The Ultimate Assist

#71: 25 Arrests, 1 Last Chance — The System That Finally Worked with Dave Durocher

On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with Dave Durocher — a former meth addict, career criminal, and repeat offender who was arrested more than 25 times before one judge gave him a final choice: prison for life… or one last shot at redemption.   What followed transformed not only his life, but thousands of others. Dave shares the raw story of addiction, prison culture, high-speed police chases, gang violence, and the moment everything finally broke. After spending 15 years behind bars and cycling endlessly through the system, he found hope through Delancey Street — a radical rehabilitation model built on accountability, honesty, structure, and truth.   Now, as founder and CEO of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City, Dave is helping some of society’s “lost causes” completely rebuild their lives — with astonishing success rates that traditional systems can’t match.   This episode tackles: * Why addiction culture may be getting worse, not better * The failure of modern prison rehabilitation * Why “telling people the truth” matters more than enabling * How accountability transforms behavior * The difference between punishment and real recovery * Why The Other Side Academy is being called a national model for reform It’s a brutally honest conversation about crime, addiction, responsibility, second chances — and what happens when someone finally refuses to give up on you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#70: “They Removed Her from the Data” — Brianne Dressen Returns with What They Don’t Want Counted

On today’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back Brianne Dressen — a former clinical trial participant who says she was injured during the COVID vaccine trials… and then erased from the data.   What followed wasn’t just a personal health battle — it became a years-long fight for recognition, accountability, and truth. Brianne breaks down how medical coding systems can determine whether an injury “exists” at all — and why the absence of a specific diagnosis code for vaccine injury has left thousands without proper care, coverage, or acknowledgment.   She explains: * Why some countries track vaccine injuries — and the U.S. doesn’t * How patients can be labeled, ignored, or misclassified in the system * The current push to establish an official diagnosis code — and why it matters * What’s happening behind the scenes with compensation programs and liability protections * The real-world impact on families still searching for answers Brianne also shares the work being done through React19, including medical grants, research efforts, and emerging treatment progress for those still suffering years later. This is a conversation about data, systems, and the people caught in between — and what it takes to keep pushing when the answers don’t come easily. 🎙️ Episode #70 with Brianne Dressen — streaming now. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#69: Are We Treating Mental Health All Wrong - with C. Victor Brick"

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and mental health advocate C. Victor Brick for a powerful and deeply personal conversation on mental health, resilience, and what it really takes to build a meaningful life. After losing his brother to complications related to schizophrenia—and later his daughter to ovarian cancer—Brick shares how those experiences reshaped his mission to challenge the way we approach both mental health and overall well-being. He questions the traditional “standard of care,” arguing that treatment often focuses too heavily on medication and not enough on integrated self-care, including movement, nutrition, and mind-body practices.   The conversation explores: * Why exercise, community, and lifestyle may play a bigger role in mental health than most people realize * The concept of “positive stress” and how it builds resilience physically and mentally * The difference between mental health and mental well-being—and why that distinction matters * How loneliness and lack of coping skills are driving today’s mental health challenges Brick also shares lessons from decades in business and fitness, including why chasing money often leads nowhere—and why pursuing a mission-driven life is the real path to success. This episode is both practical and philosophical, blending real-world strategies with hard-earned perspective—and asking a bigger question: Are we focusing on treating symptoms… instead of building resilient human beings? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#68: Ty Bollinger — Is the Cancer Industry Treating Patients… or Profits?

On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with author, researcher, and health advocate Ty Bollinger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about cancer, treatment, and the system surrounding it. After losing multiple close family members to cancer—many of whom he believes were harmed more by treatment than the disease itself—Bollinger set out on a decades-long mission to uncover what he calls the “truth” about cancer and why so many patients feel they have limited options. In this episode, Bollinger challenges conventional approaches to cancer care, questioning: * Whether chemotherapy and traditional treatments are always the best path * Why nutrition, toxins, and environmental factors are often overlooked * The role of pharmaceutical influence in shaping medical education and treatment protocols * Claims that alternative therapies exist but remain outside the mainstream system The conversation also dives into censorship, the “disinformation dozen,” and Bollinger’s ongoing legal battles with major tech platforms—raising broader questions about who controls information in the digital age. At its core, this episode explores a difficult but important idea: Are we being given the full picture when it comes to cancer… or only part of the story?  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]

#67: Del Bigtree Returns! — Are Vaccines Making Us Sicker?

This week on "The Ultimate Assist", John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers welcome back investigative journalist and health advocate Del Bigtree for a wide-ranging and highly controversial conversation on vaccines, immunity, and medical freedom. Bigtree challenges mainstream narratives around vaccination, arguing that natural immunity may offer stronger and longer-lasting protection than pharmaceutical interventions. He shares his perspective on the rise of chronic illness, autism, and what he believes are overlooked risks within the current medical system. The conversation explores: * The debate between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity * Claims surrounding autism, chronic disease, and long-term health outcomes * The role of pharmaceutical influence, media narratives, and public trust * Lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout Bigtree also discusses the concept of “body sovereignty”—the idea that individuals, not institutions, should have the final say over their health decisions—and why he believes that principle is increasingly under pressure. From childhood illness to modern medical policy, this episode dives into one of the most polarizing debates in public health today—and asks a fundamental question: Are we being fully informed… or simply told what to believe? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105889/support]