Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcast

Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit. 

  1. A 33-Year-Old Pharmacist With Normal Labs Had a Heart Attack — What His Cells Were Hiding & How He Healed

    2D AGO

    A 33-Year-Old Pharmacist With Normal Labs Had a Heart Attack — What His Cells Were Hiding & How He Healed

    After a serious heart attack with no conventional warning signs, Dr. John Kim went searching for answers. He was shocked to find what conventional testing never unearthed: he was unknowingly fighting a Bartonella infection, a heavy mycotoxin load and parasites. This was when the pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner learned the role cellular energy plays in health breakdowns, and, vitally, in healing.  In this episode, you’ll learn about cell-danger response and the connection between biotoxins and mitochondrial dysfunction (did you know if your cells are healthy they repel parasites?!). Dr. Kim shares his best tips for cellular healing (butyrate, phospholipids and sunlight) and walks us through the steps he takes his own clients through: taking stock of your individual environment, healing your nervous system, detox pathways, strengthening the microbiome, and building resilience so you can live your life. Chapters 2:54 Dr. John Kim’s Heart Attack Story 4:11 His Struggle with Biotoxins 9:11 Cell Danger Response 11:00 The Impact of Mitochondrial Dysfunction 14:01 Mold Toxicity and Its Effects 19:49 Detoxification Strategies and Methodologies 24:00 The Encore Method for Healing 29:02 The Importance of Circadian Rhythms 32:15 Harnessing Sunlight for Cellular Health 36:09 Optimizing Cellular Function and Detoxification 45:30 Creating Cellular Resiliency 47:03 The Role of Emotional Health in Detoxification 49:22 A Simple Exercise to Increase HRV ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Connect with Dr. John Kim: https://www.drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd/ ------  * Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    1h 1m
  2. A Sugar Found in Beef Triggers Immune Chaos — How Tick Bites Create Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and How to Heal

    6D AGO

    A Sugar Found in Beef Triggers Immune Chaos — How Tick Bites Create Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and How to Heal

    Your horrible reaction to beef could be from a tick-bite. In this episode, you’ll learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome, which could be the reason you can’t stomach red meat, and why it’s all to do with tick saliva. If you have Lyme disease, you may already understand how ticks can wreak havoc with your immune system. Here, Dr. Motley shares his thoughts on why allergic reactions to beef may be on the rise, and the treatments he’s seen manage symptoms most effectively, including herbs, homeopathy and ear acupuncture (and the SAAT technique that shows proven, long-lasting results).  If you have a tick-borne illness or an unexplained allergic reaction to beef, this episode offers a hopeful path forward.    Chapters 00:00 - What is Alpha-gal syndrome 11:11 - Why older generations eat meat more easily 12:07 - Why Alpha-gal may be so common 16:01 - Treatments, Auricular therapy 17:48 - Patient case studies 20:48 - Homeopathy treatments 21:33 - Other treatments 22:12 - Herbal remedies 24:54 - Recap and closing thoughts Dr. Motley’s recommendations: Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment Arsenicum Album Natrum Carbonicum Carbo Vegetabilis Nux Vomica Stinging Nettle Quercetin D-Hist: https://shorturl.at/6UQBa Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/56r8fukp Cat’s Claw: https://shorturl.at/eT7Zm Houttuynia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/gJifj ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/*If you want to hear more of Dr. Motley’s education on Lyme,, check out his membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    29 min
  3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf

    MAY 12

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf

    Dr. Anis Khalaf’s life was saved by TCM and he doesn’t want this to be a rare experience. That’s why Dr. Khalaf, a practitioner with a background in both Western Medicine and Chinese Medicine, is on a mission to share as many different holistic health options as he can with families in his local community. So the Williamson County WellFest was born!  Come see the Ancient Health Podcast LIVE, for a day’s worth of interviews about physical, mental and spiritual health, this Saturday May 16, 2026 at Will Co WellFest in Franklin, TN. Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Anis! https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit See the Podcast (and Dr. Motley) LIVE: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    58 min
  4. Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman

