Critically Speaking
Episodes
Dr. Daniel Buchman: Do You Suffer From Chronic Pain?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Daniel Buchman discuss chronic pain, affecting over 20% of the population in the US, Canada, and Europe. Chron...
Dr. David Hill: Peanut and Food Allergies in Children
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. David Hill discuss the rise of peanut allergies in children. David explains that anaphylaxis, a severe allergi...
Dr. Fred Miller: The Autoimmune Disease Epidemic
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Fred Miller discuss the autoimmune disease epidemic, highlighting the economic burden and the rise of diseases...
Dr. John Kisiel: Early Cancer Detection Liquid Biopsy
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. John Kisiel discuss early cancer detection using liquid biopsies. Dr. Kisiel explains that liquid biopsies det...
Dr. Stacy Andersen: Living to be a Hundred
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some people live more than a hundred years with no health problems and very little cognitive decline. How come? While healthy lifestyles certainly...
Dr. Kari Nadeau: Microplastics in Our Bodies
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Kari Nadeau discuss the presence and health effects of microplastics in our bodies. Microplastics can enter ou...
Dr. Lise Eliot: Brain Development, Sex, Gender
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Lise Eliot discuss neurosexism and brain differences between males and females. Dr. Eliot explains that histor...
Dr. Catherine Lebel & Dr. Sam Nivins: Disruptors of Fetal Brain Development
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow, Dr. Catherine Lebel, and Dr. Sam Nivins discuss the impact of prenatal factors on fetal brain development. Catherine ...
Dorothy Roberts: The Mixed Marriage Project - Race
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dorothy Roberts discuss her book "The Mixed Marriage Project," which explores her father's unpublished research on...
Dr. Tami Rowen: Q and A - Women's Health
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Tami Rowen discuss the listener questions that arose from her last episode on Critically Speaking. From drinki...
Dr. Haley Hersant: Brain Health Supplements - Do They Work?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Haley Hersant discuss a study by Dr. Hersant and her colleagues that reviewed over 100 brain and memory supple...
Adam Morgan: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Adam Morgan discuss Adam's new book, A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls, which explores the life and legacy of M...
Elizabeth Burch: Pain Brokers: Exploiting Women by Mass Torts
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Elizabeth Burch discuss Elizabeth's new book, "The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel...
Ambition and Psychopathology
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow, Dr. Jerald Kay, and Dr. Joel Yager discuss the various forms of ambition: lack of ambition, mismatched ambition, Mach...
Sophie Lucido Johnson: KIN: Families of the Future
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Sophie Lucido Johnson discuss the evolution of family and the concept of "kin" in Sophie's book "Kin: The Future o...
Dr. Tami Rowen: Menopause, Mysteries, and Hormones
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Tami Rowen discuss menopause, perimenopause, and hormone therapy. She explains that menopause is defined as on...
Dr. Robert Klitzman: Anti-Obesity Drugs - What We Don't Know About Them
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Robert Klitzman discuss the implications of new anti-obesity drugs, initially designed for type 2 diabetes but...
Dr. Kevin Spencer: Magic Tricks - New Therapy for Autism
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Kevin Spencer discuss the innovative use of magic tricks as therapy for children with autism. Kevin found that...
Dr. Tami Rowen: Pregnancy and Tylenol
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Tami Rowen discuss the controversy surrounding the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and its potential link to a...
Dr. Lucas F.W. Wilson: Shame-Sex Attraction: Conversion Therapy Survivors
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Lucas F.W. Wilson discuss his book, Shame-Sex Attraction, which explores the experiences of conversion therapy...
Dr. Joe Pierre: False - Suicide by False Beliefs
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joe Pierre discuss the phenomenon of false beliefs, as explored in his book, False. Joe explains the distincti...
Dr. Teresa Lynch: Gender Stereotypes in Video Games
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Teresa Lynch discuss the portrayal of women in video games and its impact on gender stereotypes. Teresa explai...
Jill Dixon: Rising Food Insecurity in America
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Jill Dixon discuss the rising food insecurity in the U.S., highlighting the critical role of food banks. Jill expl...
Irin Carmon: Unbearable
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Irin Carmon discuss Irin's new book, "Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America." 80% of mater...
