DrTalks Podcast

Dr. Lindsey Berkson breaks down hormone myths, estrogen science, and menopause confusion to help women make informed, evidence-based decisions.Dr. Lindsey Berkson challenges common hormone myths and clears confusion around estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone during menopause. She explains the roles of different estrogens, hormone receptor function, toxicity, and why individualized therapy matters. The conversation also explores breast cancer concerns, progesterone sensitivity, and how misinformation may impact women’s health decisions.Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson specializes in complex cases, high-risk hormonal patients, and severe gastroenterologic cases, trying to avoid surgery. Berkson knows how to connect the dots of cutting-edge research and has a large background of personal clinical experience with success in difficult cases to pull from.Dr. Berkson is an agile thinker with lots of clinical, academic, and scientific background and has been in practice as a nutritionist since the mid-1970s and as an integrative nutritional, gastrointestinal, and endocrine specialist since the early 1980s.Berkson consults all over the world. She works remotely as a consultant or in person at two medical clinics and a personal home office. Berkson can also work with your own doctors and become part of your personalized health team.Her specialty is keeping you “up” on the science of nutrition, hormones, and health and translating it into your life, supermarket cart, and personal health tool bag. My goal is to help you discover the weakest links that are holding you back from being all that you can be.

Dr. Deb Mathew explains how hormones, blood flow, and regenerative therapies may support libido, arousal, and sexual function.Dr. Deb Mathew is a sexual health expert who helps patients understand the role hormones play in energy, mood, libido, and sexual function. Through her work with bioidentical hormones, root-cause care, and regenerative therapies, she supports the show’s mission of helping people explore practical, whole-body solutions for sexual dysfunction and hormone-related health challenges.Deb Matthew, MD, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife, and mom of four boys. After suffering for years with fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and TV, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.

Paul Scheele, PhD, shares how mindset, awareness, and inner signaling can help fine-tune the immune system and support self-healing.Paul Scheele, PhD, explores how the immune system can be influenced through awareness, mindset, and internal communication. He explains how symptoms serve as signals, why addressing root causes matters, and how visualization and mental focus can help guide the body’s healing response. His approach emphasizes self-awareness, lifestyle, and the body’s natural ability to restore balance.Paul R. Scheele, PhD, co-founder of Learning Strategies, guides people to achieve extraordinary results in relationships, work, money, and health. His unique combination of expertise includes degrees in Biology, Learning and Human Development, and Leadership and Change, plus a rich background in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), accelerated learning, preconscious processing, and universal energy. Paul has developed over 80 programs to tap the vast innate potential of the mind to attain more success and happiness in all areas of life. Sharing how to activate these rich resources within the mind and connecting this natural power with spiritual wisdom is Paul’s passion.

Dr. Paul Anderson explains how heavy metals drive chronic inflammation, disrupt enzymes, and impact long-term health—and what you can do.Dr. Paul Anderson explores the widespread impact of heavy metal exposure on human health, explaining how these toxins disrupt enzymes, hormones, and cellular function. He highlights the growing environmental burden of metals and their link to chronic disease, while offering practical strategies to reduce exposure and support detoxification. His approach emphasizes long-term lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes.Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex infectious, chronic, and oncologic illness. In addition to three decades of clinical experience, he was also head of the interventional arm of a US-NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients. He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, a clinic focusing on cancer and chronic diseases, and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and hospitals in the US and other countries.

Dr. Peter Osborne explains how gluten triggers inflammation, gut damage, and autoimmune responses—and how to identify hidden sources.Dr. Peter Osborne breaks down how gluten impacts the body, from damaging the gut lining to triggering widespread inflammation and immune reactions. He explains why many “gluten-free” foods still cause issues and highlights the importance of personalized testing. The conversation also explores mold exposure as a hidden driver of chronic inflammation and why addressing root causes is essential for healing.Dr. Peter Osborne is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Doctor of Pastoral Science, and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Often referred to as “The Gluten Free Warrior”, he is one of the most sought-after alternative medicine doctors in the world. His practice is centered on helping those with painful chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases using natural methods. Dr. Osborne is one of the world’s leading authorities on gluten sensitivity, and lectures nationally on this and many other nutritionally related topics. He is the author of the bestseller No Grain No Pain, published by Touchstone (Simon & Schuster).

Dr. Monisha Bhanote explains how gut microbiome health and plant-based nutrition influence inflammation, immunity, and cancer risk.Dr. Monisha Bhanote explores the critical link between the gut microbiome and cancer, emphasizing how diet and lifestyle shape inflammation and immune function. She explains key gut markers, the risks of ultra-processed and animal-heavy diets, and how plant-based nutrition can restore balance. Her approach focuses on personalized testing and practical strategies to improve gut health and reduce disease risk.Dr. Monisha Bhanote is a 5x board-certified physician, bestselling author of The Anatomy of Wellbeing, and founder of WELLKULÅ Institute and Travela Wellness, known for translating cutting-edge cellular and gut science into practical strategies for longevity and resilient living.

Dr. Andre Williams shares his journey from oncology to integrative cancer care, exploring the Gonzalez protocol and personalized healing strategies.Dr. Andre Williams shares his transition from conventional oncology to integrative cancer care after witnessing the limitations of standard treatments. He explores the Gonzalez protocol, emphasizing metabolic individuality, nutrition, detoxification, and emotional health. His approach focuses on restoring balance in the body while carefully integrating or excluding conventional therapies based on each patient’s needs.Extensively trained as a conventional oncologist, Dr. Williams has received an international award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology for his work in a developing country. He then did further international training in proven nutrition and wellness strategies.Dr. Andre is internationally certified in both the Gerson® Therapy and the Gonzalez® Protocol. The Gerson® Therapy is a decades-old approach to treating cancer and other chronic illnesses, using aggressive nutrition. The Gonzalez Protocol® was pioneered by Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, MD, and similarly employs powerful, proven nutritional therapies, coupled with high doses of pancreatic enzymes and safe detoxification routines.Dr. Andre trained with Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt in Autonomic Response Testing (ART) and uses this technique to evaluate you during in-office consultations.

