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

In this episode, Dr. Mike Simpson shares how his years in military Special Operations forged the mindset, discipline, and empathy that now anchor his career in medicine. He opens up about transitioning from war zones to exam rooms, navigating identity shifts, and transforming high-pressure skills into meaningful patient care. It’s a relatable, human look at reinvention—and a reminder that our past experiences, even the toughest ones, can become our greatest strengths.GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)

This Thanksgiving episode is a full-tilt ride through holiday chaos, Florida strangeness, and medical absurdities. Tim and May kick things off with memories of disastrous holiday meals — including wild turkeys marinated in whiskey and a Bengal cat that ate itself into a literal tryptophan coma. The conversation quickly detours into “Florida Man” headlines featuring drunken alligators, foot-mobile arrests, and fast-food robberies fueled by late-night hunger.From there, they dive into the medical side: ICD-10 codes for turkey comas, overstuffed stomachs, and what happens when people put things where things are not meant to go. That leads to a brutally funny takedown of the bizarre mailers they’ve received since moving to Florida — including products promising to fix “vaginal odor,” boost intimacy, and balance microbiomes using bark extract and rose hips.They wrap with a preview of upcoming podcast episodes, reflections on gratitude, and warnings about deep-fried turkey disasters, Black Friday injuries, and the perils of blood thinners during holiday shopping. It’s irreverent, warm, and all the way BS Free MD. GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

In this episode (recorded last year), Dr. Sabine Hazan, a gastroenterologist and microbiome researcher, joins the hosts of the BS Free MD Podcast to lay bare what she claims is a systemic problem: the undue influence of large pharmaceutical companies over medical research, regulatory bodies, publication of scientific data, and the shaping of public-health narratives.She describes her own journey during the COVID-19 pandemic: attempting research on treatments (including microbiome related therapies, and alternative protocols) and encountering what she characterizes as institutional resistance—difficulty getting approvals, publishing studies, and even testifying to a congressional hearing. She argues that when corporate and regulatory interests become entangled, the integrity of science suffers, independent investigators are silenced or sidelined, and public trust erodes. GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

In this rerun episode, Drs. May and Tim revisit one of their most grounded conversations: the real meaning of thankfulness. They explore why gratitude is so hard to maintain in a world that profits from your dissatisfaction, how social media has turned gratitude into a trend, and why Black Friday perfectly exposes the contradiction of the season. They share personal reflections on contentment, the endless pursuit of “better,” and the simple practice of pausing long enough to appreciate what’s already in front of you. It’s an episode that feels just as relevant today as it did the first time—maybe even more.GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

Tim and May break down three unbelievable animal stories — iguanas falling from trees, monkeys escaping a truck crash, and a troop of macaques cannonballing around tourists in Silver Springs. Tim rants about AI hallucinations, May keeps the show grounded, and together they share updates on health, life, and the next chapter for BS Free MD. Human, funny, unfiltered — classic Doctales energy.ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist, bestselling author of The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health, and founder of Natural Heart Doctor, a holistic cardiology practice based in Arizona. After years in traditional hospital cardiology, he transitioned to a root-cause approach emphasizing nutrition, toxin reduction, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Wolfson has been featured on CNN, Fox News, NBC, and The Dr. Oz Show, and he continues to educate the public on preventing cardiovascular disease through natural, science-backed methods.Website: https://naturalheartdoctor.comInstagram: @drjackwolfsonGET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

Dr. Jack Wolfson, known as “The Paleo Cardiologist,” joins hosts Drs. Tim & May Hindmarsh on the BS Free MD podcast to discuss his pivot from traditional hospital-based cardiology into a holistic, cause-based model of heart health. He shares how his personal and professional experiences led him to challenge the status quo—shifting focus from symptomatic treatment (eg. stents, statins) to underlying causes such as diet, toxins, lifestyle and stress. The conversation explores how a paleo-inspired, whole-food nutrition model, combined with environmental awareness and lifestyle changes, can meaningfully transform cardiovascular risk and patient outcomes.ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Jack Wolfson, DO, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist, bestselling author of The Paleo Cardiologist: The Natural Way to Heart Health, and founder of Natural Heart Doctor, a holistic cardiology practice based in Arizona. After years in traditional hospital cardiology, he transitioned to a root-cause approach emphasizing nutrition, toxin reduction, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Wolfson has been featured on CNN, Fox News, NBC, and The Dr. Oz Show, and he continues to educate the public on preventing cardiovascular disease through natural, science-backed methods.Website: https://naturalheartdoctor.comInstagram: @drjackwolfsonGET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.comDISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

