Can stem cells help your body heal itself?

Dr. Joy Kong thinks so. And she’s got the science (and patient case studies) to prove it. From hospice recoveries to straightened spines, her work in regenerative medicine is redefining what’s possible when we stop over-relying on traditional medicine and start activating the potential already within our bodies.

You’ll walk away from this episode with a grounded understanding of what stem cells actually do, how to spot hype and breakthrough the myths, and which simple, accessible habits can reignite your body’s regenerative powers.  

What You’ll Learn:

02:52 A dying man walks again, Dr. Kong’s wildest patient transformation

05:13 The 7 powerful ways stem cells repair your body

10:42 The 3 biggest myths about stem cell therapy

19:51 What “ethically sourced stem cells” really means

37:39 One small thing you can do today to start healing naturally

Today, Ginni welcomes Dr. Joy Kong, a trained psychiatrist and leader in regenerative medicine, to talk about why she pivoted from traditional psychiatry into the world of stem cells. She shares wild success stories from her clinic, breaks down the biological science behind healing, and gets candid about the backlash, red tape, and systemic suppression that has tried to slow down the field.

You’ll hear about Dr. Kong’s take on the misunderstood world of energy medicine, why walking in nature might beat your antidepressant, and what your sugar addiction is really doing to your cells. From ethical sourcing to FDA confusion, this conversation demystifies what stem cells are, what they aren’t, and why you may be hearing a lot more about them in the future.

Connect with Dr. Joy Kong:

Website: https://joykongmd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd

Connect with Ginni:

Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

Is your hustle keeping you up at night?

Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when time feels stretched, but it’s also the very thing that can restore your clarity, energy, and emotional resilience. In this powerful episode, Dr. Alison Kole debunks the myths around shut-eye and provides practical, science-backed ways to reset your relationship with sleep.

You’ll learn how your circadian rhythm actually works, how jet lag can be hacked, and why quality sleep is more about consistency than supplements or tech. Whether you’re a night owl, a sleep-deprived parent, or just tired of feeling tired, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways. 

What You’ll Learn:

1:50 Why “go to bed earlier” is actually terrible advice

7:00 How to use brain dumping, body temperature, and timing to wind down

13:50 Dr. Kole’s unglamorous (but effective) travel hack for jet lag

27:36 Can what you eat before bed sabotage your rest?

41:43 The truth about “sleep banking” and how elite performers actually use it

Today, Ginni is joined by sleep expert and pulmonologist Dr. Alison Kole to explore the real-world ways sleep affects your productivity, mental health, and longevity. From high-performance athletes to high-achieving founders, sleep debt is costing us more than we realize.

You’ll hear about the physiology of sleep, the circadian impact of light, and why consistency beats perfection when it comes to rest. You’ll hear her personal story of burnout, motherhood, and medical training, and how learning to prioritize sleep became her superpower. You’ll learn how to conquer jet lag, the pros and cons of devices like the Oura ring and Moita Sleep headset, and surprising sleep-supporting snacks. If you’ve ever wondered why you're exhausted despite doing everything right, this conversation offers a wake-up call…pun intended.

Connect with Dr. Alison Kole:

Website: https://www.askthesleepmd.com/home

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-is-my-waking-passion/id1684976379

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kole-md-mph-fccp-faasm-b6a26715

Connect with Ginni:

Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Is your body begging for a detox, but your habits keep getting in the way?

We often think detoxing means restriction, but holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman flips the script. It’s not about deprivation, it’s about adding more life. If your wellness routine feels complicated, this episode offers refreshing clarity on how to simplify feeling better.

This conversation will help you ditch toxic trends and focus on real-life tools that reset your gut, restore your energy, and reveal what’s really weighing you down. Elissa’s practical hacks will give you a starting point and most importantly, a sense of peace.  

