Best An Arm And A Leg Podcasts (2025)

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The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part One 26:07

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In surveys, one in four Americans report having to skip their medications due to cost. We asked our listeners: what strategies have you used when you’ve been hit with pharmacy sticker shock? We heard from a ton of you – with stories, strategies and workarounds that surprised and encouraged us. None of them will work for everybody. This is a set of …

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From Close Protection to Commando Expeditions – CS22's Mission to Save Veterans 58:48

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In Episode 14 of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Steve Martindale — a former Royal Marine Commando and Close Protection Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan — who’s now co-founded CS22 Veteran Expeditions CIC (Cockleshell22) to help veterans rediscover purpose. Formed in 2022, CS22 takes inspiration from historic Commando raids—like Operation Fr…

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Juneteenth Freedom Day 3:00

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Welcome students to the beginning of your summer break activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. This is your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. Students, lets start the summer off by celebrating a full week of Juneteeth federal holiday that commemorates the end of African American slavery…

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Submarines & Self Destruction to Buddhism & Peace 59:56

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What happens when the silence of the deep becomes the noise in your head? In Episode 13 of Beyond the Battlefield, we sit down with Danny Keating, a former Royal Navy Submariner whose story is unlike anything we’ve heard so far. Danny spent months at a time submerged underwater—confined, claustrophobic, and disconnected from daylight and the outsid…

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Could this mathematician’s formula fix US hospitals? 32:11

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What do the KGB and the former CEO of Cincinnati Children's Hospital have in common? At different times, they’ve each looked to a guy named Eugene Litvak for help. He only said yes to Cincinnati — but he saved that hospital more than a hundred million dollars a year. For the last few decades, Litvak – a Soviet émigré with a PhD in math – has been o…

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Mental health, military life, trauma & leadership under fire: How a Royal Marine became an Actor 1:09:52

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Mental health, military life, trauma, and leadership under fire — this is the untold reality of life in the Royal Marines. In this powerful episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Tip Cullen, a man who’s spent 30 years in service with the Royal Marines, from the harshest frontlines to the highest levels of leadership. A battle-hardened v…

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How Sailing Saved My Life | Royal Marine Veteran 1:06:30

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From the battlefield to rock bottom—and back again. In Episode 12 of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Dan Fielding, a former Royal Marine Commando who shares his raw, honest story of mental health collapse, addiction, and recovery after leaving the military. Like many veterans, Dan was hit hard by the silence that follows discharge. He lost …

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Would you fight to have your leg CUT OFF … just to end the pain? 1:09:22

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Pain. Perseverance. Amputation. And the power of choice. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Ray Lowrie, a former Royal Marine Commando, world-record-holding athlete, and above all—an unbreakable force of resilience. Ray’s story is one of freak misfortune, brutal pain, and ultimately, incredible triumph. What began as a slip …

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Surviving Afghanistan: A Decade of War | Royal Marines Commando tells his story 1:07:32

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Combat. Chaos. Survival. What does a decade of war really do to the mind and body? In this jaw-dropping episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I sit down with Adz Lison, former Royal Marine Commando and Physical Training Instructor, to uncover the brutal, unfiltered truth behind life on the front lines of one of the longest and bloodiest campaigns in m…

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Students Graduation Prayer 3:54

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Welcome students to the end of your spring semester of back to school final activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your chosen head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. I would like to say Congrats to the Graduations Class of 2025 school year for successfully completing your academic cour…

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A longtime expert puts 2025-so-far in perspective 25:30

2M ago25:30

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With news blasting from Washington like a firehose, it feels impossible to take it all in — to stay on top of all the changes the Trump administration has been trying to make. But for health care, one person is probably closer to anyone than to understanding the full picture: KFF Heath News Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rover. In this episod…

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Why ‘The Pitt’ is our fave new drama 22:55

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People who work in real-life emergency rooms have raved about how accurately the new drama The Pitt (Max) captures the dynamics and the medical details of their workplaces. Here at An Arm and a Leg, we’ve been nerding out about how the show depicts the financial forces that shape the ER’s day-to-day problems like crowding, eternal wait times, and s…

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Winning a two-year fight over a bogus bill 23:40

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A few months ago, we got a note from a listener named Meagan, who wanted to thank us. She said the stories she heard on this show had given her the advice and encouragement she needed to finally win a fight against a medical bill she didn’t owe — a battle she’d been waging for more than two years. As Meagan tells us, those two years were filled wit…

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The Truth About Health & Wellness: What You’re Getting Wrong (and How to Fix It!) 58:59

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In this episode, we dive deep into optimal health, wellness, and functional fitness with expert Meg Jones from ThreeSixty Rehab. Meg is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition, movement, injury rehabilitation, and holistic health, and today, she’s giving us an expert’s perspective on what it really takes to achieve sustainable results in life. We t…

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From Rising Star to Rock Bottom – The Brutal Truth of Drug Addiction 59:59

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In the 90s, Sy Tuk (Simon Hemingway) was on the verge of a promising acting career in London. But behind the scenes, a much darker story was unfolding. The allure of addiction pulled him into a relentless downward spiral—one that cost him everything. His career. His relationships. His dignity. Almost his life. This episode isn’t just a story—it’s a…

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A medical-debt watchdog gets sidelined by the new administration 19:31

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A federal agency called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — CFPB for short — has taken big steps to help people with medical debt. In early February, the Trump administration moved to effectively shutter the agency. We talked with credit counselor Lara Ceccarelli about how the CFPB has helped clients at the nonprofit where she works, and how…

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Special Announcement + Extras! 3:46

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A special announcement from Justin, and a treat at the end for you all!

