Live Damn Well
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to the Live Damn Well podcast.
My name is Jorge Roman, author and health coach. My goal with this project is pretty simple: in a world which has become increasingly divisive and polarized, I want to bring you a balanced perspective of health.
To deliver on that promise, I’ll seek out experts who challenge the accepted trends and fads to tackle the topic of health from as many angles as possible, in order to to make this podcast into an amazing resource for anyone looking to improve their health.
Thanks for joining me
New episodes every other Sunday @1pm ET!
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Episodes
#66 Ido Portal, Building a Movement Practice, Combat, Flow States and More with Nate Amado
December 06, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nate Amado is a Natural Movement Expert Trainer, Gracie Jiu Jitsu Instructor, Primal Health Coach, Animal-Based Nutrition Coach, Wilderness Scout, and much more. He has practiced and studied: Boxing, MMA, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga, Meditation, Capoeira, Art Du Déplacement/Parkour, and La Methode Naturelle to develop a complete understanding of movement. In this episode we discuss: Nat...
#65 Food Production Madness, Diet Zealotry, and Disconnection From Nature with James Connolly
April 16, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– James Connolly is an artist, chef, non-profit founder and documentary film producer with Archer Gray Productions. He co-founded The Bubble Foundation, a non-profit focused on issues of wellness and food insecurity in inner-city public schools. James’ most recent film is Sacred Cow: The Nutritional, Environmental and Ethical Case for Better Meat, directed by Diana Rodgers. In this ep...
#64 Dr. Josh Levitt: Huberman, Chronic Pain, Naturopathy, and Quackery
April 02, 2023 15:50 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dr. Joshua Levitt is a naturopathic physician with a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, residency training in integrative medicine, over ten years of precepting medical residents from the Yale School of Medicine, and over 20 years of direct clinical experience with thousands of patients. Dr. Levitt is also the co-founder and m...
#63 A Solution to Healthcare with Nicole Lamoureux
March 19, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Nicole is a Chief Executive Officer who works daily with the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC), its 1,400 member organizations and its partners like CVS to advance the mission of ensuring the medically underserved have access to affordable, quality health care. Nicole has testified before Congress, is a regular TV commentator – having been featured on MSNBC, ...
#62 The Real Health Effects of Omega 6s, Omega 3s, and Saturated Fat with Dr. Udo Erasmus
March 05, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Are omega 6 fats to blame for all of mankind’s ailments? What about saturated fat? Is monounsaturated fat really the only healthy fat? My guest today answers all of these questions and more My guest today is Dr. Udo Erasmus (PhD), the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil. Udo is an acclaimed speaker a...
#61 Is Food Addiction Real? Resolving Binging and Overeating with Dr. Glenn Livingston
February 19, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 55 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Is food addiction real? Does it matter? Most people, at some point in their lives have struggled with some form of overeating. The popular approaches for overeating are typically ambiguous rules which often fail because they do not offer the reason for the behaviors in the first place. My guest today is Glenn Livingston, PhD. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer...
#60 Autoimmune Disease, The Gut Microbiome, and Becoming a Nutrivore
February 05, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– What is a healthy diet? Vegan? Keto? Paleo? Mediterranean diet? Most fad diets out there aren’t healthy, but the ones that are have common, underlying principles which make them healthy––principles which can be used in ANY diet to prevent or reverse chronic diseases. My guest today is Dr. Sarah Ballentyne, an Award-winning public speaker, New York Times bestselling author and world...
#59 The Role of Viruses in ALS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Beyond
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– What causes neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and ALS? The pop media perspective argues that the solution is to spend hours per week in the sauna, go keto, or take Lion’s Mane. Is it that simple? My guest today is Dr. Jay Lombard, a renowned neurologist for 25 years, a speaker, and author of several bestselling books, including "The Brain Wellness P...
#58 How I Resolved My Acne Through Diet and Supplementation
January 08, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Acne is the 8th most common disease globally. With a tight link to depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety, it's important to get to the root cause of acne. Acne sucks, but might it actually be a sign from our body telling us there's something wrong? Something which could hold the solution to our facial ailments? Having struggled with acne for all of my teenage years and my early 2...
#57 A Simple Answer to Saving the Planet No One is Talking About
December 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Do we need to go vegan and publicly denounce all meat-eaters? Drive electric cars? Compost our own feces? Buy solar panels? My guest Ante Strika, podcast host, author, and Tedx speaker discusses an elegant, holistic solution for our sick planet which is often overlooked. In this episode we discuss: How environmental health is related to personal health How to break negative habit...
