

Ancient Health Podcast
Ancient Health Podcast
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 46min
429: Level Up Your Later Years | Dr. Amy Killen
Dr. Amy Killen is an MD who went from saving lives in the emergency room to helping people live longer and more fulfilling lives as a leading specialist in hormone therapy and longevity. Dr. Chris Motley sat down with her at the HOS conference in Austin to talk about all things aging well. They cover leveling up your hormone health, how to deal with thinning hair and one surprising thing that studies say help you live longer - sexual health!
Want more of the Ancient Health Podcast? Check out Doctor Motley’s YouTube channel!
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*If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607
* Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for modules full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on so many health issues, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Explore it free for 15 days at https://www.doctormotley.com/15
*Learn more about Urolithin A supplementation (in sugar-free gummy form) at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off with your first purchase!
Keywords
health, longevity, hormones, functional medicine, sexual health, stress management, sleep, hair health, women's health, men's health

Aug 29, 2025 • 37min
428: Parasites, Infections & Your Veins: What Spider & Varicose Veins Tell You
I bet you didn’t know there was a connection between spider and varicose veins and parasites?? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley highlights the role of infections and parasites in vascular health. Parasites, latent infections and your vascular health: they’re all connected, and there are holistic solutions! Pick up some expert tips on parasite cleansing and herbal remedies, as well as how addressing lymphatic health can make a difference in this area.
Show notes ⬇️
The article referenced in this episode: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.572865
https://www.regenxnaturals.com/
Rogers Hood Parafy Kit: https://shorturl.at/b0okL (you can get 10% off with code MOTLEY)
Black Walnut
Papaya Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Clove
Wormwood
Binders: Activated Charcoal, Takesumi: https://shorturl.at/Wwnvw
Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil: https://shorturl.at/1Hmxa
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*If you’re a health coach looking to advise parents and families, or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. Check it out for free for 15 days: doctormotley.com/15
*If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607
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Aug 26, 2025 • 59min
427: Heal Hypothyroidism Your Way | Dr. Amie Hornaman
Thyroid health is not one-size-fits-all! In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley interviews Dr. Amie Hornaman about the nitty-gritty of navigating complex thyroid issues; they talk about the role of sleep, supplements, glandulars, iodine and what good testing for hypothyroidism really looks like.
Chapters:
4:00-4:25 - Signs of thyroid issues in women
6:00-7:55 - Triggers of thyroid issues
8:00 - 10:00 - Most important thyroid markers
10:30 - 11:00 - The relationship between the thyroid and emotional fatigue
12:30 - 14:00 - How Important is Iodine?
15:00 - 16:55 - Injurious toxins we’re exposed to
19:00 - 21:00 - The forgotten thyroid hormone
21:10 - 24:45 - GLP1s?
24:47- 30:00 - Lifestyle changes to support the thyroid
31:30 - 36:50 - Foods to Avoid
36:50 - 39:50 - Hyperthyroid: misdiagnosed?
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ - Dr. Amie’s Facebook Group
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*If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607
* Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for modules full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on so many health issues, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Explore it free for 15 days at https://www.doctormotley.com/15
*Are you a tea drinker? Add a tea to your daily ritual that benefits your gut AND metabolism. Get 20% off Pique Tea’s Pu’er Bundle FOR LIFE, plus a free frother and glass beaker, at piquelife.com/drmotley

Aug 22, 2025 • 33min
426: Puffy Face, Puffy Liver: Why You Might Have Gained Weight
Have you gained weight suddenly, particularly in your face? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley breaks down the possible connection between a puffy face, weight gain, and an unhealthy liver, and the importance of detoxing this organ! Get some lifestyle and diet changes, and herbal support for the liver and kidneys, and don’t overlook how anger and fear can impact our liver and kidneys according to TCM. Show Notes ⬇️
Simple Steps to Support Liver Health:
Reduce or Eliminate Sugar
Drink More Water
Collagen
Purple/Blue Leafy Greens, Berries
B-Complex for methylation support
Omega 3, 6, 9
Guard/nurture your sleep (it’s nature’s greatest healer!)
Therapies To Research:
Red Light Therapy
Electric Lymph Therapy
Rebounding
Sauna/Cold Therapy
Herbs:
Schisandra → https://shorturl.at/PIMSu
Uva Ursi → https://shorturl.at/VH8vg
BodyGuard→ https://shorturl.at/dQPuh
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*If you’re a health coach looking to advise parents and families, or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. Check it out for free for 15 days: doctormotley.com/15
*If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607
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Aug 19, 2025 • 57min
425: Regenerative Medicine and Leaving Toxic Stress Behind | Nathalie Niddam
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley interviews Natalie Niddam of Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, to tell us about regenerative medicine and the bounds of what we thought was possible for our health. They talk about the role our inner dialogues play in our health and the inspiring stories of people who found radical health outcomes when they simply let go of toxic environments.
OTHER TOPICS EXPLORED:
Nathalie’s journey into health and nutrition.
The importance of intuition in health practices
The challenges faced in conventional medicine.
The impact of bioregulators on health and regeneration.
Nathalie’s Recommended Book on Bioregulators - Renology Peptides by Dr. Robin Rose: https://www.renologyiskidneysuccess.com/shop
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IG: @nathalieniddam
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance/
Website: https://www.natniddam.com/newsletter
YouTube: @nathalieniddam9630
*If you want to work with Dr. Motley virtually, you can book a discovery call with his team here: https://drmotleyconsulting.com/schedule-1333-7607
* Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for modules full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on so many health issues, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Explore it free for 15 days at https://www.doctormotley.com/15
* Keep your heart healthy in a proven, natural and non-invasive way! Check out zona.com and use code DRMOTLEY at checkout for $100 off the Zona Plus device!

