Your Longevity Blueprint

Dr. Robert Whitfield is a plastic surgeon specializing in breast explant surgery. He joins me today to talk about why one might need to explant and if so, how to prepare for the best outcome. He also discusses the testing he has performed on explants and his findings. Symptoms that could indicate breast implant illness Fatigue or brain fog Cognitive decline Hair loss Anxiety and/or depression Join...

The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a way to help your body process, release, and heal stored trauma to become happier and healthier humans. It calms our parasympathetic nervous system and helps our bodies innately process childhood trauma. Amy Stark joins me to talk about how she uses and teaches EFT to help others transform their lives.   The Tapping Points Side of t...

Supplements can help you improve your energy, lower your body’s stress response, and support your immune system. In part two of this episode with Thomas Pennel, we talk about the specific supplements and ingredients that help with a whole host of bodily functions.   The Three Key Nutrients for Cellular Energy Acetyl L Carnitine Alpha Lipoic Acid N-Acetyl Cysteine (Nac)   About Thomas Pennel Thomas...

The quality of our soil and our poor digestive health means that most of us are not getting enough vitamins and minerals. The solution? Supplementing what we’re not getting. But with all those supplement choices out there, how do you choose a high-quality product at an affordable price? I’m joined by Thomas Pennel from Ortho Molecular Products to talk about how his company chooses high-quality ing...

The fatigue you feel could be so much more than not sleeping well at night. Fatigue could be a symptom of a much more serious underlying condition. I’m joined by Dr. Rajka Milanovic Galbraith to talk about fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, and the tests you need to have to get to the root of your illness.   Reduce Impact of Oxidative Stress Get tested for nutrients even if y...

You can heal your anxiety and depression by using functional medicine. Making changes to your stressors, hormones, infections, food, and toxins can all significantly impact your lifestyle. I’m joined by Dr. Achina Stein, a functional medicine doctor and psychiatrist, to talk about all the other possible contributing factors to your anxiety and depression.   Address the Shift Model to Heal Anxiety...

There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns.   Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous Sys...

There are so many functional medicine tests that your conventional doctor probably doesn’t know about… or if they do, are not likely to use. When it comes to your health, functional medicine takes the guesswork out of diagnoses. Functional medicine tests for everything in question to really get to the root of your health concerns.   Tests Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Gut Inflammation Nervous Sys...

Diabetes is a chronic illness impacting your blood sugar that is gaining prevalence in our society. I’m joined by Dr. Beverly Yates, a naturopathic doctor specializing in diabetes and heart disease, to talk about the prevalence, myths, and how important nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements, and community are in the treatment and prevention of diabetes.   Key Takeaways Nutrition Recommendations...

Creating resilient kids is such an important part of being a parent. We should all strive to help our kids be more physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient; part of this is ensuring their immune system is resilient. I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Song to talk about how we can build up our kid’s immune systems through diet and lifestyle.   You Can Strengthen the Vagus Nerve By: Learning and Using B...

From reducing household toxin levels to increasing organic fruits and veggies, there are nine keys to optimal health. I’m joined by Dr. Jim LaValle, an integrative practitioner specializing in drug and nutrient depletion, to talk about improving our health from a metabolic level.   How to Get the Most from Your Food Pick the best food you can Chew slowly and thoroughly  Cook your food in safer way...

Optimizing your thyroid health has incredible benefits for your overall health, wellness, and longevity. I’m joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid-Fixer, to talk about the symptoms associated with thyroid immunity. She talks us through the tests your doctor should request, what the optimal thyroid hormone levels are, and how you can start healing your thyroid through diet and supp...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Leading cardiologist, Dr. Joel Kahn, talks about how to reduce your risk of heart disease by changing your lifestyle. Eating a majority plant-based diet, stopping smoking, and getting enough sleep are key factors in heart health.   Best Supplements for Optimal Heart Health Vitamin D CoQ10 Magnesium Melatonin Berberine   About Dr....