#56 Fighting Childhood Chronic Disease with Amanda Elise Love
November 20, 2022 16:36 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Imagine not knowing what being healthy felt like. For as long as you can remember, every morning you’ve woken up feeling exhausted. Every week you’d get sick. A simple activity like taking a shower was painful. This is often the case for children growing up with chronic diseases, and is the story told by my guest Amanda Elise Love. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at a young age, ...
#55 Life Lessons Learned from Bodybuilding: Fat Loss, Dieting, and Mindset
November 06, 2022 22:14 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Today I have with me Jeff Later, one of the nations top fitness & nutrition experts. He has over 20 years of experience, and has worked with thousands of individuals from all walks of life. He and his wife founded L8R Lifestyle with the mission of helping others take their health and fitness to the next level. They have been part of over 6,000 success stories and counting. They’ve wo...
#54 Optimizing Mindset For Happiness and Productivity with Jeff Wickersham
October 23, 2022 18:47 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Today I have with me Jeff Wickersham, Certified Life and nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and author of the book Rise, Fight, Love, Repeat: Ignite Your Morning Fire. Today we discuss: Is self-improvement bullshit? How to be more process-oriented rather than just goal-oriented? How to reframe negative experiences Jeff’s morning routine –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Check out My ...
#53 Cardio Controversies, Low Carb, and Sugar in Moderation with Casey Ruff
September 18, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Today I have with me Casey Ruff, personal trainer, host of the boundless body radio podcast, lifestyle coach, and Performance Enhancement Specialist. Casey has helped thousands of clients over fourteen years learn how to achieve their best lifestyle through movement, lifestyle management, and proper diet. Find Casey at myboundlessbody.com In this episode, we discuss: - What Casey...
#52 Limiting Beliefs, Lifestyle Change, and the Search for Truth
August 28, 2022 22:32 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Today I have with me Kevin and Louis, health, life, and business consultants, as well as the hosts of the Clean Your Fucking House Bitch Podcast. Find them on Facebook and Instagram In this episode, we discuss: Why do so many people never follow through on their goals? How do you commit yourself to lifestyle change? How do you recognize and break negative belief systems? Using m...
#51 Energy Medicine, 5G, and COVID-19 with Dr. Rob Brown
August 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dr. Brown, MD received his medical education from the University of Miami School of Medicine. As a diagnostic radiologist, Dr. Brown has worked both in private practice as well as at academic centers, including NYU Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Over the span of his 25 plus year career, he has written many journal articles in peer reviewed radiology publications ...
#50 My Interview on Boundless Body Radio with Casey Ruff
August 07, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBCasey Ruff from Boundless Body Radio interviews me. We discuss Why I wrote my book Return to Human What is the best diet for humans? The link between immune health and mental health My 3 most influential teachers in the world of health and wellness
#49 The 7 Root Causes of Disease, Ivermectin, and “Science” with Dr. Richard Harris
July 31, 2022 17:26 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dr. Richard Harris (MD, PharmD, MBA) received his doctor of pharmacy from University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the McGovern School of Medicine. Following his residency at UTMB, Dr. Harris worked for a large practice in Houston but ultimately left to pursue his goal of promoting holistic lifestyle medicine. Find Dr Richard Harris at theghwellness.com and on insta...
#48 Overcoming Sleep Anxiety and Strategies for Better Sleep
July 17, 2022 16:55 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dr. Richard Harris (MD, PharmD, MBA) received his doctor of pharmacy from University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree from the McGovern School of Medicine. Following his residency at UTMB, Dr. Harris worked for a large practice in Houston but ultimately left to pursue his goal of promoting holistic lifestyle medicine. In this episode, we discuss: - Dr. Harris’s and my sto...
#47 Habit Change 101: Why is it so Hard?
July 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let’s be real, we all pretty much know how to eat healthier. We know that we should exercise a few times per week. But why don’t we do it? We can google anything we want at a second’s notice. Clearly, it’s not a lack of information. If it were, everyone would be enlightened, healthy monks. So what gets in the way? Today I have with me Matty Lansdown, to talk all about the psychology...
#46 Grass Fed vs Grain Fed Beef, Cow Farts, and How to Eat Sustainably
June 12, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Are cow farts destroying the planet? We hear so many arguments for reducing our meat intake that it’s often hard to cut past the bullsh*t (pun intended). Today I have with me Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist in cooperative extension in the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis to talk all about sustainability. In this episode, we discuss: Are cow far...
#45 Eat Red Meat, Get Healthy, Save the Planet?
May 24, 2022 18:25 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Until recently, I never thought the title of this episode could be true. Most of us have heard the common narrative too often: “Eat less meat, save the planet”. But is it actually true? I interviewed Dr. Peter Ballerstedt to find out if meat is a good option if we care about global health. In this episode, we discuss: How becoming a healthier person has a greater environmental impa...
