

The Fact Check
Alexis M. Léveillé
The Fact Check deals with the most important question: is X true? Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio), Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro) and Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio) and frequent expert guests will try to shed light on controversial topics related to fitness, nutrition, physical therapy and other healthcare-related fields. It is said that “The world wants to be deceived, so let it be deceived” as seen in the Latin phrase “Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur”. We reject this premise and aim to create a path built on truth and trust for those open to break free from the biases of our mind.
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Jan 4, 2025 • 1h 28min
Debunking Cancer Myths with Dr Joe Zundell, PHD
Dr. Joe Zundell, a cancer biologist with a PhD, discusses the fascinating mechanisms behind cancer development and the myths that often mislead the public. He shares his personal journey through cancer treatment, emphasizing the significance of evidence-based approaches. The conversation tackles the ketogenic diet's role in cancer therapy, the emotional toll of misinformation, and industry biases affecting research outcomes. Zundell advocates for respectful health discussions, urging listeners to navigate the complexities of cancer science with informed perspectives.

Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 15min
We Cringe to Fringe - Ep 4: Best/Worst of the r/physicaltherapy Subreddit
Join us as we Cringe to Fringe content, mostly about fitness, wellness and musculoskeletal rehab. In this episode, we discuss a PTA sleeping with her patients, the title of doctors for PTs in the USA, whether PT can heal lumbar hernias faster, personal trainers masquerading as physical therapists and the manual therapy vs exercise debate.Hosted pretty much weekly by Physiotherapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio) Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 16min
Reviewing The MAHA Movement with Dr. Andrea Love - Pt 2 (Full)
In part 2 of this episode, Andrea, Alexis and Diego interview the renowned @dr.andrealove , a PHD immunologist and Microbiologist who works in cancer research and public education regarding the Make America Healthy Again movement led by RFK Jr, taking a critical eye unraveling the science and pseudoscience behind each talking point by talking point, including excessive vaccine schedule claims, vaccine safety, efficacy, the evidence regarding harms vs benefits of fluoride, Glyphosphate use in crops and GMO.Does the MAHA movement have any good in it? What does the data say (Alexis played Devil's advocate here and cited the evidence in favor of MAHA for it to be fairly critically appraised in the spirit of equipoise) while all parties involved discussed whether it had merit or not and what the bulk of the data actually suggests.REMINDER: you can also WATCH this episode along with the studies cited and accompanying visual aids visible on screen using the following YouTube Link.HOSTS:Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio)Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio)GUEST:Dr. Andrea Love's...InstagramYouTubeHer Very Thorough SubStack Blog Archive

Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 27min
Reviewing The MAHA Movement with Dr. Andrea Love - Pt 1
In part 1 of this episode, Andrea, Alexis and Diego interview the renowned Dr. Andrea Love, a PHD immunologist and Microbiologist who works in cancer research and public education regarding the Make America Healthy Again movement led by RFK Jr, taking a critical eye unraveling the science and pseudoscience behind each talking point by talking point.Does the MAHA movement have any good in it? What does the data say (Alexis played Devil's advocate here and cited the evidence in favor of MAHA for it to be fairly critically appraised in the spirit of equipoise) while all parties involved discussed whether it had merit or not and what the bulk of the data actually suggests.REMINDER: you can also WATCH this episode along with the studies cited and accompanying visual aids visible on screen using the following YouTube Link.HOSTS:Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio)Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio)PODCAST PAGE:@thefactcheckpodcastGUEST:Dr. Andrea Love's...InstagramYouTubeHer Very Thorough SubStack Blog Archive

Sep 13, 2024 • 37min
The Rise of PEDs with JPGCoaching
In this episode of The Fact Check, we discuss infamous Influencers Buying Muscles via cosmetic surgery, The Normalization of Performance Enhancing Dr*gs and JPG's favorite animes and workout plan and supplement stack!Hosted pretty much weekly by Physiotherapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio) Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@The_rehab_chiro).OUR GUEST:@JPGCoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jpgcoaching?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpgcoaching/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb-F1mP6q0Aj-e5pXuUTog

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 20min
The Science and Pseudoscience of CranioSacral Therapy
In this episode of The Fact Check, physiotherapists Alexis Léveillé and Diego Hidalgo take a critical and skeptical look at the origins, science and relevance of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), this branch of osteopathy which purports that we can modify and rebalance the nervous system through very gentle manipulation of the skull's sutures and surrounding musculature.REMINDER: you can also WATCH this episode along with the studies cited and accompanying visual aids visible on screen using the following YouTube link.HOSTS:Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio)Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio)

Aug 15, 2024 • 53min
The Carnivore Diet: Myths, Benefits & Risks ft Dr Adrian Chavez - Part 2
In part 2 of this episode, Eliud and Alexis interview Nutrition PHD and clinician Dr Adrian Chavez regarding the recent surge in the popularity of the carnivore diet.Is the carnivore diet a good diet? Why do some people swear by it? What does the data say? What are the mechanisms behind it and are there safer ways to adopt its principles for better health, performance and longevity (there are, we discuss them here).Listen to this episode for a skeptical (and scientific) look at all of these questions!REMINDER: you can also WATCH this episode along with the studies cited and accompanying visual aids visible on screen using the following YouTube Link.HOSTS:Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio)Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio)GUEST:Dr Adrian Chavez

Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Carnivore Diet: Myths, Benefits & Risks ft Dr Adrian Chavez - Part 1
In part 1 of this episode, Eliud and Alexis interview Nutrition PHD and clinician Dr Adrian Chavez regarding the recent surge in the popularity of the carnivore diet.Is the carnivore diet a good diet? Why do some people swear by it? What does the data say? What are the mechanisms behind it and are there safer ways to adopt its principles for better health, performance and longevity (there are, we discuss them here).Listen to this episode for a skeptical (and scientific) look at all of these questions!REMINDER: you can also WATCH this episode along with the studies cited and accompanying visual aids visible on screen using the following YouTube Link.HOSTS:Physical Therapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio)Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo (@skepticalphysio)GUEST:Dr Adrian Chavez

Aug 7, 2024 • 51min
We Cringe to Fringe - Episode 3
Join us as we Cringe to Fringe content, mostly about fitness, wellness and musculoskeletal rehab.In this episode, we discuss the infamous Toji, short king cringe, Joel Seedman, the Tate Bros, Coccyx adjustments and "Cuckaine" a new experimental dr*g with strange effects.Hosted pretty much weekly by Physiotherapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio) Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
We Cringe to Fringe - Episode 2 (ft Angus Bradley)
Join us as we Cringe to Fringe videos, mostly about fitness, wellness and musculoskeletal rehab.In this episode, we talk a lot about the KneeOverToesGuy and our conversations with him, but also about David Weck's maracas, bodybuilders falling for fringe fitness cults, water that isn't woke (...), medieval UFC, testosterone-insecure shirtless men and more!Hosted pretty much weekly by Physiotherapist Alexis M. Léveillé (@nobullshitphysio) Chiropractor Eliud Sierra (@the_rehab_chiro)Thank you to our guest, coach Angus Bradley ( @angusbradley92 https://www.instagram.com/angusbradley92/?hl=en) for coming on.Let us know what to you want us to react to in the next episode.N.B.: for a video version of this including the studies and clips we share, go to our YouTube Channel.