Hey Functional Friends! This week I'm sitting down with Dr. Aimie Apigian — trauma expert, surgeon-turned-functional medicine doctor, and author of the bestselling book The Biology of Trauma — for what might be the most profound conversation about trauma and healing I've ever had. Aimie shares her deeply personal journey of trauma, to her own health collapse that led her to completely reimagine…
Hey Functional Friends! This week I'm sitting down with Angela Pifer — SIBO expert and creator of the massive Cracking the SIBO Code Summit — for what might be the most comprehensive, paradigm-shifting conversation about SIBO you'll ever hear. Angela drops absolute bombs on the conventional treatment approach: why the standard "kill phase first" algorithm is causing recurrence, how 2/3 of SIBO…
Hey Functional Friends! This week I'm sitting down with Brian Karr — co-founder of We Inspect — for a mind-blowing conversation about why conventional mold inspection is fundamentally broken. Brian shares his personal story of living in a "toxic box" that destroyed his health, and drops some serious truth bombs: most mold inspectors miss 78% of problems, dry mold can be MORE dangerous than…
Hey Functional Friends! This week I’m speaking with one of my favorite humans and longtime mentors, the brilliant Kiran Krishnan — research microbiologist, educator, and co-founder of Microbiome Labs. We explore the evolution of functional medicine, the rise of evidence-based holistic practice, and how AI and new technologies are reshaping research. Kiran breaks down the future of microbiome…
Hey Functional Friends, welcome back to the Holistic Savage podcast! Today, I’m flying solo because I want to dive deep into something that I’m incredibly proud of: the Mental M.A.P.. This is a project that’s been years in the making, and honestly, it’s something I’ll be refining and evolving forever. I wanted to take the opportunity to share the philosophy behind it—why I created it, what it's…
Hey Functional Friends! This week I'm speaking with one of my favorite people, the brilliant Jaclyn Downs, a leading expert in functional genomics. We explore Jaclyn's journey into functional medicine, the impact of oxidative stress and inflammation, and the importance of comprehensive genetic testing. We delve into the interplay of genetics and environmental factors, particularly in relation to…
Hey Functional Friends! In this episode, I’m joined by one of the smartest dudes I know, Jeremy Malecha, CEO and co-founder of BioCannic, a groundbreaking health intelligence platform transforming the way we approach functional medicine. We dive into Jeremy’s personal health journey and how it fueled his mission to bring greater standardization, objectivity, and clarity to the field. From the…
In this episode, I’m thrilled to finally be joined by Margaret Floyd Barry, a good friend and the owner and Executive Director of Restorative Wellness Solutions. Today we're diving deep into what it truly means to be a functional practitioner and the nuances of functional practice itself. We'll explore critical concepts like bio-individuality in clinical practice and the startling rise of complex…
In this episode, I’m joined by Cathy Eason, FNTP, board-certified holistic nutritionist, educator, and clinical advisor for Berkeley Life. We dive deep into the critical role of nitric oxide (NO) in systemic health, its connection to oral and gut microbiomes, and why nitrate supplementation is fast becoming a foundational pillar of preventive wellness. Cathy Eason, MS, CNC, HHP, is the Learning &…
In this episode, I'm thrilled to reconnect with a dear friend, Michael Rubino , founder of the Change the Air Foundation and an unparalleled expert in the world of mold. We dive deep into a critical, yet often overlooked, public health issue: mold and its impact on human health . Michael shares his fascinating origin story, detailing how Hurricane Sandy led him to dedicate his life to…
