True Medicine

Truemed
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any country in history—yet we’re sicker than ever. Chronic disease, obesity, and inflammation are skyrocketing, and life expectancy is dropping. But instead of addressing the root cause, we’re given more prescriptions and quick fixes. It’s time for a different conversation. In this podcast we’re breaking down the fundamentals of real health and the evidence-based innovations that actually move the needle.

Episodes

  1. 03/31/2025

    The Secret to Instant Stress Relief (It's Not What You Think)

    Download our Ultimate Guide to Managing Stress: https://www.truemed.com/podcast Struggling with stress? Today we discover innovative, natural techniques to manage anxiety and boost your mental health. Dive into breathwork, ice plunges, sauna therapy, and the science behind social wellness spaces. Transform your mind, reset your body, and take back control today! Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmares Newsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: The Mental Health Crisis 0:20 - Meet Othership Founders 1:11 - Stress & Your Body 2:43 - Metabolic Psychiatry Explained4:41 - Practical Stress Solutions 7:13 - Wellness as Fun 9:04 - Rise of Social Wellness 10:55 - Benefits: Cold Plunge & Sauna 14:07 - Founders' Health Journeys 20:38 - From Backyard to Movement 24:15 - Cold Exposure: Quick Science 27:20 - Breathwork Basics 30:06 - Alcohol-Free Socializing 32:03 - Community at Othership 35:56 - Future of Wellness Spaces 38:03 - Closing Thoughts

    38 min

  2. 03/24/2025

    This is why 97% of Americans Have Toxic Chemicals in Their Blood

    In this explosive episode, we expose the dirty truth behind America’s tap water—why 97% of people have harmful chemicals like BPA, glyphosate, PFAS, and microplastics in their blood. The worst part? The government won’t protect you.We also sit down with the founders of Rorra, who turned a personal family health scare into a nationwide mission to clean up what comes out of your faucet. Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Toxic chemicals are everywhere 01:00 - Why tap water is more dangerous than you think 02:30 - What are forever chemicals and why your body can’t flush them 04:00 - The EPA’s outdated regulations and how they fail you 06:30 - Hidden contamination loopholes in U.S. cities 07:15 - Best water filters: From countertop to full-home systems 08:00 - Chronic diseases linked to water toxicity 08:45 - Showering, cooking, and the forgotten ways you absorb toxins 09:30 - U.S. vs EU water safety: shocking legal limits11:25 - Interview: How Aurora started with a child’s skin condition 13:00 - The cost of clean water and America’s failing infrastructure 14:45 - The overlooked problem with most filters 16:00 - Aurora’s mission: transparency, quality, and disruption 18:00 - What’s in your water? The horrifying truth 20:00 - PFAS, lead, and microplastics: What they’re doing to your body 22:00 - The bioaccumulation problem—why exposure adds up 23:30 - Bottled water: dangerous illusion of safety 25:00 - The silent brain damage of micro and nano plastics 26:30 - Everyday habits making things worse 27:50 - Cooking with toxic water—how you’re ruining healthy meals 30:00 - How Rorra’s filter compares to reverse osmosis 33:00 - Why point-of-use filtration is the future 36:00 - The $625 billion pipe problem no one is fixing 38:00 - Rorra’s partnership with TrueMed 39:00 - Final thoughts: Take back control of your water, and your health

    39 min

  3. 03/17/2025

    Bad Sleep Is Damaging Your Health (Here's How to Fix It)

    Download our sleep-optimization guide: https://www.truemed.com/podcast One bad night of sleep can make your brain function as if you were legally drunk. And that’s just the beginning. We are in a sleep crisis, and most people don’t even realize it. Plus, we sit down with Matteo Franceschetti, founder of Eight Sleep, to discuss how temperature regulation technology is revolutionizing sleep. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Understanding Circadian Rhythms (For a 10-Year-Old) 03:26 - Crazy College Sleep Experiment Gone Wrong 05:37 - The Shocking Link Between Sleep & Chronic Disease 06:57 - How Losing Just 1 Hour of Sleep Affects Your Heart 08:14 - Caffeine, Sleep, and the 10-Minute Rule 10:24 - How Light Affects Your Sleep (And What To Do About It) 12:32 - Why Sleep Trackers Might Be Your Best Investment 14:01 - Why Temperature Is The Secret To Deeper Sleep 16:33 - Interview: Matteo Franceschetti (Eight Sleep Founder) 19:12 - Why Sleep is the Foundation of Health 21:39 - The Biggest Sleep Myths Debunked 24:21 - How Alcohol Secretly Wrecks Your Sleep 27:54 - The #1 Mistake That Keeps You From Falling Asleep 30:15 - The Future of Sleep Optimization (And AI’s Role) 36:48 - How to Fix Your Sleep Now

    37 min

  4. 03/10/2025

    You’re Breathing in Toxic Chemicals – Here’s How to Stop It

    Download our guide to remove toxins from your environment: https://www.truemed.com/podcast Are you unknowingly breathing in toxic chemicals every day? Your home, office, and even outdoor spaces could be filled with hidden pollutants that impact your health, brain function, and energy levels.In this episode, we dive deep into the dangers of air pollution, microplastics, and indoor toxins, and most importantly – how to protect yourself.Follow the True Medicine Podcast:Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/Follow Justin:Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/Follow Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/Learn more about Sans: https://www.truemed.com/shop/health-tech/sans?utm_source=shop_truemedChapters:00:00 – Intro01:12 – The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Air Pollution05:45 – What Scientists Aren’t Telling You About Toxins10:20 – The Shocking Impact of Chemicals on Your Health14:30 – How Indoor Air Is Often Worse Than Outdoor Air19:15 – The Most Overlooked Sources of Toxins in Your Home23:40 – Simple Steps to Detox Your Living Space28:05 – The Best Air Purifiers & Filtration Hacks31:50 – Meet the Founder of SANS & His Mission36:20 – How SANS is Changing the Air Purification Industry39:10 – Final Takeaways & What You Can Do Today

