About this episodeDr. Drew Pinsky and Tony Hawk discuss the physical and mental realities of aging, including injuries from skat…AI summary
Dr. Drew Pinsky and Tony Hawk discuss the physical and mental realities of aging, including injuries from skateboarding, the benefits of stem cell therapy, and the psychological impact of long-haul COVID. They also critique mainstream media polarization, advocate for professional mental health support, and share humorous anecdotes about dating app hygiene preferences and medical procedures.
Key takeaways 6
Aging significantly changes injury recovery; at 50, simple falls can cause severe damage (e.g., Tony Hawk's rib/knuckle injury) compared to younger years where one could 'walk it off'.
Social media engagement is largely futile and harmful; the vocal minority (3-5% on both political extremes) creates a false sense of societal division, while the vast majority (94%) are not engaged in the conflict.
Long-haul COVID can manifest as neurological and psychiatric issues, including depression, brain fog, and tinnitus, which may improve with specific medications (fluvoxamine) or cognitive stimulation (learning languages).
HPV is highly prevalent and transmissible through oral sex (including anal), increasing the risk of mouth and anal cancers, particularly for smokers/drinkers; the HPV vaccine is recommended as a preventative measure.
Stem cell therapy (specifically exosomes from umbilical cord tissue) is being used by athletes like Tony Hawk to manage arthritis and tendonitis, though Dr. Drew warns of infection risks associated with intra-articular injections.
The value of hard work is often misunderstood by younger generations; Tony Hawk emphasizes that success requires enduring 'downs' and that showing up consistently is a significant competitive advantage in the current job market.
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“When you're 50, way more work, worse, and easier. I can't tell anymore. I don't know the level of injury like I used to go 'oh shit I broke my arm'... last night I was like I don't know, I could be dying.”
▶ 2:29Tony Hawk describing the sudden onset of severe pain and uncertainty about injury severity after a skateboarding fall at age 50.
“It's never what you said, it's what somebody said you said. And what they said you said is a mile from the truth.”
▶ 14:01Jason Ellis explaining why engaging in social media arguments is pointless because the narrative quickly distorts the original message.
“Coronavirus is like getting hit in the head with a baseball bat. That's what it felt like. Like a traumatic brain injury.”
Dr. Drew describing his personal experience with long-haul COVID symptoms, including tinnitus and brain fog.
“If you're vaccinated and you're 70, maybe you have underlying medical problems that's why you rushed to get the vaccine... The reason people are having more complications... is because they've been delaying treatment because of COVID.”
▶ 1:27:12Dr. Drew debunking a study linking vaccines to excess deaths by explaining confounding variables like age and pre-existing conditions.
“I feel like I've got about 10 years left... so what am I gonna do with this body that can still do stuff? I've never been happier in my days... I cherish it a thousand times more than any heyday era of skateboarding.”
▶ 28:59Tony Hawk reflecting on his remaining skating years and his appreciation for his current physical ability compared to his professional peak.
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