Episodes

I finally put my money where my unhealthy mouth is and bought a smart ring, and no, I didn’t pick the one all the influencers brag about. I went with RingConn because I wanted real-world health trends, fewer subscriptions, and zero extra nagging about how broken my sleep is.

Beverly Meyer came back to talk food, and not the usual "try this new diet" nonsense. We're talking ancestral eating—the way humans actually evolved to eat before we started loading up on wheat, corn, and whatever's on sale at the drive-thru. She breaks down why carbs are the real culprit behind weight gain, why cholesterol got a bad rap, and how eating meat and vegetables at every meal (yes, even breakfast) can change everything. We talked about her "all meals are dinner" philosophy, cooking without recipes, and why following the biology beats following the trends. If you've been spinning your wheels on low-fat diets and feeling worse, this one's for you.

You're probably stopping breathing 50 times a night and have no idea. Beverly Meyer, a clinical nutritionist who's been fixing broken bodies since the '70s, told me sleep apnea is the number one undiagnosed disorder in America—and I'm pretty sure I have it. We talked about the symptoms everyone ignores, the at-home tests that actually work, and why those terrifying CPAP masks aren't so scary anymore.

I brought back Sherry Shaban to talk about cravings, comfort food, and why fear‑based health advice is slowly breaking our brains. We unpack the mixed messages from the fitness world, how to tell if you’re actually hungry or just avoiding your feelings, and why your environment and friendships matter just as much as what’s on your plate. If you’ve ever eaten wings and fries you didn’t even want just because everyone else kept ordering, this one’s for you.

I sat down with anti‑diet coach and osteopath Sherry Shaban to talk about the messy, uncomfortable, and often ridiculous way we deal with food, diets, and our bodies. She shares how she went from CrossFit-obsessed, macro-counting perfectionist to someone who actually makes peace with food, and why most of us don’t have a “willpower problem” so much as a nervous system, stress, and survival problem. If you’ve ever gone from “cheat meal” to weekend-long food bender and then woke up Monday swearing you’ll fast and be “good,” this one is painfully relatable in all the best ways.

Brian Parana and I sat down to talk about something I'm living right now—being over 40 and watching your health slip away while life keeps piling on. Brian runs The Call to Rise, a fat loss program for busy dads and husbands who've spent years putting themselves dead last. Full disclosure: I am exactly who he's talking about.

I sat down with pediatric surgeon Dr. Evan Nadler to talk childhood obesity, why it is not a moral failure, and what actually works when diet and willpower have done absolutely nothing but make everyone feel like crap.

I sat down with muscular therapist Julie Donnelly to talk about why your x-rays look perfect, your doctor shrugs, and your body still hurts like hell, and spoiler alert, your muscles have been the problem child this whole time. If you’ve been told it is just aging, arthritis, or “learn to live with it,” this conversation might be the first time any adult in the room actually talks about what your muscles are doing to your joints, nerves, and sanity.

I sat down with Dr. Zeest Khan, a heart and lung anesthesiologist who went from running an OR to barely making it to her car — and now lives with long COVID while helping other people navigate it without the medical B.S.

I brought Len May back to talk about how he went from “pothead kid the cops kicked out” to building a DNA platform that helps doctors actually tailor meds, hormones, and health plans to real people instead of imaginary averages. We talk ADHD as a superpower, antidepressants that spark suicidal thoughts, exosomes that helped him avoid knee surgery, and why your food, friends, and flow state matter just as much as your prescriptions.

Most of us still think about DNA like a CSI tool, but Len May breaks down how genetics, epigenetics, and AI can actually guide everyday decisions about stress, inflammation, and long‑term health. We talk about DNA as your personal GPS, why your lifestyle can flip genetic “switches” on or off, and how his journey from ADD and cannabis to EndoDNA connects the science to real life.

