Episode #119: How to Heal the Body When You Are Extremely Ill
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 10/11/2022
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I'm joined by the inspiring , Oxford-based longevity expert and a living example of turning adversity into vitality. After being told at 39 that she had lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and just five years to live, Leslie defiantly forged a new path—reversing her diagnoses, restoring her thyroid health, and even welcoming a healthy baby girl at 43. Her story is a testament to the power of questioning the status quo, honoring the wisdom within our bodies, and refusing to accept decline as inevitable. Leslie has a generous offer for you, when you visit and use code BIONAT20 at...
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Today, I’m joined by the extraordinary , a pioneering scientist whose passion for mitochondria unlocks new frontiers in longevity medicine. Our conversation truly blew my mind—Dr. Yivgi-Ohana brings decades of expertise to demystify these tiny, ancient powerhouses that fuel every cell in our bodies, impact our hormones, drive immunity, and, as it turns out, play a central role in how we age. Episode Timestamps: Welcome to the Longevity Podcast and today's focus on mitochondria ... 00:00:00 Maternal inheritance and critical functions of mitochondria ... 00:05:56 Mitochondria as...
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Today, I’m joined by the insightful Courtney Van Bussum, a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur who has become a rising force in longevity science. Courtney shares how growing up in a family of healthcare innovators shaped her journey, and how she pivoted from startup life to tackling age-related challenges—especially when COVID brought her back to her roots and reignited her passion for cellular health. If you want to try Endotelio 1-MNA and save 10% and code NAT10 will be entered for you at checkout. Episode Timestamps: Welcome and introduction to Longevity Podcast ......
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Today, I’m joined by the innovative , a pediatrician whose passion for integrative and functional medicine has reshaped how we understand post-COVID health challenges. Dr. Keller opens up about her journey from conventional medicine to designing unique solutions for children and families, revealing how her care, presence, and determination to “solve the unsolvable” led to breakthroughs in treating mood changes, weight gain, and energy loss after COVID. Special Offer: If you go to and use code NatRocks at checkout, you’ll get a whopping 50% off of the Tryptophan Re-Genesis™...
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Today, I’m joined by the remarkable , whose work in the and vascular health space is changing the conversation around resilience and heart health for midlife women. Cathy dives into why cardiovascular disease is still the number one threat to women globally, and how the drop in estrogen during menopause impacts nitric oxide production—an overlooked factor that quietly influences everything from energy to cognition. Visit and use code NAT20 for 20% off. Episode Timestamps: Podcast welcome and cardiovascular focus ... 00:00:00 Introducing Cathy Eason, nitric oxide updates ......
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Today, I’m joined by Erin Ryan, my producer and long-time collaborator, for a special Q&A episode powered entirely by your questions. After our bioregulator deep dive with Dr. Bill Lawrence, the response was overwhelming—so many of you reached out with insightful queries about bioregulators, peptides, and the nuances between natural and synthetic options. Erin and I decided to tackle the most common themes, unpacking everything from organ versus system signaling to how bioregulators actually survive digestion. Nat’s favorite Bioregulators: and use code NAT15 for 15%...
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Today, I’m joined by the trailblazing , a cardiologist who reimagined heart health after years in elite academic medicine. In this episode, opens up about her journey from the traditional halls of Cornell and New York Presbyterian to creating truly personalized, preventive, and holistic programs for her patients—even when it meant leaving behind the medical mainstream. Episode Timestamps: Podcast intro and Dr. Druz’s background ... 00:00:00 The value of female perspectives in cardiology ... 00:04:11 Moving from traditional to integrative cardiology ... 00:13:17 Upsides of...
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Today, I’m joined by the thoughtful , a naturopathic doctor blending ancient wisdom from Chinese medicine with cutting-edge regenerative therapies. In this episode, Dr. Lee gets real about why people can feel deeply unwell long before anything shows up on standard labs—and how subtle issues like limbic system stress, toxins, and chronic inflammation quietly undermine our vitality. Episode Timestamps: Welcome and episode overview ... 00:00:00 Prolotherapy, Chinese medicine, and complex healing cases ... 00:05:16 Common misconceptions in chronic illness treatment ... 00:13:15 Why...
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Today, I’ve got a conversation that goes deep into the cutting edge of regenerative skin health with two exceptional guests: Debbi Barber, founder and muse of , and Dr. Jordan Plews, a biochemical engineer and stem cell researcher. We discuss the science and practical realities of exosomes, stem cells, and copper peptides—breaking down not just what makes skin look younger, but what truly keeps it biologically healthier and more resilient as we age. Visit and use code Nat20 Episode Timestamps: Welcome and podcast purpose ... 00:00:00 Shift from beauty to science and health...
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Today, I’m joined by —a clinician, author of , and a powerful force in rethinking everything we thought we knew about heart disease. Dr. Hussey’s own journey began with type 1 diabetes as a child, and despite living a healthy, active lifestyle, he experienced a widowmaker heart attack at just 34 years old. In our conversation, he opens up about what it was like to face this crisis with “perfect” lab numbers, how it challenged his entire perspective, and ultimately led him to a radical new understanding of heart health and longevity. Episode Timestamps: Podcast introduction and...
info_outlineMy guest this week is Katrine Volynsky.
This discussion is packed, longer than our usual episodes, but as a sports nutritionist, wellness coach, and heavy metals detox specialist who not only survived Chernobyl but today is thriving, Katrine has so much applicable information to share with this community. Katrine discusses how she detoxified from the radiation exposure, including all her natural methods for detoxifying, how to properly fast so you don’t crash your thyroid and hormones, when a vegan diet may be beneficial and loads of other helpful modalities for rebuilding the body, including various biohacking technologies and what she stacks together. She also tells us some of her favorite powerful nutrients that have aided in her healing journey such as high quality cacao (who doesn’t love chocolate!), spirulina, enzymes, NAD therapy and much more!
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Episode Takeways
[05:00] Katrine’s radiation exposure from Chernobyl and her healing journey...
[18:30] Is a vegan diet helpful or harmful?...
[22:50] MassZymes & other top strategies for detoxing from radiation...
[37:00] Fasting according to your menstrual cycle…
[48:50] What are the signs you should stop a fast?..
[53:35] What are bio-transformation pathways?..
[56:50] Alternative ways of fasting…
[01:02:55] Chocolate for health and medicinal superfoods…
[01:12:00] How to know what protocol is right for your health concerns…
[01:23:00] The importance of addressing the nervous system…
[01:29:40] All things wearable technology: Modalities to change cellular communication such as PEMF…
[01:36:45] Why bioregulators can accelerate healing…
[01:39:00] What is NAD+ therapy, who might benefit and what are the delivery mechanisms?…
[01:44:20] How to prepare for NAD+ therapy?..
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