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...
Jul 19, 2023•57 min
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 12, 2023•50 min
Today Nathalie Niddam joins me to talk about bioregulator peptides, what they are, what they do, how they work, how they impact our biological age and telomeres, and how to best use them. The benefits of spermidine: It works against 6 of the 9 hallmarks of aging It supports the cellular clean-up processes in the body It helps to regulate protein It helps to protect DNA It triggers mitophagy and autophagy It helps with cellular signaling It improves hair, skin, and nails It helps to improve deep ...
Jul 05, 2023•59 min
Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60. Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body: Rips holes in cell membranes Prevents proteins from folding properly Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA) Ken Swartz Bio: Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carb...
Jun 28, 2023•53 min
Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The fou...
Jun 21, 2023•42 min
Dani Williamson joins me today to talk about overcoming past childhood trauma and share her six steps to radical healing and living wild and well. Dani’s six steps to radical healing and living wild and well Eat well Sleep well Move well Poop well De-stress well Cultivate community well About Dani Williamson: Dani Williamson (MSN, FNP) owns Integrative Family Medicine and Wild & Well a Wellness Emporium in Franklin, TN. She focuses on gut health, autoimmune thyroid diseases, and hormone and ...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min
Today, we’re taking another look at the top longevity tips from all our experts! They explain how lifestyle factors influence your health and why you should do whatever you can to avoid too much exposure to environmental toxins. They discuss the importance of being honest with yourself, processing your emotions, and living a healthy lifestyle. You will also learn about the benefits of community and connection, synchronizing your natural clock with the sun, recognizing the lessons when things go ...
Jun 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 150
We continue with something different today! My great friend, Dr. CJ Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better. This episode is Part 2 of our conversation. If you have not listened to the last episode yet, please do so first. Today, I dive into how I approach my patient cases, my faith walk, how I maintain my health, the non-negotiables in my house, my guilty pleasures when it comes to food, and my favorite podcast and books. I also offer advice for other busy moms ...
May 31, 2023•55 min•Ep. 149
We’re doing something different today! My good friend, Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene, asked to interview me so my audience could get to know me better. This episode is Part 1 of a two-part series. In today’s conversation, I share how I got introduced to functional medicine and my clinic’s humble beginnings. I also talk about my doctoral project, some day-to-day challenges of being in business, and the most rewarding part of my job. Medications that often tend to get over-prescribed: Statin medications ...
May 24, 2023•44 min
Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me again today for Part 2 of the two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. In Part 1, Kiran provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He unpacks what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I urge you to go back and listen to it first. Today, in Part 2, Kiran talks about SIBO and ...
May 17, 2023•43 min
Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. Kiran is a pure genius and unpacks a lot in this series! Today, in Part 1, he provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He gets into what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he also shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. Ways in which spores change the terrain in the gut: They modula...
May 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 146
Lara Adler joins me today for Part 2 of our conversation about environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals and practical tips for reducing exposure. Lara is beyond a wealth of knowledge on this topic, so if you have not yet listened to Part 1, where we discussed BPA, please go back and listen. Today, in Part 2, Lara dives into PFAS, phthalates, dioxins, parabens, triclosan, and sulfates. She also talks about water filtration and small changes you can make to impr...
May 03, 2023•53 min•Ep. 145
I have Lara Adler joining me for a two-part series on environmental chemical exposure- specifically endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Lara shares her wealth of knowledge in this series and practical tips for reducing exposure. Today, in Part 1, we dive into BPA. Some endpoints of the accumulation of tiny bits of exposure to toxic chemicals: Eczema Dermatitis Alzheimer’s Parkinson’s Dementia Cancer Neurodegenerative diseases Infertility Developmental disorders Birth defects Heart disease Obesity In...
Apr 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 144
Dr. Nirala Jacobi is currently the SIBO doctor in Australia. I recently completed her practitioner certification program, and I’ve also been listening to her podcast. She joins me on the show today to discuss the importance of a healthy diet and microbiome. We also dive into SIBO and SIFO. Three major factors that can impact gut health Food Gut infections Toxins About Dr. Nirala Jacobi: Dr. Nirala Jacobi is a naturopathic doctor (ND) and internationally recognized expert on small intestinal bact...
Apr 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 143
CBD oil has applications for a variety of health conditions. Over the last few years, more and more patients have been recognizing its benefits and looking to learn how to use it. Dr. Mary Clifton is a CBD expert. She joins me today to dive into the myriad benefits of CBD oil. The symptoms/conditions that CBD and cannabis mostly get used for: Anxiety Insomnia Pain About Mary Clifton: Mary Clifton, M.D. is a board-certified and licensed internal medicine doctor who is a recognized expert in CBD a...
