Ancient Health Podcast

Your oral health affects the rest of your body in ways you may not even realize. Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist, sat down with Dr. Motley to explore these systemic connections, plus the perils of mouthbreathing, what you need to know about gum disease and the pros and cons of root canals.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley!...

2026 is the year to change your life by identifying - and manifesting energy in - the direction you truly want to go in. Earlier this year, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with Dr. Fab Mancini, a Doctor of Chiropractic, mentor to CEO’s and global health and success expert. Learn about:  What science tells us about the field of energy you create around you Little steps you can take to focus on what you w...

Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to your health, your health practice, or as a wellness coach? CJ Mertz has been overcoming the odds since he bounced back from a terrifying prognosis as a child all the way through his chiropractic career and as a global coach. In this interview he describes how he broke out of his limiting beliefs and feelings of unworthiness to reach his potential, and how...

What is biostacking? Why is everyone talking about molecular hydrogen? Dr. Motley sat down with Dr. Howard Cohn for a rich conversation - practitioner-to-practitioner - about the most innovative wellness techniques today and their ancient roots. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Cohn @...

After a terrifying car accident left her with concussion syndrome, Dr. Leila Doolittle was determined to learn how to heal her brain naturally and devoted her life to helping others heal from the chronic symptoms of bodily trauma. Dr. Motley met up with her at the Changing Life + Destiny Conference to discuss powerful underrated tools to help the brain and body heal from injury, mold toxicity and...

Got your eyes checked lately? Not only are your eyes windows to your soul, they can also be indicators of hypertension, diabetes, and even neurological issues like brain tumors. Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Jamie Ho, a doctor of optometry with a neurological focus, to explore how injuries and traumas to the head, as well as a whole host of other things, can influence vision issues and break down...

Kim Ressler searched for answers to her chronic issues for years. Finally, a friend turned her on to the world of nutrigenomics. What if there was a way to genetically determine what kind of supplements would address your methylation pathways, your mental health and your ability to focus? During this year’s Changing Life and Destiny conference in Dallas, Dr. Motley had a chance to sit down with Ki...

Learn how histamine and perimenopause create a perfect storm. Doctor Motley interviews Dr. Meg Mill about everything you need to know about histamines, and how to deal with them, at this stage of life.  Chapters 02:47 Dr. Meg’s Journey from Pharmaceutical Doctorate to Functional Medicine 05:38 Understanding Histamine and Its Role in Health 08:35 The Impact of Gut Health on Histamine Levels 11:37 M...

If you moved into a house and you’re finding chronic symptoms surfacing - chronic coughing, phlegm and trouble breathing - you could be dealing with sneaky, hidden mold. This episode breaks down what you can do from a holistic health perspective. Doctor Motley’s Recommendations: ------ Testing for mold toxins: Mycotoxin testing, OATS (Organic Acid Test) - https://mosaicdx.com/ Immunolytics - https...

Let’s talk muscle strength! Looking for a gentle way to keep your body strength up? Dr. Motley discusses the science of targeted compression for people who need to recover muscle without stressing out their joints or overall systems. Topics Discussed:  How to recover properly from surgery/injury How targeted compression helps strengthen muscles and joints gently but effectively The importance of m...

Salt is an ancient mineral that’s essential to our bodies. But not all salt is created equal. Take a journey to the salt pan of the Kalahari Desert with the founder of Oryx Desert Salt, Samantha Skyring. Dr. Motley sat down with Sam to discuss how salt fuels our bodies, the hidden dangers of sea salt and plastic packaging as well as how she sources powerful desert salt.  Samantha’s experiment: If...

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Thomas Levy breaks down for us how oxidative stress—driven by toxins, infections, and nutrient deficiencies—is the real driver of aging and disease. Liposomal vitamin C and glutathione can provide rapid relief, support autoimmune conditions, and restore cellular function by replenishing electrons the body loses to toxins. Dr. Levy also highlights...

