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THRIVE 120 Podcast
by Dr. Mike Okouchi
Mind - Body - Nutrition
Episodes
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EP 135: How to Invest in Your Health — Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
“It’s so expensive to be healthy, doc.” I hear it all the time. In this episode I flip that thinking: health isn’t a cost, it’s the one investment that every other investment depends on. Then I give you the order I’d spend your energy and your dollars in, starting with what costs nothing. In this...
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EP 134: The Ketogenic Diet like you haven’t heard. It’s not just about weight loss
Summary: Most of what people have heard about the ketogenic diet is incomplete. In this episode, we go beyond keto for weight loss and look at how ketones may calm chronic inflammation, support cleaner energy production in your mitochondria, and influence how your cells function. Then he shares a...
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EP 133: Navigating Post-Cancer Health: 4 Essential Tests for Optimal Wellness
TL;DR A few weeks ago someone asked me on Instagram: if I could only choose four tests to check whether the terrain — the internal environment — is still safe for cancer to return, which four would I pick? This episode is the answer. The four are a metabolic panel (glucose, insulin, HbA1c,...
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EP 132: How to Unlock your health! Why Your Brain Works Against You and How to Overcome It
Almost every patient who says “I wish I’d taken my health seriously sooner” already knew what to do - they just didn’t do it. This episode breaks down why, and it’s not laziness. Five forces are working against you: your brain is wired to choose right now over long-term, decision fatigue wears…
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EP 131: How to tell if your Mitochondria are damaged
A Nobel Prize-winning discovery from 1931 described a cellular “fermentation switch” tied to cancer. That same switch shows up — in a much milder form — in millions of exhausted, foggy, always-cold people who’ve never had the right tests run. TLDR: Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix. Brain fog.…
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EP 130: Why your metabolism sucks & the 4 part framework to help address the dysfunction
Disclaimer: this podcast & article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, exercise routine, or any treatment plan, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing a chronic condition. The Thrive 120 Show reflects my clinical perspective — it isn't a...
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EP 129: How not be a statistic for the top 10 leading causes of death
Disclaimer: This episode and article are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications. TL;DR * The CDC’s top 10 causes of death account for roughly 74%…
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EP 128: Can you inherit trauma from your mom or grandmother? A look into generational trauma
Disclaimer: This episode and article are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or...
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EP 127 - What Your Blood Pressure Is Really Telling You
A 42-year-old man walked into my office. Blood pressure: 165 over 100. His doctor had already written the prescription. He was sitting across from me, looked me in the eye, and said: “I don’t want to just manage this. I want to fix it.” Four weeks later, his blood pressure was completely normal.…
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Why you're still struggling with health, even when you've tried everything?
Download the companion worksheet 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Disclaimer: This masterclass and article are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical care. Please consult a qualified medical professional before making changes to your health regimen. Press play above, and you’ll…
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EP 126: A Routine Scan Found His Cancer. It Also Ruined His Life.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Talk to your own physician before making decisions about cancer screening, testing, or treatment. TL;DR * A healthy 58-year-old gets a routine full-body scan, finds a “cancer” that...
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EP 125: Ferritin. What it is, how it integrates into your iron levels, lab values, a simple protocol
This article is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Always talk to your own healthcare provider before changing your diet, supplements, or medications. Unlocking the Secrets of Ferritin: What Your Iron Levels Are Telling You Your “normal”...
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Why going vegetarian can skyrocket your blood sugar levels
(A note before we get into it: this article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making major changes to your diet — especially if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, take blood-sugar medication, are pregnant or nursing, or are managing any…
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EP 124: What to do when you fly. The protocols I recommend for air travel
This episode reframes jet lag as a deeper physiological stress caused by circadian disruption affecting hormones, digestion, immunity, mood, and energy—especially if your baseline includes poor sleep, inflammation, gut issues, or blood sugar instability. You’ll get a three-phase protocol for...
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EP 123: How to Revitalize Your Metabolism: Discover the Hidden Truths
You’re guided through what metabolism really is—your body’s nonstop chemical infrastructure across trillions of cells—not just calories or genetics, and why how well you produce ATP in your mitochondria largely determines how you feel. The episode explains redox reactions as the “spark” that…
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EP 122: 40 and Falling Apart?