    MAY 8

    Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman

    Menopause, with its period of incredible hormonal imbalance, can intensify thyroid issues and conventional medicine only offers limited help. Dr. Amie Hormanan, aka the Thyroid Fixer, is back to break down the complexities of hypothyroidism for you, giving you straight answers about what to do next while sharing her own personal thyroid journey.    Topics discussed: How to get tested thoroughly Thyroid medication How do GLP1s work with the thyroid Thyropause Natural desiccated thyroid and T4 T3 medication Autoimmune conditions + Epstein Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Understanding Thyroid Health 07:09 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing 11:14 Recognizing Thyroid Symptoms 17:40 Navigating Thyroid Medications 21:44 The Interplay of Hormones and Thyroid Function 23:07 Understanding Thyroid Health and Diet 24:24 The Role of Viruses in Thyroid Issues 26:37 Hormonal Influences on Thyroid Function 29:25 The Impact of GLP Medications on Thyroid Health 32:07 The Need for Comprehensive Thyroid Education 37:02 Empowering Patients to Read Their Labs 39:15 Engaging with the Community and Future Plans ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Amie! https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ www.dramie.com Buy her book: www.thyroidfixbook.com ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    47 min
  5. Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally

    MAY 5

    Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally

    What if your sensitivity to phones, Wi-Fi, and electronic devices isn't in your head — it's in your blood? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Noah Lebowitz of Supreme Nutrition Products to discuss how heavy metal accumulation turns your body into a kind of electromagnetic antenna — and what you can do to change that. But that's just where the conversation starts. Dr. Noah pulls back the curtain on the supplement industry's dirty secret (hint: check your "other ingredients" label), shares why most herbs don't work the way you think they do, and reveals the ancient protocols that are quietly helping patients finally shake chronic parasitic infections, and stubborn fungal overgrowth. In this episode, you'll discover: Why heavy metals amplify your EMF sensitivity — and the gentle Japanese detox remedy that clears them without depleting your nutrients The hidden ingredient in most supplements that comes from genetically modified hydrogenated cottonseed oil Dr. Noah's go-to herbal arsenal for parasites, Lyme, and candida How cleaning up internal infections can eliminate food sensitivities you thought were permanent Why your oral health may be silently reinfecting your body — and what to do about it How one patient's 30-minute dental cleaning was cut down to 10 minutes one after herbal treatment Whether you've been chasing answers for chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or mysterious neurological symptoms, this episode offers a hopeful new lens — and a practical path forward. Chapters 0:00 - 9:28 - Introduction and Dr. Noah’s origin story 9:30 - 20:00 - Inside the creation of a first-rate supplement company 21:27 - 24:13 - Why single ingredient herbs may be more effective than combination formulas 24:20 - 30:00 - Why you should feel better, not worse, on a protocol 31:06 - 32:07 - New health information emerging 34:37 - Managing mold: a practitioner’s perspective 41:39 - 43:03 - Herbs for treating mold 43:04 - 48:06 - What gets missed with Lyme 48:07 - 49:58 - What can you get parasites from? 49:59 - 53:20 - Do you need binders? 53:21 - 53:50 - Best herbals to treat parasites 54:10 58:48 - What we need to know about heavy metals 58:50 - 1:00:43 - Do elimination diets actually work? 1:00:44 - 1:03:32 - Fighting microbes in the mouth 1:03:33 - Outro + wisdom from clinical outcomes ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Noah: https://www.instagram.com/dr_noahdc/ Check out his herbals: https://shop.supremenutritionproduct.com/ https://www.instagram.com/supremenutritionproducts/ Go deep on the Supreme Nutrition Products YouTube channel for more valuable insights: https://shorturl.at/vw8Kl ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    1h 8m
  6. You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline

