Dr. David Friedman offers a cutting edge approach to achieving optimal health by incorporating entertainment, shock value and solutions to everyday health and wellness issues. Each week he interviews world-renowned doctors, celebrities, sports figures and New York Times bestselling authors who all share a common goal of helping others get healthy in the sickest developed country in the world… good ole USA.
Many people know the importance of healthy eating. This includes reading labels for themselves and their children, but they don't think twice about what they feed their four-legged family members. Joining us is Dr. Judy Morgan, a holistic veterinarian and author of bestselling books, a few of them out there including three cookbooks for dogs. She's here to expose the startling little known truths…
Peptides may be the hottest health trend right now, but they're also the most confusing. Everyone's talking about them yet almost no one understands them. Are they the fountain of youth, or just the flavor of the month? On this episode, Dr. Friedman sits down with Jay Campbell, one of the world's leading experts on hormonal optimization and therapeutic peptides, to separate the science from the…
Over 61 million Americans are living with a mental health condition, and anxiety in young adults has surged nearly 140% since 2010. This, despite more therapists, apps, and awareness campaigns than at any point in history. So why are the numbers still going the wrong way? In this episode, Dr. David Friedman sits down with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Paul Conti, who argues we've been asking the wrong…
Dr. Robert Lufkin is here to discuss his new book, "Lies I Taught in Medical School." He emphasizes addressing root causes rather than just symptoms, particularly in managing high blood pressure and weight. Dr. Lufkin discusses the importance of a metabolically healthy diet, advocating for reduced carbohydrate intake and cautioning against seed oils. He also highlights lifestyle choices in…
When was the last time you were really outside? Not the dash to your car. Not a glance at your phone on the porch. Sun on your face, eyes on something farther away than a screen. If you're drawing a blank, you've got company. The average American now spends 93% of life indoors — artificial light, recycled air, pixels, and pings. Then we wonder why we can't sleep, can't focus, and need three cups…
Almost all of us are missing essential vitamins and minerals from our diets that leave us feeling unwell and unable to achieve our health goals—even those of us who take our daily multi, buy organic produce, or have tried to kick-start our health with different dietary habits. Now, bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne throws all of that out the window in favor of a simple yet radical idea:…
Dr. David Friedman sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey about “mental fitness,” the idea that mental health should be proactively strengthened like physical health rather than only treated during crises. Dr. Ramsey explains that lifestyle habits — especially nutrition, movement, sleep, self-awareness, connection, time in nature, and purpose — play a major role in brain health and emotional…
Do you find yourself waking up dreading the day ahead? The stress, the endless to-do list, the feeling that you're just going through the motions? You're not alone, and more importantly, you don't have to stay there. Happiness isn't reserved for the lucky few. It's a choice. Deborah Mallow turned that realization into a movement, a toolkit, and an award-winning book that's helping people across…
William Davis, MD, is a cardiologist and the author of the groundbreaking #1 New York Times bestseller Wheat Belly. He is also the author of three additional New York Times bestsellers—Wheat Belly Cookbook, Wheat Belly 30-Minutes (or Less!) Cookbook, and Wheat Belly Total Health—as well as several other influential books, including Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox and Undoctored. Dr. David Friedman…
The brain is the central driver of our thoughts, memories, relationships, and ability to love, and it’s far more resilient than once believed. Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood, author of the book, The Stimulated Mind , explains that while genetics can influence the risk of cognitive decline, nearly half of dementia cases may be preventable through lifestyle choices like physical activity, good…
When it comes to heart health, the conversation almost always centers on the usual suspects: diet, exercise, and weight management. But today, we're approaching heart health from an entirely different angle — one most cardiologists never address. You'll learn how emotional pain from your past could literally build a protective wall around your heart — one that blocks your ability to give and…