Ep 179: Dropping Seeds: Vaccine 101 with Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

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Jul 23, 2025

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and vaccine safety advocate, shares her transformative journey of questioning the standard vaccine narrative. She discusses the complexities of vaccine efficacy and the ethical implications of testing practices. Tenpenny emphasizes the importance of informed choice in vaccination, navigating the controversies surrounding ingredients like aluminum. The conversation also delves into the psychological impacts of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic and advocates for parental intuition in holistic health decisions.

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ANECDOTE

Tenpenny's Vaccine-Free Childhood

Sherri Tenpenny grew up unvaccinated in a chiropractic family and experienced common childhood diseases without issue.
Her father fiercely opposed vaccination, even driving out a local doctor who pressured them to vaccinate her.

ANECDOTE

NVIC Conference Changed Everything

Tenpenny attended the 2000 National Vaccine Information Center conference, exposing her to concerns about vaccine safety.
This event sparked 25 years of intense research into vaccine risks and industry practices.

ADVICE

Sow Seeds, Trust Growth

Keep sowing seeds of truth about vaccines without expecting immediate change.
Trust that your words will reach good soil and impact people over time.

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Dr. Sherri Tenpenny joins Alec for a direct conversation on vaccine safety, informed choice, and the evolution of her medical perspective. After more than two decades of research, she shares what led her to question the standard vaccine narrative and advocate for medical freedom. From early clinical experience to uncovering the role of fear and misinformation in public health, this episode encourages listeners to explore the deeper story behind modern medicine.

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Dr. Tenpenny’s Store: shoptenpenny.net/?ref=WAYFORWARD New Book – Zero Accountability in a Failed System: drtenpenny.com/zeroOnline Courses: https://learning4you.org/5docs/ Episode 164 with Roman Bystrianyk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75mogCX4fww

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