The Shift with Sonia Azad

Sonia Azad
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Sonia Azad is a two-time Emmy award-winning Health & Wellness journalist and yoga & meditation instructor based in the U.S. These podcast episodes should be considered conversation starters between Sonia and experts, physicians and real people. Her long-format, television interview style discussions explore major shifts in life and healthy ways to navigate them.

  1. Health Tourism & Hair Transplants in Turkey

    09/20/2025

    Health Tourism & Hair Transplants in Turkey

    Would you get a hair transplant in Turkey? Istanbul is now among global leaders in health tourism. In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the reasons behind the popular shift toward medical care outside of the U.S. through the experience of Minnesota native Devin Buckley (yes, from Love is Blind Season 8). Devin is documenting his hair transplant journey with Vera Clinic. Related Links:  https://www.sonia-azad.com/blog/medic... https://www.veraclinic.net   Show Notes: You can follow Devin's journey on his social channels (@DevBuck3) IG (@DevBuck03) TikTok

    36 min
  2. Cold Therapy and Testosterone

    03/26/2025

    Cold Therapy and Testosterone

    Whether you're into ice baths or cold plunge, cold therapy is having a moment! If you're curious but not sure of the benefits, this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad addresses those questions. Sonia chats with Thomas Seager, PhD, Associate Professor for Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. The CEO of Morozko Forge candidly shares the reasons behind his personal shift toward wellness and his research related to cold therapy. He distinguishes the difference between ice baths and cold plunges and discusses new data around how cold therapy can be used to increase testosterone levels. Dr. Seager will highlight findings at CryoCon in Dallas April 3-5.   Related Links:  https://cryoconvention.com https://www.morozkoforge.com

    35 min
  3. BrainTap with Dr. Patrick Porter

    03/19/2025

    BrainTap with Dr. Patrick Porter

    How long does it take to create a new habit? Is it possible to rewire your brain at any age? How can I get a full, restful night's sleep without my mind keeping me wide awake? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap Technologies. His mission is to better a billion brains around the world... and the company is well on its way! Learn how this science-driven technology can hack your brain into focusing, thinking and sleeping better.   Dr. Porter will be speaking at CryoCon in Dallas, Texas on April 3-5! Related Links: https://cryoconvention.com https://braintap.com/?afmc=4y9&utm_ca...

    26 min
  4. Dave Asprey: Father of Biohacking

    03/12/2025

    Dave Asprey: Father of Biohacking

    What is biohacking? It's a term you're seeing all over the Internet these days. How does biohacking help you to be healthier and live longer? In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we chat with the Father of Biohacking (yes, the man who invented the definition), Dave Asprey. The entrepreneur, 4x NY Times bestselling author and founder of Bulletproof Coffee shares more about his new book, Heavily Meditated, plus upcoming conferences in Texas where you can hear more about the latest in longevity research. Related Links: https://cryoconvention.com https://daveasprey.com

    28 min
  5. Athletic Recovery with Griff Long

    03/06/2025

    Athletic Recovery with Griff Long

    In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we explore the essential landscape of recovery for those looking to up their fitness and longevity game. A world class athlete, and President of Upgrade Labs, Griff Long shares more about: biohacking at Upgrade Labs, how data and wearable tech have helped him to embrace recovery days and his plans to speak at the upcoming CryoCon Convention in Dallas April 3-5.  Related Links: https://upgradelabs.com https://cryoconvention.com

    28 min
  6. 55 Years of Jazzercise

    01/09/2025

    55 Years of Jazzercise

    In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we examine the shift in women's fitness with Jazzercise CEO Shanna Missett Nelson. Shanna's mom, Judi Sheppard-Missett started Jazzercise 55 years ago and still teaches today. We discuss how they've shifted to maintain a relevant and growing brand through the decades, plus why Jazzercise is such a popular and effective form of exercise for women of all ages and stages of life.  Jazzercise classes emphasize these key components:  Getting up and down off the floor; HIIT training for cardiovascular health and nervous system resilience;  Multi-directional jump training for bone density; and  Strength training

    23 min
  7. Skincare Advice from a Dermatologist

    12/26/2024

    Skincare Advice from a Dermatologist

    This episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad is all about best skincare practices as we age. What are the most effective ways to address changes in the skin including: texture, color, adult acne, and sun spots? Sonia sits down with a board certified dermatologist to distinguish the "must-try" products and technology -- from the gimmicks that are a waste of money.

    33 min
  8. Signs of Mini Stroke

    12/19/2024

    Signs of Mini Stroke

    In this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad, we discuss the unusual & often overlooked warning signs of stroke. This episode is personal: Sonia shares her own oversight and learns information that she didn't know when this happened in her family. Dr. Claudia Perez explains more about prevention, the likelihood of a "mini stroke" serving as a precursor to something bigger, and why experts now refer to these medical emergencies as "TIAs" (Transient Ischemic Attacks).

    30 min
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Sonia Azad is a two-time Emmy award-winning Health & Wellness journalist and yoga & meditation instructor based in the U.S. These podcast episodes should be considered conversation starters between Sonia and experts, physicians and real people. Her long-format, television interview style discussions explore major shifts in life and healthy ways to navigate them.

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