Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud
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Health and wellness is louder and more confusing than ever. One expert says eat more meat. Another says cut it out completely. One supplement is called life-changing. The next day, someone says it will make you sick. It’s overwhelming. And that’s exactly why Heal Thy Self exists. Hosted by Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Heal Thy Self cuts through the noise and delivers clarity in a space flooded with contradictions. This isn’t trend-based wellness or recycled talking points. It’s direct, grounded truth that blends real science with deep spiritual and emotional intelligence. Each week, get expert conversations with doctors, scientists, shamans, and healers spanning physical health, mental wellness, emotional healing, and spirituality. Dr. G does the heavy lifting for you, investigating the wellness industry by reviewing third-party testing and breaking down supplements and products to reveal what’s safe, what works, what’s marketing hype, and which companies deserve your trust. You’ll also get channeled episodes that inspire and elevate beyond the physical. This is a fully integrated approach connecting body, mind, nervous system, trauma, energy, and consciousness. If you’re tired of conflicting advice and ready for clarity that empowers, relieves, and inspires, this is the podcast you’ve been missing.

  1. 1D AGO

    Your Multivitamins Are a SCAM, Use These Instead (Third Party Tested) | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #466

    → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Get My Brand Masterlist: ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get multivitamin Guide: ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/multivitamins-pdf-request-form/ Episode Description Your daily multivitamin might not be as clean as you think. Millions of people take a multivitamin every single day believing it’s protecting their health. It’s marketed as the ultimate safety net, one capsule that covers all your nutritional bases. But almost nobody is asking the most important question: What’s actually inside the finished product? Multivitamins are concentrated compounds that directly affect your physiology. And if those capsules are contaminated, mislabeled, degraded, or poorly sourced, you could be exposing yourself to harmful substances every single day. Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury can accumulate in the body over time, especially with daily supplementation. Yet in the supplement industry, there is no universal requirement for brands to show independent third-party testing of their finished products. So instead of trusting marketing claims, labels, or influencer recommendations, Dr. Christian Gonzalez went directly to the source. He contacted 45 multivitamin companies with one simple request: Provide third-party batch testing and a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing what’s actually in the final product. The results were alarming. Most companies either refused to provide documentation or never responded at all. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • Why finished-product testing matters more than raw ingredient testing • The hidden risks of heavy metals and contaminants in supplements • Why many multivitamins fail basic transparency standards • The difference between label claims and verified potency • How heavy metals can accumulate in the body with daily exposure • The four brands (out of 45) that passed strict transparency and testing criteria This episode isn’t about attacking companies; it’s about accountability and transparency. If you take a multivitamin every day, understanding how supplements are tested (or not tested) could have a major impact on your long-term health. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - The One Test That Exposes the Entire Supplement Industry 3:24 - How Brands Use Buzzwords to Hide What's Really Inside 4:10 - The Results: Less Than 10% of Brands Made the Cut 6:15 - The First Brand That Passed (And Why It Stands Out) 7:50 - The Brand With the Most Rigorous Technical Response 9:05 - The Company Whose Testing Rivals Pharmaceutical Standards 10:47 - The Final Approved Brand You Probably Haven't Heard Of 11:44 - The Full 2026 Approved & Avoid List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The One Thing Your Doctor Missed About Your Health | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #465

    Sponsored By: → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/DRG and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → My one-stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description Before the labs, the longevity supplements, and the biohacks, there are two questions that determine your health more than anything else: Do you feel safe in your own body? Do you feel safe around other people? In this special off-script episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez speaks straight from the heart and simplifies what truly matters: Health is an outward expression of your internal environment. If you are disconnected from yourself, if your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, if you contract around others, your body will compensate until it can’t anymore. Disease is not random. It’s a signal. A call to action. A reflection of long-standing disconnection from self and from community. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • Why nervous system safety is the foundation of all healing • How disconnection manifests as chronic stress and disease • The subtle “micro-deviations” that happen years before diagnosis • Why social anxiety is often a nervous system safety issue • How to retrain your body to feel safe around others • Why connection, not isolation, is the real longevity strategy • The one-week nervous system reset that can shift your physiology This isn’t about fear. It’s about coming home to your body. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by health advice, disconnected from yourself, or just plain exhausted by trying to “optimize” everything, this episode is your invitation to slow down. Let yourself pause, listen, and feel. True healing doesn’t start in your head. It starts in your nervous system.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:25 - Welcome to Heal Thyself: Why This Episode is Different 1:56 - Your Health Is a Reflection of Your Internal World 3:47 - Disease Is a Signal, Not a Sentence 5:21 - Everyone Has the Capacity to Feel Better 7:40 - Do You Feel Safe With Yourself? 9:59 - Do You Feel Safe Around Other People? 12:40 - How to Train Your Nervous System to Feel Safe 14:10 - Connection Is the Foundation of All Health 15:41 - The Most Embodied Version of You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  3. MAR 5

