The Health Signal Podcast | Wellness and Longevity

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The Health Signal is your guide to cutting through the noise in today’s fast-moving health and wellness world. Each week, we speak with leading scientists, clinicians, technologists, and wellness innovators to decode the latest trends in longevity, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sleep, stress, and personalized health data. Whether you’re a curious consumer or a healthcare professional, we make complex health data feel simple, actionable, and sustainable. Tune in for clear insights, trusted expertise, and real conversations from the frontlines of human performance and longevity.

  1. What’s Hijacking Kids’ Brains Today? ADHD, Focus & Food Explained

    JAN 9

    What’s Hijacking Kids’ Brains Today? ADHD, Focus & Food Explained

    In this insightful episode of The Health Insights Podcast, host Boris Berjan, Co-Founder & CEO of Theia Health, sits down with Sandra Scheinbaum, Founder & CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, to explore how personalized health coaching, curiosity, and purpose shape lifelong well-being.Drawing from her early career working with children with learning disabilities to building one of the most respected functional medicine coaching programs in the world, Sandra reveals how root-cause thinking, strengths-based psychology, and individualized learning styles apply directly to modern healthcare.This conversation goes far beyond conventional wellness advice. We unpack why one-size-fits-all education and healthcare models fail, how ADHD traits often fuel creativity and entrepreneurship, and why curiosity is one of the most powerful predictors of healthy aging.The episode also dives deep into today’s most urgent health topics—the rise of ADHD diagnoses, ultra-processed foods, sugar, screen time, gut-brain health, and the loss of movement in modern childhood—and how these factors silently shape long-term metabolic and mental health.Sandra shares why many people struggle after retirement, how loss of identity impacts longevity, and why continuing to learn, teach, and contribute may be as important as diet and exercise for aging well. From children’s learning styles to adult reinvention at 60, 70, and even 90+, this episode reframes what it truly means to thrive. 🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why root-cause thinking is the foundation of functional medicine and health coaching How strength-based psychology transforms learning, behavior, and health outcomes The real reason ADHD diagnoses are rising—and what food, sugar, and screens have to do with it How movement, sunlight, and play affect brain development and focus Why curiosity and purpose are essential for longevity and cognitive health The hidden health risks of retirement without meaning or reinvention How health coaching creates personalized, patient-centered care missing in traditional medicine Why aging well is less about slowing down—and more about staying engaged

    48 min
  2. Fat Loss After 40: The Real Reason Results Slow Down for Women

    JAN 2

    Fat Loss After 40: The Real Reason Results Slow Down for Women

    In this episode, we sit down with JJ Virgin, a globally recognized expert in nutrition, fitness, and metabolic health, to deeply explore what truly changes after 40, 50, and 60 and how to adapt your approach to fat loss, weight loss, muscle preservation, hormones, and longevity. JJ shares her powerful personal story of choosing strong over skinny, and explains why traditional advice like endless cardio, low-fat dieting, and extreme calorie restriction often stops working as we age. We break down the science behind strength training vs cardio, the critical role of protein intake in maintaining muscle and boosting metabolism, and how daily movement (NEAT) impacts body composition. The conversation also covers calories vs macros, why most people underestimate food intake, how cravings and trigger foods are driven by biology, and how inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysfunction fuel long-term weight gain. We also dive into one of today’s most searched health topics—GLP-1 medications and peptides such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, semaglutide, and tirzepatide—discussing who they help, potential side effects, and why they must be paired with resistance training, adequate protein, and lifestyle habits to avoid muscle loss and rebound weight gain. JJ closes by sharing her day-in-the-life routine, including protein-focused meals, creatine, resistance training, steps, and recovery practices, offering a realistic, sustainable framework for anyone focused on fitness over 40, menopause weight loss, body recomposition, metabolic health, and healthy aging. What we learn from this episode : Fat loss after 40, 50, and 60 requires a different approach focused on muscle, metabolism, and hormones, not extreme dieting. Strength training is more effective than cardio alone for long-term weight loss and healthy aging. Protein intake is essential for preserving muscle, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting metabolism. Daily movement (NEAT/steps) plays a major role in fat loss, sometimes more than formal workouts. Most people underestimate calorie intake and overestimate protein consumption. Calories matter, but food quality and macros determine how the body responds. Cravings and trigger foods are driven by biology, not lack of willpower. Inflammation and insulin resistance are key drivers of weight gain and metabolic disease. GLP-1 medications can help metabolically unhealthy individuals when used correctly with nutrition and resistance training. Sustainable results come from simple, consistent habits, not extreme or short-term diets.

