Ashley calls the ATF
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So my psycho stalker Ashley Felk has called in multiple tips to crime stoppers in MI stating that I'm coming after her with a gun and that I'm planning to kill the Judge in Bay city. She's filed a protection order against me and I read it and give a summary of all the lies she's put into this. I'll have to record another episode with all the crazy things she's done but I just wanted to put this out there so law enforcement and the ATF know who the real threat is.
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Serial Accuser
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False accusations don’t just damage reputations, they destabilize entire lives. When someone is wrongly accused, they can lose their job, lose relationships, financial stability, and their sense of safety in their own community. The emotional toll is often severe: anxiety, isolation, and long‑term distrust become part of daily life. Even when the truth eventually comes out, the stain of the accusation can linger. On this episode I talk with Erik who is one of many people who was falsely accused of sexual assault. Why would I believe him you ask? Because the same person who accused...
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Coming forward with Ashley
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I had a guest named Ashley, who told a story of abuse at the hands of a famous guitarist from a heavy metal band. After the interview, Ashley stayed in contact with me and would end up making the same claims against me. I now know that she's made allegations not only against me but against dozens of other men. What she didn’t anticipate was that her accusations toward me wouldn’t gain any traction. She also didn’t expect that many people from her past would reach out to me, claiming she had accused them of sexual misconduct or domestic violence as well. They provided screenshots and...
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Amy leaves the US for help
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Episode Description In this episode of The Peripheral, Justin sits down with Amy to discuss her long battle with chronic knee injuries, frustrating experiences with traditional medical care, and her decision to seek stem cell treatment outside the United States. Amy shares her journey from multiple injuries and misdiagnoses to traveling to Mexico for advanced regenerative therapy using MUSE cells from umbilical cords. She covers the procedure details, costs, recovery, and life-changing results, including improved mobility, reduced pain, and unexpected benefits like better sleep and...
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Honey Brooks
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In this episode of The Peripheral, I sit down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation with Honey Brooks, an Australian OnlyFans creator, content entrepreneur, wife, and mother who shares her life openly with her husband in an open marriage. We dive deep into how Honeyy transitioned from a "normal mum" life into the adult industry, the realities of building a successful OnlyFans business (and why it's far from easy money), the power of radical communication in relationships, navigating judgment and online hate, and how openness has strengthened her marriage rather than threatened it. ...
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ECT with Kat
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The Peripheral, host Justin sits down with Kat, who shares her deeply personal journey through treatment-resistant depression and her experience with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Kat opens up about reaching a point where nothing else worked, leading her to ECT as a last-resort option. What followed was profound relief from her depression—but at a steep cost: extensive memory loss resembling amnesia, gaps in her personal history, and the challenge of piecing her life back together. She candidly discusses: The decision to pursue ECT and what the treatments were like The devastating impact...
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Corrections
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Megan never saw herself working behind prison walls. But when family expectations collide with personal values, she finds herself donning a uniform—not out of passion, but out of a quiet hope to be seen, accepted, and maybe even understood. This episode explores Megan's journey into the correctional system, where she learns to navigate the tension between duty and identity. She makes observations about her peers who seem to judge her the same way they judge the ones they oversee. Do you choose approval for others or yourself?
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Caretaker - When the Parent Becomes the Child
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In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Marissa realities of adult children stepping into the caregiver role for their aging parents. Our guest shares a deeply personal story of navigating healthcare decisions, managing finances, and balancing their own life while caring for a parent in decline. We discuss the unexpected challenges, the moments of connection, and the ways this journey reshapes the parent-child relationship. Whether you're currently in this position or anticipating it in the future, this episode offers insights, support, and a reminder that you're not alone.
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From Death to Burial: Funeral director Ben Schmidt tells all!
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Today, I speak with Ben Schmidt, a licensed funeral director and content creator. I ask him questions about what happens after you die, how the body is prepared for last rites, and what families should expect during the process. We also delve into the case of Kendrick Johnson—the teen who died under mysterious circumstances in a gym mat—and the condition in which his body was returned to his family. We really get into the weeds, nerding out on the details surrounding embalming and cremation. I even ask Ben about the pros and cons of smoking formaldehyde. Ben shares some fascinating...
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Xavier Virtual Nobody
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I met Xavier many years ago at a meetup in California. He’s incredibly talented and radiates positivity. Over the years, he’s been involved in several music projects as a singer and songwriter, and we hit it off immediately. In today’s episode, we discuss a family vacation he took with his father—what should have been a relaxing getaway in a tropical paradise instead turned into a tense ordeal, navigating family conflicts. Adding alcohol to the mix doesn't help.
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In this episode of The Peripheral, Justin sits down with Amy to discuss her long battle with chronic knee injuries, frustrating experiences with traditional medical care, and her decision to seek stem cell treatment outside the United States. Amy shares her journey from multiple injuries and misdiagnoses to traveling to Mexico for advanced regenerative therapy using MUSE cells from umbilical cords. She covers the procedure details, costs, recovery, and life-changing results, including improved mobility, reduced pain, and unexpected benefits like better sleep and mental health. If you're dealing with joint issues or curious about alternative treatments, this candid conversation highlights the pros, cons, and realities of medical tourism.
Guest Information
Amy Zajac: A podcast enthusiast and advocate for regenerative medicine, Amy shares her personal story of resilience after years of knee problems. She's based in Minnesota and has a background in active lifestyles like hiking and boot camp workouts.
Additional Notes
Resources Mentioned: Amy references MUSE cells (pluripotent mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cords), Vagus Nerve Reset (Stellate Ganglion Block), and clinics in Mexico (not named for privacy, but vetted via PubMed, doctor credentials, and affiliations like Cedars-Sinai). Always consult a healthcare professional and do your own research before pursuing treatments.
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