Episode 107: Dr Neetu Sharma

Kidney Care: Lifestyle Tips for the Organ the Others Rely On

Kidney Health, Metabolism & The Filtration Reboot with Dr. Neetu Sharma, MD (Nephrology + Functional Medicine)

Nephrologist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Neetu Sharma joins Heather Gray to spotlight the kidneys as the body’s “unsung heroes.” Motivated by personal family experiences with kidney failure, Dr. Sharma applies both conventional and root-cause tools to help patients optimize filtration and longevity.

She explains how healthy kidneys do far more than make urine, they influence hormones, blood pressure, mineral balance, vitamin D activation, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, brain clarity, and overall metabolic health. Dr. Sharma shares practical lifestyle upgrades (hydration, sleep, stress care, medication awareness), clears up common misconceptions about UTIs and pelvic floor links, and introduces her Filtration Reboot Protocol - a root-cause approach that integrates kidney physiology, cellular clearance, and the brain’s glymphatic system.

Most people and many care plans, focus on gut and liver while overlooking kidney health. If you deal with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, blood pressure swings, recurrent UTIs, or post-COVID setbacks, this discussion connects the dots between kidney function and whole-body wellness.

Key Takeaways

• Kidneys are endocrine and metabolic organs. They help regulate hormones (e.g., erythropoietin for red blood cell production), blood pressure (via the RAS system), electrolytes/minerals, pH, and vitamin D activation, impacting energy, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity.
• “Sluggish kidneys” ripple system-wide. Expect higher inflammation, insulin and leptin dysregulation (constant hunger/“food noise”), and potential brain fog from toxin buildup.
• Hydration is non-negotiable. Kidneys filter ~50 gallons/day; dehydration clogs filtration. Sip water consistently; consider a pinch of electrolytes (if blood pressure allows) and lemon.
• NSAIDs are not kidney-friendly. Use OTC painkillers like ibuprofen/naproxen sparingly; acetaminophen (Tylenol) is generally safer for kidneys when used as directed.
• Sleep & stress shape clearance. Deep sleep supports glymphatic clearance in the brain, which ultimately relies on kidney filtration.
• UTIs & pelvic floor. Recurrent UTIs can have simple root causes (hygiene habits, hydration) or pelvic floor dysfunction; probiotics/prebiotics and cotton undergarments may help support a healthier microbiome and bladder environment.
• Recovery depends on timing. Acute kidney injuries (dehydration, certain meds) can often rebound if addressed early; long-standing damage with fibrosis may only partially improve but can be optimized.
  
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Caroline Cory on Consciousness, Frequency-Based Health & the Making of Superhuman 2

Caroline Cory: award-winning filmmaker, author, consciousness researcher, and founder of the OMnium Method; creator of the acclaimed documentary Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible and founder of Omnium Media.

Miriam and Nicole talk with visionary filmmaker and consciousness researcher Caroline Cory as she returns to explore how consciousness, frequency, and physiology intersect and why measurable, science-backed approaches are bringing “the unseen” into everyday wellness. She shares behind-the-scenes updates on Superhuman 2 (with appearances from thought leaders like Bruce Lipton, Greg Braden, and Deepak Chopra), new lab-style experiments (including blindfolded perception under scientific controls), and a practical framework for frequency-based health. We also talk about Caroline’s curated Superhuman bioenergetic programs for NIKKI, why effective frequency work is a stack (not a single Hz), and how “clean reset reprogram” sequencing can support calm, clarity, and better sleep.

What You’ll Learn

Consciousness meets data: How live, controlled experiments help ground subtle phenomena in measurable outcomes.

Why frequency stacks matter: The brain and body don’t respond to a single tone, effective programs use hundreds of frequencies in purposeful sequences.

Caroline’s 3-step method: Clean accumulated “noise,” reset to a neutral baseline, then reprogram toward desired patterns (e.g., calm, focus, restoration).

Frequency-based wellness, demystified: Practical ways light and frequency can serve as information inputs for the body’s self-regulation.

Behind Superhuman 2: New experiments (including work with blind participants), next-gen frequency diagnostics, and featured experts. Caroline is finishing post-production on Superhuman 2, with global distribution interest and a focus on frequency-based health technologies and rigorous demonstrations.

Daily tools that help: Why programs like Energetic Cleanse, Connect to Source, Inner Peace, Chemistry/pH Balance, Abundance, and Sleep are “everyday essentials.”

The NIKKI × Superhuman collaboration: Caroline’s programs translated into light-delivered, multi-frequency stacks for daily support.

Quotes to Share

“We’re electrical beings - frequency is simply information our system can use.”

“Effective protocols aren’t one note, they’re orchestrations.”

Resources and Links

Caroline Cory / Superhuman:

Movies: Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible (and upcoming Superhuman 2).

NIKKI Superhuman Programs: Light-delivered, multi-frequency stacks inspired by Caroline’s meditations.

Sleep Program for Superhuman owners: Connect your device to the NIKKI Connect app to sync the latest programs (including Sleep).

https://superhumanwatch.com/

https://www.superhumanfilm.com/

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Dr. Jennifer Roelands, MD is a double-boarded OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine physician with Functional Medicine training and a longevity focus. She specializes in perimenopause/menopause, hormone optimization (incl. men’s TRT), and personalized protocols, including medically supervised, compounded micro-dosed GLP-1s.

Dr. Roelands joins Heather Gray to demystify GLP-1 medications through a functional, patient-centered lens. They unpack what “microdosing” means with compounded formulations, how dose-flexibility can reduce common side effects, and why lifestyle foundations, resistance training, adequate protein, sleep, and metabolic hygiene, are non-negotiable for sustainable results. The conversation also explores off-label clinical observations around inflammation and “food noise,” considerations for women in peri/menopause, safety guardrails (who should not use GLP-1s), and how to vet a reputable compounding pharmacy. If you’ve wondered whether GLP-1s can fit into a long-term wellness plan without sacrificing muscle or metabolic health, this episode brings nuance, practicality, and hope.

• GLP-1 basics, clearly explained: Brand names vs. molecules (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and why newer “multi-agonists” are getting attention.
• Why microdosing matters: Compounded, personalized doses can ease nausea/constipation and match different metabolic profiles (e.g., 20–30 lb vs. 100+ lb goals).
• Lifestyle is the lever: Without protein, progressive strength training, and daily habits, weight typically rebounds when medication stops.
• Muscle preservation: In medically supervised programs that emphasize protein + lifting, losing muscle isn’t inevitable.
• Inflammation & “food noise”: Clinicians observe benefits beyond weight—less neuroinflammation and reduced intrusive food thoughts for some patients.
• Who should not use GLP-1s: History of medullary thyroid carcinoma, prior adverse reactions, or inappropriate use at very low body weights.
• Long-term unknowns: Decades of use exist, but research on very long-term effects is still evolving; indications are expanding (e.g., obesity, diabetes; others emerging).
• How to vet a compounder: Ask about third-party testing, sterility, adverse-event tracking, and quality control; local pharmacies can offer transparency and speed.

Find Dr. Jennifer Roelands:

Precision Health Website:
https://drjenniferroelands.com/

Dr. Jennifer Roelands YouTube:
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