Mary Beth Gonzalez shares the legacy of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez and how his metabolic cancer protocol continues to help patients heal.Mary Beth Gonzalez shares the story and legacy of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez and his groundbreaking work in metabolic cancer therapy. She discusses how the Gonzalez protocol focuses on personalized nutrition, enzyme therapy, detoxification, and patient-driven healing. The conversation highlights real patient experiences, the importance of education, and ongoing efforts to preserve and expand this integrative approach.Mary Beth Gonzalez is the wife and widow of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, M.D. She founded The Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation a few months after Dr. Gonzalez died in July 2015. Mary Beth proudly carries the torch for her late husband so that Dr. Gonzalez’s legacy of healing through nutrition is accessible to the world. She is motivated by his enduring love for his patients and by her belief in his protocol. Mary Beth has been on The Gonzalez Protocol® for preventative health since her third date with Dr. Gonzalez in 2000. The effectiveness of his work confirmed to her repeatedly that this was groundbreaking knowledge that could change the face of modern medicine and must be continued. The Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation strives to ensure that The Gonzalez Protocol® remains available through their Gonzalez Guardian Doctors to all who seek to heal through nutrition.Mary Beth is a cum laude graduate of Middlebury College with a B.A. degree in English and economics. She is the author of The Gonzalez Protocol® Cookbook, CEO of Gonzalez Guidance Group LLC, Publisher of New Spring Press, and the Founder, President, and Treasurer of The Nicholas Gonzalez Foundation.

Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, discusses rising cancer rates, root causes, and how prevention and early detection can transform long-term health outcomes.Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy explores the alarming rise in cancer and chronic disease among younger populations and challenges the current medical model’s lack of focus on prevention. She highlights environmental toxins, lifestyle stressors, and immune dysfunction as root causes, while emphasizing early detection, personalized care, and proactive health strategies to reduce disease risk and improve outcomes.Leigh Erin Connealy, MD, is a prominent leader in the Integrative & Functional Medicine medical field (taking the best of all sciences, including conventional, homeopathic, eastern medicine, and the new modern medicine). She is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics, “The Cancer Center For Healing” & “Center For New Medicine”. The combined (30,000 S.F.) clinics have become the largest Integrative Medical Clinic in North America and are visited by patients from all over the world, with 47,000 patients and growing. The Center for New Medicine focuses on a precise personalized approach to health care that includes prevention, early detection of cancer, and internal medicine, along with yearly physicals, autoimmune disease, natural hormone replacement, chronic issues, and everyone’s favorite Aesthetics. Dr. Connealy feels we must treat “the whole person”, the patient with the disease, and not the disease of the patient, while determining the “origin of the illness”. Dr. Connealy created the Cancer Center for Healing because of the epidemic spread of Cancer. Patients receive scientifically based treatments and receive integrative protocols. She has created an acute awareness of the need to focus on cancer prevention, providing unique testing to determine the early stages of cancer, years before a scan reveals or is recognized. Through sophisticated cancer testing, Biofield or Bio-Energetic testing, including RGCC testing, and comprehensive blood panels, she and her skilled team create personalized treatment plans for early to late-stage cancer patients.

Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND, explains integrative cancer care, root causes of breast cancer, and strategies to improve survival and quality of life.Dr. Antonio Jimenez explores the rising rates of breast cancer and the shift toward younger, more aggressive cases. He shares how integrative oncology addresses root causes through metabolic health, immune support, detoxification, and emotional healing. The discussion highlights research on quality of life, survival outcomes, and the importance of a comprehensive, multi-therapy approach to cancer care.Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND, is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of world-renowned Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers, currently operating in Mexico (Tijuana, Cancun) and Thailand (Bangkok). A globally recognized leader in integrative oncology, Dr. Jimenez received his M.D. from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine in Mexico. For over 25 years, he has dedicated his life to the study, clinical research, and implementation of integrative, non-toxic therapies.

Sylvie Beljanski shares how plant extracts may target cancer cells, support prostate cancer care, and enhance treatment outcomes.Sylvie Beljanski explores the science behind plant-based compounds that may selectively target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. She discusses research on prostate cancer, advanced cancer models, and cancer stem cells, along with the potential synergy between natural extracts and chemotherapy. The conversation highlights the importance of integrative approaches and ongoing scientific validation in cancer care.Sylvie Beljanski, a French lawyer turned health advocate, author, and entrepreneur, is dedicated to continuing the Beljanski family legacy as international leaders in health and cancer research.She is the Founder and President of The Beljanski Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on natural approaches to cancer, and serves as CEO of Maison Beljanski, an international dietary supplement company.Sylvie is also the producer of the Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, a premier event bringing together leading experts and advocates in integrative medicine to advance natural approaches to cancer care. Her passion for holistic health and integrative medicine has made her a sought-after speaker at global health conferences, where she has educated thousands about scientific breakthroughs in these fields.

Discover how Nalini Chilkov approaches prostate cancer with nutrition, metabolic support, and personalized integrative care.Nalini Chilkov explains how to outsmart prostate cancer by looking beyond the tumor and addressing the terrain that allows it to thrive. She discusses personalized integrative care, the importance of preserving muscle mass, how to support the body during radiation therapy, and why long-term health planning matters for men living with prostate cancer.Nalini Chilkov, LAc, OMD, is a leading-edge authority in the field of Integrative Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention, and Immune Enhancement. She is the creator of the OUTSMART CANCER SYSTEM and the Founder of IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com, a resource for patients and families whose lives have been touched by cancer. Dr. Chilkov brings over 30 years of clinical experience, combining the best of Integrative Medicine and Modern and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a highly respected expert in her field, a frequent speaker at conferences and educational institutions, and a trusted resource to the media. WebMD and Dr. Mehmet Oz have recognized her as one of the Top Ten Online Influencers in Breast Cancer. The Chilkov Clinic is located in Santa Monica, California.

Deanna Hansen explains how fascia, breath, and stored trauma impact health—and how releasing adhesions can restore alignment and healing.Deanna Hansen explores how the fascial system influences cellular health, posture, and overall well-being. She explains how stress, trauma, and poor breathing patterns create adhesions that block flow within the body. She also shares how diaphragmatic breathing and targeted fascial release techniques can restore alignment, improve circulation, and support both physical and emotional healing.Deanna Hansen is a Certified Athletic Therapist and founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a bodywork practice that is therapy, exercise, and meditation all in one. Deanna began her practice as an Athletic Therapist in 1995, always focusing on deep tissue work.Deanna’s journey working with individuals has been very rewarding, yet her true passion is to teach people how to self-care. Block Therapy is the solution. Deanna has taken what she did in the treatment room and translated it into a self-help practice using a handcrafted wooden block, called the Block Buddy. This simple, efficient, and inexpensive approach is gaining credibility as people around the world are experiencing the benefits of Block Therapy and sharing it with others.

