In this episode, I had a conversation with Ariana Thacker, founder and CEO of MoldCo, to discuss mold-related illness and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). In 5-10 years everyone will know and understand how pervasive this is.Ariana shares her personal journey from chemical engineer and venture capitalist to patient—and ultimately founder—after severe mold exposure left her cognitively impaired, exhausted, and searching for answers the conventional medical system couldn’t provide. We break down how mold illness actually presents in the body, why it’s so often misdiagnosed or dismissed, and how inflammation can affect the brain, hormones, immune system, and mental health.We also discuss genetic susceptibility, what proper testing actually looks like, and how treatment protocols like the Shoemaker approach work in practice. Ariana Thacker is the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a healthcare technology company and virtual care clinic redefining how medicine approaches environmental illness, starting with mold. My experience with CIRS: Biotoxin.comFree evidence-based questionnaire to help make the mold-health connection and determine your environmental risk score: https://access.moldco.com/signs. Use ‘MIKHAILA’ for 15% off Ariana’s Mold Home Test Kit, Complete Health Panel, and CIRS Lab Panel: https://www.moldco.com/—Ariana’s Links—Testing: https://www.moldco.com/productsFree Questionnaire: https://access.moldco.com/signsCompany LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moldco/Ariana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldcompany/Ariana's X: https://x.com/m0ldilocksMoldCo's X: https://x.com/themoldcompanyFor a high quality education and community consider enrolling in Peterson Academy: https://petersonacademy.com/—Follow Me—All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFullerTelegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​ —Chapters—00:45 Why I Wanted Ariana on the Podcast01:30 Ariana's Background04:24 How to Identify CIRS06:18 Why Women Are Hit Harder12:23 Where MoldCo Steps In12:40 In Depth CIRS Diagnosing with MoldCo17:40 Ariana's Vision For Filling Biggest Medical Blindspots20:00 What To Do If You Have CIRS24:20 Mental Health Impact25:25 How Widespread Mold Is32:50 Mold, Long COVID, Lyme35:50 Mold & Metabolic Health40:28 Turtle Bites or CIRS, Which is More Dangerous?44:01 Some Promise For Awareness and Solutions 54:15 Remediation Pitfalls58:45 MARCoNS Explained1:02:20 Recovery Outcomes1:04:00 Immune System Deregulation 1:22:03 Autism and CIRS Connection1:22:05 Treatment for Kids1:24:28 Where to Find More Info on Ariana and MoldCo#moldexposure #moldtoxicity #mycotoxins #indoorairquality #moldremediation

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Sarah Hill, evolutionary psychologist, researcher, and author of The Period Brain. Dr. Hill is an expert in how hormones shape female psychology, attraction, relationships, health, and behavior. Dr. Hill broke down the science behind hormonal birth control and mate selection and we discussed what happens when women meet partners on birth control and later come off it, and why those shifts can feel confusing, destabilizing, or even identity-altering.We also explored The Period Brain and how attraction changes across the menstrual cycle and we talked about stress, safety, relationships, and identity—why feeling safe is biologically essential for women and how chronic stress can suppress ovulation even when periods appear “normal.”This is an episode for every woman and every man interested in actually understanding women. Sarah Hill’s book: https://a.co/d/04yrz7Wu—Sarah’s Links—Instagram: instagram.com/sarahehillphd/Website: SarahEHill.comFor a high quality education and community consider enrolling in Peterson Academy: https://petersonacademy.com/—Follow Me—All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFullerTelegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​—Chapters—00:55 Introducing Sarah Hill & The Period Brain 03:10 Choosing a Partner on the Pill07:30 Studies on Partner Selection and Relationship Satisfaction11:05 Caveat for how The Pill Affects Partner Selection13:30 Does Birth Control Affect Society at Scale?17:30 What The Period Brain Is Really About19:00 Why Health Insights For Women's Health Have Been Wrong 20:40 What Happens During The Cycle24:45 Energy, Appetite, and Exercise Across the Cycle28:22 Coming Off Birth Control: Mood and Identity Shifts31:00 Stress, Safety, and Hormonal Health32:47 Stress and Ovulation Correlation 37:30 Relationships, Safety, and the Female Brain40:20 Sexual Desire Isn’t Broken—It’s Cyclical43:00 Sensory and Emotional Changes Off the Pill46:00 Rebuilding Identity After Hormonal Suppression52:28 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Sarah Hill#pregnancy #ovulation #theperiodbrain

Large study announcement finally! We are looking for support and for 160 people IBD or RA for the largest study to date on the keto diet, the carnivore diet, and RA and IBD. This is a big deal. This could change a lot of people's lives.

