Sometimes moving forward requires us to take a step back.
Back to Human
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Sometimes moving forward requires us to take a step back.
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February 7, 2026
Reactions Aren't "Rare": Real Stories of Vaccine Injuries - Ep: 1 Sonja Osborne-Figueroa
<p>On this episode of the <strong>Back to Human Podcast </strong>we dive into a sensitive and controversial topic: <strong>vaccine injuries</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m joined by <strong>Sonja Osborne-Figueroa</strong>, a mother of two boys, one of whom became nonverbal after receiving the <strong>MMR vaccine</strong>. 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. </p><p><br></p><p>Despite strong hesitation, she moved forward. </p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Her story is emotional, raw, and difficult to hear. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode marks the <strong>first installment in an ongoing vaccine series</strong>. 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 <strong>BacktoHuman.us</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><ul><li>What life was like before becoming a parent</li><li>Early developmental regressions in her first son and how they raised concerns for her second</li><li>Her hesitation around the MMR vaccine and the pressure she felt to vaccinate her son so he could attend school </li><li>Realizing afterward that an exemption may have been an option</li><li>The moment they felt they “lost him” after the shot</li><li>Being gaslit, talked down to, and losing trust in Western medicine</li><li>How a disappointing neurology appointment that fueled her search for alternatives</li><li>How to approach the topic of vaccines with others</li><li>Accountability and how taking responsibility helped her move forward</li><li>Interventions Sonja found helpful: diet changes, chelation therapy, and supplements</li><li>The financial reality of raising a special-needs child</li><li>The emotional impact of witnessing other children his age thrive</li><li>Sonja’s greatest daily fear: dying without proper care in place for her son</li><li>Why she does not support mainstream autism campaigns like Light It Up Blue</li><li>Why this experience has not come with “blessings” or “gifts”</li><li>The role of genetics, including <strong>MTHFR</strong>, and predisposition</li><li>Thoughts on delayed vaccine schedules or selective vaccination</li><li>Why boys—particularly <strong>African American boys</strong>—appear disproportionately affected</li><li><strong>MAPS Doctors</strong> (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs)</li><li><strong>ABLE Accounts</strong> for special-needs children</li><li><strong>TACA</strong> (The Autism Community in Action)</li><li>Recovering Kids: Biomedical Healing (Facebook group)</li><li>Vaxxed documentaries</li><li>Advice for parents newly facing this reality</li><li>What the future looks like for her son and how she’s preparing him for adulthood</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
December 14, 2025
Uncut Truths: What They Don't Tell You About Circumcision with John Geisheker
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>This conversation is packed with history, ethics, psychology, and eye-opening realities most parents have never been told.</p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>00:00 – Intro</p><p>01:20 – John’s early deep-dive into the research</p><p>03:55 – Attitudes and beliefs regarding circumcision in New Zealand</p><p>04:35 – What DOC actually does</p><p>08:45 – The obsessive epiphany adult men are confronted with</p><p>10:52 – If there’s no medical purpose, why is it still practiced?</p><p>13:00 The anatomical design of the penis</p><p>16:47 Circumcision was intended as a form of punishment</p><p>19:10 Informed consent</p><p>28:00 – No regulation & no anesthesia</p><p>31:00 – What happens to the foreskin afterward (medical waste, cosmetics, industry ties)</p><p>32:40 – Jewish context: humiliation ritual, bris, Bruchim, Beyond the Bris</p><p>35:47 – Cognitive dissonance, conformity & the illusion of choice</p><p>41:15 – “It’s not a medical system, it’s a marketplace”</p><p>43:18 – Why parents avoid acknowledging loss</p><p>45:05 – Adamant Father Syndrome</p><p>48:47 – Justifications for circumcision (circulation myths, necrotic tissue, cancer claims)</p><p>51:39 – How to properly care for an intact penis</p><p>55:42 – Forcible retraction</p><p>58:19 – Foreskin restoration & reported benefits</p><p>1:02:05 – Demonstration of sensitivity & the science of touch</p><p>1:08:25 – How many adults are electing circumcision today</p><p>1:09:37 – Sign-off & resources</p><p>1:13:11 – Jewish support: Bruchim & Bris Shalom</p><p>1:15:18 – Your Whole Baby</p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to explore this topic further, here are some helpful resources:</p><p>https://www.bruchim.online/</p><p>https://www.beyondthebris.com/</p><p>https://www.yourwholebaby.org/</p><p>https://www.restoringforeskin.org/</p><p>https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/</p><p>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.</p>
December 5, 2025
Carnivore for Type 1 Diabetes & Gallbladder Issues with Dr. Anthony Chaffee
<p>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.</p><p>We break down common misconceptions, nutritional pitfalls, and practical strategies for people navigating these conditions while trying to optimize their health.</p><p>Topics we cover include:</p><p>00:00 – Intro</p><p>01:21 – Primary Function of the Gallbladder 03:45 – How a lack of dietary fat contributes to gallstones</p><p>07:00 – Can gallstones be dissolved and passed?</p><p>14:00 – Carnivore without a gallbladder</p><p>18:00 – Should you supplement with ox bile?</p><p>21:13 – Fat-soluble vitamins and deficiency risks</p><p>24:00 – Age-related brain degeneration or malnutrition?</p><p>26:00 – Dr. Weston A. Price & dental health</p><p>30:13 – Low vitamin D and cancer risk</p><p>34:07 – Infant brain scans showing B12 deficiency</p><p>43:29 – Can a vegan diet provide enough fat?</p><p>47:10 – Why common nutritional references may be suboptimal</p><p>49:50 – Western diets are “hyper-vegetarian”</p><p>56:58 – What is type 1 diabetes?</p><p>59:10 – The real cause of autoimmune disorders</p><p>1:02:45 – Can Type 1 diabetes improve on carnivore?</p><p>1:08:24 – Type 2 diabetes is carbohydrate poisoning</p><p>1:10:21 – Ketogenic diets are the gold standard for treating both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes</p><p>1:13:42 – Humans aren’t designed to eat carbohydrates</p><p>1:18:03 – What is ketoacidosis? </p><p>1:20:40 – “Is everything diabetes?”</p><p>1:21:29 – PCOS is easy to fix</p><p>1:22:27 – Is cancer “Type 5 diabetes”?</p><p>1:27:14 – Autophagy on ketogenic diets</p><p>1:29:17 – Insulin, weight gain, and fat loss</p><p>1:31:00 – Building muscle is effortless on a carnivore diet</p><p>1:38:52 – Can Type 1 diabetes be improved even if not caught early?</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about Dr. Chaffee’s work on:</p><p>• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@UCzoRyR_nlesKZuOlEjWRXQQ </p><p>• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonychaffeemd</p><p>• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AnthonyChaffeeMD</p>
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