The Survival Podcast First Tuesday Coffee Chat with John and Nicole – Epi-3638
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Mar 11, 2025 Join John Willis of SOE Tactical Gear, an expert in preparedness, and Nicole Sauce from Living Free in Tennessee, a homesteading advocate. They discuss the impact of rising property taxes and current health debates around vaccines. The duo gets into the egg market's woes amid avian flu fears and the challenges facing California's farms due to labor regulations. They also explore the evolving tech landscape in agriculture, cryptocurrency's rollercoaster ride, and share humorous anecdotes about everyday absurdities, all while fostering community resilience.
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Flu Shot Experience
- Jack Spirko hasn't had the flu since 1996, after a flu shot gave him the worst flu of his life.
- He believes it weakened his immune system, making him more susceptible to worse infections.
Shingles Theory
- Jack Spirko theorizes that childhood chickenpox exposure boosted immunity, preventing shingles later in life.
- Vaccinating children against chickenpox may be contributing to the increase in adult shingles cases.
Flu Shot and Chickenpox
- John Willis's friend, a doctor, claimed flu shots don't cause illness, only to get sick for three weeks after taking one.
- They discussed chickenpox parties and how some Catholic schools used to intentionally expose children to chickenpox.