Medicine Girl

This is Part 2 of a multi-part conversation with Pete and Peter, co-authors of Water Is Not H₂O. While Part 1 leaned into provocation, paradox, and the periodic fable of elements, this episode shifts toward something more subtle—and arguably more radical: the joy of being alive. We talk about living happily without obsessing over every toxin, letting go of regret, and refusing to become trapped in perpetual fear narratives about health, risk, and “doing life wrong.” We reference real-world longevity paradoxes—people who smoked daily and lived into their late 90s or beyond—not as prescriptions, but as reminders that life is not a spreadsheet and the human body is not a compliance machine. This episode is about presence over paranoia, curiosity over doom, and what happens when people become so fixated on avoiding death that they forget to actually live. This conversation is not medical advice. It is philosophical, cultural, and observational—sometimes uncomfortable by design. A third part is coming. Support Independent Publishing Medicine Girl’s Substack is reader-supported.Thank you for considering becoming a paid subscriber. This work is affiliate-free, sponsor-free, corporate-free, and grift-free—and always will be. I deeply value your comments, challenges, and thought-provoking responses. Independent publishing can be isolating, and reader engagement matters more than you know. If you share or quote this work on social media, please credit Medicine Girl. It’s good karma, and it helps keep this work visible. Where to Find Pete and Peter * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterPete * Rumble (ad-free): https://rumble.com/c/c-5731194 * FREE e-book: 100 Reasons Water Is Not H₂O on Smashwords Follow & Preserve This podcast—and much of this work—exists in a climate of increasing censorship, silent suppression, and account lockouts. Content that lives only on platforms is not secure. That’s why we are building the Shadow Banned Library: a preservation archive where this work can be downloaded, stored, printed, and passed on before it disappears. Before You Go If this episode mattered to you, please consider supporting the preservation effort through subscribing, donating, or sharing. No sponsors. No affiliates. No corporate products. Just time, cost, and commitment. Important note:If you are ever locked out of your account due to platform requirements (such as biometric verification), please do not file a chargeback. Chargebacks create severe banking penalties and ultimately cost me more than I receive. Instead, email me directly at robin@purifywithin.com, and I will cancel your subscription and issue any appropriate refund. More guidance on this will follow separately. You can learn more at: Disclaimer The views expressed in this article and podcast are the author’s opinions, informed by clinical experience, historical sources, public records, and secondary reporting. Where applicable, references to peer-reviewed or archival material are provided for context. The author is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) no longer practicing clinically. This content reflects professional observation and analysis, but it is not intended as individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own licensed healthcare professionals for personal medical decisions. This work is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not allege proven legal wrongdoing by any named individual or organization. Nothing herein should be construed as legal advice. For legal guidance regarding publishing, liability, or defamation, consult a qualified attorney. If you believe this article contains a factual error, or if you represent an entity mentioned and wish to provide documentation or request a correction, please contact robin@purifywithin.com. Corrections will be made promptly where warranted. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit medicinegirl.substack.com/subscribe