The Big Truth Podcast

Josh Gagne
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In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style interviews. The show is fun, educational, inspirational and explores different views on contemporary topics as well as highlights alternative career paths. Big Truth is an Anthropologist, custom motorcycle builder, laser tattoo removal specialist, ex-radio DJ, punk rock/hardcore vocalist, and now podcaster! He owns a renowned custom motorcycle shop (Choppahead Kustom Cycles) and a Tattoo Shop/Laser Tattoo Removal Business. In the past he's worked as an anthropologist for the World Health Organization, CDC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Having worked with everyone from Harvard Cancer researchers to outlaw bikers, he is comfortable navigating different worlds and talking with people from across the human spectrum! Truth's guests have come from a plethora of American subcultures – but some of the main areas of focus have been centered on motorcycles, music, and weirdness (Paranormal, Psychedelics, UFOs, etc).

  1. #162 - Adam Swart : Founder/CEO of Crowds on Demand

    1D AGO

    #162 - Adam Swart : Founder/CEO of Crowds on Demand

    In this episode, I sit down with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand—a company that openly organizes protests, demonstrations, and large-scale advocacy campaigns across the U.S. We break down how modern influence actually works, what’s real vs. misunderstood about “paid protests,” and—more importantly—how everyday people can use the same playbook to advocate for themselves. This isn’t theory. This is the mechanics behind manufactured momentum, public pressure, and perception shaping—from grassroots to corporate to political. ⚡ Key Themes & Takeaways 🧠 1. Protests Are an Industry Crowds on Demand operates as a professionalized protest and advocacy firmServices include:Organizing protests and demonstrationsPR stunts / media eventsFull-scale advocacy campaigns (strategy + execution)This reframes protests as not just organic movements—but sometimes coordinated, strategic operations👉 Core tension explored: When you see a crowd… are you seeing spontaneous public sentiment—or organized influence? 🎭 2. “Paid Protesters” — Myth vs Reality Swart addresses widespread claims about “fake protests”His position:Campaigns are legal, structured, and transparent to clientsThe goal is message amplification, not deceptionBut the conversation naturally raises a deeper question:👉 If visibility can be bought, does attention still equal legitimacy? 📢 3. Perception Is Power Modern influence is less about truth vs. liesIt’s about visibility, repetition, and pressureCrowds on Demand helps clients: Create the appearance of momentumGenerate media coverageApply pressure to institutions👉 Key insight: In today’s environment, what looks big becomes big 🧩 4. The Real Product: Advocacy Strategy Beyond protests, the real business is: MessagingNarrative framingMulti-channel pressure campaignsIncludes: Phone campaignsOrganized groupsMedia targetingLong-term influence strategies👉 This is essentially outsourced influence infrastructure 🧍‍♂️ 5. How This Applies to YOU One of the strongest parts of the episode: Swart shifts from corporate clients → everyday people He breaks down how individuals can: Fight unfair bills (hospital, landlord, etc.)Apply pressure effectivelyAdvocate for themselves without needing a firm👉 Big takeaway: Most people lose not because they’re wrong— but because they don’t know how to apply pressure ⚙️ 6. The System Responds to Pressure—Not Fairness A recurring underlying theme: Institutions don’t automatically respond to truth or fairnessThey respond to:RiskVisibilityReputation damageSustained pressure👉 This connects directly to your broader Redacted theme: Power responds to force, not morality 🧨 7. The Uncomfortable Middle Ground This episode lives in a gray area: It’s not a conspiracy theoryIt’s not a dismissal of public movementsIt’s a look at the mechanisms behind both👉 The real tension: If influence can be engineered… how do you tell what’s real? 🧠 Big Picture Insight  This conversation exposes a key modern dynamic: Influence is no longer just organic—it’s operational Movements can be realMovements can be amplifiedMovements can be strategically constructedAnd often… it’s a mix of all three. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters It breaks down how public pressure actually worksIt challenges assumptions about protests and media narrativesIt gives listeners practical tools to advocate for themselvesIt pulls back the curtain on how perception gets shaped at scale 🔑 Standout Line of Thinking “You don’t need a PR firm—but you do need a strategy.” 