Dr. Julianna Dudas is a naturopathic doctor specializing in treating autoimmune disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and other complex conditions like chemical sensitivity and tickborne infections. She is a San Diego native with a medical degree from Bastyr University, California and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. She actively participates in legislative efforts, meeting with Senate and representative offices in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. with the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, the American Association of Naturopathy Physicians, and the Center for Lyme Action. She was the recipient of an educational grant from the International Society for Lyme and Associated Diseases. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we discuss key points that every health care practitioner should know about Lyme disease, even if they’re not treating it. Lyme is often missed or misdiagnosed, and patients may present with fatigue, neurological symptoms, or mystery chronic illness symptoms that don't respond to conventional or holistic approaches. We explore when to suspect Lyme, what testing and coinfections to consider, when to refer out, and so much more. This conversation is filled with clinical pearls, actionable clinical insights and a healthy respect for the complexity of this condition. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Julianna Dudas: https://restormedicine.com/our-team/dr-julianna-dudas-nd/

7-Breath Vagal Nerve Reset for Hypertension and Regulating Heart Rate

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

04:08 Dr. Jules’s journey from the entertainment industry to specializing in complex chronic illness. 

11:14 Key indicators of Lyme disease, including mast cell activation syndrome. 

15:50 The transmission of tick-borne illnesses beyond a tick bite. 

17:50 The history of Lyme disease and the Borrelia species. 

19:57 Conventional and lab testing recommendations for acute and chronic issues. 

28:45 Untangling the web of overlapping health symptoms and diseases. 

38:14 Clinical pearls regarding histamine-2 blockers. 

40:07 Addressing molds, mycotoxins, and EMFs with biologics and vagal reset exercise. 

53:31 The critical value of a patient’s health and lifestyle history. 

54:40 Shouldn’t the body be able to mount an immune response?

1:00:54 Botanicals and nutrients recommendations from Dr. Jules. 

1:05:10 The vascular aspect of connective tissue, the fascia, and the endothelial tissue.

1:11:20 Dr. Jules’s passion points when working with patients. 

1:13:30 Dr. Jules’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her changed view on the dietary component of optimal health. 

Dr. Dan Sullivan is a licensed natural doctor, a naturopathic doctor with a focus on ADHD, executive function, and neurodiversity through a functional medicine lens. Based in California and New Mexico, he helps patients optimize their mental, physical, and emotional health through a functional root cause approach. He earned his doctorate from Boston University, California, and holds a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maine, where he also played Division One ice hockey. He has completed functional medicine training from the Institute for Functional Medicine and is currently in the process of becoming a certified practitioner. 

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we explore an important health struggle that is often overlooked. Many people with ADHD have the right plan and the right supplements and the right intentions, but they just can't get started. My conversation with Dr. Dan is filled with strategies and clinical pearls for supporting patients who are committed to managing ADHD and living a connected, productive, healthy life. We discuss Dr. Dan’s personal journey from avid athlete into the world of naturopathic medicine, specifics about the executive dysfunction piece of an ADHD strategy, and proven techniques that will optimize patient buy-in and success. We cover circadian rhythm disruptions, supplement and adaptogen recommendations, and the consistency and content that have led to his success on social media. As a very successful naturopathic doctor with ADHD who is walking the talk, Dr. Dan’s message will inspire you to consider what your patients really need in their journey to finding success in healthy living. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Dan Sullivan: https://oasishealthandmedicine.com/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:49 Dr. Dan’s journey from avid athlete to naturopathic medicine. 

06:47 A personal and professional experience with ADHD. 

09:41 Addressing the executive dysfunction piece of an ADHD strategy. 

13:21 Physiological drivers behind ADHD and their solutions. 

17:34 Timing sessions for optimal patient buy-in and success. 

18:55 Labs and assessments for GI testing, food sensitivities, and hormone levels.

25:37 Can ferritin alone improve symptoms of ADHD? 

