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#445: REVOLUTIONIZING Thyroid Care: The NEW 3-Step Approach to Hashimoto’s | Energy, Focus & Gut Health (with Dr. Anshul Gupta)

#445: REVOLUTIONIZING Thyroid Care: The NEW 3-Step Approach to Hashimoto’s | Energy, Focus & Gut Health (with Dr. Anshul Gupta)

Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Anshul Gupta, a conventionally trained family physician who completely reimagined thyroid care after his own life and health hit a breaking point. Dr. Gupta shares how his battle with fatigue, weight gain, and relentless gut pain led him down a path beyond prescriptions, ultimately transforming his personal health and medical practice. Through functional medicine, he found a way out of his own struggle—and uncovered what so many thyroid patients are missing.

#442: The High-Performance Guide to Supplements With Kyal Van Der Leest

#442: The High-Performance Guide to Supplements With Kyal Van Der Leest

Today, I’m joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, an innovative naturopath, nutritionist, and founder of LVLUP Health, whose formulas are changing the way we think about effective supplementation. Kyal’s journey is deeply personal: from caring for his mother through a long battle with cancer, to overcoming his own intense health struggles with mold illness. These experiences led him to push past superficial fixes and dig deep into what really works for healing and optimizing the body.

#441: Why Mitochondria Matter: Preventing Age-Related Decline and Transforming Women’s Longevity With Dr. Taz Bhatia

#441: Why Mitochondria Matter: Preventing Age-Related Decline and Transforming Women’s Longevity With Dr. Taz Bhatia

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Taz Bhatia, a trailblazing integrative medicine physician, entrepreneur, and leading voice in women's health and longevity. In our conversation, Dr. Taz opens up about how her personal health challenges as a conventionally-trained MD led her to explore nutrition, Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda, inspiring her to reimagine what it means to truly care for the whole person.

#435: FINALLY! A Guide To What YOU Can Do About EMF Exposure To Better Protect Your Body With R Blank

#435: FINALLY! A Guide To What YOU Can Do About EMF Exposure To Better Protect Your Body With R Blank

Today, I'm joined by R Blank, a leading expert on electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the founder of Shield Your Body. R Blank's journey began alongside his father, Dr. Martin Blank, a pioneering scientist who sounded the alarm about EMF exposure decades before most of us even considered it (The BioInitiative Report) a health concern. Together, they co-authored the groundbreaking book "Overpowered," and now R Blank is back with a new treasure trove of actionable advice in "Empowered."

#434: Are You Aging Like Someone Else? (How To Find Your PERSONAL Path to Healthspan) With Sandra Kaufmann.

#434: Are You Aging Like Someone Else? (How To Find Your PERSONAL Path to Healthspan) With Sandra Kaufmann.

Today, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Sandra Kaufmann—a true pioneer in the field of personalized longevity medicine and the creative force behind the Kaufman Protocol. In this episode, Sandra shares how a personal curiosity about why we age at the cellular level ultimately drew her away from a successful anesthesia career and into the world of building longevity strategies for real people. She opens up about the moment longevity became more than just an intellectual pursuit, and the surprising ways her work has grown into a global movement.

#433: Unlocking ENERGY: Why “Quantum” Isn’t Just Hype — What the Nobel Prize Taught Us | with Todd Shipman

#433: Unlocking ENERGY: Why “Quantum” Isn’t Just Hype — What the Nobel Prize Taught Us | with Todd Shipman

Today, I’m joined by Todd Shipman, a curious mind who initially set out to debunk the world of quantum energy—and ended up completely rethinking how our biology, energy, and even our sense of connection really work. In this episode, Todd Shipman shares his surprising journey, from skeptic to quantum advocate, and walks us through what the quantum field is—using clear analogies that finally make sense of a subject that usually feels way too abstract.

#432: Midlife Wake-Up Call: Why Doing Less Is Important During The Peri- and Menopausal Transition With Cynthia Thurlow

#432: Midlife Wake-Up Call: Why Doing Less Is Important During The Peri- and Menopausal Transition With Cynthia Thurlow

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Cynthia Thurlow, a leading voice in women’s health and the acclaimed author of The Menopause Gut. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow gets real about the chaos of perimenopause—a time when so many women look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this?” She opens up about why this transition, often dismissed or misunderstood, is actually a powerful wake-up call and a pivotal moment to reclaim our well-being.

