The Peripheral

Amy leaves the US for help

Episode Description In this episode of The Peripheral, Justin sits down with Amy to discuss her long battle with chronic knee injuries, frustrating experiences with traditional medical care, and her decision to seek stem cell treatment outside the United States. Amy shares her journey from multiple injuries and misdiagnoses to traveling to Mexico for advanced regenerative therapy using MUSE cells from umbilical cords. She covers the procedure details, costs, recovery, and life-changing results, including improved mobility, reduced pain, and unexpected benefits like better sleep and mental health. If you're dealing with joint issues or curious about alternative treatments, this candid conversation highlights the pros, cons, and realities of medical tourism. Guest Information Amy Zajac: A podcast enthusiast and advocate for regenerative medicine, Amy shares her personal story of resilience after years of knee problems. She's based in Minnesota and has a background in active lifestyles like hiking and boot camp workouts. Additional Notes Resources Mentioned: Amy references MUSE cells (pluripotent mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cords), Vagus Nerve Reset (Stellate Ganglion Block), and clinics in Mexico (not named for privacy, but vetted via PubMed, doctor credentials, and affiliations like Cedars-Sinai). Always consult a healthcare professional and do your own research before pursuing treatments. Listen and Subscribe Tune in to The Peripheral for more stories on health, true crime, and the unexpected edges of life. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on X (@ThePeripheralPod) for updates, and rate/review to help us grow! If you have a story to share, email justin@theperipheralpodcast.com [justin@theperipheralpodcast.com]. https://www.instagram.com/dr.akhan/reels/

Honey Brooks

In this episode of The Peripheral, I sit down for a candid, wide-ranging conversation with Honey Brooks, an Australian OnlyFans creator, content entrepreneur, wife, and mother who shares her life openly with her husband in an open marriage. We dive deep into how Honeyy transitioned from a "normal mum" life into the adult industry, the realities of building a successful OnlyFans business (and why it's far from easy money), the power of radical communication in relationships, navigating judgment and online hate, and how openness has strengthened her marriage rather than threatened it. https://honeyybrooksvip.com/ [https://honeyybrooksvip.com/] https://www.instagram.com/honeyybrooks/ [https://www.instagram.com/honeyybrooks/]

ECT with Kat

The Peripheral, host Justin sits down with Kat, who shares her deeply personal journey through treatment-resistant depression and her experience with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Kat opens up about reaching a point where nothing else worked, leading her to ECT as a last-resort option. What followed was profound relief from her depression—but at a steep cost: extensive memory loss resembling amnesia, gaps in her personal history, and the challenge of piecing her life back together. She candidly discusses: The decision to pursue ECT and what the treatments were like The devastating impact of memory erasure and retrograde/anterograde amnesia Her long road to recovery, relearning her own life, and personal growth Why she would never choose ECT again for herself Her balanced perspective: not wanting to discourage others, as ECT can be life-saving for some people when other treatments fail This episode explores the complexities of mental health treatments, the real human cost of side effects, and themes of resilience, acceptance, and moving forward after profound loss.

Corrections

Megan never saw herself working behind prison walls. But when family expectations collide with personal values, she finds herself donning a uniform—not out of passion, but out of a quiet hope to be seen, accepted, and maybe even understood. This episode explores Megan's journey into the correctional system, where she learns to navigate the tension between duty and identity. She makes observations about her peers who seem to judge her the same way they judge the ones they oversee. Do you choose approval for others or yourself?

Caretaker - When the Parent Becomes the Child

In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Marissa realities of adult children stepping into the caregiver role for their aging parents. Our guest shares a deeply personal story of navigating healthcare decisions, managing finances, and balancing their own life while caring for a parent in decline. We discuss the unexpected challenges, the moments of connection, and the ways this journey reshapes the parent-child relationship. Whether you're currently in this position or anticipating it in the future, this episode offers insights, support, and a reminder that you're not alone.