What You’ll Learn:

(00:00) Coming next

(01:02) Why Elissa skipped chemo and how her doctor reacted

(03:52) Why juice cleanses might do more harm than good

(07:47) What’s actually happening to your body by day 4 of a detox

(11:29) Elissa’s essential detox travel kit

(16:53) The surprising morning ritual that changed her clients’ lives 

Today, Ginni sits down with holistic nutritionist, cancer survivor, and wellness expert Elissa Goodman. They discuss the real definition of detoxing—not as restriction, but as a way to add vitality. Elissa gets personal about her cancer journey, the emotional roots of illness, and why healing the gut is essential to happiness and immunity.

You’ll hear why she shortened radiation and skipped chemo, how stress can be more dangerous than diet, and why plant-forward eating can transform your energy. From hydration hacks to emotional detoxing, this episode is a roadmap to real resilience.

Connect with Elissa Goodman:

Website: https://elissagoodman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissagoodman/

Connect with Ginni:

Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: Your tampon…it’s probably toxic.

From invisible chemicals to environmental damage, the products we use every month could be quietly impacting our health and our planet. Most of us never question what’s really in our pads or tampons. But once you know, you can’t un-know. Susie Hewson’s outrage has sparked a global movement, showing us that the small choices we make today can lead to massive, lasting change.

You’ll walk away with a new awareness of what’s really in your products and how you can make powerful daily choices that go beyond yourself.

What You’ll Learn:
02:15 Why PFAs in pads and period products are harming your health
16:09 The long road to becoming fully compostable
21:43 How anxiety about the environment can be a driving force for good
28:45 What she and King Charles really talked about at Windsor Castle
38:48 What keeps her going after breast cancer, setbacks, and four decades of change

Today, Ginni welcomes Susie Hewson, a woman who has spent four decades fighting for your health and our planet. From facing toxic shock syndrome head-on to confronting the forever chemicals in our water supply, she’s an eco-pioneer who turned outrage into action. In this conversation with Ginni, she opens up about building a company from her Bristol kitchen (with no internet), taking on the feminine hygiene industry, and what happened when she met King Charles wearing a self-made tweed suit.

You’ll hear how Susie went from growing up in a working-class family to becoming a global leader in eco-conscious period care. She shares how witnessing polluted waterways in Sweden ignited her activism, how she built and sustains Natracare, and why she believes transparency and compostability are non-negotiable. Susie also opens up about managing anxiety in the face of climate collapse, her face-to-face with King Charles, and how she gives back to communities she cares about.

Connect with Susie Hewson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-hewson/
Natracare: https://www.natracare.com/

Connect with Ginni:
Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati
Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

What if the secret to scaling wasn’t hustle, but how you interact with your preferred AI ally?

AI isn’t just a passing trend; it’s your competitive edge. Whether it’s automating conversations, scaling content, or making data-driven decisions faster than ever, using AI the right way can mean the difference between burnout and breakthrough.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to blend cutting-edge tech with wildly creative marketing to build a business that’s equal parts automation and authenticity. Learn how to grow your influence, speak to underrepresented audiences, and use AI to free up time, drive conversions, and stay miles ahead of the curve.

What You’ll Learn:
7:06 Teen homelessness and earning grit
10:11 The surprising way trauma shapes our relationship with money
31:39 Why marketing in Spanish is smart business
35:12 The mindset shift that will change how you invest in marketing
39:12 How to use AI in your comments and DMs to increase conversions by 25%

Today, Ginni welcomes Lauren Petrullo, founder of Mongoose Media, stand-up comic, and certified marketing genius. Lauren opens up about losing her father at 12, being kicked out at 18, and the hustle it took to survive. She used her well-earned grit to build a successful business and shows entrepreneurs how they can ethically, creatively, and effectively use marketing to make an impact.

You’ll hear how she uses AI to scale human connection, what she learned from Disney about storytelling, and why she believes marketing is “influence to spend where you didn’t plan to.” From multicultural ad strategy to radical ideas like giving out condoms as business cards, this episode will inspire you to get bold with your brand and fearless with your future.

