Peptides and Longevity: Redefining Aging and Transforming Health with Dr. Kent Holtorf

Fasting isn’t just willpower, it’s a cellular switch. In this Peptides and Longevity episode, nutrition professional Renee Fitton breaks down how fasting mimicking supports deep cellular cleanup, metabolic markers, cravings, and longevity pathways—without the struggle of a traditional water fast.- - - - - Renee Fitton, MS, RD is a longevity-focused registered dietitian and Director of Education for L-Nutra and ProLon. She trained under Dr. Valter Longo through USC’s Longevity Master’s Program and additional research training in Italy, specializing in fasting and fasting-mimicking nutrition science.Her work centers on helping individuals understand how targeted fasting protocols support cellular health, metabolic balance, and sustainable lifestyle change through science-driven nutrition strategies.Website:https://fittonnutrition.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fittonnutrition- - - - - Are you a health practitioner exploring peptide therapies? Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODLIFE for practitioner savings.For AI-driven insights and tools to support peptide protocols, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IntegrativePeptides ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepep?igsh=MXNjOHpuM3Fpb21hZA==⁠⁠Holtorf Medical Group ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup?igsh=dWhnenZyM3g0ajZk&utm_source=qr⁠⁠NAHIS ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nahypothyroidism?igsh=NnUwYWtsZWRkaTRx⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

What if weight loss isn’t about willpower, but restoring what your body lost along the way? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dave Knapp shares his journey through obesity, type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 therapy, sobriety, and faith, revealing how peptides, lifestyle change, and spiritual surrender reshaped his health and purpose.- - - - - Dave Knapp is a podcaster and founder of On The Pen, an obesity medicine news platform focused on educating patients about metabolic health, GLP-1 therapies, and emerging peptide science. After struggling with lifelong obesity and type 2 diabetes, Dave transformed his health through research, lifestyle change, and integrative approaches combining medication, supplementation, and faith.Through his platform, he helps individuals better understand obesity as a complex metabolic condition while encouraging sustainable health habits, personal responsibility, and long-term wellness.Website: https://onthepen.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/onthepen.official/- - - - - Are you a health practitioner exploring peptide therapies? Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code PODLIFE for practitioner savings.For AI-driven insights and tools to support peptide protocols, visit ⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.ai⁠⁠⁠- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IntegrativePeptides ⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepep?igsh=MXNjOHpuM3Fpb21hZA==⁠Holtorf Medical Group ⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup?igsh=dWhnenZyM3g0ajZk&utm_source=qr⁠NAHIS ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nahypothyroidism?igsh=NnUwYWtsZWRkaTRx⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Independent pharmacies are filling prescriptions at a loss, and most people have no idea. In this episode of the Peptides and Longevity Podcast, Dr. Lisa Faast breaks down why margins are getting crushed, what clinicians miss about business, and how pharmacy owners can build real stability without losing the heart of patient care.- - - - - Dr. Lisa Faast, PharmD is a pharmacist with over two decades of experience and an independent pharmacy owner. She is the founder of DiversifyRx, where she helps independent pharmacy owners strengthen their businesses through practical strategy across financials, operations, marketing, and team leadership, so they can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.With deep experience in compounding, hormones, functional medicine, and the evolving peptide space, Dr. Faast brings a rare mix of clinical insight and real-world business leadership. She’s also a serial entrepreneur on a mission to help pharmacies stay open, serve their communities, and build sustainable profitability.Website: https://drlisafaast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlisafaast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-faast-pharmd-the-pharmacy-badass-b03a60318/- - - - - Are you a health practitioner exploring peptide therapies? Learn more at ⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠ and use code PODLIFE for practitioner savings.For AI-driven insights and tools to support peptide protocols, visit ⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.ai⁠⁠- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IntegrativePeptideshttps://www.instagram.com/integrativepep?igsh=MXNjOHpuM3Fpb21hZA==Holtorf Medical Grouphttps://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup?igsh=dWhnenZyM3g0ajZk&utm_source=qrNAHIShttps://www.instagram.com/nahypothyroidism?igsh=NnUwYWtsZWRkaTRxKent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

What if healthcare practitioners could serve people more freely while preserving patient choice? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Michael Blake, founder of Forgotten Formula, explains Private Membership Associations (PMAs), how member-based models function, and why some clinicians are exploring constitutional frameworks to support integrative, root-cause care.- - - - - Michael Blake is the founder of Forgotten Formula and a leading voice in root-cause healing for chronic illness, autoimmunity, and cancer-related conditions. His work focuses on tracing disease back to early-life microbiome disruption, toxic exposure, infections, and nutrient depletion.Through a systems-based approach that integrates diagnostics, detoxification, nutrient restoration, and mind–body–spirit healing, Michael Blake helps practitioners and patients restore the conditions the body needs to heal itself.Website: https://www.forgottenformula.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-blake-742a8619b- - - - - Are you a health practitioner exploring peptide therapies? Learn more at ⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠ and use code PODLIFE for practitioner savings.For AI-driven insights and tools to support peptide protocols, visit ⁠www.integrativepeptides.ai⁠- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Healing often stalls when care relies on guesswork instead of clarity. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Debi Bryk of MaxGen Labs explains how genetic testing provides a lifelong blueprint for personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and supplementation, helping practitioners and individuals move from trial and error to targeted healing.- - - - - Debi Bryk, NC, BCHN, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist specializing in functional genomics, autoimmune nutrition, and personalized lifestyle medicine. Inspired by helping her husband achieve long-term remission from ulcerative colitis without medication, she dedicated her career to guiding individuals with complex chronic conditions toward root-cause healing.Through her work with MaxGen Labs, Debi helps practitioners and individuals use genetic testing to create personalized health strategies based on DNA-driven insights rather than trial-and-error approaches.Website: https://www.maxgenlabs.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debibryk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debi-bryk-nc-bchn-370971b6/- - - - - Are you a health practitioner exploring peptide therapies?Learn more at www.integrativepeptides.comand use code PODLIFE for practitioner savings.For AI-driven insights and tools to support peptide protocols, visit www.integrativepeptides.ai- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

He was preparing to lose his bladder after a cancer diagnosis… until his second surgery revealed something no one expected. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Jon Vengochea shares how personalized, multi-system care alongside conventional treatment transformed his strength, outlook, and recovery journey.- - - - - Jon Vengochea is a patient at Holtorf Medical Group who shares his personal experience navigating a bladder cancer diagnosis and recovery journey. After facing limited treatment options and significant physical decline, Jon pursued personalized integrative care alongside conventional medical treatment focused on immune function, metabolic health, and whole-body support.Through his story, Jon offers a powerful patient perspective on resilience, faith, informed decision-making, and the importance of becoming an active participant in one’s healthcare journey.- - - - - Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Michael McNeal sits down with Melanie Murphy Richter to break down how the ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet is designed to keep you just below key nutrient-sensing pathways so you can access autophagy, support gut balance, and reduce cravings while still eating real food.Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a background in healthcare PR and a master’s degree in health span and longevity. She runs a private practice focused on gut-centered care for a wide range of conditions, including autoimmune concerns, anxiety, and depression.She is also the Director of Communications at L-Nutra, a longevity science company behind the ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. Having studied under Valter Longo and completed numerous ProLon cycles herself, Melanie blends clinical insight with practical experience to help people understand fasting science in a way they can actually follow.Website: https://melaniemurphyrd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthnmellness/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegmurphy/Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Most skincare promises repair, but this goes far beyond that. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Debbi Barber, founder of Vitali Skincare, shares how copper peptides remodel damaged skin, improve texture and tone, and support healing after procedures through a discovery that transformed her own skin.Debbi Barber is the founder, creator, and CEO of Vitali Skincare, a peptide-based skincare company focused on true skin remodeling. After discovering the effects of copper peptides on her own skin, she partnered with expert chemists to develop formulations designed for absorption, efficacy, and long-term skin health.Today, Vitali Skincare products are used globally by individuals seeking science-informed skincare that supports healing, resilience, and confidence at every stage of life.Website: https://www.vitaliskincare.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbibarber/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbibarberHoltorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Chronic illness doesn’t begin with a diagnosis. It begins with a story. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Michael Blake from Forgotten Formula explains how birth trauma, microbiome disruption, toxic exposure, infections, and unresolved trauma accumulate over a lifetime to drive autoimmunity, cancer, and metabolic breakdown.Michael Blake is the founder of Forgotten Formula and a leading voice in root-cause healing for chronic illness, autoimmunity, and cancer-related conditions. His work focuses on tracing disease back to early-life microbiome disruption, toxic exposure, infections, and nutrient depletion.Through a systems-based approach that integrates diagnostics, detoxification, nutrient restoration, and mind–body–spirit healing, Michael Blake helps practitioners and patients restore the conditions the body needs to heal itself.Website: https://www.forgottenformula.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-blake-742a8619bHoltorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Healing breaks down when the cell runs out of energy. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Drew Kidder explains why mitochondria drive peptide effectiveness, regeneration, and immune balance, and why real healing must begin at the cellular level.Dr. Drew Kidder is a clinical educator with CellCore Biosciences, where his work focuses on mitochondrial health, detoxification, and cellular regeneration. He specializes in helping practitioners understand how energy production, toxic burden, and cellular resilience shape healing outcomes. Dr. Kidder emphasizes restoring cellular charge so the body can repair, regenerate, and maintain balance at the most foundational level.Website: https://cellcore.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrewkidder/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandrewkidderHoltorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Aging isn’t just about getting older. It’s about what’s quietly breaking down underneath the surface. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden explains how nervous system regulation, biological aging hallmarks, environment, and regenerative sequencing determine whether aging accelerates or becomes reversible.Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a former interventional cardiologist and the founder of Gladden Longevity, where he focuses on precision longevity medicine and health optimization. With decades of experience, he applies a multi-system approach to aging that includes nervous system regulation, biological aging hallmarks, performance capacity, and environmental design.Dr. Gladden is the author of 100 Is the New 30 and hosts the Gladden Longevity Podcast. His work centers on helping individuals extend healthspan, restore resilience, and access regenerative strategies through intelligent sequencing and personalized care.Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACCWebsite: https://gladdenlongevity.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gladden-md-facc-489bb530/🎧 Gladden Longevity Podcast Cutting-edge conversations on extending healthspan and performance—where science meets practical strategies for living younger, longer, and stronger.Listen on Apple PodcastsVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

You can look healthy and still feel broken inside. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Miles Nichols joins us to explain why trauma, chronic stress, and environmental illness reshape the brain and nervous system. Tune in to find out how advanced diagnostics, breathwork, and phased healing restore resilience and function.Dr. Miles Nichols is a physician at Medicine With Heart Clinic, where he focuses on whole-person healing that integrates mind, body, and spirit. His work centers on complex chronic illness, nervous system dysregulation, and environmentally acquired conditions, using advanced tools like AI brain imaging and gene expression testing to uncover hidden drivers of disease.He also trains clinicians through Mind Body Functional Medicine, helping providers deepen their clinical skills while staying connected to passion, purpose, and sustainable care.Dr. Miles Nichols, DAOM, MSOM, LAcWebsite: https://medicinewithheart.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmilesnichols/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmilesnichols/Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Perimenopause can feel like your body and emotions have suddenly turned against you. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains why progesterone declines first, why estrogen becomes erratic, and how stress, toxins, and insulin resistance can drive anxiety, weight gain, libido changes, and skin issues years before menopause.Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIMWebsite: pflegmed.com/dr-jenInstagram: instagram.com/integrativedrmomLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjenpfleghaar/🎧 The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen  Explore the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness—with a functional medicine doctor who helps patients take their health back:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on BuzzsproutListen on iHeart RadioVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Did you know that most supplements never even make it into your cells? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jeffrey Gross joins us to explain how plant-derived exosomes act as nature’s delivery system, dramatically improving how nutrients reach and support cellular function.Dr. Jeffrey Gross is a spinal neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine specialist with a background in molecular biology. After years of treating patients with limited options beyond surgery, he expanded his practice to include regenerative approaches focused on restoring cellular function. He is the founder of ReCELLebrate, a functional medicine practice that focuses on biohacking, regenerative medicine, and longevity to optimize health and slow aging at a cellular level.Dr. Jeff Gross, MDWebsite: ReCELLebrate.comInstagram: Instagram.com/recellebrate LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/company/recellebrateVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Trauma doesn’t stay in the past. It changes how your brain and immune system respond. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Keesha Ewers joins us to discuss the different kinds of trauma and how perceived stress can mirror brain changes in PTSD. We also dive into why healing requires shifting the patterns of your nervous system.Dr. Keesha Ewers is a board-certified functional and Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, trauma-informed psychotherapist, Doctor of Sexology, and integrative family nurse practitioner with over three decades of clinical experience. She is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program and a MAPS-certified MDMA-assisted psychotherapy therapist.After leading the HURT Study on unresolved trauma, Dr. Ewers developed the HURT Model and Freedom Framework, approaches she used to reverse her own autoimmune disease and now applies with patients worldwide. She is a sought-after speaker, a TEDx presenter, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle, The Quick and Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, and Your Libido Story.Dr. Keesha EwersWebsite: drkeesha.comInstagram: instagram.com/drkeeshaewersLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keeshaewersVisit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Most supplements fail not because they’re useless, but because they’re poorly made, underdosed, or mislabeled. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Kent Holtorf speaks with Don Wiencek about private-label supplements, quality control, FDA pitfalls, and how doctors can create effective, ethical formulations their patients can trust.Don Wiencek is the founder and owner of Tru Body Wellness, a private-label dietary supplement company that partners with healthcare practitioners to create high-quality, customized formulations. He brings decades of experience as a president, CEO, and executive in product manufacturing, with a background in engineering and a master’s degree in business.Don has focused on helping doctors navigate formulation challenges, manufacturing quality, regulatory compliance, and labeling accuracy—allowing practitioners to confidently bring effective supplements to their patients while building sustainable, ethical practices.Website: trubodywellness.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donald-wiencek-4754b99/Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Most people reach for another coffee when their brain is tired—but what if the real issue is how your brain makes and spends energy? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Gregory Kelly joins us to break down what nootropics are, how caffeine impacts focus and mood, and why mitochondrial health and chronobiology matter for sustainable brain performance.Dr. Gregory Kelly is a naturopathic physician and the director of product development at Neurohacker Collective, where he guides the development of nootropic, mitochondrial, immune, and healthy-aging formulas. He is the author of ‘Shape Shift,’ was editor of the Journal of Alternative Medicine Review, and a contributor to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, with more than 30 publications indexed in PubMed.Before entering naturopathic medicine, he served as a Navy officer and earned an engineering degree, later redirecting his curiosity toward how people and traditional cultures care for their health. He has taught advanced clinical nutrition, counseling skills, and doctor–patient relationships at the University of Bridgeport and the College of Naturopathic Medicine. With over two decades immersed in supplements, natural medicine, and chronobiology, his work centers on nootropics, anti-aging, regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep, and the timing of biological processes that shape performance and health.Website: https://www.qualialife.com/people/greg-kellyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregory-kellyVisit ⁠⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

What if your concussion wasn’t just about the hit to your head, but everything that was already simmering in your body? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, neurosurgeon and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Chad Prusmack joins us to unpack precision medicine, environmental subconcussion, and why toxins, infections, autonomic imbalance, and data-driven rehab can make or break brain recovery.----Dr. Chad Prusmack is a board-certified neurosurgeon and one of the only neurosurgeons in the United States to also hold a functional medicine certification. After years of operating in traditional neurosurgery, he saw too many patients whose scans looked ‘perfect’ but who were still suffering, which pushed him to integrate multi-omics, precision testing, and systems-level thinking into his practice.He is the founder of Resilience Code, a 45,000-square-foot health and performance center in Denver that blends neurosurgery, functional medicine, strength and conditioning, neurofeedback, and comprehensive rehab under one roof. As a primary neurosurgical consultant for the Denver Broncos and the United States Olympic Committee, he specializes in neurodegenerative disease, concussion, post-concussion syndrome, and performance medicine. His mission is to shine a high-definition light on the continuum between ‘healthy’ and ‘diseased,’ so patients can finally understand why they feel the way they do and what to do next.----Dr. Chad PrusmackWebsite: myresiliencecode.comWebsite: healthonephysiciangroup.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Chad-J-Prusmack-MDLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chad-prusmack-58552020----Visit ⁠www.integrativepeptides.com⁠ and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

