The Longevity Lounge

Dr. Cherine Reid
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The Longevity Lounge is your home for all things health and wellness - from nutrition, to fitness, to mental balance and fortitude - and everything in between. Join us weekly to hear all about how you can create the life you want to live and be intentional about doing so here at The Longevity Lounge

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep 94 - Brain Fog? Fatigue? Heavy Metals Might Be The Real Culprit

    Feeling tired, foggy, or like your energy just isn’t what it used to be? It might not be your metabolism… it could be heavy metal toxicity. In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we break down how heavy metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, and aluminum can quietly build up in your body—and sabotage your energy, brain function, and long-term health. The scary part? A lot of these toxins come from things you think are healthy. We cover: • the most common sources of heavy metals (food, cookware, water, vaping, supplements) • why “healthy diets” can sometimes increase toxic load • how heavy metals impact your mitochondria, brain, and hormones • symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and poor recovery • how detox pathways actually work (and why most people do it wrong) • the biggest mistakes people make when trying to detox • simple, practical ways to reduce exposure and support your body If you’re doing everything “right” but still feel off… this episode is for you. 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    44 min

  2. MAR 23

    Ep 93- Alzheimer's Starts Decades Before Symptoms — Here's What You Can Do Now"

    Episode 93 | Alzheimer’s Starts Decades Before Symptoms — Here’s What You Can Do Now What if Alzheimer’s prevention starts in your 40s and 50s, not your 70s? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we break down why Alzheimer’s disease begins decades before symptoms appear and what you can do right now to support brain health, memory, and cognitive longevity. We explore how Alzheimer’s may be more than just a hereditary brain disease. It may be deeply connected to metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, insulin resistance, poor sleep, chronic stress, toxin exposure, hormone imbalance, and lifestyle choices. This episode dives into the latest thinking around type 3 diabetes, neuroinflammation, amyloid plaque buildup, tau tangles, and the role of mitochondrial health in long-term cognitive function. You’ll learn practical strategies to help reduce your risk of cognitive decline, including: How blood sugar balance impacts the brain Why sleep is essential for clearing brain waste and supporting repair The connection between exercise, BDNF, memory, and blood flow How Mediterranean and paleo-style nutrition may support brain metabolism Why omega-3s, DHA, magnesium threonate, B vitamins, vitamin D, curcumin, and polyphenols matter The effect of heavy metals, environmental toxins, and processed foods on the brain Why women may be at higher risk for Alzheimer’s, especially during hormonal transitions How mental stimulation, problem solving, and social connection support brain longevity If you’re worried about memory loss, brain fog, dementia, or Alzheimer’s, this episode offers a proactive, prevention-focused conversation centered on metabolic health, sleep, exercise, nutrition, and lifelong brain support. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in: Alzheimer’s prevention, dementia prevention, brain fog, cognitive decline, brain health tips, healthy aging, memory support, neuroinflammation, metabolic health, functional medicine, longevity, and wellness. Listen now and start protecting your brain before symptoms begin. Watch, like, share, and subscribe to The Longevity Lounge for more conversations on longevity, health optimization, metabolism, brain health, and preventive wellness. #AlzheimersPrevention #BrainHealth #LongevityLounge #CognitiveHealth #DementiaPrevention #HealthyAging #MemoryLossPrevention #BrainFog #MetabolicHealth #Type3Diabetes #Neuroinflammation #SleepAndRecovery #Longevity #WellnessPodcast #FunctionalMedicine 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    40 min

  3. MAR 16

    Ep 92 They Don't Want You Healthy — The Healthspan Blueprint They're Hiding - Act 2

