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Dr. Tamsin Lewis joins the show to discuss the mindset behind longevity and why flourishing requires more than productivity or physical optimization. Together, we explore how compassion, curiosity, connection, and time spent outside the ego can support a more expansive approach to living well. We dive into: Why productivity can become an addictionThe value of cultivating deep relationshipsHow forgiveness contributes to personal well-beingWhy meaningful connection is not a waste of timeMoving beyond the pressure to constantly produceWhat it means to spend time outside of the egoBreathwork and group exercise as pathways to connectionWhy compassion is central to a longevity mindsetReplacing rigidity with curiosity and flexibilityViewing longevity as flourishing, expansion, and connection 🕒Chapters 00:00 Introduction  01:00 Meet Dr. Tamsin Lewis, MD 01:48 Emotional Health and Longevity 04:48 Why Community and Connection Matter 07:18 Achievement, Productivity, and Modern Life 09:08 Bioharmony vs. Biohacking 11:21 Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System 12:38 Building Emotional Resilience 15:09 Loneliness, Technology, and Lost Connection 19:06 Trauma, Safety, and the Nervous System 23:33 Neuroplasticity and the Capacity to Change 25:19 A Whole-Person Approach to Health 26:40 Three Practical Ways to Build Resilience 29:15 How to Cultivate a Longevity Mindset 29:53 Closing Thoughts 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Tamsin Lewis, MD https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtamlewis/  https://wellgevity.com/  https://www.rebornelongevity.com/  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden joins the show to discuss longevity, healthy aging, nervous system health, and what it means to live young for a lifetime. Together, we explore why feeling unwell should not automatically be accepted as a normal part of aging, how clinicians can look beyond symptoms to address deeper drivers of health, and why curiosity, purpose, performance, and daily habits all matter for a longer, more vibrant life. We dive into: Why “normal for your age” should not always be the goalThe difference between lifespan, healthspan, and staying usefulDr. Gladden’s five-circle approach to longevityLooking beyond symptoms to address the root cause of the root causeHow the nervous system supports strength, balance, agility, and performanceThe connection between stress, vagal tone, the brain, and the bodyHow clinicians can begin incorporating longevity medicine into practiceWhy personalized data and emerging technology could transform patient careSimple lifestyle changes that can support healthy agingHow daily habits become rituals and ultimately shape identityThe role of curiosity, play, joy, and purpose in living young for a lifetime 🕒Chapters 00:00 Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gladden 00:42 How “How Good Can I Be?” Changed His Approach to Aging 02:24 Why “Normal for Your Age” Shouldn’t Be the Goal 03:38 What Age Do You Want to Be for the Rest of Your Life? 05:34 What Does Longevity Really Mean? 06:30 Why Staying Useful Matters More Than a Number 07:13 A 30-Year-Old Body and a 300-Year-Old Mind 08:44 Curiosity, Wisdom, and a Growth Mindset 10:34 The Five Circles of Longevity 10:59 Addressing the Root Cause of the Root Cause 11:39 Using Advanced Testing to Build a Broader Health Picture 12:20 Building Strength, Agility, and Lifelong Performance 13:16 Why Training the Nervous System Matters 14:01 Designing Your Environment to Support Longevity 15:09 Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Health 16:56 Measuring and Strengthening the Vagus Nerve 18:39 Training the Entire Nervous System 19:56 Alcohol, Travel, Sleep, and Healthy Habits 21:19 How Clinicians Can Enter the Longevity Space 24:13 Advice for the Next Generation of Physicians 25:33 Why Longevity Medicine Requires Curiosity 26:51 The Future of Personalized Medicine and Quantum Computing 28:23 Simple Ways to Begin Supporting Longevity 29:37 How Healthy Habits Become Part of Your Identity 30:32 Rediscovering Play, Movement, and Joy 31:37 Letting Go of Perfection and Trying Something New 33:11 Final Takeaways 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, MD, FACC https://www.gladdenlongevity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness  💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness  📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.Email us at: [email protected]

