Best David Spector Podcasts (2025)

Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which wearable metric ACTUALLY matters? | Prof. Malcolm Findlay 47:29

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Is your smartwatch just a fun gadget, or a serious medical device? In this episode, Jonathan Wolf is joined by Dr. Malcolm Findlay, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore the powerful health data available on your wrist. They decode the most misunderstood metric, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and reveal how your wearable can provide clinical…

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Recap: Why you should be wary of ‘low fat’ foods | Sarah Berry 14:55

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If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, you’ll know that our cholesterol level is closely linked to heart health. With that in mind, it’s easy to be drawn to foods labelled as ‘low fat’, ‘reduced fat’ or ‘fat free’ - all of which promise to keep our cholesterol low and heart strong. However, is it really that simple? I’m joined by Professor S…

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Ofer Shalev of Newphase 25:38

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Ofer Shalev is the CEO and founder of Newphase, a MedTech company that has developed a new treatment for advanced cancer patients. Their technology uses tiny particles that target and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed, offering hope for patients when other treatments have stopped working.Avraham and sat down with Ofer to dis…

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Fix your sleep with the Royal Marine's sleep consultant Dr. Sophie Bostock 56:54

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We’ve all been there: tossing and turning, checking the clock, and stressing about not getting enough sleep. But what if the secret to a good night’s rest isn’t in a pill or a product, but in changing your mindset and daily habits? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sophie Bostock, a leading sleep scientist and founder of The Sleep Scientist. Sop…

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Recap: This type of daily chocolate could improve gut health | Spencer Hyman and Prof Sarah Berry 15:18

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Today, we’re unwrapping the truth about chocolate. For many of us, chocolate is a guilty pleasure. But what if I told you that you didn’t need to feel guilty? Because it turns out that not all chocolate is created equal. And by changing the type of chocolate you eat, you can support your health instead of harming it. In this episode, I’m joined by …

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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3 gut bacteria that protect your heart–and what to feed them | Prof. Tim Spector & Prof Nicola Segata 1:08:24

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There's an unseen world inside you, teeming with trillions of tiny inhabitants. Just like any ecosystem, some bugs inside your gut microbiome are beneficial, while others wreak havoc, quietly disrupting your health. What if these disruptive "invasive species" are silently driving the rise of cardiometabolic diseases, the leading cause of illness an…

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Recap: Simple ways to improve gut health today | Dr. Karan Rajan 13:58

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Research continues to confirm how important the gut is for overall health. From energy to immunity and even mood, it all seems to start with the gut. It’s no surprise then that the hunt for the next gut boosting hack has exploded in recent years. So, are probiotics really the answer? Or is the fix already sitting on our supermarket shelf? In this e…

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5 threats to your immune system–and how to fight them | Prof. Daniel Davis MBE 52:29

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Many supplements claim to “boost” your immune system. Now, we all want to avoid getting sick during the winter months, but do any of these products really work? And is trying to “boost” your immune system even a good idea? Jonathan speaks with Professor Daniel M. Davis, MBE — a leading expert on immunology and Head of Life Sciences at Imperial Coll…

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Recap: The truth about seed oils | Prof. Sarah Berry 15:58

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From Instagram reels to viral tweets, seed oils have become one of the latest nutrition villains. And the fear’s getting real. People are emptying their cupboards, terrified these everyday oils are silently wreaking havoc on their health. So is this panic justified? Or does the science require further scrutiny? Well, ‘scrutiny’ is Professor Sarah B…

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Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 42:53

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What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pac…

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Top Doctor: The hidden dangers in your daily multivitamin | Dr David Seres 58:41

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We’re told vitamins are essential for our health. That they boost our immune systems, fight fatigue, and protect us from disease. But what if most of it isn’t true? In the 20th century, vitamin supplements were hailed as a breakthrough, curing diseases like scurvy and rickets. But that success story took a turn. In the US, a law passed in 1994 — he…

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Recap: Make the most out of EVERY meal | Christopher Gardner & Sarah Berry 14:21

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Today, we’re asking: What should you eat? This is the million-dollar question, one that we at ZOE have spent countless hours of podcast episodes trying to answer. However, all of this information can be overwhelming, turning breakfast, lunch, and dinner into a daily dilemma. So, are there any simple tips we can keep in mind to reduce the stress aro…

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How to beat heart disease: 8 habits you must fix | Dr. Nour Makarem 47:54

