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Welcome to The Ultimate Asset, powered by Velocity Health. In this podcast, Dr. Sandeep “Dr. Deep” Palakodeti sits down with world-class physicians, health coaches, and high-performing executives to dive deep into what it really takes to feel, look, and perform at your best. These conversations are rooted in the belief that truly transformative healthcare is about diving into the core of who we are as individuals, from our biology to our history, our culture, and our aspirations for the future.

  1. 3 days ago

    Inside the Leadville 100: Hormones, Peptides & Lab Results

    In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, host Dr. Deep sits down with Velocity's Chief Clinical Officer Brock Reichert one week after Brock crossed the finish line of the Leadville 100, a hundred-mile trail race through the Colorado Rockies with a 50% completion rate. They walk through the entire arc of the day: an eight-month build from 20-25 miles a week to full mountain training blocks, the water crisis at mile 10, the psychological grind of Hope Pass, the blisters that turned mile 85 into a fight against extreme pain, and the tears at the finish line. Then they pull up Brock's pre- and post-race lab work to break down exactly what a hundred miles does to the human body. Key Topics The Build: eight months of training, from a two-hour "daunting" run to 65-75 mile weeksRace Day: the mile-10 water shortage, Hope Pass, and a strategic 7-day caffeine de-loadThe Mile 85 Wall: blisters, extreme pain, and finding a flow state to push through itMindset: the "I get to do this" mantra and staying present for 28 hoursThe Aftermath: rhabdomyolysis, tea-colored urine, and a CRP of 93Lab Deep Dive: CRP, AST/ALT, APOB, testosterone, and estradiol before vs. after the raceThe Support System: pacers, aid stations, and what it takes from a family to get someone to the start line Discussed On-Air: Rhabdomyolysis, red light therapy, collagen, BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha 1, caffeine periodization Connect with Velocity Health Website: http://velocityhealthclinic.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/velocity_health Twitter/X: http://x.com/join_velocity Consults: http://velocityhealthclinic.com/book-your-private-consultation/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or new health protocol.

  2. 26 Aug

    The Truth About HRT and Peptides for Women | Dr. Brittany Busse

    In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, host Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti sits down with Dr. Brittany Busse, Velocity's lead expert in women's health, for a deep dive into hormone replacement therapy and peptides through the lens of female physiology. Together they unpack the history behind the Women's Health Initiative, why an entire generation of women was told to fear estrogen, and how the field is finally correcting course toward evidence-based, personalized hormone care. From there, the conversation moves through the nuances of diagnosing perimenopause, the role of testosterone and DHEA in women's health, and the risks of one-size-fits-all GLP-1 protocols. Dr. Busse also breaks down how peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu are being used by women for healing, skin, and hair health, and why stacking compounds without a clear clinical target can do more harm than good. Key Topics WHI history and the myths around estrogen and breast cancer riskDiagnosing perimenopause: labs, symptoms, and energy availabilityEstrogen, progesterone, and testosterone protocols for womenGLP-1 medications: benefits, misuse, and metabolic side effectsPeptides for women: BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, growth hormone secretagoguesWhy personalized, physician-guided care beats DIY protocols About Dr. Brittany Busse Dr. Brittany Busse earned her MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2009 and trained in surgery at UC Davis before moving into acute care, urgent care, and telemedicine. As Velocity's lead expert in women's health, she partners with women at every stage of life — from early adulthood through menopause and beyond — combining evidence-based medicine, longevity science, and a deep respect for individual biochemistry to help women reclaim agency over their health. Connect with Velocity Health Trust Program: https://velocityhealthclinic.com/trust/ Women's Health: https://velocityhealthclinic.com/womens-health/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or new health protocol.