Link to GoFundMe:https://gofund.me/e8ba31ba4

Criteria for inclusion:

Formal medical diagnosis of IBD or RA and willing to provide paperwork of diagnosis.

Not pregnant or breastfeeding.

New to the ketogenic or lion diet.

Willing to do the ketogenic or lion diet for 3-6 months depending on random sorting.

Willing to do their regular diet for 3 months and be monitored, before starting dietary intervention, depending on random sorting.

Willing to pay $200 (and receive $100 back once the study is concluded)

Link to apply to the study:https://l.bttr.to/mXwng

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In this disturbing episode, I was joined by Laila Mickelwait (@laila). She’s the founder of the Justice Defense Fund and the global #TraffickingHub movement.

Laila broke down real cases, including a missing 15-year-old girl found in 58 videos on the site, and detailed how P*rnhub’s parent company, MindGeek, failed to moderate content responsibly.

Laila has spent nearly 20 years fighting trafficking, and she shared how her discovery of unmoderated, illegal content on P*rnhub led to a global campaign for accountability.

We explored how early p*rn exposure affects children, the rise of sextortion, why age and consent verification must become the industry standard, and how to help protect kids in an unregulated digital world. 

Laila’s book about the fight to shut down P*rnhub (100% of author proceeds are donated to the cause): https://takedownbook.com/ 

Sign the petition to shut down p*rnhub : Traffickinghubpetition.com

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—Chapters—00:00 – Introduction

01:22 – Who Is Laila Mickelwait?

02:45 – The Story That Changed Laila’s Life Forever

05:30 – How Easy It Was to Upload Crime to P*rnhub

09:50– Launching the #TraffickingHub Movement

11:30 – The Global Petition and Media Firestorm

13:00 – Credit Card Companies Cut Ties with P*rnhub

14:10 – 91% of P*rnhub Content Deleted

15:30 – Why Verifying Uploaders Doesn’t Fix the Problem

17:30 – Victims and Consequences 21:15 – Inside MindGeek and How the System Enabled Abuse

