Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist, discusses healthy relationship dynamics. Key topics include emotional unavailability, the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, addressing control issues, navigating breakups for personal growth, understanding "distancer-pursuer" patterns, and the importance of "love languages." The discussion also delves into the challenges men face in expressing hurt, the impact of resentment and self-abandonment, the complexities of infidelity (including digital cheating), and the importance of honest communication and mutual respect. Dr. Bryant emphasizes the need for self-reflection, healing past wounds, and setting healthy boundaries to cultivate fulfilling and lasting relationships.

In this episode, Dr. G dives into the overlooked science behind timing your phone use. Research shows that the most damaging effects on your brain, mood, and digestion aren’t caused by how long you're on your phone but when you reach for it.

Dr. G breaks down:

– Why checking your phone right after waking can spike anxiety

– How screen time during peak cognitive hours (9 AM–12 PM) disrupts focus and performance

– The impact of phone use during meals on digestion and hormonal balance

– The ideal windows to use your phone without draining your energy or attention

This episode isn’t about quitting your phone. It’s about aligning your habits with your body’s natural rhythms for better mental clarity, reduced stress, and stronger emotional fitness.

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00:00:00 - Phone Use: Nervous System Impact

00:03:18 - Worst Times to Use Your Phone

06:30:00 - Mindful Phone Use: Best & Worst

09:42:35 - Intentional Phone Use & Rhythms

In this powerful episode of Heal Thyself, Dr. G explores the gut-brain connection and why your gut may be the real driver of your physical and emotional health. Joined by world-renowned microbiome expert Dr. Tim Spector, they dive deep into the truth about the carnivore diet—exposing how it may harm gut microbiome diversity and increase long-term health risks. Together, they break down why diversity is key—not just in your life, but in your gut. Expect practical, science-backed insights on how fiber, polyphenols, fermented foods, and even everyday spices can transform your gut health and, by extension, your mood, immune system, and even your cancer risk. Dr. G and Dr. Spector also unpack the role of prebiotics like Zoe’s Daily 30 and shift the conversation away from restrictive diets and calorie-counting toward a holistic, food-quality-first approach. If you're ready to fuel your emotional and physical vitality from the inside out, this episode is your gut check.

#guthealth #wellness #diet

Dr. Tim Spector

@tim.spector

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00:00:00 - Gut Microbiome & Mental Health

03:48 - Diet's Impact on Gut & Brain

08:05 - Food Quality & Brain Sensitivity

14:38 - Diet, Protein, Fiber & Sleep

20:50 - Carnivore Diet: Risks & Benefits

28:24 - Probiotics: Do They Work?

35:59 - Prebiotics & Fiber Benefits

41:58 - Fermented Foods: Benefits

52:46 - Stress, Immunity & Nutrition

This episode explores chrono-nutrition, the science of aligning meal timing with your body's natural rhythms (circadian clock). Studies show that eating breakfast is linked to significantly greater weight loss and improved metabolic health compared to eating dinner. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding your chronotype (Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin) to optimize meal timing for better energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Irregular eating patterns disrupt internal clocks, leading to issues like insulin resistance, poor sleep, and weight gain. #weightloss #diet #wellness

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Show Notes:

03:14 - Chrono-Nutrition Basics

06:27 - Circadian Rhythms & Nutrition

12:43 - Early Eating Benefits

15:48:09 - Chronotype & Weight Loss

22:04 - Chronotype Diets & Timing

30:36 - Chronotypes: Lions, Bears, etc

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Today's episode explores infertility, childbirth trauma, and empowerment, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Wade, who shares her transformative birth experiences—a traumatic first birth followed by a calm, solo home birth. The discussion covers various topics including: overcoming infertility, trusting intuition, the global fertility decline, the impact of birth control, gut health's crucial role in fertility, and the importance of preconception education. Dr. Wade details her solo home birth, contrasting it with her first experience, emphasizing the importance of feeling safe and connected to one's body during labor.

