On this episode of Hybrid Healing Hour Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Eason, MS, CN, BCHN, CFSP—Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life, board-certified nutritionist, and functional medicine educator with more than 30 years of clinical experience.

Cathy specializes in the powerful role of nitric oxide (NO) in women’s health, circulation, hormone balance, and energy—and in this conversation, she breaks down the science into practical, actionable strategies you can start using today.

Fueling Nitric Oxide Naturally: Food, Circulation, Energy & Hormone Balance

Nitric oxide is often called the “missing nutrient” in modern diets—and for good reason. As we age, our body’s ability to produce NO declines, impacting circulation, brain function, stamina, and even sexual health. Cathy explains how simple food and lifestyle choices can help restore and maintain healthy nitric oxide levels naturally.

In this episode, we explore:

The science of nitric oxide made simple—understanding the enzymatic pathway vs. the dietary nitrate pathway

The difference between nitrates and nitrites in food (and why vegetables are your friend)

The top nitrate-rich foods—like leafy greens, beets, and other powerhouse vegetables—that support NO production

How much nitrate-rich produce you actually need (including practical benchmarks like daily spinach intake)

Why processed foods, low vegetable consumption, and even common habits like mouthwash use or antacids can disrupt nitric oxide production

The connection between nitric oxide, circulation, cognitive clarity, hormone balance, energy, and sexual wellness

How aging affects NO production—and what you can do about it

Cathy also shares realistic food swaps, meal strategies, and lifestyle tips to optimize nitric oxide naturally, while clarifying when supplementation may complement a holistic wellness plan.

If you’re looking to support vascular health, boost energy, enhance mental clarity, and maintain hormone balance—especially through midlife and beyond—this episode delivers science-backed insights with practical tools you can implement immediately.

Tune in to discover how everyday nutrition can transform your circulation, vitality, and long-term wellness—starting with the power of nitric oxide.





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In this episode of Hybrid Healing Hour, we sit down with Dr. Michael Hafran, Regional Medical Director of Flourish Research in Boca Raton, for an in-depth conversation on the future of cardiovascular medicine: gene editing for high cholesterol.

Dr. Hafran takes us inside the groundbreaking VERVE-102 clinical trial, developed by Verve Therapeutics, which aims to transform how we treat familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and severe LDL elevation. Rather than relying solely on lifelong medications to manage cholesterol levels, this investigational therapy explores the possibility of rewriting genetic instructions that drive elevated LDL at its source.

Key Points Discussed:

🧬 The Pathophysiology of Cholesterol
We break down how LDL cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis, plaque formation, and cardiovascular risk — and why some individuals are genetically predisposed to dangerously high levels from birth.

🧬 Understanding Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
Dr. Hafran explains the genetic mutations behind FH, how it differs from lifestyle-related hypercholesterolemia, and why early diagnosis is critical.

💊 From Managing Disease to Rewriting Instructions
Traditional treatments like statins, PCSK9 inhibitors, and lifestyle interventions focus on management. The VERVE-102 trial represents a paradigm shift: a single-course gene editing therapy designed to permanently reduce LDL by modifying the PCSK9 pathway at the DNA level.

⚖️ Safety, Ethics & Long-Term Considerations
We explore the big questions:

What are the potential off-target effects?

How do researchers evaluate long-term safety in gene editing?

What ethical considerations arise when altering genetic code?

How do the risks of untreated FH compare to the risks of gene editing?

🔬 Risk vs. Benefit: A New Era in Preventive Cardiology
Dr. Hafran offers insight into how clinicians weigh the lifelong cardiovascular burden of FH against the promise of a potentially one-time genetic intervention.

This episode is a compelling deep dive into precision medicine, prevention, and the evolving science of cardiovascular genetics. Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or someone personally affected by high cholesterol, this conversation sheds light on what may become one of the most transformative advances in heart disease prevention.

Flourish Research Info:
Website: https://flourishresearch.com/locations/boca-raton/
Phone #: (561) 513-6266 (ask for Johanna)
Address: 7900 Glades Rd #400, Boca Raton, FL 33434


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In this powerful episode of the Hybrid Healing Hour, we sit down with Dr. Nadia Abelhad, Clinical Cardiologist and Women’s Heart Health Specialist, for an eye-opening conversation about cardiovascular disease in women — a topic that is still widely misunderstood and dangerously underrecognized.

