Pharmaphobic
by Dan Brown, Janie Brown
Latest episode
Ep. 89 - The tea on testosterone w/ Jose Rojas
Ep. 89 - The tea on testosterone w/ Jose Rojas
About this podcast
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. Follow Pharmaphobic on your favorite podcast platform and be part of the movement toward real health and wellness.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 90 episodes
- Ep. 89 - The tea on testosterone w/ Jose Rojas · 47 minWe’re back with researcher Jose Rojas to talk hormones, testosterone, and whether supplements like Tongkat Ali actually work. We look at his research, why healthy adults may…
- Ep. 88 - Can We Trust Supplement Claims? w/ Jose Rojas · 56 minWe’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…
- Ep. 87 - Professional athlete to Athletic professional w/ Gini Grimsley · 1 h 5 minWe’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…
- Ep. 86 - Building a Better Athlete w/ Gini Grimsley · 1 h 18 minWe 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…
- Ep. 85 - When Healthy Habits Go Too Far · 1 h 14 minWe’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…
- Ep. 84 - The Story of Us and Health · 1 h 25 minWe’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…
- Ep. 83 - Cardio, Capability and You · 1 h 15 minWe 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…
- Ep. 82 - Why Kids Should Play Everything · 51 minWe 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…
- Ep. 81 - GRAS: Pretending Safety Since 1958 · 1 h 18 minWe’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…
- Ep. 80 - Ok food labels…keep your secrets · 1 h 14 minWe 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”…
- Ep. 79 - Can We Trust Gummy Supplements? · 1 h 23 minWe started with creatine gummies and ended up questioning gummy supplements altogether. When some popular products tested far below their labeled creatine amounts, we started…
- Ep. 78 - Have Health, Will Travel · 1 h 17 minWhat 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…
- Ep. 77 - Committed: Health, Life and Jiu-Jitsu w/ Angela Meglio · 1 h 25 minCan 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…
- Ep. 76 - The Good, the Bad. and the Ugly · 1 h 17 minWhat 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…
- Ep. 75 - Glyphosate, Bloodwork and True Health Advocacy · 1 h 17 minWhat 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…
- Ep. 74 - The Truth About Red Meat, Alpha Gal Syndrome, and the War on Beef · 1 h 20 minIs 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…
- Ep. 73 - Challenge Accepted with Katie Guillory · 1 h 28 minWe 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…
- Ep. 72 - Deceived into Darkness · 53 minSummer 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…
- Ep. 71 - AI Powered Decline · 1 h 25 minWe 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…
- Ep. 70 - Why So Sick?! · 1 h 7 minWe 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…
