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Ditch The Labcoat

Dr. Mark Bonta
Mental Health
Healthcare
Chronic Pain
Emergency Medicine
Covid-19
Long COVID
Substance Use Disorders
Psychiatry
ICU
Burnout
Nutrition
Sleep
Blood Clots
Medical Education
Surgeon Culture
Addiction Medicine
Virtual Care
Substance Use
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Longevity

Candid conversations between healthcare experts, every Wednesday at 5am EST on Labcoat.fm, your destination for evidence-based insights into the world of medicine, with no holds barred debate about hot topics in healthcare. This is for all the closet doctors, nurses, pharmacists and all others who are deeply fascinated about medicine but view the headlines with science-based skepticism.

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Mark Bonta reads the obituary section every weekend. Not morbidly. But because when he cares for patients in the hospital, he sees them in a blue gown having their worst day. He never knows their life, their legacy, or how they wanted to be remem... more

We're going to cure cancer in our lifetime." It's a rallying cry at every charity event, every fundraiser, every race. But what does that actually mean?Dr. Sonal Gandhi, a medical oncologist, joins Ditch the Labcoat to break down what most people don... more

Dr. Dave Clarke returns to Ditch the Labcoat to dig deeper into something medicine still doesn't talk about enough: what happens when your body creates real, debilitating symptoms but there's nothing structurally wrong.This isn't about imaginary illn... more

Alfredo Borodowski has lived through public failure, bipolar disorder, and the work of rebuilding identity from the ground up. Now he helps leaders navigate disruption without losing their humanity.

In this episode of Ditch the Labcoat, Dr. Mark Bont... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Engelhart
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Episode: The Art of Storytelling: Medical Ethics and the Stories We Don't Tell with Katie Engelhart
Sonal Gandhi
Medical oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; associate professor at Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Toronto
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Episode: Curing Cancer: Possible or Pipe Dream? with Dr. Sonal Gandhi
David Clarke
Board-certified physician; president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms; author and podcast host
Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms
Episode: Neuroplasticity Part 2: Fixing Physical Pain with Treatment of the Mind with Dr. Dave Clarke
Alfredo Borodowski
Expert in positive psychology, leadership, and peak performance
Independent consultant / author
Episode: The Human Upgrade: Peak Performance and Purpose in the AI Revolution with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski
Joshua Resnikoff
CEO of Sunstone Health, founder focused on shortening the diagnostic odyssey for rare diseases
Sunstone Health
Episode: Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey: Finding Hidden Rare Disease Patients with Joshua Resnikoff
Dr. Joshua Liu
University of Toronto-trained physician; co-founder and CEO of SeamlessMD
SeamlessMD
Episode: Is AI Actually Changing Healthcare? with Dr. Joshua Liu
Dan Metcalfe
Founder of Born SuperHuman; creator of the 60 Up Balance System; pro athlete and resilient survivor
Born SuperHuman; Total Balance Company
Episode: Reclaim Your Balance: The Neuroscience of Aging Well with Dan Metcalfe
Nora Rodden
Patient with chronic neuroplastic symptoms and founder of Nervana
Nervana, Nervana Chronic Symptom Coach
Episode: Neuroplastic Recovery: Up Close and Personal with Nora Rodden
Ford Brewer
Preventive medicine physician and former leader in preventive medicine at Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins (former), preventive medicine clinician
Episode: Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Disease: Real Talk with Dr. Ford Brewer

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Dr. Mark Bonta
Primary host and medical educator focused on evidence-based discussions in medicine.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • Rational Skepticism

    I just had the delight of listening to a rational un hysterical conversation between two clear thinkers about the benefit/risk ratio of statins. Thanks for this valuable presentation. We need vigilant curiosity and these two have it in abundance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minkstole
    United States9 months ago
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    What a treat to have such a wide ranging discussion with Mark on today’s podcast. He really covers a lot of territory.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good!

    What a terrific podcast. So good to find an evidence based medical podcast that breaks various issues down for the layperson. I am in Ontario, so it’s great to listen to healthcare specialists that are relevant and knowledgeable within the Canadian system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrPre
    Canada2 years ago
  • Ditch the Labcoat

    What a pleasure to hear an unfiltered view of our health care system from seasoned professionals. The fly on the wall feeling is magical, listening to informed perspectives and captivating content. They can’t come fast enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bodiddlybob17
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great!

    Very insightful and informative. easy to listen to! Keep the topics coming :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariam_m23
    Canada2 years ago

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Episodes are consistently high-quality and evidence-based for a medical audience.

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Curing Cancer: Possible or Pipe Dream? with Dr. Sonal Gandhi
Q: What role does screening play in curing cancer?
Screening aims to detect cancers at an early, more curable stage by identifying abnormal cells before they form advanced tumors, enabling timely interventions that can lead to cure or long-term remission.
Curing Cancer: Possible or Pipe Dream? with Dr. Sonal Gandhi
Q: How do immunotherapies differ from traditional chemotherapy?
Immunotherapies activate or restore the body's immune response to target cancer cells and can be used alone or with chemotherapy. They can be highly effective for certain cancers but come with potential autoimmune side effects that require careful monitoring.
Curing Cancer: Possible or Pipe Dream? with Dr. Sonal Gandhi
Q: What does it mean to say we cure cancer vs. treating it as a chronic disease?
Curing cancer typically refers to early-stage cancers that can be removed or destroyed with surgery, radiation, or short courses of therapy, resulting in long-term remission. In late-stage cancers, treatments aim to extend life and improve quality of life, making cancer a manageable condition rather than something that inevitably leads to death.
Unlocking Peak Performance With The Mindset First Approach (Part 1)
Q: What are the three core phases of the mindset-first approach and how should people apply them day-to-day?
Prepare with intentional thinking before action, perform by letting go and trusting the training during the moment, and reflect afterward to own wins and plan for continual improvement.
Unlocking Peak Performance With The Mindset First Approach (Part 1)
Q: How has buy-in evolved from the early days to now regarding the mindset-first approach in sports and medicine?
There was initial resistance and skepticism, but over time teams and individuals have become more open to training the soft skills, recognizing that mindset work can translate into tangible improvements.

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A sharp, evidence-driven discussion series that brings healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders into candid conversations about current and controversial medical topics. Episodes frequently explore burnout, patient safety, healthcare delivery innovations, virtual care, and the social implications of medical practice, with a focus on practical takeaways for clinicians and health systems. Noteworthy is the blend of personal experience with rigorous analysis, often drawing on real-world healthcare settings to challenge assumptions and promote better outcomes. The format tends to be accessible for lay listeners while retaining depth for professionals seeking actionable insights, making it appealing to healthcare workers, exec... more

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