Let’s look back at all the top tips from our wealth of experts. In this episode, our experts share how sleep is one of the most essential things you can do for your body. #1 Center your mind and practice your mind-body medicine. #2 Practice fasting! Fasting helps detoxify your liver faster and helps with SIBO symptoms. #3 Avoid sugar and play lots of sports! Movement helps you sleep! #4 Add mushro...

Dr. Aumatma Simmons is on a mission to help women birth healthier babies, which will, in turn, help us have a healthier planet. Everything is connected and your fertility does not have to suffer - even if you’re over 35. We’re talking about that interconnectedness, toxins that impact both our bodies and the planet, and how to actually have healthier babies.   The Biggest Fertility Myths Fertility...

Crohn’s and Colitis are autoimmune diseases that impact every aspect of your life. Unfortunately, conventional treatments can have as many long-term side effects as the disease itself. Stephanie Grutz, a nurse practitioner specializing in Crohn’s disease, joins me to talk about her own experience as someone with Crohn’s and how taking an integrative healthcare approach to managing her disease tran...

Endometriosis is a very serious and painful illness impacting women’s lives, but it’s still underdiagnosed and largely under-researched by doctors. Misty Williams joins me to talk about her own health journey with endometriosis, what she’s learned navigating this illness, and how she became a persistent advocate for her own health. Misty also helps other women become persistent advocates for thems...

ADHD is one of the most common types of neurodivergence in children. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most heavily medicated from an early age. My guest, Dana Kay, joins me to talk about how she reduced her child’s ADHD medication, improved his diet by removing inflammatory foods, and helps other families thrive with ADHD.   Common Side Effects of ADHD Medication Loss of appetite Inability to s...

There’s no point in avoiding it: kids’ meals these days are not healthy! They’re full of ultra-processed ingredients that are not nutritionally balanced to give our kids what they need to grow healthy and strong. Katie Kimball joins me to talk about how to get your kids to eat healthier, even when they’re picky, and the importance of getting them into the kitchen to start cooking for themselves.  ...

Your gut health has a direct impact on your other long-term health conditions, including your mental health! I’m joined by gut health specialist, Dr. Vincent Pedre, to talk about how you can improve your gut health in 10 easy steps. We also talk about the future of mental health treatment, why you need to stimulate your vagus nerve, and what happens when you live in a multigenerational environment...

Your lymphatic system could hold the key to your health. It’s an absolutely vital component of your longevity and vitality, but your lymphatic system is so often overlooked. I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Stills, a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in European Biological Medicine, to talk about our lymphatic systems, celebrating menopause, and healing your mouth.   Signs of a Slow Lymphatic Syste...

Your traditional dental work may be harming your health! Don’t worry, though, you can safely remove any metal fillings if they are, in fact, the root cause of your health issues. I’m joined by a biological dentist, Dr. Cody Kriegel, to talk about safer dentistry, fluoride and tooth decay, and how to make better decisions for your oral health.   Root Canal Removal Options Ceramic Implant Fixed Dent...

Your genes are not your destiny! Many people have genetic mutations that can contribute to ill health and long-term health issues. But there are ways to heal and minimize your risk. I’m joined by Dr. Bob Miller, a traditional naturopath who specializes in genetic nutrition, to talk about different genetic snps, diagnoses, and treatment options.   Environmental Factors that Negatively Impact Geneti...

Toxins are one of the leading contributors to disease and they’re literally all around us. Naomi Damask and Aimee Carlson explain what’s changed in the last few decades to bring toxins to the forefront of our disease conversations. They talk about how to test for toxin exposure and share why we all need to be better about taking ownership of our health and reducing our toxic load.   Four Toxins to...

Your metabolic health is so important, but it’s so often overlooked! Wildly, only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy - but you can achieve metabolic health, especially following six different strategies. I’m joined by Dr. Gus Vickery to talk about the importance of metabolic health and the strategies he uses to help his patients reach optimal metabolic health.   Labs to Request for Metabol...