    MAY 1

    You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline

    It's estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to climb. Today on the podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. David Jockers of the chart-topping podcast on functional nutrition, to understand how we can nourish our bodies to help keep our brains sharp.  Learn how to tackle vitamin deficiencies through key nutritional strategies, sleep and sunlight can help address dementia and cognitive decline. This conversation is full of wisdom, including Dr. Jockers' top nutrition myths and vitamin mistakes you don’t want to make.  Chapters:  00 - 13:54 - Introduction and Dr. Jockers’ Morning Routine 14:00 - 22:07 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia 22:08 - 24:29 -  Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline 24:30 - 26:05 - The Role of Magnesium  26:52 - 31:07 -  Recommended Labs  31:08 - 34:47 - Look Out for Seed Oils 34:48 - 38:39 -  Tips for Healthy Cells 38:40 - 39:59 -  Biggest Nutrition Myths Out There 40:00 - 44:49 - What Exercise Does for Our Brains 44:51 - 49:23 -  Top Vitamin Mistakes People Make 49: 25 - How to Pick a Good Omega 51:03 - 57:37 - How to Learn to Fast + Why It’s So Good For You ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website Follow Dr. Jockers https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ https://drjockers.com/ Dr. Jockers’ Podcast: https://drjockers.com/radio-show/podcast/ ------  *Take the plunge into cold therapy today! Head to https://icebarrel.com/ and for 12% off an Ice Barrel and Chiller with code DRMOTLEY.  *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    1 hr
  7. The Depletion Messing up Your Body’s Detox (Reset Naturally with Minerals) | Caroline Alan

    APR 28

    The Depletion Messing up Your Body’s Detox (Reset Naturally with Minerals) | Caroline Alan

    We’ve all been told we need our vitamins and individual supplements but did you know you need essential minerals for healthy hair and skin, not to mention detoxing and gut health? Caroline Alan of BEAM Minerals is on a mission to remineralize humanity with her new book The Mineral Reset. In this episode, Caroline explains it all for us, from how the degradation of our soil stripped our food of minerals to the profound effects of bioavailable mineral supplementation on our health, energy and longevity.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Minerals and Health 02:50 The Importance of Minerals in Energy Production 05:41 Mineral Deficiency and Its Consequences 08:39 The Role of Soil and Food Quality 11:18 Detoxification and the Role of Minerals 14:11 Humic and Fulvic Acids: Nature's Detox Tools 17:07 The Importance of Minerals in Health 20:03 Detoxification and Heavy Metals 21:50 Minerals and Energy Levels 24:40 Bioavailability of Minerals 26:51 Minerals as the Foundation of Health 29:38 Understanding Mineral Deficiency 31:26 The Mineral Reset Program 33:41 Empowering Through Knowledge 37:39 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormotley TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctormotley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctormotley/ Website: https://doctormotley.com Buy Caroline’s Book: https://mineralresetbook.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/ Head to BEAM Minerals and use code DRMOTLEY to save 20%: https://shorturl.at/PkNdy ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? You’ll find a library full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    42 min
  8. Your Tinnitus May Be a Kidney Issue: Here’s What to Do

    APR 24

    Your Tinnitus May Be a Kidney Issue: Here’s What to Do

    Tinnitus can be incredibly debilitating. From a Western perspective, it can be caused by constant exposure to loud noise, and there’s a strong connection to the kidneys in TCM. If you have Tinnitus, this episode is your guide, with herbs, at-home acupressure for you to do, and a breakdown of what might be going on in your emotional world.. Show notes⬇️ DesBio: Ear Ring: https://dbscript.com/product/tinitx/ DesBio: Kidney/Bladder Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/bladder-kidney/ Uva Ursi Supreme: https://shorturl.at/jvSeQ BodyGuard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/QfNxO Chapters:  3:30 - 6:00 - An embryology explanation 6:00 - 7:10 - Infections in different areas of the body 7:15 - 8:55 - Hearing and Your Brain 9:50 - The Tinnitus/Kidney Link 12:50 - 15:17 Chronic Fear & The Kidneys 15:50 - 16:45 - The Emotional Gallbladder Link 16:55 - 18:00 - The Meridian Relationship Between the Gallbadder and the Ear 18:00 - 21:55 - Acupressure points for Tinnitus 24:53 - 25:27 - Sludge in the Gallbladder and Kidneys 25:28 - Can Tinnitus Be Due to Infections? 26:10 28:00 - Tinnitus from Emotional Experiences 28:00 - 28:34 - Emotional healing therapies 28:35 - 30:30 -  Homeopathy 30:32 - 32:30 - Herbal treatments 34:36 36:07 - Labs to check for infection ------  Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------  *You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    37 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
6 Ratings

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Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit. 

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