I continue my conversation with Caroline Kreiger, who shares her journey through health challenges stemming from her pursuit of perfect wellness. We discuss her recovery following a health crisis and her transformative move to Spain. Caroline emphasizes the importance of individual health paths and listening to one's body, advocating for mindful practices over strict rules. Through her initiative, "Superwoman Health," she inspires listeners to take proactive steps toward holistic well-being, reinforcing that progress is attainable, one small step at a time.

If the word “hypnosis” makes you think of people clucking like chickens on stage, this episode is going to reframe that. I sit down with hypnotherapist and mindset coach Craig Meriwether to unpack what therapeutic hypnosis really looks like in the context of modern mental health and wellness. We talk about the alpha brainwave state, how the subconscious mind drives so many of our “unhealthy” patterns, and why TV, advertising, and politics already use these same principles on us every day.

My conversation with Carlijn digs into the parts of her story most interviews skip: what life was like before she lost her period and how slow and sneaky her symptoms really were. She shares how stress, overstudying, isolation, and “doing everything right” added up to hormonal collapse. We also explore what the doctors tested, what they missed, and why simple lifestyle shifts ended up mattering more than pills.

I invited Lisa on because she’s lived the diet rollercoaster and then did the homework to figure out what actually works long term. We dig into why clean eating alone doesn’t guarantee fat loss, how tracking reveals hidden calories, and how to build habits that fit travel, family, stress, and everything else life throws at you.

I sit down with Dr. Kevin Smith, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to unpack what functional medicine really is and how it’s different from the quick “there’s a pill for that” approach. We dig into lab testing, supplement quality, and why chasing symptoms keeps so many of us stuck in chronic pain, fatigue, and those “everything looks normal” doctor visits.

In this episode, I break down fresh research on intermittent fasting, “boring” repeat meals, and why your sleep schedule might matter more than your step count. We also dig into how traffic noise, blood pressure, cholesterol, and daily movement all tie into heart and brain health as you age.

Diana Feinstein breaks down why we fall to the level of our habits 95% of the time and how a 10‑minute lifestyle audit can show you exactly where your energy, aches, and stress are really coming from. We also get into muscle vs fat, aging hormones, and why consistency beats “go big or go home” every time.

I talk with Jana Jamail, the self-described neuro-nutrition “unicorn,” about what happens when your labs look normal but you still feel like garbage. We get into leaky gut, hidden gut imbalances, and the lab tests and simple food tweaks that can help when your doctor keeps saying, “Everything looks fine.”

Sarah comes back on the show to unpack what a functional medicine nutritionist actually does, from reading bloodwork differently to mapping out the “web of dysfunction” in your body. We get into everyday stuff like poor sleep, constant fatigue, gut issues, and why quick fixes, pills, and injections rarely solve what’s really going on.

This conversation is part one of Sarah’s story and focuses on her personal health crash, misdiagnoses, near-death experiences with treatments, and the emotional toll of being dismissed by the medical system. We end with the hope: she did come out the other side, and that journey is exactly why she now helps others who feel stuck and unheard.

I’m breaking down fresh research on inactivity, ultra‑processed diets, and LDL confusion in plain English, with zero wellness fluff. You’ll hear how boxes, bags, and drive‑thrus raise your risk, what new reports say about warning labels and lawsuits, and a few simple questions to ask your doctor so you’re not flying blind.

I bring back performance and health strategist Diana Feinstein from MaxPact Health to unpack why so many of us say “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it.” We talk about unwritten scripts, defining a personal North Star, and why the old “eat less, move more, try harder” playbook falls apart in midlife. Diana walks through how to use your 168-hour week, simple movement, and protein-forward meals to build a life that stays healthy, mobile, and emotionally present for the long haul.

Uncle Marv breaks down headlines on GLP‑1 weight‑loss shots, rising nutrition training in medical schools, and declining trust in major health agencies. He also digs into AI chatbots and mental health, hidden chemicals in our food, biological age and brain health, and new research on keto plus exercise for blood sugar control—always bringing it back to practical steps you can take this week.