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Isn’t it time for a fresh take on Medicine? Welcome to BSFreeMD where the content is raw, real, and honest when it comes to healthcare issues that matter most to physicians and their patients. If you’re in the mood for a good time and intriguing dialogue, join this physician couple on a fun and engaging ride every week. There is even the occasional cocktail hour toasting to great stories and shared wisdom. Join the fun. See you there. Want more? Find and connect with us on our FB and IG pages @BSFreeMD or on our website at www.bsfreemd.com!

  1. 4d ago

    #474: Doc Tales with Cocktails: Salad Mafia Debates, Crazy News & KFC Jellybeans

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- What happens when the Salad Mafia comes for Tim, cockroach milk enters the conversation, and KFC decides fried chicken should be a jelly bean flavor? In this episode of Doc Tales with Cocktails, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh are back with another round of unfiltered conversation, questionable food choices, bizarre headlines, and plenty of rabbit holes. They kick things off with the online debate sparked by Tim’s ongoing war with vegetables—and why conversations about carnivore, vegan, and other diets so quickly turn into an all-or-nothing battle over what everyone should eat. From there, things get progressively stranger. May puts Tim through a round of true-or-false stories involving surprisingly nutrient-dense cockroach “milk,” an unbelievable plastic-surgery stalking story, and some seriously bizarre news. They also dive into a serious discussion about an Idaho shooting, armed citizens, self-defense, and the details Tim believes were missing from early media coverage. And then comes the taste test nobody asked for. May somehow gets her hands on KFC-inspired jelly beans flavored like fried chicken, sweet corn, and gravy—and Tim's reaction is about what you'd expect. They follow those up with Carolina Pulled Pork Pringles and Fiesta Salsa Ritz Bits, complete with their usual ingredient-label commentary. Along the way, they get into stalking and obsession, Fauci and congressional investigations, Substack rabbit holes, mast cell resources, and the drink of the day: locally made Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum. It’s weird news, food experiments, cultural debates, medicine, politics, and the kind of completely unpredictable conversation that makes Doc Tales with Cocktails exactly what it is. In This Episode The “Salad Mafia” and why diet debates get so heated Carnivore vs. vegan diet dogma An Idaho shooting and the debate over armed self-defense Is cockroach milk actually a thing? Stalking, obsession, and bizarre relationship stories Fauci, Congress, pardons, and legal rabbit holes The KFC jelly bean taste test Carolina Pulled Pork Pringles and Fiesta Salsa Ritz Bits What’s really hiding on those ingredient labels Siesta Key Toasted Coconut Rum The endless world of Substack Connect with BS Free MD Website: BSFreeMD.comInstagram & Facebook: @bsfreemdEmail: doc@bsfreemd.com Subscribe, follow, and join May and Tim for more medicine, culture, current events, and conversations without the usual BS. Until next time, keep it BS free. Disclaimer: The information and discussions shared on BS Free MD are for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare professional regarding medical decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #474: Doc Tales with Cocktails: Salad Mafia Debates, Crazy News & KFC Jellybeans

  2. Aug 17

    #473: Are We Medicating Normal? Psychiatric Drugs, Trauma & Resilience with Dr. Roger McFillin

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. BS FREE MD REWIND Are we treating mental illness—or increasingly medicalizing the normal struggles of being human? In this BS Free MD Rewind, Drs. May and Tim revisit a powerful conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Roger McFillin, host of the Radically Genuine Podcast and founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective. Dr. McFillin challenges conventional approaches to mental health care, from the widespread use of psychiatric medications to the way anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional experiences are diagnosed and treated. He shares how his early work with children in psychiatric hospitals changed his perspective on the system and ultimately led him to question the "chemical imbalance" model and the growing reliance on medication. The conversation also explores trauma, informed consent, psychiatric drug withdrawal, the importance of resilience, and whether our attempts to protect people from discomfort may actually make it harder for them to develop the tools needed to navigate life. May also opens up about her own experience with childhood trauma, eating disorders, faith, forgiveness, and the growth that can emerge from suffering. In This Episode Why Dr. McFillin began questioning conventional psychiatric care The medicalization of normal emotions and life struggles Psychiatric medications, side effects, dependency, and informed consent Why trauma doesn't always require immediate intervention The difference between supporting healing and creating dependence Resilience and the importance of learning to tolerate discomfort How diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, and screen time affect mental health May's personal experience with trauma, forgiveness, faith, and healing Why Dr. McFillin believes clinicians need to rethink the way mental health care is delivered The mission behind the Conscious Clinician Collective About Dr. Roger McFillin Dr. Roger McFillin is a board-certified clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and host of the Radically Genuine Podcast. He is the Executive Director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health and founder of the Conscious Clinician Collective, a nonprofit focused on informed consent, medical freedom, personal autonomy, and access to ethical healthcare professionals. Connect with Dr. Roger McFillin Website: DrMcFillin.comPodcast: Radically Genuine PodcastSubstack: Radically GenuineInstagram: @radicallygenuineX: @DrMcFillinConscious Clinician Collective: TheCCCollective.org Stay Connected with BS Free MD Follow BS Free MD for more raw, real, and honest conversations about medicine, healthcare, life, and everything in between. Website: BSFreeMD.comInstagram: @BSFreeMDFacebook: @BSFreeMD If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more listeners discover the show. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional regarding your individual medical needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #473: Are We Medicating Normal? Psychiatric Drugs, Trauma & Resilience with Dr. Roger McFillin

