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Is looksmaxxing just another harmless glow-up trend, or has the internet officially lost the plot? 🫠 From mewing and jawline hacks to facial symmetry ratings and extreme beauty trends, we're breaking down the science behind the viral looksmaxxing obsession.

Apparently, washing your face is now called "softmaxxing," your facial structure needs a performance review, and some people have decided their cheekbones are a DIY home improvement project.

Cool. Totally normal. 🔨😂

🎙️ EPISODE 139 OF FUNNY MEDICINE PODCAST: LOOKSMAXXING!

This week, we're diving into the bizarre world of looksmaxxing, where everyday grooming has become an entire lifestyle and beauty standards have reached a whole new level.

But underneath the jawline obsession and facial attractiveness ratings is a much bigger conversation about body image, social media pressure, and the unrealistic expectations placed on teenagers and young adults.

And yes, we're bringing actual medical science into this conversation. Because apparently, someone has to.

🔬 IN THIS EPISODE:

🔹 What is looksmaxxing? Where it started, why it's trending, and how it became an internet obsession.

🔹 Softmaxxing vs. hardmaxxing: When did skincare, exercise, and basic hygiene become an entire personality?

🔹 Mewing and jawline hacks: Can tongue posture actually reshape your face? What does the science say?

🔹 Facial symmetry and attractiveness ratings: From canthal tilt to facial proportions and online scoring systems. Remember Hot or Not? Apparently, it got an upgrade.

🔹 Extreme beauty trends: Questionable facial transformation methods and their very real medical risks.

🔹 Cosmetic procedures and peptides: When does wanting to look better become potentially harmful?

🔹 Teen body image and social media: Why boys are increasingly facing the same appearance pressures historically associated with girls.

🔹 Body dysmorphic disorder: Warning signs, unhealthy appearance obsessions, and what parents should know.

🔹 The science of attractiveness: Does facial symmetry really matter as much as the internet claims?

We're also discussing influencers, social media filters, unrealistic beauty standards, and why comparing yourself to millions of strangers might not be the healthiest hobby.

💭 THE BIG QUESTION:

When does self-improvement stop being about feeling good and start becoming an obsession with looking perfect?

There's nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel your best. But somewhere between a skincare routine and treating your jawline like a construction project, we may have missed the plot.

As always, we're bringing evidence-based medicine, honest conversations, a healthy dose of sarcasm, and absolutely no patience for questionable internet advice.

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What's the most bizarre looksmaxxing trend you've encountered? Did you even know this was happening before watching?

Tell us in the comments! We're genuinely curious.

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Doctors used to drill holes in people's skulls, prescribe radioactive water, and perform lobotomies. And somehow, these were considered legitimate medical treatments. 😳

Welcome to the darker side of medical history. Happy Halloween! 🎃

In Episode 138 of Funny Medicine Podcast, Julie and Yvy explore 5 of the most horrifying medical treatments in history, from ancient surgical procedures to disturbing medical experiments and practices that were once considered perfectly normal.

We're talking about:

🧠 Trepanation: Why ancient civilizations drilled holes into people's skulls, and how some patients actually survived.

🩸 Bloodletting: When doctors prescribed leeches and blood removal for practically everything, including illnesses that needed the exact opposite.

☠️ Mercury Treatments: How mercury became a popular treatment for syphilis, despite its devastating effects on the human body.

☢️ Radium Tonics: When radioactive water was marketed as a wellness product, and the tragic stories that helped expose its dangers.

🧠 Lobotomies: The disturbing history of ice-pick brain surgery, including the doctor who received a Nobel Prize for developing the procedure.

And here's where things get even more interesting: some of these historical practices have modern medical counterparts, although today's techniques, evidence, and safety standards are very different.

We also discuss modern wellness trends, questionable medical claims, and the treatments people might look back on 50 years from now and wonder, "HOW was that ever considered a good idea?"

