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The Antisocial Doctors Podcast

The Antisocial Doctors Podcast

By: Sonia Singh MD & Rebecca Berens MD
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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.

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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Should We Be Getting Full Body MRIs?
    Mar 26 2026

    In this episode, we dig into the viral trend of full-body MRIs and why so many people are drawn to them—especially in an era of rising health anxiety, overwhelming health messaging, and frustration with barriers in the healthcare system. We unpack the kinds of promises people are hearing online, why the “peace of mind” narrative is so compelling (and flawed), and what questions we think are worth asking before buying into any one-click health solution. We also reflect on what this trend reveals about gaps in communication and transparency in traditional medical care, and how we can do better supporting informed, values-based decisions.

    00:00 Podcast Mission Intro
    01:25 Why This Episode
    02:27 Full Body MRI Claims
    05:03 Why It Went Viral
    10:41 When Screening Helps
    16:26 Whole Body MRI Limits
    21:29 How Tests Prove Value
    26:23 What Studies Actually Show
    30:10 Verification Harms
    30:44 False Negatives Explained
    31:46 Informed Consent Debate
    34:04 When Findings Spiral
    39:07 Outcomes Over Findings
    40:29 MRI Risks And Limits
    43:57 Company Study Breakdown
    49:22 Doctor Patient Takeaways
    52:26 Better Results Communication
    54:33 Resources And Red Flags
    56:19 Final Disclaimer

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    58 mins
  • Episode 8: Is the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet Helpful?
    Mar 19 2026

    In this episode, we talk about why the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet is trending—especially alongside new U.S. dietary guidelines—and what makes highly restrictive “inflammation” messaging so compelling. We tease apart the appeal of “natural” fixes versus “toxic medications,” the illusion of control many of us seek when diagnoses feel uncertain, and how social media can intensify guilt, shame, and anxiety around food. We also preview the difference between evidence-based anti-inflammatory dietary patterns and rigid elimination protocols, why nutrition research is complicated, and why restrictive approaches may carry real risks—especially for people with nutrient deficiencies or a history of disordered eating.

    00:00 Podcast mission
    01:21 Why this topic now
    01:47 Patient story behind AIP
    02:41 What AIP claims
    04:11 Why it goes viral
    08:10 Natural vs toxic trap
    11:07 Diet and inflammation evidence
    16:30 Anti-inflammatory pattern basics
    19:16 AIP elimination and reintro
    24:22 Sensitivities vs blanket bans
    27:40 AIP research so far
    31:28 Diet Autoimmunity Evidence
    32:24 Nutrient Deficiency Risks
    34:23 Adherence and Disorder Risk
    40:00 Gluten Dairy Reality Check
    42:46 Patient Case and Placebo
    50:13 Clinician Counseling Approach
    53:19 Big Picture Nutrition Mindset
    59:01 Don’t Delay Medical Care
    01:01:24 Wrap Up and Disclaimer

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 7: Are We All In Perimenopause?
    Mar 12 2026

    In this episode we discuss why perimenopause has become a major social media trend, the truth behind it, and where messaging can slide from empowerment into fear. We explore why women’s symptoms are often dismissed, while also noting broader stressors affecting millennial women’s health. We define menopause and perimenopause, outline typical ages and durations, and discuss how these conditions are diagnosed. We highlight which symptoms are most helpful in distinguishing perimenopause from other conditions discuss the dangers of anchoring on perimenopause for nonspecific symptoms. Finally, we discuss what the perimenopause movement has taught us as doctors and as Millennial women.

    01:49 Perimenopause Everywhere

    03:08 The Viral Claim Explained

    06:35 Why It Went Viral

    07:50 Women’s Health Neglected

    15:12 Millennial Women Unwell

    21:00 Girl Power and Burnout

    27:06 Nugget of Truth

    32:08 Menopause vs Perimenopause Basics

    34:22 Age Ranges and Reality Check

    35:53 Don’t Anchor on One Diagnosis

    36:49 Perimenopause Without Labs

    38:51 The Big Three Symptoms

    39:59 Lancet Study Reality Check

    43:34 Estrogen Risks and Telehealth

    46:10 Gatekeeping and Pellets

    51:28 When Labs Help Patients

    56:12 Clinician Lessons Learned

    59:32 Baseline Health and Risk Factors

    01:06:49 Niche Experts and Consumer Savvy

    01:11:17 Wrap Up and Disclaimer



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    1 hr and 13 mins
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