The TRUTH About Vaccines for Kids (A Pediatrician Speaks Out on the Risks) | Joel "Gator" Warsh : 1238
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey
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🗓️ 2 January 2025
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Summary
Are we protecting our kids—or unknowingly putting their health at risk?
Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh isn’t just another pediatrician; he’s a bold voice speaking out on the vaccine debate that’s dividing parents, doctors, and society. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most censored and controversial topics of our time.
With his integrative and functional approach, Dr. Warsh unpacks the startling rise in chronic illnesses among children and questions if we’re truly asking the hard questions about vaccine safety and efficacy. This isn’t about taking sides—it’s about uncovering the truths every parent needs to know.
Dave and Dr. Warsh dive deep into the science, the myths, and the hidden risks Big Pharma doesn’t want you to hear about. Whether you’re a parent, a skeptic, or just someone seeking the truth, this episode will give you the tools and insights to navigate this complex issue with confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
• The alarming rise in chronic illnesses and what might be driving it
• Why vaccine safety studies may not tell the whole story
• The critical questions every parent should ask before vaccinating
• How toxins in our environment are impacting our kids’ health
• Practical steps to protect your children in today’s world
Resources:
• 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025
• Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh’s Book: Parenting at Your Child’s Pace – https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Your-Childs-Pace-Pediatricians/dp/1454952490
• Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh’s Website – https://www.integrativepediatrics.com
• Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator
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• Dave Asprey’s Website – https://daveasprey.com
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Timestamps:
• 00:00 Intro
• 00:40 Personal Health Journey and Pediatric Concerns
• 01:41 Interview with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
• 02:49 Rising Chronic Diseases in Children
• 04:03 Factors Contributing to Health Issues
• 10:13 Debating Vaccine Safety and Efficacy
• 30:32 Historical Context and Vaccine Research
• 44:18 Introduction to Dr. Joe Dispenza and Meditation
• 45:13 Genetics and Vaccine Controversies
• 46:16 The Importance of Individualized Medicine
• 49:02 Western Medicine’s Flaws and Alternatives
• 50:07 Childhood Health Crisis and Solutions
• 50:52 Pharmaceutical Industry Critique
• 52:09 The Role of Parents and Doctors in Child Health
• 01:04:43 The Influence of Big Pharma on Medicine
• 01:19:56 Balancing Vaccination Decisions
• 01:25:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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| 0:00.0 | 50% of our kids are obese. |
| 0:02.0 | One or two kids are going to have a chronic disease. |
| 0:03.9 | That's how it is. |
| 0:04.5 | The vast, vast majority of vaccine information out there is completely biased and cherry-picked on both sides. |
| 0:10.0 | If you just tell people that it's safe, it's just a lie. |
| 0:12.3 | Not every vaccine is perfect, and that's okay. |
| 0:14.5 | They don't have to be. |
| 0:15.8 | The trust in medicine is gone. |
| 0:17.2 | How dare you say that? You're listening to the Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey. |
| 0:25.3 | Today we're going to talk about parenting. |
| 0:29.6 | And you could say, I don't have kids, I don't care. |
| 0:33.3 | You could also say, I have kids, they're older, I don't care. |
| 0:38.1 | Well, I think you might want to care because we have a problem. |
| 0:42.2 | And we have a problem with the largest number of sick kids ever. |
| 0:48.4 | And this is something that's personal for me because I grew up really sick. |
| 0:56.9 | I had strep throat every month, |
| 1:07.4 | give or take for 15 years. Asperger syndrome, OCD, ODD, ADHD. What now I recognize was pandas, which is something that happens when strep bacteria triggered often by toxic mold |
| 1:13.7 | cause immune factors to mess with your brain that makes you walk around saying, no, even more than |
| 1:19.9 | normal kids do, even into high school. It was not fun. Obesity, asthma, allergies, arthritis, |
| 1:27.2 | and I was 14, and a whole host of other, just joyful |
| 1:30.5 | things. Call me an early adopter because the stuff that was affecting me back then is affecting |
| 1:38.0 | way more people now than ever before. How about we talk with a board-certified pediatrician about, well, |
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