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The War on Wellness: Control, Controversy & What Comes Next | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. + Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

Published June 5, 2025  •  2 minutes read
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I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with two of the most thought-provoking – and at times polarizing – voices in the health space: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Whether or not you agree with their viewpoints, I believe these conversations matter. We explore the deep-rooted impacts of the chronic disease epidemic, medical censorship, the emotional and physical fallout of the pandemic, and what it truly means to advocate for health freedom. These aren’t just theoretical debates – they’re deeply human stories about fear, agency, resilience, and learning how to trust your body and your intuition again. My hope is that this episode encourages you to think critically and compassionately about the future of healthcare and wellness.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

  •  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his personal motivations for questioning public health narratives and the role of big institutions
  • How Dr. Bhattacharya’s experience with the Great Barrington Declaration changed his career and public perception
  • The ethical implications of lockdowns and their effects on children, the elderly, and mental health
  • What we still don’t understand about vaccine safety, mandates, and long-term public health strategy
  • The consequences of silencing physicians and scientists who spoke out during the pandemic
  • The importance of restoring open scientific dialogue and protecting civil liberties in medicine
  • How to advocate for personal health sovereignty in a system dominated by corporate influence

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Dr. Will Cole

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Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, DC, leading functional medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. He received his doctorate from Southern California University of Health Sciences and post doctorate education and training in functional medicine and clinical nutrition. He specializes in clinically researching underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is the best selling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum.

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