What if your iron wasn’t just high but actively damaging your cells? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Bob Miller joins us to explore a little-known process called ferroptosis: a kind of ‘iron overload gone wrong’ that may help explain why some people get stuck in chronic illness. Bob breaks down how everyday exposures, stress, and hidden genetic patterns can overwhelm the body, and shares a fascinating case study showing how personalized insights can reveal why someone isn’t getting better.----Bob Miller is a certified traditional naturopath and a pioneer in the field of genetic-specific nutrition. For more than three decades, he has helped clients uncover how their gene variants influence detoxification, inflammation, and chronic symptoms, and how targeted nutritional support can make a life-changing difference. Bob is the founder of the Tree of Life practice, where he has spent decades connecting the dots between genetics, environment, and stubborn health issues.He is also the formulator behind more than 55 epigenetic nutritional products designed to support enzyme function and healthy detox pathways, widely used by health professionals across the country. As an educator, he teaches physicians and practitioners through national seminars, webinars, and his certification program in genetic nutrition. He also created the innovative MethylGenetic Nutritional Analysis™ software, which blends gene data, labs, and symptoms to craft personalized wellness protocols.Bob is the founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute, where he leads groundbreaking studies on the relationship between genetic variants and complex conditions such as chronic Lyme disease, research that has been internationally recognized and awarded. His work continues to shape how practitioners understand genes, toxins, and individualized healing.----Bob Miller, CTNWebsite (NutriGenetic): nutrigeneticresearch.orgWebsite (Tree of Life): tolhealth.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bob-miller-ctn-a0b8021b----Visit www.integrativepeptides.com and use the code PODLIFE to get 10% off your first purchase.----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

PRP: miracle cure or medical myth? Here’s the real story. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Jeffrey Piccirillo reveals why some platelet-rich plasma treatments disappoint while others spark remarkable repair. He also breaks down the small tweaks that can turn an average treatment into a regenerative breakthrough. If you’ve ever wondered why this therapy seems magical for some and useless for others, this episode connects the dots.----Dr. Jeffrey Piccirillo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the CEO and Founder of Regenerative Medical Associates in Florida. After stepping away from surgery due to hand tremors, he shifted his career toward holistic and regenerative medicine, opening The Center for Total Wellness in Iowa. There, he focused on restoring health through intravenous nutrition, targeted supplements, diet modification, and the early development of platelet-rich plasma and stem cell protocols for joint, tendon, and ligament injuries.Dr. Piccirillo began consulting with practices across the country, helping physicians transition from insurance-based models to thriving cash practices while delivering better patient outcomes. He and his team support hundreds of clinics nationwide, offering everything from regenerative products and equipment to hands-on training and marketing support. He also partners with leading innovators to train clinicians in platelet-rich plasma, joint injections, sexual wellness procedures, and other regenerative techniques, making his company a full-service resource for practitioners looking to excel in regenerative medicine.----Jeffrey Piccirillo, DOWebsite: regenmedicalgroup.com----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

The secret to healthier aging might be hiding in your chromosomes. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Eric McDonald of T.A. Sciences joins us to unpack how people are using their supplements to help preserve telomere length, support immune function, and promote healthier aging.----Eric McDonald brings almost four decades of experience in biology, pharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine. After earning his biology degree from Michigan State University, he launched a highly successful pharmaceutical career with Parke-Davis, helping bring blockbuster drugs to the market like Lipitor, Lopid, and Cognex. He quickly rose through leadership roles in sales, training, and marketing before later serving as Director of Sales at both Doak Dermatologics and Taro Pharma.In 2013, Eric shifted his focus toward regenerative medicine, a move that reshaped his career and passion. He joined T.A. Sciences as Director of Sales, where he helped grow operations and worked closely with top experts in telomere biology. Today, he is known for bridging his pharmaceutical background with cutting-edge longevity science, helping clinicians and consumers better understand the tools that may support healthier aging.----Eric McDonaldWebsite: tasciences.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericmcdonald ----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Reversing autoimmunity isn’t about chasing perfect lab numbers. It’s about teaching your immune system how to find balance again. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Elizabeth Tringali joins us to reveal how small, strategic steps like the right peptides, detox support, and food choices can quiet flares, rebuild energy, and help you feel like yourself again.----Elizabeth Tringali is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. A graduate of the University of Florida, she began her career in nutrition science and research with the Women’s Health Initiative, an experience that shaped her lifelong passion for holistic, patient-centered care.Blending her roots in nutrition with advanced training in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, she has spent more than two decades helping patients uncover the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and autoimmune conditions. Known for combining natural therapies with cutting-edge medical innovations, she creates personalized healing plans that restore energy, balance, and long-term wellness.----Elizabeth Tringali, PA-CWebsite: tringali-health.comInstagram: instagram.com/etringaliFacebook: facebook.com/elizabeth.tringali.2025/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-tringali-pa-c-0010a523----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Kent Holtorf speaks with Dr. Sanjeev Goel, a Toronto-based biohacker and longevity expert. They explore how psychedelics, peptides, and data-driven therapies are transforming health, performance, and aging—revealing what’s next in the science of self-optimization.Born in Montreal and now based in Toronto, Dr. Goel’s journey has been far from conventional. With over five decades of lived experience and a résumé that spans remote medical service in Himalayan villages to teaching mindfulness to healthcare professionals, his voice carries both wisdom and credibility. His biological age is a full ten years younger than his chronological one, a living testament to the anti-aging practices he preaches. But his path hasn’t been without hardship. In 2019, a severe Lyme-like illness brought him face-to-face with his own mortality. The experience sparked a deeper commitment to healing, self-exploration, and science-backed rejuvenation.Sanjeev Goel, MDWebsite: https://www.sanjeevgoel.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLk0UmBqWSiUU3SFKrFtig Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsanjeevgoel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsanjeevgoel/ ----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Reignite your libido from the inside out—no shame, no guesswork. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Valerie Phillips joins us to uncover what really drives desire. She shares how rebalancing your hormones, optimizing sleep, calming stress, and even healing your gut and pelvic floor can reignite libido, naming certain peptides may be the missing piece to bringing your passion back.Loss of desire isn’t a life sentence—it’s your body’s way of asking for balance. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Valerie Phillips reveals how she helps women reignite passion by looking beyond hormones to the deeper story unfolding inside the body. She explores what happens when communication between mind, metabolism, and mood breaks down—and how restoring that dialogue can transform not only energy and confidence, but connection itself.Tune in to hear what most people overlook when libido fades: subtle shifts in stress chemistry, sleep cycles, gut health, and emotional health that quietly drain vitality. Dr. Phillips shares how small, strategic adjustments can unlock a natural return of desire, showing that when your body feels safe, nourished, and rested, passion often follows. The takeaway: it’s not about chasing youth—it’s about rediscovering the spark that balance brings naturally.Valerie Phillips, ND (Dr. Val) is a native Angelino who started studying the medical arts as a teenager in Magnet School. She studied Biochemistry at U.C. Davis, and subsequently pursued research in Neuro-Pathology at U.C. San Francisco. She also volunteered at the Berkeley Free Clinic and at the Native American Health Center in San Francisco, and became a “lay healthcare worker,” delivering limited primary care services to the underserved populations of the San Francisco Bay area. Based on this experience, Dr. Val decided to pursue her long term interest in eastern and alternative forms of Medicine by pursuing a Naturopathic Medical degree at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. The education was the perfect blend of western scientific medical thought combined with herbal traditions from across the globe, nutrition, physical medicine and many more disciplines designed to train physicians to see all the aspects of the human body as a holistic unit.Valerie Phillips, NDFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValeriePhillipsND----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