Angela Pifer joins the show to discuss SIBO, digestive dysfunction, the gut-brain connection, and why lasting gut health requires looking beyond symptoms to uncover the underlying drivers. Together, we explore how stress, nervous system dysregulation, infections, diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors can influence digestion and why a personalized, root-cause approach is essential for breaking the cycle of recurring gut issues. We dive into: SIBO symptoms and why bacterial overgrowth is often a downstream issueWhy identifying root causes matters before jumping into treatmentThe role of stomach acid, digestive function, and nutrient deficiencies in gut healthStress, trauma, the vagus nerve, and the gut-brain connectionWhy repeated rounds of antibiotics may not resolve recurring digestive symptomsIBS, leaky gut, and the importance of looking at the bigger clinical pictureRestrictive diets, food reintroduction, and rebuilding tolerance to foods like beans and FODMAPsHow slowing down, chewing thoroughly, and eating in a relaxed state can support digestionCircadian rhythm, sleep, movement, muscle mass, and other foundations of long-term healthSocial connection, creativity, and joy as overlooked components of overall wellnessAlcohol's impact on the gut, inflammation, sleep, and the body's ability to process toxinsWhy simplifying treatment and addressing upstream drivers can lead to more sustainable gut health 🕒Chapters 00:00 Meet Angela Pifer, the “SIBO Guru” 01:11 SIBO Symptoms and What to Look For 02:10 Looking Beyond SIBO to Find the Root Cause 04:01 Where Practitioners Should Start With Testing 07:26 Stress, the Vagus Nerve, and Digestive Health 10:16 Leaky Gut, IBS, and Recurring Symptoms 11:37 Why Treating SIBO Alone May Not Be Enough 13:04 The Problem With Repeated Antibiotic Treatment 13:46 What to Do When SIBO Keeps Coming Back 15:30 Restrictive Diets, FODMAPs, and Food Reintroduction 18:13 How Slowing Down and Chewing Supports Digestion 20:42 Longevity Tools vs. Foundational Health Habits 21:48 Social Connection, Creativity, and Gut Health 23:48 How Alcohol Affects the Gut and Microbiome 25:59 Simplifying Gut Health and Addressing Root Causes 27:56 Where to Find and Work With Angela Pifer 🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD  https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd  https://www.rootedfemme.com/  🔗 Angela Pifer, FMN https://siboguru.com/  https://www.instagram.com/sibo.guru  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. Kyle Bills joins the show to explore the neuroscience of dopamine, anxiety, addiction, and the emerging role of non-pharmacological interventions in supporting brain health. Together, we discuss how targeted vibrational stimulation may influence neurological pathways involved in reward, craving, and behavior and how this technology could complement existing therapies to support more effective, personalized care. We dive into: How dopamine and GABA interact within the brain’s reward and learning pathwaysWhy dopamine is more than a “feel-good” neurotransmitter and how it shapes behaviorThe neuroscience behind cravings, addiction, and withdrawalHow targeted vibrational stimulation may influence dopamine-related brain circuitryWhat clinical research is showing about anxiety and substance use recoveryHow non-pharmacological interventions may complement cognitive behavioral therapy and other standards of careThe potential role of this technology in supporting sleep, cravings, and behavioral changeThe future of neuroscience-driven, non-pharmacological approaches to mental and neurological health 🕒Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Dr. Kyle Bills 00:51 – The Science Behind NeuroNova 03:00 – Dopamine, Addiction & Withdrawal 06:32 – How Vibrational Stimulation Works 06:57 – Understanding GABA & Dopamine 10:34 – Supporting Addiction Recovery & Anxiety 14:40 – The Neuroscience of Anxiety & Negative Thinking 17:21 – Clinical Outcomes & Reducing Anxiety 18:17 – Social Media, Cravings & Behavioral Addiction 20:40 – Clinical Applications & Future Research 21:19 – Sleep & Non-Pharmacological Support 22:12 – Where to Learn More About NeuroNova 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Kyle Bills, PhD https://www.instagram.com/drkylebills/  https://migraineandneurorehabcenter.com/  https://choosecove.com/  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. Aimie Apigian joins the show to explain how unresolved trauma can become embedded in the body's biology, shaping energy, digestion, sleep, pain, mood, and the ability to respond to stress. Drawing from her experience as a physician, adoptive mother, and trauma specialist, she breaks down the difference between healthy activation and nervous system overwhelm, including the shutdown state that can leave people feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. We dive into: How Dr. Apigian's personal health crisis changed the direction of her medical careerThe difference between stress, trauma, and nervous system overwhelmThe three nervous system states: safety, activation, and shutdownWhy high cortisol can coexist with fatigue, collapse, and low capacityHow the body trauma loop keeps people moving between activation and overwhelmWhy complex patients need precise, stage-appropriate nervous system supportHow somatic exercises can create a felt sense of safety in the momentThe role of parts work in reducing inner conflict and supporting regulationWhy healing must address the mind, the body, and biologyWhat clinicians should understand before recommending trauma-focused therapies 🕒Chapters 00:00 Meet Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD 00:34 From