In this explosive conversation, Leslie Manookian — former Wall Street executive turned health freedom advocate — returns to The Ultimate Assist to unpack what she calls the rise of a global bio-security state. Drawing from her financial background and her work as founder of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, Leslie presents a highly controversial argument: that COVID-era health policies, including vaccine mandates, censorship, and emergency powers, were not just public safety measures — but coordinated moves toward centralized control.

She exposes what she believes to be the collusion between pharmaceutical giants, NGOs, and governments, and lays out a shocking paper trail of patents and policies that preceded the pandemic. Leslie doesn’t just challenge the science — she challenges the system itself.

Whether you agree or not, her perspective will leave you questioning what true health freedom means in today’s world — and what we’re willing to sacrifice to protect it.

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In this powerful and controversial episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers are joined by Dr. Jeff Barke, a frontline physician who says he was threatened with the loss of his medical license for questioning official COVID policies and vaccine safety.

Dr. Barke recounts how doctors who challenged government mandates, promoted early treatments, or raised concerns about vaccine risks were labeled as “misinformation spreaders” and censored across social media and mainstream platforms.

The conversation explores:

• How medical dissent became grounds for punishment
• Why doctors were banned from speaking publicly about alternative COVID treatments
• The role of government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and media
• Informed consent and the collapse of open scientific debate
• Childhood and adult vaccine schedules and the data behind them
• Why Dr. Barke believes censorship is more dangerous than malpractice

Dr. Barke also discusses his involvement with America’s Frontline Doctors, the legal battle against California’s Medical Board, and why he continues speaking out despite personal and professional risks.

This episode challenges the COVID narrative, raises questions about vaccine policy, and asks whether free speech still exists in modern medicine.

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On this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with naturopathic doctor and Energetic Health Institute founder Dr. Henry Ealy for one of their most provocative conversations yet.

Dr. Ealy challenges modern medicine’s foundations — questioning vaccine safety, calling out Big Food and Big Pharma, and arguing that true healing begins with real food, detoxification, grounding, and spiritual alignment. He shares his controversial views on glyphosate, chemtrails, EMFs, and why he believes nutrition has been deliberately removed from medical education.

From fasting and organic farming to spirituality and “energetic health,” this episode dives into ideas that defy mainstream narratives and ignite debate about who really controls our health system.

Love him or disagree with him, Dr. Ealy’s message is impossible to ignore.

This is an episode about:
•Medical freedom
•Vaccine skepticism
•The hidden influence of corporations on health
•And reclaiming personal responsibility for wellness

A conversation that will challenge what you’ve been told about food, medicine, and healing.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Lucia Sinatra for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation that doesn’t shy away from controversy.

Lucia speaks candidly about the positions she’s taken that have sparked backlash, the personal and professional consequences of challenging dominant narratives, and why she believes staying silent is no longer an option. From power structures and media pressure to personal conviction and resilience, this episode explores what happens when someone chooses truth over comfort.

This is a provocative, thoughtful discussion about courage, dissent, and the real cost of speaking openly in today’s climate — whether people are ready to hear it or not.

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Nichola Burnett, a registered dietitian and founder of Balance Functional Wellness Center, to explore gut health, nutrition, and the foundational role biochemistry plays in chronic illness.

Nichola shares her journey from working inside hospital systems to building a functional wellness practice focused on identifying root causes rather than treating symptoms. She explains why malnutrition is far more widespread than people realize, how digestion impacts nearly every system in the body, and why modern food systems may be contributing to widespread health decline.

The conversation covers:

• Why digestion, absorption, and assimilation are not the same
• How nutrient deficiencies affect aging, immunity, and energy
• The role of posture, blood analysis, and whole-body assessments
• Why chronic symptoms often reflect long-term nutritional imbalance
• The body’s innate ability to heal when properly supported

This is a wide-ranging discussion about personal responsibility, foundational health, and rethinking how we approach wellness in the modern world.

