Multi-hyphenate Shawn Freshco Conrad shares insights, stories, and hustles to help you build your best life. Shawn's journey from Brooklyn, New York began as a neighborhood graffiti artist and roller hockey champion before rising to fame as the world champion rapper behind the English dub theme for One Piece. In the early ’90s, he toured with Ice Cube, Kid Rock, and D-Nice. He later collaborated with music icons like Jay-Z, Faith Evans, and The Notorious B.I.G. You may have seen his face in ...
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"Back to the People," hosted by Nicole Shanahan, is a podcast that dives deep into the heart of the most underexplored and often overlooked topics today. Each episode invites listeners into a thought-provoking journey through discussions that illuminate the voices and stories less heard in mainstream media. Nicole brings together experts, activists, and everyday individuals to unpack complex issues, share untold stories, and explore solutions that get back to the core of humanity. This podca ...
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How Social Media Algorithms Rewire Your Mind and Steal Your Peace, feat. Richard Ryan
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1:01:49Richard Ryan is a software developer and media executive with more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry. He has generated billions of views and millions of followers across social media platforms, leveraging his deep understanding of algorithms and digital marketing.As a co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company, he helped grow the brand…
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Max McLean on The Screwtape Letters and the Spiritual War for Your Soul
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52:22Max McLean is an American stage actor, writer, producer, and founder of the Fellowship for Performing Arts (FPA), a New York-based company producing theater and film from a Christian worldview. He is renowned for his acclaimed stage adaptations of C.S. Lewis’s works, including The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, and C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Mo…
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The Secret Poisoning of U.S. Marines at Camp Lejeune, feat. Virginia Robinson and Ashley Keller
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45:24Virginia Robinson and her family moved to Camp Lejeune in 1959, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. She raised her children there and dedicated 25 years of her life working on base, never knowing that the very place where she lived, worked, and built her family was slowly poisoning them. For decades, toxic chemicals such as PCE and TCE contamina…
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Faith, Freedom, and Protecting America’s Farmland, feat. John Rich
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1:00:08John Rich is an American country singer-songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur known for his outspoken conservative views and community advocacy. After rising to fame with the band Lonestar and as half of the duo Big & Rich, Rich earned acclaim both as a performer and the songwriter behind numerous country hits for major artists. He is a three-time…
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Defending the Human Body in an Engineered Age, feat. Annelise Barron
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1:20:57Annelise E. Barron is the W.M. Keck Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford University. Her lab focuses on human host defense peptides (antimicrobial peptides), particularly LL-37, studying their biophysics, mechanisms of infection defense, and roles in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The group also develops biostable peptoid mimics …
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How Charlie Kirk Inspired a Generational Movement, feat. Chandler Crump
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34:20Chandler Crump is a 20-year-old Gen Z commentator, artist, and activist whose political journey began at age 14 when he attended Turning Point USA’s Young Black Leadership Summit. At that event, TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk told him that he was his “No. 1 fan,” and that it didn’t matter how young he was, that he could still stand and fight for his be…
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Telling Stories Nobody Else in Hollywood Will Touch, feat. Alex Lee Moyer
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59:00Alex Lee Moyer is a filmmaker, director, and editor best known for probing contemporary subcultures and difficult cultural topics. She started her creative career editing music videos and documentaries, including The New Radical (2017), and gained acclaim for her directorial debut TFW NO GF (2020), a documentary examining the lives of young men imm…
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Clear Thinking and Changing How We Speak to One Another, feat. Kaizen Asiedu
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1:14:07Kaizen Asiedu is a Harvard Philosophy graduate, Emmy Award winner, and cultural commentator with 800,000+ followers across social platforms. Publicly endorsed by Elon Musk as a “clear thinker,” Kaizen walked away from his Emmy-winning career at Riot Games—where he helped architect League of Legends’ competitive formats and global esports policies—t…
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The Lawsuit That Could Reshape Vaccine Injury Accountability Forever, feat. Deb Conrad
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1:03:39Deborah A. Conrad is a physician assistant from Rochester, NY, who was dismissed from United Memorial Medical Center (Rochester Regional Health) in October 2021 after fulfilling her legal duty to report COVID-19 vaccine adverse events to VAERS. She has filed a landmark False Claims Act lawsuit against her former employer, challenging institutional …
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What’s in Your Seafood: Clean Water and Honest Fishing, feat. Miles Wallace
