92. Dr. Joel Warsh: The Real Story Behind Childhood Vaccine Studies + Informed Consent vs. Mandates
What if the most basic safety research on childhood vaccines has never actually been done? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, an integrative pediatrician who's asking the questions about vaccine safety that medicine has avoided for decades. We explore why vaccines are studied against other vaccines instead of true placebos, the shocking absence of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated research, and how financial incentives shape medical recommendations. Dr. Warsh also breaks down his approach to informed consent with parents. This isn't anti-vaccine rhetoric—it's a call for better science. Dr. Joel Warsh is a board-certified pediatrician based in Los Angeles. After completing his residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, he became one of the few pediatricians to openly discuss vaccine safety concerns. He's the author of "Between a Shot and a Hard Place" and founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City. We Also Discuss: Why Most Vaccines Were Never Studied Against True Placebos The Missing Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Research That Could End the Debate How Financial Incentives Drive Vaccine Recommendations The Autism Research That Doesn't Actually Exist MMR vs. Individual Protection: Why All Vaccines Aren't the Same The Hepatitis B at Birth Controversy for Low-Risk Babies Why Whooping Cough "Cocooning" Might Actually Increase Risk The Cleveland Clinic Flu Shot Study That Changed Everything mRNA Technology: What We Know vs. What We Don't After 4 Years Ultra-Processed Foods and the Real Driver of Childhood Illness Screen Time Strategies: Educational vs. Dopamine-Engineered Content The Social Contract Debate: Individual Rights vs. Public Health Thank You for Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Joel Gator Warsh Newsletter: https://raisingamazingplus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/?hl=en Website: https://raisingamazingplus.com/inner-circle/
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91. Dr. Rupy Aujla: Why Your Kitchen Is More Powerful Than Your Pharmacy
What if the device in your pocket is secretly sabotaging your metabolism, sleep, and longevity? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor turned lifestyle medicine pioneer who reversed his own heart condition through food and lifestyle changes alone. We explore the "cocaine phone vs. kale phone" strategy for digital wellness, why fiber maxing on TikTok is backfiring, and how to get 10 servings of vegetables daily without thinking about it. He also reveals his three-pillar framework for optimal health. Dr. Rupy Aujla is a medical doctor with over 15 years of experience, bestselling cookbook author of "Healthy High Protein," and founder of The Doctor's Kitchen app. After reversing his own atrial fibrillation through lifestyle medicine, he left the NHS to help millions of people worldwide cook their way to better health through evidence-based nutrition and functional medicine principles. We Also Discuss: The "Cocaine Phone vs. Kale Phone" Strategy for Digital Detox Why Fiber Maxing on TikTok Is Making People Sick The Three-Pillar Framework: Protein, Gut Health, and Anti-Inflammatory Eating How Dr. Rupy Reversed Heart Arrhythmia Without Surgery The "Just One More" Philosophy for Adding Vegetables Why 5-a-Day Was Completely Made Up (And What You Actually Need) Core Protein + Plant Partner + Topper: The New Protein Formula Silent Retreats: Resetting Your Dopamine in 3 Days Morning Light and Movement: The Ultimate Energy Hack Why Your Kitchen Is More Powerful Than Your Medicine Cabinet The Virtual Dr. Rupy AI Coach Revolution Thank You for Our Sponsors: Vitaboom: For supplements you can trust and wellness solutions tailored to your health, visit https://vitaboom.com/ NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Rupy Aujla: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctors_kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctors_kitchen/?hl=en Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-doctors-kitchen-podcast/id1316938642
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90. Kristin Weitzel: How to Use Cold Plunging for Ultimate Nervous System Control
What if three minutes in cold water could give you more confidence than years of therapy? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Kristin Weitzel, a breathwork expert and cold plunge coach who has certified over 325 instructors worldwide in her approach to nervous system regulation. We explore how to use breathwork to downregulate your nervous system instead of just surviving the cold, and why women shouldn't fear the recent controversy around cold exposure. Kristin reveals her "ICE" method (Intentional Cold Exposure) and shares the free tools that can transform your mental resilience starting today. Kristin Weitzel is a breathwork expert, Sherpa Breath and Cold founder, and certified sauna master who has been pioneering nervous system optimization for over a decade. She specializes in helping women and athletes use cold exposure and breathwork to expand their window of tolerance and build unshakeable confidence in all areas of life. We Also Discuss: Why the Anticipation of Cold Plunging Is Worse Than the Cold Itself The "ICE" Method: Intentional Cold Exposure for Life Success How to DJ Your Nervous System for Optimal Performance Why Most People Are Cold Plunging Wrong (And Spiking Cortisol) The 2x Breathing Technique That Changes Everything Cold Plunging vs. Cryotherapy Why Wim Hof Breathing Isn't Right for Everyone Sauna Secrets: The 3-Minute Rule Between Hot and Cold Free Cold Plunge Coaching Tools You Can Download Today Thank You for Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Function Health: The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/drshah or use gift code DRSHAH100 at sign-up to own your health. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Kristin Weitzel: Website: https://www.sherpabreathandcold.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinweitzelofficial/ Podcast: https://tr.ee/_aKc6TfA0K
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89. Sara Szal, MD: Why 80% of Women Experience Brain Fog in Perimenopause (And How to Fix It)
What if the depression, brain fog, and weight gain you're experiencing isn't "just aging" but actually a treatable hormone deficiency? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Sara Szal, MD, a Harvard-trained gynecologist who has revolutionized how we approach women's health. We dive into why 80% of women experience brain dysfunction during menopause, the shocking failure of conventional medicine's "birth control and antidepressants" approach, and Dr. Sara's "hormone therapy plus" model. Whether you're 35 and starting to notice changes or 65 wondering if you've "missed the boat," this conversation will transform how you think about aging as a woman. Sara Szal, MD is a Harvard-trained gynecologist, New York Times bestselling author of four books including "The Hormone Cure," and a leading authority on hormone optimization. With over 25 years of experience treating 25,000+ patients, she specializes in root cause analysis and personalized protocols for peak performance. We Also Discuss: The 100+ Symptoms of Perimenopause Most Doctors Don't Recognize Why Your Doctor Says Hormone Testing Is "Useless" (And Why They're Wrong) Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones: What You Need to Know The 80% of Women Who Experience Cerebral Hypometabolism During Menopause Why FSH Levels Predict Alzheimer's Risk in Women Testosterone for Women: When It Helps and When It Hurts The "Cheating Nature" Argument Against Hormone Therapy (Debunked) Mitochondrial Health: The Key to Reversing Biological Age Hot vs. Cold Therapy for Mitochondrial Optimization Thank You for Our Sponsors: Vitaboom: For supplements you can trust and wellness solutions tailored to your health, visit https://vitaboom.com/ NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Sara Szal, MD: Website:https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/saragottfriedmd/
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88. Ben Azadi: The $4.6 Trillion Healthcare Crisis and How to Reverse Metabolic Disease in 30 Days
93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and don't even know it. In this episode of EXTEND, I sit down with Ben Azadi, metabolic health expert and New York Times bestselling author who transformed his life by losing 80 pounds after facing obesity, depression, and pre-diabetes at just 23 years old. We explore how one out of every four healthcare dollars is spent on diabetes and why your doctor probably isn't checking the one biomarker that could predict metabolic issues. We also dive into practical strategies for breaking free from the sugar-burning trap. Ben Azadi is a metabolic health coach, New York Times bestselling author of "Metabolic Freedom," and founder of the Keto Kamp podcast. After overcoming obesity and depression through lifestyle changes 17 years ago, he has dedicated his life to helping others achieve metabolic flexibility through ancient healing strategies like ketosis and fasting, combined with modern science. We Also Discuss: Why Fasting Insulin Is the Most Important Test Your Doctor Isn't Ordering The Whitehall 2 Study: 6-14 Years of Hidden Insulin Resistance "Mentally Obese": Understanding Depression's Connection to Food Why There Are No "Essential Carbohydrates" in Medical Textbooks Continuous Glucose Monitors: The Accountability Tool That Changes Everything The 44.4 Pound Weight Loss in 30 Days Case Study Metabolic Confusion: Why Diet Variation Beats Diet Dogma The Simple Swap from Sugar Burning to Fat Burning Single Ingredient Foods: The Beginner's Best Strategy Thank You for Our Sponsors: IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Function Health: Learn more and join using functionhealth.com/drshah. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/drshah or use gift code DRSHAH100 at sign-up to own your health. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Ben Azadi: Website: https://benazadi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan.
Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results.
That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock.
I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health.
Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.
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