Episode 156 - Your Body Isn't Broken — It's Being Poisoned (A Functional Health Wake-Up Call with Christian Yordanov)

What if the symptoms so many people are struggling with today — chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, autoimmune issues, hormonal dysfunction — aren't personal failures or genetic bad luck?

What if they're the predictable result of modern environmental exposure?

In this episode, I sit down with functional health practitioner Christian Yordanov to explore why so many people feel depleted, inflamed, or broken — and why the conventional healthcare system often struggles to provide real answers.

We break down a fundamental difference in approach:

Allopathic medicine is largely designed to manage symptoms once disease is established — often through pharmaceuticals or procedures — which can be lifesaving in acute care, but limited when it comes to chronic, complex illness.

Functional medicine, on the other hand, asks a different question: Why is this happening in the first place?

Rather than silencing symptoms, functional health looks upstream at root causes — toxic load, nutrient deficiencies, gut dysfunction, mold exposure, metabolic stress, and lifestyle factors that slowly overwhelm the body over time. Many people are told their labs are "normal," even while their health continues to decline.

In this conversation, we explore how the body doesn't randomly malfunction — it adapts to its environment. When that environment becomes hostile, symptoms are often the body's early warning system, not the enemy.

This isn't about rejecting modern medicine or chasing quick fixes. It's about understanding how different systems approach health — and why addressing root causes can change the trajectory of chronic illness.

This episode is a wake-up call — not to panic, but to rethink what health really means in the modern world.

Because your body isn't betraying you. It's responding exactly as it was designed to.

· The key differences between symptom management and root-cause medicine

· Why many chronic conditions fall through the cracks of conventional care

· How toxic load accumulates from food, water, air, and indoor environments

· Why "normal labs" don't always equal optimal health

· The functional medicine lens: systems biology, context, and causality

· How symptoms can be signals — not failures

· Practical first steps to reduce burden and support the body

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health regimen.

If you've ever been told "everything looks normal" while knowing something wasn't right — this episode is for you.

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This episode, we're joined by Marc Lopes — powerhouse heavy metal vocalist known for his work with Metal Church, Ross the Boss, and Let Us Prey.

We dig into Marc's path through the underground and professional metal worlds — from paying dues, finding his voice, and surviving the realities of the modern music industry, to what it actually takes to keep heavy music alive in an era dominated by algorithms and trends.

But this is The Big Truth, so it doesn't stop at music.

Marc and I also veer off into:

· Control structures within the music industry

· Gatekeepers, narratives, and who really decides what rises

· The fine line between art, rebellion, and manipulation

· Why questioning authority isn't optional — it's essential

This is a raw conversation about music, truth, independence, and staying dangerous in a world that rewards conformity.

If you're into heavy metal, underground culture, or questioning the systems behind the curtain — this one's for you.

· Heavy metal roots & influences

· Life inside touring bands

· The changing music industry

· Authenticity vs. industry pressure

· Conspiracy, power, and cultural control

· Why metal still matters

Nothing here is presented as fact — this show exists to question, explore, and encourage critical thinking. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions.

If you dig the conversation: Like. Subscribe. Share. And remember — question everything.

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IG: @marc_lopes_vocalist

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In this episode Truth talks with Jon Anastas, bass player for legendary Boston hardcore bands such as DYS and Slapshott. The two talk early Boston hardcore, "the Boston Crew", legendary shows, his history, upcoming DYS events / music, life, and more!

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In this explosive episode, paranormal researcher and religious demonologist Nathaniel Gillis joins the show to break down one of the most controversial theories in the entire UFO community:

Are "aliens" actually ancient, non-human intelligences — the same entities our ancestors called demons?

Gillis reveals his research into possession cases, sigils, abductions, shadow beings, implants, and interdimensional entities that appear to operate under the same patterns across history. We discuss:

Why modern UFO encounters mirror ancient demonic encounters

The parasitic intelligence behind hauntings and abductions

Why these beings may not be extraterrestrial, but extra-dimensional

Ritual technology, sigils, and the symbols found on abductees

How NASA, mythology, and demonology all connect

Why this "one intelligence, many masks" theory is gaining traction fast

What these entities ultimately want from humanity

If you're interested in UFOs, demonology, paranormal research, hidden history, or the nature of non-human intelligence… this is the episode you can't afford to miss.

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IG: @thenathanielgillis

Web: http://www.parasymposia.com

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In this episode Truth talks with Bob Mendell - a hardcore / metal vocalist (Drained, On Your Deathbed, etc.), haunted house actor/ manager, and paranormal investigator. They discuss music (specifically hardcore / punk / metal), his bands, the straight edge philosophy, paranormal investigations, haunted houses, and more!

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IG: @xbobx13

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In this episode Truth talks with Dr, Yafi Yair – who is a clinical psychologist, hypnotist, author, AND also a psychic medium. Dr. Yair channels various entities – including Hathor, spirits, interdimensional / extraterrestrial beings, and even fairies! We discuss her life, books, experiences, the balance of working in between the clinical and spiritual realms, and more!

