Two PhDs on a Pod

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Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and the Science of Health & Longevity

Can removing something from your blood make you healthier? Emergency physician Dr. Brad Younggren joins hosts Momo Vuyisich, PhD, and Guru Banavar, PhD, to explain therap

Sep 26
1 h 12 min

How Your Oral Health Affects Your Heart, Brain, and Overall Health

Everyone knows the Zuckerberg who built Facebook. But some know his father, Dr. Ed Zuckerberg, a dentist and technologist who joins hosts Momo Vuyisich and Guru Banavar t

Sep 12
1 h 27 min

Why We Need to Rethink How We Treat Chronic Disease

In this episode, Momo and Guru talk with Dr. Jeff Bland, a pioneer in functional medicine, who discusses the systemic approach to health, the importance of understanding

Aug 27
1 h 34 min

What the Most Measured Human Can Teach Us About Health

Dr. Michael Snyder of Stanford may be the most measured person in the world. He joins hosts Momo Vuyisich, PhD and Guru Banavar, PhD to explore what deep, continuous data

Aug 13
1 h 11 min

Gut Health PRO

Your gastroenterologist can spot a polyp, but what about the bloating, pain, and irregularity that fill most GI visits? Hosts Momo Vuyisich and Guru Banavar talk with gas

Jul 29
1 h 09 min

The Future of Medicine is AI

Entrepreneur and investor Vinod Khosla (co-founder of Sun Microsystems, founder of Khosla Ventures) joins Momo and Guru to explore how AI is reshaping medicine. Learn why

Jul 17
1 h 05 min

Preventative Lifestyle Medicine

In this episode, Momo and Guru welcome Dr. Dawn Mussallem, who shares her inspiring journey from heart transplant patient to leading preventive medicine advocate, and her

Jul 1
1 h 38 min

Translating Microbiome Science to Precision Nutrition

Guru, Momo, along with Viome Precision Nutrition Scientists Janelle and Grant, explore the fascinating world of personalized nutrition, microbiome science, and how Viome'

Jun 17
1 h 08 min

Gas Production!

Join Momo and Guru as they explore the fascinating world of gut microbiome, gas production, and their impact on health with experts Dr. Eric Patridge and Dr. Matthew Molu

Jun 4
1 h 18 min

From Poop to Data: Understanding the Language of Microbes

Discover how Viome's RNA sequencing and bioinformatics turn microbiome data into personalized health insights and wellness breakthroughs.

May 20
1 h 15 min

Why "Healthy" Foods Spike Your Sugar

In today's episode, Momo and Guru explore a vital question: Why do different foods affect blood sugar levels differently in people? This topic is crucial for anyone inter

May 6
1 h 17 min

DNA is Not Your Destiny!

Your DNA isn't your destiny — RNA is. Two PhDs unpack gene expression, microbiome science, and what your body is actually doing right now.

Apr 22
1 h 02 min

Your Microbiome is Your Best Friend

Explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome, its functions, and its impact on health with experts Momo and Guru. Discover how microbes influence everything from

Apr 8
1 h 12 min

Are There Universal Superfoods?

Momo & Guru argue no food is universally healthy — your microbiome determines how you respond to even the most celebrated superfoods.

Mar 28
1 h 04 min

Biology sets the table; AI serves the meal

Momo and Guru introduce the science behind personalized health, explaining how biology, the microbiome, and AI can help move us from one-size-fits-all medicine to truly i

Mar 9
40 min