Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54] Formulating the Thorne way since 1984...

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman explore the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more. Note: This episode originally aired in July 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman dive deep into the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response...

Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick took Thorne’s at-home Weight Management Test, and the results are in! Listen here or watch on YouTube to follow along as they explain how the test works, what it measures, and how to interpret their personal test results for better health. Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results. During this episode you’ll learn about: Thorne’s Weight Management Test: What is it? [1:33] Different collection processes for men and women...

Note: This episode originally aired in June 2021. There’s no magic pill or quick-fix diet for weight loss. Rather, maintaining healthy weight comes from a series of healthy lifestyle changes one makes that create meaningful and lasting change. In this episode of The Thorne Podcast, Drs. Frank Lipman and Robert Rountree explain the science effective of weight management, including underlying causes, weight management strategies, supplements, and common weight loss myths. During this episode...

Note: This episode originally aired in January 2023.   Tune in this week as special guest, Dr. Leroy Hood, an accomplished scientist best known for his integral work on the Human Genome Project, discusses data-driven analysis of chronic diseases and how our genomes may be able to provide individualized health recommendations in the future. During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. Dr. Leroy “Lee” Hood, MD, PhD, a world-renowned scientist in human genomics, cancer research, Alzheimer’s...

Mushrooms – they’re not just a pizza topping! From shiitake and reishi to turkey tail and cordyceps, fungi have a variety of benefits. Jeff Chilton of Nammex talks about the nutrient profile of his favorite mushrooms and how to choose the best mushroom supplements. During this episode you’ll learn about: Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex mushroom extracts [1:36] Mushrooms as food vs. mushrooms as medicine [4:27] Eastern traditions of culinary and medicinal mushrooms [6:51] Beta-glucans and...

Note: This episode originally aired in October 2022.   Dr. Chris Mason, professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, as he tells the story of his collaboration with NASA on the famous Twins Study and its implications for the future of human health, genetics, and interplanetary travel.   During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. Dr. Chris Mason, professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine [00:00:53] 2. Dr. Mason’s first research mission with NASA [3:48]  How space and gravity...

What unique health needs do video game players have? We talk to Team Liquid’s Tanner Curtis, aka 7Teen, and Brian Canavan, aka BSJ, who share tips for coaching the esports athlete and explain how they're challenging stereotypes of health and wellness in the gaming world. During this episode you’ll learn about: Tanner “7Teen” Curtis and Brian “BSJ” Canavan, from Team Liquid [1:12] Tanner Curtis’ journey from the Air Force to coaching online gamers [1:50] Brian Canavan, engineering...

Can subscription meal delivery services change how we think about health care? Greg Connolly, CEO and founder of Trifecta, joins the podcast to discuss how to rethink the food supply chain, tips for helping kids choose better foods, and why prescription food may be the future of medicine.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  Greg Connolly, founder and CEO of Trifecta, a health-focused meal delivery service [1:31]  Why is unhealthy eating so common in the U.S.? [4:19]  The 3 big obstacles...

Note: This episode originally aired in January 2022.   The Standard American Diet (or SAD) is one that’s typically high in unhealthy carbs, sugars, and fats – while also deficient in many important micronutrients. Discover healthy alternatives to the SAD diet, along with some strategies for making healthy eating choices around the holidays.   During this episode you’ll learn about:   What is the Standard American Diet? (SAD) [2:17]  High in refined carbs, unhealthy fats, sugars [2:34]   How...

What is stress? How are the adrenal glands involved? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, rejoins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss how Thorne’s at-home Stress Test measures cortisol and DHEA hormones and to share their personal results from taking the Stress Test.   During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. Dr. Amanda Frick explains: What is stress? What does Thorne’s Stress Test measure? [2:26]  What do adrenal glands have to do with the body’s stress...

Stress affects everyone differently. Returning to The Thorne Podcast is guest Dr. Joel Evans, who answers the question “What is stress?” and explores how different types of stress can help – or harm – the body. In this episode, you’ll discover mind-body practices for stress management. During this episode you’ll learn about: Joel Evans explains “What is stress?” – good stress vs. bad stress [0:55] Prenatal psychology: Does stress during pregnancy affect the baby in utero? [5:42] Can someone...