Dr. Peter Kahn explains how vagus nerve function, stress, and inflammation impact healing—and how to restore nervous system balance.Dr. Peter Kahn explores how the autonomic nervous system influences healing, emphasizing the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic states. He explains the role of the vagus nerve in regulating inflammation and digestion, and how chronic stress disrupts these processes. He also outlines key factors for neurological health, including proper fuel, activation, and reducing inflammation to support recovery.Dr. Kan supports and manages patients with chronic conditions using a comprehensive approach by merging the exciting advances of functional neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Kan is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration, a virtual functional medicine program that identifies the root cause of autoimmune and other chronic conditions. Over 5000 patients from across the country have come to seek out his holistic approach that is changing the lives of those suffering from chronic conditions. Born in Taiwan and immigrating to America at the age of 13, Dr. Kan has a deep appreciation of the Eastern wisdom and Western advances in natural healthcare. He believes in the God-given ability of the body to heal and regulate itself.

Dr. Joel Fuhrman explains how a nutrient-dense diet can reverse disease, slow aging, and maximize longevity through plant-based nutrition.Dr. Joel Fuhrman shares how a nutrient-dense, plant-based diet can help reverse disease, slow aging, and extend lifespan. He explains the science behind his Nutritarian approach, including the role of micronutrients, plant protein, and the microbiome in preventing chronic illness. He also highlights real-world outcomes, showing how nutrition can transform health and reduce dependence on medications.Joel Fuhrman, MD, is a board-certified family physician and nutritional researcher who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. He is the president of the Nutritional Research Foundation and author of seven New York Times bestsellers: Eat For Life, Eat to Live, The End of Diabetes, The End of Dieting, The End of Heart Disease, Super Immunity, and The Eat to Live Cookbook. As one of the country’s leading experts in nutritional and natural healing, he has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, Live with Kelly, FOX, CNN, Today, Good Morning America, the Discovery Channel, and Food Network. His own PBS television programs directly address the crisis of obesity and chronic disease plaguing America and have raised over 70 million to help support PBS stations nationwide. Dr. Fuhrman also operates the Eat To Live Retreat in San Diego, where people come from all over the world to recover their health.

Dr. Drew Christiansen explains essential tremor, how it differs from Parkinson’s, and shares integrative strategies to support brain health and reduce progression.Dr. Drew Christiansen breaks down the differences between essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, explaining why essential tremor is often misunderstood. He explores its potential neurodegenerative aspects, emotional impact, and progression over time. He also shares a functional medicine approach focused on brain health, lifestyle changes, and targeted strategies to improve symptoms and support long-term neurological function.Dr. Drew Christensen has lived with Essential Tremor for over 45 years. When tremor threatened to derail his career more than once, he found another path to practice medicine in a new way.After 18 years as a Family Medicine physician, he founded Living Health Functional Medicine. Functional and Integrative medicine has led Dr. Christensen to discover protocols and frameworks to improve Essential Tremor.He runs his practice, Living Health Functional Medicine, in Midway, Utah. He also founded Shake Free, a program dedicated to finding alternative solutions for Essential Tremor.Dr. Christensen is passionate about helping people Shake Free from Essential Tremor and Live the Unshakable Life. He loves time with family and relishes the mountain lifestyle of skiing, hiking, and biking.

Dr. Madiha Saeed explains how chronic inflammation may contribute to Parkinsonism and shares daily habits to support brain, gut, and mitochondrial health.Dr. Madiha Saeed explores how chronic inflammation may contribute to Parkinsonism by affecting the brain, gut, immune system, and mitochondria. She explains how modern stressors, such as toxins, poor food, infections, and stress, can keep the body in an inflamed state. She also shares simple, low-cost routines that may support healing, including gratitude, clean food, sleep, nature, detox support, and stress reduction.Madiha Saeed, MD, also known as HolisticMom, MD on social media,  is a practicing board-certified family physician in the USA, an international speaker, and a best-selling author. Her global best-selling books are The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, Adam’s Healing Adventures children’s health book series, The Quranic Prescription: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health, and The Holistic Rx for Kids: Parenting Healthy Children to Save Our Future.Dr. Saeed is the director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell. She sits on multiple medical advisory boards, including Holistic Primary Care and Wellness Mama. Dr. Saeed and her children speak internationally at the most prestigious holistic conferences, summits, TV (ABC, NBC, and CBS), radio, and newspapers. She is a regular on MindBodyGreen and the international Emmy-winning medical talk show, The Dr. Nandi Show. 

Dr. Isaac Eliaz explains how detox, galectin-3, and mind-body medicine unlock regeneration and reverse chronic inflammation.Dr. Isaac Eliaz explores the “survival paradox,” explaining how chronic activation of survival pathways drives inflammation, degeneration, and disease. He highlights galectin-3 as a key upstream protein and shares how therapies like detoxification and apheresis can restore balance. The conversation expands into mind-body medicine, showing how breath, emotional release, and heart-centered awareness are essential for true regeneration and long-term healing.Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, has been a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine since the early 1980s, with a focus on cancer, immune health, detoxification, and mind-body medicine. He is a respected formulator, clinician, researcher, author, and educator, and a lifelong student and practitioner of Buddhist meditation.With 30+ years of training and experience, Dr. Isaac Eliaz is a highly skilled practitioner who offers a unique, holistic approach to health and healing. His extensive background in Western medicine and translational research, Traditional Asian medicine, and complementary modalities has earned him recognition as an expert innovator and leader in the integrative treatment of complex, chronic conditions. In 2001, he founded Amitabha Medical Clinic in Santa Rosa, CA, where patients come from around the world to receive leading-edge, patient-centered treatment and care.

Dr. Kathleen O’Neil-Smith shares how peptides and bioregulators can reverse chronic illness, restore cellular signaling, and accelerate healing.Dr. Kathleen O’Neil-Smith shares her journey into peptide therapy after using it to help her son recover from a severe traumatic brain injury. She explains how peptides and bioregulators restore cellular signaling, regulate the immune system, and accelerate healing in complex conditions. Through powerful case studies, she highlights their role in reversing chronic illness and redefining what’s possible in modern medicine.Kathleen O’Neil-Smith, MD, FAARM, is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. She completed postgraduate training in pathology at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital and internal medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.She has a degree in exercise physiology and has been an athlete on the national rowing team for 40 years and a coach for six years. She has worked as an office and hospital-based internist. In 2006, she shifted to Functional and Regenerative Medicine after completing a two-year fellowship at A4M. She completed a stem cell certification through A4M and a TBI certification through AMMG. Dr. O’Neil-Smith has been teaching at many Regenerative Medicine Conferences on many topics, ranging from gut health to brain health, as well as peak performance. She is a founder of the International Peptide Society and the Clinical Peptide Society. Her current focus and interest are in expanding clinicians’ understanding of the largest sensory organ in the body, fascia!

