HypochondriActor

Dr. Wali helps Sean understand alcohol’s effect on sleep and they both share their love of animals for mental health. Tim Daly tells the cracking tale of breaking his own toe with his bare hands and then breaking both of his legs skiing.

Dr. Wali tells Sean about a common Kashmiri superstition and about the importance of patience for patient’s healing. Henry Winkler shares his views on gratitude, his love of opera, and how he uses his struggles with dyslexia to help others.

Sean and Dr. Wali reflect on a year of celebrity ailments, share listener stories, and answer listener questions. And for the first time ever, the Dr. Wali vs. Sean Smackdown in Dr. Wali’s Hall of Fame trivia game.

Sean and Dr. Wali talk about fingers in the butt, rust pee, and how Sean decides on which acting roles he takes. Kate Flannery talks about doing her own stunts on The Office, fracturing her rib, bruising her vocal cords, and her mother’s struggle with emphysema and lymphedema.

Dr. Wali meets the business end of a bee and gives her clear view of blue light blocking glasses with Sean. Alexandra Daddario shares some sharp points about acupuncture and the unusual place she has had the needle. Listen to the episode to find out where!

Sean and Dr. Wali dream about sleep studies, lend an earful on Van Gogh, and cut to the quick about trimming your toenails too short. Emily Hampshire chokes up about her experience with laryngitis and misophonia.

Dr. Wali shares her work at UCSF researching the use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) as a single medication for depression and Sean reveals that he finally got his shingles vaccine. Spoiler, he survived! Tia Mowry shares her endometriosis story.

Sean and Dr. Wali cover some stingers with bee venom therapy, medical pimping, and visiting space. Conan O’Brien re-lives his attack by ocular shingles.

Sean and Dr. Wali warn of the importance of following the money when medical and health studies are released. Jane Leeves shares a stinky moment onstage when she had an allergic reaction to perfume.

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Sean and Dr. Wali discuss cell phone neck strain and Sean’s disastrous waffle making attempt. Idina Menzel tells the tale of breaking a rib while performing Wicked and then being carted off to the hospital in full green witch makeup. She also shares the vital task of protecting her voice.