About this episode

The episode features discussions on COVID-19 vaccine safety and mental health strategies to combat negative thought patterns.

Nicola Hulscher, epidemiologist with the McCullough Foundation, discusses controversial claims around COVID-19 vaccine safety signals, Senate investigations, and alleged government cover-ups. Then, Dr. Oren Amitay, clinical psychologist, shifts the conversation toward mental health, breaking down how to stop negative thought loops, manage anxiety, and use positive self-talk to regain control. A mix of high-stakes debate and practical tools for your mindset

People in this episode

Host: Brad Smith

Guests: Nicola Hulscher, Dr. Oren Amitay

Topics covered

• COVID-19
• vaccine safety
• mental health
• anxiety management
• positive self-talk
• government cover-ups

Keywords

• COVID-19
• vaccine risks
• mental health
• anxiety
• self-talk
• government investigations
• epidemiology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McCullough Foundation

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