The Energy Blueprint Podcast

Periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg was diagnosed with incurable bone marrow cancer (multiple myeloma) in September 2018 and given 3 to 6 months to live. His oncologist wanted to start chemotherapy the next day, but Dr. Al rejected chemo and instead focused on natural methods to help his body heal. 

While Dr. Danenberg has since passed on, he survived most of his remaining years with an outstanding quality of life, shocking his oncologist and maintaining such good health that his gut microbiome diversity was in the 97th percentile.

In this episode, filmed in March 2023, Dr. Al discusses his diagnosis a...

In this podcast, I am speaking with Dr. Reef Karim, a leading expert in human behavior, who has dedicated his life to educating, entertaining, and helping people understand themselves better. Dr. Karim is a double board certified psychiatrist, addiction medicine physician, relationship expert, writer, speaker (with recurring appearances on Oprah, Dr. Oz, CNN, Larry King Live, Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper, and many others), comedic host, and media personality. 

We will discuss the "victim mindset" and how it appears to be rapidly spreading in the younger generations across the Western world, the difference between victimhood and vulnerability, conformism v...

Did you know that, in the United States alone, one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 will have a fracture due to osteoporosis? 

And if this happens to be a hip fracture, 24% will die within a year due to complications, while an even higher percentage will never be independent again. 

The most unfortunate part is that conventional doctors typically just prescribe vitamin D, calcium, and maybe a non-specific form of exercise…then immediately put you on medication without examining root causes.

In this episode, Margie Bissinger, a phys...

Dr. Izabella Wentz is a renowned pharmacist focused on thyroid health. In this episode, she reveals a shocking pattern: about 90% of people with Hashimoto's have alterations in how much cortisol they release throughout the day. 

They struggle with brain fog, chronic fatigue, and sleep issues—tired all day, wired at night—even when they're on thyroid medications.

She's discovered something fascinating about "adrenal fatigue" that challenges both the old naturopathic model and the skeptics. 

Your adrenals aren't damaged or lazy…they're perfectly capable of producing hormones. "Adrenal fatigue" is an intelligent adaptive response where yo...

In this episode, Dr. Bonnie Kaplan shares a statistic that should stop everyone in their tracks: 50% of people will be diagnosed with a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. When she was a kid in the 1950s, that rate was 1% or less.

As a professor emeritus at the University of Calgary and co-author of The Better Brain, Dr. Kaplan has spent decades researching what went wrong. She shares the case of "Andrew," a 10-year-old with childhood psychosis who recovered on micronutrients when six months of psychiatric care failed…yet his doctor refused to try it wi...

This interview took place on a historic day: the FDA removed the black box warning for HRT (hormone replacement therapy) after 20 years. My guest, Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Perimenopause Revolution, explains why this matters and why women have been suffering needlessly for decades while doctors dismissed their symptoms as "just aging" or "just stress."

Perimenopause is the 4 to 10-year transition where hormones wildly fluctuate before menopause, and Dr. Snyder calls it "the window of vulnerability." She uses a powerful metaphor: imagine estrogen as your brain's master CEO who shows up like clockwork from 9 AM to 6...

In this episode with Dr. John Lieurance, he drops a bombshell in the first few minutes: "I take hundreds of milligrams [of melatonin] every night, and I've gone through months and months of taking it religiously." 

While most melatonin supplements contain a dose of 0.3 to 3 milligrams, Dr. Lieurance has 30 years of clinical experience and, during our conversation, shares his unorthodox but largely research-backed views on melatonin, methylene blue, and mitochondrial health.

As one of the world's leading clinical experts on melatonin and methylene blue, Dr. Lieurance reveals findings that most people have never heard, including w...

In this episode, Dr. Chris Masterjohn cuts through the noise with his refreshingly practical approach to nutrition for your mitochondria. He exposes supplement industry myths and explains why your mitochondria need more than just CoQ10 and alpha-lipoic acid. Plus, his insights into how your brain regulates energy metabolism will completely shift how you think about fatigue.

Whether you're dealing with chronic exhaustion or just want to optimize your energy, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom—Dr. Masterjohn even shares his favorite "superfood cocktail." Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about mitochondrial nutrition!

This ep...

What if curing cancer and heart disease wouldn't actually extend human lifespan by much? It sounds crazy, but this concept opens the door to my conversation with Dr. Greg Kelly, Director of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective and author of Shape Shift. 

The reason is simpler than you think: most people would still die in their mid-80s from accumulated cellular damage and "dying of old age," i.e., multi-organ failure from decades of cellular aging.

Dr. Kelly brings a unique perspective, having served as a Navy officer before becoming a naturopathic physician and spending t...

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Dale Bredesen about the root causes of cognitive decline and how to prevent and reverse them.

What if your mitochondria aren't broken, but rather stuck in defense mode? What if chronic illness isn't about damaged cells, but about cells that can't sense safety anymore?

