Dr. David Wiss, a registered dietitian with a PhD in Public Health from UCLA and a minor in Health Psychology. David is the founder of Nutrition in Recovery and the creator of the Wise Mind Nutrition app, which blends nutritional psychology, behavioral change, and trauma-informed care. His work sits at the cutting edge of nutritional psychiatry, functional medicine, and public health—and today’s conversation will leave you thinking deeply about how food shapes not just our bodies, but our minds, behaviors, and even our societal structures.

In this episode, we cover:

• The spectrum between disordered eating and full-blown eating disorders like ARFID
• How ultra-processed foods hijack our brain’s reward system and mimic addiction
• The emerging connection between gut health, inflammation, and mental health
• Why early life trauma shapes long-term food behaviors and emotional regulation
• How Dr. Wiss’s personal recovery journey inspired the Wise Mind Nutrition app and his unique clinical approach

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David's Website

Wise Mind Nutrition App

Nutrition in Recovery

ARFID

Nova Institute Think Tank

Food Politics - Dr. Mike Podcast

Recommended Article -Nutritional Criminology

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In this unscripted deep dive, Altamash and Darsh tackle the overlooked but increasingly relevant topic of microplastics—what they are, how they affect our bodies, and what practical steps we can take to reduce exposure. From water filtration and air quality to household hacks and consumer habits, they explore the intersection of environmental toxins, chronic disease, and health optimization. Plus, the conversation veers into everything from sauna myths and visceral fat to book abandonment and the art of communication. A curious, wide-ranging discussion grounded in evidence and everyday life.

Podcasts mentioned in the show

Toxins on Medicine Redefined

Rhonda Patrick on Modern Wisdom

Peter Attia on Microplastics

Studies

Abdominal fat causing pain?

Dr. Sarah “Sassy” Weinstein—triple board-certified in family medicine, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine. After finishing her family medicine residency, Dr. Weinstein headed to Colorado for a sports medicine fellowship, then expanded her expertise by becoming board-certified in lifestyle medicine. Now practicing in Princeton, New Jersey, she blends advanced sports medicine techniques with holistic, lifestyle-focused care—all within a direct specialty care model that cuts out needless insurance barriers.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How she built a fulfilling practice by leaving draining environments behind and embracing direct specialty care.
• Smart strategies for marketing and community outreach, helping her connect authentically with patients who need her most.
• A blueprint for handling logistics in a cash-based model, from price transparency to collaboration with imaging centers.
• Practical lifestyle medicine tips to address inflammation, enhance recovery, and boost overall wellness.
• Advice for medical trainees and early-career physicians on finding autonomy and renewed passion in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Core Sports Medicine

Dr. Robyn Tiger is a board-certified physician and founder of StressFreeMD, a platform dedicated to helping healthcare professionals navigate burnout and reclaim a sense of calm in their daily lives. After overcoming her own high-pressure struggles as an interventional radiologist, Dr. Tiger dove deeply into lifestyle medicine, mind-body techniques, and cognitive behavioral tools—eventually developing a holistic approach to sustainable stress management. She is the author of Feeling Stressed Is Optional and a sought-after speaker who educates medical trainees, institutions, and practitioners on evidence-based strategies for improving mental well-being. Through her coaching and online programs, Dr. Tiger empowers others to prioritize self-care, rediscover their “why,” and cultivate resilience in the face of modern healthcare’s most pressing challenges.

In this episode:

- Revisiting Dr. Tiger’s JourneyHow her initial struggles with burnout shaped her holistic, mind-body approach to stress relief.

- Labels & IdentitiesWhy identifying solely as a “doctor,” “mom,” or “Type A” may keep you stuck—and how to break free.

-Stress: Good vs. BadUnderstanding healthy stress (eustress) and how to prevent chronic distress from impacting your health.

- Practical Self-Care ToolsBusy-physician strategies to eat well, move mindfully, sleep better, and support mental health.

- Aligning with Your PurposeReconnecting with your deeper “why,” so you can show up better for your patients, colleagues, and loved ones.

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Website

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Linkedin

Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Leonaura Rhodes, a physician, public health expert, neurotherapist, and certified brain health coach. With over three decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals optimize brain function, manage stress, and design fulfilling lives. Dr. Rhodes combines her expertise in medicine, coaching, and neuroscience to empower people with actionable strategies for peak health and longevity.

In this episode, we explore neurodegenerative diseases, the lifestyle factors that influence brain health, and practical steps to protect cognitive function as we age.

Topics include:

• Understanding neurodegenerative diseases: causes, progression, and common types like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia.

• The role of genetics vs. lifestyle—can we prevent cognitive decline?

• The 11 key factors that influence brain aging and cognitive function.

• The power of exercise, sleep, and diet in maintaining long-term brain health.

• How stress, inflammation, and gut health contribute to neurodegeneration.

• The latest insights on supplements like creatine and their impact on brain performance.

• How to build a resilient mind and optimize mental well-being through mindfulness and stress management.

In this episode, we revisit our 2024 health predictions to see what we got right—and what we completely missed. Then, we dive into the biggest winners and losers of 2025, the most overhyped health trends, and the breakthrough technologies that will actually make an impact.

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Denzel Hill is an architectural designer with a unique perspective, aiming to connect the built world with nature to create healthier communities. He is the founder of Under One Sun Creative Consulting, an architectural design and visualization company. His company focuses on providing architectural drawings for custom residential builders and affordable home developers, emphasizing sustainability and communication. Denzel's vision focuses on designing healthy spaces with an emphasis on food security and a high quality of life. He is passionate about incorporating agriculture into the residential landscape, envisioning homes and communities that integrate elements for food production. Denzel is also committed to teaching and mentorship, believing it is key for progress. His journey is also informed by his background as a student-athlete at Columbia University, where he developed resilience, discipline, and perseverance

Mentioned in the show:

Tower Garden

The Biggest Little Farm

What The Health

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Substack

Instagram

Linkedin

Dr. Heather Hammerstedt is an emergency medicine physician, lifestyle medicine coach, and founder of Wholist Health. With over 20 years of experience in acute and chronic care, she has dedicated her career to addressing the root causes of illness through integrative approaches. Dr. Hammerstedt’s unique perspective combines her frontline emergency medicine work with her passion for coaching patients on nutrition, mindfulness, and movement.

In this episode, we discuss:

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Altamash and Darsh are back to discuss current events. Topics covered in the episode include:

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Mark Manson episode

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Dr. Lida Fatemi, DO, MPH is a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator, speaker, certified physician coach, and founder of the Conscious Physician Method. A best-selling author and leader in the integration of psychedelics into medicine, Dr. Fatemi has gained national recognition for her innovative approach to healing trauma, burnout, and mental health challenges. Her work combines evidence-based medicine with holistic practices, focusing on helping healthcare professionals and patients rediscover vitality, joy, and balance.

Dr. Fatemi’s personal experiences, including growing up under a terrorist regime in Iran and surviving war, deeply inform her passion for alternative healing methods and her commitment to changing the healthcare landscape. As a trailblazer in the use of psilocybin and other integrative therapies, she has spent over a decade educating others on the potential of these treatments to transform lives and redefine care.

In this episode, we explore Dr. Fatemi’s journey into medicine and psychedelics, the science and culture of psilocybin, and its applications in addressing mental health, addiction, and burnout. We’ll also discuss how these therapies can be integrated into mainstream healthcare, overcoming stigma, and the future of psychedelics in medicine.

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Psilocybin

MAPS

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Conscious Physician Podcast