Today, I sit down with Dr. Christy Sutton, author of The Iron Curse and an expert whose personal journey through her husband’s long and confusing health saga opened her eyes to the often-missed danger of hereditary hemochromatosis. While most people worry about not getting enough iron, Dr. Sutton and I focus on what happens when you have too much—and how this silent, often undiagnosed condition can wreak havoc on organs, hormones, joints, and even mental health.
Read MoreIf you’ve been anywhere near health optimization circles, you already know Ben Greenfield as a NYT bestselling author, former Ironman triathlete, coach, one of the OGs of biohacking. Today, he’s my guest on the Longevity podcast. We discuss some of the hottest and most practical topics—from Ben’s newly updated “Boundless” book, to why he ditched strict keto in favor of a more Mediterranean approach, and the peptide stacks and self-quantification tools that he’s personally using (and swearing by) right now. Ben opens up about how he reversed a concerning heart scan, gets candid about the realities of advanced blood filtration protocols, and doesn’t hold back when sharing the hilarious (and sometimes disastrous) side of pushing biohacks a little too far—like podcasting on a homemade THC edible or jumping into DIY supplement experiments gone wrong.
Read MoreAre you tired of chasing quick fixes for your health issues? In this episode of the Longevity podcast, I talk with Andrea Nakayama to explore the power of a more holistic, personalized approach to health and wellness. We discuss the importance of looking beyond symptoms to understand the full context of a person's health journey, why conventional medicine often falls short in addressing chronic health issues and building a strong health foundation before pursuing advanced treatments. We also discuss how practices like dance, poetry, and art can play a crucial role in our overall well-being.
Read MoreAre you navigating the hormonal maze of perimenopause or menopause? In this Longevity episode, I am joined by hormone specialist Rowan Sanderson to discuss insights on women's hormonal health, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the importance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in maintaining overall health and well-being, the impact of endocrine disruptors, and the role of genetic testing in understanding hormone balance. We also dive into the power of looking at metabolic pathways and the cost-effectiveness of the Dutch test as well as the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
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