Mick Emandi joins the show to discuss regenerative medicine, molecular hydrogen therapy, stem-cell signaling technologies, chronic inflammation, longevity, cognitive health and emerging approaches to helping patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options.

We dive into:

- The connection between inflammation and chronic disease

- How molecular hydrogen may impact oxidative stress

- Regenerative medicine and stem-cell signaling technologies

- Longevity and healthy aging

- Cognitive decline, recovery and neurodegenerative conditions

- Chronic pain, joint health and recovery

- What functional medicine practitioners should know about these emerging therapies

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Mick Emandi, CEO

https://regenmds.com/

https://www.hydroheal.com/

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What actually creates long-term health?

In this episode, Christa Elza, NP joins us to discuss the future of functional medicine, preventative healthcare, longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, GLP-1s, genetics and why personalized medicine is changing the way practitioners approach disease.

Christa shares her own journey from emergency medicine into functional medicine, why root-cause healthcare matters and how early testing, lifestyle interventions, genomics and preventative strategies can dramatically improve healthspan.

We also discuss:

• The foundations of longevity medicine
• Why prevention matters more than treatment
• Functional medicine vs conventional care
• The truth about GLP-1 medications
• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• Genetics & personalized healthcare
• Stress, nervous system regulation & chronic disease
• How practitioners can better support patients
• The importance of muscle, movement & metabolic health
• Healthspan vs lifespan

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Christa Elza, NP

https://elive-health.com/teams/christa-elza/

https://www.instagram.com/christaelza/

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What’s really happening to women during perimenopause?

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Christine Maren breaks down the hidden connections between hormones, gut health and the nervous system and why so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious and unlike themselves in midlife.

We discuss:

• Perimenopause symptoms most doctors miss
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Gut health & estrogen metabolism
• The estrobolome explained
• Thyroid dysfunction & Hashimoto’s
• Why women struggle with weight loss in their 40s
• GLP-1s, metabolism & insulin resistance
• Nervous system regulation & survival mode
• Stress, trauma & chronic inflammation
• Functional medicine approaches for women’s health
• Strength training, fiber & lifestyle strategies that actually help

🔗  Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Christine Maren, DO

https://drchristinemaren.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drchristinemaren/

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In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Knight, MD. A board-certified physician specializing in integrative medicine, longevity and women’s health.

We dive into:

• Why the nervous system is the foundation of health
• The truth about hormones in perimenopause and menopause
• Chronic stress and its impact on metabolism and sleep
• Why doing MORE can actually make you worse
• Practical tools to regulate your nervous system

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗Dr. Jennifer Knight, MD

 https://novawellnessnj.com/dr-jennifer-knight/

https://www.instagram.com/jennknightmd/

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What’s really behind brain fog, anxiety and focus issues?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD to explore neuroinflammation, the gut-brain connection and practical steps to improve brain health.

🧠 In This Episode, We Cover:

• What neuroinflammation actually is (and why it matters)
• The real causes behind brain fog and focus issues
• Why ADHD may be overdiagnosed or misunderstood
• The gut-brain connection and “leaky brain”
• How toxins and infections impact cognition
• The role of dopamine, overstimulation and modern lifestyle
• A simple framework to start improving brain health today

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD

https://www.drebonicornish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/

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In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Scheer to unpack her journey from competitive athlete to being told she needed her large intestine removed and how that moment changed everything.

We dive into:

• Why IBS is often a “catch-all” diagnosis
• The real root causes behind SIBO and gut dysfunction
• Why gut issues keep coming back
• The role of stress and the nervous system in healing
• How to actually fix the root cause (not just symptoms)

If you’ve struggled with bloating, IBS, SIBO or unexplained health issues, this conversation will change how you think about healing.

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Rachel Scheer, BS, FM

https://rachelscheer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rachelscheer/

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Fertility isn’t just about getting pregnant, it’s a window into your overall health.

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke sits down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, a double board-certified Fertility Doctor and Author of The Fertility Formula.

