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If you feel exhausted, foggy, and unwell, and you've been tested for Lyme disease and told you're negative, this episode is for you! What if that "negative" result is actually one of the least reliable tests in medicine, and the real answer lies in a combination of infections no regular lab can catch? In this episode, Dr. Casey Kelley, the founder and medical director of Case Integrative Health, an integrative and functional medicine clinic in Chicago specializing in complex chronic illness and tick-borne infections, breaks down why standard Lyme testing fails so many patients, and what a more accurate path to diagnosis and healing actually looks like. Listen to this episode and start finding your real root cause today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/why-your-lyme-test-keeps-coming-back-negative-and-youre-still-sick/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Re-energize from Chronic Fatigue & Long Haulers, with Dr. Evan Hirsch        Lower Your Risk for Cancer & Chronic Diseases, with Dr. Greg Eckel Reverse Chronic Diseases using Allulose, with Neil Gyte Overcome 14 Chronic Illnesses, with Ashok Gupta

If you've ever wondered why your mood, your gut, and your immune system all seem to be struggling at once, the answer might be a tiny biochemical pathway you've never heard of, and a toxic product you can't fully escape even on a 100% organic diet. In this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of Clinical Education and Practitioner Support at Designs for Health and a clinician with over 25 years of experience in psychology and nutrition, breaks down how glyphosate quietly disrupts the gut bacteria responsible for making your brain's own mood-regulating chemicals, and what the newest research says you can actually do to rebuild what's been lost. Listen to this episode and start rebuilding your gut today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/support-the-right-bacteria-to-restore-your-gut-health/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison How Glyphosate Is Damaging Your Health, with Prof. Michael Antoniou Heal Leaky Gut, with Dr. Vincent Pedre Heal the Gut-Brain Connection, with Dr. Will Cole Balance Candida and Improve Your Gut Health, with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum Repair Your Gut Microbiome with Food, with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum Avoid These Gut Health Disruptors for Adults and Children, with Dr. Elisa Song Heal Your Gut and Look Younger Using Peptides, with Dr. Edwin Lee Eat Mushrooms for Better Gut Health and Immunity, with Dr. Anna Sitkoff Restore Your Child's Microbiome After Antibiotics, with Dr. Elisa Song

What if the secret to feeling sharper, stronger, and years younger wasn't about adding something to your routine, but about clearing out something toxic that's already inside your cells? There's a biological hidden culprit quietly poisoning your immune system, your hormones, and your energy as you age, and most people have never even heard of it. In this episode, Dr. Jerry Mixon, a physician with over 50 years of medical experience and founder of the Longevity Medical Clinic, breaks down what "cellular zombies" are, how they affect you, why they accumulate faster than you'd think, and the protocol he personally uses to keep his own biological age decades younger than his birth certificate says. Listen to this episode and start taking control of your aging process today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/look-and-feel-decades-younger-by-removing-senescent-cells/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Reversing Aging: The Power of NAD+, with Dr. Nichola Conlon Live Longer & Reverse Aging, with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Heal Your Gut and Look Younger Using Peptides, with Dr. Edwin Lee How You Could Live Longer With This Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule, with Chris Burres Live Longer by Activating Your Body's Anti-Aging Gene, with Dr. Bill Andrews  Unlocking Longevity: Transform Your Health with a Fasting Mimicking Diet, with Dr. Joseph Antoun Longevity and mTOR: What the Science Says, with Dr. Robert Lufkin How Toxins Accelerate Aging and Shorten Your Lifespan, with Dr. Mark Hyman Aging with Vitality and Strength, with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Hormones for Healthy Aging, with Dr. Daved Rosensweet

What if the genes you've been blaming for your health struggles were never the problem to begin with? Your "bad" genetic hand might actually be a survival advantage in disguise, and the issue may be that you're not optimizing your lifestyle to the genes you have. In this episode, Dr. Sam Shay, founder of FitGenes and a genetics expert with over a decade of clinical experience, explains why analyzing the right genes matters far more than chasing trendy ones, such as MTHFR. If you've ever felt betrayed by your own body, this episode offers a completely different, more empowering way to see your genetics. Listen now and start optimizing your body today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/you-dont-have-the-wrong-genes-youre-in-the-wrong-environment/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/ Related Episodes: Beyond Diets: How Your Genes Reveal the Ideal Eating Plan for You, with Dr. Sam Shay Live Longer by Activating Your Body's Anti-Aging Gene, with Dr. Bill Andrews From Toxic Diet Culture to Food Peace, with Dr. Will Cole Functional Nutrition vs. Dieting: What Actually Works, with Andrea Nakayama Identifying Food Intolerances Using The New Whole30, with Melissa Urban