26:31 ADHD-specific patterns in stool testing and food sensitivities.  

28:04 Personalizing foundational nutrient treatments. 

32:52 The power of body doubling and developing an external prefrontal cortex.

35:55 The impact of circadian disruption and schedules on ADHD. 

41:00 NAD IV treatment and supplement dosing for ADHD. 

45:46 Adaptogens and medication clinical pearls. 

50:03 Business growth strategies while managing ADHD. 

56:01 Dr. Dan’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the importance of medications and supplement protocols. 

Robert Yang is a leading expert in digestive wellness, hormone restoration, and performance nutrition with over 27 years of clinical experience. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on a variety of topics on nutrition, gut health, and performance enhancement. He serves as an advisory board member for Titleist Performance Institute, the National Pitching Association, and the USDA's US National Development Program, where he's also the team nutritionist. He consults with elite professional athletes from the XGames, NFL, NHL, MLB, AVP, PGA, LPGA, and European Tour. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we examine the intersection of sports performance and functional nutrition, focusing on both elite and developing athletes. If you work with kids and their parents, you will find this conversation exceptionally valuable. Robert generously shares clinical pearls, information about the labs that he uses with athletes, pre- and post-workout nutrition, traumatic brain injuries, and much more, including the big picture that parents, coaches, and healthcare practitioners need to understand about long-term athletic development for youth athletes.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht. Thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Robert Yang: robertyang.net

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:49 Robert Yang’s career focuses on sports and performance nutrition and working with elite associations and athletes.

05:54 Key points of long-term athletic development and training for youth. 

10:15 Training youth athletes fast throughout growth spurts.

18:07 A foundation of hydration and sodium in training athletes.

24:00 Protein recommendations during training and growth spurts.

29:24 Protein, fat, and fiber for blood sugar control.

30:34 Athletes, GI issues, leaky gut, and inflammation markers.

34:54 Dr. Yang’s approach to anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs, and nutrients.

38:33 Lab panels for iron deficiencies and excess storage iron.

41:28 Creatine, amino acid, and other preferred supplements for pre- and post-workout.

49:02 Robert’s nutrition strategy and views on intermittent fasting.

56:39 Intra-workout strategies for aging and average patients.

59:25 Post-workout carbohydrates and protein ratio recommendations.

1:04:30 Adaptogens, essential fatty acids, fish oil, and Omega-3 index numbers.

1:10:40 Nutrient recommendations for addressing traumatic brain injuries.

1:17:49 Robert’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on intermittent fasting.

Dr. Inna Melamed is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in Crohn's and colitis, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, and digestive dysfunction.  She is the founder of Digestive Reset, the author of two books, Crohn's and Colitis Fix and Digestive Reset, and a frequent contributor to professional education platforms.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we talk about Dr. Inna's professional and personal journey and her dive deep into inflammatory bowel disease. She highlights the strategies that work best for her patients, including supplements and dietary changes, as well as lifestyle changes and stress reduction techniques. As a former pharmacist, she offers insights into the role of the pharmacist in therapeutic duplication and the supplements that every patient should take first.  She highlights notable patterns in stool testing, offers glutamine recommendations to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system, and shares encouraging strategies to help practitioners restore their patient’s hormone balance by focusing on the gut.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Inna Melamed: https://digestivereset.com/

Dr. Melamed’s Courses: https://melamedinstitute.health/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dr. Inna is lit up knowing that her clients are being de-prescribed medications.

2:18 Dr. Inna’s personal and professional journey as a pharmacist before becoming a Crohn’s and colitis specialist.

6:24 Dr. Inna’s approach to her typical patient with Crohn’s or colitis.

10:21 The role of the pharmacist in therapeutic duplication.

14:17 What Dr. Inna would do differently if she went back to the pharmacist setting.

16:20 Labs markers, genetic testing, serum markers and stool tests, including fecal calprotectin numbers.

21:24 The importance of food sensitivity testing.

