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EnergyMD Podcast

by Evan H. Hirsch, MD

Hosted by the best selling author & founder of the EnergyMD Method, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, the EnergyMD Podcast introduces thought leaders like Alex Howard, Dr. Amie Hornaman, Jodi Cohen, Evan Brand, Dr. Al Danenberg, Dr. Joan Rosenberg, Debora Wayne, Dr. Debi Silber, Dr. Madiha Saeed, Dr. Kasia Kines, Dr. Darin Ingels, JJ Virgin and others to help all those who struggle with low energy, fatigue and Long COVID, and are looking for practical and natural solutions that work. Learn more at https://www.energymdmethod.com

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  1. Could a Dormant Virus Be Keeping You Sick? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    You have viruses sleeping inside you right now. More than 90% of adults do, and COVID can wake them up. A new study followed 1,154 people for a year. Nearly half of them had one wake back up, and one virus family kept showing up in the people who stayed sick. Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, HHV6....

  2. Can Paxlovid Help People with Long COVID? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    Paxlovid helped a lot of people get over COVID faster. But what about the people who never got better? A large NIH-funded trial put that question to the test in almost 1,000 people, and the answer was no. The 89% reduction that made Paxlovid famous came out of a narrow, high-risk group back in...

  3. The Emotional Block That Keeps You Stuck in Long COVID with Julie Ryan

    You can work on every physical root cause of Long COVID and still feel stuck. What if part of what's holding you back isn't physical at all? If you've been working on the physical side of Long COVID for a while and something still feels stuck, this conversation might land differently. Julie Ryan…

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  4. Can a Dementia Drug Help Your Long COVID Brain Fog? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    A new analysis out of Japan says a dementia drug might ease Long COVID fatigue and depression. But it's basically a reanalysis of the same trial that already failed back in 2025, and even where it helped, results were mixed. The reanalysis splits people by whether they had a reactivated...

  5. Still Sick with Long COVID Despite Normal Tests with Dr. Patrick Porter, PhD & Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    Your blood tests come back normal, but you still can't get through the day. There's a reason for that, and most doctors never test for it. This episode originally aired on Dr. Patrick Porter's Brain Fitness Podcast, where Evan H. Hirsch, MD joined Patrick to talk about why so many people with…

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  6. Bella's Fatigue Story

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, speaks with Bella about her experience in the program and how it helped her move forward after years of struggling with low energy, daily headaches, migraines, depression, and the effects of a traumatic brain injury. Bella shares how her energy returned, how...

  7. What Dr. McCullough's Long COVID Protocol Is Missing with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    You've probably heard both sides of Dr. McCullough's protocol: some people say it changed their lives, while others say it only helped temporarily. So what's the difference? Dr. McCullough's protocol has gotten a lot of attention in the Long COVID community, and for good reason. It uses three...

  8. Does Levothyroxine Really Cause Cancer? What Dr. Ardis Got Wrong with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    The headlines say your thyroid medication might cause cancer. Before you stop taking it, read this. A 2021 study of over 600,000 people found that long-term levothyroxine users had higher rates of several cancers. That number spread quickly, and for good reason. It sounds alarming. But the study...

  9. You Tried the Stellate Ganglion Block. Here's Why It Didn't Fully Work with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    Only 14% of people who get the stellate ganglion block have lasting relief. The other 86% aren't unlucky. They just weren't told what was still driving the problem. If you got the SGB, felt better for a few weeks, and then watched the symptoms come back, you are not alone. The block did what it…

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  10. Weight Loss In Menopause: What You're Missing To Feel Like Yourself Again with Maraya Brown

    When your labs look normal but you still can't lose weight, the missing piece isn't usually more supplements or another protocol. It's often what's happening in your nervous system and how your body responds to years of accumulated stress. If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s who has optimized...

