Episodes
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, the owner and medical director of the Cancer Center for Healing and the Center for New Medicine. Her clinics have become the largest integrative medical facilities in North America and are visited by people from all over the world, with 47,000 patients and growing. In this episode, we do a deep dive into all things cancer—its causes, misconceptions, how it’s viewed in the conventional medical community, in the alternative and...
Published 11/16/24
Published 11/16/24
This episode is part two of my in-depth discussion with Dr. Praveen Arany, a world-renowned light therapy (photobiomodulation) researcher and expert who’s been working in the field for over two decades. If you missed part one, I highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode. We delve into some very deep and specific science around light therapy that will prepare you for everything you hear in part two. In this episode, we get into the minutiae of light therapy dosing and also talk...
Published 11/09/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with one of the global authorities on light therapy, Dr. Praveen Arany. Dr. Arany began researching photobiomodulation (PBM), aka light therapy, 25 years ago, and since then, he has become a world-renowned expert in the field. We get into the nitty-gritty science of light therapy—we discuss specific biological mechanisms of how photobiomodulation works, his research on light therapy and stem cells, and even misconceptions about light therapy that are important...
Published 11/02/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Sam Shay, a recognized clinician who proudly shares his own experience as someone who grew up with undiagnosed Asperger’s syndrome. Dr. Shay’s mission is to support moms trying to balance raising a “neurodistinct” child with their work, other children, relationships, and staying healthy themselves. He sees these parents as being overlooked and uncared for, and his work is to bring them the tools they need to thrive along with their families.  
Published 10/26/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, I’m speaking with neuroscientist and bestselling author Mark Waldman. Mark has been on the podcast multiple times, but I find his information so interesting that I’m excited to have him back today.  Mark is now working in a new field called network neuroscience. During our conversation, he explains the framework of this field and shares some very practical but very effective steps to reduce mind-wandering and improve psychotherapy outcomes.  
Published 10/19/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we’re looking back on conversations with three hormone experts: Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Stephanie Gray, and nutritionist Magdalena Wszelaki, the author of the bestselling cookbook Cooking for Hormone Balance. Whether you’re male or female, this podcast will answer your most pressing hormone questions—we cover everything, including some really fascinating connections between hormones and organs you don’t expect, like the gallbladder.  
Published 10/12/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we’re looking back on some of the most potent ways to support your brain health and cognition.  This episode features Harvard-trained clinical research scientist and brain expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian, the foremost authority on holistic (and highly effective) care for dementia Dr. Dale Bredesen, and founder of Marama Memory Care facility Dr. Heather Sandison, whose mission is to reverse dementia and reintroduce residents to living independently! This...
Published 10/05/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we’re revisiting episodes featuring three giants in the world of mitochondrial research and the cell danger response, i.e., your body’s intelligent but double-edged response to stress or injury—Dr. Eric Balcavage, Dr. Robert Naviaux, the originator of the cell danger response hypothesis, and Dr. Eric Gordon.  
Published 09/28/24
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Achina Stein and Silvia Covelli about their soon-to-be-launched venture, The Healing Depression Project.  If you’re a long-time depression sufferer, this episode is for you. And if depression isn’t an issue you deal with, please consider passing this episode on to someone you love who lives with this disease. There are so many helpful steps we discuss…it might be what they need to finally feel a difference in their life and spark hope.  
Published 09/21/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with chronic fatigue expert Dr. Evan Hirsch in his third appearance on the Energy Blueprint Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about how his approach to chronic fatigue and ME/CFS has evolved over the years and how he’s now working with patients who have long COVID. He also describes what he calls “The Toxic 5” and how these are at the root of many fatigue issues. In this podcast, Dr. Hirsch and I discuss: The “Toxic 5” primary reasons Dr. Hirsch believes...
Published 09/14/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, I’m excited to share a recording of Dr. David Jockers interviewing me!    We cover a lot of fascinating topics, from how the mitochondria control our health and energy levels, the Cell Danger Response, how “stress” is often misunderstood, myths about antioxidants and plants (and the way things really work), and more.   Dr. Jockers and I discuss:   What, exactly, is the cell danger response developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux? And why does it matter...
