The Dana Parish Podcast: 3rd Opinion

Taking politics and dogma out of medicine to help you live your best life.

A Research-Based Look at Public Health Data with Retsef Levi 01/22/2026

A Research-Based Look at Public Health Data with Retsef Levi It’s an honor to bring you this interview with the esteemed Dr. Retsef Levi, PhD. He’s a headline-making MIT professor of operations research and a current member of the CDC’s ACIP committee, the group that advises vaccine policy in the United States. With a background in risk analysis, data modeling, and large-scale health systems, his hard-facts perspective is why this conversation matters so much to me. We discuss: - Myocarditis risk from COVID vaccines vs. infection - Vaccine effects on pregnancy - Are booster shots necessary? A critical look - Alarming rise in cardiac arrest calls linked to vaccinations - Navigating the publishing minefield of vaccine research - The demand for diverse expertise in shaping vaccine policies - Personalized risk assessments: the future of vaccination - Urgent call for deeper investigations into vaccine safety signals and support for the injured Additionally, we touch on flu vaccines, the use of fear as a motivator, low-quality data driving public health policy, and the long-term consequences of prioritizing speed over individualized risk assessment. This conversation is about science, data, ethics, and restoring trust. It is NOT about politics; politics should play no role in medicine and public health. If you care about evidence-based decision-making, transparency, and honest dialogue, this is a must-watch! 🎧 Listen to the full interview on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Search for The Dana Parish Podcast. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome + who Retsef Levi is 01:06 - Retsef’s background at MIT + why he started looking at vaccines 03:18 - Boosters, myocarditis concerns, and why his focus shifted 05:21 - Joining CDC’s ACIP and why risk modeling matters 07:50 - The Israel EMS cardiac arrest paper - how it started 10:25 - What myocarditis can look like and why it can be missed 12:48 - Findings: EMS cardiac arrest calls rose and why the signal mattered 15:48 - Retraction attempts and the fight to keep the paper published 20:48 - Why many people never heard about the study 22:25 - How the US vaccine schedule differs from other countries 26:16 - Why vaccine debate is uniquely polarized 30:09 - Why he didn’t vaccinate his kids for COVID + their ages 33:14 - Risk-based approach: which vaccines he sees as most important 35:19 - What he’d do for a healthy newborn - Denmark schedule comparison 37:05 - Immune system + neurodevelopment research that needs more study 40:42 - Vaccines and transmission - using polio as an example 42:53 - Flu vaccine: repeated dosing, immune imprinting, and limitations 51:12 - Flu shot mandates in schools 51:57 - Why he believes vaccine mandates are unethical + harms trust 55:49 - COVID vaccine and pregnancy: what his team studied 57:06 - Healthy vaccine bias and why pregnancy studies can mislead 59:47 - Israel data model method: observed vs expected fetal loss 01:03:03 - Findings: higher fetal loss signal in early pregnancy 01:06:39 - Lessons from the last five years + what should change 01:08:14 - Vaccine-injured patients: ethics, trust, and accountability 01:10:37 - Closing thoughts + subscribe /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/39818910

Dr. Redfield Breaks His Silence — Long COVID, Cancer & Vaccines 11/06/2025

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry: Spike Protein, Cancer Risks & the Future of Oncology 08/27/2025

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry: Spike Protein, Cancer Risks & the Future of Oncology In this powerful episode of The Dana Parish Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Wafik El-Deiry — a world-renowned oncologist, Associate Dean at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, and a top candidate for NCI Director. Known for his groundbreaking discoveries on the P53 tumor suppressor gene, Dr. El-Deiry has transformed our understanding of cancer biology. We discuss his recent research linking the COVID spike protein — from both infection and vaccines — to potential impacts on P53, often called “the guardian of the genome.” Dr. El-Deiry breaks down what his data suggests, the growing evidence behind cancer mechanisms, and why more rigorous research and transparency are urgently needed. We also cover: The alarming rise of cancer in young people How colon cancer rates are increasing — even in healthy individuals Why we desperately need better data on spike protein, long-term vaccine safety, and cancer The future of mRNA technology in cancer treatments His vision for cancer research if he becomes the next NCI Director This is one of the most important, nuanced conversations we've ever had on cancer, science, and transparency. Whether you're a patient, physician, or researcher, you won’t want to miss it. 🔹 Watch the full interview and join the conversation — search The Dana Parish Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Time Markers: 00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Wafik El-Deiry 01:30 — Discoveries on P53 & WAF1 Gene 07:00 — New drug breakthroughs in brain cancers 08:14 — Rising colon cancer rates in young adults 10:40 — Environmental and chemical factors 15:45 — COVID, spike protein, and oncogenesis 24:20 — Dr. El-Deiry’s research findings on P53 attenuation 33:50 — Social media, censorship & attacks on researchers 42:08 — Possible mechanisms of vaccine-related cancer risk 49:09 — Repurposing antiparasitic and antibiotic drugs 53:46 — Spike persistence in the gut & implications 55:23 — The future of mRNA in cancer treatment 58:15 — Colon cancer prevention & screening recommendations 01:00:04 — Dr. El-Deiry’s vision as potential NCI Director /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/37974005

