Best PHN Podcasts (2025)

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#50 - Guest Episode Part 2 | Darren Compton - DXC Medical Recruitment 27:51

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! 🎉 We’re celebrating Episode #50 of the Practice Partners Podcast with a very special guest — Darren Compton, Founder of DXC Medical Recruitment. In this milestone episode, we dive deep into GP recruitment, workforce challenges, and industry insights in the first part of our 2-Part series. We walked away wi…

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Microbiomes and the World Within: Mark L. Cannon, DDS, MS on DarkHorse 1:44:30

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Mark Cannon on the subject of the microbiome. Dr. Mark L Cannon is a Professor Emeritus from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University. ***** Sponsors: Everyday Dose: Coffee plus collagen, mushrooms & nootropics – delicious! Get 45% off your first subscription order and also rece…

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Defending Free Speech, Again 8:23

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Bret Weinstein on confronting the new threat to free speech. Support the showBy Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

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Honoring Charlie Kirk: The 295th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:28:43

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Today we give a tribute to Charlie Kirk: who he was, how he engaged with people, and what we lost when we lost him. Kirk was a patriot, a Christian, a husband and a father, and believed in the humanity of all people. Then, for the living: regenerative agriculture, Polyface Farm, and the rejection of Big Ag in favor of real food and community. *****…

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#49 - Reviewing the Stock Take Processes in Your Practice⁠ 41:02

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! 🎙️ Running a smooth GP clinic isn’t just about patient care—it’s about the systems behind the scenes too. In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked stock take process and how reviewing it can save your practice time, money, and unnecessary stress. Tune in and learn how small improvements in stock …

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We are waking up, but at a terrible price: The 294th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:39:04

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Today we discuss MAHA, vaccines, Covid, autism, and ostriches. Senator Ron Johnson held a hearing on the corruption of science, at which Jake Scott (MD), Toby Rogers (PhD), and lawyer Aaron Siri testified about vaccine safety testing and the relationship between vaccines and autism. The new MAHA Strategy report attributes poor diet, aggregation of …

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#48 - Closing Meetings Effectively – Why It Matters 29:53

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! 💡 Did you know how you end your meeting can make or break its impact? In this week’s episode, we share how to close meetings effectively—and why it leads to better accountability, stronger teamwork, and more efficient practices. 🎧 Tune in now and start ending your meetings with purpose! We would love for y…

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Staring Down Ignoble Lies: The 293rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:45:27

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Today we discuss RFK Jr. the CDC, autism and trans activism. Kennedy revealed this week that in 2002, the CDC destroyed data that showed that children who got the MMR vaccine before 36 months of age had far higher rates of autism than did those who get the vaccine later in life. An HHS report will soon be released that ties Tylenol use during pregn…

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The Plot Against Kennedy: The 292nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:36:39

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Today we discuss the dust-up at the CDC, in which RFK Jr. fires the new director, after which other CDC officials resign, and eight former directors of the CDC pen a letter to the New York Times (as does Bernie Sanders) arguing that Kennedy is a hazard to our health. This follows a reveal from months ago that industry was collaborating to get rid o…

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#47 - How Many IT Systems Is Too Many 25:09

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! 🖥️ Are multiple IT systems streamlining your GP clinic—or slowing you down? 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the hidden costs of juggling too many platforms, and if the systems at your clinic are being used to their full potential! We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: in…

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Freedom, Tyranny, and Childhood Lost: The 291st Evolutionary Lens w/ Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying 1:14:46

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Today we discuss childhood, fitness, and self-defense; the through-line is freedom. First up: Illinois has become the first state in the Union to mandate mental health screening for children in grades 3 – 12, so that conditions from trauma to anxiety can be detected early. How mandatory will these screenings be? How confidential? What is anxiety, a…

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What AI Will Do to Humanity: Forrest Maready on DarkHorse 1:59:47

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Forrest Maready on the subject of the dual nature of AI, discussing both its potential benefits and risks, particularly in relation to human suffering, dependency, and the evolving concept of truth. Find Forrest Maready on X at http://x.com/forrestmaready and his website http://forrestmaready.com. ***** Sponsors: Everyday…

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#46 - Building a Business, Not a Charity 21:34

