TheHealthHub

Cathy Biase

The Health Hub is forward thinking and relevant to all of you who are looking for cutting edge health and wellness information and therapies to take your health to the next level. Host Cathy Biase interviews experts on a wide variety of health and wellness topics to educate and inspire you on your health journey. From Master Chefs to authors, from scientists to athletes, TheHealthHub is the show for you if you are interested in thinking outside the box to explore current and trending health topics.

  1. 4d ago

    Finally Hopeful: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. James Greenblatt

    In this episode we are discussing a topic that affects millions of people worldwide—depression, anxiety, and the growing number of individuals who feel like they've tried everything but still aren't getting better. My guest is Dr. James Greenblatt, a pioneer in the field of functional and integrative psychiatry. For more than 30 years, Dr. Greenblatt has challenged the conventional approach to mental health by asking a different question: What if the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions are not simply disorders to be managed, but signals pointing to underlying biological imbalances that can be identified and addressed? Dr. Greenblatt is a board-certified psychiatrist, educator, and founder of Psychiatry Redefined. He has helped transform the way clinicians think about mental health by integrating nutrition, genetics, gut health, inflammation, and metabolic factors into psychiatric care. His latest book, Finally Hopeful, offers a roadmap for those who have struggled to find answers through traditional treatment alone. In it, he explores the often-overlooked biological drivers of mental illness and shares a message that is both empowering and deeply needed: there is always another question to ask, another avenue to explore, and reason to remain hopeful. In this episode we talk about what functional psychiatry looks like in practice, why some people fail to respond to conventional treatments, and how a root-cause approach may open new possibilities for healing. Bio: Dr. James Greenblatt, a globally recognized pioneer in functional and integrative psychiatry. A dual board-certified psychiatrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has dedicated his career to transforming mental health care by uncovering the biological, nutritional, and metabolic factors that influence the brain. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an internationally respected educational platform for clinicians, and the author of numerous bestselling books including Finally Focused, Finally Hopeful, and The Lithium Revolution. Today, we'll explore how precision nutrition, functional medicine, and personalized psychiatry may help reshape our understanding of mental health and brain function. Learning points: • Why mental health symptoms may be driven by underlying biological imbalances, not just brain chemistry. • The critical roles of nutrition, inflammation, gut health, and genetics in depression and anxiety. • How functional psychiatry can provide new hope for people who have not improved with conventional treatment alone. Social Media: Connect with Dr. James Greenblatt Website: https://www.jamesgreenblattmd.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jamesgreenblattmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgreenblattmd/ Connect with Psychiatry Redefined: Website: https://www.psychiatryredefined.org LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychiatryredefined/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry_redefined/?hl=en

    Finally Hopeful: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. James Greenblatt
  2. Aug 9

    The Stimulated Mind: Are We Overstimulated But Undertrained With Dr. Tommy Woon

    We live in a world of constant notifications, endless scrolling, and information overload. A world of constant stimulation. But is this stimulation isn’t making us smarter? Or is it actually leaving us cognitively undertrained? Joining me on this episode is Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He is the author of the new book, “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age.” Dr. Wood received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across the lifespan including in babies born preterm, adults who experience brain trauma, and the confluence of factors that can affect long-term cognitive function and risk of dementia. In this conversation we are talking about how to keep your brain sharp, resilient, and thriving throughout your life. We will explore what cognitive fitness really means, why being busy isn’t the same as training your brain, how overstimulation may be sabotaging your focus and memory, and the practical daily habits that can help protect your brain against cognitive decline and dementia. Learning Points: • Cognitive fitness is trainable • More stimulation doesn’t equal better brain health • Daily habits that can shape long-term brain health SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE: https://www.drtommywood.com https://www.instagram.com/drtommywood/ https://www.drtommywood.com/general-8

    The Stimulated Mind: Are We Overstimulated  But Undertrained With Dr. Tommy Woon
  3. Jul 30