Dr. James Michael Thomas: What's Critical Race Theory?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. James Michael Thomas discuss Critical Race Theory (CRT). Dr. Thomas explains CRT as a framework for understand...
Anya Prince: Dangers of DTC Genetic Testing
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Law Professor Anya Prince discuss the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. DTC testing, whic...
Dr. Dorothy Leidner: AI Romance - Boyfriends, Girlfriends
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Dorothy Leidner discuss the growing trend of personal relationships with AI, including AI-generated therapists...
P.E. Moskowitz: Breaking Awake
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and P.E. Moskowitz discuss P.E.'s new book, Breaking Awake, which explores their lifelong struggle with trauma and men...
Dr. Amaal Starling: Migraine News and New Treatment
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Amaal Starling discuss the prevalence and impact of migraines, affecting approximately 1 billion people worldw...
Richard Kirk: Necropolitics and inequality
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Richard Kirk discuss the rise of inequality and homelessness, highlighting the lack of access to healthcare and re...
Dr. Molly Hales: Children Use Antiaging Creams!!
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Molly Hales discuss the growing trend of young children using anti-aging skincare products, influenced by soci...
Dr. Eve Espey: End to Reproductive Rights
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Eve Espey discuss the impact of the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade. Dr. Espey explains that 41 s...
Dr. Emily Callaci: Wages for Housework
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Emily Callaci discuss the Wages for Housework movement, highlighting the 1970s campaign demanding payment for ...
Dr. Peter Liang: Rise in Colon Cancers in the Young
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Peter Liang discuss the rise in colorectal cancer among younger people, those below the age of 50. While color...
Dr. Joshua Woolley: Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joshua Woolley discuss his transition from neurology to psychiatry and his current focus on psychedelic drug t...
Maternal Obesity and Childhood Cancer
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow interviews Dr. Shaina Stacy about her studies on cancer risks in children depending upon the body mass index (BMI) of ...
Dr. Cheryl Hawkes: Maternal Obesity Harms Fetal Brain Development
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Cheryl Hawkes discuss the increasing scientific evidence that maternal obesity affects the developing fetal br...
Dr. Diane Tober: Egg Donation Can Exploit Donors
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Diane Tober discuss the global egg donation industry, highlighting its lack of regulations and exploitative na...
Kim Mutcherson: Millions of Frozen Embryos!
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Kim Mutcherson discuss the legal and ethical implications of the increasing number of frozen embryos and the compl...
Dr. Chris Beyrer: Cuts to USAID Harm the Health and Prosperity of US Citizens
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The opinions expressed by Dr. Beyrer are his own and not those of his employer. In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Chris Beyrer discuss the impor...
Dr. Adam Berinsky: Political Rumors and Misinformation
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Adam Berinsky discuss political rumors and misinformation. Dr. Berinsky defines rumors as unsubstantiated clai...
Near Death Experiences
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. James Alcock discuss what near-death experiences are and the increase in them in recent years due to improveme...
Dr. Deborah Lang: What is Skin Cancer?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Deborah Lang discuss the rise of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, and its causes. Dr. Lang explains that sk...
Dr. Anice Lowen: Bird Flu - Should We Worry?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Anice Lowen discuss the bird flu outbreak, highlighting the virus's spread from birds to dairy cattle and reco...
Dr. Joshua Weitz: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Spreaders
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joshua Weitz discuss his book "Asymptomatic: The Silent Spread of COVID-19 and the Future of Pandemics" and hi...
Dr. Ajit Nirmal: Arms Race Against Cancer
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we hear the term tumor or cancer, the image that often comes to mind is a bunch of bad cells next to normal ones, and growing. Like many things, ...
Dr. Jodi Gilman: Cannabis and Your Brain
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Jodi Gilman discuss the implications of cannabis use on health and safety. Dr. Gilman explains that THC, the m...
Dr. Robert Meade: Health Dangers from Rising Heat
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Robert Meade, an expert in thermal physiology, discuss the dangers posed to human health by the rising heat. D...
Dr. Brandon Sparks: Incels - Involuntary Celibacy
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Brandon Sparks discuss the phenomenon of involuntary celibacy (incels). Dr. Sparks, an applied forensic psycho...