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Big news: Our ‘First Aid Kit’ newsletter is now weekly 4:49

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Hey – real quick: some big news from the team at An Arm and a Leg. Our First Aid Kit newsletter is going weekly! First Aid Kit brings you advice from our show and more on how to survive and navigate America’s health care system. And allow us to introduce First Aid Kit’s new writer, Claire Davenport. When she was our intern last summer, she reviewed…

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National Black History Month 2:12

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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson, speaking from the heart with a motivational message. Every Febuary, people all over the world celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of National Black Hist…

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Episode 238: Chapter 14 - News In The Dream World 46:21

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 14 of The Fires of Heaven

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Episode 237: Chapter 13 - A Strange Sight In Sienda 42:47

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 13 of The Fires of Heaven

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Episode 236: Chapter 12 - Trail Of Dust 27:31

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 12 of The Fires of Heaven

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How do you deal with wild drug prices? 9:33

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We’re kicking off a new reporting project about how much we pay for our medicine — and what we can maybe do about it — and we want to hear your stories. Because: Getting a case of sticker shock with a prescription happens all the time. So we’re asking: What have you done — or tried to do — to get the medicines you need at prices you can afford? And…

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Why Success Isn’t About the Stage You Stand On: The Fight Beyond Bodybuilding 57:05

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In this episode, I’m joined by someone who embodies what it means to fight beyond the obvious battlegrounds—IFBB Pro Karly Pearce. At 44 years old, Karly has carved out an incredible career in professional bodybuilding, but now she’s stepping away from the stage to focus on a new mission: inspiring and empowering others through health, fitness, and…

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Episode 235: Chapter 11 - A Bit Of Leg 41:54

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 11 of The Fires of Heaven

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Episode 234: Chapter 10 - Of Mice and Figs 50:41

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 10 of The Fires of Heaven

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The Truth About Nutrition: Gut Health, Longevity, and Social Media Myths 1:00:44

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Episode 5: Nutrition, Longevity, and Busting Myths with Hazel Davies In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I’m joined by Hazel Davies, Warrior Wellness Movement’s expert nutritionist and specialist in women’s health. Hazel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table as we dive deep into the fundamentals of nutrition, gut health, the …

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From Warzone to Wilderness: How a Commando Overcame PTSD and Found Healing Through Nature 1:13:44

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Episode 4: From the Front Line to the Healing Line with Nick In this gripping episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I’m joined by Nick, a former Royal Marines Commando and Afghanistan veteran, who shares his raw and unfiltered journey through the devastating impact of PTSD. Nick takes us into the relentless realities of operating on the front line dur…

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The ‘Shkreli Awards’ — for dysfunction and profiteering in health care 25:26

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You remember a guy named Martin Shkreli? If his name rings a bell, it’s probably because back in 2015, he jacked up the price of an old drug — from around $13 a pill to $750. The media dubbed him “the pharma bro,” and he became a symbol of brazen pharmaceutical greed. Now, he’s the namesake for the Shkreli Awards — a kind of Oscars for the most out…

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Financial Wellness Trailer 3:48

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Welcome students to your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is the observance of Financial Wellness Awareness Month that encourages individuals to take proactive steps tow…

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Episode 233: Chapter 9 - A Trap Of Yellow 1:08:43

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 9 of The Fires of Heaven

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Episode 232: Chapter 8 - Disguises Of The Worst Kind 33:25

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 8 of The Fires of Heaven

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This is An Arm and a Leg 0:57

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An Arm and a Leg is a show about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can (maybe) do about it. New episodes every three weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By An Arm and a Leg

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Healthy Habits Trailer 6 3:39

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Welcome students to the beginning of your second semester of back to school winter term activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of January is known as the observance of "National Staying Healthy" for students to start focusing on the…

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Episode 231: Chapter 7 - Goodbye, Rhuidean 36:26

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 7 of The Fires of Heaven

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A listener fighting the good fight 11:48

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A few weeks ago, a listener sent us a note with a link to a news article about a new resolution that had recently been adopted by the American Medical Association – the largest group representing doctors in the US. The resolution said: hospitals need to do more to guarantee charity care to patients who qualify. Legislators and regulators should mak…

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Episode 230: Chapter 6 - Holes In the Air 1:02:44

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 6 of The Fires of Heaven

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Episode 229: Chapter 5 - Plans & Apprentices 1:19:20

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Join Justin as he delves into Chapter 5 of The Fires of Heaven

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Brothers in Arms: Life, Loss, and the Fight for Purpose as an ex Paratrooper 1:00:10

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In this deeply personal episode of Beyond the Battlefield, I’m joined by my brother, Toby Osborne, former Parachute Regiment sergeant and the founder of Optimal First Aid. With a wealth of combat experience from Iraq and Afghanistan, Toby has transitioned to delivering top-tier outdoor first aid training, equipping others with essential lifesaving …