In this episode we’re taking a look inside creating ancient herbal formulas with Karina Primelles, herbalist, entrepreneur and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Karina sat down with Dr. Motley to talk about her story of burnout, and how ancient herbs helped her find emotional balance and resilience. Check out Xula Herbs and her new line of adaptogenic herbs for emotional balance! #Herbals #TCM Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Chris Mot...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 381
Who knew there are so many pubmed articles out about laser therapy? In this special Friday episode, Doctor Motley sits down with practitioner and laser therapy expert, Dr. Richard Amy, DC, to explore how the practice can help with injuries, chronic illnesses, inflammation and even stroke! Watch to the end to see a demonstration of laser vagus nerve stimulation! #lasertherapy #physicaltrauma #healing Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Chris Motl...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 380
Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya re-joins the Ancient Health Podcast to talk about her fantastic new book, Your Body Already Knows . Nidhi and Dr. Motley dive deep into health, inflammation and what ancient Ayurvedic rhythms of life have to offer us today. #Ayurveda #Ancientwisdom #naturalintuition ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Nidhi Pandya! Instagram - https://www.instagra...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 379
On this episode: Dr. Motley gives his best tips and tricks for parents when their kiddos have the flu and other viruses. He goes over kid-approved herbals that help build the immune system, what to do if kids can’t swallow pills and his best advice for when you have sick kids in the home. Show Notes: Herbals: Olive Leaf, Elderberry, Astragalus, Ilicium (Star Anise) Olive Leaf Supreme: https://shorturl.at/SUr2Q Elderberry: https://shorturl.at/hkfAo Astragalus: https://shorturl.at/PSYTK Illicium: ...
Mar 07, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 378
Dr. Howard Cohn joins the podcast to discuss the latest healing modalities in functional medicine and how they converge at the Biostacking Summit! Learn about emerging fields like NET, Quantum Neurology and how we need community and connection now more than ever. Check out the Biostacking Summit and save over $60 on registration with biostack36: event.biostackingsummit.com ------ * Do you have gut troubles? Just Thrive’s unique probiotic spores are clinically shown to aid in your digestion. Enjo...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 377
In this episode, Doctor Motley tackles the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a class four herpes virus known for causing various health issues, including chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction. Here you can learn about the different types of EBV infections, their symptoms, and how the virus hijacks the immune system. Doctor Motley also provides practical advice and therapeutic approaches, like herbal remedies and red light therapy, to help manage symptoms and improve overall health. Show Notes Herbal re...
Feb 28, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 376
Dr. Motley welcomes Dr. Anurag Singh, MD, medical researcher and chief medical officer at Timeline, for a conversation about the future of longevity and healthspan. We all want to age well, with our minds and mobility intact. Dr. Singh gives us the latest research on reversing the effects of aging; turns out it’s all based on ancient, natural principles. * Learn more about Urolithin A supplementation at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 10% off! * This episode is brought to y...
Feb 25, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 375
Do you feel stuck, like you can’t move forward in life? Feeling like you can’t find the will to make changes? You could be experiencing adrenal dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Motley breaks down health challenges you may be facing that are keeping you stuck, fusing psychology, physiology and biochemistry. Dr. Motley’s recommendations: More high-intensity movement Less low-effort, high-dopamine activities (less scrolling on your phone!) Herbals for Anxiety: Albizia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/...
Feb 21, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 374
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Mike Belkowski to talk modalities for upgrading your mitochondrial health. Dr. Mike Belkowski is a physical therapist by trade, but, through a series of serendipitous events, has become an expert in the red light therapy industry and provides innovative technologies via his company he founded in 2019, BioLight. He is passionate about educating the masses on the countless wellness and anti-aging benefits of what he has c...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 373
Can your body become addicted to the fight or flight chemicals it experiences when you’ve experienced trauma? In this powerful episode, Dr. Motley tackles this complex question. Learn how to listen to your body, nourish it and balance your emotions at the same time. Step 1: Nourish your adrenals and kidneys Step 2: Identify emotion Step 3: Relate Emotion to Organ Step 4: Cleanse the organ 👇 ------ Show Notes: Organs and Corresponding Emotions Chart: Organs_Corresponding_Emotions.pdf Antimicrobi...
