Born SuperHuman

Born SuperHuman

Join host Dan Metcalfe on the Born SuperHuman podcast, where we explore natural healing, brain optimization, and unlocking your true human potential. Through insightful interviews with wellness experts, transformative stories, and practical strategies built around the 7 Pillars of Natural Health—oxygen, hydration, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and challenges—you’ll discover how to reclaim your body’s innate power and live a life of extraordinary health, performance, and resilience. Tune in and awaken your inner SuperHuman!

  1. 16 Jul

    Why Your Body Won’t Heal Until You Understand Your Imbalance with Dr. Trupti Gokani

    The body often speaks before the mind admits what is happening. In Part 2 of this Born SuperHuman conversation, Dan Metcalfe continues his discussion with Dr. Trupti Gokani, exploring how stress, childhood trauma, emotional suppression, gut health, and migraines can show up through the body. Dr. Trupti explains why pain may be more than a symptom, how the three brain model connects thinking, feeling, and the microbiome, and why healing often begins by noticing the patterns the body keeps repeating. This episode looks at genetics, trauma, gut instinct, left brain dominance, right brain intuition, Vata imbalance, waking at 2 AM, emotional toxins, and the deeper question behind symptoms: what is the body trying to say? If you've been chasing symptom after symptom without ever finding the root cause, or you keep waking up at 2 AM with your mind racing and no clear reason why, this episode of Born SuperHuman with Dr. Trupti Gokani connects the dots between trauma, gut health, and the nervous system so you can finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you.  New here? Start with Part 1. Dr. Trupti Gokani explores the Ayurvedic types of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and why real healing starts with understanding your body, mind, and nervous system. If the usual answers aren't working, start there before diving into Part 2. Watch it here:  [link to Part 1]    Dr. Trupti Gokani is an award-winning, board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She blends Western medicine, Eastern wisdom, mindset work, and integrative coaching to help people better understand stress, sleep, pain, emotions, and the mind-body connection. Take Dr. Trupti Gokani's free stress personality quiz at TriptiGokaniMD.com and pick up her book A Mysterious Mind [https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Mind-Ancient-Science-Headaches-ebook/dp/B00YM71U4W?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1] to finally learn why your sleep, mood, or headaches won't budge.  Connect with Dr. Trupti Gokani: Website: https://truptigokanimd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziramindandbody/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruptiGokaniMD/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truptigokanimd/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9al1g2o6HqQOKhROaZCQQ X: https://x.com/GokaniMD Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  2. 15 Jul

    Why Your Body Won’t Heal Until You Understand Your Imbalance with Dr. Trupti Gokani

    Your symptoms may not be random. They may be pointing to an imbalance your body has been trying to show you. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe talks with Dr. Trupti Gokani, a board-certified neurologist, Ayurvedic expert, health and mindset coach, and Master Practitioner of NLP, about why real healing often begins by understanding the state of the body, mind, and nervous system. Dr. Trupti shares how her own sleep crisis in medical school led her beyond a symptom-only approach and into the ancient principles of Ayurveda. They explore hope, resilience, the limits of one-size-fits-all health advice, and how the Ayurvedic types of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha can help people understand what is out of balance. Dr. Trupti also explains why the nervous system needs safety and certainty, and why routines, stillness, food, movement, and rest can become powerful tools for coming back into alignment. This Part 1 conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, depleted, wired, tired, or frustrated because the usual answers are not working. It is a grounded reminder that the body is always communicating, and the first step is learning how to listen. Tune in to Part 1 of Born SuperHuman: Why Your Body Won’t Heal Until You Understand Your Imbalance with Dr. Trupti Gokani. Dr. Trupti Gokani is an award-winning, board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She blends Western medicine, Eastern wisdom, mindset work, and integrative coaching to help people better understand stress, sleep, pain, emotions, and the mind-body connection. Take Dr. Trupti Gokani's free stress personality quiz at TriptiGokaniMD.com and pick up her book A Mysterious Mind [https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Mind-Ancient-Science-Headaches-ebook/dp/B00YM71U4W?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1] to finally learn why your sleep, mood, or headaches won't budge.  Connect with Dr. Trupti Gokani: Website: https://truptigokanimd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziramindandbody/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruptiGokaniMD/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truptigokanimd/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9al1g2o6HqQOKhROaZCQQ X: https://x.com/GokaniMD Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  3. 7 Jul

