BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History

Episodes

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  490 — Fentanyl, Inc. with Ben Westhoff | Part 2 22.10.2026 39m

  Investigative journalist Ben Westhoff returns for Part 2 of *Fentanyl, Inc.*, taking us inside his undercover investigation of the global synthetic drug trade. From infiltrating a Chinese drug lab to navigating the dark web, Ben reveals what he uncovered about the fentanyl crisis and the challenges of stopping it.
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  489 — Fentanyl, Inc.: Inside the Deadly Opioid Crisis with Ben Westhoff | Part 1 (Rerun) 19.10.2026 36m

  In this Part 1 encore, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh revisit their conversation with investigative journalist Ben Westhoff, author of Fentanyl, Inc. Discover how his undercover investigation exposed rogue chemists, Chinese drug laboratories, and the global networks fueling the opioid epidemic.
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  488 — Financial Health for Physicians with Dr. Brent Lacey 15.10.2026 1h 10m

  Financial wellness matters, too! Dr. Brent Lacey joins BS Free MD to discuss financial literacy for physicians, managing debt, building wealth, and creating a stronger financial future beyond the exam room.
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  487 — Eat Sh*t and Live: Dr. Sabine Hazan on Gut Health and the Microbiome 12.10.2026 1h 9m

  Can studying poop unlock new discoveries about human health? Dr. Sabine Hazan joins Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh to explore the gut microbiome, fecal transplants, and emerging research into the connection between gut bacteria, immunity, and disease. It's a fascinating, no-BS conversation about the science happening inside us.
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  486 — Near-Death Experiences, Consciousness & the Afterlife with Dr. Eben Alexander 08.10.2026 1h 19m

  Can consciousness exist beyond the brain? Neurosurgeon and bestselling author Dr. Eben Alexander joins Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh to recount his extraordinary near-death experience during a seven-day coma. Explore the intersection of neuroscience, quantum physics, spirituality, and meditation—and the questions his experience raises about life, death, and human consciousness.
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  485 — The 4 F’s That Keep Life in Balance: Faith, Family, Finances & Fun 05.10.2026 43m

  Faith, family, finances, and fun: Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh revisit the four priorities that help keep life, marriage, and medicine in perspective.
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  484 — Dr. Marcy Larson on Losing a Child: Grief, Healing, and Supporting Bereaved Parents 01.10.2026 1h 4m

  Pediatrician Dr. Marcy Larson shares her experience of losing her son, Andy, how grief affected her family and medical practice, and why she created Always Andy’s Mom. A heartfelt conversation about child loss, connection, and supporting bereaved parents.
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  483 — Calling BS on Medicine, Media & AI with Jenna McCarthy 28.09.2026 1h 26m

  Bestselling author Jenna McCarthy joins Tim and May to discuss her shift from humor writing to questioning medical and media narratives, her work with Dr. Pierre Kory, the Lindsay Clancy case, AI, and why aspiring writers should simply start writing.
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  482 — Road Tripping Through 15 States: Montreal, NYC, the US Open and More 22.09.2026 38m

  Tim and May recap their 15-day road trip through 15 states and Canada, including Montreal, Philadelphia, New England, New York City and the US Open.
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  481 — Postpartum Psychosis, Polypharmacy, and the Lindsay Clancy Case 21.09.2026 25m

  Dr. May and Dr. Tim examine the Lindsay Clancy case, postpartum psychosis, psychiatric polypharmacy, and the difficult line between mental illness and criminal responsibility. They also discuss pregnancy-related brain changes, postpartum hormone shifts, and the potential role of progesterone in women’s mental health.
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  480 — Still True: Why Fun Is Not Optional 17.09.2026 16m

  When did fun become something you have to earn? In this rerun, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh explore why laughter, connection, and time for what you enjoy deserve a place in a busy life.
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  479 — Sunlight vs. Statins: The Surprising Science Behind Mortality, Cholesterol, and Heart Health 14.09.2026 37m

  What if avoiding the sun is doing more harm than good? Drs. May and Tim unpack the surprising research connecting sunlight exposure, mortality, cholesterol, and heart health—and question whether conventional advice tells the whole story.
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  478 — The Keto Cure: How Dr. Boz Reversed Chronic Illness—Starting with Her Mom 10.09.2026 1h 23m

  An encore of one of our most-listened episodes. Internal medicine physician Dr. Annette Bosworth ("Dr. Boz") shares how her mother's failing cancer treatment pushed her to abandon 20 years of conventional advice and try nutritional ketosis—and what happened next.
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  477 — Speaking the Truth, Facing Fear & Challenging Modern Medicine 07.09.2026 46m

  In this repurposed episode from Dr. Charmaine Gregory’s *Fearless Freedom with Dr. G*, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh share how they learned to use fear as fuel while navigating medicine, marriage, burnout, and major life transitions. They also reveal what inspired BS Free MD and why honest conversations about physician autonomy, informed consent, and corporate influence in healthcare matter.
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  476 — Is It Anxiety—or MCAS? Understanding the Highly Sensitive Body with Michelle Shapiro, RD 03.09.2026 1h 37m

  Mast Cell Activation Syndrome can affect nearly every system in the body—but its symptoms are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or mistaken for anxiety. Michelle Shapiro, RD, joins Drs. May and Tim to explain MCAS, histamine intolerance, and the overlap with long COVID, POTS, and hypermobility. They also discuss why common treatments may backfire in highly sensitive bodies and why healing requires an individualized approach.
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  475 — From Breast Cancer Patient to Healthcare Disruptor with Chloe Harrouche 31.08.2026 1h

  After being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 23, Chloe Harrouche discovered how fragmented and reactive healthcare can feel—even when surrounded by excellent specialists. She joins May and Tim to discuss her journey from patient to founder of The Lanby and how coordinated, preventive care could reshape the patient experience.
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  474 — Doc Tales with Cocktails: Salad Mafia Debates, Crazy News & KFC Jellybeans 20.08.2026 44m

  The Salad Mafia is back—and things only get weirder from there. May and Tim tackle bizarre headlines, diet debates, cockroach milk, KFC jellybeans, questionable ingredients, and plenty of completely unfiltered rabbit holes in another round of Doc Tales with Cocktails.
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  473 — Are We Medicating Normal? Psychiatric Drugs, Trauma & Resilience with Dr. Roger McFillin 17.08.2026 1h 52m

  Are we treating mental illness—or medicalizing the normal struggles of being human? In this BS Free MD Rewind, Dr. Roger McFillin joins May and Tim to challenge conventional thinking around psychiatric drugs, trauma, resilience, informed consent, and what it really takes to heal.
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  472 — Salad Mafia, Crazy Taste Tests & The Truth About Seed Oils 13.08.2026 51m

  The Salad Mafia strikes back! Tim and May taste-test some truly bizarre processed foods while digging into seed oils, artificial ingredients, food dyes, sodium, and the marketing behind “healthier” junk food. Plus, one unbelievable baseball injury story you definitely won’t forget.
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  471 — Dr. Mike Simpson on What Special Operations Teaches You About Being a Better Doctor 10.08.2026 1h 41m

  What can civilian medicine learn from Special Operations? Dr. Mike Simpson shares how years spent working in high-pressure military environments shaped the physician he became—from making decisions under pressure and leading through chaos to developing resilience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of patient care.