#44 How Red Meat Healed This Dietitian’s Brain, Mood, and Eating Disorder
April 15, 2022 16:16 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– To continue answering the question “Is red meat healthy?”, I interviewed Michelle Hurn, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Ultra Runner, and Author of The Dietitian's Dilemma. In this episode we discuss The links between depression and diet How Michelle stumbled across an animal-based diet and how it helped with her eating disorder The importance of LDL cholesterol in immune heal...
#43 Jessica Turton on Nutrient Density, Iron, and Flawed Nutrition Guidelines
April 01, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Is red meat healthy? To kick off this series, I first interviewed Jessica Turton, nutritionist, dietitian and PhD candidate with a bachelors in applied exercise and sports science. She is the founder of Ellipse Health, a team of qualified dietitians and nutritionists which provide personally-tailored dietary interventions to people all over Australia In this episode we discuss The ...
#42 The Role of Protein in Our Evolution and Health with Dr. Simpson and Raubenheimer
March 18, 2022 16:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Next on the podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I had Professors Stephen Simpson and David Raubenheimer on the podcast. Professor David Raubenheimer is a leading expert in nutritional ecology which looks at how an animal’s nutritional environment interacts with its biology to affect health and fitness. ****Professor Stephen Simpson is Academic Director of the Charles Per...
#41 How the Microbiome Can Tell us What Foods Humans Evolved to Eat with Dr. Laura Weyrich
March 04, 2022 17:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Next on the podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I had Dr. Laura Weyrich, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State University. She received her bachelor’s of science from South Dakota State University in Applied and Industrial Microbiology and received her PhD in biochemistry, microbiology, bioethics, and molecular biology from Penn State. In this episode we disc...
#42 How the Microbiome can Tell us What Foods Humans Evolved to Eat with Dr. Laura Weyrich
March 04, 2022 17:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Next on the podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I had Dr. Laura Weyrich, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State University. She received her bachelor’s of science from South Dakota State University in Applied and Industrial Microbiology and received her PhD in biochemistry, microbiology, bioethics, and molecular biology from Penn State. In this episode we disc...
#41 How the Microbiome can Tell us What Foods Humans Evolved to Eat with Dr. Laura Weyrich
March 04, 2022 17:17 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Next on the podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I had Dr. Laura Weyrich, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State University. She received her bachelor’s of science from South Dakota State University in Applied and Industrial Microbiology and received her PhD in biochemistry, microbiology, bioethics, and molecular biology from Penn State. In this episode we disc...
#40 What Our Teeth Tell Us About the Real Paleo Diet with Dr. Peter Ungar
February 18, 2022 17:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBEnjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Next on the podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I had Dr. Peter Ungar, Distinguished Professor and Director of Environmental Dynamics at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Ungar has written or coauthored more than 200 scientific works on ecology and evolution for books and journals In this episode we discuss - How teeth can tell us what foods our early ancestors evolved t...
#39 Were Early Humans Carnivores? With Dr. Miki Ben-Dor
February 04, 2022 17:30 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBEnjoy the podcast? Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– To kick off this podcast series “What did humans evolve to eat?” I invited Dr. Miki Ben-Dor, a Ph.D. in archaeology, affiliated with the department of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University. He researches the connection between human evolution and nutrition throughout human prehistory. In this episode we discuss - How did The Ice Age affect what we ate? - Where did plants fit into our d...
#38 Histamine, EMFs, Hopelessness, and Beyond: Death By A Thousand Paper Cuts with Dr. Lesslar
November 19, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Enjoy the podcast? :) Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/livedamnwell –––––––––––––––––––––––––– "Death by a thousand paper cuts". When I heard Dr. Olivia Lesslar use that phrase to describe how most people are affected by the modern lifestyle, I knew I had to work it into the title. Indeed, the the chronic disease epidemic which has resulted from the way most people live their lives does not have one single cause, but rather a multifaceted conglomer...
#37 Histamine: An Underrated, Key Player in the Treatment of Long CV19 with Dr. Tina Peers
November 05, 2021 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBLong Hauler's, Long C*VID, post-acute CV19, the list goes on. Known by many names, this condition is the collection of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, shortness of breath, loss of smell, fatigue, headache, and more, which can occur after an infection. My guest today is Dr. Tina Peers, a clinician based in the UK who works with individuals with histamine intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and women undergoing menopause. After observing her daughter suffer with severe histamine...
