The Vibrant Wellness Podcast

What if autoimmune disease isn’t just genetics but a result of your environment, stress, and even trauma?

In this episode, Dr. Amy Myers, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution, breaks down the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why it’s becoming more common than ever.

We dive into:

Why do so many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unhealthy even when they’re doing everything “right”?

In this episode, Dr. Molly Maloof, MD & author of The Spark Factor, breaks down the real root causes of modern health issues. From metabolic dysfunction and hormone imbalance to loneliness and disconnection.

We cover:

• Why modern life is out of sync with human biology
• The role of metabolic health and mitochondria
• Why loneliness is one of the biggest health risks today
• The truth about hormones, perimenopause, and women’s health
• How stress, environment, and l...

Millions of people, especially women are told their thyroid labs are “normal”… while they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, infertility, and depression.

In this episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson, PA-C, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, explains why so many thyroid conditions are being missed and what patients should actually be testing.

We break down:

• The biggest thyroid testing mistake doctors make
• Why TSH alone isn’t enough
• The difference between T3 vs T4 thyroid hormones
• Why many patients don’t improve on Synthroid
• Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction...

What does the future of medicine actually look like?

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Rhet Langley, MD and Co-founder of Thrive Medicine Clinic to talk about the evolution of healthcare, from traditional hospital medicine, to modern data-driven longevity clinics.

Dr. Langley shares how his experience in anesthesia, pain medicine, and military service led him to rethink the way medicine approaches health. Instead of waiting for disease, his clinic focuses on biomarkers, metabolic health, and proactive diagnostics to help patients transform their health long before problems arise.

We discuss:

• Wh...

Dr. Izabella Wentz joins the Vibrant Wellness Podcast to discuss the real root causes behind IBS, Hashimoto’s, and chronic digestive issues.

A pharmacist turned functional medicine expert, Dr. Wentz shares her personal journey from chronic fatigue, IBS, and thyroid disease to remission — and the research that helped thousands of patients reverse symptoms.

In this conversation we explore:

• Why IBS is often a misdiagnosis rather than a real root cause
 • The surprising connection between gut infections and thyroid disease
 • Why eliminating gluten helped resolve severe IBS symptoms in days
 • How parasites, nutr...

Is all stress bad?

For decades, medicine has treated stress as something purely harmful. But what if the right kind of stress is exactly what builds resilience, activates longevity genes, and strengthens mitochondrial health?

In this episode, Dr. Bergquist joins us to unpack the science behind “good stress” — the mild to moderate stressors that activate cellular repair, stimulate autophagy, improve metabolic efficiency, and build psychological resilience.

We explore how modern comfort may be driving chronic disease, why diversity in exercise and nutrition matters, and how time-restricted eating, phytochemicals, cognitive challenges, and movement work togeth...

In this episode, Dr. Philip Oubre sits down with Eric Hinman, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, to break down what it really takes to operate at a high level in your 40s and beyond.

Eric shares how he went from 25% body fat and low energy in his 20s to qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in just four years. He explains how structured training, zone 2 cardio, sleep discipline, contrast therapy, and community have shaped his performance and long-term health.

This isn’t about extremes. It’s about sustainable optimization.

🔗 Eric Hinman

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Why do so many women in their 30s and 40s feel anxious, foggy, exhausted, or unlike themselves — even when their labs are “normal”?

Dr. Elena Zinkov sits down with Dr. Alex Carrasco to discuss the real drivers behind perimenopause symptoms, hormone imbalance, ADHD-like symptoms, brain fog, and metabolic changes in women.

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Inflammation is at the core of modern chronic disease and the gut plays a central role. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how gut health, fiber, and the microbiome influence immunity, metabolism, aging, and overall inflammation.

🔗 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD

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Breast Implant Illness (BII) is complex, misunderstood, and often dismissed.
 In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Philip Oubre, MD sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD to explore the real drivers behind BII — including chronic inflammation, genetics, toxic burden, and immune dysfunction.

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🔗 Dr. Philip Oubre

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Healing doesn’t start with more supplements — it starts with strong foundations. In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Austin Lake to explore why so many women struggle to heal and what actually makes a difference. They discuss sleep, stress, hormones, gut health, and how to use lab testing strategically to support long-term vitality.

🔗 Dr. Austin Lake, DPT, AFMC

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🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD

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What if the root cause of most chronic diseases isn’t genetics but metabolic dysfunction?

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by Dr. Giovanni Campanile to unpack why metabolic health is the foundation of longevity and disease prevention.