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1:22:32Miles Wallace is a first-generation fisherman who has dedicated his life to sustainably diving and fishing off the California coast. The ocean is more than his livelihood — it is where he now raises his family and where he finds his deepest sense of purpose. From the kelp forests of the Channel Islands to the rugged drop-offs of the Pacific, Miles …
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Defeating Medical Mandates and Defending Health Freedom, feat. Leslie Manookian
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1:05:41Leslie Manookian is the president and founder of Health Freedom Defense Fund, a nonprofit which seeks to rectify health injustice through education, advocacy, and legal challenges to unjust mandates, laws, and policies that undermine our health freedoms and human rights. She is a former successful Wall Street business executive and award-winning do…
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Mid-Year Mashup: A Look Back at Some of My Favorite Conversations This Year
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1:07:08A few of my favorite conversations from the first half of 2025. Featured guests include Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Dane Wigington, Joe Allen, Wesley Huff, Chloe Cole, and the Flynn Family. ----- With gratitude to our sponsors: RA Optics https://raoptics.com/bttp Use Code: Nicole ----- Backyard Butchers Go to https://www.backyardbutchers.com/pages/nic…
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Regenerative Ag: Farming the Way Nature Intended, feat. Cynthia Daley
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1:26:34Cynthia Daley is a professor within the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico, and serves as the Director for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems. Cynthia is originally from Illinois, where her family has been actively engaged in the farming profession for more than four generations. She completed her …
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Glyphosate, GMOs, and Growing Food Sustainably, feat. Chuck Benbrook
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1:00:23Charles “Chuck” Benbrook is an agricultural economist known for advocating organic farming and researching the health and environmental impacts of agriculture. He holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked in government, academia, and nonprofit organizations. Formerly a research professor at Washington State U…
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“Jews for Jesus” and Messianic Judaism, feat. Susan Perlman
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1:28:55Susan Perlman is one of the founders of Jews for Jesus. She came to faith in Jesus in 1971, initially believing she was the only Jew in the world with such a belief. In 1973, she joined the newly formed Jews for Jesus group in California. Susan currently serves as Chief Partnership Officer, leading the organization’s partnerships with mission agenc…
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UFOs, Phoenix Lights, and the Men In Black, feat. Patrick James
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1:09:05Patrick James is a documentary filmmaker, content creator, and host of the YouTube channel "So Weird with Patrick James," where he explores and analyzes conspiracy theories, ancient mysteries, and unexplained phenomena. His channel has garnered millions of views, with popular videos focusing on topics such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, …
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A Teacher’s Choice: Fired for Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine, feat. Michael Kane
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52:53Michael Kane is a former New York City public school special education teacher with over 13 years of experience. He is the founder of Teachers for Choice, a group of educators that opposes forced medical mandates—such as vaccine requirements—for employment, school attendance, or access to public life. He has worked as a New York City public school …
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From Soil to Soul: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Only Way Forward, feat. Joel Salatin
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1:12:01Joel Salatin is a farmer, author, and outspoken advocate for regenerative agriculture. His first exposure to farming came on his father’s 1,000-acre chicken and dairy farm in Venezuela. In 1959, following the election of President Rómulo Betancourt—who implemented a land redistribution program—the Salatin family relocated to Virginia. There, they p…
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Geoengineered Earth: The Plan to Control Nature, feat. Dane Wigington
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1:01:30Dane Wigington is the lead researcher and founder of GeoengineeringWatch, dedicated to exposing and halting covert climate engineering operations. With a professional background in solar energy, including work with Bechtel Power Corporation and licensure as a contractor in California and Arizona, Wigington's interest in geoengineering intensified a…
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Harmeet K. Dhillon is a nationally recognized civil rights and constitutional law attorney, founder of the Dhillon Law Group, and founder of the Center for American Liberty. Born in Chandigarh, India in 1969, she moved to the U.S. as a child and has become a prominent Republican Party official and legal commentator. From 2016 until April 2025, she …
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Exposing Transhumanism: The Battle for Our Souls, feat. Joe Allen
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1:09:13Joe Allen has written for Chronicles, The Federalist, Human Events, The National Pulse, Parabola, Salvo, and Protocol: The Journal of the Entertainment Technology Industry. He holds a master’s degree from Boston University, where he studied cognitive science and human evolution as they pertain to religion. As an arena rigger, he’s toured the world …