The secret to living better for longer starts with removing the cells that make you old. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Joe Cleaver pulls back the curtain on senolytics, showing how to clear senescent cells and build you back up with mitochondria, hormones, and targeted peptides.Want to age in reverse? Start by clearing out the cells making you old. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Joe Cleaver reframes longevity around one simple idea, which is that you remove what ages you and then rebuild what keeps you young. He explains how senescent cells accumulate, why they become inflammatory factories, and how fasting and senolytics can clear the backlog. He then shows how to protect and upgrade mitochondria, why telomeres work as a useful marker rather than a destiny, and where peptides belong. The result is a stepwise, precision plan that starts with clearance, moves into cellular energy, and finishes with targeted repair for brain, skin, hair, and whole-body performance. Watch the full episode now and learn how to start clearing the cells that make you old.Dr. Joseph Cleaver is a board-certified internist and fellow in anti-aging and metabolic medicine who blends preventive lifestyle medicine, regenerative therapeutics, and peptide science. He teaches clinicians nationwide and sees patients through the Paradigm Wellness Medical Group. He also hosts small-group masterminds on longevity and regenerative medicine at his winery in Sonoma.Dr. Joseph CleaverWebsite: www.pwmgmed.comIntegrative PeptidesWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://integrativepeptides.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Tried everything and still sick? This protocol could finally move the needle. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Gordon Crozier reveals how he helped patients with complex chronic conditions recover using specific peptides paired with ozone, amino acid therapy, and detoxification strategies that reset the body from the inside out.What happens when even the top hospitals can’t help? In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Gordon Crozier discusses how he takes on the ‘sick of the sick’ using a cellular approach that rebuilds health from the inside out. He delves into how he combines peptides with ozone, amino acid therapy, and phosphatidylcholine to help calm neuroinflammation and restore balance where medicine left off. Dr. Crozier also reveals why advanced tests often tell the story traditional tests miss—and how timing, pulsing, and persistence turn short-term improvements into lasting recovery.Dr. Gordon Crozier is the owner and medical director of Crozier Clinic, a leading genetics-based center specializing in peptides, hormone optimization, and advanced diagnostics. A former neurology and neurosurgery clinician, he combines deep neurological insight with personalized, regenerative protocols.As a faculty member and peptide educator for A4M and the International Peptide Society, he has trained hundreds of practitioners nationwide. He’s also the author of Healing One Cell at a Time, Ticked Off, and Heal Your Cells. Save Your Life., and continues to pioneer innovative, compassionate care in chronic illness and longevity medicine.-----Dr. Gordon CrozierWebsite: www.crozierclinic.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/drgordoncrozierFacebook: www.facebook.com/DrCrozierIntegrative PeptidesWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://integrativepeptides.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

This protocol helps even the most sensitive patients move forward. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Christopher Wakely joins us to lay out a roadmap for complex chronic illness that involves opening detox pathways, restoring immune tolerance, and tackling infections and toxins. Watch now to get practical tips on reading basic tests and knowing when to add peptides, neural therapy, ozone, hypercoagulation support, and even strategies for kids with PANS/PANDAS.-----Still stuck? This doctor’s roadmap skips the guesswork. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Christopher Wakely joins us to share a clear plan for tackling complex chronic illness. He explains why treatment must start by ‘opening the drains’ or helping the liver, gut, kidneys, and brain move toxins out. He also shows how simple labs and natural killer cell testing can guide what to treat first, saving time and money.Dr. Wakely also dives into restoring immune balance, using binders safely, and choosing the right tools at the right time. You will hear about drainage remedies, herbs, neural therapy, peptides, ozone, and other strategies designed to help patients heal without big flares. If you’ve felt stuck or flared with every new protocol, this episode is for you.-----Dr. Christopher Wakely is a naturopathic physician and the owner of Aster Integrative Medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Known for helping patients who have seen countless doctors without answers, he specializes in complex chronic illness, including tick-borne diseases, mycotoxin illness, chemical sensitivity, and autoimmune conditions.Dr. Wakely blends the best of conventional and naturopathic care. His approach includes targeted detox and drainage, immune system retraining, herbal and homeopathic therapies, peptides, nutritional support, and, when needed, pharmaceuticals—always to help patients heal safely and sustainably. When he’s not in the clinic, he enjoys life in Seattle with his wife and two daughters, hiking, weightlifting, reading, and cheering on the Boston Red Sox.-----Christopher Wakely, NDWebsite: https://www.drwakely.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-wakely-8a906369/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://integrativepeptides.com/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/⁠⁠⁠----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

If your protocol isn’t working, you might be starting in the wrong place. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Kelly Halderman joins us to explain how the Metabolic Code® helps decode your unique biochemistry into simple TRIADS™, revealing where to focus first so protocols don’t stall. She shares her personal recovery story and the often-missed detox step that opens up healing and turns scattered data into an actionable plan.----If your detox isn’t working, it might be your bile. Here’s how to fix it. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Dr. Kelly Halderman shows how the Metabolic Code® combines symptom questionnaires with key tests to map five interconnected TRIADS™ in the body. This map gives patients and clinicians a clear starting point, helps target the right nutraceuticals and peptides, and provides measurable feedback so progress doesn’t feel like guesswork.Dr. Halderman also shares her own journey from being bedridden and misdiagnosed to reclaiming her health through nutrition, detox, and root-cause thinking. One of her biggest breakthroughs is fixing bile flow to reopen the body’s toxin highways and reduce systemic inflammation. With better detox and precise personalization, patients can stop spinning their wheels, and practitioners can finally deliver the results they’ve been chasing.----Dr. Kelly Halderman is a physician and clinical nutritionist with a uniquely broad background in medicine, research, and nutraceutical innovation. She currently serves as Chief Health Officer at Weo. Her career includes academic roles such as adjunct professor at North Central University and instructor for the American Heart Association, as well as advanced training in functional neurology, plant-based nutrition, and neurofeedback. Dr. Halderman earned her MD from SABA University School of Medicine, completed family practice training at the University of Minnesota, and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition. Passionate about translating complex science into actionable care, she is known for making precision health accessible and helping both patients and practitioners move beyond guesswork toward measurable, personalized results.----Kelly Halderman, DCNWebsite: https://drkellyhalderman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutraceuticalformulators/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kelly-halderman-b8253346/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: ⁠⁠https://integrativepeptides.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/⁠⁠----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Leaky gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s also messing with your brain. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist, breaks down the gut–brain connection and why a leaky gut can fuel inflammation, brain fog, and mood issues. He also reveals groundbreaking research on spore-based probiotics—how they repair the gut lining, calm inflammation, and may even help reprogram metabolism for better energy and body composition.-----A mass extinction is happening inside your gut—and it’s fueling everything from brain fog to autoimmunity. In this episode of Peptides and Longevity, Kiran Krishnan explains why the microbiome is not just trillions of organisms, but a vast genetic toolkit that powers most of our body’s chemistry. He warns that modern living is driving a ‘mass extinction’ of gut species, weakening immune training, fueling leaky gut, and setting the stage for allergies, autoimmunity, and chronic illness.Krishnan then connects the dots to the brain, showing how toxins from a leaky gut trigger inflammation, brain fog, mood issues, and even neurodegeneration. He shares evidence on how spore-based probiotics restore gut diversity, strengthen keystone species, repair the gut barrier, and lower inflammatory markers—sometimes in as little as a month. Krishnan also highlights a pilot study where spores and prebiotics reduced visceral fat and improved insulin health without diet changes, pointing to true ‘metabolic reprogramming.’ He wraps up with a reality check on overhyped probiotics and testing, urging a smarter, science-based approach to gut health.-----Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist with over two decades of experience in the field of nutrition and supplements. Trained in molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa, he went on to hold leadership roles in global product development before becoming General Manager of Novozymes One Health America, Microbiome Labs. A sought-after speaker at medical and nutrition conferences, he is known for making complex science on the human microbiome practical and accessible. He is actively involved in more than a dozen human clinical trials, serves on multiple scientific advisory boards, and holds peer-reviewed publications and global patents in probiotic and microbiome research.-----Kiran KrishnanWebsite: https://microbiomelabs.com/home/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiran.krishnan.9279LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-k-b302147/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: ⁠https://integrativepeptides.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/⁠----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: ⁠https://holtorfmed.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/⁠----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A⁠----Produced by DrTalks⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Want to heal injuries faster, bounce back from surgery stronger, or even slow aging with your body’s own healing signals? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. R. David Calvo reveals how he uses peptides and regenerative therapies to supercharge recovery, protect joints, and help patients feel decades younger.----Dr. R. David Calvo spent decades as a high-volume orthopedic surgeon before realizing that surgery alone wasn’t enough. So he began exploring regenerative medicine, using platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow, fat-derived stem cell products, and later peptides, to improve not just surgical outcomes, but overall vitality. What he discovered transformed both his patients’ results and his own health: by optimizing the “terrain” of the body, recovery accelerates and performance rebounds.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Calvo joins us to explain how he now uses targeted peptides alongside regenerative procedures to help patients heal faster, sleep better, and stay strong as they age. He also shares real-world cases of athletes bouncing back from injuries in record time, surgical wounds closing faster, and patients regaining energy and focus by supporting their mitochondria and hormones. His message is simple yet powerful: you don’t have to accept decline—if you give your body the right signals, it can repair itself.----Dr. R. David Calvo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert with over three decades of experience caring for athletes from high school to professional levels. After decades in surgical practice, he shifted his focus to preventative, regenerative, and anti-aging medicine—founding Texas Center Wellness in Austin, Texas.Trained through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Age Management Medicine Group, Dr. Calvo now helps patients worldwide through telemedicine, using cutting-edge therapies like peptides, stem cells, exosomes, platelet-rich plasma, and bioidentical hormones to accelerate healing, enhance longevity, and optimize human performance.----R. David Calvo, MDWebsite: https://texascenterwellness.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-calvo-698b541a/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

