Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
medicalmediamixer
44 episodes
4 days ago
Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
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Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
Ep 43 The Activator: Body Horror, Body Dysmorphia & the Dark Side of Transformation
Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
57 minutes
1 week ago
Ep 43 The Activator: Body Horror, Body Dysmorphia & the Dark Side of Transformation
In this week’s episode of the Medical Media Mixer Podcast, we dive into The Substance (2024) — a haunting exploration of body horror, identity, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. From Teeth (2007) to Nightbitch (2024), we unravel how film and medicine intersect in their portrayals of body dysmorphia, feminine transformation, and cultural beauty standards.
We’ll discuss how psychological conditions like Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) are mirrored through disturbing cinematic metaphors — from the myth of vagina dentata to the grotesque metamorphoses seen on screen. Our featured cocktail, The Substance Martini, adds a touch of dark glamour to a conversation that blurs the line between science, self-image, and horror.
🎙️ Join us as we sip, analyze, and confront what it really means to inhabit a body in a world obsessed with perfection.
🧠 We Discuss:
✅ The evolution of body horror and its psychological symbolism ✅ How Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) manifests and impacts self-perception ✅ The Substance, Teeth, and Nightbitch as mirrors of societal pressure and gender politics ✅ The intersection of film, feminism, and medicine ✅ Coping with body image struggles and promoting body positivity
🍸 Featured Cocktail:
The Activator Martini — a luxurious cocktail inspired by the film’s haunting aesthetic. 🔗 Recipe from Tasting Table
🎬 Films Mentioned:
The Substance (2024)
Teeth (2007)
Nightbitch (2024)
Vagina Dentata Myth
🩺 Medical & Psychological References:
Hopkins Medicine – Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Anxiety & Depression Association of America – BDD Overview
The Jed Foundation – Tips for Body Positivity
🪄 Pop Culture & Self-Care:
Shop inspired self-care and witchy wellness at Practical Magic
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Medical Media Mixer: The Perfect Cocktail- your go-to health and wellness podcast, shaken with cocktails and stirred with ent
Medical Media Mixer is a fun and educational podcast where Nicole Peniston (psychologist) and Tara Prisco (physician assistant) dive into the world of pop culture—TV, movies, music, and books—with a medical twist. Each episode breaks down the science (and nonsense) behind popular media, served up with a themed cocktail for good measure. Whether you’re a healthcare worker, a pop culture junkie, or just love a good drink with your deep dives, Medical Media Mixer is your prescription for smart laughs and spirited conversation.
