In this episode, Dr. Amir Rashidian and Brandi break down trending health topics, controversial medical headlines, and wellness myths from a non-drug, non-surgical perspective.

Topics Covered:
✔ Why sugar increases inflammation and joint pain
✔ The real reason stress prevents weight loss
✔ Fight-or-flight nervous system effects on fat storage
✔ Weight loss vs true health
✔ Fitness myth: Light weights vs heavy weights
✔ Fluoride safety and public health debate
✔ Abortion pill science and medical risks discussion
✔ Boosting immune system and reducing inflammation naturally
✔ Longevity, lifestyle health and preventative wellness

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:57 Frederick Podcast Network
01:18 Live Longer, Feel Younger
02:05 Overview
02:50 Weight Loss Class
16:24 Tele-Health Abortions
28:05 Gentle Weight Training
41:04 Fluoride
45:30 Outro

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In Part 3 of this powerful series, we continue the journey from war-torn Iran to the American Dream, sharing a deeply personal story of faith, depression, purpose, and redemption.

This episode explores moments of hopelessness, unanswered prayers, and life-changing encounters with God from high school rejection and academic burnout to battling alcohol, dyslexia, and the crushing fear of failed dreams. You'll hear how faith, perseverance, and surrender transformed pain into purpose and ultimately led to a calling in chiropractic care and healing.

If you've ever wondered whether God hears your prayers, questioned your path, or felt like your past disqualified your future, this episode is a reminder that God is still writing your story.

🎙️ Topics covered:
Growing up shaped by war and displacement
Depression, identity, and broken dreams
Faith, prayer, and unmistakable signs from God
Overcoming failure and academic struggle
Finding purpose through chiropractic and healing
Why your beginning doesn't define your ending

👇 Let us know in the comments what part of this story resonated with you most.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:12 Continued from last EP
00:28 Senior Year of High School
04:50 Moment of Realization
06:25 God Gave Me a Sign
08:51 Going Through College
16:35 The Miracle of God
25:40 Thank you

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From child soldiers and chemical warfare to religious persecution, immigration struggles, and culture shock in America, this episode shares what life was really like in Iran and how faith, resilience, and perseverance changed everything.

This powerful podcast episode tells the true story of growing up during the Iran–Iraq war, surviving life under an oppressive regime, and escaping to the United States with nothing but hope.

You'll hear firsthand experiences of:
• Growing up during the Iran war
• Children being sent to the front lines
• Escaping Iran as a teenager
• Arriving in America with nothing
• Learning English and adapting to U.S. culture
• Faith, survival, and personal transformation
• The reality of immigration and the American Dream

This episode offers a raw, honest look at life in Iran, the immigrant experience, and what it takes to rebuild from nothing.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Back!
00:12 Continued from last EP
01:11 Why We Left Iran
04:55 The Great Reset in Los Angeles
07:23 Core Memories
09:30 Moving to Maryland
11:40 Getting Into School
15:22 High Expectations
16:08 Faith Growing Up
29:04 Until Next Week!

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