📌 Who This Episode Is For Anyone skeptical of media narrativesAnyone interested in power, influence, and perceptionBusiness owners, activists, or creators trying to build momentumPeople dealing with institutions (legal, medical, housing, etc.) 🚀 Final Thought This episode doesn’t tell you what to think. It shows you how things move. And once you see that… You start watching everything differently.   ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth Follow us on: IG: @bigtruth / @tthebigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted  TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast  YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)-Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) -Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 1m
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    1D AGO ·  BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Esther Perel: The REAL Reason You’re Struggling to Find Love (Fix THIS to Build Chemistry in Real Life) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today,  Jay Shetty welcomes back Esther Perel to unpack a growing tension in modern relationships: in a world more connected than ever, why so many people feel deeply disconnected. Esther reframes dating struggles as something deeper than love itself, pointing to a broader loss of real-life social practice. Without the everyday interactions that once taught us how to approach, connect, and handle rejection, dating now feels like a high-stakes performance instead of a natural progression. What was once built through play, curiosity, and gradual connection has been compressed into a single moment of pressure, turning love into something overwhelming rather than something we can explore. Jay and Esther explore the illusion of connection in the digital age, where texting replaces talking and screens replace presence. Esther explains how this disembodied way of relating strips away the elements that create real intimacy, like eye contact, tone of voice, touch, and shared energy. While it can feel like we are communicating more, we are often losing depth, nuance, and emotional resonance. This shift has shaped a culture that avoids friction and discomfort, yet still feels more anxious, lonely, and exhausted. In trying to make relationships easier and more efficient, we may be losing the very experiences that give them meaning. In this episode you'll learn: How to Build Real Connection Offline How to Turn Dating Into Discovery, Not Pressure How to Be More Curious Instead of Judgmental How to Create Attraction Through Presence Not Perfection How to Ask for What You Truly Need How to Build Trust in Small, Consistent Moments How to Balance Independence and Interdependence How to Stay Open to Love Without a Checklist If there’s one thing to hold onto, it’s this: nothing about love is broken, you’re just being asked to approach it differently. The world may have made connection feel more complicated, but at its core, it still comes back to showing up, being present, and allowing yourself to be seen without needing to get everything right. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 Why Is Gen Z Dating Less? 04:23 The Disappearance of Physical Connection 06:26 Living in a Fully Contactless World 09:54 Connected, Yet Deeply Disconnected 12:01 Dating in the Age of Surveillance 14:11 Why Real Connection Feels Harder Than Ever 17:07 Why Love Falls Flat Without Friction 18:41 The Missing Skills No One Taught Us About Love 24:35 The Hidden Power Struggles Shaping Modern Relationships 27:05 The 4 Pillars of Relational Intelligence 30:07 Have We Lost the Ability to Problem-Solve? 32:38 How to Know If You Can Really Trust Someone 36:44 From “Me” to “We”  38:27 Should You Make a Dating Checklist?  41:04 Why Dating Feels Like a Full-Time Job 43:00 The Pressure Behind “Intentional” Dating 47:50 When Love Doesn’t Speak Your Language 50:25 Why Talking to AI Feels Easier Than People 55:16 The Trap of Wanting Love to Feel Effortless 56:35 Is Love Supposed to Be Hard? 57:58 Why Wanting Love Isn’t “Cringe” 01:02:43 Codependence vs Healthy Love 01:07:09 What Actually Keeps Desire Alive? 01:10:26 Breaking Down Viral Relationship Myths   01:17:38 Esther on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.estherperel.com/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@estherperel  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/esther.perel/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/estherperelofficial  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherperel  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@estherperel_official  Substack | https://estherperel.substack.com/  Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. #161 - Eric Kinsey & Joseph Zentil : Born to Lose & Biker Movies

