The Beautifully Broken Podcast

Freddie Kimmel
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  • Alternative Health
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The Beautifully Broken Podcast, hosted by Freddie Kimmel, is a one-stop destination for people looking to incorporate wellness technology, a positive mindset, and good energy into their lives. With a mission of helping people become their most authentic selves, it covers a wide variety of topics, from biohacking and functional medicine to mental health, providing practical advice and resources. As a survivor of metastatic cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and mold toxicity, Freddie brings his unique experience to the show's interviews and highlights technology that has made a measurable shift in his road to feeling incredible. Tune in to explore the power of the human spirit and how to live a healthier, happier life.

  1. 4d ago

    Amino Acid Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Cravings: How to Feed Your Brain with Laurie Hammer

    Amino acid therapy for anxiety, depression, cravings and focus starts with the building blocks. Your brain makes serotonin from tryptophan and dopamine from tyrosine, and research on tryptophan depletion shows that lowering this one amino acid can drop mood, especially in people with a history of depression.  Laurie Hammer, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of Mind Thrive Academy, joins Freddie Kimmel to explain how targeted amino acid therapy feeds the neurotransmitters behind mood, sleep and stress resilience. Laurie found amino acids in 1996, after twelve years of bulimia, depression and anxiety, and calls them the foundation of her recovery. She walks through her virtual intake and the under-the-tongue test she uses to see how someone responds, then assesses Freddie live on air.  In this episode: - Essential amino blends vs. peptides vs. targeted amino acid therapy - The five categories Laurie assesses: endorphins, serotonin, catecholamines, GABA and glucose regulation - Why she plans on 3 to 6 months of therapeutic use, then tapers - GLP-1s, cravings, cost, and who should be cautious Connect with Laurie Hammer: Website: https://lauriehammer.com Take Back My Brain Podcast Instagram + Facebook: @takebackmybrain Book mentioned: The Mood Cure by Julia Ross Episode Highlights  0:00 — Welcome Laurie Hammer3:37 — Laurie's take on mood medications6:16 — What is amino acid therapy?7:06 — Freddie's pre-show amino acid snack9:45 — Can you get therapeutic doses from food?10:43 — "Is there a model for this in nature?"12:11 — Laurie's story: bulimia, depression and a GNC article17:18 — Leaving nursing school for prevention18:35 — How a virtual consult works20:18 — Essential amino blends vs. targeted therapy23:14 — The five neurotransmitter categories24:59 — Lithium orotate27:13 — Live assessment: Freddie's profile30:47 — How long do you take them?34:38 — Cost: aminos vs. IVs and supplements35:51 — GLP-1s and coming off them38:55 — GLP-1s and bone density41:25 — What it costs to work with Laurie43:18 — Amino acids and addiction45:53 — Youth antidepressant use since the pandemic46:38 — The equalizer in your brain stereo49:21 — Book recommendation: The Mood Cure50:00 — Who amino acid therapy isn't for55:12 — Your body is designed to heal Upgrade Your Health: Lightpath LED Red Light Therapy — Full-body and targeted red light therapy designed to support recovery, cellular energy, circulation, and everyday wellness. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on all products. https://lddy.no/1q7b9 AuraWell PEMF + MagnaWave — Explore FDA-cleared AuraWell PEMF technology for at-home recovery, along with MagnaWave systems used by practitioners for performance and wellness applications. Learn what device is right for you and Book A Call. https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/aurawellpemf Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel — A water-based silver hydrogel wound dressing designed for moist wound care and protection of minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, skin irritations, and first- and second-degree burns. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for 30% off. https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD MaxGen Labs — At-home genetic testing that analyzes more than 200 genetic variations across areas including methylation, folate and B12 pathways, detoxification, hormone metabolism, sleep, energy, focus, and nutrition. This is the report I personally used to optimize my lifestyle and supplements for better health outcomes. https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN For education only, not medical advice. Don't start, stop or taper any medication without your prescriber. If you're struggling with an eating disorder or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (US).   CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Amino Acid Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Cravings: How to Feed Your Brain with Laurie Hammer

  2. Oct 5

    Hormone Imbalance in Dogs: Joint Injuries, Anxiety and Chronic Disease with Dr. Marlene Siegel

