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

    6D AGO

    #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
  2. #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
  3. #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

  4. 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

  5. APR 22

    #68: Ty Bollinger — Is the Cancer Industry Treating Patients… or Profits?

    On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, researcher, and health advocate Ty Bollinger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about cancer, treatment, and the system surrounding it. After losing multiple close family members to cancer—many of whom he believes were harmed more by treatment than the disease itself—Bollinger set out on a decades-long mission to uncover what he calls the “truth” about cancer and why so many patients feel they have limited options. In this episode, Bollinger challenges conventional approaches to cancer care, questioning: Whether chemotherapy and traditional treatments are always the best pathWhy nutrition, toxins, and environmental factors are often overlookedThe role of pharmaceutical influence in shaping medical education and treatment protocolsClaims that alternative therapies exist but remain outside the mainstream system The conversation also dives into censorship, the “disinformation dozen,” and Bollinger’s ongoing legal battles with major tech platforms—raising broader questions about who controls information in the digital age. At its core, this episode explores a difficult but important idea: Are we being given the full picture when it comes to cancer… or only part of the story?  Support the show

    50 min

  6. APR 15

    #67: Del Bigtree Returns! — Are Vaccines Making Us Sicker?

    This week on "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back investigative journalist and health advocate Del Bigtree for a wide-ranging and highly controversial conversation on vaccines, immunity, and medical freedom. Bigtree challenges mainstream narratives around vaccination, arguing that natural immunity may offer stronger and longer-lasting protection than pharmaceutical interventions. He shares his perspective on the rise of chronic illness, autism, and what he believes are overlooked risks within the current medical system. The conversation explores: The debate between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunityClaims surrounding autism, chronic disease, and long-term health outcomesThe role of pharmaceutical influence, media narratives, and public trustLessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout Bigtree also discusses the concept of “body sovereignty”—the idea that individuals, not institutions, should have the final say over their health decisions—and why he believes that principle is increasingly under pressure. From childhood illness to modern medical policy, this episode dives into one of the most polarizing debates in public health today—and asks a fundamental question: Are we being fully informed… or simply told what to believe? Support the show

    58 min

  7. APR 8

    #66: Mary Simmons & John McDermott — Are Peptides the Cure Big Pharma Doesn’t Want?

    This week on "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with peptide experts Mary Simmons and John McDermott for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about—and controversial—areas of modern health. Peptides, they explain, are naturally occurring signaling molecules in the body that regulate everything from metabolism and healing to hormone balance and cellular repair. But despite their potential, many of these compounds exist in what Simmons describes as a “gray market”—caught between growing demand and limited regulatory approval. The conversation explores: Why peptides have been difficult for pharmaceutical companies to patentClaims that regulatory agencies may be relying on incomplete or biased informationThe rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs—and whether they’re addressing symptoms instead of root causesHow peptides may support healing, recovery, metabolism, and inflammation at a cellular level Simmons and McDermott also share insights from years of experience in bodybuilding and endurance sports, where peptide use has quietly existed for over a decade—often ahead of mainstream awareness. The discussion expands into a broader look at modern health challenges, including: The role of toxins, pesticides, and environmental stressorsWhy metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance are risingAnd whether current medical approaches are truly solving the problem—or just managing it At its core, this episode asks: Are we overlooking powerful tools for healing because they don’t fit the existing system? Support the show

    52 min

  8. APR 1

    #65: David E. Martin — Were Covid and the “Solution” Patented Years in Advance?

    In Episode #65 of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with researcher and entrepreneur David E. Martin for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about patents, power, and the systems behind modern science. Martin revisits his claims surrounding early coronavirus patents, arguing that key elements of both the virus and its potential treatments were documented years before the Covid-19 pandemic. He explains why these findings were labeled “misinformation” at the time—and why he believes many of those same claims have since surfaced in mainstream reporting. The discussion goes deeper into: The role of patents and intellectual property in shaping global health responsesWhy Martin believes fact-checking organizations failed to examine primary evidenceThe structure of federal funding, universities, and what he calls “research money laundering”Ongoing concerns around gain-of-function research and biological engineering The conversation also expands beyond Covid, exploring how similar dynamics may exist in agriculture and the modern food system—and what that means for long-term public health. At its core, this episode asks a bigger question: Are we looking in the wrong place when we try to understand how these systems really work? Support the show

    57 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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  • Creator
    The Ultimate Assist
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    221
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