Medical Medium Podcast Episode 128: “A Chat With My Dad Part 2” (March 4, 2026)

Host: Anthony William
Guest: Anthony's Dad

Episode Overview

In this heartwarming and down-to-earth episode, Anthony William continues his multi-part conversation with his father, exploring memories and philosophies that shaped the origins of the Medical Medium movement. Through vivid storytelling, they reflect on their family's unique relationship with healing foods—especially coconuts—the quest for natural remedies, and the profound bond with animals and nature. Listeners are treated to intimate family anecdotes, practical wisdom, and a celebration of the instinctive healing power found in the natural world.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Coconut Farm Legacy

• Early Interest in Coconuts:
  Anthony’s dad shares how his fascination with coconuts began during a trip to Miami, where a street vendor introduced him and his wife to fresh coconut water (02:30).

  "He cut the tops off of two of them, and mom and I had one each with a straw in it, and it was delicious... I must have drank about 50, 60 coconuts." (B, 02:34)

• Shifting Perspectives:
  Decades ago, hardly anyone in their community knew about or cared for coconut water. Most thought only of coconut milk in cans.

  "They only thought about coconut milk. Right. Like in a can." (A, 03:21)

• Coconut as Medicine:
  As a child, Anthony, guided by Spirit, declared coconut water a “medicine” that helped the brain and promoted healing (04:02).

  "At six years old, you were telling everybody it was a medicine. You were saying it helped their brain and get them better." (B, 04:02)

• Challenges Sourcing Healing Foods:
  Spirit often recommended coconut water for healing, but sourcing young coconuts in those days was near impossible unless you grew them yourself.

  "If Spirit said, hey, this person needs dandelion or... roots, I could get it... but you couldn't get coconut water." (A, 04:43)

• Building the Farm:
  Anthony’s dad eventually took over a neglected coconut property, restoring it to yield abundant Malayan gold coconuts—a variety praised for their size, water content, and flavor (07:15).

  "They had that taste to them that was just... magnificent. Plus, they were loaded with water... sometimes 40 ounces." (B, 07:21)

• Lack of Market Awareness:
  Even with an immense supply, nobody wanted coconuts for their water. The family would often distribute them to people in need, free of charge (06:30).

• Memorably Large Coconuts:

  "The largest one I got was 13 pounds." (B, 07:53) "A 13 pound coconut. Filled with juice." (A, 08:03)

• Managing Abundance:
  Excess coconuts became compost, enriching the farm’s soil (14:10-14:38).

Notable Moments

• Techniques for Opening Coconuts:
  The challenge and messiness of opening heavily pressurized fresh coconuts provided humor and nostalgia:

  "There was so much pressure in these coconuts... it would just shoot out and hit the ceiling inside the house." (A, 10:25)
  "We really had to do it outside. Live and learn." (B, 11:09)

• Immersive Nature:
  Daily farm life was entwined with close encounters with wildlife: tortoises, butterflies, dragonflies, lizards, deer, hawks, tree frogs, and more (11:14-13:04).

2. The Bond with Animals

The Broken Wing Crow Story

• Building Trust:
  Anthony’s dad describes a moving relationship with a crow named Broken Wing, who was injured and ostracized by fellow crows (15:36-19:05).

  "He survived because I was putting out food for him, and I would chase the other crows away when they try to take his food." (B, 15:36)

• Attachment to Family:
  Broken Wing bonded especially with Anthony’s mother, allowing her to get close.

  "He got attached to Mom. She was able to get real close to him." (B, 15:36)

• Healing and Independence:
  As Broken Wing healed, eventually finding a partner (another injured crow), he revisited the family occasionally, marking his independence but also their lasting connection.

  "Then he showed up with another crow that was larger than him. And they were partners. Broken Wing got a family." (B, 18:25)

• Bittersweet Farewell:
  The emotional recounting of Broken Wing's departure and return underlines the deep bonds possible across species.

Cats, Squirrels, and Daily Animal Care

• Transition from Dogs to Cats:
  After losing their beloved dogs, Anthony’s parents found solace and purpose in caring for feral cats, gradually earning their trust and welcoming them into their home (20:08-24:42).