Feb 14, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 372
Today on the Ancient Health Podcast: Dr. Motley sits down with Caroline Alan, also known as the Mineral Geek , for an eye-opening conversation on the power of minerals in restoring health, vitality, and even supporting heavy metal detoxification. Caroline shares her personal journey of transformation through minerals—a passion that ultimately led her to found BEAM Minerals. She champions the importance of full-spectrum, bioavailable minerals and views the body as a dynamic ecosystem with complex...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 371
Can treating your gut aid with depression? The gut/brain connection is incredibly powerful! In this episode, Dr. Motley dives into why that is and what you can do about it; touching on everything from genetics to lifestyle to herbs and more. Dr. Motley explores leaky gut, the role of serotonin in the gut and how it can be affected by fungal bacteria. Break the cycle by cleansing the gut! Show Notes: MTHFR Testing: My Happy Genese - https://myhappygenes.com/ Look into probiotics Look up gut produ...
Feb 07, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 370
Today Dr. Motley is joined by his close friend and colleague Dani Williamson, author of Wild and Well: Dani’s 6 Common-Sense Steps for Radical Healing . A Family Nurse Practitioner who balances traditional and integrative therapies, Dani lays out her roadmap for women searching for healing that includes all the practical, holistic building blocks for wellness. Dani and Dr. Motley explore the connection between emotional and physical healing, symptom-prevention through food and so much more. #Rad...
Feb 04, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 369
Here is your complete flu and virus kit! Doctor Motley explores how old virus’s can stick around in our system as well as a roundup of his suggested herbs. Also, be aware that an overabundance of yeast in the body could be at play as well. Doctor Motley’s Top Signs of Hidden Viruses Cold sores/Canker sores due to stress Small sores in the nose Post-nasal drip Rashes around eyes/dry eyes Random blisters/warts/moles or skin tags around the throat/tonsils/thyroid Tinnitus Planter Warts Random Fatig...
Jan 31, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 368
Wade Lightheart joins the Ancient Health Podcast to share about the epic power of magnesium, why we’re so deficient and what kinds of results the right supplementation provides. He also chats to Doctor Motley about the unique story of how he ended up creating a suite of optimal supplements and his predictions for the future of natural health! Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe! Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Head to BiOptimizers.com/DR...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 367
It’s new years resolution season - that time of year where we’re swearing off alcohol, trying to drink less coffee or working on other health resolutions. How are habits formed in the body and how does breaking a habit affect your body? How can you support your body through habit changes and how closely linked are your brain and body anyway? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Doctor Chris Motley explores the intricate relationship between habits, emotions, and organ health through th...
Jan 24, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 366
On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh joins Doctor Motley to discuss his advocacy work on behalf of children growing up in an unhealthy food industry. Doctor Warsh is an integrative pediatrician with valuable information about pressing issues surrounding children’s health, particularly childhood obesity and the rise of chronic diseases. The conversation explores the alarming statistics regarding childhood obesity, the role of processed foods, and the need for paren...
Jan 21, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 365
In this episode of our hair loss series, Dr. Motley explores how liver issues may cause thinning hair on the crown of your head, according to Chinese Medicine. Discover the link between the meridian system, liver infections, testing, treatments, and the role of diet and emotions in hair health. #liverhealth #wellness #hairgrowth Takeaways Hair loss can be linked to liver problems. Specific hair loss patterns indicate liver toxicity. Liver congestion can manifest as weight around the stomach. Her...
Jan 17, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Join Doctor Motley at the A4M Conference in Las Vegas as he dives into the fascinating science behind isometric exercise with Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health. Learn about an approach lowering blood pressure, releasing nitric oxide, and optimizing overall well-being. Mark brings his entrepreneurial expertise and passion for health empowerment to this dynamic discussion, where they explore: The science behind Zona Plus and its revolutionary impact on cardiovascular health. How isometric exercises o...
Jan 14, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 363
In this episode prompted by a listener question, Doctor Motley breaks down the healing power of vibrational plates and their potential to improve blood flow and help improve the body’s energy. The podcast covers how vibration plates work to enhance blood flow, support the body’s organs, and improve muscular strength and balance. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ Show Notes: Meridia...
