Posts tagged inflammation
#446: The NAD Code: Secrets to ENERGY, Aging, CD38, and Gut Health Breakthroughs With Dr. Andrew Salzman

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Salzman, a pioneer in NAD research whose work has spanned everything from pediatric sepsis to cutting-edge longevity science. Dr. Salzman dives deep into why NAD isn’t just another supplement buzzword, but a central molecule powering our energy, resilience, and even fertility.

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#444: Stop Negative Thought Spirals With This Framework | Learn How Rumination Affects Your Health With Donna Jackson Nakazawa

Today, I’m joined by the incredibly insightful Donna Jackson Nakazawa, a science journalist and bestselling author whose work bridges the worlds of neuroscience, storytelling, and personal transformation. Donna has a unique gift for translating complex brain science into real-life strategies—and she’s not afraid to weave in her own powerful journey, from childhood trauma and autoimmune challenges to her fierce quest for hope and healing.

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#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.

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#436: Is Your Body’s Terrain Hospitable For Cancer? Affordable Lab Tests, Metabolic Flexibility, and Emotional Foundations With Dr. Nasha Winters

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Nasha Winters back to the show for part two of our powerful conversation. As a trailblazer in integrative oncology and a passionate advocate for the “metabolic terrain” approach to health, Dr. Winters brings both deep expertise and a truly holistic perspective to the complex world of cancer and longevity. In this episode, she doesn’t just share concepts—she takes us into the heart of what it means to test, assess, and address our own health in real life, especially when we’re facing major diagnoses and difficult decisions.

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#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."

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#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.

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#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.


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#428: Poop, Peptides & The Power of Microbiome | The Secret Longevity Organ With Dr. Grace Liu

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Grace Liu, often known as the “Gut Goddess,” a trailblazer in the world of microbiome science and founder of The Gut Institute. In this conversation, we take a bold dive into an often-overlooked pillar of longevity: your poop. That's right—Dr. Liu unpacks the fascinating and sometimes surprising science showing how gut health shapes everything from your immune system and brain to your lifespan itself.

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#425: Broccoli Power: The Secret Longevity Molecule (Fighting Toxins, Microplastics & Aging) | Sulforaphane Exposed With David Roberts & Dr. John Gildea

Today, I’m joined by David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea, two passionate researchers whose work sits at the cutting edge of environmental health and longevity science. In this episode, we dive deep into the catalyst for developing a stabilized sulforaphane supplement—something born out of both necessity and relentless curiosity. David opens up about how environmental toxicity stopped being theoretical for him, and Dr. Gildea brings a wealth of clinical insight into why supporting our detox pathways could be a game-changer for chronic disease prevention.

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#422: Lessons from Centenarians: Immunity, Lifestyle, and Changing the Aging Game With Dr. Jeffrey Bland

Today, I’m joined by the legendary Dr. Jeffrey Bland, widely known as the “father of functional medicine” and a true pioneer in the science of longevity and immune resilience. In this conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Bland opens up about his decades-long journey questioning the conventional medicine model, the personal moments that shaped his mission, and how his passion for asking the right questions ultimately led him to reshape the future of healthcare.

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#420: Spermidine UNLOCKED: Reverse Aging, Boost Immunity & Thrive After 40 With Leslie Kenny

Today, I'm joined by the inspiring Leslie Kenny, Oxford-based longevity expert and a living example of turning adversity into vitality. After being told at 39 that she had lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and just five years to live, Leslie defiantly forged a new path—reversing her diagnoses, restoring her thyroid health, and even welcoming a healthy baby girl at 43. Her story is a testament to the power of questioning the status quo, honoring the wisdom within our bodies, and refusing to accept decline as inevitable.

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#418: The Science of NAD+: Why Precursors & IVs Fail Without This Step With Courtney Van Bussum

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Courtney Van Bussum, a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur who has become a rising force in longevity science. Courtney shares how growing up in a family of healthcare innovators shaped her journey, and how she pivoted from startup life to tackling age-related challenges—especially when COVID brought her back to her roots and reignited her passion for cellular health.

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#414: The Untold Truth About Heart Health: (Women, Genetics & the JOY of Longevity) | Dr. Regina Druz Reveals All

Today, I’m joined by the trailblazing Dr. Regina Druz, a cardiologist who reimagined heart health after years in elite academic medicine. In this episode, Dr. Druz opens up about her journey from the traditional halls of Cornell and New York Presbyterian to creating truly personalized, preventive, and holistic programs for her patients—even when it meant leaving behind the medical mainstream.

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#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.

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#407: How MUSCLE Changes Everything: The Secret Organ of Longevity | Why “Healthy Sedentary” Is a Myth (and What To Do Instead) With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a pioneer in redefining the longevity conversation by making muscle health—not weight—the centerpiece of aging well. With a background in geriatrics and nutritional sciences, she illuminates why the quality of your muscle tissue is a far more powerful predictor of health than any number on the scale. Her perspective challenges the notion of a “healthy sedentary person” and reveals the major role of intramuscular fat in metabolic dysfunction.

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#401: Personalization Is EVERYTHING: The New Science of Weight Health, GLP-1s, and Building Lasting Longevity With Ashley Koff

Today, I’m joined by the insightful Ashley Koff, renowned registered dietitian and fierce advocate for personalized, realistic nutrition that actually works in the real world. In this episode, Ashley Koff opens up about her personal and professional journey—from her early days in big brand marketing (think sugared cereals and infobesity) to her pivotal “aha” moments that led her to champion true weight health, not just weight loss.

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#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.

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#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?

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#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.

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#379: The NEW Biohacking Stack For Gut Healing and Lifelong Vitality | Kiran Krishnan & Forrest Smith

Today, 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.

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