Hydrate, Heal, Perform: Demystifying IV Vitamin Therapy with IV-Active CEO Dan Continenza

This is StRest! Meet Dan Continenza—endurance athlete, father of two, and founder of IV Active, the mobile IV therapy company changing how we hydrate and heal. In this episode, host Kerstin Lindquist and Dan break down hydration therapy from myth to medicine: how IV vitamins can help fight fatigue, speed post-surgery recovery, support pregnant women, and even boost energy via cutting-edge nutrients like NAD⁺. They also talk candidly about burnout, sleep, and the underestimated power of having a compassionate nurse come to your home during your hardest season. Whether you’re curious about biohacking or just trying to stay upright during soccer season, this one’s for you. Major Themes & Concepts ✅ 75% of adults are chronically dehydrated ✅ IV therapy is legit, nurse-led, and doctor-supervised ✅ Pregnancy nausea, menopause, and fatigue have IV solutions ✅ NAD⁺ drops after 40—restore it for better energy ✅ Travel recovery and pre-surgery prep made easier ✅ Glutathione and vitamin C help detox after rapid weight loss ✅ Wellness parties are real—and brilliant ✅ Labs are fun: test before you guess ✅ Invest in your health now—or pay later Chapters 00:00 | Hydration therapy myths—science vs. hype 04:40 | Safety protocols: screening, licensure, oversight 10:25 | Surgery & illness recovery—fluids that heal 15:05 | Women’s needs: pregnancy, menopause, micronutrients 18:30 | Travel & jet-lag prep and repair 21:45 | Wellness parties, athletes, high-performance lifestyles 23:55 | Sleep, immunity, and chronic dehydration links 25:40 | NAD⁺ explained—cell energy and longevity 32:15 | Supplements vs. IVs—finding the right balance 38:40 | Compassionate care & investing in your health Work with Kerstin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops & Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Join upcoming events & retreats. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Health Coaching with Kerstin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Resources & Recommendations ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Denese Skincare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠–   Use code STREST ⁠⁠⁠Ancient Nutrition⁠⁠⁠ - Use code STREST25 IV Active: Use code BEWELL10 Partner Links & Discounts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Tabatha - Hormone test & HRT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apollo Neuro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Discount Code: KERSTINLINDQUISTLLC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lumen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Discount Code: CoachKL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ultrahuman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Discount Code: KERSTIN10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Dan Continenza Website: ⁠IV Active⁠ LinkedIn: Dan Continenza IG: @ivactive More about Kerstin Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kerstin-lindquist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kerstin Lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.massifsp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices