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Informed Dissent

Informed Dissent

By: Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald
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 America Out Loud Network © – The intersection of healthcare and politics. Useful, credible information about your health and alternative methods to keep your body and mind healthy.America Out Loud Network © Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • The missing link between food, fuel, and performance

    The missing link between food, fuel, and performance
    May 4 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A clinician exposes the hidden link between food, brain signaling, and metabolic health. Dr. Ann de Wees Allen highlights how processed foods, artificial sweeteners, and misguided nutrition reshape genes and hormones. She calls for smarter food design that aligns with human biology, restores balance, and protects future generations from chronic disease...
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Overcoming Tourette’s syndrome to help others with their mind, body, and spiritual walk

    Overcoming Tourette’s syndrome to help others with their mind, body, and spiritual walk
    Apr 27 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – A coach overcomes Tourette’s syndrome and challenges quick-fix medicine by emphasizing disciplined habits, personalized nutrition, breathwork, and cold exposure. Through holistic lifestyle coaching, he guides others to strengthen mind, body, and faith, building resilience, improving health, and choosing long-term transformation over temporary relief...
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    57 mins
  • AI in healthcare needs curiosity and judgment

    AI in healthcare needs curiosity and judgment
    Apr 20 2026
    Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Curiosity reshapes how people use AI in health and daily life, unlocking faster insights and new possibilities. Yet judgment, community, and human connection remain essential. This piece explores the balance between innovation and presence, showing how thoughtful use of emerging tools can enhance care, strengthen relationships, and guide meaningful, responsible progress...
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    57 mins
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