    APR 22

    #161 - Eric Kinsey & Joseph Zentil : Born to Lose & Biker Movies

    In this episode of The Big Truth Podcast, we sit down with filmmakers Eric Kinsey and Joseph Zentil to break down their new film Born to Lose—a raw, unfiltered look at struggle, identity, and the forces that shape outcomes before you even realize it. But this conversation doesn’t stay in one lane. We also tap into chopper culture, kustom builds, and the legacy of classic biker films—the aesthetic, the attitude, and the deeper connection between rebellion, identity, and storytelling. 🔍 What We Get Into: The real story behind Born to Lose — inspiration, message, and intentHow environment, upbringing, and systems quietly shape life outcomesThe line between personal responsibility and structural disadvantageWhy so many people feel trapped in cycles they didn’t createThe psychological impact of being labeled “lost” or “behind”Independent filmmaking: building something real without industry backingThe crossover between film and chopper/kustom cultureHow classic biker movies influenced the tone, visuals, and themesThe role of motorcycles as identity, freedom, and rebellionWhy authentic subcultures still matter in a manufactured media landscape 🏍️ Culture Thread: Choppers, Kustoms & Biker Film Influence This episode also digs into the DNA of chopper and kustom culture—not just as a style, but as a mindset. We talk: The DIY, anti-establishment roots of chopper cultureHow motorcycles became a symbol of freedom and non-complianceThe influence of classic films like Easy Rider and The Wild OneWhy that energy still resonates today—in both film and real lifeIt’s not nostalgia—it’s a through-line. 🧠 Key Themes: You’re not always starting from the same line—but you’re still in the raceSystems don’t always need to stop you—they just need to slow you downIdentity is often shaped externally before it’s ever chosen internallySubculture is where real expression survivesAwareness is the first step—but action is what breaks the cycle 🎬 About the Film: Born to Lose is a grounded, character-driven project that explores what it means to grow up in conditions that quietly stack the odds against you—and what it takes to push back against that narrative. It’s not glamorized. It’s not exaggerated. It’s closer to reality than most people are comfortable admitting. 💬 Why This Conversation Matters: A lot of people feel stuck—but can’t explain why. This episode gives language to that feeling. And connects it to something deeper—identity, environment, and the cultures we attach ourselves to in order to find meaning and freedom. 🔗 Tap In: 🎧 Full episode available now on all platforms 📺 Watch the full conversation on YouTube : (http://www.youtube.com/thebigtruthpodcast) ⚡ Support & Go Deeper: If you want early access, extended cuts, and deeper breakdowns of conversations like this: 👉 Join The Big Truth Back Channel www.patreon.com/bigtruth  If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it!  Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com)Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 32m
  4. #160 - The Truth About Media Control That Nobody Wants To Admit : With Rob Rosen

    APR 8

    #160 - The Truth About Media Control That Nobody Wants To Admit : With Rob Rosen

    You’re not getting the full story. Not because it doesn’t exist— but because it never makes it to you. In this episode, Rob Rosen and I break down how media narratives are shaped long before they reach your screen. We cover: Why some stories explode while others disappearThe pressure points behind media decision-makingHow “acceptable narratives” are enforced without direct ordersThe illusion of independent reportingWhat this means for how you interpret the worldThis isn’t about left vs. right. It’s about understanding the system behind both. If you want to think clearly in a manipulated environment—start here.   FROM HIS BIO:  Rob Rosen is an award-winning investigative journalist, producer, and director with more than thirty years of experience in news and television. He created, directed, and served as showrunner of the investigative true-crime series Reasonable Doubt, which ran for five seasons and currently streams on Max. Thanks in part to the show's reporting, nine inmates profiled on the series were released, with some fully exonerated.   Rosen also created and directed the limited series The Infomercials That Sold Us starring Dennis Miller, now streaming on Fox Nation, and served as showrunner and executive producer of the long-running paranormal series The Dead Files, which ran for 15 seasons on Max.   He began his career in news as an Emmy Award-winning producer for KCBS in Los Angeles, and later worked as an on-air correspondent for the nationally syndicated program Celebrity Justice. Rosen is a graduate of the Boston University College of Communication and a member of the DGA and SAG/AFTRA. Crimes of Omission is his first book.   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     Follow us:  IG: @bigtruth / @thebigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast / @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info and show merch: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com  The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth)Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com)Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your orderOmerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order!Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 26m
  5. #159 - Ray Chaos: Full Blown Chaos / Brick By Brick

