The ZDoggMD Show

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Interviews and live rants on healthcare, depolarizing our divided society, and the non-dual nature of reality. Hosted by UCSF/Stanford-trained physician Dr. Zubin Damania (AKA ZDoggMD).

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  • nbfazel
    Down to earth and hilarious
    The host is fun to listen to and the medical talk is down to earth.
  • Thick Guitar
    I appreciate this journey sharing podcast.
    There’s a subtle awareness that we all know, and it’s not really something you can put your finger on, show an image to someone or use words to convey but it’s always here nonetheless. If you are interested in being in touch with that awareness this is a good podcast to listen to. ZDogg and his guests try to explain ways to help you expand your awareness. It’s like when you start realizing you are about to react to something but there’s a space in time before you react. You start noticing that reacting isn’t always the best option, and that responding is different than reacting. It’s not just something medical personnel benefit from, awareness is probably the most important thing we can give other. It’s beyond language but words can point to it. Listen with an open mind and heart.
  • jalakdkdkk
    Time with ZDofg is Time well spent
    It’s so great to have his wisdom and enthusiastic analysis of this experience at our neurons
  • Mrs.CLBWright
    I can’t say enough good things about this podcast.
    I just recently discovered this channel whilst following my nose in search of more Donald Hoffman content, and fell in LOVE. Highly recommend. 🙌🏼
  • BJ in NC
    From COVID to ZEN
    I started listening during COVID. I loved his thoughtful alt-middle perspective on masking, vaccines, etc. Now, I’m really digging his mindfulness focus. I also enjoy Doc Vader. Follow your bliss, ZDogg!
  • DianeW98683
    Excellent!
    I love this show. Today’s show talks about medicine and COVID masks which I love.
  • PH WALTHER
    Top 3 best podcasts of all time
    This show introduced me to a community of podcasts that are comprised of some of the best personalities, knowledge, and insight that consistently educates me while also restoring my faith in humanity. Between this show, ZPVD and sensible medicine, I have so much content to draw from in my own journey in medicine. Do yourself a favor and listen to these podcasts
  • 79Samuel
    Magnetic levitation
    I picked two stars because the two star column is running behind four, three and one. Like Jonathan Swift’s floating island of Laputa the podcast is floating beyond the down-to-earth reality of healthcare workers and instead pursues abstract knowledge. Self-actualization doesn’t mean anything to people worried about safety and basic needs. We want a street brawler not a shaman. We really need both in our lives but it takes having one to make room for the other.
  • SusieFB
    Z goes Woo
    I have enjoyed your Podcast for about 2 1/2 years. Your medical information was invaluable and so clearly explained. Also have enjoyed your guests! Your Podcasts were truly the only alt-middle place I found for reasonable medical information. Lately you have gone into an area that already permeates the Podcast world and I will no longer be listening. You will be missed. As I never was a paying listener, you won’t miss me ; ) I just ‘can’t’ anymore with this already too accessible Woo. Thanks for the memories! ~S~
  • goodenheart
    Ambivalent
    I really like the doc’s sense of humor and his musical ability, but I’m not sure about all this existential stuff…. I feel like the more he delves into awakening and other such Buddhist concepts, the more out of touch he becomes with his target audience. I almost feel like those shows on consciousness should be in a separate podcast.
  • Akronjules
    What Happened?
    I began listening to his podcast during the pandemic and enjoyed his interviews with medical professionals. Unfortunately, this past year it’s become all New Age, all the time. Please return to solid medical information.
  • wakefoot
    Hasn’t Learned
    Pushing vaccinations still? After all the contradictory evidence showing the ineffectiveness and damage caused by injection of experimental gene therapies?He’s lost.
  • horgar
    Big Downturn
    Z was a hero of the alt-middle. But he has clearly been bought off and to cover it, he has descended into the realm of magic thinking where everything is rainbows and butterflies.
  • vickidoc
    My Go-to Source for Rational Science
    Zubin Damania, MD has been a voice of reason for years. He is well-connected, highly educated, and gets great, credible guests on his show. As a family physician in private practice , I have found myself reiterating or paraphrasing the ZDogg show daily! His popularity rose exponentially during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the importance of his message has grown as he has progressed through his own awakening! Despite the often serious issues he confronts, he never forgets to toss in a good dose of humor and the sometimes more than occasional F-bomb!! Highly recommend!!!!!
  • Ryan Schammel
    So much hope
    Health 3.0 the future gave me so much hope Clearly we were crushed by the system nothing will change and are now having to be coached into a sense of predestined uncontrollable state. There is no longer any health care coverage all meditation mind altered gobble guck. I left my review below from when I believed greatly in the mission and financially supported the goals. If we lost we lost just tell us we are big boys and girls we don’t need to shatter into the universe to take an L ************************************************** Yes! that's right the future of healthcare. A health system developed by the front lines and not lawyers and doctorates of nursing that have never worked the floor. The voices of the people without politically correct spin.
