The Evo Well Podcast
by Dr. Matt Stanizzi, Santi DeOleo
Welcome to "The Evo Well Podcast," where we embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover the secrets of true wellness that modern medicine often overlooks. Join us as we journey through the realms of health and wellness, shining a vibrant spotlight on the often untapped wisdom of evolution.This podcast is a quest for practical insights and actionable strategies. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking interviews, we challenge conventional notions of health and wellness, inviting you to question the status quo and embrace a more evolutionary approach to living your best life.So, whether you're a seasoned wellness enthusiast or just embarking on your journey to better health, join us on "The Evo Well Podcast" as we discover our way to optimal wellness through the illuminating prisms of evolution.
Episodes
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Social Media
Episode 42: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi dive into the world of social media. As we all know social media has become a massive part of our lives, but it's not always for the best. Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss the pros and cons of social media, how to have it benefit your life instead…
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Personal Lives
In this episode Dr. Stanizzi and Santi discuss what it's like for Dr. Stanizzi to balance his career with his personal life. We often forget that doctors are people just like us and have their own personal life to attend to and not just cater to our needs. Dr. Stanizzi gives an inside look as to...
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Marginal Gains
Episode 40: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss "marginal gains", or the little things in life that add up to greater change. From physical to mental to emotional gains, there's countless ways you can change your mindset to change your life and it all starts with the first steps....
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"Trust the Science"
Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss the phrase "trust the science". What does this sentence even mean? We hear it so frequently nowadays we have almost become numb to it but this should not be the case. Sometimes the science is right, but we have to remember that science is always evolving, so our...
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Black Box Warnings
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss Black Box Warnings. Based on studies done many many years ago doctors came up with ideas for what we should and shouldn't take to help our bodies and haven't updated the info much since. Dr. Stanizzi goes into depth on how new studies show varying...
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True Change & Personal Growth
On this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi piggy back off last weeks episode and continue a discussion about personal growth. Santi talks about how he went about making a real change in his life and Dr. Stanizzi explains this from a medical point of view. DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am…
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Nobody Is Coming to Save You
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss one of life's great cliches: nobody is coming to save you. Santi goes into detail on how he finally pulled the trigger on something he's been thinking about for years and Dr. Stanizzi explains how he ended up opening up his own practice. You only…
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Four Pillars: Revisited
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi revisit the core of this podcast, th four pillars. With 2025 coming to an end and 2026 starting up it's that time of year where people want to make a change. Exercise, diets, work, money, stress, whatever it may be many people take this time of year to…
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Raising Our Children
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss raising children. A broad topic that begins with youth sports but ends up covering a lot of different corners of raising your kids. How much to push them, where to set boundaries, what to feed the,, when to push back, when to set rules, when to say…
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Financial Health
In part II of this episode discussing finances, Dr. Stanizzi explains how you should treat your finances like your health. He also goes into detail on debt, how to get out of it, if there's such thing as good debt and how to make your assets work for you. DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt…
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Finances: Does Your Money Define Your Life?
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi dive into something a little different: finances. As we know many of our stresses and anxieties and overall mental health stem from money and our financial situations. While Dr. Stanizzi acknowledges he is not a financial advisor, he does his best to shed…
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Prostate Pt. 2
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi circle back on an episode from a few weeks ago and dive further into the discussion about prostate. Santi puts Dr. Stanizzi's urology expertise to the test with questions regarding his bladder, as well as other general ideas regarding prostate, urology and...
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Krissy's Journey to NPK Health
Santi and Dr. Stanizzi are joined by Krissy Abbott, a colleague of Matt's. Krissy has had an incredible health journey starting at a young age feeling like something was wrong, going with her gut to find out what was going on, making lifestyle changes to combat it, to the giving back and helping...
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GLP1s: What's it All About
By now I'm sure you've heard of GLP1s. Ozempic, Wegovy, and many other weight loss drugs. We see them everywhere now because they have become so main stream. Doctors are prescribing them left and right, but do we really know what is going on with them? In this episode Dr. Stanizzi and Santi…
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Matt's Dealing With Something
In this episode it's Dr. Stanizzi's turn to share his story. Matt has been dealing with something for a little while and he shares his journey on how he has dealt with it. A very interesting look behind the curtain of how a doctor deals with his own physical, and mental ailments. DISCLAIMER:...