    How Sound and Soul Can Heal Your Mind with Thaddaeus Washington

    Some wounds are too deep for words. That is exactly where music begins. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe chats with Thaddaeus Washington, musician and Founder of MIND Music, to explore how sound, soul, and mindfulness intersect to heal the mind, regulate emotions, and restore inner peace. They discuss childhood trauma, parental divorce, anger, identity, self-blame, spiritual faith, and the long road from a broken upbringing to a life lived on purpose.   Thaddaeus offers a deeply personal look at how he built MIND Music into a wellness movement bringing mindfulness experiences through original guitar compositions to schools, boardrooms, dialysis centers, and communities across the country. He shares his philosophy on long suffering, the power of reversing your perspective from "this is happening to me" to "this is happening for me," and why presence, patience, and intentionality are the real foundations of healing. Stream his music on all platforms, visit thaddsworld.com for bookings, and go to mind-music.co to bring a MIND Music experience to your school, organization, or city. Tune in to the full episode of Born SuperHuman: How Sound and Soul Can Heal Your Mind with Thaddaeus Washington. About Thaddaeus Washington  Thaddaeus Washington is a musician, mindfulness advocate, and Founder of MIND Music, a wellness movement bringing original guitar-based mindfulness experiences to schools, organizations, healthcare settings, and communities nationwide. Self-taught and playing entirely by ear, Thaddaeus channels lived experience, childhood trauma, faith, identity, and healing , into compositions that shift the emotional state of every room he enters. His work reaches toddlers through to executives, and his mission is simple: give every person with a mind, a heart, and a soul a moment of peace. Connect with Thaddaeus Washington: Website: https://thaddsworld.com/  MIND Music: https://mind-music.co/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrthaddaeuswashington/  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thaddsworldmusic  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddaeus-washington-403778234/?isSelfProfile=false     About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  4. 25 Jun

    Peptides, Hormones, and the System Keeping You Sick with Dr. Mark Sherwood

    What if more energy, better health, and greater vitality are closer than you think? In this episode, Dan Metcalfe sit down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, Founder and CEO of the Functional Medical Institute, to discuss peptides, hormones, metabolic health, weight loss, longevity, functional medicine, hormone replacement therapy, GLP-1s, testosterone, menopause, and the lifestyle habits that shape your health. We explore why chronic illness is so common, what peptides actually do, how hormones affect everything from energy to confidence, and why lasting wellness goes beyond treating symptoms. Dr. Mark shares practical insights on movement, nutrition, stress management, body composition, hormone optimization, and creating a personalized approach to better health and longevity. We also dive into peptides and GLP-1 medications, separating hype from reality and discussing how these tools can support health when paired with strong lifestyle foundations, proper nutrition, and muscle preservation. Join us and tune in to the full episode of Born SuperHuman: Peptides, Hormones, and the System Keeping You Sick with Dr. Mark Sherwood. About Dr. Mark Sherwood Dr. Mark Sherwood is the Founder and CEO of the Functional Medical Institute, a global health practice serving over 25,000 patients worldwide. A former Tulsa police officer (24 years, 10 on SWAT), pro baseball player, physique champion, TV host, and ordained minister, Dr. Mark brings an uncommon depth of lived experience to functional and integrative medicine. Together with his wife Dr. Michelle Sherwood, he focuses on root-cause healing through nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep, hormone optimization, peptides, and genetic profiling. Connect with Dr. Mark Sherwood: Website: https://drmarksherwood.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmarksherwood/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-sherwood-b706b9385/   FB: https://www.facebook.com/marksherwood4E/  Functional Medical Institute Website: https://fmidr.com/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/functional-medical-institute/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/fmidr?_rdc=2&_rdr#       About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  5. 19 Jun