Surgery Residency to a Personal Health Crisis 02:34 Finding Functional Medicine and Trauma Healing 04:41 When Talk Therapy Did Not Create Forward Movement 07:26 The Three States of the Nervous System 09:23 Stress vs. Overwhelm, Freeze, and Shutdown 13:07 The Critical Line of Overwhelm 15:43 Understanding the Dorsal Vagal State 18:07 The Body Trauma Loop 18:31 A Precision Approach to Nervous System Healing 21:45 Why Dr. Apigian Entered Addiction Medicine 23:45 The Power of Simple Somatic Exercises 25:21 What Changed in the First 21 Days 27:17 A Stomach Support Exercise for Felt Safety 30:13 Why Pressure and Weight Can Feel Regulating 33:13 Building Capacity Before Deeper Trauma Work 34:57 What Clinicians Need to Know 36:42 Somatic Work and Parts Work 39:23 Healing the Mind, Body, and Biology 42:33 Somatic Coupling and Complex Symptoms 44:39 Resources for Individuals and Practitioners 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book  https://www.instagram.com/draimie  https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. Anil Bajnath joins the show to discuss the future of integrative medicine, artificial intelligence, multi-omics, and how personalized healthcare is transforming the way clinicians identify and treat chronic disease. Together, we explore why moving beyond symptom management to uncover root causes is essential for improving patient outcomes and advancing the next generation of medicine. We dive into: What precision medicine really means and why it's reshaping healthcareHow AI can enhance clinical decision-making without replacing the clinicianThe role of multi-omics in identifying the root causes of chronic illnessEnvironmental toxins, lifestyle factors, and other hidden drivers of diseaseWhy biomarkers and personalized data are the foundation of preventive medicinePharmacogenomics and tailoring treatments to each individual's unique biologyThe concept of your "biological 401(k)" and investing in long-term healthspanWhy clinicians need to embrace systems biology and pattern recognitionThe future of precision health education and preparing providers for the next era of medicinePractical ways patients and practitioners can begin applying precision medicine today 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Why Precision Medicine Changes Everything 01:35 Meet Dr. Anil Bajnath 04:20 The Biggest Problem with Modern Healthcare 08:15 Why Personalized Medicine Beats Standard Care 12:10 AI Is Changing Medicine Faster Than You Think 16:45 Multi-Omics: The Future of Healthcare 21:30 The Hidden Health Impact of Environmental Toxins 26:05 Investing in Your Biological 401(k) 30:10 The Biomarkers Every Practitioner Should Know 34:15 Why Everyone Should Measure Lp(a) 37:10 What's Next for Precision Medicine 38:55 Connect with Dr. Anil Bajnath  🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Anil Bajnath, MD https://www.instagram.com/dranilbajnath/ https://anilbajnath.com/  https://longevityequation.net/  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. John Kim joins the show to discuss mold illness, cell danger response, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and why many patients remain stuck despite following conventional detox protocols. Together, we explore how environmental toxins, infections, trauma, gut health, and cellular resilience all influence the body's ability to heal and what clinicians can do to better support lasting recovery. We dive into: Cell danger response and its role in chronic illnessHow mold toxins disrupt mitochondria, cell membranes, and energy productionWhy emotional trauma and chronic stress can drive immune dysfunctionThe connection between mold illness, gut health, and the microbiomeWhy some patients react poorly to glutathione, binders, and traditional detox protocolsAdvanced testing for mold illness, inflammation, and mitochondrial healthThe importance of supporting drainage pathways before detoxificationHow mycotoxins contribute to brain fog, fatigue, and neuroinflammationPractical strategies for addressing chronic mold exposure and supporting cellular healingWhy a personalized, root-cause approach leads to better long-term outcomes 🕒Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. John Kim 01:07 From Pharmacist to Functional Medicine Practitioner 04:28 The Heart Attack That Changed Everything 08:26 Toxins, Tick-Borne Illness & Childhood Trauma 10:55 Why Emotional Trauma Is a Root Cause of Chronic Illness 11:17 What Is Cell Danger Response? 