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.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by the inspiring Rowena Gates, co-founder of ENG3 and the innovative mind behind the NanoVi device—a technology specialized in supporting cellular repair and resilience. Rowena Gates shares her unique journey from teaching high school and academic consulting to pioneering advanced biotech for health optimization. Her story is a powerful reminder of how unlikely paths can lead to groundbreaking innovation in longevity science.
Read MoreToday, 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.
Today, I’m joined by Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur whose personal journey with plant medicine led him from the high-pressure, Instagram-perfect startup world to founding Ceremonia—one of the leading psychedelic organizations in the U.S. In this candid conversation, Austin shares how a transformative psilocybin ceremony unraveled the layers of ego, revealing new depths of presence, embodiment, and emotional healing.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Dr. Drew Taylor, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and the innovative force behind Acorn Biolabs. Dr. Taylor’s path is anything but ordinary—he went from pitching in professional baseball to pioneering non-invasive ways to collect and preserve the body’s most potent cells, all sourced from our hair follicles. His journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and the drive to use cutting-edge science for better health and longevity.
Read MoreToday, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Killen, a visionary in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine who is transforming the conversation around women’s health and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Killen shares her personal journey—from witnessing her mother’s struggle after a hip fracture, to becoming a steadfast advocate for correcting the myths and misinformation that still surround estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva, the pioneering duo behind Young Goose and two of the earliest voices to bring longevity science into the world of skincare. Amitay comes from the red light therapy space, while Anastasia’s background is rooted in cancer research and regenerative medicine—together, their bold thesis is that youthful skin is not just about appearance, it’s an energy state.
Read MoreToday, 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 MoreToday, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Lisa Koche, a leukemia survivor turned clinician who has spent her career bridging the worlds of conventional, functional, and quantum medicine. In our conversation, Dr. Koche opens up about her unique journey—from facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis at just fifteen, to questioning conventional medical dogma, to becoming a pioneer in mitochondrial health, personalized medicine, and nervous system regulation.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by the phenomenal Dr. Carrie Jones, a true powerhouse in hormone health education, to map out a sane and actionable plan for thriving through perimenopause and menopause. In our conversation, Dr. Jones breaks down what to test (and when), how to decode the difference between early and late perimenopause, and why supporting estrogen metabolism can make all the difference. She brings not only deep knowledge but also her trademark wit, making even the most complex topics feel approachable.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon, elite sports doctor, and a passionate advocate for redefining how we age. Dr. Wright’s philosophy goes far beyond the operating room—she believes that saving our mobility is truly what saves us from the ravages of chronic disease and a life of unnecessary pain. Fresh from the operating room and still in her scrubs, she sits down to share her mission: empowering women (and men!) with the knowledge and actionable habits that protect our strength, bones, and brains as we move through midlife and beyond.
Read MoreToday, I’m sitting down with Alex Tarnava and Dr. Tyler LeBaron, two of the brightest minds pioneering the use of molecular hydrogen in health optimization. Alex, the innovative creator behind the open cup hydrogen tablet technology, and Dr. LeBaron, founder of the Molecular Hydrogen Institute, join me to shed light on why this tiniest molecule could be the secret weapon in your longevity toolkit. We dive into their personal stories—Alex’s relentless search for relief from autoimmune symptoms, and Dr. LeBaron’s early curiosity that led him to decades of hydrogen research and advocacy.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Kiran Krishnan, a celebrated scientist best known as the innovative mind behind spore-based probiotics and someone who’s made waves in both the practitioner and consumer health spaces. In this conversation, Kiran shares what inspired his leap from the world of microbiome science into the realm of ancestral and Ayurvedic medicine—specifically, his groundbreaking work with novel bioactives derived from the Ashwagandha root. Together, we unpack how the latest advancements in analytical chemistry have allowed Kiran and his team at Regenerive to unlock previously untapped compounds in Ashwagandha,
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Sumit Rai, CEO of Cancer Check Labs and a passionate force for innovation in cancer detection. Sumit’s personal story is deeply moving—after losing his younger sister to cancer, he made it his life’s mission to change how we find and fight this devastating disease. With over 25 years as an entrepreneur and investor, he’s poured his expertise and heart into developing groundbreaking technology that can detect cancer at its earliest stages—sometimes even before there’s a visible tumor.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Annette Verpillot, the visionary founder of Posture Pro, whose work is transforming how we think about alignment, movement, and brain health. Annette shares her groundbreaking brain-first approach to posture, revealing how the real root of tension, pain, and subpar movement lies not just in your muscles or bones, but deep within your nervous system. In our conversation, Annette takes us behind the scenes of her “three-legged stool” model—where your feet, eyes, and jaw work together as the true command center for posture and performance.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Robin Rose—a pioneering physician, author, and survivor who refused to accept a devastating kidney disease diagnosis as her fate. Instead of waiting for dialysis, Robin dove deep into the world of diet, detoxification, peptides, and bioregulators, turning her health crisis into a calling and culminating in her groundbreaking new book on chronic kidney disease. In our conversation, Robin shares why kidneys are often the “forgotten organ,” the real reasons so many cases of kidney decline go undetected, and how lifestyle choices—from protein intake to environmental toxins—can be both the problem and the path to healing.
Read MoreToday, 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!).
Read MoreToday, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Joy Kong, a trailblazing clinician and scientist at the forefront of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. In this episode, Dr. Kong shares how she blends rigorous science with hands-on clinical practice to help people tackle everything from brain injuries and autoimmune conditions to skin aging and joint pain—often with transformative results.
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