Under Contract Podcast

Under Contract Podcast

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Under Contract Podcast episodes

  • Why Traditional Medicine Fails Chronic Illness | Fatigue, Lyme Disease, Auto Immune Disease & Healing

    What if your chronic symptoms aren't "all in your head"?

    In this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with Evelyn Hallford, founder of Ecore Wellness and former emergency medicine educator, paramedic, and biologist, to discuss why so many people struggle to find answers for chronic illness, Lyme disease, mold toxicity, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and inflammation.

    After years working in emergency medicine and academia, Evelyn witnessed firsthand where traditional healthcare excels—and where it falls short when it comes to prevention, root-cause healing, and chronic disease.

    We discuss:
    • What doctors often get wrong• The connection between inflammation, gut health, and autoimmune symptoms• Why "normal labs" don't always mean you're healthy• Ozone therapy and regenerative medicine• Stem cell therapy and emerging wellness treatments• Functional medicine vs conventional medicine• The importance of biomarkers and advanced testing• Why prevention should be the future of healthcare• How mindset, stress, and nervous system regulation impact healing

    Evelyn also shares her personal story of overcoming severe chronic illness, Lyme disease, thyroid cancer, and years of medical gaslighting before finding a path to recovery.

    Whether you're dealing with unexplained symptoms, autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, inflammation, mold exposure, or simply want to optimize your health, this conversation offers a different perspective on healing and wellness.

    Subscribe for more conversations about health, business, personal growth, and life-changing stories.

    Instagram: @ecorewellness

    #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #FunctionalMedicine #MoldToxicity #AutoimmuneDisease #LongCOVID #OzoneTherapy #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCellTherapy #HealthPodcast

    52 min
  • The Hidden Truth Between Oral Health and Chronic Illness

    What if the dental work in your mouth is quietly affecting your hormones, gut health, inflammation, brain fog, fatigue, and overall wellness?

    In this episode of Under Contract, we talk with biologic dentists Dr. Michelle Jorgensen and Dr. Nicole Vane to uncover the hidden connection between oral health and whole body health. From mercury fillings and root canals to fluoride, titanium implants, chronic inflammation, hormone disruption, and autoimmune symptoms, this conversation dives deep into the topics most traditional dentists never discuss.

    If you’ve struggled with chronic fatigue, Hashimoto’s, brain fog, breast implant illness, gut issues, anxiety, inflammation, or unexplained health symptoms, this episode may completely change the way you think about dentistry and healing.

    Topics Covered:
    • Biologic dentistry explained
    • Root canal dangers & hidden infections
    • Mercury fillings & heavy metal toxicity
    • Fluoride and hormone disruption
    • Titanium vs zirconia dental implants
    • Oral microbiome & gut health connection
    • Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease
    • Breast implant illness parallels
    • How dental materials affect whole body health
    • Signs your mouth could be making you sick

    Subscribe for more conversations around health optimization, wellness, entrepreneurship, longevity, and personal transformation.

    Instagram:

    @livingwellwithdrmichelle @nicolevanedentist @undercontractpodcast


    #BiologicDentistry #RootCanals #Fluoride #MercuryFillings #OralHealth #HealthPodcast #ChronicInflammation #HormoneHealth #WellnessPodcast #UnderContractPodcast

    1 hr
  • Peptides Explained by a Doctor, Not Your Friend: GLP-1, Fat Loss, Recovery & Anti-Aging

    Peptides are everywhere right now but most people still don’t understand how they actually work.

    In this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with Dr. Gabriel Alizaidy to break down the science behind peptide therapy, GLP-1 medications, if retatrutide works for weight loss, recovery stacks, and the truth about biohacking trends dominating social media.

    We discuss how peptides can support weight loss, inflammation, healing, hormone balance, mitochondrial health, longevity, and performance, but also why most people are using them incorrectly.

    Topics include:
     • GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
     • Why peptide therapy should be medically supervised
     • The “Wolverine Stack” for recovery: BPC-157 + TB-500
     • Copper peptides and the “copper uglies” explained
     • Peptides for sleep, fat loss, muscle retention, and high performance
     • Hormones, mitochondria, and why bloodwork matters before starting
     • Common peptide mistakes people make from TikTok advice
     • Longevity, anti-aging, and optimizing your health safely

    If you’re curious about GLP-1s, peptide stacks, anti-aging protocols, or how peptides are changing medicine, this conversation breaks down what’s real, what’s hype, and what to know before trying them.

    Connect with Dr. Alizaidy on Instagram: @gabrielalizaidy

    #Peptides #GLP1 #Biohacking #Longevity #WeightLoss #HormoneOptimization #AntiAging #Recovery #HealthPodcast #WellnessPodcast

    41 min
  • Why You’re Tired, Bloated & Aging Faster. The Hidden Root Causes Dr. Galitzer

    What if low energy, brain fog, bloating, poor sleep, and hormone imbalance aren’t “just part of getting older”?

