Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.3 (37)
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor.

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Patient Advocacy and Reproductive Justice with Nikki Sapiro Vinkier

Jun 10, 2026 48m Transcript

Dr. Priyanka and Hari take a hard look at the state of American healthcare and what it means to advocate for yourself in a system that often feels impossible to navigate. Joined by OBGYN physician…

Earwax, Hearing Loss, & Q-Tips

Jun 03, 2026 36m Transcript

Earwax might seem gross, but it’s actually one of your body’s built-in defense systems. This week, Hari and Dr. Priyanka dive into the sticky science of cerumen: why your ears make it, why Q-tips…

Common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trich & At-Home Testing

May 27, 2026 30m Transcript

STIs are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. In this episode, Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, how they spread, why many people don’t have…

Music & Therapy with DJ Hesta Prynn

May 20, 2026 57m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari explore the healing power of music with DJ Hesta Prynn, a DJ and therapist blending neuroscience, psychology, and music. From earworms and breakup songs to rave culture, lullabies,…

Better Sleep with Dr. Ashley Mason

May 13, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari dive into the science of better sleep with expert Dr. Ashley Mason, unpacking what “healthy sleep” really means. From inconsistent schedules and late-night scrolling to alcohol,…

Maternal Autonomy | Priyanka Becomes A Mother

May 06, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Priyanka shares her personal journey becoming a mother, from joyful anticipation to a birth experience that unfolded in unexpected and intense ways. She and Hari explore childbirth in modern hospital…

Polio: Then, Now, and Why It Matters

Apr 29, 2026 34m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari break down the history of poliovirus, how it spreads, and what it actually does to the body, from mild illness to permanent paralysis. They explore how the iron lung, early…

Measles Is Back: What You Need to Know

Apr 22, 2026 47m Transcript

Measles was once declared eliminated in the U.S. So why is it back and spreading fast?Priyanka and Hari break down one of the most contagious viruses humans have ever faced, what actually happens in…

Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali

Apr 15, 2026 23m Transcript

On this mini episode, Dr. Priyanka Wali shares practical health tips to help you better understand your body and know when to seek care. She breaks down why unintentional weight loss can be a warning…

Blood Matters

Apr 08, 2026 35m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari explore the science of blood, blood transfusions, and why donated blood remains one of the most essential tools in modern medicine. They break down what blood actually does in the…

Matrescence & the Science of Parenthood

Mar 25, 2026 54m Transcript

Becoming a parent is a biological, psychological, and social transformation. Priyanka and Hari talk with science journalist Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy,…

The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Health

Mar 18, 2026 38m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari explore the surprising connection between oral health and heart health. They break down gum disease, how it develops, and why plaque buildup can trigger inflammation throughout the…

Food Poisoning, Food Safety, & the Science of Handwashing

Mar 11, 2026 41m Transcript

Hari recounts a brutal bout of food poisoning that turned one questionable meal into days of misery. Priyanka breaks down what might have caused it, from common food-borne bacteria to the incubation…

Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Bones

Mar 04, 2026 32m Transcript

Why don’t we talk about our bones until something breaks? This week Priyanka and Hari take on osteoporosis, the silent disease that weakens bones long before you feel it. They break down how bones…

Embracing Solitude with Dr. Robert Coplan

Feb 25, 2026 54m Transcript

Is being alone a punishment or a gift? Priyanka and Hari discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude with psychologist and researcher Dr. Robert Coplan, author of The Joy of Solitude. They…

All About Hair Part 2: Women's Hair

Feb 18, 2026 38m Transcript

In part two of our series on hair, we turn to women’s experiences and explore how hair shapes identity, femininity, power, and perception. Priyanka and Hari unpack how hormones, stress, nutrition,…

All About Hair Part 1: Male Pattern Baldness

Feb 11, 2026 37m Transcript

Why does losing your hair feel so personal? Priyanka and Hari dig into male pattern baldness, unpacking why hair is so tied to identity, confidence, and aging. They break down common myths, explore…

Water Wisdom & Pickleball Lessons

Feb 04, 2026 37m Transcript

Priyanka and Hari dive into the surprisingly complicated world of drinking water, from tap water safety and filters to spring water, mineral water, and electrolytes. They unpack how water access and…

Spiritual Healing & Ayahuasca with Dr. Joe Tafur

Jan 28, 2026 47m Transcript

What is ayahuasca and what happens after the ceremony ends? Priyanka and Hari sit down with physician and plant-medicine guide Dr. Joe Tafur to explore the realities behind one of the world’s most…

Healing with Laughter & Art

Jan 21, 2026 30m Transcript

Why does laughter feel so good, and why do we need it so much? Priyanka and Hari explore laughter as medicine, social glue, and survival instinct. From the science of Duchenne laughter to the strange…

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