329: Breaking Down Big Pharma: The Opioid Crisis, Insurance & MAHA | Brigham Buhler

In this episode, I’m joined by Brigham Buhler, a passionate advocate for transforming the healthcare system. Brigham shares his personal journey and insights into the flaws in both the pharmaceutical industry and our healthcare system, offering solutions to help us all take control of our health. We discuss the brokenness of insurance, the opioid crisis, and the role of compounding pharmacies in providing personalized care. Brigham also talks about the power of functional medicine and why it’s crucial for us to educate both the public and politicians about these pressing issues. Topics Discussed:Brigham’s journey through the pharmaceutical industryThe opioid and fentanyl crisisThe flaws in the healthcare and insurance systemsFunctional vs. allopathic medicineThe benefits of compounding pharmaciesEducating the public and politicians on healthcare reform Sponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.We Natal | You can use my link, wenatal.com/kelly, with any subscription order, to get a free one month supply of WeNatal’s Omega DHA+ Fish Oil valued at 35 dollars.Fatty 15 | You get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout.. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction01:54:00 - Brigham’s background05:32:00 - From pharmaceutical rep to healthcare advocate09:42:00 - The opioid epidemic14:06:00 - Solutions to the opioid crisis19:01:00 - The pharmaceutical industry breakdown27:02:00 - Insurance & chronic disease33:32:00 - Insurance companies and patient struggles37:06:00 - Rising insurance premiums41:40:00 - Functional vs. allopathic medicine43:31:00 - Integrative doctors46:12:00 - GLP-1s (Ozempic)47:33:00 - Health Senate roundtable & MAHA52:58:00 - Informed consent54:49:00 - Educating the public58:31:00 - Educating politicians01:00:15 - Taking control of your health01:04:26 - Traditional vs. compounding pharmacies Check Out Brigham:https://ways2well.comInstagramTwitter Check Out Kelly:InstagramYouTubeFacebook Mentioned in this episode: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.