What if your lingering fatigue, brain fog, or pain isn’t ‘just in your head’ but the result of hidden biotoxins disrupting your immune system and energy production? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Cory Tichauer unpacks the complex world of biotoxin illness—from mold and heavy metals to chronic infections—and shares how accurate testing, binder strategies, and targeted peptides can restore balance, repair mitochondria, and help you reclaim lasting health.It’s not just mold—it’s mold plus metals, infections, and a body stuck in survival mode. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Cory Tichauer joins us to explain that biotoxin illness is rarely just about mold—it’s the combined effect of environmental toxins like pesticides, heavy metals, and solvents, along with hidden infections such as Lyme. For some people, genetic patterns make it harder to clear these toxins, trapping them in a cycle of chronic inflammation that disrupts hormones, damages mitochondria, and fuels symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain, and sleep issues. He connects this to the ‘cell danger response,’ where overwhelmed cells shut down energy production and repair in an attempt to protect themselves—leaving patients stuck in survival mode.Dr. Tichauer’s treatment approach follows a seven-step roadmap: remove exposures, stop toxins from recirculating with binders and bile support, and then restore balance step by step. Peptides play a key role in calming inflammation, repairing tissue, and helping the immune and hormonal systems reset—offering patients a path to true recovery when standard medicine falls short. Watch the episode now to learn how to break free from the cycle of toxins and reclaim your health.Dr. Cory Tichauer is a naturopathic physician and founder of Bear Creek Naturopathic Clinic in Medford, Oregon. With a background in neurobiology and medical training focused on integrative and functional care, he has spent almost two decades treating complex chronic conditions. His clinical expertise spans tick-borne infections, mold and biotoxin illness, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegeneration. A member of both the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, Dr. Tichauer is recognized for his systems-based approach, which combines thorough diagnostic workups with targeted therapies to restore immune regulation, mitochondrial health, and neuroendocrine balance. Today, he is recognized for integrating peptides into biotoxin and chronic illness protocols to help patients recover when standard treatments have failed.Dr. Cory TichauerWebsite: https://www.bearcreekclinic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearcreekclinic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearcreekclinicIntegrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Can drinking hydrogen water really restore your gut, boost your mitochondria, and slow aging? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Paul Barattiero joins us to explain the history of hydrogen water, its medical applications, and current research. We discuss how molecular hydrogen functions as a selective antioxidant and impacts pathways, telomerase, and mitochondria. Dr. Barattiero emphasizes the importance of gut terrain: after antibiotics and environmental chemicals, restoring the gut’s electrical potential and microbial balance is essential, and dissolved hydrogen may support this process. He suggests mimicking natural gut fermentation by drinking hydrogen water several times per day. He also touches on spacing hydrogen from ozone therapy, field experiences ranging from energy and sleep to vision and reflux anecdotes, and briefly outlines his team’s electromagnetic field solution that depolarizes radiation and lowers signal strength in a defined area.Dr. Paul Barattiero is a leading voice in the field of molecular hydrogen and the founder of Echo Water. His journey began nearly two decades ago when his wife’s chronic illnesses weren’t improving with conventional medicine. After discovering the power of dissolved hydrogen in water, he dove deep into the research and witnessed firsthand the profound impact it had on her health. Inspired by her transformation, he dedicated his career to advancing hydrogen technology and making it accessible for both patients and practitioners. Today, he develops innovative solutions that support gut health, reduce oxidative stress, and even protect against electromagnetic fields.-----Dr. Paul BarattieroWebsite: https://echowater.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echohydrogen/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/echohydrogen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echohydrogen-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Want to look younger, feel stronger, and live longer? Start with these six foundations. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Michael Meighen explores the six foundations of true vitality—sleep, nutrition, movement, stress balance, and hormone health—as the cornerstones of longevity and aesthetics. He also shares the latest regenerative therapies, peptides, and biohacking tools that help patients heal, look younger, and extend their healthspan.Peptides, stem cells, and hormone optimization are powerful—but only if the foundations are solid. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Michael Meighen joins us to bring a holistic and evidence-based approach to anti-aging, musculoskeletal health, and aesthetics. He stresses the importance of “lower-hanging fruit” like restorative sleep, proper nutrition, stress management, and movement, noting that no therapy works unless these foundations are in place. He also explains how balancing cortisol, optimizing diet to control blood sugar and insulin, and embracing lifestyle practices like time in nature and intentional exercise are key to healing and longevity.Dr. Meighen also introduces regenerative and functional interventions that extend beyond traditional medicine. He highlights the benefits of prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and certain peptides for joint repair, aesthetics, and recovery. The conversation expands into hormone optimization for mood, brain health, and vitality, as well as biohacking tools like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infrared sauna, and cold immersion. He emphasizes symmetry, functional movement, and personalized testing as markers of true vitality—helping patients not just live longer, but thrive with confidence and energy.Dr. Michael Meighen is a physician, author, and health optimization specialist focused on regenerative medicine, aesthetics, and total body transformation. Board-certified in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain medicine, he brings over two decades of experience helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and extend vitality through conservative, non-operative treatments.Dr. Meighen is the bestselling author of A New You: Using the Body’s Regenerative and Restorative Powers to Optimize Orthopedic, Hormonal, and Sexual Health Function and a contributing author to The Codes of Longevity. He integrates advanced regenerative therapies—including platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and peptide protocols—with hormone optimization, fitness strategies, and biohacking tools to help his patients achieve peak performance and aesthetic confidence. His mission is to empower people to live longer, stronger, and healthier lives by addressing root causes and unleashing the body’s innate healing power.Michael MeighenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-meighen-6a882316b/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Your libido isn’t gone—it’s just waiting for the right support. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Nick Delgado joins us to dive into the science and practice of creating a fulfilling sex life that lasts well into later years. From communication and intimacy strategies to hormone optimization and peptide therapy, he shares practical ways to boost vitality, intimacy, and longevity.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Nick Delgado challenges cultural myths and common misunderstandings about sexual health, intimacy, and performance. He explains that while 95% of men believe they are great lovers, the majority of women report not experiencing orgasm in their relationships—a disconnect rooted in lack of communication, inadequate foreplay, and male insecurity. Drawing on decades of research and clinical practice, Dr. Delgado emphasizes that true intimacy depends on dialogue, patience, and understanding women’s unique physiology.Beyond the bedroom, he explores how lifestyle and science intersect to extend both sexual vitality and life itself. He outlines the importance of hormone optimization, detoxification of harmful estrogens, plant-based nutrition, adrenal support, and the use of certain peptides. These tools, he argues, not only enhance sexual performance but also improve longevity, immune function, and quality of life. The conversation is both entertaining and deeply educational, offering actionable strategies for couples and individuals seeking to feel younger, healthier, and more connected.Website: https://nickdelgado.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nickdelgado/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theagedocYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DelgadoProtocol-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Want to use peptides safely and effectively? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Kathleen O’Neil-Smith joins us to distill decades of clinical experience into a discussion on peptides for pain relief, fascia health, brain injury recovery, immune balance, and performance optimization. She shares real-world cases, practical protocols, and her philosophy on starting safely and effectively with these powerful tools.