  • not a hacker 4382764
    Uncensored rants is all there is
    I began listening to Dr. Damania in the early months of COVID and became quite a fan. He made sense, he was a reasonable middle in his views, and he definitely had sharp ideas when describing issues with our healthcare system…Until other highly qualified physicians expressed views not exactly in line with Damania’s. He lambasted them all with equal ferocity, no matter if the conversation required analysis of statements made by RFK Junior, or Dr. Malone, or Dr. McCullough, or Dr. Bhattacharya. No contradictory data was cited. The only vaccine expert worth listening to was Dr. Offitt, the vaccine developer who literally insisted multiple times on Damania’s show that all children must be vaccinated, all, regardless of any variables. The “reviews” of diverging opinions became just that - a pedestrian rant full of swearing and more swearing. So much for deeper meaning and spiritual awakening, promoted by Damania in other episodes. Good bye, Dr. Dogg. Zdogg..DoggZ
  • F**Covid19
    DocVader is back!!
    Long time listener and fan of ZDoggMD and his work, so glad he brought Doc Vader back! I love how candid and uninhibited DocVader is! Thank you for the honesty and the laughs
  • Dennis1000010101010111101010101000101011
    Doggedness
    ZDogg has some very interesting insights about various things, but when it comes to masks I have no idea why he sounds like a broken record. It’s like he’s not humble enough to admit he was wrong, and that on certain issues there is just no “middle ground”. I work in a hospital. We wear masks and eye protection when our patients have colds, flus, RSV, covid, and other respiratory illnesses, and despite being coughed, sneezed and vomited on, masks have prevented me from getting sick. Masks work, not perfectly, but they work.
  • RobDogRN
    The best podcast
    I have been a long time listener/fan of ZDoggMD and I have loved every episode. What the show has evolved to has been incredibly helpful to my own professional, personal growth and healing.
  • amrcanheros
    Very professional
    Easy to listen to. Gives good information but should have the people he trashes on his podcast to have discussions rather than dismiss them
  • Too_Old_RN
    Uncommon sense in healthcare
    Challenges the status quo using science, humor, and a quick wit. Some of my long held beliefs have been supported, while others have been changed - that’s what I’m looking for when it comes to a podcast in this arena.
  • Gummy Dawn
    Quality Listening
    Close your eyes, take a breath, and have a listen. I always learn something, smile a lot, and sometimes just burst out laughing. Great guests, content, and attention to technical detail. Thanks Z!
  • appleuser173
    Master snake oil salesman
    I fell hook line and sinker for this clown and everything he spouts on this stupid channel. I got hooked on this show from the Donald Huffman interview. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice? Don’t trust a single word coming out of this guy’s speaking hole. Everything is calculated and measured to make an absolute fool of you. Everything he claimed about Covid is crap. This guy is not a Doctor or Scientist of any kind. He is best suited to be a circus clown. All this spiritual stuff he claims are pulled right out of his behind. Total fraud, feeding crap to unsuspecting people.
  • TSulgrove
    Must Listen
    I consider all ZDoggMD’s content a must listen. Thanks!
  • jo Baltimore
    Really Enjoy The show
    Really love the idea of trying to find a synthesis. definitely think that over the last two years, the rhetoric on all sides has become extremely. I also enjoy the guests. recommend the discussion on the nature of reality with Mr. Hoffman
  • NurseTDuck
    Excellent
    Excellent
  • jranos
    10/10
    A reason of voice and expertise during a time where misinformation is at an all time high. Thank you!!!!!!!
  • mbboco
    Favorite podcast
    Every podcast is filled with fun, facts and thought provoking ideas about life and eternity. Have listened since Covid began.
  • caseyhaggs
    ZdoggMD has been many things for me..
    I have been listening to this guy since he was making the most ridiculous music videos that only someone in healthcare would fully understand. In the beginning it felt like being in a secret society. It was great comic relief while informative. I did not truly understand the key difference between compassion and empathy until he explained it in a way that forever changed how I conducted myself with patients. I have been a massive fan and will always share these shows with friends and family alike because we are no longer in a secret society. The healthcare system involves EVERYONE and these shows are so well made that a healthcare muggle can understand them. Thank you Dr. Zubin for dedicating your time and energy to the cause of healthcare 3.0.
  • PNWCoffeenscrubs
    Love it
    I found Z right before the pandemic hit, at the time I found his videos interesting and was enjoying it then Covid hit and as a healthcare worker I felt lost and his content was so relatable. 3 years later I’m still here and love the content and that Z admits when he is wrong and is open minded the true alt middle love it!
  • Call me Mama T
    California COVID
    Dr Z never disappoints. Passionate, rational, alt middle.
  • sugarmags79
    Great show!
    Love the alt middle views.
  • Lmacrobinson
    Love this show!
