

Mitolife Radio
Matt Blackburn
The mitochondria are not just the powerhouse of the cell; they are the engines that run our entire body. If we can remove the obstructions to energy production (calcification, lipofuscin and fibrosis) everything works better, we experience mental clarity and emotional resilience.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 57min
Methods of Reducing Chronic Stress with Dr Scott Sherr
With how unnaturally fast paced life is, social media notifications, neverending emails, letters in the mail to respond to, staying aware of all of the various toxins we're exposed to, dodging grifters online that just want to take your money and sell you their program, it is very easy to be chronically stressed. Practices such as turning off your notifications, putting your phone in airplane mode when you are walking in the forest, keeping do not disturb on all the time, carving time out of your day to not stare at screens, are some common strategies to reduce stress. In this episode Dr Scott Sherr returns to the show to talk about: why its not just about healing your trauma, the mitochondrial harm that occurs with chronic stress, the role of GABA, how methylene blue supplementation can help, his thoughts on alcohol and cannabis, carbon dioxide therapy, and more. Dr Scott Sherr's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/?hl=en Troscriptions products: https://www.troscriptions.com/?rfsn=3792577.b0695c My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

Jul 18, 2025 • 50min
Your Sunburn Could be a Copper Deficiency
For several years I was focusing heavily on the relationship between copper and iron while neglecting and even demonizing zinc. Given that our body stores a much higher concentration of zinc than copper, that was not a wise approach. Over the years I have learned that even in the case of a copper deficiency, one should still supplement zinc in addition to copper, and the clinical research clearly proves this. It is very easy to get caught in the anti-supplement fear campaigns that big influencers spread and I have since repented for my sins in this regard. In this episode I share my experience taking high dose zinc for the past few years and the copper deficiency symptoms I have noticed recently, specifically in relationship to ultraviolet light exposure from sunlight. On day one of supplementing copper again I noticed an increased resilience to sun exposure and less of a burning sensation being outside in the mid-day summer sun. I break down the science of different types of melanin, the exact biochemical processses involved in copper supporting melanin production, what melanin does after it absorbs UV light, what other nutrients we should be supplementing to protect ourselves from sunburn and skin photoaging, the complexity of the zinc/copper ratio and where I stand with it, how you can diagnose yourself for deficiencies using symptoms instead of blood tests, and more. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 50min
Weight Loss and Bowel Disorders Require Thyroid with Natasha Snoeijer
I see a lot of health educators throw their weight around saying that they have more then a few decades of experience working one on one with clients, and then selling you the idea that acting based on your symptoms is just mimicking the allopathic pharma way of thinking. But what if we acknowledged our symptoms and used them as guiding lights instead of lab tests? Or you could do both. Natasha Snoeijer focuses on thyroid, hormone and metabolic optimization. She joins me to bring that "what about both?" energy to the health discussion. What if high dose supplementation can create long term healing? One vitamin did that for her. She shares her thoughts on the sugar diet, how to use your bowel movements to assess your health status, how to supplement thyroid properly, why she isn't a fan of hair tissue mineral analysis tests and what she likes instead, why candida cleanses don't work, and lots more. Work with Natasha: https://www.natashabwellness.com My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

Jun 27, 2025 • 53min
Smoking, Metals in the Brain and the Vitamin K2 Solution
Dive into the intriguing world of Alzheimer's disease as the discussion uncovers how tobacco smoking may heighten risk, yet explore nuances that suggest it isn't all bad. Discover the vital role of vitamin K2 in combating cognitive decline, along with its protective mechanisms against heavy metals like cadmium and lead. Learn about the benefits of specific nicotine supplements versus traditional smoking, and uncover a unique terpene in tobacco that promotes health. Tune in for a blend of science, health insights, and the latest on nutritional balance!