Dr. Eric Gordon has spent over 40 years in the trenches of complex chronic illness, working with thousands of patients who didn't fit into conventional medicine's boxes. He's one of the deepest thinkers in functional medicine and an original voice who has witnessed and worked through every health fad out there.

In this conversation, he explains why mitochondrial support sometimes backfires, why your body gets stuck in chronic...

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Eric Balcavage, who is a renowned thyroid health expert and author of the Thyroid Debacle. He also lectures around the country on various health topics including stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, thyroid dysfunction, methylation dysfunction, and more. 

In this episode, I'm speaking with Rome Za, a movement specialist, Jiu-Jitsu athlete, father, and founder of the Rome Za method, a breathwork-based way to transform your nervous system.

In this podcast, Rome and I discuss:

His fascinating and sometimes very intense childhood, including an early brush with death 

The one factor we should focus on for nervous system healing before supplements or even diet

Rome's vast experience coaching people and the recurrent issue he's seen in over 4,000 coaching clients

2 nervous system assaults you should be keenly aware of a...

The key to longevity, energy, and metabolic health isn't found in your heart, liver, or brain…but in your muscles. Amazingly, your muscles make up the largest organ system in your body and, importantly, the primary home of your mitochondria.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained physician in nutritional science and geriatrics who is revolutionizing our understanding of muscle as the organ of longevity. Her work reveals why skeletal muscle is the only organ system we have direct control over.

In this conversation, she explains the shocking 400% difference in mitochondrial capacity between athletes and people wi...

What if the popular narrative about trauma is incomplete? What if trauma isn't just a psychological phenomenon, but a fundamentally biological process that gets encoded in your cells, mitochondria, and nervous system?

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine who's revolutionizing how we understand and treat trauma. 

Her groundbreaking new book, "The Biology of Trauma," reveals the hidden physiological mechanisms behind trauma responses.

In this conversation, she explains where traditional talk therapy falls short, how trauma creates a feedback loop of oxidative stress and cellular shutdown, and h...

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. James Chestnut who is a doctor of chiropractic. He holds a bachelor of Physical Education and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology specializing in neuromuscular adaptation. He holds a postgraduate certification in evidence-based chiropractic and lifestyle protocols. He has authored five books including his latest book Live Right for Your Species Type.

In this part, we talk about the common misconceptions about the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on health and why it is much better than common drug treatment for long-term health.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor, published researcher, and the author of a new book you'll definitely want to read, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.

Dr. Sandison's work is extraordinary in many ways, but, in my opinion, one of her most impressive achievements is creating Marama Memory Care, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living!

I loved speaking with Dr. Sandison, and I know you'll learn a lot from this podcast...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Børge Fagerli, creator of an innovative and highly efficient resistance training method called Myo-Reps, which is a way to create 80% of the results in a fraction of the time. 

Børge has spent over 25 years as a fitness coach and is known for his evidence-based approaches to nutrition, training, mindset, and lifestyle optimization. We became friends about 10 years ago (through a funny story you'll hear in the podcast) and we went on to have many years of fruitful discussions and debates on a variety of health topics, and work...

In this episode, Dr. Mike T. Nelson pulls back the curtain on some common keto myths, including how it's connected to fat loss, athletic performance, and even ancestral eating patterns. You might be surprised to learn that smart athletes will do anything to win—except go keto.

In this myth-busting conversation, you'll discover why the high-fat-eating Inuit peoples probably weren't in ketosis, how keto can slash your power output by up to 8%, and why metabolic flexibility—not extreme diets—is the real key to optimal health.

After 20-plus years in the field, Dr. Nelson shares his un...

Did you know your mitochondria produce your body weight in ATP every single day?

Dr. Michael Murray reveals why most people's "dimmer switch" is turned down and how flavonoids can actually repair damaged mitochondria, something once thought impossible.

In this paradigm-shifting conversation, you'll discover why 80% of female endurance athletes are iron deficient, how nature designed a brilliant system for delivering flavonoids exactly where inflammation occurs, and why taking NAD+ supplements might be addressing the wrong problem entirely.

After 45 years of studying flavonoids and treating thousands of patients, Dr. Murray shares his most powerful...

Could your gut bacteria be producing toxins that poison your mitochondria? Dr. Jason Hawrelak, one of the world's leading microbiome researchers, reveals how specific bacterial imbalances directly sabotage your energy production.

In this in-depth conversation, you'll discover why probiotics don't colonize your gut, why strain specificity matters more than you think, and why prebiotics are actually more powerful than probiotics for transforming your microbiome.

Dr. Hawrelak's research has been cited over 1,200 times—he's the microbiome expert who teaches other experts—and his insights will completely change how you approach gut health.

Your mitochondria and responses to stress are more connected than you think. 

In this episode, Dr. Scott Sherr is back to tell us about why 94% of US adults have mitochondrial dysfunction and how chronic stress and inflammation deplete GABA, your brain's primary calming neurotransmitter.