They explore how insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance drive conditions like heart disease and diabetes and why waiting for symptoms is already too late. This episode emphasizes early detection, proactive testing, lifestyle-based intervention, and the future of preventive healthcare.

If you’re interested in longevity, metabolic health, and...

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death — yet many people with “normal” cholesterol and calcium scores suffer heart attacks every year. Why?

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Alex Carrasco sits down with cardiologist Dr. Abid Husain to explore how cardiovascular risk is far more complex than a single lab value. They discuss why LDL alone doesn’t tell the full story, how inflammation and plaque instability drive heart attacks, and how advanced lab testing and imaging can detect risk earlier than traditional methods. This episode is essential for anyone interested in early de...

Your gut influences far more than digestion. In this episode, Dr. Alex Carrasco sits down with functional medicine physician, gut health expert, and author Dr. Vincent Pedre to explore how gut dysfunction, antibiotics, toxins, and stress drive inflammation, autoimmunity, and mental health challenges. They discuss why gut testing matters, how modern lifestyles disrupt the microbiome, and what it really takes to heal from the inside out.

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Longevity strategies don’t work the same for women — and this episode explains why. 

Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by longevity experts Kayla Barnes and Dr. Sara Szal to unpack how popular biohacking protocols can backfire for women and why data-driven testing is essential.

They explore the women’s health data gap, early metabolic drift, muscle loss, environmental toxins, hormones, and the importance of tracking biomarkers over time. This conversation offers a smarter, more sustainable approach to longevity built on measurement, personalization, and prevention.

🔗 Dr. Sara Szal, MD
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Perimenopause can begin years before most women realize it. In this episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder joins Dr. Alex Carrasco to break down the early hormonal, metabolic, and neurological shifts that often get mislabeled as “stress” or “burnout.”

They discuss the real signs of perimenopause, what lab markers matter, how movement and blood sugar regulation support midlife health, and why women deserve better data and better care. A must-listen for anyone navigating their 30s, 40s, or 50s — or supporting patients through this transitional phase.

🔗Dr. Mariza Snyder
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Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Jess Peatross, a former hospitalist turned integrative and environmental medicine expert. She breaks down the real root causes of chronic illness, from mold exposure and parasites to hidden infections, nervous system dysregulation, toxicity, and mitochondrial burnout.

In this episode, Dr. Jess shares her deeply personal journey from conventional medicine to functional healing and reveals the clinical frameworks she now uses to help thousands of patients recover — even the most complex “mystery illness” cases. We cover:

•Why conventional medicine misses chronic illness patterns

•The shocking truth about mold...

“Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson reveals the true root causes of heart disease — and why it’s far more preventable than you’ve been told.”

Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson to uncover the real causes of heart disease beyond cholesterol. They discuss toxins, inflammation, gut health, mindset, lifestyle, and the advanced labs that actually matter. Dr. Wolfson also shares why he left conventional cardiology and why he believes heart disease is 100% preventable. A must-listen for anyone ready to take control of their cardiovascular health naturally.

⭐ What You’ll Learn

• Why Dr. Wolfson...

Your gut controls everything — from your energy and sleep to your immune system and even mood. 

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Alex Carrasco sits down with Dr Karan Rajan, a medical doctor and one of the biggest health & science creators on social media. Since 2020 he has amassed over 10 million followers across Tiktok, YouTube, Instagram & Facebook with his refreshingly frank medical myth-busting and health advice videos which combine education, entertainment and generous servings of dark humour.

Together, they explore:

🦠 How your microbiome influences every system in your body

🌱 Why fiber...

What happens when world-class science meets women’s wisdom? 💡

In this powerful episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Sara Szal — Harvard- and MIT-trained physician, researcher, and bestselling author — to talk about hormones, longevity, and the future of female health.

Together, they uncover what’s really happening in your 30s and 40s — why you might feel “too young to feel this old,” how stress and cortisol hijack your energy, and why hormone testing is essential for every woman.

✨ You’ll Learn:

The first hormone that changes (and why it’s...

💬 “We don’t want to wait for disease to show up — we want to prevent it before it starts.” — Dr. Poonam Desai

In this powerful episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Poonam Desai, a double board-certified physician and founder of Longevity Place. Dr. Desai helps individuals optimize their health, enhance vitality, and extend their health span through personalized, evidence-based care.

They dive deep into the future of precision and longevity medicine — where healthcare shifts from reaction to prevention. Dr. Desai reveals her journey from the ER to functional medicine, the p...

