The CPI Stem Cells Podcast

Professional footballer Andros Townsend joins Scotty Nelson on the CPI Stem Cells Podcast! In 2022, during a routine play, Andros felt his leg wobble. It wasn't stable and he ruptured his ACL. He missed 14 months and really struggled with inflammation and bone on bone because he had damage in the cartilage. He was dependent on anti-inflammatory drugs for about a year. He tried stem cells in P...

Join Scotty Nelson on the CPI Stem Cells Podcast for an eye-opening conversation with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu founder and longtime Joe Rogan favorite Eddie Bravo. After years of brutal training left him with a torn labrum, chronic shoulder pain, and limited mobility that was killing his ability to roll and train, Eddie decided to head to Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana, Mexico. In this epi...

Tired of chronic knee pain while doctors push risky surgery and long recovery? General contractor Matt Sinclair faced the same dead end, until he discovered CPI Stem Cells. In this episode, Matt shares how he skipped surgery, received powerful CPI Stem Cells treatments in Tijuana, and felt dramatically better by the time he left. For him, the hospital felt like a 5-star resort.  Now he’s pain-free...

Motorcycle racer Roland Sands joins Scotty Nelson on the CPI Stem Cells Podcast for a raw conversation about injury, recovery, and getting your life back. From motorcycle crashes and chronic pain that changed Roland’s body,  to how stem cell treatment helped him return to riding and surfing, and what it means to feel strong, capable, and fully alive again. The episode also dives into purpose, fath...

UFC veteran and MMA legend Josh Thomson sat down with Scotty Nelson at CPI Stem Cells in Tijuana for one of the most honest conversations about pain, recovery, and getting your life back that you will ever hear. Josh came to CPI after years of chronic neck and back pain that left him unable to sleep, unable to train, and slowly slipping into depression. Two years later he is back on the jiu-jitsu...

At 46, Mike was told the next step was a wheelchair. After seven back surgeries, years of complications, and brutal nerve pain, he was using a catheter, relying on heavy painkillers, and even remodeling his bathroom for disability access. With two kids at home, the idea of becoming permanently disabled felt crushing, and he was running out of options. A fellow musician noticed his pain and told hi...

In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, CPI Co Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with fitness and nutrition expert Autumn Calabrese for an in depth conversation about recovery, performance, and what it really takes to heal at a high level. Autumn shares her personal journey with chronic shoulder and hip pain that was limiting her ability to train, film workouts, and perform at the level her c...

What happens when a UFC fighter is told surgery is her only option and she chooses stem cells instead? In this powerful episode of the CPI Podcast, host Scotty Nelson sits down with UFC flyweight Juliana “Killer” Miller. Juliana shares how a torn labrum just weeks before a fight could have ended her career and how stem cell therapy at Cellular Performance Institute (CPI) helped her heal 100 percen...

In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, actor and producer Brando Eaton shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming crippling lower back pain through stem cell treatment at CPI in Tijuana, Mexico.  After years of failed therapies, chronic pain, and avoiding surgery at all costs, Brando found the only solution that worked — advanced regenerative stem cell therapy at CPI. Now, 6 months p...

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Join CPI Stem Cells Co-Founder Scotty Nelson on the CPI Podcast with Todd Margolis; BJJ black belt and owner of Potomac MMA. Scotty and Todd have a friendship going back nearly 30 years and this episode gives you a deep dive into where CPI came from and what kind of progress has been made over the years. Hear from Todd on why he's made the trip to Tijuana for treatment at CPI 3 times, and why...

After a lifetime performing some of the wildest stunts on planet earth Jolene Van Vugt needed a tune-up! She came down to CPI in January of 2025 for her first round of treatment, let's check in with her to see how she's doing (Spoiler Alert: She's Feeling AMAZING!) Are you or a loved one looking to learn more about how stem cells can help you? Visit https://cellularperformanceinstit...

Dr. Mariela Touché is the Director of Cellular Therapy at CPI Stem Cells. In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells podcast Dr. Mariela sits down with CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson. Hear about the wild CPI journey of the past 10 years, how the developments in stem cell treatment are changing lives, and what's next for CPI in the future of transforming patient outcomes. Ready to see how stem cells...

Dr. Jocelynn Pearl is the Director of New Therapeutics at The TAM Center and CPI Stem Cells. On this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with Dr. Pearl to talk about all of the groundbreaking research and development taking place at CPI/TAM this year. The CPI Stem Cells Podcast is available on all podcast platforms. 🎧 👉 Ready to see what stem cells can do...

In this powerful episode of the CPI Podcast, CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with Dr. Ali Asadi PhD —Chief Innovation Officer at CPI and TAM Center—to discuss groundbreaking advancements in personalized medicine and diagnostics. Dr. Asadi shares his personal journey from Iran to leading roles at Illumina and Scripps Research, revealing how a deep personal loss fueled his mission to revoluti...

From FBI to Pain-Free: Retired Agent Scott Payne’s Powerful Stem Cell Recovery Story In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with retired FBI agent Scott Payne for a raw and powerful conversation about pain, perseverance, and healing. After decades of physical trauma from law enforcement, SWAT, undercover ops, and college football, Scott found himself...

In this powerful episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, Scotty sits down with Jiu-Jitsu black belt and coach Shawn Hammonds, who shares his journey from a brutal football injury and military discharge to building one of the most respected BJJ teams in the country. But what brought him to CPI in Tijuana, Mexico? Sean opens up about the shoulder pain that stole his sleep, the knee injuries that dera...

Jonathan Goldsmith has lived an extraordinary life. From Hollywood sets to worldwide fame as the Most Interesting Man in the World, his journey has been anything but ordinary. But today, he’s embarking on a different kind of adventure—one focused on health, longevity, and cutting-edge stem cell therapy. In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, Jonathan sits down with CPI Co-Founder Scotty Ne...

Retired UFC fighter Ed "Short Fuse" Herman shares his incredible journey of healing and recovery with stem cell therapy at CPI Stem Cells in Tijuana, Mexico. After decades of MMA and wrestling, Ed battled chronic pain in his shoulders, elbows, and neck—struggling to train, sleep, and even do basic exercises. But after receiving stem cell treatment at CPI, everything changed. 💪 ✅ 80% re...

In this powerful episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with Dr. Chase Lay, a renowned facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, to discuss his remarkable recovery from a life-altering stroke—thanks to cutting-edge stem cell therapy. Dr. Lay shares his harrowing experience, from having a stroke while scuba diving to regaining strength and mobility through mu...

Discover the harrowing journey of country musician Drake White as he shares his battle with a rare brain condition known as an AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation), affecting only 1 in 177,000 people. After experiencing a life-altering stroke that left his left side debilitated, Drake faced not only physical challenges but also the mental turmoil of losing his ability to perform. Drake dives deep into...

Tune in to the next episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast as we sit down with the renowned drummer Shane Gaalaas. Shane shares his personal journey through decades of physical strain and injury from his drumming career, which culminated in severe back issues that threatened to end his career. Shane discusses how a lifetime of drumming, combined with various sports and the physical toll of touring,...

In this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast, CPI co-founder Scotty Nelson chats with UFC Welterweight Max Griffin about his transformative experiences with stem cell therapy. Max recounts how stem cells have revolutionized his recovery from a shredded knee cartilage and a hand injury sustained during fights, which traditional medicine suggested would need surgery. Instead, at CPI, Max experience...

On this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with Marine Raider & Entrepreneur Prime Hall. Prime recounts his remarkable journey from enduring years of debilitating back pain caused by a combat explosion in Afghanistan to regaining his health and mobility through stem cell therapy at CPI. Once medically retired due to his injuries, Prime shares how his f...

On this episode of the CPI Stem Cells Podcast CPI Co-Founder Scotty Nelson sits down with an old friend, Multi-World Champion Jiu Jitsu athlete Carlos Lemos! Scotty and Carlos have known each other since 1999 and this podcast is full of stories from Brazil and the early days of Jiu-Jitsu on the world stage. Carlos shares how stem cell therapy at CPI has helped him overcome multiple surgeries and y...