Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan joins Chris on Revolution Health Radio to discuss how we can strengthen our gut-immune system to protect us and/or recover from viral illness. They review what the research indicates about the link between the health of our microbiome and our likelihood of catching viral illnesses, and talk about the ways we can repair and strengthen our microbiome by optimizing diet, exercise, sleep, and time outdoors to boost our host defenses and overall health.

Dr. Mark Hyman joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss his new book, Young Forever. He explores what happens as we age, how food, exercise, and movement play a role in healthy aging, why your mental health, stress, social connection, community, and purpose is so important when it comes to longevity, and what steps you can take to increase your longevity and health span.

No matter where you personally stand on dairy products, there’s no denying that it’s a contentious issue in the nutrition community. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris reviews what the scientific evidence says about the benefits of dairy products, the actual prevalence of lactose intolerance and allergies, the (false) theory that dairy contributes to osteoporosis, the connection between dairy consumption and better bone health, why full-fat dairy is better than low- or nonfat...

When the demands on our bodies exceed our capacity, we become burned out, mentally and physically. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Dr. Molly Maloof joins Chris to discuss the physiology of the burnout epidemic, measuring and managing your stress and blood sugar, when biohacking is and isn’t effective, why losing weight is futile when you are under serious stress, the importance of healthy human connection, and how you can build an effective program for recovery and resilience.

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and Jill Sheppard Davenport join Chris to highlight their new book, Better Broths and Healing Tonics, which provides recipes for easy, flavorful, health-supportive broths, and add‑ins to “boost” the broths for maximum nutrition and healing benefits. They discuss the immense healing properties of broth and why it’s an excellent way to add nutrient density to meals, the results of their study on whether bones harbor lead and other toxic metals, the science behind “food as...

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, OD, joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to talk about the link between vision and your health. They discuss what vision is and how we learn it, why vision problems are actually brain problems and how they’re preventable and treatable, the impact of screen use on vision and brain development, what environmental factors can affect vision development, the correlation between ADHD and other behavioral disorders in children and vision, and the emerging field...

Doctor, clinical researcher, and author Dr. Michael Ruscio joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the important and often overlooked connection between gut health, nutrient absorption, and thyroid function. They talk about why so many people are misdiagnosed with hypothyroidism and misprescribed thyroid medication, the myth that Hashimoto’s always leads to hypothyroidism, how gut symptoms can be similar to symptoms of hypothyroidism and how patients can be...

For decades, the mainstream medical view of gluten intolerance has been relatively black or white. But celiac disease is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to gluten intolerance—there are many other ways that sensitivity to wheat and/or gluten can manifest in the body. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, we’ll examine the science behind non-celiac wheat sensitivity, including how a person can be gluten intolerant without having celiac disease, the signs and symptoms of gluten...

Athlete, personal trainer, coach, and six-time CrossFit Games competitor Marcus Filly joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the training program he developed that blends bodybuilding methods with functional movements to help people look good and move well with a focus on longevity, strength, and aesthetics.

Dr. Sunjya Schweig, Founder and President of the California Center for Functional Medicine, joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss the unique challenges associated with complex chronic illness, the “invisible” experiences of patients who suffer from these ailments, how the conventional medical system handles (and fails) them, why Functional Medicine is better equipped to address these conditions, and how Dr. Schweig and his team are working to transform healthcare...

We've been told for decades that eating red meat will give us cancer, heart disease, and all kinds of other health ailments. But what if it's not true? What if the evidence against red meat was never strong to begin with and has become much weaker over time? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris examines recent research and comprehensive reviews to help correct the misconceptions that still persist about red meat and alleviate the anxiety you might have about the effects of eating...

Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to talk about metabolic psychiatry and his brain energy theory of mental illness. They discuss why classifying mental disorders as “separate” conditions is misleading; the connections between mental illness and disorders linked to metabolism, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, pain disorders, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy; the link between metabolism and factors known to play a...

