Episode 55: Dr Brittany Henderson – Fix your Tyroid
What if one of the most important keys to your energy, mood, and long-term health was hiding in plain sight — your thyroid? Dr. Brittany Henderson, a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in thyroid health, joins me to unpack the truth about autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, Graves, and Hashitoxicosis — and why conventional medicine often misses the bigger picture. In this eye-opening conversation, we explore how a whole-body, root-cause approach can restore balance and help you feel like yourself again. Dr. Henderson shares practical strategies to support your thyroid naturally and insights that can improve not just your lifespan, but your healthspan. Whether you’re navigating a thyroid condition or simply want to optimize your hormonal health, this episode is full of actionable tips and expert advice that can make a real difference in your daily life. 🎧 Discover how taking control of your thyroid can transform your energy, metabolism, and overall well-being. Watch the full podcast episode video here  or audio episode.
Episode 54: Saving Our Seeds Greg Peterson
From backyard ponds to urban food forests—this is how one man transformed a quarter-acre into a self-sustaining ecosystem. Greg's journey began at age 15, building fishponds in Phoenix. Decades later, he turned his home into a full urban farm with over 80 fruit trees, chickens, solar panels, and a regenerative food forest—all on just a quarter-acre. Now based in North Carolina, he’s continuing his mission to heal our food system, one seed at a time. This story is a reminder that big change starts small. Whether you're in the city or the country, growing food is possible—and powerful. Watch the full podcast episode video here  episode.
Episode 53: Holistic Skincare: Mind-Body Connection with Kerry Jenkins
What if the secret to clear, healthy skin isn’t in a medicated cream — but in your gut? Kerry Jenkins, a functional medicine practitioner with 25 years of dermatology experience, reveals how our internal health — especially gut and liver function — directly impacts what shows up on our skin. In this powerful episode, we explore the deep connection between chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis, and the role of nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle. Kerry shares real stories of patients who found lasting relief by healing from the inside out — not just masking symptoms with prescriptions. Whether you’re struggling with persistent skin issues or simply curious about how functional medicine works, this conversation will change the way you think about skin health. 🎧 Learn how your skin reflects your inner health — and how simple lifestyle shifts might be the missing piece in your healing journey. Watch the full podcast episode video here  or audio episode.
Episode 52: Is IBS a Misdiagnosis? Harvard-Trained GI Expert Reveals the Truth | Dr. Mohamed Farivar
Dr. Mohamed Farivar, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist with nearly 50 years of experience, reveals that true Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is extremely rare, with most cases being misdiagnosed digestive issues that have specific, treatable causes. • True, IBS affects only about 5% of those diagnosed, while the remaining 95% have identifiable, treatable conditions • Over 40 different conditions can cause IBS-like symptoms, including food intolerances, enzyme deficiencies, and bile salt malabsorption • Doctors often lack knowledge about proper diagnosis, and the medical system doesn't incentivize physicians to spend time investigating root causes • FODMAP-rich foods (including many "healthy" vegetables and fruits) can cause digestive discomfort, but shouldn't be completely eliminated • Bile salt malabsorption is a particularly serious yet commonly missed diagnosis, causing urgent bowel movements and occasional incontinence • Probiotics are generally unnecessary as we already have trillions of beneficial bacteria in our gut - yogurt and kefir provide better natural alternatives • Many patients suffer unnecessarily for years before discovering simple solutions through proper diagnosis For more information, visit Dr. Farivar's website at gerd-ibs.com or his new site isitibsoryourdiet.com, where his book will be available for free.