Ken grew up in South St. Paul, Minnesota, attended the University of Minnesota, and graduated from the U of M Law School. He has practiced law for more than 30 years and currently serves as in-house General Counsel for a large corporation. Ken currently resides in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a father of two, and became a doting grandfather for th…

Dr. Kerry Forrestal, MD was first introduced to the field of medicine in 1979 at age 16 with his local American Legion Ambulance. When he was 18 became one of the youngest people to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) in New York up to that time. He attended Binghamton University (Then SUNY Binghamton), earning a Bachelor of Scienc…

In this week’s episode, we take a look back at some of the most impactful moments from our podcast, covering topics like mental health, relationships, metabolism, and holiday stress. Tune in for a recap of key insights and inspiring conversations to help you finish the year strong! Listen to this episode if you're looking for actionable tips and a …

Dr. Julie Siemers, DNP, MSN, RN is a patient safety consultant, industry leader, and educator. She is also the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and the author of the bestselling book ‘Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It.’ Dr. Siemers holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Touro Uni…

In this week’s episode: we explore the power of gratitude, embracing life’s impermanence, and finding joy in everyday moments. Discover how setting boundaries, creating core memories, and being present can transform your perspective on life and love. Listen to this episode if you’re seeking inspiration to cherish the small things and prioritize you…

In this week's episode: we dive into essential considerations for managing diabetes and weight in older adults, focusing on the impact of medications, muscle mass, and strength training. Discover key insights on balancing benefits and risks, preventing frailty, and maintaining independence through fitness and nutrition. Listen to this episode if yo…

Dr. Jason M. Conviser is the Chief Science Officer for Performance Health Systems and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, the Medical Fitness Association, and the Medical Wellness Association. He serves on the Power Plate Sports Medicine Advisory Board and has authored more than 45 scientific articles. Dr. Conviser’s work focuses o…

Financial expert Shannon Novosel shares her journey to financial independence and the importance of an abundance mindset. From strategic saving to giving back, she offers powerful insights on achieving financial wellness and balance in relationships. Listen to this episode if you’re ready to transform your approach to money and gain lasting financi…

In this week's episode: We dive into the complexities of drug pricing and Medicare reforms, exploring how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts prescription costs. Join us as Dr. Lindsey Elmore breaks down key changes and discusses her passion for making healthcare more affordable. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how drug prices are …

In this special new segment, we introduce an "Ask Me Anything," where I answer listener-submitted questions on all things health, wellness, and lifestyle. Joined by long-time audio engineer and co-host Mike Martin, they tackle topics like eye health after 40, UV protection, the effects of screen time, and tips for maintaining healthy vision. Lindsa…

Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor and author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance a life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to …

A former British Royal Navy Aircrew Officer, Paul Taylor is an exercise physiologist, nutritionist, and neuroscientist who is currently completing a PhD in Applied Psychology, where he is developing and testing resilience strategies with the Australian Defence Science Technology Group and the University of Newcastle. He is the Director of The Mind-…

Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She has a BS degree from MIT in biology and MS, EE and PhD degrees from MIT in electrical engineering and computer science. Her recent interests have focused on the role of toxic chemicals and micron…

During his time in Congress, Patrick J. Kennedy, which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. In 2013, he founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to …

Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Rheumatology at UCLA’s School of Medicine,…

As we continue our break, we're revisiting some of the most inspiring episodes on finding balance, joy, and resilience in everyday life. In this episode, we'll explore how to shift your mindset to create lasting change with Kelsey Koehler, and discover the art of living tranquilly with Dr. Srikumar Rao. We’ll delve into the process of rewiring an a…

As we continue our break, we're thrilled to revisit some of the most groundbreaking episodes on innovative and integrative medicine. In this episode, we'll explore how personalized medicine is revolutionizing healthcare with Tyler Panzner, uncover the healing benefits of light therapy with Alyson Evans, and take a closer look at the realities of me…

As we take a short summer break, we're excited to revisit some of our most enlightening episodes. Today, we'll focus on women’s health and hormonal health, revisiting key insights from past guests who have shared their expertise on these crucial topics. We’ll explore strategies for managing hormonal balance, addressing women’s health concerns, and …

