Episode 567: The Ripple Effect Podcast (Dr. Alexander, Dr. X & Dr. Jack | The TRUTH About Human Health)
The Ripple Effect Podcast
Ricky Varandas
4.6 • 603 Ratings
🗓️ 27 January 2026
⏱️ 161 minutes
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THE RIPPLE EFFECT PODCAST:
Website: http://TheRippleEffectPodcast.com
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IPAK-EDU (Empower Yourself Through Knowledge)
Website: https://IPAK-EDU.org/ (use RIPPLE for 10% off)
VN Alexander, PhD (aka Tori)
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/vnalexander
Website: https://vnalexander.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rednaxelairot/
AI & Transhumanism Essay: posthumousstyle.substack.com
Bio: Philosopher of science known for her work on Vladimir Nabokov's theory of insect mimicry evolution. She is a member of the Third Way of Evolution research group & currently works in the field of Biosemiotics. She earned her Ph.D. in 2002 in English at the Graduate Center, City University New York & did her dissertation research in teleology, evolutionary theory & self-organization at the Santa Fe Institute. She is a Rockefeller Foundation Residency alum, a former NY Council for the Humanities scholar & a 2020 Fulbright scholar in Russia. Books include The Biologist’s Mistress: Rethinking Self-Organization in Art, Literature and Nature & several literary fiction and political science novels.
Xavier A. Figueroa, Ph.D (aka Dr. X)
X: https://x.com/DrXFig0708
Bio: The principal scientist for EMulate Therapeutics overseeing pre-clinical research & the application of EMulate Therapeutics technology in multiple disease areas. He has more than 20 years of experience in basic & neurological clinical research, including Alzheimer’s research, neuron biology, cancer research, bioengineering & biophysics. Dr. Figeuroa received his doctoral degree in Neurobiology & Behavior from the University of Washington. His doctoral training was followed by two post-doctoral fellowships within the University of Washington’s Department of Bioengineering. He is currently an affiliate assistant professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington. Specialties include, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, Apoptosis Signaling & Regulation, Neuroscience & Neurodegenerative Expertise.
Dr. James Lyons-Weiler (aka Dr. Jack)
Website: https://jameslyonsweiler.com/
Substack: https://popularrationalism.substack.com/
Dr. Jack earned his PhD in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology. He has held research positions at esteemed institutions, including the University of Nevada, Reno & the University of Pittsburgh (Dept Pathology & Dept. of Biomedical Informatics). Dr. Jack has an extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed articles covering various scientific disciplines such as genetics, evolution & public health. Notably, he has conducted research on the safety of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines, focusing on their dosing & potential health implications, especially in pediatric populations. His work on “pathogenic priming” & its potential relevance to COVID-19 has also been significant. Lyons-Weiler founded the Institute for Pure & Applied Knowledge (IPAK), a research organization. He also founded IPAK-EDU, an educational platform that has educated over 1,400 students in advanced courses across a wide variety of subjects.
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| 0:00.0 | believe in the ripple effect. |
| 0:25.6 | The ripple fact. I'm gonna' I'm gonna I'm |
| 0:38.3 | I'm |
| 0:39.3 | Avaughan What's up, what's up, another episode of REffect podcast. Of course, I'm your host, |
| 1:13.5 | Riccadravan, also known as Ricky Branden. It's a great episode for you today. Get a notepad. |
| 1:18.9 | You're going to learn a lot today. Today we have three PhDs. We have Dr. Alexander, Dr. Figueroa, |
| 1:25.7 | and Dr. Jack. Dr. Jack has been on a bunch. |
| 1:29.7 | His full name is Dr. James Lyons Wheeler. |
| 1:32.4 | He's also been on the Union of Unwanted, and he's the founder and creator of IPAC EDU. |
| 1:39.2 | And the doctors are really excited about sharing some of the new courses and classes they have at IPAC EDU. |
| 1:45.0 | But we get into so much more after that. |
| 1:47.1 | We get into so many different topics about health, nutrition, big pharma, big food. |
| 1:52.2 | We talk a bit about supplements, how our modern way of living is poisoning us and all the things around us and all the things we consume that could be contributing |
| 2:01.9 | to the epidemic of so many chronic illnesses. |
| 2:05.5 | We also talk a lot about RFK Jr. |
| 2:07.7 | And the Make America Healthy Again movement and what they could be doing, what they have done, |
| 2:13.5 | and much more. |
| 2:14.5 | So hold on tightly. |
| 2:15.8 | There's an information dense podcast, and this is an amazing |
| 2:19.4 | opportunity to learn from three very intelligent PhDs. But before we get into this amazing |
| 2:25.1 | conversation, let me remind you this is a Valley for Valley show. If you get any value out of the |
| 2:29.6 | discussions and guests I bring to you, please consider giving some value back. As many of you know, |
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