    The Truth About Red Light Therapy: What Actually Works And What Doesn't with Penny Foskaris

    Real healing starts when you give your body what actually works. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe connects with Penny Foskaris, CEO and Founder of Foskaris Wellness and Red Light Pro Devices, to cut through the noise and expose the truth behind red light therapy.   Not all red lights are equal. Power, proximity, and wavelength determine results and most devices fall short. Penny breaks down how true red light therapy supports cellular energy, reduces inflammation, and helps the body recover faster. They get practical to what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid wasting time on weak, ineffective tools. From pain relief to faster recovery and fat loss support, the results are real but only when done right. This is about creating the right environment for your body to perform and heal. Rethink what you’ve been told because when you get this right, everything else improves. Tune in to the full episode of Born SuperHuman: The Truth About Red Light Therapy: What Actually Works And What Doesn't with Penny Foskaris. About Penny Foskaris Penny Foskaris is the CEO and Founder of Foskaris Wellness and Red Light Pro Devices, one of the most powerful and versatile lines of red and near-infrared light therapy systems on the market. Her devices are trusted by clinics, wellness centers, and practitioners across the U.S. to deliver fast, measurable results from pain relief in as little as 15 minutes to accelerated recovery, non-invasive fat loss, and collagen production. Penny developed her technology specifically to bridge the gap between clinical-grade performance and accessible, flexible use. Her Red Light Hat, featuring 900 LEDs across a 600nm–940nm spectrum, has shown results in cognitive support, memory improvement, and hair regrowth. She is the practitioner's practitioner: results-driven, clinically tested, and relentlessly focused on what red light therapy can actually deliver.  Website: https://pennyfoskaris.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/foskariswellness/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/foskariswellness/  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyfoskaris/?isSelfProfile=false  TitTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pennyfoskaris  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@pennyfoskaris   About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  6. 11 Jun

    Whatever You Resist Persists: Judy Cage on Recovery, Acceptance, and True Happiness

    You already have the power to move forward. When you stop fighting, everything starts to shift. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe sits down with Judy Cage and reexamines what real transformation actually means. After a life-altering stroke, Judy redefined how she sees pain, pressure, and purpose.  Here’s the truth: whatever you resist persists. The shift isn’t in forcing change. It’s in accepting what is, then choosing how to move forward. They cut through the noise which are no fake positivity, no shortcuts. Just real mindset work using frustration as fuel, protecting your energy, and stepping out of autopilot before life forces you to. Rethink everything you’ve been holding onto because the moment you stop fighting is the moment things finally change. Tune in the full episode of Born SuperHuman: Whatever You Resist Persists: Judy Cage on Recovery, Acceptance, and True Happiness. About Judy Cage Judy Cage is an author, speaker, and stroke survivor whose story redefines what recovery truly looks like. In January 2019, she suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke, the result of a rare cerebrovascular disorder called Moyamoya, that left her paralyzed on her left side, unable to walk, and fighting to reclaim every function she had taken for granted. Rather than accept the limitations placed on her, Judy chose radical acceptance and relentless forward motion, walking out of the hospital within two months and returning to work within six.  IG: https://www.instagram.com/judykimcagetheauthorpage/  About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  7. 4 Jun

