411 — Dr. Mike Simpson War-Zone Lessons That Made a Better Doctor

411 — Dr. Mike Simpson War-Zone Lessons That Made a Better Doctor

Author: Doctor Podcast Network December 1, 2025 Duration: 1:40:31
This rerun revisits Dr. Mike Simpson’s powerful journey from Special Operations medic to practicing physician, revealing how battlefield decision-making, emotional resilience, and real-world leadership shaped the doctor he eventually became. His story is honest, gritty, and surprisingly relatable for anyone who’s ever had to reinvent themselves or carry old experiences into a new chapter.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
426 — The Three False Assumptions Propping Up American Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:22
Tim pulls apart the modern U.S. healthcare system and identifies three deeply embedded assumptions driving its dysfunction: that humans are fundamentally broken, that healthcare is too valuable to pay for directly, and t…
424 — $13 Million Down: When Clinical Error Meets Accountability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
In this Doctales episode, the hosts dive into a high-stakes medical case that resulted in a $13 million mistake, using it as a springboard to unpack how judgment, impairment concerns, and systemic gaps can cascade into c…
422 - Car Surgery, Cat Ozempic & Fear as a Superpower [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:12
Tim and May unpack a bizarre case of backseat genital surgery, the rise of GLP-1 drugs for obese pets, and a surprisingly fascinating genetic link between earwax and body odor. Along the way, they reflect on their recent…
421 — Fear Less, Do More: Lessons from Stunt Legend Eddie Braun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:14
Legendary stuntman Eddie Braun joins the BS Free MD hosts to explore how fear, when understood and managed, becomes a tool rather than a roadblock. Eddie shares his journey from idolizing stunt icons like Evil Knievel to…
420 - Still True: Why Fun Is Not Optional [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:52
Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh revisit a simple but often forgotten truth: fun isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. In a world that rewards grind and seriousness, they reflect on how easily joy gets pushed aside—and what it costs…
417 — Eat $H and Live with Dr. Hazan (Re-Run) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
In this candid episode, Dr. Hazan challenges diet culture and perfectionism around food, arguing that real health comes from consistency—not restriction. The conversation cuts through guilt-based nutrition advice and ref…