    Your YOGA PANTS Could Be Disrupting Your Hormones, Buy These Instead (Doctor Recommended) | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #464

    Get My Brand Masterlist ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Athleisure Guide https://drchristiangonzalez.com/athleisure-pdf-request-form/ → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Your leggings might be the most toxic thing in your gym bag. We sweat in them. We stretch in them. We live in them. But almost no one is asking the most important question: What’s actually in the fabric touching your skin? PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are commonly used in activewear for sweat resistance, stain resistance, odor control, and durability. But here’s the problem: leggings are worn tight against your skin. Add heat, friction, sweat, and increased blood flow, and absorption risk goes way up. PFAS have been linked to hormonal disruption, thyroid dysfunction, fertility challenges, immune suppression, and increased cancer risk. Yet there is no requirement for most clothing brands to test their finished garments for PFAS, heavy metals, BPA, phthalates, or microplastics. So instead of trusting marketing claims, Dr. Christian Gonzalez reached out to 76 activewear brands with one simple question: Do you test your finished garments for PFAS, and can you provide a third-party Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to prove it? The results were shocking. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • Why performance fabrics often rely on chemical finishes • How PFAS exposure increases with tight, sweat-heavy clothing • Why raw fabric certifications don’t equal clean finished products • The difference between supplier testing and third-party finished garment testing • Which major brands failed to respond at all• The only brand (out of 76!) that provided full third-party lab testing This isn’t about attacking brands. It’s about transparency. If you wear leggings, sports bras, or athleisure wear, this is a conversation you need to hear before your next purchase. Timestamps: 0:00 – The PFAS Problem in Activewear 2:15 – Why Tight Leggings Increase Chemical Absorption 4:30 – Health Risks Linked to PFAS Exposure 6:40 – The Dirty Secret Behind “Performance” Fabrics 8:05 – Why Most Brands Don’t Test Finished Garments 9:20 – The 76-Brand Investigation: What Happened 11:10 – The Neutral Brands (Close, But Not Transparent Enough) 13:05 – 68 Brands That Refused to Respond 14:45 – The Only Brand That Provided Full Third-Party Testing 17:10 – What True Transparency Actually Looks Like 19:30 – Microplastics, Heavy Metals & Synthetic Dye Risks 21:00 – What This Means for Your Health & Fertility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  4. MAR 2

    The Real Root Cause of Weight Gain, ADHD, and Autoimmune Disease | ft. Jiaming Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #463

    Sponsored By: → Puori | Go to https://puori.com/DRG and use the code DRG at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Creatine+ subscription order. → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description Western medicine gave your symptoms a name. Chinese medicine asks why they showed up in the first place. Jiaming is a second-generation Chinese medicine practitioner whose father trained for decades in the mountains on the North Korea-China border — where the most potent medicinal herbs in the world still grow. Jiaming walked away from a rising career as one of the world's youngest longevity economists to carry that lineage forward, and the results speak for themselves: patients with long Covid, endometriosis, PCOS, and autoimmune conditions that "couldn't be fixed" — healing. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why your anxiety, bloating, brain fog, and painful periods are all the same problem — and what your liver and digestion have to do with it • The Chinese medicine view on ADHD, depression, and why medicating the symptom without addressing the root makes things worse over time • Why stubborn weight that won't budge has less to do with what you're eating and more to do with what happened to your digestion years ago If you've been patching symptoms without ever asking why your body got there — this conversation will change how you see everything. Timestamps: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  5. FEB 26

    Doctor Reveals the Best Water Filters in 2026 | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #462