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Running a GP clinic isn’t just about caring for patients—it’s about building a sustainable business. 🎧 In this episode, we explore why your practice needs to operate like a business, not a charity, and how to strike the perfect balance between quality care and financial health. We would love for you to sha…

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Where has all the science gone? The 290th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:09:08

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Today we are all over the map. First: Elon, AI, and humanoid robots, with discussion of sex, the industrial revolution, specialization, the Pleistocene, feminism, men’s work, porn, clankers, and vaping. Obviously. Then: are there differences between moral panics and social contagions, and is the current focus on pedophilia one or both? Finally: how…

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#45 - How Underperforming Staff Affects Your Clinic 18:05

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! 🦴Your team is the backbone of your practice. When performance slips, patient care does too... Ami and Zac explore the ripple effects of underperformance within clinical and administrative teams, why it matters more than many realise, and how practice leaders can identify, address, and prevent these issues …

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Escaping Your Lane: The 289th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:34:36

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Today we discuss the reasons not to stay in your lane, wildlife in the Pacific Northwest, and whether Americans want a handout, or to be left alone. First: Bret responds to critique from Geert Vanden Bossche on his characterization of intramuscular vaccines and their capacity to produce mucosal immunity. Then: how science discovers reality, the ris…

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#44 - Increasing Your Clinic's Fees 36:50

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this episode, we explore practical strategies for increasing your clinic’s fees! 😷Learn how to communicate changes effectively, align fees with value, and strengthen your clinic’s financial health. 🎙️Whether you’re a practice owner, manager, or GP, this episode will help you balance business needs with …

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No Klan Do: Daryl Davis on DarkHorse 2:21:37

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Daryl Davis on his experience engaging with members of the KKK, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, empathy, and understanding in breaking down barriers. Find Dary Davis at https://daryldavisspeaking.com and on X at https://www.x.com/realdaryldavis ***** This episode is sponsored by Timeline. Timeline accelerate the c…

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Kennedy, Pharma, and the Battle over mRNA: The 288th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:44:45

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Today we discuss the cancellation of mRNA vaccine contracts by Secretary Kennedy. What are the risks, are they as limited as he suggests, and what can we look forward to from this technology in the future? Conversation includes Covid and the Covid shots, repurposed drugs, and the nature of science and knowledge. What does it mean for a claim to be …

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#43 - Guest Episode Part 2 | Navigating the GPCCMP 30:08

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this 2 Part Episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, Ami & Zac chat with Dr Dan Wijeratne about everything MyGPMPtool. We loved having Dr Dan join us on the Podcast to share his knowledge and thoughts! For more information on MyGPMPtool visit www.mygpmptool.com.au or email [email protected] We …

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Dangers of the mental multiverse: The 287th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:43:23

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Today we discuss “gender affirming surgeries”, AI and the future of cognition, and wild foxes. Kaiser Permanente is pausing surgery on trans-presenting children—we discuss sex and gender, meaning and identity, delusion and madness. Then: unlike the physical multiverse, mental multiverses are common, and becoming more so, as AI makes it ever more di…

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#42 - Guest Episode Part 1 | Navigating the GPCCMP 27:19

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this 2 Part Episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, Ami & Zac chat with Dr Dan Wijeratne about everything MyGPMPtool. We loved having Dr Dan join us on the Podcast to share his knowledge and thoughts! For more information on MyGPMPtool visit www.mygpmptool.com.au or email [email protected] We …

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Can we have your liver? The 286th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:57:51

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Today we discuss organ donation, and parenting in the animal world. Organ donation: how can we modify incentives so that people who need organs have a good chance of getting them, but people with healthy organs are never sent to an early death because their organs are valuable? Then: a natural history primer on parental care and feeding ecology of …

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#41 - Appraisals 23:32

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this episode, we dive into the importance of staff appraisals—how to structure them, what to cover, and how they can drive performance, engagement, and growth in your practice. We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: [email protected] Find any resources discus…

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The Truth About Nazi Doctors: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Hudson and Dr. Michael S. Bryant 2:58:47

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Jonny Hudson and Dr. Michael S. Bryant on the subject of Nazi doctors. Dr. Jonny Hudson has a PhD in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Dr. Michael S. Bryant has a PhD in Modern European History and is a Professor of History and Legal Studies at Bryant University. He is also the author of “Confronting the ‘Good Death’…