  3. 12 Aug

    The 8-Month Protocol for a 100-Mile Race: Peptides, Labs & Training

    In this solo episode of The Ultimate Asset, host Brock Reichert walks through the most aggressive self-experiment of his life: an eight-month protocol to prepare for the Leadville 100, a hundred-mile trail race through the Rockies at altitude. Going month by month from January through race week in August, Brock breaks down exactly what he did, what worked, and what he'd change, including his training progression, peptide protocols, supplement stack, and the lab work that shaped his decisions along the way. Key Topics Training Progression: from 20-25 miles/week to 100-mile mountain training campsBlood Work & Labs: using a mitochondrial test and omega index to catch deficiencies before they tanked performancePeptide Protocols: what he ran, when, and why, including growth hormone peptides he calls a "game changer"Setbacks: a mild sports hernia from CrossFit and a rough patch around Hyrox World ChampionshipsRecovery: red light therapy, heat protocols, massage tools, and IV infusionsTune-Up Races: a 55K, a 50-miler, and a Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim on the way to Leadville Featured Peptides & Compounds Thymosin Alpha 1, Epitalon, Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c Supplements Creatine, Magnesium Glycinate, Pregnenolone, Zinc/Copper, CoQ10, NAC + Glycine, Urolithin A, Taurine, Omega-3 Connect with Velocity Health Website: http://velocityhealthclinic.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/velocity_health Twitter/X: http://x.com/join_velocity Consults: http://velocityhealthclinic.com/book-your-private-consultation/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or new health protocol.

  4. 29 Jul

    The Future of Muscle Health | Matt Brown

    In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, host Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti and co-host Brock Reichert are joined by Matt Brown, Head of Business Development at Springbok Analytics, the company using MRI-based deep learning to deliver the most comprehensive muscle analysis available today. This episode breaks down how Springbok evolved from a surgical decision-making tool for children with cerebral palsy into the technology now used by 80+ professional sports teams, including the NBA, NFL, and English Premier League, and why muscle may be one of the most underrated biomarkers in longevity. Matt walks through the science behind individual muscle volume mapping, why fat infiltration matters more than raw muscle size, and how Springbok's 3D digital twin technology gives athletes, clinicians, and researchers a level of precision no other imaging modality can match. From the origin story working with Dr. Sylvia Blemker at the University of Virginia, to the first-ever pro athlete scan on Manny Ramirez, to the NFL-funded Hammer Study on hamstring injuries, the conversation covers where the science has been, and where it's headed next in longevity life sciences. Key Topics From Cerebral Palsy to Pro Sports: how Springbok MRI became a platform used by elite athletes worldwideMRI vs. DEXA: why 3D, pixel-level muscle measurement is a leap beyond traditional body composition scansThe "Bigger Is Better" Myth: what increased muscle volume and fat infiltration indicate about tissue healthThe Hammer Study: NFL-funded investigation into predicting non-contact hamstring injuriesAsymmetry Isn't the Enemy: why golfers, pitchers, and rotational athletes are built to be asymmetricalMuscle as a Longevity Biomarker: tracking tissue quality over time to stay mobile, strong, and independent with ageLife Sciences & Drug Development: how Springbok is helping measure outcomes in muscle-wasting diseases like FSHDThe Future of Springbok: expanding into longevity clinics, healthcare systems, and biotech partnerships Connect with Matt Brown & Springbok Analytics Website: www.springbokanalytics.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/springboktech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/springboktech/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/springbok-analytics/ Connect with Velocity Health Website: http://velocityhealthclinic.com Instagram: instagram.com/velocity_health Twitter/X: http://x.com/join_velocity Consults: http://velocityhealthclinic.com/book-your-private-consultation/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or new health protocol.

  5. 11 Jul

    The Right Way to Detox | Meghan Swidler

    What if healing isn't about adding more supplements or protocols — but about taking things away? In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti sits down with holistic health coach, angel investor, and author Meghan Swidler. After a fast-paced VC career left her feeling disconnected and battling chronic gut issues, a single colonic sparked her journey into deep cellular cleansing. Today, she shares her systematic, sequenced approach to detox that goes far beyond standard trends. Key Takeaways:The Real Definition of Detox: Why it’s a continuous 24/7 biological process, not a buzzword.The Importance of Sequencing: Why jumping straight to parasite or heavy metal cleanses backfires, and the correct 5-phase order to follow.Underdiagnosed Modern Toxins: Testing gaps and hidden symptoms for mold, parasites, and heavy metals.The Overburdened Liver: How its 500+ jobs impact your skin, hormones, and mental clarity.Lightning Round: Coffee enemas, daily non-negotiables, her top detox food, and why saunas beat cold plunges.Connect with Meghan Swidler:Meghan's Substack & Detox Quiz: Free Detox Phase QuizWebsite: meghanswidler.comInstagram: @meghanswidlerX: @meghanswidlerLinkedIn: Meghan SwidlerConnect with Velocity Health:Website: velocityhealthclinic.comInstagram: @velocity_healthTwitter/X: @join_velocityPrecision Medicine Consults: Book HereDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any new health protocol.

