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In today's episode, we welcome Torkil Færø — Norwegian physician, emergency doctor, photographer, and internationally bestselling author of The Pulse Cure. After years on the front lines of medicine, Dr. Færø became deeply interested in one powerful question: why are so many people exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their health despite having more technology and healthcare than ever before?

In this conversation, we explore the hidden impact of chronic stress, the science of heart rate variability, and how wearable technology can give us a real-time window into our nervous system, recovery, sleep, and resilience. Dr. Færø shares practical insights on how to better understand the body’s signals, prevent burnout, and create a healthier, more balanced life in an increasingly demanding world. This is a fascinating discussion about stress, longevity, energy, and learning to listen to the rhythm of your own body.

Learning Points:

• Your nervous system may reveal signs of stress and burnout long before you consciously recognize them.

• Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most powerful tools for understanding recovery, resilience, sleep, and overall health.

• True health is not just about performance and productivity — it’s about balancing stress with intentional recovery and nervous system regulation.

Social Media:

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

What if the secret to a long, strong, vibrant life isn’t found in extreme workouts or complicated health plans—but in small, consistent choices made every day?

My guest on this episode is Jerzy Gregorek, a four-time World Weightlifting Champion, poet, former freedom fighter, and co-creator of The Happy Body Program—a lifestyle medicine system that combines mindful exercise, nutrition, and emotional intelligence to help people build strength and vitality at any age.

For more than three decades, Jerzy has helped people transform their health through a powerful philosophy built on one simple truth: Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.

In this conversation, we explore mindful exercising, how micro progression can reshape your body and your mindset, and how building what Jerzy calls your “second body” can help you stay strong, capable, and joyful for decades to come.

Learning Points:

• Hard choices create freedom, strength, and a better life.

• Micro progression is the secret to lasting transformation.

• Aging does not have to mean decline.

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerzy-gregorek-ab87475/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerzy-gregorek-ab87475/

https://www.facebook.com/hardchoiceseasylife/

https://www.instagram.com/jerzygregorek

https://thehappybody.com/

In this episode Dr. Jeremy Thompson discusses his belief that real change doesn’t start with fixing what’s wrong—but with understanding who you really are.

So many of us struggle with feeling stuck—whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns we just can’t seem to break. And often, we blame ourselves. But what if we’ve been looking at it the wrong way?

Dr. Thompson is a medical practitioner working on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia. He has a counseling background in Cognitive, Narrative, and Solution-Based Therapies and for two years was the president of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. He spent 10 years practicing hypnosis, during which time he developed the positive-centered model. This resulted from the needs of his patients to distinguish their positive features from the bad habits and unwelcome behaviors they had acquired. Their encouragement motivated him to write Understand Your True Identity, a book that he hopes will help people find their true self and fix their anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Dr. Thompson is married with five grown-up children and a growing number of grandchildren. He enjoys surfing, snowboarding, and playing guitar.

Learning Points:

• How the way we see ourselves can quietly shape our habits, anxiety, relationships, and ability to change

• Why lasting behavior change requires more than willpower—and how subconscious patterns often keep people stuck

• Practical ways to separate your true self from negative thinking and self-defeating behaviors in order to build healthier patterns and emotional resilience

Social media:

https://understandyourtrueidentity.com/

https://www.youtube.com/DrJeremyThompson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-thompson-41a47969/

In this episode our conversation centres on cortisol—the hormone at that is the key navigator of your stress response—and why so many people feel exhausted, wired, and out of sync… even when they think they are doing everything “right.”

In this episode, we explore what cortisol is, how cortisol works, what happens when your stress response becomes dysregulated, and why conventional approaches often miss the bigger picture.

We’ll also break down how functional testing can reveal patterns that standard labs overlook—giving you a clearer, more complete understanding of what your body needs to heal and perform at its best.

My guest today is Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), where she leads curriculum design, live training and mentor development for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programmes.

For more than a decade, Elizabeth worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace and emotional toll led to burnout and chronic illness. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms she turned to FDN, where she discovered how to uncover hidden healing opportunities through functional lab testing and personalised protocols. The approach helped her reclaim her energy, clarity and sense of purpose.

Learning Points:

• What cortisol actually does in the body when it’s working properly

• How functional lab testing changes the way we understand cortisol compared to standard testing

• What the most important markers are to look at when assessing stress physiology

Social Media:

Website - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/

You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-natural-health-&-fitness-ctr/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/FDNtraining

Podcast - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/health-detective-podcast/

In this episode we are diving into a side of healthcare most people never see… yet it impacts every patient, every provider, and every outcome. Because while hospitals are filled with world-class clinicians and life-saving technology, many of the systems supporting them are still surprisingly fragmented, inefficient, and—at times—unreliable.

My guest is Sam Yeruva and in2wq this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a “smart hospital,” why efficiency is not just a business metric but a patient safety issue, and how practical, real-world AI is already helping hospitals recover time, reduce burnout, and improve care.

We also talk about the hidden waste inside healthcare systems, the silent drivers of clinician burnout, and how reimagining workflows could allow doctors and nurses to truly operate at the top of their license.

This is a powerful look at how fixing systems can ultimately save lives—and why the future of healthcare may depend just as much on operational intelligence as it does on clinical excellence.

Srikar “Sam” Yeruva is the Founder and CEO of Pycube, Inc., a company transforming the way hospitals operate behind the scenes. With a background in electrical and computer engineering and training from Harvard Business School, his decade working inside hospitals revealed a systemic problem. While clinical care is world-class, operations are often unpredictable. Motivated by a personal experience where critical biopsy samples were lost for 10 days, Sam launched Pycube to bring true operational intelligence to healthcare. Today, Pycube helps hospitals track assets and supplies in real time—saving caregivers hours and unlocking millions in recovered efficiency.

