DrTalks Podcast

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The DrTalks Podcast brings together some of the most sought-after leaders on the front lines of health, wellness, and medicine into audio form. Check out all DrTalks episodes here https://drtalks.com/podcast Explore All DrTalks Experts and Videos here: https://drtalks.com/videos Learn more about the Done-For-You DrTalks Podcast Production Service here: https://drtalks.com/podcast-service

8h ago

Hidden Sources Of Neuroinflammation And How They Are Connected To Mental Health

Kim Bruno, DC, CCN, explores hidden drivers of neuroinflammation, including microbes, toxins, gut dysfunction, and their links to mental health. Kim Bruno, DC, CCN, examines hidden contributors to neuroinflammation and their potential connections to mental health. She discusses how microbes, mycotoxins, environmental chemicals, gut dysfunction, and blood-brain barrier disruption can contribute to inflammatory burden. She also explains how comprehensive testing can help identify root causes, track progress, and guide more targeted approaches to care. Kim Bruno, DC, CCN, is a functional medicine provider with extensive clinical experience who works with Vibrant Wellness. Her approach emphasizes comprehensive laboratory testing to help practitioners identify underlying microbes, toxins, autoantibodies, gut dysfunction, and other contributors to chronic inflammation. Through her work, she supports a root-cause approach that connects measurable findings with practical action steps for more individualized care.
1d ago

Sweet Deception: Unveiling Sugar's Impact on Our Kids' Health

Michael Goran, PhD, explains how excess sugar affects kids’ health and shares practical ways parents can reduce added and liquid sugars. Michael Goran, PhD, explores how excess sugar can affect children’s health and development, from tooth decay to the broader effects of today’s high-sugar food environment. He distinguishes natural sugars in whole fruit from added and liquid sugars, discusses concerns around alternative sweeteners, and gives parents practical strategies for reading labels, reducing sugary drinks, and making small, sustainable changes at home. Michael Goran, PhD, is a nutrition and obesity researcher and author of Sugar Proof. His work focuses on translating research about sugar, childhood nutrition, and health into practical guidance families can use. Through his research, book, and educational resources, he advocates for helping parents understand hidden sources of sugar and make realistic changes that support healthier eating habits in children.
2d ago

Beyond the Tantrum: Understanding and Navigating Children's Emotional Storms

Dr. Siggie Cohen explains why tantrums happen, how parents can stay calm, set boundaries, and recognize when a child may need added support. Dr. Siggie Cohen explains tantrums as a developmental expression of young children’s limited ability to contain and communicate emotions. She shares how parents can respond with calm, simple language and firm safety boundaries, then reflect afterward to build awareness and language. She also discusses signs that may call for added support, including stalled language development and persistent outbursts across settings. Dr. Siggie Cohen helps parents better understand toddlers, behavior, and emotional development by translating what children may be experiencing into practical ways adults can respond. Through her educational resources, courses, social media, and work with families, she emphasizes calm, developmentally appropriate parenting strategies that help children build communication, coping skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
5d ago

Light And Its Impact On Anxiety And Depression

Andy Mant explains how light timing can affect circadian rhythms, sleep, mood, and stress and shares practical ways to improve light hygiene. Light helps set the timing of sleep, wakefulness, alertness, and hormone release. Andy Mant joins Caroline Leaf, MS, PhD, to discuss how natural and artificial light may influence circadian rhythms, sleep, stress, anxiety, and mood. He shares practical ways to use morning daylight, take outdoor breaks, reduce evening light exposure, and introduce wellness tools gradually without turning healthy habits into another source of stress. Andy Mant is the cofounder and CEO of BON CHARGE, a wellness company that develops products designed to support sleep, recovery, appearance, and general well-being. His interest in light and circadian health grew from his own efforts to improve his health and sleep after moving from the United Kingdom to Australia. His work focuses on making light management and wellness technology more practical for everyday life.
6d ago

Mind you, it’s all in your Gut: the gut psychobiome for modulating brain and mood

Dr. Miles Nichols examines the gut-brain axis, the psychobiome, and research linking microbial imbalances with mood, stress, and brain health. The gut and brain communicate through more than digestion. In this solo talk, Miles Nichols explores the psychobiome and research connecting gut microbial patterns with mood, stress responses, and neurological function. He examines proposed pathways involving the vagus nerve, microbial metabolites, intestinal permeability, and inflammation while distinguishing human associations from findings in animal models. Dr. Miles Nichols is a functional medicine doctor specializing in Lyme, mold illness, gut, thyroid, and autoimmunity. After Dr. Miles personally struggled with chronic fatigue in his early 20s, he dedicated himself to figuring out the root causes. He suffered with and recovered from thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, a gut infection, Lyme co-infections, and mold illness. He has authored two books. He founded the Medicine with Heart functional medicine clinic in Colorado as well as the Medicine with Heart Institute that trains other doctors in functional medicine. Dr. Miles has been a featured speaker at national conferences, professional associations, podcasts, and summits.
Aug 19

