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LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 07/25/2025
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , the visionary entrepreneur, evolutionary nutrition expert, and creator of . Our conversation travels from his childhood fascination with human ancestry—sparked by holding a cast of the oldest Homo sapiens skull—to his transformative health journey that erased years of chronic pain, infections, and inflammation. Eric’s personal story is compelling, but what sets him apart is how he connects our evolutionary roots to the food choices we make today. Learn more about . What we discuss: Eric’s ancestral nutrition journey ... 00:06:34 Evolution, dietary...
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In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you a truly delicious conversation with and founder of the Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club. If you’ve ever wondered what makes extra virgin olive oil such a key component of longevity and Mediterranean health, you’re going to love this one. (Go to and get a $39 bottle for just $1.) What we discuss: Food as medicine and olive oil’s role in health ... 00:00:53 Interest and confusion around olive oil quality ... 00:02:30 Fraud and counterfeit olive oils ... 00:02:52 Why harvest timing and fruit ripeness matter ... 00:13:27 Cost and yield: why...
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Today, I’m joined by —two visionaries at the forefront of regenerative medicine. Dr. Arvind, an ER doctor turned regenerative therapy expert, and Sanjiv, a former pharmaceutical scientist now pioneering next-gen biotech, share their journey from the broken systems of traditional medicine to developing breakthrough therapies that reawaken the body’s youthful potential. What we discuss:Defining stem cells, exosomes, and cell factor ... 00:12:21 Analogies to understand regenerative therapy landscape ... 00:12:21 Placental sourcing and cell factor science ... 00:15:31 Restoring...
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Today, I’m joined by , founder of (get this week ONLY) and a true disruptor in the world of clean air and biohacking. If you’ve ever overlooked just how much the quality of your indoor air affects your sleep, your immune system, and your long-term health, prepare to have your mind changed. for $400 off your NEW JASPR or use code NAT at checkout. Offer ends 8/8/25. Get my Top 5 Favorite Peptides List FREE click here to . What we discuss: Air scrubbers vs. purifiers ... 00:07:14 Mike’s journey and Jasper origins ... 00:08:48 Indoor pollution and wildfire smoke ... 00:14:09 Health...
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Today we’re tackling a topic that’s near and dear to my heart—and absolutely essential for anyone interested in healthspan: sleep. If you’re someone who thinks sleep is a waste of time, or if you only wish you could get a good night’s rest, you’ll want to stick around for this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with —he’s a clinical psychologist, board certified sleep specialist, and bestselling author of four books, including “.” We dive into everything from the basics of building healthy sleep habits to busting some long-held myths (including why the 5am Club...
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In this episode of the Longevity Podcast, I sit down with —a name many of you may know from the bodybuilding world and the pioneering days of biohacking. Our conversation takes a very personal turn, as Dylan bravely opens up about his early struggles with body image, bulimia, and body dysmorphia, and how these challenges set the stage for his journey into fitness, nutrition, and ultimately, cellular and mitochondrial optimization. Free “Top 5 Peptides” Download from Nat: What we discuss: Trigger warning: Eating disorders ... 00:03:52 Early body image struggles ... 00:08:11 Eating...
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Today, I’m flying solo for a deep—well, more like a just-scratching-the-surface—dive into one of the body’s most fascinating hormones: melatonin. After getting so many of your questions about how melatonin really works, whether it’s just about sleep, and how it might support healthy aging, I decided to tackle all those hot topics head-on in this episode. Download my FREE guide to my top 5 peptides for longevity: Melatonin Product mentioned: and the code is NAT What we discuss: Why melatonin is complex; plans for future episodes ... 00:00:42...
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Today, I’m welcoming back , a true pioneer in the regenerative longevity space. You might remember our earlier episode where we explored the transformative science of human exosomes—but today, we’re going even further, straight into the fascinating world of plant exosomes. Visit and use code NAT for 10% off What we discuss: Plant exosomes intro ... 00:04:23 Gut health/minerals ... 00:05:18 Why plant exosomes ... 00:08:09 Exosomes vs. liposomes ... 00:09:35 Bioavailability ... 00:12:12 Phytonutrients ... 00:17:26 Resveratrol ... 00:18:17 Quercetin ... 00:20:30 Glutathione ......
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Today, I’m joined by the brilliant , one of the most sought-after experts in functional medicine and an incredible advocate for what he calls “gut-centric medicine.” Together, we explore how your emotions and beliefs directly impact your gut, why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to gut healing, and the practical steps you can take to support your body’s natural balance. What we discuss: Dr. Pedre’s personal and medical background ... 00:06:05 Mind-body connection and overcoming fear through meditation ... 00:09:16 Impact of antibiotics and gut health journey ... 00:18:06...
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In this episode, I sit down with —one of the most exciting researchers in regenerative medicine today. If you’re even a little bit curious about how to hack aging or have heard the buzz about things like plasma exchanges, exosomes, or why on earth lobsters never seem to grow old, you’re in for a treat. What we discuss: Expanding autologous hematopoietic stem cells and FDA challenges ... 00:08:28 Heterochronic parabiosis, plasma exchange, and aging signals ... 00:17:35 Nature’s clues: Lobsters, jellyfish, and biological age reset ... 00:24:02 Entropy, epigenetics, and limiting...
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Michael Breus—he’s a clinical psychologist, board certified sleep specialist, and bestselling author of four books, including “The Power of When.” We dive into everything from the basics of building healthy sleep habits to busting some long-held myths (including why the 5am Club might not be all it’s cracked up to be).
Check out his NEW book: Sleep, Drink, Breathe!
What we discuss:
Chronotypes: animals, genetics, and changing over life ... 00:07:01
Hydration, breath work, and sleep explained ... 00:09:11
Dolphin chronotype and insomnia behaviors ... 00:22:19
Using chronotypes for family and work relationships ... 00:25:36
Consistent wake-up time as key to sleep ... 00:27:58
Sleep flexibility, tracking obsession, and myths ... 00:29:13
Addressing insomnia: practical strategies ... 00:43:46
Middle-of-the-night waking: what to do ... 00:44:57
Don’t pee or check the clock unless necessary ... 00:46:33
478 breathing and non-sleep deep rest ... 00:49:34
Accepting occasional bad nights ... 00:53:57
Napping: dos, don’ts, and napa-latte ... 00:56:22
Caffeine/melatonin metabolism and sleep supplements ... 00:59:28
Sleep-supportive nutrients: magnesium, D, iron ... 01:03:38
Melatonin: dosing, interactions, and safety ... 01:04:08
Mouth taping: risks and recommendations ... 01:07:18
Getting screened for sleep apnea at home ... 01:09:15
Hydration hacks: sip, don’t gulp ... 01:16:22
Alcohol: timing and minimizing sleep impact ... 01:18:14
Breathwork for both sleep and calm ... 01:21:21
Top actionable sleep and health tips ... 01:15:23
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