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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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with one of the most provocative voices in modern alternative medicine: Dr. Tom Cowan. Known for challenging the core assumptions of virology, evolution, heart physiology, and conventional health science, Dr. Cowan dismantles what he calls “120 years of made-up biology” — from the existence of viruses, to the real cause of heart attacks, to whether evolution itself ever happened.

In this intense and mind-bending conversation, Dr. Cowan explains why he believes modern science abandoned observation for ideology, why contagion studies fail, how fear became the primary weapon of public health, and why the human body is actually an electromagnetic water-based system—not a machine built from atoms.

Whether you agree with him or not, this episode forces listeners to confront the foundations of everything they’ve been taught about health, disease, and what truly makes us sick. A gripping conversation that pushes the boundaries of inquiry and challenges the agenda behind mainstream scientific narratives.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with the legendary “Father of Function,” Gary Gray, for a conversation that cuts straight against the grain of modern healthcare and performance science.

Gray argues that today’s medical and athletic systems are trapped in a symptom-first agenda, ignoring the real root causes behind pain, injury, and the explosion of chronic dysfunction in both kids and elite athletes. From calling out outdated physical therapy methods to exposing how schools and sports programs have abandoned true movement literacy, Gray lays out a radically different vision for human health — one built on biomechanics, curiosity, and reclaiming our natural ability to move.

He also reveals Free to Play, his nationwide plan to rebuild children’s health from the ground up by teaching foundational movement patterns and generosity literacy — a direct challenge to the system he believes is failing America’s next generation.

A provocative, energizing episode that questions the old rules and spotlights a movement expert determined to rewrite the agenda for health, youth development, and human potential.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra, whose outspoken reversal on the Covid-19 vaccines has ignited global controversy. After taking the shots himself — and losing his own father to a sudden cardiac event — Dr. Malhotra began uncovering what he calls serious flaws in vaccine data, pharma influence, metabolic health failures, and the modern medical system itself.

From questioning Pfizer’s original trial claims to exposing the forgotten drivers of chronic disease, Dr. Malhotra delivers one of the most provocative health conversations yet — challenging everything we were told about Covid, immunity, nutrition, and heart health.

This episode is sharp, fearless, and impossible to ignore.

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On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dr. Meryl Nass — a board-certified internist, biological warfare expert, and outspoken critic of modern medicine’s direction.

From investigating anthrax to challenging Covid-19 vaccine policies, Dr. Nass has spent decades exposing what she calls the deep capture of health and agriculture by pharmaceutical and corporate monopolies. She shares why she believes America’s food system is being deliberately weakened — from chemical-laden crops and collapsing small farms to vaccine mandates that threaten medical freedom.

In this provocative conversation, Dr. Nass calls for a “return to sanity” in medicine and farming, urging listeners to rebuild local food systems, reject corporate control, and fight for truth in science.

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