The Ultimate Assist

The Ultimate Assist
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John Stockton and Dr. Ken Ruettgers host The Ultimate Assist Podcast along with special guests that have frontline experience and knowledgable expertise in the medical freedom space. As technology advances and social institutions grow more powerful, we hope you will inform your voice and use it to restore and maintain our medical freedoms now and into the future. 

  1. #76: Could Psychedelics Succeed Where Modern Medicine Failed? – with Bryan Hubbard

    8h ago

    #76: Could Psychedelics Succeed Where Modern Medicine Failed? – with Bryan Hubbard

    On this week's episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Bryan Hubbard, Executive Director of Americans for Ibogaine, for a fascinating and controversial conversation about psychedelics, addiction recovery, trauma, and the future of mental health treatment.  Bryan's journey into this field is anything but conventional. Raised in a politically conservative family and deeply skeptical of psychedelics for most of his life, Bryan once viewed substances like psilocybin, LSD, and ibogaine as dangerous relics of the counterculture era. Today, after years of research and advocacy, he believes these medicines may represent one of the most important breakthroughs in modern healthcare.  The conversation explores:  The difference between recreational drug use and psychedelic medicine  How ibogaine is being studied for addiction recovery  Why many veterans are seeking alternative treatments for PTSD and trauma  The science behind neuroplasticity and "rewiring" the brain  The potential role of psychedelics in treating depression, substance dependency, and traumatic brain injuries  Why current addiction treatments often fall short  The ethical questions surrounding legalization, medicalization, and public access John and Ken also challenge Bryan on the risks, safety concerns, addiction potential, and cultural stigma surrounding these substances, leading to a thoughtful discussion about where science, medicine, and personal responsibility intersect.  Whether you're skeptical, curious, or already familiar with the emerging world of psychedelic medicine, this episode offers an honest look at one of the most debated topics in modern healthcare. 🎙️ Episode #76: Could Psychedelics Succeed Where Modern Medicine Failed? – with Bryan Hubbard Available on Rumble, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Support the show

    49 min
  2. #75: Are We Ruining Youth Sports? — John Stockton & Ken Ruettgers

    Jun 10

    #75: Are We Ruining Youth Sports? — John Stockton & Ken Ruettgers

    On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers step away from guest interviews and dive into a topic that’s shaped both of their lives: Youth sports. From participation trophies and travel teams to helicopter parenting, specialization, and the transfer portal, John and Ken discuss how youth sports have changed—and whether those changes are helping or hurting the next generation.   Drawing from decades of experience as athletes, coaches, parents, and mentors, they explore the life lessons sports teach that go far beyond wins and losses: Why sports are a microcosm of lifeThe value of teamwork, discipline, and accountabilityWhy multi-sport athletes often develop betterThe rise of entitlement in modern athleticsThe problem with participation trophiesTravel teams, club sports, and early specializationWhat parents get right—and wrongWhy adversity, criticism, and even injuries can become powerful teachersThe lessons that helped shape Hall of Fame careersJohn and Ken also share stories from their own playing days, discuss the coaches who impacted their lives, and offer practical advice for athletes, parents, and coaches trying to navigate today’s youth sports culture. Whether you’re raising young athletes, coaching a team, or simply interested in what sports can teach us about life, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and hard-earned perspective. 🎙️ Episode #75: Are We Ruining Youth Sports? — John Stockton & Ken Ruettgers Available on Rumble, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Support the show

    46 min
  3. #74: Have We Been Training Athletes All Wrong? – with Chong Xie

    Jun 3

    #74: Have We Been Training Athletes All Wrong? – with Chong Xie

    On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with fascia researcher and movement specialist Chong Xie to explore a provocative question:Have we spent decades training the human body the wrong way?  While most athletes focus on muscles, strength, and conditioning, Chong argues that the true key to performance lies in an often-overlooked system that surrounds every muscle, nerve, organ, and bone in the body: fascia.  Drawing from years of research and clinical work, Chong explains why foot function, fascia health, and force transmission may be more important than traditional strength training when it comes to:Speed and explosivenessVertical jump performanceInjury preventionChronic painAthletic longevityBalance and coordinationRecovery and rehabilitationThe conversation explores why some elite athletes seem naturally gifted, how barefoot training may unlock untapped athletic potential, why many Achilles injuries are preventable, and how the connection between the feet and glutes may influence everything from sprinting speed to lower back pain.    They also discuss:The surprising role of fascia in the nervous systemWhy more stretching isn’t always betterThe myths surrounding strength trainingHow fascia remodeling may help certain chronic conditionsWhy modern footwear could be limiting athletic developmentWhether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, coach, or someone simply looking to move and feel better, this episode challenges conventional wisdom and offers a completely different perspective on human performance.🎙️ Episode #74: Have We Been Training Athletes All Wrong? – with Chong XieAvailable on Rumble, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Support the show

    53 min

  4. May 27

    #73: Is Lyme Disease the Next Medical Cover-Up? – with Dana Parish

    What if chronic illness isn’t random?  What if millions of people are being misdiagnosed… while the real cause is ignored? In this explosive episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, singer-songwriter, and chronic illness advocate Dana Parish to unpack the hidden world of Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, toxic mold, long COVID, and the medical controversy surrounding them all. After a tick bite nearly destroyed her health, Dana was told it was anxiety, fibromyalgia, and “all in her head.” But her search for answers uncovered a much bigger story — one involving chronic infections, pharmaceutical incentives, disputed science, and a healthcare system many patients say is failing them. The conversation dives into: Why Lyme disease is so difficult to diagnoseThe connection between infections and autoimmune illnessLong COVID vs. Lyme symptomsToxic mold and chronic inflammationWhy some doctors dismiss chronic Lyme entirelyThe controversy around vaccines, pharma, and chronic diseaseHow Dana rebuilt her life after nearly losing everythingThis is one of the most controversial and eye-opening conversations we’ve had yet. Support the show