Harm from Cuts to Science and Education
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow discusses the impact of budgetary cuts on scientific research and the Nations Report Card from the Department of Educa...
Dr. James Alcock: Why We Believe
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all believe in something, from Santa Claus, to the global shape of the earth, to babies needing to be taken care of for survival. While some of our...
Dr. Loretta Mayer: Contraceptive Rat Control
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Loretta Mayer discuss the growing problem of urban rat populations, exacerbated by climate change and the inef...
Charles Piller: Alzheimer's Treatments Slow in Coming
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Charles Piller discuss the slow progress of Alzheimer's treatments. Based on his research and findings as an inves...
Dr. Paul Offit: Hidden Dangers of Measles
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Paul Offit discuss the MMR vaccine, the history of it, and the current decay of measles herd immunity today. ...
Dr. Jamie Lo, MD: Marijuana and the Fetal Brain
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Jamie Lo discuss the complex topic of marijuana and the fetal brain. Dr. Lo explains some of the findings from...
Natalie Wexler: America's Knowledge Gap
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Natalie Wexler discuss the poor reading skills of American students, as evidenced by NAEP test results. Natalie hi...
Dr. Amy Cooter: Militias in the United States Today
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Amy Cooter discuss the complexities and variations within militia groups in the United States, citing examples...
Richard Conniff: Ending Epidemics
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Richard Conniff discuss his book "Ending Epidemics," which explores the history of infectious diseases and vaccine...
Dr. MacKenzie Pellin: Cancer in Your Dog or Cat
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. MacKenzie Pellin discuss the cancer rates in dogs and cats, the types of cancer we tend to see in our four-leg...
Dr. John Hutton: Reading to Babies Helps Their Brains
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. John Hutton discuss the impact of early reading exposure on brain development in infants and young children. H...
Dr. Adina Wise: Parkinson's - Environmental Risks
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Adina Wise discuss the complexities of Parkinson's disease, including its causes, symptoms, and the role of en...
Elizabeth Burch: Pain Brokers: Exploiting Women by Mass Torts
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Elizabeth Burch discuss Elizabeth's new book "The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel ...
What Do You Know About the Fish You Eat?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us take for granted that the seafood we eat is healthy and better for the atmosphere. But there are hidden costs in our increasing consumpti...
Can Your Deodorant Cause Breast Cancer?
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer is on the rise, especially in women under 40. This is pretty scary and the increase points to something environmental. In today's episod...
Mark Greene: Mansplaining
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Mark Greene discuss the pervasive issue of mansplaining, a phenomenon where men explain things to women despite th...
Dr. Anna Stokke: Why Johnny Can't Add
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Anna Stokke discuss the decline in math education, noting that students lack basic arithmetic skills, hinderin...
Dr. Joel Gallant: HIV Today
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joel Gallant discuss the history and evolution of HIV treatment and prevention. He highlights the changes of t...
Dr. MacKenzie Pellin, Dr. Laurie Malone & Dr. Patricia Ungar: Sniffer Dogs: Detect Cancer and COVID
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow, Dr. MacKenzie Pellin, Dr. Laurie Malone, and Dr. Patricia Ungar explore how dogs can detect early signs of cancer and...
Dr. Hussam Mahmoud: Preventing Wildfire Damage
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Hussam Mahmoud discuss the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, citing the 2023 Maui fire and the 2...
Dr. Keith McCormick: Osteoporosis and You
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Keith McCormick discuss what you need to know about osteoporosis and bone health. Dr. McCormick explains what ...
Dr. Elizabeth Scott: Cognitive Distortions and Stress
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Elizabeth Scott discuss the impact of cognitive distortions on stress. Dr. Scott explains what cognitive disto...
Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories? (Rerun)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of media, which may contain misinformation or fake news, there are conspiracy theories abounding. However, conspiracy theories, and th...
Dr. John Sweller: Why Johnny Can't Read
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. John Sweller discuss the decline in student preparedness for college and how the modern education system, whic...
Dr. Hussam Mahmoud: Climate Change and Bridge Stability
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Hussam Mahmoud discuss the vulnerability of bridges to climate change. When we think about climate-related dis...
Dr. Ximena Lopez: Helping Transgender Youth
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Ximena Lopez discuss the challenges faced by transgender youth, emphasizing the importance of gender-affirming...