    Hormone imbalance in dogs may be behind rising joint injuries, anxiety and chronic disease. Holistic, bioregulatory veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel returns to Beautifully Broken to explain what happens downstream when a pet's hormone feedback loop is removed. After spay or neuter, luteinizing hormone (LH) can climb to more than 30 times normal, and LH receptors sit in the thyroid, gut, brain and cruciate ligament. Dr. Siegel covers UC Davis research on neutering age, ACL (CCL) tears and cancer risk, ovary-sparing spay, and how to care for an aging dog as host Freddie Kimmel shares the story of his senior dog, Mr. Higgs. In this episode: How hormone imbalance affects dogs and cats long after spay or neuterWhat the research says about neutering age, joint health and cancer riskWhy pet anxiety and behavior problems may be on the riseHow ovary-sparing spay works and who it suitsHow to support a senior dog with heart disease or a collapsing tracheaHow to choose a raw dog food and why to test, not guessThis episode is for education only and is not veterinary advice. Talk to your veterinarian before changing your pet's care. Episode Highlights 0:00 — Dr. Marlene Siegel returns 1:35 — The Ted Lasso post that set Facebook on fire 3:21 — Curiosity: the skill we've lost 4:58 — How the algorithm feeds on anger 6:42 — What bioregulatory veterinary medicine is 8:33 — The spay and neuter conversation begins 9:08 — Our pets live the life we choose for them 10:00 — Pets as the canary in the coal mine 10:50 — A short history of spay and neuter 13:00 — UC Davis research: early neutering and joint health 14:07 — Ovary-sparing spay and vasectomy 16:08 — Who should (and shouldn't) keep hormones 18:47 — The LH feedback loop explained 20:24 — Freddie's grandmother and what hormones do for bones 22:56 — Hormones, behavior and the rise of pet anxiety 25:45 — Mineral deficiencies and toxic interference 29:30 — Molecular hydrogen water for pets 30:12 — Mr. Higgs at almost 17 31:24 — Supporting an aging pet: inflammation, lymph and fascia 34:00 — Preparing for a pet's transition 40:49 — Peptides for pets, and the cancer caution 44:00 — Infrared, halotherapy and cold plunge for dogs 48:30 — Choosing a pet food you can trust 53:30 — Why dogs depend on food for vitamin D 59:31 — Where to find Dr. Siegel Connect with Dr. Marlene Siegel: drmarlenesiegel.com (courses, consults, Empowered Pet Parent course) |  evolovestore.com (raw food and essential nutrients) Upgrade your wellness:  Lightpath LED Red Light Therapy — Full-body and targeted red light therapy designed to support recovery, cellular energy, circulation, and everyday wellness. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on all products.  AuraWell PEMF + MagnaWave — Explore FDA-cleared AuraWell PEMF technology for at-home recovery, along with MagnaWave systems used by practitioners for performance and wellness applications. Learn what device is right for you and Book A Call.  Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel — A water-based silver hydrogel wound dressing designed for moist wound care and protection of minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, skin irritations, and first- and second-degree burns. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a deep discount. MaxGen Labs — At-home genetic testing that analyzes more than 200 genetic variations across areas including methylation, folate and B12 pathways, detoxification, hormone metabolism, sleep, energy, focus, and nutrition. This is the report I personally used to optimize my lifestyle and supplements for better health outcomes. Use code beautifullybroken for a discount in the cart.   CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Hormone Imbalance in Dogs: Joint Injuries, Anxiety and Chronic Disease with Dr. Marlene Siegel

  3. Sep 28

    Cancer, Keto & Internet Oncology: Why Your Terrain Matters More Than Any Protocol | Dr. Nasha Winters (From the Vault)

    Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO, author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer and host of the Tend the Terrain podcast, returns to Beautifully Broken for a conversation that feels even more urgent now than when we first recorded it. This one's from the vault. When Dr. Nasha was diagnosed with cancer in 1991, there was no Dr. Google, no Facebook groups, and no influencers selling protocols. It still felt overwhelming. Today, a newly diagnosed person faces a flood of well-meaning advice from friends, feeds, and forums, and much of it was never meant for them. Freddie and Dr. Nasha unpack what she calls the core mistake of modern cancer care, on both the conventional and alternative sides: focusing on the treatment instead of the person. They dig into when a ketogenic diet can support someone with cancer and when it can backfire, why ketones and "the keto diet" aren't the same thing, and why "starve cancer by cutting sugar" oversimplifies the biology. Dr. Nasha walks through her Four S's framework (sugar, stress, sex hormones, and sleep) and explains why a perfect diet can't outrun chronic stress or 1 a.m. doom-scrolling. She also shares a hard-earned lesson as a "recovering juice-aholic," and a case that shows how green juice can concentrate more than nutrients. From there, the conversation moves into the lymphatic system's overlooked role in oncology, CO2 therapy versus hyperbaric oxygen, total plasma exchange and why detox can go sideways without proper preparation, and her emerging concept of terrain capacity: knowing when to push the body and when to restore it. Dr. Nasha offers a measured, cautionary take on the rush toward repurposed drugs like fenbendazole and ivermectin, and shares her perspective on the rise of colon cancer in young adults. Along the way, she opens up about something personal: what it means to be known as "the cancer person," and how to hold a diagnosis as part of your story without letting it become your whole identity. The episode closes with the one question Dr. Nasha tells anyone to ask a cancer center before walking through the door: Do you support my terrain while you're supporting my tumor? Episode Highlights 0:00 — Welcome back, Dr. Nasha Winters1:35 — The elevator pitch: stories, patterns, what makes you tick3:39 — "Internet oncology" and the wellness overwhelm4:36 — Diagnosed in 1991: cancer before Dr. Google7:13 — When data brings us closer to ourselves, and when it pulls us away9:46 — Why her path was never meant to be your protocol11:03 — "You can't market the fundamentals"12:43 — Is keto right for cancer? When it helps, when it backfires14:26 — Ketones ≠ keto diet: the many ways to get there16:09 — Ketones and the hallmarks of cancer20:04 — "Starve cancer by cutting sugar": what's true, what's not22:09 — The Four S's: sugar, stress, sex hormones, sleep24:32 — Phones, dopamine and the libido question29:39 — Confessions of a recovering juice-aholic30:07 — The AML case: a cornfield, daily juice and arsenic33:26 — Being known as "the cancer person"36:19 — Story-driven, science-backed39:04 — CO2 therapy vs. hyperbaric: expansion vs. pressure47:37 — 100 technologies and the discernment problem49:01 — The lymphatic gap in oncology50:21 — Do lymph nodes contain cancer or spread it?58:26 — Brain fog, glymphatics and the neck1:01:18 — Total plasma exchange and extracorporeal hyperthermia1:04:32 — Why detox goes sideways: the tortoise beats the hare1:06:27 — Terrain capacity: when to push, when to restore1:09:07 — Fenbendazole, ivermectin and the repurposed-drug rush1:14:33 — Why is colon cancer rising in young adults?1:22:00 — The one question to ask any cancer center Connect with Nasha DrNasha.com Tending The Terrain Podcast Upgrade Your Wellness Lightpath LED Red Light Therapy — Full-body and targeted red light therapy designed to support recovery, cellular energy, circulation, and everyday wellness.  Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on all products. AuraWell PEMF + MagnaWave — Explore FDA-cleared AuraWell PEMF technology for at-home recovery, along with MagnaWave systems used by practitioners for performance and wellness applications. Learn what device is right for you and Book A Call. Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel — A water-based silver hydrogel wound dressing designed for moist wound care and protection of minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, skin irritations, and first- and second-degree burns. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for 30% off. MaxGen Labs — At-home genetic testing that analyzes more than 200 genetic variations across areas including methylation, folate and B12 pathways, detoxification, hormone metabolism, sleep, energy, focus, and nutrition. This is the report I personally used to optimize my lifestyle and supplements for better health outcomes.    CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Cancer, Keto & Internet Oncology: Why Your Terrain Matters More Than Any Protocol | Dr. Nasha Winters (From the Vault)