Hello! We’re taking a short break for summer vacation, but that gives us the perfect opportunity to revisit some of our most impactful episodes from the past. Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of nutrition, diet, and metabolism. We’ll explore insights from past guests who’ve shared valuable advice on how to optimize your diet and metabol…

We are taking a couple of weeks off for summer vacation, and that means that we are going to be revisiting some of the most impactful guests that we have had in the past years. Today, we're going to talk about lifestyle and prevention for people who have different disease states, as well as some free tools that are helpful in preventing nearly ever…

We are taking a couple of weeks off for summer vacation, and that means that we are going to be revisiting some of the most impactful guests that we have had in the past years. Today's episode is about integrative and functional medicine approaches to different disease states. We're first going to hear from Dr. Taz Bhatia, who's going to talk to us…

 We're taking a couple of weeks off for summer vacation, but that does not mean that we will leave you hanging without an episode to listen to. Instead we've gone back and compiled some of the most meaningful interviews in similar topics. Today we're going to be talking all about the gut. We're going to talk with Dr. Ellen Cutler about how importan…

During our summer vacation, we have taken some of the best interviews in the past year and put them together in topics that are related to one another. One of the scariest topics out there is on aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, how to care for ourselves more effectively as we get older. And ultimately, how can our families be taken care of even as we …

Taking time off for summer vacation is a healthy thing to do for mental and emotional wellness. So that's exactly what we are doing. We have taken some of our favorite interviews from the past year and put together episodes that are focused on topics that are similar, but different and sometimes slightly unrelated. Today, we're going to be talking …

Since 1986 Mr. Vasquez has been the founder of industry changing companies in the United States. A software developer by training, after spending 6 years with AT&T Corporate, Vasquez founded ISAC, a computer consulting firm in 1986. Vasquez wrote the software that automated Ladies Home Journal Magazine in 1987. Until then, the magazine was done on …

Supporting Digestive Health: Holistic Approaches to Crohn's and Colitis | Josh Dech Josh Dech is an ex-paramedic and Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in Crohn’s and Colitis, and other related gut issues. After reversing over 300 cases of Crohn’s and colitis (previously thought to be impossible to fix), he’s been connected to some of the world’s …

Delia Chiaramonte, MD is an integrative palliative medicine physician and caregiver coach. She is the founder of the Integrative Palliative Institute and host of The Integrative Palliative Podcast. Dr. Chiaramonte is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Maryland, she has published textbook chapters in the fields of integrative and pa…

Dr. Elliot is the CEO and Founder of FirmTech, the world’s first wearable sex tech company focusing on objectively scoring erectile fitness, overall male sexual health and improving performance. Worn during sex or overnight, the TechRing assesses the firmness, duration and number of erections, which are leading indicators of cardiovascular and sexu…

Patrick Devereux has been a practicing pharmacist since 2005. He is the President and CEO of Family Medical Services which owns 4 retail pharmacies in the Birmingham area. He is also the owner of Happier at Home, an in home senior care franchise. Patrick is passionate about patients being informed about their medicines and using therapies to achiev…

Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA), is President of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Homeopathy. She also has a private practice in New York City where she is a frequent lecturer in hospitals and colleges including Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Hospital for Special Surgeries, Leno…

Dr. Francisco Contreras serves as director, president and chairman of the Oasis of Hope Hospital. A distinguished oncologist and surgeon, Contreras is renowned for combining conventional and alternative medical treatments with emotional and spiritual support to provide patients with the most positive treatment experience possible. Oasis of Hope was…

Katie Beecher, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty five years of experience. Katie is featured in over 200 media outlets including Goop, Kourtney Kardashian’s website Poosh and Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics Blog and has taught a weeklong workshop at the Omega Institute. She has a unique w…

As the most visible death doula working in America today, Alua Arthur is a seeker, a “recovering” attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. She has spent thousands of hours with folks as they contemplate their mortality when regrets, secret joys, hidden affairs, and dim realities are…

