Posts tagged oxidative stress
#462: STOP! Before Detoxing, Mold Doctor Says Do THIS First Or Risk Getting Worse With Dr. Jill Crista

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Crista, a pioneering voice in environmental medicine and a relentless detective when it comes to chronic, mysterious illness. In our conversation, Dr. Crista reveals how she uncovered the hidden world of mold and mycotoxins—not just as respiratory irritants, but as stealthy drivers of fatigue, brain fog, hormone disruption, and accelerated aging. She shares her early experiences working with “non-responders” in Lyme disease, and how uncovering toxic mold exposures transformed her entire understanding of whole-body health.

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#460: Most Impactful Pod Moments: Hidden Cancer Markers, Radical Longevity Experiments, EMFs Exposed (and the Mast Cell Dilemma) With Nathalie Niddam & Guests

Today, I’m mixing things up with a special episode that takes you on a tour through some of the most compelling moments from the past quarter. Rather than a typical interview or solo deep dive, I’ve curated standout clips from episodes that lit a fire under important longevity conversations and resonated deeply with both me and the team.

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#458: Why Hormones, GLP-1s & Statins Aren't Solving the REAL Issue With Dr. Jim LaValle R.Ph.

My guest today is James LaValle R.Ph., C.C.N. M.T. DHM, DHPh, one of the pioneers in functional and metabolic medicine, and we're unpacking the silent process he calls metaflammation—the chronic, low-grade inflammation that can quietly drive everything from fatigue and insulin resistance to hormone imbalances and accelerated aging.

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#456: The Bioregulator Debate: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't) With Dr Marios Kyriazis

For years we've talked about longevity as if the answer is hiding in the next supplement, biomarker, or miracle molecule. But what if we've been looking at aging through far too narrow a lens? Today's guest, Dr. Marios Kyriazis, has spent decades challenging that idea by exploring aging through medicine, complexity science, cybernetics, and even philosophy.

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#452: Forget the Diagnosis—Fix the Biology! Reversing "Incurable" Conditions With Alex Kikel

Today, I’m joined by Alex Kikela name that’s become synonymous with pushing the frontiers of biology, performance, and healing. Alex is the kind of person who, when told “there’s nothing more we can do,” responds with, “but what if that’s not true?” In our conversation, he shares the pivotal moments that made him question everything about the standard approach to health, including his personal story of reversing serious conditions when traditional solutions failed.

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#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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#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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#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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#421: Trauma SCIENCE: How Hidden Stress Hijacks Your Health (Autoimmunity, Brain Inflammation, and Unlocking Resilience) | With Dr. Aimie Apigian

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Aimie Apigian, an innovative leader in the biology of trauma, whose work bridges the worlds of science, medicine, and lived experience. In our conversation, Dr. Apigian opens up about her journey from conventional medicine—where symptom management was the norm—to uncovering the physiological roots of trauma and the crucial role our nervous system plays in resilience and healing. She shares how her own health struggles, her work with adopted children, and a relentless curiosity led her to re-examine everything she thought she knew about stress, autoimmunity, and capacity.

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#419: A Mind-Blowing Mitochondria Episode— Mito Transplant, Rare Diseases & Biomarkers With Dr. Natalie Yivgi-Ohana

Today, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr. Natalie Yivgi-Ohana, a pioneering scientist whose passion for mitochondria unlocks new frontiers in longevity medicine. Our conversation truly blew my mind—Dr. Yivgi-Ohana brings decades of expertise to demystify these tiny, ancient powerhouses that fuel every cell in our bodies, impact our hormones, drive immunity, and, as it turns out, play a central role in how we age.

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#416: The Cardiovascular Crisis No One Talks About: Women, Midlife & Nitric Oxide Explained With Cathy Eason

Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Cathy Eason, whose work in the nitric oxide and vascular health space is changing the conversation around resilience and heart health for midlife women. Cathy dives into why cardiovascular disease is still the number one threat to women globally, and how the drop in estrogen during menopause impacts nitric oxide production—an overlooked factor that quietly influences everything from energy to cognition.

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#408: The Surprising Truth About Metabolomics, Stress, and Slowing Aging (Peptides, Heavy Metals & Foundational Health Secrets) With Gus Vickery

Today, I’m sitting down with Dr. Gus Vickery, a good friend and one of my favorite collaborators when it comes to cutting-edge insights in personalized health and longevity. In this episode, I put myself under the microscope as we walk through my own metabolomics testing after a period of heavy travel, stress, and—yes—a break from my usual supplement routine.

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#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.

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#389: How Migraines, Mitochondria Dysfunction, and Modern Lifestyles Impact Brain Health and Aging With Dr. Elena Gross

Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Elena Gross, a neuroscientist with an inspiring story and a relentless drive to solve the mysteries behind chronic migraines and brain health. Dr. Gross’s personal journey—enduring twenty days of migraine each month and navigating countless failed treatments—led her from crawling through the pain to founding Brain Ritual, a company reimagining brain fuel for longevity.

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