In this episode, we dive into why many women over 40 feel exhausted, gain midsection weight, sleep poorly, and experience brain fog despite “doing everything right,” and why it’s not just aging but a biological transition that needs proper support. We break down three key systems that shift after...
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EP 121: The Silent Crisis destroying your health before you ever get a diagnosis
In this episode we dive into a four-layer “Root Cause Map” for chronic symptoms and disease, arguing that symptom-based treatment misses upstream drivers. The model starts with mitochondrial dysfunction (“layer zero”), where reduced ATP and excess reactive oxygen species create oxidative stress...
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EP 120: The Window Between 44 and 60 Is the Most Important One of Your Life
In this episode we dive into why midlife health changes often aren’t random A 2024 Stanford Medicine Nature Aging study tracking 108 people and measuring 135,000+ molecules per person found aging isn’t linear, but accelerates at two inflection points—around ages 44 and 60—affecting lipid and...
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EP 119: Setting Goals is keeping you sick?
In this episode we dive into the “dog on the nail” story as a metaphor for how the nervous system adapts to discomfort until fatigue, brain fog, energy crashes, bloating, stiffness, and mood dips feel “normal.” The focus shifts from chasing goals and motivation to raising personal standards and...
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EP 118 : Could These Natural Remedies Hold the Key to Health? This Doctor Thinks So
Dr. David Minkoff joins from Florida and shares relationship advice from over 50 years of marriage, emphasizing commitment, resolving conflicts before bed, and using “you are right” and “I’m sorry.” He outlines his medical path from pediatrician and infectious disease specialist to ER physician,...
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EP 117: Why vegetarian diets can spike your blood glucose
Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe
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EP 116: Is your body a fertile ground for disease? An inside look at how your internal terrain can promote disease or health.
Book your free metabolic assessment call here In this episode, we explore how internal conditions such as chronic disease, fatigue, and autoimmunity are influenced by the cellular terrain. Learn about the essential components that make up a healthy cellular environment and discover practical...
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EP 115: The Cancer Pattern - 5 Red Flags that fan the flames
Download the Health Reboot Blueprint PDF: Five Red Flags Your Body is Crying Out for Help & How to Fix ThemIf you've been experiencing persistent low energy, weight fluctuations, sleep issues, a non-existent sex drive, or chronic inflammation, this episode is for you. Learn about the five...
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EP 114: Breast Cancer Decoded — What Actually Drives Risk?
Download the Health Reboot Blueprint PDF: In this episode of the Thrive 120 Show, we explore modifiable risks and overlooked symptoms related to breast cancer, highlighting key factors such as hormonal exposure, family history, and lifestyle choices. We also outline a practical action plan to...
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EP 113: Is your water making you sick? Why filtration is no longer optional
Download the Health Reboot Blueprint PDF: Reverse Osmosis units - AquaTru Check your Tap Water In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked aspects of water quality, explaining the critical role water plays in maintaining bodily functions and how common contaminants in municipal water...
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EP 112: The Lab Values you should be tracking for optimal health (Part 1)
Check out the THRIVE 120 Community here In this episode of the Thrive 120 podcast, Dr. Mike discusses the concept of health biomarkers and their vital role in understanding overall health. The episode primarily focuses on circadian rhythms and sleep health as keystones for overall wellness,...
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EP 111: What’s Really Holding You Back? 33 Questions to Reveal the Health Blindspots You Can’t See
Schedule Blindspot Breakthrough session In this episode, we'll dive into the often overlooked aspects of health and well-being known as 'blind spots.' We'll go through 33 reflective questions designed to uncover hidden emotional, physical, and environmental factors that may be hindering optimal...
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EP 110: What if Cancer isn't a disease, but an adaptation? (Part 2)
Download the Cancer Metabolic Tracker here Check out the Total Gut Restore course Website with all the things mentioned Exploring Cancer as an Adaptation: Natural Approaches and Key Questions AnsweredIn this episode, the host delves into the concept of cancer as an adaptation rather than a…
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EP 109: What if Cancer isn't a disease, but an adaptation? (Part 1)
Download the Cancer Terrain Tracker Understanding Cancer: Inherited Risks, Biopsy Concerns, and the Impact of EnvironmentThis episode delves into common questions about cancer, addressing misconceptions about genetic predispositions and the impact of environmental factors. Topics include the role...