Metabolism is a complex process of turning the food you eat into energy for the body. Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to answer all your questions about metabolism and explains the truth behind supplements, like berberine, for weight management. During this episode you’ll learn about: Stephen Phipps explains what metabolism is and where it occurs in the body [0:54] Why metabolism is not just calorie counting – and what the...

Dr. Stephen Phipps, ND, PhD, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, returns to the podcast to answer your questions about how Thorne products are formulated. Join podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree on the journey of a Thorne supplement, from idea and prototype to clinical study and customers’ homes. During this episode you’ll learn about: Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55] Behind the science: How Thorne designs its supplements [3:18] Scientific solutions...

Teenage athletes have unique nutrient needs. Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian, joins this Performance Edition of the podcast to talk about how to coach healthy eating habits to today’s teens. Editor’s note: At the time of this episode’s recording, Shawn Pitcher was a Sports Dietitian at Overtime Elite. He has since changed companies and is now the Director of Professional Development at SHPN: Sports and Human Performance Nutrition. During this episode you’ll learn about: Shawn Pitcher, sports...

What does the thyroid have to say about our health? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, returns to the podcast to share her Thyroid Test results and helps host Dr. Robert Rountree understand what his own thyroid biomarkers mean. During this episode you’ll learn about: Why you should test thyroid health, why thyroid issues go undiagnosed, and the benefits of benefits of at-home thyroid tests [0:55] How Thorne’s Thyroid Test works [4:45] Unboxing the Thyroid Test:...

Thyroid disease may be more common than you think. It’s estimated one in eight people have abnormal thyroid function. Dr. Joel Evans of The Center for Functional Medicine joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss thyroid imbalance and what nutrients can support a healthy thyroid.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. Dr. Joel Evans, founder and director of The Center for Functional Medicine [0:54]  2. What is the thyroid – the “sentinel gland”? [1:37]  3. Women’s hormones,...

Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain.

Mario Limaduran, executive chef at Trifecta, joins this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast to talk about his food philosophy, how to create meals for athletic performance, and why great nutrition doesn’t have to sacrifice taste.  Rundown   During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. Chef Mario Limaduran – his career from Cornell to Exos to UFC to Trifecta [0:34]  2. What is Trifecta? [5:17]  How Chef Mario builds his food philosophy of great taste, great nutrition [6:24]  3. How the...

What are the biological mechanisms behind aging? In this special episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Robert Rountree speaks at the Peptide World Congress, in which he reviews cellular signs of aging and different kinds of interventions that can slow down the aging process.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s background [1:28]  2. What mechanisms drive the aging process? [2:38]  3. Biological age vs. chronological age [7:10]  4. “Inflamm-aging,” blue zones,...

Movement coach Kaisa Keranen opens up about her coaching journey, from managing her mental health as a student-athlete to co-founding JUST MOVE, a movement and wellness membership community. During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. Kaisa Keranen, a movement coach and co-founder of JUST MOVE – a movement and wellness membership community [00:00:30]  2. Keranen’s early background dealing with depression and competing as a student-athlete [1:18]  3. How Keranen came up with the idea of...

Visuals are helpful, but what do the melatonin and cortisol graphs from your Sleep Test results really mean? Vice President of Medical Affairs Amanda Frick joins Chief Medical Advisor Robert Rountree as they analyze and discuss their own results on this special episode. Click here to watch the video for this episode.  During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. The importance of getting good sleep and who may benefit from taking the test [1:51] 2. The steps of ordering and taking Thorne’s...

Dr. Mary Kay Ross, a brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, joins The Thorne Podcast to answer your questions about sleep – why we sleep, techniques for falling and staying asleep, the best supplements for sleep issues, and much more. Rundown During this episode you’ll learn: What Dr. Mary Kay Ross, brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, has to say about why we sleep [00:00:50] How sleep is like housekeeping for our brains [1:34] The signs, symptoms, and...

Olympic fencing power couple Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt have learned a lot from balancing competitive fencing and medical school. Hear what they have to say on this episode of The Thorne Podcast: Performance Edition. During this episode you’ll learn about:  Olympic fencers Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, who completed part of medical school while competing [00:00:31] Kiefer’s early fencing background and how it led her to Thorne [1:10] Meinhardt’s early fencing background and how it led...