Because if medical history has taught us anything, it's that just because something is popular, recommended, or labeled as healthy doesn't automatically mean it's safe.

Come for the Halloween makeup. Stay for the medical history that's somehow more disturbing than our costumes. 💀

👇 WE WANT TO KNOW: Which historical medical treatment shocked you the most? And what medical practice or wellness trend today do you think future generations will question?

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Pneumonic plague vs. bubonic plague: what’s the difference, and should the Russia headlines have you worried? Yvy and Julie break down plague symptoms, how it spreads, and what modern treatment looks like in Episode 137 of Funny Medicine. From the Black Death to modern U.S. cases, we’re digging into the science behind the headlines without turning every rumor into an outbreak. Expect plain-English medical explanations, historical rabbit holes, and the usual Funny Medicine side conversations.

In this episode:

Bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic plague explained

Yersinia pestis and the history of the Black Death

Fleas, rodents, pets, and how people can become exposed

Pneumonic plague transmission: what close contact actually means

Plague symptoms, antibiotics, and why early treatment matters

U.S. plague cases and practical prevention

The Russia reports: what was known and what remained unconfirmed

Plague is treatable with antibiotics, but prompt medical care is essential. For the medical guidance behind our treatment and transmission discussion, see the CDC’s evidence-based recommendations.

Subscribe to Funny Medicine for more medical deep dives with science, context, and a sense of humor. Before this episode, did you know there was more than one form of plague? Tell us in the comments. Recorded October 9, 2026. The Russia discussion reflects information available at recording, including the WHO’s October 7 briefing, which did not confirm plague in the reported incident. This episode is for general education and entertainment, not personal medical advice.

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Vampire facials sound like something we should be discussing during spooky season, not at a med spa... and yet here we are. 🧛‍♀️🩸

In Episode 136 of Funny Medicine Podcast, we’re diving into the science, history, hype, and very weird cultural obsession behind **vampire facials, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), microneedling, facial rejuvenation, and “young blood” for anti-aging. So what actually happens during a vampire facial? Your own blood is drawn, separated in a centrifuge, and the platelet-rich portion may be applied or injected into the skin, often alongside microneedling. Sounds extremely scientific. But does it actually make your skin look younger? That answer gets complicated. We look at what current research says about PRP for facial aging and acne scars, why some studies show possible benefits while others find little advantage over microneedling alone, and why combining multiple treatments makes it harder to figure out what is actually responsible for the results.

And because this is Funny Medicine, somehow we also end up going from ancient bloodletting and leeches to modern med spas, beauty marketing, celebrity trends, biohacking, and people still chasing the fountain of youth thousands of years later. We also get into the part that deserves way more attention: safety. Your own blood does not automatically mean zero risk. Sterile technique, proper blood handling, trained clinicians, single-use equipment, and infection control matter when needles and blood are involved.

Then we go even further down the rabbit hole into young plasma, longevity biohacking, Bryan Johnson, mouse studies, and whether “young blood” actually has evidence behind the anti-aging claims. Spoiler: fascinating science does not automatically equal proven human age reversal. So... vampire facial: science, skincare, marketing masterpiece, or a little bit of everything?

🎧 Watch the full episode and tell us in the comments: Would YOU try a vampire facial? And if you’ve already had PRP or microneedling, we want to hear what your experience was.

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Burnout isn’t just being tired, and apparently it also isn’t magically cured by a yoga class, better time management, or the sacred workplace pizza party. 🙃

In Funny Medicine Podcast Episode 135, we’re breaking down what burnout actually is, what workplace burnout can feel like, how chronic stress can affect you mentally and physically, and why the solution isn’t always telling exhausted people to become “more resilient.” And somehow… this episode also turned into an unexpected therapy session about medical residency. We have regrets. 😂

We get into:

🔥 What burnout actually means according to the WHO

🧠 Burnout symptoms including mental exhaustion, brain fog, cynicism and feeling unlike yourself

