Dr. Allen Linsley — functional medicine practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and specialist in chronic illness — breaks down why long COVID leaves so many people unable to recover, even when the initial infection is long gone.

In Part 2, we dive deeper into the physiology behind post-viral dysfunction, the hidden stress loops that keep the body stuck, and what traditional medicine still overlooks about long COVID.

Expect to learn:

• Why long COVID behaves like a systemic energy crisis, not a lingering infection
• How mitochondria, oxygen dynamics, and cellular stress disrupt recovery
• The role of the limbic system and why the nervous system “locks” into survival mode
• What conventional labs miss about chronic inflammation
• How chronic stress, emotional load, and past trauma influence physical symptoms
• The patterns Dr. Linsley sees in patients who can’t bounce back
• The practical steps that help restore resilience and “unstick” the healing process

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Chad Ayers, business owner and certified environmental consultant with PureHealth Mold Inspections, joins us to unpack the hidden health risks inside our homes — and how many healing journeys stall when the home environment isn’t safe.
In this conversation, you’ll discover:
•What’s missing from most mold inspections — and why standard air-sampling often misses serious problems.
•How hidden mold and poor home construction trap spores and emit microtoxins that keep your nervous system in crisis.
•The inexpensive tools and targeted inspection methods experts use to uncover mold even when it’s behind a wall or under a floor.
•What symptoms might be signaling more than just stress — and how your body, environment, and health all connect.
•Practical questions to ask when you suspect your home may be contributing to your health issues.
If you’ve felt frustrated by stalled healing, unexplained symptoms, or just haven’t been able to get well no matter what you try — this episode will challenge how you think about home, health, and recovery.

https://www.purehealthmold.com/

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She thought she was doing everything right; raising 8 kids, working out, eating well, yet her body felt heavier, slower, and more out of control by the day. In this episode, I sit down with my sister Jenny to talk about what really changed when she said yes to the Living Light Reset.
Spoiler: it wasn't just about weight.
Yes, she lost 30 pounds. But more importantly, she found stability. Her moods leveled out. Her brain fog lifted. Her body finally felt like hers again. She stopped letting her kids eat off her plate and started reclaiming her right to take up space. She learned to rest, listen, and reset on every level.
This is for every woman in her 40s who thinks her body is falling apart.
It’s not. There’s another way.

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Dr. Vohn Watts is the founder of Aegis Formulas, a company focused on creating high-absorption, clinically dosed supplements built on the principles of foundational medicine.
In this conversation, Dr. Watts explains why health is simpler than the industry makes it seem — and why most disease begins with dysfunction at the organ level. He shares how restoring the body’s foundation can bring labs back to normal without aggressive treatment, the crucial role of the liver in overall health, and how emotional toxicity can block healing.
Expect to learn:
•Why most chronic illness starts with organ dysfunction.
•How foundational medicine restores health before treatment.
•What makes supplements actually effective (and why most aren’t).
•Why transparency in ingredients matters.
•The link between emotional toxicity and physical health.

https://aegisformulas.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Randy Michaux sits down with Dr. Alan Linsdley, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who has worked with over 25,000 patients navigating Lyme disease, chronic infections, and long-term fatigue.
Together, they dive deep into the lingering mystery of Long COVID, exploring how the virus may not have fully left the body, how it hides in tissues, and how that can silently suppress the immune system, drain mitochondrial energy, and reawaken old infections like Lyme and Epstein-Barr.
This isn’t a conversation rooted in fear, it’s one built on awareness, hope, and restoration. Dr. Linsley shares practical ways to support recovery, from rebuilding mitochondrial health to reconnecting with simple, natural rhythms like sunlight, grounding, rest, and deep sleep.
If you’ve felt “off” since COVID, or you’ve struggled to regain the energy you once had, this episode will help you understand why, and remind you that your body can heal. 🌿
🎧 Listen now to learn:
    •    Why COVID may linger in tissues and suppress immune function
    •    How mitochondrial damage fuels long-term fatigue and inflammation
    •    The role of vitamin D, circadian rhythm, and sunlight in immune repair
    •    Practical ways to rebuild your body’s resilience and vitality

https://www.midwestnaturalhealingcenter.com/company-history

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In this deeply human conversation, Dr. Randy Michaux sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician, scientist, and author of The Biology of Trauma.  We explored, how trauma lives not only in the mind but in the very cells of our body.

Dr. Aimie shares how adopting her son during medical school became the doorway to understanding trauma on a whole new level. What began as a desire to help a hurting child turned into her own awakening; a health collapse, a reckoning with disconnection, and a journey toward repair that changed everything she thought she knew about healing.

Together, they unpack what it really means to have a “trauma body,” how we can have trauma without ever labeling our experiences as such, and why completing the body’s cycles rather than overriding them is essential to freedom. From the physiology of fight, flight, and freeze to the quiet exhaustion of “functional freeze,” they reveal how patterns of disconnection and suppression show up in our daily lives.

