In this episode of The Anthony Amen Show (formerly Health & Fitness Redefined), we continue our COVID-19 mini-series with Part 2 — a raw, firsthand perspective from two frontline healthcare workers, Tina and Lily. They share their personal experiences working through the early pandemic, their concerns about vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, and their views on natural immunity, stigma, and the consequences of rapid policy changes.
This conversation highlights how complex and emotionally charged the topic became for many Americans. Our goal: to bring you real stories, real experiences, and real discussions — not to convince, but to help you understand the human side behind differing beliefs.
TIMESTAMPS
0:45 – Meet Tina and Lily
2:16 – Tina’s experience during the March 2020 outbreak
7:29 – Lily describes working in the COVID-19 ICU
12:24 – Concerns about the speed of the vaccine rollout
19:19 – “Why are we dismissing natural immunity?”
24:32 – PPE protections vs. healthcare-worker shortages
37:07 – Questions about Moderna vaccine risks
39:23 – Stigma and discrimination toward the unvaccinated
43:42 – Lily’s perspective on variants and transmission
47:12 – Doctors and fear of losing licenses over exemptions
52:29 – From “Healthcare Heroes” to “Zeroes”
🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST — THE ANTHONY AMEN SHOW
Formerly Health & Fitness Redefined, the show explores the intersection of fitness, health, mindset, leadership, resilience, and real-world wellness through honest, evidence-based conversations.
🏋️ ABOUT REDEFINE FITNESS
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🙋♂️ ABOUT THE HOST — ANTHONY AMEN
Anthony transformed his own life through fitness and now dedicates his career to helping others do the same. He is the founder of Redefine Fitness, host of The Anthony Amen Show, and creator of New York State’s first DOL-recognized personal training apprenticeship program. His mission is to prove that anyone can redefine what’s possible physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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