Janine LaSalle, Ph.D.: Detecting Autism Before Birth
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Janine LaSalle discuss Dr. LaSalle's research on autism, focusing on prenatal gene-environment interactions. S...
Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D.: Beware of Narcissists
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Scott, discuss narcissism, its clinical definition and the characteristics of "malign...
Dr. Adam Schiavi: Defining Brain Death
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Schiavi is an assistant professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine and neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medici...
Dr. Katie Pelch: Toxins in Our Bodies
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Katie Pelch discuss the harmful and pervasive effects of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." Found in var...
Dr. Alex Hinton: Genocide in the US??
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alex Hinton explore the potential for genocide in the U.S., highlighting historical and contemporary atrocitie...
Dr. Alex Hinton: Genocide and Perpetrators
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alex Hinton discuss the complexities of genocide, its definitions, and the role of perpetrators. Dr. Hinton gi...
Dr. Alan Rogol: Sex, Gender and the Olympics
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alan Rogol discuss the complexities of gender, sex, and identity in elite sports, with a focus on the societal...
Dr. Charles Easley IV: Paternal Effects on the Fetus
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Charles Easley IV discuss the significance of a father's lifestyle before conception and its effects on prenat...
Daniel Aaron, M.D., J.D.: Food Safety Lack Of FDA Oversight
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Daniel Aaron discuss the inadequate oversight of food additives by the FDA, particularly the agency's GRAS or ...
Dr. Alexis Temkin: Pesticides in Your Body
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alexis Temkin, Senior Toxicologist at the Environmental Working Group, discuss toxic chemicals we can't see or...
149 Dr. Tara Zimmerman: No More Misinformation
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Tara Zimmerman discuss how to "Fake News" proof children so that they can better interpret the vast amount of ...
148 Dr. Thomas Guinn: Safe to Fly? Turbulence
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A serious type of turbulence has been encountered during commercial airline flights has been in the news lately. "Pancake turbulence". Hard to detec...
147 Dr. Mary Rysavy MD: Obesity in the Delivery Room
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Mary Rysavy discuss all aspects of obesity during pregnancy. This is a significant concern that is growing. A ...
146 Dr. Jerald Kay & Dr. Joel Yager: Ambition and Psychopathology
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Therese Markow, Dr. Jerald Kay, and Dr. Joel Yager discuss the various forms of ambition. They discuss lack of ambition, mismatched a...
145 Fewer Sperm, More Infertility
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is on the rise, leading otherwise healthy young couples to seek a form of assisted reproductive technology appropriate for their particula...
144 Our Failing Education System
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard P. Phelps is founder of the Nonpartisan Education Group, editor of Nonpartisan Education Review (http://nonpartisaneducation.org), a Fulbr...
143 The mental health crisis: dreams and nightmares
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this culture where dreams and nightmares are such a part of our everyday language, the question becomes, what is dreaming? We all dream, so what do...
142 Cold and Colder
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Various forms of cold therapy, from ice on wounds to cold showers, have been successfully used for ages. And ice baths help athletes after an event. B...
141 Breast Cancer Risks: Underarm Products
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breast cancer is on the rise, especially in women under 40. This is pretty scary and the increase points to something environmental. In today's episod...
140 Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld: The Placenta and the Fetal Brain
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the placenta? Some people think of it as a bag filled with fluid that protects the fetus inside from accidental blows, or a structure that send...
139 Dr. Jon Lieff: Consequences of Head Injuries
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just about everybody has bumped their head at least once in their life. A number of these bumps on the head, especially those resulting from more obvi...
138 Egg Donation: Long Term Risks?
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of women are undergoing ovarian stimulation to harvest either their own eggs or to donate, for monetary compensation, to egg banks that can h...
137 Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories?
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a world full of media, which may contain misinformation or fake news, there are conspiracy theories abounding. However, conspiracy theories, and th...
136 Dr. Ryan Townley: Dementia Drug Trials
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Among the biggest health fears adults have are getting a diagnosis of cancer or developing Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 6.2 million Americans age...
135 Dr. Ajit Nirmal: How and Why Cancers Spread
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we hear the term tumor or cancer, the image that often comes to mind is a bunch of bad cells next to normal ones, and growing. Like many things, ...