286: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Targeting Mitochondria for Healthy Aging and Resilience
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Release Date: 11/10/2025
299: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Behind the Scenes, Lessons from Ketamine Therapy w/ Dr. Jennifer Ellice, MD
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode takes you behind the scenes of ketamine therapy—one of the most promising and misunderstood breakthroughs in modern mental health care. Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Jennifer Ellice, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and founder of Golden Afternoon Clinic. In this candid and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ellice shares her unconventional journey from emergency medicine burnout during COVID to specializing in trauma-informed ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and...
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298: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Why We Get Stuck and How to Break Free with Michael Cupps
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
This episode features Michael, author of "Time Bandit," who shares his profound insights on time management, habit formation, and living a more intentional life. Drawing from his diverse background as a farm boy, a 30-year veteran of the high-tech industry, and a cancer survivor, Michael offers practical strategies to navigate the demands of modern life and cultivate greater well-being. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① The Modern Urgency Trap: The conversation begins by acknowledging the increasing pace of life and constant connectivity, which often leads to nervous system stress and a feeling of...
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297: Resiliency Radio w/ Dr. Jill - Demystifying LPS: Why It’s More than Your Gut w/ Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. O’Bryan explore why LPS is far more than a gut issue—and how it silently fuels systemic inflammation for decades before symptoms like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or autoimmune disease appear. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① The Path to Functional Medicine Personal Motivation: The guest shares how their journey into functional medicine began in 1979 while facing personal challenges with fertility. This led them to seek advice from holistic doctors. ② Introduction to LPS ⇨ Addressing Core Fears: The conversation shifts to...
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296: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Heal From Within: Gut Hormones & Peptides with Dr. Daniel Chille
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode explores how to heal from within by optimizing gut hormones, peptides, and recovery biology. Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Daniel Chille, integrative and functional medicine expert and founder of TBD Fit, to break down the science of recovery, performance, and long-term health—from elite athletes to everyday high performers. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① Importance of Recovery: ⇨ The conversation highlights the significance of recovery in athletic performance, particularly focusing on sleep as a foundational element. The...
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295: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Microbiome Medicine: The Hidden Blueprint for Healing (and the surprising link to your thyroid)
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the human microbiome and its crucial role in health and disease. Our guest, Dr. Kelman, shares insights from his extensive experience in functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's inner workings and the power of the microbiome. This deep and inspiring conversation goes far beyond traditional functional medicine. Dr. Kellman shares his unique perspective on the interconnectedness of nature, the body, and the microbiome, revealing how understanding these inner ecosystems can transform the way we treat chronic...
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294: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Can You Rewire a Dysregulated Nervous System with Dr. Cat King
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Welcome back to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s empowering episode asks a transformative question: Can You Rewire a Dysregulated Nervous System? Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Cat King, founder of Primal Trust™ Academy and a leading educator in nervous system healing, brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, and trauma-informed somatic practices. In this heartfelt and science-driven conversation, Dr. Cat explains why safety is the foundation of all healing—and why no protocol, supplement, or therapy can work when the body feels threatened. She shares how cultivating...
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293: The Inflamed Brain: Understanding PANS/PANDAS, Autism & the Nutritional Roots of Recovery
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Dr. Jill joins Dr. Emily Gutierrez - one of the leading voices in pediatric functional medicine—to unpack the hidden root causes behind chronic childhood illness and what parents can do to support recovery. The discussion aims to address the stress parents face when their children struggle with health issues, including cognitive difficulties, insomnia, food allergies, and gut issues. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① Autism and Regression: ⇨ Dr. Jill explains the phenomenon of regression in children with autism, often occurring between 18 to 24 months, where a child may lose skills and eye...
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292: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill - When the Body Speaks Louder Than Words with Gail Wetzler
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode explores the profound theme: When the Body Speaks Louder Than Words. Dr. Jill is joined by internationally respected clinician and educator Gail Wetzler, a leader in integrative manual therapy, visceral manipulation, and collaborative healthcare models that address the whole person—not just symptoms. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① Understanding Body Messages: ⇨ The guest discusses the significance of understanding the body's messages, which are not always struggles but can be informative signals. This perspective is...
