Episode

436 — Dr. Mark McDonald — How Fear Rewired Society and Silenced Courage

Podcast: BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History
Published: Mar 16, 2026
Duration seconds: 4809
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Summary

Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Mark McDonald to explore the cultural and psychological forces reshaping modern society. What began as a discussion about courage quickly evolves into a broader conversation about fear, masculinity, moral clarity, and the erosion of common sense in public life.