Underground Wellness Radio

Dr. David Perlmutter — author of Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain for Life — returns to the podcast to reveal shocking research on the role of gut bacteria in depression, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, and autism.   Here's what we talked about:    2:27 – A disaster for medicine? The big problem with looking at the body as different, separate parts and thinking of bacteria as a problem.    6:36 – It all starts in the gut. The set-point of inflammation, the long list of diseases associated with it and why treatments for them don’t always work.    12:35 – What does an optimal microbiome even look like?   14:54 – The power of dirt and how our obsession with “dangerous” germs could be doing us more harm than good.    17:47 – The importance of diversity in the gut and a few things you can do to help your gut help your body.   22:05 – The 3 important brain chemicals your gut makes to keep you healthy. Plus, more evidence for the gut-brain axis and how you can use it as a powerful approach fo

Mark Schatzker, award-winning food journalist and author of The Dorito Effect, reveals the surprising truth about food and flavor. Topics include why artificial flavoring may be a missing piece of the obesity puzzle, the satiating benefits of natural food toxins, and why you may have no idea what a real chicken tastes like.   Here's what we talked about:    3:31 – The most important word in our food world and how a family vacation changed the world of flavor, allowing us to make food taste anyway we it want it to.   6:39 – Why do we use so much flavor? The technology of food and the reason most strawberries taste like cardboard.   8:14 – How a simple “Chicken of Tomorrow Contest” got us moving in the wrong direction of cheaper, faster, diluted chickens and vegetables.   16:27 – Food crisis or flavor disorder? A new look at obesity and why we’re eating more than we ever have before.   20:06 – The fascinating way one company is using your feelings as flavors in order to get you to eat their foods (and get us in

Dr. Jade Teta — co-author of Lose Weight Here — returns to the podcast to reveal how you can stop the metabolism-dirsupting effects of eating less and exercising more. Plus, find out how to target stubborn areas like lower body fat and arms in women and male belly fat.   Here's what we talked about:    2:47 – We’ve been going about it all wrong! Why the traditional “fat loss formula” doesn’t work in the long-term and how we should be doing it instead.   6:55 – Keep your HEC in check! The three most important ways to monitor your metabolism, and how to know when there might be more going on with your body than you think.    8:50 – Why just chasing the mechanism and pushing anything to the extreme probably won’t do a body good.   12:02 – How to balancing energy output to “starve the fat” and the more natural way you can create a calorie deficit.   17:20 – Pay attention! Dr. Teta reveals the “one and only rule of nutrition”.   21:19 – The 4 metabolic toggles that we are all constantly pulling on. Plus, how you c

Gerald Roliz — author of The Pharmaceutical Myth — pulls back the curtain on the pharmaceutical sales industry, revealing how he was trained to use fear, pressure, and gifts to “buy out” doctors who would prescribe the medications he represented. Plus, what made him walk away from it all to help people heal naturally.   Here's what we talked about:    2:00 – How dreams of becoming a doctor led Gerald to a company car and unlimited expense account as a pharma rep.    6:30 – Selling pharmaceuticals: how the industry teaches drug reps to spin side effects for better sales.    15:04 – How doctors are being bought out and why the pharma industry gets away with calling bribes “gifts.” Plus, the one “gift” that makes Gerald want to throw up on UW Radio!    17:55 – Have you seen a Pharma rep in your doc’s office? What this could mean and why you should start asking questions about it!    22:59 – More marketing tools and tricks used by the Pharma industry to keep close contact with doctors…and why there isn’t much you

Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better than Before, reveals 8 effective strategies for creating new habits and how to exploit your own personality type to make your habits stick.    Here's what we talked about:    2:21 – Why do we do what we do, why are we the way that we are? How Gretchen got into the business of happiness and habits.   4:05 – The puzzle of habits: Why sometimes we can change and sometimes we can’t – even if we want to.    6:05 – When it comes to habits and expectations, there are only four types of people. Which type are you?    8:40 – Can people change? How to bust through the limitations of your habit tendencies to live more consistently with your nature.    12:04 – The 4 foundational things you need to get a handle on to master your good habits and eliminate the need for willpower.    14:42 – The importance of getting control over (or getting rid of!) the “stuff” in your life.   17:58 – Should you be monitoring your habits? The benefit of knowing where you