    Why Fasting Mimicking Diets Are Changing the Health Conversation with Renee Fitton

    Fasting has become one of the most talked-about topics in modern health and wellness — but beyond the trends and social media hype, what does the science actually say, especially for women? Can fasting truly support healthy metabolism, weight management, heart health, and longevity? And how do women navigate fasting in a way that supports — rather than stresses — the body during midlife and beyond? Today’s conversation explores the growing science behind fasting and fasting mimicking diets, and why researchers are increasingly interested in their impact not just on weight loss, but on cellular health, inflammation, metabolic flexibility, and healthy aging. Joining me is Renee Fitton, MS, RD, a leader in he intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and education. As Director of Education & Healthcare Sales at Prolon, she shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutritional science has made her a trusted authority. Renee is dedicated to advancing the role of nutrition in revolutionizing healthcare, blending scientific rigor with a compassionate approach to wellness. This is a thoughtful and informative conversation about how nutrition can support not only living longer — but living stronger, healthier, and with greater vitality. Learning Points: • Why fasting may support far more than weight loss • How traditional fasting and fasting mimicking diets differ • Why women need a different conversation around fasting Social Media Handles/Website Address https://prolonlife.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fittonnutrition https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneefitton/

    Why Fasting Mimicking Diets Are Changing the Health Conversation with Renee Fitton
  4. Jul 22

    The Pulse Cure: Using HRV to Decode Stress, Sleep & Longevity With Dr. Torkil Faero

    In today's episode, we welcome Torkil Færø — Norwegian physician, emergency doctor, photographer, and internationally bestselling author of The Pulse Cure. After years on the front lines of medicine, Dr. Færø became deeply interested in one powerful question: why are so many people exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from their health despite having more technology and healthcare than ever before? In this conversation, we explore the hidden impact of chronic stress, the science of heart rate variability, and how wearable technology can give us a real-time window into our nervous system, recovery, sleep, and resilience. Dr. Færø shares practical insights on how to better understand the body’s signals, prevent burnout, and create a healthier, more balanced life in an increasingly demanding world. This is a fascinating discussion about stress, longevity, energy, and learning to listen to the rhythm of your own body. Learning Points: • Your nervous system may reveal signs of stress and burnout long before you consciously recognize them. • Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most powerful tools for understanding recovery, resilience, sleep, and overall health. • True health is not just about performance and productivity — it’s about balancing stress with intentional recovery and nervous system regulation. Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil/

    The Pulse Cure: Using HRV to Decode Stress, Sleep & Longevity With Dr. Torkil Faero
  5. Jun 9

    Why We Stay Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Driving Anxiety, Habits & Relationships With Dr. Jeremy Thompson

    In this episode Dr. Jeremy Thompson discusses his belief that real change doesn’t start with fixing what’s wrong—but with understanding who you really are. So many of us struggle with feeling stuck—whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or patterns we just can’t seem to break. And often, we blame ourselves. But what if we’ve been looking at it the wrong way? Dr. Thompson is a medical practitioner working on the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia. He has a counseling background in Cognitive, Narrative, and Solution-Based Therapies and for two years was the president of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine. He spent 10 years practicing hypnosis, during which time he developed the positive-centered model. This resulted from the needs of his patients to distinguish their positive features from the bad habits and unwelcome behaviors they had acquired. Their encouragement motivated him to write Understand Your True Identity, a book that he hopes will help people find their true self and fix their anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Dr. Thompson is married with five grown-up children and a growing number of grandchildren. He enjoys surfing, snowboarding, and playing guitar. Learning Points: • How the way we see ourselves can quietly shape our habits, anxiety, relationships, and ability to change • Why lasting behavior change requires more than willpower—and how subconscious patterns often keep people stuck • Practical ways to separate your true self from negative thinking and self-defeating behaviors in order to build healthier patterns and emotional resilience Social media: https://understandyourtrueidentity.com/ https://www.youtube.com/DrJeremyThompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-thompson-41a47969/

