

The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast
Dr. Joy Kong
Join the world's leading stem cell expert to reverse aging with cutting-edge longevity medicine and comprehensive lifestyle optimization strategies. Learn more at: drjoykong.com. Explore beyond the popular diet and fitness obsessions, to witness the explosion of a new type of medicine that focuses on root causes and health optimization. Dr. Joy Kong welcomes leading health and medical experts and dispenses crisp and informative episodes to get you up to speed on exciting emerging health practices.Dr. Joy Kong is a triple board-certified physician in the fields of psychiatry, addiction medicine, and anti-aging & regenerative medicine. Growing up in Beijing, China, Dr. Kong was imbued with a more holistic view of the body, and it was such holistic approach that helped save her mother’s life at age 43. She sees the human body as a complex and interconnected web, where every organ impacts every other organ, via countless chemical interactions and energetic exchanges. Dr. Kong brings together her love of science and respect for ancient wisdom in her clinical practice. She incorporates stem cell therapy, peptide therapy, ketamine therapy, and other innovative modalities to address both the body and the mind. She was named Empowered Woman of the Year in 2019 and Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade in 2021. Her candid memoir “Tiger of Beijing,” was named “Book of the Year” in 2020.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h
How to Unlock Your Body’s Healing Potential With Stem Cell Therapy | Dr. Joy Kong & Shaahin Cheyene
Are you looking for a way to help your body heal itself naturally? I believe stem cell therapy may hold the answer.This is exactly what I discuss in this episode where I sit down opposite successful entrepreneur and founder of PodcastCola, Shaahin Cheyene, for an interview on his podcast.Together, we will be discussing the regenerative potential of stem cells, the limitations of Western medical training, the skepticism around stem cell therapy and research, and the aesthetic benefits of stem cells.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)What is regenerative medicine? (12:10)What are stem cells? (16:13)Explaining the skepticism around stem cells (24:45)Let’s talk about exosomes (32:40)Stem cells for beauty and weight loss? (36:00)How often do you need stem cell therapy? (47:53)The side effects of stem cell treatments (48:47)Discussing CharaOmni (53:25)Additional Resources:✨ To purchase the 100% natural all-in-one stem cell cream CharaOmni, go to https://www.charaomni.com/ ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Oct 29, 2024 • 42min
A Deep Dive Into Stem Cell Therapy | Dr. Joy Kong & Jeffrey Graham
Stem cell therapy offers an amazing regenerative tool capable of treating chronic conditions, enhancing your overall health, and potentially even reversing aspects of aging.In this episode, I’ll be diving deep into all of this with the help of my guest/interviewer––yes, once again I am on the hot seat this week––the brilliant Jeffrey Graham.Together, Jeffrey and I will be discussing the power of integrating Eastern and Western medicine, why I don’t use expanded stem cells in my clinic, how stem cells actually work to heal the body, why we need an integrative approach to healing, and so much more!Are you ready for the deep dive you’ve all been waiting for?Then tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)A quick backstory (00:46)Why you need to take care of your mental health (06:17)The science behind stem cells (11:32)Stem cells as signalers (16:21)Do you really need expanded stem cells? (20:07)The best places to go for stem cell therapy (25:27)Where do stem cells come from? (27:01)Do you need stem cell therapy? (34:11)The future of stem cell therapy (35:49)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Oct 22, 2024 • 19min
The Mistakes You’re Making With Stem Cell Treatments
How should stem cells be administered if you want the best results? From intravenous to local injections to topical treatments, there are many options for stem cell administration. But are they all equal?This is exactly the question I aim to answer in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast. Listen in as I explore the fundamentals of stem cell therapy and discuss the importance of cell type selection and administration methods.I’ll also be talking about the importance of timing when it comes to using stem cell therapy to heal from acute injuries, the importance of engaging the entire immune system for faster healing, and the anti-aging benefits of stem cells.Are you curious about how you can use stem cell treatments to heal your body and reverse aging?Then make sure not to miss this episode!Tune in now.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about stem cell administration (01:45)Healing acute injuries with stem cells (04:19)How our immune system keeps us healthy (07:44)Stem cell therapy for strokes (09:48)Why I like stem cell IV treatments (12:28)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Oct 15, 2024 • 37min
This Is Why You NEED Hydrogen Water | Dr. Joy Kong & Alex Tarvana
Have you ever wondered if you could supplement your stem cell treatments with something else that could boost your healing?Well, wonder no more, because I’ve got the answer for you: Hydrogen!Hydrogen can regulate inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, and enhance regenerative therapies, which makes it the perfect addition to stem cell therapy.To discuss this in more depth, I’ve invited an expert on the podcast, the amazing Alex Tarvana.Alex is the inventor of the technology that allowed hydrogen tablets to be created and an incredible source of knowledge when it comes to the hydrogen molecule. In this episode, he and I will be discussing how stem cell treatments and hydrogen complement each other, the consequences of hydrogen deficiency, how hydrogen can improve brain health, and so much more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Combining hydrogen and stem cell therapy (01:04)Can you restore your microbiome with hydrogen? (06:55)Hydrogen inhalation vs hydrogen water (09:20)Are you hydrogen deficient? (17:35)Hydrogen tablets 101 (29:21)Could you benefit from more hydrogen? (32:04)Additional Resources:✨ Follow DrinkHRW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhrw/ ✨ Get your hydrogen tablets here: https://drinkhrw.com/ ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
How Stem Cell Therapy Can Help Reverse Aging | Dr. Joy Kong & Tansy Rogers
Friends, I have a special treat for you in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast. In it, I get interviewed by the brilliant Tansy Rogers, and she and I discuss everything stem cells and stem cell therapy.As you already know, stem cells can be a powerful anti-aging treatment, not just for the skin (and I would know, as I look better now than I did ten years ago when I didn’t use stem cell therapy), but for your organs as well. And this is exactly what I discuss in this episode.Listen in as Tansy and I talk about how stem cells can help reverse aging, my journey from traditional psychiatry to holistic medicine, why I love using umbilical cord-derived stem cells, if stem cell therapy can help with addiction issues, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)From China to the US (01:05)How my journey inspired me (10:14)What is stem cell therapy? (15:25)Let’s talk about anti-aging (27:04)How other therapies can complement stem cell treatments (31:35)How to improve brain help through regenerative therapies (38:06)Can stem cell therapy help with addiction issues? (48:37)How stem cells help with chronic issues (52:44)Let’s bust some myths! (54:26)Some practical advice for you (01:11:15)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Oct 1, 2024 • 13min
What Are the Different Types of Stem Cells?
