Light Body Radio

Most people think of creatine as a supplement for bodybuilders—but that's only a small part of the story. In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores why creatine is one of the most overlooked nutrients for supporting healthy aging, brain function, mitochondrial health, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality. This conversation goes beyond fitness to uncover...

A traumatic brain injury can change your life in an instant—but it doesn't have to define the rest of your story. In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with author, journalist, and longtime Zen practitioner Lee Carlson to discuss his remarkable journey of recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how writing, rehabilitation, and Zen practice became essential parts of...

What if fatigue, brain fog, slow recovery, and burnout aren't simply a lack of motivation—but a reflection of what's happening deep within your cells? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating world of mitochondrial health, cellular energy production, and the role peptides can play in supporting resilience, healing, and healthy aging. You'll le...

What if the key to healing chronic pain, inflammation, and degenerative conditions lies in supporting the body's natural ability to regenerate? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May is joined by regenerative medicine experts Mick Emandi and Greg Carder for a fascinating conversation about the science and future of regenerative health. Together, they explore how oxidative stress and chr...

What if healing isn't about doing more—but about creating the conditions for the body to finally repair? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating world of nervous system peptides, with a special focus on DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) and its role in deep restoration, stress recovery, and healing. This conversation dives into why the nerv...

In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and plant medicine practitioner with more than two decades of experience helping people navigate profound healing and transformation. Together, they explore the deeper purpose of plant medicine beyond the ceremony itself—how these sacred medicines can support nervous system regulation, emotional p...

In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the fascinating biology of tissue healing and repair through the lens of two of the most talked-about peptides in functional medicine: BPC-157 and TB-500. This conversation goes beyond symptom management and optimization to explore how the body actually heals at a physiological level. Dr. Lara breaks down how these pep...

What happens when you spend your entire life trying to become who others need you to be? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with intuitive healer, energy coach, and life reinvention expert Tara Wiskow for a deeply vulnerable conversation about identity, self-worth, emotional healing, and transformation. After years of shape-shifting to gain love and acceptance, Tara found...

GLP-1 peptides are everywhere right now—but there’s far more to this conversation than weight loss. In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May explores the deeper role GLP-1 plays in the body as a powerful communication bridge between the gut, brain, metabolism, hormones, inflammation pathways, and nervous system signaling. This episode breaks down what GLP-1 actually i...

What if your symptoms aren’t the problem—but the body’s attempt to protect you? In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Cindy Costley, founder of The Underlying Answers and creator of the EBD healing system, to explore a powerful new perspective on chronic illness and healing. After decades of severe allergies, environmental sensitivities, and life-altering health challenge...

Peptides are often talked about as powerful tools for healing—but what happens when they don’t seem to work? In this Wellness Illuminated episode, Dr. Lara May explores a critical piece that’s often overlooked: your body’s ability to receive and respond to signals. Peptides don’t override dysfunction—they rely on cellular responsiveness already being in place. If you’ve tried peptides and didn’t g...

What if healing goes beyond the physical body—and into the realm of frequency, energy, and consciousness? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Dr. Gretta Chamberlain to explore the world of sound healing, energy medicine, and her connection to what she calls “the realm of beings.” From her early experiences with spiritual guidance to her work with sound and frequency, D...

What if healing didn’t have to come in the form of strong medications or repeated prescriptions? In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with a homeopathy specialist to explore the powerful yet often misunderstood world of homeopathy. From a deeply personal story of a child’s recovery after antibiotics failed, to the science and philosophy behind these “tiny pellets,” this conv...

In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with a hypnotherapist and spiritual guide who specializes in past life regression and consciousness-based healing. Through a deeply personal journey of overcoming anxiety and depression, he discovered the transformative power of hypnotherapy—not only as a tool for emotional healing, but as a gateway to exploring past lives, connecting wit...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with a longevity expert, coach, and speaker with over 30 years of experience helping people build strength, energy, and resilience for life. Drawing from both personal adversity and decades of professional expertise, this conversation explores the foundational pillars of longevity—muscle mass, heart health, and metabolic strength. Through...

In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Scarlett Seebach, a Reiki master, crystal healing specialist, human design reader, and the creator of Astral Reiki—a non-touch, precision-based energy modality performed through the astral body. Scarlett shares how her experience with astral projection led her to question traditional distance Reiki and ultimately develop a new approa...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Philip Wilson, a longtime pioneer in holistic health and biohacking. With more than five decades of experience exploring natural healing, Philip has been at the forefront of the wellness movement since the early 1970s—long before many of today’s popular health trends existed. From fasting and clean nutrition to superfoods, herbal reme...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Martha Wright, a shamanic medicine woman whose work blends Celtic spirituality, shamanic energy healing, grief rituals, trauma education, somatic awareness, and executive coaching. Martha shares the deeply personal journey that led her to this work—from early intuitive experiences and spiritual awakenings to a period of chronic illnes...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner for a powerful conversation on blending esoteric wisdom with scientific discovery to unlock your highest potential. Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner shares insights from her work with the Noble Energy Map—a framework designed to help individuals synthesize life experiences into practical tools for health, prosperity, cr...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May sits down with Greg Lee, founder of the Lyme Research and Healing Center, to explore the hidden infectious and inflammatory triggers that often keep chronic illness patients stuck. From Lyme disease and mold toxicity to gut dysfunction and neurotransmitter imbalances, this conversation dives into why conventional approaches sometimes fall short — an...

In this Wellness Illuminated episode of LightBody Radio, Dr. Lara May dives into one of the most talked-about compounds in functional medicine and longevity spaces right now: Methylene Blue. If you’ve been hearing about methylene blue everywhere—from social media to wellness podcasts—you’re not imagining it. But what is it really? And more importantly… is it safe, effective, or just another trend?...

In this empowering episode of LightBody Radio, we explore the powerful connection between blood sugar balance, sustainable movement, and breaking free from the exhausting all-or-nothing mindset. Our guest, Kayla Girgen—registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and founder of the Sugar + Strength Academy—shares how women can build strength and improve metabolic health without falling into d...

Peptides are everywhere in today’s wellness conversations—but what are they really, and how do they actually work in the body? In this Wellness Illuminated episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May demystifies peptides by cutting through the noise, misinformation, and overhyped claims. Rather than presenting peptides as a quick fix or biohacking trend, this conversation reframes them as what they...

In this episode of LightBody Radio, we explore how medical intuition and holistic nutrition come together to reveal the deeper emotional, energetic, and physical roots of persistent health challenges. Our guest shares how intuitive body scanning, combined with evidence-informed nutrition, can uncover what the body is truly asking for beneath symptoms. You’ll hear how translating intuitive insights...

In this powerful episode of Light Body Radio, we explore what’s possible when persistence meets emerging neuroscience. Diagnosed with stage three Parkinson’s and facing early cognitive decline, today’s guest refused to accept a predetermined outcome—and instead began a deep investigation into neuroprotection, brain cell health, and the body’s innate capacity for recovery. This conversation unpacks...