    Get My Brand Masterlist: ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Water Filter Guide: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/filter-pdf-request-form/ → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description That Brita in your fridge? It's not doing what you think it is. You bought it to protect your family. You fill it up, watch the water drip through, and feel like you've done something good. But here's the reality: Brita is NSF-certified to remove five contaminants. The Environmental Working Group just found 324 in U.S. drinking water. That gap is the problem. PFAS (the forever chemicals) have been detected in the drinking water of over 200 million Americans. Hexavalent chromium, the chemical from Erin Brockovich, has no federal limit and is present in water systems across all 50 states. Nitrates. Microplastics. Pharmaceuticals. Fluoride. Brita addresses essentially none of them. In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez breaks down exactly what's in your tap water, what Brita actually filters, and what it's leaving behind. Then he gives you six evidence-based alternatives across three price tiers—so you can make the best decision for your budget and your household. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • Why EPA regulations are decades out of date—and why that matters for your family • The six PFAS chemicals the EPA finally regulated in 2024—and why there are 5,000 more they don't touch • The best pitcher upgrade under $60 that removes over 365 contaminants Brita ignores • Under-the-sink options with 50x the filter life and clinical-grade PFAS removal • The reverse osmosis systems Dr. G actually uses—and why they're the gold standard This isn't about fear. It's about knowing what's real so you can take control of one of the biggest daily exposures most people never think about. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - What's Really in Your Tap Water (324 Contaminants) 3:26 - PFAS Forever Chemicals: 200 Million Americans Affected 5:38 - What Brita Actually Removes (The Real NSF Data) 9:47 - What Brita Leaves Behind: PFAS, Fluoride, Arsenic & More 11:43 - 6 Cleaner Alternatives Across 3 Budget Tiers 12:05 - Tier 1: Best Budget Pitcher Upgrades (~$40–60) 1:40 - Tier 2: Under-the-Sink Carbon Filters (~$150–350) 15:02 - Tier 3: Reverse Osmosis Systems (Clinical Grade) 17:01 - Which Filter Tier Is Right for You? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  6. FEB 23

    The Hidden Reason Your Body Can’t Recover | ft. Dr. Scott Sherr Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #461

    Sponsored By: → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/DRG and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Puori | Go to https://puori.com/DRG and use the code DRG at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Creatine+ subscription order. → Troscriptions | Head over to https://troscriptions.com/discount/DRG and Save 25% on your order during Troscriptions' Anniversary Sale through March 1st. After March 1st, save 10% on your orders! → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description Your body isn't broken. It's stuck — and there's a very specific reason why. 94% of U.S. adults have some degree of mitochondrial dysfunction. That means the majority of people walking around right now can't make energy efficiently — and they're using caffeine, stimulants, and willpower to paper over it. Dr. Scott Sherr has spent over a decade figuring out why, and more importantly, how to actually fix it. Board-certified in internal medicine and one of the leading voices in health optimization medicine, Dr. Sherr introduces one of the most important concepts Dr. G has heard in a long time: the sympathetic spiral of doom — the feedback loop between chronic stress and mitochondrial breakdown that keeps you wired, exhausted, and unable to heal no matter what you try. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why more caffeine, more supplements, and more biohacks are making the spiral worse — and what to do instead • The GABA system: why depression and anxiety may have nothing to do with serotonin, and everything to do with your brain's brakes failing • The leaky gut → leaky brain connection most doctors have never heard of • How methylene blue works at the mitochondrial level — and why dose and source matter more than you think • What it actually means to optimize your health back to the resilience of your 20s — at any age If you've seen 10 doctors, tried every supplement, and still feel like you can't recover — this episode is the missing piece. Find Dr Sherr: Website: https://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com/integrative-hbot/scott-sherr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr  Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - Rapid Fire Q&A: Caffeine, Methylene Blue & Mitochondria 2:05 - Dr. Scott's Background: From Hospitalist to Health Optimization 8:50 - What Is Health Optimization Medicine? (Ages 21–30 Blueprint) 16:20 - The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom Explained 24:30 - Signs You're Stuck in Fight-or-Flight Mode 33:00 - The GABA System: Why Supplements Don't Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier 43:57 - Methylene Blue Deep Dive: How It Works & Who It's For 51:17 - How to Shop for Methylene Blue (Quality & Dosing Guide) 56:29 - Dr. Scott's Personal Routine for Mitochondria & Nervous System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  7. FEB 19

    Top 5 Best Supplements for Stress (Ranked by Clinical Research) | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #460