    Why We Stay Stuck: The Hidden Patterns Driving Anxiety, Habits & Relationships With Dr. Jeremy Thompson
  6. Jun 5

    Wired But Tired: The Cortisol Conversation No One Is Having With Elizabeth Gaines

    In this episode our conversation centres on cortisol—the hormone at that is the key navigator of your stress response—and why so many people feel exhausted, wired, and out of sync… even when they think they are doing everything “right.” In this episode, we explore what cortisol is, how cortisol works, what happens when your stress response becomes dysregulated, and why conventional approaches often miss the bigger picture. We’ll also break down how functional testing can reveal patterns that standard labs overlook—giving you a clearer, more complete understanding of what your body needs to heal and perform at its best. My guest today is Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), where she leads curriculum design, live training and mentor development for one of the world’s most respected functional health certification programmes. For more than a decade, Elizabeth worked in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace and emotional toll led to burnout and chronic illness. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms she turned to FDN, where she discovered how to uncover hidden healing opportunities through functional lab testing and personalised protocols. The approach helped her reclaim her energy, clarity and sense of purpose. Learning Points: • What cortisol actually does in the body when it’s working properly • How functional lab testing changes the way we understand cortisol compared to standard testing • What the most important markers are to look at when assessing stress physiology Social Media: Website - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/ You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-natural-health-&-fitness-ctr/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FDNtraining Podcast - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/health-detective-podcast/

    Wired But Tired: The Cortisol Conversation No One Is Having With Elizabeth Gaines
  7. May 21

    The Rise of Smart Hospitals: How Operational Intelligence Is Changing Healthcare With Sam Yeruva

    In this episode we are diving into a side of healthcare most people never see… yet it impacts every patient, every provider, and every outcome. Because while hospitals are filled with world-class clinicians and life-saving technology, many of the systems supporting them are still surprisingly fragmented, inefficient, and—at times—unreliable. My guest is Sam Yeruva and in2wq this conversation, we explore what it really means to build a “smart hospital,” why efficiency is not just a business metric but a patient safety issue, and how practical, real-world AI is already helping hospitals recover time, reduce burnout, and improve care. We also talk about the hidden waste inside healthcare systems, the silent drivers of clinician burnout, and how reimagining workflows could allow doctors and nurses to truly operate at the top of their license. This is a powerful look at how fixing systems can ultimately save lives—and why the future of healthcare may depend just as much on operational intelligence as it does on clinical excellence. Srikar “Sam” Yeruva is the Founder and CEO of Pycube, Inc., a company transforming the way hospitals operate behind the scenes. With a background in electrical and computer engineering and training from Harvard Business School, his decade working inside hospitals revealed a systemic problem. While clinical care is world-class, operations are often unpredictable. Motivated by a personal experience where critical biopsy samples were lost for 10 days, Sam launched Pycube to bring true operational intelligence to healthcare. Today, Pycube helps hospitals track assets and supplies in real time—saving caregivers hours and unlocking millions in recovered efficiency. Learning Points: · How operational efficiency translates into patient safety · How hospitals are clinically advanced but operationally behind · How real-time data and practical AI are transforming care behind the scenes Social: Website: https://www.pycube.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/srikar-sam-yeruva-8437184a Twitter: https://x.com/Pycube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pycube/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pycube/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Pycube

    The Rise of Smart Hospitals: How Operational Intelligence Is Changing Healthcare With Sam Yeruva
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The Health Hub is forward thinking and relevant to all of you who are looking for cutting edge health and wellness information and therapies to take your health to the next level. Host Cathy Biase interviews experts on a wide variety of health and wellness topics to educate and inspire you on your health journey. From Master Chefs to authors, from scientists to athletes, TheHealthHub is the show for you if you are interested in thinking outside the box to explore current and trending health topics.

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