Published 09/07/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with gut health expert, Dr. Partha Nandi on why gut health is the key to brain health. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit, a practicing physician, and a renowned international speaker.  His latest book, Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain, published by Mayo Clinic Press, delves into the crucial connection...
Published 08/31/24
In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we’re highlighting how you can naturally address anxiety, mood disorders, and brain health thanks to the expert work of two past guests—nutritionist Trudy Scott and Uma Naidoo, MD. Trudy and Dr. Uma’s approaches complement each other to make a robust, actionable episode that I know you’ll love.  
Published 08/24/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with my close friend, and a coach of mine, Mental Strength Coach Siamon Emery. Siamon has a powerful personal story that begins in an extremely stressful and traumatic environment with heroin-addicted parents, and then moves into his own personal transformation later in life, and then finding his calling as a Mental Strength Coach helping others to build resiliency and mental strength with his unique methodology of what he calls “building inner resources” and...
Published 08/17/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Stephanie Estima about some truly incredible and unexpected differences between males and females and how women can use simple nutrition and exercise tweaks to optimize their potential. I was really surprised by the information Dr. Estima brought to this conversation—male and female bodies are different in important ways, way beyond sex organs or hormones, and women can work with these differences to improve their energy levels, workouts, and...
Published 08/10/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Sam Berne, a holistic optometrist who naturally overcame his own struggles with eye pathology and learning disabilities (yes, the two can be connected!), thanks to the techniques discussed in this podcast.  Even if you’re not interested in eye health, I really want to encourage you to watch or listen to this episode—it’s must-know material to keep your eyes and brain healthy for life.  
Published 08/03/24
In this unique episode of The Energy Blueprint, I’m speaking with a man named Evans L., who shares his profound story of personal transformation through debilitating fatigue, physical symptoms, and pain beyond what most of us can imagine… to living a rich, full life with a level of energy and functionality he couldn’t have dreamed of just a few years ago. In this podcast, Evans and I discuss: His lifelong journey—from diagnosis to surgeries to living with chronic pain and rage—with the...
Published 07/27/24
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, an award-winning researcher, academic professor, and functional medicine provider with extensive clinical experience treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Today, we focus on how the brain contributes to chronic fatigue. Dr. Kharrazian provides a really pragmatic viewpoint that both respects and, I believe, supersedes many of the other theories I’ve heard throughout the years. This podcast was initially released in Oct...
Published 07/20/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with public health professor and environmental health scientist Dr. Yogi Hendlin about the corruption of science. Unfortunately, it’s easy to be unaware of this critically important issue that negatively influences your and your family's health. This is a must-listen podcast—the information presented by Dr. Hendlin profoundly affects us all.  This podcast was initially released in April 2022 In this podcast, Dr. Hendlin and I discuss: The critical...
Published 07/13/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. William Pawluk, one of the world’s most respected authorities on pulsed electromagnetic fields, or PEMFs, a topic that might seem confusing due to what you’ve learned about EMFs, aka electromagnetic fields.  However, PEMFs are a highly beneficial form of positive stress and are very different from EMFs emitted from wireless phones or your modem. I’m excited for you to listen to this episode as Dr. Pawluk cuts through the pseudoscience surrounding PEMFs...
Published 07/06/24
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Martin Picard, a mitochondrial researcher who directs the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry and Neurology. We explore the fascinating topic of how stress affects your mitochondria and the link to aging, resilience, disease resistance, and, of course, energy levels!  This conversation was one of my personal favorites, and I...
Published 06/29/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor, published researcher, and the author of a new book you’ll definitely want to read, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. Dr. Sandison’s work is extraordinary in many ways, but, in my opinion, one of her most impressive achievements is creating Marama Memory Care, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents...
Published 06/22/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with Robert Lufkin, MD, a physician and medical school professor at UCLA and the University of Southern California, about his new, provocatively titled book Lies I Taught In Medical School.
Published 06/15/24
In this episode, I’m speaking with my friend and brilliant functional doctor, Dr. Datis Kharrazian, on the most evidence-based and practical ways to support your brain.  This is a re-release of a MUST-LISTEN episode if you have any cognitive concerns, such as a history of brain injury or fatigue, or if you’re concerned with keeping your brain healthy as you age. Dr. Kharrazian draws on his decades of clinical experience to share his top tips for brain health and life-long optimization. We...
Published 06/08/24