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Pharmaphobic

Dan Brown, Janie Brown

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

health & fitness nutrition

All Episodes

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Ep. 51 - The Obesity Gene: Fact or Fiction?

Pharmaphobic ·

2026/02/10

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 als...

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59:31

Ep. 50 - Are Seed Oils Really That Big Of A Deal?

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2026/02/03

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 Vi...

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Ep. 49 - Glyphosate: Pesticide OR Healthicide?!

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2026/01/27

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 c...

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Ep. 48 - They FINALLY Got It Right

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2026/01/20

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 e...

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Ep. 47 - New Year New Us, Why Nutrition Comes First

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2026/01/13

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 snea...

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Ep. 46 - Overdoses, Recovery and Isolation w/ Ryan...

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2026/01/06

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 l...

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Ep. 45 - Overdoses, Isolation, and Recovery: Ryan Carr

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2025/12/30

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 tal...

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Ep. 44 - Seasonal Eating and the Hidden Agenda Behind...

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2025/12/23

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we kick off the morning with coffee and conversation as we break down what it really means to eat seasonally and why it matters for our energy, nutrient intake and overall health. We talk about citrus, kiwis, dates and “eating the rainbow,” and how seasonal produce can diversify our plates in ways year-round convenience never will. We also zoom out and ask some hard questions about modern comfort, screens, kids’ habits, canned soups, bioengineered ingredients ...

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Ep. 43 - Our Overclean World: Nature Starved Kids,...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we get real about what is actually making us sick and what our bodies might be trying to tell us. We start with Dan’s own story of sudden, wicked headaches during workouts, how neck tension and beat up traps were the real culprits, and why manual therapy and curiosity solved the problem better than running straight to pain meds. It is a perfect example of how easily we could have gone down the pharma rabbit hole instead of asking what our bodies really need. F...

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77:47

Ep. 42 - What Are You Doing?! Pet, Marketing, and...

Pharmaphobic ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we get personal about our own pack and what their health journeys reveal about the larger medical system. We start with Rolo, our fourteen year old old man pup, and Maggie Moo, our anxious gym and podcast dog, and walk through a frustrating vet visit where quick fixes, sedation suggestions, and prescription foods were offered long before anyone asked about root causes, environment, or nutrition. From there, we zoom out and connect the dots to human medicine. W...

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Ep. 41 - Healthy Vibes

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2025/12/02

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we pick up right where we left off and get honest about what truly needs to happen before a real health transformation can start. We walk through our full vibe check process and share why so many people begin their health journey but never finish. We talk about assessing our bandwidth, building a support system, understanding our emotional state, and getting real about the stress we carry day to day. We also explore how past experiences shape our habits and mi...

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Ep. 40 - Why We Question Big Health

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2025/11/25

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we dive into health news that makes us pause. We talk about McDonald’s 200 million dollar jump into regenerative farming, why we feel both hopeful and suspicious, and how big money can quietly change the meaning of labels we trust. We also get into Johnson and Johnson, Tylenol, pregnancy, autism concerns, and why we believe health conversations should stay curious, not political. From there, we look at Bovare, the cow feed additive that cuts methane, and why r...

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Ep. 39 - Health: Simple. Not Easy

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2025/11/18

We just got back from Texas, where we trained hard, learned harder, and came home fired up about what real health actually means. In this episode, we talk about why chasing quick fixes — from GLP-1s to peptide injections — won’t get you the strength, energy, or longevity you’re after. We break down the new obesity standards, why BMI alone doesn’t tell the full story, and how tools like waist measurements and InBody scans give a clearer picture of true health. We also unpack what we saw in the...

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Ep. 38 - In Service and In Health: Part 2

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2025/11/11

We pick up right where we left off with Mike Peugh to dive deeper into his journey from military life to policing and SWAT. In this part of our conversation, we talk about the lessons that carry over from service, the challenges of starting over, and the mindset it takes to stay grounded when life throws curveballs. We get into stress, sleep deprivation, and how nutrition, movement, and time outdoors became key tools for recovery and balance. From hunting and family life to raising kids who t...

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Ep. 37 - In Service and In Health: Part 1

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2025/11/04

In this first part of a two-part conversation, we sit down with Army veteran and police officer Mike Peugh to talk about what real strength looks like beyond the gym. From combat deployments to life on the force, we explore how he has turned discipline, resilience, and purpose into a lifestyle. We share how training for capability, not ego, builds longevity, why mindset matters more than muscle, and what it takes to transition from the battlefield to everyday life with focus and integrity. Co...

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Ep. 36 - Rehab and Chill

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2025/10/28

In this week’s episode, we open up about Dan’s neck stenosis journey and why we chose a conservative path. We walk through how we manage it with manual therapy, mobility work, targeted strength, and chiropractic care, and we share the simple tests we use to find the right providers for active people. We unpack a study on endurance training and low testosterone and explain how we balance conditioning with lifting so our hormones and recovery stay in a good place. We also talk about hydration a...

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Ep. 35 - Healing Over Prescribing with Dr. Ken Grey

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2025/10/21

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Ken Grey, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, to ask the big question we keep circling on this show. What would it look like if we truly put healing first? We get into why integrative care should not be an either or choice, how food sleep movement and mindset become pillars for real change, and why prevention and accountability matter more than ever. We talk about kids as the canary in the coal mine, the cost of long term meds without root cause work, sim...

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Ep. 34 - Hidden in Plain Sight

Pharmaphobic ·

2025/10/14

Our anniversary started with dinner and music and somehow ended with a full conversation about the state of health in America. Janie breaks down the new rule requiring pharma ads to list every side effect again, something that should have never disappeared, while Dan calls out how billion-dollar marketing keeps people hooked on pills, processed foods, and promises that do not deliver. We pull back the curtain on the connection between big pharma and big food, why "healthy" labels rarely mean ...

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Ep. 33 - Stronger From Within

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2025/10/07

We just moved into our new studio and we’re kicking things off by asking what it really means to be the strongest, healthiest, most capable versions of ourselves. We open up about our GI Map results and what they taught us about our guts, stress, and how our bodies are actually functioning. Dan shares why his liver and gallbladder need a little extra love and I talk about my late-day bloating and the supplements and lifestyle shifts I’m making to heal. We also get real about the GLP one conve...

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Ep. 32 - Training Smarter in Our 40's

Pharmaphobic ·

2025/09/30

We start with a laugh about the DMV and reframe it into gratitude before diving into why we believe you have to know to grow. From CDC stats on chronic disease to our own shifts in training, we break down how fitness looks different in our 40s. We share how we still lift heavy with less volume, train full body three days a week, and pay attention to recovery and stress so we can keep feeling strong without burning out. We invite you to share your health wins with us—whether it’s better sleep,...

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