Ancient Health Podcast

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The UTI/Heart Connection that's Hiding Your Infection Sep 19, 2025

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Did you know unexplained heart palpitations could be a sign of a hidden UTI or other kidney issues? On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley explains how this connection works as well as possible remedies. Learn about how to spot kidney trouble by exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine and even Embryology. Show notes ⬇️

Recommendations:

Talk Therapy → To release trapped fear

EMDR

NET - https://www.instagram.com/dr.samriley/

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BodyGuard Supreme to break kidney stones → https://shorturl.at/l7KuF

Cranberries + D-Mannose

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Decoding the Language of the Face | Dr. Todd Frisch Sep 16, 2025

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What can our face tell us (and others), and can face-reading connect us to real healing? In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Todd Frisch shares his expertise in facial diagnosis, revealing how our facial features give powerful insights about our health and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Frisch also shares real-life case studies that illustrate the practical applications of facial diagnosis in clinical settings, making a compelling case for its importance in holistic health practices.

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What Fear Does to Our Kidneys [Repost] Sep 12, 2025

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What can fear actually do to our bodies? We’re re-airing this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast where Doctor Motley lays the groundwork for the connection between fear and the kidneys in TCM. He explains how fear can manifest physically, affecting the kidneys and leading to various health issues, including chronic UTIs.

15:16 - 16:49 - Possible symptoms

Treatments:

Acupressure

Acupuncture

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Cranberries

Plenty of hydration!

Bring your fear to the surface with EFT or NET

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Ancient Lifestyle + Environmental Secrets for Postpartum Health | Abi Fernandini Sep 09, 2025

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Dr. Motley chats with Abi Fernandini about motherhood, taking it slow postpartum and what living internationally has taught her. The two explore what ancient wisdom can teach modern mothers about postpartum health. Show Notes⬇️

Life in South America

2:40-7:00

Health and Food in Peru

7:01-9:12

Family Support in Different Countries

9:14-12:00

Differences in Older Populations

12:00-15:02

Growing Children and Differences in Food Systems

15:05-18:35

Nervous System Regulation for a new mom

21:50-22:30

Benefiting from Maternal Wisdom

22:35

Traditional Chinese Wisdom for Postpartum Moms

23:51-24:33

Post-Partum Depression and Community Support

24:33-29:39

Emotional + Physical Health for Mothers

29:47-30:43

Post-Partum Bone Density

30:44-32:39

Lifestyle, Hormones and Acne

33:36-37:55

The Power of Grounding

38:00-39:00

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How Your Thoughts Can Change Your Health Sep 05, 2025

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Your thoughts aren’t just in your head—they’re shaping your health. 🧠✨ In this episode, Dr. Motley explores the body’s biofield—the energetic patterns of your thoughts and emotions—and how changing the way you think can literally transform the way your body heals. Show Notes ⬇️

Recommendations:

PEMF

RIFE Machines

Sound Therapy

Tuning Fork Therapy

Laser Therapy

Prayer

Meditation

Breathwork

The Body Electric

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die

The Body Keeps the Score

The Emotion Code

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Only 4% of Women Take This — Here's Why It Could Add Years to Your Life with Dr. Amy Killen Sep 02, 2025

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Dr. Amy Killen is an MD who went from saving lives in the emergency room to helping people live longer and more fulfilling lives as a leading specialist in hormone therapy and longevity. Dr. Chris Motley sat down with her at the HOS conference in Austin to talk about all things aging well. They cover leveling up your hormone health, how to deal with thinning hair and one surprising thing that studies say help you live longer - sexual health!

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health, longevity, hormones, functional medicine, sexual health, stress management, sleep, hair health, women's health, men's health

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What's Really Causing Your Varicose Veins (Hint: It's Not Just Your Legs) Aug 29, 2025

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I bet you didn’t know there was a connection between spider and varicose veins and parasites?? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley highlights the role of infections and parasites in vascular health. Parasites, latent infections and your vascular health: they’re all connected, and there are holistic solutions! Pick up some expert tips on parasite cleansing and herbal remedies, as well as how addressing lymphatic health can make a difference in this area.

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The article referenced in this episode: https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.572865

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Pumpkin Seeds

Clove

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Heal Hypothyroidism Your Way | Dr. Amie Hornaman Aug 26, 2025

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Thyroid health is not one-size-fits-all! In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley interviews Dr. Amie Hornaman about the nitty-gritty of navigating complex thyroid issues; they talk about the role of sleep, supplements, glandulars, iodine and what good testing for hypothyroidism really looks like.

Chapters:

4:00-4:25 - Signs of thyroid issues in women

6:00-7:55 - Triggers of thyroid issues

8:00 - 10:00 - Most important thyroid markers

10:30 - 11:00 - The relationship between the thyroid and emotional fatigue

12:30 - 14:00 - How Important is Iodine?

15:00 - 16:55 - Injurious toxins we’re exposed to

19:00 - 21:00 - The forgotten thyroid hormone

21:10 - 24:45 - GLP1s?

24:47- 30:00 - Lifestyle changes to support the thyroid

31:30 - 36:50 - Foods to Avoid

36:50 - 39:50 - Hyperthyroid: misdiagnosed?

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Puffy Face, Puffy Liver: Why You Might Have Gained Weight Aug 22, 2025

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Have you gained weight suddenly, particularly in your face? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley breaks down the possible connection between a puffy face, weight gain, and an unhealthy liver, and the importance of detoxing this organ! Get some lifestyle and diet changes, and herbal support for the liver and kidneys, and don’t overlook how anger and fear can impact our liver and kidneys according to TCM. Show Notes ⬇️

Simple Steps to Support Liver Health:

Reduce or Eliminate Sugar

Drink More Water

Collagen

Purple/Blue Leafy Greens, Berries

B-Complex for methylation support

Omega 3, 6, 9

Guard/nurture your sleep (it’s nature’s greatest healer!)

Therapies To Research:

Red Light Therapy

Electric Lymph Therapy

Rebounding

Sauna/Cold Therapy

Herbs:

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The Peptide Science Behind Ancient Organ-Eating Traditions (And Why It Works) with Nathalie Niddam Aug 19, 2025

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In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley interviews Natalie Niddam of Longevity with Nathalie Niddam, to tell us about regenerative medicine and the bounds of what we thought was possible for our health. They talk about the role our inner dialogues play in our health and the inspiring stories of people who found radical health outcomes when they simply let go of toxic environments.

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