The School of Doza Podcast

Nurse Doza’s Podcast comes to life in a very interactive way. Sure you can listen to the podcast, but this is just the beginning of your education in health. Every week, Nurse Doza dives into new health subjects and encourages you to submit your questions to be answered on the podcast, newsletter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and every other way that you like to take in educational media.

  1. 2D AGO

    Best Exercise For Weight Loss? Here's the Real Answer.

    Good Poops Protocol –is a powerful combination of supplements designed to support gut health, metabolism, and daily detox. One of the key ingredients is Berberine Plus, which works like a GLP-1 by helping control blood sugar, curb cravings, and improve insulin sensitivity—essential factors when building muscle and burning fat through resistance training.  👉 Get Good Poops Protocol here: https://mswnutrition.com/products/good-poops-protocol Discover why resistance training is the best exercise for weight loss. Learn how lifting weights builds lean muscle mass, lowers blood sugar naturally, burns fat for energy, requires minimal equipment, and boosts sex hormone production for sustainable metabolic health and long-term results. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Resistance training builds lean muscle mass – Skeletal muscles function as metabolic organs that burn more calories at rest. After six months of consistent weight training, larger muscles increase your resting metabolic rate, helping you burn more calories throughout the day even when you're not exercising. Lifting weights lowers blood sugar naturally – Resistance training improves blood glucose control and insulin sensitivity by directing sugar into muscles for energy and muscle building rather than storing it as fat in the liver. This makes it one of the most effective natural strategies for preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Weight training burns fat for energy long after your workout – Studies show resistance exercise creates genetic signals that jump-start fat-burning processes in fat cells, with elevated energy expenditure and fat burning continuing for at least 24 hours post-workout in both men and women. You don't need expensive equipment or a gym membership – Bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, planks, walking lunges, and yoga provide effective resistance training using your own body weight. A simple kettlebell at home can maximize your workout efficiency in just 20 minutes. Resistance training increases sex hormone production – High-intensity resistance exercise significantly elevates testosterone levels in both men and women, while 12 weeks of resistance training improves estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, supporting reproductive health, bone density, and overall metabolic function. JOIN THE SCHOOL Struggling to stay consistent with resistance training or unsure how to structure your workouts for maximum fat loss? You're not alone. Many people start strong but lose momentum without proper guidance and community support. Inside the School of Doza, you'll connect with others on the same weight loss and fitness journey, get personalized answers during our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions (functioning like group consults where we troubleshoot your specific challenges), and receive ongoing accountability to help you build sustainable exercise habits that actually stick. Start your FREE TRIAL today and get the support you need to make resistance training a lifelong habit. 👉 Start your free trial: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – START 02:15 – Why weight loss requires exercise and the problem with GLP-1 reliance 04:30 – Resistance training defined: lifting heavy things to engage muscles 06:45 – First reason: Building lean muscle mass increases resting metabolic rate 09:20 – How muscles function as organs that store and use blood sugar 12:00 – Second reason: Resistance training lowers blood sugar and prevents diabetes 15:30 – The relationship between muscle engagement, insulin, and glucose storage 18:45 – Good Poops Protocol: Supporting gut health and metabolism during weight loss 20:15 – Third reason: Burning fat for energy through resistance training 23:40 – How stored glucose in muscles, liver, and fat cells impacts weight loss 26:30 – The energy snack concept: 10 body squats as a metabolic reset 28:50 – Fourth reason: Minimal equipment needed for effective resistance training 31:20 – Yoga and bodyweight exercises as powerful resistance training tools 34:00 – Fifth reason: Resistance training increases sex hormone production 36:30 – How weightlifting improves estrogen and testosterone levels 38:45 – Final thoughts on sustainable weight loss beyond GLP-1 medications 40:20 – Closing remarks and consult information CONNECT 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for FREE: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

    36 min
  2. JAN 7

    Why Am I Always Tired?

