The Energy Blueprint Podcast Ari Whitten

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Martin Picard, a mitochondrial researcher who directs the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine in Psychiatry and Neurology.
We explore the fascinating topic of how stress affects your mitochondria and the link to aging, resilience, disease resistance, and, of course, energy levels! 
This conversation was one of my personal favorites, and I can’t wait for you to hear it!
(This podcast was originally released in August 2019)
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Heather Sandison, a naturopathic doctor, published researcher, and the author of a new book you’ll definitely want to read, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.
Dr. Sandison’s work is extraordinary in many ways, but, in my opinion, one of her most impressive achievements is creating Marama Memory Care, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living!
I loved speaking with Dr. Sandison, and I know you’ll learn a lot from this podcast. Enjoy!
In this podcast, Dr. Sandison and I discuss:
The true underlying drivers of chronic illness, and dementia specifically, and why the conventional approach is not working
An incredibly surprising role of amyloid beta plaque (thought to be the major contributor to dementia) that no one is talking about
6 factors Dr. Sandison addresses in her Alzheimer’s patients to achieve cognitive improvement at the cellular level
3 reasons why Alzheimer’s research and standard treatment has been a massive failure…this is a must-listen for any person dealing with neurodegenerative disease
Details of the now infamous 2006 study that seems to have fabricated research on Alzheimer’s connection to amyloid beta proteins
How faulty science led to a misguided paradigm of Alzheimer’s treatment and the development of risky, expensive drugs that don’t have a substantial positive effect
Why inflammation isn’t a root cause of disease and the triggers we can be aware of instead
The thoughtful details of Dr. Sandison’s research and how what she found completely upends everything we thought we knew about Alzheimer’s
Actionable, accessible steps you can start TODAY to prevent or even reverse dementia...plus movement and mindfulness tips you’ve never heard before!
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with Robert Lufkin, MD, a physician and medical school professor at UCLA and the University of Southern California, about his new, provocatively titled book Lies I Taught In Medical School.

In this episode, I’m speaking with my friend and brilliant functional doctor, Dr. Datis Kharrazian, on the most evidence-based and practical ways to support your brain. 
This is a re-release of a MUST-LISTEN episode if you have any cognitive concerns, such as a history of brain injury or fatigue, or if you’re concerned with keeping your brain healthy as you age. Dr. Kharrazian draws on his decades of clinical experience to share his top tips for brain health and life-long optimization. We cover a LOT of ground with tons of great takeaways you’ll want to hear!
This podcast was originally published in February 2021
 

In this episode, I’m speaking for a third time with Borge Fagerli about some powerful mindset techniques he uses in his coaching practice that will help you achieve your fitness, muscle-building, and weight-loss goals. 
If you haven’t yet, be sure to listen to our first two episodes. In them, Borge explains his simplified but highly effective approach to training, gives us some insight into his history, and explains why he’s now focused on psychology and mindset rather than the common hyper focus on relatively trivial details that tends to dominate the world of evidence-based fitness.
 

In this episode, I’m speaking with holistic dentist and educator Dr. Judson Wall about how oral health is the overlooked gateway to full-body health and the most potent ways to keep your teeth and gums (and every other body system!) working optimally.
This podcast was initially released in April 2022. 
In this podcast, Dr. Judson and I discuss:
The top nutrient deficiencies that contribute most to dental decay, decreased bone density, and nerve issues (and a whole host of other problems)
Does fluoride work…in toothpaste or drinking water? And is it really as harmful as some people say it is?
Why our ancestors didn’t need to brush their teeth or floss (and what we can learn from them)
The best natural alternatives to commercial toothpaste products
Why the pH of the mouth is the most vital aspect of avoiding gum disease…do you know your oral pH?
Why root canals and silver fillings are terrible practices (along with effective alternatives and remedies)
Tips for avoiding sleep apnea and poor craniofacial development in childhood
Dr. Wall’s top 4 tips for excellent oral hygiene and health