Not So Taboo: Longevity, Aesthetics and Sexual Health with Dr. Nick

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Not So Taboo dives into the topics everyone should be talking about — but usually don’t. From cutting-edge longevity hacks to real talk about sexual health, self-image, and feeling your absolute best, we break down what it takes to optimize your body, your mind, and your mojo. No fluff. No shame. Just science-backed strategies, expert insights, and bold conversations that make wellness feel a lot less... taboo.

  1. Sep 28

    Why You’re Tired, Hungry & Moody: The Science of Better Sleep

    Sleep might be one of the most important parts of your health, yet millions of people treat it like it’s optional. Dr. Nick is joined by Molly Davis, nurse practitioner at Rejuvenated Medical Spa and Maverick Men’s Health, to break down what actually happens to your body and brain when you don’t get enough quality sleep. They dive into the different stages of sleep, why deep sleep and REM sleep matter so much, how much sleep adults actually need, and why staring at your phone right before bed may be working directly against your body’s natural sleep cycle. Then things get even more interesting. Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired. They discuss research connecting sleep deprivation with slower reaction times, impaired driving, memory problems, mood changes, poor decision-making, increased hunger, weight gain, higher cortisol, and cravings for calorie-dense foods. They also break down some of the most common sleep aids, including melatonin, magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, trazodone, Benadryl, Ambien, benzodiazepines, valerian root, passionflower, and more, including why some popular options may not be ideal for long-term use. Plus, they explain practical ways to improve your sleep without immediately reaching for a prescription, including better sleep hygiene, consistent bedtimes, limiting screens, meal and alcohol timing, morning exercise, light exposure, and creating a bedroom your brain actually associates with sleep. If you’re exercising, eating well, taking supplements, and doing everything else “right” but still ignoring your sleep, you may be overlooking one of the biggest pieces of your health. Websites:RejuvenatedMedSpa.comMaverick-MensHealth.com

  2. Sep 14

    Why Losing Weight Isn’t Enough: Muscle, GLP-1s & Living Longer

    Losing weight is one thing. Losing weight while protecting your muscle, strength, and long-term health is something completely different. Dr. Nick sits down with former world-class athlete Dominique Blake and DT Wellness Director of Operations Chelsea to announce a new partnership focused on bringing medical care, fitness, nutrition, accountability, and preventative wellness together under one approach. The conversation dives into GLP-1 weight-loss medications and the importance of preserving muscle, including the story of a patient who lost 22 pounds—but seven pounds of it was muscle. They explain why simply eating less isn't the goal, how strength training can act like a "401(k) for your body," and why healthspan matters just as much as lifespan. They also discuss sustainable weight loss, supplementation, body composition, nutrition, resistance training, accountability, and why the best wellness plan isn't necessarily the most extreme one—it's the one you can actually maintain. Plus, Dominique and Chelsea introduce the concierge approach behind DT Wellness and explain how their new partnership with Maverick Men's Health and Rejuvenated Medical Spa will give clients a more complete, personalized approach to looking better, feeling better, and staying healthier for the long haul. Because the goal isn't just to lose weight. It's to build a body—and a lifestyle—that will serve you for decades. Learn more about DT Wellness:dvbdiamondtraining.com

  3. Aug 31

    Sleep, Screens & Better Health: Why Rest Is One of the Most Underrated Pillars of Wellness

