Talkin' Teeth with Dr. J

Julian Camastra

Talkin Teeth is your go-to podcast for modern biological dental care for the whole family. Hosted by Dr. Camastra and the Talkin Teeth team, we break down everything from oral health and airway development to nutrition, toxins, and root causes—so you can make informed, empowered decisions about your health.

Episodes

  1. Sep 9

    EP. 11 Pull-ups at 68: The Straightforward Way He Stays Healthy in Retirement

    Welcome back! In this episode, Dr. J sits down with his father, Dr. Al, a dentist with 44 years of practice, to talk about health, longevity, and the habits that have kept him thriving well into his late 60s. From surviving a first-ever surf trip at 68 to daily cold plunges, this conversation covers decades of hard-won lessons on nutrition, fitness, biohacking, and biological dentistry.They dig into Dr. Al's early career in the 1980s, the discovery of a severe dairy sensitivity, the shift away from mercury amalgam fillings, and building one of the largest dental clinics in Canada with his partner, Dr. Brian Rhodes. The second half of the episode moves into nutrition philosophy, a full tour of Dr. Al's home gym and recovery setup, and the daily two-hour routine that keeps him feeling decades younger than his age.Topics covered:- Family history with cancer and how it shaped a health-first mindset- The early days of dentistry, before gloves and masks were standard- Discovering a dairy allergy and cutting it out for good- Moving away from mercury amalgam fillings ahead of the industry- Building a dental practice from the ground up- Embracing biological dentistry and lifelong learning- Individualized nutrition, intermittent fasting, and a daily anti-cancer shake- Lowering PSA markers naturally- Cold plunges, red light therapy, and a full home biohacking lab- Taking on new challenges in his 60s: surfing, cat skiing, free diving, and more-The daily two-hour routine that keeps him young00:00 Intro: Nervous for his first wave at 6801:12 Welcome to Talking Teeth with Dr. Jay02:07 Meet Dr. Al: 44 years in dentistry & retirement party04:21 Dental school in 1982 and how the profession has changed05:50 Latex glove allergy leads to discovering a dairy sensitivity09:39 The origin story behind going deep on health11:42 Family cancer history and the fear that drove change12:25 Building the dental clinic with Dr. Brian Rhodes15:40 Ahead of the curve on mercury amalgam fillings20:22 Embracing biological dentistry with an open mind25:25 World-class care and a commitment to lifelong learning27:05 Philosophy of health: start early, stay active31:23 Weightlifting, personal training, and retiring to focus on health33:57 Home gym and biohacking lab tour36:47 Monkey bars, cold plunge, and the backyard setup38:10 Sunlight exposure and his first surf trip at 6840:13 New challenges: cat skiing, slacklining, free diving44:05 Nutrition philosophy: it's individual45:06 Cancer history and the shift to a plant-based diet49:22 A typical day of eating and intermittent fasting50:35 The daily shake and lowering his PSA markers52:48 Cold plunge for prostate health54:33 Beans, greens, and anti-inflammatory food choices57:23 Nightshades, lectins, and traditional cooking wisdom59:07 Dr. Jay's own vegan detour story1:01:45 Listening to your body over ideology1:03:13 Glucose monitoring and fruit choices1:04:54 The two-hour morning routine1:06:30 Current workout style and pool training1:07:08 Kettlebells, sled work, and a training injury1:09:05 Closing thoughts and gratitudeHost:Dr. Julian Camastra DMDTerrain Dental Wellness - terraindental.caInstagram: @drjcamastraBlog & Monthly Q&A: drjcamastra.substack.comVirtual Consultations: www.talkin-teeth.comMy recommended products:Red Light Toothbrush: https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=9023786.2…SaunaSpace Infrared Light Therapy: https://sauna.space/drjteethDaylight Computer: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRJT…