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Kathleen O’Neil-Smith gives us a masterclass on the diverse applications of peptides in clinical practice. Drawing from her background in internal medicine, functional medicine, regenerative therapies, and athletic coaching, she explains how specific peptides can be matched to the type of injury or dysfunction—whether that’s joint degeneration, fascia restriction, immune imbalance, or neurotrauma. She emphasizes the importance of fascia as an interconnected signaling network and outlines how combining physical manipulation with targeted injections or intravenous therapy can produce rapid, lasting results.Dr. O’Neil-Smith also details her personal experience using peptides to restore her son’s health after a severe traumatic brain injury, walking through the specific compounds, timing, and combinations she used for inflammation control, nerve regeneration, and whole-body recovery. The conversation expands into immune system assessment, gut-brain connections, mitochondrial health, performance optimization for elite athletes, and strategies for healthy aging. Throughout, she underscores that the key to success is starting somewhere with safe, foundational peptides and adapting as the patient’s needs evolve.Dr. Kathleen O’Neil-Smith is a physician, lecturer, and researcher specializing in peptides, regenerative medicine, and functional health. A magna cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Medicine, she completed postgraduate training in pathology at Harvard/Mass General and internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. With additional certifications in stem cell therapies, traumatic brain injury treatment, and exercise physiology, she has served as founder of the International Peptide Society and Clinical Peptide Society, and as a senior lecturer at leading medical conferences worldwide. Known for her innovative, compassionate approach, Dr. O’Neil Smith integrates advanced peptide protocols, medicinal signaling therapies, and performance strategies to help patients—from elite athletes to complex chronic cases—achieve optimal health and recovery.-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Meet the bioregulators: the small but mighty peptides rewriting the science of aging. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Jean-François Tremblay joins us to explore the fascinating world of peptide bioregulators, their origins, and their profound impact on health and aging. He explains how these small yet powerful molecules can support immune function, hormone balance, and organ health while offering remarkable safety and adaptability.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Jean-François Tremblay joins us to explain peptide bioregulators—small chains of amino acids with the potential to revolutionize modern medicine. He shares the surprising history of their discovery during the Cold War and how early studies revealed their ability to influence longevity, immune function, and organ repair. Tremblay explains that while over 25 peptide bioregulators are currently well-studied, discoveries continue to expand our understanding of their therapeutic promise.He highlights certain peptides that have shown benefits for anti-aging, hormonal health, fertility, and joint support. Tremblay emphasizes their unique ability to adapt to the body’s state, working like “intelligent molecules” that restore balance without forcing unwanted effects. This episode offers a compelling look at why peptides could shape the future of preventive and regenerative medicine.Jean-François Tremblay is a biochemist and pharmacology expert with over two decades of experience in peptide research and application. He completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry, mechanical engineering, and kinesiology before earning a master’s degree in pharmacology.He has consulted on peptides for anti-aging, sports performance, and overall health, and founded his own company specializing in the synthesis of peptides. Tremblay is widely respected for making complex science approachable, combining a wealth of knowledge with a passion for helping people live healthier, longer lives.-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Why is no one talking about pelvic health? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sheds light on the often-overlooked world of pelvic health. She discusses the root causes of incontinence, pelvic pain, and chronic infections—revealing certain peptides that offer safe, effective, and holistic options for healing and prevention.Dr. Betsy Greenleaf is a urogynecologist, entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate with over two decades of experience specializing in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She made history as the first female in the United States to become board-certified in urogynecology, and she continues to lead the field with a holistic, patient-centered approach to care.Dr. Greenleaf is also the CEO of The Pelvic Floor Store, an online marketplace dedicated to providing reliable products for pelvic health. She also hosts Some of Your Parts Podcast, where she explores the mind-body-spirit connection in women’s wellness. Recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology, she is a sought-after speaker, educator, and media contributor, dedicated to breaking the silence around pelvic health and empowering women with innovative, effective solutions.Dr. Betsy Greenleaf://pelvicfloorstore.com/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/drbetsygreenleaf/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbetsygreenleaf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.betsy.greenleafYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.betsygreenleaf7401TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbetsygreenleaf-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Discover how your gut’s microbial balance affects everything from stress to drug absorption. In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Afif Ghannoum joins us to unpack the science of the gut microbiome and reveals how imbalances in this ecosystem can disrupt digestion, drug effectiveness, stress response, and immunity.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Afif Ghannoum, a biotechnology entrepreneur, breaks down the emerging science of the total microbiome—including bacteria, fungi, and viruses—and its massive impact on digestion, disease, drug response, and overall health. He shares insights from his father, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, who coined the term ‘mycobiome’ and has led groundbreaking research into how fungi and bacteria form biofilms in the gut, driving inflammation and digestive disorders. Together, they developed BIOHM Health to bring this research to consumers with innovative testing and probiotic solutions.Afif also reveals surprising truths—like how stress, over-exercise, and restrictive diets can damage the microbiome, and how fungi aren’t inherently bad but vital to gut balance. He explains why prebiotics (dietary fibers that nourish good microbes) may be more important than probiotics alone, and how proper microbial balance affects pain, stress response, immunity, and even medication effectiveness. This is a powerful conversation for anyone who’s struggled with gut issues, chronic symptoms, or confusion about which ‘health rules’ to follow.Afif GhannoumWebsite: https://www.biohmhealth.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afifghannoum/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohmhealth/ ----------Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Could balancing this overlooked system be the key to recovering from COVID-19? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leo Galland joins us to unpack the critical role of the angiotensin pathway and peptides in addressing inflammatory bowel disease and even complications from COVID-19. He also shares insights into balancing the body’s natural systems to prevent infection, heal inflammation, and restore health.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leo Galland dives deep into the science behind the angiotensin pathway and how its imbalance plays a major role in the severity of infections from COVID-19. He explains how the angiotensin pathway protects the heart, brain, and blood vessels, and how the virus hijacks this system to wreak havoc. He explores how blocking furin with peptides could prevent the virus from replicating at its first point of entry, the nose.Dr. Galland also highlights his pioneering work with certain peptides for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other gut conditions. He shares practical, individualized strategies that go far beyond one-size-fits-all medicine, emphasizing the importance of the gut microbiome, the viral biome, and how these emerging tools can help patients heal when mainstream treatments fail. This is a must-watch for anyone curious about the future of peptides, immune health, and personalized healing.Dr. Leo Galland is a board-certified internist and recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with complex chronic disorders. A graduate of Harvard University and the New York University School of Medicine, he has pioneered the study of the gut microbiome and intestinal permeability decades before they became mainstream, transforming how we understand the links between digestive health, inflammation, and immune resilience.Known for developing innovative nutritional therapies for autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious, and gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Galland views the doctor-patient relationship as a true partnership, empowering people to take control of their own healing journey. His groundbreaking work has earned him multiple awards, including the Linus Pauling Award from the Institute for Functional Medicine and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. He serves on the medical advisory board of The Global Lyme Alliance and the Long Covid Advisory Group of the World Health Network, continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized medicine.Website: https://www.drgalland.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leogallandmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.leogalland/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Toxins, trauma, and the protocol that changed everything. Can it work for you, too? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Scott Forsgren joins us to share his powerful journey recovering from chronic Lyme disease and mold illness after decades of misdiagnoses and struggle. He breaks down his protocol for healing complex chronic conditions, focusing on root causes like toxins, environment, and emotional trauma.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Scott Forsgren, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, joins us to open up about his journey recovering from chronic Lyme disease and mold illness. After a tick bite left him battling intense symptoms and misdiagnoses, he shares how he refused to settle for ‘it’s all in your head,’ instead uncovering deeper root causes like hidden infections, mold exposure, and environmental toxins.Scott also details his proven protocol that starts with detoxification and drainage, optimizing your external environment, and calming the limbic system. From emotional trauma work to sleep and immune modulation, he explains why true recovery goes far beyond antibiotics—and how new tools like energetic testing and peptides can help restore the body’s natural balance. Packed with practical tips and hope, this is a must-watch for anyone dealing with Lyme, mold illness, or other complex chronic conditions.Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, NC, is a globally recognized health coach, researcher, and educator specializing in complex chronic illnesses like Lyme disease and mold illness. As the founder of BetterHealthGuy.com and host of the BetterHealthGuy Blogcast, he has spent over two decades interviewing the world’s leading integrative and functional medicine experts, translating his own recovery journey into practical, hope-filled guidance for others.Scott is a passionate advocate for empowering patients to look beyond symptom suppression and address the terrain that allows illness to thrive. He serves on the Board of Directors for the LymeLight Foundation, has written for numerous publications, and organizes the annual Forum for Integrative Medicine, bringing together top practitioners to share cutting-edge solutions. Whether it’s detoxification, drainage, peptides, or mind-body healing, his mission is clear: to help people reclaim their health—and their hope.-----Scott Forsgren, FDN-P, NCWebsite: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sforsgren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterHealthGuy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterhealthguy/ -----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

