We ended up talking about two things that keep popping up lately: people are way more curious about health than they used to be, and they are also getting hit with a lot of flashy wellness noise that feels impossible to keep up with.

So we zoomed in on the basics that actually move the needle. We walked through a list of surprisingly nutrient dense foods, including organ meats, eggs, salmon, sardines, oysters, and what we actually do if we want the benefits without forcing ourselves to chew something we hate. Then we went down a rabbit hole on the cheese problem, including why some shredded cheese can mess with people who are gluten sensitive, how rennet works, and why we got skeptical when we learned how much cheese in the U.S. uses fermentation produced chymosin and who helped commercialize it.

We wrapped by coming back to something we keep saying over and over: the scale is not the whole story. If you care about health long term, body composition and muscle matter way more than obsessing over weight alone.

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We got into the whole “obesity gene” narrative that’s popping up everywhere lately, including Oprah’s take, and why it sounds convincing until you look closer. We’re not pretending genetics don’t matter at all. We’re questioning the way this message is being framed like it’s settled, like there’s nothing you can do, and like the only real answer is a prescription.

From there, we talked about how accountability can get twisted into shame, but avoiding it completely can turn into a trap. We also went down a few connected rabbit holes, including what “food noise” might actually be, how ultra processed food keeps getting a pass, and why celebrity endorsements and health advice are a messy combo.

Then we shifted into fake food and what’s showing up in real testing, like Florida finding elevated arsenic in a bunch of popular candies and heavy metals in baby formula samples. We ended by zooming out on the bigger pattern: fortified and enriched labels that often hide a long ingredient list, lab made “wild type” salmon and 3D printed eggs, and why we keep seeing money and influence push people toward synthetic fixes instead of simpler, more sustainable habits.

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We start today a little frazzled, a little late, and fully committed to keeping it real, with Maggie Moo chiming in as our unofficial co host. Then we jump into the seed oil debate, why it’s so divisive in the health world, and why our take is skeptical but not fear based. We talk about how seed oils show up everywhere, why the “it’s just a little bit” argument adds up fast, and what linoleic acid has to do with inflammation, oxidative stress, and how we feel day to day.

We also unpack the Vital Farms situation, what happens when trusted brands scale or get bought, and why “pasture raised” doesn’t always mean what we think it means. We wrap with the real life changes we noticed after cutting seed oils, plus a simple way to start without going zero to hero.

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We start with a simple question that turns into a bigger one: how do some people stay strong and sharp well into their 90s, and what are they doing that we’re not? From a 90 year old knocking out real push ups to the routines, relationships, and purpose that seem to keep people moving, we talk about what “aging well” looks like in real life and how training changes without stopping.

Then we shift into the heavier stuff: glyphosate, Roundup, and why a retracted study still seems to shape the conversation. We unpack what we’re seeing, what we’re skeptical of, and why this matters if you’re trying to lower your toxic load in a world where avoiding it feels impossible.

We wrap with something we keep coming back to: titles don’t replace critical thinking. Our health is still our responsibility and we can trust but verify.

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In this episode, we start with a simple question that somehow turns into a whole worldview: why are people so rushed and careless in everyday life, from shopping carts to gym weights, and what does that say about their health. From there, we get into what’s changed with the new food pyramid and why a protein forward, real food approach feels like a big deal after decades of grain heavy guidance. We also talk through osteoporosis and osteopenia, why bone density starts trending the wrong way earlier than most people think, and how strength training, better nutrition, and fewer comfort shortcuts can change the outcome. Along the way, we question the appeal to authority, the noise around saturated fat and cholesterol, and the return of skinny-tok culture that pushes frailty like it’s a goal.

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Welcome back to Pharmaphobic, where we help you become the strongest, healthiest, most capable version of yourself. In this episode, we kick off the year with a different take on the “new year, new me” energy, because we want habits that stick long after January.

We get into health news that made us rethink a popular protein yogurt drink and why microplastics and additives matter. We talk yogurt upgrades, why full fat dairy can be a better choice than nonfat, and how flavored options can sneak in extra sugar and ingredients. Then we dive into caffeine, energy drinks, and the difference between using coffee strategically versus needing an energy drink to survive the day. We also touch on nicotine pouches, how tolerance builds fast, and why being honest about dependency matters.

Our biggest takeaway for 2026 is simple: start with nutrition, prioritize protein, eat real food, and stay consistent. Then bring someone with you, because leading by example is how the health message spreads.

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We are back with Ryan Carr for part two of our conversation, and this time we focus on the walk back, what actually helped, and what it takes to stay well. We talk about why the solution can be simple but never easy, and how community, spirituality, and honest communication can be the difference between surviving and truly recovering. Ryan shares what it was like entering detox and a long-term treatment environment, how finding a therapist and a sponsor changed everything, and why he had to learn to stop tying his worth to being needed. We also get into forgiveness, making amends, the power of accountability, and how connection can shift even the strongest compulsions. Finally, we unpack the recovery industry, harm reduction, and the risks of treating symptoms with band-aids instead of rebuilding mind, body, and spirit.

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This is a heavy conversation, and we go straight into why overdoses have quietly become the number one killer of males ages 18 to 39. It is happening here at home, and we believe the real fight is bigger than any single substance. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Carr, who shares his story from Cleveland to recovery in South Florida, and what it felt like to live with that emptiness he describes as a spiritual malady, a God size hole he tried to fill with anything but connection.

We talk about how isolation can feel automatic, but how choosing community can be the difference between getting lost and finding a way back. Ryan opens up about caretaking, grief, addiction, and the moment he finally picked up the phone and asked for help. We also get into the idea that there is no such thing as passive sobriety, the disease model of addiction, and why tools like support systems, honesty with compassion, and real human to human connection matter more than quick fixes.

This is part one of Ryan’s story. We share what we have learned about the counterfeit connection culture, why chaos can become its own addiction, and how a foundation built on community, balance, and purpose can change everything.

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