The Driving Force of Alzheimer’s & Brain Health – Ravi Kumar, MD
Release Date: 10/01/2026
Thomas Levy, MD, JD, Unknown Toxins That Make Us Sick!
Lillian McDermott
What if some of the toxins affecting our health aren't coming from the environment, our food, or the chemicals we encounter every day. What if they are being produced inside our own bodies? Thomas Levy, MD, JD, has been exploring the connection between chronic pathogen colonization, the toxins produced by microorganisms, and their potential role in disease. When pathogens persist in the body, could the toxins they produce contribute to inflammation, cellular damage, and chronic illness? Dr. Levy will share what he believes we need to know about these hidden toxins and why addressing the source...
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Lillian McDermott, Swimming Upstream
Lillian McDermott
Have you ever wondered how often we simply go with the current? We follow what we’ve been taught, what everyone else is doing, and sometimes even what we know deep down isn’t right for us. But what happens when we decide to swim upstream? For me, it means becoming willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and take responsibility for the direction of my own life. It doesn’t mean I always have the answers. And it certainly doesn’t mean going against everything just for the sake of being different. It means being willing to investigate, learn, and follow the truth wherever it...
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How to Starve Cancer Without Starving Yourself, Sean T. Devlin, DO, HMD
Lillian McDermott
Cancer metabolism is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation around integrative oncology, nutrition, and whole-body health. We often hear that “sugar feeds cancer.” But the relationship between glucose, insulin, growth signals, metabolism, and cancer is far more complex than a simple food-versus-cancer equation. Sean T Devlin, DO, HMD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician with nearly 25 years of experience in integrative oncology and functional medicine. He looks beyond the diagnosis to explore how nutrition, blood sugar regulation, fasting, exercise, and...
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The Driving Force of Alzheimer’s & Brain Health – Ravi Kumar, MD
Lillian McDermott
As I get older, I mean bolder, I find myself asking more questions about what it really means to age well. Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline can be frightening. But I don’t want to simply accept them as an inevitable part of aging. I want to understand what may be driving these changes and, more importantly, what I can do about them. When I came across Ravi Kumar, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon on his podcast The Dr. Kumar Discovery, I knew I wanted to learn with him. Dr. Kumar has been exploring the science behind brain health, including metabolic health, insulin resistance,...
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Lillian McDermott, Aging Gratefully
Lillian McDermott
Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to age gracefully. Getting older can bring changes we never expect. But it can also bring something incredibly valuable: wisdom, perspective, deeper relationships, and a greater appreciation for the gift of life. I’m learning that aging with grace requires gratitude. It doesn’t mean ignoring the challenges that come with getting older. It means choosing how I respond to them. It means letting go of regret, forgiving others and myself, continuing to grow, and appreciating where I am rather than constantly wishing I were somewhere else....
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Healing Oils of The Bible, Prof. Gordon Pennington
Lillian McDermott
Throughout the Bible, we find references to oils used for anointing the sick, caring for wounds, and honoring God. How much do we really understand about these ancient healing traditions? Professor Gordon Pennington has dedicated years to researching the healing oils of the Bible and bringing ingredients such as frankincense, myrrh, and olive oil into a modern context. His work with biblical healing oils explores the historical, spiritual, and natural significance of these ancient ingredients. These include the biblical story of the Good Samaritan and the use of oil in caring for wounds....
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Lillian McDermott, Fact Checking Your Thoughts
Lillian McDermott
Our minds are constantly generating thoughts. But not every thought deserves to be accepted as truth. Sometimes we react to assumptions, fears, old wounds, and stories we have created without ever stopping to ask whether they are actually true. I have learned that when we automatically believe every thought that enters our minds, we can become trapped in anxiety, self-doubt, anger, and unnecessary suffering. But when we pause and begin fact checking our thoughts, we create an opportunity to separate facts from fear and reality from the stories we tell ourselves. I will share how questioning...
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Break Free from Living in Survival Mode, Patrick Porter, PhD
Lillian McDermott
Our brains are designed to protect us from danger. But when stress becomes constant, the survival response that once served us can begin to work against us. Many people find themselves stuck in patterns of anxiety, overwhelm, fatigue, poor sleep, and emotional reactivity without realizing that their nervous system may be operating as if a threat is always present. The founder of BrainTap, Patrick Porter, PhD, is a leader in neurofeedback, brain fitness, and stress reduction technologies. He has spent decades helping people understand how chronic stress impacts the brain and body. By learning...
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Harnessing the Power of Your Brain Even in the Chaos, John Silva, DC
Lillian McDermott
The world around us is often filled with noise, uncertainty, and distractions that compete for our attention and energy. When stress becomes constant, it can feel as though our minds are working against us, making it harder to focus, stay calm, and think clearly. John Silva, DC, has spent years helping people better understand the brain and its remarkable ability to adapt, heal, and perform under pressure. By learning how the brain processes stress and responds to challenges, we can begin to work with it rather than against it. Dr. Silva will share how we can harness the power of our brain,...
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The Truth About GERD, Acid Reflux & Proton Pump Inhibitors, Ravi Kumar, MD
Lillian McDermott
Since February 2026, I have been researching acid reflux, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, and hiatal hernias, going down more rabbit holes than I can count. I was hesitant to explore certain avenues because they seemed to lead right back to the PPI rabbit hole (proton pump inhibitors). I wanted to understand the cause rather than simply suppress the symptoms. After more testing, I had a clearer picture. Yet my gastroenterologist still recommended PPIs. Then I stumbled upon Ravi Kumar, MD, and his video The Great GERD Mistake: How Medicine Made Heartburn Worse and How to Fix It. It was the best...
info_outlineAs I get older, I mean bolder, I find myself asking more questions about what it really means to age well. Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline can be frightening. But I don’t want to simply accept them as an inevitable part of aging. I want to understand what may be driving these changes and, more importantly, what I can do about them. When I came across Ravi Kumar, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon on his podcast The Dr. Kumar Discovery, I knew I wanted to learn with him. Dr. Kumar has been exploring the science behind brain health, including metabolic health, insulin resistance, sleep, hearing loss, APOE4, amyloid, and lifestyle factors that may influence cognitive decline. Dr. Kumar will help us look beyond the fear of Alzheimer’s and focus on what we can learn, what we can change, and how we can become more proactive about protecting our brains.