Author and speaker Terri Trespicio joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss passion, purpose, and why there’s no linear path to the “right” life. They talk about why the pressure to find your one abiding passion can lead you down the wrong path, the myth that self-improvement means we need to be fixed, the counterintuitive idea that you don’t have to leave your comfort zone, how boredom can be productive, and the importance of skill building.

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, strength and conditioning coach Graham Tuttle, aka the Barefoot Sprinter, joins Chris to discuss how our feet lay the groundwork for our health and athletic performance, why traditional shoes are bad for us, and how we can go barefoot to correct movement dysfunction and relieve our ailments.

Authors David Montgomery and Anne Biklé join Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss soil health and nutrition. They discuss the importance of the microbiome of the soil, how conventional agriculture adversely affects the soil microbiome, how disruption of the soil microbiome has led to a decline in the availability of nutrients in the food that we eat, whether regenerative farming is scalable and how it can improve soil health, some things that we as individuals can do...

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris discusses Parkinson’s disease and what we can do to address its rising prevalence in modern society. He’ll provide a better understanding of the mechanisms, signs, and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, as well as cover some of the underlying causes that contribute to it. He also talks about steps you can take to lower your risk of getting Parkinson’s disease in the first place or potentially slow the progression of the disease if you already...

Physician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Naomi Parrella joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss metabolic health and how it relates to weight loss. Dr. Parrella talks about her work with patients from diverse backgrounds at Rush University, what it means to be metabolically healthy, what things interfere with progress in weight loss, and tools you can use to find your path to long term weight loss success.

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris examines the efficiency and risks of calcium supplementation, talks about the diet and lifestyle factors that contribute to osteopenia and osteoporosis, and lays out a natural approach to preventing these conditions and improving your bone density.

Chris is joined on this episode by the father of Functional Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Bland. They discuss the history of Functional Medicine, how it has impacted current medical approaches to health, and the process of immuno-rejuvenation. Dr. Bland dives into how the immune system and the gut microbiome are linked, how diet impacts more than just your digestive health, the role of epigenetics in immune health, zombie cells and what role they play in the aging of the immune system, and the...

Tracey O’Shea, director of the ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program, joins Chris Kresser in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss why, now more than ever, Functional Medicine is an essential framework for managing chronic illness. Tracey discusses the advantages of working with and becoming an ADAPT certified Functional Medicine practitioner and why Chris’ evidence-based, practically designed ADAPT Functional Medicine Practitioner Training Program is the...

Jean Rogers, director of the Children’s Screen Time Action Network, joins Chris Kresser on Revolution Health Radio to discuss ways we can reduce screen time for children, and why doing so is crucial to their healthy development. Jean and Chris talk about the most recent trends in screen time among kids and teens, some of the physical and developmental impacts of screen overuse, the long-term benefits of moderating screen time, why children’s technology use is a public health issue and not...

Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum Therapeutics, joins Chris on this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss how metabolic health is related to the gut microbiome, microbiome research, and probiotics. They’ll talk about the problem with current probiotics, the opportunities being presented by novel strains and formulations, innovations in understanding the gut–metabolic and gut–brain connections, and the challenges of bringing anaerobic probiotics to the marketplace.

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris reviews research supporting the gut–brain–skin axis, explains the ways these three systems are interrelated, and suggests what you can do to improve your gut, brain, and skin health.

Jeff Nobbs, co-founder and CEO of Zero Acre Farms, joins Chris on Revolution Health Radio to discuss how vegetable oils drive chronic disease, how years of misinformation led to the prevalence of their consumption worldwide, why they’re such a problem for our health and the environment, what’s important to consider when choosing a cooking oil, and why Zero Acre Farms’ flagship product, Cultured Oil, is poised to be a game changer in the industry.

Lawyer and workers’ rights advocate Julia Stephanides joins Chris Kresser in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss health and the workplace. Julia talks about her background representing workers facing discrimination and harassment at work, how stressful work environments can cause and contribute to various health issues, and how companies can create solutions through fair pay, good benefits, and inclusive company culture. She also explores the ways workers can increase their...