    MAR 11

    #159 - Ray Chaos: Full Blown Chaos / Brick By Brick

    Ray Chaos — vocalist of hardcore bands Full Blown Chaos and Brick By Brick — joins The Big Truth Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on hardcore culture, conspiracies, and independent thinking. We open the episode discussing several controversial topics that have circulated in alternative media for decades, including disclosure, the Epstein network, and broader questions about institutional power and secrecy. From there we dive into Ray's history in the New York hardcore scene, the formation of Full Blown Chaos, decades of touring, and the DIY mindset that built hardcore culture worldwide. We also talk about entrepreneurship, underground culture, and Ray's work outside music with Bull & Bee Meadery. If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and shareit! Join the Back Channel to go deeper… Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Live Longer Formula with Christian Yordanov / Functional Health Practitioner (www.livelongerformula.com/bigtruth) - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    2h 17m
  6. #158 – Cary Brobeck : on Choppers Magazine, Ed Roth, David Mann, and Preserving Chopper Culture

    FEB 18

    #158 – Cary Brobeck : on Choppers Magazine, Ed Roth, David Mann, and Preserving Chopper Culture

    Episode: Big Truth Podcast — with Cary Brobeck (Owner/Editor-in-Chief, Choppers Magazine + Founder/Organizer, Chopper Fest) Core promise: A behind-the-scenes look at how chopper culture actually gets preserved and pushed forward—through print, shows, relationships, and a lot of unglamorous work. Cary Brobeck breaks down the real day-to-day reality of running an iconic print magazine in an internet era while still working a full-time construction/QC job, plus what it took to take over Chopper Fest and scale it to 10,000+ attendees. The conversation hits chopper culture's punk/DIY roots, the market's price swings, the importance of showing up in the industry, and a major mission: preserving David Mann artwork and artifacts via the David Mann Legacy Foundation.   Key topics & highlights ·       Chopper Fest: how Cary took over a 20-year legacy event (originally tied to David Mann) and doubled attendance year-over-year. ·       The grind nobody sees: why "owning a magazine" doesn't mean you're not still clocking in at a day job. ·       Why choppers (not just motorcycles): the punk/skate/custom-culture pipeline—loud, dangerous, DIY, and personal. ·       Market talk: vintage bike pricing swings (knuckles, pans, shovels), and why things feel like they're "breathing" again. ·       Publishing origin story: Dice → early projects → working with Easy Riders / Wrench → the path to Choppers Magazine. ·       Choppers Magazine name revival: how "Choppers Mag" (Ed Roth era) became available—and why Cary got the Roth family blessing first. ·       Preserving motorcycle art: the plan to collect and protect David Mann originals + artifacts so they don't disappear into attics, estates, and trash piles. ·       Harley sponsorship reality: how Cary views working with a corporation while staying rooted in the culture—plus why relationships matter. ·       What's next: more shows, possible "town takeovers," and future special issues (including an all-women riders edition idea).   For More Info: ·       Choppers Magazine (IG): @choppersmagazine ·       Chopper Fest (IG): @chopperfest   If you enjoyed this episode, follow/subscribe to the Big Truth Podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share this one with a builder, a rider, or anyone who cares about preserving culture—not just consuming it. This episode is about keeping real culture alive — the Back Channel is how we do the same for this show. Independent. Direct-to-listener. No gatekeepers. Join here → http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth    The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 17m
  7. #157 - Disclosure, Psyops, and the War Over Reality : with M.D. Selig