We also discuss why methylene blue has exploded from an obscure mitochondrial enhancer to a controversial biohacking trend, how GABA deficiency masquerades as anxiety and depression, and why healing requires shifting from sympathetic dominance to parasympathetic activation.

Dr. Sherr shares his 20 years of clinical experience, demonstrating that within 30 seconds t...

We've created a culture that fears adversity, but what if that's the wrong approach? 

In this episode, Dr. Keesha Ewers explains why post-traumatic growth, not comfort, creates robust mitochondrial health and resilient humans. 

Her personal journey from autoimmune disease to vibrant health will inspire your own transformation and help you understand the mind-mitochondria connection.

This episode was initially released in Jan 2024

In this fascinating episode, I'm speaking with inventor and researcher Alex Tarnava, who developed the first effective-dose molecular hydrogen supplement to address a crippling mystery illness that suddenly destroyed his once highly active life.

Our conversation reveals how initially skeptical we both were about the effectiveness of molecular hydrogen!

While I'm extremely excited to offer Molecular Hydrogen, now available on the new Human Optimization site, it took me over 10 years, hundreds of research studies, and eventually experiencing the benefits myself to become a believer and trust the effects enough to offer this unique compound to y...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®, about her new book, Forever Strong. 

I believe Dr. Lyon's message is so crucial that I bought her book for myself and my parents—this episode is a must-listen!

In this podcast, Dr. Lyon and I discuss:

The completely overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, and the epidemic of chronic illnesses…and it's a factor you can change TODAY

Why worrying about fat gain is the wrong place to put your att...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Steven Sashen, who founded minimalist shoe company Xero Shoes with his wife Lena Phoenix in 2009.

His philosophy? Modern footwear is actively hurting you. 

In this discussion (which was so fun and informative thanks to Steven's lighthearted approach to his work), we explore what the shoe industry has been hiding about arch support, cushioning, and elevated heels, all while knowing these features actually increase injury rates.

Steven's company exists because he wants to change people's lives, and after 16 years of challenging the footwear industry's biggest myths, he's revealing h...

In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman back for the third time! Today, we continue our conversation on the overlooked importance of brain development but go on to explore heart rate variability (and how it can easily be misinterpreted), Polyvagal Theory, and her fascinating, physics-based thoughts on how our heart rate variability connects us to the universe!

In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:

An easy way to visualize brain development: the brainstem is the root that grows up into the trunk of our brain and branches off i...

In this episode, I'm back with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman, discussing what she believes is one of the most important and overlooked areas in health—how brain development in childhood might be at the root of the health problems you're experiencing as an adult.

You'll likely have some 'aha!' moments (maybe big ones) while listening to the podcast. 

In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:

The fascinating fact that we actually have 2 brains…and how brain imbalances impact your immune system and overall health

How evolution led to our...

After 25 years of being "Superman on the outside but a train wreck on the inside," John A. Mollenhauer has discovered the missing piece between high achievement and sustainable health. 

John is an entrepreneur who started his first gym at 19 and worked with Tony Robbins in his 20s—he learned the hard way that our culture rewards the very behaviors that lead to burnout.

In this episode, John reveals how he developed the Performance Lifestyle framework after checking himself into a hospital from complete exhaustion. His method isn't about work-life balance—it's about knowing what to do, w...

I'm back again for my fourth conversation with Dr. Mark Cronshaw, an expert in the world of photobiomodulation (PBM), aka red light therapy. You know that when I have multiple conversations with a guest, I highly value their knowledge and want to go deeper with what they have to share.

If you want to get VERY technical and go deep with the topic of PBM, this episode is for you, and I recommend you listen to the prior 3 episodes we've recorded together. 

In this conversation, Dr. Cronshaw presents what he calls his "philosophy of care" f...

In this episode, I'm back for a third installment of my conversation with Dr. Mark Cronshaw, one of the world's foremost photobiomodulation (PBM) experts...what most people commonly refer to as red light therapy. He's particularly one of the top experts when it comes to dosimetry (the details of how to properly "dose" light therapy).

Have you invested in red light therapy but feel confused by contradicting information? 

You're certainly not alone.

In this conversation, Dr. Cronshaw challenges conventional wisdom about photobiomodulation with some insights that surprised even me! I deeply appreciate his h...

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint podcast, I'm speaking with Dr. Melissa Sonners, host of the Be Inspired Mama podcast and creator of a movement that's transforming how women approach self-care. 

After battling Lyme disease and mold toxicity while juggling motherhood, a chiropractic practice, and the pressure to "do it all," Dr. Sonners discovered that traditional self-care wasn't the answer—it was self-CONNECTION. Her practical approach helps busy women transform their relationship with themselves without adding more to their overflowing plates. 

This conversation is essential for any woman feeling overwhelmed by life's demands.

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Nadine Artemis, author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care. But most personally impactful to me is that she's the woman behind Living Libations, an obsessively natural skincare line that has been creating and promoting pure products for over 30 years. My family and I really love and frequently use her products.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Julie Matthews, a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, particularly autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician certified to practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Sean Drake, a highly accomplished chiropractor with a fascinating career and life. His work now focuses on helping athletes, but don't stop reading just because you're not a high-level athlete. The beauty of Dr. Drake's strategies is that they apply to everyone. I actually love what he says in the interview…"Everybody's an athlete. If you have a body, you're an athlete."