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Science, Spirit, and Courage in the Midst of Covid, feat. Dr. Joe Ladapo
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52:26Dr. Joseph Ladapo is a Nigerian-American physician and health policy researcher currently serving as the Surgeon General of Florida since 2021. Born in Nigeria, he immigrated to the United States at the age of 5 with his family when his father, a microbiologist, came to continue his studies. Dr. Ladapo completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Fo…
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Defending Farmers and Fighting for Food Freedom, feat. Pete Kennedy
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56:35Pete Kennedy is an attorney based in Sarasota, Florida, with decades of experience defending food freedom and small-scale farming. From 2008 to 2016, he served as President of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, where he championed the rights of farmers and consumers against overreach by state and federal regulators. Pete has represented or su…
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How the Medical System Failed Us, feat. Dr. Mollie James
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59:10Dr. Mollie James is a board-certified critical care physician and trauma surgeon with frontline experience treating COVID-19 patients in both New York City and the Midwest. A vocal advocate for medical freedom and informed consent, she founded the James Clinic to provide patient-centered care without insurance or government interference.…
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Christian Apologetics and the Case for Christ, feat. Wes Huff
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1:08:44Wesley “Wes” Huff is a Canadian Christian apologist, theologian, and scholar specializing in biblical manuscripts and Christian theology. Born in Multan, Pakistan, he spent his early years in the Middle East, significantly influencing his interest in cultural and theological studies. At the age of 11, Huff was diagnosed with a rare neurological con…
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Brendan Carr's career in telecommunications policy spans over a decade. He began his legal career as a clerk for Judge Dennis W. Shedd of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Later, he worked as an attorney at Wiley Rein LLP, focusing on appellate, litigation, and telecom practices. In 2012, Carr joined the FCC as a staffer, working on…
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No Shot: The Trump Nominee Pharma Feared, feat. Dr. Dave Weldon
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42:44Dr. Dave Weldon is a physician and former member of Congress. He was born in Amityville, New York, on August 31, 1953. After graduating from Stony Brook University in 1978, he earned his M.D. from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Weldon served in the U.S Army from 1981 to 1987 and in the Army Reserve from 1987 until 1992. A…
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Update from Washington: U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie
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16:34U.S. Representative Thomas Massie entered Congress in November 2012 after serving as Lewis County Judge Executive. He represents Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which stretches across Northern Kentucky and 280 miles of the Ohio River. U.S. Representative Massie attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor’s degree i…
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Uncovering Chemtrails: Geoengineering, Weather Control, and Government Secrecy, feat. Peter Kirby
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1:43:17Peter Kirby is a researcher, writer, and activist based in San Rafael, California. Born in 1971 in San Francisco and raised in nearby Brisbane, California, he has a background in radio, television, and film, having studied at Cal State Long Beach and San Francisco State. Since 2009, Kirby has focused extensively on researching and writing about geo…
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Moratorium on mRNA & Restoring Honor in Public Health, feat. Dr. Kat Lindley
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56:49Dr. Lindley is a board-certified family physician with a direct primary care practice in Texas. She became a family physician out of love for the idea of taking care of the whole family and seeing the family grow. Later in her career, she became interested in helping find solutions to improve the overall healthcare system and is a passionate advoca…
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Update from Washington: U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy
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14:14Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serv…
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Big Ag, Big Lies: How Our Food System Was Hijacked and Monopolized, feat. Austin Frerick
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1:17:55Austin Frerick is an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. In 2024, he published his debut book, entitled Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book profiles a series of powerful magnates to illustrate the concentration of power in the global food system. Barons has received universal acclaim, including a c…
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The Dark Side of Surrogacy & IVF, feat. Kallie Fell
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1:22:30Kallie Fell started her professional career as a scientist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center utilizing a Master of Science degree in Animal Sciences with an emphasis on Reproductive Physiology and Molecular Biology from Purdue University. While assisting in the investigation of endometriosis and …
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The General Targeted by His Own Government, feat. The Flynn Family
