299: Fertility Beyond Biological Clock - with Gabriela Rosa
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Release Date: 01/08/2026
301: The Menopause Gut Connection - with Cynthia Thurlow
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The conversation around menopause is evolving toward a more holistic understanding of this transition. One crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect is the profound connection between menopause and gut health. Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow is shedding light on what she terms the "menopause gut" to help women navigate this stage with vitality. The Gut-Hormone Connection Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause have a direct and significant impact on the gut microbiome. This complex ecosystem of trillions of microbes is intricately linked to nearly every system in our body. As Thurlow...
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300: Roadmap to Tinnitus Relief - with Ben Thompson
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While many perceive tinnitus as a problem solely with the ears, it is actually a neurological condition occurring in the auditory brain. The Auditory Brain Connection Because the brain possesses neuroplasticity—the ability to adapt and change—this "brain buzz" is not necessarily a permanent condition.In a deep dive into the subject, Dr. Ben Thompson, an audiologist and tinnitus expert, reveals that Tinnitus is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying issue within the auditory system. The Impact of Stress A healthy brain typically utilizes a filter mechanism to...
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299: Fertility Beyond Biological Clock - with Gabriela Rosa
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For decades, the conversation around starting a family has been dominated by a single, ticking sound: the biological clock. We're told that age is the ultimate arbiter of reproductive success. But according to Harvard-awarded fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa, age is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. If you've been told that your "labs are normal" but you still aren't pregnant, or if you're facing the daunting prospect of IVF, it's time to look deeper. Based on Gabriela Rosa's pioneering F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method, here's why health matters more than age, and what's truly missing from the...
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298: Organic to Regenerative Agriculture - with Jeffrey Burke
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Dr. Burke started working in health food stores while in college at the University of Michigan. In the late 70s and early 80s, he worked with industry pioneer Dr. Earl Mandel, eventually managing a chain of 170 stores. For 42 years, he hosted a national radio talk show focused on health. He now hosts the Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke podcast and serves as the Director of Education for Kokora Life, founded by Rick Scalzo. The Industry Evolution He credits his interest in natural medicine to his Ukrainian and Polish grandmother, who used to forage for mushrooms and dandelion tea and kept a...
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297: Insurance Rigged Against You - with Chris Hamilton
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Health insurance in America is expensive on purpose, not by accident. Chris Hamilton argues that confusion and hidden incentives are the real products big carriers sell… and employers and employees pay the price. How Insurance Giants Game the System Under federal rules, large insurers in the USA can only keep about 15 percent of premiums as profit, which sounds protective until you realize it pushes them to grow the total cost of care. To do that, they've built a "massive ecosystem that's able to bill the insurance company" by buying physician groups, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit...
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296: Emerge From Behind Logo - with Paige Velasquez Budde
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The old playbook of "buy ads, rank for keywords, and wait for patients" is failing. According to Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO of Zilker Media and author of The Strategic Business Influencer, we've entered an era of "corporate suspicion." Trust in institutions is at an all-time low, while trust in individuals is skyrocketing. For health and wellness organizations, you can no longer rely on your company brand alone. AI Search Demands Leader Visibility Patients now find health providers through AI platforms like ChatGPT, not just Google. Budde calls this Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Unlike...
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295: Your Fatigue Has Hidden Roots - with Martha Carlin
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Are you constantly battling fatigue, brain fog, and persistent bloating? You might be dealing with a silent instigator: LPS endotoxins. We recently dove deep into this topic with Martha Carlin, a pioneering microbiome researcher and founder of The BioCollective. Here's what you need to know about this stealthy driver of chronic inflammation. What is LPS? LPS, or lipopolysaccharide, is an endotoxin—a component of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria in your gut. While these bacteria are normal, problems arise when they die and release inflammatory debris. In a healthy gut, this isn't a...
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294: Oral Health “Mouth Mapping” - Jonathan Levine
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With long-term health, the mouth is often overlooked. For most people, the dentist is someone only seen for a cleaning or to fix a problem like a cavity or crown. However, according to Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, a world-renowned oral health expert, we are undergoing a massive paradigm shift. It is time to stop seeing the mouth as separate and recognize it as a critical data center for your entire body's well-being. This new approach, which Dr. Levine's practice calls "mouth mapping," is poised to change how we manage everything from heart disease to sleep. The Biological Connection: Mouth...
