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Why EMF Hits Some People Harder — The Myelin-Infection Connection and How to Shield Your Cells Feb 06, 2026

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The presence of your phone and WI-FI in the home can accelerate anxiety, brain fog, low energy and physical symptoms you’re currently dealing with: Here's what we know and what you can do about it.

This episode focuses on how the presence of EMFs affect us in the way only Dr. Motley can: diving into the biomechanics and energy-medicine side of EMF sensitivity, and offering tools for building resilience.

Tools, resources + info:

Faraday bags

Quartz crystal

Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/

Vibrant Wellness labs - test for toxins and infections that could be making symptoms worse: https://vibrant-wellness.com/

The Invisible Rainbow, Arthur Firstenberg https://a.co/d/069Bmxhd

Nutrient Power by William J Walsh https://a.co/d/0bujcMw1

Nutritional support: CoQ-10, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Omega 3,6 and 9, Vitamin D and a good B complex. LivOnLabs has some great liposomal options (you can get 10% off everything on their site with code MOTLEY): https://www.livonlabs.com/

DesBio homopathics: https://desbio.com /shop/

Evan Brand https://www.instagram.com/p/DT4JOMqDrKX/

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Protein Demystified: The Role of Essential Amino Acids in Weight Loss | Angelo Keely Feb 03, 2026

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As we age and lose weight, preserving muscle becomes more critical than ever. Enter essential amino acids. Today Dr Motley sits down with Angelo Keely, founder of Kion, a company that supplements high quality essential amino acids, to break down why EAAs are key for building and maintaining muscle and optimizing protein. Visit https://getkion.com/ancient for 20% off!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

What’s so essential about essential amino acids?

What kinds of protein offer the best results?

HOW you consume protein matters.

What does the research say about the debate over whey protein?

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Overcoming Sciatica, Back Pain & Glute Pain: How to Protect Your Posture | Ashley Williams Jan 30, 2026

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If you have sciatica or back pain, and you're sitting all day for work, it's vital to make sure your office chair is supporting your posture as much as humanly possible. In this episode, Dr Motley sits down with Ashley Williams, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to discuss how she's challenging the notion that sitting is the new smoking. Learn how supporting your posture supports everything else. TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Muscle imbalance

Compression issues

How your posture affects your chi and health

Office chairs - how can we best support our bodies when we have to sit all day?

Is lumbar support enough?

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Your Labs Are ‘Normal’… So Why Do You Still Feel Sick? | Dr. Efrat LaMandre Jan 27, 2026

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What happens when your labs look normal, but you still don’t feel well?

In this episode, Dr. Motley speaks with Dr. Efrat LaMandre about why so many people feel unheard in healthcare. They explore medical gaslighting, the importance of building a supportive care team, and how stress, emotions, and the nervous system play a central role in chronic illness.

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Dr. E’s podcast is Medical Disruptor at medicaldisruptor.com.

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Clear Mold Toxicity: Your Questions Answered Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into your questions on learning about and treating mold toxicity. He shares patient stories to illustrate the sneaky nature of mold-related health issues and the importance of thorough testing and treatment. TOPICS DISCUSSED:

How can your diet be affected by mold toxicity?

How can it affect alpha gal and what can be done about that?

What does mold have to do with your genetics?

What are some herbal treatments to deal with mold toxicity in your kidneys?

Tools mentioned in this episode:

Start with homeopathics - https://dbscript.com/product/moldssr/

Soliman Auricular Ear Treatment - https://alternativemedicinecenter.info/soliman-auricular-allergy-treatment-saat/

Testing for mold toxins: Mycotoxin testing, OATS (Organic Acid Test) - https://mosaicdx.com/

Immunolytics - https://immunolytics.com/

Herbs that specifically help with mold toxicity

Morinda Supreme: https://shorturl.at/AmP3p

Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/yTH9J

Scutellaria Supreme: https://shorturl.at/Eio7a

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To Remove or Not Remove a Tooth: A Whole Health Perspective | Dr. Kelly Blodgett Jan 20, 2026

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What if you didn’t dread going to the dentist? Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a biological dentist on a mission to remove the fear from dentistry. He uses this approach when discussing whether or not to remove a tooth, and other topics like:

What exactly is a cavitation and can it affect your health?

