In this episode, I sit down with the very funny Jeff T. Bowles, author of best selling book The Miraculous Results of Extremely High Doses of Vitamin D3, to explore the fascinating science and his experience behind high-dose D3, magnesium, and the concept of human hibernation, and how it may explain the fatigue, weight gain, pain, and low mood many people feel in the winter. Prepare to have your mind blown!

We discuss:

✨ High-dose Vitamin D3 and why it improves so many conditions - from peanut allergies to arthritic pain.

✨ D3 Toxicity myths and why magnesium + K2 are essential when taking higher doses.

✨ How D3 affects insulin resistance, obesity, mood, and metabolic health.

✨ Why thyroid function drops in the winter, increasing fatigue and symptoms.

✨ The human hibernation theory and how it explains winter slowdowns (and weight gain).

✨ The surprising link between Vitamin D3, progesterone & ALS!

✨ How magnesium deficiency drives constipation, insulin resistance, nerve pain, sleep issues, and much more.

✨ How to test for magnesium, timing and dosing considerations.

✨ And of course… why “there are no fat people in Colorado” - Jeff’s words, not mine 😊

If you’re curious about Vitamin D, winter fatigue, metabolic health, magnesium therapy, or the idea that humans might go into “hibernation mode” more than we think… this episode is packed with insights (and laughs).

Jeff T. Bowles is a best selling author with over 500,00 books sold and passionate researcher. His books include The Miraculous Results of Extremely High Doses of Vitamin D3, The Miraculous Cure For and Prevention of All Diseases What Doctors Never Learned, and ALS Breakthrough - to name a few. Jeff has also published several studies - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...

You can find out more about Jeff here;

Website - https://jefftbowles.com/about/

D3 website - https://taked3.com/

YouTube - ‪@jeffbo7777‬

D3 Book - https://a.co/d/1Xwk6Ja

ALS book - https://a.co/d/hEQPn4m

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Dach to unpack the most misunderstood aspects of thyroid health - from TSH and Synthroid to T3 conversion, desiccated thyroid, iodine, selenium, cardiovascular risk, and more.

If you’ve ever been told your TSH is “normal” but you still have symptoms (even if you taking Synthroid)… this conversation is going to change how you think about your thyroid therapy.

We discuss:

• Why TSH is an unreliable marker and why it often reflects inflammation more than thyroid output

• How T3 works primarily at the pituitary and T4 at the periphery

• Why T4-only therapy (Synthroid/Levothyroxine) can leave patients still feeling rubbish and with symptoms of hypothyroid

• The benefits of combination thyroid therapy and why natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) helps so many people

• Selenium’s role in T4→T3 conversion and thyroid antibody reduction

• The importance of around iodine

• How low thyroid function increases cardiovascular disease and cancer risk

• The best supplements for thyroid support, including berberine and myo-inositol.

And lots more!

This episode is a deep dive into thyroid physiology, hormones, optimal treatment, and the gaps in conventional endocrinology that leave so many patients ignored. This is a conversation, even if you don't think you have thyroid issues, you don't want to miss!

Jeffrey Dach, MD is a board-certified physician and integrative medicine advocate with over four decades of experience in healthcare. In 2005, after retiring from radiology, Dr. Dach founded the clinic TrueMedMD — where he serves as Medical Director. Under his leadership, TrueMedMD has specialized in bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), natural thyroid care, and integrative medicine. Dr. Dach is also a prolific author and educator. His works include Bioidentical Hormones 101 and Natural Medicine 101, aimed at making complex medical and hormonal science accessible and practical for both clinicians and patients. Find out more about Dr Dach here;

Website - https://jeffreydachmd.com/

Natural Thyroid Toolkit Book - https://a.co/d/2gyUYzn

BioIdentical Hormones 101 Book - https://a.co/d/3d5HBSn

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In this very fun episode, I sit down with the man, the myth, the legend that is Joel Greene - CEO of VEEP Nutrition and author of "The Immunity Code" and "The Way", for an absolutely incredible conversation about how to lose weight and keep it off for life.