    In this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with longevity expert Dr. Galitzer to break down the real reasons so many people feel exhausted, inflamed, and disconnected from their health as they age.

    Dr. Galitzer explains how true vitality starts at the cellular level — from adrenal function and hormone balance to mitochondrial health, detox pathways, leaky gut, and peptide therapy.

    In this conversation, we cover:

    • Why fatigue is NOT a normal part of aging
    • The hidden signs of adrenal dysfunction and cortisol imbalance
    • Why you keep waking up at 2–3AM
    • The truth about peptides, mitochondrial health, and anti-aging
    • How leaky gut causes brain fog, bloating, headaches, and skin issues
    • The role of toxins, lymphatic drainage, and detoxification
    • Why hormones should be tested before treatment
    • Daily habits that support energy, longevity, and whole-body wellness

    If you’re dealing with low energy, hormone issues, poor sleep, digestive problems, or simply want to age healthier, this episode delivers practical insights to help you take control of your health.

    Subscribe to Under Contract for conversations on longevity, wellness, business, and living fully at every stage of life.

     📱 Instagram: @drgalitzer

    📖 Book: Ageless Vitality: Reignite Your Spark, Optimize Your Health, Transform Your Life

    🌐 Official Website: Dr. Galitzer Official Site

    #Longevity #HormoneHealth #Peptides #HealthyAging #LeakyGut #AdrenalFatigue #Mitochondria #WellnessPodcast #Biohacking #UnderContractPodcast

    1 hr 6 min
  • The Market San Diego Needed: Heavenly Bodega’s Mission for Clean Food & Community

    In this episode of Under Contract, host Tammy Dean sits down with the founders of Heavenly Bodega, a unique health-conscious coffee shop and market in Bankers Hill, San Diego that’s quickly becoming a community favorite.

    More than just a coffee shop, Heavenly Bodega was created to be a gathering place for people who care about quality food, clean ingredients, and meaningful connection. The space blends a specialty coffee bar, curated market, wine selection, and outdoor patio, creating an environment where locals can meet, work, and build relationships.

    The founders, Roselil and Chehadeh, share how they carefully select products, partner with small vendors and local producers, and prioritize high-quality ingredients that people can trust. Their goal is simple: create a market where everything—from coffee and matcha to snacks, groceries, and wellness products—is thoughtfully sourced and genuinely enjoyable.

    But what truly sets Heavenly Bodega apart is the focus on community. From casual meetups to networking events and everyday conversations over coffee, the space was intentionally designed to feel welcoming, warm, and connected.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • The vision behind Heavenly Bodega in San Diego
    • Why quality ingredients and curated products matter
    • Building a community-focused coffee shop and market
    • Favorite drinks like the Bodega Latte and Flight Path coffee
    • Creating a welcoming space for locals to connect
    • Advice for entrepreneurs building passion-driven businesses

    If you're looking for great coffee, healthy snacks, curated groceries, and a place to connect with people, Heavenly Bodega is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s most unique community spaces.

    📍 Heavenly Bodega – Bankers Hill, San Diego
    ☕ Coffee • Matcha • Market • Wine • Community
    📸 Instagram: @heavenlybodegasd

    #healthyfood #sandiegoeats #SanDiegoCoffee #SanDiegoWellness #BankersHill #SanDiegoSmallBusiness #SanDiegoCommunity #Matcha #HealthySanDiego

    34 min
  • What Women Aren’t Being Told About Breast Implant Illness

    We sit down with renowned plastic surgeon and breast implant illness advocate Dr. Landon Pryor to unpack what women aren’t being told about breast implant illness (BII).

    After experiencing BII herself, Tammy opens up about being dismissed, gaslit, and ignored by the healthcare system, an experience shared by countless women worldwide. Dr. Pryor explains the science behind breast implant illness, including the role of biofilms, chronic inflammation, mold toxicity, and immune system dysregulation, and why simply “removing the implant” is often not enough.

    This episode explores:

    • What breast implant illness really is (and why it’s so misunderstood)
    • Common and overlooked BII symptoms
    • Why women are frequently dismissed or told “it’s all in your head”
    • The importance of complete capsulectomy and proper explant surgery
    • How biofilms and toxins impact the body long-term
    • Why many women feel immediate relief after explant surgery
    • Advocacy, servant leadership, and becoming your own health advocate
    • A message of hope for women who feel out of options

    If you or someone you love is struggling with unexplained symptoms, chronic inflammation, autoimmune issues, or feels unheard by traditional medicine, this conversation could be life-changing.

    🎧 Listen, learn, and share—because awareness saves lives.