  11. How BrainTap Ends Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Poor Sleep with Light and Sound with Patrick Porter, PhD

    Your brain may be stuck in survival mode. That could be why fatigue, brain fog, and poor sleep refuse to budge no matter what you try. People with Long COVID, ME/CFS, and chronic fatigue often do everything right: clean up their diet, run labs, try every supplement, and they still don't recover.…

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  12. Using EBOO, Chelation and Stellate Ganglion Blockade to Address Chronic Fatigue with Kyle Hulbert

    Heavy metals, toxic burden, and nervous system dysfunction may be driving symptoms that standard testing never fully explains. Kyle Hulbert joins me to discuss the therapies his clinics use most often for people dealing with chronic fatigue, Long COVID, Lyme disease, brain fog, and other complex...

  13. The 6 Steps to Addressing Lyme Disease with Tanya Hoebel

    Lyme disease spent 13 years dismantling Tanya Hoebel's life before she found her way back, and the six steps she used to recover are not what most people expect. Most providers never look past the surface. Tanya learned that the hard way, and what finally worked was a framework most people in the...

  14. 13 Ways the Spike Protein Is Keeping You Sick with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    Your fatigue, brain fog, and lingering symptoms after COVID may not be random. The spike protein can keep disrupting your body long after the initial infection clears. Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down 13 distinct mechanisms through which the spike protein continues affecting energy production,...

  15. How To Turn Off Anxiety & the Stress Response with Ashley James

    Living in a constant state of stress can quietly affect energy, digestion, sleep, focus, and recovery. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Ashley to talk about anxiety, the fight-or-flight response, and why many people with chronic health issues can get stuck in stress patterns...

  16. Why You Have Good Days and Bad Days With Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    You had a good day. Then you crashed. And now you're wondering what you did wrong. Most people with Long COVID and ME/CFS spend months trying to make sense of why their symptoms feel so unpredictable. The truth is, they usually aren't. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, walks through nine...

  17. How Can Teenagers Make Better Health Choices? with The Holistic Ansari Kids

    Most teenagers are told what to do for their health, but very few are taught how to think about it for themselves. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with the Holistic Ansari Kids to explore how teenagers can take ownership of their health early in life. They share what they've…

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  18. How to Travel Well With Long COVID or ME/CFS with Jenny Tufenkian, ND

    Traveling with Long COVID or ME/CFS can feel impossible when even small outings leave you wiped out. In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Jenny Tufenkian, ND, to talk about what it actually takes to travel without triggering major crashes. They break down how to plan ahead, manage...

  19. Carnivore Diet for Long COVID and ME/CFS: What the Research Actually Says with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    Can eating only meat actually fix long COVID or ME/CFS? The stories say yes. The biology is a lot more complicated. I dug into the carnivore diet from the ground up, reviewing what formal studies show, what the long COVID and ME/CFS online communities are actually reporting, and where the real...

  20. New Blood Test for ME/CFS. Is It a Big Deal? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    A 96% accurate blood test for ME/CFS just dropped. And yes, it matters. But not for the reason you think. Today, I'll break down exactly what the new EpiSwitch test found, what it cannot tell you, and why no single lab result has ever been what actually gets people better. After a decade of…

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  21. Mitochondria, Nitric Oxide & Creatine for Fatigue: Real Benefits & Limits with Luke Bucci, PhD

    Your standard labs came back normal, but your cells might still be starving for energy. If you're doing everything right (the supplements, the diet, the sleep) but still can't shake the exhaustion, the problem might not show up on any bloodwork. What most providers never check is what's happening...

  22. Your Thoughts Are Making You Tired with Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HWC

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HWC, to explore how your thoughts and internal patterns may be directly contributing to fatigue, chronic illness, and autoimmune symptoms. Dr. Amy Behimer is a board-certified health and wellness coach and doctor of...

  23. Why You're Still Tired: The 5 Hidden Causes of Chronic Fatigue & Long COVID with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down why so many people with Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome continue to struggle despite trying multiple treatments, supplements, and protocols. If you feel like you've tried everything and you're still not getting better, this episode explains...

  24. Breathwork for Chronic Fatigue and Long COVID Recovery with Tabatha DeBruyn, C.B. (9D)

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Tabatha DeBruyn, C.B. (9D), to discuss how breathwork can support nervous system retraining and why it may be an important part of recovery from Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. Tabatha DeBruyn is a Transformational Breath Master and one...

