#368: Stem Cells for Youthful Skin, Healing, & Recovery | MSCs vs MUSE cells And When To Use Exosomes With Dr. Joy Kong
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Release Date: 09/09/2025
#388: Nat’s Ultimate Gift Guide for Longevity Fans: Biohacks, Wellness Gadgets, and Black Friday Deals
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m sharing my go-to biohacking strategies and supplement stacks for leveling up your health and longevity. After years of testing the latest tech and science-backed interventions, I’ve curated smart bundles for better sleep, sharper focus, and lasting energy—perfect for your own routine or thoughtful holiday gifting. We’ll cover why each pick works, from essentials like magnesium and Urolithin A to recovery devices and productivity tools. You'll also get the inside scoop on practical ways to personalize your approach and make smart choices during seasonal sales. If you’re...
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#387: How To Start Tracking Your Own Biomarkers & Which Ones To Track | Become the CEO of Your Health With Dr. Darshan Shah
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the inspiring , a board-certified surgeon who made the bold leap from the operating room to the forefront of longevity and functional medicine. In our conversation, opens up about his own journey through burnout, chronic illness, and autoimmune disease, and shares how simple, consistent lifestyle changes became the real medicine that transformed his health. His experience revealed firsthand just how powerful habits like movement, proper nutrition, and sleep can be—often succeeding where surgery and prescriptions fell short. Episode Timestamps: Intro and offers...
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#386: How To Boost VO2 Max And HRV: The Missing Tool For Your Performance and Recovery With Rowena Gates
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Rowena Gates, co-founder of ENG3 and the innovative mind behind the device—a technology specialized in supporting cellular repair and resilience. Rowena Gates shares her unique journey from teaching high school and academic consulting to pioneering advanced biotech for health optimization. Her story is a powerful reminder of how unlikely paths can lead to groundbreaking innovation in longevity science. Visit and receive a free pelican carrying case with your order of Episode Timestamps: Intro and offers ... 00:00:00 Role of reactive...
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#385: How To Outsmart Cold & Flu Season — NAT’S Survival GUIDE For You & The Family (Supplements, Sleep, What to Avoid)
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, let’s talk about immune support. With the festive season and colder months upon us, it’s the perfect time to focus on practical strategies to help you build a resilient, balanced immune system. I share not only the science-backed basics—like sleep, stress management, and the realities of sugar and alcohol—but also my favorite low-tech tools and innovative supplements for fortifying your body’s natural defenses. Studies Mentioned: Supplements Mentioned: : Manuka Honey (save up to 31%) : Terrific Vitamin C Effervescent Tablets includes Zinc, D3, Yerba Matte,...
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#384: Trading Ego For EMBODIMENT: Unlocking Deep Healing with Psilocybin & Ayahuasca | From Startup Hustle to Spiritual Awakening (with Austin Mao)
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by Austin Mao, a serial entrepreneur whose personal journey with plant medicine led him from the high-pressure, Instagram-perfect startup world to founding —one of the leading psychedelic organizations in the U.S. In this candid conversation, Austin shares how a transformative psilocybin ceremony unraveled the layers of ego, revealing new depths of presence, embodiment, and emotional healing. Episode Timestamps: Austin’s first plant medicine ceremony: ego, healing, and memories ... 00:06:28 Uncovering childhood trauma and learning presence ... 00:08:34...
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#383: Freeze Time—Literally: Bank Your Hair Follicles For Future Skin Renewal, Hair Regrowth, and Even Wound Healing With Drew Taylor
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and the innovative force behind . Dr. Taylor’s path is anything but ordinary—he went from pitching in professional baseball to pioneering non-invasive ways to collect and preserve the body’s most potent cells, all sourced from our hair follicles. His journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and the drive to use cutting-edge science for better health and longevity. ONE-FREE Year of Hair Follicle Banking: Whether it’s for present use or future use, you get one full year of free banking. All you...
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#382: Building Stronger Women from their 20s to their 70s: Hormones, Iron Testing, and Menopause Breakthroughs With Dr. Amy Killen
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome , a visionary in hormone optimization and regenerative medicine who is transforming the conversation around women’s health and longevity. In this episode, shares her personal journey—from witnessing her mother’s struggle after a hip fracture, to becoming a steadfast advocate for correcting the myths and misinformation that still surround estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone optimization. Episode Timestamps: Ferritin, iron, and hormonal health basics ... 00:00:43 Dr. Amy Killen’s evolving hormone focus ... 00:04:02 Women’s Health Initiative...
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#381: Better Than Lasers: NAD+, Spermidine, and Methylene Blue for Youthful Skin | Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by the pioneering duo behind and two of the earliest voices to bring longevity science into the world of skincare. Amitay comes from the red light therapy space, while Anastasia’s background is rooted in cancer research and regenerative medicine—together, their bold thesis is that youthful skin is not just about appearance, it’s an energy state. Visit —use code NAT10 to get started, or 5NAT if you’re an existing customer. Episode Timestamps: Skin longevity: appearance vs resilience vs long-term health ... 00:06:42 Why topical NAD matters for...
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#380: Detecting Potential Cancer With TEARS: The Surprising Future of Early Screening With Omid Moghadam
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m joined by , a serial inventor and biotech entrepreneur whose fascination with innovation has led him from the world of imaging and semiconductors to groundbreaking advancements in cancer screening. Omid shares how personal experiences—including his mother’s battle with cancer and his own early diagnosis—sparked his relentless drive to build better tools for early cancer detection. Visit and use code NAT20 to save 20% off Auria Episode Timestamps: Omid Moghadam’s path from tech to biotech ... 00:05:05 Personal cancer stories fueling innovation ......
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#379: The NEW Biohacking Stack For Gut Healing and Lifelong Vitality | Kiran Krishnan & Forrest Smith
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Today, I’m sitting down with two true pioneers in the health optimization space: microbiologist Kiran Krishnan from , and Forrest Smith, founder of . In this episode, we bridge two often separate worlds—gut health and photobiomodulation—to explore what happens when you combine spore-based probiotics with red and near-infrared light therapy. You'll hear about the unexpected links between the gut and brain, the pivotal role of leaky gut in everything from neurodegeneration to hormone imbalance, and why Forrest started experimenting with shining red light directly on his abdomen. Whether...
info_outlineToday, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Dr. Joy Kong, a trailblazing clinician and scientist at the forefront of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. In this episode, Dr. Kong shares how she blends rigorous science with hands-on clinical practice to help people tackle everything from brain injuries and autoimmune conditions to skin aging and joint pain—often with transformative results.
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Episode Timestamps:
How stem cells address chronic illness ... 00:07:12
When to use IV vs. local stem cells ... 00:10:06
Types and sources: autologous, umbilical, MSCs ... 00:11:40
Why younger stem cells are superior ... 00:17:38
Emerging cell therapies: V-cells, Muse cells ... 00:20:25
Decline of stem cells with age ... 00:24:19
Stem cell therapy for neurological, organ, and autoimmune
conditions ... 00:27:14
Techniques to target brain and optimize therapy ... 00:29:46
Donor screening and safety ... 00:34:41
Stem cells in healing injuries and recovery ... 00:42:28
Immune modulation and overall rejuvenation ... 00:44:56
Anti-aging protocols: frequency of IV therapy ... 00:48:36
Aesthetic uses: skin, microneedling, hair ... 00:50:08
Handling and potency of exosomes ... 00:55:01
Future of anti-aging and stem cell therapy ... 00:59:02
Legality and access in the US ... 01:03:13
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