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Healthspan is the total number of years lived without disease while lifespan is the total number of years lived. Trei Tackett, Director of Health Coach Education, and Dr. Mike Stone cover the key health pillars and how to extend your healthspan. You'll learn which diets are best for healthspan, how protein plays a role in healthspan, the best forms of movements, and key takeaways for optimizing sleep for a healthier, longer life. 

Health Coach Kelly James joins us today to discuss mindset and mindfulness work. She'll teach you how to check in with your body, reflect on your thoughts in the moment, and how to 'get out of your mind.' Kelly and Dr. Mike Stone break down examples and step-by-step instructions for how to practice mindfulness in real-world scenarios such as frustrations at the grocery store or during busy, stressful days. You'll leave this episode with a better idea of how to live in the moment and move through your day with more calm. 

In this episode, internal medicine physician, Dr. Austin Perlmutter discusses the problem with our reluctance to change when it comes to health interventions – and how our mental health plays a critical role. He breaks down how and why our brains function in decision-making situations, which impacts our healthspan and long-term risk for disease. Dr. Perlmutter talks us through how to rewire our brains to function better, which has a positive ripple effect throughout the body. This episode will leave you with actionable steps to start optimizing your brain right away.

‘Detox’ is arguably the one thing you’ve heard most about over this last month. The premise: our bodies accumulate toxins that cause all sorts of issues – from mild illnesses to chronic or fatal diseases. Instead, detoxing promises to flush toxins from the body, resulting in boosted energy, less bloating, weight loss, glowing skin, and – of course – lower disease risk. Whether you choose a juice cleanse, enema, colonic, or other form, detoxes are marketed as ways to reset and reinvigorate your health. But, what does science say? Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Mike Mallin sit down to give you the straight forward answers around detoxing and alternatives. 

Dr. Mike Stone sits down with Dr. Kristin Dawson and Ben Askins from the Wild Health Ketamine clinic to discuss a recent study around the impact of ketamine on depression, combined with self worth training. Plus their analysis on how and why self worth training can have such a positive impact on people.    You can find the study here: https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.20220216

Jeff Patterson, author of “The Big Thing Effect” is a Success and Leadership Coach who works with his clients to create breathtaking results in life and business. Today he joins us on the podcast to speak about the big thing, goals, motivation, overthinking, and more.

In this episode, we talk to renowned author and philosopher, Ryan Holiday, about stoicism and ego. Ryan’s book and podcast, The Daily Stoic, along with The Obstacle is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is Key, are bestsellers – selling more than 5 million copies in over 40 languages. We discuss what stoicism and discipline looks like when applied in daily life, how stoic philosophy equates to better health of the mind, body, and spirit, and dig deep into the ego and its effect on our relationships to the Self and others. We round out the conversation with a discussion of stillness and how we can truly slow down, making certain that this episode is a must-listen.

Today we are joined by Health Coach Michele Miller to highlight how we can teach our children about health, show them how to make healthy food choices, and foster a healthy relationship with food.

 Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Carl Seger chat about Mike's favorite way to access that deep rest - yoga nidra (also known as yogic sleep). Yoga nidra is a technique combining mental imagery with physical posture to access a state of relaxation. From it's impact on sleep latency and deep sleep, to glucose levels, and even athletic performance, yoga nidra is a powerful tool to have in your health toolkit. In today's episode you'll learn exactly what yoga nidra is and how to practice it.   Mentioned study HERE.

On this episode, we sit down with Ben Azadi, FDN-P, to discuss the details of his 80lb weight loss journey and ongoing mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives. As the author of four best-selling books: Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Power of Sleep, and The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, Ben is a go-to leader on IF and the Keto diet. We touch on the powerful impact of sleep on weight loss, strategies and misconceptions, as well as different diets and proper nutrition for safe, healthy weight loss.

Dr. Mike Stone sits down with Dr. Kristin Dawson and Ben Askins of the Wild Health Ketamine Clinic to discuss how MDMA assisted therapy helps individuals with PTSD. They break down the different existing therapies for PTSD, SSRI's, the science behind MDMA, and its impact.

Corey Twine, an astronaut human performance specialist and a former collegiate and tactical strength and conditioning coach, joins us today to talk about his experience working with NASA. From the methods he uses to train astronauts, to the KPI’s needed to ensure resilience and success in space, and more.

With a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and Ph.D. from Stanford, James Fadiman has dedicated his career to researching psychedelics. After more than 60 years in the field, he’s authored The Psychedelics Explorer’s Guide, along with other books on psychology. In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Fadiman to discuss the safety and effectiveness of using psychedelics for the treatment of mental illness, the dos and don’ts of macro- and microdosing, the dissolution of the Ego, and more.   To learn more about our Awake + Aware series visit here: https://www.wildhealthsummit.com/awake-and-aware

Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Mike Mallin answer the common question "which is better before bed, hot or cold therapy." They'll break down the benefits of each and the science behind how they can impact your sleep.

After a week long silent meditation retreat, Dr. Mike Mallin and Dr. Mike Stone sit down to discuss the benefits of meditation for dissolving the ego, understanding who you truly are, and its aid in spiritual awakenings.  

Is it possible to get the benefits of a sauna, without one? Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Mike Mallin break down what you can do if you don't have sauna access.

From studying scuba divers to speaking globally about the power of the breath, James Nestor joins us for this episode of the Wild Health Podcast. Author of the bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, Nestor details the various benefits of breathing through the nose, specifically, rather than the mouth, and how to properly do so. For everything from better mental health to avoiding cavities, join us for a deep-dive into breathing.   Get tickets to see James speak live at: https://www.wildhealthsummit.com/awake-and-aware 

Dr. Mark Goodman and Dr. Mike Stone go over a recent study that is showing a connection between strength training and disease and mortality risks. Studies can be found here: Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified physician and an expert in osteopathic medicine. She studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management, as well as the physiological effects of one’s diet. In this episode, she sheds light on Muscle-Centric Medicine – demystifying the three types of muscles, their functions, and how to best maintain their form and function. We dig into everything from the management of anabolic resistance to the best foods to fuel your workout routines.   You can learn more about her here: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/?hl=en 

Dr. Mike Stone and Dr. Mike Mallin get together to discuss cellphone usage, its harm, and its benefits. They outline how to avoid excessive cellphone usage, create healthy boundaries around your phone, and give personal tips for minimizing phone usage.