Dr. G dives deep into the hidden dangers of mainstream hair dyes, exposing chemicals found in brands like L'Oréal, Clairol, and Revlon that are linked to hormonal disruption, cancer, and premature graying. Blending science with real-life impact, he unpacks the emotional ties to hair color and reveals the biological drivers of graying, from oxidative stress and hydrogen peroxide buildup to the decline of melanocyte activity. Dr. G then shares a powerful five-part protocol to support natural hair color, covering internal nutrients, lifestyle shifts, topical solutions, and regenerative therapies like red light and PRP. He also reviews cleaner dye alternatives and challenges conventional beauty norms, promoting a holistic approach to hair health rooted in overall well-being.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Hair Dye & Graying

05:10 - Gray Hair Science & Fear

06:27 - Graying, Stress, & Health

13:00 - Harmful Hair Dye Chemicals

16:19 - Toxic Dyes & Alternatives

19:15 - Safer Dyes & Graying Protocol

22:18 - Vitamins & Stress for Gray Hair

25:25 - Reversing Gray Hair

28:28 - Ditch Toxic Hair Products

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This week Brooke McPoyle, a fascial educator and breathwork teacher, discusses the crucial role of fascia in overall health and well-being. The conversation explores fascia's impact on chronic pain, mood, brain fog, and chronic diseases, highlighting its often-overlooked importance. McPoyle explains fascia's structure and function, emphasizing the significance of hydration, movement, and breathwork for maintaining healthy fascia. The discussion delves into the effects of aging, modern footwear, and environmental factors on fascia, offering practical advice for improving fascial health through self-massage techniques (specifically, the "Fascial Flow" method), mindful breathing exercises, and conscious

hydration with high-quality water.

Over 70% of the world has herpes—yet it’s still taboo. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down the truth about HSV-1 & HSV-2, from how it spreads to how to heal physically and emotionally. He shares the Heal Thyself protocol, featuring powerful supplements, nervous system tools, and mindset shifts to reduce outbreaks and reclaim your peace.

In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the world of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its profound impact on our overall well-being. Join us as we explore how HRV can help you counter grind culture, optimize your nervous system, and unlock your true potential. I sit down with Jessica Corbin, an expert on energetics, leadership, and nervous system intelligence.

Jessica Corbin @iamjessicacorbin

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - HRV, Grind Culture & Nervous System

00:07:02 - HRV, Diet & Home Health

00:09:39 - HRV: A Daily Readiness Gauge

00:13:17 - Measuring HRV with a Smartphone

00:16:28 - HRV & Sleep Data

00:19:46 - HRV, Self-Discovery & Grind

00:23:06 - HRV, Willpower & Alignment

00:30:08 - HRV, Authenticity & Integrity

00:33:18 - Mind-Body Connection & Self-Care

00:44:28 - Regenerative Business & Culture

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There’s a silent crisis happening right now: male fertility is collapsing. In just 40 years, sperm counts have dropped nearly 50% worldwide, reflecting a deeper disconnection from our health, environment, and future. In this powerful episode, Dr. G dives into the hidden factors destroying sperm health from poor diet, alcohol, smoking, stress, sleep deprivation, porn addiction, and environmental toxins and shares the 90-Day "Heal Thyself" Protocol to reclaim strength, vitality, and resilience. You’ll learn why sperm health matters even beyond fertility, how to rebuild it through diet, supplementation, sleep, and lifestyle changes, and why reconnecting to your health is essential for a life of purpose and energy.

#sperm #fertility #menshealth

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Timestamps:

00:03:23 - Sperm Health & Epigenetics

06:40 - Male Fertility Crisis

10:00:00 - Factors Impacting Sperm Quality

13:48 - Paternal Stress & Sperm Health

17:27 - Sperm Health: Biomarker of Well-being

23:45 - Boosting Sperm Health

34:34:58 - 90-Day Improvement Plan

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