    Get My Brand Masterlist: ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Stress Supplements Guide: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/adaptogens-pdf-request-form/ → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description If coffee isn't cutting it anymore—and you're exhausted but still can't sleep—this episode is for you. That "wired but tired" feeling isn't a sleep problem or even a stress problem. It's your HPA axis stuck in overdrive. Your body can't tell the difference between a work deadline and a life-threatening emergency, so your stress response never shuts off. The supplement industry knows you're burned out. That's why they're pushing adrenal cocktails, proprietary blends with pixie dust dosing, and adaptogens stacks with zero human research behind them. Dr. Christian Gonzalez cut through the noise to find the five most clinically validated adaptogens—herbs proven in randomized controlled trials to actually restore your stress response. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • The adaptogen that reduced cortisol by 27% in a meta-analysis of 25 human trials • Which Soviet-era herb improved VO2 max and is still used by athletes today • The "Queen of Herbs" that lowered inflammatory markers by 28% in stressed adults • Why one popular adaptogen might cause emotional flatness in certain people—and who should avoid it • The Arctic root that pulled people out of burnout in just four weeks He's ranking each adaptogen by strength of clinical evidence, walking through the mechanisms, exact dosing, who it's for, who it's not for, and the brands that actually test their products. Your adrenals aren't broken. They just need the right support. This episode gives you the clinical roadmap to get there. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:15 - What's actually wrong (HPA axis explained)  4:30 - #5 Siberian Ginseng (Soviet secret weapon)  7:45 - #4 Holy Basil (the Queen of Herbs)  11:30 - #3 Korean Red Ginseng (results in 2 hours)  15:00 - #2 Rhodiola (the burnout fix)  19:30 - #1 Ashwagandha (king of adaptogens)  23:00 - Ashwagandha flatness warning (who should skip it)  26:30 - Exact dosing & best brands for each  28:45 - Dr. G's personal stack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. FEB 16

    Facing the Dark Epstein Files Without Letting It Break You | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #459

    Sponsored By: → Ora | Head to https://ora.organic/pages/drg and use code HEALTHYSELF30 to get 30% off for new customers. That discount stacks with free gifts — you’ll receive Stress Release and a glass shaker bottle when you buy the full stack or spend $130 or more. → Puori | Go to https://puori.com/DRG and use the code DRG at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Creatine+ subscription order. → My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description Every single person in the Epstein files is living in their own personal hell. You think they're winning? They're the furthest from themselves a human being can get. Dr. Christian Gonzalez addresses what so many are feeling right now—the shock, the grief, the helplessness that comes from seeing the depths of human darkness exposed in the Epstein files. This isn't a news breakdown. This is a spiritual reckoning. The question isn't what to do about them. The question is: who are you choosing to be in relation to what you've experienced? In this episode, Dr. G reveals: • Why the people who hurt children are already living in their own personal hell—no external justice needed • The "Conversations with God" principle that reframes all suffering as an opportunity to remember who you are • How holding onto anger, helplessness, and fear burns a hole in your own being—and what to do instead This episode is raw, emotional, and necessary. If the state of the world has shaken you to your core, press play. Timestamps: 0:00 - The People in Power Are Living in Hell  0:19 - Why the Epstein Files Shook Me to My Core  1:21 - This Challenged My Belief in Humanity  2:39 - We All Have the Capacity to Hurt Others  3:43 - The Book That Changed My Perspective  9:07 - To Know Yourself as Love, You Must Experience Fear  10:18 - Who Are You in Relation to What You Experience?  11:23 - They're Already Living in Their Own Personal Hell  13:03 - Can You Find Light in the Darkest People?  15:10 - How to Alchemize Pain Into Purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
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Health and wellness is louder and more confusing than ever. One expert says eat more meat. Another says cut it out completely. One supplement is called life-changing. The next day, someone says it will make you sick. It’s overwhelming. And that’s exactly why Heal Thy Self exists. Hosted by Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Heal Thy Self cuts through the noise and delivers clarity in a space flooded with contradictions. This isn’t trend-based wellness or recycled talking points. It’s direct, grounded truth that blends real science with deep spiritual and emotional intelligence. Each week, get expert conversations with doctors, scientists, shamans, and healers spanning physical health, mental wellness, emotional healing, and spirituality. Dr. G does the heavy lifting for you, investigating the wellness industry by reviewing third-party testing and breaking down supplements and products to reveal what’s safe, what works, what’s marketing hype, and which companies deserve your trust. You’ll also get channeled episodes that inspire and elevate beyond the physical. This is a fully integrated approach connecting body, mind, nervous system, trauma, energy, and consciousness. If you’re tired of conflicting advice and ready for clarity that empowers, relieves, and inspires, this is the podcast you’ve been missing.

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  • Creator
    Wellness Loud
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    467
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Heal Thy Self

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