After experiencing 4 pregnancy losses herself, Dr. Crawford began questioning the conventional approach and what she discovered could change how we think about fertility forever.

We dive into:

• The real root causes of infertility (beyond hormones)
• How inflammation impacts egg and sperm quality
• Why “just do IVF” isn’t always the answer
• The 5 non-negotiables for optimizing fertility
• How to actually track your cycle (and why most apps are wrong)

🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD

https://www.rootedfemme.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd

🔗 Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD

https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/

The Fertility Formula

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In this episode, Darshan Shah, MD, founder of Next-Health, joins guest host Iman Hasan, Founder & CEO of IHC Agency and Biohack-it, for a deep dive into regenerative medicine, longevity strategies and the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced therapeutics.

They explore what’s working in clinics today, what’s overhyped and how advanced diagnostics and AI are reshaping personalized care.

Key Points Covered:

🔬 Stem cell therapy explained: sources, limitations and clinical realities
 🧬 Why adipose-derived stem cells may not deliver strong outcomes
 ⚡ The role of exosomes and why they drive therapeutic effects
 🧪 Umbilical-derived stem cells vs. autologous stem cells
 🚫 Regulatory challenges and why the U.S. lags in stem cell innovation
 🌱 Muse cells and the future of regenerative medicine
 🩸 Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) vs. filtration therapies
 🧼 “Oil change” analogy for reducing inflammatory and toxic burden
 💊 When peptides and GLP-1 therapies make sense and when they don’t
 📊 Foundational diagnostics: VO2 max, grip strength, biomarkers and more
 🧠 AI-driven healthcare dashboards and personalized medicine
 ❤️ Root causes of chronic disease: inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, lifestyle

🔗 Iman Hasan, Founder-CEO

https://www.biohack-it.com/

https://www.instagram.com/imanhasan/

🔗 Dr. Darshan Shah, MD

https://www.next-health.com/team/dr-darshan-shah

https://www.drshah.com/

https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/

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Dr. Victor Carsrud explains why chronic disease may not be what we think and how mitochondria, toxins, and your environment are driving everything from Alzheimer’s to fatigue and aging.

This episode breaks down the real root causes behind modern illness and what you can actually do about it.

“What we have done to the world is the problem, not the person.”

In This Episode:

• The hidden role of mitochondria in chronic disease
• Why genetics are NOT your destiny
• How toxins, plastics, and environment impact your cells
• The truth about diet, protein, and carbs
• Fasting, autophagy, and cellular repair
• A real Parkinson’s recovery case study
• How to actually test and treat root causes

🔗 Dr. Victor Carsrud, MD

https://www.lakelinewellness.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/n-d-victor-carsrud-020b002

🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD

https://www.rootedfemme.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd

🧠 Resources

Psychological Stress and Mitochondria: A Conceptual Framework - Martin Picard

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29389735/

The China Study 

https://nutritionstudies.org/the-china-study/

Cellular and molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial function

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3513836/

Peptide Immunotherapy - Andrew Keech, PHD

https://www.amazon.com/PEPTIDE-IMMUNOTHERAPY-COLOSTRUM-PHYSICIANS-REFERENCE/dp/0692002421

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What if autoimmune disease isn’t just genetics but a result of your environment, stress, and even trauma?

In this episode, Dr. Amy Myers, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution, breaks down the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why it’s becoming more common than ever.

We dive into:

• The 4 pillars of reversing autoimmune disease
  
  
• The connection between gut health and immunity
  
  
• How trauma impacts your physical health
  
  
• Why toxins are unavoidable and what to do about it
  
  
• Functional medicine vs traditional medicine
  
  
• New insights since COVID and how health has changed
  
  

Dr. Myers also shares her personal journey with Graves’ disease and how she’s helped thousands of patients reclaim their health.

🔗 Dr. Amy Myers, MD

https://www.amymyersmd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers/?hl=en

🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD

https://www.rootedfemme.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd

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