The Dr. Kinney Show

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Nanavati, relationship coach, TEDx speaker, author, and someone who knows firsthand what it takes to build an intentional relationship while pursuing big goals. Melissa and I dive into the connection between relationships, stress, and your energy. Your primary relationship can be one of the greatest sources of support and...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Kurtz, health coach, patient advocate, and author of But You Look Fine: Trapped in the Hell Between Sick and Well and How to Break Free. Amy shares her decades-long journey with chronic illness, misdiagnosis, and eventually receiving a diagnosis of late stage neurological Lyme disease and co-infections after seeing 36 doctors....

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m talking about the stories we tell ourselves and how the language we use about our bodies, our health, and our lives can keep us stuck in patterns we may no longer want. Whether it is saying “I’m so busy,” “I’m always tired,” “I can’t lose weight,” or “my body hates me,” those phrases can become part of the way we experience ourselves....

Today is a very special day: The Cortisol Cure is officially out in the world! To celebrate, I’m sharing something a little different on the podcast, an exclusive excerpt from the audiobook, read by me. In this episode, you’ll hear the introduction to The Cortisol Cure and the story behind a message I’ve spent years teaching my patients: cortisol is not the enemy. Cortisol is one of the hormones y...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m doing a deeper dive into Epstein-Barr virus, one of the most common viruses I see reactivated in patients dealing with unexplained fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, thyroid issues, and other chronic symptoms. Epstein-Barr virus can stay dormant in the body for years after the initial infection. But when your immune system become...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Hirsh Bordo, documentary filmmaker, author, and the voice behind Autoimmunity and the Good Girls. This conversation explores the deep connection between women’s health, self-betrayal, chronic illness, and the stories we learn to live by. Sara shares her personal journey with autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s, melanoma, Epstein-...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m talking about what happens in your brain and body when you constantly tell yourself and others, “I’m so busy.” After noticing how often this phrase came up in conversations, I started experimenting with not saying it, and instead talking about calm, rest, gardening, reading, and the things I was doing to protect my peace. I dive into h...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m diving deeper into the cortisol bank account framework and introducing the Cortisol Debt Assessment, a quiz I created to help you understand how much energy your body is spending versus how much it is earning. We often know our financial credit score, how much money is coming in, and how much is going out, but most of us do not have th...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m back after taking an intentional pause from the podcast, and I’m sharing what I’ve been working on behind the scenes: my upcoming book, The Cortisol Cure. This episode is all about presence, timing, trusting the process, and understanding why sometimes a pause needs to be longer than we expected. I talk about the journey of getting a b...

Could hidden infections like Lyme disease or Epstein-Barr be the root cause of your hormonal imbalances?   Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m discussing the critical relationship between stealth infections, such as Lyme disease and Epstein-Barr virus, and hormonal imbalances.    We’ll look at how these low-grade infections can influence thyroid function, adrenal output, and...

How much do your thoughts and words actually influence your health and healing process?   Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m diving into why your mindset plays such a huge role in your health and healing.    I see so many patients get stuck in negative thought cycles that seem impossible to break. The truth is, your brain can’t tell the difference between what’s happening in...

Have you ever considered that your exercise routine might be doing more harm than good for your hormonal health?   Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, I’m talking about the complex relationship between exercise and hormonal health, with a particular focus on female hormones.    We’ll look at the impacts of different types of exercise on the thyroid, adrenal glands, and sex hormon...

Why do you still feel drained, even after a full night's sleep? Could it be 'Cortisol Debt'?   Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney show! In this episode, we’re exploring the critical role that rest plays in healing, with a particular focus on adrenal fatigue and burnout. I like to explain cortisol as the body’s 'currency.' Much like financial budgeting, rest helps us 'earn...

The gut truly is like the root from which everything else grows, and if it’s not functioning well, you’re bound to have some negative impacts on your health. In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I sat down with the latest member of my team, Dr. Ana Rodriguez, to talk about SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth. She’s sharing what it is, the symptoms you might be experiencing, and the tre...

How well do you understand your lymphatic system? In this solo episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I’m diving into this topic because it is a really important system and it doesn't get talked about enough. Your lymphatic system has an impact on every single other system in the body, and if it isn’t in good health, it can be really hard to make progress in other areas of your health.  Topics cover...

Let’s talk about health anxiety. In this episode of The Dr. Kinney Show, I want to address something that has been coming up a lot lately with the patients I see in my private practice- anxiety about your health. This is something that so many people struggle with, myself included, and I want to share some ways that you can overcome it.  Topics covered in this episode include: My experience as a h...

Do you have all the hypothyroid symptoms even though you’re being told your thyroid is normal?  In this episode, I'll be addressing a common concern among my patients—the thyroid. I want to help you understand the importance of accurate testing to determine whether your thyroid is functioning optimally so you can identify any issues and get the treatment plan you need.  Topics covered in this...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In today's episode, we’re discussing the complexities of Cortisol.  While often labelled as merely a 'Stress Hormone,' cortisol plays a crucial role in our body's response to stress and overall energy management.  In this episode, I talk about the importance of maintaining proper cortisol levels, the consequences of both high and low cortiso...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m joined by Sara Corckran, mindset and positive psychology coach, speaker, and author of Grit and Grace: How to Find Clarity and Optimism in Overwhelming Situations . Sara’s story and work beautifully bridge mindset and medicine, showing how the way we think about our challenges can change how we move through them. In this conversation, we talk abo...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into one of the most talked-about topics in wellness right now, GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide. There’s a lot of information (and misinformation) circulating about these drugs, and I want to explain how they actually work, when they can be incredibly effective, and when they can cause more har...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week I’m joined by Jennifer Barnhill, an award-winning journalist, Navy spouse, and author of The Military Stories You’ve Been Told and the Ones You Need to Hear . We dive into the true meaning of resilience and the hidden emotional and physical costs of being expected to “bounce back” especially in military life. Jennifer shares her research and lived exp...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! Book Sign-Up -- https://www.thekinneyclinic.com/book In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been up to during my podcast pause and opening up about the inspiration behind my new book. I dive into one of my core teachings, learning to earn more energy than you spend, and explain how taking time to rest, recharge, and slow down can actually help you move fas...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In today’s episode, I’m joined by professional organizer Susie Salinas, founder of Systems by Susie , to talk all about the life-changing power of home organization. Susie shares how she helps busy families and businesses develop long-term systems to stay organized without the stress. We explore how physical clutter affects your mental load, the difference betw...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that hits close to home—how to support your tweens and teens as they navigate the wild ride of puberty. As a mom of five, I’m no stranger to mood swings, hormonal shifts, and dinner table meltdowns. This episode was inspired by a recent conversation with my kids that reminded me just how intense and important this p...

Welcome back to the Dr. Kinney Show! This week, I’m joined by Dr. Yasaman Roland, founder of the Center for Transformative Dentistry in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Roland is a pioneer in functional whole-body dentistry, helping both children and adults address issues like TMD, sleep apnea, and jaw development—not just for a better smile, but for better overall health. In this fascinating episode, we explor...