What if peptides could transform cancer treatment? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy joins us to share her pioneering approach to integrative cancer care—blending conventional treatments with cutting-edge peptide therapies and personalized protocols. She also discusses how early detection, immune optimization, and patient-specific regimens are transforming outcomes for cancer patients.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, a leading voice in integrative oncology, joins us to bring an inspiring and personal perspective to cancer treatment. Dr. Connealy details her evolution from conventional medicine to pioneering a multifaceted, whole-body approach to healing. Fueled by her own health challenges and a passion for prevention, she outlines how she integrates traditional cancer care with advanced diagnostics, immune optimization, and peptide therapies to improve patient outcomes radically.Dr. Connealy highlights the power of peptides like Thymosin Alpha 1 and PNC-27, as well as how tests such as RGCC and cancer profiles allow her to tailor treatments with precision. From tackling fatty liver and high blood sugar in cancer patients to using laser and intravenous therapies for non-toxic, targeted support, her clinic is a hub for innovation. Her mission is clear: shift the paradigm from reactionary to proactive medicine, and give patients real hope and control over their healing.Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a globally recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine, specializing in comprehensive cancer care and chronic illness prevention. As the Medical Director of the Center for New Medicine and the Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California, Dr. Connealy has spent over three decades developing a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment—one that blends the best of conventional medicine with advanced integrative therapies, personalized diagnostics, and cutting-edge peptide protocols.Known for her commitment to early detection, immune system optimization, and root-cause healing, Dr. Connealy and her team offer multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care that addresses the full complexity of disease. She is the author of ‘The Cancer Revolution and Be Perfectly Healthy,’ and a frequent educator, speaker, and mentor to practitioners worldwide. Her mission is bold but clear: to transform the cancer care model from reactive to proactive—and to help every patient not just fight cancer, but thrive.Dr. Leigh Erin ConnealyWebsite: https://cancercenterforhealing.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigherinconnealy/  -----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Lyme disease, mold toxicity, or immune system imbalances causing you difficulties? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Nafysa Parpia joins us to dive into her clinical approach to treating patients with complex chronic illnesses using a layered methodology that blends detoxification, immune modulation, and peptide therapy. She reveals how peptides like BPC-157 and TB4 are revolutionizing care by accelerating recovery timelines and restoring vitality, even in the sickest of patients.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Nafysa Parpia shares her clinical framework for treating patients with some of the most stubborn and misunderstood chronic illnesses. She explains why detoxification must be the foundation of any treatment plan. Dr. Parpia outlines how intravenous therapies, immune-balancing peptides, and lifestyle changes work together to restore a patient’s capacity to heal, especially when conventional medicine fails to offer answers.She emphasizes how peptides such as BPC-157, TB4, TA1, and LL-37 have revolutionized her treatment approach, providing faster symptom relief and more sustainable results. These peptides not only regulate immune responses but also help reduce pain, enhance detoxification, and even aid in neurological recovery. Dr. Parpia discusses real-life patient outcomes, including stories of patients regaining energy, eliminating pain, and experiencing rapid healing after years of struggle. This interview is a must-listen for anyone facing a complex illness or treating it.Dr. Nafysa Parpia is a leading integrative and functional medicine doctor specializing in complex chronic illness, environmental toxicity, and immune dysregulation. Based at Gordon Medical Associates in Santa Rosa, California, Dr. Parpia is known for treating patients with conditions like Lyme disease, mold illness, autoimmune disorders, mast cell activation, and chronic fatigue—often those who have exhausted conventional options and are still searching for answers.Dr. Parpia has developed a unique clinical methodology that blends deep detoxification, advanced peptide therapy, immune modulation, and regenerative medicine. She’s recognized for her detective-like approach—using functional diagnostics to uncover hidden infections, immune imbalances, and toxic burdens that other practitioners often miss. In addition to her clinical work, she’s a respected educator and speaker at top conferences, including the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and the Environmental Health Symposium. She serves on the board of the Neurohacker Collective. Her mission is clear: to help patients not just survive, but truly heal.Website: https://drparpia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.nafysaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nafysa-parpia/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Farshid Rahbar to explore why so many digestive issues come with non-GI symptoms like fatigue, skin rashes, and brain fog. We dig into fungal overgrowth, stealth infections, and how peptides like BPC-157 and TB4-Frag may help restore gut integrity and systemic health.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Farshid Rahbar about how digestive disorders often present with non-digestive symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, and brain fog. He shares how fungal overgrowth, stealth infections, and environmental toxins can fuel chronic GI problems, and why conventional tests often miss the mark. We explore peptide therapy, comprehensive testing, and his holistic strategy for treating complex patients.----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Could peptides be the key to restarting stalled healing? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Eric Gordon shares a paradigm-shifting perspective on chronic illness through the lens of metabolomics, mitochondrial function, and the cell danger response. He reveals how chronic conditions are less about broken systems and more about misfiring healing cycles—and where peptides may help guide recovery.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Eric Gordon unpacks decades of insight into the root mechanisms behind chronic illness. He introduces listeners to metabolomics—a scientific field that tracks thousands of small molecules in the body to reveal hidden dysfunctions in metabolism, inflammation, and mitochondrial signaling. Dr. Gordon explains how chronic fatigue syndrome and other illnesses may stem from a prolonged ‘cell danger response,’ where the body gets trapped in a state of protective shutdown, despite the original threat having passed.Dr. Gordon discusses the implications of this model on diagnosis and treatment. Standard labs often fail to capture these dynamics, leading to misdiagnosis or dismissal of real suffering. Instead, he advocates for understanding the cell’s healing phases, especially the role mitochondria play not just in energy production, but in immune communication. He also touches on the powerful potential of peptides like BPC-157 and thymosins, which can nudge the body out of chronic inflammation and support more complete healing. This conversation reframes chronic illness from a frustrating mystery into a process we can finally begin to understand—and influence.Dr. Eric Gordon is a pioneering integrative physician with over four decades of clinical experience specializing in complex chronic illness. As the founder of Gordon Medical Associates and president of the Gordon Medical Research Center in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has dedicated his career to helping patients who often fall through the cracks of conventional medicine—those with chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, mast cell activation, and autoimmune conditions.A passionate collaborator and educator, Dr. Gordon co-authored the groundbreaking study ‘Metabolic Features of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This work introduced the revolutionary concept of the cell danger response, a framework that redefines chronic illness as a stuck healing process rather than ongoing damage. Today, Dr. Gordon continues to explore how metabolomics, mitochondrial health, and peptides intersect to reshape diagnosis and treatment in chronic disease. His work bridges research and real-world care, empowering both practitioners and patients to think differently and act more effectively.----Dr. Eric GordonWebsite: https://www.gordonmedical.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonmedical/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gordon-2329ba30/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordonmedical ----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Is chronic inflammation sabotaging your energy? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Suresh Raja joins us to reveal how chronic inflammation disrupts mitochondrial function and how his proprietary oral peptide can help restore cellular energy, enhance bioenergetics, and support self-healing. From advanced heart rate variability diagnostics to home-based wearables, he outlines a full-spectrum approach to measuring and rescuing mitochondrial health affordably and effectively.