  4. Sep 21

    Fascia, Lymph & Breath: 4 Simple Levers That Actually Move the Needle

    Fascia, lymphatic drainage, and HRV training: four episodes' worth of lessons, distilled into one solo recap you can actually use. Freddie opens with Lauren Sambitaro's cadaver-workshop story: two women of similar age, wildly different fascia — one pliable and gel-like, one dried out and restrictive. The lesson isn't just about fascia itself, it's about hydration. Freddie breaks down a simple daily water target (body weight ÷ 2 = ounces), why filtered/reverse-osmosis water can leave you mineral-depleted even while "hydrated," and why a sedentary, shallow-breathing lifestyle stalls the lymphatic system that's supposed to clear cellular waste in the first place. He shares a free biofeedback hack — a belt or necktie wrapped around the belly to feel diaphragmatic breath — and talks through his own recovery from abdominal adhesions using long, breath-paired fascia holds. From there, he revisits Dr. Paul Savage's take on total plasma exchange (TPE): a real, medically-used detox therapy that's gained mainstream buzz, but — per Savage himself — isn't necessary for everyone, and runs $6,000–$13,000 per treatment in the US. Freddie's framing stays consistent with the show's editorial stance: TPE is promising, but it's not independently validated as a must-have, and the same detox pathway (the lymphatic system) can be supported for free through movement, breath, and sauna use. He references a commonly-cited figure — a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality from frequent sauna use — while flagging it as a bold, widely-repeated claim worth treating with appropriate skepticism rather than as settled science. The episode closes with Matt Bennett's HRV and resonance breathing work: an affordable, no-affiliate-code tracker ($150, lifetime access) that Freddie contrasts with thousand-dollar biofeedback and EEG sessions — the tool doesn't need to be expensive to be effective, it needs to be used consistently. Freddie shares his own nightly and morning routine (dark room, no late eating, morning sunlight, red-tinted glasses) as the "boring" foundation underneath all the higher-tech tools in his home, and tells the story of sharing that tech with a local high school football player — watching him regain mobility and turn in a standout game the same night. The through-line: expensive, cutting-edge therapeutics have real value, but they're not required. Movement, breath, hydration, and consistency are free, unglamorous, and still do most of the work. Episode Highlights  00:00 Introduction to Body Wisdom and Self-Listening 00:30 Balancing External Guidance with Inner Signals 01:27 Tools and Therapeutics Discussed 02:26 Recap of Recent Episodes and Key Lessons 02:56 Lauren Sambitaro's Cadaver Workshop Insights 04:21 Hydration, Fascia, and Pain Management 05:50 Lymphatic System and Movement Strategies 07:15 Breathwork and Nervous System Awareness 09:08 Therapeutic Techniques for Fascia and Adhesions 11:26 Total Plasma Exchange and Detoxification 13:48 Measuring Toxins and Personalizing Detox 14:42 Sweating, Sauna, and Toxin Elimination 16:00 Heart Rate Variability and Resonant Breathing 17:00 Affordable Biofeedback and Self-Regulation 18:53 Overwhelm and Simplifying Health Practices 20:10 Sleep Hygiene and Daily Routines 22:07 Sharing Wellness Practices with Others 23:31 Success Stories and Community Impact 24:59 Resources, Courses, and Next Steps Upgrade Your Wellness Lightpath LED Red Light Therapy — Full-body and targeted red light therapy designed to support recovery, cellular energy, circulation, and everyday wellness.  Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for a discount on all products. AuraWell PEMF + MagnaWave — Explore FDA-cleared AuraWell PEMF technology for at-home recovery, along with MagnaWave systems used by practitioners for performance and wellness applications. Learn what device is right for you and Book A Call. Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel — A water-based silver hydrogel wound dressing designed for moist wound care and protection of minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, skin irritations, and first- and second-degree burns. Use code BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for 30% off. MaxGen Labs — At-home genetic testing that analyzes more than 200 genetic variations across areas including methylation, folate and B12 pathways, detoxification, hormone metabolism, sleep, energy, focus, and nutrition. This is the report I personally used to optimize my lifestyle and supplements for better health outcomes.    CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Fascia, Lymph & Breath: 4 Simple Levers That Actually Move the Needle

