Pharmaphobic is a bold and thought-provoking podcast that challenges the status quo of health and wellness in America. Hosted by Dan, a veteran-turned-fitness professional, and Janie, a physician assistant, this show dives into the deep-rooted issues within big pharma, big food, and the healthcare system. With a mission to uncover corruption and promote sustainable, long-term health solutions, Pharmaphobic is for those seeking better answers, curious minds ready to question the system, and anyone eager to take control of their well-being. Join Dan and Janie each week as they explore practical ways to thrive, share transformative health insights, and inspire change...
Latest episodes
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56 min
Ep. 88 - Can We Trust Supplement Claims? w/ Jose Rojas
We’re joined again by researcher and professor Jose Rojas to talk about brain health, memory, and whether popular supplements actually deliver what they promise. From lion’s mane m…
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1 h 05
Ep. 87 - Professional athlete to Athletic professional w/ Gini Grimsley
We’re back with strength coach Gini Grimsley, talking about what happens when competitive sports end but the desire to train like an athlete doesn't. From cardiac rehab to coaching…
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1 h 18
Ep. 86 - Building a Better Athlete w/ Gini Grimsley
We sit down with strength coach and former professional basketball player Gini Grimsley to trace how a small-town, multi-sport childhood eventually took her from college basketball…
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1 h 14
Ep. 85 - When Healthy Habits Go Too Far
We’re looking at what happens when the pursuit of health starts working against us. From extreme training and the viral Hyrox incident to chasing performance and aesthetics, we que…
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1 h 25
Ep. 84 - The Story of Us and Health
We’re talking relationships, which might not sound like a health topic until you realize how much the person beside you can influence your habits, stress, choices, and everyday lif…
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1 h 15
Ep. 83 - Cardio, Capability and You
We keep hearing that cardio needs to be harder, faster, and more efficient. But if we’re trying to build strength, health, and capability for real life, maybe starting with a walk…
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51 min
Ep. 82 - Why Kids Should Play Everything
We started with a viral dad turning movement into games for his kids, and it got us thinking about what healthy athletic development actually looks like. Turns out, more variety an…
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1 h 18
Ep. 81 - GRAS: Pretending Safety Since 1958
We’re looking at GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe,” and honestly, the history raises questions. Companies have been able to determine certain ingredients are safe themselves,…
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1 h 14
Ep. 80 - Ok food labels…keep your secrets
We thought choosing avocado oil chips and mayo meant making a better choice. Then we got into research testing avocado oil products, and suddenly some of our go-to “healthy” foods…
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1 h 23
Ep. 79 - Can We Trust Gummy Supplements?
We started with creatine gummies and ended up questioning gummy supplements altogether. When some popular products tested far below their labeled creatine amounts, we started askin…
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1 h 17
Ep. 78 - Have Health, Will Travel
What does being healthy actually allow you to do? Fresh off a family trip to Spain, Dan and Janie reflect on why fitness is about far more than looking good or hitting numbers in t…
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1 h 25
Ep. 77 - Committed: Health, Life and Jiu-Jitsu w/ Angela Meglio
Can lasting weight loss happen without fad diets, injections, or shortcuts? Dan and Janie sit down with jiu-jitsu athlete and dog behavior consultant Angela Meglio to talk about th…
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1 h 17
Ep. 76 - The Good, the Bad. and the Ugly
What makes a protein powder worth buying, and how can you tell if a food is actually what it claims to be? Dan and Janie answer a listener's question about choosing cleaner protein…
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1 h 17
Ep. 75 - Glyphosate, Bloodwork and True Health Advocacy
What if some of the most important health markers are being overlooked until it's too late?Dan and Janie unpack the latest developments surrounding glyphosate, including a recent S…
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1 h 20
Ep. 74 - The Truth About Red Meat, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and the War on Beef
Is red meat really the health villain we've been told it is—or is there a much bigger story unfolding?Dan and Janie break down the growing conversation around Alpha Gal Syndrome, t…
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1 h 28
Ep. 73 - Challenge Accepted with Katie Guillory
We started with sports, strength coaching, and why the best athletes aren’t always the stars. Katie Guillory shares what competing at LSU taught her about failure, emotional regula…
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53 min
Ep. 72 - Deceived into Darkness
Summer changes how we think about the sun, but we started wondering if we've been asking the wrong questions. We look at sunscreen ingredients, what happens when they're absorbed i…
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1 h 25
Ep. 71 - AI Powered Decline
We started with a viral college graduation moment, but it quickly turned into a much bigger conversation. The more we looked at AI, the more we found ourselves asking where a helpf…
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1 h 07
Ep. 70 - Why So Sick?!
We lost our dog Rolo this week, and it broke something open. Why do so many dogs end up sick, weak, and put down the same miserable way? We don't think that's how it's supposed to…
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1 h 13
Ep. 69 - Are We Really Doing Everything Right?
We keep hearing the same thing: “I’m doing everything right, but nothing is changing.” The more we talk to people, the more we realize that what feels right and what actually moves…