Wild Health Podcast

Steve Weatherholt, a health coach at Wild Health, shares insights on personalized fitness plans for longevity. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass and functional ability as we age, along with practical strategies for busy lifestyles. Discussions include the vital role of compound strength training, effective high-intensity interval training, and the significance of tailored nutrition. Weatherholt also tackles common fitness myths and the impact of perfectionism on health, offering advice on integrating fitness seamlessly into everyday life.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Courtney Runyon, we explore how over-giving, emotional suppression, and relational stress contributed to a life-altering autoimmune health crisis—and how, just days after ending a relationship defined by those patterns, her body began to heal. Courtney shares how empathy, when unboundaried, can drive inflammation—and how reclaiming agency over your energy can shift everything. We talk about the science of stress and the nervous system, the emotional roots of chronic illness, and how tools like psychedelics supported her recovery. This is a conversation about what happens when your body says what you won’t—and how healing begins the moment you start to listen.

In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Erin Faules sits down with storyteller and autoimmune survivor Courtney Runyon to explore what it means to heal in the face of uncertainty. Diagnosed with CIDP, a rare autoimmune disease that left her temporarily paralyzed from the neck down, Courtney shares the realities of navigating the medical system when clear answers are scarce. They discuss the importance of mindset, self-advocacy, and the physiological toll of chronic empathy—while also holding space for humor, joy, and post-traumatic growth. Topics include: How paralysis reshaped Courtney’s understanding of health and identity The role of mindset and nervous system regulation in recovery Why self-advocacy is non-negotiable in complex illness The double-edged sword of chronic empathy and its link to inflammation Finding humor and meaning in the most unexpected moments Stay tuned for part two next week.

Join Dr. Jeff Graham, Medical Director at Wild Health and a precision medicine expert, as he dives into the critical relationship between neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic dysfunction. He discusses key early detection strategies, the significant impact of genetics like APOE-4 on Alzheimer’s risk, and lifestyle interventions for brain health. The conversation also covers innovative treatments like GLP-1 medications and the importance of metabolic health in cognitive decline, equipping listeners with tools for a healthier future.

In the second episode of a three-part series on the key factors that limit healthspan, Dr. Erin Faules and Dr. Mike Stone explore the role of muscle loss, chronic inflammation, and cancer in accelerating decline—and what you can do about it. Key topics include: How muscle mass and strength relate to longevity Tools for assessing body composition and early signs of sarcopenia Common blockers to building muscle—including underfueling, overtraining, and hormonal factors The role of inflammation in aging, disease risk, and immune dysfunction How to interpret CRP and other lab markers in context A look at new cancer screening technologies (like liquid biopsy and full-body MRI) The importance of individualized, risk-informed decision-making in preventive care

In the first episode of a three-part series on the key factors that limit healthspan, Dr. Erin Faules speaks with Wild Health CEO Dr. Carl Seger about two common but often under-addressed contributors: atherosclerosis and mental health disorders. This episode includes discussion of: Why atherosclerosis often progresses silently, and why calcium scores may miss early disease  The link between depression, chronic stress, and cardiovascular risk  The clinical relevance of advanced screening tools like coronary CTA, LP(a), and AI-driven risk assessment Treatment advances including GLP-1 receptor agonists and psychedelic-assisted therapy This is Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring the 7 most common blocks to healthspan. Over the next two weeks we will dive into atrophy, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, neurodegenerative disease and cancer.

Nitric oxide is a vital molecule involved in nearly every aspect of human health, yet it often goes unrecognized in mainstream medicine. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Bryan—a leading researcher in the field with over two decades of work dedicated to nitric oxide science—explains how this molecule influences cardiovascular function, insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial health, cognitive performance, and longevity, and why its decline with age contributes to many chronic diseases. Dr. Bryan shares practical ways to support nitric oxide levels through specific foods and lifestyle habits, and explains how certain everyday routines can actually disrupt its production. He also offers a personal story of reversing chronic illness in his father by addressing nitric oxide deficiency.

Dr. Erin Faules sits down with renowned exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims to explore why women need different strategies when it comes to nutrition, training, and recovery. From breaking down diet culture to optimizing fitness across life stages, Dr. Sims shares practical, research-backed insights on circadian eating, protein and carb needs, and how hormones shape health outcomes. A must-listen for anyone working with or living in a female body.

Dr. Mark Goodman, a double board-certified non-operative sports medicine specialist from Bend, Oregon, joins the conversation to revamp our understanding of joint health. He delves into how metabolic health and inflammation play pivotal roles in joint pain, challenging the notion that age and weight are the only culprits. Dr. Goodman also discusses cutting-edge treatments like PRP and stem cell therapies, emphasizing the need for personalized, holistic approaches in both aging athletes and chronic pain management.

Alexandrea Eliman, an entrepreneur and health coach specializing in autoimmune disease, shares her transformative journey with ulcerative colitis. She discusses how trusting intuition and advocating for oneself can lead to better health outcomes. The conversation dives into the impact of stress on wellness and practical strategies for managing inflammation. Alexandrea emphasizes the importance of self-care and understanding one’s motivations for health, along with cultivating healthy daily habits and routines for long-term well-being.