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. 2D AGO

    #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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MAR 25

    #64: Dr. Pierre Kory Returns and asks: "Is Long Covid a Cover for Vaccine Injury?

    In Episode #64 of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Pierre Kory, a former critical care physician who found himself at the center of controversy during the Covid-19 pandemic—and what followed after. Dr. Kory shares his personal journey from working inside the traditional medical system to what he describes as being “pushed out” after challenging mainstream narratives. Now operating outside that system, he focuses on treating patients with chronic illness, including those he believes are suffering from vaccine-related injuries and long-term post-Covid conditions. The conversation explores: The debate between “long Covid” vs. vaccine-related illnessWhy some treatments—like ivermectin and other low-cost therapies—became so controversialThe role of pharmaceutical influence, censorship, and institutional controlEmerging approaches to treating chronic neurological and immune dysfunction Dr. Kory also discusses a wide range of alternative therapies he’s studied and applied in his practice—from low-dose ketamine protocols to oxidative therapies—and shares his belief that many potentially effective treatments are overlooked because they fall outside the traditional medical model. The episode closes with a discussion on a lesser-known mineral-based water technology that Kory believes could have implications not just for human health, but for agriculture and global systems. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation that challenges the boundaries of modern medicine—and asks a fundamental question: Are we missing solutions because they don’t fit the system? Support the show

    54 min

  7. MAR 18

    #63: The War on Soil: Who Really Controls Our Food? — with Stanford Jensen

    In Episode #63 of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Stanford Jensen, a regenerative farmer from Central Utah, to challenge everything you think you know about modern agriculture. Stanford breaks down the stark difference between conventional farming—focused on yield and profit—and regenerative practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term sustainability. According to Jensen, the real foundation of human health doesn’t start in hospitals—it starts in the soil beneath our feet. The conversation explores why modern farming has become dependent on chemicals, pesticides, and GMOs—and why walking away from that system isn’t as simple as it sounds. Jensen shares his own journey transitioning a 560-acre farm away from chemicals, the financial risks involved, and what he’s learned after nearly a decade of trial and error. They also dive into bigger questions: Are we sacrificing nutrition for efficiency?Why is “cheap food” potentially costing us more than we realize?Can regenerative farming actually scale—and be profitable?And what role does government policy play in shaping the food system? From soil microbes to supermarket shelves, this episode connects the dots between agriculture, economics, and human health—and asks whether the system feeding us is quietly working against us. Support the show

    53 min

  8. MAR 11

    #62 | Was the Pandemic the Biggest Medical Failure in Modern History? | with John Leake

    In this explosive episode of, "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with investigative author John Leake for a wide-ranging and controversial conversation about science, power, and the narratives that shape public belief. From the origins of vaccines to the policies surrounding Covid-19, Leake argues that modern institutions have replaced open scientific inquiry with authority, censorship, and fear. The discussion explores how public health decisions are made, why dissenting voices are often marginalized, and whether the public has been given the full story behind some of the most consequential medical decisions in recent history. Leake also examines the historical roots of vaccination, the influence of powerful industrial complexes in modern medicine, and the broader cultural forces he calls “mind viruses”—ideas that spread through society with religious intensity while avoiding rigorous scrutiny. The episode closes with a look at unresolved global questions—from the Epstein scandal to the origins of SARS-CoV-2—and why some investigations may never fully see the light of day. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges listeners to ask a deeper question: Are we truly following science… or simply trusting authority? Support the show

    56 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
    218
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Ultimate Assist
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