    55 min
  3. The Toxic Load You Can’t See: Sinclair Kennally on Healing Chronic Illness

    11/28/2025

    The Toxic Load You Can’t See: Sinclair Kennally on Healing Chronic Illness

    In this compelling episode, Sinclair Kennally, CEO of Detox Nation and host of the Your Health Reset podcast, reveals her eight-year battle with chronic illness - spending years bedridden, down to just three safe foods, and abandoned by a medical system that couldn’t explain why she was deteriorating. Sinclair uncovers the real root causes behind chronic disease, from hidden mold exposure to heavy metals, EMFs, parasites, and the compounding toxicity impacting 80% of Americans. Today she helps thousands reclaim their health through systematic detoxification and environment-first healing strategies. YouTube Chapters:  00:01:00 – Chronic Illness & Crohn’s: Why Boris and Sinclair Connected 00:04:00 – When Western Medicine Has No Answers 00:05:00 – A Tough Period: Bedridden for Six Months & Losing Function 00:09:00 – The Failure of Specialists & Treating Symptoms Instead of Systems 00:10:00 – Mold, Heavy Metals & The Turning Point Toward Real Healing 00:15:00 – EMFs, Home Environment & Reducing Body Voltage 00:34:00 – The Seven Layers of Consciousness & True Root-Cause Healing 00:37:00 – How to Rebuild Health from the Inside Out 00:38:00 – Closing Thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here. Quotes: "I didn't choose chronic diseases. It chose me.""Nothing special happened to me. I was the typical American...It's not your fault that you don't feel well, but it is your responsibility to fix it.""The tighter the specialty, the less that specialist understands the human body.""You don't have to play a perfect game in this day and age...My life is really good. I still drink coffee. It's just organic coffee.""The body never makes a mistake. It's always having an extremely logical response to the stresses it's been put under."

    40 min
  4. Your Body’s Data Doesn’t Lie: Jenn Malecha’s Guide to Root-Cause Healing

    11/21/2025

    Your Body’s Data Doesn’t Lie: Jenn Malecha’s Guide to Root-Cause Healing

    In this compelling episode, Jenn Malecha, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Holistic Health Boss, shares how her own “perfect on paper” bloodwork masked deep internal dysfunction that led to skin cancer, fatigue, allergies, and hormonal chaos in her 20s. Jenn breaks down why traditional healthcare misses chronic conditions, how functional lab testing reveals hidden patterns, and why individualized protocols, not generic “healthy habits”, unlock real healing. She also dives into GLP-1 drugs, hormone therapy, environmental toxins, and why patients must become active advocates for their own health. YouTube Chapters:  00:00:00 – Why Jenn Treats the Whole Person, Not the Symptom 00:02:00 – When A “Healthy” Label Needs Evidence 00:06:00 – How Modern Medicine Lost Its Way 00:14:00 – Using Lab Data as the Blueprint for Healing 00:18:00 – The Truth About GLP-1s and the Peptide Craze 00:26:00 – How to Become Your Own Health Advocate If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here. Quotes: “There is a difference between eating healthy and eating right for your body.”“We’re living in a giant population study with GLP-1 drugs.”“Healthy food isn’t healthy if your body can’t tolerate it.”“Patients aren’t being given all their options.”“We have become complacent and handed our health over to other people.”

    53 min
  5. From Scalpel to Self-Mastery: Dr. Darshan Shah’s Longevity Revolution

    11/07/2025

    From Scalpel to Self-Mastery: Dr. Darshan Shah’s Longevity Revolution

    In this compelling episode, host Boris Berjan sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah, a renowned surgeon who performed over 25,000 surgeries before transforming his career to focus on preventative medicine and longevity. Dr. Shah shares his remarkable journey from becoming a doctor at age 21 to founding Next Health, a revolutionary clinic network that combines functional medicine, preventative care, and cutting-edge longevity protocols.  YouTube Chapters:  00:00 Intro: The Surgeon Who Rebuilt His Own Health 01:10 Becoming a Doctor at 21: Passion, Pressure, and Luck 05:00 Inside the Intense World of Surgical Training 08:18 Lessons from 25,000 Surgeries: The Human Body’s Resilience 13:16 Inside the Mayo Clinic: What Makes It the Best in the World 16:33 From Surgeon to Patient: Dr. Shah’s Health Wake-Up Call 19:21 Building Next Health: Redesigning Medicine for Longevity 34:30 The Truth About Testosterone and Modern Longevity If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.

