with guest expert Dr. Uma Naidoo

Life gets busy, and grabbing something quick feels like a win. But what if those convenient bites are actually messing with more than just your waistline?

They’re messing with your mind, too.

When we think about it, any shift away from the standard American diet (you know, the one packed with fast food, processed snacks, and sugar bombs) is a move in the right direction. Most people talk about these foods being bad for your body, but what about your brain?

Turns out, the way you eat could be one of the most powerful ways to take care of your mental health — starting today.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Food Affects Mental Health (Not Just Physical Health!)
• Why Whole Foods Are Better Than Processed Ones
• Eating the Rainbow: How Colorful Fruits and Veggies Boost Health
• The Gut-Mood Connection: A Happy Gut Equals a Happier Mind
• Are You Eating Enough to Fuel Your Brain?
• Where to Find Fiber in Your Diet
• Who Should Be Careful with Fiber for Gut Health
• America's Fiber Deficiency: What You Should Know
• How Antioxidants Fight Stress in Your Cells
• Boosting Mental Health with Spices
• Essential Foods for a Healthy Mind and Body
• How Food Can Help Prevent Inflammation
• What Your Gut Needs for a Happier Brain
• How Antioxidants Protect Your Brain
• The Dangers of Processed Foods on Mental Health
• How Gut Health Affects Emotional Regulation and Stress
• The Power of Phytonutrients: How Colorful Foods Support a Healthier Mind

… And much more.

About our guest expert:

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Naidoo trained at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program, and completed a consultation liaison fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dr. Naidoo studied nutrition, and she also graduated from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts as a professional chef. She was awarded her culinary school’s most coveted award, the MFK Fisher Award for Innovation. Dr. Naidoo is regarded nationally and internationally as a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry, having founded the first US hospital-based clinical service in this area.

She is the author of This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. With her passion for food and nutritional psychiatry, she will share her expertise on the integration of food, mental health, and medicine.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/

Website: https://www.dailydoselife.com/meal-plans

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The Plant-Based Reset: Nutrition, Disease Prevention & Longevity Facts You Can’t Ignore

Health isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about adopting strategies that fuel vitality, resilience, and longevity at every stage of life.

Empower yourself with the knowledge to take control of your well-being, from reducing chronic disease risk to optimizing nutrition for long-term health. 🌿💪

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Power of Plant-Based Eating
• How diet influences chronic disease, cancer risk, heart health, and neurodegenerative disorders.
• The importance of whole, unprocessed foods for longevity.
• Navigating Different Diets
• Paleo, Keto, Mediterranean, Vegan, and Vegetarian—how they compare.
• Why a plant-based foundation benefits all dietary approaches.
• Personal Health Transformation
• From a meat-heavy diet to plant-based living.
• Overcoming health challenges and shifting perspectives on nutrition.
• Cancer Prevention & Diet
• The role of food in disease prevention and recovery.
• The Truth About Red Meat & Grilling
• Safer cooking methods and dietary swaps.
• Practical steps for transitioning to a whole-food, plant-based diet.
• Simple strategies to maintain balance while improving overall health.

… And much more!

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I loooove my rebounder mini-trampoline workouts. Why? Efficient cardio without high-impact hurting my joints + the bonus of improving lymphatic flow.

It's a great 1-2 punch to get a high energy, low-impact sweat on with the added benefit of using the trampoline as a step, bench and other uses to allow for building muscle (especially when you add-on the strength training kit for a true muscle-building workout!).

You can even use code: SAMANTHA10- 10% off fitness trampolines model 250 or higher.

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They've stayed true to their mission of creating high-quality, truly healing products at prices that won't break the bank. This pop-up like tent, portable sauna has become a crucial part of my wellness journey, and I can't recommend it enough.

If you're serious about your health and well-being, you need to check this out! 💖✨

Benefits:

☀ Detoxification

☀ Decrease Inflammation

☀ Increase Circulation

☀ Relieve Pain

☀ Burn Calories

☀ Sleep Better

☀ Immune Enhancement & Promote Overall Health and Wellness

☀ Mitochondria Support and Enhanced Energy

☀ Increased Natural Nitric Oxide and Redox Molecule Production

☀ Anti-Aging Benefits: Collagen Production,...

