"Medical error has been declared the third leading cause of death in the literature, and this has been for several decades." - Dr. Julie Siemers

A 45-year nursing veteran reveals shocking statistics about preventable deaths, hospital errors, and patient harm that everyone should know before their next doctor's visit. Dr. Julie Siemers exposes alarming research about surgical mistakes, missed diagnoses, and medication errors, while offering practical strategies to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming victims of a broken healthcare system.

Learn:

* Why 80% of cardiac arrests in hospitals are completely preventable

* The disturbing truth about foreign objects left in surgical patients

* How to effectively question doctors and nurses about treatment plans

* Why bringing an advocate to appointments could save your life

* The critical resource to check your hospital's safety grade before admission

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and Shocking Statement

(00:42) Welcome to Mind, Body, Health Politics

(01:32) Introducing Julie Seamers and Her Book

(02:46) Julie Seamers' Nursing Journey

(03:57) Medical Errors and Patient Safety

(07:30) The Importance of Patient Advocacy

(11:07) The Role of Family Members as Advocates

(13:41) Hospital Safety Ratings and Questions to Ask

(16:01) Personal Stories and Experiences

(18:30) The Importance of Hand Washing

(33:31) Medication Safety and Communication

(36:21) Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources:

- [HospitalSafetyGrade.org](https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/) - Check your hospital's safety rating

- [DrJulieSiemers.com](https://www.drjuliesiemers.com/) - Blog and additional resources

- ["Surviving Your Hospital Stay" by Dr. Julie Siemers](https://www.amazon.ca/Surviving-Your-Hospital-Stay-Educators/dp/B0CKGN6FJC/) - Available on Amazon

- Connect with Dr. Julie: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/drjuliesiemers/)

"You might feel like you're dying... you might think that the state you're in is going to last forever." - Dr. Daniel Kruger

A groundbreaking University of Michigan study of 1,200+ psychedelic users reveals shocking statistics about adverse effects, from sexual misconduct to psychological crises. Dr. Daniel Kruger shares critical findings about what really happens when people use psychedelics outside clinical settings, and why people still take these risks despite the dangers.

Learn:

* Why 74.3% of users experience profound sadness

* The troubling 1-in-20 risk of misconduct with underground guides

* How to prepare for common psychological challenges

* The shift from recreational to therapeutic motivations

* Why legal risks remain significant despite policy changes

Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Alarming Stats No One Talks About

(04:19) - Why People Risk Everything for Psychedelics

(10:15) - The Dark Truth About Underground Guides

(15:36) - Sadness & Fear: Feature or Bug? (The Debate)

(21:01) - Near-Death Experience: Why It's Almost Guaranteed

(28:17) - The Legal Risk (33% Know Someone Arrested)

(32:43) - From Terror to Transformation (Personal Story)

(38:42) - Why Clinical Access Costs "Tens of Thousands"

(46:47) - The Future of Safe Psychedelic Use

(52:53) - Essential Safety Advice for Users

In this eye-opening conversation with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, we explore practical paths to meaningful change in an age of crisis. From local climate action groups to worker-owned cooperatives, Robinson reveals how working alternatives to capitalism are hiding in plain sight.

00:00 Capitalism vs. Feudalism: A Comparison

00:41 Introduction to Mind, Body, Health, and Politics

01:35 Kim Stanley Robinson on Climate Change and Local Action

04:29 Capitalism, Climate, and Utopia: Interconnected Themes

11:27 Historical Perspectives: Genghis Khan and Social Systems

14:56 Marxism and Its Challenges

19:18 Examples of Alternative Systems

23:48 The Role of Democracy and Progressive Taxation

28:02 Literacy and Communication in Modern Society

30:19 The Influence of Right-Wing Talk Radio

32:06 The Power of Oral Tradition and Social Media

34:44 The Art of Compression in Communication

36:08 The Value of Long-Form Novels

38:45 Local Government and Community Involvement

40:01 The Village Homes Experiment

47:13 Reflections on the Current Political ClimateLinks & Resources

A Sci-Fi Writer Returns to Earth: ‘The Real Story Is the One Facing Us’ NY Times

Village Homes Cooperative, Davis, CA

Cool Davis Climate Action Group

Mondragon Cooperative Corporation

Kerala's Panchayat System of Local Governance

Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson