What if one of the greatest medical breakthroughs started not in a lab, but in a fabric dye factory? In this episode of Healing Beyond Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West unpacks the incredible story of methylene blue—the vivid dye that became the first synthetic medicine, fought malaria, saved lives in rare blood disorders, and now shows promise for brain health and energy at the cellular level.

You’ll learn how this humble molecule supports mitochondria, why researchers are studying it for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and how Dr. West uses it in clinic to help patients battling fatigue and brain fog. You’ll also hear the real risks, including dangerous drug interactions and genetic contraindications, and why methylene blue is not a DIY experiment.

This is a story about rediscovering old tools, blending history with modern science, and asking the powerful question: what if your diagnosis isn’t the end of your story?

After years of chasing symptoms, endless tests, and being told “follow up with your primary,” Brady and Calista Watkins had hit a wall. No diagnosis. No clear path forward. Just frustration—and a wife who was getting sicker.

Then a friend’s words changed everything: “If we could do it all over again, we’d go to the West Clinic sooner.”

From Spokane, WA, to a small railroad town in Idaho, this is the unfiltered, real-life journey of a family who risked time, money, and comfort for one thing—answers.

In this episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with the Watkins family to talk about:

• The decision to trust intuition over endless research

• What it’s like to feel dismissed by the medical system

• The emotional toll illness takes on the entire family

• The difference empathy and human connection make in healing

• Why “Vitamin H” (hope) is the most important prescription

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unheard, or hopeless in your health journey, this story is proof—you can find answers. You can find hope. And you might find them in the last place you expect.

They’ve lived out of gas stations, powered through pain, and roped their way into rodeo legend status. But what happens when the body breaks down, the blood doesn’t lie, and the comeback road demands more than grit?

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Healing Beyond Your Diagnosis, Dr. Jason West sits down with world champion calf roper Tyson Durfey and elite cowboy Cory Solomon for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life on the road, the toll of chasing gold buckles, and how two of the toughest athletes in rodeo learned to stop treating their trucks better than their own bodies.

Tyson opens up about chronic fatigue, chest pain, and walking away from competition—only to return stronger in his 40s.

Cory shares what happened when a "reluctant visit" to the West Clinic turned into a powerful wake-up call—and how IV therapy, live blood analysis, and nervous system resets helped change his mindset and performance.

Together, they reveal the hidden struggles behind rodeo fame, the importance of treating yourself like your horse, and why your only true asset in life is your health.

This isn’t just about rodeo. It’s about resilience, redemption, and redefining what it means to be strong.

Cowboy up. Heal up. And if you're chasing a dream—this one's for you.