Learning Points:

· How operational efficiency translates into patient safety

· How hospitals are clinically advanced but operationally behind

· How real-time data and practical AI are transforming care behind the scenes

Social:

Website: https://www.pycube.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/srikar-sam-yeruva-8437184a

Twitter: https://x.com/Pycube

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pycube/

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

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Pycube

In this episode we speak with Dr. Chris DeArmitt about an emotionally charged topic in modern health and environmental discourse—microplastics, ocean waste, and the global push to eliminate plastics altogether.

What happens when fear outpaces facts?

This episode isn’t about opinions—it’s about evidence.

Dr. Chris DeArmitt (PhD, FRSC, FIMMM) is widely recognized as the

leading independent scientist and global authority on plastics,

microplastics, and the environment. A materials scientist with decades

of experience, he’s addressed top forums and global media and is the

trusted voice separating science from sensationalism. He is the author

of The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastic Illusion, making the

most comprehensive, accessible case for evidence-based decisions on

plastics and sustainability.

Unlike industry lobbyists or activists, Dr. DeArmitt has invested

thousands of unpaid hours reviewing and verifying thousands of peer reviewed

studies to uncover what the science actually says—work that

professors and environmental scientists worldwide have endorsed.

He makes the science interesting and engaging by explaining it with

analogies and examples anyone can relate to, helping audiences

replace fear with facts and make smarter choices for people and the

planet.

Learning Points:

• What the science actually says about microplastics

• Why banning plastics can sometimes do more harm than good

• How

Social Media:

https://plasticsresearchcouncil.com/

https://chrisdearmitt.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/

https://x.com/CDAPlastics

In this episode we are talking about the hidden cellular breakdown that accelerates aging, and why upgrading your health strategy may be the key to sustaining success long-term with our guest Dr. Will Haas

Dr. Will Haas, MD, MBA is redefining what it means to age well. He is the Founder and CEO of VYVE Wellness in Charlotte, NC, where he helps high-achieving professionals reclaim energy, focus, and vitality through cellular optimization. Board-certified in Integrative and Family Medicine, Dr. Haas blends advanced therapies—IV nutrient infusions, therapeutic peptides, hyperbaric oxygen, and redlight therapy—to deliver measurable results that help patients feel decades younger. Beyond VYVE, he co-founded OvulifeMD, creating natural fertility protocols, and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Infusive, supporting wellness practices nationwide. His expertise has been featured in Men’s Journal, Daily Mail, Yahoo Life, and Woman’s World Magazine. Passionate about bridging science with practical results, Dr. Haas empowers high-performers who want more than just longevity—they want their best years ahead of them.

Learning Points:

• Why is cellular health the true foundation of energy & aging?

• What do Redox & Detox have to do with cellular health?

• What are Zombie cells and why should we care about them?

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VYVEWellness/

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

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

Website: https://vyvewellness.com

In this episode we speak with Dr. Matt Fontaine about understanding how the body is built, how it breaks down, and most importantly, how to take ownership of your own health.

Dr. Matt Fontaine is a lifelong athlete with over 24 years of experience as a sports chiropractor. His private practice in integrative physical medicine focuses on an accurate diagnosis, rapid recovery, and peak performance. He has served as a sports chiropractor in Major League Baseball and with the ART Ironman Triathlon Medical team. He completed his residency at the Texas Back Institute and has spent the last decade-plus serving a patient community that includes men and women of the U.S. armed forces, veterans, and other governmental agencies. His new book is Only One Body

Learning Points:

• Why you must become your own health advocate

• Why exercise is the most powerful “medicine”—when done correctly

• How understanding your body leads to better decisions and long-term health

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattfontainedc/

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

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoYlbuZzzok2YtmU5HTJ9UA

https://drmattfontaine.com/

Bio:

In this episode we speak with Dr. Julianna Lindsey about what it really means to “turn back the clock” on aging, why your blood work may be telling a very incomplete story, and how simple daily habits—from sleep and nutrition to mindset and movement—can dramatically change how you feel and function at any stage of life.

Dr. Julianna Lindsey is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training and certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, functional and integrative medicine, lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone optimization, and peptide therapy. In addition to her clinical work, she has spent the past fifteen years serving executive leadership roles at Fortune-level companies. During this time, she observed the dysfunction of our health care system on a large scale, an experience that contributed to her motivation in establishing her Radiant Longevity clinic in Southlake, Texas, where she dedicates her life to serving people through personalized care and attention. She is the author of Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Protocol for Living Your Best Life

Learning Points

Why ‘normal' is not the same as optimal

Why longevity is built through small, consistent daily habits

Why you have more control over aging than you think

WEBSITE: Radiantlongevity.com

SOCIAL MEDIA:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannalindseymd/

https://www.instagram.com/juliannalindseymd/

Facebook.com/Julianna.lindsey

In this episode, we speak with Chris Reade who shares the exact strategies he used to reclaim his health — and the insights behind his new book, Beating Diabetes. We dive into the myths that keep people stuck, the role food actually plays in metabolic health, how to think critically about medications, and why sustainable habits matter far more than perfection.

Chris Reade is an entrepreneur, technologist, and author on a mission to change how we think about diabetes and food. After having a serious scare with diabetes, Chris refused to accept it as a life sentence—he took control, reversed it, and now shares his science-backed, practical approach in his new book, Beating Diabetes. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation on breaking free from medications, mastering blood sugar control, and living healthier—without extreme dieting.

Learning Points:

-Diabetes is not always a life sentence

-Food is one of the most powerful tools for blood sugar control

-Small, consistent habits create lasting change

Social Media:

Website: https://www.beatingdiabetes.us/

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