What if aging wasn’t inevitable — but programmable? 🧬
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Philip Oubre sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a former interventional cardiologist turned longevity pioneer. Together they explore how mindset, cellular health, and exponential thinking can redefine what it means to age well.

Dr. Gladden shares his personal transformation from fatigue and depression to peak vitality — revealing how he used genetic testing, functional medicine, and the power of curiosity to live young for a lifetime.

They also dive deep into:

Dr. Carrie Jones joins Dr. Brooke Stubbs to decode the truth about hormones, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. From the “diva hormones” analogy to real talk about stress, sleep, and lifestyle, this episode empowers women to understand their bodies, reclaim balance, and navigate menopause with confidence. Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, this conversation is packed with insights to help you feel informed, empowered, and hopeful about your hormonal health.

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Infertility now impacts nearly 1 in 5 couples, but the causes go far beyond hormones. In this episode, Dr. Alex Carrasco and Dr. Peter Kozlowski (“Dr. Koz”) explore how gut health, toxins, mold, and genetics contribute to fertility struggles—and share integrative strategies for healing. From personal IVF challenges to practical preconception steps, this conversation offers both answers and hope.

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but still struggle to conceive—or if you want to optimize your fertility and overall health—this conversation will give you hope, answers, and a roadmap forward.

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In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, we welcome Kayla Barnes, a longevity expert who has personally reversed her biological age by 11 years.

Kayla shares how mastering the fundamentals—daily sunlight, circadian rhythm balance, quality sleep, and exercise—sets the stage for effective biohacking and advanced therapies. She dives into:

The key differences in female vs. male longevity

Why ovarian health is central to women’s aging journey

How focusing on cellular health improves every area of well-being

Practical lifestyle strategies to slow aging and feel your best

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Will Cole, bestselling author and leading functional medicine expert, to explore the powerful connection between the gut and the brain.

You’ll learn:
-Why gut health impacts inflammation, immunity, and even mental health
-The role of the vagus nerve in stress and digestion
-Common gut issues like SIBO, bloating, and IBS
-The “Inflammatory Core Four” foods driving chronic illness
-Practical strategies for healing: elimination diets, stress management, and lifestyle changes

📚 Dr. Cole’s Books: Ketotarian, The Inflamm...

Are "anti-aging" interventions misleadingly oversimplified, and what does the science actually say about their impact on real longevity? 

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness podcast, host Dr. Emmie Brown is joined by Dr. Kyle Gillett, founder of Gillett Health and a leader in holistic, evidence-based longevity medicine. Dr. Gillett brings his expertise in hormone and peptide therapies, preventive medicine, sports medicine, and genomics to the table, offering a masterclass in designing individualized health plans for anti-aging, or more precisely, healthy longevity.

The conversation takes a deep dive into t...

Unlock the hidden drivers of unexplained infertility with fresh, actionable insights that bridge functional medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge environmental health. This episode is essential for clinicians navigating women’s health and reproductive wellness.

Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, engages in a deep-dive conversation with Macy Coleman, a board-certified registered dietitian and women's health, hormone, and fertility specialist. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal health journey, Macy shares how dismissed and unresolved symptoms led her from conventional clinical roles into the realm of functional and integrative medicine.

Macy ex...

Can detoxification go far beyond drug rehab, revealing the hidden environmental burdens sabotaging our health every day? This episode dives deep into strategies that empower clinicians to move beyond symptom management and foster true, vibrant wellness for their patients.

Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, welcomes Dr. Carl Paige and Dr. Terri Paige, founders of the Medical Transformation Center, for an insightful discussion on moving beyond conventional medicine toward a whole-systems approach to health and longevity. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and personal health journeys, the Paiges detail the fundamentals of cellular medicine: treating...

What if muscle is more than just strength or aesthetics, but your body’s most overlooked secret to vibrant wellness and longevity? Today, discover a paradigm shift in aging and metabolic health that blends cutting-edge science, practical protocols, and refreshing myth-busting for clinical practice.

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, sit down with Dr. Eric Fate, founder of Prime X and a recognized leader in preventive, age management, and performance medicine. He shares his expertise on “muscle medicine,” a systems-based approach that recognizes skelet...

Epstein-Barr virus is nearly ubiquitous, yet its clinical implications in women’s health, fertility, and immunity are often overlooked. Uncover the latest insights and practical strategies to spot, manage, and explain chronic viral reactivation and its ripple effects on vibrant wellness.

Today on The Vibrant Wellness podcast Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Dr. Katie Zaremba, a functional medicine and fertility specialist, to unpack the evolving science behind Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its clinical intersections with fertility, autoimmunity, and hormone health. Dr. Zaremba brings her expertise on chronic infections, sharing a ri...

