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Have you ever stood at the edge of life, teetering between the will to live and the temptation to end it all? Kevin Hines faced this chilling reality when he leapt from the Golden Gate Bridge, only to embrace life fiercely during his fall. In this astonishing conversation with Kevin, he describes the raw emotions and struggles with bipolar depression that brought him to the brink of death, the mir...

Known online as the New Mexico Milkmaid , Tara van der Dussen shatters sterotypes as easily as she recites agricultural . She's a Mother, a Millenial, a Dairy Farmer, an Agricultural Scientist and the co-host of the Discover Ag Podcast . Quite the combination. In our latest episode, Tara, a 5th-generation dairy farmer, offers a unique perspective on an industry often misunderstood by those of...

Dr. Robert Pearl is the visionary former CEO of Kaiser-Permanente Medical Group and a passionate advocate of putting the "health" back into modern American healthcare. In a candid conversation, Dr. Pearl dissects the fragmented, fee-for-service model that keeps healthcare stuck in the 19th century. He helps unravel the cultural complexities within medicine that not only impede physician...

John Jaquish is a visionary biomedical engineer. His inventions are revolutionizing the way we think about muscle hypertrophy and disrupted the conventional beliefs about muscular strength and bone health. He’s an outside the box thinker whose story demonstrates that unconventional thinking is not enough for success. You gotta have  determination and perseverance if you have any hope that your inn...

Imagine a world where the food on your table not only nourishes your family but also heals the earth. That's what Sander van Stee is working towards every single day. Van Stee's knowledge of the relationship between soil health, animal welfare, and our food system is both deep and broad. One example: he finally helped us understand why grass-finished beef offers superior nutrition over l...

It's the master of muscle himself, Dr. Ben Bocchicchio. He brings 5 decades of wisdom to this episode's discussion on high-intensity, low-volume training. Dr. Ben defies conventional wisdom in the fitness world with his approach. He explains why "less is more." And it's not just about building muscle - it's a fusion of dietary strategies and a workout regime his prove...

Dr. Eric Berg is a well-respected pioneer in keto and low-carb circles. He's a man who's been there almost from the beginning. So, rather than just cover old ground, we venture into the controversies and pushback from those industries that are threatened by the metabolic health movement.  As it turns out, it seems the rise of keto threatens the economic biases and informational control e...

You know there's something wrong with the state of medicine when doctors don't even consider "recovery" a possibility. That's the state of modern psychiatry. Dr. Georgia Ede believed it was true and accepted it as reality. That is, she believed it until she was faced with her own health problems. Her recovery from those health issues challenged that belief. She experienced...

How do your sleep patterns influence not just your weight but your overall health as well? Dr. Audrey Wells is an authority on the convergence of sleep and obesity medicine. The founder of Super Sleep MD, she explains how sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea lead to excess weight.  She also explains the systemic obstacles within the healthcare domain that hamper the delivery of effective c...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Rick Jacoby, a podiatric surgeon and biochemistry expert. He explores the connection between diet and health, focusing on sugar's influence. His explains critical links between genetic disorders, diabetic neuropathy, and nitric oxide's role in nerve function. Dr. Jacoby explains why sugar is a key factor in modern diseases. He goes deep into the hidden inflam...

Q. So, what is this magic molecule that silently orchestrates everyone's health? A. Nitric Oxide Dr. Nathan S. Bryan is one of the world leaders in nitric oxide research. In this mind-blowing interview, he helps us understand the crucial role the molecule plays in our physical health. Many misconceptions about nitric oxide clutter the internet regarding  what it is and how it works . Dr. Brya...

When an 18-year-old trailblazer named Grace Price joins our show, you can't help but feel the presence of a burgeoning scientific mind. Our latest episode captures Grace's remarkable story from a personal tragedy to a profound quest. With a remarkable self-taught understanding of biology, chemistry, and epigenetics, Grace explains why she questioned conventional nutritional wisdom, and a...

