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

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

Author: Doctor Podcast Network September 4, 2025 Duration: 37:13

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.


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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. 

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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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Tired of the same old medical talk that feels disconnected from real life? BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh offers something different. This is a conversation between two practicing physicians who are also partners, blending their professional expertise with personal experience. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where discussions about healthcare, medical history, and philosophy are grounded in the realities of life, family, and the daily grind of being a doctor. You'll hear honest reflections on the system, stories from the front lines that you won't find in textbooks, and a genuine look at how medicine intersects with everything else. The Doctor Podcast Network brings you this unique perspective, where the dialogue is as engaging as it is insightful. It’s a space for anyone curious about the human side of medicine-patients and professionals alike. This podcast doesn’t shy away from complex topics, but it approaches them with a warmth and authenticity that makes even the heaviest subjects feel accessible. Expect candid stories, occasional tangents into culture and society, and the shared wisdom of two people who see the world through both a stethoscope and a shared life. Tune in for a genuinely fresh take.
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