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36: Exploring the Microbiome Frontier | Kiran Krishnan Jun 04, 2024

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Welcome back, Functional Friends! In today's episode, I am thrilled to reunite with my dear friend, Kiran Krishnan, as we cover the cutting-edge world of microbiome labs. From challenging old notions about gut health to pioneering spore-based probiotics, Kiran has been at the forefront of revolutionizing functional medicine. Together, we explore shifts in microbiology research, refine how we analyze health data, and tackle the confusion around hormone dysregulation. Join us as we discuss everything from the Dutch Test to using computational power to improve our healthcare system, and from the impact of hormones on the gut to promoting good skin health. It's a journey of discovery, innovation, and adding to the collective scientific knowledge. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Kiran Krishnan on Holistic Savage!

Topics Discussed:

02:22 - Microbiome labs
05:45 - Shifts in microbiology research
06:59 - Refining how we analyze our health data
10:56 - Social listening study on hormone changes
12:12 - The Dutch Test
17:02 - Creating a centralizing machine learning system
23:21 - Impacting physiology vs chasing root causes
28:27 - Using computational power
33:43 - Hormones and the gut
36:09 - Standard American metabolism and chronic disease
40:11 - PhytoVeda
50:08 - Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
54:51 - Skin barrier functionality
01:01:29 - The skin microbiome
01:08:12 - Atopic dermatitis
01:12:04 - Promoting good skin health
01:19:13 - Siv Care
01:24:09 - Adding to the collective scientific knowledge

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35: Biohacking vs Bioslacking, Psychedelics, + Self Limiting Beliefs | Biohacker Babes May 28, 2024

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Join me on today's episode of the Holistic Savage podcast as I sit down with the dynamic duo, Lauren and Renee, also known as the Biohacker Babes! It's been a long time coming, and I'm incredibly grateful to finally have them on the podcast to explore the world of biohacking. From addressing information overload to navigating the challenges of over-supplementation, we talk about common hurdles in health coaching and emphasize the importance of reconnecting with ourselves. Tune in as we discuss the transformative power of psychedelics, challenge societal stigmas, and uncover ancestral wisdom, leaving you inspired to pursue your truth and embrace top biohacks for a holistic lifestyle.

Topics Discussed:

03:32 - Defining biohacking
13:38 - Fighting against information overload
19:35 - Over Supplementation
21:55 - Common challenges when health coaching
30:04 - Bringing people back to themselves
32:46 - Experience with psychedelics
42:40 - Psychedelics & self limiting beliefs
52:49 - The bastardization of psychedelic medicine
56:18 - Stigma + big pharma
59:16 - Pursuing your truth
01:06:04 - The ancestral component
01:09:46 - Top biohacks
01:15: 51 - Wearables + other tech
01:17:55 - Women in biohacking

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84: Mental Health, Root Causes & Metabolic Health with Brendan Vermeire

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34: Neural Nourishment + The Vagus Nerve| Dr Navaz Habib May 21, 2024

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Hello again functional fam and welcome to another enlightening episode of the Holistic Savage Podcast! Today we’re learning all about the vagus nerve with the esteemed Dr. Navaz Habib, a true pioneer in vagus nerve research. We kick off with Dr. Navaz's captivating research journey and an in depth explanation of vagus nerve anatomy, unraveling the mysteries of this neural powerhouse. As we navigate through topics such as microglial activation and the implications of HRV on health complications, we offer practical solutions for enhancing vagus nerve function.

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03:39 - Dr Navaz’s research journey
08:41 - Sachin Patel
15:41 - Brendan’s experience with vagus nerve therapy
18:17 - Vagus nerve anatomy
26:23 - Vagus nerve signaling
32:22 - Microglial activation
36:21 - HRV + vagus nerve
49:55 - HRV + health complications
43:18 - The pros + cons of wearables
47:05 - The Cholinergic Anti-inflammatory Pathway
57:35 - Systemic inflammation
01:02:42 - Nicotine + inflammation
01:06:40 - Repairing the vagus nerve
01:11:55 - Wellness devices
01:22:27 - When to use wellness devices + other

intervention strategies

01:33:45 - Where to find Dr. Navaz Habib

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33: Perimenopause + Your Metabolic Health | Dr. Carrie Jones

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33: Perimenopause + Your Metabolic Health | Dr. Carrie Jones May 20, 2024

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Welcome back, functional fam! Get ready to learn about everything perimenopause with none other than The Hormone Queen herself, Dr. Carrie Jones. With over 15 years of experience in functional and integrative medicine, Dr. Jones is your go-to expert for all things hormonal health. We're talking groundbreaking new insights, exploring the fascinating history of perimenopause treatment and diagnosis, and highlighting key symptoms to watch out for. From dissecting the intricate relationship between perimenopause, mental health, and metabolic function to unveiling effective treatment strategies, we're covering it all. Whether you're grinding through perimenopause yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is stacked with invaluable information to empower you on your journey.

Topics Discussed

01:35 - New Information on perimenopause
04:38 - Hormonal changes during perimenopause
11:06 - The history of menopause treatment & HRT
20:23 - Different hormone treatments
24:15 - Monitoring your hormones
32:28 - Perimenopause and mental health
40:13 - Treating perimenopause symptoms

44:37 - Cardiometabolic risk

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32: Hello Again, Holistic Family | Solo Episode May 14, 2024

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Welcome back functional family and nice to meet you to any new family members joining us today! The Holistic Savage podcast is back and better than ever! I wanted to sit down and chat with you all one on one and tell you what's been going on with me, all the awesome things we have planned for this podcast, and announce my metabolic health research foundation. So sit back, relax, and let’s get into it!

