LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Rose, a double board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has become a true pioneer in the space of functional and precision medicine. Driven by a relentless curiosity that survived even the most rigid medical training, Dr. Rose shares how her quest to answer “why” led her beyond conventional medicine into root-cause healing, patient-centered care, and the world of gut health, biochemistry, and the microbiome.
Episode Timestamps:
Show introduction and host background ... 00:00:00
Early skepticism of conventional GI protocols ... 00:04:30
Embracing probiotics, nutrition, and functional medicine ... 00:05:26
Medical education’s gaps in microbiome and nutrition ... 00:06:12
Critique of diagnosis-driven, algorithmic medicine ... 00:09:39
Leaving conventional practice for holistic, systems biology ... 00:10:12
The body as an interconnected ecosystem ... 00:15:31
Microbiome, mitochondria, immune interplay ... 00:17:53
Chronic illness and the failure of “one size fits all” protocols ... 00:19:26
Gut-brain-immune axis and its health implications ... 00:22:09
Gut-driven neurodegeneration, mood, and immunity ... 00:24:07
Long Covid: definitions and persistence ... 00:29:29
Spike protein’s toxic role in long Covid and aging ... 00:30:27
Viral, vaccine, and bacterial factors in ongoing disease ... 00:33:04
Diagnostics, individualized protocols, and new treatments ...00:44:54
Prevention and recovery: gut, spike, and diet strategies ... 00:52:52
Daily recommendations and practical steps for longevity ... 01:02:07
Quick-fire gut health myths and personal insights ... 01:07:45
Where to find Dr. Robin Rose and episode wrap-up ... 01:10:09
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Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Salzman, a pioneer in NAD research whose work has spanned everything from pediatric sepsis to cutting-edge longevity science. Dr. Salzman dives deep into why NAD isn’t just another supplement buzzword, but a central molecule powering our energy, resilience, and even fertility.

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Introduction ... 00:00:00

Scientific rigor in supplement development ... 00:06:49

Evolution of medicine and the role of populist health ... 00:09:37

Changing views on aging and longevity ... 00:14:13

NAD’s role in energy, repair, and aging ... 00:17:22

When NAD starts to decline and why it matters ... 00:21:06

Early signs of NAD deficiency ... 00:22:22

NAD’s connection to fertility and reproductive health ... 00:25:03

Gut health, inflammation, and NAD depletion ... 00:34:16

Lifestyle and diet drivers of NAD loss ... 00:39:35

How to assess NAD needs ... 00:42:11

Boosting NAD: supplement strategies and limits ... 00:44:09

NMN versus NR and dosing ... 00:46:05

Wonderfeel’s approach: address depletion and boost levels ... 00:51:53

Commonly reported results and user feedback ... 00:54:52

Creatine’s critical role in cellular energy and aging ... 00:57:55

Future directions: criticism, biomarkers, and personalization ... 01:10:10

Podcast wrap-up, offers, and disclaimer ... 01:15:09

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Today, I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Anshul Gupta, a conventionally trained family physician who completely reimagined thyroid care after his own life and health hit a breaking point. Dr. Gupta shares how his battle with fatigue, weight gain, and relentless gut pain led him down a path beyond prescriptions, ultimately transforming his personal health and medical practice. Through functional medicine, he found a way out of his own struggle—and uncovered what so many thyroid patients are missing.
Episode Timestamps:
Welcome and episode introduction ... 00:00:00
Thyroid care gaps and Hashimoto’s paradigm shift ... 00:07:05
Understanding Hashimoto’s and why levothyroxine often falls short ... 00:08:24
Comprehensive thyroid testing and antibody significance ... 00:14:34
Hashimoto’s as an autoimmune gateway and risk escalation ... 00:16:00
The five root causes of Hashimoto’s ... 00:17:15
Chronic infections, spike protein, and immune activation ... 00:21:21
Food’s impact: diet strategy and common dietary pitfalls ... 00:27:01
A three-step framework to reverse Hashimoto’s ... 00:43:44
Practical challenges, especially stress management ... 00:48:00
Peptides and bioregulators: clinical use and observations ... 00:50:09
GLP-1 agonists: thyroid risks and benefits ... 00:58:36
Transformative patient story ... 01:00:48
Thyroid’s centrality to longevity and early testing advice ... 01:03:33
Family support and final resources ... 01:10:09
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Today, I’m joined by the incredibly insightful Donna Jackson Nakazawa, a science journalist and bestselling author whose work bridges the worlds of neuroscience, storytelling, and personal transformation. Donna has a unique gift for translating complex brain science into real-life strategies—and she’s not afraid to weave in her own powerful journey, from childhood trauma and autoimmune challenges to her fierce quest for hope and healing.
Episode Timestamps:
Podcast introduction and episode overview ... 00:00:00
Chronic stress, childhood adversity, and lifelong health ... 00:07:04
Microglia as the link between stress and brain changes ... 00:10:47
Protector vs destroyer: microglia’s dual role in the brain ... 00:11:21
Neuroplasticity and hope for healing at any age ... 00:15:19
Modern stressors and impacts on kids’ brain health ... 00:17:25
Safety, rumination, and reshaping the brain’s wiring ... 00:18:22
Donna’s personal journey with trauma and autoimmune illness ... 00:38:00
How to break rumination: the MIST framework ... 00:47:40
The science and power of language on health ... 01:01:00
Daily practice tips to disrupt negative thought cycles ... 01:07:26
Rethinking longevity: focus on healthspan and connection ... 01:10:03
How to preorder the book and connect online ... 01:11:38
Podcast outro and disclaimer ... 01:13:02
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Today, I’m joined by Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist-turned-gut detective and bestselling author behind Wheat Belly, Super Gut, and Super Body. In this episode, Dr. Davis breaks down what it really means to have youthful, functional muscle, why maintaining the muscle of your 20s and 30s is about so much more than hitting the gym, and how missing microbes—like L. reuteri—might be the secret to restoring your strength and energy.

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#330: Lose the Bloat, Fix Your GUT: Inside the Microbiome Revolution (Skin, Weight & Longevity Secrets) with Dr William Davis

Episode Timestamps:

Welcome, host and episode introduction ... 00:00:00

What is youthful, functional muscle? ... 00:04:40

Antibiotics, gut microbes, and aging ... 00:07:14

Microbiome’s link to inflammation and mood ... 00:09:31

How gut dysfunction drives disease ... 00:11:07

Conventional medicine’s blind spot and SIBO ... 00:15:26

Testing for SIBO and its prevalence ... 00:21:49

“Microbe-driven” muscle & SIBO yogurt fermentation ... 00:24:17

Why fermented foods and keystone microbes matter ... 00:28:11

GLP-1 obesity drugs: risks and rebound ... 00:31:17

Extreme dieting and lasting metabolic effects ... 00:37:04

From cardiology to gut health: Dr. Davis’s journey ... 00:40:30

DIY approaches for restoring health ... 00:45:05

Modern diet pitfalls vs. ancestral eating ... 00:46:42

L. reuteri, oxytocin, and muscle growth ... 00:53:00

How to start and troubleshoot SIBO yogurt ... 01:01:39

Practical 30-day protocol for vitality ... 01:09:22

Episode wrap-up and thanks ... 01:18:42

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