    What if the real key to living to 100+ with energy, strength, and mental clarity isn’t the latest supplement, biohack, or medical breakthrough… but the foundational health habits most people completely ignore? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike break down the Healthspan Blueprint — the essential lifestyle principles that determine whether you thrive into old age or slowly decline into chronic disease. The wellness world is full of trends: peptides, cold plunges, red light therapy, expensive supplements, and miracle protocols. But if you skip the basics, none of those will work the way you hope. This episode reveals the true foundation of longevity, the habits that support your body at the cellular level and help you build a life of energy, resilience, and long-term health. If you want to live longer and feel better doing it, this conversation will change the way you approach your health. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • The #1 factor that determines your healthspan and longevity • Why most people waste money on supplements and biohacks • How sleep and circadian rhythm control hormones, metabolism, and brain repair • The truth about hydration, electrolytes, and cellular energy • Why micronutrient deficiencies are more common than you think • The role of chronic inflammation in aging and disease • Why movement, strength training, and VO₂ max are powerful longevity tools • How much protein you actually need as you age • Why processed foods sabotage metabolic health • Hidden health “blockers” like toxins, parasites, and environmental stressors • When testing (blood work, gut health, micronutrients) becomes important • Why real longevity comes from building health like a bank account The Real Longevity Formula Before jumping into expensive health trends, focus on the fundamentals: ✔ Quality sleep and circadian rhythm ✔ Proper hydration and electrolyte balance ✔ Micronutrient sufficiency ✔ Daily movement and strength training ✔ Anti-inflammatory nutrition ✔ Gut health and detoxification ✔ Stress and nervous system regulation Once these are in place, advanced biohacks actually become effective. #longevity #healthspan #biohacking #functionalmedicine #metabolichealth #circadianrhythm #micronutrients #hydrationtips #inflammation #wholefoodnutrition #paleodiet #longevitytips #antiagingnaturally #longevitylounge #healthpodcast 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    51 min

  4. MAR 9

    Ep 91 They Don't Want You Healthy - The Healthspan Blueprint They're Hiding

    Why are so many people stuck in a cycle of prescriptions without real solutions? If you’ve ever gone to the doctor looking for answers and walked away with another medication instead of a real solution, you are not alone. In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike discuss why so many people feel trapped in the modern healthcare system and why the current model often focuses on managing symptoms instead of addressing root causes. Medicine has an important role—especially in emergency and crisis care—but when it comes to building true health, longevity, and vitality, many people are discovering that they must take a more active role in their own wellness. This conversation dives into the reality of modern healthcare, the influence of food and pharmaceutical industries, and why building a strong foundation of health habits may be the most powerful step toward living a longer, healthier life. If you want to understand why chronic disease continues to rise and what you can do about it, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why many people feel stuck in the “prescription cycle” • The difference between sick care vs true health care • Why the United States struggles with chronic disease and metabolic illness • How food marketing and processed foods affect long-term health • Why convenience culture is hurting our healthspan • The role of personal responsibility in longevity • How stress, sleep, and nutrition affect disease risk • Why many doctors are beginning to explore functional and longevity medicine • The importance of identifying root causes instead of masking symptoms Key Longevity Principles Discussed To improve long-term health, the focus must return to foundational habits such as: ✔ Quality sleep ✔ Regular exercise and movement ✔ Whole-food nutrition ✔ Stress management ✔ Proper hydration ✔ Reducing environmental and dietary toxins These lifestyle factors play a critical role in supporting the body's natural ability to function and heal. Stay Tuned for Part 2 In Part 2, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike reveal how to break out of the health trap and the specific strategies you can use to start rebuilding your health from the ground up. #longevity #healthspan #functionalmedicine #rootcausemedicine #metabolichealth #biohacking #preventativehealth #chronicdisease #holistichealth #longevitytips #healthpodcast #wellnesspodcast #nutritionforhealth #circadianrhythm #exerciseismedicine #longevitylounge 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 🧪Want to stop guessing and start testing? Get advanced functional lab testing here: 🔬 https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    40 min

  5. MAR 2

    Ep 90 You’re Not Aging — You’re Deficient: The Micronutrient Blueprint for Longevity - Part 2

