Tim James Upgraded

Episode #314: Dr. Sam Shay, MTHFR: Cracking the Genetic Code to Heal Hello Health Heroes! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sam Shay—a “wounded healer” who grew up with Asperger’s, severe insomnia, anxiety, junk food, bullying, and exhausted parents who tried to medicate symptoms instead of fixing root causes. Today, he’s a chiropractor, acupuncturist, functional medicine doc, genetics expert,...

Episode #313: Mark Burnett, From Poisoned to Powerful: Healing Brain Health After Poisoning Hello Health Heroes! In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with Mark Burnett, a man poisoned as a baby by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, to expose one of the most disturbing environmental health scandals in U.S. history. We break down what really happened at Camp Lejeune, how toxic expo...

Hello Health Heroes! In this episode of Tim James Upgraded, I sit down with Monica Gilliam—acupuncturist, herbalist, plant enthusiast, and creator of TalkToThePlants.com —to explore a radically simple idea: what if plants aren’t just medicine… What if they’re doctors too? We get into the science and the magic of it all—how words, thoughts, and energy impact water, plants, and your biochemistry. Mo...

Episode #311 Jarryd Nurden, Loses Half A Lung Then Heals Cancer  Hello Health Heroes! On this episode of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with Jarryd Nurden. Jarryd is the definition of “don’t quit.”  From a small farming town in South Africa to international musical theatre stages and global modeling campaigns, this man built his dream through relentless work, faith, and discipline.&nbsp...

Hello Health Heroes! On this episode of The Health Hero Show , I sit down with Andi, the former UK recruiter turned juice rebel who’s shaking up Spain’s churros-and-cigarettes culture with raw, cold-pressed green juice, sprouted nut milks, and structured water. We unpack why two powerful green juices a day are still my #1 starting point for anyone who wants to boost energy, drop weight, crush crav...

Episode #309 with Max Zoulek  Beyond the Physical: Is Your Awareness of the Spirit World Affecting Your Health? Hello Health Heroes! Is this "unseen" factor stealing your health? We talk a lot about the physical side of health—the greens, the gut protocols, the detoxing. But what if there’s a layer you’re completely missing because you were told it "wasn't real"? On the latest episode of the...

Episode #308 with Dr. Kurt Bravata, From Med School to Self-Healing: Overcoming Addiction & Reclaiming Life Hello Health Heroes! What happens when a medical doctor realizes his own training isn’t enough to save him? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dr. Kurt Bravata , a family physician who spent years dealing with chronic health issues that started in his childhood. Despite having the MD...

Episode #307 Amanda Erlank, Move Well For Life With Pilates Hello Health Heroes! In this episode of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with Amanda Erlank , holistic movement specialist and founder of Kinected Pilates Studio . With nearly two decades of teaching experience, Amanda brings a deep, integrative approach to Pilates—drawing from Polestar Pilates education, the Franklin Method®, Shiatsu, and...

Episode #306 Moira Bramley, How To Become Money Hello Health Heroes! In this episode of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with Moira Bramley —wealth coach, savvy investor, entrepreneur, and certified facilitator for Access Consciousness . Raised in poverty-stricken Scotland, Moira knew early on she didn’t fit the mold—and that realization became the catalyst for a radically different life. Today, sh...

Episode #305 Steffan Lloyd-Evans, The Heart That Wouldn’t Quit Hello Health Heroes! In this episode of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with performance coach and former West End performer Steffan Lloyd-Evans for a powerful conversation about health, resilience, and what it really means to perform at your highest level—on stage and in life. Steffan shares his unbelievable personal journey, includin...

Episode #304 Fredrik Paulun, Healing Humanity With Light Hello Health Heroes! What if everything you thought you knew about health was missing the most powerful piece?  In this episode of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with former nutritionist turned light researcher Frederick Paulún for a mind-blowing conversation that may change how you see food, sun, and healing forever.  From debunk...

Episode #303 Cynthia Rivard, Discovering Your Path At Any Age Hello Health Heroes! What happens when you stop outsourcing your life to society’s noise and start listening to the quiet truth inside you?  In this episode, Tim sits down with Cynthia Rivard, who at 61 made a bold pivot—from successful business coach to deeply aligned spiritual coach. Cynthia shares how she learned to hear her inn...

Episode #302 Sean McCormick, Fasting With Friends Support Group Hello Health Heroes! Sean McCormick shares how he learned dry fasting (no food, no water) and used it to address stubborn health issues. We explore why supporters call it a rapid “reset”: the body can shift toward fat-based fuel and generate “endogenous water” during fat oxidation, a proposed reason thirst can feel lower than expected...

