I Call Bullshit with Kristina Braly is a no-nonsense podcast that unravels the tangled web of corporate greed, exposes scams hiding in plain sight, and challenges the narratives we’ve been force-fed for generations. Each episode is a dogged pursuit of truth—no politics, no partisanship, just cold, hard facts. Host Kristina Braly—physician, mom, and straight-shooting skeptic—doesn’t pull punches: she’ll rant, rave, and call out bullshit wherever she sees it, all with her trademark wit and colorful commentary. Guests range from average working Americans—UPS drivers, ranch hands, school teachers—to celebrities & industry experts, dropping insight on what’s real and what’s nonsense. Buckle up for an unapologetically raw ride into the heart of the biggest stories nobody else wants to tell you straight.
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I Call Bullshit with Kristina Braly is a no-nonsense podcast that unravels the tangled web of corporate greed, exposes scams hiding in plain sight, and challenges the narratives we’ve been force-fed for generations. Each episode is a dogged pursuit of truth—no politics, no partisanship, just cold, hard facts. Host Kristina Braly—physician, mom, and straight-shooting skeptic—doesn’t pull punches: she’ll rant, rave, and call out bullshit wherever she sees it, all with her trademark wit and colorful commentary. Guests range from average working Americans—UPS drivers, ranch hands, school teachers—to celebrities & industry experts, dropping insight on what’s real and what’s nonsense. Buckle up for an unapologetically raw ride into the heart of the biggest stories nobody else wants to tell you straight.
In this episode of I Call Bullshit, Dr. Kristina Braly delves into the unsettling parallels between the medical profession and cult dynamics. From the grueling demands of residency programs to the crushing weight of student debt and declining reimbursement rates, the healthcare system appears to exploit the altruism of aspiring physicians. By examining the characteristics of cults, Dr. Braly sheds light on how the medical field may be entrapping its members in a cycle of exploitation under the guise of nobility.
Key Talking Points:
Definition and characteristics of cults
Comparison of medical training and practice to cult behaviors
Exploitation through excessive work hours and low pay during residency
Impact of substantial student debt on medical graduates
Declining reimbursement rates and their effect on primary care physicians
Systemic issues perpetuating the cycle of exploitation in healthcare
Citations:
Verywell Mind. "What Is a Cult? 10 Warning Signs." https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cult-5078234
Wikipedia. "Medical resident work hours." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_resident_work_hours
Education Data Initiative. "Average Medical School Debt [2024]: Student Loan Statistics." https://educationdata.org/average-medical-school-debt
KFF. "What to Know About How Medicare Pays Physicians." https://www.kff.org/other/issue-brief/what-to-know-about-how-medicare-pays-physicians/Verywell MindWikipediaEducation Data Initiative+1AP News+1KFF
Listener Takeaways:
Awareness of the systemic issues within the medical profession that mirror cult-like exploitation
Understanding the financial and emotional toll of medical training and practice
Encouragement to advocate for systemic reforms in healthcare education and compensation
Contact Info:
Email: contact@kristinabraly.com
Instagram: @icallbswithkb
I Call Bullsh*t with Kristina Braly
I Call Bullshit with Kristina Braly is a no-nonsense podcast that unravels the tangled web of corporate greed, exposes scams hiding in plain sight, and challenges the narratives we’ve been force-fed for generations. Each episode is a dogged pursuit of truth—no politics, no partisanship, just cold, hard facts. Host Kristina Braly—physician, mom, and straight-shooting skeptic—doesn’t pull punches: she’ll rant, rave, and call out bullshit wherever she sees it, all with her trademark wit and colorful commentary. Guests range from average working Americans—UPS drivers, ranch hands, school teachers—to celebrities & industry experts, dropping insight on what’s real and what’s nonsense. Buckle up for an unapologetically raw ride into the heart of the biggest stories nobody else wants to tell you straight.
