Pharmaphobic
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 eager to take control of their well-being. Join Dan and Janie each week as they explore practical ways to thrive, share transformative health insights, and inspire change. Follow Pharmaphobic on your favorite podcast platform and be part of the movement toward real health and wellness.
Episodes
34 episodes
Ep. 33 - Stronger From Within
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, stres...
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Ep. 32 - Training Smarter in Our 40's
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....
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Ep. 31 - Choose Real Food
We hit record to remind ourselves why we are here and what we are building together. In this one we revisit our mission, laugh about Maggie Moo auditioning as our future gym doggo, and then get practical about what moves the needle for real hea...
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Ep. 30 - Gut Check: What’s Your Body Telling You?
We switched up our routine and recorded on a Tuesday afternoon as we dug into two big experiments we are running on ourselves. We talk through why we both did GI MAP stool testing to see what our gut microbiome is really doing and how that can ...
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Ep. 29 - Grounded in Real Food with Jake Engelen
We sit down with regenerative farmer Jake Engelen to get real about why health starts with soil. We talk about how sourcing shapes nutrition, why seasonal eating matters, and how rotational grazing with ruminants and chickens rebuilds land and ...
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Ep. 28 - Medically Broke
In this episode of Pharmaphobic we sit down for a health variety show Oprah style minus the Illuminati. We dig into the wild reality of medical debt, overpriced prescriptions and why our healthcare system feels more like sick care than...
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Ep. 27 - The Prescription Problem
In this episode of Pharmaphobic we dive into the reality that most Americans will spend nearly half their lives on prescription medications. We talk about how men are typically on prescriptions by age forty and women by age fifteen starting wit...
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1:10:07
Ep. 26 - Listener Q&A: Boosting Testosterone and Breaking Fitness Myths
We are diving into one of the most common questions we get - how to naturally boost testosterone and when (or if) TRT makes sense. From military workouts and CrossFit burnout to overtraining, stress, poor sleep, and nutrition gaps, we share the...
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Ep. 25 - The Food/Mood Connection
In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we’re diving into something big—depression and how it connects to what we eat, how we move, who we’re around, and how we live. We’re not here to shame anyone for taking medication. We’ve both been there. But we ...
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Ep. 24 - Matching Outfits Matching Consequences
In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we start with a peek behind the scenes at our morning wardrobe chaos. Apparently black camo is the new love language and Dan is convinced Janie is copying his fit. We laugh about our synchronized outfits and eve...
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Ep. 23 - Eat Better, Feel Better
Hey guys, it’s Dan and Janie & we’re going down one of our favorite rabbit holes, nutrition. We’re unpacking why the gym is the easy part, and how what’s really holding people back from true health is happening in their kitchens, n...
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Ep. 22 - Lifestyle Always Wins
In this episode, we kick things off with a real convo about how social media messes with our dopamine, focus, and overall well-being. From no-social Sundays to falling down the doomscrolling rabbit hole, we talk about how tech overload chips aw...
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Ep. 21 - From Rock Bottom to Black Belt: Kelly's Journey
In this powerful episode of Pharmaphobic, we sit down with Jiu Jitsu black belt, coach, and speaker Kelly Beringson, whose journey is anything but ordinary. From battling addiction and a life altering disability to reclaiming her healt...
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Ep. 20 - Everyone Wants to Heal…
In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie discuss one of Hippocrates’ most powerful truths: “Everyone wants to heal until the medicine shows up in the form of discipline.” What starts as a quote quickly turns into a deepe...
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Ep. 19 - What The Glyphosate Study Really Reveals About Cancer And Chronic Illness
What if the “healthy” food on your plate is actually fueling long-term illness? In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie unpack the dark history of glyphosate—better known as Roundup—and its shocking ties to rising cancer rates, ...
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1:04:20
Ep. 18 - Your health. Their loss.
What if the system was never built to keep you healthy in the first place? In this latest episode of Pharmaphobic, your hosts break down the disturbing financial incentives behind the healthcare industry — from BlackRock’s lawsuit agai...
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Ep. 17 - The Truth Prescription with Danielle Kepics
In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie welcome Danielle Kepics—former PA turned holistic health advocate—for a no-holds-barred conversation on why conventional medicine is failing us. From birth control myths and the insulin re...
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Ep. 16 - Overwhelmed And Undernourished: Why More Isn’t Making You Healthier
In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie unpack the hidden dangers of modern health trends—from government crackdowns on livestock in Europe to the rise of ultra-processed meat alternatives. But the real focus? You. Specifically,...
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Ep. 15 - Healing, Strength, And What Health Really Looks Like After The Hard Stuff
This episode is for anyone who's walked through a health crisis and wondered what comes next. Dan and Janie return from Summer Strong with more than just event highlights — they bring honest reflections about post-cancer recovery, the quiet cos...
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Ep. 14 - Old School Health: The Future Is In The Past
In this refreshingly real episode of The Pharmacophobic Podcast, Dan and Janie break down how the healthiest habits of the future may actually be buried in the past. From red light therapy to grounding, cold plunges to strength trainin...
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1:10:25
Ep. 13 - Strong, Not Stuck: Breaking The Fitness Myths Holding You Back
In this jam-packed episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie dismantle the most common traps keeping people from achieving real, sustainable health—starting with the obsession over aesthetics instead of capability. From misinformed protei...
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Ep. 12 - Let’s Talk Health: Simple Answers To Your Most Common Wellness Questions
Janie and Dan return for a grounded, conversation about what it really takes to feel strong, energized, and healthy — without getting lost in diet trends or wellness fads. They unpack common questions around protein, body fat, and supplements, ...
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Ep. 11 - Part 2 ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity, And Mental Fitness: Nick Davenport On Building Resilience Without Medication
In part two of our conversation with performance coach and mental skills strategist Nick Davenport, we dive into the raw realities of living with undiagnosed ADHD and how neurodivergence manifests far beyond distraction. Nick opens up about his...
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Ep. 10 - Part 1 Mind Over Muscle: Rewiring Mental Strength with Nicholas Davenport
Dan and Janie welcome Nicholas Davenport—aka “Mr. Mental Muscle”—to unpack the science and real-life application of becoming the strongest, healthiest, and most capable version of yourself. From elite athletes to law enforcement, Nicholas break...
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Ep. 9 - Expanded Perspectives: What Europe Taught Us About Health
In this episode, Dan and Janie return from Croatia with more than just souvenirs—they bring back a fresh perspective on what it really means to live a healthy life. From navigating stick-shift cars in medieval towns to decoding ingredi...
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