    Discover the five science-backed reasons you're always tired and what to do about it. From adrenal dysfunction and chronic inflammation to nutritional deficiencies, sunlight exposure, and hormone decline—learn how to identify your fatigue triggers and restore your energy naturally with actionable lab work, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation. FEATURED PRODUCT Zen, featuring bovine adrenal gland extracts, is designed to support adrenal function and help regulate cortisol levels—the key hormone controlling your stress response, sleep quality, and daily energy. If you're always tired despite getting enough sleep, Zen provides the targeted adrenal support your body needs to restore balanced cortisol production and reclaim the calm, sustained energy you've been missing. Get zen here: https://mswnutrition.com/products/zen 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Adrenal dysfunction is the primary cause of chronic fatigue - When stress overactivates your adrenal glands for years, cortisol production becomes imbalanced, disrupting sleep and draining energy even after a full night's rest. Chronic inflammation creates debilitating tiredness - Conditions like insulin resistance, autoimmune disorders, liver issues, and chronic pain keep your body in a constant state of metabolic stress that depletes energy reserves. Nutritional deficiencies directly impact energy production - Deficiencies in B vitamins (especially B6, B9, and B12), choline, and vitamin D impair neurotransmitter production and cellular energy, with genetic factors like MTHFR compounding the problem. Morning sunlight is non-negotiable for energy regulation - Just 10-15 minutes of morning sun exposure produces 10,000 IU of vitamin D, increases serotonin and cortisol naturally, and sets your circadian rhythm for better sleep and daytime energy. Hormone decline accelerates fatigue after age 40 - Low testosterone in men and declining estrogen in women contribute significantly to persistent tiredness, but addressing adrenal health should always come before hormone replacement. JOIN THE SCHOOL Recovering from adrenal fatigue requires more than just breathing exercises and supplements—your diet plays a crucial role in cortisol regulation and energy stability. That's why we're launching a 6-week "No Grains. No Sugar." class starting Thursday, January 15th. Eliminating grains and sugar helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and take stress off your adrenal glands—giving them the space they need to recover. Beyond the structured classes, the School of Doza community connects you with others working through their own health transformations. Share what's working (and what's not), get accountability for your 90-day adrenal reset, and have your questions answered during our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions that function like group consults. Whether you need help interpreting your DHEAS results, troubleshooting your HRV tracking, or figuring out why you're still crashing at 2 PM, the community and weekly sessions give you direct access to guidance and support. Start with a FREE TRIAL and join us for the "No Grains. No Sugar." class to accelerate your adrenal recovery. 👉 Start your free trial: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – START 02:15 – Understanding chronic fatigue vs. normal tiredness 04:30 – Adrenal glands: Your stress response system 08:45 – How cortisol controls sleep and energy 12:20 – Testing for adrenal function with DHEA-S labs 15:10 – Inflammation's role in chronic fatigue 18:40 – Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction 22:15 – Nutritional deficiencies that drain energy 26:30 – The B vitamin connection: B6, B9, and B12 30:45 – MTHFR gene mutations and methylation 34:20 – Sunlight's impact on circadian rhythm 38:15 – Vitamin D production and immune function 42:00 – Red light therapy as a sunlight alternative 45:30 – Testosterone and estrogen's role in energy 49:15 – When to consider hormone replacement therapy   CONNECT 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for FREE: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

    32 min
  3. 12/15/2025

    Your Body on Booze: What You Need to Know

    Discover the seven critical alcohol effects on body systems, from blood sugar disruption and gut inflammation to hormone imbalances and liver stress. Whether you're an occasional drinker or weekend regular, understanding how alcohol impacts your health—from brain function to cancer risk—helps you make informed choices and recover smarter. FEATURED PRODUCT NAC+ – featuring N-Acetyl Cysteine and selenium, is specifically designed to support your liver's ability to produce powerful antioxidants that combat oxidative stress from alcohol consumption. As discussed in this episode, alcohol depletes critical nutrients like selenium while generating excessive cellular damage. NAC+ helps your liver reduce oxidative stress, supports detoxification pathways, and replenishes the exact minerals that alcohol depletes—making it essential for anyone who drinks, whether occasionally or regularly. get it here:  https://mswnutrition.com/products/nac   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Blood Sugar Disruption – Alcohol converts directly into blood sugar and is stored as fat in the liver, contributing to pre-diabetes and fatty liver disease that affects one in four people worldwide. Gut & Liver Inflammation – Alcohol acts as a toxin that damages gut lining, disrupts the microbiome, causes leaky gut, and generates oxidative stress that your liver must work overtime to neutralize. Neurotransmitter Imbalance – While alcohol temporarily boosts serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, it severely disrupts sleep quality, increases anxiety and depression risk, and prevents proper brain detoxification during rest. Mineral Depletion – Alcohol's diuretic effect causes critical loss of selenium, zinc, magnesium, and potassium—minerals essential for liver function, antioxidant production, and cellular protection. Hormone & Cancer Risk – Long-term alcohol consumption suppresses testosterone, increases estrogen through aromatization, and is classified as a carcinogen linked to multiple cancer types including liver, breast, and colorectal cancers. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – START 02:00 – Why alcohol is classified as a severe toxin 05:00 – Effect #1: Blood sugar disruption and fatty liver development 09:00 – Effect #2: Inflammation, leaky gut, and microbiome destruction 13:00 – Effect #3: Liver stress and oxidative damage 17:00 – Effect #4: Neurotransmitter imbalance and sleep disruption 22:00 – Effect #5: Electrolyte and mineral depletion (selenium & zinc) 26:00 – Effect #6: Hormone disruption and testosterone suppression 29:00 – Effect #7: Cancer risk and carcinogenic properties 32:00 – Mediterranean diet, resveratrol, and supplement alternatives 35:00 – Final recommendations for liver support and recovery RESOURCES Diabetes and Alcohol – https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/selfcare-instructions/diabetes-and-alcohol Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation – https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-alcohol-cause-inflammation-8403645 Alcohol Consumption and Antioxidant Defense – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7357092/ Alcohol and Brain Neuroadaptive Changes – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11718584/ Sex and Stress Hormones in Alcohol Consumption – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7374925/ Alcohol and Aromatization – https://ai.hubermanlab.com/s/6PV5jyTa How Does Alcohol Affect the Microbiome – https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-does-alcohol-affect-the-microbiome.h00-159696756.html CONNECT 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

