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272: Dave Asprey is on the pod today, and this is basically a dream come true for me. When I first started this podcast three years ago, my producer asked me to create a wishlist of the top people I wanted to interview—and Dave Asprey was #1 on that list. So it's such a treat to bring this interview to life and share our intellectual conversation with you all.

In case you haven’t heard of him, Dave Asprey is the father of biohacking. He founded Bulletproof Coffee, and he’s the author of several bestselling books, including his newest 2025 release, Heavily Meditated.

In our conversation, Dave talks about how the mind can alter our state of being and actually change the way the body functions. He shares tools to help improve your health—whether it’s digestion, weight loss, cognitive function, energy production, or more.

We also dive into some controversial topics, like peanuts, nutritional yeast, long COVID, Botox, and of course, his recent facial surgery—what he did, how he recovered, and why antibiotics are a necessary part of the process. He shares tips and tricks for recovery, including what supplements to take and what foods to eat. And if you're dealing with infertility, even after age 40, Dave has tips for that too!

Topics Discussed:

Why you should blend your coffee

His weight loss journey

Why Dave recently got a facelift

The type of facelift he chose

Botox

What everyone should ask their surgeon before getting anesthesia

Recovering after surgery and antibiotics

How to support mold detoxification

Nutritional yeast

Peanuts, nuts to avoid, and low-oxalate nut options

Stevia

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271: This vegetable root has been shown in studies to fight inflammation, improve brain function, support digestive health, keep your blood pressure in check, and so much more! Plus, I’m sharing delicious ways to enjoy this forgotten vegetable!

Supporting Studies re: beets, it’s juice, and it’s compound known as betaine

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26463240/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27565811/ 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34132433/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29606601/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29606601/ 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4425174/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25662031/ 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4221885/ 

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270: My very own mother joins me in this very special episode as she shares her own story from getting an abortion, to meeting my dad, miscarriages, and how I was born in a home bathroom not breathing.

As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. 

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269: Today I’m sharing a few examples of my own life and the lives of others I know who have overcome difficulties in health, relationships, and even losing their property. Sometimes what we pray for is answered but not in the way we were expecting.

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268: ALMOST EVERYONE HAS PARASITES! - Can’t Sleep? Constipated? Bloated? Brain Fog? Fatigued? Weight Gain? Anxiety? - These are just a few indicators you may have parasites…..but good news is that we can get rid of them and we SHOULD be doing parasite cleanses regularly. Kim Rogers (The Worm Queen) joins me in this conversation about how we can take action and our own health into our own hands even when medical professionals disregard our concerns. Kim shares her miraculous near death story with parasites and how she was able to regain her health (and her life!) after discovering she was suffering with parasites for years. 

Topics Discussed:

What parasites actually are

Common ways we get parasites

Different types of parties

How to identify parasites in your stool

Symptoms of parasites

Foods to avoid

How to get tested

How to cleanse your body 

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267: CONSTIPATED? Most Americans are! I haven’t been constipated in years, and so in this episode I am sharing my personal tips and tricks and what keeps me regular day in and day out!....It’s NOT what you think! 

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266: If you struggle with anemia, leaky gut, low red blood cells, high LDL cholesterol, brain fog, fatigue—or if you bruise easily—this episode is for you. There’s a special fat that’s been shown to support all of these issues. It’s called C15:0, and it’s the first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years!

Stephanie joins me today for an eye-opening conversation about this unique fat—an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that’s changing the game. She breaks down the difference between odd-chain and even-chain saturated fats and clears up the common misconception that all saturated fats are bad news. (Spoiler: they’re not.)

We also dive into how C15:0 could benefit pregnant mothers and developing babies, and why there's growing interest in adding it to infant formula. So, what foods actually contain C15:0? Are there any that block its absorption? And why are so many of us deficient in it to begin with?

If you’re curious whether you’re lacking this essential fat, good news—there are tests for that. And within just 3 to 6 months of supplementing with Fatty15 (a C15:0 supplement), people are reporting some incredible results.

We definitely get a little nerdy in this episode—and I loved every minute of it!

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Topics Discussed:

The essential fatty acid we’re missing

The difference between short, medium, and odd-chain fatty acids

What C15:0 is and where to find it

Why Americans are so deficient in it

Connections to anemia, leaky gut, and aging

Why pregnant and nursing moms need C15:0

The potential of adding it to infant formula

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265: Today I share about safer alternatives for feminine care when it comes to our menstrual cycle. Many brands have been tested positive for lead and heavy metals, so what are our options and how do we choose what’s best for our body?

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264: MY BODY, MY CHOICE? Let’s talk about the mandates pushed upon everyone (especially children) when it comes to v*x, formula, and what we can do about it, and what our rights are! We should have a choice about our bodies and our babies, and Leslie Manookian is one to speak out about these topics and so much more. Leslie is a homeopathic board member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and responsible for lifting mask mandates, v*x mandates, as well as the most recent bill passed in Idaho known as the Medical Freedom Bill! 

Topics Discussed:

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263: Some allergy medications can cause dementia as we get older! That’s not the only risk! Other long term complications like vision changes as well as constipation, dry mouth, and more….and you may not even realize you’re affected because these can come on much later in life. TODAY I’m going to share natural remedies for allergies and sinus issues that have been proven to be safe and effective. 

Topics Discussed:

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Products Mentioned in this Episode:

BeeKeepers Naturals

Nasal Spray

Propolis spray

NetiPot

Breathe-X

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Branch Basics | Code: LILSIPPER

Additional research

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2091745

https://www.center4research.org/benadryl-and-other-common-medications-are-linked-to-dementia-in-men-and-women/

https://www.alzinfo.org/articles/treatment/common-allergy-and-sleep-drugs-tied-to-higher-alzheimers-risk/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34097766/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31043628/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2736353

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7583519/ 

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