Light Body Radio

Have you ever wondered why you keep finding yourself in the same situations, repeating the same reactions, or making promises to yourself that seem to disappear by midweek? What if these experiences aren't random, but part of recognizable patterns influencing how you think, feel, and behave? In this episode of Light Body Radio: Wellness Illuminated, Dr. Lara May explores the connection between neu...

What if understanding a chronic health condition meant looking beyond the diagnosis and connecting the dots between different systems in the body? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes Dr. Jade Guerra, an experienced practitioner with a background in chiropractic care, nursing, and functional medicine, for a conversation about chronic illness, root-cause investigation, and the...

Why do some people get sick after the same exposure to a virus while others experience few or no symptoms? The answer involves much more than germs alone. In this episode of Light Body Radio: Wellness Illuminated, Dr. Lara May explores the science of immune resilience and why staying healthy during cold and flu season requires a broader perspective than simply trying to “boost” your immune system....

What if supporting your pet’s health starts with looking beyond conventional pet care? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Angela Ardolino, a clinician and researcher specializing in hemp and functional mushroom wellness solutions for animals, for a conversation about natural approaches to pet health and the importance of becoming an informed advocate for your animal....

What if understanding your migraines started with asking a different question—not just how to stop the pain, but why it's happening in the first place? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, board-certified neurologist, founder of Migraine Relief Code, and author of the upcoming book Decode Your Migraine, for an insightful conversation about the underl...

Fatty liver disease is often discovered almost by accident—during an ultrasound, routine imaging, or after seeing changes in lab work. But what if the story actually begins years before a diagnosis ever appears? In this episode of Light Body Radio: Wellness Illuminated, Dr. Lara May explores fatty liver from a deeper functional and metabolic perspective. Rather than looking at the liver in isolati...

What if your emotions could offer valuable clues about your health, resilience, and overall well-being? In this episode of Light Body Radio, we explore the connection between chronic stress, heart coherence, the mind-body connection, and human potential. Dr. Lara May welcomes Daniel Zavrel, founder of Conscious and creator of the Conscious Scan method. Drawing from neuroscience, HeartMath, mindful...

What are crystals really about? Are they simply beautiful rocks—or can they have a deeper purpose in our lives? In this episode of Light Body Radio: Wellness Illuminated, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating conversation around crystals, energy, intention, and spirituality. From her lifelong love of collecting rocks to the modern fascination with crystals in homes, jewelry, meditation spaces, and...

What if changing the way you think could actually change the way your brain functions? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, an award-winning author, speaker, and pioneer in brainwave entrainment and brain health, to explore the fascinating science of neuroplasticity, brain fitness, mindset, and cognitive wellness. Dr. Porter shares the personal journ...

What if one of the most intriguing molecules in longevity research began with something that looks surprisingly simple—a tiny carbon structure shaped like a soccer ball? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes research engineer, inventor, author, and longevity advocate Chris Burres to explore the fascinating world of C60 and ESS60, two terms increasingly appearing in conversatio...

What if healing isn't something you need to achieve—but something you need to remember? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May invites you to step away from the endless search for the next protocol, supplement, practitioner, diagnosis, or strategy that will finally make you feel whole. Through functional medicine, self-coaching, meditation, spirituality, and quantum...

What if forgiveness isn't about letting someone else off the hook, but about finally setting yourself free? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes intuitive coach, speaker, author, and founder of Angel Goddess Healing, Shannon Curtis, for a powerful conversation about trauma, forgiveness, intuition, inner-child healing, and reclaiming your personal power. Shannon shares her own...

Think meditation means clearing your mind or stopping your thoughts? Think again. In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May challenges one of the biggest misconceptions about meditation and reveals why it's one of the most practical, science-backed tools for improving brain health, regulating the nervous system, and cultivating resilience. Through the perspectives of n...

What if the quietest season of the year held the greatest opportunity for transformation? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes teacher, author, and Neurogenic Qigong practitioner Lara J. Day to explore the profound wisdom of the 13 Sacred Nights, an ancient winter solstice practice that invites us to slow down, reflect, and consciously plant intentions for the year ahead. Aft...

Why do we do the self-work? Why do we invest in therapy, coaching, retreats, books, and personal growth? Is it to become someone new—or to remember who we've always been? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the deeper purpose of self-work and why lasting transformation begins with becoming aware of the unconscious patterns that quietly shape our thoughts...

Our pets rely on us to make the best choices for their health—but how do we know what's truly best? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with renowned integrative veterinarian, author, and educator Dr. Judy Morgan to explore how whole food nutrition and holistic healing can transform the health and well-being of our beloved pets. With more than four decades of veterinary exp...

Most people think of creatine as a supplement for bodybuilders—but that's only a small part of the story. In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores why creatine is one of the most overlooked nutrients for supporting healthy aging, brain function, mitochondrial health, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality. This conversation goes beyond fitness to uncover...

A traumatic brain injury can change your life in an instant—but it doesn't have to define the rest of your story. In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with author, journalist, and longtime Zen practitioner Lee Carlson to discuss his remarkable journey of recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how writing, rehabilitation, and Zen practice became essential parts of...

What if fatigue, brain fog, slow recovery, and burnout aren't simply a lack of motivation—but a reflection of what's happening deep within your cells? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating world of mitochondrial health, cellular energy production, and the role peptides can play in supporting resilience, healing, and healthy aging. You'll le...

What if the key to healing chronic pain, inflammation, and degenerative conditions lies in supporting the body's natural ability to regenerate? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May is joined by regenerative medicine experts Mick Emandi and Greg Carder for a fascinating conversation about the science and future of regenerative health. Together, they explore how oxidative stress and chr...

What if healing isn't about doing more—but about creating the conditions for the body to finally repair? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating world of nervous system peptides, with a special focus on DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) and its role in deep restoration, stress recovery, and healing. This conversation dives into why the nerv...

In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and plant medicine practitioner with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate profound healing and transformation. Together, they explore the deeper purpose of plant medicine beyond the ceremony itself—how these sacred medicines can support nervous system regulation, emotional p...

In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating biology of tissue healing and repair through the lens of two of the most talked-about peptides in functional medicine: BPC-157 and TB-500. This conversation goes beyond symptom management and optimization to explore how the body actually heals at a physiological level. Dr. Lara breaks down how these pep...

What happens when you spend your entire life trying to become who others need you to be? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with intuitive healer, energy coach, and life reinvention expert Tara Wiskow for a deeply vulnerable conversation about identity, self-worth, emotional healing, and transformation. After years of shape-shifting to gain love and acceptance, Tara found...

GLP-1 peptides are everywhere right now—but there’s far more to this conversation than weight loss. In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the deeper role GLP-1 plays in the body as a powerful communication bridge between the gut, brain, metabolism, hormones, inflammation pathways, and nervous system signaling. This episode breaks down what GLP-1 actually i...