At the core of his approach is that modulating the nervous system holds the key to unlocking extraordinary performance and healing.

In this episode, I'm back for the second part of my conversation with Dr. Mark Cronshaw, a highly respected expert in photobiomodulation (PBM), more commonly known as red light therapy. 

The same warning applies to this episode as part 1! Again, this conversation is not a simple "how to" practical guide to photobiomodulation. It's a continuation of going very deep into the scientific, technical, and even theoretical nuances of PBM based on Dr. Cronshaw's vast research and clinical understanding of the topic. 

Be prepared for lots of nerdy PBM science, along with a few practical pearls as...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Mark Cronshaw, a highly respected expert in the field of photobiomodulation (PBM) – what most people commonly think of as red light therapy. 

This is the first of many podcasts with Dr. Cronshaw, who is one of the most brilliant and knowledgeable experts I've had the pleasure of connecting with on this topic. Our conversation goes deep into the science of photobiomodulation—there are some practical pearls that Dr. Cronshaw discusses, but be prepared for deep, nuanced, and technical scientific discussion about light therapy.

WARNING: Please be aware that this...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Miriam Rahav, M.D., a triple-board certified physician in the fields of internal medicine, hospice, and palliative care, along with extensive training in functional medicine.

During this conversation, Dr. Rahav and I catch up for the first time since the height of the COVID pandemic, when she and her team bravely worked on the front lines supporting patients. 

We then shift to the primary focus of this episode: neural therapy. Dr. Rahav makes neural therapy easy to understand and gives us some interesting and practical stories of her clinical u...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Mike T. Nelson, a self-described research fanatic who has more than two decades of experience studying and obsessing over how the human body works.

Dr. Mike has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, a master's degree in mechanical engineering, and is an associate professor at the Carrick Institute and a university instructor at Rocky Mountain University. 

He's also the creator of the Flex Diet and Physiologic Flexibility Certifications, has published research in both physiology and engineering scientific journals, and has even been asked to share his techniques with t...

In this episode, I'm back with Victoria LaFont, co-host of the Influenced to Death podcast. Be sure to listen to part 1 of our conversation if you haven't already.

In each episode of Influenced to Death, Victoria and her co-host, Hannah Wright, draw on their graduate-level education in nutrition and functional medicine. But they're very upfront about their own biases and dive deep into the research to provide a more balanced view on controversial topics, particularly ones that have been portrayed in a one-sided way.

Today, Victoria and I discuss specific topics they've covered, such as...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Victoria LaFont, co-host of the Influenced to Death podcast, owner of The LaFont Agency, and someone I've been working with for a few years now and consider a friend and trusted peer.

It might seem strange that I'm recording a two-part podcast about another podcast, but the reason is very clear in my mind: There are many highly controversial topics in health science, and many experts cherry-pick and distort the evidence. 

Influenced to Death is a podcast specifically about taking on these controversial topics and trying to systematically bring g...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Vincent Pedre, MD, known as America's gut doctor. We explore what the latest research and his extensive clinical experience can teach us about fixing gut problems.

In this episode, I'm speaking with neuroscientist Ariel Garten, the co-inventor of Muse, a brain-sensing headband that makes meditation easier. Ariel's research has mainly focused on Parkinson's disease and hippocampal neurogenesis, but she also has a background as a fashion designer and artist!

Honestly, I was extremely impressed with Ariel during our conversation; she was highly knowledgeable about meditation and the impact it has on our lives and health, but also because of her integrity and balanced view as a businessperson. 

I've been using Muse for a few weeks now, and I have been absolutely l...

Dr. Achacoso is double board certified in Nutritional Medicine and Interventional Endocrinology and is a world-renowned anti-aging, hormone, and mitochondrial expert. He also happens to be one of the most intelligent people alive (this isn't an exaggeration—he's known for having one of the highest IQ scores ever recorded!).

So, while our discussion is a bit geeky and in-depth, it's truly worth your time…especially as we condense Dr. Achacoso's brilliance into practical steps for optimizing your mitochondria and beating fatigue!

This podcast was first released in May 2018

In this episode, I'm speaking with Eva Detko, Ph.D., a natural healthcare practitioner, speaker, and author of The Sovereign Health Solution: Heal the Psycho-Energetic Root Causes of Chronic Illness. She has studied natural medicine and the human mind for 25 years and successfully recovered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, along with reversing a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Today, we're talking about the importance of addressing emotional trauma when recovering from chronic fatigue and other chronic diseases.

This episode was originally published in March 2022

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Jack Wolfson, a board-certified cardiologist, fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and one of the few holistic cardiologists in the world.

Dr. Wolfson left his career as a conventional cardiologist to pursue what he saw as the real way to help his patients stop heart disease and support them in building true health. 