22:29 Notable patterns in stool testing and the benefits of Akkermansia.

27:17 Three basic supplements for nearly all clients, and insights into bitters and digestive enzymes.

32:28 Glutamine recommendations to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system.

34:04 Butyrate and other supplements that bring great wins to Crohn’s and colitis patients.

38:11 Dietary habits that predispose people to developing Crohn’s and colitis.

41:23 Hormone correlations that are common in Dr. Inna’s clients.

45:40 What every practitioner needs to know about biologics.

48:22 Restoring hormone balance by focusing on the gut.

49:25 Dr. Inna’s favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her changed view on SIBO testing.

Dr. Robert Rountree is a functional and integrative medicine physician. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill in 1980. He completed a three-year residency in family and community medicine at the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, after which he was certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He completed extensive postgraduate studies in nutritional and herbal pharmacology and has been practicing his unique combination of traditional family medicine, nutrition, and biology in mind body therapy in Boulder, Colorado, since 1983. He's also the coauthor of three books on integrative medicine. 

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we tackle Bob's journey in integrative and functional medicine, and two main topics, which could easily be multiple episodes on their own – liver health and mitochondrial health. We explore the silent epidemic of metabolic-associated fat accumulation in the liver, GLP-1s, sarcopenia, and fatty liver, and the impact of glyphosate and environmental toxins on fatty liver. We also cover recommended mitochondrial support nutrients and advancements with CGMs in supporting liver and mitochondrial health. Dr. Rountree’s passion for these topics is evident throughout our conversation, and his generously shared insights into nutrients will be of interest to practitioners everywhere. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Robert Rountree: https://www.ifm.org/educator/robert-rountree

Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care Conference 2026: https://ssihi.uci.edu/news-and-media/events/nutrition-supplementation-clinical-care-2026/

Referenced Study - Common weedkiller glyphosate may be linked to liver disease epidemic, study warns: https://usrtk.org/healthwire/glyphosate-linked-to-liver-disease-epidemic/

Referenced Study - Discontinuation and Reinitiation of Dual-Labeled GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among US Adults With Overweight or Obesity: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11786232/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:11 Dr. Robert Rountree is lit up about the latest research in mitochondrial health. 

4:36 Dr. Rountree’s professional journey all started with a book on herbs. 

8:28 Key learnings as both a functional medicine educator and a family practice doctor. 

11:22 Updated terms and definitions of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty liver disease, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. 

12:20 Why is Dr. Rountree so passionate about liver health, and why should practitioners be more informed about it? 

17:04 The silent epidemic of metabolically associated fat accumulation in the liver.

18:45 Dr. Rountree’s take on GLP-1s, sarcopenia, and fatty liver. 

24:08 Long-term solutions and nutrient dosing for combating fatty liver. 

29:10 Retest guidelines after starting a patient on a new program. 

31:50 The impact of glyphosate and environmental toxins on fatty liver. 

36:10 Supporting the liver’s ability to process toxins. 

38:52 Nutrient recommendations including berberine and dosing in standardized extract. 

43:44 The gut microbiome as a major contributor to liver health. 

48:09 Dr. Rountree’s experiences with Designs for Health's founding days. 

50:02 The importance of challenging sources in research. 

54:17 Top mitochondria health nutrients. 

57:53 How Dr. Rountree uses NAD in his clinical practice. 

59:39 Additional recommended mitochondrial support nutrients. 

1:03:51 Dr. Rountree’s final thoughts on mitochondrial health and CGMs. 

1:10:18 Dr. Rountree’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his altered opinion on good carbs and CGMs.