Can you re-train your brain to make it through illness or injury, and even improve your healing outcomes? Dr. Motley sits down with Ben Ahrens, a brain-retraining educator, to learn how neuroplasticity truly can help those battling chronic illnesses. Ben shares his story of how a debilitating Lyme infection left him bedridden for years, and how a few simple brain tools made a key difference for hi...

Erin Power sits down with Dr. Motley to explore how women can change their emotional programming around food and their bodies while also correcting metabolic dysfunction (and how the two things may be more connected than you would guess!).  A nutritionist and health coach with 15 years experience, Erin shares with us the science behind the Epic Breakfast, the psychological importance of nourishing...

Did you know tick-borne diseases, like Lyme, and parasites can affect your brain, cognition and your mental health? Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics to find how these infections can break through the blood-brain barrier. Dr. Eboni walks through what this looks like, and, most importantly, provides hope that healing is possible.  Labs mentioned...

In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Sara Jane Ho, host of Netflix’s Mind Your Manners and TCM advocate, to explore her personal journey with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Feng Shui. Sara provides some practical, everyday TCM secrets she learned about energy, health and more from her childhood spent in Hong Kong and her adulthood in Beijing.  ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcas...

Energy healer and friend of the podcast Frank Elaridi joins Dr. Motley today for a wide-ranging conversation about regulating your mind, practicing the discipline of being present and healing emotional energy. While reflecting on his own complete lifestyle shift and spiritual journey, Frank provides tips on how to control your mind and use it as a tool, rather than letting it control you, and how...

In this important older episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the relationship between a dry cough and kidney health. He explains how the kidneys and lungs are connected, and how chronic stress, fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough. Show Notes + Links ⬇️ Takeaways: A chronic dry cough can be an indication of kidney fatigue and imbalance. Th...

Learn about tools from both Western Science and Eastern Wisdom for a happier life! In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley interviews Author and Yale Happiness Researcher Emma Seppala. Takeaways: Studies show writing down three things you’re grateful for has a bigger impact than taking an antidepressant!  Don’t choose to look at your phone first thing in the morning. Realize the power of meditation....

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Christopher Motley interviews Chris Burres, a research engineer and entrepreneur, about the groundbreaking molecule ESS-60 and its potential benefits for longevity and supporting your age-related inflammation. They discuss the science behind ESS-60, its mechanism of action at the cellular level, and the importance of olive oil as a carrier. Import...

Did you have a chronic case of strep throat as a child? This could be the answer to your chronic symptoms as an adult! Dr. Motley breaks down how strep can linger and cause issues later in life. This is a re-post of an older episode to highlight this foundational info! Show notes ⬇️ Recommendations: Watch your sugar intake Labs to test for strep: MicroGenDX: https://microgendx.com/ Vibrant Wellnes...

In this episode Dr. Motley picks Dr. Kasia Kines’ brain all about an incredibly prominent but lesser-known condition, Epstein-Barr Virus! Dr. Kines - a doctor of clinical nutrition and expert on EBV - lays out for us how stress and trauma influence this virus (and how it hits empaths especially hard) as well as how simple lifestyle shifts combined with inner work can help you feel like yourself ag...

Chronic illnesses are deeply intertwined with our emotions! In this episode Dr. Motley chats with Lorrie Rivers, a best-selling co-author with Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer, dedicated to helping individuals take control of their own health by addressing root causes of chronic conditions. Lorrie and Dr. Motley dive headlong into the ins and outs of addressing symptoms of chronic illnesses like Long...

In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Katie Baehring, a certified gut health practitioner, to discuss how to be your own health advocate. Katie shares vulnerably about her journey with breast cancer illness and how it empowered her to learn so much more about her body’s innate signals, what holistic wellbeing looks like and how to speak up for herself and her health.  Topics Discussed: Breast...

Mollie Eastman, of the Sleep is a Skill podcast, fought her way out of insomnia for good and was inspired to teach others how to hone the skill of good sleep without pills. She joins Dr. Motley for this ultimate sleep deep-dive. Takeaways: - Improve your rhythms. Work towards not eating, exercising or taking any supplements less than three or four hours before bed. - Be strict about keeping the te...