We had an in-depth conversation with lots of practical action steps, and I know this podcast will positively impact your and your family's health!

12In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Tom Kerber, an engineer with a great deal of knowledge and experience in the field of photobiomodulation (aka modifying biology with light).

Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven't already! 

Two decades ago, Tom shifted his career from electronic to LED device development, and since then, he's been creating sophisticated tools and equipment to help us better understand the penetration depth of red and near-infrared light.

In our conversation today, Tom and I dig even deeper into the controversies and science surrounding red a...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Tom Kerber, a fascinating entrepreneur with a great deal of knowledge and experience (particularly on the engineering side) in the field of photobiomodulation, (aka modifying biology with light).

Approximately 20 years ago, a series of professional and personal events led Tom to shift his career from electronic development to LED device development (like the small blue light device your dentist uses to cure fillings…yes, Tom invented that!).

 In part 1 of this two-part series, Tom and I discuss some of the most pressing questions about red and near-infrared light therapy wit...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Ori Hofmekler, a guest who's very special to me because I've been following his work for over 20 years! I read his book—The Warrior Diet—when I was just 16 years old! 

Our discussion in this podcast centers on Ori's second book, The Seven Principles of Stress, and his practical views on hormesis, fasting, heavy metals, plant-based eating, and antioxidant supplements—we even go into some of the biochemistry of stress and why it's so beneficial. 

This episode was originally released in March 2018

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, the owner and medical director of the Cancer Center for Healing and the Center for New Medicine. Her clinics have become the largest integrative medical facilities in North America and are visited by people from all over the world, with 47,000 patients and growing.

In this episode, we do a deep dive into all things cancer—its causes, misconceptions, how it's viewed in the conventional medical community, in the alternative and holistic communities, and widespread myths and misconceptions along with treatment options.

This is part one of...

This episode is part two of my in-depth discussion with Dr. Praveen Arany, a world-renowned light therapy (photobiomodulation) researcher and expert who's been working in the field for over two decades.

If you missed part one, I highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode. We delve into some very deep and specific science around light therapy that will prepare you for everything you hear in part two.

In this episode, we get into the minutiae of light therapy dosing and also talk about a few others topics like systemic vs local effects.<...

In this episode, I'm speaking with one of the global authorities on light therapy, Dr. Praveen Arany. Dr. Arany began researching photobiomodulation (PBM), aka light therapy, 25 years ago, and since then, he has become a world-renowned expert in the field.

We get into the nitty-gritty science of light therapy—we discuss specific biological mechanisms of how photobiomodulation works, his research on light therapy and stem cells, and even misconceptions about light therapy that are important for you to consider if it's part of your healing arsenal. 

A little warning: I want to let you know tha...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Sam Shay, a recognized clinician who proudly shares his own experience as someone who grew up with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome.

Dr. Shay's mission is to support moms trying to balance raising a "neurodistinct" child with their work, other children, relationships, and staying healthy themselves. He sees these parents as being overlooked and uncared for, and his work is to bring them the tools they need to thrive along with their families.

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, I'm speaking with neuroscientist and bestselling author Mark Waldman. Mark has been on the podcast multiple times, but I find his information so interesting that I'm excited to have him back today. 

Mark is now working in a new field called network neuroscience. During our conversation, he explains the framework of this field and shares some very practical but very effective steps to reduce mind-wandering and improve psychotherapy outcomes.

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're looking back on conversations with three hormone experts: Dr. Shawn Tassone, Dr. Stephanie Gray, and nutritionist Magdalena Wszelaki, the author of the bestselling cookbook Cooking for Hormone Balance.

Whether you're male or female, this podcast will answer your most pressing hormone questions—we cover everything, including some really fascinating connections between hormones and organs you don't expect, like the gallbladder.

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're looking back on some of the most potent ways to support your brain health and cognition. 

This episode features Harvard-trained clinical research scientist and brain expert Dr. Datis Kharrazian, the foremost authority on holistic (and highly effective) care for dementia Dr. Dale Bredesen, and founder of Marama Memory Care facility Dr. Heather Sandison, whose mission is to reverse dementia and reintroduce residents to living independently!

This is a robust episode with many exceptional clinical pearls to keep your brain and nervous system young and resilient.

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're revisiting episodes featuring three giants in the world of mitochondrial research and the cell danger response, i.e., your body's intelligent but double-edged response to stress or injury—Dr. Eric Balcavage, Dr. Robert Naviaux, the originator of the cell danger response hypothesis, and Dr. Eric Gordon.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Achina Stein and Silvia Covelli about their soon-to-be-launched venture, The Healing Depression Project. 

If you're a long-time depression sufferer, this episode is for you. And if depression isn't an issue you deal with, please consider passing this episode on to someone you love who lives with this disease. There are so many helpful steps we discuss…it might be what they need to finally feel a difference in their life and spark hope.

