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Episode 11: Memory Method with Dr. Kacey Wallace
About my Guest:
Dr. Kacey Wallace is a board-certified family physician with a passion for revolutionizing healthcare. With extensive training in conventional medicine and a deep understanding of functional medicine principles, Dr. Wallace offers a unique approach to patient care. She utilizes advanced functional lab testing to uncover root causes of illness, allowing her to tailor treatment plans that address the underlying issues and promote true wellness. Dr. Wallace is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their health goals and live vibrant, fulfilling lives.
Her mission is to optimize brain health and overall well-being, especially in those with chronic fatigue, gut concerns, autoimmunity, and hormone imbalances. Her practice specializes in holistic approaches to improve brain function, particularly for individuals at risk of cognitive decline.
Dr. Wallace is married to her husband, Justin, and has 3 wonderful children. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, scuba diving, and continuing to deepen her education through research and study.
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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Kacey Wallace, a holistic and preventative family physician.
Time Stamps:
00: Introduction
03:23 Dr. Wallace's Personal Health Journey
08:41 The Gut-Brain Connection
11:04 Finding Resources for Gut Health
13:14 Practical Tips for Improving Gut Health: Improving Sleep, Exercise, and Lifestyle Changes
36:19 The Memory Momentum Method and Brain Health
42:41 Approaches to Addressing Brain Fog and Common Toxins in the Environment
53:34 The Challenges of Diet Education
01:01:50 The Importance of Hormone Optimization
01:14:50 The Benefits of Walnuts for Brain Health
01:15:46 Benefits of Walking and Sunlight
01:17:57 The Impact of Hormone Therapy
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Episode 10: Inflammation & Brain Health with Dr. Joshua Daniel, a Holistic Neurologist
Dr. Joshua Daniel is a distinguished neurologist with over 18 years of clinical experience, specializing in brain health, cognitive function, and peak performance. He is a strong advocate for preventive care, emphasizing its role in reducing disease incidence and enhancing overall health outcomes. Driven by a passion for exceptional patient care, Dr. Daniel is dedicated to optimizing the health and wellness of high performers. Determined to transform traditional medical practices, Dr. Daniel challenges the conventional approach of waiting for symptoms before taking action. His commitment lies in proactively improving patient health, providing the necessary care and support to foster healthier, more productive lives.
Dr. Daniel seeks to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients to innovative solutions for their general and neurological health, underscoring the importance of prioritizing brain health as our most valuable asset.
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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Joshua Daniel, a holistic and preventative neurologist. They discuss the importance of prioritizing brain health and preventative brain health measures. Dr. Daniel and Dr. Smith discuss common questions, testing options, and dietary changes as well as key vitamins for supporting a healthier brain. Further they compare different diets and inflammatory markers that impact brain health and ways to correct these with lifestyle.
Time Stamps:
00: Introduction
00:23 Dr Joshua Daniel’s Background
03:44 The Role of Proactive Prevention and Lifestyle Choices in Brain Health
07:40 Testing and Intervention for Cognitive Issues
10:47 Medication Role in Cognitives Issues and Memory Impairment
12:01 Key Vitamins and Hormones Levels
20:57 Diet and Brain Health: Seed Oils
24:12 Keto Diet and Neurocognitive Impairment/Seizures
27:33 Optimizing Brain Health Through Nutrition and Vitamins
44:37 Sleep and Exercise Impact on Brain Health
58:48 Most Beneficial Food: Blueberries
59:10 Easy and Free Health Tip: Morning Walking Outside
59:37 Impact of Small Changes in Diet and Sleep
1:00:20 Conclusion
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Episode 9: The 5 Pillars of Holistic Medicine with Dr. Russell Van Maele
Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician. He grew up near Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he got an undergraduate degree in Physiology, his DO training, and did his residency. As an Osteopathic and Holistic Physician, he believes the body has its own inherent ability to heal itself though mind, body, and spirit. He prefers to use lifestyle to treat and counsel his patients. Sleep, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress management are the pillars of his practice. His patients are educated patients, and he believes providing proper health education to his patients allows them to navigate towards their health journey on a day-to-day basis. His goal as a physician is to meet you where you are and take the time to truly understand what “being healthy” means to you. He is honored to be a physician and to be a healer. Outside his career in medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dog Boone. He lives a very active lifestyle and encourages his patients to be active as well! A few of his hobbies include: mountain biking, skiing, backpacking, water skiing, running, and fantasy football. Finally, he believes the backbone of his mental health is a strong foundation in his Christian faith.
Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO and they discuss their shared interest in an overall holistic approach to medicine. They discuss the challenges of conventional medicine, how they have overcome this in their current practices, and Dr Van Maele’s 5 pillars of health. Further they discuss ways to improve these pillars and ways they empower their patients to find their why in life.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:00:23 Dr Russell Van Maele, DO’s Holistic Approach to Medicine: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and
Exercise
09:20 Challenges of Conventional Medicine and the Dehumanization of Healthcare
15:40 Empowering Patients Through Active Listening
16:20 Finding the Root Cause and Lifestyle Changes Instead of Adding Medications
18:19 The Role of Alcohol and How it Metabolizes
20:50 Dr Maele’s Pillars of Health: Nutrition, Exercising, Sleeping, Stress Levels, and Sexual
Health
35:36 Sleeping Tips to Get 8 Hours
42:24 Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded People
45:29 Dr Van Maele’s Whys: Farming, Christianity, and Being a Good Father/Husband
50:50 Coping with Stress and Controlling Your Stressors
55:32 Exploring Holistic Wellness: Sauna Use, Prayer and Sexual Health
57:08 Benefits of Therapy and How to Find a Therapist
01:02:05 Sexual Health: The Pinnacle of Intimacy
01:08:40 One Food for Daily Consumption: Eggs
01:09:46 Easy Health Tip: The Power of Getting Outside
01:12:20 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol
01:13:24 Conclusion
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Episode 8: Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, CEO of Feminology MD
About my guest:
Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, MD, FACOG, FAAMM, ABAARM, is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. This dual board certification gives her a unique perspective, and was the impetus behind FeminologyMD. She wanted to create a center for women that resets the standard of what healthcare should be. Her goal is to take a deeper look into your biological makeup and treat you as a whole person, not just a symptom, so she can help you feel like you again.
At FeminologyMD, she takes an integrative approach and combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves. They build an atmosphere where women can trust their provider, share all of their concerns, and access all available and effective treatment options for optimal health. The goal is to break free of the traditional disease-based model, where a physician fits you into a 15-minute time slot to review your symptoms, gives you a diagnosis, and sends you on your way with medicine. They go beyond that. She listens to your experiences, your medical history, and your concerns. She seeks to understand and evaluate the bigger picture of your health, and manages any disease or conditions with treatment of the root cause. Their goal is to help women slow the negative effects we feel as our bodies and chemical makeup change over time. Dr. Patel is a Dallas native who enjoys spending time with her husband, a Rheumatologist in the community, and her 3 children. She loves to play tennis, travel, and enjoys a good novel.
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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Patel who combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves at Feminology MD based in Dallas, TX. They discuss PCOS and Infertility in depth as well as the contributing leading factors and prevalence in the United States. Additionally, they discuss the options for treating these diagnoses in a non-traditional format and ways for women to advocate for their symptoms.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Background for Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel
02:34 Dr. Patel’s Transition to Holistic Gynecology
05:27 Understanding and Prevalence of PCOS and Infertility
08:48 Treatment Options for PCOS
13:20 Holistic Treatment Options for Regulating Cycles
15:54 Exploring Factors Contributing to Infertility: Obesity, Thyroid Function, Micronutrient
Deficiencies, and Environmental Toxins
25:22 When to Seek Medical Advice for Infertility
27:51 Evaluation Approach for Infertility
30:19 When to Seek a Referral to Reproductive Endocrinologist
33:49 Ways to Find Out if You are Ovulating and How to Use a Ovulation Strip
41:15 Effect of Weight Loss Medication on Fertility
46:34 One Food for Daily Consumption: Black Seeds
47:40 Easy Health Tip: Take a Probiotic
49:17 Importance of Diet for Overall Health
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Episode 7: Fitness & Weight Loss with Drew Manning, Fit to Fat to Fit
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Drew Manning is the New York Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit, creator of the Fit To Fat To Fit TV show on A&E, and the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit. He has been on shows such as Dr. Oz, GMA, The View and so many more. He is on a mission to bring more empathy to the fitness industry through his new brand, called Conscious Fitness.