Dr. Suzanne Ferree explains how peptide therapy supports longevity, hormone balance, and body composition through targeted cellular optimization.Dr. Suzanne Ferree explores how peptide therapy can optimize longevity, hormone balance, and performance by working with the body’s natural signaling systems. She explains the role of growth hormone–releasing peptides, thymic support, and oxytocin in improving metabolism, immune health, and body composition. The conversation also highlights safety considerations, sourcing quality peptides, and why foundational lifestyle habits remain essential for long-term results.Dr. Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates in Atlanta, Georgia. She is double board-certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging, and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Ferree is an award-winning teacher of medical students and residents and has been on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, IPS, ACAM, and SSRP.She has been a featured guest on several podcasts, including SuperHumanRadio, HealthMatters, and YouniqueMedical. Dr. Ferree uses bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, neural therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. Her thriving practice treats executives and athletes from around the world as well as patients with chronic or unusual diseases.

Dr. Beth McDougall reveals how mitochondria, data-driven health, and energy medicine can reverse biological aging and optimize longevity.Dr. Beth McDougall shares her integrative approach to longevity, combining mitochondrial optimization, detoxification, and advanced diagnostics to reverse biological aging. She explains how personalized nutrition, data tracking, and therapies like hypoxia and red light improve metabolic health, while mindset and meditation support emotional and energetic balance. Her multidisciplinary model highlights how aligning body, brain, and energy systems can extend both lifespan and healthspan.Dr. Beth McDougall has been in practice since 1998 and is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty in multi-factorial degenerative disease. She is the founder of CLEAR Center and the co-founder and medical director of the cutting-edge, bio-optimization center, JYZEN in Mill Valley, CA. Long known as a medical detective, Dr. McDougall excels at unraveling complex, multi-factorial conditions. She is advancing a new medical paradigm, one at the intersection of medicine and contemporary physics, to transform the practice of medicine. Her book introducing this paradigm, “YOUR PRISTINE BLUEPRINT: The Missing Key to Longevity, Reversing Disease, and Radically Transforming Your Life,” addresses how this larger context can lead to profound health and well-being.Dr. McDougall is the Chief Medical Officer of Resonance Technologies Group (RTG), a fund with five health companies in its portfolio: Immunacor, Sonaphi, Sourcewave, CLEAR Health, and Cell Code —all companies with energetic diagnostic and healing technologies based in resonance physics. She sits on the advisory board for Energy Medicine University and the scientific advisory board for the Resonance Science Foundation.

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden shares how mindset, fasting, and root-cause medicine can extend lifespan and optimize long-term health.Dr. Jeffrey Gladden shares his journey from interventional cardiology to longevity medicine after experiencing his own health decline. He explains how personalized, root-cause approaches, including hormone optimization, genetics, and fasting, can restore vitality. The conversation explores the deeper drivers of aging, the importance of mindset and meditation, and why aligning lifestyle, biology, and purpose is essential for living younger longer.Dr. Gladden began his career as an interventional cardiologist in Dallas, TX. His passion was to bring cutting-edge cardiology services to people in outlying areas. To that end, he built my own heart group and eventually had 10 offices and 12 physicians servicing numerous communities in north Texas and southeast Oklahoma. He started cardiac catheterization labs, rapid response heart attack programs, heart arrhythmia programs, congestive heart failure programs, and programs for outlying communities and hospitals. He was also responsible for co-founding The Heart Hospital Baylor Scott & White in the northern suburbs of Dallas. In addition, he continues to be involved with several medical device and pharma startups.When he got sick in his 50s, he went for testing. He was told, “Everything checks out ok. You’re just getting older, why don’t we start an antidepressant?”Being unwilling to accept that he threw himself into alternative functional and integrative medicine, and after two and a half years, he cracked the code for himself. He then realized he had been practicing sick care, not health care, and transitioned to answering the empowering questions above. Gladden Longevity was born, and he has never looked back.

Brian Vaszily reveals how toxins in skincare, air, and daily products impact heart health—and how to reduce exposure naturally.Brian Vaszily explains that modern toxin exposure is one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic disease, including heart disease. He emphasizes that optimizing health requires both improving lifestyle habits and actively reducing exposure to harmful chemicals found in air, water, and everyday products—especially skincare. Since the skin absorbs many of these substances into the bloodstream, he highlights the importance of choosing cleaner, certified organic products and avoiding hidden toxins like synthetic fragrances. Ultimately, he encourages a calm, step-by-step approach to lowering toxic load to support long-term health and resilience.Brian Vaszily has been a prominent leader, researcher, and advocate in natural health and wellness for over 20 years. He’s the founder of the popular health destination, TheArtofAntiAging.com, whose mission is to empower those in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond with the most effective evidence-based natural solutions to look and feel their best, avoid and overcome disease, and live long doing it. In the past couple of years, he has created and hosted several highly acclaimed online summits featuring today’s top anti-aging and longevity doctors and researchers that have been heard by over 600,000 people. Brian is also the founder of PurityWoods.com, one of the world’s only providers of premier-quality and fully USDA Certified Organic anti-aging skincare products. Earlier in his career, Brian was also key to building Mercola.com and many other well-known natural health organizations. He’s authored multiple bestsellers and appeared extensively in media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox.

Ari Whitten explains how exercise, lifestyle, and vascular health drive hypertension risk and how to prevent it naturally.Ari Whitten explains that hypertension is largely a disease of modern lifestyle and aging, driven by physical inactivity and accumulated damage to the body. He highlights how exercise improves vascular structure, reduces resistance, and supports heart function. Emphasizing prevention over treatment, he outlines how combining different forms of exercise can significantly reduce blood pressure and overall disease risk.Ari Whitten, MS, is the founder of The Energy Blueprint. He is the best-selling author of The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy, and Eat For Energy: How To Beat Fatigue, and Supercharge Your Mitochondria For All-Day Energy. He’s a natural health expert who takes an evidence-based approach to human energy optimization. He has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, completed extensive graduate training in Clinical Psychology, and holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 25 years of his life to the pursuit of being on the cutting edge of the science of health and energy enhancement. He has deep expertise in mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm and sleep, nutrition, gut health, light therapies, fitness, and hormetic stress.

