Critically Speaking

Therese Markow

tmarkow@ucsd.edu

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly expert interview show focused on accessible explanations of consequential issues in health, society, science, and the planet, typically featuring established researchers, psychologists, and authors. PR agencies could credibly pitch academic researchers, medical and mental-health professionals, science communicators, and authors with substantive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show seeks foremost experts but covers a broad range of fields.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

tmarkow@ucsd.edu

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Host

Therese Markow - Dr. Therese Markow hosts and conducts expert interviews on health, society, science, and issues affecting the planet, translating complex subjects into accessible discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established researchers, psychologists, biogerontologists, and authors with recognized subject-matter expertise and the ability to explain complex or controversial issues in everyday language.
Required Achievements:  
Published research, Authored books, Leadership or participation in significant research projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Allison Daminger - Cognitive Labor, Household Decision-making, Gender Inequality, Same-sex And Different-sex Couples, And The Mental Workload Of Family Life.

Elizabeth Scott - Narcissism, Malignant Narcissism, Manipulation, Criticism, Treatment Challenges, And Protecting Mental Health In Relationships With Narcissists.

Matt Kaeberlein - The Biology Of Aging, Biological Age, Age-related Disease, Longevity Interventions, And The Dog Aging Project.

Recent Topics

Science, Health, Psychology, Society, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Critically Speaking
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Dr. Andrew Novick: Antidepressants and Mental Health

August 04, 2026

Have you or someone you loved considered taking antidepressants for mental health, but had concerns? Listen in as Dr. Andrew Novick talks about the research and the science behind these drugs and other options for those struggling with MDD and other mental health concerns.    In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Andrew Novick discuss major depressive disorder (MDD) and its treatment options. Dr. Novick explains the key characteristics of MDD and discusses some of the many treatment options...

Dr. Justin Dubin: Men's Sexual Health Q&A

July 28, 2026

From testosterone craze headlines to myths about prostate cancer, fertility, and aggression, men are getting a lot of confusing messages about their sexual health. Today, urologist and men's health expert Dr. Justin Dubin cuts through the noise with science-backed answers to the questions men are often too embarrassed to ask.   In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Justin Dubin discuss listener questions regarding men's sexual health. Dr. Dubin explains the nuances of testosterone levels, n...

Dr. Allison Daminger: Cognitive Labor in the Household: Is it Equal?

July 21, 2026

Do you ever feel exhausted by home life, even when the chores look "even"? This episode uncovers the hidden mental load running beneath every household and reveals how it quietly shapes stress, careers, and relationships.   Today, Therese Markow and  Dr. Allison Daminger discuss her research on cognitive labor, which reveals gender inequality in household decision-making. Allison interviewed 92 couples, and they discuss the results found between both queer and heterosexual couples throughout ...

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