Byron Bowers

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Byron Bowers

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Mar 22, 2023

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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!

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Mar 22, 2023

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Dr. Drew Pinsky, board certified internist and addiction medicine specialist, takes listener calls and talks to experts on a variety of topics relating to health, relationships, sex and drug addiction.

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#002, Bob Forrest: Bob Forrest of VH1's Celebrity Rehab joins Drew to discuss substance abuse and they take calls on ill-timed erections, Real Housewives and ADHD medication. by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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#010, Brad Williams and Adam Carolla: Dr. Drew sits down with comic Brad Williams and discuss overcoming adversity. They then take a call from a fan going through a very difficult time. Also, Adam Carolla drops by. by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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#012: Dr. Andrew T. Goldstein: Dr. Drew is once again joined via phone by Dr. Andrew Goldstein from The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders to discuss a wide range of topics including female ejaculation and orgasmic function. by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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#011: Shelly Sprague: Drew sits down with Shelly Sprague from VH1's Celebrity Rehab to discuss addiction including Shelly's history. They also take calls from listeners on pure MDMA (also known as 'Molly') and gambling... by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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#023: Robert Patrick Lewis: Former Green Beret and author Robert Patrick Lewis joins Dr. Drew to discuss the mental and physical issues that have impacted Robert and soldiers in general. They also discuss Robert's unit, the book he wrote that was intended... by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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#008, Kelly Gluckman and Adam Carolla: Dr. Drew sits down with Kelly Gluckman from MTV's 'I'm Positive' to discuss living with HIV. Adam Carolla also stops by to give his take on foreskin preservation &amp; they answer questions from... by The Dr. Drew Podcast
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