This week on the podcast, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo — founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology — shares her best tips for beating brain fog.    Here's what we talked about:    4:56 – How Dr. Ritamarie turned her health around after living life in the fast lane and being prescribed medications for conditions she didn’t even have!   16:55 – Brain fog: Is it normal or just common? What the difference is and how to know if you have a problem.    19:03 – Fat is your friend: what you brain really needs for nourishment and the best places can get it.    23:46 – Too much stress? How it could be affecting you memory and what you can use to ease stress-induced damage and keep your brain cells firing fast enough.    29:21 – Keeping your brain (and blood sugar levels!) healthy. JERF!    33:33 – How vegans can get the nutrients they need and why you might need to supplement … no matter what you’re eating.    35:20 – The Cortisol Connection: how your thyroid and adrenals might be affecting your brain.    38:20 –

Dr. Chip Lavie, author of The Obesity Paradox, reveals why thinner can mean sicker and heavier can mean healthier. Find out why being oveweight or obese on the BMI scale can protect those with heart disease, diabetes, HIV, arthritis, cancer, and more. You’ll also learn what REALLY matter when it comes to longevity. And why endurance training can actually shorten your lifespan.  Here's what we talked about:  2:26 – How Dr. Lavie discovered The Obesity Paradox almost by mistake. Do overweight, obese or people of normal weight have the better prognosis?     8:29 – Death by weight: What a huge study of 2.9 million people showed us about weight and mild obesity.  10:42 – Are the obese doing really well or is everyone else just really bad? The connection between your BMI, body fat percentage and muscle mass.  16:24 – Some surprising stats bust through common myths about weight and disease and what it means to be “metabolically healthy” regardless of how much you weigh.  19:32 – Calories in vs. calories ou

Dr. Sara Gottfried, author of The Hormone Reset Diet, returned to the podcast to reveal how you can balance your hormones and heal your metabolism through diet and lifestyle changes. Here's what we talked about:  3:01 – Cravings for Grandma’s chocolate chip cookie dough turned into disordered eating as a teen … and maybe set Dr. Sara up for adult hormone challenges. 8:25 – Are women expected to be everything to everyone all the time? How society’s expectations of women could be leading to addictive behaviors.  10:58 – Madonna helps Dr. Sara dump out her body image shame bucket and find clarity to make a change – and teach other women how to do it too.  13:57 – Why is alternative medicine the 2nd class citizen? The hierarchy of medicine and the reason there isn’t better nutrition science.  18:11 – How modern meat could be making your breasts and hips bigger than they should be … and what you can do to “poop out” some extra estrogen.  29:48 – The subtleties of coffee science: why the final answer on whet

Dr. Brian Mowll, host of the upcoming Diabetes Summit, discusses how insulin resistance in the brain may be at the root of Alzheimer’s and dementia. And what you can do about it! Here’s what we talked about:  2:10 – How The Diabetes Coach came to be and found his passion for helping people lost in the medical system with whole body diabetes care.  5:45 – It’s not just your genes. The Diabetes-Alzheimer’s connection, the diabetes spectrum and what happens when your body and your brain is “bathing in insulin.” 12:30 – Brain food: the biggest feeder on sugar in your body and what it means for insulin.  16:13 – This is your brain on fire – the vicious cycle of plaque, tangles and inflammation that is preventing your brain from working right.  25:25 – Is insulin resistance affecting your mood or is your mood affecting your insulin levels? Here’s why it might not even matter.  26:42 – The ADA’s “appetite for profit” and how money is influencing the standard of care for diabetics.  30:27 – “There’s n

Tom Malterre, author of The Elimination Diet, stops by to reveal how you can discover exactly which foods that are making you sick and tired. Here’s what we talked about:  1:35 – Chef Lance drops by the show with a special bone broth announcement.  7:36 – What makes Tom a “research machine” and how research proves that our diseases are NOT a coincidence. 11:44 – What “normal” should really feel like and how the elimination diet became a “magic wand” for eliminating symptoms.  18:34 – Are you going to trust the lab or listen to your body? The intolerance/allergy scale, the limitations of testing, and the #1 way to discover your trigger foods.  24:43 – The usual suspects: what the most common allergens are up to once they’re in your body. 29:55 – The right place at the right time, or too much of a good thing? How unexpected allergens (like chocolate!) might be wearing down your body.  36:45 – The #1 most irritating thing to your intestinal tract .. and maybe your entire body.  44:28 – How envi

