Episodes
In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Keane, Ireland’s top nutrition and exercise expert, who shares his hard-won experience with us on the best ways to move and eat for fat loss, moving and looking good as we get older, and how to have more energy every day. In this podcast, Brian and I discuss: Calories in/calories out versus hormone balancing—is one better than the other for fat loss?  If the ketogenic and carnivore diets are useful for people trying to lose weight Brian’s...
Published 04/06/24
Published 04/06/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness, and the New York Times best-selling author of Dodging Energy Vampires. In this podcast, Dr. Northrup and I discuss: The startling statistic that 1 in 5 people are energy vampires…individuals who steal your vibrancy, dim your light, and might be the hidden source of fatigue  Why menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, or chronic...
Published 03/30/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Børge Fagerli, creator of an innovative and highly efficient resistance training method called Myo-Reps, which is a way to create 80% of the results in a fraction of the time.    Børge has spent over 25 years as a fitness coach and is known for his evidence-based approaches to nutrition, training, mindset, and lifestyle optimization. We became friends about 10 years ago (through a funny story you’ll hear in the podcast) and we went on to have many years of...
Published 03/23/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Tom O’Bryan about his upcoming docu-series, The Inflammation Equation: Decoding the Steps to Optimal Well-Being, why he believes inflammation is at the core of disease, and his approach to solving it.  >> Click here to gain access to The Inflammation Equation 7-part docuseries to go deeper into what inflammation truly is and exactly how to keep it in check for optimal, full-body health.
Published 03/16/24
  In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman back for the third time! Today, we continue our conversation on the overlooked importance of brain development but go on to explore heart rate variability (and how it can easily be misinterpreted), Polyvagal Theory, and her fascinating, physics-based thoughts on how our heart rate variability connects us to the universe! In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss: An easy way to visualize brain development: the brainstem is...
Published 03/09/24
In this episode, I’m back with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman, discussing what she believes is one of the most important and overlooked areas in health—how brain development in childhood might be at the root of the health problems you’re experiencing as an adult. You’ll likely have some ‘aha!’ moments (maybe big ones) while listening to the podcast.  In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:   The fascinating fact that we actually have 2 brains…and how brain imbalances impact your immune system...
Published 03/02/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman about her powerful and unique view of medicine, a context that I believe is much more effective than the conventional or even functional medical models we’re used to.  I’m really excited to share this episode with you; Dr. Mel and I had a fantastic conversation that, if practically applied, points us in a new and much more effective direction for building true health. In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss: How some scientists...
Published 02/24/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, who shares his amazing expertise on the breathing habits you need to know to reduce stress and anxiety, raise your energy levels, and boost performance…and they’re NOT what you expect! I’m also incredibly excited to share that I’ve partnered with Patrick to offer a one-of-its-kind Breathing for Energy program, the ONLY course available that teaches you how to use your breath to battle low energy, brain fog,...
Published 02/17/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Jason Hawrelak, world-renowned microbiome expert, gastrointestinal specialist, and author of over 60 research papers dedicated to gut health. He is, in my opinion, one of the foremost gut/microbiome experts on the planet. So this is a MUST-listen. In this podcast, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss: The invisible but highly active “organ” that affects everything from mitochondrial function to our nervous system to cancer treatment outcomes The truth...
Published 02/10/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Barton Scott about the powerful role of minerals in human health.
Published 02/03/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Christopher Pickard, a hypertension expert with decades of expertise studying nutrition and lifestyle on how to get your blood pressure back down into the healthy range. In this podcast, Dr. Pickard and I discuss: The link between high blood pressure and the risk of dying from COVID-19…and how Dr. Pickard is using this knowledge to help his patients What high blood pressure is actually trying to tell you—it’s not a disease; it’s a warning sign of...
Published 01/27/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Rome Za, a movement specialist, Jiu-Jitsu athlete, father, and founder of the Rome Za method, a breathwork-based way to transform your nervous system. In this podcast, Rome and I discuss: His fascinating and sometimes very intense childhood, including an early brush with death  The one factor we should focus on for nervous system healing before supplements or even diet Rome’s vast experience coaching people and the recurrent issue he’s seen in over...
