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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.

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

#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.

#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.

#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.

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

#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.

#424: Part 2 - Follow Up To Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode: Answering More Of Your Bioregulator Questions With Nat Niddam & Erin Ryan

#424: Part 2 - Follow Up To Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode: Answering More Of Your Bioregulator Questions With Nat Niddam & Erin Ryan

Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer, for a special follow-up episode where we tackle your most pressing questions about bioregulators and peptides. After our wildly popular Bill Lawrence interview, the Longevity Podcast community sent in a wave of thoughtful queries—from cancer concerns to menopause, sourcing, and practical tips.

#417: Depression and Weight Gain In Kids & Adults | A Long Term Post-COVID Problem & How To Reverse It With Dr. Cynthia Keller

#417: Depression and Weight Gain In Kids & Adults | A Long Term Post-COVID Problem & How To Reverse It With Dr. Cynthia Keller

Today, I’m joined by the innovative Dr. Cynthia Keller, a pediatrician whose passion for integrative and functional medicine has reshaped how we understand post-COVID health challenges. Dr. Keller opens up about her journey from conventional medicine to designing unique solutions for children and families, revealing how her care, presence, and determination to “solve the unsolvable” led to breakthroughs in treating mood changes, weight gain, and energy loss after COVID.

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

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

Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer and long-time collaborator, for a special Q&A episode powered entirely by your questions. After our bioregulator deep dive with Dr. Bill Lawrence, the response was overwhelming—so many of you reached out with insightful queries about bioregulators, peptides, and the nuances between natural and synthetic options. Erin and I decided to tackle the most common themes, unpacking everything from organ versus system signaling to how bioregulators actually survive digestion.

#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.

#409: How to LIVE YOUNG for a Lifetime: The Real Secrets of Mindset, Medicine & Longevity | Personalized Health Explained With Dr. Jeffrey Gladden

#409: How to LIVE YOUNG for a Lifetime: The Real Secrets of Mindset, Medicine & Longevity | Personalized Health Explained With Dr. Jeffrey Gladden

Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Jeffrey Gladden—a trailblazer in longevity medicine who once spent decades as an interventional cardiologist, only to challenge everything he knew after his own health hit a wall. Dr. Gladden opens up about the moment he refused to accept “normal for your age” as a diagnosis, launching himself into the world of functional and age-management medicine to reclaim his vitality and help others do the same.

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

#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.

#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

#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.

#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.

#402: Gut Reset: The SECRET Signals for Longevity Revealed | How to Heal Your Microbiome, Banish Bloating, and Build Resilience With Nat Niddam

#402: Gut Reset: The SECRET Signals for Longevity Revealed | How to Heal Your Microbiome, Banish Bloating, and Build Resilience With Nat Niddam

Today, I’m kicking off the new year with a back-to-basics deep dive into one of the most pivotal yet overlooked foundations of longevity: gut health. Over the past episodes, we’ve explored everything from gene therapy to advanced tech, but it all comes back to the habits and systems we rely on every single day—and the gut is right at the center of that equation.

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

#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.

#399:Longevity Rewired: Hormones, Sunlight & The Weight Loss LIE | Reversing Aging in 2025 With Nat Niddam

#399:Longevity Rewired: Hormones, Sunlight & The Weight Loss LIE | Reversing Aging in 2025 With Nat Niddam

Today, I’m joined by a lineup of trailblazers in the science of longevity: Ben Azadi, Dr. Teo Soleymani, Dr. Carrie Jones, Ian White, Dr. Robe rt Lufkin, and Dr. Jenn Sim mons . Together we dig into some of the most persistent myths and cutting-edge research shaping how we age—including why “eat less, move more” misses the mark, what really causes skin cancers, breast cancer screening risks, and the often-overlooked ripple effects of perimenopause.

#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.

#385: How To Outsmart Cold & Flu Season — NAT’S Survival GUIDE For You & The Family (Supplements, Sleep, What to Avoid)

#385: How To Outsmart Cold & Flu Season — NAT’S Survival GUIDE For You & The Family (Supplements, Sleep, What to Avoid)

Today, let’s talk about immune support. With the festive season and colder months upon us, it’s the perfect time to focus on practical strategies to help you build a resilient, balanced immune system. I share not only the science-backed basics—like sleep, stress management, and the realities of sugar and alcohol—but also my favorite low-tech tools and innovative supplements for fortifying your body’s natural defenses. In this episode, I break down common myths about immune “boosting,” explore why balance and nuance matter, and reveal how lifestyle factors can either sabotage or supercharge your immunity.