  5. Sep 14

    HRV, Vagal Nerve Training & Nervous System Recovery with Matt Bennett

    HRV, vagal nerve training, and nervous system recovery are having a real moment — but most people using a wearable to track any of it don't actually know what the data means or how to act on it. Matt Bennett, founder of Optimal HRV and a former mental health therapist specializing in complex trauma, joins Freddie to explain what heart rate variability is really measuring, how resonance frequency breathing trains the vagal nerve directly, and why a validated baseline matters more than any single readiness score. They get into RMSSD vs. SDNN vs. high frequency HRV, the science behind resonance frequency breathing, and how vagal nerve training works like a strength practice — the more you do it, the more resilient your nervous system recovery becomes. Freddie and Matt also cover the everyday levers that move HRV most: alcohol, sleep consistency, fasting windows, walking, and nasal breathing. Matt closes out with how clinicians, coaches, and military performance teams use HRV data differently than the average wearable user, and why he built Optimal HRV to make vagal nerve training and nervous system recovery accessible at every price point. Podcast Highlights:0:00 – Welcome Matt Bennett & Freddie's Optimal HRV experience2:01 – Matt's path into wellness: mental health therapy & complex trauma4:04 – The missing piece: quantifying nervous system healing6:23 – Partnering with a Harvard HRV researcher on resonance frequency breathing6:46 – HRV 101: what heart rate variability actually measures9:53 – Why the autonomic nervous system runs the whole show10:03 – Is low HRV always bad? Population norms explained12:32 – Can HRV be too high? Pacemakers, beta blockers & outliers14:18 – Freddie's data: fasting windows, exosomes & recovery spikes15:17 – The real cost of alcohol on HRV18:36 – Sleep consistency, cold plunge timing & circadian cues21:03 – The four pillars: sleep, nutrition, movement, breathing23:25 – Nasal & diaphragmatic breathing vs. mouth/chest breathing24:33 – Sprint intervals, Carol Bike & low-tax cardio25:30 – Finding movement that fits your life28:12 – Why hiking is Matt's HRV sweet spot28:41 – Readiness scores: are Whoop, Oura & Garmin actually valid?31:23 – RMSSD, SDNN & high frequency HRV, explained simply36:48 – The one metric to track if you only track one37:11 – What makes Optimal HRV different from a wearable39:19 – Resonance frequency breathing & finding your number41:30 – The vagal break: training your nervous system like a muscle45:17 – What strengthening the vagal break actually changes49:13 – Pricing, compatible devices & getting started53:16 – How much daily practice actually moves the needle58:01 – Resonance breathing for sleep, performance & flow state1:04:29 – How clinicians, coaches & military teams use this data1:08:43 – Device compatibility & where to start1:11:09 – Closing thoughts & where to find Optimal HRV Try Optimal HRV: https://www.optimalhrv.com/ Connect with Optimal HRV on socials: https://www.instagram.com/optimalhrv/ Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED Red Light Therapy: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore Aurawell PEMF and Magnawave: https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/let-s-conect-clone Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN   CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    HRV, Vagal Nerve Training & Nervous System Recovery with Matt Bennett

  6. Aug 31

    Juvent's Micro-Impact Platform: Bone Health & Vibration Plate Safety with Peter Simonson

