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124: Heart Disease Myths Exposed: Statins, LDL, Estradiol, Testosterone, & the Truth

August 16, 2026

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet many people are left wondering whether they're focusing on the right risk factors.  In this episode, I sit down with board-certified cardiac surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss how his perspective shifted from treating advanced heart disease in the operating room to helping people prevent it in the first place.  We talk through common questions about cholesterol, LDL, statins, coronary calcium scores, and why he believes hear...

123: Hashimoto’s, Thyroid Labs, and Exercise: Are You Helping Your Body or Stressing It More?

August 09, 2026

If you have Hashimoto’s and feel like you’re doing everything “right” but somehow feeling worse, this episode is for you. I’m answering your most frequently asked questions about Hashimoto’s, exercise, thyroid labs, thyroid antibodies, medication adjustments, estrogen, and why symptoms don’t always match what your lab work says. Throughout our conversation, I explain why looking at one lab value or one symptom in isolation often leads to frustration, and why understanding the bigger picture i...

122: Drain Before You Detox: The Missing Link Between Gut Health, Hormones, & Mold Recovery with Marina Ortega (The Poop Fairy)

August 02, 2026

If you're dealing with constipation, bloating, brain fog, or you feel like every detox protocol makes you feel worse instead of better, this conversation is for you.  In this episode, I'm joined by Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and co-founder of Trust Your Gut, to talk about one piece of healing she believes is often overlooked: supporting your body's drainage pathways before asking it to detox. Marina shares her own journey through chronic constipation, mold exposur...