The Dr. Drew Podcast

This week, Dr. Drew talks with comedian and writer Mike Glazer, whose journey has taken him from the roller hockey rink to the comedy stage. Mike shares insights into his experiences with mental health, including struggles with OCD, depression, and family challenges. He opens up about shifting from partying tales to more introspective stand-up, as well as the therapeutic benefits of Al-Anon and weekly therapy. Dr. Drew and Mike also discuss the nuances of cannabis use and explore comedy’s complex role in addressing societal issues.

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This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back fitness expert and documentary filmmaker Vinnie Tortorich to discuss the ever-evolving world of health and nutrition. Vinnie shares updates on his latest documentary, Dirty Keto, and dives into the challenges of distributing a film that exposes the food industry’s deceptive marketing tactics. They also reflect on the rise of "keto-friendly" products and the dangers of misleading labels like "net carbs" and "keto-certified." Vinnie also shares his thoughts on intermittent fasting and hormone replacement therapy.

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This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back musician and addiction counselor, Bob Forrest, for a candid discussion on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Bob opens up about his son’s emerging music career, the challenges of parenting, and his wife’s battle with addiction and postpartum depression. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of addiction treatment, touching on harm reduction, the role of Suboxone, and how programs today often lack accountability while fostering a victimhood mentality. Bob also shares his insights on DNA4Addiction, a tool designed to test for genetic predisposition to addiction and provide families with valuable resources to navigate these challenges. 

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This week, Dr. Drew talks with Dr. Andrew Hartz, founder of the Open Therapy Institute, about the growing influence of political bias in the mental health field. Dr. Hartz explains how therapy has shifted away from being patient-centered, with an increasing number of therapists imposing their political ideologies during sessions. They discuss how this trend is affecting therapy training programs, pushing out students who don’t conform, and how self-censorship has contributed to rising isolation and mental health struggles.

Dr. Hartz also shares how the Open Therapy Institute is offering an alternative—focusing on unbiased, patient-centered therapy—and emphasizes the importance of resilience, open dialogue, and critical thinking in helping patients navigate today’s polarized world.

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This week, Dr. Drew talks to journalist and author Julia Hotz. Julia shares insights from her book, The Connection Cure, exploring how loneliness affects our health as severely as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Together with Dr. Drew, they unpack the concept of "social prescribing"—a revolutionary approach where doctors prescribe activities like volunteering, nature walks, and community engagement instead of just medication. Julia explains how communal living, purpose, and meaning can transform mental health and combat the growing epidemic of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.

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