    Dr. Nick is back on the podcast to talk about sleep, one of his five pillars of health, and why it is one of the most underrated parts of optimal wellness. The episode opens with the big question: how much sleep do adults actually need? Dr. Nick explains that most adults need seven to nine hours per night, while only a very small percentage of people can truly function well on less. The conversation gets into why sleep timing matters, how circadian rhythm affects the body, and why shift workers, truck drivers, and construction workers can be especially vulnerable to poor health patterns because of disrupted schedules, irregular meals, stress, and lack of recovery. Dr. Nick also explains that chronic sleep deprivation can affect cortisol, adrenaline, and overall wellness. One of the most eye-opening parts of the episode is the connection between lack of sleep and impaired driving. Dr. Nick shares that staying awake for 17 hours can affect the body similarly to alcohol impairment, and sleeping less than seven hours can significantly increase crash risk. He also shares stories from his years in emergency medicine, including working extremely long shifts and not remembering the drive home. The episode also breaks down sleep medications and supplements. Dr. Nick explains that medications like Benadryl, NyQuil, Ambien, and other sleep aids may help someone fall asleep, but they can interfere with normal sleep stages. He also talks about melatonin, why many people take far too much, and why he prefers lower-dose options combined with ingredients like B6, 5-HTP, L-theanine, and magnesium. Dr. Nick walks through the stages of sleep, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep, and explains why REM is so important for memory, recovery, and brain health. He also talks about how sleep apnea, certain medications, and frequent waking can prevent people from getting into restorative sleep. The episode also covers some scarier effects of poor sleep, including increased appetite, sugar cravings, obesity risk, blood sugar changes, heart disease risk, dementia risk, and weakened performance in school, work, driving, and daily life. Dr. Nick shares research showing that even a few nights of short sleep can make healthy young men respond to sugar more like someone with pre-diabetes. Toward the end, the conversation gets practical with sleep hygiene tips: reduce screen time before bed, avoid blue light, get natural light during the day, keep the room cool and dark, avoid late caffeine and alcohol, create a wind-down routine, use the bed mainly for sleep and sex, and try meditation, breathing exercises, stretching, magnesium, or L-theanine when needed. Dr. Nick also talks about tools like the Oura Ring for tracking sleep trends, while cautioning that wearable sleep data is not always perfect. Overall, this episode is a clear reminder that sleep is not optional recovery time. It affects your brain, hormones, appetite, metabolism, safety, immune system, and long-term health — so as Dr. Nick says, get some sleep.

  4. Aug 17

    Ivermectin Explained: Miracle Drug, Horse Dewormer, or Medical Breakthrough?

    Ivermectin has become one of the most controversial medications of the past decade—but what does the science actually say? In this episode, Brock sits down with Molly, nurse practitioner at Maverick Men's Health and Rejuvenated Medical Spa, to separate fact from fiction. Together, they explore ivermectin's fascinating history, including its Nobel Prize-winning role in treating parasitic diseases that have impacted millions around the world. They also discuss: Why ivermectin became such a politically charged topicThe difference between veterinary and human formulationsHow ivermectin works inside the bodyCurrent research on cancer, longevity, metabolism, and inflammationWhat studies actually show about ivermectin and COVID-19The potential risks, side effects, and why self-medicating isn't the answerWhen ivermectin may have a place in medicine—and when it probably doesn'tThis is a balanced, evidence-based conversation designed to cut through the headlines and help you better understand one of the most talked-about medications in modern healthcare. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or simply want the facts, this episode is for you.

  5. Aug 3

    Is Histamine the Hidden Reason You Feel Anxious, Bloated, Exhausted, and “Allergic” to Everything?

    What if your random symptoms are not random at all? In this episode, Dr. Nick and Molly Davis from Maverick Men’s Health and Rejuvenated Medical Spa break down one of the most overlooked health issues they are seeing more and more in patients: histamine intolerance. It is often confused with allergies or even mast cell activation syndrome, but for many people, the real issue may be that their body is carrying more histamine than it can break down. They explain why histamine is not “bad.” In fact, your body needs it for immunity, digestion, stomach acid, brain function, sleep, and fighting infections. The problem starts when the system overflows — almost like a sink that cannot drain fast enough. That overflow can show up as headaches, flushing, hives, congestion, diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety, heart rate changes, insomnia, fatigue, hormone issues, and feeling constantly on edge. Dr. Nick and Molly also talk about why this seems to be showing up more often after COVID, how gut inflammation can drive the problem, and why high-histamine foods like alcohol, fermented foods, yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi, avocado, chocolate, shellfish, smoked meats, deli meats, vinegar, canned foods, certain nuts, beans, and leftovers can make symptoms worse for some people. The episode goes deep into the gut-histamine connection, including DAO enzyme issues, food sensitivities, SIBO, mold toxicity, mycotoxins, hormone imbalance, estrogen dominance, progesterone support, mast cell stabilizers, quercetin, LDN, ketotifen, thymosin alpha, and why treating the root cause matters more than just chasing symptoms. They also give an important warning: do not diagnose yourself from TikTok. Social media can bring awareness, but histamine intolerance and MCAS are complex, and the right answer often requires real testing, a detailed history, and a functional medicine approach. If you have ever felt like your body is reacting to everything — food, stress, hormones, mold, alcohol, or even supplements — this episode may finally connect the dots.

