ThinkWell AgeWell Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Nikki Schultek to explore the growing evidence that chronic infections may play an important role in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. We discuss her remarkable journey from Lyme disease patient to research leader, why collaboration across medical disciplines matters, and how understanding infections, inflammation, and the immune syste...

In this episode, I sit down with neurologist Dr. Catherine Madison to explore what families need to know about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, caregiving, and brain health. We discuss anosognosia, why many people with cognitive decline don't recognize their symptoms, practical strategies for communication, the role of lifestyle medicine in prevention and treatment, and the importance of plannin...

In this powerful episode, I talk with Nicole Bell about how her husband’s cognitive decline was first diagnosed as early-onset Alzheimer’s before tick-borne infections became part of the story. She shares what Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia taught her about misdiagnosis, immune dysfunction, direct testing, caregiving, grief, and why asking deeper questions can change everything.  - - - - -  Nicole...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ben Weitz to discuss his remarkable recovery from a serious hip fracture that was initially classified as a non-union. We explore the science of bone healing, osteoporosis, bone turnover markers, exercise, supplements, and emerging therapies that support recovery and long-term skeletal health. Dr. Weitz also shares how becoming a patient transformed his perspec...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Richard Horowitz to explore a new way of thinking about cognitive decline and chronic disease. We discuss his MSIDS framework, which examines how infections, toxins, gut dysfunction, sleep issues, nutrient deficiencies, and other factors may work together to drive inflammation throughout the body and brain. Dr. Horowitz also shares groundbreaking findings from...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Robert Silverman to explore what it really means to age well. We discuss the connection between muscle mass, gut health, inflammation, mitochondria, and brain function — and why longevity is about far more than simply living longer. Dr. Silverman shares practical strategies for improving healthspan naturally, including nutrition, exercise, supplements, vagus ne...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the emerging science behind microglia, inflammation, metabolism, and brain aging. We discuss why Alzheimer’s may be driven more by chronic immune activation than beta-amyloid alone, how lifestyle factors shape brain health, and why blood sugar, sleep, stress, exercise, and social connection all matter. Dr. Perlmutter also shares prac...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alarik Arenander about brain coherence, meditation, and what it means to support a youthful brain as we age. We explore how brain networks can become disconnected over time, why coherence matters for cognition, and how practices like Transcendental Meditation may help the brain rest, reorganize, and function with greater clarity. - - - - -  Dr. Alarik Arenander is...

In this episode, I talk with Marilyn Raichle about her deeply personal journey with Alzheimer’s and how it reshaped her understanding of dementia. What began as reluctance turned into a powerful transformation, revealing creativity, connection, and even joy in unexpected ways. We explore how shifting from loss to presence can change everything for both the person living with dementia and their car...

In this episode, I sit down with philosopher Tom Attig to explore a deeper understanding of grief. We talk about why grief is not something to fix or rush through, but a process of relearning how to live after loss. Tom shares how our emotions guide us, how love continues even in absence, and how we can move toward hope and gratitude while still honoring the people we miss. - - - - -  Tom Attig is...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Myriah Hinchey to unpack the complexity of Lyme disease and its co-infections. We explore why it is often misdiagnosed, how it impacts the brain and aging process, and why symptoms can affect multiple systems in the body. Dr. Hinchey shares a thoughtful, systems-based approach to healing that goes far beyond simply killing the infection. - - - - -  Myriah Hinch...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Craig Tanio about how precision medicine is shaping a more comprehensive approach to cognitive decline. We explore insights from the EVANTHEA trial, a randomized study currently under peer review, and discuss why addressing multiple root causes may lead to better outcomes. This conversation offers a balanced look at both the potential and the challenges of this evo...

In this episode, I talk with Jeff Hoyt about how to choose the right zeolite and why quality and dosage matter more than most people realize. We break down the difference between natural and synthetic forms, what to look for on labels, and how zeolite may support detox and even parasite removal. This conversation highlights how small details can make a big difference in your healing journey. - - -...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aly Cohen to explore how everyday chemical exposures affect our health. We discuss the connection between toxins, autoimmune disease, and brain health, and why many of these risks go unnoticed. Dr. Cohen shares simple, practical strategies to reduce exposure without overwhelm, helping us take control of our environment and support long-term wellness. - - - - - ...

In this episode, I talk with Madeline Falcone about the powerful connection between learning and healing. She shares how emotional intelligence, brain health, family dynamics, and movement all shape our ability to learn and grow. Through the Falcone Method and neurocognitive work, she explains why real transformation happens when people feel safe, supported, and empowered to understand themselves...

In this episode, I sit down with physician and biochemist Dr. Russ Jaffe to explore a deeper understanding of healing. We talk about how our daily choices—what we eat, drink, think, and do—shape our health, and why relationships, forgiveness, and self-awareness play a vital role in healing. Dr. Jaffe shares insights from decades of medical practice, meditation, and mentorship, reminding us that th...

In this powerful episode, I talk with Dr. John Nieters about what it truly means never to give up. After facing atrial flutter, heart failure, and pneumonia at 72, he refused to accept decline as inevitable. Instead, he rebuilt his strength, doubled his muscle capacity in four months, and reclaimed his purpose. This conversation is a reminder that healing can begin the moment you decide you’re not...

In this deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my mentor, Dr. Sally LaMont, to explore what more than 40 years in naturopathic medicine has taught her about aging well. We talk about food as medicine, hormone balance after menopause, movement, lifelong learning, and how to sustain both your health and your calling. This episode is an invitation to age with intention, vitality, and purpose....

In this episode, I speak with Katie Uemura, a retired nurse and somatic experiencing practitioner, about her deeply personal approach to brain health. Katie shares how family history, cultural identity, nervous system healing, and community support shaped her prevention journey. We explore adapting nutrition, managing stress, healing trauma, and listening to the body as powerful tools for protecti...

In this episode, I sit down with Tom and Betty Freitag, a couple who chose to confront cognitive changes early rather than wait and see. Tom shares how subtle memory and processing changes led him to proactive testing and a comprehensive brain health plan. Together, they discuss diet, exercise, sleep, cognitive training, and the power of partnership in slowing cognitive decline and improving funct...

Discover how targeted amino acid therapy supports neurotransmitter balance, emotional resilience, and cognitive longevity at every stage of life. In this episode, I sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how targeted amino acid therapy can restore balance to brain chemistry and support emotional health, memory, and cognitive longevity. We discuss how neurotransmitters are formed, why modern diets...

Dr. Felice Gersh explains how estrogen and progesterone shape brain health, cognition, and longevity — and why hormone loss accelerates aging. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Felice Gersh to explore how estrogen and progesterone affect the brain, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity. We unpack why menopause accelerates cognitive aging, how hormone therapy was misunderstood after the Women’...

How sleep, breathing, and oral health shape brain aging—and why airway issues at night may be a hidden driver of cognitive decline. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erela Katz Rappaport to explore the powerful but often overlooked connection between sleep, airway health, oral inflammation, and brain aging. We unpack why sleep apnea is so underdiagnosed—especially in women—and how disrupted bre...

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Dr. Stephen Chamberlain joins ThinkWell AgeWell to explore salutogenesis, cognitive reversion, AI-driven medicine, and how resilience-based, whole-systems approaches can restore brain health and support aging well. In this episode of ThinkWell AgeWell , I sit down with Dr. Stephen Chamberlain, an interdisciplinary physician-scientist at Oregon Health & Science University, to explore a radicall...