Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown: Dr. Casey Means Hearing Breakdown: Can She Be America’s Doctor?

In this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier delivers your weekly health and policy rundown—starting with a deeply personal reflection on family, resilience, and finding joy during the Northeast blizzard. Then, she dives into one of the most closely watched health policy stories in Was…

Wellness Unmasked: Breaking Big Food—How Big Tobacco Took Over America’s Food Supply

What if the biggest threat to your health isn’t just what you eat—but who controls it? On this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier sits down with filmmakers Patrick and Ashley Sullivan, creators of the new documentary Breaking Big Food: How the American Food System Went Rotten—and How…

Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown: Cannabis Risks EXPOSED: Addiction, Mental Health & Teen Brain Impact

Cannabis is more popular—and more potent—than ever. But is public health keeping up with the risks? In this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down the growing gap between cannabis legalization and the science on its health effects. From rising THC levels to increasing teen us…

Wellness Unmasked: Marriage, Birth Rates & Pro-Family Policy Solutions with Kevin Roberts

Why are fewer Americans getting married—and having children? And what role should government policy play in reversing the trend? On this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier sits down with Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, to break down the growing marriage and ferti…

Wellness Unmasked: Hollywood vs. Healthcare: The Pitt, Measles Surge, Obamacare Myths & Medicine’s Political Bias

Is modern medical drama shaping public opinion on healthcare policy? On this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down the hit series The Pitt—the ER-style drama starring Noah Wyle—and examines how Hollywood storytelling intersects with real-world healthcare debates. From Affor…

Wellness Unmasked: Detransitioning After Childhood Gender Transition: Claire Abernathy’s Story

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Dr. Nicole Saphier sits down with Claire Abernathy, a young woman who shares her experience transitioning as a child—and later detransitioning as a teenager. Claire walks listeners through her early discomfort with her body, the influence of peer gr…

Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown: Gender Surgery for Minors Under Scrutiny: New Medical Guidelines, Risks & Global Pushback

Dr. Nicole Saphier examines the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ new recommendation to delay gender-related surgeries until at least age 19, citing a lack of proven benefit and growing evidence of harm to minors. She breaks down the medical risks—including sterility, surgical complications, an…

Wellness Unmasked: Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Why Human Milk Is a Living System

In this episode of Wellness Unmasked, Dr. Nicole Saphier breaks down the science and cultural narratives surrounding infant nutrition, explaining why human breast milk is not just food—but a dynamic, living system uniquely designed to meet a baby’s changing needs. Dr. Saphier contrasts breastfeedi…

Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown: Rising Colon Cancer in Young Adults, NIH Ethics Shift & WHO Exit

Dr. Nicole Saphier examines the disturbing rise in colorectal cancer deaths among Americans under 50 and explains why earlier screening and personal vigilance are more critical than ever. She also breaks down the NIH’s decision to halt funding for fetal tissue research from elective abortions, high…

Wellness Unmasked: ADHD, Autism & the Culture of Diagnosis: Dr. Sami Timimi Challenges Modern Psychiatry

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Sami Timimi, a retired child and adolescent psychiatrist, takes a critical look at modern psychiatric diagnosis—especially the explosive rise in ADHD and autism labels. Dr. Timimi challenges the mainstream narrative that these increases are driven by biology o…