This week Dr. Drew is joined by stand up comedian Byron Bowers. Byron talks about growing up with a schizophrenic father, mental trauma in the black community and how a mushroom trip changed his perspective about the world. Check out his new special, Spiritual N**GA, on Hulu!

Byron Bowers

Captain Sandy Yawn is a world renowned captain in the yachting industry and currently the captain on Bravo TV’s reality hit Below Deck Mediterranean. Sandy talks about sobriety, experimenting with drugs in high school, and why she thinks the root of most addiction is loneliness. Dr. Drew and Sandy get into a discussion about leadership and how  the lessons she learned at sea can translate to corporate America. They also connect over having survived cancer and talk about how they felt after getting their initial diagnosis. 

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by author, podcaster and good friend Gina Grad. They discuss Gina's role as a step parent and her frustration finding material on the subject which led to her writing her first book 'My Extra Mom' which is available right now on Amazon. To learn more about Gina and her book, follow her on Twitter @GinaGrad

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by host of the HLTH Forward Podcast, Smriti Kirubanandan. Smriti focuses on driving significant transformations within the healthcare ecosystem, concentrating on customer experience, Intelligent automation, digital analytics, and insights, and is determined to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

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This week we are joined by returning guest and friend of the show Dr. Dan Siegel In his latest book 'IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging', Dr. Siegel explores a pathway toward a more sustainable way of being humans facing the multiple pandemics of our times together. Learn more about Dr. Siegel at his website DrDanSiegel.com.

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Dr. Mark McDonald
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This week Dr. Drew welcomes back to the show Dr. Mark McDonald to continue their past conversations on fear, especially as it's related to our recent history and the Covid pandemic. Dr. McDonald's latest book 'Freedom From Fear' is available right now anywhere books are sold, you can follow Dr. McDonald on Substack at markmcdonaldmd.substack.com and you can learn more about him at his website DissidentMD.com.

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by Dr. Alejandro Badia to discuss his work in orthopedics and his work in founding OrthoNOW, the first immediate orthopedic care center in south Florida. They also discuss Dr. Badia's book 'Healthcare From The Trenches: An Insider Account of the Complex Barriers of U.S. Healthcare from the Providers and Patients' Perspective'. Learn more about Dr. Badia and OrthoNOW at his website DrBadia.com

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various mental states. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as “neurotheology.” Check out Dr. Newberg's new book 'The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives' available now anywhere books are sold or learn more about Dr. Newberg at AndrewNewberg.com

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Dr. Andrew Newberg

This Week Dr. Drew is joined by Dr. Ken Duckworth & Eric Smith. Ken Duckworth, MD, serves as the medical director for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He is triple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult, Child and Adolescent, and Forensic Psychiatry and has extensive experience in the public health arena. Eric Smith is one of Ken's collaborators and a Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker, and Consultant. Dr. Duckworth's new book 'You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health?With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families' is available now anywhere books are sold and you can learn more about NAMI at nami.org

Dr. Ken Duckworth & Eric Smith

This week Dr. Drew is joined by attorney, parent and activist Erin Friday. They discuss Erin's experiences with members of her own family and how that led to working with 'Our Duty', an international support network for parents who wish to protect their children from gender ideology. Learn more about Our Duty at OurDuty.group

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Erin Friday

This week Dr. Drew is joined by Marine Corp Veteran and founder of Semper Fi Service Dogs Ryan Onda. They discuss Ryan's experience working in the military and how that led to his later endeavors working with animals and veterans alike. Learn more at SemperFiServiceDogs.org

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by stunt woman, survivalist, host, and author extraordinaire Ky Furneaux. They discuss Ky's diverse career and unique experiences in the variety of industries she has worked in. Ky's new book 'Survive The All-In-One Guide to Staying Alive in Extreme Conditions (Bushcraft, Wilderness, Outdoors, Camping, Hiking, Orienteering)' is available now anywhere books are sold and you can learn more about Ky at KyFurneaux.com

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Ky Furneaux

This week Dr. Drew is joined by former Deputy Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Dr. Arthur 'Art' Kleinschmidt.  Drew and Art discuss Art's time working in the White House as well as his long journey to sobriety and what they collectively think is the best path forward for drug abuse treatment in this country. Learn more about Art and his work with 'Recovery for America' at their website RecoveryForAmerica.org.

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Author, public speaker and viscount Matt Ridley joins Dr. Drew this week for a wide ranging conversation on a variety of topics but mostly focused on Matt's newest book 'Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19'. Learn more about Matt by visiting his website MattRidley.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @MattWRidley. 

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by board certified urologist and established expert in the field of sexual dysfunction Dr. Ashley Tapscott. They discuss the latest in the field of sexual dysfunction and explore some exciting new products coming soon to the marketplace. Follow Dr. Tapscott on Twitter @CarolinaSexMed to learn more.

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Dr. Ashley Tapscott

This week Dr. Drew is joined by Russian American cultural critic, writer and podcaster Anna Khachiyan. They discuss Anna's experience having been born in Russia before immigrating to the United States at age 4, what she thinks about the state of Russia today and much more. Learn more about Anna by following her on social media @AnnaKhachiyan and find her show 'Red Scare Podcast' exclusively at patreon.com/RedScare

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Anna Khachiyan

Dr. Andrew Newberg is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences and Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and he joins Dr. Drew to discuss a wide range of topics including his latest book ‘The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives’. Learn more at AndrewNewberg.com

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This week Dr. Drew welcomes author Dr. Mark McDonald to the show. They discuss Mark's new book 'Freedom from Fear: A 12 Step Guide to Personal and National Recovery' which is available now anywhere you get books. Learn more about Dr. McDonald by visiting his website DissidentMD.com or follow him on Twitter @MMcDonaldMD.

This week Dr. Drew welcomes back returning guest and friend of the show Ryan Holiday. They discuss Ryan's latest book 'Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control (The Stoic Virtues Series)' which is available now anywhere you get books. You can learn more about Ryan at his website RyanHoliday.net or by following him on social media @RyanHoliday.

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This week Dr. Drew is joined by award-winning American journalist, actress, former sportscaster, artist, and author Lisa Guerrero. Drew and Lisa discuss her path as a journalist and some of the hardships she faced along the way from a variety of angles. The conversation scratches the surface of the contents of Lisa's impending book 'Warrior: My Path To Being Brave' which comes out in January 2023 and is available for pre-order now anywhere you get books. Learn more about Lisa at her website LisaGuerrero.com

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