Despite decades of awareness campaigns, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women — yet symptoms are often dismissed, misattributed, or missed entirely. Dr. Abelhad breaks down why this gap persists and what needs to change in both medicine and patient advocacy.

We explore how heart disease presents differently in women compared to men, from subtle symptom patterns to differences in underlying physiology, including microvascular dysfunction and inflammatory drivers that don’t always show up on traditional testing.

From a preventive cardiology perspective, we discuss the early warning signs women should never ignore — including unexplained fatigue, shortness of breath, jaw or back pain, palpitations, and changes in exercise tolerance — symptoms that are too often labeled as “just stress” or “hormonal.”

Dr. Abelhad shares how she empowers patients to advocate for themselves in medical settings, especially when their symptoms are minimized, and explains how hormonal transitions across a woman’s life — puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause — uniquely influence cardiovascular risk.

We also dive into:

How inflammation and metabolic health drive heart disease in women

Why traditional risk calculators may underestimate risk

What true preventive cardiology should look like for women in their 20s and 30s

How lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and stress management can be integrated with conventional cardiology

Why women are more prone to Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) and how it differs from typical heart attacks

A discussion on stress-induced cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo syndrome) and its connection to emotional and physiological stress

This episode is both educational and empowering — offering science-backed insight while equipping women with the knowledge to take ownership of their heart health at every stage of life.

Whether you’re in your 20s and feeling “too young” to think about heart disease or navigating perimenopause and beyond, this conversation may change the way you view your cardiovascular health forever.


Dr. Abelhad's Info:
Holy Cross Hospital: 954-772-2136
American Heart Walk Donation: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?px=15068577&fr_id=12628&pg=personal&s_src=nuclavismobile&s_subsrc=Nucl_iosM_FdrQRC
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Join us with Deirdre Detraz, a Preventive Cardiology Nurse Practitioner to discuss what Preventive Cardiology is and how it differs from traditional Cardiology.  We discuss many different factors on how to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by looking at different genetic markers, advanced lipid testing, inflammatory biomarkers, and imaging modalities to look for early signs of heart disease. Tune in to learn more!



Dierdre's Website: https://apexprevention.com/
Dierdre's Email: [email protected]
Dierdre's Office Phone #: 337-739-7278



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In this episode of The Hybrid Healing Hour, we sit down with hormone expert Sarah Doyle to unpack one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — tools in functional and integrative medicine: Dried Urine Hormone Testing.

Sarah walks us through what dried urine hormone testing actually measures, how it differs from blood and saliva testing, and why it can offer a more dynamic picture of hormone production, metabolism, and detoxification pathways. Together, we explore how to interpret results across key hormones like cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and melatonin — and what those patterns can reveal about stress resilience, sleep, fertility, mood, metabolism, and overall health.

You’ll also hear about common mistakes practitioners and patients make when reading hormone labs, how to connect lab data to real-world symptoms, and how dried urine testing can be used as a practical guide for personalized healing strategies.

Whether you’re a practitioner, a health enthusiast, or someone navigating hormone-related symptoms, this conversation will help you understand how to move beyond numbers on a page and into meaningful, actionable insights.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, science-informed conversation on how to truly interpret hormone testing — and use it to support real healing.

Dr. Sarah Doyle's Info:
 Product: https://www.vita-fem.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/7X-Method-Truth-About-Thats-ebook/dp/B0FYHVGR2F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GNFRFBUI7P4T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0Z0IMC3gSh-91rdLwGM1EF978RoL2buPHeHAMKFyqvDL3_VoyOE-k5CVc7TsRTZkJ5TFWUqRDdyGGJ-mWzXadd6uInUasOniMjyG0z-tQxxSRonUVu8Yfe9IOr4XoIGB4yeNYlV1XS39IBAKm1a9CPjk_IUaPYb2__gs1yoZt69I25bgw-Fuue_N5LHh2F2rt-6zG12jxd2CKPaV04vEwclTaFvtxj-5V1yckKCT5ZE.zIxjBA-vkoRCoEBwU009Rnx-3N9sIhqlHzjoNzJD9tc&dib_tag=se&keywords=sarah+doyle&qid=1767999316&sprefix=sarah+doyl%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1
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Today's guest is Dean McElwain, CEO of Castle Connolly Private Health Partners. One of the leading concierge medicine groups in the country. Also known as retainer medicine, it is a relationship between a patient and a physician in which the patient pays an annual fee or retainer. We will try to answer some questions, such as "What is Concierge Healthcare?" "Is concierge medicine right for you?" "How do you go about finding a concierge medicine doctor?"