  6. 27 Jun

    The Brain Map That Changes Everything

    What if the brain you've been struggling with isn't broken — it just doesn't know how to fix itself yet? In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti sits down with Angie Noack, co-founder of Brain Code Centers, whose path to neurofeedback began at 19 when a traumatic brain injury left her in a walker — and a neurosurgeon telling her she may never return to college. She didn't accept that. Now she helps others do the same. Angie breaks down how a QEEG brain map works, why anxiety responds so dramatically to neurofeedback, and why the current medical model is putting band-aids on bullet holes. In this episode, we cover: Angie's TBI Origin Story: A blood donation gone wrong, weeks in the ICU, and the mindset that changed everything.What Neurofeedback Actually Is: Reward-based brain training that creates new neuropathways without anything going into the brain.The QEEG Brain Map: How Brain Code identifies the root pattern behind anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, sleep disorders, and more.Anxiety is the Slam Dunk: Why anxiety responds faster to neurofeedback than almost any other condition.The Misdiagnosis Problem: Why many people labeled with ADHD don't actually have the ADHD brain pattern.Screen Time & the Developing Brain: Why a child addicted to technology has a brain map nearly identical to an adult addicted to cocaine.Veterans, First Responders & Trauma: Who is most underserved, and who responds best.Angie's Personal Brain Maintenance Stack: Neurofeedback, daily exercise, a psychotic sleep routine, and auditing her circle. Whether you're a skeptic who's tried everything or a high-performer looking to fine-tune your brain, this conversation will change what you think is possible. Connect with Angie Noack & Brain Code Centers: Instagram: @braincodecenters Website: https://braincodecenters.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuroptimize/ Connect with Velocity Health: Website: http://velocityhealthclinic.com Instagram: @velocity_health Twitter/X: http://x.com/join_velocity Precision Medicine Consults: https://velocityhealthclinic.com/book-your-private-consultation/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified health provider before beginning any new health protocol.

  7. 13 Jun

    You're Doing Peptides Wrong | Anthony Castore

    In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, host Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti and co-host Brock Reichert are joined again by Anthony Castore, "The Peptide King," first non-physician fellow of the SSRP Institute and creator of the CASTORE Method. This episode builds a cellular-level framework for why peptides work, when to use them, and what goes wrong without the right foundation. Anthony opens up about his personal collapse in May 2024, when improper peptide stacking landed him in a Columbus, Ohio hospital, and what it taught him about redox, signal noise, and the non-negotiables before any advanced protocol. From a rotator cuff tear stuck eight weeks post-injury, to a perimenopausal woman healing slowly after an aesthetic procedure, to an endurance athlete training for Leadville, the episode works through real case studies with real solutions. Key Topics Peptides as Signaling Molecules: instructions, not magic bullets. Too much noise, and the message never lands.The SSRP Framework: thinking through the lens of the cell, asking "what decision is the cell trying to make?"The CASTORE Method: Coaching, Advanced Scientific Targeted Optimization, Recovery, and Exercise.Redox First: optimize oxidative stress before any peptide protocol.Anthony's Collapse: what happens when you stack too many peptides at once.Injury & Joints: TB-500 vs. full Thymosin Beta-4; BPC-157 and collagen alignment, VEGF, NFKB; Pentosan Polysulfate for cartilage; IGF DES vs. Long R3.Mitochondrial Health: SS-31 and cardiolipin scaffolding; breath analysis, RER, Lumen, GDF-15, MITO ME, Prodrome Scan.Skin & Hormones: GHK-Cu layered with Thymosin Beta-4, BPC-157, SS-31, Tesamorelin.GH Secretagogues vs. Exogenous GH: GHRH/GHRP combos and the pituitary's natural pulse; Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin.Peptide World Congress: Anthony previews his talk in Arizona (June 19-20, The Biltmore). Featured Peptides & Compounds Repair: BPC-157, Thymosin Beta-4 (vs. TB-500), GHK-Cu, Cerebrolysin, Pentosan Polysulfate Growth: IGF DES, PEG-MGF, Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, GHRP-2, GHRP-6 Mitochondrial: SS-31, MOT-c Supplements: Ketone Monoesters, Tendoforte + Fortigel, Phospholipids/Plasmalogens, B-Complex, Vitamin D, Type II Collagen, Sardines + Baby Aspirin Connect with Anthony Castore Website: www.castorecore.com Skool: skool.com/castore-built-to-adapt-7414 Instagram: instagram.com/AnthonyCastore Peptide World Congress: June 19-20, The Biltmore, Arizona Connect with Velocity Health Website: velocityhealthclinic.com Instagram: instagram.com/velocity_health Twitter/X: x.com/join_velocity Consults: velocityhealthclinic.com/book-your-private-consultation/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider regarding any medical condition or new health protocol.

