Health Stuff

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.

Health Stuff is a health podcast hosted by iHeartPodcasts, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

iHeartPodcasts hosts Health Stuff, a health show with 42 episodes published.

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  The Tiny Rocks Living in Your Throat: Tonsil Stones

  Aug 19, 202627 min

  Tonsil stones are small, common, and easy to mistake for something more serious. Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down how these little balls of trapped debris form in the tonsils, why they can cause bad breath and throat irritation, and what makes some people more prone to them. They also cover how to prevent them, what you can safely do at home, and why you should resist the urge to go digging around your throat with a Q-tip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Acid Reflux: A Real Gut Punch

  Aug 12, 202638 min

  Why does acid reflux happen, and when is it more than just heartburn? Dr. Priyanka and Hari break down acid reflux and GERD, from the surprising symptoms you might not recognize as reflux to the lifestyle changes and treatments that can actually help. Plus, they tackle common myths and explain when heartburn could be a sign of something more serious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Tiny Takeaways with Dr. Priyanka Wali

  Aug 5, 202627 min

  On this mini episode, Dr. Priyanka Wali shares practical health advice about the everyday symptoms and screenings people often overlook. She explains when eye floaters can signal something serious, why routine eye and hearing exams matter more than most people realize, what your gums and teeth can reveal about your overall health, and why pregnant women should avoid changing cat litter. She also breaks down the safest way to handle earwax, when a fever requires urgent care, what persistent wounds can signal, common causes of hair loss, and why massage therapy may offer real health benefits beyond relaxation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Ketamine: From Horse Tranquilizer to Mental Health Breakthrough

  Jul 29, 202641 min

  Ketamine has a complicated reputation. It’s been a horse tranquilizer, a party drug, linked to celebrity headlines, and is now being explored as a breakthrough treatment for depression, PTSD, and trauma. So what is it really? Dr. Priyanka and Hari trace ketamine’s history from operating rooms to mental health clinics, explain how it works differently from traditional antidepressants, and unpack why it can help some people with treatment-resistant depression. They also discuss the principles of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), the lessons from Matthew Perry’s death, and why proper medical oversight matters. Along the way, Dr. Wali shares powerful stories from her own clinical experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  "What a Pain in the Butt (Literally): Hemorrhoids "

  Jul 22, 202645 min

  Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, but most people are too embarrassed to talk about them. Hari and Dr. Priyanka break down what hemorrhoids actually are, why they happen, how to prevent them, and when it’s time to see a doctor. They cover toilet habits, fiber, pregnancy, treatment options, and accidentally invent the phrase "hemorrhoid salad.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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