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Santi's Health Journey
In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss Santi's own personal health journey. Santi, like many of us, has had his own battles with health. Physical, mental, you name it Santi has struggled with it, and now it's time for him to share it with you. Listen in to hear how Santi has made it to z...
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Undefeated: Father Time
Episode 26: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi talk about the only opponent who is undefeated: Father Time. Santi has started playing baseball again and his body feels terrible. He asks Dr. Stanizzi what he can do to combat Father Time, as well as get into the biological reasons as to why we...
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Health is Wealth
Episode 25: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss the age old cliche "health is wealth". You've all heard it before, but this is an in depth discussion on what that phrase really means. What is the point of it all? Why are we so stressed about the little things? At what point does your...
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Annie Pt. 2
Episode 24: The second part to Annie's recorded consultation with Dr. Stanizzi. In this episode Dr. Stanizzi goes over the results to Annie's blood test among much more. DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am a practicing physician, the information presented in this podcast is for...
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Annie: Part 1
Episode 23: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi are joined by Annie, one of Dr. Stanizzi's actual patients. Annie was gracious enough to agree to record an actual visit of hers with Dr. Stanizzi to allow the listeners to hear what it would be like. Instead of just listening to Dr. Stanizzi...
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Menopause: Part 2
Episode 22: After all the feedback from the first go around, Dr. Stanizzi joins Santi to dive even deeper into the topic of menopause DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am a practicing physician, the information presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not…
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Prostate Cancer: Are You At Risk?
Episode 21: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi sit down to discuss prostate cancer. As you know Santi is a big time hypochondriac and this is his latest worry. With that being the case, Santi asks Matt about all things prostate cancer related. How you can be on top of it, what to look for…
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Supplements: What Are You Putting in Your Body?
Episode 20: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss supplements. Dr. Stanizzi explains the importance but also what may not be true for things like vitamins, protein powder, magnesium, creatine and more. Do you know what you're putting in your body? Tune in to find out! DISCLAIMER…
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Don McEwen Part 2: Challenging the System & Taking Control
In Part 2, Don dives into his experiences with the medical system—both the good and the frustrating. From doctors who dismissed his research to finally finding a functional medicine partner who listened, Don breaks down what it truly means to advocate for your health. He also shares insights on...
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Don McEwen Part 1 : Becoming the CEO of My Own Health
At 65, Don reflects on his decision to start a second family in his late 40s—and the health mission that came with it. After a surprising DNA discovery revealed the man he thought was his father wasn’t biological, Don took full ownership of his health. In this episode, he shares his journey from...
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Working on Vacation: Are You Able to Unplug?
Episode 17: In this episode Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss everybody's favorite thing: vacation. But is vacation really all that it's cracked up to be? Are you a person who's able to actually unplug and leave work at the office while on a trip or do you find yourself checking your emails and...
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Comfort Crisis: Does Comfort Really Kill the Soul?
Episode 16: In this episode Santi And Dr. Stanizzi talk all about comfort. Is being comfortable with your life a bad thing? Should you be pushing your comfort levels on a daily basis? Weekly basis? Trying to find the balance between comfort and complacence is a tricky thing and this episode will...
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Carrying Their Weight: How Parents and Children Reflect One Another
In this episode Santi & Dr. Stanizzi discuss having kids and carrying their "baggage". How what a child goes through affects the parent, how to cope with it, where to draw boundaries and much more. DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am a practicing physician, the information presented in...
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Hacking Happiness: Being Grateful for What You Have
Episode 14: Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss happiness. What makes you happy? Is there a science to it? How complex can it really be? All these questions and many more. Dr. Stanizzi also explains the five common components that make up happiness for us. Hacking happiness, is it about what you have…
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Santi's Cry For Help
Episode 13: In this episode Santi gets personal with Dr. Stanizzi. Santi lets you in to his personal life and where his head is at in regards to his own wellness as we turn the calendar for another year. Sleep, weight loss, nutrition, Santi and Dr. Stanizzi dive in to all of it on this weeks...