From Dr. Yafi's bio:

Dr. Yafi completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) in Miami, Florida in 2014. In her practice, she has been focusing on hypnosis, spiritual explorations, and human wellness. She was greatly influenced by the works of Dolores Cannon, Dr. Brian Weiss, and Dr. Michael Newton. In addition to her therapeutic experience, Dr. Yafi Yair is a multidimensional channel (graduate of a long-form channeling training with Lyssa Royal Holt), and channels messages from a variety of Masters and guides, including the Divine Feminine Hathor, Viola the fairy, Earth elements, and extradimensional intelligences. Dr. Yafi is also an energy worker and an intuitive. She is trained and certified as an Angel Card Reader by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine. Additionally, Dr. Yafi attends the Monroe Institute regularly, a center for consciousness exploration that she loves, and she is currently a South Florida Monroe Community Group Leader. Dr. Yafi is also an artisan and sells her gemstone jewelry, The Archangel Board, and other creations at conferences, where she speaks, and various local outlets. Dr. Yafi Yair's approach is holistic, and she believes that wellness includes all aspects of life. Her main focus is enhancing the quality of life of those she crosses paths with through inner explorations in a loving space. This is where her passion for hypnosis fits in as well, as it is a powerful tool in accessing information, memories, and insight from our inner and more aware self. Since 2021, Dr. Yafi has been focusing on her own channeling, bringing in different spiritual connections, delivering messages to others, and expanding her own mind. Her recent books "Conversations with Hathor, Channeling the Divine Feminine" and "Conversations with the Earth, Channeling on Humanity, Consciousness, and the Shift" Dr. Yafi Yair channels insightful messages from the Divine Feminine Hathor, Earth's elements, spirit guides, and ascended masters. With Dr. Yafi, you are invited to explore humanity's consciousness shift, inner growth, Contact, joyful living and self-love, amidst today's momentous times. Dr. Yafi currently lives in Ellenton, Florida with her husband and their beloved pooch. She welcomes individual clients and groups for channeling and Light Language classes and events, counseling, hypnosis, readings, and channeling sessions, and holds weekly Zoom channelings. Dr Yafi is committed to and is passionate about the joyful consciousness expansion and integration of herself, individuals around her, and humanity as a whole.

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In this episode Truth talks with Stu Folsom – vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for one of the heaviest, hard hitting bands out there - Spirit World! Stu is also an author and was in the old hardcore band Folsom. The two discuss life, music (hardcore, metal, outlaw country, etc), his band, his creative / writing process, and more!

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IG: @spiritworldprophet

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In this episode Truth talks once again with Todd Cave – a health and spiritual coach / trainer, researcher, and host of "The Conscious Man 7 Podcast." Todd is based in Mexico.

The two talk about artificial intelligence and sex robots – especially in regards to the upcoming implications and ramifications of both for society, culture, and the world They also discuss health, spirituality, and all kinds of wildness and high strangeness.

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IG: @adriano_246

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In this episode Truth talks with L.A. Marzulli, UFO researcher, author, documentarian /filmmaker, and biblical scholar.

The two talk about L.A.'s history/career, UFO's, the Biblical Seed Wars, what's really going on with UFO's – and his belief that interdimensional beings (Nephilim / Fallen Angels), rather than extraterrestrial beings are behind them. We also discuss what this means in relation to disclosure and society in general.

L.A.'s Bio:

L. A. Marzulli is an author, lecturer, and filmmaker. He has penned Fourteen books including The Nephilim Trilogy which made the CBA best sellers list. Based on his work on the trilogy, L.A. received an honorary doctorate from his mentor Dr. I. D. E. Thomas, who was the Provost at Pacific International University. He was also honored with the Gold Medallion award from Chuck Missler at the K-House conference in 2014.

His book series On the Trail of the Nephilim volumes I & II are full-color, over-sized volumes which reveal startling evidence of a massive cover-up of what he believes to be the remains of the Nephilim, the giants mentioned in the Bible.

L. A. teamed up with film producer Richard Shaw to create The Watchers series which grew to an eleven-episode catalog. One of those installments, Watchers 7: UFO Physical Evidence, won both the "UFO Best Film" and "People's Choice Award" at the UFO Congress in 2014.

Marzulli created a "team" that legally extracted material for DNA testing from the enigmatic elongated skulls found in Peru. The results were released in Episode #6 of the On the Trail series in late 2020. There are now 8 installments in the On the Trail of the Nephilim Series.

Marzulli toured Portugal for two weeks conducting extensive research and interviews, which resulted in the films Fatima: Miracle of the Sun or Harbinger of Deception and Part 2: Strange Phenomenon. In Part #2 the film releases a never-before-seen photograph that clearly shows a disc-shaped-object directly above the so-called apparition site on October 13, 1917. This is ground breaking information.

With the passing of Richard Shaw, L. A. teamed up with Gil Zimmerman and the two have completed 10 films in their ongoing UFO series. This is the only film series that deals with the many facets of the UFO phenomenon.

L. A. Marzulli is a frank super-naturalist who lectures on the subjects of UFOs, the Nephilim, and ancient prophetic texts, presenting his exhaustive research at conferences and churches, and through all media platforms and interviews on numerous national and international radio and television programs.

For more info:

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WEB: https://lamarzulli.net

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If you are with the M4 Roundtable episodes, then you know the deal - listen as Truth, Ryan Packer (Slapshot, Stars & Stripes American War Machine), Joehawk (Lovely Lads, Rival Mob, Battle Ruins, Hammer & The Nails, Burden), and Mark Unseen (The Unseen / Tenebrae) get hammered and talk motorcycles, movies, music / band stuff, news, ball busting, and random nonsense! Danny Marianino (Northside Kings) also joins in remotely via phone.

Stay tuned for more editions of the M4 Roundtable with different topics and guests coming soon!

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