Dr. Adam Silberman is a naturopathic doctor and expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Silberman brings over a decade of training and clinical experience to his patients and their families, specializing in the use of advanced lab work, diagnostic analysis, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, antiaging peptide therapy, natural medicine, and ultrasound-guided joint injections to address disease and optimize health span. He earned his bachelor's in psychology from UCLA, his doctorate in natural medicine from Western University, and an MBA from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we explore the work that he does to support men’s health in their 50s and 60s to promote longevity and anti-aging into their final years. He shares a profile of his typical patient, how he organizes and utilizes collected patient data, and the strategies he has implemented to optimize each patient’s integrated and supported in-office experience.  He generously shares his approach to aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot, the key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client, and his approach to men’s health that utilizes naturopathic medicine, supplements, and preventative lifestyle changes that support longevity and antiaging in men. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Adam Silberman: 

https://www.blueprintwellness.org/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:39 Dr. Adam is feeling lit up about early morning soccer games with his kids. 

04:00 Adam’s bittersweet desire to pursue naturopathic medicine.

10:12 A profile of Adam’s current patient. 

15:55 Task Force Dagger and specialized programming for first responders. 

17:50 Supporting athletes during the off-season. 

20:52 Organizing and utilizing collected patient data. 

26:02 Optimizing and integrating each client’s high-touch experience. 

27:10 Aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot. 

29:30 Key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client. 

36:57 The case for full-body MRIs and DEXA scans. 

40:05 Noted differences between CoreViva and other scans. 

44:30 HRV and adrenal stress index, and strategies for increasing HRV. 

47:35 Dr. Adam’s favorite supplements, particularly adaptogens.

50:32 Meeting the increasing demand for focus on men’s health. 

55:44 Addressing the underlying causes of decreased testosterone. 

1:05:01 One thing Dr. Adam does with every male patient. 

1:06:22 Dr. Adam’s favorite personal supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the use of appropriate pharmaceutical interventions. 

Dane Johnson, board certified nutritionist and the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, a company dedicated to helping people with IBD achieve deep healing through a blend of holistic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and personalized guidance. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool and at 23 years old he couldn't ignore his symptoms any longer. After several years of going to various doctors and spending thousands of dollars trying to get treatment, Dane learned that he needed to be his biggest advocate and listen to his body. Once Dane started taking control of his own health he came up with a strategy for taking his health back.

In this episode of Conversations For Health, Dane and I discuss practitioner tactics for battling inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's and colitis, microscopic colitis, and proctitis. We examine the correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungal, common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria, and first steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS, including probiotics and issuing patients low-risk, high-reward challenges. Dane highlights some of the Designs for Health supplements that can help clients see results. He generously shares some of the key business strategies that have expanded his business to a global reach with an 80% success and retention rate.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dane Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dane is feeling lit up about the absence of mold from his house.

02:38 From suffering to IBD to helping others heal, Dane shares his personal journey.

06:53 The root issues behind Dane’s suffering.

08:55 Complications from a childhood of GI issues, microplastics, and processed food.

13:55 The correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungus.

15:17 Distinguishing between Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and patterns that are unique to each.

22:15 Common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria.

25:53 The scientific advancements that unlocked Dane’s healing.

31:36 First steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS.

34:49 Second step recommendations including probiotics and low-risk, high-reward challenges.

40:50 Strategizing with patients on biologics, steroids and immunosuppressants.

45:40 When Remicade, immunomodulators or immunosuppressant drugs aren’t working.

48:11 Strengthening and diversifying the gut microbiome.

50:58 The average timetable for healing.

55:19 Specializing, giving patients homework and other business growth tactics.

1:04:11 Dane’s personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the possibilities of curing Crohn’s and colitis.