#430: Most Impactful Pod Moments This Year: Mitochondrial Transplants, Weight Loss, Resilience Through Trauma, Heart Tests & Tryptophan After COVID

#430: Most Impactful Pod Moments This Year: Mitochondrial Transplants, Weight Loss, Resilience Through Trauma, Heart Tests & Tryptophan After COVID

Today, I’m pulling together some of the most impactful conversations from the last three months on the Podcast. From breaking down the pitfalls of trendy weight loss drugs to uncovering silent heart health risks, and exploring how mitochondrial transplants and trauma healing are rewriting the story of resilience, these moments have truly shifted my perspective on what it means to pursue lasting wellness.

#429: Redefining CANCER: Metabolic Flexibility, Radical Remission, and The One Terrain Shift That Changes Everything With Dr. Nasha Winters

#429: Redefining CANCER: Metabolic Flexibility, Radical Remission, and The One Terrain Shift That Changes Everything With Dr. Nasha Winters

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Nasha Winters, whose personal journey of facing stage four cancer at just 19 years old turned into a decades-long mission to rethink the narrative around cancer, healing, and human potential. In our conversation, Dr. Winters opens up about those early days—what it felt like to receive a grim prognosis, the mindset shift that changed her path, and how questioning medical certainties led her to new paradigms in both conventional and integrative oncology.

#413: Mold, Toxins, and the Cell Danger Response: How to Reclaim Energy and Resilience With Dr. Clement Lee, NMD

#413: Mold, Toxins, and the Cell Danger Response: How to Reclaim Energy and Resilience With Dr. Clement Lee, NMD

Today, I’m joined by the thoughtful Dr. Clement Lee, a naturopathic doctor blending ancient wisdom from Chinese medicine with cutting-edge regenerative therapies. In this episode, Dr. Lee gets real about why people can feel deeply unwell long before anything shows up on standard labs—and how subtle issues like limbic system stress, toxins, and chronic inflammation quietly undermine our vitality.

#406: Peptide OVERLOAD: When Biohacking Backfires (How NOT to Crash Your Mitochondria) With Anthony Castore

#406: Peptide OVERLOAD: When Biohacking Backfires (How NOT to Crash Your Mitochondria) With Anthony Castore

Today, I’m joined by the incredible Anthony Castore, a trailblazer who fuses elite strength coaching with deep cellular medicine. In our conversation, Anthony shares his journey from a young athlete determined to defy genetic odds to becoming an expert in both physical training and the nuanced science of peptides, mitochondria, and bioregulators.

#403: What’s REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors & Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz

#403: What’s REALLY In Your Food? | Dark Secrets of Ultra-Pasteurized Milk, Natural Flavors & Microplastics EXPOSED With Ben Katz

Today, I’m joined by Ben Katz—better known online as Mr. Mass Spec —an academic analytical chemist from UC Irvine whose mission is to uncover what’s really in our everyday foods, drinks, and products. Ben reverse engineers everything from Taco Bell meat to Doritos, and sometimes even entire industries, using cutting-edge mass spectrometry. His curiosity and expertise have made him a go-to source for those wanting to know what’s hiding behind vague ingredient labels and “natural flavors.”

#393: Laugh, Sweat, Detox: The Misunderstood Pathways to PEAK Health (Mitochondria, Doomscrolling, and Sex) With Dr. Ted Achacoso

#393: Laugh, Sweat, Detox: The Misunderstood Pathways to PEAK Health (Mitochondria, Doomscrolling, and Sex) With Dr. Ted Achacoso

Today, I'm joined by the incomparable Dr. Ted Achacoso—a true pioneer in shifting healthcare from “what’s wrong with you” to “what’s right with you.” Trained across neurology, pharmacology, AI, and nutritional medicine, Dr. Achacoso brings a sharp mix of science, humor, and unfiltered honesty to our conversation. We get real about what it takes to optimize health at the cellular level, why metabolomics is the future doctors can’t ignore, and how something as simple as a toxicity panel can completely change your health trajectory.