    #BreastImplantIllness #BIIAwareness #ExplantSurgery #MedicalGaslighting #ChronicIllnessAwareness #Biofilms #MoldToxicity #AutoimmuneHealing #HealthAdvocacy #FunctionalMedicine  #HolisticHealing #PatientAdvocate #UnderContractPodcast

    50 min
  • Women in Retail Real Estate: How to Build Confidence & Get Started

    Retail real estate doesn’t have to be exclusive and this episode proves it!

    On this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with Bretley and Delaney, co-hosts of Brick and Brand, to have an honest conversation about women in commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to break into the industry, without having it all figured out.

    This episode is for:

    • Women navigating a male-dominated industry
    • Beginners who feel like they’re “behind” or don’t belong yet
    • Entrepreneurs building confidence, credibility, and community
    • Anyone curious about commercial or retail real estate but unsure where to start

    Together, they talk about:

    • Finding your voice and power as a woman in business
    • Building confidence before you feel “ready”
    • Why commercial real estate should be more accessible
    • The emotional side of deals, leadership, and growth
    • Integrity, relationships, and doing business the right way
    • Turning comparison into collaboration—and fear into forward motion

    This conversation pulls back the curtain on commercial real estate and reminds you that you don’t need a perfect background, the right connections, or years of experience to begin, you just need the willingness to learn and show up.

    Instagram: @brickandbrandpod

    #WomenInCommercialRealEstate #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #RealEstateForBeginners #WomenSupportingWomen #BreakingIntoRealEstate #EntrepreneurMindset #ConfidenceInBusiness

    39 min
  • How Your Home Could Be Making You Sick

    Is your home silently affecting your health?

    In this episode of Under Contract, we sit down with Ryan Blaser, founder and CEO of Test My Home to uncover how mold, EMF exposure, indoor air quality, chemicals, lighting, and water quality can directly impact your health, sleep, hormones, and nervous system.

    Ryan shares his personal journey from being hospitalized due to toxic mold exposure to building a company dedicated to healthy homes and safer living environments. We break down the biggest hidden risks inside modern and older homes, why so many people feel sick without realizing their environment is the cause, and what every homeowner should be testing for.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Signs your home may be making you sick

    • Mold exposure, mycotoxins & why bleach doesn’t work

    • EMF exposure from Wi-Fi, appliances & power lines

    • Indoor air quality, HVAC filters & off-gassing

    • New homes vs older homes: which is healthier?

    • Simple, affordable changes that improve home health

    If you care about wellness, longevity, sleep, and creating a healthier lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen. Connect with Ryan on Instagram: @testmyhome

    🎙️ Under Contract is a podcast about turning pain into purpose and honoring the commitments you make to yourself.

    #healthyhome #mold #water #filter #sick #EMFAwareness #EnvironmentalHealth #WellnessPodcast #HomeHealth #HolisticWellness

    41 min
  • Inside Family Law: Navigating Divorce, Healing, and Building a Career

    Divorce isn’t just a legal process — it’s an emotional, financial, and often real estate transition. In this episode, family law attorney and business owner Anthony Catena shares what really happens behind the scenes of divorce cases — from navigating custody and communication to the critical decisions around selling a home and dividing assets. Tony also gives his top tips for beginners looking to start a career in family law, offering a rare look at what it takes to succeed in one of the most emotionally charged areas of the legal world.

    Tony shares what inspired him to start his own family law firm, how he balances empathy with strategy, and the lessons he’s learned guiding clients through life’s toughest transitions. Whether you’re going through a divorce or exploring a career in family law, this episode offers grounded insights, clarity, and direction for anyone ready to rebuild their next chapter with purpose.

    🔗 Learn more about Tony’s work at Catena Family Law

    #FamilyLaw #DivorceSupport #LegalCareer #DivorceAttorney #CustodyAdvice #RealEstateDuringDivorce #LawPodcast #CareerInLaw #TonyCatena #PurposeDrivenLaw

    43 min
  • The Teen Who Beat Inoperable Brain Cancer — and the Family Who Never Gave Up

    At just 14 months old, doctors gave Gio zero chance to live. Today, he’s a thriving 16-year-old, Make-A-Wish ambassador, and a living example of faith, resilience, and purpose. Alongside his mother Michelle, Gio opens up about surviving inoperable brain cancer, how his family’s unwavering faith guided them, and how he’s turning his pain into purpose by inspiring others facing impossible odds.

    🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

    • How faith guided Giovanni’s family through a rare cancer diagnosis
    • Journaling as a tool for healing, reflection, and emotional strength
    • Why second (and third) opinions can change the course of treatment
    • Turning pain into purpose through community and Make-A-Wish
    • How to balance holistic healing with modern medicine

    This episode will move you, ground you, and remind you that even in the darkest moments, there’s light ahead. 

     #FaithOverFear #CancerSurvivor #InspiringStories #MakeAWish #HealingJourney

    48 min

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Under Contract is a podcast about the commitments people make to change their lives.


Through raw conversations with entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and everyday people, we…