Published 01/20/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Keesha Ewers, a trauma-informed therapist who shares her deeply personal story that led to a life of self-transformation, education, and the mind-mitochondria connection. In this podcast, Dr. Keesha and I discuss: The life-changing differences between PTSD and post-traumatic growth…and how to skew your experiences toward growth versus stress Current problems with plant medicine and the significant step this trend is missing The toxic mistake...
Published 01/13/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Eric D. Gordon, MD, a clinician with over 40 years of experience working with and deeply listening to patients with complex, chronic illnesses…and one of my favorite podcast guests. In this podcast, Dr. Gordon and I discuss: The fascinating history of alternative medicine trends and how this knowledge helps you make healthier choices today Major aspects of your health that functional medicine might be missing How to tell when supplements, diet, and...
Published 01/06/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist, artist, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the world of meditation with her award-winning Muse headband, a brain-sensing device praised by everyone from the Mayo Clinic to NASA!
Published 12/30/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with Kelly McCann, MD, a functional medicine doctor who has lectured all over the world on commonly overlooked causes of chronic illness, such as mold and mycotoxins, Lyme and associated infections, environmental medicine, and the topic of our podcast, mast cell activation, which, surprisingly, may affect up to 25% of people!
Published 12/23/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with gut health researcher, clinician, professor, and expert to the experts, Dr. Jason Hawrelak about his life-changing knowledge on the best ways to care for your gut. Dr. Hawrelak is the most well-informed (and humble!) gut specialist I’ve ever spoken with, and I’m so lucky he was my professor in graduate school. You don’t want to miss this episode! In this podcast, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss: A major probiotic myth that Dr. Hawrelak has been trying to bust...
Published 12/16/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with oral health expert, author, and founder of Primal Life Organics, Trina Felber. Trina’s mission is to eliminate toxic, polluting ingredients from body care products and offer healing, sustainable alternatives.   In this podcast, Trina and I discuss: The amazing story of how her young daughter’s oral health issues—a cavity that formed in utero!—led Trina to focus on dental health The importance and maintenance of the oral microbiome…good bugs should be...
Published 12/09/23
In this fascinating episode, I’m speaking with inventor and researcher Alex Tarnava, who developed the first effective-dose molecular hydrogen supplement to address a crippling mystery illness that suddenly destroyed his once highly active life. Our conversation reveals how initially skeptical we both were about the effectiveness of molecular hydrogen! While I’m extremely excited to offer Molecular Hydrogen, now available on the new Human Optimization site, it took me over 10 years,...
Published 12/02/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.   I know Brian personally, and he is one of the most thoughtful, disciplined, and all-around interesting people I’ve ever met—I can’t wait to share this episode with you!   In this podcast, Brian and I discuss:   His journey from Philosopher’s Notes, his project that I followed for over a decade!, to Heroic, his vision for...
Published 11/18/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with Robert Naviaux, MD, Ph.D., the revolutionary mind behind the Cell Danger Response, a landmark contribution to the study of chronic fatigue and other long-term illnesses. In this podcast, Dr. Naviaux and I discuss: The true underlying driver of chronic illness, from myalgic encephalomyelitis to Lyme disease to depression (it’s not what you think!) The fascinating two-sided physiology that keeps you fit and healthy but can also make you incredibly ill ...
Published 11/11/23
Dr. Michael Murray talks about his favorite longevity and energy promoting foods and supplements
Published 11/04/23
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Christine Schaffner. Dr. Schaffner is a board-certified naturopathic physician who focuses on “mystery illnesses”—she’s helped thousands of patients recover from chronic, complex conditions. I’m also excited to share an invitation to her upcoming summit—The Art & Science of Cultivating Coherence Summit—FREE from October 30th through November 5th. In this podcast, Dr. Schaffner and I discuss: Her personal endocrine issues, including recovery...
Published 10/28/23