What if everything we’ve been told about nutrition is wrong? Dr. Shawn Baker, author of The Carnivore Diet and co-founder of Revero, shares why he left traditional surgery to focus on treating disease through nutrition and lifestyle. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into metabolic health, the science behind elimination diets, and how a meat-based approach is helping people heal from the inside out. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this conversation will have you rethinking your relationship with food — and the healthcare system itself.ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Shawn Baker is an orthopedic surgeon, competitive athlete, and leading voice in the carnivore movement. He’s the author of the best-selling book The Carnivore Diet and the CEO and Co-Founder of Revero — a virtual health clinic using data-driven nutrition and lifestyle interventions to treat chronic diseases. A former Air Force officer and world record–holding athlete, Dr. Baker has been featured in Men’s Health, The Joe Rogan Experience, and numerous medical and nutrition platforms for his pioneering work in metabolic health.🌐 Website: https://revero.com/ 📘 Book: The Carnivore Diet on Amazon💪 Bio & Resources: https://carnivore.diet/dr-shawn-baker-md/📸 Instagram / X (Twitter): @shawnbaker1967 GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

It started as a conversation about courage — but it became a raw diagnosis of what’s broken in our culture.When Dr. May and Dr. Tim sat down with psychiatrist Dr. Mark McDonald, they expected a discussion on mental health. What unfolded was something far deeper: a fearless exploration of what happens when men stop leading, when women are told to reject their nature, and when medicine trades truth for comfort. Dr. McDonald doesn’t tiptoe around hard topics — he calls out the collapse of courage in every corner of society and invites us to do the one thing that still heals: act.ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Mark McDonald is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Based in Los Angeles, he is the author of United States of Fear and Freedom From Fear, host of the Dissident MD Substack, and co-host of the Informed Dissent podcast. Dr. McDonald is known for his fearless commentary on the psychological fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the collapse of courage in medicine, and the cultural consequences of abandoning moral truth.🌐 dissidentmd.com📘 Substack: Dissident MD📸 Instagram & X: @dissident_md GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

In this rerun episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh revisit one of their most transformative conversations — with Dr. Lida Fatemi, an internal medicine physician, palliative and hospice expert, and leader in the responsible use of psychedelic medicine for trauma healing and burnout recovery.Dr. Fatemi shares her extraordinary story — from growing up during war and oppression in Iran to becoming a national voice on mental health, trauma, and consciousness in medicine. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma manifests as burnout, the moral injury in modern medicine, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy (including psilocybin and LSD) can serve as tools for emotional and spiritual healing when approached responsibly.The discussion takes listeners through:Dr. Fatemi’s immigration journey and early life in Iran under a repressive regime.The turning point in her medical career that led to burnout — and her awakening to deeper purpose.The role of psilocybin and psychedelic-assisted coaching in rewiring trauma patterns.Misconceptions about psychedelics, safety considerations, and what “conscious life practices” mean.The intersection of faith, healing, and self-rediscovery in becoming whole again.This powerful conversation blends science, spirituality, and humanity — inviting listeners to consider what true healing looks like beyond symptom management and system metrics.ABOUT THE GUESTDr. Fatemi is an award-winning academic physician specializing in internal medicine, palliative care, and hospice medicine. She is the founder of Conscious Physician, a psilocybin-assisted coaching and certification program for healthcare professionals facing burnout. Her bestselling book Thriving After Burnout and her forthcoming title Trauma to Self-Love explore how conscious practices and plant medicine can help professionals reconnect to meaning, joy, and balance.Connect with Dr. Fatemi:🌐 www.drlidafatemi.com 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @drlidafatemiGET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) 

This powerful conversation dives deep into the life and legacy of Dr. Bernice Eddy, a courageous scientist who uncovered that early batches of the polio vaccine contained live poliovirus—sparking what became known as the Cutter Incident, one of the worst pharmaceutical disasters in U.S. history.Guest Sofia Karstens joins the Hindmarshes to connect Eddy’s story to today’s debates over medical transparency and accountability. The discussion traces how Eddy’s findings led to discoveries about SV40, a cancer-causing monkey virus, and how institutional pressure buried crucial truths.The trio also examines the broader implications—how rushed medical products, lack of testing, and censorship continue to threaten public trust. Sofia brings her activist insight to highlight the role of whistleblowers, the persistence of corruption in regulatory systems, and what ordinary citizens can do at the local and grassroots level to reclaim their power.It’s a riveting exploration of truth, science, courage, and the cost of speaking out—a timely reminder that protecting health freedom begins with asking hard questions. GET SOCIAL WITH US!🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMEREverything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)