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What if everything you’ve been told about parasites is wrong?

In this explosive episode, Kelly sits down with Dr. Daniel Roytas—clinical educator, researcher, and author of Can You Catch a Cold?—to unravel one of the most deeply held beliefs in both mainstream and alternative health: the idea that parasites are invaders that must be eradicated. Daniel’s work challenges the foundations of germ theory and dives into the seductive psychology of victim consciousness that underpins much of modern medicine—yes, even “natural” medicine.

Get ready to question everything you think you know about gut health, parasite cleanses, and even the existence of so-called “pathogenic” organisms. This conversation exposes how medical myths get recycled, how belief systems override biology, and why the real toxin might not be what’s in your gut—but how you think about your body. From pleomorphism and misdiagnosis to the spiritual implications of blaming nature for our ailments, this is a no-holds-barred exploration of what it truly means to reclaim health in a toxic world. If you’ve ever taken black walnut tincture or been told your symptoms are due to “Lyme,” you need to hear this.

You’ll Learn:

How the “parasite cleanse” trend may reinforce victim consciousness
Why the existence of parasites—even in medical literature—is still up for debate
What polymorphism reveals about the adaptability of microbes inside the body
How artifacts in lab tests can lead to false parasite diagnosis
Why asymptomatic “infections” challenge germ theory logic
How certain worms may actually protect the body from toxins
What anti-parasitic herbs might really be doing to support detox pathways
How the Lyme disease narrative can distract from root causes of illness
Why focusing on “killing pathogens” may prolong chronic symptoms
How to prioritize foundational health practices over fear-based protocols

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:03] Why parasites are the sacred cow of alternative medicine

[02:22] How parasite belief crosses both conventional and alt-health circles

[03:56] The link between parasite obsession and victim consciousness

[05:28] What we’re actually talking about when we say “parasites”

[06:43] Why some “parasites” might not cause illness at all

[08:19] New research suggesting many parasites are harmless

[10:26] The problem with asymptomatic infection logic

[12:47] How artifacts are misidentified as parasites in lab tests

[14:40] Why the theory of pleomorphism changes everything

[16:48] Studying microbes outside the body vs. inside

[19:14] How healthy people test positive for “pathogenic” organisms

[21:30] Why immune system explanations don’t add up

[24:42] What worms may actually be doing in your gut

[27:10] The surprising detox role of certain parasites

[30:44] Why “anti-parasitic” herbs may work for a different reason

[33:03] What’s really happening when people pass worms

[35:05] The emotional and cultural grip of Lyme disease

[38:16] Why misdiagnosing the cause keeps people stuck

[41:26] Simple practices that matter more than parasite cleanses

[43:45] How parasite fear reflects a deeper healing pattern

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Resources Mentioned:

Can You Catch a Cold? by Dr. Daniel Roytas | Book

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