By creating community and nurturing our innate sense of curiosity, we can improve our health and increase our longevity. I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum , who started her Functional Medicine Coaching business at the age of 65, about how finding your passion, purpose, and community has helped her stay young and vibrant when others around her are slowing down. About Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum As the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, a collaboration with The...
Sep 02, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Supplementing naturally occurring peptides and nutrients helps support your body’s mitochondria. I’m joined by naturopathic doctor, Amber Krogsrud, to talk about how she uses peptides to improve both her and her patient’s overall health. About Dr. Amber Krogsrud Dr. Amber Krogsrud is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on holistic hormone health. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she worked in a ch...
Aug 26, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
A low-alcohol, Keto-friendly wine that doesn’t leave you feeling worse for the wear sounds like something from your dreams. I’m joined by Todd White of Dry Farm Wines to talk about Natural Wine production and why it’s the best wine for you to drink. About Todd White Todd White is a serial entrepreneur and creator since the age of 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, he dedicates his life to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think abou...
Aug 19, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Food is medicine, or it’s poison. The choice is yours and it affects not only yourself but your children. But to make the right choices, you need to have the right information and guidance. Today’s guest's mission is to equip her patients with knowledge. That way they can take control of the health and wellbeing of themselves and their families. Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a pediatrician, award-winning speaker at Harvard Club of Boston, and a frequent guest on TV news and talk shows. In her 20 year ...
Aug 12, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It’s not uncommon to feel powerless over your health. This might be because modern lifestyles often drive our eating habits. Today’s guest took control of her health by changing her eating patterns with intermittent fasting. Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition and intermittent fasting. She is a highly sought after speaker and CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. Cynthia has been a nurse practitioner for over 20 years. Her TED Talk on intermittent fasting has bee...
Aug 05, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Toxins are everywhere. Typically, our bodies know how to handle these dangerous chemicals to keep us healthy. But if the toxic overload gets to be too much, serious problems will arise. Today’s guest is a recognized expert in helping people maintain their body’s detoxification systems and avoid these harmful compounds from the start. Aimee Carlson , aka “The Toxin Terminator”, is the host of her own podcast , a best-selling author, and featured expert guest on many podcasts and summits. Aimee ha...
Jul 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In my practice, I see many clients yearning for younger-looking skin. There’s so much that can be done, from a focus of gut health to laser treatments. First and foremost is the realization that you are deserving of the skin you want. Once you realize that, it’s only a matter of identifying the right treatment for you. Rachel Varga is a board-certified aesthetic nurse, an international clinical trainer, speaker, and academically published award-winning author in the field of plastic and aestheti...
Jul 22, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We’re living in a low testosterone epidemic. Yet boosting testosterone is one way of increasing longevity. Today’s guest is an expert on this topic. He’ll tell you the most important steps that men can take to optimize their health and boost their testosterone levels. Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned men’s health and performance expert, professional speaker and author. He has over 20 experience providing Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes a personal...
Jul 15, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are the bedrock of supporting the immune system. But there are thousands of products and countless sources of information on what to take. Evidence does exist showing that many of these products are safe and effective. Just remember that not all supplements are created equal. Tom Houle is back to continue our discussion about the myths of supplements. Be sure to listen to part one if you haven’t yet. Tom is a self-described geek when it comes to mitochondrial...
Jul 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
There’s no pill, potion, or powder that’s going to replace lifestyle changes. But supplements can help. There are so many myths out there about supplements. That’s what makes it a hard topic to understand. To clear things up, I’ve brought in an expert to help bust through the myths surrounding this important topic. Tom Houle represents a premier dietary supplement manufacturer which leads the way in proactive health and wellness as it relates to the healthcare industry. He has spent nearly a dec...
Jul 01, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
A central part of aging well is preventing infections and cancer or treating them. Many conventional treatments come with serious side-effects, which is why at my practice we integrate and combine conventional methods with natural medicine. This provides a more holistic and supportive approach to heal the whole person, not just the disease. Kylene Terhune is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, wife, mom, dog-mom, and foodie. A former opera singer turned health nerd, she runs a virtua...
Jun 24, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to part two of my interview with Dr. Terry Wahls. We continue discussing some of Dr. Wahls’ recommendations for healthy living. In many ways, a health journey is a hero’s journey. It involves a separation from a conventional approach to disease in which you learn important lessons before successfully re-engaging in the struggle. Dr. Wahls practices the same advice she preaches. That sometimes means packing a cabbage in her carry-on luggage. Of course, not everyone can follow the Wahls Pr...
Jun 17, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Chronic disease can have a devastating impact on your life. It can be all too easy to give up and accept the new normal, but there are often ways to regain control. Dr. Terry Wahls not only found a way to slow the progression of her own disease, but she also developed a protocol to help others do the same. Dr. Wahls is recognized worldwide for her protocol which is transforming the lives of countless people. She is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa. Dr. Wahls conducts clinical trial...
Jun 10, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
What comes to mind when you hear the word chiropractor? There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this field which is a real shame as there’s so much more to what they do than adjustments. In this episode, Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene shares how chiropractors can help you build a truly healthier body. Calla Jayne Kleene is a chiropractor and owner of Back in Line Family Chiropractic & Wellness in Hiawatha, Iowa. Her whole-system approach to healing has helped countless patients recover from ch...
Jun 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Your Longevity Blueprint Podcast. This show is about helping you achieve your dream health. Everyone’s health journey is unique, that’s why I’ve created this podcast to help you through my integrative approach. First, I want to tell you a little about me and why my old band-aid approach didn’t work. I run a private practice in Iowa, where I help people regain control over their own health. One day, I found myself struggling to even breathe. My heart-rate was out of control. It turned ...
Jun 10, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We all want to live longer, healthier lives. The problem is that we’re constantly being bombarded with so many new diets, workout plans, and lifestyle adjustments that it’s hard to filter out what will actually work for us and give us the results we’re looking for. If you’re sick of not having the answers, sick of being told your symptoms are all in your head, sick of being prescribed solutions from a pill bottle, it’s time to look outside the cookie-cutter or bandaid approach of the conventiona...
Jun 02, 2020•3 min