24:30 – What Allowed This to Go On for So Long

27:30 – Shocking Content That Was Monetized and Ignored

29:30 – The Need for Age and Consent Verification

32:30 – How Laws Are Finally Catching Up

35:30 – The Long-Term Trauma for Victims

39:30 – Laila’s Origin Story

43:30 – Parenting, Prevention, and Shame-Free Communication

47:30 – Early Exposure to Porn: The Stats and Impact

50:30 – Age Verification Laws and Industry Pushback

53:30 – Supreme Court Battle: States vs. P*rnhub

55:30 – P*rn Addiction and Its Neurological Effects

58:30 – Why This Fight Is Far from Over

#TraffickingHub

In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe joined me to discuss gut health, functional medicine, and alternative healing methods, including Chinese medicine and herbal remedies. We explored why Chinese medicine uses tongue mapping, the differences between conventional and functional medicine, he broke down functional tests for gut health and we covered conditions like SIBO.Dr. Axe shared his story of overcoming a severe spinal infection that left him unable to walk and how he recovered. We also talked about the role of AI in healthcare and the best natural approaches to healing the gut.Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, is a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine, clinical nutritionist, leadership expert and highly successful entrepreneur, with a passion to help people eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. He earned his doctorate from Palmer College and his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Axe is the cofounder and CVO of Ancient Nutrition, founder of DrAxe.com, and founder of The Health Institute. His businesses have ranked on the Inc. 500 fastest growing companies. He is the bestselling author of Think This Not That, Eat Dirt, Keto Diet, and Ancient Remedies. He regularly teaches lectures and trains entrepreneurs on leadership, mindset, and self- development. Josh is married to his wife, Chelsea, and they have two daughters. They live between Nashville, TN and Dorado, PR and enjoy cooking, staying active swimming and cycling, and prioritize time for their faith and family.—Follow Josh—Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxeX: https://x.com/drjoshaxeThe Health Institute: https://thehealthinstitute.com/For a high quality, ideology-free education consider enrolling in Peterson Academy: https://petersonacademy.com/Order After Party, my hangover supplement if you’d like to avoid the damage done by alcohol on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! I read them all :)—Follow Me—All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFullerTelegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​—Chapters—00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Dr. Josh Axe’s Background and Work02:25 - Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine05:01 - Organic Acids Test and Micronutrient Panels08:27 - Folate Deficiency and Methylation Cycle12:25 - Gut Health and Microbiome13:10 - Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine17:20 - Personal Health Story: Pneumonia and Chinese Medicine19:07 - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Principles22:15 - Natural vs. Conventional Treatments for Infections25:32 - Dr. Axe’s Back Injury and Stem Cell Therapy30:57 - Methylene Blue and Silver Treatments33:11 - Personalized Diets and Therapies36:14 - Chinese Medicine Dietary Recommendations39:48 - How Chinese Medicine Identifies Patterns43:26 - SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) Treatment47:59 - Herbal Protocols vs. Antibiotics50:12 - AI in Health and Medicine54:53 - Unconventional Health Practices57:12 - The Healing Power of Nature and Prayer01:00:06 - Dealing with Trauma and Emotional Healing01:04:48 - Where to Find Dr. Josh Axe

In this episode, I spoke with Iman Hasan. We discussed microplastics, the importance of detoxifying our bodies, and how environmental toxins are affecting our health on a cellular level. Iman described her experiences with plant medicine, including ayahuasca and other psychedelics, and how these practices helped her heal deep emotional trauma and reconnect with her purpose. We also discussed nervous system regulation, the role of diet and supplements in her healing, and how biohacking has allowed her to take control of her health and life. Enjoy!With over 15 years of experience in luxury lifestyle and communications, Iman Hasan leads IHC Agency and hosts the podcast "Biohack-it." Her career spans roles at Condé Nast, Liberty of London, and Al Tayer Group, working with high-profile clients like Aquazzura and Hublot. —Follow Iman—Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iman__hasan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Biohack-it/X: https://x.com/ImanHasan_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iman__hasanFor a high quality, ideology-free education consider enrolling in Peterson Academy: https://petersonacademy.com/Order After Party, my hangover supplement if you’d like to avoid the damage done by alcohol on https://bit.ly/3HajcWV and Amazon https://a.co/d/6OGdTrT. Be sure to leave a review! I read them all :)—Follow Me—All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikhailapeterson Website: https://mikhailapeterson.com Lion Diet: https://liondiet.com Biotoxin: https://biotoxin.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/mikhailapete​rsonpodcast X: https://twitter.com/MikhailaFullerTelegram: https://t.me/mikhailapeterson​​—Chapters—00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Microplastics and Their Impact03:00 - The Role of Biohacking in Health05:10 - Iman’s Background and Career Journey08:30 - Transitioning to the Wellness Space12:00 - The Growing Wellness Industry in Dubai and Saudi Arabia15:20 - The Importance of Personalized Health Approaches18:45 - Environmental Toxins and Lifestyle Changes22:15 - The Role of Peptides in Health Optimization26:30 - Functional Medicine and Alternative Healing30:10 - The Connection Between Health and Mindset34:00 - Estrogen Dominance and Hormonal Health37:20 - Raw Dairy and Gut Health40:45 - The Impact of Trauma on Physical Health44:00 - Nervous System Regulation Techniques47:30 - Plant Medicine and Emotional Healing51:15 - Personal Transformations Through Psychedelics55:00 - Closing Thoughts#biohacking #plantmedicine

In this episode, I had Isabel Brown (@isabel) on to discuss the cultural and political shifts shaping Gen Z, family, faith, pregnancy and motherhood. We discussed the differences between millennials and Gen Z and their attitudes towards traditionalism and conservatism. Isabel shared her personal experiences with activism, motherhood, and how faith guided her journey. We dove into the challenges of modern parenting, the loneliness epidemic, and why Gen Z is rejecting the narratives of previous generations. Enjoy!