Robin Stern, Ph.D., is a licensed psychoanalyst, educator, author, and commentator. She is a renowned expert in gaslight manipulation, emotional intelligence and women in leadership. She co-founded the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence with Marc Brackett and currently serves as the senior advisor to the director. Robin is the author of The Gas…

Dr. Suzanne Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates in Atlanta, GA. She is double board-certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Ferree is an award-winning teacher of medical students and residents and has been on the faculty of Emory University, A4M, IPS, ACAM and SSRP. She has been a featured guest…

Dr. Kandi Wiens is a senior fellow and director of two master's programs at the University of Pennsylvania. Kandi frequently teaches in various graduate-level and executive-format programs across the University of Pennsylvania and is a sought-after international speaker. Her work has been prominently featured in the Harvard Business Review and in s…

Dr. Nafysa Parpia is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Gordon Medical. Throughout her career in holistic medicine, she has focused on treating patients with complex chronic illnesses. She specializes in tick- borne illness/Lyme Disease, environmentally acquired illness, mold/mycotoxin illness, 1 autoimmu…

Dr. Heather Sandison, a distinguished naturopathic doctor, has devoted her career to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to those affected by dementia. Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Sandison has integrated groundbreaking, holistic, and multimodal interventions, seamlessly creating clinical, residential, research, and educa…

Dr. Navaz Habib, is the bestselling author of ‘Activate Your Vagus Nerve’, and the newly released ‘Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve’ He is also the host of ‘The Health Upgrade Podcast’. After graduating as class valedictorian from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 and went on to practice traditional chiropractic for years, until he utilized th…

Dr. Steven Gundry is one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons and a pioneer in nutrition. He hosts the top-rated health show, The Dr. Gundry Podcast, is the Founder and Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute Center for Restorative Medicine, and founder of Gundry MD, a line of wellness products and supplements. After a distingu…

Dr. Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 17 years of experience helping individuals prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues. She is known on social media as The Vagina Whisperer with collectively over 580,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok. Sara is the Founder and Chief Vagina Officer of The V…

Veteran holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson (D.C., ret.) is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness. He is the creator of The Emotion Code and The Body Code system, and the CEO of Discover Healing, a holistic education platform that provides training and certifies practitioners worldwide. His bestselling book …

Pleasure maven, living permission slip, accidental rebel, holy freak, and mirror of truth, Kristin Wilder is a transmission of unconditional love. Her specialties in Erotic Blueprint(R) coaching as well as her programs Wilder Intimacy (TM), BreakupMojo (TM), Devotional Kink (TM) and Green Flag Dating (TM) open the heart, soul, spirit and body to de…

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization to food and other sensitiviti…

Dr. Taz Bhatia, M.D. is a board-certified Integrative Medicine physician and wellness expert, who gained national recognition as a best-selling author of the books, “What Doctors Eat”, “The 21 Day Belly Fix”, and “Super Woman RX”. Her integration of Eastern medical wisdom with modern science, along with her unique Power Type discovery, has led to m…

Dr. Jasmonae Joyriel is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Ignite Anew, a consulting agency that offers immersive healing retreats to women and couples. She specializes in trauma, relationships, and sex therapy where she uses an embodied approach that gets clients out of their head and into their bodies. Dr. Joyriel is an alumna of Spelman …

Dr. Vincent Esposito is a holistic doctor with extensive training in chiropractic, nutrition, and herbal medicine. He has a particular interest in detoxification and iridology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, where he also received a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition. He is a board-certified …

Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. is a clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School and was the psychiatrist who first described seasonal affective disorder and pioneered the use of light in its treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. He has researched other innovative psychiatric treatments and is the…

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine MD, a New York Times Bestselling co-author of Brain Wash, a researcher, educator and podcast host, wellness investor, host of the Better Brain Blueprint series, and Managing Director at Big Bold Health. Topics covered in this episode: Meditation Benefits Mindfulness Practice Stress Manage…

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician, nationally recognized stress expert, and author of “The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More.” She is also an in-demand multi-media personality, high profile medical correspondent, internationally renowned Fortune50 speaker, and podcaster. Uniquely fulfilling her original career am…