The Energy Blueprint Podcast

In this episode, I'm speaking with Brian Keane, Ireland's top nutrition and exercise expert, who shares his hard-won experience with us on the best ways to move and eat for fat loss, moving and looking good as we get older, and how to have more energy every day. In this podcast, Brian and I discuss: Calories in/calories out versus hormone balancing—is one better than the other for fat loss? If the ketogenic and carnivore diets are useful for people trying to lose weight Brian's "fat loss prioritization pyramid" to help clients achieve their goals, and the surprising part of this plan that has nothing to do with nutrition! The importance of your individual needs in any diet or exercise plan—every person is different, so what approach is right for you? The best exercise strategies for fat loss, disease prevention, and increased energy…and how you can start incorporating these into your everyday life! Exercise pursuits that do NOT promote long term health but why they're still valuable for some people Brian's 2 top secret hacks for better performance, energy, and recovery

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Christiane Northrup, a board-certified OB/GYN physician, leading authority in the field of women's health and wellness, and the New York Times best-selling author of Dodging Energy Vampires. In this podcast, Dr. Northrup and I discuss: The startling statistic that 1 in 5 people are energy vampires…individuals who steal your vibrancy, dim your light, and might be the hidden source of fatigue Why menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, or chronic pelvic pain might be related to your toxic relationships The biochemical marker that becomes elevated when you're dealing with an energy vampire in your life The links between sugar cravings, depression, and even immune dysfunction and living with a narcissist The key difference between male and female energy vampires and the crucial aspects of your own personality you should be aware of to avoid getting drained Specific characteristics to be on the lookout for so you don't get sucked into a narcissistic relationship 2 practical tools you can use to get out of a vampiric relationship!

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Tom O'Bryan about his upcoming docu-series, The Inflammation Equation: Decoding the Steps to Optimal Well-Being, why he believes inflammation is at the core of disease, and his approach to solving it. >> Click here to gain access to The Inflammation Equation 7-part docuseries to go deeper into what inflammation truly is and exactly how to keep it in check for optimal, full-body health.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Mel Hopper Koppelman about her powerful and unique view of medicine, a context that I believe is much more effective than the conventional or even functional medical models we're used to. I'm really excited to share this episode with you; Dr. Mel and I had a fantastic conversation that, if practically applied, points us in a new and much more effective direction for building true health. In this podcast, Dr. Mel and I discuss: How some scientists and clinicians get stuck in the "biochemical weeds" instead of working from a bigger, more accurate picture of health, aka, first principles thinking The 2 ways we can view lab tests (blood, stool, hormone, or even organic acid tests) and why most practitioners—even functional practitioners—get it WRONG! Why even a "good" result on a blood test might not mean much for your quality or length of life! Her favorite tool to practically address health imbalances and disease that fits perfectly into a big-picture paradigm The 2 metabolic classifications Dr. Mel uses to help her patients based on her deep knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine…and why other medical models aren't able to help people with chronic fatigue and similar symptoms

In this episode, I'm speaking with Patrick McKeown, author of The Oxygen Advantage, who shares his amazing expertise on the breathing habits you need to know to reduce stress and anxiety, raise your energy levels, and boost performance…and they're NOT what you expect! I'm also incredibly excited to share that I've partnered with Patrick to offer a one-of-its-kind Breathing for Energy program, the ONLY course available that teaches you how to use your breath to battle low energy, brain fog, depression, and chronic anxiety. Save $200 on this revolutionary course when you order today! In this podcast, Patrick and I discuss: The negative impact modern life has on our breathing patterns and why just 24 hours of stress or being sedentary can shift us out of optimal breathing habits Why the popular advice of "just take a deep breath!" might be the worst thing you can do for your physical and mental health! The "oxygen paradox" and the extreme importance of a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide…and how to achieve this health-enhancing equilibrium The nearly unbelievable role of carbon dioxide in getting oxygen into your cells and how it's not the waste product you think it is The fascinating interplay between stress and breathing…stress affects your breathing, but did you know the way you breathe affects your levels of stress? A practical, easy-to-use tool that takes less than 1 minute to track your breathing patterns and if they're leading to health or fatigue and disease How sleep apnea, grinding your teeth at night, and waking up exhausted are connected to your breathing patterns…and how to stop these problems for good! 2 specific breathing tips for people with chronic fatigue How most yoga, pilates, and stress counselors are not teaching you the right way

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Jason Hawrelak, world-renowned microbiome expert, gastrointestinal specialist, and author of over 60 research papers dedicated to gut health. He is, in my opinion, one of the foremost gut/microbiome experts on the planet. So this is a MUST-listen. In this podcast, Dr. Hawrelak and I discuss: The invisible but highly active "organ" that affects everything from mitochondrial function to our nervous system to cancer treatment outcomes The truth behind microbiome testing and what to know before you get your results 3 primary connections between your microbiome and mitochondria The mitochondrial poison some people produce in their own GI tract connected to Alzheimer's, blood sugar dysregulation, and neurotransmitter imbalance 2 GI and mitochondrial-damaging substances that most Americans consume every day The crucial short-chain fatty acid created by your microbiome that feeds your colon…and your mitochondria

In this episode, I'm speaking with Barton Scott about the powerful role of minerals in human health.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Ariel Garten, a neuroscientist, artist, and entrepreneur who revolutionized the world of meditation with her award-winning Muse headband, a brain-sensing device praised by everyone from the Mayo Clinic to NASA!

In this episode, I'm speaking with Kelly McCann, MD, a functional medicine doctor who has lectured all over the world on commonly overlooked causes of chronic illness, such as mold and mycotoxins, Lyme and associated infections, environmental medicine, and the topic of our podcast, mast cell activation, which, surprisingly, may affect up to 25% of people!