Radix Radio

In this episode, we break down the three non-negotiable traits that separate clients who stay stuck from those who create real, lasting results. First, we talk about the power of having a clear anchor and not just chasing shifting goals, but operating from a defined identity and vision of who you’re becoming. Then, we get into regulation and why emotional control, consistency, and self-trust matte...

Modern nutrition often tries to improve on nature by isolating vitamins in laboratories, fortifying foods, and packaging nutrients into convenient pills. But can synthetic nutrients truly replace the complex nutrition found in whole foods? In this episode, we explore the idea that nature’s design may be more sophisticated than our attempts to replicate it. From ancestral diets to modern supplement...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have exploded in popularity, giving people real-time insight into how their bodies respond to food. But as more people track their blood sugar, a bigger question emerges: is blood glucose regulation only about what we eat? In this episode, we explore the rapid rise of diabetes and metabolic dysfunction and look beyond diet alone. While ultra-processed foods and r...

The fitness industry has exploded in the age of social media but with that growth has come a lot of noise, misinformation, and questionable coaching practices. From cookie-cutter meal plans to extreme cardio prescriptions, many people are being pushed through programs that prioritize aesthetics, trends, or engagement metrics over long-term health. In this episode, we take a closer look at some of...

In this episode, we explore how we’re approaching nutrition during pregnancy through the lens of metabolic stability and micronutrient sufficiency. We break down the science behind blood sugar control, gestational diabetes, protein needs, and key nutrients like choline, vitamin B12, folate, and DHA that help support fetal development. We also discuss the concept of fetal metabolic programming how...

Avoiding modern technology isn’t realistic—but living smarter with it is. In Part 3, we share practical, evidence-informed strategies to reduce unnecessary exposure, improve recovery, and create healthier light and technology environments while still thriving in a connected world.

How do non-native EMFs interact with the human body? In Part 2, we break down the emerging research on cellular signaling, nervous system stress, sleep disruption, and oxidative stress pathways, explaining what science currently suggests about the biological effects of long-term exposure.

Before smartphones, Wi-Fi, and satellites, the human body evolved within a very specific electromagnetic environment. In Part 1, we explore how non-native electromagnetic fields entered modern life—from early electrification to today’s always-connected world—and why understanding this timeline is essential for understanding modern health challenges.

If you’re using red light but ignoring circadian biology, you’re missing the point. We dive into the physics and physiology of red and infrared light, the difference between wavelengths, the concept of photobiomodulation, and why devices work best when they support — not replace — natural light exposure.

What if the most powerful appetite-regulating drug already exists, and it isn’t injectable? In this episode, we break down the biology GLP-1 drugs are copying, how light controls hunger, metabolism, and satiety, and why sunlight and circadian signals may be the missing input in modern metabolic dysfunction.

Sunlight was once essential. Now it’s treated like a threat. In this episode we explore the science of light and human biology—and ask why, as we avoid the sun more than ever, chronic illness is rising and our dependence on skincare products and eyewear keeps growing. From circadian rhythms and vitamin D to vision, skin, and mental health, we break down what the research actually says versus what...

We live indoors. Under LEDs. Staring at screens. Sleeping under a sky that never goes dark....And our biology is paying the price. In this episode, Living in the Twilight Zone, we unpack how artificial lighting has quietly hijacked our circadian rhythm - the ancient timing system that governs sleep, hormones, metabolism, mood, and energy. When your brain can’t tell day from night, it stays stuck i...

After breaking his wrist in April 2024, Jake’s life was forced into a long chapter of hard lessons, changes in direction and shifts in mindset. Following a major operation in Miami in December 2024 and approaching a final surgery to remove the plates, this podcast reflects on how one injury changed everything - physically, mentally, and emotionally. A story about healing, growth, and becoming diff...

What if health and fitness wasn't just about macros, reps, or discipline? This podcast explores a more unconventional approach to health and performance, one that zooms out and looks at the whole human, not just the program. We talk about how sunlight, environment, emotions, stress, sleep, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle rhythms shape results just as much as training and nutrition do. Bec...

When Jake’s urologist told us IVF was our best option, we felt defeated—but not done. Instead of accepting that path right away, we chose to take a step back, improve our health, and search for answers. Six months after being referred to an IVF clinic, something unexpected happened: we conceived naturally. This podcast shares our journey through infertility—the doubts, the setbacks, the emotional...

In this episode, Hayley and Jake get real about the unfiltered story behind the podcast’s inception and how their paths first crossed. They share the journey that led to both their personal and professional growth, and how their relationship has played a pivotal role in accelerating their business. Tune in as they discuss their shared passion for uncovering the true roots of human health and why t...

Welcome to Radix Radio, hosted by Jake Maciaszek and Hayley Vera, the founders of Health Pillars Lifestyle Coaching. Radix Radio was born from the challenges we faced in our own health journeys and the growing frustration with the broken medical systems that so many of us have come to rely on. Frustrated with unanswered questions, misleading information and the complexity of modern health problems...