    53 min
  5. #72: Is America Collapsing Because Men Got Weak? - with Pastor Josh McPherson (Stronger Man Nation)

    May 20

    #72: Is America Collapsing Because Men Got Weak? - with Pastor Josh McPherson (Stronger Man Nation)

    On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with pastor, speaker, and Stronger Man Nation founder Josh McPherson for one of the most wide-ranging — and controversial — conversations the show has had yet.   From masculinity and fatherhood… to politics, faith, freedom, and the future of America — Josh argues that many of today’s cultural problems stem from one central issue: Strong men have been taught to become passive men.   Josh shares why he believes modern culture increasingly portrays masculinity as “toxic,” why young men are struggling with purpose and responsibility, and how the collapse of family structure affects everything from crime and addiction to politics and education.   The conversation dives into: Why “weak men open the door for bad men”The rise of victim culture and anti-patriotismWhy churches stayed silent during COVID lockdownsThe importance of fathers, discipline, and responsibilityHow politics became impossible to ignore for many familiesWhy Josh believes Washington State has become a testing ground for dangerous ideasThey also discuss Josh’s upcoming FreedomCon event at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington — a gathering focused on faith, family, patriotism, and rebuilding strong communities through strong leadership.   Whether you agree with him or not, this episode challenges many of the assumptions shaping modern culture — and asks a difficult question: What happens to a society when men stop leading, protecting, and taking responsibility? 🎙️ Episode #72: Josh McPherson — Is America Collapsing Because Men Got Weak? — streaming now. Support the show

    57 min
  6. #71: 25 Arrests, 1 Last Chance — The System That Finally Worked with Dave Durocher

    May 13

    #71: 25 Arrests, 1 Last Chance — The System That Finally Worked with Dave Durocher

    On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dave Durocher — a former meth addict, career criminal, and repeat offender who was arrested more than 25 times before one judge gave him a final choice: prison for life… or one last shot at redemption.   What followed transformed not only his life, but thousands of others. Dave shares the raw story of addiction, prison culture, high-speed police chases, gang violence, and the moment everything finally broke. After spending 15 years behind bars and cycling endlessly through the system, he found hope through Delancey Street — a radical rehabilitation model built on accountability, honesty, structure, and truth.   Now, as founder and CEO of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, Dave is helping some of society’s “lost causes” completely rebuild their lives — with astonishing success rates that traditional systems can’t match.   This episode tackles: Why addiction culture may be getting worse, not betterThe failure of modern prison rehabilitationWhy “telling people the truth” matters more than enablingHow accountability transforms behaviorThe difference between punishment and real recoveryWhy The Other Side Academy is being called a national model for reformIt’s a brutally honest conversation about crime, addiction, responsibility, second chances — and what happens when someone finally refuses to give up on you. Support the show

    1h 1m
  7. #70: “They Removed Her from the Data” — Brianne Dressen Returns with What They Don’t Want Counted

    May 6

    #70: “They Removed Her from the Data” — Brianne Dressen Returns with What They Don’t Want Counted

    On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back Brianne Dressen — a former clinical trial participant who says she was injured during the COVID vaccine trials… and then erased from the data.   What followed wasn’t just a personal health battle — it became a years-long fight for recognition, accountability, and truth. Brianne breaks down how medical coding systems can determine whether an injury “exists” at all — and why the absence of a specific diagnosis code for vaccine injury has left thousands without proper care, coverage, or acknowledgment.   She explains: Why some countries track vaccine injuries — and the U.S. doesn’tHow patients can be labeled, ignored, or misclassified in the systemThe current push to establish an official diagnosis code — and why it mattersWhat’s happening behind the scenes with compensation programs and liability protectionsThe real-world impact on families still searching for answers Brianne also shares the work being done through React19, including medical grants, research efforts, and emerging treatment progress for those still suffering years later. This is a conversation about data, systems, and the people caught in between — and what it takes to keep pushing when the answers don’t come easily. 🎙️ Episode #70 with Brianne Dressen — streaming now. Support the show

    47 min

  8. Apr 29

    #69: Are We Treating Mental Health All Wrong - with C. Victor Brick"

    On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and mental health advocate C. Victor Brick for a powerful and deeply personal conversation on mental health, resilience, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. After losing his brother to complications related to schizophrenia—and later his daughter to ovarian cancer—Brick shares how those experiences reshaped his mission to challenge the way we approach both mental health and overall well-being. He questions the traditional “standard of care,” arguing that treatment often focuses too heavily on medication and not enough on integrated self-care, including movement, nutrition, and mind-body practices.   The conversation explores: Why exercise, community, and lifestyle may play a bigger role in mental health than most people realizeThe concept of “positive stress” and how it builds resilience physically and mentallyThe difference between mental health and mental well-being—and why that distinction mattersHow loneliness and lack of coping skills are driving today’s mental health challenges Brick also shares lessons from decades in business and fitness, including why chasing money often leads nowhere—and why pursuing a mission-driven life is the real path to success. This episode is both practical and philosophical, blending real-world strategies with hard-earned perspective—and asking a bigger question: Are we focusing on treating symptoms… instead of building resilient human beings? Support the show

    52 min
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John Stockton and Dr. Ken Ruettgers host The Ultimate Assist Podcast along with special guests that have frontline experience and knowledgable expertise in the medical freedom space. As technology advances and social institutions grow more powerful, we hope you will inform your voice and use it to restore and maintain our medical freedoms now and into the future. 

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    The Ultimate Assist
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
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