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Suresh Raja shares his pioneering approach to restoring mitochondrial health through a unique combination of oral peptide therapy, real-time energetic diagnostics, and personalized metabolic monitoring. At the heart of his method is Karnozin Extra—a proprietary, two-amino-acid peptide with unparalleled bioavailability that resists enzymatic breakdown and acts as a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial protector. Dr. Raja explains how this supplement has shown remarkable results in both animal studies and human trials, improving energy, mood, pain, and even neural protection in multiple sclerosis patients.The conversation dives deeper into measuring mitochondrial fuel, oxygen, and voltage through advanced wearables and heart rate variability monitoring tools, making biofeedback accessible from home. Dr. Raja also unpacks the synergy between his peptide stack and modalities like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, photobiomodulation, and electroceuticals. His ‘mitochondrial rescue’ approach doesn’t just help sick patients—it's also being used by elite athletes and those focused on anti-aging.Dr. Suresh Raja is a board-certified otolaryngologist and medical innovator with over 25 years of experience in minimally invasive procedures and advanced metabolic therapies. After witnessing a surge in chronic illness, neurodegeneration, and fatigue in increasingly younger patients, Dr. Raja pivoted his career toward mitochondrial medicine, focusing on cellular energy, bioenergetics, and self-healing through novel peptide and wearable technologies.He is the creator of Karnozin Extra, a proprietary oral neuropeptide with exceptional bioavailability that resists enzymatic breakdown and targets mitochondrial dysfunction at the root. As the Chief Metabolism Officer at Mitochondria Rescue and Evolution Hyperbaric Institute, Dr. Raja has integrated real-time biofeedback, heart rate variability testing, and energy diagnostics into personalized care protocols designed to reduce inflammation, restore energy production, and optimize mitochondrial voltage. His mission is simple but profound: make measurable healing accessible, affordable, and transformative—both for patients and the practitioners who care for them.----Dr. Suresh RajaWebsite: https://sureshrajamd.com/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Could collagen and mushrooms hold the key to managing inflammation and autoimmune issues? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Melissa Gallagher explores the healing potential of food-based peptides from collagen and medicinal mushrooms and their profound impact on gut health, immune balance, and lymphatic function. She also reveals how natural peptide therapies can be used to manage chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and lymphedema by tapping into the body’s innate detox and regenerative systems.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Melissa Gallagher joins us to share how she combines peptide-based nutrition with functional medicine to help patients overcome chronic illness, inflammation, and immune dysfunction. She explains how multi-sourced collagen peptides—especially when derived from clean bovine, marine, and eggshell sources—can rejuvenate skin, heal wounds, and boost cellular recovery. We also dive into the world of functional mushrooms, highlighting how bioavailable fermentation methods and powerful compounds like polysaccharide peptides work at the genetic level to support immunity and epigenetic health.The conversation also takes a deeper turn into the often-overlooked lymphatic system. Drawing on her clinical experience, Dr. Gallagher shares therapeutic approaches to support lymphatic flow and reduce inflammation, including enzyme therapy, dry brushing, and nutritional protocols. She emphasizes that many chronic illnesses, from autoimmunity to cancer recovery, involve congested lymphatics and digestive dysfunction—and that natural peptide therapy offers a gentle, effective way to reawaken the body’s detox and healing systems. For anyone dealing with complex or lingering health issues, this episode is a powerful invitation to explore a food-first, peptide-powered approach to wellness.Dr. Melissa Gallagher is a board-certified naturopathic physician and certified lymphatic therapist with over a decade of experience in holistic healing, nutritional therapy, and immune support. After overcoming a personal health crisis, she committed to helping others harness the body’s natural healing potential through food-based medicine, peptide therapies, and lymphatic health. Dr. Gallagher specializes in complex cases involving digestive dysfunction, autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, and lymphedema, using a ‘food first’ approach that emphasizes bioavailable peptides from collagen, mushrooms, and therapeutic enzymes. Her clinical philosophy combines natural therapies with advanced diagnostic insights, empowering patients to take control of their healing and thrive long term.----Dr.Melissa GallagherWebsite: https://organixx.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalHealthResources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhealthresources----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of the Peptides & Longevity Podcast, Dr. George Rice joins us to explore the vital role of mitochondrial health in energy, longevity, and chronic disease. We also dive into how mitochondrial peptides can help reverse aging-related dysfunctions and ignite optimal health from the cellular level up.In this episode of the Peptides & Longevity Podcast, Dr. George Rice joins us to explain why the key to reversing chronic disease and aging might be hidden inside our mitochondria. These tiny energy factories do far more than just fuel our cells—they regulate calcium, cell survival, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and more. As we age, mitochondrial function declines, leading to everything from fatigue to neurodegeneration. Dr. Rice emphasizes that rather than viewing this dysfunction as inevitable, we now have powerful tools to support and restore mitochondrial health, particularly through mitochondrial-derived peptides like MOTS-c.Dr. Rice also discusses the science and clinical experience behind using MOTS-c and other mitochondrial-targeted peptides to treat patients with conditions like heart failure, autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, and metabolic disorders. He also unpacks the importance of personalized medicine, epigenetic testing, and functional diagnostics to tailor interventions to the individual. Whether it’s hormone balancing, strategic peptide use, or nutrition that fuels mitochondrial resilience, this episode gives you an inspiring, data-backed approach to not just living longer, but living better.Dr. George Rice is a board-certified physician specializing in functional and precision performance medicine, with a mission to help patients not just survive but thrive.. Dr. Rice holds multiple certifications, including from the Institute for Functional Medicine, the Academy of Preventative and Innovative Medicine, and the Age Management Medical Group. Known for his dynamic, patient-centered approach, he combines advanced diagnostic testing with cutting-edge therapies like peptide treatments, hormone optimization, and epigenetic coaching to help clients reach peak physical performance, youthful vitality, and lasting longevity. His work is guided by the belief that optimal health is achievable at any age—and that the mitochondria are the key to unlocking it.Dr. George RiceWebsite: https://ileraprecisionwellness.com/dr-george-rice--------Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of the Peptides & Longevity Podcast, Dr. Amy Derksen joins me to share how peptide therapies and immune-modulating treatments are transforming care for patients with immune-driven conditions like autism, Lyme disease, and PANS/PANDAS. She also reveals her integrative, science-backed approach to treating the most sensitive and complex patients who often fall through the cracks of conventional medicine. Dr. Amy Derksen pulls back the curtain on what it takes to treat the most often-overlooked patients—those with chronic infections, autism spectrum disorders, and PANS/PANDAS. With years of clinical expertise and training, she shares how immune modulation, not just antimicrobial treatment, is the key to getting patients better. She explains how therapies like peptides can restore immune balance and reduce hypersensitivity in even the most treatment-resistant cases. We also dive into the misunderstood world of cellular senescence—damaged, energy-draining cells that can persist long after an infection clears. If you or someone you love has been told ‘there’s nothing you can do,’ this episode may be the turning point.Dr. Amy Derksen is a naturopathic physician and the founder of Holistic Healing Arts, with over two decades of experience treating complex chronic illnesses. A graduate of Bastyr University, she trained under Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt and became a leading instructor in his autonomic response testing method. Dr. Derksen specializes in autism, PANS/PANDAS, Lyme disease, and mold-related illness, bringing a personalized, biochemistry-informed approach to care.With a background in biochemistry and a deep understanding of detoxification, methylation, and mitochondrial health, she integrates cutting-edge research with holistic protocols. Dr. Derksen also draws from personal experience with mold illness and post-viral immune dysregulation, giving her unique insight into the healing journey. Outside of her practice, she stays active in nature through mountain biking, hiking, trail running, skiing, and paddleboarding.Dr.Amy DerksenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyderksen/Website: https://www.holistichealingarts.org/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Dr. Matt Cook joins me in this episode of the Peptides & Longevity Podcast to share how he helps patients overcome chronic pain using advanced regenerative tools like peptides, nerve hydrodissection, vagus nerve stimulation, and functional neurology. We also dive into why pain is often a ‘software problem’ and how reprogramming the nervous system can lead to lasting healing.Chronic pain is more than a symptom—it’s a message from the brain. In this episode, Dr. Matt Cook reveals his unique approach to pain management using peptides, hydrodissection, and nervous system retraining. Learn why reprogramming brain-body signals is the key to reversing pain and restoring function.Dr. Matt Cook is a regenerative medicine specialist and founder of BioReset Medical. With a background in anesthesiology and functional medicine, he combines the best of conventional and alternative approaches to treat complex chronic pain, inflammation, and neurological conditions. Known for his precision use of peptides, injection therapies, and neuroregulation, Dr. Cook works with elite athletes, chronically ill patients, and health pioneers seeking true healing from the inside out.----Dr.Matt CookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bioresetmedical/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioreset-medical/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BioResetMedicalWebsite: https://www.bioresetmedical.com/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, Dr. Heather Sandison joins me to share her integrative, root-cause approach to reversing cognitive decline using detoxification, nutrient repletion, structural support, and timed peptide therapy. She explains how addressing toxicity, infections, and stress management—along with targeted neurohacking tools—can unlock the brain’s healing potential, even in advanced neurodegenerative case.Dr. Heather Sandison is the founder of Solcere Health Clinic and Marama, the first residential care facility for the elderly of its kind. At Solcere, she 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 best support brain health. 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. At Marama, she’s done the work for you. All you need to do is show up.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241/Website: https://www.drheathersandison.com/----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/