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The Leverage Economy: The 285th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:36:01

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Today we discuss Epstein, Trump, MAGA, and how we know what we think we know. The actual economy exists, as does the attention economy; now Bret introduces a new term: the leverage economy. This implies that there is a commodity that we cannot see, which can be used to coerce players to act in certain ways. We see evidence of this in academia, in t…

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#40 - Handling Complaints Effectively 31:52

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this episode of our Practice Management Podcast, we dive into practical strategies for managing patient complaints with professionalism, empathy, and clarity. Learn how to turn feedback into opportunities for growth and strengthen trust in your practice. 💬 Because every complaint is a chance to improve.…

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YouTube Backs Down: The 284th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:45:22

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Today we discuss YouTube, flash floods, science, and Epstein. First: a head injury explains our late start, but all is fine. Then: four years after being demonetized by YouTube, both of our channels have been remonetized. Why were we demonetized in the first place, and what did we refuse to do to get back in the good graces of YouTube? Also: flash …

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#39 - Improving Access In Your Appointment System 22:33

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Is your appointment book constantly full, yet patients are still struggling to get in? In this episode, we take a deep dive into how to improve access within your appointment system, with flow and easy access to fill up your appointment books! We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and st…

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The Truth About Real ID: Twila Brase, RN, PHN on DarkHorse 45:41

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Twila Brase, RN, PHN on the subject of Real ID and why there is cause for concern, especially for medical freedom. Find Twila Brase on X at x.com/twilabrase and at http://refuserealid.org. ***** This episode is sponsored by: Caraway: Non-toxic, beautiful, light ceramic cookware. Save $150 on a cookware set over buying ind…

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When Good and Evil Collide: The 283rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:34:31

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Today we discuss sex and vaccines, reality and renegades. First: men can no longer compete in women’s sports—from Trump’s Executive Order, to the NCAA’s response, to William “Lia” Thomas having his records rescinded at Penn, reality is prevailing. Other evidence includes the UK Supreme Court declaring that “man” and “woman” refer to biological real…

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#38 - Outsourced or In House Reception 23:16

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! In this Episode of Practice Partners we discuss the impact of Outsourced vs In House Reception, where we explore the pros, cons, and patient care impact of each approach. ✅Pros and cons of in-house vs. outsourced reception models ✅Cost analysis and return on investment ✅Staff training, consistency, and acc…

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Transcending Health: The 282nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:03:32

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Today we discuss MAHA, wearables, health, and Israel. RFK Jr. announced that he hopes that in four years, all Americans will be wearing health tracking devices. What are the implications for individual health? Is hypothesis-driven science being undermined? Will equity be used as a way to force this on people? What should we think of the fact that C…

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#37 - Dashboards That Matter – What Practice Managers Should Be Tracking Daily 26:21

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Data overload is real—but are you looking at the numbers that actually drive your practice forward? 📈🖥️ In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we dive into practice dashboards and the key metrics every manager should have on their radar—every single day. ✅ What a good practice dashboard looks li…

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Is James Lindsay Wrong About the 'Woke Right'? 1:31:19

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James Lindsay has been in the “hot seat” for the last nine months over using and promoting the idea that there is a “woke right.” Bret Weinstein sits down with James for a special DarkHorse intervention. Joining them in Palm Springs is their friend and filmmaker, Michael Nayna. Find James Lindsay on X at https://x.com/ConceptualJames and on https:/…

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Fooled Again? The 281st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:03:41

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Today we discuss war, regime change, cyber-attacks, libertarianism, and driving. In what ways are Israel’s attack on Iran reminiscent of events from the past? Are the neo-cons back, or did they never go away? It would seem that we are being frog-marched to war. Speaking of destabilization: North America's largest publicly traded wholesale distribut…

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#36 - Forecast the Future – Why Your Numbers Matter 20:37

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! If you're not looking ahead, you're possibly falling behind. 📊🔮 In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we dive into the power of financial forecasting and how it can completely transform the way you manage and grow your clinic. ✅ Why knowing your numbers is critical for decision-making ✅ How doc…

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Putting COVID to the Smell Test: Neil Oliver on DarkHorse 2:22:42