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1:13:13Lieutenant General (Ret.) Michael Flynn is a former National Security Advisor and decorated military intelligence officer with over three decades of service in the U.S. Army. He played a pivotal role in counterterrorism efforts, leading the Defense Intelligence Agency and advising on national security matters. A vocal advocate for government accoun…
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The California Chef Who Refused to Bend the Knee, feat. Chef Andrew Gruel
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1:08:18Chef Andrew Gruel, a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, is a food entrepreneur and media personality. He is the CEO and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group, which includes Calico Fishhouse, Big Parm Pizza, Two Birds Chicken, Butterleaf, Lolo’s Tacos, and 101 Burger. Previously, he founded Slapfish Restaurant Group, an award-winning food…
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DOGE, USAID, NGOs, and Exposing Government Corruption, feat. DataRepublican
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16:59DataRepublican, a data engineer turned digital detective, has uncovered waste, fraud, and abuse at the highest levels of the U.S. government. Working independently, she has supported the DOGE team from the outside by mapping the ties between USAID funding, shady NGOs, and the mainstream media.By Nicole Shanahan
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Trans, Detrans, and Everything Before and After, feat. Chloe Cole
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1:06:36Chloe Cole is a young activist from California who advocates against sex change treatments for minors. Driven by a noble mission to safeguard children from potentially harmful medical interventions, Chloe draws from her own personal experiences to shed light on the distressing consequences of these procedures on young adolescents. Having embarked o…
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Steve Bannon, a key strategist for Donald Trump, has remained a major force in the MAGA movement. A former naval officer, Goldman Sachs banker, and media executive, he led Breitbart News and helped shape Trump’s 2016 campaign. After leaving the White House, he continued to rally grassroots support, champion populist nationalism, and drive the MAGA …
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In this episode, Shawn Conrad emphasizes the importance of focusing on momentum rather than perfection. They discuss how consistent effort and saying no to distractions can lead to long-term success. The narrative includes personal anecdotes from late 80s and 90s Hip-Hop experiences, highlighting the careers of famous DJs and promoters. The speaker…
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Update from Washington: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul
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25:25U.S. Senator Rand Paul, M.D., is recognized as one of the nation's leading advocates for liberty in the United States Senate. Dr. Paul has proven to be an outspoken champion of constitutional rights and fiscal responsibility. As a fierce advocate against government overreach, Dr. Paul has fought tirelessly to return the government to its limited co…
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Delve into the significance of celebrating small wins on the path to achieving big goals. Shawn Conrad discusses how small, consistent efforts help alleviate the pressure of urgency when pursuing major life objectives, such as making money, losing weight, or mastering a skill. He shares personal anecdotes from martial arts and tennis to illustrate …
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Reclaiming Women’s Health and Spiritual Wisdom, feat. Dr. Christiane Northrup
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1:10:39Dr. Christiane Northrup, a pioneering OB-GYN and author, has spent her career advocating for women’s health, spirituality, and bodily autonomy. With a background in both traditional medicine and holistic wellness, she has challenged conventional practices surrounding birth, menopause, and reproductive care. Known for her groundbreaking books such a…
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Shawn Conrad discusses the concept of turning passion into purpose, particularly during the unpredictable times of social media platforms like TikTok. He shares insights on leveraging various tools and platforms such as YouTube, Systeme.io, Go High Level, and Descript to accelerate personal and professional growth. Shawn also emphasizes the importa…
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Council of the Canceled: Medical Freedom, feat: Dr. Bowden, Dr. Wakefield, and Dr. Kruse
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1:30:22Dr. Mary Bowden Dr. Mary Bowden is a board-certified otolaryngologist and founder of BreatheMD in Houston, Texas. Known for her commitment to patient-centered care, she focuses on innovative approaches to ear, nose, and throat health, including allergy treatments and breathing optimization. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she became a vocal advocate …
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Shawn Conrad opens up about the challenges he's facing while trying to accommodate his aging mother. He reflects on the importance of preparation, sharing a personal story about competing in a world championship rap contest. Shawn discusses his plans to adjust his living arrangements to make things easier for his mother, highlighting the significan…
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In this heartfelt episode, Shawn Conrad shares his experiences of a significant snowfall in Atlanta, evoking memories of his New York upbringing. He reflects on the challenges of shoveling snow and the temporary beauty it brings. Shawn also opens up about the difficult and emotional journey of caring for his aging mother, who has had multiple falls…
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