You may be trying to optimize your health with all the right supplements, therapies, and habits, but what if the real problem is something much more basic? Before you add more to your routine, you need to get rid of what is holding your body back. In this episode, Kyle Hulbert, CEO of the Longevity Center and co-host of the Longevity Unlocked podcast, shares how many people mistakenly focus on the newest longevity tools before dealing with the toxic burden underneath. He explains how toxins can interfere with your body's natural balance, why testing matters, and what it looks like to build a more personalized approach to detoxification. Listen to this episode and take the first step toward a better longevity protocol! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/get-rid-of-the-toxins-sabotaging-your-longevity/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Detox from Heavy Metals, with Wendy Myers Detox to Reverse Disease, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Upgrade Your Heavy Metal Detox, with Wendy Myers 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman Detox Your Mind-Body System, with Dr. Issac Eliaz Cleanse, Detox, and Energize with Spirulina & Chlorella, with Dr. Catharine Arnston Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen How Environmental Exposures Are Making Us Sick and What to Do, with Dr. Lyn Patrick Lead Is Still Hiding in Your 1990s Home, with Dr. Hannah Gardener Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison How Toxins Accelerate Aging and Shorten Your Lifespan, with Dr. Mark Hyman Toxins and Autoimmunity, with Dr. Aly Cohen Detox to Get Pregnant Naturally Even In Your 40s, with Dr. Ann Shippy

To improve your health, you've learned about the food you eat, the water you drink, and the supplements you take. But what about the four walls around you? Most people never suspect that their home, the very place meant to shelter and restore them, could be damaging. In this episode, Paul Kealey, founder of EkoBuilt and a leading expert in healthy home construction, reveals why most homes are built in ways that quietly drive chronic symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, morning tiredness, and anxiety. Whether you're thinking about building new, renovating, or simply want to know what your current home is doing to your body, Paul offers practical, science-backed steps you can take right now. Listen to this episode and start living in a home that heals you! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/live-in-a-toxin-free-home-the-construction-secrets-behind-a-truly-healthy-house/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen How Environmental Exposures Are Making Us Sick and What to Do, with Dr. Lyn Patrick Lead Is Still Hiding in Your 1990s Home, with Dr. Hannah Gardener Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison How Toxins Accelerate Aging and Shorten Your Lifespan, with Dr. Mark Hyman Toxins and Autoimmunity, with Dr. Aly Cohen

What if everything you've been told about cancer is only half the story? You may have heard that cancer is a genetic disease, a roll of the dice, or simply bad luck. But what if the real story goes much deeper? And what if the answer has been hiding in plain sight for nearly a century? In this episode, Dr. Nasha Winters, a naturopathic doctor, board-certified Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, and author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, shares a perspective that could completely shift the way you think about your health. She explains why cancer is actually a disease of metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction, and why that makes prevention far more within your control than you may realize. Listen now and start preventing cancer by becoming metabolically healthy today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/prevent-cancer-by-becoming-metabolically-healthy/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Lower Your Risk for Cancer & Chronic Diseases, with Dr. Greg Eckel Outsmarting Breast Cancer: An Integrative MD's Guide to Prevention, with Dr. Jenn Simmons Achieve Metabolic Flexibility, with Neil Gyte Find Metabolic Freedom, with Ben Azadi

What happens when conventional medicine has nothing left to offer, and you still have a life to live? If you've ever faced a health challenge where the doctors ran out of answers, this is for you.  In this episode, Dr. Nasha Winters shares her extraordinary story of being diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer at just 19 years old, being sent home with no treatment options, and the unexpected path she discovered that not only saved her life but also transformed how the world thinks about cancer. If you've ever felt dismissed by the healthcare system or are searching for a different way to think about healing, this conversation will give you hope.  Listen now and start taking your power back today. For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/sent-home-to-die-at-19-how-dr-nasha-winters-fought-back/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Lower Your Risk for Cancer & Chronic Diseases, with Dr. Greg Eckel Outsmarting Breast Cancer: An Integrative MD's Guide to Prevention, with Dr. Jenn Simmons Achieve Metabolic Flexibility, with Neil Gyte Find Metabolic Freedom, with Ben Azadi

