Pharmaphobic

We start with a laugh about the DMV and reframe it into gratitude before diving into why we believe you have to know to grow. From CDC stats on chronic disease to our own shifts in training, we break down how fitness looks different in our 40s. We share how we still lift heavy with less volume, train full body three days a week, and pay attention to recovery and stress so we can keep feeling strong without burning out.

We invite you...

We hit record to remind ourselves why we are here and what we are building together. In this one we revisit our mission, laugh about Maggie Moo auditioning as our future gym doggo, and then get practical about what moves the needle for real health. We unpack an egg study in plain words, talk through nutrients like choline, lutein, K2 and why we eat the whole egg, and we call out study limitations so we all stay sharp. We share our ...

We switched up our routine and recorded on a Tuesday afternoon as we dug into two big experiments we are running on ourselves. We talk through why we both did GI MAP stool testing to see what our gut microbiome is really doing and how that can connect to mood, metabolism, parasites, and long term health. We also share why Dan finally did a sleep study after years of spotty nights and how we think about practical fixes like sleep hy...

We sit down with regenerative farmer Jake Engelen to get real about why health starts with soil. We talk about how sourcing shapes nutrition, why seasonal eating matters, and how rotational grazing with ruminants and chickens rebuilds land and nutrient density. We explore the biodiversity you can feel on a healthy farm, the difference you can taste in eggs, dairy, and produce, and the way convenience culture and chemicals creep int...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic we sit down for a health variety show Oprah style minus the Illuminati. We dig into the wild reality of medical debt, overpriced prescriptions and why our healthcare system feels more like sick care than true wellness.

We talk about how healthcare has grown into the largest industry in America bigger than food bigger than defense and what that really means for us. We share our thoughts on why costs ar...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic we dive into the reality that most Americans will spend nearly half their lives on prescription medications. We talk about how men are typically on prescriptions by age forty and women by age fifteen starting with birth control and antidepressants and how that often leads straight into polypharmacy.

We share our perspective on the cycle of managing instead of solving health issues, the money driving B...

We are diving into one of the most common questions we get - how to naturally boost testosterone and when (or if) TRT makes sense. From military workouts and CrossFit burnout to overtraining, stress, poor sleep, and nutrition gaps, we share the habits that wreck your hormones and the smarter choices that can get them back on track. We also unpack fitness beliefs we once swore by but have since tossed out, the health habits that mad...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we’re diving into something big—depression and how it connects to what we eat, how we move, who we’re around, and how we live. We’re not here to shame anyone for taking medication. We’ve both been there. But we are here to say that meds alone aren’t the only answer.

We break down the serotonin myth, share real stories from our own lives including time in the military and during the chaos of COVID, an...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, we start with a peek behind the scenes at our morning wardrobe chaos. Apparently black camo is the new love language and Dan is convinced Janie is copying his fit. We laugh about our synchronized outfits and even our synchronized gut health but then we shift gears into a much more serious conversation.

We talk about new CDC data showing one in three teenagers is prediabetic. That statistic shook us. ...

Hey guys, it’s Dan and Janie & we’re going down one of our favorite rabbit holes, nutrition. We’re unpacking why the gym is the easy part, and how what’s really holding people back from true health is happening in their kitchens, not their workouts.

From strawberries that look like candy to seedless fruit, GMOs, food dye bans, and what we’re feeding our kids in school lunches, we’re talking about all of it. And yep, we’re gettin...

In this episode, we kick things off with a real convo about how social media messes with our dopamine, focus, and overall well-being. From no-social Sundays to falling down the doomscrolling rabbit hole, we talk about how tech overload chips away at our mental health - and why unplugging might be exactly what your brain needs.

Then we dive into the rising obsession with GLP meds. We break down how they work, where the medical indust...

In this powerful episode of Pharmaphobic, we sit down with Jiu Jitsu black belt, coach, and speaker Kelly Beringson, whose journey is anything but ordinary. From battling addiction and a life altering disability to reclaiming her health, power, and purpose through Jiu Jitsu, Kelly gets real about what it takes to rise mentally, physically, and emotionally.

We talk about her 150 plus pound weight loss, her first steps on the mat, and...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie discuss one of Hippocrates’ most powerful truths: “Everyone wants to heal until the medicine shows up in the form of discipline.” What starts as a quote quickly turns into a deeper look at why so many people chase hacks, aesthetics, and shortcuts—while avoiding the real work.

They explore how extremes in fitness, food tracking, fasting, and even “clean eating” can spiral into dysfunctio...

What if the “healthy” food on your plate is actually fueling long-term illness? In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie unpack the dark history of glyphosate—better known as Roundup—and its shocking ties to rising cancer rates, autoimmune conditions, and even the turf under your kid’s soccer cleats. From Monsanto’s shady GMO game to Bayer’s billion-dollar buyout, this conversation exposes what’s really going on behind the “s...

What if the system was never built to keep you healthy in the first place? In this latest episode of Pharmaphobic, your hosts break down the disturbing financial incentives behind the healthcare industry — from BlackRock’s lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare to Goldman Sachs' resistance to curing diseases through gene therapy. We explore how chronic illness is big business, and why genuinely improving public health often cuts int...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie welcome Danielle Kepics—former PA turned holistic health advocate—for a no-holds-barred conversation on why conventional medicine is failing us. From birth control myths and the insulin resistance epidemic to the dark ties between Big Pharma and federal agencies, Danielle discusses the uncomfortable truths most doctors won't say out loud.

They explore what it really means to be the...

In this episode of Pharmaphobic, Dan and Janie unpack the hidden dangers of modern health trends—from government crackdowns on livestock in Europe to the rise of ultra-processed meat alternatives. But the real focus? You. Specifically, why your endless cycle of HIIT workouts, calorie cutting, and supplement overload might be doing more harm than good.

With humor and a dose of tough love, they explore how women (and men) often sabota...

This episode is for anyone who's walked through a health crisis and wondered what comes next. Dan and Janie return from Summer Strong with more than just event highlights — they bring honest reflections about post-cancer recovery, the quiet costs of staying well, and the gaps in how our systems support us once the crisis fades. From AI in wellness to the food industry’s quiet influence, they peel back the layers on what it rea...

In this refreshingly real episode of The Pharmacophobic Podcast, Dan and Janie break down how the healthiest habits of the future may actually be buried in the past. From red light therapy to grounding, cold plunges to strength training—these so-called “cutting-edge” wellness trends are just modern ways of mimicking how we used to live. The duo shares why simpler, slower, and more natural may just be the blueprint for lasting healt...