158: Medicine, Misogyny & The Epstein Files: A Trust Crisis

158: Medicine, Misogyny & The Epstein Files: A Trust Crisis

From Confessions of a Male Gynecologist by Shawn Tassone MD PhD

February 5, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Dr. Shawn Tassone critiques the ethical standards of prominent figures in medicine and discusses the implications of their actions on public trust.

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses hormone health, telemedicine, and the recent controversies surrounding Peter Atiyah and Deepak Chopra in relation to the Epstein files. He critiques the ethical standards of these prominent figures in medicine and the implications of their actions on public trust. The conversation also touches on the idolization of medical professionals and the dangers of celebrity culture in healthcare. Episode Highlights: About Dr. Shawn Tassone's hormone practice in Austin, Texas How telemedicine allows him to order labs in 48 states Analyzing Peter Attia's high fees and ethical standards The controversy surrounding Attia and his connection to Jeffrey Epstein Discussion about Attia's emails reveals unprofessional behavior and misogyny The concept of longevity medicine Attia's public response to the controversy The mention of Deepak Chopra in the Epstein files Why the idolization of doctors can lead to public disillusionment Why medical professionals must maintain ethical standards to preserve trust Episode Resources: Dr. Tassone's Free Women's Health Journal Club | Dr. T's Evidence Edit Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | Tassone Advanced Gynecology Dr…

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Tassone

Topics covered

  • hormone health
  • telemedicine
  • medical ethics
  • celebrity culture
  • public trust

Keywords

  • hormone health
  • telemedicine
  • Peter Atiyah
  • Deepak Chopra
  • medical ethics
  • celebrity culture
  • public trust

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