The Healthspan Collective

Nicole Doran
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Welcome to The Healthspan Collective, where science and wellness converge to redefine how we approach longevity and vibrant health. Host Nicole Doran brings together world-renowned physicians, researchers, and health innovators in conversations about regenerative medicine, stem cell therapies, nutrition science, anti-aging protocols, and more. Our focus extends beyond simply extending lifespan to optimizing healthspan—the quality of life as we age. Join our growing community as we explore groundbreaking insights and discover evidence-based approaches to live better for longer.

  1. 6d ago

    How to Heal Acne and Eczema From the Inside Out with Katie Mckersie

    Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Katie McKersie, holistic nutritionist and skin health specialist, to explore what is really driving acne and eczema and why the answer almost always starts in the gut. Katie brings a deeply personal perspective to this conversation, having navigated severe acne, hair loss, hormonal disruption, and a lost period after coming off the birth control pill herself, and has since built her practice around helping others find the root cause rather than the quick fix. Katie breaks down the overlooked reality of post-birth control syndrome, explaining how the pill can quietly deplete key nutrients, disrupt gut bacteria, and throw hormones and thyroid function off balance long after discontinuation. She walks through the functional testing she uses with clients, the skincare reset that changed everything, and why healing the skin means healing the whole system first. 🌿 What post-birth control syndrome actually is and how to recognize it🧪 The functional tests worth doing before any protocol or supplement 🦠 How gut dysbiosis and leaky gut show up on your skin ⚖️ Why restrictive diets and blind supplementation often make things worse 🧴 The caveman skincare method and how to reset your skin barrier 🩸 How stress, blood sugar, and seed oils are silently driving hormonal acne Chapters: 00:00 What Birth Control Could Be Doing to Your Body 02:13 Katie's Post-Pill Journey  05:04 How the Gut Microbiome Crashes  10:30 Understanding Post-Birth Control Syndrome  16:21 Why Testing Beats Guesswork  29:40 Minerals, PCOS, and Hormonal Acne  37:21 Food, Dairy, Gluten and What Actually Matters  46:35 Seed Oils, Supplements and Skin  52:50 Why Healing Takes Time  55:12 Caveman Skincare and Sun Exposure Connect with Katie McKersie!🌐 www.holistico.ca🛍️ shopholistico.com📱 @katiemckersie 📱 @shopholistico #TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast

    1h 5m

  2. May 26

    Your Energetic Blueprint: A Beginner's Guide to Human Design with Nicole Laino

    Follow us on instagram! @healthspancollectiveIn this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Nicole Laino, human design expert and coach, to explore one of the most powerful tools for self-understanding available today. Nicole Laino breaks down how human design can serve as an energetic blueprint, not a system for fixing yourself, but a framework for finally understanding why you're wired the way you are and how to work with that rather than against it. Nicole Laino brings both depth and accessibility to a system that can feel overwhelming at first glance. She walks through the foundations of human design, sharing how it weaves together ancient wisdom and modern science, from the I Ching and Kabbalah to quantum physics and astrology, and why that synthesis makes it such a uniquely complete map of the self. Whether you're completely new to human design or looking to go deeper, this conversation meets you where you are.What We Cover: 🔮 What human design actually is and why it's not about changing yourself  ⚡ The five energy types and how each one is designed to move through the world  🧭 How to use your strategy and authority to make aligned decisions in life and business  🌿 What burnout, over-giving, and people-pleasing look like through the lens of your type  👨‍👩‍👧 How human design can transform your relationships, parenting style, and team dynamics  📊 Where to start with your chart and how to approach it with curiosity instead of overwhelm Chapters: 00:00 What Is Human Design?  03:04 Origins of the System  11:24 The Five Types Explained  19:36 Living in Alignment  28:32 Human Design in Relationships and Parenting  35:56 Profiles, Astrology, and Gene Keys  43:37 Work Styles, Boundaries, and Teams  56:48 Building Your Dream Team  01:02:10 Rapid Fire Takeaways  01:04:24 Where to Start and Next Steps #TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast