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Heart disease is the world’s biggest killer—and it often strikes without warning. It’s responsible for around 1 in 5 deaths in the US. While these figures are deeply worrying, heart disease is not inevitable. Decades of research have unearthed many of the risk factors associated with heart health, like poor diet or a sedentary lifestyle. In this ep…

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Nimrod Kor of Baz 27:35

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Nimrod Kor is the co-founder and CTO of Baz, an AI code agent that that helps teams ship better software faster by automating code reviews making software development smoother, faster, and more reliable.Avraham and sat down with Nimrod to discuss how their technology works, how he came up with the idea, how he got funded, how he’s marketing their p…

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Recap: Davina McCall's menopause experience 15:31

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For Davina, menopause wasn’t just a transition - it was a quiet crisis. She felt like a stranger in her own body, overwhelmed by symptoms she wasn’t prepared for and didn’t fully understand. But she didn’t stay silent. Her book ‘Menopausing’ has helped millions of women feel supported and seen during this transformative stage of life. In this episo…

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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Food additives exposed: The artificial dyes and chemicals to avoid | Marion Nestle 1:01:53

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Those long, unpronounceable ingredients at the bottom of food labels—what are they really doing to your health? In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Marion Nestle, a world-leading nutrition expert and author of the groundbreaking book ‘Food Politics’. Marion has spent decades exposing how powerful food companies influence what ends up on our …

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Recap: The healthy way to feed your kids | Rhiannon Lambert and Dr. Federica Amati 14:24

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Today, we’re tackling the challenge of feeding our children. Getting kids to eat a balanced meal can often feel like an uphill battle, especially when they’re surrounded by eye-catching marketing campaigns that aim to lure them into unhealthy habits. So, how can busy parents help their children build a better relationship with food? In this episode…

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Forget crash diets: How to maintain a healthy weight | Alan Aragon & Prof. Sarah Berry 1:05:31

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Most people who try to lose weight and keep it off end up failing. But what if the problem isn’t you - it’s the diet? In this episode, we cut through the noise of weight loss fads to explore a science-backed method that’s helped countless people make real, sustainable changes. It’s called flexible dieting, and it’s built around the idea that person…

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“The Gilded Age as We Have Found It” with Kelli O’Hara, Dr. Stanley Burns, and John Carrafa 1:08:56

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In this special bonus episode, hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers round out season three of The Gilded Age with their favorite moments and historical tidbits. Later, Kelli O’Hara joins the show to talk about Aurora’s encounter with divorce. Finally, medical consultant Dr. Stanley Burns and choreographer John Carrafa give a behind the scenes peek at…

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Recap: How to start fermenting at home | Sandor Katz 10:45

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Today, we’re diving into fermentation. If you’re a regular ZOE listener, you’ve probably heard that fermented foods are some of the best things you can eat for your gut health. Packed with beneficial microbes, they’ve been shown to boost everything from digestion to immune function. Still, the idea of at home fermentation - cultivating bacteria and…

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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“My Mind is Made Up” with Louisa Jacobson, Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, and Sallie Richardson-Whitfield 1:08:19

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Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers get into all the drama of the season finale. The pair speak with Louisa Jacobson about Marian’s lovelorn arc, then Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector on what it took to bring George Russell’s surgery to the screen. Finally, executive producer and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield joins the show to talk about season …

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Nutrition Scientist: This is why you're confused about ultra processed food | Prof. Sarah Berry 1:00:47

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Scientists agree that processed foods are contributing to poor health — but when it comes to ultra-processed foods (UPFs), there’s growing confusion. The term is now used so broadly that it includes everything from crisps and sweets to wholemeal bread and plant-based milks. So what do we really know about the health effects of UPFs? And is the labe…

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Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack 14:19

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Today, we’re turning our attention to allergies. For decades, conflicting advice on how to prevent allergies from developing has left parents unsure about the best ways to protect their children. Should you introduce peanut products to your newborn, or avoid them entirely? Many are still unclear. What is clear, however, is that allergies are on the…

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“Ex-Communicated” with Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, Jordan Donica, and Sonja Warfield 1:10:00

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Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers circle back with Gilded Age veterans Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, then hear what it’s like to be a newcomer to the show from Jordan Donica (Dr. William Kirkland). Lastly, the two talk with series writer and executive producer Sonja Warfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…