Dr. Tami Meraglia explains how menopause, hormones, and inflammation increase women’s heart disease risk—and what to do about it.Dr. Tami Meraglia explains how menopause shifts a woman’s cardiovascular risk due to declining estrogen, increased inflammation, and metabolic changes. She highlights the importance of early hormone replacement therapy, comprehensive testing, and a full-spectrum hormone approach. Alongside this, she emphasizes lifestyle strategies like nutrition, sauna use, and stress management to support long-term heart health.Tami Meraglia, MD, is the author of the best-selling book The Hormone Secret and the CEO of BioThrive Life medical clinic in Seattle, WA, which offers appointments nationwide via telehealth, specializing in hormones and weight loss. She is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences nationally and internationally and has appeared on Good Morning America, Fox National News, NBC, ABC, and has hosted multiple radio shows.

Dr. Michael Greger explains how diet and lifestyle drive heart disease risk and how plant-based nutrition may help prevent and reverse it.Dr. Michael Greger explains that heart disease is largely driven by lifestyle, not aging, and highlights evidence showing it can be prevented and even reversed through diet. He emphasizes the role of cumulative cholesterol exposure, the limitations of medications alone, and the broad benefits of whole-food, plant-based nutrition. Practical guidance includes reducing sodium, avoiding harmful fats, and adopting sustainable lifestyle changes for long-term heart health.A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, MD, is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos and articles on myriad health topics. Dr. Greger is a sought-after lecturer and has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defense in the infamous “meat defamation” trial—a graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet became instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity.

Dr. Russell Jaffe explains how blood sugar, repair deficits, oxidative stress, and key biomarkers may shape atherosclerosis and heart health.Dr. Russell Jaffe shares a root-cause view of heart disease, explaining that atherosclerosis is driven less by cholesterol itself and more by blood sugar imbalance, repair deficits, oxidative stress, and nutrient depletion. He walks through key biomarkers that may predict health and longevity, while highlighting practical strategies focused on antioxidants, minerals, lifestyle changes, and restoring balance before relying on medication alone.Dr. Russell Jaffe received his BS, MD, and PhD from the Boston University School of Medicine, completed residency training in clinical chemistry at the National Institutes of Health, and remained on the permanent senior staff before pursuing other interests, including starting the Health Studies Collegium think tank. He is the Founder and Chairman of PERQUE Integrative Health, LLC, a company that offers the world scientifically proven, integrative health solutions that speed the transition from sick care to healthful caring.Dr. Jaffe is board-certified in Clinical Pathology and in Chemical Pathology and is the recipient of the Merck, Sharp & Dohm Excellence in Research Award, the J.D. Lane Award, and the U.S.P.H.S. Meritorious Service Award. Dr. Jaffe was honored as an International Scientist of 2003 by the IBC, Oxford, England, UK, for his lifetime contributions to clinical medicine, biochemistry, immunology, methodology, and integrative health policy.

Dr. Ben Stills explains how testosterone supports women’s libido, mood, energy, muscle health, and hormonal balance during menopause.Dr. Ben Stills explains why testosterone is not just a male hormone and how it plays a vital role in women’s energy, libido, mood, muscle health, and metabolism during perimenopause and menopause. He also breaks down common signs of deficiency, the importance of accurate testing and monitoring, safer delivery methods, and what women should know to optimize testosterone effectively and responsibly.Dr. Benjamin Stills, NMD, received his BS in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 and his NMD from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2020. Dr. Stills treats patients from all walks of life with a focus on addressing the root cause of illness and disease to help restore both physical and mental health for his patients. He has trained with several top physicians in the field of naturopathic medicine and specializes in musculoskeletal conditions, women’s and men’s health, and chronic illness.

Michael Karlfeldt, ND, explains how cancer, toxins, and emotional health impact fertility and what to address before pregnancy.Michael Karlfeldt, ND, explores the often-overlooked connection between cancer, environmental toxins, emotional health, and fertility. He explains how underlying drivers of disease, along with cancer treatments, can impact reproductive health and future generations. The discussion highlights the importance of detoxification before pregnancy, immune support, hormonal balance, and the powerful role of relationships and emotional well-being in preparing the body for conception.Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, is a Board Certified Naturopath (CTN® ) with expertise in IV Therapy, Applied Psycho Neurobiology, Oxidative Medicine, Naturopathic Oncology, Neural Therapy, Sports Performance, Energy Medicine, Natural Medicine, Nutritional Therapies, Aromatherapy, Auriculotherapy, Reflexology, Autonomic Response Testing (ART), and Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is the host of the popular TV show True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit, now airing on Amazon Prime.

Jennifer Roelands, MD, shares how women with PCOS can support ovulation, balance metabolism, and improve fertility naturally.Jennifer Roelands, MD, explains how PCOS contributes to infertility through disrupted ovulation, insulin resistance, high androgens, and inflammation. She shares how personalized testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplements can help improve fertility outcomes. The conversation also explores healthy pregnancy considerations, blood sugar balance, and how women with PCOS can better understand and work with their unique biology.Jennifer Roelands, MD, ABOIM, is an integrative medicine-trained OB/GYN, speaker, and consultant with over 15 years in women’s health. She is the SHEO of a medical clinic dedicated to elevating health and wellness by providing gynecology, functional, and integrative medicine. As a fellow cyster, she has a passion for working with women who have PCOS to heal. When she is not working, she is an avid hiker, foodie, and the go-to math guru for her 4 children.

Explore PCOS and women’s hormone health through 30+ years of clinical experience, with practical insights on balance, symptoms, and long-term healing.In this episode, I sit down with an expert who brings over 30 years of clinical experience in women’s hormone health and PCOS. We explore what’s really driving PCOS, from insulin resistance to chronic stress, and why so many conventional approaches fall short. You’ll learn practical, experience-based insights on how to support hormone balance, improve symptoms, and take a more personalized approach to long-term healing.Dr. Beatriz Olson is unique. She is an integrative endocrinologist who offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to healing. She has decades of experience and deep expertise in caring for women and their hormones. She combines evidence-based science, mind-body, and functional medicine to help her clients. She has transformed thousands of patients’ health for the better. As a woman physician and Cuban immigrant, she has learned to overcome many life challenges. She teaches awareness and skills to overcome that which limits our potential and makes us sick.Dr. Olson is board-certified in the fields of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, and Internal Medicine. She has certifications in Age Management Medicine and Feminine Power Transformational Leadership. She graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; both her internship and residency in internal medicine and research-clinical fellowship in Endocrinology were at the University of Pittsburgh. She served as clinical faculty and scientist at the National Institutes of Health and is a past clinical faculty member at Yale University School of Medicine. She has authored numerous basic science and clinical articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed chapters to several textbooks. She resides with her husband, Dr. Eric J. Olson, in CT, USA.