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EP 108: Think & Grow Healthy: How to Break the Emotional Patterns That Keep You Sick, Broke, and Stuck
Ever wondered why you know exactly what you should do to improve your life—yet you don’t do it? The answer lies in understanding the two brains running your life: the ancient, emotional brain (paleocortex), and the modern, logical brain (neocortex). In this insightful episode, we dive deep into…
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EP 107 - The Mitochondria episode and how your mom plays a role in your health
The mitochondria are everything...well yeah, they are. Learn what they are, what kills them, and how to support them. It's a longer episode today. Hope you get something out of it! Join the THRIVE120 community Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free...
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EP 106 - The Blindspot in Attain True Health & Wellness - Your Health Identity
Your health identity is crucial for attaining true health. In this episode I teach you how to shift your health identity. Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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EP 105: Should you be drinking ionized alkaline water? My thoughts
If you're not yet a subscriber on my newsletter, http://www.tripleplayperformance.com/thrivesubscribe Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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EP 104: Why diseases are so hard to shake: the inflammation trap
Episode 104: Why Diseases Are So Hard to Shake - The Inflammation Trap In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between inflammation and chronic diseases, shedding light on why some health conditions can be challenging to overcome. Key points discussed include: 1. The role of...
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EP 103: Detoxification Basics
Learn about the toxins we're all being exposed to, how it's affecting our health and the foundational things I do with all my patients in office. Learn more about our community THRIVE120 www.tripleplayperformance.com/thrive120 Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community...
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EP 102: Do these 5 things BEFORE trying to lose weight
Go here: https://www.tripleplayperformance.com/slimdown Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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EP 101: The Most Common Mistakes made during pregnancy and what to do about it!
Check out the brand new course launching soon: www.tripleplayperformance.com/expectingwaitlist Over the years I've seen so many patients through their pregnancies. In my family, we've gone through a bunch of our own. In this episode I cover some of the most common mistakes I've seen people make…
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Episode 100: Special Episode on the things I've learned over the last 20 years being in practice
Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 99: Top 10 practices to optimize your health
Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 98: List of Health related gifts
Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 97: What to do when your child comes home sick
Expecting Waitlist Shopping List It's that time of the year when kids are getting sick! In this episode we discuss what are the foundational things I recommend doing when your child comes home sick. Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit...
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Episode 96: Do these 5 things before the New Year
Download PDF Worksheet The new year is when most people will start to set new goals and try to make a change. Let's get a jump on that. In this episode I discuss the 5 things you need to be doing before 2024 arrives! Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free...
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Episode 95: The 5 Mistakes people make with their health
Get the Ultimate Healthy Food Shopping List These are the top 5 mistakes that I've seen patients make when dealing with their health. Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...
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Replay Episode - Top 10 Products
Download the PDF with links to the products discussed in this episode: https://www.tripleplayperformance.com/pl/2147691264 Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 93: How to get a Sun Tan without getting Sun Burned
Spring is in full swing and that means many of us will be getting more sun outdoors! That also potentially means that many will be getting sun burned. We all understand the importance of getting sun for producing Vit D. In this episode I teach you the basics on how you can get sun without getting...
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Episode 92: The 4 Culprits of Hormonal Imbalance
https://www.tripleplayperformance.com/offers/n4ypKeUa?coupon_code=COMBO9 Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode 91: Answering your questions about Light - Red Light bulbs, Are there negative side effects of Solar Panels on your house, managing blue light at a desk job, how to get sun if you live in a place with minimal sunlight
In this episode I answer your questions about Light: Red Light bulbs, Are there negative side effects of Solar Panels on your house, managing blue light at a desk job, how to get sun if you live in a place with minimal sunlight Koze Red Light Panels & Light Bulbs...
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Episode 90: Myths about Strength Training with Kris Gethin
In this episode we chat with Kris Gethin about the myths surrounding strength training, developing the discipline to get started and remain consistent and why you should work out plus much more! https://www.instagram.com/krisgethin/ Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community...
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Episode 89: Talking Gerson Therapy with Dr. Patrick Vickers
Gerson therapy has had a lot of success for patients going through cancer. In this episode we sit down to chat with Dr. Patrick Vickers about what makes Gerson therapy so successful! Download the 7 day Metabolic REBOOT blueprint Join our community Schedule a free Metabolic Audit Call This is a...
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Episode 88: The 5 tests you should get
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