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In this episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers are joined by Dr. Nathaniel Mark Mead, a former NIH science editor and published researcher, for a deep dive into myocarditis, immune dysfunction, excess mortality, and scientific censorship in the post-COVID era.

Dr. Mead breaks down the data behind mRNA vaccine–associated myocarditis, why many cases were never properly recorded, and how immune dysregulation may be contributing to rising rates of cardiac events, cancer progression, neurological issues, and excess deaths across highly vaccinated countries.

The conversation also explores:

• Why myocarditis is often under-diagnosed and misclassified
• How vaccine trial design and surveillance systems distorted risk reporting
• The concept of “hybrid harms” and cumulative immune damage
• Excess mortality trends in the U.S., Europe, and Asia
• The suppression and retraction of peer-reviewed research
• Why Dr. Mead continues speaking out despite professional consequences

This is a data-driven, long-form discussion about science, censorship, and the long-term implications for public health — and why these questions are far from settled.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with John Hewlett, the founder and formulator of the game-changing nitric oxide supplement, Cardio Miracle. After a life-threatening heart condition and a family history of cardiovascular disease, Hewlett walked away from a lucrative career in finance to dedicate his life to developing the most complete nitric oxide supplement in the world.

He shares the science behind nitric oxide’s role as the body’s “miracle molecule,” how Cardio Miracle combines over 50 plant-based, bioavailable nutrients to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, boost energy, and even enhance neurological health. From elite athlete recovery to diabetes support and dementia prevention, Hewlett explains why nitric oxide optimization could be the single most important step you take for your health.

Listeners can try Cardio Miracle for themselves—backed by a money-back guarantee—at CardioMiracle.com/theultimateassist

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REPOST: In this episode of "The Ultimate Assist," we sit down with Dr. Craig Buhler, the well-known chiropractor who played a pivotal role in keeping NBA legend John Stockton in peak condition throughout his 24-year career. Dr. Buhler shares behind-the-scenes stories from his time with the Utah Jazz, revealing the secrets behind their league-leading low injury rates. Discover how Dr. Buhler’s Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (A.M.I.T.) contributed to the team's success and longevity. Whether you're an athlete aiming for optimal performance or someone interested in innovative health strategies, this conversation offers valuable insights into maintaining peak physical condition.  Find out how you can live your life injury free.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with tech billionaire Steve Kirsch—the inventor behind the optical mouse and a Silicon Valley success story who says he never intended to enter the vaccine debate… until the data forced him to.

Kirsch recounts the moment he says everything changed: stories of sudden deaths, heart attacks minutes after vaccination, and what he describes as “too many black swans” to ignore. Now founder of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation, he walks through why he believes the Covid vaccines failed basic safety standards, how FDA and CDC safety signals were ignored, and why no autopsies were required even as serious adverse events mounted.

From offering millions to debate vaccine proponents, to citing government data from the Czech Republic, to accusing regulators and media of protecting an agenda over public health, Kirsch lays out one of the most uncompromising critiques yet of the pandemic response.

Love him or hate him, this episode is a raw, data-driven challenge to the phrase that defined an era: “safe and effective.”

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with NFL icon Bill Romanowski, one of the toughest and most durable players in league history — and a man whose career was shaped as much by unconventional recovery as it was by raw intensity.

Romanowski opens up about the real secret behind playing 243 straight NFL games: his devotion to soft-tissue work, hyper-focused training, and the groundbreaking chiropractic method known as AMIT (Advanced Muscle Integration Technique) developed by Dr. Craig Buhler. From emergency late-night treatments to miracle recoveries that defied team trainers, “Romo” shares how Buhler became his hidden weapons — helping him bounce back from injuries that should have ended seasons, if not careers.

He also discusses his obsession with preparation, hiring Olympic sprint coaches, demanding better nutrition for teammates, building in-house recovery teams, and pioneering what NFL performance could — and should — look like.

An inspiring, candid, and high-octane conversation with a man who refused to let pain, age, or expectations define his limits.

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