Dr. David Rosensweet explains hormone testing myths, menopause treatment, and how bioidentical hormones support long-term health.Dr. David Rosensweet breaks down the complexities of hormone health, challenging common misconceptions around testing and treatment during perimenopause and menopause. He explains why symptom-based care is more reliable than early testing, how progesterone and testosterone deficiencies affect women across different life stages, and why individualized hormone replacement is critical. The conversation also addresses safety concerns, outdated research, and how proper hormone balance supports long-term health and vitality.Dr. Daved Rosensweet was recently named one of “The Biggest Names in Anti-Aging Medicine” by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Author of the books, “Menopause and Natural Hormones” and “Happy Healthy Hormones: How to Thrive in Menopause,” Founder of Brite (www.brite.live) and I Wonder, Doctor (www.iwonderdoctor.com)Founder and co-chair of the Coalition to Protect Compounded Bioidentical Hormones (cbhrtcoalition.org), Organizer of a National Summit Committee on the Treatment of Women in Menopause with Bioidentical Hormones, Principal Investigator for a scientific study of female hormones.

Dr. Anna Cabeca shares how hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies can support brain health, mood, and cognitive resilience as we age.Dr. Anna Cabeca explores how hormonal changes during midlife influence brain health, mood, and cognitive function. She explains how nutrition, metabolic flexibility, and ketones can support brain energy while lifestyle factors such as sleep, relationships, stress management, and physical activity play a critical role in long-term brain resilience. Dr. Cabeca shares practical strategies women can use to support their brain and overall well-being through menopause and beyond.Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.For the past 20 years, she’s served 10,000+ women in her private practice— and millions more through her books, online videos, and articles.When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well-being. Using delicious, healing foods and simple lifestyle changes, Dr. Anna reclaimed her health and life.Fueled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health and life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives. With her methods, you, too, can breeze through menopause into your “second spring”, feeling the best you ever have.

Dr. Hokehe Eko explains natural approaches to ADHD, including sleep, nutrition, toxin exposure, and lifestyle strategies that support children’s brain health.Dr. Hokehe Eko explores the growing number of ADHD diagnoses and explains why many children’s symptoms may stem from underlying lifestyle or environmental factors. She discusses how sleep quality, food sensitivities, toxin exposure, trauma, and screen time can influence behavior and attention. Dr. Eko shares practical strategies parents can use to support their child’s brain health and reduce hyperactivity naturally.Hokehe Eko, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with 10 plus years of experience who is passionate about delivering the best possible care for your child. She is a TEDx Speaker on ADHD. She treats ADHD and Autism by looking at the root causes and addressing physical and environmental factors so that children can go from fidgety to focused. After graduating from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, she completed a Master's in Public Health from the University of South Florida. She graduated from St.George’s University School of Medicine and completed a Pediatrics Residency at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, NJ. She has completed additional training in Brain Health, Pediatric Integrative Medicine, and Child Abuse.When Dr. Eko is not seeing patients, she can be found chasing her three children and serving foster children as the founder of a non-profit called Kits of Hope, Inc. She is very passionate about teaching both adults and children how to boost the health of their brains so they can thrive in life.

Dr. Ken Sharlin explains how lifestyle medicine, toxin reduction, and early intervention may help prevent or slow Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.Dr. Ken Sharlin explores the overlapping causes behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and how functional medicine can help uncover their root drivers. He explains how mitochondrial dysfunction, gut health changes, environmental toxins, and lifestyle factors contribute to neurodegeneration. Dr. Sharlin also highlights early warning signs that may appear decades before symptoms and shares how proactive lifestyle strategies may help reduce risk and support long-term brain health.Kenneth Sharlin, MD, MPH, IFMCP, is a board-certified neurologist, consultant, functional medicine practitioner, Assistant Clinical Professor, researcher, author, and speaker. His medical degrees are from Emory University, the University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University. His functional medicine certification is through The Institute for Functional Medicine. He is the author of the #1 best-seller, The Healthy Brain Toolbox: Neurologist-Proven Strategies to Improve Memory Loss and Protect Your Aging Brain, and co-author of Neurishment: The Brain Tune Up Food Guide. Dr. Sharlin is also a major contributor to Reversal of Cognitive Decline: 100 Patients, which can be found in the peer-reviewed Journal of Alzheimer’s & Parkinsonism, and he has been the primary investigator in several pharma-sponsored clinical trials that have helped bring new therapeutics to market. Dr. Sharlin practices general neurology and directs his functional medicine program, Brain Tune Up!, in Ozark, MO.

Dr. Mohammed Elamir explores how hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve cognition and brain function in people with Alzheimer’s disease.Dr. Mohammed Elamir explores the growing research behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy and its potential role in improving cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease. By increasing oxygen delivery to brain tissue, hyperbaric therapy may stimulate healing mechanisms such as improved blood flow, neuroplasticity, and cellular repair. Dr. Elamir discusses the science behind the therapy, early clinical results, and why this approach may represent a promising new direction in Alzheimer’s care.Dr. Mohammed Elamir is an Aviv Clinics physician with over ten years of experience in Internal Medicine. Before joining Aviv, he spent five years practicing Internal Medicine at the MM Jersey City Breathing Center while owning his medical spa in New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University and attended St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at RWJ-Barnabas: Jersey City Medical Center Program, where he was Chief Resident. He is a Fellow of The American College of Physicians, The American Board of Internal Medicine, and The American Board of Aesthetic Medicine.

Momi Rapozo shares how lifestyle interventions and the Bredesen Protocol helped improve her mother’s dementia symptoms and restore cognitive function.In this episode, Momi Rapozo shares the journey of helping her mother reverse aspects of Alzheimer’s using the Bredesen Protocol and an immersive therapeutic environment. She explains how dietary changes, lifestyle interventions, and supportive care improved her mother’s cognition and quality of life. Momi also reflects on the emotional challenges of caregiving and how the experience inspired her to create a new dementia care model for families seeking hope and practical solutions.Momi Rapozo is a caregiver and advocate sharing her mother’s dementia journey, promoting the Bredesen Protocol, and planning a facility to improve care for aging adults with cognitive decline. She is the daughter of Roxanna Rapozo, one of the original Marama residents. After her mom’s dementia diagnosis in 2014, she searched for a way to prevent and potentially heal her mom’s dementia. She came across the Bredesen Protocol, Dr. Heather Sandison, and Marama. She has seen, first hand, the benefits of immersing oneself in the protocol and is passionate about sharing her mother’s story. Momi actively shares about her mother’s progress through her blog dementiahealing.org and her social media pages. She also hosts a meetup where she can share their experiences (what’s worked, what hasn’t) with other families. She understands the challenging impact this disease has on families and is committed to creating a world where a dementia diagnosis is not the end of the road. Momi is so inspired by the level of care that her mother received at Marama that she is dedicated to opening up her own facility in Southern California, where we can continue transforming the standard of care for aging adults with cognitive decline.