    1h 5m

  3. May 19

    The Truth About Clean Beauty with Catherine Lockhart

    Follow us on Instagram! @healthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Catherine Lockhart, clean beauty influencer, biohacker, and founder of Shelter Skin, to unpack why the wellness industry's most comforting labels are often its most misleading ones, and what it actually takes to build a truly low-tox life.  Catherine's journey began not in a lab, but in a Sephora aisle, surrounded by fragrance-heavy products she trusted completely. It wasn't until she came off birth control and began suspecting undiagnosed PCOS that she started questioning everything she was putting on her body. What followed was a deep dive into ingredient literacy, regulatory gaps, and the quiet ways everyday products can disrupt hormones, trigger brain fog, and undermine the very health we're trying to protect. She's since channeled that knowledge into Shelter Skin, a bootstrapped clean beauty brand formulated with naturals and scented with real vanilla bean infusion, built from conviction, not trend. What we cover in this episode: 🏷️ Why "clean," "non-toxic," and "naturally derived fragrance" are largely unregulated marketing terms and how to see through them  🌿 A practical low-tox roadmap: where to start, what to prioritize, and how to maintain an 80/20 balance in the real world  🧴 How to actually read a label, spot greenwashing, and understand the gap between U.S. and EU cosmetic regulation  👗 PFAs in activewear, natural fiber alternatives, and the hidden toxins in everyday textiles  💉 Wedding skin prep without Botox, exploring Sofwave, microneedling, EasyGel, and why Catherine skips injectables entirely  ✨ The story behind Shelter Skin, bootstrapping production, formulating with naturals, and scaling a clean beauty brand from the ground up Chapters:  00:00 The Wake-Up Call Nobody Talks About  00:52 Meet Catherine Lockhart  05:08 The Perfume Detox That Changed Everything  11:21 How to Actually Start a Low-Tox Life  15:07 Decoding Fragrance Claims and Greenwashing  19:09 U.S. vs. EU: The Regulation Gap  21:12 Living Low-Tox in the Real World  26:20 PFAs, Activewear, and What You're Wearing  41:19 Wedding Skin Without Botox  49:31 Building Shelter Skin from the Ground Up #TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast

    1h 7m

  4. May 5

    Astrology, Karmic Relationships and Feng Shui Explained with Sophie S. Won

    Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with astrologer and feng shui expert Sophie S. Won for a conversation that blends astrology, compatibility, and the impact of your environment on love and career. Sophie walks through a live compatibility reading for Nicole and her sister Mackenzie, exploring chart overlaps, karmic indicators, and what their dynamic may suggest about past-life connections. Along the way, she breaks down foundational astrology concepts in a way that is accessible for beginners, including the big three, planetary roles, houses, aspects, stelliums, and Saturn returns. The conversation then shifts into how these dynamics show up in real life, from working relationships to emotional differences and potential friction points. Sophie offers insight into partnership compatibility, power dynamics, and how to better understand the people you work and build with. In the second half of the episode, Sophie introduces feng shui as a complementary practice, sharing practical ways to support love, relationships, and career through your environment. From bedroom setup and mirror placement to clutter, symmetry, and the bagua map, she explains how your space reflects and influences different areas of your life. This episode is both educational and practical, offering tools to better understand yourself, your relationships, and the spaces you live in. Astrology compatibility and sibling dynamicsKarmic indicators and past-life connectionsThe big three and core astrology fundamentalsPlanets, signs, houses, and aspects explainedStelliums and Saturn returnsWork compatibility and partnership dynamicsEmotional differences and power dynamicsHow astrology applies to real-life relationshipsFeng shui basics for love and careerHow your home environment impacts your life Chapters: 00:00 🔮 Karmic Sibling Bonds02:09 🧠 Past Life Compatibility08:59 ✨ Astrology Basics Big Three10:13 🪐 Planets, Signs and Houses17:37 🤝 Work Compatibility Breakdown28:31 ⚖️ Friction and Power Dynamics34:03 ⏳ Saturn Return Explained40:16 💫 Karmic Love Insights46:24 🏡 Astrology Meets Feng Shui49:51 💕 Bedroom Feng Shui for Love