  6. Jul 20

    PRP Explained: Platelet-Rich Plasma, Healing Injuries & Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Nick and Molly Davis

    Dr. Nick is joined by nurse practitioner Molly Davis from Maverick Male Medical and Rejuvenated Medical Spa for the first episode in a two-part series on musculoskeletal conditions. This episode focuses on platelet-rich plasma, better known as PRP, and why Dr. Nick considers it one of the most useful tools in regenerative medicine. They explain that PRP comes from your own blood. After blood is drawn and spun down in a centrifuge, the platelets and growth factors are concentrated and then used to support healing in areas like joints, tendons, muscles, and other tissues. Because it comes from the patient’s own body, they explain that the risk is generally low and the body recognizes it as its own. Dr. Nick and Molly break down how PRP works, including how platelets release growth factors, communicate with stem cells, encourage collagen production, promote blood flow, and help direct the body’s natural repair process. Dr. Nick uses a contractor analogy: stem cells are like workers waiting for instructions, while PRP helps tell them where to go and what job to do. The episode also compares PRP and stem cells, including why stem cell procedures can be more expensive, more invasive, and harder to verify depending on the source. Dr. Nick cautions listeners about clinics claiming to offer prepackaged stem cells and explains why he often leans toward PRP first because it is simpler, faster, and uses the patient’s own blood. They also cover the many ways PRP is used in their clinic, including joint pain, knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles, fingers, toes, tendon issues, muscle injuries, cosmetic treatments, sexual function, stress urinary incontinence, Vampire Facial, Vampire Facelift, and PRF/easy gel treatments. A major part of the conversation focuses on why not all PRP is equal. Dr. Nick explains that platelet concentration matters, and that some older kits may not draw enough blood to create a strong enough platelet dose. He also discusses the difference between leukocyte-rich and leukocyte-poor PRP, including the tradeoff between more inflammation and soreness versus potentially stronger healing signals. Dr. Nick also shares his own experience injecting his knee after a meniscus and MCL injury, saying he was significantly better within weeks and pain-free by 12 weeks. They wrap up by revisiting PRP’s cosmetic uses, including microneedling, filler support, collagen production, PRF, and easy gel as a more natural filler option. Overall, the episode gives listeners a clear, practical explanation of what PRP is, how it works, what it can be used for, and why the quality of the PRP preparation matters so much.

  7. Jul 6

    Shockwave Therapy Explained: Healing Pain, Improving Blood Flow & Restoring Function with Dr. Nick and Molly Davis

    Dr. Nick is joined by nurse practitioner Molly Davis from Maverick Male Medical and Rejuvenated Medical Spa for a deep dive into shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy. They explain what it is, where it came from, and why it has become a powerful non-invasive treatment option for pain, healing, sexual function, and certain chronic injuries. The episode starts with the history of shockwave therapy, from early observations during World War II to its medical use in breaking up kidney stones through lithotripsy. Dr. Nick explains how researchers eventually noticed that shockwave energy could actually improve bone density, which opened the door to using it for musculoskeletal issues like tendon injuries, arthritis, and non-healing fractures. Dr. Nick and Molly break down the difference between radial shockwave and focused shockwave, comparing radial therapy to a “shotgun” and focused therapy to a “sniper rifle.” They explain how shockwave sends acoustic energy into tissue to create controlled microtrauma, stimulate blood flow, encourage new blood vessel formation, reduce pain signals, and activate the body’s natural healing response. They also discuss the many ways they use shockwave therapy in their clinics, including treatment for: Plantar fasciitisAchilles tendinopathyTennis elbow and golfer’s elbowRotator cuff injuriesKnee arthritisShin splintsNon-union fracturesTrigger points and muscle painPeyronie’s diseaseMale and female sexual functionStress urinary incontinence in womenMolly shares examples of patients getting relief in hard-to-treat areas like the bottom of the foot, heel, elbow, low back, and even a difficult foot fracture. Dr. Nick also shares a personal story about using shockwave therapy on his daughter after she strained her back before a basketball game, helping her get enough relief to play. The episode also highlights research showing promising results for plantar fasciitis, knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff pain, and non-union fractures. Dr. Nick explains that shockwave therapy is typically quick, non-invasive, has no downtime, and can often be paired with treatments like PRP for even better results. Overall, this episode gives listeners a clear, practical explanation of how shockwave therapy works, why it can be uncomfortable during treatment, and why Dr. Nick considers it one of the most valuable devices in his clinic for both pain and regenerative medicine.