In this episode, I'm speaking with chronic fatigue expert Dr. Evan Hirsch in his third appearance on the Energy Blueprint Podcast. 

In this episode, we talk about how his approach to chronic fatigue and ME/CFS has evolved over the years and how he's now working with patients who have long COVID. He also describes what he calls "The Toxic 5" and how these are at the root of many fatigue issues.

In this podcast, Dr. Hirsch and I discuss:

The "Toxic 5" primary reasons Dr. Hirsch believes people struggle with chronic fatigue

T...

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, I'm excited to share a recording of Dr. David Jockers interviewing me! 

We cover a lot of fascinating topics, from how the mitochondria control our health and energy levels, the Cell Danger Response, how "stress" is often misunderstood, myths about antioxidants and plants (and the way things really work), and more.

Dr. Jockers and I discuss:

What, exactly, is the cell danger response developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux? And why does it matter if you're experiencing symptoms that just won't budg...

In this episode, I'm speaking with gut health expert, Dr. Partha Nandi on why gut health is the key to brain health.

Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit, a practicing physician, and a renowned international speaker. 

His latest book, Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain, published by Mayo Clinic Press, delves into the crucial connection between gut health and cognitive function, offering practical advice and insights d...

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we're highlighting how you can naturally address anxiety, mood disorders, and brain health thanks to the expert work of two past guests—nutritionist Trudy Scott and Uma Naidoo, MD.

Trudy and Dr. Uma's approaches complement each other to make a robust, actionable episode that I know you'll love.

In this episode, I'm speaking with my close friend, and a coach of mine, Mental Strength Coach Siamon Emery.

Siamon has a powerful personal story that begins in an extremely stressful and traumatic environment with heroin-addicted parents, and then moves into his own personal transformation later in life, and then finding his calling as a Mental Strength Coach helping others to build resiliency and mental strength with his unique methodology of what he calls "building inner resources" and learning to self-regulate your own nervous system consciously.  

His work has benefitted me tremendously (as I've been co...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Stephanie Estima about some truly incredible and unexpected differences between males and females and how women can use simple nutrition and exercise tweaks to optimize their potential.

I was really surprised by the information Dr. Estima brought to this conversation—male and female bodies are different in important ways, way beyond sex organs or hormones, and women can work with these differences to improve their energy levels, workouts, and longevity!

This episode was originally released in May 2022

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Sam Berne, a holistic optometrist who naturally overcame his own struggles with eye pathology and learning disabilities (yes, the two can be connected!), thanks to the techniques discussed in this podcast. 

Even if you're not interested in eye health, I really want to encourage you to watch or listen to this episode—it's must-know material to keep your eyes and brain healthy for life.

In this unique episode of The Energy Blueprint, I'm speaking with a man named Evans L., who shares his profound story of personal transformation through debilitating fatigue, physical symptoms, and pain beyond what most of us can imagine… to living a rich, full life with a level of energy and functionality he couldn't have dreamed of just a few years ago.

In this podcast, Evans and I discuss:

His lifelong journey—from diagnosis to surgeries to living with chronic pain and rage—with the congenital illness Escobar syndrome or multiple pterygium syndrome

A life-c...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, an award-winning researcher, academic professor, and functional medicine provider with extensive clinical experience treating chronic fatigue syndrome.

Today, we focus on how the brain contributes to chronic fatigue. Dr. Kharrazian provides a really pragmatic viewpoint that both respects and, I believe, supersedes many of the other theories I've heard throughout the years.

This podcast was initially released in Oct 2018

In this episode, I'm speaking with public health professor and environmental health scientist Dr. Yogi Hendlin about the corruption of science. Unfortunately, it's easy to be unaware of this critically important issue that negatively influences your and your family's health.

This is a must-listen podcast—the information presented by Dr. Hendlin profoundly affects us all. 

This podcast was initially released in April 2022

In this podcast, Dr. Hendlin and I discuss:

The critical difference between REAL science vs. industry-funded science

The sad fact that despite countless real-world examples of how cor...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. William Pawluk, one of the world's most respected authorities on pulsed electromagnetic fields, or PEMFs, a topic that might seem confusing due to what you've learned about EMFs, aka electromagnetic fields. 

However, PEMFs are a highly beneficial form of positive stress and are very different from EMFs emitted from wireless phones or your modem.

I'm excited for you to listen to this episode as Dr. Pawluk cuts through the pseudoscience surrounding PEMFs and brings his notable expertise to the topic!

(This podcast was originally released in O...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Martin Picard, a mitochondrial researcher who directs the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry and Neurology.

We explore the fascinating topic of how stress affects your mitochondria and the link to aging, resilience, disease resistance, and, of course, energy levels! 

This conversation was one of my personal favorites, and I can't wait for you to hear it!

(This podcast was originally released in August 2019)

In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Lufkin, MD, a physician and medical school professor at UCLA and the University of Southern California, about his new, provocatively titled book Lies I Taught In Medical School.

In this episode, I'm speaking with my friend and brilliant functional doctor, Dr. Datis Kharrazian, on the most evidence-based and practical ways to support your brain. 