    FEB 4

    #157 - Disclosure, Psyops, and the War Over Reality : with M.D. Selig

    What happens when a decorated Marine combat pilot, squadron intelligence officer, Hollywood insider, and bestselling starts asking questions about UFO disclosure, government secrecy, and psychological operations? This one goes deep. The conversation goes far beyond "aliens." In this episode, M.D. Selig — author of the international bestselling thriller Hush — joins the show from a boat in the Pacific to unpack the uncomfortable intersection between military intelligence, narrative control, and the shaping of public perception. Drawing from his background in military intelligence and storytelling, he breaks down how narratives are engineered, why timing matters, and how institutions manage information during moments of public tension. We explore the possibility that disclosure itself may not simply be about revealing truth — but about controlling the context in which truth is received. From military information warfare to media framing, from MH370 to 9/11, this discussion pulls on the threads that connect secrecy, perception management, and long-term narrative control. This episode isn't about sensationalism. It's about examining how institutional power shapes what we're allowed to see — and what we're conditioned not to question. If you're interested in UFO disclosure, psychological operations, state power, military intelligence, or the broader war over reality itself, this conversation will stay with you Topics Covered: ·       The real story behind "UFO disclosure" — and why timing matters ·       Psychological operations (psyops), and how narratives are engineered ·       The architecture of state secrecy and perception management Military intelligence and information warfare Government secrecy and institutional power structures Media framing and engineered consensus ·       The disappearance of Malaysian Flight MH370 ·       9/11 and long-tail information control ·       Deep state dynamics and institutional power patterns ·       The blurred line between fiction, classified reality, and power ·       Speaking out publicly after serving inside the system   For more info: Web: http://www.mdselig.com   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth, @thebigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 44m
  8. #156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned: with Christian Yordanov

    JAN 20

    #156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned: with Christian Yordanov

    Episode 156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned (A Functional Health Wake-Up Call with Christian Yordanov) What if the symptoms so many people are struggling with today — chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, autoimmune issues, hormonal dysfunction — aren't personal failures or genetic bad luck? What if they're the predictable result of modern environmental exposure? In this episode, I sit down with functional health practitioner Christian Yordanov to explore why so many people feel depleted, inflamed, or broken — and why the conventional healthcare system often struggles to provide real answers. We break down a fundamental difference in approach: Allopathic medicine is largely designed to manage symptoms once disease is established — often through pharmaceuticals or procedures — which can be lifesaving in acute care, but limited when it comes to chronic, complex illness. Functional medicine, on the other hand, asks a different question: Why is this happening in the first place? Rather than silencing symptoms, functional health looks upstream at root causes — toxic load, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, mold exposure, metabolic stress, and lifestyle factors that slowly overwhelm the body over time. Many people are told their labs are "normal," even while their health continues to decline. In this conversation, we explore how the body doesn't randomly malfunction — it adapts to its environment. When that environment becomes hostile, symptoms are often the body's early warning system, not the enemy. This isn't about rejecting modern medicine or chasing quick fixes. It's about understanding how different systems approach health — and why addressing root causes can change the trajectory of chronic illness. This episode is a wake-up call — not to panic, but to rethink what health really means in the modern world. Because your body isn't betraying you. It's responding exactly as it was designed to. 🧠 Topics We Cover ·       The key differences between symptom management and root-cause medicine ·       Why many chronic conditions fall through the cracks of conventional care ·       How toxic load accumulates from food, water, air, and indoor environments ·       Why "normal labs" don't always equal optimal health ·       The functional medicine lens: systems biology, context, and causality ·       How symptoms can be signals — not failures ·       Practical first steps to reduce burden and support the body ⚠️ Important Note This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health regimen. If you've ever been told "everything looks normal" while knowing something wasn't right — this episode is for you.   For more info: Web: https://www.livelongerformula.com/big-truth   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth, @bigtruthredacted, @thebigtruthpodcast TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast, @bigtruthredacted YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth     The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

    1h 35m
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In this podcast Big Truth interviews interesting people who live and breathe outside the mainstream conventional box. The tone of each episode can range from casual conversation to life history style interviews. The show is fun, educational, inspirational and explores different views on contemporary topics as well as highlights alternative career paths. Big Truth is an Anthropologist, custom motorcycle builder, laser tattoo removal specialist, ex-radio DJ, punk rock/hardcore vocalist, and now podcaster! He owns a renowned custom motorcycle shop (Choppahead Kustom Cycles) and a Tattoo Shop/Laser Tattoo Removal Business. In the past he's worked as an anthropologist for the World Health Organization, CDC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Having worked with everyone from Harvard Cancer researchers to outlaw bikers, he is comfortable navigating different worlds and talking with people from across the human spectrum! Truth's guests have come from a plethora of American subcultures – but some of the main areas of focus have been centered on motorcycles, music, and weirdness (Paranormal, Psychedelics, UFOs, etc).

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  • Creator
    Josh Gagne
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Josh Gagne
  • Show Website
    The Big Truth Podcast

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