
Ancient Health Podcast
with Dr. Motley
Ancient Health Podcast
Show overview
Ancient Health Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 500 episodes. That works out to roughly 390 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 59 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 36 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 106 episodes published.
From the publisher
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Latest Episodes
View all 500 episodesTraditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf
Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally
Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman
You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline
The Depletion Messing up Your Body’s Detox (Reset Naturally with Minerals) | Caroline Alan
Your Tinnitus May Be a Kidney Issue: Here’s What to Do
493: Why You’re Always Coughing (It Could Be a Respiratory Infection)
492: Are You Feeding Your Infections More than You’re Feeding Yourself? | Dr. Michael Lebowitz
491: Boost Your Fertility at 40 and Beyond: Testing, Nervous System Healing and Cutting Out Stressors | Aimee Raupp

490: How to Get Out of Chronic Burnout | Iman Hasan
Why is it that we're so stressed out, sick and facing serious fertility issues today? Iman Hasan, entrepreneur and host of the podcast BioHack-it, makes the case that women have lost touch with their intuition in all the hustle, and desperately need to take the time and space to reset their nervous systems. In this honest and inspiring conversation with Dr. Chris Motley, Iman shares essential tools and mindsets to unlock balance in her life and career. ------ Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website: https://doctormotley.com Follow Iman! Instagram: @imanhasan Podcast: Biohack-It (available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube) Website: https://www.biohack-it.com ------ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

489: The Power of Prayer in Crisis: Surviving the Guadalupe River Flood | Lizzie Blake
On July 4, 2025, Lizzie Blake and her family were enjoying a trip to Texas when they were nearly caught in the Guadalupe River flooding. Lizzie shares her story of their survival, the power of prayer and spiritual energy in a crisis. ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Chat to Lizzie - https://www.instagram.com/lizzieblake/ ------ *Enjoy mineral replenishment in a shot glass. Head to beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! * Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

488: Constant Urge to Go? TCM Help for Urgent Diarrhea
Do you struggle with urgent diarrhea? Strap in, because this episode is for you! Blending ancient wisdom with modern science, Dr. Motley explains what’s happening and why, explores the emotional struggles that could be behind this, and gives remedies to help. Recommendations below⬇️ Dr. Motley’s Recommendations Homeopathics: - DesBio’s GI Distress https://dbscript.com/product/gi-distress/ Dysbio https://dbscript.com/product/dysbio-plus/ NET Remedies Fire Spray: https://www.smhomeopathic.com/store/net-remedies_05-fire.html, More info on this remedy: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/ PTSD/Stress Homeopathics: https://dbscript.com/product/ptsd-stress-remedy/ Vidanga: https://shorturl.at/DnpZK Morinda: https://shorturl.at/Ffn3G Key Topics Discussed: Causes of morning diarrhea and bowel urgency Fascia release techniques for gut health Emotional trauma and its impact on the gut Natural supplements for gut infections and distress The role of Chinese medicine in gut health ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

487: Bugs in the Brain: How To Treat Neuroinflammation | Dr. Eboni Cornish
Brain fog and memory loss can be associated with underlying brain infections and toxicity. Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and President Elect of ILADS, joins Dr. Motley to explain how neuroinflammation, chronic toxicity and chronic illnesses work together and offer hope for healing brain conditions. Other Topics Discussed: Pregnancy and Lyme How Lyme can mimic other conditions Dr. Cornish's first episode on the Ancient Health Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3xdyu7n9 ------ Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Eboni Cornish https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/ https://www.drebonicornish.com/ For more on her work: https://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.ilads.org/ https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/ https://www.instagram.com/ilads.lyme/ ------ *You can get cell support in gummy form! Visit timeline.com/drmotley for up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies! *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Do you want to hear more from Dr. Motley on infections, as well as healing the brain and other organs? Find full courses in his membership. If you want to explore it risk-free for 15 days and bring your questions to his weekly lives you can join here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

486: Gallbladder Problems and Self-Blame: The Hidden Link
Are you struggling with low self-regard? In this episode Dr. Motley highlights the connection between this emotion and the gallbladder, some key signs that you may have a gallbladder issue, and what can help. The episode delves into the wisdom of TCM, kinesiology and the identity conflict issue in German New Medicine. Check out the show notes for his list of remedies.⬇️ Dr. Motley’s recommendations: Bodyguard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/VeC4D Schisandra Supreme: https://shorturl.at/m1VFG Uva Ursi: https://shorturl.at/n91bM DesBio’s Gallbladder/Liver Meridian Opener: https://shorturl.at/0TKLK NET WOOD Remedy: https://a.co/d/0eYOfMjC DesBio Comprehensive Drainage Kit: https://dbscript.com/product/comprehensive-detox-kit/ ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ *Most of us are mineral deficient and we don’t even know it! Want to get your minerals in? BEAM Minerals is a simple shot of minerals each morning. Tastes like water, absorbs fast, and gives your body the full spectrum of minerals it needs. It’s one of the easiest, most effective ways to support overall vitality. Try BEAM Minerals at beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your first order. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