    1h 8m

  5. Apr 28

     Friendship Audits, Burnout and Redefining Success with Krista Williams

    Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Krista Williams, co-host of Almost 30 and a leading voice in wellness and personal growth, for a conversation that continues to resonate. This is a re-release of one of Nicole’s favorite episodes, brought back for newer listeners who may have missed it the first time. Together, Nicole and Krista explore the emotional and mental patterns that shape how we live, work, and build relationships. The conversation touches on the tension many women feel between ambition and softness, the desire for motherhood, and the internal pressure to always be doing rather than allowing space to slow down. Krista shares her perspective on friendship audits, building reciprocal relationships, and learning how to prioritize the people who truly align with your life. They also discuss the importance of having hard conversations, trusting your own evolution, and redefining what success and fulfillment actually look like. From emotional health to wellness routines, body image, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of health trends, this episode offers a grounded and honest look at personal growth and why sometimes revisiting the right conversations matters. Balancing ambition and softnessThe desire for motherhood and identity shiftsLetting go of the need to always be doingFriendship audits and prioritizing relationshipsThe importance of hard conversationsWellness routines and supplement overwhelmPeptides and evolving health trendsBody image and weight loss conversationsRedefining success and fulfillmentTrusting personal growth and changeChapters: 00:00 🔥 Burnout, Pressure and Identity02:10 🧠 Emotional Readiness for Motherhood06:00 💭 Fear of Losing Yourself10:30 🤝 Friendship Audits Explained18:20 🗣️ Hard Conversations and Growth26:30 💊 Supplements, Peptides and Wellness Trends36:40 ⚖️ Body Image and Weight Loss Conversations48:00 🌱 Redefining Health and Balance58:30 ❤️ Relationships and Priorities01:08:00 ✨ Reflection and Closing

    1h 37m

  6. Apr 21

    IVF Isn’t the Only Answer: Endometriosis, PCOS & Fertility Truths with Illie Balaj

    Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Ilie Beli for a deeper conversation on fertility, preconception health, and why so many women are told they have “unexplained infertility.” Ilie shares her personal experience navigating the fertility system, from feeling dismissed by traditional clinics to being quickly pushed toward IVF without a full understanding of what was actually happening in her body. Together, they unpack why “unexplained infertility” can often overlook underlying issues like PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, metabolic health, and endometriosis. The conversation explores the limitations of IVF as a default solution, including how it bypasses root causes rather than addressing them, and why egg and sperm quality are often not fully evaluated. Ilie also shares her experience with restorative reproductive medicine, including working with Dr. Gavin Puthoff and undergoing NaPro surgery, which revealed multiple underlying conditions including stage one endometriosis, fibroids, endometritis, and a significantly blocked fallopian tube. Nicole and Ilie discuss the importance of cycle tracking, understanding cervical mucus through the Creighton Method, supporting male fertility, and taking a more comprehensive approach to reproductive health. This episode offers a grounded, informative look at fertility, and serves as a reminder that there is often more to explore beneath the surface. What We Cover Why “unexplained infertility” often misses root causesThe limitations of IVF as a default approachPCOS, thyroid, and metabolic factors in fertilitySilent endometriosis and why it’s often overlookedNaPro surgery and restorative reproductive medicineThe importance of egg and sperm qualityCycle tracking and the Creighton MethodSupporting male fertilityThe emotional and mental toll of infertilityBuilding a more informed, individualized approachChapters: 00:00 IVF Industry Frustrations 02:11 Why Fertility Feels So Confusing 04:48 “Unexplained Infertility” Explained 06:45 Egg Count vs Egg Quality 10:56 The IVF Clinic Experience 16:48 Being Pushed Toward IVF 22:50 PCOS and Missed Root Causes 25:29 Discovering NaPro Medicine 29:32 Surgery Findings and Endometriosis 37:14 Restorative Fertility Approach