Dr. Heather Sandison explains how lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, and root-cause care may help improve outcomes in Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline.Dr. Heather Sandison discusses a root-cause approach to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. She explains how inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, toxins, and lifestyle factors can contribute to neurodegeneration—and how targeted lifestyle interventions, nutrition, and personalized care strategies may help improve cognitive function and quality of life.Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for older adults of its kind.At Solcere, Dr. Sandison and her team of doctors and health coaches focus primarily on supporting patients looking to optimize cognitive function, prevent mental decline, and reverse dementia by addressing root causes of imbalance in the brain and body.She was awarded a grant to study an individualized, integrative approach to reversing dementia and is a primary investigator on the ITHNCLR clinical trial.At Marama, Dr. Sandison has created an immersive residential experience in the lifestyle proven to support brain health best. She understands that changing your diet, adding nutrients, creating community, and optimizing a healing environment are all challenging even for those with full cognitive capacity. 

Melissa Talwar shares how patient advocacy, lifestyle changes, and community support can empower people with fibromyalgia to reclaim their quality of life.Melissa Talwar shares her personal journey from developing fibromyalgia as a teenager to becoming a patient advocate and health coach. In conversation with Dr. Rodger Murphree, she discusses the challenges patients face when seeking diagnosis and treatment, the lack of research funding, and the importance of advocacy, community support, and lifestyle changes in improving quality of life for those living with fibromyalgia.Melissa Talwar is an award-winning patient advocate, the Executive Director of the Support Fibromyalgia Network, and currently works in group medical care as a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach. She is a Wahls Protocol Certified Practitioner, ReCODE 2.0 Certified, holds a Master’s in Neuroscience, and is currently in the Clinical Mastership Program with The Kharrazian Institute.At fourteen years old, Melissa sustained a concussion with a sports injury. This not only derailed her Olympic dreams but left her in chronic, debilitating pain. After spending over a decade declining with fibromyalgia, and having no hope of recovery, she took her health into her own hands using Functional Medicine principles and has successfully reclaimed her health. Her life’s mission is to bring change to the fibromyalgia community through health coaching, the nonprofit organization, and patient advocacy.

Dr. David Jockers explains how chronic inflammation drives disease—and the diet, lifestyle, and metabolic strategies that help reverse it.Dr. David Jockers explores the underlying causes of chronic inflammation and how it contributes to many of today’s most common diseases. In this discussion, he explains how metabolic dysfunction, gut health imbalances, environmental toxins, and lifestyle stressors can trigger inflammatory pathways—and how targeted dietary and lifestyle strategies can help restore balance and support long-term health.Dr. David Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine and runs one of the most popular natural health websites in DrJockers.com, which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors. His work has been seen on popular media such as the Dr. Oz show and Hallmark Home and Family.Dr. Jockers is the author of the best-selling books, “The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough” by Victory Belt Publishing and “The Fasting Transformation.” He is a world-renowned expert in the area of metabolic health, fasting, brain health, inflammation, and functional nutrition.

Dr. Dale Bredesen explains how inflammation, toxins, and metabolic dysfunction drive Alzheimer’s—and how a systems approach may help reverse cognitive decline.Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses a new systems-based understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, explaining how cognitive decline emerges from a network imbalance in the brain. In conversation with Dr. Richard Horowitz, he explores how mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, infections, toxins, and metabolic issues contribute to neurodegeneration—and why addressing multiple root causes simultaneously may help improve cognitive health.Dr. Dale Bredesen is a neuroscientist and internationally recognized expert in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. A graduate of Caltech and Duke University School of Medicine, he has published more than 200 scientific papers on the mechanisms of neurodegeneration. His work focuses on identifying the root causes of cognitive decline and developing comprehensive, personalized strategies aimed at preventing and reversing Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Terry Wahls shares how diet, lifestyle, and the Wahls Protocol may help reduce neuroinflammation and support recovery from autoimmune conditions.Dr. Terry Wahls shares her personal journey from relying on a wheelchair for years due to multiple sclerosis to regaining mobility through targeted diet and lifestyle changes. In this conversation with Dr. Darin Ingels, she explains the Wahls Protocol, the role of mitochondrial health, the gut microbiome, and how nutrition, sleep, and stress management can influence neuroinflammation and recovery in autoimmune and chronic illness.Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a board-certified internal medicine physician. She also conducts clinical trials testing the efficacy of diet and lifestyle in the setting of multiple sclerosis. In 2018, she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions to research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. In addition, Dr. Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day. She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions. Learn more about the current study, Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis, here.

Dr. Anshul Gupta explains the Hashimoto’s–MS connection, root causes, testing strategies, and lifestyle steps to reduce autoimmune inflammation.Dr. Anshul Gupta explores the powerful connection between Hashimoto’s thyroid disease and multiple sclerosis. He explains how thyroid hormone affects remyelination, why comprehensive thyroid testing is essential, and how autoimmune diseases often cluster together. The conversation covers root causes—from food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies to stress, infections, and toxins—along with practical lifestyle steps to reduce inflammation and support thyroid and mitochondrial health.Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease.He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Reader's Choice, Best Doctor in the Northern Neck Area.He is now on a mission to help 1 million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission, he has written a best-selling book called Reversing Hashimoto’s. He has also started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and a YouTube channel so he can reach people from all over the world. And recently, he also hosted the Reversing Hashimoto’s summit by DrTalks.

Megan Weigel, DNP, explains how lifestyle medicine, sleep, stress, and energy healing complement disease-modifying therapies for MS.Megan Weigel, DNP, ARNP-c, MSCN, discusses how integrative lifestyle medicine supports patients with multiple sclerosis alongside disease-modifying therapies. She shares real-world success stories of patients who embraced nutrition changes, stress reduction, better sleep, and mindfulness practices. The conversation explores alcohol moderation, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, and energy medicine approaches that help patients build resilience and improve quality of life with MS.Dr. Megan Weigel is a nurse practitioner specializing in neurological care in Jacksonville Beach, FL. She has been a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) certified nurse since 2005, and an NP for over 20 years. She is also a board-certified Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse. She earned her doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Florida, where her research emphasis was on preventive healthcare. She completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in the Fall of 2018, which complements her practice focus on wellness and holistic care. She is the past-president of the International Organization of MS Nurses and the co-founder of oMS Yoga. This non-profit organization brings free yoga classes to people living with MS (www.omsyoga.org). Her bestselling book, Monday Mantras with Megan, offers an approachable mindfulness journey and is available on Amazon.