  8. 30 May

    How One Physician Is Rebuilding Primary Care | Dr. Sameer Sood

    What if a calcium score of 170 showed up in a healthy, active 36-year-old physician with great cholesterol — and changed everything he thought he knew about his own mortality? In this episode of The Ultimate Asset, Dr. Deep sits down with Dr. Sameer Sood — family medicine physician, biomedical engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder at Velocity Health — for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a healthcare system worthy of the people it serves. Dr. Sood brings a rare perspective: trained at Duke and Harvard, he's worked with tribal communities in rural Minnesota, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, unhoused populations — and high-performing individuals who want to live to 120. Few physicians have sat at more ends of the healthcare spectrum. In this episode, we cover: The CAC Scan That Changed Everything: How a routine coronary artery calcium scan revealed extensive calcified and soft plaque in an active, plant-based physician with optimal cholesterol — and what it taught him about the gap between traditional risk calculators and real cardiovascular riskLipoprotein(a) — Not Just Genetic Anymore: Why Lp(a) deserves serial monitoring rather than a one-time check, how sleep disruption and epigenetic factors may drive its rise, and what's coming down the pipeline to actually treat itThe Case for Upstream Biomarkers in Primary Care: Why ApoB, Lp(a), and fasting insulin are basic medicine — not longevity medicine — and why insurance, training gaps, and guideline inertia keep them out of routine clinical practiceEngineering a Healthier Life: From designing vascular grafts to co-founding one of the earliest remote patient monitoring companies, how Dr. Sood's biomedical engineering lens shapes how he sees patients, systems, and solutionsLongevity for Everyone — or No One: The uncomfortable truth about who can currently access precision preventive care, why the homeless population deserves the same upstream biomarker workup as anyone else, and how life and long-term care insurance may be the unlikely vehicle to democratize itAI, Wearables, and the Empowered Patient: How ambient AI listening in clinical visits, connected glucose monitors, and the quantified self movement are finally catching up to what Dr. Sood and Dr. Deep were building a decade agoMemento Mori as Medicine: How facing your own mortality — whether through a scan result or simply counting your 4,000 weeks — can be the most powerful longevity intervention of all Whether you're a clinician trying to practice what you preach, a builder working at the intersection of medicine and technology, or someone who wants to understand why the system fails so many while serving so few, Dr. Sood's story is a blueprint for doing the work that actually matters. Resources to Reference in Episode: Dr. Sameer Sood’s work connecting healthcare systems and communities through data-driven care coordination: https://www.fwdslash.org/ Dr. Sameer Sood’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srsood/  Velocity Health Website: https://velocityhealthclinic.com/

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Welcome to The Ultimate Asset, powered by Velocity Health. In this podcast, Dr. Sandeep “Dr. Deep” Palakodeti sits down with world-class physicians, health coaches, and high-performing executives to dive deep into what it really takes to feel, look, and perform at your best. These conversations are rooted in the belief that truly transformative healthcare is about diving into the core of who we are as individuals, from our biology to our history, our culture, and our aspirations for the future.

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    Velocity Health
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    2025 - 2026
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