Send us Fan Mail What if you’re doing all the “right” things for your health—eating well, exercising, taking supplements—and you’re still tired, inflamed, foggy, or struggling to recover? The missing piece might be more fundamental than another supplement or wellness protocol. It might be oxygen. In this episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, to explore the connection between oxygen, mitochondrial function, cellular energy, inflammation, recovery, and healthy aging. Brad didn’t come to this work because he was looking for his next business idea. He was trying to get his life back. After facing autoimmune arthritis, Lyme disease, Bartonella, debilitating fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, and malignant melanoma, Brad began looking beyond symptom management and became deeply interested in what was happening at the cellular level. His journey eventually led him to Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) and red and near-infrared light therapy—and ultimately to founding One Thousand Roads. (One Thousand Roads) In this conversation, Cody and Brad break down something most of us rarely think about: it’s not enough to simply breathe oxygen. Our bodies also have to deliver it and our cells have to be able to use it. They explore how oxygen participates in mitochondrial energy production, why someone can have a normal pulse-ox reading while still asking different questions about oxygen delivery and utilization, and what chronic inflammation, circulation, aging, and metabolic health may have to do with the bigger picture. Brad also explains EWOT—Exercise With Oxygen Therapy, which combines exercise with breathing concentrated oxygen to increase oxygen delivery during increased metabolic demand. (Dr. Haley) In this episode, we talk about: • Brad’s personal journey through autoimmune disease, Lyme, Bartonella, melanoma, chronic pain, and fatigue • Why oxygen is so important for mitochondrial function and ATP production • The difference between blood oxygen saturation and cellular oxygen utilization • Why you can have a “normal” pulse oximeter reading and still have more to consider about cellular energy • What EWOT is and what an actual session looks like • Why exercise is paired with concentrated oxygen • EWOT vs. hyperbaric oxygen therapy • How red and near-infrared light interact with mitochondrial pathways • Why Brad combines red light therapy with EWOT • Oxygen, circulation, inflammation, recovery, and healthy aging • The potential relevance for women dealing with fatigue, metabolic changes, exercise intolerance, perimenopause, and menopause • What researchers are learning about hypoxia and the tumor microenvironment—and why supportive therapies should never be confused with cancer treatment • Where EWOT fits alongside sauna, cold exposure, breathwork, exercise, red light, and other popular biohacking tools • Simple ways to support oxygen delivery and cardiovascular health without buying any equipment One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that sometimes we become so focused on finding the next supplement, medication, biohack, or protocol that we overlook the foundational systems our bodies depend on every second of every day. Because before your body can repair, recover, adapt, or create energy, your cells need the raw materials—and the ability to use them. This conversation will make you think about energy and healing in an entirely different way. CONNECT WITH BRAD + ONE THOUSAND ROADS Special offer for the It’s Hertime community: Access the One Thousand Roads listener offer Watch + learn more from Brad: One Thousand Roads on YouTube Learn more about One Thousand Roads: One Thousand Roads Learn more about EWOT + Red Light Therapy: One Thousand Roads Education Hub This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. EWOT and red light therapy should be considered supportive wellness modalities, not replacements for appropriate medical care. Talk with your healthcare provider before beginning oxygen-based therapies, particularly if you have cardiovascular, respiratory, or other medical conditions. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE! Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Follow Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders
