BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History

Latest Episodes:

393 — Tylenol, Trump, and the Autism Debate Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

Drs. Tim and May tackle a wild week of stories blending medicine, politics, and cultural insanity. They kick off with the Tylenol–autism debate reignited by Trump’s comments and the social media meltdown that followed. The discussion pivots to how much of a physician’s or teacher’s personal life should impact their career, with jaw-dropping stories: an anesthesiologist leaving mid-surgery for a “comfort break” with a nurse, a teacher protesting topless outside her school, and another busted for cocaine after a drug dog sniffed her purse.

The conversation sharpens with Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial comments about Charlie Kirk, his temporary show suspension, and whether his downfall is cancel culture or simple consequence culture. They also play raw, shocking clips of medical professionals expressing hate, contrasting it with Erika Kirk’s powerful forgiveness after her husband’s assassination. The episode closes with a parable about eagles and crows—urging listeners to rise higher above the noise, responding with grace, strength, and truth while holding the line on consequences.

GET SOCIAL WITH US!
🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.
💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com

Our Advice!

Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.

The Fine Print!

All opinions expressed by the hosts or guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

392 — Pfizer, Telehealth & AI: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Sep 22, 2025

Show notes

In this rerun of Doctales with Cocktails, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh open with the refrain we’ve all heard—“safe and effective”—and ask whether corporate medicine is quietly redefining what “care” even means.

The headliner: Pfizer’s new “Pfizer for All” direct-to-consumer platform.

Tim argues it’s not healthcare—it’s a sales funnel. Today it triages conditions that match Pfizer’s catalog; tomorrow, he says, the costly human licensure bottleneck gets replaced by an “AI clinician” that nudges you to brand-name meds while you click through a waiver. Convenience wins, competition loses, and patients become customers in a closed loop.

They jump to a free-speech eyebrow-raiser: a criminal probe in Germany over a social-media insult about a politician’s weight. The point isn’t to be crass; it’s to ask where the line lands when governments police speech—and how quickly platforms and policy spill into medical discourse itself.

Then comes the jaw-dropper: a major hospital allegedly lost a patient’s skull flap after life-saving surgery—then billed him for the custom replacement. It’s darkly comic until you remember it’s someone’s head. The takeaway is simple: systems built for billing and throughput don’t always serve human beings.

Finally, marketing meets medicine with Barbie-branded kids’ vitamins and “bedtime essentials.” Are cleaner ingredients good? Sure. But the pink glass bottles, sticker sheets, and stacked subscriptions highlight a trend: solving lifestyle with labels and gummies instead of habits and food. As Tim & May sip Florida vodka and swap storm stories, the thread through every segment is the same—when profit drives the platform, patients need sharper BS detectors than ever.

GET SOCIAL WITH US!

🎧 Subscribe to BS Free MD for unfiltered insights on medicine, wellness, and everything in between.
💬 Got thoughts or questions? DM us or drop a comment—we love hearing from you! doc@bsfreemd.com

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

391 — Dr. Nayan Patel on Oxidative Stress, Disease, and Aging Gracefully Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

This episode dives into the world of glutathione with Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness innovator who has spent decades researching how to make this essential antioxidant bioavailable. Dr. Patel explains why glutathione is critical for detoxification, slowing aging, boosting energy, and protecting against disease, yet has long been overlooked in medical training.
The conversation covers his journey from pharmacy school to developing breakthrough delivery methods, why traditional IV and oral methods often fail, and how oxidative stress connects to nearly every chronic disease. With relatable analogies—from rusting cars to NFL offensive lines—Drs. May and Tim make the science both accessible and entertaining. Whether you’re a physician, a health enthusiast, or simply curious about longevity, this rerun delivers an eye-opening look at how glutathione could change the way we age and heal.

GUEST BIO

Nayan Patel, PharmD, is a leading pharmacist, researcher, and wellness pioneer who has dedicated more than two decades to studying glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant. Since 1999, he has worked alongside physicians, celebrities, CEOs, and patients worldwide, designing personalized therapies and advancing antioxidant research. Dr. Patel is the inventor of a patented topical delivery system for glutathione and the founder of Auro Wellness, where his innovations have reshaped how we approach energy, aging, and disease prevention. He is also the author of The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy, a book that bridges science with practical strategies for optimal health.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

390 — Can You Really Plan for Family? Sep 15, 2025

Show notes

In this BS Free MD “Truth Bomb” rerun, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh dive into the messy realities of family planning—and not the kind you’re thinking of. They reflect on seasons of life, moving away from family roots, raising kids without nearby relatives, and how family dynamics shift as generations relocate. Tim shares powerful immigrant stories about communities that once moved together as a unit, contrasting that with today’s fragmented approach to family and place. Together, they wrestle with whether staying close to family builds stronger bonds—or if leaving is the best way to grow.

Their takeaway? Life happens, plans change, and adaptability is key when it comes to family, home, and identity.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

389 — Faith in the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death Sep 11, 2025

Show notes

This episode captures an unfiltered response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, exploring what it means to stand firm in faith amidst grief and anger. The hosts acknowledge the natural urge for retaliation but emphasize prayer, forgiveness, and resisting political idolatry. By honoring Kirk’s legacy as a man of faith and free speech, they call for revival in the hearts of believers and courage to live out truth with grace.

Co-Host Bio: Dr. Ben Rall

Dr. Ben Rall is a chiropractor, author, and host of the Designed to Heal podcast, where he helps people align with the body’s God-given design to restore health. Based in Central Florida, he leads one of the nation’s largest wellness clinics, served as chiropractor for Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics, and is the author of Cooperative Wellness and Designed to Heal.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

388 — Kids, COVID, and the Vaccine Debate Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh tackle one of the most requested—and most divisive—topics: COVID-19 vaccines. They break down the good, the bad, and the unknown, weighing evidence from both sides with their trademark mix of medical insight and blunt honesty. From hospitalization statistics and risk in kids, to vaccine side effects, mandates, and natural immunity, they cut through noise, misinformation, and politics to help listeners make informed decisions. Whether you’re skeptical, pro-vaccine, or somewhere in the middle, this conversation dives into the complexities of data, personal risk, and what it means to truly stay healthy.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

387 — New Studio, Same BS-Free Truth: What COVID Really Taught Us Sep 04, 2025

Show notes

We all lived through it, but some stories still stop us in our tracks. Tim and May rewind the clock to those surreal pandemic years—the rules that made no sense, the heartbreaks that still sting, and the lessons we can’t afford to forget.

You’ll laugh with us at the sand-filled California skatepark and shake your head at the “safest sex” guidelines recommending glory holes (yes, really). You’ll sit with us in the grief of not being able to attend a parent’s funeral. And you’ll hear what it was like, as doctors, to watch trust in medicine unravel in real time.

But this episode isn’t just about what was lost. It’s about the fork in the road we face now: rebuilding trust, rethinking how we practice medicine, and remembering that humility, honesty, and humanity matter more than ever.

Episode Highlights

🚧 The absurd: playgrounds chained off, skateparks filled with sand, paddleboarders arrested.
💔 The heartbreaking: Tim missing his mother’s funeral because borders were closed.
🤦‍♀️ The surreal: BC health officials recommending “glory holes” as a safer option.
🙋‍♂️ The human: patients who knew more about their rare diseases than we ever could.
🩺 The turning point: why we left primary care when medicine became more about ticking boxes than treating people.
🧭 The Four Principles of Trust: what we now use to measure whether a doctor, institution, or even an idea is worth following.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

386 — Carnivore vs. Vegan: The Netflix Twin Diet Debate Unpacked Sep 01, 2025

Show notes

Drs. May and Tim kick things off with lighthearted banter about Canadian quirks, freedom, and firearms—using crime statistics from Florida and Saskatoon to challenge the assumption that gun control automatically reduces violence. They highlight how cultural and demographic differences play a bigger role than blanket policies.

The conversation then pivots to Netflix’s documentary You Are What You Eat, which followed 21 sets of identical twins over eight weeks on vegan vs. omnivore diets. While Netflix framed it as groundbreaking science, Tim and May poke holes in the study’s limited size and duration, questioning the sweeping claims about vegan superiority. They explore what the data really shows, from muscle mass gains with meat to marginal improvements in cholesterol and sexual arousal on plant-based diets. Their critique cuts through the noise, pointing out how corporate farming and environmental talking points get mixed into the health narrative—often overshadowing deeper truths about carbs, sugar, and lifestyle.

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

385 — Drugging Normal? Dr. McFillin on the Mental Health Crisis We Created Aug 28, 2025

Show notes

When Dr. Roger McFillin first stepped into a children’s psychiatric hospital, he was shocked by what he witnessed—kids as young as five being medicated into compliance, their trauma overlooked, and their humanity reduced to labels and prescriptions. That moment set him on a decades-long journey to expose the truth about America’s mental health system.

In this conversation, Dr. McFillin joins Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh to challenge some of the deepest assumptions in psychiatry—from the “chemical imbalance” myth to the widespread drugging of normal emotional responses like grief, fear, and anxiety. He shares gripping stories from his work with traumatized children, teens in the juvenile justice system, and adults on multiple psychiatric drugs, raising hard questions about informed consent, resilience, and what true healing looks like.

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a raw, honest look at how our culture medicalizes suffering, why that’s dangerous, and how reclaiming struggle and resilience may be the real path forward. Whether you’re a physician, a patient, or simply someone searching for truth, this episode will stay with you.

Rapid Fire Takeaways

Why the “chemical imbalance” theory never held up to science
How normal human suffering became pathologized as “disorder”
Why informed consent is missing in psychiatric prescribing
The difference between short-term crisis meds vs. long-term harm
How resilience, not over-medicalization, is the real path to healing

About the Guest

Dr. Roger McFillin, PsyD

Clinical psychologist, writer, and host of The Radically Genuine Podcast. He is also the Executive Director of the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. With over two decades in the field, Dr. McFillin has become a leading voice challenging mainstream psychiatric practices and exposing the harms caused by over-diagnosis and over-prescription of psychiatric drugs.

Resources & Links

Dr. Roger McFillin’s Podcast: https://substack.com/@drmcfillin

Dr. Roger McFillin on Substack: https://substack.com/@drmcfillin

Center for Integrated Behavioral Health: https://www.centerforibh.com/

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

384 — Cold Plunges, Kale & Cults: Debunking Wellness Fads Aug 11, 2025

Show notes

In this fiery and brutally honest episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh take aim at the billion-dollar longevity industry. They dissect the hype around anti-aging books and wellness fads—from Outlive by Peter Attia to the extreme regimens of tech millionaires like Brian Johnson—and ask: Is it all just a marketing scam?

Tim rants about the absurdity of titles like Young Forever and How Not to Age, while May reflects on the emotional toll of chronic health issues that make those promises feel out of reach. They argue that true wellness isn't about chasing immortality, but about optimizing your lifestyle to enjoy what you love for as long as you can.

Along the way, they call out:

Biohacking cults
Techno-paganism
Cold plunge fads (yes, they predict you'll see them at garage sales soon)
The spiritual emptiness of trying to live forever

Instead, they offer a refreshingly grounded take: move your body, sleep well, eat less junk, nurture your relationships, and do the fun stuff that lights you up. That’s real “healthspan.”

Our Advice!

The Fine Print!

Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here. If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.

Please check out our every growing website as well at bsfreemd.com (no www)

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.