485: Breathing Problems and Grief: What Your Lungs Remember
Springtime is here, and that means breathing issues. What if your breathing problems are connected to grief your body is carrying? In TCM, grief and the lungs are deeply connected. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores this connection, remedies to consider and the possibility that you could be carrying generational grief. Dr. Motley’s recommendations: For Lung Health DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ Woad Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/3hkvr4jr Scutalleria Supreme: https://tinyurl.com/yyczfhy3 DesBio Systemic Drainage: https://dbscript.com/product/systemic-drainage/ For Healing Grief EMDR LENS Neurofeedback EFT Tapping: https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ NET NET Spray Metal: https://a.co/d/06t5wZe6 ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Y’all… not all Vitamin C is created equal. 👀Liposomal Vitamin C goes straight into the bloodstream—delivering a REAL impact where your body needs it most. It gets that antioxidant power into your blood and cells.⚡️Here’s the deal: LivOn Labs is offering their Liposomal Vitamin C + their entire site for 10% off with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

484: The Histamine/Trauma Connection and How to Work Through It
Do your high histamine issues feel unsolvable? In this episode, Dr. Motley explains the connection between histamines and your liver, some hidden symptoms, and his best tried-and-true remedies. He also makes the case for an unusual cause of histamine issues that you might want to consider if you can’t shake them: your emotions and personal traumas. Dr. Motley unpacks the link between the liver and what’s known in German New Medicine as the starvation conflict. Show Notes ⬇️ Dr. Motley’s recommendations: D-Hist by Orthomolecular - https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/product/natural-d-hist B+C Vitamins DesBio Gallbladder Liver Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/gallbladder-liver-meridian-opener/ Uva Ursi https://shorturl.at/aW6s4 Golden Thread https://shorturl.at/FrxYZ Andrographis https://shorturl.at/5jfFa Schisandra (to clean out the liver) https://shorturl.at/Z8coB For emotional help: NET (https://netmindbody.com/), EFT Tapping (https://www.thetappingsolution.com/), LENS therapy NET WOOD Remedy: https://www.amazon.com/Remedies-Wood-Liver-Gall-Bladder-Meridians/dp/B00B9GOP3C ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

483: Why Belly Weight Won’t Budge: Trauma, Toxins and Herbs
Struggling with swelling and weight gain around your belly button that seemed to come out of nowhere? This is linked to emotional trauma, stress and infections, according to many modalities. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains this connection both physiologically and through German New Medicine, and offers herbal + acupressure solutions. Links: Dr. Schulze’s Intestinal Formula - https://shorturl.at/mzd4q Christopher’s Lower Bowel Formula - https://shorturl.at/vuNd9 Oxy Powder Capsule: Global Healing - https://shorturl.at/s7Fna Schisandra: https://shorturl.at/PmD2h Smilax Supreme: https://shorturl.at/T63FY DesBio Large Intestine + Lung Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/lung-large-intestine/ DesBio Small Intestine Meridian Opener: https://dbscript.com/product/heart-small-intestine-meridian-opener/ DesBio BACT: https://dbscript.com/product/bacteria-combination/ ------ Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

482: Depression/Anxiety & C.diff
Depression and anxiety is so often linked to your gut. In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley gives us a primer on the connection between your mood and C.diff’s effect on your neurotransmitters and, crucially, what you can do about it. Dr. Motley’s Recommendations OATS Test - Mosaic Labs https://mosaicdx.com/test/organic-acids-test/ Morinda Supreme (Noni) - https://tinyurl.com/4fv49sts Melia Supreme (Neem) - https://tinyurl.com/mr3bmkfj Golden Thread (Chinese Coptis) - https://tinyurl.com/52c6n7wr Artemisia - https://tinyurl.com/47ppr39b Cryptolepis - https://tinyurl.com/3bnedtkv BodyGuard Supreme (Chanca Piedra) - https://tinyurl.com/be27akw2 DesBio Homeopathics - https://tinyurl.com/bdsbpa9u ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Learn more about Urolithin A supplementation at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for up to 39% off Mitopure gummies! *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

481: Healing Trauma through Grace & Connection: The Story Behind Onsite | Miles Adcox
Traumatic experiences, if not properly processed and healed, can show up in our bodies and our lives in so many different ways. But how can you start healing? In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Miles Adcox, chairman and proprietor of Onsite, a mental wellness treatment center, for a deep, thoughtful conversation about what overcoming trauma looks like up close. Miles speaks vulnerably about his own story and how it inspired him to help others with their healing journey. ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Miles! Miles Personal Instagram Human School Podcast Instagram Onsite Instagram ------ * Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15

480: Why Are You Getting Cavities? Tips and Tools from a Biological Dentist | Dr. McKinnon Forbes
Cavities aren’t just from too much sugar - they’re a sign that something else is going on in the body. Dr. Motley sat down with Nashville-based biological dentist Dr. McKinnon Forbes to learn more about this, and so many other practical nuggets for holistic dental health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Toothcare for kids Jaw formation Ozone therapy How biological dentistry is making waves in healthcare What kind of toothpaste is best Flossing: yay or nay? Plus other tools and tips for a healthy mouth ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Forbes! @center.for.advanced.dentistry ------ *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s membership, complete with courses, a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15