  2. Sep 9

    Ep. 10 Our Kids Stopped Walking and Eating… Then We Uncovered the Truth

    Welcome Back! In this episode of Talkin' Teeth with Dr. J, Dr. Julian Camastra sits down with Jamie-Lee Bongard.Jamie-Lee Bongard is an entrepreneur, speaker, devoted wife and mother of four and the Operating Principal of three Keller Williams brokerages in Ontario. She also co-leads the Bongard Mitchell Real Estate Group with her husband, Vincent.Passionate about building people-first businesses and developing leaders, Jamie-Lee is dedicated to helping others create lives and businesses they love. She also hosts Real Stories, a podcast featuring authentic conversations about faith, leadership, and personal transformation.Her greatest transformation didn’t happen in business - it happened in her heart. After years without faith, Jamie-Lee experienced a life-changing encounter with God on Mother’s Day in 2018, which reshaped the direction of her life. Today, she is passionate about encouraging others to discover hope, healing and purpose through Him.She also serves as Chair of Baba Nyumbani Canada, supporting vulnerable children in Kenya. Above all, Jamie-Lee’s greatest calling is loving God, loving her family and helping others step into their purpose.She shares her family health scare that changed her life, and her belief in God. Watch this to the end to get the full story. 00:00 - Introduction: A Mysterious Illness Begins02:32 - Welcoming First Guest, Jamie Lee03:16 - Reconnecting & Childhood History04:26 - Life Before the Illness (Switzerland to Canada Move)07:14 - The Father's Day Bug Bite Incident09:37 - Escalating Symptoms & No Answers11:35 - Seeking Specialist Help in the US13:22 - Seeing Dr. Jones & Lyme Disease Testing16:33 - Dr. Simon Yu & Meridian Conduction Testing20:18 - Navigating SickKids, Treatment, & Medications23:36 - Traveling overseas: Switzerland & Germany Clinics28:16 - Artemisia Root & Alternative Treatments31:04 - The Physical & Financial Toll on the Family33:14 - Emergency Hospital Visits & The Search for AnswersFind Jamie-Lee here: https://realstoriesjlb.com/Host:Dr. Julian Camastra DMDTerrain Dental Wellness - terraindental.caInstagram: @drjcamastraBlog & Monthly Q&A: drjcamastra.substack.comVirtual Consultations: www.talkin-teeth.comProducts I Recommend:Red Light Toothbrush: https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=9023786.2014ebSaunaSpace Infrared Light Therapy: https://sauna.space/drjteethDaylight Computer: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRJTEETH

  3. Sep 9

    Ep. 9 Dr. Maryam Motlagh: Why Good Dentistry Fails If the Bite Is Wrong

    In this episode of Talkin' Teeth with Dr. J, Dr. Julian Camastra sits down with Dr. Maryam Motlagh, founder and CEO of MyoAligner, to explore why the bite is not just about teeth touching teeth.They discuss the relationship between the bite, jaw joints, muscles, tongue posture, airway, swallowing, head and neck posture, TMD, and long-term dental stability. For patients considering implants, veneers, orthodontics, full-mouth rehabilitation, or major restorative dentistry, this conversation explains why a functional bite and airway evaluation may need to come before permanent dental changes.This episode is educational and is not a substitute for individualized diagnosis or treatment planning. Not every symptom is caused by the bite, and not every patient needs complex treatment. The goal is to help patients ask better questions and understand the system their teeth live in.Guest:Dr. Maryam MotlaghMyoAligner: https://myaligner.comHost:Dr. Julian CamastraTerrain Dental Wellness / Canadian BioHealth CenterInstagram: @drjcamastraSubstack: https://substack.com/@drjcamastra?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageChapters:0:00 Intro: the bite-body connection0:33 Welcome and why good dentistry can fail4:38 Swallowing, jaw position, and bite support demo8:24 Dr. Maryam Motlagh's path into physiologic dentistry10:32 TMD, malocclusion, sleep apnea, and the bigger dental picture12:26 Tongue posture, palate development, airway, and neck strain15:31 Why a missing tooth can shift the whole system20:07 Nightguards vs anatomical orthotics22:06 MyoAligner and test-driving a physiologic bite27:10 Case examples: structure, function, and adaptation30:07 Young face dentistry and lower-face support32:11 Whole-body signs dentists should not ignore38:58 Patient awareness, dentist training, and what to ask41:46 Car tires, microns, and why final dentistry needs precision44:52 Closing thoughts My recommended products: Red Light Toothbrush: https://boncharge.com/?rfsn=9023786.2… SaunaSpace Infrared Light Therapy: https://sauna.space/drjteeth Daylight Computer: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/DRJT…

  4. Sep 9

    Ep.8 Megan Stevens: Nutrition & Detox. When 'Healthy' Foods Make You Sicker.