Aug 15, 2025 • 34min
424: Reset Your Nervous System with Body Alignment (Repost)
Reset your nervous system this summer by realigning your body! In this episode Dr. Motley gives you the tools to balance your nervous system by uncovering physical dysfunction, and how struggles with your spine can be a sign of organ issues. If you’ve had any kind of an accident or trauma, Dr. Motley breaks down how central the physical and the emotional really are. Show Notes⬇️
Look into kinesiology, your nervous system struggles could be related to organ deficiencies.
Accupressure along the spine can strengthen electrical signals to the brain and body, supporting your nervous system.
Neurofeedback and EMDR can help support your parasympathetic state if you find you just can’t get calm. These tools can also really help if you’ve had a head injury!
Never overlook infections! Muscle imbalances and a sore spine could be signs of other kinds of imbalances.
- Suggested herbs: Mimosa Pudica https://shorturl.at/peMl5 for potential parasites, Schisandra for your liver: https://shorturl.at/abeQm. Cayenne and Habanero for the large intestine.
- Testing: Talk to your physician about testing for various infections through microgendx, https://vibrant-wellness.com/ and genovadiagnostics (https://www.gdx.net/).
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 4min
423: Let’s Talk Vaccines: No Hype, No Fear | Dr. Joel Warsh
Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh joins this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast to talk about his new book, Between a Shot and a Hard Place . As an integrative pediatrician, Dr. Warsh wants to start a balanced, honest conversation that gets at the questions he hears from patients every day. What does the research look like? What about combo shots? He gets into it with Dr. Motley!
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*Do you want to hear more from Dr. Motley on infections, as well as healing the brain and other organs? Find full courses in his membership. If you want to explore it risk-free for 15 days and bring your questions to his weekly lives you can join here
*Are you a tea drinker? Add a tea to your daily ritual that benefits your gut AND metabolism. Get 20% off Pique Tea’s Pu’er Bundle FOR LIFE, plus a free frother and glass beaker, at piquelife.com/drmotley

Aug 8, 2025 • 19min
422: Is Your Constipation a Parasite Problem? [Repost]
Do you struggle with constipation? You might have a parasite. As part of our summer series on what you need to know about parasites, we’re revisiting this episode where Dr. Chris Motley takes a closer look at the connection between digestive issues and parasites. Learn what you should be looking for, what tests you can take, plus herbal remedies you need to know about! Show notes ⬇️
Dr. Motley’s Top Herbs to Kill off Parasites:
Artemisia: https://shorturl.at/SsN9T
Black Walnut Tincture (warning for nut allergies!!)
https://shorturl.at/46XAq
Vidanga: https://shorturl.at/nHSxp
Mimosa: https://shorturl.at/x9eks
To support your digestion:
Look into magnesium!
Cascara Sagrada
Dr. Motley’s Top Parasite Testing:
parasites.org
parasitetesting.com
arminlabs.com
Ask your practitioner about a bowel movement test (microgendx) or a nutrient test
More Resources:
Your Brain on Parasites: https://www.amazon.ca/This-Your-Brain-Parasites-Manipulate/dp/0544192222
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* Learn more about Urolithin A supplementation (in sugar-free gummy form) at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off with your first purchase!

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 11min
421: The Biblio Diet | Jordan Rubin
In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Jordan Rubin—author, health expert, and founder of the Biblio Diet—to talk about how his personal health crisis led him to explore healing through biblical wisdom. Jordan shares how faith, mindset, and emotional well-being all play a vital role in physical health, and what happened when he started following a biblical diet. The two also dive into the future of farming, regenerative agriculture, and why true health must support the body, mind, and spirit. This is a powerful conversation on what it means to heal from the inside out.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jordan Rubin and His Journey
09:31 The Biblio Diet: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Health
19:06 The Importance of Mindset in Healing
28:37 Integrating Spiritual and Physical Health
38:04 The Role of Emotional Healing in Health
47:19 Future Aspirations and Regenerative Agriculture
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
420: Western Medicine’s Parasite Blind Spot | Kim Rogers
Dr. Motley welcomes back Kim Rogers for a raw and insightful conversation on parasites and the personal health journey that led her to become a leading voice in parasite education.
Key Takeaways:
Parasites can impact mental, neurological, and emotional health.
Kim recommends cleansing 3–4 times per year.
Unexplained symptoms like persistent bloating may be parasite-related.
Explore Kim’s parasite cleanse kit at rogershood.com and use code MOTLEY for 20% off through August 3rd!
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https://www.tiktok.com/@rogershoodapothecaryrogershood.com
*Do you want more from Dr. Motley? You can find full courses on healing the brain and other organs, as well as regular virtual lives where you can pick Dr. Motley’s brain on his membership. If you want to explore it risk-free for 15 days and bring your questions to his weekly lives you can join here.