    1h 15m

  7. Apr 14

    Pregnant with PCOS: First Trimester Truths with Host Nicole Doran

    In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with her sister and producer, Mackenzie, for a deeply personal life update, sharing her journey to pregnancy after navigating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Together, they unpack what it actually looked like to conceive, the emotional and physical realities of the first trimester, and the clarity that can come from understanding your body on a deeper level. Nicole opens up about the unexpected timing of finding out she was pregnant, the role of hormone tracking with the Mira Fertility Tracker, and the lifestyle shifts she made leading up to conception. What unfolds is an honest, grounded conversation about fertility, trust, and learning to navigate uncertainty, while also shedding light on the often-unspoken experience of early pregnancy. 🌿 What We Cover: 🤍 Navigating fertility with PCOS and understanding your cycle🧬 Hormone tracking, ovulation timing, and what actually matters🌿 Lifestyle shifts that supported Nicole’s path to pregnancy🤢 The reality of first trimester symptoms: nausea, fatigue, and brain fog🪞 Body image, weight changes, and emotional adjustment🌙 Learning to slow down, trust your body, and embrace uncertaintyChapters: 00:00 – The truth about pregnancy on social media04:11 – How Nicole knew she was pregnant08:11 – Navigating PCOS, progesterone & fertility plans13:18 – The moment everything changed19:25 – First trimester reality check26:16 – Nausea, cravings & daily survival33:16 – Fatigue, brain fog & slowing down37:17 – Ultrasounds, timelines & early milestones44:34 – The hardest symptoms to manage50:52 – Looking ahead: names, nursery & motherhood #TheHealthspanCollective #Podcast

    1 hr

  8. Apr 7

    Why Stress Is Making You Sick: Burnout, Gut Health & Healing Explained with Mariya Snik

    Follow us on Instagram: @thehealthspancollective In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, Nicole Doran sits down with holistic health coach Mariya Snik in Geneva to discuss her journey from corporate law to wellness after experiencing severe burnout at 31. What began as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and digestive issues ultimately led Mariya to step away from her legal career in 2017 and rebuild her health from the inside out. Through a deeper understanding of gut health, elimination diets, and sustainable daily habits, she not only recovered, but found a new path helping others do the same. Nicole and Mariya explore the connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, why chronic stress is often at the root of many health issues, and how small, consistent changes can create long-term transformation. Mariya shares her individualized coaching approach, focused on realistic habit-building, reducing guilt and perfectionism, and supporting busy professionals and parents in creating sustainable routines. They also discuss practical tools like breathwork for nervous system regulation, balancing blood sugar through nutrition, and navigating health in real life — from eating out to managing family life. This episode is a grounded conversation on burnout, healing, and redefining what sustainable health actually looks like What We Cover: Burnout and the breaking point that led to changeGut health and its connection to mental wellbeingElimination diets and identifying root causesBreathwork and nervous system regulationBlood sugar balance and sustainable nutritionLetting go of perfectionism in health and routinesCoaching strategies for busy professionals and parentsMovement, daily routines, and sustainable habitsSupplements and common wellness misconceptionsRedefining health through self-compassionChapters:  00:00 Burnout Wake-Up Call 00:40 Meet Mariya Snik in Geneva 02:10 From Law Career to Breakdown 03:49 First Steps Toward Healing 07:21 Coaching Approach and Habit Tracking 16:20 Root Causes, Stress, and Mom Guilt 18:39 Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation 24:22 Food Sensitivities and Gut Health 28:49 Supplements and Wellness Myths 31:48 Practical Nutrition and Blood Sugar Balance

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Welcome to The Healthspan Collective, where science and wellness converge to redefine how we approach longevity and vibrant health. Host Nicole Doran brings together world-renowned physicians, researchers, and health innovators in conversations about regenerative medicine, stem cell therapies, nutrition science, anti-aging protocols, and more. Our focus extends beyond simply extending lifespan to optimizing healthspan—the quality of life as we age. Join our growing community as we explore groundbreaking insights and discover evidence-based approaches to live better for longer.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Doran
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Doran
  • Show Website
    The Healthspan Collective

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