{"podcast":{"title":"Fuel Different","slug":"fuel-different-7819549","podcast_index_feed_id":7819549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN9205998233","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/84d024bc-0419-11f1-9d0a-4361a57d46ae/image/2f930157da2ebdc07c513de272b14981.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sarah Williams","episode_count":275,"summary":"Think your doctor's health advice isn't working? You're probably right. Join Sarah Williams on Fuel Different as she cuts through the nutrition noise with zero BS and actual science that makes sense. Sarah spent a decade as a nutrition researcher before realizing she was way better at explaining why keto works for some people and crashes for others, or why intermittent fasting might be sabotaging your weight loss goals instead of helping them. After her mom's doctor gave her the same cookie-cutter advice that wasn't working, Sarah started making videos to break down the real science. Three million followers later, she's still explaining health myths with the same energy she brings to family dinners. Every episode tackles the stuff that actually matters for healthy living — from why your metabolism is acting weird to which nutrition \"rules\" you can totally ignore. Sarah breaks down complex research into conversations that feel like chatting with your smartest friend who just happens to know everything about how your body works. Whether you're confused about conflicting diet advice or just want to understand what's actually happening when you eat, this show gives you practical answe…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T22:21:19.931592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549"},"episode":{"title":"The $47 Billion Industry That Profits When You Stay Sick","slug":"the-47-billion-industry-that-profits-when-you-stay-sick","published_at":"2026-09-21T16:12:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/the-47-billion-industry-that-profits-when-you-stay-sick","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8652229194.mp3?updated=1776259077","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN8652229194.mp3?updated=1776259077","summary":"What if the same companies that profit from your insulin also control the research into cheaper alternatives? Sarah Williams exposes how Big Pharma has turned chronic illness into their most reliable revenue stream, making $1.48 trillion annually while patients can't afford life-saving medications. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why insulin discovered in 1921 still costs diabetics $300+ monthly despite costing $5 to produce • How 7 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies spend more on marketing than actual research • The real reason it takes 15 years and $2.6 billion to bring one drug to market (hint: it's not just safety) • Which countries offer the same medications for 80% less and how to access them legally 👤 Perfect for: Anyone tired of choosing between their health and their bank account, especially if you're managing chronic conditions or supporting someone who is. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Sarah Williams breaks down the $47 billion chronic disease machine [02:15] The insulin scandal: why a 100-year-old discovery costs more than rent [04:30] Marketing budgets vs research spending (the numbers will shock you) [06:45] How drug patents get extended indefinitely to block cheaper generics [09:00] Countries where the same pills cost 80% less [11:30] Practical strategies to navigate this system without going broke The healthcare system wasn't designed to keep you healthy. It was designed to keep you coming back. Once you understand how this $47 billion industry really works, you can't unsee it. But you can outsmart it. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow Fuel Different on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: healthcare costs, pharmaceutical industry, chronic disease, medical expenses, prescripti…","meta_description":"What if the same companies that profit from your insulin also control the research into cheaper alternatives? Sarah Williams exposes how Big Pharma has tu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fuel-different-7819549/episodes/the-47-billion-industry-that-profits-when-you-stay-sick/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549/the-47-billion-industry-that-profits-when-you-stay-sick.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}