⚖️ Burnout vs. depression, and why the distinction matters

🏥 Physician burnout, healthcare worker burnout and medical residency

💼 Workplace stress, overwhelming workloads and staffing shortages

📱 Why being constantly reachable can make disconnecting from work nearly impossible

🛑 Workplace boundaries and the “right to disconnect”

😵‍💫 Why burnout can make capable people suddenly feel like they can’t function normally

🧘 Why individual wellness strategies aren’t enough when the workplace itself is the problem

👩‍💼 Leadership, management and creating healthier work environments

👵 Millennials, Gen X, Gen Z and how different generations approach workplace boundaries

✅ What research suggests may actually help with burnout and chronic work stress

We also get VERY personal about what burnout looked like during medical school and residency, including brutal schedules, working day after day without enough recovery time, feeling emotionally detached, losing appetite, mental fog, workplace pressure and reaching the point where you simply have nothing left to give. Basically: “I’m fine”, but in burnout font.** Burnout is real, but it’s also complicated. It isn’t a character flaw, it isn’t proof that someone “isn’t resilient enough,” and it shouldn’t automatically be used to explain every symptom someone experiences. Sometimes the question isn’t: “Why can’t I handle this?” It’s: “What has changed that is making it so hard for me to function?” And sometimes the answer is that no amount of color-coded planners can fix doing the workload of three people.

🎧 Watch the full episode and tell us in the comments:

What was the first sign that made you realize you were actually burned out—not just tired or having a bad week?

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Sleep Divorce: Why Couples Sleep Separately (Snoring, Insomnia, OSA, RLS) | Funny Medicine

Yvy and Julie discuss “sleep divorce,” the choice for couples to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve rest without ending the relationship, noting it’s common and growing in the U.S. They review survey data showing about one-third of Americans sleep separately at least occasionally, with millennials leading, and cite a ResMed survey reporting widespread partner sleep disruption from snoring. They explain sleep stages, how partners influence sleep, and the pros and cons of co-sleeping, including oxytocin benefits versus health harms from disrupted sleep. Medical drivers covered include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, insomnia, and mismatched chronotypes, plus relationship effects of sleep deprivation on conflict, stress hormones, and inflammation. They recommend addressing underlying causes first (OSA screening, sleep study, CPAP, CBT-I), trying practical fixes (separate duvets, white noise, earplugs), and making any sleep separation intentional.

00:00 Awkward Cold Open

00:14 Introducing Sleep Divorce

00:50 Rebranding The Term

01:41 What Sleep Divorce Means

02:44 Origins And History

03:31 Scandinavian Sleep Method

04:46 How Common It Is

07:10 Science Of Co Sleeping

09:24 Medical Causes OSA

11:30 Restless Legs And Kicking

13:51 Insomnia And Circadian Mismatch

14:58 Chronotypes and Sleep Divorce

16:04 Sleep Loss and Fighting

17:00 Science of Sleep Relationship Loop

18:54 Benefits of Sleeping Apart

20:45 Risks and Loneliness Tradeoffs

23:03 Medical Steps Before Divorce

24:19 Making It Intentional

25:59 Bottom Line and Rebrand

28:06 Wrap Up and Goodbye

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Hormone Pellets: Benefits, FDA Warnings, Side Effects & What ACOG Says | Funny Medicine

On the Funny Medicine podcast, Yvy and Julie return to discuss hormone pellets, a controversial wellness trend popular on social media and in cities like Miami. They explain what pellets are, how they’re implanted under the skin for 3–6 months, and why the inability to remove or titrate dosing drives major medical concerns. They review the history of pellets from 1930s research, contrast pellets with standard hormone replacement therapy, and describe how perimenopause/menopause symptoms and the 2002 WHI backlash contributed to demand. They cite studies showing supraphysiologic hormone levels with pellets, higher side-effect rates than FDA-approved therapy, and FDA/NASEM concerns including thousands of unreported adverse events. They summarize positions from ACOG, the Menopause Society, and the Endocrine Society, and share questions patients should ask before considering pellets.