    You can take every supplement. You can try every bio hack. But if you skip this one foundational step, you are wasting your money. In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we break down the most overlooked key to energy, metabolism, fat loss, detoxification, and long-term health: micronutrient foundations and gut function. Before adding more supplements, peptides, cold plunges, intermittent fasting, or advanced bio hacks, you must prepare the body first. If your gut is not eliminating properly, if detox pathways are sluggish, or if blood sugar is unstable, your body will not absorb or utilize nutrients effectively. We discuss why gut dysfunction blocks nutrient absorption, why detoxification must come before weight loss, and the correct order of operations: reset, test, then supplement. You will learn why stabilizing blood sugar and eating adequate protein, especially 35 grams or more per meal, is critical for women and men as they age. We also cover consistent eating windows, intermittent fasting basics, and why late-night eating disrupts recovery and hormone balance. We go deep into the most common micronutrient deficiencies and how they show up as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, hormone imbalance, and slow metabolism. This includes vitamin D for immune health and mood, magnesium for sleep and nervous system regulation, omega-3 fatty acids for inflammation and heart health, iron and anemia considerations, B vitamins and methylation support, zinc for immunity and hormone signaling, selenium and iodine for thyroid health, and potassium for cellular function and blood pressure regulation. We explain why intracellular nutrient testing gives a more accurate long-term picture than standard blood work, how nutrient deficiencies show up in clusters, and why more supplementation is not always better. Precision testing prevents toxicity and allows you to personalize your supplement protocol for longevity and metabolic optimization. If you care about energy, hormone balance, weight loss resistance, detox support, brain clarity, healthy aging, and living to 100 with strength and vitality, this episode lays the foundation. Stop guessing. Start testing. Build your health on fundamentals. 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: 🔬 Recommended Supplements Mentioned in This Episode These are professional-grade supplements I use and trust in practice: • B Supreme (Methylated B-Complex) https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/b-supreme/#BSP060 • Twice Daily Multi https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/twice-daily-multi/#TDM060 • Magnesium Glycinate Complex https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/magnesium-glycinate-complex#MGC060 • Omega-3 (OmegAvail Synergy) https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner/products/omegavail-synergy/#OVS060 Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements. 🧪 Functional Lab Testing If you want to stop guessing and truly understand what’s happening inside your body, advanced functional lab testing is available here: https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition342921?_kx=WJZUNkz0Csr9oQnR7x0R2w.XxPyZk Testing options include micronutrients, gut health, hormones, metabolic markers, and more. ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine

    37 min

  6. FEB 23

    Ep 89 - You’re Not Aging — You’re Deficient: The Micronutrient Blueprint for Longevity - Part 1

    You’re Not Aging — You’re Deficient: The Micronutrient Blueprint for Longevity (Part 1) | Ep 89 Are you actually aging… or is your body running on micronutrient depletion? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we break down the most overlooked foundation of longevity, energy, and metabolic health: micronutrients. You can try every biohack, buy every supplement, cold plunge daily, or eat “clean,” but if your cells are deficient in key minerals and vitamins, your body cannot repair, detoxify, or produce energy efficiently. That’s when fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, insulin resistance, and accelerated aging begin to show up. Nearly every function in your body runs on enzymes, and every enzyme requires micronutrient cofactors to work properly. Magnesium alone supports over 300 enzymatic reactions and plays a direct role in ATP production — your body’s energy currency. Yet up to 90% of Americans are deficient. And standard bloodwork often shows “normal” levels that are only sufficient to prevent disease, not to optimize longevity. We discuss why magnesium glycinate is often the best place to start, how vitamin D must be paired with K2 for proper calcium regulation, and why omega-3s, ferritin (iron storage), B12, zinc, selenium, iodine, and choline are critical for cellular repair, thyroid function, insulin sensitivity, brain health, and inflammation control. If you struggle with low energy, brain fog, anxiety, hair thinning, stubborn weight gain, fatty liver, or feeling “wired but tired,” these are often signs of nutrient imbalances — not simply aging. We also explain why stress, overtraining, poor sleep, high sugar intake, alcohol, caffeine excess, and certain medications like PPIs and metformin can rapidly deplete essential nutrients. You may be burning through micronutrients faster than you’re replacing them. Modern diets are calorie-dense but nutrient-poor. Soil depletion, food processing, and chronic stress mean supplementation is often necessary — but quality, testing, and proper dosing matter. Taking random supplements without understanding your levels can lead to imbalance rather than optimization. This episode is about going back to fundamentals. Longevity isn’t built on trendy interventions. It’s built at the cellular level. If you want to improve metabolic health, optimize hormones, sharpen cognitive function, and age with strength and energy, this is your starting point. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who thinks they’re “just getting older.” Part 2 of the Micronutrient Blueprint series is coming next. #Longevity #Micronutrients #Magnesium #VitaminD #CellularHealth #HealthyAging #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #BrainFog #Fatigue #HormoneHealth #wellnesspodcast ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    48 min

