Vaccine Injury, Autism & Toxic Exposure: Dr. Brian Hooker on What We’re Not Being Told

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode of Broken and Healed, I sit down with Dr. Brian S. Hooker Chief Scientific Officer at the Children's Health Defense— a scientist, father, and truth-teller whose life was forever changed by his son’s vaccine injury.This conversation is not just about science.It’s about what happens when your world collapses — and no one is willing to tell you why.In this episode, Dr. Hooker shares his journey — from respected academic and believer in the system, to a father forced to question everything after watching his son regress into autism following a series of routine vaccinations. What followed was an eight-year journey of detoxification, investigation, and awakening.Together, we explore:The hidden epidemic of chronic illness in childrenWhat informed consent really means — and what’s often left outThe role of environmental toxins, including mercury and aluminumThe emotional and psychological toll of being dismissed, gaslit, and isolatedDetoxification, chelation, and the long road back to healingWhat happens when science and lived experience collideThis is a conversation about truth — the kind that doesn’t come easily, and often comes at a cost.If you’ve ever felt like something didn’t add up…If you’ve been told your symptoms were “in your head”…If you’ve walked the long road of healing without clear answers…This episode is for you. If you or anyone in your family has been touched by autism, mercury toxicity, or chronic illness please share. My book Awakening in an Age of Metals is out now — a story of collapse, survival, and spiritual awakening through illness.👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSJF1MSKStory Is Medicine — 1:1 coaching to help you heal through writing, voice reclamation, and deep narrative work.👉 https://www.michelleokatz.comIf this episode resonates, share it with someone who is searching for answers.And don’t forget to follow Broken and Healed for more conversations at the intersection of science, healing, and awakening. If you want to get in touch or find out more about working with me please email at [email protected] Join me in Idyllwild on May 8th for an in person workshop on Detox, Nervous System, and Story.