Your immune system isn’t just about being "strong" or "weak"—it’s about balance. Too often, we think of immunity in black-and-white terms, but in reality, an overactive immune system can be just as problematic as a weakened one. From inflammation to autoimmune conditions, understanding immune balance is key to long-term health.

TUNE IN and let’s explore together with Dr. Heather Moday

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why the immune system isn’t just about getting "stronger"—it’s about regulation.
• The dangers of an overactive immune response, including inflammation and autoimmune conditions.
• When to support versus when to calm your immune system.
• The Role of Sleep in Immunity - How your immune system works overtime while you sleep.
• Why deep sleep (especially before midnight) is critical for antibody production and immune cell activity.
• The consequences of sleep deprivation on immune function.
• Gut Health & Immunity - Why a thriving gut microbiome is essential for immune regulation.
• The importance of fiber in feeding beneficial gut bacteria.
• Best sources of fiber: leafy greens, berries, seeds (flax, chia), and resistant starches.
• Powerful Polyphenols for Immune Health
• How plant-based compounds like quercetin, EGCG, and olive oil polyphenols support immune balance.
• The surprising immune benefits of coffee.
• Practical Strategies for Immune Optimization
• Simple dietary and lifestyle changes to keep your immune system in check.
• How to recognize when your immune system is overreacting.
• Balancing inflammation through nutrition, sleep, and stress management.

… And much more!

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About our guest expert: Dr. Heather Moday, IFMCP

The Moday Center, founder

Mastering Our Immunity: Sleep, Gut Health, and Balance with guest expert Dr. Heather Moday.

Dr. Heather Moday is a board-certified physician specializing in functional and integrative medicine. Trained in both traditional and holistic approaches, she helps individuals optimize their health through nutrition, stress management, and personalized lifestyle strategies. She got her board certification from Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioners (IFMCP)

She founded The Moday Center to combine cutting-edge science with a mind-body approach. With over 25 years in medicine—including a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona—she is also certified in Functional Medicine and the Bredesen Protocol™ for cognitive health.

Dr. Moday’s expertise focuses on immune health, brain function, and the impact of stress and environment on overall well-being. She is passionate about empowering people to take control of their health and thrive.

Website: https://modaycenter.com/dr-heather-moday/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormoday/

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A healthy diet, exercise, and positive changes to your lifestyle will make a huge difference, and adding the support from my most trusted dietary supplements and protein may help take you one step closer to reclaiming or elevating your health outcomes.

It's the holistic...

Life gets messy, right?

One minute you're cruising along, and the next, you're drowning in to-do lists, random worries, and that annoying song stuck in your head. But what if there was a little mental “pause” button that could help you feel calmer, more positive, and actually in control of your day?

That’s where mindfulness comes in.

So, what is mindfulness, really? And how can you make it a part of your daily life without much effort while also kicking the Negative Nelly off your shoulder?

We will dive into this and so much more to help you achieve your best self!

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Power of Mindfulness in Daily Life
• Overcoming Negativity Through Mindfulness
• The Transformative Practice of Mindfulness
• Incorporating Gratitude and Empathy into Mindfulness
• Making Mindful Thinking a Habit
• Everyday Mindfulness: Finding Presence in Simple Tasks
• The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Mindfulness
• Understanding Bio-Individuality in Wellness
• Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Plans Don’t Work
• Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food Through Mindfulness
• The Impact of Diet on Gut Health and Well-Being
• You Are What You Eat: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mindset
• Beyond Food: Nourishing Yourself Through Relationships and Career
• The Role of Love, Worth, and Intimacy in Personal Fulfillment
• How Emotional and Social Well-Being Drive Motivation and Success
• Addressing Deficiencies in Emotional and Social Fulfillment

... And much more

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I loooove my rebounder mini-trampoline workouts. Why? Efficient cardio without high-impact hurting my joints + the bonus of improving lymphatic flow.

It's a great 1-2 punch to get a high energy, low-impact sweat on with the added benefit of using the trampoline as a step, bench and other uses to allow for building muscle (especially when you add-on the strength training kit for a true muscle-building workout!).

You can even use code: SAMANTHA10 for 10% off fitness trampolines model 250 or higher.

Just click HERE or visit:

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As a breast cancer thriver, I'm always on the lookout for wellness products that genuinely make a difference. For me, Therasage's Personal Infrared Sauna is a game-changer.

