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Critically Speaking

Jul 14, 2026

In this episode, Therese Markow and psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Scott discuss narcissism, its clinical definition, and the characteristics of “malignant narcissism”. Dr. Scott explains that narcissism involves patterns of grandiosity, a need for constant admiration, a lack of empathy, high levels of manipulation, and...


Jul 7, 2026

What if the biggest risk factor for cancer, heart disease, and dementia isn’t your genes, diet, or blood pressure but aging itself? Listen in as biogerontologist Dr. Matt Kaeberlein reveals how understanding the biology of aging could add not just years to our lives, but healthy decades, and why your dog might hold...


Jun 30, 2026

Hidden in your water, food, and even your blood, forever chemicals (PFAS) are nearly impossible to destroy - and now U.S. regulations are being rolled back. Listen in to how PFAS became unavoidable, what they’re doing to our health, and whether we can ever truly get rid of them.

 

In this episode, Therese Markow and...


Jun 23, 2026

Peptides are being sold online as miracle fixes for energy, healing, and longevity—but what if the science behind them is shaky, or even dangerous? 

 

In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Leigh Baxt pull back the curtain on the peptide craze, revealing what we really know (and don’t know) about these heavily...


Jun 16, 2026

Dr. Kate Mangino exposes the hidden burden of cognitive and emotional labor at home and explains how “benevolent sexism” and unequal household roles quietly push women to the breaking point.

 

In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Kate Mangino discuss gender inequality in household responsibilities....