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01:55 - Welcome back functional family!
02:53 - The why behind the Holistic Savage Podcast
07:06 - Keeping it authentic
14:11 - The evolution of the show: upcoming guests & themes
19:51 - Becoming my best self & doing my best work
25:07 - We have sponsors now!
27:53 - Why I started a nonprofit
31:07 - The intention of the foundation
34:01 - The business model
39:38 - Long term goal
40:49 - The ask

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31: The Gut Brain Axis: Mental Health & The Microbiome with Kiran Krishnan Jul 29, 2021

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S3-EP7: Gut- Brian Axis: Mental Health & Yje Microbiome Guest @kiranbiome What a fantastic way to wrap Season three then with My mentor and friend @KiranBiome!!! In our finale, Kiran dives deep into the topics around mental health the microbiome and the connection to the gut-brain axis! Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development and research company. Kiran is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National and Satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries and has been a guest speaker on several International Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board or a Science Advisor for 7 other companies in the industry. Make sure you don’t miss this one! Available on Youtube and any podcast platform! ——————————————————- ——————————————————- Thank you #holisticsavages, so much for listening to the podcast; we appreciate you and want to stay connected with you!! So join us on Apple Podcast and please rate, review and subscribe to help this podcast grow; and if you like the podcast, get the word out and share it with your peeps! #HolisticSavagePodcast #HolisticSavageTribe #FunctionalMedicineBadBoy #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalPsychology #moldbrain #hutbrianaxis #microbiome #mentalhealth #globalhealth #collaboration

30: Mold Brain with Dr. Jill Crista Jun 25, 2021

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S3-EP6: Mold, Bacteria, & The Brain w/ Special Guest @DrJillCrista Aaaaaand She’s back, #MoldSquad member, best selling author, naturopathic doctor and our guest for June @DrJillCrista! In our full episode Dr. Jill fills gives us the deep down on the connection between Mold Illness & the Brain Health. Dr. Crista is the author of Break The Mold: 5 Tools To Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health and supports mold-sick people through her Inspire Membership. She also provides online training for medical practitioners wanting to become Mold-Literate. Dr Jill is an internationally recognized educator on neuroinflammatory conditions such as mold, Lyme, PANDAS & PANS, and post-concussion syndrome. She’s passionate about helping people recover their health after exposure to toxic mold. Make sure you don’t miss this one! Available on Youtube and any podcast platform! ——————————————————- ——————————————————- Thank you #holisticsavages, so much for listening to the podcast; we appreciate you and want to stay connected with you!! So join us on Apple Podcast and please rate, review and subscribe to help this podcast grow; and if you like the podcast, get the word out and share it with your peeps! #HolisticSavagePodcast #HolisticSavageTribe #FunctionalMedicineBadBoy #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalPsychology #moldbrain #breakthemold #moldilless #moldsquad #collaboration

29: The Apex of Books - Keto Flex Ben Azadi May 27, 2021

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Pssst!!!! Guess what!?! My brother from another mother, the Keto King 👑, best-selling author @thebenazadi is back!!!! He is on the pod this month to talk all about his newest book Keto Flex! Ben Azadi, FDN-P, is on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of three best-selling books, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction, and educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Make sure you don’t miss this one! Available on Youtube and any podcast platform! **If you want to check out Ben’s newest book you can get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Keto-Flex-Secrets-Inflammation-Metabolism-ebook/dp/B08YFM83DD/ref=nodl_ ——————————————————- ——————————————————- Thank you #holisticsavages, so much for listening to the podcast; we appreciate you and want to stay connected with you!! So join us on Apple Podcast and please rate, review and subscribe to help this podcast grow; and if you like the podcast, get the word out and share it with your peeps! #HolisticSavagePodcast #HolisticSavageTribe #FunctionalMedicineBadBoy #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalPsychology #ketoflex #thebenazadi #ketokamp #ketoking #collaboration

28: Your Mental Health & Your Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones Apr 29, 2021

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S3-EP4: Your Mental Health & Your Hormones With Guest @Dr.CarrieJones In preparation for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month and to better understand our hormones' role in mental health. We have a special guest for you...a returner, my friend, The Hormone Queen, @ Dr. CarrieJones! Dr. Carrie is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) having over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology. Dr. Jones has been the Medical Director for two large integrative clinics in Portland, Oregon, and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, the creators of the most cutting-edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test. In her free time, she lectures all over the world on the topic of hormones and consults with the most amazing health care practitioners on the hormone status of their patients.   Make sure you don’t miss this one! Available on Youtube and any podcast platform! ——————————————————- ——————————————————- Thank you #holisticsavages, so much for listening to the podcast; we appreciate you and want to stay connected with you!! So join us on Apple Podcast and please rate, review and subscribe to help this podcast grow; and if you like the podcast, get the word out and share it with your peeps! #HolisticSavagePodcast #HolisticSavageTribe #FunctionalMedicineBadBoy #FunctionalMedicine #FunctionalPsychology #mentalhealthawareness #drcarriejones #mentalhealthandhormones #thehormonequeen #collaboration

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