Episode #51: Dr. Molly Maloof: The Powerful Mitochondria & Why We Have to Protect Them
Release Date: 01/30/2023
Episode #61 - Dr. Ryan Fortna: The genetic side of Alzheimer’s disease
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This episode of the Thinking Health Podcast Features Dr. Ryan Fortna, President of Avero Diagnostics, Director of Molecular Pathology, and Scientific Director of ADx Health.Dr. Fortna did his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in Cell and Molecular Biology and was focused on the cell biology of Alzheimer’s disease, in particular the gamma secretase complex (which is the enzymatic protein complex responsible for converting APP (the protein version of the gene I mentioned on the podcast that is one of the three genes that can have mutations that cause Familial Alzheimer’s) into A-beta...
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Episode #60 : Dr. Bret Scher: The Role of Metabolism in Psychiatric Health
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This episode of the Thinking Health Podcast features Dr. Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist, lipidologist, and leading expert in therapeutic uses of metabolic therapies, including a ketogenic diet. He has practiced for over 20 years as a preventive cardiologist and was the medical director for for over three years. Now Dr. Scher is the Director of , a non-profit initiative providing education and resources in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. Metabolic mind’s goal is to help revolutionize treatment of mental disorders through the adoption of metabolic...
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Episode #59: Cynthia Thurlow- Intermittent Fasting, Women's Health, and Creatine for Women
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This episode of the Thinking Health podcast features Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner, acclaimed author, and TEDx speaker who is here to guide you on a journey toward optimal health and well-being. In this Episode, Cynthia shares her insights and practical wisdom, catering to all dietary preferences and lifestyle choices. You don't have to completely overhaul your life to make a difference—small changes can have a massive impact. The podcast begins by introducing Cynthia Thurlow as a powerhouse of experts with decades of experience in health and wellness. She is not only a...
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Episode #58 : Natalie Kovaric and Tara Vanderdeusen - Animal Agriculture
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In this The Thinking Health Podcast episode, host Chris Irvin is joined by Natalie Kovaric and Tara Vanderdeusen, the Discover Ag docuseries and podcast creators. Natalie Kovaric and Tara Vanderdeusen are experts in agriculture, focusing on animal agriculture. With a combined following of over 210,000 people, these two experts in agriculture are on a mission to educate the public about the often-misunderstood world of animal agriculture. Natalie Kovaric is a cattle farmer who manages her farm and has extensive knowledge about the cattle farming industry. She shares her experience and insights...
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Episode #57: Kashif Khan - The DNA Company
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The host of “The Thinking Health Podcast” in this episode is Chris Irvin, an expert in the health and wellness industry. The guest for this episode is Kashif Khan, the CEO and Founder of “The DNA Company” and “Youtrients.” Kashif Khan is an entrepreneur and investor who has built, run, and scaled businesses across various industries over the last 20 years. He has made millions and experienced losses, but his experiences have prepared him for his current role as a trailblazer in personalized and preventative health and wellness. He co-founded The DNA Company, an innovative provider...
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Episode #56: Brian Sanders- Director of the Food Lies documentary
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Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He works as a Health Coach at Evolve Healthcare and co-founded the health education company Sapien. In this episode, Brian gives us an update on his documentary Food Lies giving us a chance to see some of what goes into creating a film of this magnitude and the impact we expect and hope it to have on society as a whole. The rest of this episode consists of various thought tangents...
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Episode #55: Low Carb Denver featuring Dr. Chris Palmer, Dr. Jaime Seeman, Cynthia Thurlow, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, and Mike Mutzel
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This episode of the Thinking Health podcast is unique because it features FIVE All-Star guests from the low-carb community. Back in February, I had the pleasure of attending Low Carb Denver where our team had a booth and a little podcast recording set up to conduct these interviews. You can see the full video from each of these interviews on the in the coming weeks. This episode starts with interviews with two amazing guests who have already been on the show: and . I get the chance to talk to Dr. Jaime about some impressive results she recently found with her husband's recent...
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Episode #54: Ben Azadi- Seed Oils, Traveling, EMFs, Fasting and Digestive Health, and Gratitude
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This episode of the Thinking Health Podcast features Ben Azadi. Ben is an expert in keto, low-carb, and intermittent fasting. He is the founder of , an education and coaching platform that has changed the lives of thousands of individuals. Ben is the author of four best-selling books: , , , and . Ben is also the host of a top 15 podcast: and is a prominent health educator on . Since Ben is such a well-rounded educator, this episode covers a ton of different areas of his expertise. We start off by breaking down seed oils, why they are important to cut out of our diets, and how to do so....
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Episode #53: Emily Ziedman: Ayurvedic Medicine, The Constitutions of Ayurveda, and How Flavor Affects Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
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This episode of the Thinking Health Podcast features a friend of mine Emily Ziedman. Emily and I have been working together for years but I just recently learned about her passion for Ayurvedic Medicine and all of the great work she is doing using this ancient medicine to help people heal. In this episode, we cover the basics of Ayurvedic medicine and how this practice has been used for centuries across numerous civilizations. We talk about the difference between Ayurveda and modern Western medicine and how we could improve our ability to understand the body and the many chronic diseases we...
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Episode #52: Keto Brainz Co-Founding Siblings Mollee and Kiel Rucker
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This episode of the Thinking Health podcast features sibling co-founders of , Mollee and Kiel Rucker. Keto Brainz is innovating in the health space with their unique nootropic coffee creamer packed with powerful ingredients like Alpha-GPC, l-theanine, and Lions Mane. We had a blast diving into the benefits of nootropics for both short-term cognitive performance and long-term brain health as well as the potential for some nootropics to play a role in the treatment of various mental health conditions. Here are the key takeaways from our chat: Nootropics are substances that enhance...
info_outlineThis episode of the Thinking Health podcast features Dr. Molly Maloof. Dr. Maloof, a former Stanford lecturer, is an expert in metabolic health and specializes in the science of biohacking for women.
In this episode, we cover a plethora of topics including why our metabolic health is so poor, the role mitochondria play in our health, why we must protect them, and even how to do so. We also get specifically into the role keto and insulin play in mitochondrial health.
This episode also features a ton of women's health info such as the science of menstrual cycles including when it's best to train, when it's best to rest, and what you can do to optimize your menstrual cycle or at the least reduce some of the symptoms. We also get into the role of gut health in hormones and hormone-related health conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.
Mr. Maloof is the author of Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient and Feeling Better Than Ever. This book is a guide to biohacking for women and contains a ton of practical information that can dramatically improve the health of women everywhere. I highly recommend checking it out.