Renowned endocrinologist Dr. Roshani Sanghani believes that the battle against diabetes will be won not with more medication, but less. She joins us from India to discuss her unique approach to combating this global health crisis. Dr. Sanghani's "lifestyle-first "philosophy stresses cultural understanding and patient education over heavily-prescribed medicines. As you'd expect,...

Daniel Trevor survived a heart attack. The experience turned him into a citizen scientist who debunks some common myths about the relationship between heart disease and metabolic health. He shares his first-hand discovery of the harmful effects of what he refers to as the unholy trinity:  carbs, sugar, and vegetable oils,    He documented his personal journey of survival, transformation, and self-...

Imagine being able to whip up your own signature nut butter flavors in your kitchen.  That's how Jaime Foster built Georgia Grinders ; with a dream - and her grandfather's recipe for almond butter. On this episode, Jaime shares her story and the challenges she's encountered creating a food company that reflects her own values of health, wellness, and bringing people together through...

"Strength."  The word echoes through our culture. But do we truly understand its importance? Imagine moving through life with the strength of your youth, defying age and societal expectations.  This episode features the godfather of strength training: Mark Rippetoe. "Rip", (as he is affectionately known), illuminates the crucial role of strength in our lives, going beyond aesth...

Dr. Christian Issels discusses an alternative approach to cancer treatment that views cancer as a chronic disease stemming from systemic dysfunctions, rather than just a localized problem. His father pioneered this whole-body approach, which focuses on supporting organ systems, addressing underlying causes like chronic infections or toxins, and boosting the immune system. NOTABLE QUOTE "If yo...

Ever wonder why carbohydrates have been dubbed the 'non-essential' macronutrient? Or why consuming ample protein is touted as crucial for peak performance?  This episode, featuring bodybuilder Mark Lobliner, creator of the Outright Bar, provides insights into the science and strategy of eating for optimal performance. We dissect dietary approaches, the importance of palatability in snack...

Like many of us, Mollie Eastman struggled with sleepless nights and groggy mornings. In this episode, she describes her very personal crusade against insomnia and how that led her to become a legitimate Sleep Guru.  Mollie explains the hazards of disrupting your circadian rhythms through irregular activities like shift work and the potential fallout on your health. We dive into topics such as soci...

How do gaming, nutrition, and healthcare technologies intertwine to revolutionize personalized health?  connects these dots from his experiences in mobile gaming to his deep dive into the world of healthcare and nutrition.  Fueled by his wife's health crisis, our guest, Ari Tulla, CEO of ELO, drew connections between the tech evolution in the auto industry and the potential for a similar tran...

Ever wondered why they say eyes are the windows to the soul? Well, we learned a new way to understand that old cliche during our chat with Dr Kerry Gelb. Dr. Gelb is an optometrist who has been inspecting these windows since 1984. His wealth of knowledge and his passion for preventative health shines through as he explains how our eyes can reveal more about our overall health than we ever imagined...

Nature reveals the answers. Suzanne Alexander believes that much in the power of nature. Born into a family with strong ties to the natural world, she delves into the influence of nature on our health and nutrition. Drawing from the wealth of nutritional knowledge passed down from her wildlife rehabilitator father and her tribal educator grandmother, she has embarked on a transformative journey fr...

What if there was a way to enhance brain energy metabolism, combat age-related cognitive decline, and even prevent modern health issues like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer? Dom D'Agostino shares the secrets at the intersection of neuroscience and metabolic health, from exploration of the ketogenic diet's potential in preserving neuronal activity even under extreme conditions to his...

Many of the available medicines for respiratory problems only treat the symptoms, but hardly the root cause.  Additionally, after many decades of use, some of these medications have been proven to include ineffective ingredients. This prompted Dr. Nazlie Latefi, the founder of Applied Biological Laboratories and the brain behind Biovanta, to seek an innovative approach to target the underlying iss...

Can you imagine a life where every celebration, every comfort, and every meal is dominated by a substance that's silently damaging your health? That's how Florence Christophers put it as she shared her personal story of sugar addiction, from her first realization of the harmful impact sugar was having on her health, to her discovery of the Sugar Blues book, and finally, her road to overc...