The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston Podcast

Guest: Dr. Yi Song, Pathologist, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, and Author of The Regeneration Effect Is it possible to slow down the clock and heal chronic joint pain without relying on invasive surgeries? In this episode of The Better Life , host Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Yi Song to explore the groundbreaking intersection of cutting-edge Western regenerative medicine and ancien...

Dr. Pinkston sits down with John Jubilee, co-founder of Energized Health , to discuss a groundbreaking, medically approved approach to wellness, fat loss, and cellular longevity. John shares his inspiring personal journey of transforming from a couch-potato dad suffering from severe, bone-on-bone joint pain and hypertension to setting a world record in the chest press at age 65—all without i...

What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria? In this episode of The Better Life , host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. Together, they dive deep beneath the surface of traditional medicine to explore how integrative, evide...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano , pharmacist and founder of PD Labs, to expose the massive barrier to entry in the traditional pharmaceutical industry and explore why highly effective treatments often get buried by "Big Pharma." If a medication can't guarantee a billion-dollar market, major pharmaceutical companies won't touch it—even if it could s...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Stephanie Byerly—an anesthesiologist, TedX speaker, and certified life and leadership coach—for a profound and eye-opening conversation about the hidden epidemics affecting women's health: unprocessed trauma, emotional numbness, and the exhausting treadmill of the "achiever identity." Dr. Byerly shares her powerful pe...

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston | Guest: Dr. Jody Carrington In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with renowned psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author Dr. Jody Carrington to tackle the epidemic of emotional burnout, isolation, and stress in today’s rapid-fire, high-tech world. Together, they explore what it means to be fundamentally "human" in an era dominate...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston is joined by Dr. Tina Koopersmith , a veteran OB-GYN, fertility specialist, and "woman’s health champion" with over 30 years of experience. Together, they pull back the curtain on a topic often kept "under the table": sexual health and somatic intimacy. Dr. Tina challenges the conventional Western medical model by introducing the concept of E...

"Eating clean" is more than a diet; it’s a dialogue with your cells. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Pinkston welcomes New York Times bestselling author and fitness pioneer Tosca Reno to discuss the evolution of the Eat Clean Revolution and the spiritual journey of transformation. Both women share their remarkable stories of losing over 150 pounds and the "inside job" required to sustai...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano of PD Labs to explore the cutting edge of peptide therapy: transdermal delivery . Moving away from traditional injections, they discuss the science of getting potent peptides like BPC-157 , MOTC , and CJC/Ipamorelin into the body through the skin. Solano explains the importance of pharmaceutical quality over "blac...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with Stephanie Georges , a former Wall Street executive turned tech innovator. They explore the unique challenges women face over 50, the power of reclaiming your dignity during major life pivots, and how the Meraki Dignity Project uses AI to provide a personalized roadmap for health, career, and purpose. In This Episode, You’ll Lea...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston is joined by compounding pharmacist and national expert Ray Solano from PD Labs . Together, they pull back the curtain on peptides —a powerful but often misunderstood category of therapeutics that is currently reshaping the landscape of modern medicine. While many know peptides through blockbuster GLP-1 weight loss medications or insulin, the...

The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston welcomes the world-renowned Dr. Andrew Heyman for a deep dive into the "mystery illnesses" that are often ignored by conventional medicine. Dr. Heyman, a leader in the field of integrative medicine and clinical research, shares his personal 10-year battle with Lyme disease and how it led him to uncover the devastating reality of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndr...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sherry McAllister , President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of Adjusted Reality . Together, they dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of chiropractic care, stripping away decades of stigma to reveal a health model centered on the body’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and perform. Dr. McAllister s...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston welcomes back the legendary Dr. Carolyn Dean —MD, Naturopath, and author of The Magnesium Miracle . Dr. Dean shares her incredible journey from being told she should be a "secretary or a nurse" to becoming a leading pioneer in nutritional medicine. Together, they pull back the curtain on why modern soil is failing our bodies and how simple mi...

In this episode of  The Better Life , Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with Ray Solano of PD Labs to tackle the rising trend of "shortcut healthcare." As more patients turn to automated online platforms for instant prescriptions, our hosts discuss the hidden dangers of self-diagnosis and the critical importance of the patient-physician relationship. From the "Amazon effect" on medical delivery...

In this insightful episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned from emergency heart procedures to the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Bhojraj shares his "origin story," explaining how a decade of performing "oil changes" on the heart led him to realize that conventional medicine was missing t...

In this episode, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta , an Ayurvedic expert with a PhD in Turmeric and author of The Inflammation Code . They explore the bridge between Eastern wisdom and Western medicine, detailing how to reverse the "negative stack" of modern life—stress, blue light, and processed foods—through simple, nature-aligned rituals. https://shivanigupta.com/ Episod...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston welcomes Brett Aldrich , founder of Seed the Spirit , for a deep dive into the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurvedic medicine . As an Ayurvedic healthcare counselor and somatic breathwork teacher, Brett shares how we can move beyond the "corporate model" of contemporary medicine to find a personalized path toward true wellness. The conversation explo...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston welcomes back Dr. Warren Lesser from Magna Pharmaceuticals to dive deep into the science behind the "winter blues" and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) . They explore why many people experience a "bummer and dumber" effect during the darker months, as reduced sunlight affects not only our mood but also our processing speed, memory, and cognitive f...

In this insightful episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with two powerhouse leaders in the nursing world: Dr. Nyempu Karmue-Hall , founder of the global nonprofit Nurses in Charge , and Michelle DeStefano , an executive coach and former Chief Nursing Officer. Together, they dive deep into the current global nursing crisis, addressing the "moral injury" and burnout that skyrocketed d...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with Jaclyn Downs , MS, a certified functional genomics expert and author of Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine . While many people have heard of the "MTHFR" gene, Jaclyn explains to Dr. Pinkston why that is only the tip of the iceberg. They delve into how functional genomics —the study of subtle genetic variations you...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston welcomes back her favorite compounding pharmacist, Ray Solano of PD Labs. Together, they pull back the curtain on the skincare industry, revealing why a high price tag doesn't always equal high quality. Ray introduces his new Skin Lasting line—pharmacist-designed formulations that prioritize stable, bioavailable ingredients like Vitamin C, gl...

In this episode of The Better Life , Dr. Pinkston sits down with renowned philosopher and author Thomas Attig to tackle one of life’s most difficult and avoided subjects: death and grieving . Moving beyond the common "five stages" model, Thomas shares his unique existential approach to loss. He explains that grieving isn't just a reaction that washes over us—it is an active response wh...

Dr. Pinkston and metabolic expert Jim LaValle explain why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the ultimate metric for stress and aging. Learn how to track your HRV, avoid the "caffeine trap," and use simple breathing and movement techniques to retrain your nervous system for a longer, healthier life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Pinkston on The Better Life for an enlightening deep dive into the gut microbiome. Featuring AI expert Dr. Leo Grady, founder of Jonah, this episode explores how cutting-edge technology analyzes over 200,000 medical studies to map the 30 trillion organisms living within you. Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Grady discuss the "digital twin" technology that simulates how diet and lifestyle changes impa...