Brain Wars: Prof. James Giordano on Neuroweapons, Neurotechnology, Drones, and Global Security 06/04/2025

Brain Wars: Prof. James Giordano on Neuroweapons, Neurotechnology, Drones, and Global Security In this riveting episode of The Dana Parish Podcast I sit down with Prof. James Giordano, a rockstar in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and biosecurity. For years, I’ve been following his work and was determined to land this interview. As Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Neurology and Biochemistry at Georgetown University and Director of the Center for Disruptive Technology and Future Warfare of the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, he’s at the forefront of unraveling mysteries like Havana Syndrome—the bizarre illness that targeted U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers, and now, civilians. But this conversation goes far beyond that, diving into wild stuff that’s not just sci-fi—it’s happening now. Think directed energy weapons zapping brains, neurotech and microbes that could alter your thoughts and behavior, and the human brain as the new frontier in global conflicts. This isn’t your typical science talk. We dive into deeply unsettling territory: 🔹 Can nanotech be used to access the brain without surgery? 🔹 The truth behind Havana Syndrome and who may be using directed energy weapons to attack officials and civilians. 🔹 How ultrasonic and microwave weapons can silently incapacitate targets. 🔹 Are claims of chip implants and directed energy weapons real? 🔹 Can microbes be engineered to change human thoughts and behavior? 🔹 What are the dual-use dangers of precision medicine, synthetic biology, and gene editing? 🔹 Can nanoparticles cause untraceable deaths? 🔹 Could we be unknowingly living in a surveillance state—or worse, a "neural arms race?” 🔹 What’s the real story on those mystery drones? 🔹 And what lessons should we *really* take from the breakdown in trust during COVID? Dr. Giordano brings clarity, insight, and deep scientific & military knowledge. His message is urgent: the same biomedical tools that promise healing can also be used for harm. This is one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had—and he’s agreed to come back for a part two. If this episode sparks questions, leave them in the comments. We’ll bring them to Prof. Giordano next time. 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms 📺 Full episode below—PLEASE SUBSCRIBE for more conversations that go where others won’t. And shout-out to my incredible editor, Conrad deVroeg! --- Chapter Markers: – Intro – Are we weaponizing nanotechnology? – Neuromodulation without surgery: fact or fiction? – The ethics of dual-use biomedical tools – Claims of chip implants: delusion or real tech? – Surveillance, privacy, and the modern panopticon – Directed energy weapons and covert use – Gain-of-function research: where’s the line? – The gut-brain connection and daily health – Misinformation, COVID, and public trust – Wrap-up + what’s next --- Connect with Dana: Instagram: [@danaparish] (https://instagram.com/danaparish) Twitter: [@danaparish] (https://twitter.com/danaparish) Podcast: The Dana Parish Podcast – 3rd Opinion: available on Spotify, Apple, and more /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/36847850

"They Lied!"- Dr. Steven Hatfill Blows the Whistle on Covid Treatments, Vaccines, & Research Fraud 05/09/2025

"They Lied!"- Dr. Steven Hatfill Blows the Whistle on Covid Treatments, Vaccines, & Research Fraud This is one of the most shocking interviews I’ve ever done. Dr. Steven Hatfill, renowned virologist, bioweapons expert, author, and senior scientific adviser to HHS, joins me to reveal the debacle behind COVID, the vaccine, early treatments, and what really happened behind the scenes during the pandemic. Hatfill was wrongfully accused of the anthrax attacks in the early 2000s and later exonerated, earning a multi-million dollar settlement from the US Government. But that didn’t stop him from stepping back into the fire. During the first Trump administration, he became a fierce advocate for early COVID treatment while the mainstream medical establishment tried to silence him. In this episode, he lays out the evidence on how COVID was bioengineered, early treatments were suppressed, the vaccines were entirely misrepresented, and much more. We cover: The origins of COVID and its bioweapon-like features Why early treatment protocols were buried and research fraud How the spike protein behaves in the body and that it's being found in tumors and reproductive tissues Potential links between the spike and increased cancer risk Nasal sprays to prevent COVID and potential for intranasal vaccines H5N1 and the risk of it becoming a pandemic The silencing and punishment of doctors who went against the government narrative What should have been done, and what must happen now to prevent another disaster This conversation pulls no punches. It's essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand what really happened, and what’s still at stake. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments—I read them all. #COVID19 #VaccineInjuries #DrStevenHatfill #DanaParishPodcast #PandemicTruth #Bioweapons #EarlyTreatment #mRNA #COVIDOrigin /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/36504605

What Happens When a Vaccine Shatters Your Life? 04/15/2025

The GLP-1 Revolution: Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly’s New Study Reveals the Promise & Perils of the Hottest Drugs on Earth 01/20/2025

