Today, I’m joined by the insightful Siobhan Mitchell PhD, a leading expert on women’s health, mitochondria, and metabolic resilience. In our conversation, Siobhan reveals why so many women in their 30s and 40s feel like their metabolism is suddenly “broken,” and unpacks the real science behind what’s happening beneath the surface—especially as our hormones begin to shift.
Today, I’m joined by Andrea Donsky, a powerhouse nutritionist, menopause advocate, and author of the groundbreaking new book Nourishing Menopause. In our conversation, Andrea opens up about her deeply personal journey—how experiencing her first hot flash as a nutrition expert pushed her into years of curiosity, research, and ultimately, a mission to reimagine menopause as both a challenge and an opportunity.
Today, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amie Hornaman, a leading thyroid expert and author of the brand new book, The Thyroid Fix. In our conversation, Dr. Hornaman opens up about her personal struggle with undiagnosed thyroid disease—a journey marked by frustrating medical gaslighting and the dismissive “you’re normal” diagnoses from doctor after doctor. She reveals how that experience led her to become a passionate advocate for women (and men) suffering from thyroid dysfunction and a pioneer in holistic, root-cause approaches to healing.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Today, I’m joined by the insightful Caroline Alan, author of The Mineral Reset and co-founder of Beam Minerals. Caroline Alan shares her powerful story—a decade-long journey from chronic fatigue, brain fog, adrenal burnout, and persistent health challenges to discovering the true foundation of her recovery: replenishing trace minerals. After years of searching for answers and seeing countless specialists, it wasn’t another diet or protocol that brought her back to health, but addressing a deep, often-overlooked mineral deficiency.
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.
Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Nasha Winters, whose personal journey of facing stage four cancer at just 19 years old turned into a decades-long mission to rethink the narrative around cancer, healing, and human potential. In our conversation, Dr. Winters opens up about those early days—what it felt like to receive a grim prognosis, the mindset shift that changed her path, and how questioning medical certainties led her to new paradigms in both conventional and integrative oncology.
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.
Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an eye doctor and passionate advocate for reimagining how we think about vision and brain health. In our conversation, Dr. Agarwal reveals the surprising ways our daily screen habits are shaping not just our eyesight, but also our emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and even the development of anxiety and ADHD-like symptoms. She opens up about her own journey—from an unexpected period of cognitive “off-ness” during a stint away from her clinical work, to pioneering a powerful perspective on “spatial awareness processing disorder.”
Today, I’m joined by the amazing Melissa Urban, the force behind Whole30 and a global champion of accessible nutrition. In our conversation, Melissa opens up about a surprising discovery in her wellness journey: sleep, not just food, is often the real foundation of long-term health. She shares how overlooked sleep hijacked her cravings, impacted her insulin sensitivity, and even chipped away at her resilience—revealing the invisible costs that only show up years down the line.
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.
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.
Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Nafysa Parpia, a true leader in environmental and complex chronic illness medicine and the Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Gordon Medical. In our conversation, Dr. Parpia shares how her passion for deep, integrated healing brought her into the world of environmental toxins, hormone health, and the nuanced ways our bodies respond to the modern world. She opens up about her journey, the unique challenges women face—especially during menopause—and why so many aren’t finding answers in traditional medicine.
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.
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.
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.
