Ex-Pharma Rep: It's Way More Corrupt Than You Think - Brigham Buhler

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy. American healthcare stands apart from any other system in the world. While some argue it has the potential to be the best, for many, it feels like the worst. Sky-high costs, an overreliance on prescriptions, and systemic inefficiencies suggest something is deeply broken. Why is this the case, and what can be done to fix it? Expect to learn what the number one reason for bankruptcy in America is, what the average state of health is for the average American and how it compares to the rest of the world, why so many American’s are on Pharmaceutical drugs, what drugs Americans are taking that are causing the most damage, what is happening with the Food industry’s corporate capture of food, how much of an impact RFK can really have on changing the pharmaceutical and food system, the simple changes that can improve American healthcare and much more… - 00:00 Why is Healthcare Bankrupting Americans? 02:37 When Did Big Pharma Stop Being a Conspiracy Theory? 12:40 Current State of Purdue & Opioids 18:34 What Are Compounding Pharmacies? 24:29 Today’s Most Worrying Drugs 27:37 The Future of Psychiatric Drugs 31:50 Understanding American Healthcare 37:48 The Downsides of Socialist Healthcare 45:30 Are Doctors to Blame? 50:22 How Big Food, Pharma & Insurance Help Each Other 54:06 How to Hold Healthcare Accountable 1:04:56 How Much Impact Can RFK Jr Have? 1:13:47 Concerning Elements of an Operating Room 1:18:29 Comparing American Health With Other Countries 1:21:33 Utilising AI to Build a Better System 1:32:33 Advice for Owning Your Healthcare More 1:37:03 Where to Find Brigham - Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostBrigham Buhlerguest

Mar 8, 20251h 37mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: March 8, 2025
Duration: 1h 37m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy. American healthcare stands apart from any other system in the world. While some argue it has the potential to be the best, for many, it feels like the worst. Sky-high costs, an overreliance on prescriptions, and systemic inefficiencies suggest something is deeply broken. Why is this the case, and what can be done to fix it? Expect to learn what the number one reason for bankruptcy in America is, what the average state of health is for the average American and how it compares to the rest of the world, why so many American’s are on Pharmaceutical drugs, what drugs Americans are taking that are causing the most damage, what is happening with the Food industry’s corporate capture of food, how much of an impact RFK can really have on changing the pharmaceutical and food system, the simple changes that can improve American healthcare and much more… - 00:00 Why is Healthcare Bankrupting Americans? 02:37 When Did Big Pharma Stop Being a Conspiracy Theory? 12:40 Current State of Purdue & Opioids 18:34 What Are Compounding Pharmacies? 24:29 Today’s Most Worrying Drugs 27:37 The Future of Psychiatric Drugs 31:50 Understanding American Healthcare 37:48 The Downsides of Socialist Healthcare 45:30 Are Doctors to Blame? 50:22 How Big Food, Pharma & Insurance Help Each Other 54:06 How to Hold Healthcare Accountable 1:04:56 How Much Impact Can RFK Jr Have? 1:13:47 Concerning Elements of an Operating Room 1:18:29 Comparing American Health With Other Countries 1:21:33 Utilising AI to Build a Better System 1:32:33 Advice for Owning Your Healthcare More 1:37:03 Where to Find Brigham - Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Brigham Buhler
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Brigham Buhler, Ex-Pharma Rep: It's Way More Corrupt Than You Think - Brigham Buhler explores insider Exposes How US Healthcare Profits From Keeping People Sick Former pharma and device rep Brigham Buhler explains how American healthcare incentives are structured to monetize chronic disease rather than prevent it, making it the leading cause of personal bankruptcy. He details how insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) quietly dominate the system, earning far more than Big Pharma while pushing patients toward more drugs and delayed, restricted care. The conversation covers corporate capture of regulators like the FDA and NIH, suppression of cheaper or safer alternatives (compounding pharmacies, peptides, psychedelics, stem cells), and how perverse incentives contributed to crises like opioids. Buhler argues that true reform requires cash-pay, preventive, metabolically focused care supported by AI-driven, continuous monitoring and strong conflict-of-interest rules for regulators.

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