    As a Registered Nurse who yearns for logical conversation, not persuaded by political affiliation or virtue signaling, this show nails it. These guys are funny, well informed, and willing to challenge the main stream narrative. As a native Oregonian and political Independent, it is refreshing to hear from medical professionals who represent the “alt-middle” view and who are willing to have a nuanced conversation. Please keep the episodes coming! The show helps keep me sane in what feels like the twilight zone of Portland Progressivism.
  • amazonllg
    Most Informative Medical Podcast
    LOVED Dr. West, can’t wait to hear more from her in future episodes.
  • Gotchayeah
    This show is 🤮
    This doctor acts like a clown.
  • mdkssmchei#
    Doc Vader
    Doc Vader was a brilliant way to address the topic of abortion
  • Nora Shamoon
    Love this guy
    A highly trained medical doctored turned amazing science communicator for all. Probably one of the funniest, most interesting people to listen to. Bonus you learn a lot because he’s a great teacher. Love you, Z!
  • ghshfhjsj
    Entertaining and Informative!
    Great show! Common sense is so refreshing!! Just listened to your Live show- you’re from Clovis! I’m a nurse at Clovis Community Hospital NICU 👏👏🙌🙌
  • iowaspeechie
    Reasonable voice calling out from the chaos
    I have been a speech language pathologist for 30 years. In the fall of 2019 I quit my job in acute care and inpatient rehab to work in long term care. I really loved it and then COVID happened. It has been the worst two years of my career. I am also a board member of our local Bridges Out of Poverty. Someone said we’re all in the same storm but we aren’t in the same boat. That’s so true! Thank you for acknowledging and addressing this in your podcasts!! Now I am seeing some of the best workers being fired because they refuse to get the vaccine. In a world where we are already dangerously short staffed they do this?! I had COVID last year and wasn’t going to get the vaccine but your way of laying out the information and facts convinced me to get one dose. I would not have gotten the second dose but I didn’t want to lose my job. I love your podcasts and how you understand human behaviors. We are more alike than different if we could come together and stop letting politics and media tear us apart.
  • pandasNwine
    Unsubscribe
    I used to enjoy your show. What happen to discussing medicine outside of the pandemic. If you want to be a political pod cast than switch to that 100%. Your bashing of others has just gotten old.
  • Mometous
    Stilted and condescending
    There is some good information in these programs. However, he joins the chorus of cancel culture defamation voices against any doctors who speak contrary to the prescribed narrative or ask for real science dialogue and debate. He adds enough of a mix of his own contrary view to the narrative to try and deflect this accusation. However spend some time listening and one quickly finds only those who agree with him avoid his belittling.
  • Hdjsicjsbzf
    ZDogg is the voice of reason we need right now
    Thank you for the excellent insights and your courage in tackling the pressing issues of the day head on. Plus, somehow, when I hear your shows, I imagine that we are back in residency again, hanging out in a call room somewhere philosophizing on the big issues of life and medicine. I miss those days (except for Q3 call of course). You’re the man, keep the content rolling please.
  • traci_np
    Thought provoking and gives me hope
    I’m a nurse practitioner and I’m “burned out” and pondering leaving healthcare. I just don’t know what else I would do. I have been listening for awhile, and I don’t always agree with everything 100% but I always find each episode thought provoking and usually hear unique ideas and perspective. Thank you for what you do, Dr. Z!
  • Orlajordan
    Awesome
    Very informative and well balanced while being fun and interesting!
  • Ami _ K
    Thank you!
    Thank you for being open and honest with your views on all topics. I’m a part of the alt-middle and appreciate all of your work and thought provoking episodes on health, politics and spiritual growth. Thank you!
  • Klick.lee
    RESPECT
    So sad that people turn so fast. Please keep being the amazing doctor We all know. And send love to your family also.
  • San Bruno
    Super-smart. Compassionate. Bold.
    Dr Z is unique—a straight shooter with wisdom and compassion to spare. It’s a very rare combination. Usually you get straight talk with anger and bitterness. Or wisdom and compassion with hesitancy and simpering. Not Dr Z. Not only would I trust him as my doctor, I would love to have a beer with him and talk about meditation and Awakening, kindness and right action.
  • Tatatiyah
    Alt-middle
    In a world that doesn’t make sense, Zdog does. I love the practical real conversations. Thinking for yourself is such a novel concept.
  • LuckyinBoston
    Zdogg for Prez
    I’ve been converted to the Alt Middle and I’m never going back. As a medical provider, mother, athlete, human- I just love Dr Damania’s take on life. He’s a trusted, brilliant and hilarious source of information.
  • I55hhh
    Amazing Podcast
    Thank you Dr. Z for once again creating a platform for sharing such unfiltered and accurate information about the true struggles of living in the middle of a pandemic and todays healthcare system. I actually direct my patients and colleagues/ staff to listen to your podcasts and videos to help them make an informed decision. Keep up the good work!
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