The episode ends with a moving reflection from Seabiscuit, a horse trained to lose who rediscovered his power to run free and Dr. Aimie reminds us that the same possibility lives within each of us. We have not failed. We have simply forgotten how alive we can be.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your body still holds what your mind can’t explain, this conversation will meet you where you are with compassion, science, and hope.

www.biologyoftrauma.com

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In this episode of Restore the Real, Dr. Randy sits down with Paul Austin, entrepreneur, author, coach, and founder of The Third Wave
, a leading global resource on the intentional and skillful use of psychedelics for personal transformation and professional growth.

Together, they explore how psychedelics, when used with intention and support, can help us shed limiting beliefs, heal trauma, and reconnect with our true selves. Paul shares insights from history, modern research, and his own coaching practice to show how these medicines can be powerful tools for nervous system regulation, mental health, and long-term transformation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The deep roots of psychedelic medicine — from ancient rituals with peyote, San Pedro, and psilocybin to modern clinical trials.
• The nervous system connection — how psychedelics reduce inflammation, improve neuroplasticity, and help rewire unhealthy patterns.
• Breaking free from old cycles — why many people experience a new ability to make conscious choices rather than repeat inherited behaviors.
• Integration matters most — why 90% of the real work comes after the journey, during the window of neuroplasticity where new habits can take hold.
• A new paradigm for healing — how MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapy are showing dramatically higher success rates for PTSD and depression compared to traditional medications.
• What’s ahead — the fast-moving landscape of legalization, clinical research, and training programs for practitioners.

Paul and Dr. Randy also talk about how psychedelics can spark meditation practices, cultivate presence, and help people move from reactivity to resilience — ultimately leading to healthier lives, relationships, and communities.

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Paul and his work: thethirdwave.co

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What if your body already has the ultimate healing system—hidden in plain sight?

In this episode of Restore the Real, Dr. Randy sits down with stem cell pioneer Christian Drapeau, author of Cracking the Stem Cell Code and founder of StemRegen, to explore how unlocking your stem cells could transform your health, speed up recovery, and even reverse chronic conditions.

Christian shares over 20 years of groundbreaking research into adult stem cells, showing how they act as the body’s natural repair system. You’ll hear how plant-based compounds can mobilize stem cells safely and effectively, why inflammation is really a symptom (not the root cause), and how stress, toxins, and aging impact your ability to heal.

Dr. Randy also shares his own personal story of overcoming a decades-old shoulder injury by using these protocols—proof that tapping into your body’s innate repair system can truly restore your life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why adult stem cells—not embryonic—are the body’s natural repair system
• The shocking truth about why mainstream medicine has downplayed stem cell research
• How plant-based compounds like those in StemRegen mobilize millions of your own stem cells safely
• The role of microcirculation and inflammation in blocking repair
• Real-life stories of people reversing conditions once thought “untreatable”

If you’ve ever wondered how to heal faster, live longer, and restore your body from the inside out, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible.

👉 Learn more about Christian Drapeau’s work and get access to StemRegen products here: https://stemregen.co/drrandy

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Too many people believe their health struggles are just “part of getting older.” Dr. Randy Michaux is here to dismantle that disempowering story and replace it with one grounded in action, data, and hope.

In this episode of Restore the Real, Dr. Randy introduces the MVX (Metabolic Vulnerability Index) test — a groundbreaking tool that measures health, not just disease. By decoding your body’s unique signals, the MVX test reveals hidden infections, toxicities, nutrient absorption issues, and more, giving you clear steps to reclaim your energy and vitality.

You’ll learn:

• Why blaming age for declining health robs you of the ability to act
• The six key biomarkers in the MVX test and what they reveal about your body
• How to shift from a passive “wait and see” approach to an empowered, investigative mindset
• Real-life case studies of people who uncovered hidden health issues — even when they felt “fine”
• How to interpret your MVX results and turn them into targeted action

If you’re tired of feeling powerless, this conversation will give you the tools and the mindset to take back control of your health story — and put you firmly in the driver’s seat.

Resources & Links:

MVX Test Here 

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In this deeply personal and enlightening episode, Dr. Randy sits down with Dr. George Stanton — a former auto mechanic turned functional medicine practitioner — to explore the complex web of mold toxicity, gut dysfunction, emotional trauma, and nervous system regulation. Together, they uncover how your environment, beliefs, and biology are all connected—and how true healing often begins with the story you tell yourself.

From navigating brain fog and IBS to resetting the nervous system through simple daily rhythms, Dr. Stanton shares actionable insights rooted in personal experience and professional wisdom. Whether you’re facing chronic health challenges or looking for generational breakthroughs in your family’s well-being, this episode is a must-listen.

🧠 Topics We Cover:

• Dr. Stanton’s personal health battle with mold exposure and brain fog
• Why food sensitivity tests are often misleading
• How trauma, shame, and nervous system dysregulation are hidden roots of chronic illness
• What mold toxicity really looks like and how to identify it in your home
• The difference between a “sick person” and a “sick environment”
• How to reset your nervous system daily (with simple, powerful tools)
• Why your kids are watching more than they’re listening—and how to lead by example
• What the Living Light Reset program actually does for your mind, body, and family legacy

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