Feeling Like A Stranger In Your Own Body? How Perimenopause Impacts Mental Health

Dr. Mariza Snyder explains how perimenopause can affect mood, sleep, focus, and identity and discusses personalized support for mental health. Perimenopause can feel like losing touch with the person you used to be. Mariza Snyder joins Sharon Stills, NMD, to discuss how hormonal changes may affect mood, sleep, focus, stress tolerance, and emotional resilience. She explains why symptoms differ from one woman to another and outlines a personalized approach that may include medical evaluation, hormone support, sleep, movement, blood-sugar balance, boundaries, and deeper emotional work. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, bestselling author, and host of the Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast. She is the author of The Perimenopause Revolution and several other books focused on women’s health, nutrition, hormones, and metabolic well-being. Her work helps women understand and navigate the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes associated with midlife.
Aug 18

Three Science-Backed Habits To Protect Your Mental Health

Shawn Stevenson shares three science-backed habits involving sleep, whole-food nutrition, and shared meals that can support mental health. Protecting your mental health often begins with the habits that shape everyday life. Shawn Stevenson joins Caroline Leaf, MS, PhD, to explain how sleep, nutrition, and meaningful connection may influence emotional resilience. He shares ways to create a screen curfew and sleep-supportive bedroom, prioritize whole foods and key nutrients, and use shared meals to strengthen family connection and reduce stress. Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestsellers Eat Smarter and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, as well as the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each month—a graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, Good Morning America, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.
Aug 17

From Hormonal Chaos To Clarity: The Natural Approach To Thriving In Midlife

Michelle Sands, ND, explains how shifting hormones can affect mood, focus, and brain fog and discusses personalized support during midlife. Changes in mood, focus, sleep, and energy during midlife are often treated as separate problems. In this conversation, Michelle Sands, ND, explains how declining and fluctuating hormones may contribute to anxiety, irritability, brain fog, and other symptoms during perimenopause and menopause. She also discusses bioidentical hormone therapy, lifestyle foundations, individualized dosing, and the importance of finding a practitioner who listens. Dr. Michelle Sands is a #1 International Best-Selling Author, licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND), and highly sought-after Female Hormone and Epigenetics Expert. Her book and programs have been featured on ABC, CBS, Outside Magazine, The Boston Herald, NBC, Fox News, and USA Today. She is also a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and a Certified Personal Trainer and Endurance Athlete. She is passionate about helping women harness the power of nature so they can work with their unique genetics and live vibrantly, not only by optimizing their health physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well. Her goal for all women is for them to love their bodies and enjoy their lives. She uses cutting-edge science, holistic lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, epigenetic coaching, and Eastern philosophies to restore health and increase vital energy in every woman she works with.

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Apr 3

Austinocm

I absolutely love this podcast. The guests are incredibly knowledgeable, and they break down complex health topics into information that is actually easy to understand and apply. It’s become a staple in my weekly routine for staying informed about my wellness!
A phenomenal resource for individuals & health practitioners alike!

Apr 1

Suzanne_Enrich

Conducting a healthcare interview that’s both technical and engaging is no small feat; Bret does it with ease. Having recently sat down for a discussion, I can attest to his skill in pulling out impactful insights. The art of making complex information clear extends to the platform itself. DrTalks highlights both health leaders and the quiet innovators who are changing the art of patient care. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking for the “expert take” made accessible.
A Must-Listen for Proactive Health Seekers

05/04/2025

Healthy livin now

As someone in my early 50’s, I've become increasingly focused on maintaining and improving my health. The DrTalks Podcast has been an invaluable resource in this journey. Each episode features expert physicians and health professionals discussing topics that are highly relevant to those of us navigating midlife and beyond. What I appreciate most is the podcast's emphasis on actionable advice. Whether it's strategies for reversing heart disease, managing menopause, or preventing cognitive decline, the information is presented in a clear and practical manner. The discussions on holistic and preventative approaches resonate deeply, offering alternatives to traditional pharmaceutical interventions. The caliber of guests is impressive, and the conversations are both informative and engaging. It's evident that the content is well-researched and thoughtfully curated. For anyone aged 45 to 75 looking to take control of their health and well-being, I highly recommend subscribing to the DrTalks Podcast. It's a reliable companion on the path to a healthier, more informed life.

The DrTalks Podcast brings together some of the most sought-after leaders on the front lines of health, wellness, and medicine into audio form. Check out all DrTalks episodes here https://drtalks.com/podcast Explore All DrTalks Experts and Videos here: https://drtalks.com/videos Learn more about the Done-For-You DrTalks Podcast Production Service here: https://drtalks.com/podcast-service