Your Longevity Blueprint

Have you ever wondered what centenarians do differently? I’m delighted to invite my own 96-year-old Grandpa on the show to talk about how his lifestyle directly impacted his longevity.   The Keys to Longevity Farm-Fresh Food and Home Cooked Meals Relaxing and Rejuvenating Resilience Community Drinking Plenty of Water Faith   About Grandpa George Mellor George Mellor is my very own Grandpa! He was...

You can live a happier life, right now! Margie Bissinger, happiness expert, joins me to talk about how you can transform your base level of happiness to increase your overall life joy, health, and feel better every day.   Increase Your Happiness Base Level: Focus on What’s Possible Be aware of Complain, Blame, or Shame Stop Your Negative Thought Patterns Soak in the Good Around You   About Margie...

Did you know that many of our chronic health issues stem from the gut? By changing the foods we eat, reducing our stress levels, and creating a mindful morning routine, we can vastly improve our health. Jane Hogan, “The Wellness Engineer,” joins me to talk about how she healed her rheumatoid arthritis using these methods.   The Benefits of Heart-Focused Breathing: Heart Coherence Increase Heart Ra...

Improving your overall health and wellness is more than just what you eat and how much you move. Those pieces are important, but Shawn Wells joins me to talk about how optimal health also includes slowing down and supplementing well.   The Best Supplements to Take Vitamin D Berberine Curcumin CBD Vitamin C Polyphenols   About Shawn Wells Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is the world’s leadin...

Hormonal imbalances can happen to women at any age, even though many doctors might initially treat them as a different condition. I’m joined by Dr. Deb Matthew, the Happy Hormones Doctor, to talk about what you need to know about hormone imbalances and how to spot them at any age. She provides some wonderful insight into natural ways to lower your stress levels and also help balance your hormones...

Mold toxicity and Mast-Cell Activation syndrome can stem from many different areas of your life. Your environment, lifestyle, and diet can all contribute to how these illnesses present in your body. I’m joined by Dr. Lauryn Lax to talk about her own personal journey through health and how she now helps her patients recover from the same illnesses.   Lifestyle Practices to Recover from Mast-Cell Ac...

Deep breathing can positively improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. I’m joined by Jen Broyles, SOMA Breathwork Instructor, to talk about all the incredible benefits of practicing breathwork regularly, who should practice, and even how long you should breathe deeply each day before guiding us through a ten-minute breathwork session.   The Benefits of SOMA Breathwork Reduces stress an...

You don’t have to completely give up your holiday baking - just make it more natural and healthy! I’m joined by Dr. Carol Lourie to talk about gluten and sugar substitutions you can make to keep your holiday baking traditions alive while honoring your hormones.   Tips for Gluten-Free Baking Know what kind of flour you should use for the type of baking Get a flour with Teff in it Leave your eggs ou...

Successfully making it through the holidays comes down to having a party plan and sticking to your nutrition goals. I’m joined by Veronica Worley who shares her best advice for enjoying the holidays. We also talk about the importance of proper nutrition, including why you should remove gluten, dairy, and sugar from your diet.   Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight over the Holidays Eating a healthy diet....

This roundup of Your Longevity Blueprint’s Guest’s Top Tips is here early to kickstart your healthy changes before the holidays. Many of the top tips include sleep, nutrition, relaxation, and regular movement!  #1 Sleep is essential for our health! You need to prioritize your sleep to thrive in your life. #2 Your body is meant to move every single day, so make sure you’re moving it! #3 Sometimes i...

If you have a whole host of symptoms and no medical diagnosis, you might be in the 9-17% of the general population who have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I’m joined by Dr. Beth O’Hara to talk about her own personal diagnosis of this disease, what the symptoms are, and how you might develop this syndrome.   Foods that contain high levels of histamine: Spinach Pineapple Strawberries Ground meats Fi...

Understanding what ingredients to look out for on the foods you eat doesn’t have to be overwhelming if you start small. I’m joined by the Ingredients Guru, Mira Dessy, to talk about why food labels are so important to learn, how to avoid hidden ingredients, and how your grocery store is marketing to you.   The biggest warning signs on any food label or ingredient list are: Numbers on the label The...