    46 min
  6. Owning Your Health: Why Personalized Care Demands Better Data

    10/31/2025

    Owning Your Health: Why Personalized Care Demands Better Data

    Modern healthcare is undergoing transformation, led by practitioners rebuilding medicine through personalized healthcare, functional medicine, and data-driven innovation. In this episode of The Health Signal, host Boris Berjan speaks with Jeremy Malecha, CEO of Biocanic, about how AI in healthcare, wearable data, and biosensors are changing both practice and patient outcomes. Jeremy explains how the shift to cash-pay and direct primary care models helps doctors overcome physician burnout, while smarter systems give patients true health ownership and actionable insights. YouTube Chapters:  00:00 Intro 01:32 From Medicine to Machine Learning 05:30 Why Doctors Are Walking Away from the System 10:35 When Healthcare Turned Corporate 15:01 The Joe Rogan Effect and the Shift to Ownership 21:40 AI, Data, and the Human Factor 36:41 The Future of Health Intelligence 40:58 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Jeremy If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.

    42 min
  7. Embrace the Suck: How Self-Image and Environment Shape Your Health

    10/24/2025

    Embrace the Suck: How Self-Image and Environment Shape Your Health

    Weight loss remains one of the most misunderstood pursuits in modern health and wellness. It is not only about calories or willpower but about mindset, metabolic health, and environment. In this episode of The Health Signal, host Boris Berjan sits with Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Camp and author of Metabolic Freedom, to uncover how lasting weight-loss transformation begins in the mind. Ben shares the self-image and identity work that helped him lose 80 pounds and the metabolic strategies. Fasting for fat loss, movement, sleep, and data-driven feedback kept him strong. Listeners will learn how to reshape habits, rebuild energy, and apply behavior change science to achieve sustainable results from the inside out. YouTube Chapters:  00:00 Intro  01:15 From Rock Bottom to Responsibility 04:51 The Self-Image Barrier  07:42 Rewiring Identity 09:40 Progress You Can’t See Yet 17:21 Environment as the Hidden Coach 21:22 Holding Boundaries: The Discipline Behind Change 25:00 From Craigslist Trainer to Global Educator  29:46 Purpose Forged in Loss 39:07 Inside Metabolic Freedom 43:00 Turning Data Into Direction If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.

    46 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    Natural Healing Reimagined: Full-Spectrum Infrared's Answer to Western Medicine's Shortcomings

    Subscribe to our newsletter for more like this - https://theiahealth.beehiiv.com/subscribe Brought to you by - https://theiahealth.ai/ In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Besner, the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Therasage. We discussed the challenges of Western medicine, particularly how it often focuses on quick fixes rather than addressing the root causes of health issues. Rob shared his insights on how our toxic environment and the pressure to conform to traditional healthcare practices can lead to poor health outcomes, emphasizing the need for a more holistic approach to wellness. Rob introduced his innovative technology that harnesses full-spectrum infrared energy to promote better health. He explained how this technology can provide immediate benefits, helping people feel better quickly, which encourages them to adopt healthier habits. By combining this technology with education and support, Rob aims to empower individuals to take control of their health and make lasting changes in their lives. Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:10) - Rob Besner's Background and Education (1:13) - Early Experiences with Western Medicine (2:37) - Perspectives on Global Healthcare Systems (6:02) - Cultural Influences on Health Practices (10:05) - The Impact of Family and Community on Health (40:35) - TheraOptimal Health Learning Platform Launch Host Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/borisberjan/https://theiahealth.ai/ Guest Links:https://therasage.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therasageinfrared/

    45 min
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The Health Signal is your guide to cutting through the noise in today’s fast-moving health and wellness world. Each week, we speak with leading scientists, clinicians, technologists, and wellness innovators to decode the latest trends in longevity, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sleep, stress, and personalized health data. Whether you’re a curious consumer or a healthcare professional, we make complex health data feel simple, actionable, and sustainable. Tune in for clear insights, trusted expertise, and real conversations from the frontlines of human performance and longevity.

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    Theia Health
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
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