I am excited to have Ashley Grabe joining me today for Part 1 of a two-part series, where she asks me about my new book, Your Fertility Blueprint: Renovating Your Reproductive Health , which will launch on Tuesday, November 25th. This is not just another fertility book. It’s a groundbreaking guide that bridges the gap between functional and conventional medicine, written by someone who has lived the journey firsthand, both as a practitioner and a patient. Infertility can be a difficult topic to ...
Nov 05, 2025•35 min
I am delighted to have Dr. Aimie Apigian with me today to explore why stress reduction techniques may not work for you if you have unresolved trauma. Finding Your Sense of Safety • Notice when your body and mind feel safe and calm • Identify environments or situations that allow you to feel safe • Start small: Focus on moments that feel manageable, not overwhelming Bio: Dr. Aimie Apigian Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double-board-certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine, with Master's d...
Oct 29, 2025•39 min
I am excited to have Dr. Yvonne Karney with me today for the second part of a two-part series where we focus on breast imaging options and the importance of informed consent. Last week, we discussed the limitations of current breast screening options. Today, in Part 2, we outline the future of breast imaging, beyond mammograms, to explore QT imaging and its impact on breast health. How to be proactive about your breast screening options: Ask your provider to explain all available imaging choices...
Oct 22, 2025•30 min
I am excited to have Dr. Yvonne Karney with me for a two-part series focused on breast imaging options and the importance of informed consent. In Part 1 today, we discuss the limitations of current breast screening options and how to protect yourself if you choose to get mammograms or MRIs. We also introduce you to QT Imaging, which is the future of breast imaging. Benefits of early detection: It allows for procedures like lumpectomy instead of extensive surgery Early-stage cancers often require...
Oct 15, 2025•27 min
Today, I shatter some myths, share some breakthrough research, and dive into how hormone optimization could be the missing piece in your health and longevity puzzle. Tune in for some life-changing insights. Key things to know when using HRT: Start bioidentical hormones within 10 years of menopause for the best results Choose safer delivery methods (not oral) to reduce risks When and how you take hormones is more important than the hormones you take Bio: Stephanie Gray Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, AR...
Oct 08, 2025•32 min
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....
Oct 01, 2025•51 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 Guest Bio: 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 adrenal heal...
Sep 24, 2025•47 min
Forty-five minutes in a sauna every other day is the perfect time to relax, meditate or pray, and release toxins. Not to mention all the other health benefits regular sauna use provides! Health and wellness expert, Nicole Carlson from Sunlighten Saunas, speaks about how infrared saunas are an essential piece of your wellness routine and what sets these saunas apart from other leading brands. The Benefits of Sauna: Eliminating Toxins & Detoxing the Body Losing Weight Increasing Blood Circulat...
Sep 17, 2025•46 min
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a way to help your body process, release, and heal stored trauma to become happier and healthier humans. It calms our parasympathetic nervous system and helps our bodies innately process childhood trauma. Amy Stark joins me to talk about how she uses and teaches EFT to help others transform their lives. The Tapping Points Side of the Hand Top of the Head Inner Eyebrow Side of the Eye Underneath the Eye Underneath the Nose Underneat...
Sep 10, 2025•43 min
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Leading cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn, talks about how to reduce your risk of heart disease by changing your lifestyle. Eating a majority plant-based diet, stopping smoking, and getting enough sleep are key factors in heart health. Best Supplements for Optimal Heart Health Vitamin D CoQ10 Magnesium Melatonin Berberine About Dr. Joel Kahn Dr. Joel Kahn is a practicing cardiologist in Detroit, Michigan, and a Clinical Professor o...
Sep 03, 2025•46 min
Many of us obsess over our weight. However, our relationships with food and weight are often a symptom of something else. Today, I’m joined by Tricia Nelson who shows us how to go deeper by healing the underlying causes of emotional eating. Lasting improvements to weight require us to address Stress levels Personal priorities Past and present traumas Emotional blocks About Tricia Nelson Tricia Nelson lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. Sh...
