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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
Blood Clots
Medical Education
Surgeon Culture
Addiction Medicine
Virtual Care
Substance Use
Opioid Agonist Therapy
Public Health
Teamwork

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. 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

Joshua Resnikoff was a bench scientist at Harvard's Wyss Institute, surrounded by cutting-edge science. He believed healthcare could solve anything. Then his son started having unexplained recurring fevers. Monthly ER visits. Ice baths to prevent sei... more

AI is everywhere in healthcare conversations. This episode asks the more uncomfortable question: what is it actually doing in real hospitals, with real patients, and real constraints?

Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-Founder and CEO ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Alok Patel
Board-certified pediatric hospitalist, medical journalist and media personality
Stanford Children's Hospital / Lucile Packard Children's Hospital; Stanford University; media appearances
Episode: Real Talk with Pediatrician and Media Personality Dr. Alok Patel
Leah Marone
Psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, Yale clinical instructor, former Division 1 basketball player, author of Serial Fixer
Self-employed; author of Serial Fixer
Episode: Stop Fixing Everyone's Problems: Practical Advice with Leah Marone
David Clarke
Physician focusing on neuroplastic symptoms and brain-body connections
Symptomatic.me / The Story Behind the Symptoms
Episode: Treating and Preventing Invisible Illness with Dr. David Clarke

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

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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 States8 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
    Canadaa year 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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Neuroplasticity Part 2: Fixing Physical Pain with Treatment of the Mind with Dr. Dave Clarke
Q: So what do the terms placebo effect and nocebo effect mean, and do you use that language with patients?
Placebo and nocebo are framed around how beliefs and expectations can modulate symptoms; the clinician tends to explain that the brain's interpretation of signals can alter pain perception, often without dismissing the patient's real experiences. The approach emphasizes cognitive and perceptual factors rather than relying on a traditional drug-based explanation.
Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Disease: Real Talk with Dr. Ford Brewer
Q: If you were in charge of government health guidelines, where would you allocate energy to create a healthier population?
Focus on core, repeatable lifestyle changes: reduce unnecessary carbs for those who can't metabolize them, promote feasible at-home exercise routines, and emphasize consistent, data-driven habits over dramatic, unsustainable goals.
The Value of Being Vulnerable with Dr. Paul Fedak
Q: What's the solution to improving clinicians' wellbeing beyond individual effort?
There isn't a single magic fix; instead, the approach is to create space for conversations, share stories, connect with colleagues, and heal collectively, while driving systemic changes that make it feasible to seek help and rest without sacrificing career prospects.
Free Speech Is Good For Mental Health with Dr. Chloe Carmichael
Q: How would you advise someone to handle emotional hot moments at a Thanksgiving table to keep the dialogue productive?
Recognize when you're emotionally charged, take a timeout if needed, practice reflective listening, recap the other person's viewpoint, and gradually share your own thoughts without aiming to “win” the argument.
Free Speech Is Good For Mental Health with Dr. Chloe Carmichael
Q: What health benefits have you observed when people learn these communication skills, and how do they translate to everyday settings like the workplace or family gatherings?
Benefits include higher self-esteem, stronger social support, and better emotional regulation; using techniques like labeling emotions and reflective listening helps people manage stress and interact more constructively in various environments.

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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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2. Joshua Resnikoff
3. Dr. Joshua Liu
4. Dan Metcalfe
5. Nora Rodden
6. Ford Brewer
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8. Leah Marone

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