Is type 2 diabetes an incurable, progressive disease, as many doctors claim? The research says no. There is a simple, food-based approach that has been quietly studied since the 1970s, and it has helped people get their A1C back to normal without Metformin, without insulin, and without giving up a social life. In this episode, Chris Reade, entrepreneur and author of Beating Diabetes, shares his own story: his A1C jumped from normal to 9.1 in a single year, his doctor handed him a prescription and told him diabetes was an incurable, progressive disease. He walked out of that office and decided to find another way. Four months later, his A1C was back in the normal range. No Metformin. No insulin. No extreme diet. Listen now and start taking control of your blood sugar today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/soluble-fiber-may-be-your-best-tool-to-reverse-type-2-diabetes/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Reverse Pre-Diabetes with a Fasting-Mimicking Diet, with Dr. Joseph Antoun How to Stop Taking Metformin, Insulin, and Ozempic for Good, with Dr. Jeffrey Hockings Lose Weight By Improving Your Leptin Sensitivity, with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi Lower Your Risk for Cancer & Chronic Diseases, with Dr. Greg Eckel Reverse Chronic Diseases using Allulose, with Neil Gyte Overcome 14 Chronic Illnesses, with Ashok Gupta Lose Weight By Getting Healthy, with Ben Azadi Try Keto for Optimal Health, with Robert & Crystal Sikes Leverage Ketosis and Fasting to Reverse Disease, with Ben Azadi Unlocking Longevity: Transform Your Health with a Fasting Mimicking Diet, with Dr. Joseph Antoun Why 16 Hours Isn't Enough for True Fasting Benefits, with Dr. Chris Rhodes Why Eating While Fasting Could Give You Better Results, with Renee Fitton

You already know what you're supposed to do: Eat better, move more, sleep well, manage stress. So why isn't it working? For most people, the missing piece isn't more information. It's what's happening on the inside. In this episode, Dr. Amy Behimer, a doctor of pharmacy, board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of Club Habit Hub, shares how she went from her third autoimmune diagnosis to building a life that feels better than before. She breaks down her Inner/Outer Habits framework and reveals the one daily habit she believes can ripple out and transform your health from the inside out. Listen now and start building healthier habits that actually stick today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/lower-your-inflammation-by-healing-your-inner-habits/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Reduce Autoimmunity, with Dr. Alessio Fasano Decrease Inflammation by Lowering Galectin 3, with Dr. Isaac Eliaz Toxins and Autoimmunity, with Dr. Aly Cohen

Does your child wake up exhausted, struggle to focus at school, or toss and turn all night long? Most parents never connect those symptoms to something as seemingly simple as how their child breathes. But the way their jaw develops could be driving more of their health challenges than you ever imagined. In this episode, Dr. Ben Miraglia, a dentist with over 30 years of experience and more than 20 years specializing in early childhood jaw growth and development, reveals why waiting until age 12 for braces could be the biggest missed opportunity in your child's health. He explains the surprising link between jaw size, nasal breathing, sleep quality, and the behavioral symptoms that often get labeled as ADHD, and shares what parents can do about it starting as early as age three. Listen now and start your child on the path to healthier breathing today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/the-jaw-growth-protocol-that-heals-sleep-adhd-symptoms-and-mouth-breathing-in-kids/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health Impacts Overall Wellness, with Dr. Yuko Torigoe Improve ADHD and Dyslexia through Vision Training, with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum Avoid These Gut Health Disruptors for Adults and Children, with Dr. Elisa Song Restore Your Child's Microbiome After Antibiotics, with Dr. Elisa Song

What if your fertility struggles had nothing to do with your age and everything to do with what's quietly building up in your body? Dr. Ann Shippy has helped couples conceive naturally well into their 40s, including one patient who got pregnant at 47, using a method that most fertility doctors never talk about. In this episode, Dr. Shippy, a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified functional medicine practitioner, and author of The Preconception Revolution, explains how clearing your toxic load before conception can transform your chances of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Listen now and start preparing your body today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/detox-to-get-pregnant-naturally-even-in-your-40s/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Decrease Toxic Exposure and Become More Resilient, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Detox from Heavy Metals, with Wendy Myers Detox to Reverse Disease, with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Reduce the Toxins in Your House, with Dr. Vivian Chen Upgrade Your Heavy Metal Detox, with Wendy Myers 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman Detox Your Mind-Body System, with Dr. Issac Eliaz Eliminate Toxicants: How Glyphosate Harms Health, with Dr. Heather Sandison How Toxins Accelerate Aging and Shorten Your Lifespan, with Dr. Mark Hyman How to Detox Estrogen and Prevent Hormone Imbalances, with Kela Smith Cleanse, Detox, and Energize with Spirulina & Chlorella, with Dr. Catharine Arnston Toxins and Autoimmunity, with Dr. Aly Cohen Get Pregnant and Stay Pregnant, with Kela Smith