    In this episode of Talkin’ Teeth with Dr. J, Dr. Julian Camastra sits down with Megan Stevens of eatbeautiful.net to explore low-toxin living, vitamin A toxicity, detoxification, diet, and how these ideas may intersect with biological dentistry.Megan shares her personal story of moving through the wellness world, developing multiple autoimmune conditions, discovering the low-vitamin-A / low-toxin framework, and rebuilding her health through a different lens. Dr. J and Megan also discuss chlorella, copper, bile flow, binders, fats, histamine, aldehydes, potassium, remineralization, vitamin K2, and practical food ideas for making a restricted diet feel sustainable.This is a wide-ranging conversation — not medical advice — intended to help people ask better questions about toxicity, detoxification, oral-systemic health, and the hidden tradeoffs inside some “healthy” habits.Guest: Megan Stevens Website: https://eatbeautiful.netHost: Dr. Julian Camastra / Dr. J Instagram: @drjcamasraTerrain Dental Wellness: terraindental.caTalkin’ Teeth with Dr. J: talkin-teeth.comChapters / Sections:00:00 — Cold open: getting sicker on a “wellness” diet 00:52 — Welcome + Megan Stevens introduction 01:00 — Megan’s background, autoimmune disease, sugar, and the wellness-diet path 03:45 — Discovering vitamin A toxicity and the low-vitamin-A framework 05:30 — Depression, histamine intolerance, thyroid medication, and early changes 06:30 — Grant Genereux, Dr. Garrett Smith, and rethinking vitamin A 07:00 — Rodent studies, zero-vitamin-A diets, and historical assumptions 08:00 — Why “low toxin” does not have to mean joyless or restrictive 10:00 — Biological dentistry, oral toxins, metals, infected teeth, and detox support 11:00 — Chlorella, carotenoids, and why binders are not all equal 14:00 — Detox, liver burden, bile flow, and what actually helps the body clear toxins 18:00 — Fat as a toxin-storage site and why “healthy fats” can become a problem 22:00 — Marbling, animal fat, conventional meat, and choosing leaner options 27:00 — Fish, shellfish, cod liver oil, copper, and vitamin A exposure 34:00 — The “cowboy diet,” simple foods, and moving away from food ideology 40:00 — Beans, rice, meat, oats, barley, and personalizing the low-toxin diet 47:00 — What gets missed: aldehydes, fermented foods, kombucha, yogurt, and chocolate 54:00 — Supplements, minerals, zinc, molybdenum, potassium, and electrolyte balance 60:00 — Sodium vs. potassium, clean salt, hydration, energy, mood, and sleep 66:00 — Dental questions: remineralization, cavities, K2, calcium, and xylitol 72:00 — Enamel, dentin, decalcification, and what can/can’t realistically “heal” 80:00 — Practical resources, one-page detox strategy, and making the diet enjoyable 82:00 — Low-toxin waffles, granola, bread, and comfort-food swaps 88:00 — Soups, meat stock, umami, MSG, and simple satisfying meals 96:00 — Wrapping the main presentation and why nuance matters 100:00 — Audience Q&A begins 102:00 — Avoiding diet religion and staying flexible as new information appears 110:00 — Listener experience: energy, mood, depression, and early low-vitamin-A changes 116:00 — Social situations, family meals, meat cravings, and food identity 120:00 — Final reflections and closing discussion

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Talkin Teeth is your go-to podcast for modern biological dental care for the whole family. Hosted by Dr. Camastra and the Talkin Teeth team, we break down everything from oral health and airway development to nutrition, toxins, and root causes—so you can make informed, empowered decisions about your health.