#392: Biohacking the MIND: 78% Anxiety Remission, Vagus Nerve Secrets & The Mental Health Revolution | Zenbud’s Jon Hacker Unlocks REST

#392: Biohacking the MIND: 78% Anxiety Remission, Vagus Nerve Secrets & The Mental Health Revolution | Zenbud’s Jon Hacker Unlocks REST

Today, I’m joined by the innovative Jon Hacker, whose name couldn’t be more perfect for the biohacking space. While his family hacks computers, Jon decided to hack something a bit messier—the human mind. After growing up with severe OCD and witnessing the rising tide of global anxiety, he became obsessed with one question: Why are we all stuck in fight or flight, and what can we actually do about it?

#390: Muscle, Mitophagy, and Longevity: How Urolithin A Supports Healthy Aging and Athletic Performance With Brad Currier, PhD

#390: Muscle, Mitophagy, and Longevity: How Urolithin A Supports Healthy Aging and Athletic Performance With Brad Currier, PhD

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Brad Currier, chief scientist at Timeline Nutrition and an expert in the world of muscle and aging research. Brad is on the cutting edge of mitochondrial science, and in this episode, he helps us unravel the mysteries of why some 80-year-olds are still crushing it in the gym while others struggle to get up the stairs. We dive into his fascinating research on mitophagy—our bodies’ system for recycling dysfunctional mitochondria—and what it means for muscle health, strength, and vibrant aging.

#388: Nat’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Longevity Fans: Biohacks, Wellness Gadgets, and Black Friday Deals

#388: Nat’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Longevity Fans: Biohacks, Wellness Gadgets, and Black Friday Deals

Today, I’m sharing my go-to biohacking strategies and supplement stacks for leveling up your health and longevity. After years of testing the latest tech and science-backed interventions, I’ve curated smart bundles for better sleep, sharper focus, and lasting energy—perfect for your own routine or thoughtful holiday gifting. Go To NatNiddam.com/giftguide for all the holiday deals!

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#387: How To Start Tracking Your Own Biomarkers & Which Ones To Track | Become the CEO of Your Health With Dr. Darshan Shah

#387: How To Start Tracking Your Own Biomarkers & Which Ones To Track | Become the CEO of Your Health With Dr. Darshan Shah

Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Darshan Shah, a board-certified surgeon who made the bold leap from the operating room to the forefront of longevity and functional medicine. In our conversation, Dr. Shah opens up about his own journey through burnout, chronic illness, and autoimmune disease, and shares how simple, consistent lifestyle changes became the real medicine that transformed his health. His experience revealed firsthand just how powerful habits like movement, proper nutrition, and sleep can be—often succeeding where surgery and prescriptions fell short.

#386: How To Boost VO2 Max And HRV: The Missing Tool For Your Performance And Recovery With Rowena Gates

#386: How To Boost VO2 Max And HRV: The Missing Tool For Your Performance And Recovery With Rowena Gates

Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Rowena Gates, co-founder of ENG3 and the innovative mind behind the NanoVi device—a technology specialized in supporting cellular repair and resilience. Rowena Gates shares her unique journey from teaching high school and academic consulting to pioneering advanced biotech for health optimization. Her story is a powerful reminder of how unlikely paths can lead to groundbreaking innovation in longevity science.

#384: Trading Ego For EMBODIMENT: Unlocking Deep Healing with Psilocybin & Ayahuasca | From Startup Hustle to Spiritual Awakening (with Austin Mao)

#384: Trading Ego For EMBODIMENT: Unlocking Deep Healing with Psilocybin & Ayahuasca | From Startup Hustle to Spiritual Awakening (with Austin Mao)

Today, I’m joined by Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur whose personal journey with plant medicine led him from the high-pressure, Instagram-perfect startup world to founding Ceremonia—one of the leading psychedelic organizations in the U.S. In this candid conversation, Austin shares how a transformative psilocybin ceremony unraveled the layers of ego, revealing new depths of presence, embodiment, and emotional healing.

#380: Detecting Potential Cancer With TEARS: The Surprising Future of Early Screening With Omid Moghadam

#380: Detecting Potential Cancer With TEARS: The Surprising Future of Early Screening With Omid Moghadam

Today, I’m joined by Omid Moghadam, a serial inventor and biotech entrepreneur whose fascination with innovation has led him from the world of imaging and semiconductors to groundbreaking advancements in cancer screening. Omid shares how personal experiences—including his mother’s battle with cancer and his own early diagnosis—sparked his relentless drive to build better tools for early cancer detection.