Longevity Myths, Healthspan, and AI-Powered Preventive Care with Hunter Ziesing

Former elite cyclist and longevity entrepreneur Hunter Ziesing joins Heather Gray to unpack common longevity myths, why “healthspan” matters more than lifespan, and how data-driven testing (DEXA, VO₂ max, CGM, gut microbiome, and sleep studies) plus human-in-the-loop AI can personalize preventive care. They also discuss behavior change, conflicting health advice, and practical ways to build a foundation before “biohacking.”

Key Takeaways:

• Healthspan > Lifespan: The goal isn’t just living longer; it’s staying functional and resilient for more years.
• The three big problems in longevity today: too much advice, conflicting guidance, and limited medical support for functional tests.
• Foundations First: Before advanced “biohacks,” prioritize sleep, movement, nutrition, stress regulation, and consistent habits.
• Data Guides the Plan: Core tests like DEXA (bone density & visceral fat), VO₂ max, comprehensive bloodwork, gut microbiome, CGM, and sleep studies provide actionable baselines.
• One-Size-Fits-None: Conflicting online advice improves when filtered through your personal data, history, and goals.
• Human + AI: AI can summarize labs and suggest next steps, while clinicians ensure safety, context, and accountability.
• Behavior Change Works: Small incentives and clear targets (e.g., 150 minutes/week of elevated heart rate) can consistently move the needle.

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Hunter Ziesing is a lifelong athlete and former investment banker who founded a longevity-focused medical practice after years supporting cancer research and behavior-change startups. His work blends comprehensive testing, clinician guidance, and emerging AI tools to make personalized preventive care more accessible.Hunter’s website: https://www.longevityhealth.me/

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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.
  
• Website: https://www.zealvitality.com/home
• Email: staff@zealvitality.com

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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:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC16IWACsU9FPpkYlLENEjg

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Electrodermal Screening, Brain Mapping & the Bioenergetic Approach with Anna Powers

Heather Gray (FDN-P) sits down with Anna Powers, a practitioner with three decades in the bioenergetic space, to unpack how electrodermal screening (EDS), brain mapping (qEEG), and neurofeedback can help practitioners and clients see patterns behind stress, sleep, attention, and overall resilience. Anna shares her own health journey, how early ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can shape lifelong physiology, and why listening to a client’s story matters as much as any device reading. You’ll hear how EDS compares with tools like ZYTO and why some clinics pair energetic assessments with conventional labs for a more complete picture.

What You’ll Learn

• Electrodermal Screening 101:
  What EDS is, how microcurrent readings at acupuncture points may reflect energetic stress in organ systems, and common categories practitioners explore (e.g., metals, molds, viruses).
  
• Brain Mapping vs. SPECT:
  How qEEG brain maps (brain waves) differ from SPECT (blood flow) and why some teams view them as complementary perspectives.
  
• From Story to Strategy:
  How life events, especially ACE scores, chronic stress, or major transitions, can correlate with immune and adrenal patterns, and why compassionate listening guides better protocols.
  
• Energetic Findings & Labs:
  Ways practitioners use energetic assessments alongside conventional testing to refine next steps and focus resources.
  
• Remote Assessments (Discussed Conceptually):
  How some clinics handle distance clients (e.g., mailed samples) and why follow-up rhythm matters in long-term support.
  
• Case Insights & Practical Pearls:
  Patterns Anna often sees around adrenals, gluten sensitivity (as part of her personal journey), and detox support strategies discussed in a non-prescriptive, educational way.
  

Resources Mentioned

• Longevity Health Center (Roswell, GA) search: “Longevity Health Center Roswell” for details on services and contact.

Website:

https://longevityhealth.com/

About Anna Powers:

https://longevityhealth.com/meet-anna-powers/

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Emergency physician Dr. Jennifer Ellice (MD) joins Heather Gray to demystify ketamine therapy, from its 50-year medical history to how it can rapidly shift mood disorders through neuroplasticity. Drawing on years in a busy ER and now co-founding a ketamine clinic in Los Angeles, Dr. Ellice explains why ketamine is considered safe in clinical settings, how it differs from other psychedelics, what the Yale Protocol looks like in practice, and who is (and isn’t) a good candidate. You’ll hear clear, non-hype explanations of BDNF, astrocytes, the default mode network, and why some patients describe a single session as “years of therapy.”

Key Learnings & Takeaways (Short)

• What it is & safety: Ketamine is a 50+-year, hospital-used anesthetic with rapid on/off effects, safe when clinically monitored.

• Why it helps: For treatment-resistant depression, structured courses show ~60–80% meaningful remission, often faster than SSRIs/talk therapy.

• How it works (simple): Boosts neuroplasticity and BDNF; early research points to astrocyte and DMN effects that can open access to new insights.

• Protocols & formats: IV (most reliable brain exposure), intranasal (Spravato®), oral. Typical induction: 6-10 infusions over 2-4 weeks; many notice changes by infusions 3-4.

• Who it’s for / not for: Can help TRD, anxiety, PTSD, some chronic pain; avoid with psychosis, active mania, or poorly controlled cardiac/hypertension, medical screening required.

• Side effects: Usually transient nausea/dizziness; “K-hole” is rare with proper dosing and supervision.

• Expectations: It won’t change personality or help everyone; pairing with therapy/integration often makes gains more durable.

Resources

• Golden Afternoon Clinic (Los Angeles) — Dr. Jennifer Ellice’s clinic for clinician-guided ketamine therapy.

Link:https://goldenafternoon.clinic

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Gut Health, Bloating, and the Hidden Triggers Behind Digestive Issues with Conny Wade

In this episode of Bioenergetics Beat, Heather Gray welcomes functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and fellow FDN, Conny (Cornelia) Wade, to dive deep into one of the most taboo yet essential wellness topics: gut health, bloating, and digestion.

Conny shares her personal journey from over two decades as a night-shift nurse in conventional healthcare to becoming a functional practitioner after her own health challenges with reflux, bloating, joint pain, and psoriasis. Through functional lab testing, dietary changes, and lifestyle shifts, she uncovered the root causes of her symptoms and regained 95% of her health.

This conversation shines a light on the connection between circadian rhythm, stomach acid, gut microbiome balance, gluten sensitivity, hormones and digestion, and how small changes in eating habits and lifestyle can lead to profound healing.

Key Topics Covered

• From nursing to functional health: Conny’s pain-to-purpose story and what led her to functional lab testing.

• Night shift challenges: How disrupted circadian rhythms wreak havoc on digestion, hormones, and overall wellness.

• The gut microbiome connection: Hidden culprits like H. pylori and Pseudomonas that drive bloating, reflux, and leaky gut.

• Gluten and inflammation: How cutting out gluten relieved joint pain and improved digestion in just weeks.

• Mindful eating: Why eating in “rest and digest” mode matters more than you think for nutrient absorption and bloating relief.

• Stomach acid myths: Why heartburn is often caused by too little stomach acid, not too much, and why PPIs may do more harm than good.

• Hormones and digestion: How cortisol, estrogen, thyroid, and gut bacteria all influence bloating and PMS symptoms.

• Lifestyle foundations: The role of sleep, stress management, whole foods, and movement in restoring gut health.

Resources and Free Guide

Conny offers a free guide on fixing bloating plus a free discovery call to support individuals on their gut healing journey. Learn more at:

https://wadewellness.org/

She also hosts webinars on food sensitivities, with replays available for those who miss the live sessions.

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Fertility coach and PhD candidate in Natural Medicine, Elizabeth King, joins Heather to explore the mind–body side of conception; how stress physiology, subconscious beliefs, unresolved grief, and personalized lifestyle choices shape fertility outcomes. Elizabeth shares her own path through fibroids, surgery, loss, and three natural pregnancies after 41. She explains practical ways to rebalance the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and align your mindset with your goals.

Key Insights

• Stress and safety: Chronic stress signals to the body it’s not safe to conceive. Nervous system regulation is essential.
  
• Subconscious blocks: Tools like PSYCH-K® help uncover hidden fears about motherhood, career, or relationships.
  
• Loss and grief: Miscarriage and hysterectomy need emotional support; unprocessed grief impacts both fertility and future pregnancies.
  
• Personalized care: Structural checks, labs, and food sensitivity testing reveal what your body truly needs.
  
• Flexible plans: Roadmaps reduce anxiety and prevent “peeing on a stick” panic each month.
  

Takeaways

• Balance science with emotional and spiritual healing.
• Reduce inflammation for better egg quality.
• Heal grief to create a safe foundation for conception.
• Stop following one-size-fits-all fertility diets and listen to your body.

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Elizabeth King is a fertility coach and current PhD candidate in Natural Medicine who bridges evidence-based testing with emotional and spiritual tools. She supports individuals and couples navigating infertility, pregnancy after loss, and the complex mindset pieces that often go unaddressed. Learn more: https://www.elizabethking.com/

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