Episode #301 Mariah Prussia, Winning Childhood Anxiety And Depression Hello Health Heroes! In this powerful Episode 301 of Tim James Upgraded , I sit down with a true modern-day warrior—on and off the mat— Mariah Prussia . Mariah grew up on a farm, competed in three college sports , and earned her Exercise Science degree before spending years coaching and training others. Then at age 36 , when mos...

Episode #300 Tim James Shares His Journey -300th Episode Special- Hello Health Heroes! In this 300th episode — and the 10-year anniversary of Chemical Free Body — the mic gets flipped and I’m the one in the hot seat. I open up about my own 15-year journey from tired, toxic, and checked out… to plugged back into life with real energy, clarity, and purpose. I share what actually worked for me, why I...

Episode #299 Dr. Marizelle Arce, Live Blood Analysis: What Your Doc Isn’t Showing You  Hello Health Heroes! Fifteen years ago, live blood cell analysis was the wake-up call that changed everything for me. As a visual learner, seeing my own blood projected on a screen—sluggish, toxic, and totally out of balance—hit harder than any lab report ever could. In that moment I realized something powe...

Episode #298 Juan Whiting, Veterans New Mission: Restoring Land (PART 2) Hello Health Heroes! I brought Juan Whiting of Hinterland Institute back for Part 2 to go deeper on how veteran-led regeneration turns depleted acres into productive, nutrient-dense food systems. We focus on the soil-to-table chain—rotational grazing, pasture recovery, and water cycles—and how healthier land produces healthie...

EP #297 Juan Whiting, Veterans New Mission: Restoring Land Hello Health Heroes! This week I sat down with Juan Whiting of Hinterland Institute to explore how U.S. veterans are leading a regenerative agriculture movement—reclaiming degraded land both civilian and military, rebuilding rural economies, and producing high-quality nutritious food. We talk about purpose, service, hands-on training, and...

EP #296 Angie Gomez, Right To Eat Healthy Global Movement  Hello Health Heroes! This week I sat down with Angie Gomez, CEO of Right2EatHealthy.com who turned her family’s health struggles into a global movement. In this episode, she shares how the simple act of finding real, safe food in grocery stores exposed a broken system—and why families everywhere are uniting to fix it.  We talk ab...

Episode #295 Chris Burres, Increase Your Longevity With Carbon C60 Hello Health Heroes! This week I sat down with Chris Burres, a pioneer and one of the first manufacturers of Carbon C60—a supplement surging in popularity. Chris and his business partner have been producing Carbon C60 since the early 1990s and supply it to many leading supplement brands. In this episode, we unpack what Carbon C60 i...

Episode #294 Toni Engram DDS, The Cavity Cure and The Real Root Cause Hello Health Heroes! This week I sat down with biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram to get to “the root cause” of fatigue, joint pain, and other systemic issues that often start in the mouth. We also dig into her online course, The Cavity Cure , and share practical, science-backed tips to help you prevent cavities and support natu...

Episode #293 Dr. Diane Mueller, Increasing Your Longevity With Sex Hello Health Heroes! This week, I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Diane Mueller , a naturopathic doctor who specializes in helping people live longer—and yes, one of her secrets is sex! That’s right — science now shows that regular sexual activity can actually increase your lifespan. In this episode, you’ll discover how to...

Episode #292 James Swanwick, How To Live An Alcohol Free Lifestyle Hello Health Heroes! This week, I had an incredible conversation with James Swanwick , a man who built an entire company dedicated to helping people quit alcohol and completely transform their lives. It’s wild when you think about it—our society glorifies drinking through movies and TV, painting it as fun and exciting, when in real...

Episode #291 Arthur Wood, Pain To Cocaine To Consciousness  Hello Health Heroes!  This week, I spoke with Arthur Wood who has severe pain in his testicle after a bike accident took him to the doctor. The doctor discovered a tumor on his testicle and after removal Arthur was in agonizing pain that just would not stop. After trying many things natural and synthetic, finally a friend gave h...

Episode #290 Will Harris, Regenerative Farming, Critical To Saving The Human Race  Hello Health Heroes!  This week, I spoke with Will Harris who grew up watching and helping his father be a big commodities farmer that sprayed chemicals and tilled the soil for profit. Will inherited the farm and continued his fathers work to the tune of 20 years experience in modern chemical farming. Then...