  25. The #1 Shift for Energy, Weight Loss & Lifelong Brain Health with Kaitlin Borncamp, CPA, NTP

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Kaitlin Borncamp to discuss one of the most overlooked lifestyle foundations for energy, metabolic health, weight loss, and long-term brain health: 'protein'. Kaitlin Borncamp is a CPA turned High-Achiever Health Coach, Speaker, and Nutritional...

  26. Bio-Energetic Approach to Chronic Fatigue with Larisa Sharipova, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, and Larisa Sharipova, MD, explore how bioenergetics can support people with long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome by identifying and correcting energetic imbalances before they become biochemical and physical disease. Larisa Sharipova is a Holistic Health...

  27. What Your Food Cravings Are Really Telling You with Gina Worful, MS, RD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Gina Worful, MS, RD, to explore what your food cravings are really trying to tell you. Gina Worful, MS, RD, is the founder of the Mastering Mindfulness Institute. Originally trained as a registered dietitian, Gina saw that traditional diet...

  28. How to Use the Sun to Increase Energy and Health with Eleanor Stein, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with Eleanor Stein, MD, to explore how sunlight can be used strategically to increase energy and support recovery in long COVID and ME/CFS. Eleanor Stein, MD, is a medical doctor and psychiatrist with 36 years of personal and clinical experience in...

  29. What 231 People Experienced with the Nicotine Patch Protocol with Troy Roach

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD welcomes Troy Roach, a citizen scientist and educator, to discuss the revolutionary use of low-dose nicotine patches in the treatment of Long COVID. Troy Roach, originally from California and a graduate of Virginia Tech, works as a Medical English teacher for...

  30. Why Your Fatigue Gets Worse After Exercise (Post-Exertional Malaise Explained) w/ Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, unpacks one of the most frustrating and misunderstood symptoms of Long Covid and ME/CFS: post-exertional malaise (PEM). If you feel worse after physical or mental activity (even simple things like doing the dishes or going for a short walk) you might be...

  31. What Is Your Ideal Dose of Nicotine for Long COVID? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, explores the evolving role of nicotine patches in long COVID recovery and why a personalized approach is essential. Building on nearly a year of new findings, Evan shares how nicotine interacts with key receptors in the body, helps dislodge spike proteins, and...

  32. The 10 Real Root Causes of Cancer with Katrina Foe

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, welcomes Katrina Foe, a functional practitioner and holistic nutrition expert who successfully brought her own breast cancer into 100% natural remission. Katrina reveals how her personal journey led her to identify the real root causes of cancer. She explains...

  33. Will AI Become Your Primary Care Doctor? with Hunter Ziesing, BSBA

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, sits down with AI innovator Hunter Ziesing, BSBA, and co-founder of Longevity Health, to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape healthcare, prevention, and personalized medicine. They explore how AI is already being used as a powerful…

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  34. The 3 Levels of Chronic Fatigue (ME:CFS:LC) Treatment with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, walks you through the three levels of treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), and Long COVID (LC), based on the severity and complexity of symptoms. Drawing from both clinical experience and research, Evan outlines a...

  35. The 4 Step New Year Mindset Practice for Long Covid and CFS with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, guides you through a powerful 4-step mindset practice to support your nervous system as you move into the new year. These trauma-informed techniques (gratitude, safe envisioning, belief flipping, and empowering questions) are designed to retrain the brain,...

  36. 5 Things to Look For When Choosing a Chronic Fatigue or Long COVID Provider with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down the five essential ingredients every healthcare provider needs to offer if they want to truly help you recover from chronic fatigue and long COVID. Drawing on his experience with thousands of patients, Evan explains why most people stay stuck in...

  37. How Long Does it Take to Resolve Long COVID? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, shares how long it really takes to recover from long COVID, and why most people need more time (and deeper healing) than they expect. If you've tried multiple treatments without results, this conversation brings clarity, guidance, and renewed hope. He breaks...

  38. Parenting When You're Exhausted, Create Your Family Support Team with Katie Kimball, CSME

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, speaks with Katie Kimball, CSME, to explore how exhausted parents can reclaim energy and stability at home by building a true "family team." Together, they unpack how life skills, chores, and food prep can become empowering tools, especially for families...

