#365: Unlocking the Body’s SECRET Repair Code: Stem Cells, Plant Biohacks & Radical Healing Revealed | Christian Drapeau Returns
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 08/29/2025
#366: From ICU to Innovation: Dr. John Lieurance on Regenerative Medicine and Overcoming Trauma
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the remarkable Dr. John Lieurance, a true pioneer in regenerative medicine and founder of the . In this deeply personal episode, Dr. John shares his extraordinary journey through catastrophic health challenges—including a life-threatening hospitalization, kidney failure, and the loss of his leg—and the groundbreaking therapies that not only saved his life, but allowed him to thrive. Episode Timestamps: Dr. Lieurance discusses medical trauma & spiritual perspective ... 00:06:15 Processing fear, trauma, and emotional release ... 00:09:55 Fascia, somatic...
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#365: Unlocking the Body’s SECRET Repair Code: Stem Cells, Plant Biohacks & Radical Healing Revealed | Christian Drapeau Returns
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I'm joined by , a visionary pioneer in stem cell science and the mind behind the concept of endogenous stem cell mobilization. Christian’s journey takes us from his days as a neurophysiology researcher, wrestling with questions about memory and consciousness, to a life-changing pivot into plant medicine—ultimately leading to groundbreaking work with stem cell–mobilizing botanicals like blue-green algae and sea buckthorn. In our conversation, Christian explains how the body’s innate repair system slows down dramatically with age, and why many of the answers we’re seeking in...
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#364: The Hidden TRUTH About Weight Loss: Nervous System Hacks, GLP-1, and the Psychology Behind Stubborn Fat | Eliza Kingsford
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , a clinical psychologist and expert in the psychology of weight loss, who brings a refreshingly honest—and much needed—perspective to the conversation around GLP-1 peptides, weight regulation, and nervous system health. Eliza shares how her two decades of experience revealed a missing piece in lasting weight loss: understanding and addressing the role of our nervous system beneath the surface of every behavior, craving, and “failed” attempt. SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU! If today’s conversation got you thinking about how your nervous system and metabolism are...
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#363: 12 Shocking Extra Virgin Olive Oil Benefits | The Power of Olive Oil Polyphenols for Anti-Aging and Mediterranean Secrets with Nathalie Niddam
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m taking you on a solo exploration into the world of extra virgin olive oil—a topic that’s both well-loved in ancestral diets and increasingly backed by cutting-edge science. Inspired by my recent interview with TJ Robinson of the , I started looking deeper into what makes extra virgin olive oil so powerful for health and longevity. What I found truly surprised me: there’s a wealth of research showing just how crucial high-quality olive oil is to the benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Try the Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club and get a $39 bottle of extremely fresh olive oil...
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#362: Redefining Oral Health: The SURPRISING Link Between Your Mouth, Disease & Longevity (How a Spit Test Could Save Your Life) | with Dr. Nammy Patel
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the insightful , a trailblazing functional dentist who’s redefining what it means to care for your oral health. Dr. Patel shares her unique path from conventional dental training to a holistic, prevention-focused approach that considers your mouth as the true starting point of gut—and whole body—health. She opens up about how her background in Ayurveda and cutting-edge training have shaped the way she addresses root causes instead of just treating symptoms. What we discuss: Dr. Patel’s background and root-cause dental care ... 00:07:57 Oral microbiome and...
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#361 How MitoQ Targets Mitochondrial Decline to Improve Energy, Vascular Health, and Aging With Siobhan Mitchell
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by neuroscientist and longevity researcher for , Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, whose passion for brain health and mitochondrial science runs deep. In this episode, Dr. Mitchell opens up about her personal journey—witnessing her grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s—which inspired her to dedicate her career to understanding and preventing brain aging. Her experience spans some of the world’s largest nutrition and food companies, yet her heart remains focused on innovative ways to protect the brain and body, starting with our cellular engines: the mitochondria....
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#360: How Liz Parrish Is REWRITING the Rules of Aging (Gene Therapy, Telomeres & The Future of Longevity)
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the trailblazing , a true pioneer in the world of longevity science and . Liz doesn’t just talk about cutting-edge gene therapies—she’s the first patient to actually undergo many of them herself. In our conversation, Liz shares how her journey from stem cell advocacy to biotech innovation was fueled by a deeply personal mission: her son’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes. What we discuss: How Liz Parrish got into genetics and stem cells ... 00:06:45 Transition from childhood disease to treating aging ... 00:09:35 Difference between stem cells, gene therapy,...
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#359 Rewiring Cravings: The WildFit Mindset, Ancestral HACKS, and Food Psychology With Eric Edmeads | Why Intuitive Eating is BROKEN and How to Fix It
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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#358: Real Vs. Fake: The $20 Rule, Fresh Pressed Secrets & The Science Behind True Fresh Olive Oil with TJ Robinson
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
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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#357: Unlocking YOUTH: The Future of Regeneration (Cell Factor and Peptides) | From Pain to Power, Hair Growth & Healing Chronic Inflammation with Arvind Chakravarthy & Sanjiv Lal
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
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...
info_outlineToday, I'm joined by Christian Drapeau, a visionary pioneer in stem cell science and the mind behind the concept of endogenous stem cell mobilization. Christian’s journey takes us from his days as a neurophysiology researcher, wrestling with questions about memory and consciousness, to a life-changing pivot into plant medicine—ultimately leading to groundbreaking work with stem cell–mobilizing botanicals like blue-green algae and sea buckthorn.
In our conversation, Christian explains how the body’s innate repair system slows down dramatically with age, and why many of the answers we’re seeking in regenerative health might actually be within our own biology. We dive into the latest science on harnessing your body’s own stem cells for healing—covering everything from muscle recovery and brain support to remarkable outcomes in heart failure, Parkinson’s, and beyond.
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Past episodes:
Episode #93: How to Stimulate the Release of More Stem Cells in Your Body to Promote Healing
Episode #232: Harnessing Your Own Stem Cells: Christian Drapeau's Unique Approach to Healing
Episode Timestamps:
Christian’s background: brain research to plant medicine ... 00:04:12
Discovery of AFA algae and stem cell mobilization ... 00:12:40
Demystifying stem cell decline and repair with age ... 00:18:02
Concerns about running out of stem cells addressed ... 00:25:23
Exosomes vs. stem cells & synergy explained ... 00:28:43
How to prime the body for more stem cell release ... 00:32:14
Stem regen’s clinical data: how many stem cells? ... 00:37:06
Athletic & muscle recovery applications ... 00:41:09
Key case studies: heart failure and Parkinson’s ... 00:51:34
Limitations of “biological age” markers ... 01:00:00
Stem cells, inflammation & autoimmunity ... 01:06:11
Synergies with regenerative medicine procedures ... 01:16:21
What Christian would research with unlimited resources ... 01:26:55
Common misunderstandings about regeneration ... 01:28:07
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