The Antisocial Doctors Podcast
Join Dr. Rebecca Berens & Dr. Sonia Singh as they unpack viral health trends with curiosity, nuance, and compassion. No snark, no shame —just thoughtful conversations about what’s true, what’s hype, why we're drawn to it and how to find calm and clarity in the chaos of social media and online health advice.
The Antisocial Doctors Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 14: Can A Blood Test Really Detect 50+ Cancers?
In this episode, we discuss the viral rise of multi-cancer early detection blood tests (MCEDs) that claim to screen for 50+ cancers with a single blood draw and promise peace of mind (i.e. Galleri & Cancerguard). We unpack why these tests a...
Episode 13: Are GLP-1s a Miracle, a Mistake, or Something More Complicated?
In this episode, we dive into the GLP-1 conversation that’s everywhere—between “miracle drug” hype, scary side-effect stories, and the stigma that comes with seeking help. We share the kind of patient scenario we’re seeing constantly, talk abou...
Episode 12: What's the Deal With Peptides?
In this episode, we dig into peptides—why they’re suddenly everywhere, why people are trying them, and why the online conversation often feels worlds apart from the medical one. We zoom out from the hype to explore what peptides actually are, w...
Episode 11: How Much Protein Do We Really Need?
In this episode, we dive into the current obsession with protein—why it’s everywhere, why people feel pressure to hit high daily targets, and how even official messaging is fueling the conversation. We review what protein actually does, who may...
Episode 10: Lessons & Themes - What We've Learned So Far
In this episode, we reflect on the biggest themes that kept showing up across our first batch of episodes and how researching health trends on social media has changed our own relationship with these platforms. We call out the recurring pattern...