All skin types and colors are at risk of developing skin cancer without proper prevention! I’m joined by Dr. Keira Barr to talk about how you can best support your skin to prevent skin cancer and early signs to watch out for.   Check your skin each month with these pointers! A - Asymmetry B - Border C - Color D - Diameter E - Evolving F - Funny Looking   About Dr. Kiera Barr Dr. Keira Barr believe...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so of course, we need to look at one of the best ways to assess one’s risk: DUTCH Testing! I’m joined by DUTCH Testing Medical Director, Dr. Carrie Jones, to talk about the DUTCH Test and how to naturally treat abnormal findings on the test.   Three things you can do now to reduce your risk of breast cancer: Reduce your use of plastic. If you have to, opt...

Anxiety levels are rising globally with everything that’s going on this year. I wanted to give you this bonus episode full of my top tips to help you reduce your anxiety, not just in these moments, but all year round.   Ways you can treat your anxiety Conventional medicine Create a calming, electronic free sleeping environment Practice meditation Take supplements Conventional Medicine and Anxiety...

Most of our autoimmune conditions stem from unaddressed childhood trauma. I’m joined by Dr. Keesha Ewers to talk about how she healed her Rheumatoid Arthritis and breast cancer by working through past traumas, and how she helps guide her patients through their own healing journeys.   The Four P’s That All People with Autoimmune Disease Have: People Pleasing Perfectionism Holding on to the Poison o...

Women with breast cancer have an 88% survival rate if they detect the cancer early! I’m joined by two-times breast cancer survivor Dr. Veronique Desaulniers to talk about how her experience led her to create the 7 Essentials System to help women heal breast cancer naturally.   The 7 Essentials System: Steps to Beating Breast Cancer Let food be your medicine Reduce your toxin exposure Balancing you...

A staggering 80% of women experience some form of pelvic pain at some point in their lives. Dr. Jessica Drummond joins me today to talk about what causes endometriosis, what the treatment options are, and how you can start to naturally heal your symptoms.   Diet changes you can start right away to help reduce symptoms of endometriosis: Eat a plant dominant diet Increase your consumption of turmeri...

Your dental hygiene impacts your entire body’s health, so it’s vital we’re taking good care of our mouth! I’m joined by biological dentist, Dr. Ben Pospisil, to talk about how to holistically improve your oral health for a healthier body.   You might have oral health problems if: Your mouth bleeds when you floss [15:00] You don’t regularly floss your teeth or brush your tongue [20:00] You have or...

Your breast implants could be the root cause of all your health problems! I’m joined by Sarah Phillipe, a Breast Implant Illness Expert, to talk about how you can tell if you have an illness caused by your implants and how to safely remove them.   Key Takeaways From This Episode If you’re starting to show any of the symptoms mentioned in this episode, you’re likely already seeing the effects of br...

Is there something in your environment that’s making you feel tired all the time? I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch, author of Fix Your Fatigue, to talk about all the reasons you might be feeling exhausted all the time and how to start healing your body.   Key Takeaways From This Episode Dr. Hirsch’s recommended three supplements you should take to help heal your fatigue [7:45] It’s so important for y...

By creating community and nurturing our innate sense of curiosity, we can improve our health and increase our longevity. I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, who started her Functional Medicine Coaching business at the age of 65, about how finding your passion, purpose, and community has helped her stay young and vibrant when others around her are slowing down.   About Dr. Sandra Sc...

Supplementing naturally occurring peptides and nutrients helps support your body’s mitochondria. I’m joined by naturopathic doctor, Amber Krogsrud, to talk about how she uses peptides to improve both her and her patient’s overall health.   About Dr. Amber Krogsrud Dr. Amber Krogsrud is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on holistic hormone health. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor...

A low-alcohol, Keto-friendly wine that doesn’t leave you feeling worse for the wear sounds like something from your dreams. I’m joined by Todd White of Dry Farm Wines to talk about Natural Wine production and why it’s the best wine for you to drink.   About Todd White Todd White is a serial entrepreneur and creator since the age of 17. Today, after 15 years in the wine business, he dedicates his l...

Food is medicine, or it’s poison. The choice is yours and it affects not only yourself but your children. But to make the right choices, you need to have the right information and guidance. Today’s guest's mission is to equip her patients with knowledge. That way they can take control of the health and wellbeing of themselves and their families. Dr. Ana-Maria Temple is a pediatrician, award-winnin...