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.

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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.

• 🚧 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.

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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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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.

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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)