Aug 27, 2025•39 min
All skin types and colors are at risk of developing skin cancer without proper prevention! I’m joined by Dr. Keira Barr to talk about how you can best support your skin to prevent skin cancer and early signs to watch out for. Check your skin each month with these pointers! A - Asymmetry B - Border C - Color D - Diameter E - Evolving F - Funny Looking About Dr. Kiera Barr Dr. Keira Barr believes that going through menopause shouldn’t mean you have to push pause on feeling comfortable and confid...
Aug 20, 2025•44 min
Using magnets to help heal chronic and less severe health conditions almost sounds unbelievable. But it’s not! I’m joined by Dr. William Pawluk to talk about how he treats illness using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) and why he thinks everyone would benefit from magnetic therapy. How to Get the Most Benefit from PEMFs Adequate Nutrition Adequate Rest Manage Stress Don’t Smoke or Drink Address Underlying Health Concerns About Dr. William Pawluk Dr. William Pawluk just retired from his holi...
Aug 13, 2025•56 min
Improving your overall health and wellness is more than just what you eat and how much you move. Those pieces are important, but Shawn Wells joins me to talk about how optimal health also includes slowing down and supplementing well. The Best Supplements to Take Vitamin D Berberine Curcumin CBD Vitamin C Polyphenols About Shawn Wells Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leading nutritional biochemist and expert on Health Optimization. He has a Master’s degree in Nutrition and ...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr
You can live a happier life, right now! Margie Bissinger, happiness expert, joins me to talk about how you can transform your base level of happiness to increase your overall life joy, health, and feel better every day. Increase Your Happiness Base Level: Focus on What’s Possible Be aware of Complain, Blame, or Shame Stop Your Negative Thought Patterns Soak in the Good Around You About Margie Bissinger Margie Bissinger is a physical therapist, integrative health coach, and happiness trainer. Mar...
Jul 30, 2025•40 min
Is there something in your environment that’s making you feel tired all the time? I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch , author of Fix Your Fatigue, to talk about all the reasons you might be feeling exhausted all the time and how to start healing your body. Key Takeaways From This Episode Dr. Hirsch’s recommended three supplements you should take to help heal your fatigue [7:45] It’s so important for you to figure out if you have mold toxicity in your body and to find the root cause of this. You’ll ...
Jul 23, 2025•43 min
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...
Jul 16, 2025•37 min
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 tri...
Jul 09, 2025•33 min
At the close of each season, I bring you an episode with the top longevity tips shared by the guests. Today, we share the top tips from our Season 5 experts. Thank you for being part of the Your Longevity Blueprint community over the past five seasons! I truly value your support and enthusiasm, helping us share our content with listeners around the world. I am taking a well-deserved break this summer to rest and recharge before rolling out Season Six. In the meantime, I’ll be bringing back some ...
Jul 02, 2025•8 min
Welcome to today’s special episode, where two of my patients share their powerful fertility success stories. They open up about their struggles, the turning points in their journeys, and how functional medicine played a pivotal role in their healing. After the interviews, I share exciting news about my upcoming book and offer a glimpse into its heartfelt foreword. Thank you for being part of this community—it’s an honor to share these vulnerable, transformative stories with you. Remember, wellne...
Jun 25, 2025•50 min
Seth Diehl, our newest Ortho rep, joins me today to walk us through what makes the Ortho Molecular products exceptionally high quality and why they are our top choice. He explains how Ortho Molecular Products is the only remaining practitioner and supplement manufacturer and the only company that has not sold out. We also dive into our latest products, Choline Support, L-Theanine, Inositol Complex, Estro Support, Milk Thistle, and Neuro Support Magnesium. The benefits of combining L-Theanine wit...
Jun 18, 2025•56 min
Today, I pull back the curtain on my daily routine for optimizing my health and energy, sharing tools from my personal biohacking toolkit and clarifying the science behind how these simple interventions can radically transform the way you feel and function. In this episode, we explore how your cells are constantly under attack, the benefits of EMF mitigation, and the unexpected ways that blue light disrupts sleep and metabolism. I also explain how red light laser therapy can stimulate hair regro...
Jun 11, 2025•25 min
Today, I am excited to welcome Andrea Tolle as my guest. Andrea is a clinical thermographer who does thermographic scans at our clinic each month. In this episode, she explains what thermography does, how it works, and how it differs from other routine scans. Andrea’s Tips for Improving Lymphatic Flow: Do a self-lymphatic massage Do skin-brushing Eat cleanly Drink clean water Wear looser clothing Reduce your stress Care for yourself well Andrea Tolle's Bio: Andrea Tolle is a Clinical Thermograph...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
Have you ever wondered what we are doing at The Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic? Recently, while recording a video for our new clinic website, I was interviewed and asked some interesting and thoughtful questions. In today’s short episode, I share those questions and my responses. Stay tuned to learn what to expect when visiting our clinic in Iowa. Stephanie Gray's Bio: Stephanie Gray is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevi...
May 28, 2025•15 min
I am delighted to have my good friend, Kelli Weber, with us for the second part of a two-part series about Olive Tree People and their fantastic products. Kelli introduced me to Beautycounter about ten years ago, and last year, she brought Olive Tree People to my attention. Today, in Part 2, we dive into the details of certain Olive Tree products, and Kelli walks us through a great skincare routine using those products. Please listen to Part 1 first if you have not yet done so. Serum & Moist...
May 21, 2025•32 min
I am delighted to have my good friend, Kelli Weber, joining us for a two-part series about Olive Tree People and their fantastic products. Kelli introduced me to Beautycounter about ten years ago, and last year, she brought Olive Tree People to my attention. Today, in Part 1 of our series, she shares her strong belief in Olive Tree People and explains why she has stayed in the skincare industry for as long as she has. She also discusses the concept of waterless beauty, dives into the power of th...
May 14, 2025•33 min
Today, I am excited to welcome Jennifer Henczel. Jennifer is not my typical type of guest. She is a Canadian entrepreneur, and she has also been following Brian Johnson, who did plasma exchanges with his son and lives in pursuit of life extension. Jennifer has some thought-provoking and practical tips to share with us today. I connected with Jennifer through her Women in Podcasting group, where I was honored to be nominated for a Women in Podcasting award in the wellness category. Voting will ta...
May 07, 2025•32 min
I am excited to have Leo Tonkin joining us today. Leo is a passionate advocate for Halotherapy. He believes the respiratory system is the key to longevity and quality of life because those who cannot breathe properly cannot live well. Even though we take around 20,000 breaths daily, we often take our breath for granted. Unfortunately, our respiratory system degenerates as we age, and the air quality around us keeps deteriorating. So if we fail to care for our lungs, we can lose the ability to sl...
Apr 30, 2025•45 min
We are in the midst of a tech revolution in beauty right now, with needle-free, painless devices available to contour the face and body. Today, we are thrilled to have Bethany Heidemann, a successful Iowa-based esthetic nurse practitioner, joining us for the second part of a two-part series. In Part 1, Bethany shared how she was the first nurse practitioner in Iowa to introduce these devices, and she explained her foundational approach to treatment, not just using filler but working from bone an...
Apr 23, 2025•39 min
We are in the midst of a tech revolution in beauty right now, with needle-free, painless devices available to contour the face and body, and we are thrilled to have Bethany Heidemann, a successful Iowa-based esthetic nurse practitioner, joining us for a two-part series. Today, in Part 1, we further explore the Emsculpt Neo, the Emsella, and our latest device for treating cellulite, the Emtone. Bethany shares her journey as the first nurse practitioner in Iowa to introduce these devices, and we e...
Apr 16, 2025•39 min