We dive deep into both of our personal weight-loss journeys, what actually worked, and how we’ve each kept the weight off for almost 20 years without extreme dieting or damaging approaches.

In this episode, we cover:

✔️ How fat cells really work and why this understanding changes everything

✔️ Why you MUST understand inflammation and its role in body weight

✔️ Why yo-yo dieting makes long-term weight loss harder

✔️ The role of the extracellular matrix and collagen in fat loss

✔️ Why polyphenols are essential for sustained weight loss and metabolic health

✔️ How glycine supports weight regulation and recovery

✔️ The truth about rebound weight gain and why it happens

✔️ What extreme dieting does to your metabolism and thyroid

✔️ The surprising lessons from The Biggest Loser

✔️ Practical hacks and strategies we both use to stay lean year after year

And lots more!

If you’ve ever struggled with getting and keeping weight off, dealing with plateaus, or bouncing back after dieting, this conversation will empower you with tools and science-backed insights you can start using right away. And we would love to hear your questions and feedback in the comments.

Joel Greene is creator of the VEEP Nutrition System, the worlds first commercially available program based on targeting gut communities to positively effect metabolic outcomes and biomarkers. Joel is a featured author, speaker, and guest in top tier publications like Muscle and Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness Digital Magazine, CBS Online, Superhuman Radio. His system has also been featured on the Dr. Phil Show where it has delivered astounding life changing results. He is author of The Immunity Code and The Way - two books that are changing the way many of us approach weight loss forever. Find out more about Joel here;

https://www.veepnutrition.com/

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In this episode, I sit down again with respected compounding pharmacist, educator, and hormone specialist Carol Petersen to explore the often misunderstood topic of "Adrenal Fatigue" - what it really is, why it happens, and how we can begin to restore balance and resiliency. Carol returns for a fourth conversation with an abundance of knowledge that will not disappoint. Enjoy!

We discuss:

🌿 What adrenal fatigue is and what the adrenals need to function optimally

⚖️ How chronic stress, thyroid health, and sex hormones all play a role

🧬 Why methylation matters for adrenal and overall hormone function

🥦 The foundations of recovery - starting with nutrition, blood sugar balance, and sleep - ALWAYS!

💊 Key supplements and nutrients that can support the body through adrenal repair.

And lots more!

Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, burnout, or hormone imbalance, this conversation will help you understand the why behind adrenal issues and the steps you can take to start feeling stronger and more resilient again.

Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She is the owner of ‪‪@thewellnessbydesignproject‬ and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to hormones and health.

You can check her out here;

Web - https://thewellnessbydesignproject.com

Take charge of your health radio show on Youtube - ‪@takechargeofyourhealthradio‬

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Are minerals more important than nutrients? I think there is a strong argument to be made for sure! In this episode, I sit down with Wade Lightheart to explore the often-overlooked world (and importance) of minerals and electrolytes, and why they’re the foundation for every metabolic and biological process in your body.

We discuss:

How minerals and electrolytes are the same (and why they’re not exactly the same)

How hundreds of minerals work together to support your energy, hormones, and nervous system

Why stress, how we live, and modern diets rapidly deplete mineral stores - especially in women and cause us to need a LOT more than we think

The real truth about hydration and why most people are chronically under-hydrated

The argument that minerals may be even more important than vitamins for optimizing health and performance

And lots more!

Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalance, stress, or recovery - this conversation will help you understand why replenishing minerals can be a game changer for your body, performance, and brain.

👉 Watch, listen, and share with someone who needs to hear this today.

