How do you navigate the challenges of optimal nutrition while simultaneously considering budget, ethics, and the environment? Grass-fed beef might be a nutritional powerhouse, but how can we justify the environmental and ethical challenges of raising such large, inefficient ruminant animals when other alternatives are available?  My guest on this week’s podcast is a moderate voice of reason, health food advocate, and best-selling author.  Listen & Learn What carnivore’s get wrong How to avoid food ideology and find what works for you Why your own optimal health has to be your first priority The future of food?  Links Max’s Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Max is a best-selling author of Genius Foods, Genius Kitchen and Genius Life.  Nutritional Tip of the Week Honey Before Bed Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

Hyperbaric chambers use pressure, and in some cases concentrated oxygen, to treat a wide variety of injuries and ailments. You’ve no doubt heard of high-level athletes using these treatments to speed up recovery, but you might not realize hyperbaric therapy is approved for 14+ medical conditions.  On this week’s podcast, we’ll explore the safe and simple use of pressurized therapy for reduced inflammation, oxygenation of plasma, fighting off infections, and more.  Listen and learn:  How pressure increases oxygen-rich plasma for health and healing How pressure vasoconstricts and reduce inflammation Angiogenesis effects (new blood vessel formation) Appropriate use and pressure levels based on treatments Risks, rewards, and unknowns in regards to long-term use Links Dr. Sherr’s website  ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Scott Sherr is the director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Heath Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions where he develops personalized treatment plans for patients.  Nutritional Tip of the Week Best Breakfast Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

Food is so much more than energy. It’s culture, tradition, family, comfort, indulgence, guilt, and pleasure all in one. To add to the complexity, certain foods are even addicting. Today, food abundance is the norm and food costs have dropped lower than any time (relatively speaking) in recorded history. With that in mind, is it any wonder we’re struggling with weight gain, cravings and food addiction? My guest on this week’s podcast is a recovered expert in the psychology of eating.  Learn How food can be harder to “quit” than crack cocaine Why you must have a system to succeed long term How addiction manifests differently for different people  How to navigate the forever-conflicted information on diets  Links Susan’s Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Susan Peirce Thompson PhD is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Rochester. She’s an expert in the psychology of eating. She is the founder of Bright Line Eating Solutions and the author of a number of books under the same name. Nutritional Tip of the Week Juicing Too Much Sugar Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

What if your genetic code could tell you what form of exercise would be best for you, based on your ability to build muscle, endure physical stress, and recover? What if you knew which foods would be best-suited to your unique genetics? This is the future of individualized medicine, and according to my guest on this week’s show, it’s not far off. Learn How your genetics could inform your food choices What your genetics can tell you about your collagen and muscle potential  Epigenetic triggers of food and lifestyle  Links  Dr. Joffe’s Site ABOUT OUR GUESTYael Joffe has a Ph.D. in Nutrigenomics and is the Chief Science Officer of 3x4 Genetics, a leading genetic testing company.  Nutritional Tip of the Week CBD for Omega 3 Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

We speak an estimated 50,000 words to ourselves, in our head, every single day. That’s the same amount of information as you’d find in most paperback books. We have positive, negative, and instructive self talk; but for many of us, the negative takes center stage. It might be anxiety over an uncertain future or ruminations about regrets and pains from the past. Either way, when the voice in your head dominates, it’s very hard to get anything done, much less enjoy the process. My guest on this week’s show is a psychologist whose work is focused on understanding and helping us to harness what he calls, chatter. Learn  How to distance yourself from your inner dialogue   How beauty, awe and experiences can get us out of our head The value of ritual  Why venting with others doesn’t always help Links Ethan’s Website  ABOUT OUR GUEST  Ethan Kross is a doctor of psychology whose work focuses on controlling the conscious mind. He founded the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory in 2008, and his work has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and numerous other peer-reviewed journals. His book is called, Chatter, The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. Nutritional Tip of the Week Caffeine and Yoga Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes 

