04/17/25 Titanic Deception to Kitchen Table: Mental Health's Hidden History

In this episode, Ted and Austin Broer explore historical financial conspiracies while delivering practical health insights and economic analysis affecting Americans' daily lives.

The father-son duo begin with a fascinating historical discussion about John Jacob Astor and the Titanic, examining the conspiracy theory that Astor was deliberately kept off lifeboats to prevent him from exposing information about the Federal Reserve's creation. Ted connects this to the Fed's 1913 founding and its continued independence from government oversight, explaining how this impacts current interest rates, inflation, and housing affordability.

Economic challenges take center stage as they analyze the impact of rising property taxes on homeowners, with Austin highlighting how these increases outpace income growth, creating unsustainable financial strain. They examine the geometric growth of national debt and question the sustainability of current economic policies, including tariffs and their effect on consumer prices.

Health topics feature prominently with their detailed discussion of collagen supplementation for joint health, skin elasticity, and overall wellness. Ted emphasizes collagen's role in maintaining youthful appearance and function, while Austin explains how vitamin C serves as a crucial catalyst for collagen production in the body.

Environmental health concerns emerge through their examination of trichloroethylene contamination and its established link to Parkinson's disease. Both hosts stress the importance of water filtration and distillation to remove harmful chemicals from drinking water.

Mental health receives significant attention as they analyze the connection between ultra-processed foods and depression. They challenge the over-prescription of antidepressants, advocating instead for nutritional approaches that address underlying deficiencies with supplements like omega-3s, B vitamins, and 5-HTP. Ted shares a compelling story about a friend misdiagnosed and inappropriately medicated with lithium for what was actually hypoglycemia caused by poor diet.

Parenting discussion follows as Austin emphasizes parents' responsibility to regulate children's diets, explaining how blood sugar instability from sugar-laden foods directly impacts mood and behavior. He argues that children lack the cognitive ability to make healthy food choices and require parental guidance.

The episode also covers gold as an investment hedge during economic uncertainty and critiques Canadian economic policies that depend heavily on U.S. markets while avoiding reciprocal responsibilities.

Throughout the conversation, both hosts weave in promotions for their health products, including a special 15% discount on their collagen supplement.