In this installment of DocTales with Cocktails, Tim and May open with a bizarre deep-dive into a flatulence study that claims women’s farts smell worse than men’s, riffing on hydrogen sulfide, “the king of farts,” and the absurdity of lab-based sniff testing. The tone turns sharper as they debate changes and implications around the childhood vaccine schedule, especially what “choice,” incentives, and liability could mean for pediatric practice and future lawsuits. They pivot back to “doctors behaving badly” with a chaotic story out of South Florida involving a physician arrested after an intoxicated roadside incident. Then it’s back to comedy with a McDonald’s McRib legal claim over allegedly misleading marketing. They wrap with a pointed “comment of the week” reacting to Oregon gun-law headlines

Everything 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.

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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.

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This episode explores a real-world medical incident where a costly error changed lives and provokes tough questions about accountability in medicine. Through candid storytelling and critical commentary, Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh examine how such mistakes unfold, the role of clinician condition and decision-making, and what it reveals about broader challenges in clinical practice.

Everything 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)

Change is constant — and whether we like it or not, our futures demand a mindset shift. Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, author and transitions coach, joins the BS Free MD hosts to break down how to stop dreading what’s next and begin loving the journey forward.

Key Themes This Episode Covers:

• The psychology behind anticipatory anxiety — why even positive changes can feel unsettling.
• How our brains prefer certainty, even when the “known” isn’t great.

• What it means to shift from dreading to curiosity.
• Tools for seeing growth and possibility in uncertainty.

• Methods to build confidence and emotional resilience.
• How to clarify what YOU want (not what others expect).

• Why flexibility is one of the most critical skills for the modern world.
• How to match your natural strengths with the kind of transitions you’re facing.

Rebecca brings both compassion and structure to this often-avoided topic — making change feel not just manageable, but exciting.

• Uncertainty ≠ Danger: Our nervous system mistakes the unknown for threat — but new pathways can lead to growth.
  
• Curiosity > Fear: Asking What if this turns out better than I imagine? changes the emotional tone of what's ahead.
  
• Adaptability isn’t optional — the pace of change won’t slow down, but your ability to navigate it can improve.

Dr. Rebecca Sutherns is an author, strategist, and transitions coach who specializes in helping high-achieving individuals face life’s uncertain turns with resilience and purpose. She focuses on practical, mindset-based tools to help people reimagine their futures with confidence and clarity.

Everything 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)