The Jay Campbell Podcast

One in four people have anxiety, and millions across the world are battling with depression. What is one of the simplest solutions to this problem, and why isn’t it discussed? How can parents help children who are “riding the dragon” of anxiety and depression? What supplements and minerals are helpful to people suffering from mood disorders? On this episode, Dr. Rob talks about how we can solve the anxiety and depression epidemic we are facing. "There’s such a strong connection between low thyroid, low testosterone, low estrogen, low DHEA, low pregnenolone and anxiety and depression. It’s really remiss of a health practitioner to not look at these things." - Dr Rob Kominiarek Three Takeaways - If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or PTSD, you really need to have your hormones comprehensively examined. - Neurotoxins like alcohol and drugs damage the intimate structures of the brain. - Taking magnesium and zinc before bedtime will do a great job of alleviating anxiety and blockading NMDA receptors. At the start of the show, Dr. Rob shared on his own journey with anxiety and depression, and how he came out of it. We discussed why mood disorders can be linked to low hormone levels and how substance abuse affects the brain. We also talked about what to do when you have a depressed child and the power of minerals like magnesium and zinc. We also discussed: - The connection between food sensitivity and neurologic disorders - The importance of sleep to good mental health - How opioids affect developing brains So many people today are angst-ridden, overmedicated, and under-optimized, yet so few have had their hormones checked. There’s an intimate connection between loss of hormones and these disorders, and we can see mood disorders alleviated if this is addressed. The honest truth is: the solution is never an opioid. That’s like putting a band-aid on a wound gushing blood. Don’t underestimate the connection between the lack of hormones, minerals, vitamins to depression and anxiety.

Medicine is in a bad place right now, and the only way it can change is if a huge disruption takes place. What will the disruption entail? Why are so many people suffering from addiction and escapism? What are the keys to being optimized? On this episode, Dr. Michael Sagner goes deep on these insights in a high-level conversation.   Three Takeaways Everything in health is connected. Medicine has to be preventive, predictive, personalized, and participatory. We have to leverage medical intervention, technology, and science, and make it available for people who want to be healthy.   At the start of the show, Dr. Sagner shares what he sees as the future of medicine, and why medicine as we know it today is going to crumble. We also discussed increasing lifespan, healthspan and performance. We also discussed: The state of global health How so many people are living to escape How Hollywood manipulates us There’s nothing left for the current model of healthcare and medicine besides a huge disruption and crash. Technology and consciousness are moving at such a rate and speed that all the old brick and mortar systems cannot survive. It’s so important to stop people from going down the spiral of the sick care model. For this to happen, doctors are going to have to be less like “white coat gods”, and more like bio-engineers who want to help their patients achieve optimization.   Guest Bio- Dr. Michael Sagner is a medical doctor and sports medicine & preventive medicine specialist. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a certified sports nutritionist.

So many men fixate on their testosterone numbers, but why is that a bad idea? Are you getting the correct test to measure your estrogen levels? What should you know about cholesterol? On this episode, we discuss how to understand certain biomarkers in a blood panel. "It’s more important that you feel good and have no side effects than it is to have a specific number." -Jay Campbell Three Takeaways - It’s important to understand the oxygenation of your red blood cells. - If you have a level of above 200 in cholesterol, make sure that you are: exercising, trying to suppress your insulin sign, and doing cardio and resistance training before you even consider going on statins. - Estrogen is still necessary for some key functions, and you can only consider suppression when you have side effects AND the correct test for it. At the start of the show we talked about the importance of measuring White Blood Cells and Red Blood Cells, hemoglobin and hematocrit. We talked about why keeping close track of your insulin is so necessary, and the importance of testing for estrogen the right way. We also discussed: - What people get wrong about erythrocytosis - Whether taking statins is a good idea - Measuring prolactin The most important thing when you want to get optimized is to get your blood work done. It helps you get a clearer picture of your health, and it keeps you from going down the path of the sick care system. You have to go private, because getting this information is not how the sick care model functions, and you can easily get manipulated by a garden-variety GP. Ultimately, the more you know, the more you can optimize yourself.

A gaming addict has a quality of life score of 3 out of 10, and this is causing a huge crisis in our society. What is the root of video game addiction? What are the three ways video games wreak havoc on the brain? What can parents do to save their children? On this episode, Game Quitters founder and speaker, Cam Adair, shares his own story and explains how we can help our children live healthier and happier lives.   Three Takeaways A lot of young men feel rejected, and they don’t have the tools and resources to deal with it. In response, they just escape into games. It has been proven that there’s a 2x improvement to quality of life just after 90 days of detoxing from gaming. People who are able to focus more on delayed gratification are more successful in life. Fulfillment comes from engagement. It comes from being a creator, not a consumer.   At the start of the show, Cam shared on his story and experience recovering from video game addiction, as well as how rejection can lead young men to turn to video games. Next, we talked about how gaming affects people’s view of the real world since it is a safe space to fail. We also talked about the role parents have in this addiction crisis. We also discussed: What parents can do to stop this problem Why kids need to learn emotional resilience The media’s role in glamorizing video games   Overexposure to video games numbs our pleasure response, numbs satisfaction with other experiences in our life, ruins willpower, and harms the quality of our relationships. From an emotional, physical, and mental standpoint: detoxing from gaming takes quality of life up from 3/10, to 7/10-- in 90 days. This is how powerful it is. It is so essential that we solve video game addiction so that we can make men strong, emotionally resilient, well-adjusted and healthy.   Guest Bio- Cam Adair is a speaker, entrepreneur, and pioneer on video game addiction. He’s the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving members in 91 countries. His work has been published in Psychiatry Research, and featured in two TEDx talks, Forbes, BBC, ABC 20/20, and VICE, amongst many others.