The GLP-1 Revolution: Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly’s New Study Reveals the Promise & Perils of the Hottest Drugs on Earth In this episode of The Dana Parish Podcast, I sit down with one of TIME100’s Most Influential Health leaders, Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly. He’s a renowned nephrologist/ epidemiologist & researcher at Wash U, and today we dive into his groundbreaking new GLP-1 study, published in NATURE, where unexpected benefits and side effects were discovered. This is the largest GLP-1 study to date, encompassing over 215,000 patients, 4 years, and 2 million controls. We cover: How GLP-1 medications work: mechanisms affecting weight loss, inflammation, and neurocognitive health. Unexpected benefits: Reduced risks of Alzheimer’s, substance use disorders, seizures, and infectious diseases. Side effects & controversies: GI issues like gastroparesis, pancreatitis, need for longer-term study, and the debate over dependency. Micro-dosing: The dose makes the poison Multisystemic Benefits: A possible treatment for Long Covid? Obesity: The Mother of All Ills America is SO Unhealthy: The role of ultra-processed food and how GLP-1s could transform public health. The affordability crisis: Why high costs and limited access are preventing widespread benefits. Dr. Al-Aly doesn’t shy away from discussing the polarizing nature of GLP-1 medications, and addresses the controversies and concerns surrounding these drugs. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion that could reshape how we handle chronic disease treatment and prevention. 💬 Join the conversation! What are your thoughts on GLP-1 medications & our discussion? Share your insights in the comments below. View the study here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03412-w Time Markers: 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - Overview of Dr. Al-Aly’s landmark study 1:07 - GLP-1 benefits: Beyond weight loss and diabetes 4:00 - Side effects: GI issues, pancreatitis, and more 8:00 - Neuropsychiatric benefits: Reducing cravings and substance use 12:00 - The obesity epidemic: Food quality and prevention 16:00 - GLP-1s and long COVID research 22:00 - Impact on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease 30:00 - Microdosing GLP-1: Anecdotal evidence and patient experiences 33:00 - Affordability and accessibility challenges 40:00 - Skeletal muscle loss: How to preserve muscle during weight loss 44:00 - Fatty liver disease and GLP-1’s potential impact 46:00 - Can GLP-1 replace other medications? 48:00 - Long-term dependency and the future of GLP-1s 52:00 - Prevention vs. treatment: Striking the right balance 55:00 - Reflections on the obesity epidemic and solutions Stay Connected with Me: If you want more content and updates on the world of chronic illness and medical science, be sure to follow me across my other platforms: X: https://x.com/danaparish Substack: https://tr.ee/CDyDDr2uqf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanaparish Tiktective Podcast: https://www.bayarealyme.org/resources/our-podcasts/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaparish/ Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content here on YouTube! /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/34916480

Terrifying Science: Dr. Richard Ebright on the History of Lab-Created Germs & Biowarfare 12/04/2024

Bombshell Interview with Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield: What the Public Wasn't Told About Covid, Vaccines, and Biowarfare 11/18/2024

Bombshell Interview with Former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield: What the Public Wasn't Told About Covid, Vaccines, and Biowarfare I was thrilled to sit down with former CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield, to discuss his shocking revelations on the COVID pandemic, the vaccine, public health, and emerging threats like the bird flu. We cover a lot of ground in these 90 minutes, in which he shatters the establishment narratives on everything from COVID origins, COVID vaccines, mandates, early treatment, & long COVID, to the sweeping government censorship that led to the public being deceived on a massive scale. He is also, to my knowledge, the first CDC Director to go on the record about chronic Lyme, an enormously fraught medical/ political scandal with vast overlap to Covid. Some of the questions asked were sent to me by you. I was surprised by the number of scientists who reached out wanting clarity or validation, mostly around COVID vaccines and long COVID. I did my best to get it all in. I am eager for your thoughts and reactions. And please subscribe for more exclusive, unadulterated content! Stay Connected with Me If you want more content and updates on the world of chronic illness and medical science, be sure to follow me across my other platforms: Substack: TikTok: Instagram: Tiktective Podcast: LinkedIn: Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more content here on YouTube! Chapters: Post-Election Reflection - 0:27 Role in the New Administration - 1:13 Vaccine Transparency & Misinformation - 2:04 Health of the Nation - 2:42 Mandating Vaccines: Right or Wrong? - 3:43 COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy & Transmission - 4:59 Long COVID and Vaccine Side Effects - 9:00 Early Pandemic Decisions & Airborne Spread - 21:04 Operation Warp Speed: Missed Opportunities - 25:05 Antiviral Drug Development - 26:34 Gain of Function Research & Biosecurity - 55:00 Bird Flu Pandemic Risks - 1:03:00 Combating Chronic Illnesses - 1:18:00 Closing Thoughts & Future Outlook - 1:30:00 /episode/index/show/c0902ff4-45d3-4934-9e77-fe153cb89cdd/id/33979022

The Dana Parish Podcast: 3rd Opinion

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