  8. Jun 22

    Ozone Therapy Explained: Immune Support, Infections, Pain, Wound Healing & Biohacking

    In this episode, Dr. Gentry is joined again by physician assistant Alexis Clark from Rejuvenated Medical Spa and Maverick Male Medical for a deep dive into one of the more science-heavy topics in functional and regenerative medicine: ozone therapy. They start by explaining why ozone can be confusing. Most people hear “ozone” and think about the ozone layer or pollution, but medical ozone is used differently and has a long history in medicine, wound care, water purification, and disinfection. Dr. Gentry walks through the history of ozone, including its discovery in the 1700s, its use in water treatment, Nikola Tesla’s patented ozone generator, and its early use in wound care during wartime. The conversation then breaks down the three major ways ozone may work in the body: direct antimicrobial effects, immune modulation, and hormetic stress. Dr. Gentry and Alexis compare ozone to other controlled stressors like exercise, sauna, cold therapy, and high-dose vitamin C. The idea is that a controlled oxidative stress may stimulate the body’s own repair, immune, and antioxidant systems. They also discuss how ozone is used clinically, especially through major autohemotherapy, where blood is drawn, mixed with ozone, and infused back into the patient. Other forms mentioned include ozonated water, ear insufflation, rectal ozone, vaginal ozone, and potential joint applications. A major safety point in the episode: ozone should never be inhaled directly into the lungs. Dr. Gentry and Alexis make it clear that while ozone can have clinical applications when used properly, breathing ozone can be toxic and may cause symptoms like headaches or lung irritation. This is especially important for people considering at-home ozone generators. The episode also explores the potential use of ozone therapy for acute infections, mold toxicity, chronic Epstein-Barr virus, long COVID-type symptoms, wound healing, arthritis, back pain, myofascial pain, insomnia, and general biohacking or anti-aging support. Dr. Gentry shares his own experience using IV ozone after testing positive for COVID and discusses patient cases where ozone was used during lingering respiratory illness. They close by talking through possible treatment protocols, including more frequent sessions for acute illness, weekly sessions for chronic issues, and monthly sessions for people using ozone more as a hormetic stressor or wellness tool. What ozone therapy is and why it is misunderstoodThe difference between environmental ozone and medical ozoneWhy ozone is more common in some countries outside the United StatesThe history of ozone in medicine, water purification, and wound careWhy ozone therapy is difficult to advertise and researchThe role of Nikola Tesla in ozone generator developmentOzone as an antimicrobial toolHow ozone may affect bacteria, viruses, and fungiImmune modulation and immune activationOzone as a hormetic stressorSimilarities between ozone, sauna, cold exposure, exercise, and high-dose vitamin CGlutathione, antioxidants, and heat shock proteinsMajor autohemotherapy explainedOzonated saline, ozonated water, ear ozone, rectal ozone, and joint applicationsWhy ozone should not be inhaledPotential applications for acute infectionsOzone and chronic Epstein-Barr virusMold toxicity and ozone therapyPain, arthritis, back pain, and wound healing discussionsPotential use in skin ulcers and diabetic wound supportSuggested protocols for acute vs. chronic concernsAt-home ozone cautions and the importance of medical guidance

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Not So Taboo dives into the topics everyone should be talking about — but usually don’t. From cutting-edge longevity hacks to real talk about sexual health, self-image, and feeling your absolute best, we break down what it takes to optimize your body, your mind, and your mojo. No fluff. No shame. Just science-backed strategies, expert insights, and bold conversations that make wellness feel a lot less... taboo.

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