  3. Aug 13

    #472: Salad Mafia, Crazy Taste Tests & The Truth About Seed Oils

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- The Salad Mafia has spoken—and apparently Tim’s anti-salad rant struck a nerve. This week, Drs. Tim and May Hindmarsh turn the studio into a highly questionable test kitchen as they taste their way through some of the strangest processed foods currently sitting on grocery store shelves. Dill pickle baked beans? Kansas City barbecue ramen? Dye-free Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Unfortunately, yes. But underneath the chaos is a bigger conversation about what’s actually in the food we eat every day. From ultra-processed ingredients and sky-high sodium to artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and the seed oils hiding in everything from snack foods to cooking sprays, Tim and May take a closer look at how far modern food has drifted from, well…food. They also break down the so-called “Hateful Eight” seed oils, discuss alternatives like extra virgin olive oil, ghee, beef tallow, avocado oil, and butter, and question whether removing a few questionable ingredients really makes processed junk food “healthy.” And because this is BS Free MD, there’s also a baseball injury story that will make every man listening instinctively cross his legs. In This Episode The fallout from Tim’s now-infamous anti-salad rant A wild taste test featuring dill pickle baked beans, ranch-flavored fries, barbecue ramen, and dye-free Cheetos What ingredient labels reveal about ultra-processed foods Why “healthier” junk food may still just be junk food The surprising amount of sodium, oils, additives, and artificial ingredients hiding in common snacks The “Hateful Eight” seed oils and where they show up in the food supply Olive oil, ghee, beef tallow, avocado oil, butter, and other alternatives discussed by Tim and May How portion sizes can turn occasional treats into everyday staples Why Tim and May argue that the real problem with processed food is the processing itself The grocery-store reality: aisles of packaged foods versus comparatively small sections of whole foods One absolutely brutal baseball injury—and the player who somehow kept playing The Bottom Line Tim and May aren’t arguing that one bag of Cheetos is going to ruin your life. Their point is much simpler: foods designed as occasional treats have increasingly become everyday staples. As Tim puts it, the problem isn’t necessarily having an unhealthy treat once in a while—it’s when “garbage like this” becomes a regular part of the diet. Sometimes the simplest approach is the best one: stop obsessing over which version of processed food is marginally “healthier” and start eating more actual food. Connect with BS Free MD Website: BS Free MD Instagram: @bsfreemd Facebook: BS Free MD Email: doc@bsfreemd.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #472: Salad Mafia, Crazy Taste Tests & The Truth About Seed Oils

  4. Aug 10

    #471: Dr. Mike Simpson on What Special Operations Teaches You About Being a Better Doctor

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- What happens when the lessons learned in combat follow you into the exam room? In this repurposed episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh sit down with Dr. Mike Simpson, whose path to medicine was anything but conventional. Before becoming a physician, Dr. Simpson spent years in military Special Operations, working in environments where decisions had to be made quickly, resources could be limited, and the stakes were very real. Dr. Simpson shares how those experiences shaped the way he approaches medicine today—from staying calm under pressure and making difficult decisions to understanding leadership, teamwork, resilience, and the human being behind the patient. But transitioning from the battlefield to civilian medicine wasn't simply a career change. It meant navigating a major shift in identity and learning how to translate skills developed in extreme circumstances into an entirely different world. This conversation explores what medicine can learn from Special Operations—and why some of the experiences that challenge us the most can ultimately make us better physicians, leaders, and people. In This Episode, We Discuss: Dr. Simpson's unconventional path from Special Operations to medicine What practicing medicine in high-stakes environments teaches you about decision-making How battlefield experience changed his approach to patient care Staying calm and effective when circumstances become chaotic Leadership, teamwork, and accountability under pressure The transition from military service into civilian life and medicine Navigating identity after leaving an intense, mission-driven career Why technical ability alone doesn't make someone a great physician The role of empathy and human connection in medicine How difficult experiences can become strengths in the next chapter of your life About Dr. Mike Simpson Dr. Mike Simpson is a physician and former U.S. Army Special Operations medic whose career has taken him from austere and high-risk environments to the practice of civilian medicine. His experiences across military operations, medicine, leadership, and major career transitions give him a unique perspective on performing under pressure, caring for people during their most vulnerable moments, and adapting when one chapter of life ends and another begins. Connect with BS Free MD 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: BS Free MD 🌐 Website: BSFreeMD.com 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @BSFreeMD ✉️ Email: doc@bsfreemd.com Subscribe to BS Free MD for raw, real, and honest conversations about medicine, healthcare, life, and everything in between. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #471: Dr. Mike Simpson on What Special Operations Teaches You About Being a Better Doctor