They've stayed true to their mission of creating high-quality, truly healing products at prices that won't break the bank. This pop-up like tent, portable sauna has become a crucial part of my wellness journey, and I can't recommend it enough.

If you're serious about your health and well-being, you need to check this out! 💖✨

Benefits:

☀ Detoxification

☀ Decrease...

Menopause Unlocked: Secrets to a Smooth & Empowered Transition with guest expert Felice Gersh, OBGYN & Integrative Medicine MD

Menopause is something every woman will experience, yet it often feels like an overwhelming mystery.

Many think of it as a condition—or even treat it as a disease—rather than a natural transition. But the truth is, understanding what’s happening in your body can make all the difference. From hormone changes to blood sugar spikes, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes...and this episode will give you LOTS of tools to make it not just manageable but also awesome!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Understanding Menopause: How to Navitgate with Ease
• Why menopause is often misunderstood and how reframing it can change your approach.
• Surprising connections between estrogen levels and blood sugar, even when you're eating healthy and staying active.
• Types of Estrogen: Estradiol, Estrone, and Estriol and why you need to understand the differences
• Estrogen’s Role in Metabolic Homeostasis and Organ Function
• Soy and Phytoestrogens: The Good vs. The “Evil Twins”
• How to choose the right foods and why organic, non-GMO options matter.
• Managing Blood Sugar During Menopause: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips
• The Role of Fiber, Gut Health, and Phytoestrogens
• Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating for Menopause
• Gut Microbiome Health: Essential for Hormonal Balance

... And much more

GUEST EXPERT:

OB/GYN - Expert in Menopause, PCOS, Fasting

ABOUT:

Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.

She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams.

Dr. Gersh is also the bestselling author of PCOS SOS and the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and her newest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, is now available on Amazon. She has also had numerous scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is a prolific lecturer and has been featured in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/

MORE: https://linktr.ee/dr.felicegersh

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The Menopause Reset: HRT, Protein & Breast Cancer...

The Facts You Can’t Ignore

Women’s health isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about embracing strategies that promote vitality, resilience, and longevity through every stage of life... MENOPAUSE included!

Empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your health, from hormone balance and protein needs as we age to regenerative therapies. 🌿💪

TUNE IN and let's explore together with Dr. Amy B Killen

Longevity and regenerative medicine physician , entrepreneur, & educator

In this episode, you will learn:

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Deep Dive
• Conventional vs. Bioidentical HRT and Safety concerns, especially for breast cancer survivors.
• Menopause Management
• Importance of protein intake to maintain muscle mass and overall health.
• Regenerative and Longevity Medicine
• Stem Cell Therapy
• HRT's role in regeneration and anti-aging.
• Practical advice for integrating health strategies into everyday life.
• Health Concerns for Cancer Survivors when it comes to HRT
• Safe approaches to HRT and longevity treatments after breast cancer.
• Health Benefits of HRT
• Estrogen and Bone Health

... And much more

About our guest expert

Longevity and regenerative medicine physician , entrepreneur, & educator

A leading longevity and regenerative physician, entrepreneur, speaker, clinical practice owner, author, and frequent media guest, Dr. Killen has become an outspoken advocate for empowering people to look and feel their best by combining lifestyle modification, integrative medicine, body-identical hormones, peptides, and regenerative therapies.

Dr. Killen, a former emergency physician, has firsthand experience with the bureaucratic obstacles that can delay critical treatments from reaching patients. Driven by a passion for healthcare innovation, she is dedicated to making effective yet underutilized diagnostics and treatments widely accessible. Dr. Killen is committed to transforming healthcare through entrepreneurship, education, and patient empowerment.

Dr. Killen is the founder and CEO of the Human Optimization Project (HOP), a longevity-focused supplement company dedicated to providing women with unique, science-backed products designed for convenience and effectiveness. These easy-to-use, portable solutions target aging at the cellular level.

Additionally, Dr. Killen is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Humanaut Health, a cutting-edge longevity clinic franchise. Humanaut Health combines hormone therapy, peptides, regenerative medicine, lifestyle medicine, and advanced diagnostics to deliver a tech-enabled, proactive approach to health optimization.

In her Utah-based practice, Docere Clinics, Dr. Killen and her colleague, Dr. Harry Adelson, pioneered the Full Body Stem Cell Makeover, one of the most innovative regenerative procedures currently available.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amybkillen/

Website: https://dramykillen.com/

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Did you know that the way you sleep could be affecting everything from your ability to fight chronic disease to your weight?