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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Drew Manning who is on a mission to bring more empathy to the fitness industry through his new brand, called Conscious Fitness. They discuss Drew Manning’s story of how he purposely gained and lost 75 pounds to gain insight into how to help people in their weight loss journey. Dr Smith and Drew discuss the emotional impact that weight gain plays on individual’s lives and how to break this cycle of poor eating and food choices. They additionally discuss the importance of intentional eating, healing the inner you, and how to be self-aware while trying to be the healthiest version of yourself.
Time Stamps:
00: Introduction
01:12 Drew Manning’s Story
04:13 How He Gained 75lbs in 6 months
08:14 The Emotional and Mental Toll of Weight Gain and Body Image
13:36 Embracing Self Love
16:33 Emotional Connection to Food and Breaking the Poor Food Cycle
24:28 Finding Your Purpose and Looking at Outside Factors for Improving Overall Health
30:47 Drew’s Journey from Fat to Fit: Challenges and Lessons
35:03 Mindset, Self-Awareness and Intention in Health and Fitness
38:59 Benefits and Drawbacks to Keto and Intermittent Fasting
42:22 Woman’s Health and the Keto Diet
45:32 Finding the Best Dietary Adjustments for You for Long Term Sustainability
51:19 Working on Yourself in All Aspects
52: 39 Drew Manning’s #1 Food for Improving Overall Health
53:33 What Did He Wish He Knew About His Health 10 Years Ago?
54:23 One Way to Improve Overall Health: Rucking
59:01 Conclusion
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Episode 6: Biohacking (aka Optimizing Health, Performance, & Longevity) with Dr. De, the CEO of Biohax
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Dr. De is the CEO of Biohax, an innovative company in the healthcare space that is pioneering technologies to optimize health, performance, and longevity. He has devoted most of his life to the study of human potential. His degrees include: a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Doctorate in Medicine, Master in Business Administration, and a research fellowship in General Surgery and the Metabolic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. De and the Biohax medical team are known for contributing advanced studies, research, and papers that continue to push the edges of medicine with profound, positive results. He founded Biohax because of his own personal journey where he learned to successfully bio-hack his systems in order to overcome a serious illness. From his personal wellness success, he self-funded and built the Biohax brand. Biohax customizes health and performance plans tailored to each individual's unique makeup. Dr. De continues to expand the Biohax brand by doing global speaking engagements and educating the world about topics like epigenetics, human performance, longevity, hormone optimization, heart disease, and more.
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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. De, the CEO of Biohax, an innovative company in the healthcare space who is pioneering technologies to optimize health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Dee’s passion for personal health led him to establish Biohax, where he customizes health and performance plans tailored to each individual's unique makeup. They discuss the benefits of several hormones including Testosterone, Estrogen, and Growth Hormone. Further they discuss environmental toxins and how lifestyle choices play a large role in longevity and inflammation levels.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:40 Brief Introduction into Dr De’s Journey
05:09 Introduction for Dr Cassie Smith
16:06 How Metabolic Function Influences Weight Gain and Chronic Fatigue
19:40 How Environmental Toxins Affect Symptoms
21:38 Birth Control and Cortisol Levels
29:25 Benefits of Hormones
34:19 Discussion of Estrogen Options for Treatments and Benefits of Bioidentical Treatments
37:41 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Benefits in Women and Men
42:28 Insulin Resistance: Benefits of Strength Training and Increased Muscle Mass
45:47 Benefits and Risks of GLP1 Therapy
46:21 DEXA Scans to Track Progress and Overall Health
51:19 Using Bioidentical Hormones to Increase IGF-1 Levels
55:21 Lifestyle Modifications and Bioidentical Hormones to Improve Overall Wellness
56:34 Endocrine Disruptors
01:00:16 Carbohydrates and Muscle Mass Correlation
01:02:20 Benefits of Health Fats in Women and Relating Diet to Menstrual Cycle Timing
01:05:18 Conclusion
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