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293: Not Willpower, Your Roots - with Amber Romaniuk
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It is a staggering statistic that an estimated 90% of women and up to 50% of men in North America struggle with binge and emotional eating. For those caught in this exhausting cycle—marked by shame, frustration, and the feeling of being completely out of control—the common response is often another diet, followed by self-blame for lacking willpower. However, according to emotional eating and hormone expert Amber Romaniuk, focusing on willpower is exactly the wrong approach. Individuals are attempting to fix a deep, multi-layered issue with a surface-level solution. The true healing, she...
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292: The Key to Aging Strong - with Alan Rozanski
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We all want to age with vitality and independence. Yet, there's a stark statistic looming over Americans: 1 in 3 people over 65 will suffer a fall. This "overlooked aging crisis" isn't just about a broken bone; it's often the starting point for a decline in health, confidence, and independence. According to Dr. Alan Rozanski, a distinguished professor of medicine, the solution isn't a new drug or a complex medical procedure. It's a proactive, powerful strategy he calls "muscle care." The Real Reason We Fall The primary driver behind this crisis is a natural process that we've accepted for too...
info_outlineFor decades, the conversation around starting a family has been dominated by a single, ticking sound: the biological clock. We're told that age is the ultimate arbiter of reproductive success. But according to Harvard-awarded fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa, age is only one piece of a much larger puzzle.
If you've been told that your "labs are normal" but you still aren't pregnant, or if you're facing the daunting prospect of IVF, it's time to look deeper. Based on Gabriela Rosa's pioneering F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method, here's why health matters more than age, and what's truly missing from the standard fertility conversation.
Health Beats Age with Fertility
Gabriela emphasizes that the environment in which an egg or sperm matures is the true driver of quality. She often tells her patients to "act pregnant now to get pregnant later."
The "standard" lab reference ranges are often misleading. For example, a TSH (thyroid) level of 4.0 might be considered "normal" by a general lab, but research suggests that for fertility, anything above 2.3 can increase the risk of miscarriage.
"In fertility, there is no such thing as a neutral exposure. Everything you eat, breathe, and put on your skin has either a positive or a negative effect."
By optimizing metabolic health… addressing "minor factors" like insulin resistance or subclinical thyroid issues… you can often overcome the statistical hurdles of maternal age.
The Gap in Standard Treatments
The modern medical system is often fragmented. When a couple struggles to conceive, the standard path is a quick referral to an IVF clinic. While IVF is a miraculous tool, it's often used as a "bypass" rather than a solution to the underlying health issues.
Gabriela points out that "unexplained infertility" is often just "uninvestigated infertility." Standard treatments frequently miss the power of preconception… taking 3-4 months to "clean the soil" before planting the seed. They also overlook deep-dive diagnostics, testing for silent infections or DNA fragmentation that standard tests ignore. And they fail to account for the cumulative effect: one minor health issue might delay you by two years; three minor issues could theoretically delay conception by 40 years.
Fertility Is a Team Sport
Perhaps the biggest gap in standard care is the focus on the woman. Statistically, fertility challenges are 40% female factor, 40% male factor, and 20% combined or embryonic. Yet men are often told "you're fine" after a basic semen analysis.
Gabriela insists that "fertility is a team sport." A man's health contributes 50% of the DNA and significantly impacts the sustainability of the pregnancy.
Don't Settle for "Normal"
If you're struggling, Gabriela Rosa's message is one of empowerment. Infertility is not a dead end; it's a "call to arms" to understand your body better.
If a clinician tells you "everything is normal, just keep trying" despite months of failure, it's time to seek a second opinion. You have more influence over your biology than you've been led to believe.
In this podcast you'll learn:
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Why health matters more than age when it comes to fertility
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What's missing in standard fertility treatments and how to fill the gaps
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Why treating both partners is essential for conception success
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