Wild Health Podcast

Welcome to our latest episode, where we are joined by Dr. Carl Seger and Dr. Mike Stone to discuss the importance of play in our lives. While we often think of play as something reserved for children, Dr. Seger and Dr. Stone explain that play has numerous health benefits that continue into adulthood. In this episode, we explore the physical and mental health impacts of play. We learn how incorporating play and fun into our lives can reduce stress and improve our mood, as well as decrease our risk for cardiovascular disease. Dr. Seger and Dr. Stone also highlight the cognitive benefits of play, including improved problem-solving and decision-making skills. It's not just kids who benefit from playing - adults can see a significant boost in brain health too. So why have we moved away from play as we grow older? Our experts discuss how societal pressures and cultural norms have led many adults to view play as frivolous or unproductive. But they argue that incorporating more play into our daily lives can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. Join us as we explore the health benefits of play and learn how to incorporate more play and fun into our lives. Whether it's through sports, games, or creative activities, we'll share practical tips for embracing the power of play at any age.

Confused about dairy? In an insightful podcast, Dr. Mike Stone chats with Health Coach Ariana Fiorita on a range of topics related to dairy and gut health. They cover the difference between lactose intolerance and dairy intolerance and how intolerances can manifest in the body. The duo also explores the potential correlation between dairy and acne and the efficacy of elimination diets in identifying intolerances. In addition, they delve into the question of which cheeses are the healthiest, and whether dairy alternatives truly offer a healthier option. Finally, they examine ways to avoid fillers in dairy alternatives, and how to improve overall gut health.

Today on the podcast Dr. Mike Stone is joined by Dr. Kristin Dawson and Ben Askins from the WH Ketamine Clinic to discuss the recent study, "The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence". In this episode, the team delves into the question of whether depression and low serotonin levels are actually linked. They discuss what actually causes depression, how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work, and the delays in relief that are often associated with SSRIs. They also explore the effectiveness of SSRIs for depression, and whether they merely mask symptoms or provide a true long-term solution.    

Today on the podcast Dr. Mike Stone interviews Dr. Jeff Graham on cortisol. Jeff explains stress and cortisol's function in survival, the HPA axis, good stress vs bad stress, and how to get through stressful moments in a healthy way. You'll leave this podcast with a clear idea of how to manage your cortisol and stress levels. 

Today we are joined by Health Coach, Ariana Fiorita, to talk about gluten sensitivities and digestive health. Ariana highlights the difference between gluten sensitivities and Celiac - and how these manifest in the body. They also discuss elimination diets vs reduction diets, how long it takes for gluten to leave the body, hidden sources for where gluten might be hiding, tips for traveling while gluten free, and so much more. Plus, why so many people can eat gluten in places like Europe, but not the U.S. 

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Amando González (Dr. Mondo), a Marriage & Family Therapist and Mental Wellness Coach to Elite Professional Athletes, as well as the founder of Cheatcode and The Cheatcode Foundation. He reveals how he works to maximize the mental performance of elite athletes and executives and which mental fitness strategies he applies. Dr. Mondo discusses the importance of creating discipline and cultivating a healthy mindset. He even provides tactical ways in which you can workout your neural pathways at home to improve your overall mental health.

In honor of Valentine's Day Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Mike Mallin sit down to discuss their levers for optimizing heart health. They explain the science behind what exactly causes a heart attack, cholesterol, and inflammation's impact on heart health. Plus, other biomarkers Dr. Mallin looks at for cardiovascular health and longevity. 

In part 1 Dr. Mike Stone and Trei Trackett discussed how effective traditional health pillars can be on longevity - in part 2 they discuss additional strategies. Such as state of the art tests for biological age, how these tests work, what's happening at a cellular level as we age and during interventions. They explain the deep science behind why protocols like fasting are so beneficial for longevity and what misinformation is out there around longevity. Stay tuned for part three where they discuss molecules like NAD, Quercetin, Metformin and more.

Dr. Mike Mallin and Dr. Mike Stone break down the science around the recent trend of "dopamine hacking." They explain what dopamine is,how it relates to productivity and motivation, and it's other main functions in the brain. Plus, why you may want to dopamine 'detox' instead, what increases dopamine levels, why metabolic flexibility matters for brain health, and what else you can do for better neurocognitive performance.

On this episode of the podcast, we sat down with Dr. Duncan French, Director of Performance Sciences at the University of Notre Dame and top performance coach to professional athletes, world champions, and olympic athletes. He breaks down what athletes do to perform at their peak and why consistency is the most important element for success. Dr. Duncan sheds light on the use of EKG’s for optimizing performance and tracking the success of interventions, his thoughts on Zone 2 cardio, and what cutting-edge strategies he’s currently implementing to stay ahead of the game.