    Freddie sits down with Peter Simonson — a Georgia Tech-trained mechanical engineer who invented Medtronic's TSRH-3D spinal implant system before turning his focus to bone health as President and Co-Founder of Juvent — for a deep dive into micro-impact therapy and why bone may be the most overlooked organ system in longevity conversations. Peter walks through the history of vitamin discovery, starting with scurvy and vitamin C, as a framework for understanding micro-impact as a daily mechanical requirement rather than a treatment for any single condition. From there, the conversation moves into the engineering itself: why the Juvent Micro-Impact Platform® is capped at 0.3G, how frequency and load are two entirely different safety variables, and why a body of vibration-safety literature exists in occupational safety research that most clinicians have never encountered. Peter also references a study conducted at St. Jude on bone density outcomes in pediatric transplant patients, and the two share personal family stories — Freddie's mother and Peter's mother — about osteoporosis and mobility later in life. Note: this conversation covers emerging research and technology. Some figures and studies mentioned reflect the guest's own citations and firsthand experience shared in conversation. Peak Moments  0:00 – Intro: morning routine and setting up the conversation  1:18 – What is Juvent? Defining the category  1:57 – The scurvy & vitamin C history lesson  5:48 – Why micro-impact is a daily requirement, not a treatment  10:03 – What's actually inside the Juvent platform  11:15 – Why 0.3G — the bone science behind low-load, high-frequency  12:42 – Walking vs. jackhammer: the frequency/impact analogy  13:48 – The porcine brain study and "Faraday spikes"  15:33 – The hidden body of occupational vibration-safety literature  17:21 – Lawsuits, white papers & tearing apart a competitor's "rock shaker" plate  19:00 – Resonance explained: the swing, the wine glass, and personalized frequency scanning  23:20 – Origin story: Jack Ribey and the technology's early history  25:52 – Freddie's mom's pelvic fracture recovery story  28:20 – Bone as a metabolic and endocrine organ  33:12 – The economics of nursing homes, and Peter's mom's osteoporosis story  39:18 – The rodent study on stem cells and bone density  41:59 – The St. Jude study: bone density outcomes  45:25 – Buffalo Bills' Eric Wood and career longevity  48:20 – Biohacking vs. medical world: how RCTs actually work  53:20 – Lymphatic drainage: Juvent's secondary mechanism  58:12 – Quickfire: addressing deficiencies before treatment  1:03:37 – The two fundamentals: deficiency and toxin removal  1:07:10 – Peter's two walking life hacks  1:09:02 – Juvent discount code & buyback guarantee  1:11:16 – Newton's law: the quick safety litmus test  1:12:05 – Where to find Juvent + closing thoughts Connect with Peter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-simonson-330443b/ Get Juvent: https://www.juvent.com/?ref=pugsstmo Use Code Beautifully broken Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED Red Light Therapy: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore Aurawell PEMF and Magnawave: https://calendly.com/freddiekimmel/let-s-conect-clone Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Juvent's Micro-Impact Platform: Bone Health & Vibration Plate Safety with Peter Simonson

  7. Aug 24

    Thyroid Health, Hashimoto's & Mineral Balancing for Women's Hormones with Sophie Shepherd — She Talks Health

    Hashimoto's, thyroid dysfunction, and hormone imbalance — Sophie Shepherd, founder of She Talks Health and host of the She Talks Health Podcast, joins Freddie Kimmel to break down why "balancing your hormones" is usually the wrong starting point. A Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who works primarily with women navigating Hashimoto's, thyroid issues, and mystery symptoms like fatigue, bloating, anxiety, and brain fog, Sophie shares her own decade-long health story — from unexplained teenage digestive pain to a hypothyroid diagnosis dismissed as "normal labs" — and the path that led her out of theater and into functional medicine. The conversation covers hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) testing, why mineral balancing (especially copper, zinc, and manganese) can restore fertility and regulate cycles without directly touching hormones, the limits of hormone panels like the Dutch test for irregular cycles, and why chronic stress — emotional, physical, and environmental — is the upstream driver hiding behind most "hormone problems." Sophie and Freddie also get into red light therapy for thyroid inflammation, an honest take on cold plunging for women with Hashimoto's, subconscious rewiring tools like the quantum time technique, and a candid conversation about trust, bio-individuality, and the sponsorship-driven infighting in the health influencer space. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Sophie Shepherd's Journey 04:05 Turning Point: Diagnosis and Realization 07:01 The Ripple Effect of Healing and Referrals 09:05 The Role of Stress and Emotional Trauma 11:06 Tools for Nervous System and Stress Regulation 12:58 Personal Experiences with Anxiety and Illness 14:54 Supporting Hormone Balance with Minerals 16:59 The Power of Bioindividual Approaches 18:48 The Limitations of Labs and the Role of Mindset 20:58 Tools for Physical and Environmental Support 23:11 Mineral Testing and Balancing Strategies 24:49 The Future of Holistic Health and Trust 27:11 Practical Tools: HRV, Cold Exposure, and More 30:01 Navigating the Complexities of Health Trends 33:00 Holistic Approaches to Women's Hormone Health 36:03 The Power of Rewiring Beliefs and Limbic System 39:02 Physical Tools: Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Light Therapy 41:50 The Context of Stress and Modern Life 44:54 Shared Experiences and Nature Bathing 48:03 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Sophie Shepherd Connect With Sophie: Links: www.shetalkshealth.com/call (free health discovery call) www.shetalkshealth.com/htma (link to doing a HTMA with me) https://www.instagram.com/shetalkshealth/ Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED Red Light Therapy: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore the new FDA Cleared Aurawell PEMF:Book A Call Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN     CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Thyroid Health, Hashimoto's & Mineral Balancing for Women's Hormones with Sophie Shepherd — She Talks Health