  7. FEB 16

    Ep 88 -The Darkside Of Biohacking - The Biggest Mistakes People Make - Part 2

    Are you trying to biohack your way to health—but still feeling stuck, tired, or like nothing is “working”? In Part 2 of this series on The Dark Side of Biohacking, we break down the real reason most people don’t get results: they skip the hierarchy. Biohacking isn’t the problem. Doing it out of order is. Your body has to move through stages—Survival → Safety → Stability → Repair/Healing → Optimization—before the high-level tools (peptides, fasting, cold plunges, red light, NAD+, nootropics, hormone support) actually deliver the benefits you’re paying for. In this episode, we cover Phase 3: Stability (consistent nourishment + balanced blood sugar + daily elimination), Phase 4: Repair/Healing (gut lining integrity + detox pathways + toxic burden), and Phase 5: Optimization (advanced biohacks done the right way, based on readiness + testing). If you’re a busy mom, high performer, or someone who “forgets to eat,” this episode will hit home—because inconsistent fueling can keep your metabolism stuck in a survival loop and sabotage weight loss, energy, hormones, and recovery. 🎧 Listen through to the end and grab the resources mentioned Download the Biohacking Playbook / Protocol Guide: https://bit.ly/4r8Sh34 Work with our team / testing support: https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    36 min

  8. FEB 9

    Ep 87 The Darkside Of Biohacking - The Biggest Mistakes People Make - Part 1

    The Dark Side of Biohacking: The Biggest Mistakes People Make (Part 1) Are you trying to biohack your way to better health—but somehow feeling more tired, foggy, anxious, or stuck? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we expose the dark side of biohacking: the biggest mistakes people make when they jump into fasting, detoxes, supplements, cold plunges, red light therapy, peptides, and nootropics without building the foundation first. Here’s the truth: biohacks don’t fail—your order of operations does. Your body follows a hierarchy. Before it can optimize performance, burn fat efficiently, or level up longevity… it has to survive and then feel safe. In Part 1, we walk you through the first two phases of the biohacking hierarchy: ✅ Phase 1: SURVIVAL Hydration isn’t just “drink more water.” We break down why true hydration requires electrolytes and minerals—specifically sodium, potassium, and magnesium—to get water into your cells (and keep it there). If you skip this, nothing works as well: energy, metabolism, recovery, brain function, even detox. ✅ Phase 2: SAFETY If you’re stuck in chronic stress (sympathetic dominance), you can’t cold plunge your way out of it. We talk sleep, circadian rhythm, morning sunlight, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and why this phase is often the biggest missing piece for high performers and “go-go-go” lifestyles. We also share what NOT to do early on (including why we often avoid fasting beyond 12 hours and detoxing when the body is depleted), plus how to stop guessing and start testing so you don’t waste money on supplements and protocols your body isn’t ready for. 🎧 Listen through to the end and grab the resources mentioned Download the Biohacking Playbook / Protocol Guide: https://bit.ly/4r8Sh34 Work with our team / testing support: https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition 🔗 Helpful Links and Resources: ✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders. 👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/ ✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements. 👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner ✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey. 👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311 📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherine Stay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!

    33 min
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The Longevity Lounge is your home for all things health and wellness - from nutrition, to fitness, to mental balance and fortitude - and everything in between. Join us weekly to hear all about how you can create the life you want to live and be intentional about doing so here at The Longevity Lounge

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  • Creator
    Dr. Cherine Reid
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Cherine Reid
  • Show Website
    The Longevity Lounge

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