Age Defiantly with Mark Young

Right now, one in five American households has someone on a GLP-1. Sure, Ozempic and Mounjaro have proven effective in the short run. They do help people lose weight. However, the medication might only be treating the symptom while the real problem goes untreated.  And for millions of people, that problem is a broken thyroid. The thyroid controls almost everything. Metabolism, energy, mood, digest...

It all started with a small, seemingly harmless mole on his ankle. Like most, Rob René ignored it. Unfortunately, he kept ignoring it for way too long. By the time he had it checked, it had turned into stage III melanoma and spread to his lymphatic system. If you weren't aware, Rob is the founder of Exodus Strong, a former Division 1 runner, and a returning guest on the show. When he was on last,...

The global supplement industry is worth about $200 billion. Some people spend a few hundred dollars a month on their supplements. But the problem is, people are spending their hard-earned money on products that barely do anything. Few people understand that better than Shawn Wells. He's formulated over 1,100 supplements, holds patents on more than 40 novel ingredients, and has spent two decades in...

47% of American adults have periodontal disease and a 20% higher risk of cardiovascular disease because of it. The dental industry has known about this since the 1950s. But their treatment methods haven't changed much. Dr. Herb Moskowitz is one of the few people in the industry who refused to accept that. He spent 25 years as a clinical dentist, then co-founded IoTech International. Today, he hold...

This: One in eight Americans is on a GLP. It's been called the biggest medical breakthrough since penicillin. The drug is now pretty much everywhere. Yet, Dr. Melissa thinks almost everyone is using it wrong. Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen is the CEO of Peptide University, the founder of Human Longevity Global, and one of the leading voices on peptide therapy and longevity. She's trained thousands of...

For millennia, athletes have been looking for ways to recover faster, push harder, and squeeze every drop out of the body. In the 21st century, it turns out the same tools that built champions can build a better CEO. Dr. Sean Drake is a chiropractor, sports medicine specialist, and founder of Modern Athlete in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's worked the sidelines of the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, the X Games, a...

People think a heart attack comes without a warning. Dr. Kim knows it doesn't. He was in his early 30s and in good shape when a heart attack nearly killed him, and the cause turned out to be something almost no doctor would have thought to look for. Dr. John Kim is a functional medicine pharmacist who spent years inside pharmacology before walking away from conventional pharmacy. After a heart att...

When you turn on this episode and hear "Welcome to the Dylan Gemelli Podcast," don't be surprised.  Dylan and Mark recorded two conversations back-to-back at Changing Life and Destiny, and both are going up on both channels. This time, Dylan is hosting, and Mark is the guest. They get into holistic health, the responsibility that comes with being an "influencer," and how Mark handles the stress of...

The natural health space was supposed to be the alternative to the mainstream. But lately, it's been looking more like a copy of it. Same one-size-fits-all promises, just dressed up nicer and sold for more. Dr. Mark Young sits down with Dylan Gemelli, one of the few voices in the space who's willing to say it out loud. What follows is a conversation about bad actors, real fundamentals, and the rol...

Nearly 1 in 4 American adults lives with chronic pain. But pain is a message, not a punishment. And most of us are missing what the body is trying to say. Recorded at the Changing Life Destiny conference in Plano, Texas, Dr. Mark Young sits down with Kiki Cordero-Drake, a Master Pilates instructor and PEMF practitioner. Alongside her husband, Dr. Sean Drake, she runs a clinic in Scottsdale and wor...

The biggest problem in modern medicine isn’t what doctors get wrong—it’s what they never ask. Today, Dr. Mark Young sits down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a cardiologist turned functional medicine practitioner, to challenge the way we think about heart health and longevity. Drawing from both conventional and integrative medicine, Dr. Bhojraj shares why cardiovascular disease isn’t just about cholester...

What if the future of health isn’t about adding more to your body, but about giving your body the right signals to heal itself? In this episode, Dr. Lisa Piper and Wendy Cohn from CODE Health are back by popular demand. Together with Dr. Mark Young, they discuss a revolutionary concept: using frequency-infused saline to promote healing without drugs or chemicals.  After a previous conversation tha...