  "I swore to her, we'll never have another dog again. The heartbreak is just too much, really. Like losing a family member." (B, 20:28)

  "Love them. They're a big part of our life now. We... love the hell out of them." (B, 25:39)

• Community of Critters:
  Their household and yard are now a “wonderland” of creatures:

  • 8 cats (three indoors at night, others outdoor/feral)
  • ~20 squirrels, trained to expect food
  • 15–18 crows forming a daily morning “motley crew” (27:08-27:40)
  • The farm also draws wild rabbits, deer, and more (12:29-12:39)

  "They're not little kitties... They're all big cats." (B, 26:59)

• Peaceful Coexistence:
  Well-fed cats “get lazy,” mostly ignore the squirrels, and prefer to nap, ensuring a peaceful cross-species coexistence (26:14).

• House Dynamics:
  The animals increasingly “run the house,” a fact Anthony and his dad joke about affectionately (26:31-26:53).

3. Family and Spirit-Led Healing

• Early Spirit Communications:
  Stories highlight Anthony’s childhood affinity for animals and healing, guided by communications from Spirit. His father reminisces about relying on his son’s intuition for animal health advice—sometimes to the point of being “annoyed” by seekers but never doubting his abilities (23:14-24:08).

• Generational Wisdom and Hope:
  The episode’s stories entwine personal, generational, and spiritual knowledge, echoing the show’s core message: that healing is found in nature, observation, and compassionate care—often ahead of current mainstream recognition.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps

• On Coconut as Medicine:

  "At six years old, you were telling everybody it was a medicine. You were saying it helped their brain and get them better." (B, 04:02)

• On the Unappreciated Bounty:

  "Nobody wanted them. Nope. Nobody cared... There were no coconut waters out there in the world. Nobody drank it." (A, 06:11-06:17)

• On Farm Wildlife:

  "Tortoises was a big one... butterflies everywhere... dragonflies... kept our farm mosquito free." (B, 11:19-12:15)

• Coconut Opening Fiasco:

  "It would just shoot out and hit the ceiling inside the house... you kind of needed an opening station because... coconut juice all over." (A, 10:25-10:49)

• Broken Wing’s Resilience:

  "His wing healed in a certain angle... his flying became extraordinary. He could fly through the trees. A lot of times the crows were after him. He could outmaneuver them." (B, 17:00-18:23)

• The Cost of Loving Dogs:

  "The heartbreak is just too much, really. Like losing a family member... I'm getting choked up right now thinking about it. I don't even want to talk about it..." (B, 20:28-21:13)

• Big Cat Wonderland:

  "We work for them... They're our bosses now. It's crazy." (A & B, 26:44-26:50)

• Fruit Tree Magic:

  "You got all your mulberry trees... Oranges... The ponderosa lemon, which is really amazing... Magical place." (A, 28:59-29:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:17 | Origins of the coconut fascination, and first Miami trip | | 04:02 | Anthony as a child—coconut water as medicine | | 06:11 | No market for coconuts—free distribution to the sick | | 07:15 | Malayan gold coconuts—attributes and yields | | 10:01 | Techniques and mishaps opening coconuts | | 11:14 | Wildlife on the coconut farm | | 15:36 | The saga of Broken Wing the crow | | 20:28 | The pain of losing dogs and transition to caring for cats | | 23:07 | Healing advice for animals, Spirit’s influence | | 24:11 | How the family came to shelter eight cats | | 26:02 | The harmony between well-fed cats and local squirrels | | 27:08 | Squirrels, crows, and managing the animal community | | 28:59 | The abundance of fruit trees and gardens on the property | | 29:51 | Reflections on the coconut farm—lessons and safety tips | | 31:33 | Last word on Broken Wing—Spirit’s reassurance |

Tone and Style

The episode is conversational, personal, and sprinkled with humor and family warmth. The stories are full of vivid details and emphasize the themes of compassion, connection to nature, and being open to unconventional wisdom.

Summary

This episode offers a heartfelt tapestry of family history and health wisdom, rooted in lived experience and spiritual guidance. Anthony and his father bring listeners into a world where intuition, nature, and unyielding care for animals intersect with a grassroots movement of healing. Their reflections on the overlooked value of coconut water, the extraordinary in the everyday (from crows to coconuts), and the power of loving stewardship reveal the true spirit behind Medical Medium teachings: that the right answers for healing are often simple, found in nature, and waiting for the world to catch up.