📚 Learn more about Wade T. Lightheart & BiOptimizers:

https://bioptimizers.ca/

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Instagram - / bioptimizers

YouTube - ‪@Bioptimizers‬

The Ultimate Nutrition Bible Book - https://a.co/d/dy0EZhI

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Dr. David Brownstein is back, for an exploration into the miracle of natural bioidentical hormones and how he has used them in his practice for the last three decades. This conversation will give you valuable insight on different considerations around the use of hormone therapy for both women and men. From depression to cardiovascular disease, to reading causing nausea. We think you will learn lots with this conversation.

We discuss:

💡 What natural bioidentical hormones really are and how they differ from synthetic hormones

🏥 What’s actually being taught in medical schools about hormone therapy

🧬 Real client cases from Dr. Brownstein’s practice and what we can learn from them

💊 The role of pregnenolone and why not everyone needs it

⚖️ How to use bioidentical hormones in synchronicity for balanced, optimal results

And so much more.

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, thyroid issues, or simply want to understand your hormones better, this conversation is full of valuable clinical insights and practical wisdom.

👉 Watch now to learn how natural, bioidentical hormone therapy can transform health, energy, and longevity.

Dr. David Brownstein is a Board-Certified, family physician. He is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine and is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice, including the importance of Iodine therapy. He is author of 17 books including the highly respected and referenced book, "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".

Find out more about Dr Brownstein here;

Book - Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It - https://a.co/d/bO1TUGb

YouTube - ‪‪@drdavidbrownstein‬

Instagram - / centerforholisticmedicine

Website - https://www.drbrownstein.com/

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In this powerful 400th episode (Whoop), I’m joined by Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a world-renowned expert in women’s hormones and reproductive health. Together, we unpack what really happens during perimenopause and why understanding progesterone can be life-changing for women navigating this transition.

We discuss:

✨ What perimenopause actually is and how it differs from menopause

✨ The common symptoms/issues women experience during perimenopause’s hormonal chaos

✨ Why estrogen levels are often highest (not lowest!) during this phase

✨ The vital role of progesterone and why it should be the go-to treatment for relief

✨ How progesterone therapy supports sleep, mood, heart health and more

✨ The link between progesterone and hot flashes, night sweats, and heart attack risk

✨ Why birth control pills and estrogen therapy can sometimes make perimenopause symptoms worse

✨ And much more empowering, evidence-based hormone care!

If you’ve ever wondered why perimenopause feels so unpredictable or how to support your hormones naturally - this conversation will bring clarity and hope.💜 Watch now to understand perimenopause, estrogen excess, and the power of progesterone.

Jerilynn C. Prior BA, MD, FRCPC (former ABIM, ABEM) was a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle’s changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women’s health. She founded the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) in 2002 and serves as the Centre’s Scientific Director. She was also the British Columbia Centre Director of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos), that is studying osteoporosis, fractures and bone mineral density and has followed over 9000 adult women and men across the country for over 19 years, plus about a 1000 younger women and men aged 16-24 for two years.

Find out more about Dr Priors work here;

DONATE to keep CeMCOR going - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/donate/

YouTube - @cemcorubc

Website - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/

Daily Diaries - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/the-daily-diary/

Current & Past Studies - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/past-current-projects/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cemcor_research/

Estrogens Storm Season BOOK - https://a.co/d/irOZfJv

Estrogen Errors BOOK - https://a.co/d/a0UWL7D

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In this episode, I sit down with the genius that is Dr. Sam Shay to uncover the true drivers of hormonal imbalance and how everything from your gut to your mindset can influence your hormonal health.

We explore how metabolic health, liver detoxification, and gut function all work together to keep your hormones in balance… or throw them into chaos. From alcohol’s impact on estrogen and liver health, to the powerful gut-brain-hormone connection, this conversation brings clarity to the complex web of hormone regulation.

✨ You’ll learn:

The top root causes behind “hormone havoc”

How poor gut health burdens the liver and disrupts estrogen detoxification

The link between estrogen and histamine intolerance (and how to calm it)

Why alcohol can completely derail hormonal balance

The impact of stress and emotional health on hormones

The role of testing and what labs are worth your attention in Dr Sam's opinion

And lots more.

