Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcast
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  • Alternative Health
  • Updated Weekly

Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit. 

  1. Cold Water Cured My Anxiety: The Science and Soul Behind Cold Therapy with Wyatt Ewing

    5d ago

    Cold Water Cured My Anxiety: The Science and Soul Behind Cold Therapy with Wyatt Ewing

    What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn't a pill, a program, or a therapist — but a stranger in a gym telling you that you looked terrible and needed a cold shower? Get 12% off an Ice Barrel or Chiller with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/3Ejhb.  That's the real origin story of Ice Barrel. Wyatt Ewing didn't build Ice Barrel for athletes. He built it because cold therapy stopped his anxiety and depression when nothing else could. In this episode, Dr. Motley and the founder of Ice Barrel go deep on the nervous system science of cold exposure, the vagus nerve, contrast therapy, and why just 2 minutes in cold water can reset your entire stress response. Plus: Wyatt's vision quest story post-acquisition that nobody's heard. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Wyatt’s Story 04:14 - The Stranger who Changed Everything 05:07 - Cold Shower to Ice Barrel 06:19 - Going Broke to Build Something Real 09:08 - Why Cold Therapy is Unlike Anything Else 17:03 - Wyatt’s Personal Protocol 18:16 - Modern Comfort, Ancient Struggle 23:00 - What Cold Does to a Nervous System Under Pressure 32:02 - Mammalian Dive Reflex and the Vagus Nerve 34:50 - Contrast Therapy is the Future 42:06 - Cold Has Been Following Me My Whole Life 49:05 - Youth Athletics and the Recovery Gap 51:14 - Where You Can Find Wyatt Key Takeaways Cold therapy works in 2 minutes. Unlike exercise, meditation, or supplementation, cold immersion produces immediate, measurable changes in mood, energy, and stress hormones. Wyatt's benchmark: 'I've never seen anybody get out of an ice bath without a smirk on their face' — and he's offered $1,000 to prove him wrong. The upright posture isn't cosmetic — it's neurological. Lying in a bathtub during cold exposure sends conflicting signals: the body enters fight-or-flight but is told to rest. Ice Barrel's upright design mirrors how the human body actually responds to cold stress in nature, producing a more complete physiological response. You're not training for cold — you're retraining your nervous system. Wyatt noticed that after months of cold therapy, his palms stopped sweating during high-stakes corporate negotiations and his resting heart rate during stress dropped. The cold isn't the point; the recalibrated default stress response is. Start with the hose. Tap water from a garden hose runs at 55-60°F — cold enough to activate all the primary benefits. Beginners don't need ice. Start there, work toward 50-55°F, and only go into the 40s when you're confident. Shivering is the body's signal to get out. The future of cold therapy is contrast. Hot/cold alternation — sauna then cold plunge, repeated — produces norepinephrine and euphoric endorphin release that standalone cold or heat cannot. Ice Barrel's partnership with Sunlighten (infrared sauna) positions it at the center of this shift. Comfort is the enemy, and hot water is new. Even the wealthiest person 1,000 years ago struggled to get hot water. The modern convenience of hot-on-demand is an evolutionary novelty, and Wyatt cites research showing that people who believe stress is good for them live substantially longer than those who don't. ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Ice Barrel Website:  https://shorturl.at/TqVqG (code DRMOTLEY gets you 12% off Barrels and Chillers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icebarrel/ Wyatt Ewing’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing ------  * Get the minerals you need all in one shot-glass! Head to https://shorturl.at/vCFAp and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    55 min
  2. Women Are Being Given Antidepressants for a Hormone Problem — Dani Williamson on How to Fix It at the Root

    May 22

    Women Are Being Given Antidepressants for a Hormone Problem — Dani Williamson on How to Fix It at the Root

    Went to your doctor in your early 40s with sudden anxiety, insomnia, brain fog or unexplained weight gain — and walked out with an antidepressant? Author and nurse practitioner Dani Williamson joins Dr. Chris Motley to explain why SSRIs are not the answer to perimenopause, what's actually happening in your body as estrogen drops, and how healing your gut can bring your thyroid and hormones back into balance.  Key Takeaways from this Conversation: Women are being prescribed SSRIs for anxiety when the real cause is perimenopause. There’s no SSRI for that.  Estrogen-loss comes with mood symptoms, weight gain and health concerns like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as your thyroid begins to slow down.  Fix your gut and your thyroid and hormones will (usually!) fall into place.  Dani Williamson’s Top 7 Most Inflammatory Food: Gluten Dairy Soy Corn  Sugar Eggs  Peanuts If your doctor’s reaction to a health concern brought on by estrogen-loss is “let’s just watch this for 6 months,” it’s time to find a new doctor.  A tiny low-dose estrogen patch can change your perimenopause game.  Healing trauma and abuse is key (especially when it comes to thyroid health): Unaddressed childhood trauma can collide with the body-chaos of perimenopause. EMDR and talk therapy can help with this journey.   ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Connect with Dani Williamson (she’s taking new Hashimoto's patients) https://www.instagram.com/daniwilliamsonwellness/ https://daniwilliamson.com/ Buy Dani's book: https://shorturl.at/28pv3 Dani and Dr. Motley’s Sunday Night Service: Your health questions answered: Dani Williamson and Dr. Motley ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    57 min
  3. A 33-Year-Old Pharmacist With Normal Labs Had a Heart Attack — What His Cells Were Hiding & How He Healed