Imbalances in the microbiota usually lead to inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and an array of unpleasant symptoms. How do we prevent and treat it? Are there any risk factors? How is our gut linked to aging? In this episode Dr. Sajad "Dr. Z" Zalzala, owner of LDN direct and Root Cause Medical clinic, talks about gut health, autoimmune disease, and what we can do to improve our quality of life.   Three Takeaways Entrepreneurs and high-achievers who use stimulants such as high doses of coffee and Adderall are more likely to have a damaged microbiota. Metformin can help you cleanse a damaged microbiota, and it’s one of the safest drugs on the market. It’s been studied for over 60 years and is derived from French Lilac. The best way to activate anti-aging pathways is to give your stomach a break by following an intermittent fasting regimen.   In the beginning, we talked about how a damaged microbiota can lead to autoimmune diseases, and how stimulants and a bad diet contribute to it as well. Next, we talked about withdrawal symptoms on a gluten-free diet and how metformin can cleanse the microbiota.   We also discussed: How peptides can help you lose body fat The ideal fasting frame for both women and men How to get rid of visceral fat and keep your cortisol levels low   Metformin and intermittent fasting are the best ways to cleanse your microbiota, prevent inflammation and autoimmune diseases, and lose weight. Since most inflammatory responses are triggered by a damaged microbiota, you need to remove junk food from your diet, practice intermittent fasting, and use metformin if diet alone doesn’t take care of the problem. Guest Bio- Dr. Sajad Zalzala is a board certified physician in family medicine and an entrepreneur. He is the owner of LDN direct and Root Cause Medical clinic, and his focus is on integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Z is certified across many states, and he is currently the Vice President of the International College of Integrative Medicine.  

We talk a lot about physical disruption, but we also need to talk about the mental disruption people are suffering. What is the problem with atheism, and why is it a symptom of a greater disease? Why is fear so prevalent in people today? Why are people so driven to escapism? On this episode, Jason Grey, Daniel Kelly, and I have a deep conversation about how we can cure the fear, skepticism, and general bad health gripping our society. It’s about pulling out of your situation, and having the awareness that there’s something more than just your situation. -Jason Grey Takeaways Believing in nothing will prevent you from ever going to a level of life where you will be happy, content, and able to gracefully serve others. Skeptics live by one thing only: fear. You can only manifest the consciousness to control yourself. If you live your life based on the fear of what could, should, or might happen, you’ll be controlled and suppressed by those fears. At the start of the show, we talked about just how much the men in our world are typified by estrogen dominance. Next, we talked about the real reason so many people have become atheist, and how we’re enslaved by our survival programming. We also discussed: How we’re being disrupted both physically and mentally Why living in fear is so pointless Why video games and Netflix are a lot like Xanax   At the center of the atheism, skepticism, escapism and addiction is fear. The media exacerbates it with messaging that tries to keep us in constant fight or flight mode because it makes us very easy to control. So how do we cure this? Become aware of what’s happening outside of yourself, optimize your hormones and lifestyle because this makes it harder for your fear response to be triggered. Believe in something bigger than yourself, and remember that life is about living, not fear.

One in three men today has erectile dysfunction, and we’re seeing an increase in younger men facing this problem. What is causing this major health issue? Why is sexual health an early indicator of cardiac issues? Why is Cialis a great solution for this problem, and when should a young man consider getting a script for it? On this episode, we talk about why prioritizing sexual function is so critical to our survival as a species.   Three Takeaways The explosion of men with ED is really tied to the obesity epidemic in our general population. The vascular tissue in the penis is an early warning system of changes of endothelial dysfunction Cialis has a long half-life, so you can take it everyday or every other day and benefit from it. As the bladder ages, it becomes less like a healthy rubber band and more like a old rubber band. Its compliance goes down, and it’s believed to be caused by a lack of blood flow.   At the start of the show, we talked about just how common ED has become in young men. We talked about the connection between penile vascular tissue and our cardiac function, and why we have the opportunity to act before it gets really bad. We also talked about the benefits of Cialis, and why more people should be using it. We also discussed: The psychological, societal and physiological factors leading to ED The optimal strategy for solving the ED crisis Some of the key changes that happen to your sexual health as you age Considering the fact that heart attacks are our highest killers, improving our sexual health can literally save our lives. The healthiest of us are going to maintain sexual health, and this will also reflect in metabolic health and cardiac health. The penis isn’t just a blood vessel-- it’s a vascular sponge that has the most sensitive tissue that ages faster than any other blood vessel. If people with ED have an 80% increased risk of a heart attack or a cardiac event, we should be working to save these people while we still can-- when we can mitigate the early signs. Ultimately, survival of the fittest is survival of the sexiest.

