For years, functional medicine has focused on lab results and supplement protocols. Dr. Deanna Minich knows there's a deeper layer most practitioners miss. As a nutrition scientist who worked under Dr. Jeffrey Bland and educated for the Institute for Functional Medicine, she's witnessed how artificial light at night disrupts women's hormones more than almost any other factor, yet it's completely ignored.
In this episode, Dr. Minich reveals why 85% of people are Omega-3 deficient despite supplementing, how eating a rainbow of 30+ plant species weekly rebuilds your microbiome diversity, and why your skin's "photo-metabolome" produces healing compounds from sunlight that Vitamin D pills can never provide. She explains the Goldilocks principle of sun exposure, why most women only get 11-15 grams of fiber daily when they need triple that, and how stress functions as a toxin that triggers leaky gut and impairs detoxification. Dr. Minich also shares why women's heightened sensitivity isn't a weakness but a powerful gift for intuition and healing.
If you're tired of functional medicine that stops at labs and supplements, this conversation offers a comprehensive framework integrating circadian optimization, creative expression, gut diversity, and the spiritual aspects of women's health that determine true longevity.Guest’s socials + website

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deannaminich/
Website: https://deannaminich.com/

Kayla's social + website:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/

Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/
Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Everyday “healthy” choices might be silently rewiring your immune system—from canned soup and tap water to perfume, makeup, and even your couch—while autoimmune diseases quietly explode, especially in women. In this gripping conversation, Dr. Aly Cohen reveals how under-regulated chemicals, hidden toxins, and epigenetic changes may be driving the autoimmune epidemic, but also how strategic swaps, smarter water, food, air, and a 4-A framework can actually change the destiny of your health. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can truly detox, reverse flares, and protect future generations, this episode turns overwhelming science into a suspenseful, empowering roadmap.

Join the most comprehensive female-specific community for health and longevity optimization. After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.

https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Kayla's social + website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity

Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227

Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com

Aly's social + website:

Website: https://thesmarthuman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmarthuman/

X: https://x.com/thesmarthuman

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-human-with-dr-aly-cohen/id1518816002

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ETBDQQ1WWQiHPtvSphUXM?si=EhDPKBu7RWKBm7dqEWpgkQ&dl_branch=1&nd=1&dlsi=b8308d4428e0401d

In this episode, Kayla sits down with Dr. Karan Rajan, who is one of the most followed medical professionals on social media, and he breaks down the gut microbiome like you've never heard before. If you've ever felt bloated after eating fiber, tried keto and felt amazing temporarily, or wondered why your "clean" diet isn't delivering results, this episode is for you.
They talk about why fiber is non-negotiable fuel for your gut bacteria, how to gradually increase intake from 10g to 50g+ daily, and the specific prebiotic fibers that matter most. Dr. Rajan shares his daily eating protocol, explains why prebiotics trump probiotics, and reveals the critical differences between male and female microbiomes. You'll also learn his exact protocols for recovering from antibiotics, healing leaky gut and why fasting activates your gut's self-cleaning system.

Guest’s socials + website
Instagram: @drkaranrajan
Website: https://www.drkaranrajan.com/

Kayla's social + website:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/
Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Your home could be triggering your allergies and nobody's checking. Dr. Tania Elliott sees patients struggling with reactions that disappear before they can get to the doctor's office. That's why she started doing virtual home tours to find what's really causing the problem.In this episode, Dr. Elliott explains why that new couch smell is actually toxic, how synthetic candles mess with your hormones, and why our obsession with being too clean backfired into an allergy epidemic. She digs into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, shares why peanut allergies in kids went through the roof after we delayed introducing peanuts, and gives you simple steps to clean up your indoor air. If you're dealing with mystery symptoms or just want to make your home healthier, this conversation is full of practical changes that actually work.Join the most comprehensive female-specific community for health and longevity optimization. After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-memberGuest’s website + socials Website: https://www.taniaelliottmd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaniaelliott/Kayla's social + website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityTwitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentzWebsite: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Are you planning to get pregnant, currently pregnant, or postpartum? This conversation with dietitian Lily Nichols will change how you think about nutrition during these critical life stages.Lily reveals that over 90% of women have nutrient deficiencies that directly impact fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and postpartum recovery. Most women have no idea they're lacking essential nutrients like protein, iron, zinc, B12, choline, and vitamin A until it's already affecting their hormones and ability to conceive. She explains why you need 7 to 8 months of preconception nutrition to build up nutrient stores before getting pregnant, the Goldilocks body fat percentage for optimal hormone production and fertility and why protein should always be your first priority at every meal plus how much you actually need. She also reveals how nutrient needs skyrocket in the second and third trimester plus postpartum and why vegan diets during pregnancy require serious supplementation and careful planningIf you're in your preconception phase, currently growing a baby, or recovering postpartum, this episode is packed with actionable nutrition advice you can start using today.

Guest’s website + socials

Website: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilynicholsrdn/Kayla's social + website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevityT

witter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/

Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/

Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Are you dealing with unexplained fatigue, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, or chronic inflammation that doctors can't figure out?

In this episode, Dr. Jess Peatross explains why so many people are sick with "mystery symptoms" that doctors can't solve. She breaks down the toxins and infections making you sick, how to test for them properly, and her step-by-step "Kill Bind Sweat" detox method. So, if you've been told "it's all in your head" or that your labs are normal but you still feel awful, this episode will give you real answers and a clear path forward.

Guest’s socials + website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jess.md/Website: https://drjessmd.com/

Kayla's social + website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity

Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227

Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com

When a top surgeon faces his own health collapse, he’s forced to question everything he’s ever believed about medicine. In this gripping conversation, Dr. Darshan Shah reveals how hitting rock bottom led him to uncover the true keys to longevity — from biomarker mastery and advanced testing to the future of AI-driven health and gene therapy.

This episode will make you rethink what it means to live — and how long you can do it.

Join the most comprehensive female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.

After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan.

Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.

https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member

Kayla's social + website:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity

Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity

Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KaylaBarnesLentz

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227

Follow Her Female Protocol:

https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com

Dr. Shah social + website:

https://www.drshah.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darshanshahmd

X: https://x.com/DarshanShah_MD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshanshahmd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthhackerMD