The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast

Many people walk into my clinic with chronic gut issues, low energy, or persistent inflammation. They've tried everything, but nothing works. In many of these cases, there's something deeper that’s sabotaging their healing. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Davis, a functional medicine doctor who went through her own 10-year battle with gut issues before discovering she had a massi...

Almost everyone alive has had some form of trauma. Whether it’s obvious or hidden, big or small, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on our minds and bodies. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading voice in the biology of trauma. She decodes the dynamic relationship between our past trauma and our body - both our physical & psychic body an...

In this episode, I sit down once again with my most popular guests: Dr. Warren and Dan Schmidt. With over 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Warren, alongside supplement innovator Dan Schmidt, share the new groundbreaking solutions they have been working on. One of them is a natural testosterone-boosting solution that bypasses injections and risky hormonal shutdown. They also unveil a revolution...

Peptide therapy is turning out to be one of the most exciting frontiers of modern regenerative medicine. Peptides are nature-derived, highly targeted molecules that are already in your body, but when used therapeutically, they can guide healing, enhance function, and even reverse aspects of aging. I walk you through the most powerful peptides, from BPC-157 for tissue and gut repair, to epitalon fo...

You’ve probably heard all the amazing benefits of stem cells. They can heal injuries, reverse aging, and even fight chronic disease. But there is a lot of confusion on what’s actually safe, what works, and what to avoid. I was interviewed by Greg the Hydrogen Man, and Greg asked many questions about stem cell therapy that many people wanted to know the answers to, from what cell sources to choose,...

I presented this lecture to help medical providers see just how much data we actually have when it comes to stem cell therapy. If we never look at the studies, we assume they don’t exist, but they do. And they’re not just encouraging but very inspiring. As the founder of the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, I’ve spent years digging into peer-reviewed research and applying it in real c...

Menopause doesn’t have to be miserable. If you’re in perimenopause or already going through “the change,” there are science-backed strategies that can help reverse your symptoms and make you feel like yourself again.   In this episode, I’m joined by Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist, menopause expert, and host of the Hack My Age podcast. Zora travels the world researching aging and speaking with wome...

They told me no over and over. But I kept searching. And I didn’t stop until I found what I knew was possible. Freedom, healing, and truth. In this episode, I share my story with Bre Wilson, from growing up in China under harsh restrictions to sneaking into libraries to chase a dream, to finally arriving in the U.S. and realizing the fight had only just begun. You’ll hear how I navigated an abusiv...

In this episode, I’m explaining what I believe is the most powerful tool we’ve ever had to slow and reverse the aging process.   We'll dive into the science behind why your body loses its regenerative fire as you age and how mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), especially from young birth tissue, can reignite that healing intelligence from within. I’ve seen firsthand how inflammation silently drives...

In this episode, I welcome back longevity expert and biohacker Siim Land for an enlightening discussion on health testing, optimization, and cutting through the noise of the biohacking world. Siim is an educator and a seasoned practitioner in health longevity, and also an accomplished author. He shares data-backed strategies to track and improve your health without going overboard. We also talk ab...

Shawn and Janet Needham are “reformed pharmacists” who curiously try to stay away from medications. They made the switch from conventional medicine that views medications as the destination for any ailment to offering something that is much more effective at solving the problem. The Needhams share how they became disillusioned with the “pill for every ill” system after seeing countless patients gr...

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of biological age, how “old” your body really is versus what your passport says. When I first heard about DNA methylation tests that claim to measure that, I was hooked. Could we really peek into our own cellular aging? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Furman, a leading scientist at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the Director of the St...

Stem cell therapy is at the forefront of providing groundbreaking treatments for conditions ranging from joint pain to autoimmune disorders. However, with its vast potential, it also raises important ethical questions, especially around sourcing and regulation. In this episode, Dr. Joy Kong breaks down the ethical considerations in stem cell therapy. She explains how stem cells are sourced ethical...

Did you know that every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease? Or that over 1 million Americans will suffer a heart attack each year? These startling statistics highlight the undeniable reality that heart disease remains the number one cause of death in both men and women. And yet, despite its prevalence, many individuals unknowingly have heart disease, often without presenting a...

Dr. Dobri Kiprov is a towering figure in the field of Plasmapheresis , also known as Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) . When I had the chance to experience this treatment with him in San Francisco, I knew I had to ask all the questions that so many people want to. This procedure has been important for countless patients in helping with autoimmune diseases, reversing the effects of aging, and impr...

In this episode, I share some of the most transformative healing stories I’ve witnessed in my practice. Cases that conventional medicine had written off as hopeless. From a man who avoided double knee replacement and healed an old shoulder injury, to a woman who reversed her lupus and got off all medications, these are real people who discovered what happens when you support the body’s innate heal...

Feeling tired, foggy, and not quite like yourself? It might not just be stress; it could be low testosterone. In this eye-opening episode, hormone specialist Dr. Sara Amirmehrabi returns to dive deep into the critical topic of male hormones. Dr. Sara is renowned for her work in hormone therapy and longevity and brings a wealth of clinical experience to the discussion. Together, we unpack how testo...

Struggling with chronic pain or healing from an injury? What if the solution is inside you, waiting to be unlocked by the right kind of healing energy? I’ve seen firsthand the incredible potential of stem cells to transform lives. In today’s episode, I was interviewed by Lisa Tahir. I discuss the profound benefits of stem cells—how they don’t just repair damaged tissues, but also communicate with...

You might think you’ve had stem cell therapy—but did you really? As someone who works with stem cells every day, I hear this all the time: “Oh yeah, I had stem cell treatment.” But when I dig a little deeper, I often find out they had PRP, exosomes, or amniotic fluid injections—none of which actually contain living stem cells. In this episode, I break down exactly what these therapies are, how the...

Gene therapy is no longer reserved for rare diseases or billionaire tech founders. In this episode, I sit down with Jay Spall, senior executive at MiniCircle, to discuss how gene therapy has entered a new era—one where optimizing your health, building muscle, and extending your lifespan can be done safely, affordably, and effectively. Jay shares how MiniCircle's first breakthrough product, Fol...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between light, your brain, and your gut. Can a single device enhance both of these crucial organs at once? We're diving into the science of how light can be used as a tool for repair and regeneration. I'm joined by Sarah Turner, CEO of CeraThrive, who brings over 20 years of research in biology, neuroscience, and photobiomodulation —th...

Dr. Leisa Grgula is a Chiropractic Physician with nearly three decades of experience helping patients heal without medication. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences along with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. Dr. Grgula is the owner of Accurate Care Medical Wellness Center, an integrative clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to prov...

Mike McIntyre is the Founder and CEO of ARRC LED, a global leader in whole-body photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy. Since 2007, he has been developing cutting-edge systems trusted by the U.S. Military, world leaders, professional sports teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and top Division 1 athletic programs. With a background in marketing research, bioc...

Is your body sending you signals that it's time for regeneration? In this solo episode, Dr. Joy Kong reveals the 5 telltale signs you may need stem cell therapy : chronic aches and pains, persistent swelling, fatigue, hair loss, and brain fog. Learn how stem cells reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, repair mitochondria, and even regenerate neurons—unlocking your body’s natural healing pot...

Greg also known as “The Hydrogen Man,” spent over two decades working in the medical field before a profound near-death experience led him to radically rethink everything he knew about healing. After facing a devastating array of health challenges—including autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, systemic inflammation, heart disease, and a collapsed immune system—Greg found no relief through conventio...