13:23 How Mitochondria Sense Threats 15:31 Why Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog Happen 18:50 The Link Between Cell Membranes & Mitochondrial Dysfunction 20:19 How Mold Toxins Damage Energy Production 27:28 Why Mold Keeps the Body Stuck in Survival Mode 29:10 The "Humpty Dumpty" Effect Explained 31:14 Best Lab Tests for Mold Illness 33:19 Provoked Mycotoxin Testing: Does It Work? 37:56 Advanced Testing for Cell Membrane Health 39:36 Mold's Impact on the Gut Microbiome 43:31 Why Mold Detox Protocols Fail 49:23 Final Takeaways & Where to Learn More 🔗 Dr. Phillip Oubre, MD https://oubremedical.com/  https://www.instagram.com/oubremedical/  🔗 Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D. https://www.drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Dr. Eboni Cornish joins the show to discuss neuroinflammation, brain fog, SPECT imaging, root-cause medicine and practical strategies for improving brain health. Together, we explore how environmental toxins, gut health, infections, trauma and lifestyle factors can contribute to cognitive symptoms—and why individualized care is essential for lasting healing. We dive into: Neuroinflammation and the root causes of brain fogHow SPECT imaging can uncover hidden patterns in brain healthThe connection between the gut, immune system and brainMold, Lyme disease, histamine and environmental triggers of cognitive dysfunctionNeurofeedback, mitochondrial support and other tools for brain recoveryWhy restrictive diets don't work for every patientSupporting children, adults and neurodivergent patients with personalized carePerimenopause, hormone changes and their impact on cognitive healthPractical, affordable lifestyle strategies that support brain health and longevityWhy meeting patients where they are leads to better long-term outcomes 🕒Chapters 00:00 Meet Dr. Eboni Cornish 01:10 Is Your Brain "On Fire"? 02:22 The Hidden Causes of Brain Fog 03:36 Looking Inside the Brain with SPECT Imaging 06:09 Can Brain Damage Be Reversed? 07:30 Why Some Patients Never Get Better 09:44 Neurofeedback and Brain Retraining 10:13 Mast Cells, Histamine & Inflammation 11:11 Supporting the Brain Through Mitochondrial Health 12:24 Why Restrictive Diets Can Backfire 13:41 The Importance of Meeting Patients Where They Are 14:59 Helping Children Expand Their Diets 17:58 Perimenopause, Hormones & Brain Health 20:22 The Reality of Food Access and Health 24:35 Making Healthy Eating Practical 26:08 Progress Over Perfection 28:11 The Foundations of Brain Health 29:23 Functional Medicine Doesn't Have to Be Expensive 30:13 Final Takeaways 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD https://www.drebonicornish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/ https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/  Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

What if the future of healthcare isn't treating disease but preventing it before it starts? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Danese Rexroad, Family Nurse Practitioner and Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, to explore how advanced testing, precision medicine, metabolic health, and regenerative therapies are changing the way we approach longevity. They discuss why "normal" lab results don't always mean optimal health, the importance of fasting insulin and comprehensive biomarker testing, environmental toxins, inflammation, peptides, regenerative medicine, and the role of genetics in personalized healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare practitioner or someone looking to take a proactive approach to your health, this conversation offers practical insights into finding root causes and optimizing long-term wellness. 👉 Watch or listen to the FULL episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/search?term=Vibrant%20Wellness%20Podcast 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/search/Vibrant%20Wellness%20Podcast 🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD https://www.rootedfemme.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd 🔗 Danese Rexroad, MSN, FNP-C https://ways2well.com/ https://www.instagram.com/saima_danese/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! 👋🏻-TG Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Many women spend decades believing they're simply overwhelmed, anxious, disorganized, or "bad at keeping up." But what if the real issue is ADHD? Women's health expert Dr. Jolene Brighten explains why ADHD is often missed in women, why symptoms become dramatically worse during perimenopause and how hormones, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and brain energy all play a role. We discuss: ✔ Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed until midlife  ✔ The connection between estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and brain function  ✔ ADHD vs normal perimenopause symptoms  ✔ Exercise as a powerful brain-health intervention  ✔ GLP-1 medications and neuroinflammation  ✔ Functional medicine strategies for women with ADHD  ✔ Sleep, gut health and hormone optimization 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco 🔗 Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD https://drbrighten.com https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Many providers focus on symptoms but what if the real issue is hidden toxicity, neurological dysfunction and structural instability? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman shares how her team combines advanced imaging, concentrated chiropractic care and functional laboratory testing to uncover the root causes behind chronic illness. Topics include: • Why toxicity testing should be foundational in complex cases  • Heavy metals, mycotoxins, environmental toxins and PFAS  • The importance of testing over guessing  • NeuroZoomer insights and brain autoimmunity  • Structural instability and chronic inflammation  • Why objective testing changes clinical outcomes  • How Vibrant Wellness testing supports clinical decision making 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Sarah Kotlerman BS, DC, NTP https://averiohealth.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kotlerman-bs-dc-ntp-583345255 Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