Castle Connolly Private Health Partners Website: https://ccphp.net

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In this episode of The Hybrid Healing Hour, we sit down with hormone expert Sarah Doyle to unpack one of the most talked-about — and often misunderstood — tools in functional and integrative medicine: Dried Urine Hormone Testing.

Sarah walks us through what dried urine hormone testing actually measures, how it differs from blood and saliva testing, and why it can offer a more dynamic picture of hormone production, metabolism, and detoxification pathways. Together, we explore how to interpret results across key hormones like cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and melatonin — and what those patterns can reveal about stress resilience, sleep, fertility, mood, metabolism, and overall health.

You’ll also hear about common mistakes practitioners and patients make when reading hormone labs, how to connect lab data to real-world symptoms, and how dried urine testing can be used as a practical guide for personalized healing strategies.

Whether you’re a practitioner, a health enthusiast, or someone navigating hormone-related symptoms, this conversation will help you understand how to move beyond numbers on a page and into meaningful, actionable insights.

🎧 Tune in for a grounded, science-informed conversation on how to truly interpret hormone testing — and use it to support real healing.

Dr. Sarah Doyle's Info:
 Product: https://www.vita-fem.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/7X-Method-Truth-About-Thats-ebook/dp/B0FYHVGR2F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GNFRFBUI7P4T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0Z0IMC3gSh-91rdLwGM1EF978RoL2buPHeHAMKFyqvDL3_VoyOE-k5CVc7TsRTZkJ5TFWUqRDdyGGJ-mWzXadd6uInUasOniMjyG0z-tQxxSRonUVu8Yfe9IOr4XoIGB4yeNYlV1XS39IBAKm1a9CPjk_IUaPYb2__gs1yoZt69I25bgw-Fuue_N5LHh2F2rt-6zG12jxd2CKPaV04vEwclTaFvtxj-5V1yckKCT5ZE.zIxjBA-vkoRCoEBwU009Rnx-3N9sIhqlHzjoNzJD9tc&dib_tag=se&keywords=sarah+doyle&qid=1767999316&sprefix=sarah+doyl%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of body composition analysis with our guest Bradley Davie from InBody and explore how it provides a more accurate picture of your health than traditional scales. We introduce the InBody Scale, a groundbreaking tool that measures key metrics like body fat percentage, muscle mass, water retention, and visceral fat. Discover how this advanced technology helps you surpass the numbers on a standard scale, allowing you to track your fitness progress, set more effective goals, and optimize your overall health. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone looking to improve your well-being, this episode will illuminate how understanding your body composition can empower your journey toward a healthier lifestyle. Tune in for expert insights and tips on how to use the InBody scale for better results!

Bradley's YouTube:  InBody Beyond The Scale
InBody's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inbodyusa
InBody's Website: https://inbodyusa.com/#
InBody's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbodyusa/

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of bone health with a naturopathic doctor, Dr. John Neustadt. Osteoporosis affects millions, but did you know there are natural, science-backed ways to support stronger bones without relying solely on pharmaceuticals? Dr. Neustadt shares his insights on what really causes osteoporosis, how diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplements play a crucial role in prevention and treatment, and the myths that keep people from achieving optimal bone health. Whether you're at risk, newly diagnosed, or simply looking to stay strong as you age, this is a must-listen conversation packed with practical advice and empowering knowledge.

 

Dr. Neustadt's Info:

Website:  https://www.nbihealth.com/bone-support

Podcast: Delivering Health with Dr. John Neustadt

Instagram: @johnneustadt

His Book: Fracture-Proof Your Bones





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Join us as we discuss a largely undiagnosed cause of a variety of symptoms, iron deficiency.  Many people can be deficient in iron without being anemic.  Ferritin is a very useful marker for iron deficiency, and we will talk about optimal levels.  Many people with low ferritin experience symptoms such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, weakness, brain fog, joint pain, muscle aches, and a host of other misidentified complaints.  We will tell you the best way to raise the ferritin levels.  This will be a very informative podcast for many people who may not even know that they have a problem.

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