Connect with Lauren Petrullo:
Mongoose Media: https://mongoosemedia.us/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenepetrullo/
Podcast: https://perpetualtraffic.com/

Connect with Ginni:
Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati
Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

Want to hear a hard truth?

Not everything that looks productive is actually moving you forward.

In this episode, Craig Ballantyne, dubbed the "World’s Most Disciplined Man", breaks down how blind devotion to habits and enviable routines can sabotage the very success and freedom you're chasing.

You’ll learn why massive amounts of effort could be serving the wrong problem. Craig shares tangible systems for building more effective habits, redefining discipline, and filtering out distractions so you can start living with purpose. If you've ever felt burned out from doing "all the right things," this conversation will permanently shift your perspective.

What You’ll Learn:
03:32 How Craig’s extreme discipline nearly cost him love and connection.
06:24 Why most people “eat the frog” last, and what science says about doing hard things first.
10:04 The origin story of Craig’s definition: “Putting level 10 effort into your level 10 problem.”
13:06 How Craig and his wife created a bulletproof list to make their marriage an 11/10.
30:39 The difference between discipline, systems, and standards—and how to shift your identity

Today, Ginni welcomes Craig Ballantyne, founder of multiple 7-figure businesses including Turbulence Training and EarlyToRise.com. Once plagued by anxiety and introversion, he developed productivity systems that have helped over 55,000 high-performers own their day and scale their income while working less. His best-selling books, The Perfect Day Formula and The Perfect Week Formula, offer proven frameworks for building a business around your life, not the other way around.

We’ll debunk the myth that discipline in one area of life translates everywhere. Craig gets personal about how his rigid routines once delayed finding love, and you’ll hear his perspective on doing what's popular versus doing what matters. You’ll also gain practical insights that will help you build new standards. From redefining success to building effortless discipline, this episode moves from mindset to method with humor, vulnerability, and candor.

Resources mentioned:
Book: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
Book: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Book: The Dark Side of Discipline: Stop Chasing. Suffer Less. Achieve More by Craig Ballantyne and Daniel Woodrum

Connect with Craig Ballantyne:
Website: https://www.craigballantyne.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcraigballantyne/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClBQyeL63OdkONi5PBDY8Cg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttfatloss
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Connect with Ginni:
Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati
Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

What do you do when your childhood dream knocks at your grown-up door?

Imagine walking away from your high-powered corporate job to step fully into an almost buried dream—representing Team USA in the Olympics as a breakdancer.

This is your front-row seat to the mental, physical, and emotional transformation that comes with choosing the path less traveled—and what it looks like to pursue joy with intention.

What You’ll Learn:

04:52 The moment Sunny Choi decided to quit her job and go all-in on the Olympics

08:24 How she manifested a dream partnership with Nike

10:40 How breaking helped her transform body shame into self-respect

13:47 Why mental health isn’t about “staying positive”—and what actually works

21:51 What it felt like to sail past the Eiffel Tower with LeBron James at the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Today, Ginni welcomes Olympian and former Estée Lauder marketing exec turned full-time breakdancer and professional coach, Sunny Choi. As the first American woman to qualify for breaking at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunny’s journey from the boardroom to the breaking floor has inspired a global audience.

You’ll hear about how she overcame internalized pressure to follow the “safe path,” her surprising relationship with routine and mental performance, and what she hopes her journey shows her four young nieces watching from the sidelines. Sunny opens up about her decision to follow her dream, the power of self-expression, and redefining strength and body-image expectations as a female athlete.

Connect with Sunny Choi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sunnychoi

Connect with Ginni:

Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

Are you the person who’s constantly checking your phone…and it’s driving everyone in your life crazy? 

Your attention is a valuable commodity, and everyone wants a piece of it. That’s why distractions are everywhere. But the real problem isn't your phone, social media, or the flashing electronic billboards all vying for your attention. 

Distractibility comes from something much deeper.

This conversation sheds light on the little-known truth about why we really get distracted and provides a proven 4-step system to reclaim your attention.  