  5. Aug 6

    #470: Dr. Jason Giles: Addiction, Redemption & the Power of Saying Yes

    What happens when the person who’s supposed to be saving lives is quietly fighting to save his own? This week, we’re revisiting one of our most powerful conversations with Dr. Jason Giles, whose story takes us behind the white coat and into the realities of addiction, burnout, recovery, and redemption. While training in anesthesiology, Jason found himself caught in a devastating fentanyl addiction. From the outside, he was a successful physician-in-training. Behind the scenes, he was struggling to survive. Then came a moment that changed everything. In this deeply personal conversation, Jason shares the events that led to his addiction, the pager message that helped save his life, and the long road toward rebuilding his health, identity, relationships, and medical career. We also dig into a side of addiction that often gets overlooked: it isn’t always simply about chasing a substance. Sometimes it’s about escaping pressure, pain, exhaustion, or a life that has become impossible to sustain. In This Episode: How the pressures of medical training contributed to Jason’s downward spiral His experience with fentanyl addiction while in anesthesiology residency The moment that became a turning point in his life Why high achievement can hide serious dysfunction The connection between physician burnout, identity, and addiction Why addiction is more complicated than physical dependence What recovery taught Jason about surrender and asking for help Rebuilding a career and life after addiction Why saying “yes” can completely change the trajectory of your life Hope, redemption, and the possibility of creating something meaningful after your darkest chapter Jason’s story is raw, uncomfortable, hopeful, and a reminder that even the people who appear to have everything together may be fighting battles no one else can see. If you missed this conversation the first time around—or need to hear it again—this one is worth revisiting. CONNECT WITH BS FREE MD Stay connected with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh for more raw, real, and BS-free conversations about medicine, healthcare, and life. 🌐 Website: bsfreemd.com 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @BSFreeMD 📧 Email: doc@bsfreemd.com DISCLAIMER Everything discussed on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No physician-patient relationship is formed through this podcast. The opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers or affiliated organizations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #470: Dr. Jason Giles: Addiction, Redemption & the Power of Saying Yes

  6. Aug 3

    #469: Health Under Fire: Inside Canada’s Fight for Freedom & Autonomy with Rebecca Mello

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- What happens when conversations about health, personal autonomy, freedom of conscience, and free expression become harder to have? This week, May and Tim are joined by Rebecca Mello, a Canadian law student and organizer with Think Canada, to talk about the upcoming Health Under Fire conference in Scarborough, Ontario. After launching its first conference under the theme Freedom Under Fire, Think Canada returns for its second year with a focus on health—from physical health to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rebecca explains why the team felt Canadians needed a place to gather in person, ask difficult questions, exchange ideas, and connect with others who share their concerns about health and individual freedom. Think Canada: Health Under Fire November 13–14 | Scarborough, Ontario This year's featured speakers include Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Conrad Vine. Rebecca shares that Dr. McCullough's presentation will focus on physical health, including long COVID, spike protein, and his approach to addressing related health concerns. Dr. Vine will explore history, faith, freedom, and the spiritual dimensions of the issues facing society today. The conference will also include a Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers. Seating is limited and registration is required. Rebecca also shares that the first 100 registrants will receive a copy of Dr. McCullough's latest book. Conference information & registration: ThinkCanada.net In This Episode May, Tim, and Rebecca also get into the bigger conversations behind the conference: why Rebecca believes face-to-face community still matters, differences between Canadian and American approaches to individual rights, the role of media and government in shaping public discourse, personal responsibility for health, and why younger generations need opportunities to connect with mentors—and with one another. Rebecca also shares her own story, from studying business and law in Spain to returning to Canada and becoming increasingly interested in law during the COVID era. At just 26, she discusses how her family and faith influenced her willingness to speak publicly about issues she believes matter. At its core, this conversation—and the upcoming conference—is about creating a place for people to think critically, connect in person, ask questions, and participate in conversations about health and freedom. Connect with Think Canada Website & Conference Registration: ThinkCanada.net Instagram: @thinkcanada.net Facebook: Think Canada About BS Free MD Join May and Tim as they tackle medicine, culture, current events, and the conversations you're probably already having—with plenty of humor and absolutely no interest in keeping things overly polished. Instagram: @bsfreemd Facebook: BS Free MD Email: doc@bsfreemd.com Medical Disclaimer The information discussed on BS Free MD is for informational and entertainment purposes and should not be considered individualized medical advice. Always consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding your personal health decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #469: Health Under Fire: Inside Canada’s Fight for Freedom & Autonomy with Rebecca Mello