#37 Histamine: An Underrated, Key Player in the Treatment of Long C*VÎD with Dr. Tina Peers
November 05, 2021 16:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBLong Hauler's, Long C*VID, post-acute CV19, the list goes on. Known by many names, this condition is the collection of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, shortness of breath, loss of smell, fatigue, headache, and more, which can occur after an infection. My guest today is Dr. Tina Peers, a clinician based in the UK who works with individuals with histamine intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and women undergoing menopause. After observing her daughter suffer with severe histamine...
#36 Starving Cancer Cells Through Metabolic Therapies with Dr. Thomas Seyfried
October 22, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBCancer sucks. If you haven't had cancer you probably know at least one person in your family who has had it or is currently battling it. Unfortunately, it's extremely common. It's estimated that about 2 million people were diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Although the standard treatment has been chemo and radiation, new therapies, such as metabolic therapies, have emerged. Joining me today is Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D., from Boston College, to discuss his work using metabolic nutritional therapies...
#35 Ditch Dietary Dogma and Eat for Your Biology with Dr. Gary Shlifer
October 08, 2021 16:40 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBDr. Gary Shlifer, board-certified internal medicine physician, joins me today to talk all about an evolutionary biology-based approach to nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Shlifer specializes in preventative care, lifestyle, nutrition, and anti-aging medicine. In this episode we discuss - Why Dr. Shlifer does not think a vegan diet will lead to optimal health for most people in the real world - What foods are humans biologically best suited to consume? - Why Dr. Shlifer does not fully support...
#34 Making Time for Your Health, Sleep Anxiety, and Navigating Health Misinformation with Dr. Darsh
September 24, 2021 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday I spoke with Dr. Darsh Shah, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation resident, TedX speaker and podcast host. In this episode we discuss - Natural/alternative medicine vs. allopathic medicine, why can't we all just get along? - How Dr. Darsh finds time for personal development, health and fitness as a resident, podcast host, and speaker - How to decipher fact from fiction in a world of half-truths, misinformation, and big egos - What Dr. Darsh drinks before bed to induce sleep and ...
#33 Return to Human: Take that Out of Your Pocket!
September 10, 2021 16:45 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBNo, 5G does not cause COVID. But that doesn't negate the existence of true, scientific concerns with this technology (and previous generations of wireless radiation). In fact, a major multimillion dollar study by the National Toxicology Program found that wireless radiation caused certain tumors. Since, then the World Health Organization has recognized 1-10% of individuals as electrohypersensitive, meaning they show blatantly adverse negative effects from these frequencies. This episode is ...
#32 Useless vs Useful Probiotics, Gut Health, and Immunity with Dr. Tom Bayne
August 27, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn recent years, the popularity of probiotics has skyrocketed alongside the growing interest in the gut microbiome. But do probiotics live up to the hype? The short answer is, most don't. Some probiotics boast billions of CFUs, while others brag about the sheer quantity of different species contained within. The truth is, more is NOT better. In addition, most of these probiotics do not even make it to your large and small intestines and are instead destroyed by your stomach acid, rendering ...
#31 Using Light to Enhance Sleep, Lower Inflammation, Boost Testosterone and Mood with Nick Coetzee
August 13, 2021 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDid you know the types of light you're exposed to have a profound effect on your health? The wavelength, energy density, and time of day you're exposed to light all impact your body's ability to recover from exercise, mood, hormones, and much more. Today I'm joined by Nick Coetzee, founder of Mychondria to talk all about photobiomodulation. Find Nick at mychondria.com | IG: @circadian_warrior / @mychondria In this episode we cover - What is biohacking and red light therapy/photobiomodulat...
#30 Micronutrient Spotlight: Magnesium Part 2
July 30, 2021 16:55 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBI might be obsessed with mag. But you already knew that. With this 2 part series I hope to create the ultimate resource for magnesium all in one place. Shownotes at: https://livedamnwell.com/mag2 In part 2 of this series I discuss: The different forms of magnesium and their different functions in the body The form of magnesium which is absorbed best in the brain and the ones which promote heart health, athletic performance and beyond How antinutrients, inulin, and coffee affect Magnesi...
#29 Micronutrient Spotlight: Magnesium Part 1
July 16, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of the Live Damn Well podcast… I’ll be doing the first of a new series called: Micronutrient Spotlight. This week will be part 1 of 2 discussing all things Magnesium. If you’ve heard any of my podcasts or read my book, you’ve likely heard of the wide-ranging health effects of magnesium for certain populations. This series is my humble attempt to compile the latest research about magnesium. Shownotes at https://livedamnwell.com/magnesium1/ Here’s what I discuss in part 1 W...