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, then you’ve definitely heard me talk about the different types of stem cells.And you’ve probably also wondered what the biggest differences between them are, if some are better than others, and if they work in different ways.Well, you’re in luck, because this is exactly what I’ll be discussing in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast.Listen in to learn everything you need to know about the different kinds of stem cells, their sources, which ones are never used clinically, and more.Are you ready?Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)The major types of stem cells (01:34)All about mesenchymal stem cells (05:02)The stem cells’ differentiation pathways (07:30)The cells we use in the US (10:14)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Sep 25, 2024 • 53min
Can Stem Cell Therapy Help With Autism? Here’s What the Science Says
Autism numbers have been rising at an alarming rate all over the world. The numbers are even bleaker in the US, where 1 out of every 36 children is diagnosed with autism.These rates are even scarier knowing that Western medicine and psychiatry has no treatment for autism, choosing instead to focus on symptoms instead of the root cause. However, it’s not all hopeless! Research has shown that stem cell therapy can actually help with autism treatment; stem cells, particularly from umbilical cord blood, can address multiple underlying mechanisms of autism, including inflammation and oxidative stress. And this is only the beginning, as stem cell research is still in its infancy.Though still in early stages, stem cell therapy can offer hope for people suffering from autism and holds immense potential for helping with autism and improving lives, which offers a new path forward beyond the traditional treatments.I discuss all of this in more detail in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast, so make sure to give it a listen.Well then, what are you waiting for?Tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s talk about stem cell therapy and autism (04:30)How stem cells can help autism (11:12)What clinical studies show (21:49)Are we making a real difference? (32:07)Adjunct therapies for autism (42:08)What the future holds for stem cell therapy (49:23)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Sep 17, 2024 • 17min
Expanded Stem Cells Vs Unexpanded Stem Cells: What Should You Choose?
Are more stem cells always better? This is the question I aim to answer in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast.So many of you have asked me what I think about expanded stem cells and if they work better than native ones. Many patients come to me with a common misconception: More stem cells = Better results. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.In fact, various studies have shown that culturing and expanding stem cells can lead to genetic alterations, reduced effectiveness, and even dangerous side effects.Listen in as I break all of this down for you and discuss the big differences between expanded and unexpanded stem cells and why I think you should always go with the latter if you can. Are you ready?Let’s dive in. Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Expanded cells vs unexpanded cells (01:18)How culturing reduces stem cells’ potential (03:19)What happens when you expand MSCs (05:15)Why expanded stem cells are inferior (08:29)Why I use native cells (11:55)More is not always better (14:05)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Stem Cell Therapy in 2024: Everything You Need to Know | Dr. Joy Kong & Inka Land
This week’s episode is extra special; in it, I am on the other side of the mic, being interviewed by the one and only Inka Land. Inka is a neuropsychologist, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host, and in this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast, she and I discuss everything you need to know about stem cell therapy.Today, stem cell therapy is more popular than ever, and for a reason! Stem cells are nature’s smart pharmacy, and they’re a great alternative to traditional Western medicine. Why is that?This is one of the many questions I answer in this episode. Inka and I will also be discussing how stem cells can be used to regenerate damaged tissues and organs, the difference between Western and regenerative medicine, how stem cells can help heal chronic health issues, what the future has in store for stem cell research, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did.Tune in now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Stem cell therapy in 2024 (00:38)Traditional vs regenerative medicine (04:35)What’s a stem cell? (11:29)Why use stem cell therapy (22:04)Stem cells for osteoarthritis (36:48)The anti-aging benefits of stem cells (46:32)The future of stem cell therapy (56:39)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 50min
Dr. John Gray Shares How to Biohack Your Love Life
Have you ever wondered why the honeymoon phase never seems to last?This is the question that I aim to answer in the latest episode of the Dr. Joy Kong Podcast. And to do so, I’ve invited an expert, the brilliant Dr. John Gray.Now you might be familiar with this name because he’s the writer of the famous bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. That book alone completely transformed the conversation around romantic relationships and what it means to understand your partner and their needs. In this episode, we dive deeper into the differences between the sexes and how our hormones control our love lives.Dr. Gray and I will be discussing how to biohack your relationship, how hormones influence our behavior, what it takes to sustain romantic attraction in a relationship, the impact of modern society on romantic relationships, and more.Dr. Gray may not be "politically correct," but he is authentic and honest, and gives us his insights and wisdom into the keys to successful relationships and human happiness.Are you ready to breathe a new life into your relationship?Then tune in now.Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)How to biohack your relationship (01:18)What to do when the honeymoon period is over (20:02)What men need when they’re stressed (26:20)How we can add back gender roles (47:33)How to elevate estrogen (53:13)Why belly fat is the biggest endocrine disruptor (01:19:15)Monogamy in modern times (01:24:40)Wisdom from Dr. Gray (01:42:05)Additional Resources:✨ Follow Dr. Gray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngraymarsvenus_official/ ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: www.drjoykong.com —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.