It’s hard enough to navigate our modern food system if your goal is general health, but what if you’re trying to prevent or reverse heart disease? What if you have early warning signs like elevated triglycerides or high blood pressure? Open one book, and the recommendation is to eat nothing but whole grains and fruits. Open the next book, and you’ll be told to give up all grains and sugars. Who is right? Who can you trust? Our guest on this week’s show is a cardiac surgeon, and he eats almost exclusively meat.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder first appeared in the DSM-3 in 1980, and was clinically defined as exposure to an actual or threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Today, clinicians and pop health proponents have expanded the definition broadly, without supporting research, and the result is a catch-all term used to describe any past stress. Labeling mental health challenges is crucial for research, funding, and appropriate treatment, so on this week’s show, you’ll meet a doctor and researcher who will help us understand trauma based on science. Learn Toxic stress theory and misunderstandings Why complex PTSD is not based on research How to advocate for your children or yourself if you have PTSD MDMA and psilocybin treatment options - the future?  Links Michael’s website  ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Scheeringa is a practicing clinician and the principal investigator on five large, federally-funded research projects on PTSD in children and adolescents. He’s the author of, They'll Never Be the Same: A Parent's Guide to PTSD in Youth and a new book, The Trouble with Trauma. Nutritional Tip of the Week Pig Fat or Beef Fat Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

People often say things like, “I'm addicted to chocolate” or “I can’t live without ice cream.” And sometimes it’s true. Modern food is processed, packaged and concentrated in ways that light up our dopamine and endorphin receptors just like drugs; and yes, psychological and physiological addictions are very common. If you’re addicted to cigarettes, the clear solution is to stop. That’s not easy, but at least the goal is clear. If you’re addicted to food, you have to learn to manage your addiction, and this is why it can be such a challenge to overcome. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor and recovered food addict herself. Learn How food addiction can affect people of normal weight too  When have your food habits turned into an addiction?  Sweet vs. savory, men vs. women, breaking the cycle  Why cheat days are impossible for addicts How to quit some food, but eat freely with others  Links Dr Tarman’s SiteABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tarman is a food addiction expert, who writes, speaks and treats people who suffer from sugar addiction, food addiction, and who seek food recovery. She is the author of Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction, and Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction. Nutritional Tip of the Week Gas BBQ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Expensive watches have been a status symbol for centuries, but now, weird-looking bands have replaced the bingy Rolexes. Instead of signaling wealth, these new gizmos signal a keen interest and commitment to health. Welcome to the world of wearable health tech. On a basic level, you can track your daily steps and your heart rate. More advanced devices can track respiratory rate, HRV, body temperature, and even blood oxygen levels. Wearable health tech has made huge strides forward recently, and many consumer devices can now hold their own with clinical-grade equipment. My guest on this week’s show is a quantified scientist who will help us learn to measure, track and improve our health.  Learn Best health tracker for under $100 Best health tracker if money is not an issue  Best sleep tracking device What we really know about the microbiome Weekly brain MRI’s LinksRob’s Website Rob’s YouTube Channel ABOUT OUR GUESTRob ter Horst is a postdoctoral researcher who studies the immune system using bioinformatics which includes machine learning and statistics. Rob is neck deep in the quantified self movement. He measures and tracks everything in his life, a laborious task that demands 11 hours a week and includes a weekly brain MRI, sleep EEG and gut microbiome composition tests. ​  Nutritional Tip of the Week Calorie Counting Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes

Mindfulness gets bundled with everything from golf to gardening these days, but one place it might make the most sense is often overlooked: intimacy. For meaning, connection, and even anatomical functioning, mindful practices can make a huge difference. On this week’s show, you’ll meet author and coach, Jessica Graham. Resources Jessica’s Website ABOUT OUR GUEST Jessica is a meditation teacher, sex, relationship, and spiritual guide for couples and individuals. She also works with grief and trauma. Her book is called Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out.  Nutritional Tip of the Week Spicy food Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes