health, personal growth, and what it’s really like to unpack your life (and your closet). From the vulnerable moment that brought them together to the emotional stories we attach to the things we ke…

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The Two Microbiome Pandemics NO ONE Is Talking About + How To Heal Both | Ian Somerhalder 1:10:22

25d ago1:10:22

1:10:22

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Ian Somerhalder, actor, activist, and founder of The Absorption Company and Kiss the Ground. Known for his iconic roles on screen, Ian now channels his passion into soil health, human health, and sustainable agriculture. They dive deep into why regenerating the microbiome of the s…

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Meta on Trial + Is A.I. a ‘Normal’ Technology? + HatGPT 1:20:28

28d ago1:20:28

1:20:28

This week Meta is on trial, in a landmark case over whether it illegally snuffed out competition when it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp. We discuss some of the most surprising revelations from old email messages made public as evidence in the case, and explain why we think the F.T.C.’s argument has gotten weaker in the years since the lawsuit was …

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Telepathy: Is It For Real? 54:11

29d ago54:11

54:11

A popular podcast called The Telepathy Tapes claims that telepathy is real — and tons of people are convinced. So we open our minds to the possibility of mind-reading and ask: Could this be real?? And if not — what might be going on here? We dive into the science (yes — there is science!) with Dr. Katharine Beals, Prof. Jim Todd, and Prof. Chris Fr…

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Screens Are Rotting You & Your Kid’s Brains: Reclaiming Joy, Grit & Nature | 1000 Hours Outside’s Ginny Yurich 1:16:57

29d ago1:16:57

1:16:57

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole sits down with Ginny Yurich, bestselling author and founder of the viral 1000 Hours Outside movement. Ginny shares how her journey as a struggling young mom sparked a global wellness revolution focused on reclaiming childhood, restoring attention, and reconnecting families to the natural world…

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None of Us Is Leaving Here Alive 58:35

1M ago58:35

58:35

WTF do you have to say? In this episode, I catch up with one of my oldest friends—someone who has never joined social media. No Facebook. No Instagram. Just a few digital breadcrumbs from AIM to Livejournal, and trailing off at MySpace. We talk about what it means to reject the feed entirely, especially when the world feels like it’s cracking open.…

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#9. From DMV Dread to Bathroom Bliss (and a Little Road Rage) 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

This week on Unpacking with Jennifer, we’re keeping it real (and hilarious). Jennifer shares her long-awaited update on finally changing her last name—yes, the Social Security appointment actually happened! She opens up about her eighth-grade DMV trauma, how it led to an 8-year delay, and the surprisingly painless experience that got the ball rolli…

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#197 - Action Over Analysis 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

Are you stuck in the endless cycle of overthinking and overplanning? In this episode, we tackle the problem of paralysis by analysis and explain why taking action is the most important step toward achieving your goals. We discuss how overplanning can delay progress and how shifting your mindset to value feedback over immediate results can transform…

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Vaccines, Autism & The Rise In Chronic Disease: What The Uncensored Science Is Saying | Dr. Joel Gator Warsh 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole talks with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, board-certified pediatrician and author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace, for a powerful, nuanced conversation around childhood health, vaccines, and chronic disease. Together, they break down why rates of autism, asthma, and autoimmune conditions are soarin…

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Big Tech's Tariff Chaos + A.I. 2027 + Llama Drama 1:09:18

1M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

This week, with the tech world in chaos over President Trump’s tariffs, we look at how four specific companies are navigating the new day-to-day reality. Then, the A.I. researcher Daniel Kokotajlo returns to the show to discuss a new set of predictions for how artificial intelligence could transform the world in just the next few years and how we a…

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Fluoride: Is Your Water Safe? 43:23

1M ago43:23

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The battle over whether we should be putting fluoride in our water has reached fever pitch. We’ve got U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-fluoride activists saying it’s a neurotoxin that’s lowering our IQs. But supporters say that fluoride is a safe and effective way to protect our teeth from cavities, and that stopping water fluor…

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Fragrance Apothecary: The Magic + Science Of Scent, Ritual & Energy | Yasmin Sewell 1:17:10

1M ago1:17:10

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In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Yasmin Sewell, founder of the energetic wellness brand Vyrao. A former fashion and creative director turned energy healer, Yasmin shares how Reiki, Integrative Quantum Medicine™, and her deep knowledge of flower essences and Ayurveda led her to create a whole new category of scent…

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Welcome to the Fight Against Brain Rot 49:58

1M ago49:58

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WTF do you have to say? Welcome to the very first episode of "What the Fuck Did You Learn Today?," a podcast for curious minds who want to keep their brains from rotting. I’m your host, Urania Zed—writer, songwriter, overthinker—and this whole thing started with a half-asleep idea I had right before bed. I texted my friend Sara Collin the next morn…

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#8. Leaving Corporate, Trusting Yourself, and Following the Nudge 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

In this solo episode, Jennifer gets personal about her journey from corporate America to becoming her own boss. She reflects on the pressures, frustrations, and moments of clarity that led her to pursue a more aligned and fulfilling path. From crying at her desk to prepping for never-ending store visits, Jennifer unpacks the real story behind her l…

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Reversing Type 1 Diabetes, Junk Infant Formula, Celery Juice, HRT Controversy + Measles Panic! (Ask Me Anything!) 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by two members of his functional medicine telehealth team to answer your most pressing health questions. They unpack the controversy around hormone replacement therapy, what’s really going on with celery juice and detox myths, and whether type 1 diabetes can be revers…

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Tech Stock Shock + Solving the Mystery of OpenAI's "Blip" + Tinder's Flirt-Off 1:02:27

1M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

This week, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that are roiling the global economy. We discuss what this could mean for the tech sector and whether this will give China a competitive advantage over the United States in the development of A.I. Then, we chat with a Wall Street Journal reporter, Keach Hagey, about her new book on Sam Altman…

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ADHD: Do We All Have It? 45:04

1M ago45:04

45:04

ADHD is all over the internet, with people saying that it’s way different than we thought it was — and that tons of us might have it without even knowing it. Influencers are telling us that ADHD can cause all sorts of things, like hyperfocused states, serious emotional dysregulation, even something called rejection sensitivity dysphoria. So — is al…

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You’re Being Lied To About Your Food: Exposing The Industry’s Dirty Secrets | Courtney Swan 1:20:07

1M ago1:20:07

1:20:07

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Courtney Swan, MS - Integrative Nutritionist, food activist, and host of the top-ranked podcast Realfoodology. Courtney shares her powerful personal journey with gut issues, how it led her to uncover the disturbing truth about the American food system, and why she’s now fighting f…

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#7. Finding Balance with Cynthia Montoya 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

In this super fun episode, Jennifer chats with Cynthia Montoya, an interior designer and professional organizer. Together, they unpack the challenges of parenting, balancing work and life, volunteering at school, and managing a business while juggling family commitments. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing a juggling act (who hasn’t?), this episo…

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#196 - The All-In Mindset 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

What separates those who merely try from those who truly succeed? It’s the all-in mindset. In this episode, we explore what it means to fully commit to your goals and projects, leaving no room for hesitation or half-hearted efforts. We break down how this mindset involves taking risks, dedicating your time, energy, and resources, and giving laser f…

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Is Your Tap Water Making You Sick? The Shocking Truth About Contaminants | Helen Christoni 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Helen Christoni, SVP of Business Development & Partnerships at Ideal Living, the makers of AquaTru and AirDoctor. Helen shares her personal health journey and how it led her to advocate for clean, truly purified water. They break down the shocking truth about what's in U.S. tap wa…

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