Informed Dissent
The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.
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Episodes
198 episodes
Episode #198 with Dr. Jeff Barke and Natalie Tucker
Join Dr. Jeff Barke and Natalie Tucker, podcast and social media manager for Informed Dissent Media, as they dive into some of today’s most pressing topics. In this episode, they tackle the latest insights on cholesterol, the evolving conversat...
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Episode 198
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Episode #197 Carol Swain
Carol M. Swain PHD: Born into abject poverty in rural southwest Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain, a high school dropout, went on to earn five degrees. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S.L. from Yale, she al...
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Episode 197
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Episode #196 with Dr. Mark McDonald and Dr. Jeff Barke - last one for 2024!
We are grateful for your continued support of the Informed Dissent Media Podcast. Your engagement, curiosity, and commitment to seeking truth inspire every episode we create. Together, we’re building a community that values critical thin...
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Episode 196
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Episode #195 with Pete Strayer
Peter Strayer is the Chief Marketing Officer of Azure Standard, America’s leading provider of healthful foods and products. A master communicator, seasoned consultant, and business strategist, Peter ...
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Episode 195
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34:41
Episode #194 with Dr. Greg Hammer
Greg Hammer, MD is a recently retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, wellness and mindfulness lecturer, and the author of GAIN without Pain: The Happiness...
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Episode 194
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34:56
Episode #193 with Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm Dairy
Mark McAfee is a trailblazing leader in the raw dairy industry, celebrated for his decades-long contributions to public health, agriculture, and food safety. A Fresno County, California, resident, Mark is the founder and CEO of Raw Farm Dai...
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Episode 193
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30:09
Episode #192 with Richard Ehrlich, EpicNotes.Pro Investing
New Sponsor Alert! We've got a very special guest on this episode who also happens to be, one of our most important sponsors of Informed Dissent. Welcome to the show, Richard Ehrlich, of EpicNotes.ProRichard Ehrlich specializes in delive...
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Episode 192
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Episode #191 Hoyt Richards
Back again with Hoyt Richards, Award-winning actor/writer/filmmaker and Founder/CEO of Tortoise Entertainment. Originally from the main line area outside of Philadelphia, Hoyt was a scholar-athlete who graduated from Prin...
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Episode 191
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Episode #190 Samantha and Dylan Dreiling, Founders of Supershroom soda by Ananda Elixirs
Welcome back! On this episode, Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald dive into mushrooms! Interviewing the Founders of Ananda Elixirs, Samantha and Dylan Dreiling. Born from a love for natural wellness, Ananda Elixirs started in a small kitchen ...
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Episode 190
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43:10
Episode #189 with your hosts, Jeff Barke and Mark McDonald
In this thought-provoking episode of Informed Dissent, Jeff and Mark delve into the psychological and cultural dynamics that have shaped the ongoing debates around mask-wearing and pandemic responses. They explore how fear-driven behaviors and ...
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Episode 189
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48:11
Episode #188 with your hosts, Jeff Barke and Mark McDonald
In this episode of Informed Dissent, hosts Jeff and Mark dive into the essentials of holistic health, sharing their personal wellness routines and actionable tips for achieving optimal well-being. From the importance of sunlight and breathwork ...
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Episode 188
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Episode #187 with Mark Bua
In this episode, hosts Mark and Jeff dive deep into the complexities of social media safety and the risks associated with online sharing. Joined by expert Mark Bua, they discuss the troubling trend of personal information exposure and its impli...
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Episode 187
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Episode #186 with Dr. John E. Lewis
In this episode, hosts Mark and Jeff dive deep into the world of nutrition with Dr. John Lewis, a former academic turned dietary supplement entrepreneur. Dr. Lewis shares groundbreaking insights on the health benefits of polysaccharides derived...
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Episode 186
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39:34
Episode #185 with Mark McAfee, CEO of Raw Farm
In this engaging episode of Informed Dissent, hosts Mark and Jeff sit down with Mark McAfee, co-founder of Raw Farm, to explore the transformative power of raw milk and its impact on health. Drawing from his background as a paramedic and his de...
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Episode 185
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Episode #184 with Pamela Jean Noble
In this thought-provoking episode, Pamela Jean Noble shares her transformative journey from Hollywood fame to a life centered on family, faith, and independence. Reflecting on her past as a model and actress, Pamela discusses the fleeting natur...
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Episode 184
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Episode #183 with Hilary Boynton Founder of School of Lunch
In this enlightening episode of Informed Dissent, hosts Mark and Jeff sit down with Hilary, a passionate advocate for holistic health and nutrition. Hilary shares her transformative journey into the world of real food, discussing the v...
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Episode 183
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Episode #182 with Marci Nettles - The Toxic Truth: Navigating Breast Implants and Health Risks
In this compelling episode of Informed Dissent podcast, host Mark and Jeff welcomes Marci Nettles, author of The Toxic Truth, to delve into the controversial and often misunderstood topic of breast implants. Marci shares her deeply personal jou...
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Episode 182
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33:20
Episode #181 with Dr. Teryn Clarke
In this episode of Informed Dissent podcast, Dr. Jeff and Dr. Mark sit down with board-certified neurologist Dr. Teryn Clarke to delve into the complex world of brain health. From groundbreaking discussions on Alzheimer's treatment and...
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Episode 181
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Episode #180 with Dr. John Jaquish
In this episode of Informed Dissent podcast, host Mark and Jeff welcomes Dr. John Jaquish, inventor and scientist behind innovative fitness systems like the X3 Bar and Fortagen. Dr. Jaquish explains why traditional weightlifting is inefficient,...
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Episode 180
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43:35
Episode #179 with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring Founder of Taper Clinic
In this episode of Informed Dissent podcast, hosts Mark and Jeff sit down with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, founder of the Taper Clinic, to discuss the complex process of helping patients taper off psychiatric medications like SSRIs and benzodiazep...
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Episode 179
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38:41
Episode #178 with Chris Downey of VaxCalc Labs
Chris Downey is the founder and Director of VaxCalc Labs, the informed consent technology company. VaxCalc's purpose is to create a happier, healthier, more scientific and resilient world by empowering each individual to make their own vaccinat...
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Episode 178
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38:06
Episode #177 with Josh Slocum
Josh Slocum is the host of the Disaffected Podcast. He is a lay expert in narcissistic and abuse psychology. Josh grew up in a household headed by a single mother with Borderline and Narcissistic personality disorders. These kinds of emotional ...
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Episode 177
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Episode #176 with Dr. Jess Peatross
Dr. Jessica Peatross is passionate about uncovering the mysteries behind chronic illnesses like stealth infections, heavy metals, stress, trauma, and environmental toxins. She left her position as a board-certified internal medicine hospitalist...
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Episode 176
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Episode #175 with Mark Bua
Mark Bua brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the fields of security and personal safety. A retired San Diego Police Department officer with a distinguished 15-year career spanning from 2004 to 2019, Mark has a deep-rooted knowledge o...
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Episode 175
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Episode #174 with Walt Heyer
Walt Heyer was a husband, father, and corporate executive who underwent so-called “gender reassignment surgery” at the age of 42, going from man to woman. Eight years later, Walt went back to living as a man again and has been restored for over...
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Episode 174
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