The Johnjay Van Es Podcast

You can do all the “right” health habits and still feel tired, inflamed, and wide awake at night.

Haylie Pomroy says hidden toxins might be the reason.

Haylie is a neuroimmunology research scientist and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She explains how everyday exposures can stress the body and affect sleep, mood, weight, and energy.

We also talk about stem cell therapy and why not all treatments are the same. The real key is preparing the body first so it can actually respond and heal.

You’ll also hear simple ways to support detox, clean up your environment, and rethink a few popular health habits. If you want a clearer plan for feeling better, this episode breaks it down in a practical way.

Think living longer is enough? Think again. Biohacking is everywhere with IV drips, cold plunges, red light, and hyperbaric chambers, but none of it matters if your mind is stuck.

We talk about why your state drives every health habit, how simple routines and meditation actually stick, and why sobriety plus consistency can make life feel totally different. We touch on Joe Dispenza, emotional energy over vision boards, and avoiding the trap of chasing peak experiences.

We also peek at modern tools like stem cells, exosomes, Oura, plasma exchange, and natural killer cells without the jargon. Stories like the “Enough” bracelet show how small mindset shifts can change everything.

If you want biohacks, meditation, and real-life habits that actually work, this episode connects the dots.

Ever wonder what it’s really like to become a supermodel in the 1970s? Kim Alexis started as a teen swimmer with a pharmacy plan and quickly rose to fame. She shares how she was discovered, navigated charm school, and survived the whirlwind of NYC, Paris, and magazine covers.

Kim gets real about the pressures behind the runway: weight comments, Studio 54 culture, and why learning to say no kept her grounded. She also reveals the health and wellness habits that work for her today, from hydration and clean eating to infrared saunas and hormone therapy.

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Which part of Kim’s journey surprises you most?

Want to finally get real rest without the guesswork? 

We sit down with a board-certified sleep specialist to break down what actually restores you and why better nights mean better days.

Learn why caffeine, alcohol, and your chronotype matter, how to handle middle-of-the-night wake-ups, and simple tricks like the 4-7-8 breath or non-sleep deep rest. We cover melatonin, CBD, THC, and when they help—or hurt—plus taper strategies to avoid relying on meds.

Snoring or feeling groggy? We dive into sleep apnea solutions, CPAP tips, oral appliances, and evening routines like the 3-2-1 rule to protect sleep quality.

Track your nights weekly and focus on one thing: wake up feeling good.

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A phone call from the White House, separating conjoined twins, and a mother working all hours so her kids could see grit in action, Dr. Ben Carson’s story goes beyond headlines.

We talk early awe in the OR, why steady role models matter, and what separates survival from real success. Dr. Ben shares lessons from medicine, faith, and parenting, plus practical wisdom for longevity: whole foods, daily movement, real sleep, and purposeful community.

If you want habits that stick and a fresh perspective on mentoring or health, this one’s for you. 

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Getting fired from your own company can break you. For Sam Fox, it lit the fuse.

In this episode, Sam shares how he bet on himself and went on to build 150 plus restaurants and a flagship hotel, including True Food, Flower Child, The Henry, and The Global Ambassador. We talk early hustle in Tucson, opening a restaurant at 21, counting every dollar, and why food has to taste great before it can be healthy.

Sam breaks down what actually scales, how to choose partners, when to say no, and why hype driven ideas like ghost kitchens miss the soul of hospitality. He also opens up about a health wake up call that changed how he eats, moves, sleeps, and leads.

If you love founder stories, restaurants, hotels, or building big without losing the human touch, this one is for you. 

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A new haircut, a hard truth, and real care kick off a conversation about health, home, and heart. Blake shares her hysterectomy journey and why trusting your gut and finding a doctor who listens can change everything.

We dive into sleep, marriage, and routines: separate beds, nightly habits, and small tweaks that actually improve rest and connection. Parenthood insights, family milestones, and fun stories about music, home projects, and rescue dogs keep it real and relatable.

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Gut health gets way less weird once you start feeling better. 

We sit down with Marina, aka the Poop Fairy, and Steve to talk constipation, colonics, and why so many people feel tired, bloated, and stuck without realizing what’s really going on.

We keep it simple. How colon hydrotherapy works, the difference between open and closed systems, when enemas help and when they don’t, and why lymphatic drainage and ozone sauna therapy can make a big difference for energy, skin, and inflammation.

It’s all about opening your body’s exit routes so detox actually works.

You’ll also get easy takeaways you can try at home, like coffee enemas for liver support, castor oil packs, and quick ways to track gut transit time. No shame. No hype. Just real talk and practical tools.

If digestion, detox, and feeling better in your body matter to you, this episode is a must.

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Most people searching for stem cell therapy are really being sold marketing claims, not real medicine.

In this episode, we break down what separates true culture-expanded stem cell therapy from blended tissues and overhyped injections. You’ll learn why IV delivery, cell viability, and third-party testing matter, and how protocols should change based on goals like pain relief, autoimmune regulation, performance, or heart and lung support.

We also explain NK cell therapy in simple terms. How these short-lived immune cells help clear inflammatory “zombie” cells and why their benefits can last well beyond the treatment window.

The conversation stays practical, from how to vet clinics and ask the right sourcing and dosing questions to understanding what U.S. regulations actually allow.

If you want real outcomes instead of big promises, this episode gives you a clear, science-based way to think about stem cell and NK cell therapy before you spend a dollar.

What if an action movie could make your heart race and actually hit you in the chest?

We sit down with director Ric Roman Waugh, the stuntman-turned-filmmaker behind Shelter with Jason Statham, to talk about making action feel real.

Ric breaks down the stunts, car chases, and live-action fights that make the thrills land, plus how chemistry—not just star power—drives the story. We dive into his journey from stuntman to director, what he learned from mentors like Tony Scott, and how respect for the crew keeps every chaotic set alive.

If you love heart-pounding, smart action, this is your backstage pass. Hit play, share with a friend, and tell us your all-time favorite car chase.