Ryan Smith, VP of Business Development at Tailor Made Compounding, is an expert in the fascinating world of peptides. In this discussion, he reveals how peptides are not just a health trend but essential for treating various conditions. The conversation dives into the importance of selectivity in their use, muscle-building benefits, and their potential role in anxiety and pain management. Ryan also critiques the failing sick care model and advocates for patient-centered approaches, all while emphasizing the exciting future peptides hold in medicine.

Climate change is one of the hot topics in the mass media at the moment, but nobody dares to take any action against  the estrogen in the water, pesticides, cosmetics, and plastics. Do you know how to look for estrogenic ingredients? Are you constantly using plastic containers and plastic bottles? How much do you stay in front of your computer every day? In this episode, Tanei Ricks, a PhD of Bio-Organic Chemistry shares the shocking discoveries about the amount of estrogen we are bombarded with, as well as its effects. The estrogen is the environmental war that is waged on all of us. It doesn’t matter where you live. -Jay Campbell   Three Takeaways Estrogen is everywhere. It’s in our water, cosmetics, and even the soil. The result is a drop in fertility and a rise in endocrine diseases that lead to the masculinization of females and the feminization of males. When you take medication that mimics your body’s hormones, you stop producing it by yourself. When women stop taking the pills, their estrogen levels drop. Blue light disrupts your sleeping patterns. Sleep is very important for your endocrine system. As a consequence, sleep deprivation can lead to hormonal imbalances.   In the beginning, we talked about the negative impacts of estrogen in both males and females. We also addressed the sources of estrogen (polluted water, cosmetics that contain endocrine disruptors, and pesticides). We also covered: The impact of blue light on melatonin The protective role of activated charcoal, turmeric, and magnesium The dangers of plastic   Estrogen is everywhere, and it’s bad news for both males and females. But the good news is that you can protect yourself from the devastating effects of hormonal imbalances by eating properly, using the right water filters, and reading labels. Many of the cosmetics we use contain one form or another of estrogen, or some sort of endocrine disruptor. If you feel you need extra help in the fight against estrogen, there are a few supplements that help your body get rid of the excess hormones. Activated charcoal, turmeric, and magnesium are among the best options for an estrogen detox. Guest Bio-   Tanei Ricks is a science enthusiast with a PhD in Organic Chemistry. His goal is to bring his knowledge outside the walls of academia and educate people on becoming healthier versions of themselves. He is also the creator and the host of The Segregationist Papers Podcast, as well as a chemistry professor. You can find him on Twitter and on his website, Tanei the science guy, Phd

Most people don’t see any real results from their ab workouts because they are training them incorrectly. What are the 3 planes of motion necessary for successful ab training? How does training while standing up change everything? In what ways is the fitness industry a sham? On this episode, physiotherapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Michael Griffith shares on our detrained sedentary culture, being a diabetic patient, and training your abs the right way. To get the most comprehensive workout, it helps to train all three planes of motion. -Michael Griffith   Takeaways Men don’t have functioning endocrine systems because of inactivity-- the lack of any real movement and exercise. For a lot of diabetics, the pain of not feeling good and the high from the insulin spiking is far greater than the joy of changing their lives and becoming healthy. Your abs move in all three planes of motion-- up and down, side to side, and rotationally. You have to train all 3 to get the most out of them. Training your abs standing up is going to enhance your performance. You get more muscle recruitment and your hips aren’t blocked by the floor.   At the start of the show, Michael talked about his work and some of the issues we see with millennials. Next, we talked about how sedentary lifestyles have affected so many men’s endocrine systems, and how to make sure you’re not over-consuming protein when you do ketogenic dieting. Towards the end, Michael shared on his 3D abs program. We also discussed: Why the fitness industry is a sham How to kill the “jiggle monster” whether being a type 1 diabetic limits workouts   The current fitness and gym model is a sham because it’s not built to help people actually get results. Look at the way people have been taught to train their abs: they do sit-ups and leg ups all day with no results. What we should be doing is getting wide range of motion for our abdominal muscles, and training while standing up so we can get better muscle recruitment. Remember: putting in the right type and amount of effort will get you to your fitness goals faster.   Guest Bio- Michael is a physiotherapist with 16 years of experience working with high school, collegiate and now pro athletes to get to the CAUSE  of prolonged injuries when traditional approaches haven’t worked. Michael has appeared in Men’s Health, is a sought after speaker at coaches clinics, continuing education courses for therapists and trainers, and for athletes wanting to go beyond conventional therapy to find the cause and get back faster. Go to http://3dperformancesystems.com/ for more information.