Jeff Hays — producer of the new documentary Bought — reveals The Truth Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma, & Your Food.  Here’s what we talked about:  3:22 – The motivation behind Bought. 7:44 – The only person’s opinion that really matters … and how the movie changed Jeff’s view on vaccines. 11:18 – Why there isn’t more research linking autism and vaccines, and whether or not we’ll ever know if vaccines are to blame.  13:12 – The “very profitable business with no downside” that can produce “inherently and unavoidably unsafe” vaccines without being sued for damages.  17:07 – Playing vaccine whack-a-mole: the unintended consequences of making vaccines safer.  20:14 – The evolution of the vaccine injury compensation plan and who really ends up paying it.  23:50 – Why the vaccine schedule has never been studied and why it’s such a big problem. 25:47 – The dangerous vaccine being recommended to young women and how it got to the market as “safe.”  31:59 – What Wall Street has to do with your doctor

Dr. Martin Blaser — author of Missing Microbes — reveals how the overuse of antibiotics is fueling our modern plagues. Here’s what we talked about: 1:53 – How a small village in Venezuela proved that we really are “missing microbes” and what that actually means for you.  4:12 – What your mama (and your mama’s mama) has to do with your microbiome. 6:25 – What bacteria has to do with a virus (hint…nothing!) and why antibiotics won’t get rid of your viral infection.  8:50 – The illness spectrum, the gray area of treatment, and the “defensive medicine” being played by doctors.  12:35 – The collateral damage being done by broad spectrum antibiotics – and what the government and Big Pharma can do to stop it. 18:44 – Are antibiotics “spilling out of the farm”? How they get into our food supply and how much we are really consuming.  21:20 – The C-section connection: moms, microbes and why your baby could be getting antibiotics without you even knowing it.  29:07 – Are we supposed to have H. Pylori? T

Vani Hari — author of The Food Babe Way: Break Free from the Hiddden Toxins in Your Food and Lose Weight, Look Years Younger, and Get Healthy in Just 21 Days — returns to the podcast to respond to her critics, to reveal which food ingredients may be making you sick, and to uncover the real truth about GMO labeling laws. Here’s what we talked about:  3:20 – How the Food Babe went from helping friends and family to having a HUGE impact on the food industry – and how she deals with personal attacks.  9:12 – Pointing the finger at Big Food vs taking personal responsibility. Are we just playing the victim here?  16:35 – Is it even possible to know that a food additive is safe … and the moral obligation of food companies to do something about it.  20:02 – Why scientific research isn’t the only thing to take into account when deciding on evidence.  24:45 – Why there is “no defense” for using most chemicals in food. 27:05 – Why big brands and popular products are the best way to get people’s attention …

Jake Ducey — author of The Purpose Principles — reveals how you can draw more meaning into your life.   Here's what we talked about:    3:25 – Jake goes from failing English class to becoming a writer. How he did it and why.   12:36 – Where Jake finally found the value and meaning he was looking for (and where you can find it, too.)   15:24 – The two most important questions we should be asking ourselves and why most people aren’t even thinking about them.   19:38 – How Jake found perspective and freedom from the fear of failure through a near death and the loss of a friend.   25:28 – What the top five regrets of dying people can teach us about life and opportunity.   28:10 – Process over product: “you don’t find joy out of things and paychecks.”   35:00 – How we can encourage young people to make better decisions and be happier while they do it.   37:37 – Why being scared all the time might be a good thing and what you must do to find the “magic.”   45:36 – The one thing that will make us happier and healthi

Marie Forleo — host of Marie TV and founder of B-School — returns to the podcast to reveal how to go from stuck to getting started. Here’s what we talked about:   8:37 – The one question you MUST ask yourself before starting your own business.  10:55 – Small steps you can take to avoid sacrificing your sleep for success.  12:40 – The only way to turn yourself from an amateur into an expert.  15:44 – Why “someone else already doing it” is actually GOOD thing, and what Marie does to stand out in the crowd.  19:35 – The three most important letters for any entrepreneur.  20:45 – Dealing with “idea overload”: getting ideas out of your head and into the world.  24:26 – The best piece of advice Marie ever got.  25:12 – The truth about “success” and the power of entrepreneurship to change the world.  29:20 – All about B-School plus how you can get a free sneak peek.  30:00 – How to spend a weekend in San Diego with Sean and friends! Want the written version? Join The Transcribe Tribe for FREE tr