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Ever wondered what your child's doctor REALLY thinks during your appointment? Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Yvy sits down with co-host Julie in this unfiltered, zero-notes, totally impromptu conversation that every parent NEEDS to hear before their next pediatric visit. 🩺👶 From the ideal patient vs. the nightmare one, to parents showing up with AI-generated lab requests from ChatGPT and Claude — this episode covers it ALL. We're talking well-child checks, vaccine questions, Munchausen by proxy, real hospital stories, and the raw truth about what it's like to see 40+ patients in a single day.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ What makes an ideal pediatric patient (hint: come PREPARED)

✅ Why skipping well-child checks is a bigger deal than you think

✅ The truth about AI-generated doctor visit lists 🤖

✅ Real Munchausen by proxy cases — and how doctors catch them

✅ What happens when patients knock on the door mid-appointment

✅ Hospital vs. clinic life: which is better for doctors AND families?

✅ The broken insurance system and prior authorizations explained

✅ Why your pediatrician may have "let you go" (and it's not personal)

💬 Whether you're a parent, a medical professional, a med student, or just someone who loves real talk about healthcare, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and eye-opening insight straight from the doctor's office.

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Are peptides the future of medicine, or the most overhyped wellness trend on the internet? In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about peptides: what they actually are, how they work inside your body, and why they're suddenly everywhere — from your doctor's office to your Instagram feed to RFK Jr.'s policy agenda.

🔬 We cover the real science behind trending peptides like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), BPC-157, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, thymosin alpha-1, and epithalon, including what the clinical evidence actually says vs. what influencers are claiming.

💉 From subcutaneous injections to nasal sprays to oral peptides, we explain how these compounds are taken, why most can't survive your stomach, and why that matters.

⚠️ PLUS: the gray market and black market peptide boom; contamination risks, counterfeit Ozempic warnings, infection dangers, and what happens when you buy peptides from unregulated online vendors.

🏛️ We also cover the 2026 FDA regulatory battle and RFK Jr.'s controversial push to expand compounding pharmacy access to peptides, and what it means for you.

📌 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

- What peptides are and how they work (lock-and-key receptor science)

- 120+ years of peptide history, Nobel Prizes, insulin, and beyond

- GLP-1 receptor agonists: semaglutide vs. tirzepatide; weight loss, cardiovascular outcomes, muscle loss risks

- BPC-157: compelling animal data, zero completed human trials, FDA status

- CJC-1295 + ipamorelin: the growth hormone stack and its real risks

- Thymosin Alpha-1: approved in 35+ countries, what it does for immunity and aging

- Epithalon and telomere science: real or hype?

- How peptides are administered: injectable vs. oral vs. nasal spray vs. topical

- Gray market dangers: contamination, mislabeling, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs

- The FDA vs. compounding pharmacy battle of 2026 - Evidence-based takeaways: what to actually do T

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Raw milk is having a very loud wellness-internet moment… so naturally, we had to talk about it.

In this episode of Funny Medicine Podcast, we break down the raw milk craze, why people are suddenly obsessed with it again, what pasteurization actually does, and why the “natural is always better” argument gets very questionable once bacteria, foodborne illness, and bird flu enter the chat. We’re talking about the history of milk safety, Louis Pasteur being the MVP, raw milk claims vs. actual science, the risks of pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, and why H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle has made the raw milk conversation even more urgent.

Also discussed: raw milk laws, herd share loopholes, wellness influencer marketing, pregnancy risks, kids and foodborne illness complications, probiotics, lactose intolerance myths, and one deeply upsetting cow udder video that none of us emotionally consented to.

This episode is for anyone who has seen raw milk trending on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, or YouTube and wondered: “Wait… are people really drinking that?”

Spoiler: yes. And we have thoughts. Subscribe for more funny, science-based conversations about medicine, health trends, wellness claims, public health, medical misinformation, and the weird things people put on the internet.

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