Causes or Cures
"For the Nerds and the Nerd Nots"
Causes or Cures is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Eeks—an independent, grassroots show driven by curiosity and a passion for breaking down complex health topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand insights. Dr. Eeks works as a public health consultant, in the realm of epi/scicomms. She's all about making science relatable and often uses a blue-collar sense of humor to drive the message home.
On this podcast, Dr. Eeks talks with experts from around the world (doctors, researchers, public health pros, and more) to dive into the latest hot topics in health and research, all in a down-to-earth kind of way. She also includes people with compelling stories of healing and "characters" because life is too boring and short to leave out characters. ;)
DISCLAIMER: Some topics are more controversial than others, so keep in mind that this is information only and not health advice. Dr. Eeks doesn't endorse any of her guests' views, and despite a strict health routine, nor does she endorse any products, supplements, oils, magic socks or potions. If an episode is sponsored by a company she likes, she will say so in the show notes!
Causes or Cures is not a "news site." It's about having conversations, and Dr. Eeks is confident that she can have a respectful conversation with anyone, even people who think far differently than she does. (At least that's been her experience at hole-in-the-walls & on the NYC sidewalks.) The point is to not take anything here as Gospel. Sometimes Dr. Eeks' dog Barnaby makes his opinion known, but the good news is that he's a smart dog. Most importantly, she hopes this podcast encourages folks to stay curious, empathic, hopeful, compassionate, honest, open-minded, and engaged. Freedom of discussion is a beautiful thing, delightfully messy, and one that many take for granted.
*The views on this podcast do not reflect the views of anyone she contracts with or consults for.
You can contact Dr. Eeks through her website, bloomingwellness.com.
If you are interested in sponsoring an episode, write [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 229
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The Social Brain Hypothesis for Depression: A Chat with Dr. Douglas Watt
Anyone who struggles with depression or knows someone who struggles with depression should listen to this podcast. Dr. Douglas Watt is a forensic neuropsychologist with over 30 years o…
The State of Our Mental Health in the Current Political Climate: A Chat with Gabriel Nathan
Do you think the current political climate is impacting our mental health..., or are you living under a rock? If you are living under a rock, do you have room for a few more? Just kidd…
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal & Dependency: Dr. Christy Huff's Horrible Experience
Benzodiazepines (Benzos) are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world for anxiety. Despite how common they are, most people, including doctors and pharmacists, don't know…
Wireless Technology & Cancer Risk: An Interview with Dr. Fiorella Belpoggi
In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks interviews Dr. Fiorella Belpoggi about the potential health risks of wireless technology and radiation from EMFs (electromagnetic fields). T…
An Interview with The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera on What It Really Means to be Holistic.
In this episode of Causes Or Cures, Dr. Nicole LePera talks about her own personal journey and health struggles, her approach to overcoming them and how that experience, plus her experi…
A Conversation with Dr. Andy Karam on Nuclear Power and Why He Thinks It Needs to Be a Part of the Climate Change Solution
Talks about climate change are heated and ongoing. You often hear, especially from fans of The Green New Deal, "We literally only have 12 years to fix the problem!" Is that hyperbolic…
Why Radical Atheism Goes Against The Scientific Method: A Conversation with Theoretical Physicist and Templeton Prize Winner, Dr. Marcelo Gleiser
In this episode of Causes Or Cures, Dr. Eek talks with Dr. Marcelo Gleiser about atheism, agnosticism, belief in God and the intersection of science and the spiritual dimension. He exp…
Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms & The Myth of Only 2 Weeks: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Hengartner
Some people call it the "War On Antidepressants" and others call it the "War Over Antidepressants." Either way, antidepressants are in the news a lot, most recently related to the topi…
An Interview with Amanda Anderson on What it's like Being a Spoonie with Chronic Pain and Why She Thinks Marijuana should be Easily Accessible
Amanda Anderson is the founder of Spoonie World And Chronic Illnesses That Keep You Cooped Up, a Facebook support group for individuals with chronic illnesses. The group has over seven …