#28 Immune Health Begins in the Mind
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode is free preview into my book Return to Human. This chapter is all about mental health and the immune system. Here's what I cover: How emotions affect immune health What scientific research shows about meditation and its wide-ranging benefits Science-backed supplements, food, breathwork and more to reduce stress at a moment's notice How to make a daily Gratitude practice feel genuine –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thank you to the show's sponsor: Optimize your sleep with Spec...
#28 Return To Human: Immune Health Begins in the Mind
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode is free preview into my book Return to Human. This chapter is all about mental health and the immune system. Here's what I cover: How emotions affect immune health What scientific research shows about meditation and its wide-ranging benefits Science-backed supplements, food, breathwork and more to reduce stress at a moment's notice How to make a daily Gratitude practice feel genuine –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thank you to the show's sponsor: Optimize your sleep with Spec...
#27 Athletic Performance, Animal-Based Diets, and Gut Microbiome Myths, with Dr. Tommy Wood
June 25, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBYou hear it all the time: eat more fiber. Plants are good. Meat is bad and so are all animal products always. Baby talk pervades the world of nutrition. The truth is, the science is far from settled. With today's guest, I discuss both sides of the story in an attempt to cut through the black-or-white, dogmatic thinking which plagues nutrition science. My guest today is Dr. Tommy Wood, a UK-trained Medical Doctor with a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. Dr. Wood is currently at the Univers...
#26 Nutrigenomics, Terrain Theory, and Oxidative Stress with Bob Miller
June 18, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBEverything in moderation... We hear it so often, that most people have accepted it as true, especially in the field of nutrition. The problem is that this slogan only works... until it doesn't. In this episode, my guest and I discuss an emerging field of science known as nutrigenomics, or genetic-specific nutrition, which can allow us to use our genetic information to inform our dietary choices for better brain health, digestion, and lower inflammation, hopefully allowing us to break free of...
#25 COVID-19, Russian Roulette and Realigning the Spine to Cure Disease with Dr. Aaron Tressler
June 11, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMy guest today is Dr. Aaron Tressler, doctor of Chiropractic, Owner of In8Life, President of the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, author, and podcast host. Dr. Tressler's passion for natural health and healing extends back to childhood. Growing up, he suffered with chronic gastrointestinal issues, allergies and sinus problems. His struggles through sports injuries and back pain led him to his first chiropractic experience his senior year at Greensburg Salem High School. And then witn...
#24 Jungle Talks: How to use Light to Sleep Better, Boost Mood, and Strengthen Immunity
June 04, 2021 16:40 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBDiet. Exercise. And... That's pretty much it. Unfortunately, the mainstream view of health is often limited by nutrition and fitness. While those two are without a doubt important, there's much more to health than how much you move and how much you put in your mouth. In this Jungle Talk, I talk about the health effects of light exposure, a forgotten pillar of health. In this episode, I discuss: How light causes cancer––but likely not in the way you're thinking How different frequencies...
#23 A Root Cause Solution to Fixing Your Sleep by Fixing Your Gut With Dr. Stasha Gominak
May 28, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBDo you struggle to sleep? You're not alone. In fact, 35-40% of Americans struggle with their sleep. The usual quick fix? Popping melatonin and sleep pills––and subsequently becoming dependent on them to sleep at all! My guest presents a totally novel, root-cause approach to enhancing deep sleep by targeting the gut microbiome. Dr. Stasha Gominak is a neurologist and researcher who was the first to explain the link between vitamin D deficiency, sleep disorders and the abnormal intestinal mic...
#22 Jungle Talks: How to Climb Trees and Swing a Machete at 93 Years Old
May 21, 2021 16:40 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAre you looking forward to growing old? For most people, I can imagine the answer is likely a resounding no. In fact, only around 40% of Americans are looking forward to old age (https://www.statista.com/chart/17019/looking-forward-to-old-age/). I was recently in Costa Rica (thus "Jungle Talks"), where I met a pretty remarkable man who made me look forward to old age. Why? Well, I was close to Nicoya which is a well known Blue Zone––a hotspot of longevity, with a disproportionate amount of...
#21 A Nutrient-dense Superfood for Immunity, Heart Health, and Inflammation with Catharine Arnston
May 14, 2021 16:45 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWe often hear the word superfood thrown around, whether or not it actually is "super" (kale, I'm looking at you). In today's episode, my guest Catharine Arnston, CEO of EnergyBits and speaker, sheds light on a little known food which I believe does indeed deserve the title of superfood. Packed with B vitamins, vitamin A, iron, and chlorophyll, chlorella and spirulina are two amazing plant foods which are some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, other than organ meats of course. ...