Apr 12, 2023•44 min
Heather Connolly is currently part of our team at the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic. She also teaches HypnoBirthing and has twice been a surrogate. She joins me today to share the benefits of having a doula and using HypnoBirthing. Techniques used in HypnoBirthing to ensure a calm birth Deep relaxation Self-hypnosis Affirmations Special breathing techniques About Heather Connolly: Heather Connolly is a HypnoBirthing Practitioner and a birth doula and is a part of the Integrative Health a...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 141
Local guest, Arsalan Monawar, joins me today to share his story with anxiety, explain how anxiety can be your superpower, and dive into the healthy coping strategies that have been effective for him. He also shares some business tips for creative entrepreneurs. Five natural and healthy coping strategies for anxiety: Mindful meditation Journaling Cold exposure therapy Exercise Intermittent fasting About Arsalan Monawar: Arsalan Monawar is the founder of Monawar Studios in Iowa, a creative agency ...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 140
Dr. Betty Murray joins me today to share lots of new information! We discuss how changes in estrogen- both too much during perimenopause and not enough after menopause, lead to metabolic changes in the cells that slow your metabolism. We get into how the genetics that control estrogen detoxification may lead to weight gain and risk for diabetes, obesity, and cancer, how menopause interferes with the key cellular fat switch, and the foods that turn that fat switch on. Betty also shares her three ...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 139
Most thyroid conditions are autoimmune in nature. Dr. Eric Osansky joins me today to discuss ways to optimize thyroid and immune health, overcome thyroid autoimmunity through diet and lifestyle factors, and the relationship between diet, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and thyroid health. Today, we focus more on high thyroid conditions like Grave’s Disease. Four categories of triggers for developing autoimmune conditions: Food Stress Toxins Infection About Dr. Eric Osansky: Dr. Eric Osansk...
Mar 15, 2023•58 min
You get to hear from me today! I get asked many different questions in my daily patient appointments, so I thought it a good idea to answer some of those in today’s show. I talk about the importance of eating organic, using clean personal care products, and if hormones cause cancer. I also discuss the relationship between toxins, weight gain, and hormone imbalances and how we should eat daily. Three things to avoid for losing weight and optimizing hormones: Plastic Fragrances Dairy About Dr. Gra...
Mar 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 137
Kylene Terhune joins me once again for this episode. This time, she talks about sexual betrayal trauma. She shares the importance of processing emotions in trauma and explains how trauma impacts the nervous system and leads to symptoms and disease. She also gets into what the healing process for sex addiction and betrayal for couples looks like and the pitfalls to be avoided. The compilation of things that happen with pornography, technology, and addiction: The prevalence of pornography is incre...
Mar 01, 2023•48 min•Ep. 136
Today, Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene join me for the second half of our two-part series. In this episode, we continue our discussion on how we can support women on birth control and the best non-hormone birth control options. We also share non-toxic feminine-care products and explain how to detect female hormone imbalances. Some non-hormone birth control options: Male condoms The FemCap device (or other barrier methods) Fertility trackers Taking your temperature in the morning T...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 135
I have Dr. Hannah Anderson and Dr. Calla Jayne Kleene joining me for part 1 of a two-part series today. We discuss female anatomy, the pros and cons of birth control, the importance of informed consent, and how to support women who choose to take birth control. Next week, in part 2, we will continue discussing how to support women who choose to take birth control and get into which non-hormone birth control options are best. We will also share non-toxic feminine care products and explain how to ...
Feb 15, 2023•39 min
Today Nathalie Niddam joins me to talk about bioregulator peptides, what they are, what they do, how they work, how they impact our biological age and telomeres, and how to best use them. The benefits of spermidine: It works against 6 of the 9 hallmarks of aging It supports the cellular clean-up processes in the body It helps to regulate protein It helps to protect DNA It triggers mitophagy and autophagy It helps with cellular signaling It improves hair, skin, and nails It helps to improve deep ...
Feb 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 133
Today, Dr. Bindiya Gandhi joins me to discuss leptin resistance, hormone balance, and weight loss resistance. Some symptoms of leptin resistance: Being hungry all the time Being unable to lose weight even though you are over-exercising and under-eating Having low energy Constantly feeling exhausted Hypothyroid symptoms worsening About Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is double-boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Physici...
Feb 01, 2023•40 min•Ep. 132
Dr. Farah Sultan joins me today to share how we can optimize our sleep, balance our hormones, and better manage stress. Foods that balance the hormones and support the liver: Herbs Spices (ginger, garlic, turmeric) Onions Carrots Broccoli Brussels sprouts Grapeseed extract (resveratrol) About Dr. Farah Sultan: Dr. Farah Sultan is a Medical Doctor, double board certified in Family Medicine and Functional and Regenerative Medicine. She has trained and worked on three continents in India, the UK, a...
Jan 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 131
Our current lifestyles and technology have a massive impact on our health! Dr. Tricia Pingel joins me today to focus on recognizing stress. She believes that we become so accustomed to stress that we fail to recognize the significant impact it has on our health. In this episode, she encourages you to start prioritizing yourself and setting boundaries for your health and longevity. We also discuss the nutritional impact of chronic low-grade stress that leads to future disease development. The fou...
Jan 18, 2023•41 min
Kate Vazquez joins me today to discuss the stress response and share her three core pillars to calm your nervous system. Three core pillars to calm your nervous system: Identify your limiting beliefs Learn about your triggers and stress response Identify your conditioning Kate Vazquez Bio: Kate Vazquez is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, Theta Healing Practitioner, and the founder of Radiant Health. Using a functional medicine and mindset approach, she helps ambitious women overcome st...
Jan 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 129
Today, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald joins me to talk about DNA Methylation. Life expectancy in the United States is on the decline. We are living for a shorter time and according to the World Health Organization, even though we have a life expectancy of 79.3 years, the average age for developing a serious illness is 63.1 years old. That means that we spend the last 16.2 years of our life ill. Aging is driven by DNA methylation, a process that influences which genes are turned on and which are turned off....
Jan 04, 2023•51 min
Let’s take another look at the top tips from all our experts. In this episode, they explain why you need to listen to your body and take responsibility for your health. They get into using techniques like yoga, meditation, and saunas to develop resilience and the benefits of being active and doing strength training. They discuss the importance of addressing micronutrient deficiencies, avoiding junk food, and intermittent fasting. You will also learn how much difference your mindset makes, and ho...
Dec 28, 2022•13 min