Mick Emandi joins the show to discuss regenerative medicine, molecular hydrogen therapy, stem-cell signaling technologies, chronic inflammation, longevity, cognitive health and emerging approaches to helping patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options. We dive into: - The connection between inflammation and chronic disease - How molecular hydrogen may impact oxidative stress - Regenerative medicine and stem-cell signaling technologies - Longevity and healthy aging - Cognitive decline, recovery and neurodegenerative conditions - Chronic pain, joint health and recovery - What functional medicine practitioners should know about these emerging therapies 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Mick Emandi, CEO https://regenmds.com/ https://www.hydroheal.com/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

What actually creates long-term health? In this episode, Christa Elza, NP joins us to discuss the future of functional medicine, preventative healthcare, longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, GLP-1s, genetics and why personalized medicine is changing the way practitioners approach disease. Christa shares her own journey from emergency medicine into functional medicine, why root-cause healthcare matters and how early testing, lifestyle interventions, genomics and preventative strategies can dramatically improve healthspan. We also discuss: The foundations of longevity medicineWhy prevention matters more than treatmentFunctional medicine vs conventional careThe truth about GLP-1 medicationsCardiovascular disease preventionGenetics & personalized healthcareStress, nervous system regulation & chronic diseaseHow practitioners can better support patientsThe importance of muscle, movement & metabolic healthHealthspan vs lifespan 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Christa Elza, NP https://elive-health.com/teams/christa-elza/ https://www.instagram.com/christaelza/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

What’s really happening to women during perimenopause? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Christine Maren breaks down the hidden connections between hormones, gut health and the nervous system and why so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious and unlike themselves in midlife. We discuss: Perimenopause symptoms most doctors missHormone replacement therapy (HRT)Gut health & estrogen metabolismThe estrobolome explainedThyroid dysfunction & Hashimoto’sWhy women struggle with weight loss in their 40sGLP-1s, metabolism & insulin resistanceNervous system regulation & survival modeStress, trauma & chronic inflammationFunctional medicine approaches for women’s healthStrength training, fiber & lifestyle strategies that actually help 🔗  Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗 Dr. Christine Maren, DO https://drchristinemaren.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drchristinemaren/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Knight, MD. A board-certified physician specializing in integrative medicine, longevity and women’s health. We dive into: Why the nervous system is the foundation of healthThe truth about hormones in perimenopause and menopauseChronic stress and its impact on metabolism and sleepWhy doing MORE can actually make you worsePractical tools to regulate your nervous system 🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD https://nourishmedicine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/ 🔗Dr. Jennifer Knight, MD  https://novawellnessnj.com/dr-jennifer-knight/ https://www.instagram.com/jennknightmd/ Do you use lab testing to get to the root cause of patient health issues? Vibrant Wellness offers the largest selection of advanced specialty lab solutions, and it's free to sign up! If you're a practitioner, sign up here: https://portal.vibrant-wellness.com/#/sign-up to order, manage, and track results from dozens of precise lab tests. Are you a patient? Achieve your health goals faster with advanced root-cause lab testing. Sign up here to get connected to a Vibrant provider: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/Signup/Patient ✨ Like 👍, subscribe 🔔, and share this episode if you’re ready to take charge of your hormones and feel vibrant again! Follow Us: 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab 📸 Instagram:   / vibrantwellness 📘 Facebook:   / vibrantamerica   💼 LinkedIn:   / vibrantwellness   📧 Contact Us: [email protected] Disclaimer: All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Email us at: [email protected]