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Bret speaks with Neil Oliver on the subject of the fatigue and despondency stemming from ongoing global crises, the shift from production to consumption, and the complexities of the COVID pandemic, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of complex systems. Find Neil Oliver on X at: https://x.com/thecoastguy ***** S…

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Babies by Design: The 280th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:56:00

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Today we discuss hummingbirds, baby making, longevity hacking, and Jeffrey Epstein, before finishing up with a short discussion of the riots in LA. A new company is promising future parents that they will be able to create long-lived babies—what could go wrong? Also, how likely are they to be able to make good on their promises? We discuss, as alwa…

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#35 - From Mate to Manager – Making the Shift 32:05

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Stepping into leadership is hard — especially when you’re leading your mates. In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we unpack the tricky transition from peer to leader, including: ✅ Setting healthy boundaries without losing respect ✅ How to communicate with fairness and authority ✅ Dealing with…

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Pharma’s New Game: The 279th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 2:04:53

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Many topics today! First: FDA tentatively approves Moderna’s new mRNA shot for Covid. What? And also why? Bret has six main points, which include discussion of mucosal immunity, IgG4, auto-immunity, long-term consequences, statistical tricks, and homeopathy. Then: how do we know what is true, and how can we avoid jumping to conclusions when trigger…

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#34 - Accreditation – Not Just a Tick-Box Exercise 25:58

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Accreditation: We all dread it — but are you actually ready for it? In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we dive into: ✅ How to prepare your clinic for accreditation ✅ The habits that help you maintain standards year-round ✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid last-minute panic ✅ A look at the pr…

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EXTRA - Upcoming Changes to Chronic Condition Management (GP CCM) - Update! 24:40

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Chronic Care, Changed – What the new framework may mean for your practice The way we manage chronic conditions is evolving—and your workflows need to keep up. In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we explore the updated Chronic Disease Management (CDM) framework, including: ✅ Key changes to chr…

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Wisdom of the Ancients: Dr. Robert Clancy on DarkHorse 1:09:14

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Bret Weinstein speaks with Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy AM on the subject of mucosal immunology. Find Dr. Clancy at The University of New Castle Australia: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/robert-clancy ***** Sponsors: Dose for your Liver: Tasty drink with milk thistle, ginger, dandelion & turmeric to support liver health. Save 30% of your …

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The Real Matrix: The 278th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:40:27

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We begin with the HHS announcement that Covid shots will no longer be recommended to healthy children and pregnant women. What does healthy mean? And what are the conditions that provide release from liability for vaccine makers? Then, a discussion of kinds of immunity, and how vaccines are best delivered depending on how disease is transmitted. We…

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The Mucus Mystery: Dr. Lon Jones, DO on DarkHorse 1:08:00

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Bret speaks with Dr. Lon Jones, DO on the subject of the mismatch between modern humans and the environment they live in. Find Dr. Lon Jones, DO at https://commonsensemedicine.org ***** Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse…

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#32 - Work-Life Balance... If That’s Even a Thing 25:05

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! Work-life balance — everyone wants it, but does it actually exist in healthcare? 💼 In this fun but serious episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we unpack: ✅ Why "balance" might be the wrong word entirely ✅ How to manage boundaries, burnout, and brain space ✅ Strategies to stay grounded, focused, and r…

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Occam’s Sledgehammer: The 277th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:43:03

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It’s Prostate Week in Podcastistan: what happens when an MRI scan for prostatitis includes the injection of rare earth metals—should you, or shouldn’t you? Gadolinium crosses the blood-brain barrier if the barrier is not fully intact—does that affect your decision? Then: a letter from an MD-PhD student at Harvard prompts musings on the federal fund…

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Anarchism Cataclysm: Michael Malice on DarkHorse 1:49:15

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Bret speaks with Michael Malice about the vaccine injured, the importance of continuing to seek answers about what happened during COVID, and the topic of anarchism. Find Michael Malice on X at https://x.com/michaelmalice ***** Sponsors: Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to http://www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse for 27% O…

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#31 - Reception Roster Myths – Ratios That Actually Work 23:18

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Send us your enquiry or question directly! How many receptionists do you really need? Spoiler: There’s no magic number. 🔢📋 In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we challenge the idea that front desk staffing should be based on fixed ratios. Instead, we explore what actually drives effective rostering, including: ✅ Why reception-to-docto…