Why do we screen for cancer but not the leading cause of death — heart disease? Today, we explore innovative strategies for early detection, prevention, and effective intervention in cardiovascular health.

Join hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, as they welcome Dr. Joel Kahn, a renowned cardiologist and advocate for plant-based nutrition and holistic approaches to heart health. Dr. Kahn delves into why heart disease has stubbornly remained the leading cause of death despite medical advancements, highlighting the need for a paradigm shift in prevention and early detection.

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Unlock the hidden drivers of hormone and gut health by exploring the intersection of nervous system regulation, root-cause diagnostics, and cycle syncing. This episode is a must for clinicians ready to advance their understanding of holistic, personalized wellness.

In this illuminating episode, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and integrative health coach Veda Leclerc to discuss how nervous system support and cycle alignment are foundational for hormone and gut health. Drawing from her own prolonged journey with misdiagnosed Lyme disease, Veda brings a perspective that fuses both...

Imagine your gut as a lively city, filled with trillions of tiny residents whose health directly influences your immunity, longevity, and ability to fight viruses. Today, we explore the "Gut Revolution," examining how nourishing these microscopic allies can unleash your body's natural healing abilities.

Hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, are joined by Dr. Christine Bishara, a physician, gut health expert, and author of "The Gut Revolution." Dr. Bishara shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to discovering the significant impact of nutrition and intermittent fasting on health, fueling her passion...

Could your “brain fog” actually be a sign of neuroinflammation or a leaky blood-brain barrier? What if the key to lifelong cognitive resilience lies in healing the brain, not just resting it, after a concussion? Today, we unveil the latest clinical insights into brain health, concussion recovery, and the vital role of the blood-brain barrier in cognitive longevity. 

Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcoming Dr. David Musnik, a board-certified sports and functional medicine expert with 25+ years in brain injury management. Dr. Musnik discusses his integrative, pathophysiology-based concussion treatment method, a shift...

Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN, in this month’s audio edition of the Vibrant Voice as they discuss research-backed tools for clinical clarity, focusing on the latest research on tick-borne pathogens and co-infection detection.

🎙️ Key Topics in This Month's Episode:

🔬 Research Article: A Customizable Multiplex Protein Microarray for Antibody Testing and its Application for Tick-Borne and Other Infectious Diseases.

🧠 Guide: Chronic Lyme Disease and Neurological Symptoms, What You Need to Know.

🩺 Expert Interview Series with Dr. Jason Barker on Conchagen Live: Revolution...

Beyond symptom management, can personalized hormone therapy unlock true longevity and address the subtle, often dismissed symptoms that impact women's health? This episode cuts through the noise to explore the evolving landscape of women's hormonal health, from early interventions to the nuances of bioidentical and body-identical hormones.

Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Dr. Nirusha Kumaran, Medical Director at the London-based Human Clinic, to discuss personalized hormone therapy, perimenopause, and the evolving landscape of women's health. Dr. Kumaran, a GP, lifestyle medicine physician, and functional medicine doctor, shares her personal...

Could a child's focus and mood problems really boil down to low iron levels and overlooked gut parasites? What happens when a leading pediatric nutritionist uncovers "obvious" root causes of ADHD and autism that most doctors miss?

Join hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, as they welcome Lucinda Miller, clinical lead at Nature Doc and acclaimed expert in pediatric nutrition, naturopathy, and functional medicine. Drawing on over 25 years of clinical experience and her own journey as both a clinician and a parent navigating neurodiversity, Lucinda offers a deep exploration of how...

What if aging weren't an inevitable decline? Today, we challenge the conventional "sick care" model, presenting a new paradigm where the goal isn't just to treat disease, but to deconstruct the aging process itself and optimize for a state of vibrant wellness.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned into longevity and performance medicine.  Dr. Gladden shares his personal health journey in his fifties, facing exhaustion, brain fog, and depression, which led him to reject the notion t...

Despite being the leading cause of death, heart disease often receives less urgent attention than cancer. This episode delves into an integrative cardiology approach, exploring advanced diagnostics, personalized lifestyle interventions, and innovative therapies that are revolutionizing heart health and longevity.

Today on the Vibrant Wellness podcast, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Dr. Giovanni Campanile, a Harvard-trained cardiologist and pioneer in integrative cardiology. Dr. Campanile, a "reformed interventional cardiologist," discusses his shift from traditional interventions to a practice focused on the prevention and reversal of heart disease by addressing underlying...