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“Most ‘biohacks’ numb your body—this one helps it remember how to heal.”



In this episode, Kelly sits down with Rush Simonson, Chairman and CEO of Juvent Health, a company pioneering a regenerative health tech that’s quietly disrupting everything we think we know about movement, aging, and musculoskeletal vitality. With over 25 years in medtech and surgical innovation, Rush has seen what works—and more importantly, what doesn’t—when it comes to long-term healing. His journey from spinal implants to cellular biomechanics reveals a truth most wellness circles ignore: real health is mechanical, cellular, and shockingly primal.

This conversation dives deep into the science behind micro-impact, why traditional vibration plates may be doing more harm than good, and how your body’s innate regenerative systems—bone density, joint repair, lymphatic flow, proprioception—are directly linked to how often, and how effectively, you move. You’ll learn why walking barefoot could be the most powerful supplement you’re not taking, how micro-motion affects brain health and even Parkinson’s outcomes, and why this subtle technology could keep your parents out of assisted living. Whether you're a barefoot biohacker, a movement minimalist, or just looking for ways to age with more autonomy, this episode is a goldmine.

You’ll Learn:

• How micro-impact technology activates the body’s natural regenerative systems
• Why traditional vibration plates may harm more than help
• How mechano-transduction drives cellular repair and joint health
• What 0.05mm of calibrated movement reveals about healing efficiency
• How to simulate 5 miles of barefoot walking in just 20 minutes
• Why most orthopedic implants fail long-term—and what works better
• How daily micro-impact supports lymphatic drainage and brain detox
• What barefoot shoes get right (and how to transition safely)
• How proprioception training reduces fall risk and boosts longevity

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:42] The hidden importance of barefoot walking

[02:18] What makes the Juvent plate different from vibration plates

[03:12] Kelly’s personal journey with movement and muscle loss

[04:45] How gym training and walking restored balance

[05:36] The myth of vibration plates as a walking replacement

[06:08] How Juvent mimics barefoot walking for metabolic health

[08:00] How Rush became disillusioned with surgical implants

[11:16] How mechano-transduction fuels cellular nutrition

[13:02] Why lack of movement leads to impact deficiency

[14:21] The concept of vita-kin: a daily kinetic vitamin

[15:52] How Juvent delivers safe and effective micro-impact

[17:06] How Juvent activates lymphatic and glymphatic systems

[24:45] How small daily inputs protect future vitality

[27:08] How resonance makes micro-impact effective

[28:44] Juvent as a “dose-correct” physiological therapy

[30:12] How Juvent improves balance and prevents falls

[31:30] How cellular interaction depends on movement

[32:47] How Juvent reconnects you to natural biological inputs

[35:00] How Juvent helped Rush’s mother avoid a nursing home

[36:28] Why Juvent supports metabolic and musculoskeletal health

[37:50] Steve Harvey’s pain relief and national endorsement

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