My lawyer said, "Flee the country". But when I tried to turn myself in, the DEA sent a SWAT team."

In this intense episode of Second Opinion, I detail the shocking conclusion to my time as a fugitive. After calling the DEA from Costa Rica to surrender, I expected a quiet return. Instead, I was met by a SWAT team on the tarmac in Florida.

I share the brutal reality of "diesel therapy"—being moved through 11 different jails in 10 months—and my time in federal prison. From solitary confinement and cage fights to teaching nutrition classes to fellow inmates, this is my unfiltered story of survival inside the system.

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What's it like to be a fugitive doctor on the run? After fleeing the country, Dr. Jesse Haggard spent two years living in constant paranoia in a tiny 200-person Costa Rican village.

In this episode, Dr. Haggard reveals the full, untold story of his time "off the grid." He details how he survived on $20,000 for two years, learning to spearfish and dive 40 feet for lobsters just to eat. He shares his ultimate "Rambo" escape plan he had ready if authorities found him and the story of running into celebrities like Joaquin Phoenix while in hiding.

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Facing 37 allegations and a potential 44-year prison sentence, Dr. Jesse Haggard's lawyer gave him one option: flee to a country with no extradition.

In this episode, Dr. Haggard details the harrowing 9-day drive to Costa Rica in a lifted truck. The journey turns into a nightmare as he's chased and shot at—not once, but three separate times—by bandits with machine guns in El Salvador and Honduras.

This is the true story of my escape.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical or legal advice. Consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.