Matt Fitzgerald — author of Diet Cults: The Surprising Fallacy at the Core of Nutrition Fads and a Guide to Healthy Eating for the Rest of Us — stops by discuss the “scientific schtick” lying at the foundation of today’s popular diets.    Here's what we talked about:    6:05 – How we got from diet culture to diet cults … and what your diet says about who you are.    10:05 – A final answer on “the one best diet.” What evolution has to do with it all and why we may be more adaptable than we think.    19:10 – The BIG problem with Paleo.   22:13 – How diets might be hurting more than helping, and why you should ask “how much” and “what kind” first.    26:04 – Getting to the bottom of “Gluten free is B.S.” Is gluten really guilty or just a scapegoat?   30:01 – What stress, genetics and childhood traumas might have to do with autoimmune disease.    36:17 – The 3 things all successful weight losers (and maintainers) have in common. Plus, the one thing that will turn weight loss from hard into easy.    41:08 – Matt’s

Dr. Michael Ruscio makes his debut appearance on the podcast to discuss how small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) causes irritable bowel, what autoimmunity has to do with it, and breaking news in the field of Vitamin D research.   Here's what we talked about:    2:55 – From pre-law to pre-med: Dr. Ruscio shares his story of overcoming his own health challenges.   7:41 – The SIBO Cliffs Notes: a quick review of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.   8:50 – The meaning of “motility” and why it might be the most important factor in a healthy gut.   16:42 – The breath test is the best test. How to check for small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Ask your doc!   21:20 – Hope for healing autoimmunity and what our ancestors can teach us about the body’s innate wisdom.   24:28 – The 3 things you need to be aware of if you want to turn off damage, heal your body, and avoid SIBO relapse.   27:17 – Is science “missing the boat” on the brain’s role in SIBO?   30:45 – SIBObesity: a real-life example of how SIBO co

Jen Wittman — author of Healing Hashimoto’s Naturally — visits the podcast to discuss how she used “radical TLC” to LOVE her thyroid and her body back to health. Find out how you can get the support you need, make self-care a daily practice, and get your crazy schedule under control so you make more time for you and the healing process.   Here's what we talked about:    3:28 – Why it took 3 years and 13 doctors to get the the bottom of Jen’s health problems.   6:45 – Jen gets a reality check about the SAD diet she was eating (and washing down with Gatorade) and the traumatic event that she believes triggered her health problems.   12:20 – The most important thing Jen did to heal herself, why she didn’t want to do it, and how she finally made a change.   14:37 – Dealing with an “invisible” disease and communicating to get the support you need.   22:29 – How to separate your identity from your disease.   23:42 – Setting a daily practice for self-love and self-care, one choice at a time.   27:54 – The 3 phrases

Dr. Terry Wahls, author of The Wahls Protocol (now available in paperback), stops by to discuss a variety of topics including an update on her multiple sclerosis research, how GMO farming reduces nutrient density, and how low cholestrol may cause violent behavior.    Here's what we talked about:    2:30 – Dr. Wahls’ incredible story of overcoming multiple sclerosis. Have you seen her TED Talk?   8:01 – Can a vegetarian diet cause autoimmune disease?   9:03 – UPDATE: What Dr. Wahls’ latest MS research is showing.   12:25 – The 80-year decline: Is your apple as nutritious as it used to be?   14:07 – Why fungi is your friend (and Round-Up is not!)   20:41 – The common weed killer clogging up your detox system and causing “leaky skin”.    23:55 – Glutathione and sulfate: why you need them and how to get them.   29:56 – Dr. Wahls’ favorite leafy greens and other JERFy recommendations.   32:31 – All about your microbiome: Is it promoting health … or inflammation and obesity?   38:57 – How your poop can save someone

Alexandra Jamieson returns to the show to discuss her outstanding, new book Women, Food, and Desire.  Here's what we talked about:  3:54 – The one question you must answer for yourself to live a better life.  6:30 – How fear and habits could be holding you back.  12:02 – Why your desires will always come back to food – and how to use them to make better choices. 16:04 – The 4 root causes of all your cravings.  21:32 – Lose the guilt over physical and emotional cravings. It’s human nature! 24:19 -Transforming bad food habits into good ones. Hint: Try bathroom aerobics.  27:30 – How to tell if your cravings are really a problem or just a pleasure.  31:39 – Alex gets super honest about her personal life and the healing power of sharing her story. 37:20 – Dating and diets: it’s all about finding the right fit.  39:55 – Your diet: much more than what you put in your mouth. 41:24 – Why we need to get honest about what we need and how we want to feel.  44:30 – The no-win game of comparison and body hate and how to s