In this episode, Dr. Sheila Carroll—pediatrician, obesity medicine physician, and certified life coach—explores the psychological and cultural forces behind unhealthy weight narratives. Rather than focusing on numbers on the scale, she argues for a broader approach to health that includes mindset, family habits, emotional awareness, sleep, and environment. The discussion highlights how parents and physicians can shift from weight-centric thinking to sustainable lifestyle modeling that supports children’s long-term physical and mental well-being..

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.

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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.

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Dr. Baker shares his journey from orthopedic surgeon to one of the most visible advocates of meat-based nutrition and discusses why he believes modern dietary recommendations may contribute to chronic illness. The discussion explores metabolic health, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and the growing movement of individuals experimenting with elimination diets to improve symptoms.

Throughout the episode, the hosts examine both the enthusiasm and controversy surrounding the carnivore approach, asking whether nutrition could play a larger role in treating disease rather than simply managing it with medications.

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.

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In this tea-fueled edition of DocTales with Cocktails, May and Tim recap the Olympics the way only they can—equal parts hilarious and unfiltered. It starts with Tim’s inversion-table disaster (full upside-down bat moment, dizziness, and a temporary switch from cocktails to Red Rose tea), then spirals into why the Olympics make us obsess over sports we barely understand. They unpack athletes using the spotlight for politics, faith, and identity commentary—and why that often backfires when it feels performative instead of authentic. The conversation hits figure skating drama, the U.S. vs Canada hockey storyline (including a broken-teeth victory moment and a heartfelt Johnny Gaudreau tribute), and a real medical deep dive into Lindsay Vonn’s devastating leg injury and how modern trauma care likely saved her from amputation. They close with a bigger question about national pride and what’s actually worth cheering for, plus a brief update on May’s long COVID/MCAS progress and a tease that a deeper health update episode is coming.

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.

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May and Tim sit down with Nicole Laurent, a licensed mental health counselor who brings a fresh lens to treating psychological conditions through dietary intervention. Nicole walks listeners through why the ketogenic diet — more traditionally linked to seizure control — is gaining traction as a supportive therapy for mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and brain fog. Through real client experiences and clinical insights, she maps a bridge between metabolic regulation and emotional balance, helping people see food not just as fuel but as a tool for neurological resilience. The conversation weaves practical takeaways — from how ketosis influences brain chemistry to integrating keto with traditional therapy — all while challenging conventional treatment boundaries.

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)

Dr. Susan Landers joins the conversation to dismantle the myth of the “supermom.” Drawing from her decades as a neonatologist and mother of three, she explains that success for working mothers isn’t about endurance — it’s about infrastructure. From spouses and childcare to mentorship and emotional reinforcement, Dr. Landers makes a compelling case that support systems are not optional add-ons. They are the foundation. Without them, burnout is predictable. With them, fulfillment becomes sustainable.

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)

In this episode of BS Free MD, Walt Heyer shares his personal history, including childhood adversity, substance use, and the path that led him to medically transition and later reverse course. He argues that “affirmation-first” models in therapy and medicine often skip deeper assessment and fail to address root causes like abuse, PTSD, anxiety/depression, autism traits, or other psychological distress. Drs. May and Tim discuss how rapidly rising youth identification trends may be influenced by peer dynamics and online content, and they emphasize the need for careful evaluation, family involvement, and ethical guardrails—especially when irreversible medical decisions are involved.

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.

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A fertility clinic implants the wrong embryo — and a joyful birth turns into a legal and ethical firestorm. Tim and May unpack how something this catastrophic happens inside modern medicine, and what it means when genetics, gestation, and parenthood collide.

Then it’s Barbie… but make it medical. Mattel’s new autistic Barbie sparks a broader conversation about inclusion, neurodiversity, diagnosis creep, and where awareness ends and branding begins.

Finally, the Winter Olympics deliver peak absurdity: allegations that ski jumpers may be enhancing anatomy to gain aerodynamic advantage. From Olympic doping history to the physics of flight suits, nothing is off limits.

Medicine, culture, incentives, risk, and human behavior — all filtered through Doctales with Cocktails.

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)

Risk analysis rarely shows up in wellness conversations—but it should. Emma Tekstra brings an actuary’s eye to health, questioning why modern medicine excels at intervention yet struggles with prevention. From pharmaceutical incentives to lifestyle tradeoffs we’d rather ignore, this conversation strips wellness down to first principles: data over dogma, accountability over convenience, and long-term human flourishing over short-term fixes. A pragmatic, sometimes uncomfortable rethink of what it actually means to be healthy.

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)