Jun 13, 2025 • 50min
Supercharged Health in Geomagnetic Storms, Diet and Libido Solutions
In this solo show I respond to questions that listeners sent in including: What is my current health gadget routine? Can zinc be high dosed for skin issues? What is my current diet? What are my thoughts on the health impacts of geomagnetic storms? What are my recommendations on how to optimize office desk space? Am I still taking shots of magnesium bicarbonate? How would I tackle brain fog, lack of focus, anxiety and depression? What are my recommendations for a woman in her late 30s that wants to regain her libido? My website for recommended products and CLF Protocol: www.matt-blackburn.com Order Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

May 30, 2025 • 1h 36min
Kanna: The Most Powerful Natural Anti-Depressant with Ryan Latreille
In this engaging conversation, Ryan Latreille, founder of Kanna Extract Co., shares his passion for Kanna, an indigenous plant known for its powerful mood-enhancing effects. He explains how different extracts can energize, socialize, relax, or aid sleep. Ryan discusses Kanna's impact on neurotransmitters like serotonin, its role as a natural antidepressant, and even how to incorporate it into coffee. He also reflects on the broader implications of plant medicines and psychedelics in improving mental health and emotional well-being.

May 16, 2025 • 1h 47min
Lead Poisoning is Preventable with Eric Ritter
Do you live in an older home or love purchasing cookware from thrift stores? You could be exposed to the heavy metal lead which can increase ADHD and lower IQ. It can also elevate blood pressure and even lead to more serious effects like heart attacks. Eric Ritter created an affordable at-home test called Fluoro-Spec that allows you to become a lead detective and nail down the source in your home. In this interview he shares the history of lead, how social media influencers can easily sensationalize the numbers, how to view parts per billion amounts of lead in food products in proper context, how shooting ranges expose you to lead, which mineral the body mistakes for lead, his thoughts on lead content in salts, which foods have the highest lead content, what to look out for when renovating a home, his thoughts on if we should go back to using lead paint to shield from EMFs, and a whole lot more. Eric's website: https://www.detectlead.com https://www.everythinglead.org/index.php/Main_Page Eric's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericeverythinglead My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

May 2, 2025 • 1h 41min
Q&A: MCAS and ADHD Solutions and the Best Prenatal Supplements
Listeners dive into practical health solutions as the speaker shares their entrepreneurial journey from a garage startup. The discussion includes essential prenatal supplements and effective options for ADD/ADHD. Ivermectin myths are debunked, while the pros and cons of daily glutathione intake are explored. The importance of dental health for breastfeeding moms is addressed along with tips for managing mast cell activation syndrome. Grounding techniques and the benefits of silence in promoting well-being add a thoughtful touch to wellness strategies.

Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 26min
Debunking Methylene Blue Fears with Dr Scott Sherr
Recently there has been a plethora of articles painting the popular supplement methylene blue in a bad light. Some of the claims include: its synthetic so that makes it unsafe, it will stain your brain permanently blue, it will cause excessive serotonin in the brain, and that it could decrease mitochondrial function in people with healthy mitochondria, or that it can inhibit nitric oxide. Dr Scott Sherr, COO of Troscriptions, returns to the show to debunk these arguments using sound science and reason. I have been ingesting methylene blue for five years now with some breaks and I have experienced zero negative side effects, both short or long term. Fear and sensationalism gets engagement and it also provides an opportunity to deepen the conversation with more context which Scott does in this episode. Order Troscriptions: https://www.troscriptions.com/?rfsn=3792577.b0695c Discount code BLACKBURN to save 10% My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 17min
Defining Cancer and Sharing Solutions
A cancer diagnosis is a scary thing. It often comes out of nowhere and happens with people that are either living a healthier lifestyle or are close to others that do. Obviously the natural health community is missing pieces of the puzzle. This episode is an addendum to one I recorded four years ago about cancer solutions. I have changed my mind on a lot but also realized that I never explicitly defined what cancer is or where it’s located in the previous show. I define what cancer is, exactly which part of the cell its found in, why we need healthy mitochondria, the interplay between ATP and the structured water in our cells, what supports the formation of structured water in our body, what blocks the formation of structured water, the power of carbon dioxide against tumors, and other solutions that I’ve found over the past 15 years. My website: www.matt-blackburn.com Mitolife products: www.mitolife.co Music by Nicholas Jimenez: https://spoti.fi/4cte2nD