Posts tagged Mitochondria
#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.

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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

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.

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#369 What If You Could Enjoy A SAFE Version Of Sunlight (&Make Your Own Vitamin D) All From Your Desk Or Indoor Living Space? Light Therapy Like No Other | Gerardo Gutiérrez

Today, I’m sitting down with Gerardo Gutiérrez, founder of Mitolux and a leading voice in the world of light therapy and biohacking. Gerardo shares his fascinating transformation from a sun-avoidant photographer—armed with sunglasses and sunscreen—to a pioneer on a mission to help people reconnect with the healing power of natural light. He opens up about the pivotal mindset shift that came from his own health challenges and how embracing sunlight changed everything from his mood to his energy (and even his dog’s health!).

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#361 How MitoQ Targets Mitochondrial Decline to Improve Energy, Vascular Health, and Aging With Siobhan Mitchell

Today, I’m joined by neuroscientist and longevity researcher for MitoQ, Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, whose passion for brain health and mitochondrial science runs deep. In this episode, Dr. Mitchell opens up about her personal journey—witnessing her grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s—which inspired her to dedicate her career to understanding and preventing brain aging. Her experience spans some of the world’s largest nutrition and food companies, yet her heart remains focused on innovative ways to protect the brain and body, starting with our cellular engines: the mitochondria.

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#332: Ben Greenfield Reveals Latest Biohacks, Peptide Routines, and Detox Tips for Longevity

If you’ve been anywhere near health optimization circles, you already know Ben Greenfield as a NYT bestselling author, former Ironman triathlete, coach, one of the OGs of biohacking. Today, he’s my guest on the Longevity podcast. We discuss some of the hottest and most practical topics—from Ben’s newly updated “Boundless” book, to why he ditched strict keto in favor of a more Mediterranean approach, and the peptide stacks and self-quantification tools that he’s personally using (and swearing by) right now. Ben opens up about how he reversed a concerning heart scan, gets candid about the realities of advanced blood filtration protocols, and doesn’t hold back when sharing the hilarious (and sometimes disastrous) side of pushing biohacks a little too far—like podcasting on a homemade THC edible or jumping into DIY supplement experiments gone wrong.

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Episode #288: Connie Zack: Infrared Insights: From Heavy Metal Detox to Cardiovascular Health

Is your body’s detoxification system craving the heat of an infrared sauna? I am joined by Connie Zack the co-founder of Sunlighten to discuss the incredible longevity, detoxification, cardiovascular health, and immune system benefits of infrared saunas. We explore the difference between traditional sauna and how IR Saunas are truly light and energy therapy coupled with heat, generating deep benefits in the areas of detoxification, recovery and much more.

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Episode #146: Ari Whitten, M.S.: The Blueprint to Optimizing Your Mitochondria

I’m joined by Ari Whitten, M.S., the founder of The Energy Blueprint. We take a deep dive into how mitochondria work, including the second role they play as environmental sensors. We also discuss how to support and maintain your mitochondria, and the best supplements for optimizing your mitochondria. If you struggle with chronic fatigue, you’ll want to tune in to learn how mitochondria is impacting your energy levels, and what you can do about it.

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