The Antisocial Doctors Podcast

Join Dr. Rebecca Berens & Dr. Sonia Singh as they unpack viral health trends with curiosity, nuance, and compassion. No snark, no shame —just thoughtful conversations about what’s true, what’s hype, why we're drawn to it and how to find calm and clarity in the chaos of social media and online health advice.

The Antisocial Doctors Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 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.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 19: Should We be Deprescribing More SSRIs?

  Aug 14, 20261h 6mS1

  In this episode, we discuss the viral push to “de-prescribe” SSRIs. We outline common claims (overprescribing, lifelong use, “addiction,” inadequate withdrawal counseling, chemical-imbalance myths, and political/media narratives) and why these resonate given stigma, distrust of medicine and pharma, and negative personal stories. We review evidence-based SSRI use and typical treatment durations, note common side effects and limited long-term data, and fact check a frequently cited stat suggesting many long-term users don't need to be on meds at all. We review real “root causes” of anxiety and depression, compare effectiveness of SSRIs and psychotherapy, review lifestyle interventions and evidence for supplements, and highlight that most people with depression or anxiety receive no treatment. Sonia also shares a personal story from residency that highlights the role of bias, stigma, fear and importance of narrative in medicine as well as nuanced, compassionate counseling. 00:00 Podcast Mission 01:25 Patient Deprescribing Story 03:38 Viral Claims Breakdown 06:36 Why This Went Viral 12:27 Ideal SSRI Use 15:23 Long Term Use Data 20:22 Root Causes Explained 30:13 Evidence Based Treatments 33:35 Lifestyle Is Bidirectional 34:09 Exercise Sleep Diet Evidence 36:36 Why Just Exercise Fails 39:03 Omega-3 Supplement Reality 41:30 SAMe And Other Supplements 42:46 Nuanced Supplement Counseling 46:23 Treatment Gap And Barriers 48:51 Deprescribing Stigma Debate 51:24 Clinical Takeaways And Tools 56:07 Personal Story 01:00:45 Doctors Sharing Humanity 01:03:29 Wrap Up And Disclaimer Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: www.theantisocialdoctors.com

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  Episode 18: Is Fibermaxxing Worth It?

  Jul 30, 202636 min

  In this episode, we dive into why fiber is having a viral moment on social media and what can get lost when “maxing” any nutrient becomes the goal. Using real patient stories, we review the potential downsides of going from low to high fiber too fast, the confusion created by trendy products and marketing, and why “more” isn’t always better. We also preview how we think about fiber in real life—food-first, context-aware, and focused on what’s actually practical. 00:00 Podcast mission 01:15 Why fiber maxing 01:36 Patient stories 02:58 Trend claims 04:11 Why it went viral 08:02 Nugget of truth 09:49 How much fiber 11:50 Types of fiber 16:59 Prebiotic products 21:54 Supplements that work 27:58 Too much fiber 31:32 Practical takeaways 32:45 How to counsel patients 34:03 Resources and wrap 34:21 Medical disclaimer Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: www.theantisocialdoctors.com

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  Episode 17: Should We All Be Taking Creatine?

  Jul 16, 202652 min

  In this episode, we talk about why creatine is suddenly everywhere on social media and why patients are asking about it for everything from brain fog and mood to menopause and dementia prevention. We tease what the evidence actually says (and doesn’t say), why context matters, and how to think about “for whom” and “for what” before adding any supplement. We also touch on common misconceptions, practical considerations that come up in real clinic visits and lab work, and why nuanced, shame-free conversations beat hot takes and miracle-claim marketing. If you’re curious about whether creatine belongs in your routine—or just tired of confusing wellness messaging—come listen. 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:24 Why Creatine Now 03:48 Viral Claims Breakdown 05:46 Why It Went Viral 09:07 Creatine Basics Explained 10:43 How To Take Creatine 12:34 Muscle Benefits Evidence 15:33 Menopause And Bone Health 18:13 Cognition And Dementia Data 21:33 Sleep Deprivation Studies 25:56 Creatine for Depression 28:30 Why Evidence Stays Weak 31:04 Side Effects and Labs 34:15 Supplement Quality Risks 35:09 Hype and Hidden Harms 38:10 Personal Takeaways 41:01 Clinical Bottom Line 43:40 Talking to Patients 45:52 Practice Changes and Trust 49:26 Wrap Up and Disclaimer 📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: 👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

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  Episode 16: Why Is PCOS Now Called PMOS?

  Jul 2, 20261h 30m

  In this episode, we talk about the viral name change from PCOS to PMOS and why it’s sparking so much conversation online. We share why this shift feels validating for so many people who’ve struggled for years to get clear answers, and we unpack the kinds of confusing, oversimplified claims that flood social media around this condition. We also explore why the name change matters beyond semantics, what concerns some patients have about it, and what we wish more people understood before falling into the “cure” and “root cause” rabbit holes. 00:00 Podcast intro 01:20 Episode topic reveal 02:02 Patient diagnosis delays 03:38 Sonia personal story 07:16 Social media claims 09:36 Why it went viral 15:28 Nugget of truth 17:51 Backlash and concerns 22:11 Defining and diagnosing 22:33 Rotterdam criteria 30:09 Ruling out other causes 32:54 PCOS subtypes explained 41:34 Biomarkers and testing 46:19 CRP Inflammation Confusion 48:13 Metabolic Biomarkers Breakdown 49:21 Vitamin D Iron Testing Debate 52:38 Guidelines and Sleep Apnea Risk 54:49 Birth Control Not a Band Aid 01:01:15 Fertility Timing and REI Referral 01:03:38 Lifestyle Basics Fiber Exercise Sleep 01:08:50 Medications Metformin to GLP1s 01:16:18 Weight Stigma Habits Over Pounds 01:20:34 Who Should Manage PCOS Care 01:24:32 How to Talk to Patients 01:27:35 Resources Wrap Up Disclaimer 📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: 👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

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  Episode 15: Do Fitness Tracking Watches & Rings Actually Make Us Healthier?

  Jun 11, 202658 min

  In this episode, we explore the hype and reality behind wearables like Oura Rings, Apple Watches, Fitbits, and other fitness trackers, using real patient stories to frame the conversation. We share what the data can and can’t tell you, how accuracy varies across metrics, and why “more data” doesn’t always mean better health outcomes. We also discuss why these devices are so popular, the motivations and fears they tap into, and the potential downsides—like anxiety, perfectionism, and increased healthcare utilization. We close with how we think about these tools in clinic and how to decide whether a wearable is truly helping you. 00:00 Podcast mission 01:25 Patient stories 03:05 Wearables big claims 05:35 Why wearables took off 11:04 Nugget of truth 13:54 Accuracy and impact 14:58 Step counting science 18:24 Apple Heart Study 23:08 Heart rate variability 27:19 HRV Norms Myth 27:34 Wearables and Heart Health 30:34 Sleep Tracking Accuracy 32:30 Sleep Apnea Screening 34:40 Patient Case Sleep Apnea 37:21 Psychological Harms 40:04 Data Overload and OCD 43:27 Healthcare Utilization Risks 46:38 Trusting Symptoms Over Data 51:24 Costs and Hidden Tradeoffs 52:41 Talking to Patients 55:50 Wrap Up and Disclaimer 📖 Read the full episode summary, sources, and resources on our Substack: 👉www.theantisocialdoctors.com

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