What You’ll Learn:

4:02 The internal triggers that lead to distractions

5:12 Why time management is actually pain management

8:38 The reason ADHD diagnoses in America exceed Europe

12:02 The 4-step system to become indistractable

20:58 Why to-do lists are sabotaging your productivity

25:12 How to hack back external triggers that steal your time

30:33 The creative professional's guide to structured inspiration

Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes bestselling author and behavioral design expert Nir Eyal. After a gut-check moment with his daughter made him recognize how distraction was damaging his most important relationships, Nir wanted to understand the psychology behind our inability to focus. His research uncovered that everything we do, every product we use, every action we take stems from one fundamental human drive.

You’ll learn what drives us to distraction, and why ADHD diagnoses are skyrocketing in America. He shares facts about the dangerous psychological dependency we're creating with pharmaceutical solutions, and why "pills don't teach skills." Nir shares his personal toolkit for becoming indistractable, including the concentration crown technique that transformed his family dynamics and the identity shift that makes focus effortless.

Most importantly, you'll learn how to harness the “skill of the century”: becoming “indistractable”. 

Connect with Nir Eyal:

Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/

Book: Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

Connect with Ginni:

Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

Is your body trying to tell you something your mind refuses to hear?

We all carry burdens. Whether it's physical, emotional, or generational, the body keeps score of every unprocessed trauma.

This conversation will show you why releasing control might be the most powerful thing you can do. Sometimes our greatest struggles can be pathways to our most profound purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

00:00 Intro

2:20 How a tragedy inspired a much-needed community space

6:35 Cultural taboos about therapy 

17:27 An underdiagnosed health dilemma for women under 50

36:25 Confronting the realities of aging parents

43:17 How Nike inspired her to just be herself

51:33 Leaving a legacy of empowerment for women

Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Nike Global Master Trainer, actor, and wellness advocate Tara Nicolas. After experiencing a jarring loss, Tara channeled her grief into creating a community healing circle specifically designed for communities of color who face cultural barriers to mental health support. When her own health crisis emerged, she discovered how deeply our bodies hold ancestral trauma and the power of releasing control.

You’ll hear about the reality of growing up as a “parentified” child in a Haitian immigrant family and how cultural expectations shaped her into a perfectionist who couldn't afford to fail. She shares the details of a personal health scare and how medical gaslighting compounded her trauma. She also shares how her journey of letting go and reclaiming joy has led her to her authentic self. 

Connect with Tara Nicolas:

Website: https://www.taranicolas.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraanicolas/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taraanicolas

Connect with Ginni:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en

Website: www.ginnimedia.com

Got a great show topic idea? A guest you’d love to see on the Ginni Show? Tell us about it: (844) 543-1772

In this episode, Jay Stuart Wakefield shares his unique journey from zoology to archaeology, detailing his fascinating discoveries in the field of ancient artifacts, particularly from the Bronze Age. He discusses the significance of his findings, including the interpretation of ancient languages and the impact of disinformation on historical narratives. 

Wakefield also explores the importance of copper trade in ancient civilizations and challenges conventional views on historical events, such as the role of Columbus in the discovery of America. Through his insights, he sheds light on the interconnectedness of ancient cultures and the advancements in archaeological research facilitated by modern technology.

What You’ll Learn:

01:30  From Zoology to Archaeology: A Unique Journey

03:11 Decoding the Past: Discoveries in Bronze Age Artifacts

05:52 Interpreting Ancient Languages: The Art of Translation

08:57 Unveiling New Discoveries: The Veneti Language and Beyond

11:52 The Impact of Disinformation on Historical Understanding

14:58 The Significance of Copper Trade in Ancient Civilizations

17:53 Revisiting Stonehenge: A Monument to Discovery

20:57 Out of Place Artifacts: Evidence of Transatlantic Connections

23:53 The Role of Modern Technology in Archaeological Research

27:02 Challenging Historical Narratives: Columbus and Beyond

29:58 The Cataclysm of 1197 BC: A Turning Point in History

Connect with Jay:

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