The Energy Blueprint Podcast

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 gut health researcher, clinician, professor, and expert to the experts, Dr. Jason Hawrelak about his life-changing knowledge on the best ways to care for your gut. Dr. Hawrelak is the most well-informed (and humble!) gut specialist I’ve ever spoken with, and I’m so lucky he was my professor in graduate school. You don’t want to miss this episode! In this podcast, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss: A major probiotic myth that Dr. Hawrelak has been trying to bust for over 20 years and why you might be wasting your time (and money!) on probiotics that aren’t right for you 3 fascinating ways your gut health is connected to your energy levels (or LACK of energy!) The 1 gut problem you should be aware of that can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, autoimmunity, brain fog, and even Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline The connection between your microbiome, dietary fiber, and…brain health! The amazing effects of prebiotics and when to use prebiotics versus probiotics  Dangers of the Carnivore Diet trend and why your gut, microbial, and system-wide health might suffer long-term Dr. Hawrelak’s top 3 gut health tips…including one I didn’t expect!  

Trina Felber, oral health expert and founder of Primal Life Organics, discusses the importance of oral microbiome health and its connection to overall health. The podcast covers the problems with mainstream dental products, the possibility of reversing gum disease naturally, conflicting opinions on dental compounds, understanding the use of antibacterial compounds, and a natural approach to teeth whitening and remineralization.

In this fascinating episode, inventor and researcher Alex Tarnava discusses the extensive benefits of hydrogen, including gut health, weight loss, and athletic performance. They explore the role of hydrogen in the gut microbiome, its regulation of stress, and its effects on brain metabolism. The challenges of changing company practices and educating consumers are also discussed, along with the benefits of hydrogen gas versus water.

Brian Johnson, Founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential, discusses his journey and vision for social change. Topics include redefining the word 'Hero,' bridging ancient wisdom with modern science, mitochondrial psychobiology, fostering anti-fragility, and the power of one targeted action per day.

Robert Naviaux, MD, the Discoverer of the Cell Danger Response, discusses the underlying driver of chronic illness, the two-sided physiology that keeps us fit and healthy but can also make us ill, 2 pathways of disease that are often overlooked, and a new approach to medicine that addresses chronic disease.

Dr. Michael Murray, expert in longevity and energy promoting foods and supplements, talks about the significance of mitochondria and the importance of rest and recovery. He discusses factors affecting fatigue and mitochondrial function, the production and importance of ATP, the role of flavonoids in improving mitochondrial function, the impact of the microbiome on health, and the benefits of dark chocolate. He emphasizes the importance of healthy habits for longevity and suggests top supplements for fatigue and mitochondrial function.

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 curious about the connections between biochemistry and meditation, language, and quantum fields that sometimes lead to miraculous results…but deserve deep skepticism  The concepts of “the field” and the biofield as ways to describe the subtle energies of the universe and how they interact with us and influence our health Measurable currents emanating from our heart and brain and how this quantitative data relates to our biofield and health status The links between the piezoelectric effect, fascia, the extracellular matrix, and lymph that create a system of electrical communication in our bodies How 40,000 sensory neurites in the heart are acutely affected by our emotional state, plus using our emotions (and other practical methods) to regulate our health!

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®, discusses the overlooked driver of chronic illnesses, the truth about calories in-calories out, managing cholesterol without statins, a new way to view obesity, and avoiding mitochondrial decline in older age.

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