
The world is loud. Drop The Shades is the pause. Hosted by anesthesiologist Joseph Elisha, M.D., this podcast explores how to lower the noise, regulate your nervous system, and create calm in the middle of chaos. Through science, story, and simple daily practices, Joseph teaches listeners how to step out of overwhelm, regain clarity, and move through life with steadiness and intention.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

What if most of the thoughts in your head simply are not true?
In this reflective solo episode of Drop The Shades, host Joseph Elisha explores the quiet but powerful realization that our minds are master storytellers and not always reliable narrator... more
What if the answers to better health have been hiding in plain sight all along?
In this eye-opening episode of Drop The Shades, host Joseph Elisha sits down with actuary, corporate executive, and health advocate Emma Textra to challenge the modern h... more
What if the voice you’ve been ignoring is the one you should trust most?
In this episode of Drop The Shades, Joseph Elisha sits down with Lenka Schulze to explore intuition as more than a gut feeling. She reframes it as our first sense, one that gui... more
What if the thoughts in your head are not telling you the truth?
In this reflective solo episode of Drop The Shades, host Joseph Elisha explores the nonstop noise of the human mind and why so many of our thoughts are misleading, exaggerated, or comp... more
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Dr Elisha is so well versed and his voice is very pleasant.
The questions are good and the subjects interesting.
Today’s episode was my favorite so far. I enjoyed getting to know the guest and the perspectives o he and the host in immigration and growing up in an America that wasn’t their family’s first choice. Keep up the good work Dr. Mr. Podcaster, Sir!
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Calm-focused conversations that blend science, personal stories, and practical routines to reduce mental noise and regulate the nervous system. Across episodes, topics range from intuition and mindfulness to trauma healing, longevity, and meaningful community connection, all framed around simple daily practices that help listeners regain clarity and steadiness amid chaos. The show's distinctive angle is pairing clinical insight with human-centered storytelling, often featuring patient or caregiver perspectives, artists, and health professionals to illustrate resilient living and gentle, actionable self-care.
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Recent guests on Drop The Shades include:
1. Lenka Schulze
2. Robert Bleck
3. Emily Rottersheimer
4. Beck Gee
5. Robin Frisella
6. Ali (Allie)
7. Dr. Scherger
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