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—Chapters—

00:00 - Introduction

01:10 - The Surprises of Pregnancy

04:23 - Growing Up with Faith

06:06 - Isabel’s College Experience

09:28 - The Political Climate on Campus

10:19 - Turning Point USA and Campus Activism

12:26 - The Shift in Gen Z’s Values

15:06 - Faith and Gen Z

16:56 - The Failure of “Seeker-Friendly” Churches

18:15 - The UK’s Cultural Decline

20:12 - Free Speech Under Attack

22:18 - The Future of Western Civilization

25:09 - The 2024 Election and Gen Z’s Role

32:44 - The Rise of Young Conservatives

34:58 - Redefining Rebellion

37:09 - The Importance of Family and Marriage

39:48 - The Loneliness Epidemic

47:09 - Homeschooling and Education

51:01 - The Role of Parents in Shaping Values

54:19 - Social Media and Teenagers

58:13 - The Founding Fathers and Young Revolutionaries

01:02:15 - The Future of Social Media and Conservatism

01:04:11 - The Challenges of Parenting in the Digital Age

01:07:17 - The Revival of Family and Faith

01:09:00 - The Sacrifices of Motherhood

01:11:14 - Closing Thoughts

#conservatism #faith #pregnancy

Brett Cooper joined me for this week's episode! She’s back with a new YouTube channel that amassed over 1M subscribers without any videos and she’s just launched her new show!

We discussed her future goals, homeschooling, relationships, marriage, the shifting media landscape, the rise of young voices in public discourse, and the challenges of standing by your beliefs when the internet is watching. She shared about dealing with criticism, the pressure of being in the public eye, and why she thinks the next generation is redefining the conversation. Enjoy!

Brett Cooper is a political commentator and the previous host of Daily Wire's The Comments Section. Raised in Tennessee and homeschooled, Brett credits her unconventional education with fostering her independence, critical thinking, and adaptability. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Business, before pursuing a career in acting and eventually landing as a commentator and online personality.

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9:00 - Adjusting to Farm Life

27:03 - Brett's Plans for Kids

28:50 - Stereotypes of Homeschooled Kids

31:45 - How Homeschooling Prepares You for Success

39:00 - Brett and Daily Wire - How Her Career Began

49:22 - Finding Success and the Right Partner

52:01 - Relationship Advice: Work on Yourself

57:14 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Her New Channel

In this episode, I sat down with entrepreneur Tom Bilyeu and discussed the potential disruptions AI could bring to society and business–which Tom likened to that of the printing press in terms of initial fear, destruction, acceptance, and ultimately rote utilization. Tom offered his view on the risks and opportunities of integrating artificial intelligence into our daily lives. From AI-powered gaming characters with memory to movies that update in real time based on what you’re paying attention to, to Musk’s humanoid robots walking among us–it’s going to be insane. Tom also emphasized the decision each of us will have to make as AI advances–to embrace “human-only” and stand out in that particular niche, or lean into our role as cyborgs.

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2:20 - Project Kaizen: AI and Gaming

6:29 - AI Robot Dogs

7:45 - AI Will Be An Echo of the Printing Press

13:35 - How Society Will Bifurcate From AI

14:30 - What AI Movies Will Be Like

16:23 - Societal Readiness for AI Evolution

21:17 - What Should We Do To Prepare?

27:50 - How Tom Interview's People

33:29 - YouTube and Engaging Audiences

40:10 - AI in Personalized Medicine

42:57 - Overcoming Emotional and Cognitive Hurdles

49:30 - What Personalities Will AI Have?

52:30 - Tom's AI Timeline Prediction

1:03:00 - The Future For Tom's Videogame

1:05:50 - How Tom Became an Entrepreneur

In this episode, I spoke with Samantha Smith about the grooming gangs in the UK (which recently became of international interest thanks to X). We covered the history of these groups, what they do, how they target, who they target, the government's criminally abysmal response to this catastrophe and more. Samantha shared her personal experience growing up in an area heavily affected by these gangs, and described how authorities repeatedly covered up attacks on vulnerable girls. She discussed how fear of being labeled racist led to a lack of accountability and inaction from those in power, preventing the issue from being properly addressed.