Sleep isn't just about resting: it's vital for health, longevity, and mental clarity. In this solo episode, Dr. Mark Young emphasizes that, before seeking advanced biohacks or supplements for our healthspan, we must first address the basics. Find out why your sleep hygiene might be the most important health hack you’re ignoring. Dr. Mark discusses how sleep quality, rather than just the quantity o...

Is doing more the secret to high performance? In this episode, Dr. Mark Young welcomes James Laughlin, a former world champion drummer turned performance coach for high achievers. James shares how he shifted from the world of competitive drumming to coaching business leaders, athletes, and even heads of state.  The conversation explores how the alignment of our skillset, mindset, and heartset cont...

Your brain is addicted to stress, but you can break the cycle. In this episode, neuroscientist Jonathan (Jon) Hacker joins Dr. Mark Young to discuss a crucial topic: the addictive nature of stress and how our nervous systems are being trained to remain in a constant state of anxiety.  As a coach and expert on human consciousness, Jon explains how our environment, social media, and lifestyle choice...

What if age isn’t the limit? Letters to My Future Self explores how mindset, purpose, and health can defy conventional aging. In this episode, Dr. Mark Young sits down with his father, Dr. Mark Young Sr., for a deeply personal conversation. Dr. Mark Young Sr., a serial entrepreneur and racecar driver, reflects on his journey and how he defied expectations, even when faced with a major cancer diagn...

Peptides are being widely promoted as shortcuts to health, fitness, or weight loss. However, before jumping into peptides, you have to make sure you have good health hygiene.  Today, Dr. Mark Young dives into the world of peptides, discussing their growing popularity and the right situation for people to use them. He provides a “readiness checklist” for those considering peptides, emphasizing the...

Aging doesn’t have to mean declining. Discover how you can take charge of your health and longevity, even in your 50s and beyond.  In this episode, Mark Young is joined by Zack Varkaris, a longevity expert, to explore the challenges of aging and the controversial subject of perimenopause, menopause, and the emotional impact of aging. They discuss hormonal changes, how society perceives aging, and...

Tired of the status quo health advice? Discover why traditional medicine isn't enough and how you can take control of your health today. This episode is a compilation of the most compelling conversations with guest experts Del Bigtree, Jay Campbell, JP Sears, Joe Polish, and Dr. Nathan Goodyear.  Mark and these experts explore how factors like environmental toxins, food quality, and lifestyle choi...

Cancer may not start where most people think, and the first treatment might not have to be a drug. In this episode, Mark Young interviews radiation oncologist turned metabolic health practitioner Dr. Christy Kesslering to explore a radically different view of cancer: not as purely genetic bad luck, but as a metabolic and mitochondrial problem. Together, they discuss why simply cutting calories or...

Are you on the lookout for the latest biohacking tool? In this episode, Mark Young and Dr. Scott Sherr dive into the intriguing world of methylene blue, exploring its uses, controversies, and the growing buzz surrounding it. Dr. Sherr, a board-certified internist, offers insights into how this industrial dye has evolved into a highly touted health optimization tool. The conversation explores how m...

Most people treat inflammation as an enemy to be suppressed. But what if it’s actually a vital communication from your body? Today, we sit down with Ayurvedic practitioner and author Dr. Shivani Gupta to decode the "Science of Life", Dr. Shivani goes even deeper into these frameworks in her new book, The Inflammation Code If you’ve ever felt like your "clean" blood tests aren't telling the whole s...

Is "Organic" actually healthy, or is it just a marketing label? In this episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark Young joins Bob Jones Jr. (CEO of The Chef’s Garden) to uncover why modern agriculture—including organic farming—is failing our health. If you are interested in biohacking, gut health, or simply eating real food, you need to understand the difference between "sustainable" and Regenera...

He signed 50 pages of waivers to be a "Human Test Dummy" for the Department of Defense. They drained the blood from his legs to simulate dying on a battlefield. Then, he treated his business the exact same way. In this raw episode of Performance Driven Living, Mark sits down with David Ocon (Author of Why We Ran & Real Estate Developer) to discuss the fine line between "High Performance" and "Self...