How dental health affects your whole body

How your oral health affects your emotional life

Lab tests Dr. Blodgett orders

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Your Winter Depression Might Be a Kidney Infection — The Hidden Organ Behind Seasonal Mood Crashes Jan 16, 2026

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We’re re-airing this episode, as we know many people struggle with the winter blues and feeling off this time of year! Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months, pay attention to signs of bladder issues.

Show Notes: ⬇️

For UTI testing: https://microgendx.com/

For kidney issues: Uva Ursi https://shorturl.at/vqxmG

Your Seasonal Depression Recommendations:

Sunshine

Infrared Sauna

Mineral Support (check out BEAM Minerals. You can get 20% off with code DRMOTLEY - https://shorturl.at/W8MO5⁠)

Multivitamins: Thorne Research https://www.thorne.com/products.

EFT - https://www.thetappingsolution.com/eft-tapping/

Neuroemotional Technique - https://www.netmindbody.com/

00:00 - 01:14 - Intro

01:15 - 01:37 - History/Origins of Seasonal Depression/Winter Blues

01:38 - 02:30 - facts on SAD

02:31 - 04:07 - Winter months in Chinese Medicine

04:08 - 04:48 - Kidneys/Bladder/Fear Connection

04:50 - 10:42 - Patient Story

10:45 - 12:38 - UTI/Bladder Infections + Lab Testing

12:43 - 13:20 - Undereye Bags and the Kidneys

18:10 - 19:00 - Herbs for Cleaning out the Kidneys

25:00 - 27:00 - Relationship between Seasonal Depression and UTIs

27:01 - 29:00 - Recommendations for Seasonal Depression

29:01 - 31:44 - Addressing fears

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Protein, Gut Health, and the Routine That Sticks | Jaimie Maitland Jan 13, 2026

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What kinds of protein shakes can you use if whey makes you bloat? Integrative Health Coach and health entrepreneur Jamie Maitland is here to break down the best protein shakes for you, how to source truly “clean” products, little health secrets like pairing your collagen with Vitamin C and, most importantly, how your mindset is the most important ingredient in creating your unique health routine. In this thoughtful conversation about health, wellness and nutrition, Jaimie reminds us that the most powerful supercomputer on earth can be found between our ears.

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Your Jaw Pain, Shoulder Ache & Skin Breakouts Might All Be SIBO — Here's the Hidden Connection Jan 09, 2026

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Did you know SIBO can show up in the skin and as symptoms you would never have guessed like TMJ? Today, Dr. Motley is addressing everything people have asked him about SIBO, diving into meridian points and the emotions linked to the small intestines in Chinese Medicine. Learn about herbal, homeopathic and acupressure treatments for this condition. Doctor Motley’s Recommendations:

Herbs that help with SIBO:

Morinda Supreme: https://shorturl.at/YEUvl

Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/MUkny

Melia Supreme (for strong cases!): https://shorturl.at/4qY4U

Look for a muscle-testing practitioner through DesBio: https://dbscript.com/patient-with-no-code/

Stay off cow dairy wheat, grains and cornstarch

Treatments for children:

Homeopathics: DesBio

Herbal tinctures: Hawaii Pharm

Tests:

GI Mapping: Genova Diagnostics

OATS Test: Mosaic Labs

Mentioned in this podcast:

DesBio’s SSR Candida Kit

Biolight.shop’s Red-Light Mouth Piece

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The TCM Code to Your Period | Dr. Chloe Weber Jan 06, 2026

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What can you learn about your period by tapping into TCM principles? We’re re-airing this past interview with Dr. Chloe Weber, master herbalist and TCM practitioner, to dive into what it means when you’ve skipped a period, decode PMS symptoms from a TCM lens, and figure out why the liver and spleen are critical when it comes to menstrual cycles.

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