    11 Peptides That Could Change Your Health with Lisa Levy

    Most people have heard of one or two peptides. After this conversation with Lisa Levy, you'll know exactly which eleven to pay attention to and why. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe chats with Lisa who walks through her complete peptide toolkit: BPC-157 and TB-500 for healing and recovery, the Wolverine stack, GHK-Cu for skin, hair, and anti-aging, NAD+ for cellular energy and mitochondrial repair, MOTS-c for metabolic flexibility, Thymosin Alpha-1 to fortify your immune system before travel or illness, growth hormone peptides like Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 for body composition. ARA-290 for nerve damage and neuropathy. The brain peptides C-Max and Selank for focus, calm, and cognitive performance.  She closes with Kisspeptin, the hormone-regulating peptide she's seeing more and more demand for as testosterone tanks and fertility struggles become the new normal.  Tune in the full episode of Born SuperHuman: 11 Peptides That Could Change Your Health with Lisa Levy. About Lisa Levy Lisa Levy is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach who specializes in peptide therapy. She focuses on optimizing health through a combination of advanced tools and sustainable lifestyle strategies. With decades of personal experience and formal training in integrative nutrition, she helps clients navigate peptides, GLP-1s, nutrition, and fitness in a practical, results-driven way. Her approach prioritizes muscle preservation, metabolic health, recovery, and longevity - helping clients feel strong, energized, and built for long-term success. IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisalevyliving/  About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

  8. 27 May

    Marine Grit: Build Discipline and Win at Life with Gunnery Sergeant -Dr. Gary Slater

    Discipline isn't something you find. It gets built into you and nobody builds it quite like the United States Marine Corps. In this episode, Dan Metcalfe sits down with Gunnery Sergeant Dr. Gary Slater, a man who entered the Marine Corps as a private and left as one of the most respected leaders in the 3rd Marine Division. His principles for winning at life, built on character over money, consistency over convenience, and legacy over ego, are the kind of foundation most people spend decades wishing someone had handed them earlier. Failure is the doorstep to your next level, but only if you write it down, break it apart, and refuse to repeat it. Gary never accepted a single award before his Marines received theirs first. He mentors men the system has written off. That's not a résumé, that's a life lived in full service. If you've been telling yourself you're not built for the next level, this conversation is your correction. Tune in to the full episode of Born SuperHuman: Marine Grit: Build Discipline and Win at Life with Gunnery Sergeant -Dr. Gary Slater. About Gunnery Sergeant Dr. Gary Slater Gunnery Sergeant Dr. Gary Slater is a retired United States Marine Corps leader, educator, mentor, and community servant. Rising from private to Gunnery Sergeant in the 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Gary served as a drill instructor at Parris Island, series Gunnery Sergeant, and acting First Sergeant. After retiring from the Corps, he earned his doctorate and continued his mission in civilian life mentoring youth, feeding the homeless, leading workforce development programs, and building the character-first philosophy he spent decades refining on the battlefield. About Dan Metcalfe Dan Metcalfe is the founder and host of Born SuperHuman and a pioneer in human performance. From performing for millions in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber productions to serving as Head Coach of the USA Olympic Development Program, his journey has been anything but conventional. After a devastating stage accident in Las Vegas left him paralyzed — and a 2018 cycling accident resulted in partial brain death — doctors predicted lifelong disability. He proved them wrong. Through deep study of neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and natural healing, Dan discovered the brain’s extraordinary ability to rebuild when given the right support. He went on to create the 60uP Total Balance System and develop the Total Balance Mobility method, helping thousands worldwide reclaim strength, balance, and control. His philosophy is simple: We are all Born SuperHuman. Connect with Dan Metcalfe: Website: https://bornsuperhuman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bornsuperhuman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmetcalfe11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmetcalfe_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BornSuperHuman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bornsuperhuman

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Join host Dan Metcalfe on the Born SuperHuman podcast, where we explore natural healing, brain optimization, and unlocking your true human potential. Through insightful interviews with wellness experts, transformative stories, and practical strategies built around the 7 Pillars of Natural Health—oxygen, hydration, sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and challenges—you’ll discover how to reclaim your body’s innate power and live a life of extraordinary health, performance, and resilience. Tune in and awaken your inner SuperHuman!