Jan 10, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Sean Kelly of the Digital Social Hour Podcast joins Doctor Motley for a chat about his health history and the “huge wakeup call” he had about examining his health in his 20s! They discuss gene-testing, discovering deficiencies earlier in life, their shared backgrounds, the difference grounding can make and more! Plus, learn about Sean’s unusual path to success and his advice for young people. #MTHFR #genetesting #anxiety Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe ! Connect with Doctor Mo...
Jan 07, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 361
Traditional Chinese Medicine and hair-loss Part 2! In this episode, Doctor Motley explores hair-loss related to infections in the kidneys and bladder. Learn how old kidney and bladder infections could be connected to the hair loss you’re experiencing. Doctor Motley gives you his testing recommendations (including testing for yeast and fungal infections), as well as common signs and symptoms and natural remedies. #hairloss #thinninghair #traditonalChineseMedicine #kidneyhealth ------ Links: For H...
Jan 03, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Today we’re joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio, a doctor of alternative medicine and host of Dr. Ruscio Radio. He brings us his amazing clinical wisdom and actionable advice all about common gut issues like SIBO and fungal overgrowth. Get ready to nerd out on gut issues! TOPICS DISCUSSED Probiotics Best Practices Gut, Brain, Mood and Lifestyle Connection Most (and least) Necessary Tests to Take Why We’re All So Tired The Power of Herbal Medicine The Elemental Diet and More! #guthealth #SIBO #fungalove...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 359
What is a Hiatal Hernia and what are early signs of the condition? In this episode, Doctor Motley talks about correlations in Traditional Chinese Medicine between a Hiatal Hernia and the stomach and heart. He also discusses potential techniques for relief with kinesiology and muscle therapy. Doctor Motley also explores the mind-body connection and some of the emotions that are related to this condition, like flight-or-flight and low self-worth. OTHER REMEDIES DISCUSSED: Breathwork Herbals: → Mor...
Dec 27, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 358
This is a repost of a valuable older episode Doctor Motley taped with Dr. Chloe Weber, an herbalist and doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She advocates for natural and herbal solutions for hormonal dysregulation women are experiencing. In this powerful discussion, they unpack organs that are important to women’s health and how from a Chinese Medicine perspective, we can see how strongly our bodies and our emotions are connected. Get an introduction to a Chinese Medicine approach to women’s...
Dec 23, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 357
In this episode Dr. Motley connects the dots between hair loss and spleen trouble in TCM and emphasizes the importance of looking at past infections and your emotional health. It’s all connected in Traditional Chinese Medicine! This podcast also gets into dietary changes, herbal remedies and other healing modalities that may support hair growth. Takeaways Hair loss can be linked to organ weaknesses, particularly the spleen. The spleen plays a crucial role in producing red and white blood cells. ...
Dec 20, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Tap into your body’s intuitive wisdom with Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya. Nidhi is an Ayurvedic doctor based in NYC who pioneered the Inner Climate Method. She joins us to share her wisdom and expertise on how to find our way back to health and balance in our lives and our homes, and even optimize fertility, with a simple approach that feels natural, accessible and effortless. Nidhi also serves some valuable parenting advice on passing on the wisdom of healthy living to future generations. Good ...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 355
In this episode, Dr. Motley takes your questions about trauma, emotional resilience and more. Drawing on the power of the mind/body connection Dr. Motley gives a TCM perspective on building emotional resilience. He also explains how a childhood trauma could be recorded in the body to show up late in life and why acupuncture and kinesiology could be helpful for these kinds of struggles. The discussion also covers practical strategies for managing repetitive thoughts and enhancing emotional proces...
Dec 13, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. Melissa Sonners, host of the Be Inspired Mama podcast, to explore how to reset our nervous systems through rest and self-connection for long-term health. We’re diving deep into the body-spirit connection with this episode. A distinguished chiropractor specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care, Dr. Sonners is on a mission to help women fall back in love with their lives—focusing on who they are rather than defining themselves by a to-do list. In...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 353
In this episode, Doctor Motley serves up unique insights into anxiety from a TCM perspective and actionable tips. How are your emotions connected to your body? Can clearing the kidneys help with anxiety? What are some of the physical signs that you’re struggling with anxiety? Can it be genetic? Tune in to find out! Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel . Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ TikTok - https://www.ti...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 352