What if the reason you're struggling with your mood, your memory, or your mental health has nothing to do with a chemical imbalance, but rather your body running low on specific nutrients? A board-certified psychiatrist with over 35 years of clinical experience says the answer is almost always hiding in simple lab tests. In this episode, Dr. James Greenblatt, a pioneer in functional and integrative psychiatry and author of Finally Hopeful and the upcoming book The Lithium Revolution, shares the nutrient deficiencies, genetic factors, and overlooked minerals that are quietly driving depression, cognitive decline, and mood disorders, and what you can do about it. Listen now and start giving your brain what it needs to thrive! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/what-your-brain-is-missing-for-better-mood-and-memory/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes Recognize, Prevent, and Recover from Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders, with James Greenblatt, MD Achieve Optimal Mental Health, with Dr. Miles Nichols Beyond Serotonin: Debunking SSRIs for Depression and Mental Health, with Dr. Miles Nichols Why Your Antidepressants Aren't Working (And How to Address The Root Cause), with Dr. Will Van Derveer Reverse Depression-like Symptoms, with Dr. Achina Stein

Most women know hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help with hot flashes and sleep. Few know it may be one of the most powerful tools available for protecting your brain and your heart for decades to come. A hormone specialist with over 40 years of experience makes the case that the benefits go much deeper than symptom relief. In this episode, Dr. Prudence Hall, founder of the Hall Center in Santa Monica and a pioneer in regenerative and integrative medicine, explains how bioidentical hormones work differently from conventional HRT, why starting them early is critical, and how the right hormone protocol can dramatically lower your risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases. Listen now to start thriving with the right HRT protocol! For show notes, visit https://www.fivejourneys.com/podcast/how-hrt-protects-you-against-heart-disease-and-dementia/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes: Unlock Better Sleep and Hormone Balance, with Dr. Deanna Minich Suffering is Optional: Harmonize Your Hormones and Feel Like Yourself Again, with Dr. Lorraine Maita Don't Be Drugged or Dismissed: The Truth About Women's Hormone Health, with Dr. Lorraine Maita How to Detox Estrogen and Prevent Hormone Imbalances, with Kela Smith Hormones for Healthy Aging, with Dr. Daved Rosensweet Find Your Ideal Hormone Balance, with Dr. Daved Rosensweet Feast-Famine Cycling, Cell Energy, and Fixing Hormone Resistance, with Dr. Dan Pompa How Postmenopausal Hormone Changes Affect Your Vision, with Dr. Meenal Agarwal Experience a Graceful Perimenopause, with Dr. Mariza Snyder Navigating Menopause: Symptoms, Stages, and Holistic Support, with Zora Benhamou Biohacks for Menopausal Symptom Relief, with Zora Benhamou How Postmenopausal Hormone Changes Affect Your Vision, with Dr. Meenal Agarwal

If you think osteoporosis is just something that happens with age and there's nothing you can do about it, this episode will change everything! The medications you're taking right now could be silently destroying your bones, and your doctor probably has no idea. In this episode, Dr. John Neustadt, founder of Nutritional Biochemistry Inc. and author of the book Fracture-Proof Your Bones, reveals the shocking truth about bone health. You'll discover why your bone density test only tells part of the story, which common medications are secretly increasing your fracture risk, and the holistic approaches that can actually reverse bone loss at any age. If you want to stay strong, mobile, and independent as you age, this conversation is essential. Listen to this episode and start building stronger bones today! For show notes, visit https://fivejourneys.com/podcasts/fracture-proof-your-bones-and-prevent-osteoporosis/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Related Episodes: Prevent Bone Loss, with Kevin Ellis Detect Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Early, with Kevin Ellis Experience a Graceful Perimenopause, with Dr. Mariza Snyder Navigating Menopause: Symptoms, Stages, and Holistic Support, with Zora Benhamou Biohacks for Menopausal Symptom Relief, with Zora Benhamou