Reactions Aren't "Rare": Real Stories of Vaccine Injuries - Ep: 1 Sonja Osborne-Figueroa
On this episode of the Back to Human Podcast we dive into a sensitive and controversial topic: vaccine injuries.
I’m joined by Sonja Osborne-Figueroa, a mother of two boys, one of whom became nonverbal after receiving the MMR vaccine. Sonja shares how she began noticing developmental regressions in both of her sons following wellness visits, and how those early signs raised concerns when her younger son was required to receive the MMR shot in order to attend school.
Despite strong hesitation, she moved forward.
After the MMR vaccination, her son Austin became nonverbal, withdrawing into his own world. Once aware of his surroundings and able to communicate, Austin can no longer function independently and now requires constant supervision.
Her story is emotional, raw, and difficult to hear. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon.
This episode marks the first installment in an ongoing vaccine series. If you are a parent or know someone who would like to share their lived experience with vaccine injury, please fill out the contact form at BacktoHuman.us.
In this episode we discuss:
What life was like before becoming a parent
Early developmental regressions in her first son and how they raised concerns for her second
Her hesitation around the MMR vaccine and the pressure she felt to vaccinate her son so he could attend school
Realizing afterward that an exemption may have been an option
The moment they felt they “lost him” after the shot
Being gaslit, talked down to, and losing trust in Western medicine
How a disappointing neurology appointment that fueled her search for alternatives
How to approach the topic of vaccines with others
Accountability and how taking responsibility helped her move forward
Interventions Sonja found helpful: diet changes, chelation therapy, and supplements
The financial reality of raising a special-needs child
The emotional impact of witnessing other children his age thrive
Sonja’s greatest daily fear: dying without proper care in place for her son
Why she does not support mainstream autism campaigns like Light It Up Blue
Why this experience has not come with “blessings” or “gifts”
The role of genetics, including MTHFR, and predisposition
Thoughts on delayed vaccine schedules or selective vaccination
Why boys—particularly African American boys—appear disproportionately affected
MAPS Doctors (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs)
ABLE Accounts for special-needs children
TACA (The Autism Community in Action)
Recovering Kids: Biomedical Healing (Facebook group)
Vaxxed documentaries
Advice for parents newly facing this reality
What the future looks like for her son and how she’s preparing him for adulthood
14 Dec 2025
Uncut Truths: What They Don't Tell You About Circumcision with John Geisheker
On this episode of the Back to Human Podcast, I sit down with John Geisheker to expose the barbaric and unnecessary practice of infant circumcision.
John is the pro bono Director and General Counsel of Doctors Opposing Circumcision (DOC), an international nonprofit dedicated to protecting genital integrity, autonomy, and ethical pediatric care. For over 30 years, John has litigated and mediated medical disputes involving unwanted circumcisions and premature, forcible foreskin retraction — which he calls the “gateway drug” to circumcision.
This conversation is packed with history, ethics, psychology, and eye-opening realities most parents have never been told.
In this episode we cover:
00:00 – Intro
01:20 – John’s early deep-dive into the research
03:55 – Attitudes and beliefs regarding circumcision in New Zealand
04:35 – What DOC actually does
08:45 – The obsessive epiphany adult men are confronted with
10:52 – If there’s no medical purpose, why is it still practiced?
13:00 The anatomical design of the penis
16:47 Circumcision was intended as a form of punishment
19:10 Informed consent
28:00 – No regulation & no anesthesia
31:00 – What happens to the foreskin afterward (medical waste, cosmetics, industry ties)
32:40 – Jewish context: humiliation ritual, bris, Bruchim, Beyond the Bris
35:47 – Cognitive dissonance, conformity & the illusion of choice
41:15 – “It’s not a medical system, it’s a marketplace”
43:18 – Why parents avoid acknowledging loss
45:05 – Adamant Father Syndrome
48:47 – Justifications for circumcision (circulation myths, necrotic tissue, cancer claims)
51:39 – How to properly care for an intact penis
55:42 – Forcible retraction
58:19 – Foreskin restoration & reported benefits
1:02:05 – Demonstration of sensitivity & the science of touch
1:08:25 – How many adults are electing circumcision today
1:09:37 – Sign-off & resources
1:13:11 – Jewish support: Bruchim & Bris Shalom
1:15:18 – Your Whole Baby
If you’d like to explore this topic further, here are some helpful resources:
https://www.bruchim.online/
https://www.beyondthebris.com/
https://www.yourwholebaby.org/
https://www.restoringforeskin.org/
https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/
I hope you find value in this episode — even if the subject is uncomfortable — and that you share it with any parent who’s unsure or questioning this practice.Subscribe to stay in the loop for future content.
5 Dec 2025
Carnivore for Type 1 Diabetes & Gallbladder Issues with Dr. Anthony Chaffee
In this episode, I sit down with returning guest and carnivore expert Dr. Anthony Chaffee to explore how a carnivore diet applies to two challenging situations: Type 1 diabetes and gallbladder issues.
We break down common misconceptions, nutritional pitfalls, and practical strategies for people navigating these conditions while trying to optimize their health.
Topics we cover include:
00:00 – Intro
01:21 – Primary Function of the Gallbladder 03:45 – How a lack of dietary fat contributes to gallstones
07:00 – Can gallstones be dissolved and passed?
14:00 – Carnivore without a gallbladder
18:00 – Should you supplement with ox bile?
21:13 – Fat-soluble vitamins and deficiency risks
24:00 – Age-related brain degeneration or malnutrition?
26:00 – Dr. Weston A. Price & dental health
30:13 – Low vitamin D and cancer risk
34:07 – Infant brain scans showing B12 deficiency
43:29 – Can a vegan diet provide enough fat?
47:10 – Why common nutritional references may be suboptimal
49:50 – Western diets are “hyper-vegetarian”
56:58 – What is type 1 diabetes?
59:10 – The real cause of autoimmune disorders
1:02:45 – Can Type 1 diabetes improve on carnivore?
1:08:24 – Type 2 diabetes is carbohydrate poisoning
1:10:21 – Ketogenic diets are the gold standard for treating both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
1:13:42 – Humans aren’t designed to eat carbohydrates
1:18:03 – What is ketoacidosis?
1:20:40 – “Is everything diabetes?”
1:21:29 – PCOS is easy to fix
1:22:27 – Is cancer “Type 5 diabetes”?
1:27:14 – Autophagy on ketogenic diets
1:29:17 – Insulin, weight gain, and fat loss
1:31:00 – Building muscle is effortless on a carnivore diet
1:38:52 – Can Type 1 diabetes be improved even if not caught early?
Learn more about Dr. Chaffee’s work on:
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQ
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AnthonyChaffeeMD
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