    41 min

  5. 03/03/2025

    The Dramatic Role of Exercise on Your Health (Better Than Drugs)

    Download our free movement guide: https://www.truemed.com/podcast For the first time in human history, most of us spend nearly our entire day sitting—and it's making us sick. Back surgeries are skyrocketing, our metabolism is slowing, and we’re more sedentary than ever. But here’s the good news: Movement is medicine.In this episode, we break down:- Why sitting all day is wrecking your health (and how to fix it)- How to add more movement to your life—without a gym membership- The power of rucking and why it’s the ultimate time-efficient workout- How movement impacts both your body and mind- A deep dive with Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry’s, on how to build a bulletproof fitness routineFollow the True Medicine Podcast:Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/Follow Justin:Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/Follow Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/Get to know more about Barry's:Website: https://www.truemed.com/shop/gym-studios/barry's?utm_source=shop_truemedChapters:00:00 - The Movement Crisis No One Talks About00:22 - Why Sitting is Killing You00:40 - Movement is Medicine: The Science Behind It01:06 - How to Move More (Without Changing Your Routine)01:55 - The Power of Walking: How One Woman Lost 100lbs03:17 - Walking Meetings, Treadmills & Simple Movement Hacks04:32 - How Our Ancestors Moved (and Why We Need to Do the Same)06:18 - Why Modern Lifestyles Are Ruining Our Mobility07:47 - The Truth About Back Pain & Surgery (And How to Avoid It)08:32 - The #1 Exercise for Longevity09:49 - Why Most People Fail at Fitness (and How to Stick With It)12:50 - Rucking: The Best Workout You’re Not Doing13:28 - How Moving More Gives You More Energy16:10 - The Best Workouts for Longevity & Strength18:11 - Joey Gonzalez (CEO of Barry’s) on Transforming Fitness19:34 - The Science Behind HIIT & Strength Training20:52 - Cardio vs. Strength Training: What Actually Matters?22:57 - How Barry’s Created a Global Fitness Movement25:02 - The Secret to Staying Consistent with Exercise26:52 - The Discipline vs. Motivation Debate30:41 - Why Community is the Secret to Long-Term Fitness32:41 - How to Make Fitness More Accessible for Everyone33:52 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Moving Today

    34 min

  6. 02/24/2025

    Why 80% of America’s Food is a Lie (And How to Fix It)

    Get the No BS Guide for Nutrition: https://www.truemed.com/podcast Today we dive into the broken American food system and reveal why most of the food at your grocery store isn't as nutritious as you think. We'll Explore: Why 95% of healthcare spending goes to managing (never curing) chronic conditions The truth about why doctors aren't teaching nutrition How the healthcare system profits from keeping you sick Why big food companies are spending 11x more than health research Why you should be taking Creatine Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmares Newsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - The Broken American Food System 01:30 - Shopping Smart: Toxin Avoidance & Nutrient Density 04:37 - "Healthy" Foods That Aren't (The Oat Milk Deception) 06:41 - How Corporate Interests Control Our Food 09:50 - The Truth About Food Manufacturing 13:46 - The Decline in Nutrient Density 16:54 - The Future of Our Food System 22:33 - Food and Supplementation Working Together 24:42 - Special Interview: Creatine Science with Dan McCormick 30:35 - Dan's Nutrition Journey 32:42 - The History and Stigma of Creatine 38:50 - How Creatine Actually Works (Simplified) 43:20 - Creatine Benefits for Non-Meat Eaters 45:37 - Debunking Creatine Myths: Hair Loss and Water Retention 50:29 - The Positive Health Flywheel Effect 53:48 - Doctors, Creatine, and Medical Misconceptions

    1 hr

  7. 02/17/2025

    Why America's Health Crisis is Worse Than You Think | Justin Mares

    In this explosive first episode of True Medicine, Justin Mares (Founder of Kettle & Fire, TrueMed) reveals the shocking truth about America's health crisis. From his journey discovering the power of ancestral health in college to building a $100M+ health empire, Justin exposes why Americans are getting sicker despite spending more on healthcare than ever before. We'll Explore: Why 95% of healthcare spending goes to managing (never curing) chronic conditions How the modern environment is making us sicker than any humans in history The truth about why doctors aren't teaching nutrition How the healthcare system profits from keeping you sick Why big food companies are spending 11x more than health research Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmares Newsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 America's Health Crisis 2:18 Justin's Health Journey 5:31 The Paleo Experiment8:25 Building Kettle & Fire 12:45 Why Americans Keep Getting Sicker 16:20 The Broken Healthcare System 19:40 Big Food vs. Health Research 23:15 The TrueMed Solution 26:11 HSAs and Preventive Health 29:26 Closing Thoughts

    29 min
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The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any country in history—yet we’re sicker than ever. Chronic disease, obesity, and inflammation are skyrocketing, and life expectancy is dropping. But instead of addressing the root cause, we’re given more prescriptions and quick fixes. It’s time for a different conversation. In this podcast we’re breaking down the fundamentals of real health and the evidence-based innovations that actually move the needle.

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