Dr. Elisa Song explains why childhood autoimmunity is rising and how gut health, mitochondria, and mindset shape kids’ immune resilience.Dr. Elisa Song discusses the alarming rise in childhood autoimmunity and explains how the microbiome, mitochondrial health, and mindset shape immune development. She breaks down the impact of antibiotics, processed foods, emulsifiers, screen time, stress, and medication use on children’s health. The episode offers empowering, practical tools parents can use to support gut balance, immune resilience, and long-term wellness.Elisa Song, MD, is an integrative pediatrician, pediatric functional medicine expert, and mom to 2 thriving children. In her integrative pediatric practice, Whole Family Wellness (www.wholefamilywellness.org), she’s helped 1000s of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to help their children thrive – body, mind, and spirit – by integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Song created Healthy Kids Happy Kids (www.healthykidshappykids.com) as an online holistic pediatric resource to help practitioners and parents bridge the gap between conventional and integrative pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed approach.

Dr. Cassie Smith shares her personal journey from Graves’ disease to Hashimoto’s and how she reversed her condition by focusing on gut health, inflammation, sleep, stress reduction, and whole-food nutrition. She explains the gut-thyroid connection, microbiome imbalances like SIBO, and why consistency—not extremes—is key to healing. This episode offers practical tools to restore balance and take ownership of your thyroid health.Dr. Cassie Smith is a dual board-certified physician by the ABIM in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Internal Medicine who founded Modern Endocrine after years of struggling with an autoimmune thyroid disease herself. She is passionate about functional and holistic medicine, along with determining the root causes of disease, because of her personal medical journey with Graves Disease and Hashimoto’s for years without answers.At Modern Endocrine, Dr. Smith and her team are dedicated to providing comprehensive and personalized endocrinology care for conditions such as insulin resistance, weight management, thyroid disorders, and hormonal imbalances. Her practice focuses on a 10-step system to repair cellular damage, restore gut health, enhance metabolism, balance hormones, and promote overall wellness through a holistic and preventative approach. Dr. Smith believes in the power of personalized medicine to provide the most effective and appropriate care for each individual patient. Therefore, Modern Endocrine tailors treatments to each individual’s unique needs by thoroughly understanding each patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and health goals. This information is used along with extensive lab, gut, and genetic testing to customize treatment plans and teach lifestyle modifications. As an expert endocrinologist, she can help any patient struggling with overwhelm make changes to rebalance and align their health.

Dr. Miles Nichols reveals how hidden infections, B12 antibodies, and chronic inflammation drive thyroid fatigue—and how to address root causes.Dr. Miles Nichols shares his personal journey through chronic fatigue and subclinical thyroid dysfunction, explaining how hidden infections, stomach autoimmunity, B12 issues, mold exposure, and cumulative stress load can drive thyroid symptoms. He breaks down molecular mimicry, autoimmune triggers, and practical resilience-building strategies—from foundational lifestyle habits to advanced functional testing.Dr. Miles Nichols is a functional medicine doctor specializing in Lyme, mold illness, gut, thyroid, and autoimmunity. After Dr. Miles personally struggled with chronic fatigue in his early 20’s, Dr. Miles dedicated himself to figuring out the root causes. He suffered from and recovered from thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, a gut infection, Lyme co-infections, and mold illness.Dr. Miles has authored two books. He founded the Medicine with Heart functional medicine clinic in Colorado, as well as the Medicine with Heart Institute that trains other doctors in functional medicine. Dr. Miles has been a featured speaker at national conferences, professional associations, podcasts, and summits.

Dr. Todd Watts explains how parasites, toxins, and terrain imbalance drive chronic gut issues—and how to address the true root cause.Dr. Todd Watts shares his personal journey through Lyme, chronic fatigue, and parasite-related illness, and explains how terrain imbalance—not just infections—drives persistent gut dysfunction. He breaks down the role of toxins, parasites, immune suppression, and drainage pathways in chronic illness, and outlines why true healing requires addressing toxic burden, supporting elimination, and restoring the body’s natural resilience.Dr. Todd A. Watts is a national board-certified Chiropractic Physician in Idaho and a Functional Wellness Practitioner. Many know him as the “Parasite Guy”, but he also has extensive knowledge in Functional Blood Chemistry, Biochemistry, and in helping those with chronic illness overcome their struggles to restore their health. He is also the cofounder of Microbe Formulas and CellCore Biosciences and loves to research to formulate products that will change the world. Dr. Watts was the first to bring Mimosa Pudica seed to the general health market in the US. He has an amazing health journey, which has led him to be able to help others.

Dr. Peter Kan explains the brain-immune-gut connection and how to reverse chronic illness using a root-cause roadmap.Dr. Peter Kan introduces the brain-immune-gut framework as a new way to understand chronic illness. He explains how dysfunction in any one of these systems—brain, immune, or gut—can spread to the others, driving inflammation, autoimmunity, and neurological symptoms. He outlines how vagus nerve function, blood sugar stability, oxygen delivery, and proper sequencing of care are foundational to sustainable healing.Dr. Kan supports and manages patients with chronic conditions using a comprehensive approach by merging the exciting advances of functional neurology and functional medicine. Dr. Kan is Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He is the creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration, a virtual functional medicine program that identifies the root cause of autoimmune and other chronic conditions. Over 5000 patients from across the country have come to seek out his holistic approach that is changing the lives of those suffering from chronic conditions. Born in Taiwan and immigrating to America at the age of 13, Dr. Kan has a deep appreciation of the Eastern wisdom and Western advances in natural healthcare. He believes in the God-given ability of the body to heal and regulate itself.

Ashok Gupta explains how limbic retraining calms mast cell activation, rewires stress responses, and restores nervous system balance.Ashok Gupta shares his personal recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome and explains how limbic system dysfunction can drive mast cell activation and chronic illness. He outlines how the brain’s threat detection system becomes overactivated, leading to exaggerated immune responses, and how structured neuroplasticity practices can calm the nervous system, retrain stress pathways, and support long-term healing alongside conventional and functional care.Ashok Gupta is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University.Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others and published the well-known recovery program known as the Gupta Program in 2007. it now has 5 independent randomised controlled trials demonstrating its efficacy for ME/CFS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Mold illness, Lyme, and many more.He has published several medical papers and is continually researching these conditions. You can find out more information at www.guptaprogram.com.