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Let's Have a Discussion: What's Really Important
Episode 12: Dr. Stanizzi and Santi have an open and honest conversation discussing the current climate of health and wellness in our country. Topics range everywhere from RFK being newly appointed as the Secretary of Health Services, to vaccines, to what's in our food and much more. Everything is...
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Menopause: What's Really Going On?
Two men talking menopause, what could go wrong! In this episode Dr. Stanizzi and Santi discuss menopause, what goes on hormonally, when it happens, how testosterone can effect it and much more. DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am a practicing physician, the information presented in this...
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Stem Cell Treatment: The Latest Therapy
Episode 10: I'm sure you've heard these three words sometime in the past few months: Stem Cell Therapy. Whether it's on social media, podcasts, or even the evening news, this form of therapy has been gaining traction in America over the last few years at lighting speed. In this episode Dr.…
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Alcohol: How Much is Too Much
Episode 9: Dr. Stanizzi and Santi discuss everything alcohol related in a long awaited episode. In a much more in depth episode on a popular topic, they dive into the effects of alcohol, how much is too much, how everybody is different and much more. Dr. Stanizzi has a scientific approach to...
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Behind the Curtain: What's Wrong with the Medical Industry
Episode 8: Santi and Dr. Stanizzi discuss everything to do with the medical industry. The good, mainly the bad, and the ugly. What about the industry Dr. Stanizzi can't stand, what he would do to improve certain aspects of the industry, but also what keeps drawing him back in. A great look behind...
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Personal Growth: Taking it to the Next Level
Episode 7: In this episode we get to the bottom of personal growth. From taking the first steps to the journey as a whole all the way to the end result you are hoping for, Santi & Dr. Stanizzi break down what it will take for you to get to the next level of life and how it affects your health &...
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Testosterone: How to Beef Up Your Life
Episode 6: In this episode we cover everything testosterone. Once a taboo subject, treating testosterone is now one of the more common reasons men are seeing their doctors. dr. Stanizzi discusses the causes of decreasing testosterone, the risks and benefits of treating Low T, replacement vs...
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Sexual Interaction: Battle of the Sexes
Episode 5: Dr. Stanizzi & Santi dive in to the different sexual aspects for men and women such as how each gender see and respond differently to sex. Dr. Stanizzi also goes in to detail on female sexual dysfunction, casting light on it from both a male and female perspective, as well as different...
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The Metabolic Machine: Mastering the Four Pillars of Wellness
Episode 4: Today's episode looks into the four pillars of wellness and metabolic health. Dr. Stanizzi explains how these pillars work together for you to create a well balanced life. He also goes into detail on how muscle mass can be a direct correlation to your metabolic health. How food inputs,...
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Treating Erectile Dysfunction
Episode 3: In this episode of The Evo Well Podcast, we dive headfirst into a topic that deserves more open discussion: erectile dysfunction (ED). We'll break down why ED happens, when it typically occurs, and explore effective treatment options. Our goal is to knock down the barriers of...
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Diving into Diets: Beyond the Boxed and Barcode
Episode 2: Let’s dive into the world of diets, shattering the myth of convenience and exploring the transformative power of whole, unprocessed foods. Discover the "Boxed and Barcode" theory, uncovering the hidden dangers lurking in processed and packaged foods that dominate modern diets. From…
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Beyond the Pill: Exploring the Evolution of Wellness
DISCLAIMER: Although I (Dr. Matt Stanizzi) am a practicing physician, the information presented in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider to discuss the information shared here and to formulate…
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About this show
Welcome to "The Evo Well Podcast," where we embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover the secrets of true wellness that modern medicine often overlooks. Join us as we journey through the realms of health and wellness, shining a vibrant spotlight on the often untapped wisdom of evolution.This podcast is a quest for practical insights and actionable strategies. Through engaging discussions and thought-provoking interviews, we challenge conventional notions of health and wellness, inviting you to question the status quo and embrace a more evolutionary approach to living your best life.So, whether you're a seasoned wellness enthusiast or just embarking on your journey to better health, join us on "The Evo Well Podcast" as we discover our way to optimal wellness through the illuminating prisms of evolution.
Hosted by
Dr. Matt Stanizzi, Santi DeOleo