    May 19

    A 33-Year-Old Pharmacist With Normal Labs Had a Heart Attack — What His Cells Were Hiding & How He Healed

    After a serious heart attack with no conventional warning signs, Dr. John Kim went searching for answers. He was shocked to find what conventional testing never unearthed: he was unknowingly fighting a Bartonella infection, a heavy mycotoxin load and parasites. This was when the pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner learned the role cellular energy plays in health breakdowns, and, vitally, in healing.  In this episode, you’ll learn about cell-danger response and the connection between biotoxins and mitochondrial dysfunction (did you know if your cells are healthy they repel parasites?!). Dr. Kim shares his best tips for cellular healing (butyrate, phospholipids and sunlight) and walks us through the steps he takes his own clients through: taking stock of your individual environment, healing your nervous system, detox pathways, strengthening the microbiome, and building resilience so you can live your life. Chapters 2:54 Dr. John Kim’s Heart Attack Story 4:11 His Struggle with Biotoxins 9:11 Cell Danger Response 11:00 The Impact of Mitochondrial Dysfunction 14:01 Mold Toxicity and Its Effects 19:49 Detoxification Strategies and Methodologies 24:00 The Encore Method for Healing 29:02 The Importance of Circadian Rhythms 32:15 Harnessing Sunlight for Cellular Health 36:09 Optimizing Cellular Function and Detoxification 45:30 Creating Cellular Resiliency 47:03 The Role of Emotional Health in Detoxification 49:22 A Simple Exercise to Increase HRV ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Connect with Dr. John Kim: https://www.drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd/ ------  * Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    1h 1m
  4. A Sugar Found in Beef Triggers Immune Chaos — How Tick Bites Create Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and How to Heal

    May 15

    A Sugar Found in Beef Triggers Immune Chaos — How Tick Bites Create Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and How to Heal

    Your horrible reaction to beef could be from a tick-bite. In this episode, you’ll learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome, which could be the reason you can’t stomach red meat, and why it’s all to do with tick saliva. If you have Lyme disease, you may already understand how ticks can wreak havoc with your immune system. Here, Dr. Motley shares his thoughts on why allergic reactions to beef may be on the rise, and the treatments he’s seen manage symptoms most effectively, including herbs, homeopathy and ear acupuncture (and the SAAT technique that shows proven, long-lasting results).  If you have a tick-borne illness or an unexplained allergic reaction to beef, this episode offers a hopeful path forward.    Chapters 00:00 - What is Alpha-gal syndrome 11:11 - Why older generations eat meat more easily 12:07 - Why Alpha-gal may be so common 16:01 - Treatments, Auricular therapy 17:48 - Patient case studies 20:48 - Homeopathy treatments 21:33 - Other treatments 22:12 - Herbal remedies 24:54 - Recap and closing thoughts Dr. Motley’s recommendations: Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment Arsenicum Album Natrum Carbonicum Carbo Vegetabilis Nux Vomica Stinging Nettle Quercetin D-Hist: https://shorturl.at/6UQBa Japanese Knotweed: https://tinyurl.com/56r8fukp Cat’s Claw: https://shorturl.at/eT7Zm Houttuynia Supreme: https://shorturl.at/gJifj ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/*If you want to hear more of Dr. Motley’s education on Lyme,, check out his membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    29 min
  5. Traditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf

    May 12

    Traditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf

    Dr. Anis Khalaf’s life was saved by TCM and he doesn’t want this to be a rare experience. That’s why Dr. Khalaf, a practitioner with a background in both Western Medicine and Chinese Medicine, is on a mission to share as many different holistic health options as he can with families in his local community. So the Williamson County WellFest was born!  Come see the Ancient Health Podcast LIVE, for a day’s worth of interviews about physical, mental and spiritual health, this Saturday May 16, 2026 at Will Co WellFest in Franklin, TN. Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Anis! https://www.tiktok.com/@acupuncturefit https://www.youtube.com/@AcupunctureFit See the Podcast (and Dr. Motley) LIVE: https://shorturl.at/dAHaA ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    58 min
  6. Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman

    May 8

    Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman

    Menopause, with its period of incredible hormonal imbalance, can intensify thyroid issues and conventional medicine only offers limited help. Dr. Amie Hormanan, aka the Thyroid Fixer, is back to break down the complexities of hypothyroidism for you, giving you straight answers about what to do next while sharing her own personal thyroid journey.    Topics discussed: How to get tested thoroughly Thyroid medication How do GLP1s work with the thyroid Thyropause Natural desiccated thyroid and T4 T3 medication Autoimmune conditions + Epstein Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Understanding Thyroid Health 07:09 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing 11:14 Recognizing Thyroid Symptoms 17:40 Navigating Thyroid Medications 21:44 The Interplay of Hormones and Thyroid Function 23:07 Understanding Thyroid Health and Diet 24:24 The Role of Viruses in Thyroid Issues 26:37 Hormonal Influences on Thyroid Function 29:25 The Impact of GLP Medications on Thyroid Health 32:07 The Need for Comprehensive Thyroid Education 37:02 Empowering Patients to Read Their Labs 39:15 Engaging with the Community and Future Plans ------  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Amie! https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ www.dramie.com Buy her book: www.thyroidfixbook.com ------  * You can get cell support in gummy form: Mitopure now starts at $79, when you go to timeline.com/DRMOTLEY. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    47 min
  7. Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally

    May 5

    Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally

    What if your sensitivity to phones, Wi-Fi, and electronic devices isn't in your head — it's in your blood? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Noah Lebowitz of Supreme Nutrition Products to discuss how heavy metal accumulation turns your body into a kind of electromagnetic antenna — and what you can do to change that. But that's just where the conversation starts. Dr. Noah pulls back the curtain on the supplement industry's dirty secret (hint: check your "other ingredients" label), shares why most herbs don't work the way you think they do, and reveals the ancient protocols that are quietly helping patients finally shake chronic parasitic infections, and stubborn fungal overgrowth. In this episode, you'll discover: Why heavy metals amplify your EMF sensitivity — and the gentle Japanese detox remedy that clears them without depleting your nutrients The hidden ingredient in most supplements that comes from genetically modified hydrogenated cottonseed oil Dr. Noah's go-to herbal arsenal for parasites, Lyme, and candida How cleaning up internal infections can eliminate food sensitivities you thought were permanent Why your oral health may be silently reinfecting your body — and what to do about it How one patient's 30-minute dental cleaning was cut down to 10 minutes one after herbal treatment Whether you've been chasing answers for chronic fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, or mysterious neurological symptoms, this episode offers a hopeful new lens — and a practical path forward. Chapters 0:00 - 9:28 - Introduction and Dr. Noah’s origin story 9:30 - 20:00 - Inside the creation of a first-rate supplement company 21:27 - 24:13 - Why single ingredient herbs may be more effective than combination formulas 24:20 - 30:00 - Why you should feel better, not worse, on a protocol 31:06 - 32:07 - New health information emerging 34:37 - Managing mold: a practitioner’s perspective 41:39 - 43:03 - Herbs for treating mold 43:04 - 48:06 - What gets missed with Lyme 48:07 - 49:58 - What can you get parasites from? 49:59 - 53:20 - Do you need binders? 53:21 - 53:50 - Best herbals to treat parasites 54:10 58:48 - What we need to know about heavy metals 58:50 - 1:00:43 - Do elimination diets actually work? 1:00:44 - 1:03:32 - Fighting microbes in the mouth 1:03:33 - Outro + wisdom from clinical outcomes ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Noah: https://www.instagram.com/dr_noahdc/ Check out his herbals: https://shop.supremenutritionproduct.com/ https://www.instagram.com/supremenutritionproducts/ Go deep on the Supreme Nutrition Products YouTube channel for more valuable insights: https://shorturl.at/vw8Kl ------  *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

    1h 8m
  8. You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline

    May 1

    You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline

    It's estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to climb. Today on the podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. David Jockers of the chart-topping podcast on functional nutrition, to understand how we can nourish our bodies to help keep our brains sharp.  Learn how to tackle vitamin deficiencies through key nutritional strategies, sleep and sunlight can help address dementia and cognitive decline. This conversation is full of wisdom, including Dr. Jockers' top nutrition myths and vitamin mistakes you don’t want to make.  Chapters:  00 - 13:54 - Introduction and Dr. Jockers’ Morning Routine 14:00 - 22:07 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia 22:08 - 24:29 -  Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline 24:30 - 26:05 - The Role of Magnesium  26:52 - 31:07 -  Recommended Labs  31:08 - 34:47 - Look Out for Seed Oils 34:48 - 38:39 -  Tips for Healthy Cells 38:40 - 39:59 -  Biggest Nutrition Myths Out There 40:00 - 44:49 - What Exercise Does for Our Brains 44:51 - 49:23 -  Top Vitamin Mistakes People Make 49: 25 - How to Pick a Good Omega 51:03 - 57:37 - How to Learn to Fast + Why It’s So Good For You ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Facebook Website Follow Dr. Jockers https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ https://drjockers.com/ Dr. Jockers’ Podcast: https://drjockers.com/radio-show/podcast/ ------  *Take the plunge into cold therapy today! Head to https://icebarrel.com/ and for 12% off an Ice Barrel and Chiller with code DRMOTLEY.  *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

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Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit. 

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  • Creator
    Ancient Health Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    504
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