    29 min
  4. 12/08/2025

    What Really Happens When You Catch the Flu?

    Learn exactly how the flu makes you sick and how to interrupt each phase of infection. Discover the science-backed supplements that act as "fire extinguishers" for inflammation, why vitamin D and NAC are essential during flu season, and how to support your immune system before, during, and after viral infections to recover faster and stay healthier year-round. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS The flu is a viral infection that never truly leaves your body – it can lay dormant and flare up during times of stress, making prevention and immune support crucial year-round, not just during illness. Vitamin D and NAC are your immune system's "fire extinguishers" – both reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines (like TNF-α and IL-6) that cause severe lung inflammation during flu infections, helping you recover faster and experience less severe symptoms. NAC does triple duty during flu season – it thins mucus for easier breathing, reduces inflammation in the lungs, and boosts glutathione production (your body's master antioxidant) to fight viral infections more effectively. Most people are deficient in the nutrients needed to fight flu – vitamin D deficiency affects most of the population, and low levels of glutathione, zinc, and selenium make you more vulnerable to severe viral infections and slower recovery. Viral infections deplete your adrenal glands – the constant stress response during and after flu infection tanks your HRV and DHEAS levels, requiring adrenal support to fully recover and prevent long-term fatigue or autoimmune-like symptoms. FEATURED PRODUCT The D - provides 5,000 IU of vitamin D3, which acts as a "fire extinguisher" for inflammatory cytokines released during viral infections, reducing lung inflammation and supporting your body's natural immune response.  Find it here: https://mswnutrition.com/products/the-d TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – START 02:45 – Why the flu is a viral infection that never leaves your body 05:30 – How respiratory viruses spread and enter your system 08:15 – NAC: The game-changer for mucus, allergies, and lung inflammation 12:40 – Why vitamin D is your immune system's most powerful tool 16:20 – The science of inflammatory cytokines and how they damage your lungs 20:10 – Vitamin D studies: 10,000 IU protocol for flu prevention 24:35 – NAC and glutathione: Your body's master antioxidants explained 28:50 – Why people with fatty liver get sicker from viral infections 32:15 – Lysine, zinc, and selenium: Additional immune support nutrients 36:40 – The IV therapy protocol for sick patients in clinical practice 40:20 – Supporting your adrenal glands after flu infection 43:15 – HRV tracking and how to measure your body's stress response 46:00 – Product recommendations: The D, NAC+, Zen, and Gut Powder RESOURCES NAC Benefits for Health – https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/nac-benefit-health-3573010/ Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231123/ Vitamin D and Respiratory Health – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4488782/ The Antioxidant Role of Non-Vitamin, Non-Mineral Micronutrients – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8234027/ N-Acetylcysteine and Respiratory Diseases – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11278452/ The Role of Zinc in Antiviral Immunity – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8349606/ Selenium Supplementation and Influenza Vaccine Response – https://brieflands.com/journals/jkums/articles/69746 Selenium and Viral Infections – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6769590/ Immune Activation and Autonomic Nervous System in Post-Viral Fatigue – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10795785/ Long COVID and Heart Rate Variability Study – https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-changes-heart-rate-variability-study-suggests CONNECT 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

    30 min
4.8
out of 5
87 Ratings

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Nurse Doza’s Podcast comes to life in a very interactive way. Sure you can listen to the podcast, but this is just the beginning of your education in health. Every week, Nurse Doza dives into new health subjects and encourages you to submit your questions to be answered on the podcast, newsletter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and every other way that you like to take in educational media.

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