Dr. Manna Semby is a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor and Menopause Society certified practitioner. She specializes in midlife transformation through hormone optimization, brain health, and systems biology. She is the founder of Aruna Personalized Medicine and creator of the Aruna method, a multimodal model designed to help high achieving women reclaim energy, clarity and resilience during life's most pivotal transition. A ReCODE 2.0 certified practitioner and recent TEDx speaker, Dr. Semby brings together science, wisdom and strategy to help her patients not just feel better, but step fully into the next chapter of their lives as clear, confident leaders.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we dive into all things peri and post menopause, including brain health, bone health, heart health, and some of the issues that aren’t getting enough attention when it comes to supporting women during this exceptional transition. Dr. Semby offers resources for oncology hormone guidelines, highlights situations when hormones are not safe while treating breast cancer, and shares the optimal timing for introducing bioidentical hormones. Dr. Semby’s insights are filled with information for practitioners and patients alike, and offer actionable encouragement for supporting women through one of life’s greatest changes. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Manna Semby: https://arunamed.com/about/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dr. Manna Semby is lit up about finally writing her first book. 

02:45 A journey from finance to naturopathic and functional medicine in her 40s. 

05:45 Dr. Semby’s experiences led her to practicing in brain health and midlife women’s health. 

12:58 Situations when hormones are not safe while treating breast cancer. 

16:55 Resources for oncology hormone guidelines. 

19:33 A brief history of the timing of prescribing hormones. 

24:45 Partnering with organizations in your community to share information. 

25:40 Optimal timing for introducing bioidentical hormones. 

32:27 Latest research findings about ending hormone treatments. 

39:05 The relationship between hot flashes and brain health. 

43:15 Educating women about heart disease and cardiovascular health. 

47:11 Financial considerations in bioidentical hormone treatments. 

49:44 The natural progression or medicalization of menopause. 

54:11 Bone health and bone loss in perimenopause. 

57:00 Supplement recommendations for perimenopause and menopause. 

1:02:32 Dr. Semby’s personal favorite supplement, favorite health practices, and changed view of doctors and hormones.

Kalea Wattles, ND, IFMCP, is a naturopathic physician and functional medicine practitioner specializing in fertility optimization. Currently serving as the Clinical Special Projects Manager at The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she has been on staff since 2017, she is committed to the advancement of the field through research and education. She is the host of IFM’s podcast Pathways to Well-Being. Dr. Wattles earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, where she developed a keen interest in functional medicine. She went on to receive additional training from The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she further honed her skills in a root-cause, science-based, body-systems approach to healthcare.

In this episode of Conversations For Health, we explore how Dr. Kalea applies a functional medicine lens to fertility, highlighting the clinical relevance of mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, inflammaging, and more when it comes to female and male fertility. We discuss the narrative of the fertility cliff, how to assess diminished ovarian reserve even in patients in their 20s, and how to interpret AMH values in context. Our conversation is filled with actionable insights into preconception care protocols, fertility focus, lab interpretation, and how to personalize support for patients preparing for IVF or egg freezing.

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Kalea Wattles - https://drkaleawattles.com/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:02 Dr. Kalea is delighted about the current headlines about fertility into the 40s.

03:40 Dr. Kalea’s journey into motherhood aligned with her professional focus.

06:50 AMH is the top trending biomarker in ovarian reserve.

11:41 Markers to consider in relation to oxidative stress and inflammation.

16:02 Top tier oxidative stress markers, including 8-OHdG and F2-IsoP.

18:54 The importance of mitochondrial health in ovarian health, egg quality and sperm.

23:50 DNA fragmentation and other potential findings from a semen analysis.

27:00 Shifts in the fertility conversation in recent years.

31:01 CoQ10 and melatonin recommendations that Dr. Kalea implements with her patients.

37:09 The role of glutathione in protecting against oxidative stress.

39:50 Dr. Kalea’s personal experience with ovarian age testing.

43:05 Cycle Day 3 hormone measurements, including DHEA sulfate and prolactin.

49:32 Diet, environment, and other major factors in diminished ovarian reserve.

53:01 Redefining unexplained infertility.

55:06 Androgens and the impacts on eggs.

57:11 Ideal DHEA and testosterone levels.

1:00:05 The vaginal microbiome, gut health, and urea plasma.

1:03:10 Dr. Kalea’s favorite personal supplements, favorite health practices, and the maternal fertility limits that she has changed her mind about.