  7. Jul 30

    #468: CFL Hot Takes, Trad Wives & the South Florida Duck Lip Epidemic

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. ---- What do Canadian football, the trad wife movement, lip filler, gym culture, and climate change have in common? Somehow, Tim and May connect them all in another unfiltered episode of BS Free MD. The conversation kicks off with a nostalgic tribute to the Canadian Football League before taking a detour into bizarre climate headlines, including whether changing temperatures could threaten bird populations. From there, Tim and May dive into one of social media's hottest debates: the rise of the "trad wife." Are traditional family roles making a comeback, or has the internet turned the concept into something it was never meant to be? The hosts unpack the cultural shift, discuss why healthy partnerships don't fit neatly into internet labels, and share their own perspective on balancing careers, marriage, and family. Then it's time for one of Tim's favorite rants: cosmetic filler. From duck lips and body dysmorphia to plastic surgery trends and why saying "no" can be the best medical advice, they examine how social media and unrealistic beauty standards continue to reshape expectations. The episode wraps with an entertaining discussion on gym culture, attention-seeking fashion trends, and why confidence doesn't have to come with an exaggerated filter. As always, expect humor, strong opinions, and plenty of tangents along the way. In This Episode Why Tim still believes Canadian football is more entertaining than the NFL The surprising climate change story involving bird populations What the "trad wife" movement actually means—and what it doesn't Healthy marriages versus internet stereotypes Social media's influence on beauty standards Why facial filler can quickly go too far Body dysmorphia, cosmetic procedures, and knowing when enough is enough Gym fashion, attention, and modern fitness culture Tim's thoughts on plastic surgery versus injectable fillers A reminder that confidence doesn't come from social media trends Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #468: CFL Hot Takes, Trad Wives & the South Florida Duck Lip Epidemic

  8. Jul 27

    #467: The Truth About Raw Vegetables, Parasites & Gut Health

    SPONSORED BY NURP Nurp is algorithmic trading designed specifically for busy professionals who don't have time to watch markets. Check out start.nurp.com/doctors  to learn more. --- Could your salad really make you sick? In this lively DocTales with Cocktails episode, Dr. May Hindmarsh and Tim Hindmarsh tackle the headlines surrounding a recent Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce—and separate legitimate concerns from media-driven fear. The conversation dives into foodborne parasites, dehydration, gut health, and why not every alarming headline deserves a panic response. They also explore whether cooking vegetables may offer digestive advantages, discuss emerging research on curcumin as a potential therapy, and share practical advice on when gastrointestinal illness actually warrants medical attention. Of course, it wouldn't be BS Free MD without plenty of humor. The episode veers into bizarre consumer products, questionable inventions, and finishes with one of Tim's signature rants that has to be heard to be believed. In This Episode The recent Cyclospora outbreak and what's actually happening How common these infections really are—and why perspective matters Symptoms of parasitic gastrointestinal infections Dehydration: when to stay home and when to seek medical care Standard treatments versus emerging research on curcumin Raw vs. cooked vegetables and gut health discussions Food safety myths, salad bars, and produce handling Tim's latest "product we'll never own" A cocktail recommendation from Deep Eddy Vodka Key Takeaways Headlines don't always reflect actual risk. Most gastrointestinal infections resolve with supportive care and hydration. Severe dehydration, bloody stools, or worsening abdominal pain require prompt medical evaluation. Proper food handling and preparation remain important, but panic rarely is. Medical conversations are better served with context than fear. Resources & Links BS Free MD Website: https://bsfreemd.com Follow BS Free MD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfreemd Contact: doc@bsfreemd.com Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered personal medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare professional regarding your individual medical needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    #467: The Truth About Raw Vegetables, Parasites & Gut Health
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Isn’t it time for a fresh take on Medicine? Welcome to BSFreeMD where the content is raw, real, and honest when it comes to healthcare issues that matter most to physicians and their patients. If you’re in the mood for a good time and intriguing dialogue, join this physician couple on a fun and engaging ride every week. There is even the occasional cocktail hour toasting to great stories and shared wisdom. Join the fun. See you there. Want more? Find and connect with us on our FB and IG pages @BSFreeMD or on our website at www.bsfreemd.com!

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