If you’ve been struggling with hormone symptoms, fatigue, mood swings, or metabolism issues, this episode will help you understand why and where to start. We hope you enjoy it and please let us know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments.

Known as the friendly "lab nerd", Dr. Shay specializes in functional lab and genetics analysis for data-driven results. Dr. Shay is also a Stand-Up Comic, using clean, observational comedy to educate and entertain. He is a joy to speak to! Find out more about Dr Sam Shay here;

Main website: www.DrSamShay.com

FREE ebooks:

Genetics testing: www.DrSamShay.com

Ideal Diet eGuide: www.DrSamShay.com/ideal-diet-eguide

Stand-Up Comedy Playlist on Dr. Shay's Youtube Channel @DrSamShay

D3 education : • Vitamin D: Which genes harness the sun, be... (you will find more follow up videos to this on his channel).

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ty Vincent to unpack the truth about testosterone therapy not just for men, but for women and even teenagers.

We discuss why testosterone is essential for both physical and emotional health, the symptoms of low testosterone, and the benefits of therapy when levels are optimized. Dr. Vincent shares his perspective on why testosterone levels are dropping in the general population and how this decline affects energy, mood, muscle, metabolism, and motivation.

We also dive into:

🔹 How testosterone converts to estrogen and the symptoms of conversion

🔹 Testosterone use in teens and what to consider before starting therapy

🔹 Why Dr. Vincent often prefers DHEA for women instead of direct testosterone

🔹 Forms, dosages, and timing of testosterone therapy and what works best

And much more!

👉🏻 If you’ve ever wondered whether testosterone therapy might benefit you or just want to understand the hormone better, this conversation will give you a full, fresh, science-backed perspective. This is a truly awesome conversation!

Dr. Ty Vincent, MD is an integrative physician who began practice in 2005 in Wasilla, Alaska where he had a large multidisciplinary integrative clinic. He completed medical school through the University of Washington, and a residency in family medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Vincent has gained additional training in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, environmental medicine, allergy and immunology, bio-identical hormone therapy, chelation therapy, hyperbaric medicine, integrative cancer therapy, Reiki and nutritional medicine. Dr. Vincent has lectured nationally many times on the subjects of bio-identical hormone therapies, vitamin D, and Low Dose Immunotherapy.

Find out more about Dr Vincent here;

YouTube ‪@globalimmunotherapyllctele4661‬

Website - https://globalimmunotherapy.com

Instagram - / dr.tyvincentmd

Upcoming BHRT event - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bioident...

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Are women paying too high a price for success today?

In this honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with psychologist Irina Tarasenco to explore what success really costs women - from health struggles and body image, to marriages under strain, children’s mental health, and the deep unhappiness that often sits beneath the desire for outward achievement.

We ask the hard questions:

✨ Is recognition and career success worth it if it costs our wellbeing and relationships?

✨ Should women work and what is the effect it has on society?

✨ What role does the family unit, love, and responsibility play in finding true fulfillment and happiness?

✨ How can women create a life plan that feels balanced - where the “price of success” is chosen, not imposed?

And lots more!

This episode is for every woman striving to “have it all” while wondering if the sacrifices are truly worth it. This was a hard conversation to have but I felt it was needed. You may not agree with everything that is said in this conversation, but at the very least we hope it helps you think about things a bit more. If you’ve ever felt the tension between your career, ambition, love, family, and personal happiness - then this conversation will resonate with you.

Irina Tarasenco is a registered psychologist in the province of British Columbia and province of Alberta. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Psychotherapy. Irina provides therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, sex addiction, as well as support overcoming life challenges and transitions including relationship struggles. Find out more about Irina here;

Website - https://www.irinatarasenco.com

Instagram - / irina.tarasenco

Facebook - / tarasencops

‪@irinatarasenco‬

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