  39. What to Do When Nicotine Therapy Fails in Long Covid and CFS with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explores why nicotine therapy doesn't always work for people with long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome and what you can do instead. He breaks down how the toxic load in your body, especially the "Toxic Five," can interfere with recovery and explains how to...

  40. Adrenals, Thyroid, and Insulin: The Key Hormones Behind Fatigue with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo about the hidden hormone imbalances behind fatigue, and how restoring the thyroid, adrenals, and insulin response can help you reclaim your energy. Dr. Ritamarie is the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology and...

  41. How to Find the Right Mold Inspector and Remediator with Michael Rubino

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with mold and air quality expert Michael Rubino about how to properly inspect and remediate mold, and why most homes are not being handled correctly. Michael Rubino is the founder of HomeCleanse, host of the Never Been Sicker podcast, and Chair of the...

  42. How Much Die-Off is Okay in Chronic Fatigue? with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains what a Herxheimer (die-off) reaction really is, how to recognize it, and why you don't need to feel terrible to get better. He breaks down how toxins like heavy metals, chemicals, molds, and infections are released from tissues during detox, and how to...

  43. Increase Natural Energy by Lowering Artificial EMF with Julia Lupine

    In this episode of the EnergyMD Podcast, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with homesteader, goat trainer, and EMF-awareness advocate Julia Lupine about the overlooked connection between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and fatigue, sleep issues, mood changes, and chronic illness. Julia is a homesteader…

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  44. Perimenopause, Blood Sugars, GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Gain with Jennifer Pfleghaar, DO

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar, DO, to unpack the often-misunderstood transition of perimenopause and how it connects to blood sugar issues, weight gain, GLP-1 medications, and chronic fatigue. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in...

  45. Still Tired After Treating Epstein Barr Virus? Here's Why with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, breaks down why many people with ME/CFS and long COVID continue to feel tired even after treating Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). If you've tried antivirals, herbs, or IV treatments and still aren't better, this episode explains why that may be the case. Evan…

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  46. Why Infertility and Fatigue Often Go Together with Aumatma Simmons, ND

    In this episode of the EnergyMD Podcast, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with Aumatma Simmons, ND, a holistic fertility expert and best-selling author, about the deeper causes behind infertility that most doctors overlook, and how energy and reproductive health are intricately connected. Dr. Aumatma is…

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  47. Health Expert Reacts: SciShow on Exercise Actually Makes ME/CFS Worse with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this reaction video, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, founder of the EnergyMD Method, shares his professional insights on a SciShow episode titled "Exercise Actually Makes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Worse." As someone who has helped hundreds of people resolve chronic fatigue and long COVID, Evan breaks down...

  48. Still Fatigued After a Parasite Cleanse? Here's What's Missing with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains why targeting parasites alone isn't enough, and what's really needed to overcome chronic fatigue and long COVID. While parasites can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and other debilitating symptoms, they are often just one part of a bigger picture.…

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  49. The Pros & Cons of EBOO Therapy for ME:CFS & Long COVID with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD shares an in-depth look at EBOO therapy (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation) and whether it's the right choice for people dealing with ME/CFS and Long COVID. EBOO therapy is designed to oxygenate and ozonate the blood, with potential benefits like...

  50. How to Do the "Die Off Dance" in ME:CFS:LC with Evan H. Hirsch, MD

    In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD explains how to recognize, manage, and move through die-off reactions (also known as Herxheimer responses) during recovery from ME/CFS and long COVID. These temporary flares can occur as the body starts eliminating heavy metals, mold, infections, and other...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by the best selling author & founder of the EnergyMD Method, Evan H. Hirsch, MD, the EnergyMD Podcast introduces thought leaders like Alex Howard, Dr. Amie Hornaman, Jodi Cohen, Evan Brand, Dr. Al Danenberg, Dr. Joan Rosenberg, Debora Wayne, Dr. Debi Silber, Dr. Madiha Saeed, Dr. Kasia Kines, Dr. Darin Ingels, JJ Virgin and others to help all those who struggle with low energy, fatigue and Long COVID, and are looking for practical and natural solutions that work. Learn more at https://www.energymdmethod.com

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