This is a re-release of a MUST-LISTEN episode if you have any cognitive concerns, such as a history of brain injury or fatigue, or if you're concerned with keeping your brain healthy as you age. Dr. Kharrazian draws on his decades of clinical experience to share his top tips for brain health and life-long optimization. We cover a LOT of ground with tons of great takeaways you'll want to hear!

In this episode, I'm speaking for a third time with Borge Fagerli about some powerful mindset techniques he uses in his coaching practice that will help you achieve your fitness, muscle-building, and weight-loss goals. 

If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to our first two episodes. In them, Borge explains his simplified but highly effective approach to training, gives us some insight into his history, and explains why he's now focused on psychology and mindset rather than the common hyper focus on relatively trivial details that tends to dominate the world of evidence-based fitness.

In this episode, I'm speaking with holistic dentist and educator Dr. Judson Wall about how oral health is the overlooked gateway to full-body health and the most potent ways to keep your teeth and gums (and every other body system!) working optimally.

This podcast was initially released in April 2022. 

In this podcast, Dr. Judson and I discuss:

The top nutrient deficiencies that contribute most to dental decay, decreased bone density, and nerve issues (and a whole host of other problems)

Does fluoride work…in toothpaste or drinking water? And is it rea...

In this episode, I'm re-releasing an episode with Dr. Stephan Guyenet and Dr. Mario Kratz, two impressively experienced nutrition researchers with a wide range of expertise, about their organization Red Pen Reviews, a non-profit dedicated to publishing unbiased, scientifically accurate reviews for current nutrition books hitting the market.

Today, we focus on two popular but controversial books—Dr. Steven Gundry's The Plant Paradox and Carnivore Code from Dr. Paul Saladino.

This podcast was originally published on August 27 2022

In this podcast, Dr. Guyenet, Dr. Kratz, and I discuss:

How difficult it is to...

In this episode, I'm happy to welcome Borge back for another conversation about fitness. But this time, he's focusing on the importance of mindset. 

However, this isn't the same mindset information you've heard in other places. Borge has decades of experience as a fitness expert, and he's now approaching health through an incredibly authentic, honest, and highly effective lens that I think will help you achieve your goals, too.

In this podcast, Borge and I discuss:

Why he switched his focus from purely muscle building to mindset, and the fascinating concept of the D...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Titus Chiu, a functional neurologist and author of Leaky Brain Fix, his 5-step protocol for not just healing but optimizing brain function.

Dr. Chiu is a brilliant clinician who will share how to heal from brain injuries such as concussions or brain trauma AND how to take a healthy brain from normal to super-human!

In this episode, Alex is back for part 2 of our myth busting discussion—be sure to listen to our conversation from last week if you haven't already!

Before you dive into this episode, I want to tell you that this is a powerful podcast – especially if you're overweight or if you have insulin resistance/type II diabetes. 

Alex and I thoroughly discuss the research and ideas we've been compiling for over 2 years, and he presents a novel and evidence-based paradigm of metabolic health and insulin resistance (which are at the core of many of the chroni...

In this episode, I'm speaking with nutrition expert Alex Leaf, someone you may remember from past episodes. 

I've been lucky to work closely with Alex for the past few years—he's a highly informed researcher and science writer, and he's rare in the world of nutrition. He's extremely scientifically literate and able to break through popular trends to provide practical and accurate interpretations of sometimes complicated research.

I'm really excited for you to hear our latest conversation…we cover a lot of ground, including what the research says about weight loss and calories in/calories out...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Brian Keane, Ireland's top nutrition and exercise expert, who shares his hard-won experience with us on the best ways to move and eat for fat loss, moving and looking good as we get older, and how to have more energy every day.

In this podcast, Brian and I discuss:

Calories in/calories out versus hormone balancing—is one better than the other for fat loss? 

If the ketogenic and carnivore diets are useful for people trying to lose weight

Brian's "fat loss prioritization pyramid" to hel...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, leading authority in the field of women's health and wellness, and the New York Times best-selling author of Dodging Energy Vampires.

In this podcast, Dr. Northrup and I discuss:

The startling statistic that 1 in 5 people are energy vampires…individuals who steal your vibrancy, dim your light, and might be the hidden source of fatigue 

Why menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, or chronic pelvic pain might be related to your toxic relationships 

The biochemical marker that becomes elevated when you...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Tom O'Bryan about his upcoming docu-series, The Inflammation Equation: Decoding the Steps to Optimal Well-Being, why he believes inflammation is at the core of disease, and his approach to solving it. 

>> Click here to gain access to The Inflammation Equation 7-part docuseries to go deeper into what inflammation truly is and exactly how to keep it in check for optimal, full-body health.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman about her powerful and unique view of medicine, a context that I believe is much more effective than the conventional or even functional medical models we're used to. 

I'm really excited to share this episode with you; Dr. Mel and I had a fantastic conversation that, if practically applied, points us in a new and much more effective direction for building true health.

