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.
Read MoreToday, I’m sitting down with two true pioneers in the health optimization space: microbiologist Kiran Krishnan from Just Thrive, and Forrest Smith, founder of Kineon. In this episode, we bridge two often separate worlds—gut health and photobiomodulation—to explore what happens when you combine spore-based probiotics with red and near-infrared light therapy. You'll hear about the unexpected links between the gut and brain, the pivotal role of leaky gut in everything from neurodegeneration to hormone imbalance, and why Forrest started experimenting with shining red light directly on his abdomen.
Read MoreToday, I’m diving solo into a topic that’s both fascinating and a little bit spooky—senescent cells, also known as “zombie cells.” Understanding zombie cells is a crucial piece of the puzzle if you want to feel younger, stronger, and more resilient as you age. In this episode, I unpack what senescent cells are, why they’re not just harmless bystanders, and how their buildup can accelerate the aging process and drive chronic inflammation—one of the hallmarks of aging. I break down the lifestyle habits that might be quietly increasing your zombie cell load, the early warning signs your body could be giving you, and most importantly, the evidence-backed interventions you can start using right now—from exercise and diet, to cutting-edge supplements, peptides, and more.
Read MoreWe dive into societal pressures around food and alcohol, the impact of social media on mental health, and the need for nuance in health discussions. We also discuss the role of inflammation, neuroendocrine dysregulation, nutrient status, and neurotrophic factors in mental health disorders, while highlighting the need for objective lab testing to track physiological function and identify root causes.
Read MoreFind out how the functional medicine field is leading the way with a personalized approach to diabetes, obesity, and chronic illness care. We also discuss the root causes of insulin resistance and how inflammation plays a role.
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