Learn why to sleep naked, how to combat night sweats, what's possibly keeping you from dropping weight, how to deal best with a snoring spouse and what time your really should wake up each day (and how to go to bed the "right" way).

In this episode, you will also learn:

• Insomnia and Sleep Disturbances
• Impact of Snoring on Partners
• The surprising ways sleep is secretly sabotaging your weight loss goals
• Struggles with Weight Loss and Sleep
• Importance of Daily Activity Timing (Eating, Exercising, Sleeping)
• Biological Chronotypes: Early Birds vs. Night Owls
• Biohacking for Better Sleep and Overall Health
• Role of Temperature in Sleep Quality
• Environmental Adjustments for Sleep Comfort
• Effective Strategies for Better Sleep
• The Science of Body Temperature & Sleep

EXPERT GUEST:

Dr. Michael Breus aka THE SLEEP DOCTOR

Michael J. Breus, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has been in practice for twenty-three years, has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show more than forty times, writes regularly for Psychology Today, and was named the top sleep specialist in California by Reader’s Digest.

Dr. Breus is the author of four books with his newest book called ENERGIZE. He teamed up with the founder of SoulCycle and break down what you may not have realized you needed to know about your sleep-wake biology and more.

They use scientifically proven core principles of chrono-biology and biological body type while offering an easy-to-understand, personalized program of small daily movements, sleeping and fasting on schedule, and mood hacks aimed to give you incredible energy, promote happiness, and fight off fatigue for good.

The main idea -- to live the way nature and your DNA have programmed you to live.

Where to find him:

https://thesleepdoctor.com/

Sleep quizzes:

https://thesleepdoctor.com/sleep-quizzes/

Instagram:

How to Truly Get Motivated & Build Sustainable Habits

Motivation isn’t just about willpower—it’s about discovering your “why,” setting achievable goals, and creating a routine that fits your lifestyle.

Consistency is key! Over time, those tiny habits will add up and help you build a lasting routine that keeps you on track, even on tough days. 🚀💪

In this episode, you will learn:

• How emotions can supercharge motivation and drive action
• Tapping into your true driving forces when setting goals
• Deciphering what is holding you back and how to overcome it
• How to practice daily gratitude, self-compassion, positive self-talk, and mindfulness to boost motivation, self-esteem, and overall satisfaction
• Understanding ‘why’: Discovering the deeper motivation behind goals
• Recognizing the importance of goals and the risks of not reaching them
• Productivity and habit formation in creating systems for sustainable health and fitness
• Community and social support – Leveraging connections for motivation and accountability
• How to use technology—apps, wearables, and other tools—to enhance fitness and wellness

... And much more

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I loooove my rebounder mini-trampoline workouts. Why? Efficient cardio without high-impact hurting my joints + the bonus of improving lymphatic flow.

It's a great 1-2 punch to get a high energy, low-impact sweat on with the added benefit of using the trampoline as a step, bench and other uses to allow for building muscle (especially when you add-on the strength training kit for a true muscle-building workout!).

You can even use code: Samantha10 for 10% off fitness trampolines model 250 or higher.

Just click HERE or visit:

https://www.jumpsport.com/?sscid=41k8_5dt10&utm_channel=affiliate_&utm_source=SAS_&=3244587

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As a breast cancer thriver, I'm always on the lookout for wellness products that genuinely make a difference. For me, Therasage's Personal Infrared Sauna is a game-changer.

They've stayed true to their mission of creating high-quality, truly healing products at prices that won't break the bank. This pop-up like tent, portable sauna has become a crucial part of my wellness journey, and I can't recommend it enough.

If you're serious about your health and well-being, you need to check this out! 💖✨

Benefits:

☀ Detoxification

☀ Decrease Inflammation

☀ Increase Circulation

☀ Relieve Pain

☀ Burn Calories

☀ Sleep Better

☀ Immune Enhancement & Promote Overall Health and Wellness

☀ Mitochondria Support and Enhanced Energy

☀ Increased Natural Nitric Oxide and Redox Molecule Production

☀ Anti-Aging Benefits: Collagen Production, Cellulite Reduction

Plus, the Red Light Therapy benefits are incredible. It's like a skin rejuvenator! By emitting specific light wavelengths, it energizes your skin cells, stimulates collagen...