The Better Yoo Project: Optimizing Health, Hormones and Aesthetics.

Dr. Jonathann Kuo, MD is a double board-certified physician in anesthesiology and pain management, and one of New York's most respected interventional specialists. While Dr. Kuo built his reputation as an elite pain management specialist, his research into the sympathetic nervous system opened an entirely new frontier. His work on the sympathetic nervous system helped pave the way for interven...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, author and international speaker, with over 15 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 25 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in perimenopause/menopause and intermittent fasting, and her mission is to help empow...

Rachel Deffendall, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a board certified family nurse practitioner. In 2023 she founded and opened The Beaumont Med Spa, a specialty clinic with services focusing on bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT), weight loss and management, IV hydration and vitamin replacement, peptide therapies, genetic testing, hair restoration, facial dermal fillers, botox and customized skin care. T...

Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1997 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEO’s and physicians themselves. He is globally regarded as the foremost go-to expert on absorba...

Joel Novak is an orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. Joel holds a doctorate in physical therapy and is certified in strength and conditioning through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Joel is a certified instructor in Blood Flow Restriction training. He also has advanced education in the diagnosis and treatment of movem...

Dr. Kay Durairaj is an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon and bioregenerative aesthetics expert, known for helping patients—especially midlife women—age gracefully with confidence. Based in Los Angeles, she serves as Vice Chair of Huntington Hospital’s Department of Head & Neck Surgery and holds global leadership roles, including Scientific Coordinator for AMWC Monaco, Co-Director...

Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and COO of Troscriptions (a Smarter Not Harder company). His clinical telepractice includes HOMe as its foundation alongside an integrative approach to HBOT that includes cutting edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive...

Alex R. Thiersch founded the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), a trade group that provides legal and business resources for medical spas and medical aesthetic practices throughout the United States. With over 3,000 members, AmSpa is one of the fastest growing and most sought-after resources in the aesthetic industry, and its website receives over 30,000 visits a month. Alex’s law practice focu...

Heather Witt is the founder and CEO of The Retreat Wellness + Aesthetics, and hosts the podcast The Retreat Radio. As a board-certified Physician Assistant and advanced aesthetic injector, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Heather firmly believes in the concept of beautiful and natural aesthetic treatments, which serves as the foundation of her practice. She understands that beauty...

Dr. Gerald Morris is a board-certified physician with a passion for regenerative medicine, peptide therapy, and human longevity. His unique approach integrates advanced therapies such as stem cell treatments, exosomes, PRP, and peptide protocols with lifestyle strategies designed to optimize performance, recovery, and long-term vitality. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Morris to explore the t...

Meghan Jones holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is board-certified as a Nurse Practitioner. Her specialties include hormone replacement therapy, advanced peptide therapeutics, thyroid optimization, and weight management. By combining these advanced therapies with a focus on longevity and anti-aging, she strives to empower individuals to achieve optimal health and vitality. With her unique ba...

Dr. Leonard Pastrana is a co-founder of nuBioAge, a leading supplement and integrative medicine protocol provider. He is a Doctor of Pharmacy, holds several prestigious certifications in Peptide Therapy from the American Academy of Anti-aging (A4M), is a fellow and faculty member of Seeds Scientific Research and Performance (SSRP), and he is one of only six certified clinical peptide therapy instr...

Brittany McNeil is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized care. With extensive experience in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Aesthetics, Weight Loss solutions, and Wellness Visits, Brittany provides a holistic approach to health that focuses on both the physical and emotional well-being of each patient....

Dr. David Minkoff is one of the most in-demand speakers in the field and wrote an Amazon best-selling book called The Search For The Perfect Protein. The demand for the products and protocols he discovered became a catalyst for founding BodyHealth. Com, a nutrition company that now manufactures and distributes cutting-edge nutritional solutions for the many health problems of today. Additionally,...

Sal Frisella is a passionate entrepreneur, speaker, and leader in the health and fitness industry. As the CEO of 1st Phorm International, a renowned sports nutrition company, Sal has dedicated his career to empowering individuals to achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives. Through his leadership at 1st Phorm, Sal continues to innovate and elevate the standards of the industry, helping...

Morgan Stock is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement and weight loss at Aurora Medical Spa. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Goldfarb School of Nursing and her Masters at Maryville University. Through considerable training at Biote in Texas, Morgan has gained useful knowledge of optimizing a person's hormones to make the...

Dr. Greg Jones is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and earned his degree in Naturopathic Medicine with honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe Arizona. Dr. Jones has received extensive training in regenerative injection therapy, IV nutritional therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. Join us for an enlightening journey into t...

Dr Suzanne Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates in Atlanta, Georgia. She is double board certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ferree is an award-winning teacher of medical students and residents and has been on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, IPS, ACAM and SSRP. Dr Ferree uses bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, neural therapy and re...

Dr. Leonard Pastrana specializes in cellular optimization medicine and has multiple certifications in peptide therapy from the American Academy of Anti-aging and Seeds Scientific Research and Performance. Dr. Pastrana is a faculty member and one of only six certified clinical instructors from Seeds Scientific research and performance. He is currently the only Pharmacist to have this honor. Dr. Pas...

Dr. Abid Husain is an established cardiologist in the conventional healthcare system. Over the years, while treating patients in a traditional hospital setting, he realized the limitations of this system firsthand. Because of this, he began seeking a way to provide highly impactful, preventative care. After dedicating years to education in functional medicine and the leading-edge research on the b...

Jodi Choplin, NP, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health. She provides compassionate, comprehensive care for women across all stages of life, from preventive screenings and routine exams to reproductive health counseling and wellness education. Jodi is passionate about creating a welcoming, supportive environment where patients feel heard, informed, and empowered to...

Simona DeLucia is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine specialist, and founder of DeLucia Vitality, a rebranded longevity and wellness clinic in Davie, Florida. With over 15 years of experience in emergency medicine, aesthetics, and hormone optimization, Simona brings deep clinical expertise and heart-centered care to every patient encounter. Simona's personal battle with...

Dr. Lara Zakaria is a Pharmacist, Nutritionist, and professor specializing in Functional Medicine and Personalized Nutrition. In addition to running a clinical practice focused on providing patients with sustainable solutions that address chronic disease, she also spends her time teaching and mentoring clinicians interested in implementing nutrition and food as medicine principles into practice. A...

Cindy Eckert, CEO and Founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, made history by bringing Addyi — the first and only FDA-approved drug for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women, also known as low libido — to market. In 2015, Eckert sold Sprout Pharmaceuticals for a record-breaking $1 billion. She later fought to reacquire the company and reclaim control of Addyi to continue her mission of brea...

Shivaughn Petkus is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with Yoo Direct Health and has been in the medical field for the past 20 years. She received her BSN from the University of Colorado and completed her graduate degree from the University of Indianapolis. Her experiences in health care includes oncology, pediatrics, geriatrics, patient throughput, and leadership. Shivaughn's person...