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291: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill - Dr. Heather Sandison’s Toolkit for Reversing Dementia
Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD
Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode dives into one of the most urgent topics in modern healthcare: how to prevent, slow, and even reverse cognitive decline. Dr. Jill is joined by the internationally respected Dr. Heather Sandison, a pioneer in dementia care, founder of Solcere Health Clinic, and creator of Marama—the first memory-care facility designed to help residents regain independence. 🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① Heather's Journey into Medicine and Dementia Care: ⇨ Heather shares her motivation for entering the medical field and her focus on...
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290: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Reclaiming Medicine: The Power of Aligned Leadership with brothers Dr. Erik Lundquist and Dr. Davin Lundquist
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s powerful episode explores what it truly means to reclaim medicine through aligned leadership, personal transformation, and a return to root-cause, patient-centered care. Dr. Jill is joined by the inspiring Lundquist brothers - Dr. Erik Lundquist and Dr. Davin Lundquist—two nationally respected leaders in integrative, functional, and holistic medicine. In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and professional challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals, including burnout, chronic stress, and system-driven...
info_outlineIn this science-backed and empowering episode of Resiliency Radio, Dr. Jill Carnahan is joined by Dr. Siobhan Mitchell, Chief Scientific Officer of MitoQ, to explore how optimizing mitochondrial health can revolutionize the way we age, perform, and heal. ⚡
Together, they unpack the critical role mitochondria play in everything from immune function and brain health to energy production, resilience, and mental well-being. Discover how MitoQ, a breakthrough antioxidant supplement, supports mitochondrial function, enhances athletic performance, and may even aid mental health and PTSD recovery by repairing cellular damage and reducing inflammation.
🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① Mitochondria and Immune Function: Mitochondria are crucial for innate immunity and play a significant role in brain health and immune responses. The discussion highlights how maintaining healthy mitochondria can reduce brain inflammation and improve energy utilization.
② Environmental Toxicity and Health: The guest, an expert in environmental medicine, emphasizes the impact of toxic load and infectious burden on immune system dysfunction. Strategies to reduce toxic load and improve mitochondrial function are explored.
③ MitoQ and Athletic Performance: MitoQ is discussed as a supplement that can enhance athletic performance by improving mitochondrial biogenesis and power output. The benefits of combining MitoQ with exercise for improved performance in activities like cycling are highlighted.
④ MitoQ in Mental Health: The potential of MitoQ to aid in the treatment of PTSD by repairing vascular dysfunction is explored. The supplement's role in supporting mood and overall mental health is discussed.
⑤ Empowering Patients: The importance of patients becoming their own health advocates is emphasized. Tips for maintaining mitochondrial health, including lifestyle changes and the use of supplements like MitoQ, are provided.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
📌 Mitochondrial health is integral to overall well-being, affecting everything from immune function to mental health.
📌 MitoQ offers a promising approach to enhancing mitochondrial function, particularly when combined with lifestyle interventions like exercise and a healthy diet.
📌 Empowering individuals to take charge of their health through education and access to resources is crucial.
🔑 CONCLUSION: The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to explore mitochondrial health further and consider the potential benefits of MitoQ. Listeners are encouraged to consult the show notes for links to studies and additional resources.
👩🔬 About Siobhan Mitchell, PhD
Dr. Siobhan Mitchell is the Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ and a leading expert in nutritional neuroscience and mitochondrial biology. With over 20 years of global experience at Unilever, Nestlé, and Pepsico, she has led groundbreaking clinical research on aging, cognition, mood, and metabolic health. A published author of over 80 scientific papers and holder of eight patents, Dr. Mitchell is dedicated to helping people live healthier, longer, and more resilient lives through science-driven innovation.
🌐 Website: https://www.mitoq.com