In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss:

How some scientists and clinicians get stuck in the "biochemical weeds" instead o...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, who shares his amazing expertise on the breathing habits you need to know to reduce stress and anxiety, raise your energy levels, and boost performance…and they're NOT what you expect!

I'm also incredibly excited to share that I've partnered with Patrick to offer a one-of-its-kind Breathing for Energy program, the ONLY course available that teaches you how to use your breath to battle low energy, brain fog, depression, and chronic anxiety. Save $200 on this revolutionary course when you order today! 

In thi...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Jason Hawrelak, world-renowned microbiome expert, gastrointestinal specialist, and author of over 60 research papers dedicated to gut health. He is, in my opinion, one of the foremost gut/microbiome experts on the planet. So this is a MUST-listen.

In this podcast, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss:

The invisible but highly active "organ" that affects everything from mitochondrial function to our nervous system to cancer treatment outcomes

The truth behind microbiome testing and what to know before you get your results

3 primary connections between your microbiome...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Barton Scott about the powerful role of minerals in human health.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Christopher Pickard, a hypertension expert with decades of expertise studying nutrition and lifestyle on how to get your blood pressure back down into the healthy range.

In this podcast, Dr. Pickard and I discuss:

The link between high blood pressure and the risk of dying from COVID-19…and how Dr. Pickard is using this knowledge to help his patients

What high blood pressure is actually trying to tell you—it's not a disease; it's a warning sign of something more

3 unexpected causes for hypertension and...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist, artist, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the world of meditation with her award-winning Muse headband, a brain-sensing device praised by everyone from the Mayo Clinic to NASA!

In this episode, I'm speaking with Kelly McCann, MD, a functional medicine doctor who has lectured all over the world on commonly overlooked causes of chronic illness, such as mold and mycotoxins, Lyme and associated infections, environmental medicine, and the topic of our podcast, mast cell activation, which, surprisingly, may affect up to 25% of people!

In this episode, I'm speaking with oral health expert, author, and founder of Primal Life Organics, Trina Felber. Trina's mission is to eliminate toxic, polluting ingredients from body care products and offer healing, sustainable alternatives.

In this podcast, Trina and I discuss:

The amazing story of how her young daughter's oral health issues—a cavity that formed in utero!—led Trina to focus on dental health

The importance and maintenance of the oral microbiome…good bugs should be in your gut AND your mouth, but how do you avoid oral "antibiotics" found i...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential.

I know Brian personally, and he is one of the most thoughtful, disciplined, and all-around interesting people I've ever met—I can't wait to share this episode with you!

In this podcast, Brian and I discuss:

His journey from Philosopher's Notes, his project that I followed for over a decade!, to Heroic, his vision for social change through personal transformation

In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Naviaux, MD, Ph.D., the revolutionary mind behind the Cell Danger Response, a landmark contribution to the study of chronic fatigue and other long-term illnesses.

In this podcast, Dr. Naviaux and I discuss:

The true underlying driver of chronic illness, from myalgic encephalomyelitis to Lyme disease to depression (it's not what you think!)

The fascinating two-sided physiology that keeps you fit and healthy but can also make you incredibly ill

2 pathways of disease that no one is discussing and how to ensure your...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Christine Schaffner. Dr. Schaffner is a board-certified naturopathic physician who focuses on "mystery illnesses"—she's helped thousands of patients recover from chronic, complex conditions.

I'm also excited to share an invitation to her upcoming summit—The Art & Science of Cultivating Coherence Summit—FREE from October 30th through November 5th.

In this podcast, Dr. Schaffner and I discuss:

Her personal endocrine issues, including recovery from a brain tumor and how overcoming her fear led to the bioenergetic work she's sharing now

How to stay curiou...

In this episode, I'm speaking with Kashif Khan, CEO of The DNA Company, about the incredible differences between traditional and functional genetics.

In this episode, I am speaking with Scott Sherr, MD about Methylene Blue and the amazing range of benefits.

In this episode, I am speaking with one of my absolute favorite experts, my friend, the brilliant Dr. Datis Kharrazian,about his extensive expertise in working with people to overcome chronic fatigue. Dr. K is humble and soft spoken, but don't let that fool you—he is widely regarded as one of the absolute geniuses of functional medicine and one of the pioneers and thought leaders that has influenced and educated virtually all other functional practitioners out there. This is one of my all-time favorite podcast conversations. There are dozens of gold nuggets in this episode (sometimes subtle, so li...

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Kevin Conners about various aspects of healing from chronic disease. His main focus is based on his experience in working with patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases.

In this podcast, Dr. Conners and I discuss:

This week's podcast episode is part 4 with Dr. James Chestnut. He's now officially the guest I've had on the podcast more than anyone else. And there's a reason for that – I believe there is no more powerful, or scientifically accurate foundational paradigm to understand human health than the one he teaches. In this episode, he talks about the 3 most important strategies to get well and stay well: "move well, eat well, and think well".