  8. Aug 17

    Fascia, Cadaver Labs & Peptides: Lauren Sambataro (BioHacker Babes) on Why More Health Data Isn't Working

    Fascia, cadaver labs, iron and ferritin, red light therapy marketing, peptides, and total plasma exchange (TPE) — Freddie sits down with functional health practitioner Lauren Sambataro of the BioHacker Babes for a wide-ranging conversation on why more health data and more powerful interventions haven't translated into better health outcomes. Freddie and Lauren dig into the difference between context and content — how wearable data (Oura scores, HRV, sleep scores), viral health claims, and confident internet voices can quietly reprogram how people feel about their own bodies. They get into the iron and ferritin trend sweeping women's wellness content, the marketing spin behind "medical grade" red light panels, and why more information often means less clarity. The conversation turns clinical with a look at total plasma exchange (TPE) and EBOO — who actually needs them versus who's chasing a shortcut — and into peptides, where Lauren shares her current protocol (BPC-157, TB-500, Kisspeptin) for perimenopause and tissue repair, while Freddie talks through his own stack, including low-dose retatrutide. The back half centers on fascia: Lauren's four-day cadaver lab course, and what healthy fascia looks and feels like compared to fascia shut down by scarring, dehydration, and a sedentary life — and what that means for how anyone moves, rolls, and recovers. Episode Highlights:  1:22 — What Lauren actually does as a functional health practitioner 2:16 — How her approach has evolved over the last decade 4:00 — Wellness has gotten more complex: peptides, PEMF, and high-level interventions go mainstream 5:24 — Are we actually getting healthier with more access to information? 8:45 — Context vs. content: why we overcomplicate health 14:00 — The double-edged sword of wearable data (the Oura ring example) 16:32 — Freddie's 4-hour no-food-before-bed rule and HRV 18:42 — Reclaiming ice baths and contrast therapy from online noise 21:41 — Stop demonizing what nature already gave us 24:14 — The iron/ferritin trend and the danger of one-size-fits-all advice 26:07 — Resonant breathing and finding your personal breath rate 28:55 — Why ferritin is trending in women's health right now 33:00 — Red light marketing claims and the "medical grade" myth 36:49 — Freddie's dog: the ultimate biohacker with no placebo effect 38:21 — Total plasma exchange (TPE): Freddie's first exposure and the current craze 41:42 — TPE recovery time and lymphatic drainage as a lower-cost alternative 43:03 — Who actually needs TPE vs. who's chasing a quick fix 44:46 — EBOO explained: ozonating and filtering the blood 50:41 — Lauren's peptide protocol: BPC-157, TB-500, and Kisspeptin for perimenopause 53:09 — Freddie's peptide stack and why retatrutide outperformed GLP-1s for him 56:24 — Lauren's cadaver lab experience: two bodies, two very different stories 1:00:00 — What healthy vs. unhealthy fascia actually looks like 1:04:54 — Foam rollers vs. towel work vs. long holds for releasing fascia 1:07:53 — Closing thoughts and where to find Lauren and the BioHacker Babes Connect with lauren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren_sambataro Website: https://www.laurensambataro.com Podcast (BioHacker Babes): https://www.biohackerbabes.com Upgrade Your Wellness: LightPathLED: https://bit.ly/4gwYiUh Code: beautifullybroken Explore the new FDA Cleared Aurawell PEMF: Book A Call Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD 30% off with Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN MaxGen Labs: https://maxgenlabs.com/BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN CONNECT WITH FREDDIE The Biological Blueprint Website and Store Instagram YouTube Book A Call Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Beautifully Broken Podcast, hosted by Freddie Kimmel, is a one-stop destination for people looking to incorporate wellness technology, a positive mindset, and good energy into their lives. With a mission of helping people become their most authentic selves, it covers a wide variety of topics, from biohacking and functional medicine to mental health, providing practical advice and resources. As a survivor of metastatic cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and mold toxicity, Freddie brings his unique experience to the show's interviews and highlights technology that has made a measurable shift in his road to feeling incredible. Tune in to explore the power of the human spirit and how to live a healthier, happier life.

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  • Creator
    Freddie Kimmel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    309
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    Explicit
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