In this episode of The Healer Revolution, I sit down with Jack Schroder to explore why mitochondria are so much more than the "powerhouse of the cell."

Most conversations about mitochondria begin and end with ATP production. But mitochondria are involved in far more than energy—they influence redox balance, immune function, cellular signaling, hormone production, stress adaptation, and countless other processes that determine how well our cells and, ultimately, our bodies function.

Jack has one of the most impressive understandings of physiology I've ever come across. As someone with a master's degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine who has spent years studying complex chronic illness, I have yet to learn from anyone else who understands the intersection of biophysics and biochemistry. He has an incredible ability to connect metabolic pathways, enzymes, cofactors, metabolites, and cellular physiology into one cohesive picture that actually makes sense.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Why mitochondria are much more than ATP factories

The relationship between biophysics and biochemistry

Why chronic illness is often a systems problem rather than a single-pathway problem

What the quantum biology community is missing

If you're interested in learning more from Jack, I highly recommend his Skool community. He does an incredible job of teaching complex physiology in a way that's practical and clinically relevant. The community also includes live Q&A sessions, practitioner-specific calls, and direct feedback on your progress.

It's an incredibly valuable resource and a much more affordable way to learn directly from Jack than working with him one-on-one.

Join Jack's Skool community here:

https://www.skool.com/healthoptimization/about?ref=82187c8c90b34cfc938a46444c3ea3a6