Episodes

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash tell you their main takeaways from episodes 47-49 with guests Jade Wu, Ph.D., Cherie Chu M.D., and Ragav Sharma, D.O. The Dr. John Berardi Show CDC - Circadian Rhythms CDC - Homeostatic Sleep Drive Ragav Sharma - What is Preventive Medicine?

Ragav Sharma, DO, CSCS, is currently a resident physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation whose mission is to help others live their best lives possible. Ragav completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois – Chicago in Bioengineering before attending medical school at Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Born in San Diego, Ragav suffered problems with his health very early on which served as his impetus for pursuing medicine. Diagnosed with ...

Cherie Chu, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who is a certified diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine. She is a native Californian receiving her BS in Biochemistry/Cell Biology at UCSD and her medical degree at UC Irvine. She completed her pediatric residency at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. She currently practices outpatient pediatrics in a large multispecialty medical group located in San Diego. She incorporated her knowledge of Lifestyle Medicine into her daily interaction with her ...

Dr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. Her current research focuses on treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illnesses. She is a frequent guest on popular TV, radio and podcast shows like NPR and ABC, and her work is featured in publications like New York Times and Huffington Post. Dr. Wu’s mission is to spread the gift of sleep so that people can be their healthiest, organizat...

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash recap the prior three episodes with Colin Zhu, Peter Valenzuela, and Louisa Nicola. Be sure to listen to their full episodes for an in-depth conversation!

Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the world of neuroathletics - where brain health and physiology intersect with performance. Louisa Nicola is a Sydney University trained neuroscientist and neurophysiologist. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, where she serves as a performance advisor to professional athletes, teams, health tech companies, and more. She currently lives in NYC and focuses on bringing a unique and fresh voice to the most complex machine in the world - the human brain - t...

Dr. Peter Valenzuela joins the show to discuss the current state of our healthcare system in the US. Peter is a Family Physician who has worked in multiple healthcare settings over the past few decades. He's well known for his comics doc-related, which in his words were “inspired by experiences both as a physician and now as an executive who continues to practice medicine on a part-time basis.” He is routinely invited for national and international presentations on topics related to provider wel...

Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/OMT and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition following completion of his medical degree. To share his unique blend of medical knowledge with a wider audience, Dr. Zhu launched TheChefDoc in 2017, an online wellness and lifestyle education platform ...

Dr. Shawn Arent joins us to discuss all things related to nutrient timing. He elaborates on the well-known "anabolic window," and discusses how the opportunity for nutritional optimization may be much longer. We discuss the various fallacies of nutritional science and how lifestyle impacts successful sustainable nutritional practices. -Professor and Chair for the Department of Exercise Science at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina -Director of the UofSC Sport ...

This is a rebroadcast of popular episodes 16 and 17 with none other than gastroenterologist and social media presence Will Bulsiewicz, MD!

Darsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from episodes 37, 38, and 39. Guests: Kelly Starrett, DPT Janeeka Benoit, DO Neil Paulvin, DO Barefoot Shoes Science NMN/NAD+ Spermidine Article

Dr. Paulvin is Board Certified in Family Medicine, Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, Functional Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, and Medical Acupuncture. He has helped top executives, Olympic athletes, top trainers, and celebrities optimize their health. Dr. Paulvin has been featured in the NY Post, Nutritious Life, Fasting MD, and many other publications and podcasts. Dr. Paulvin's practice is based in Manhattan. He also serves clients in multiple states including F...

Dr. Janeeka Benoit, better known as Dr. J on social media, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist. She is the Founder of MedFitDO. She is also a runner, exercise enthusiast, and former ACE Certified personal trainer. Not only does she enjoy caring for athletes, but she also has a passion for preventing chronic disease through exercise so people can live holistically healthier lives, both mentally and physically. As an osteopathic physician, Dr. J is focus...

Our guest today is Dr. Kelly Starrett. He is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State. The Ready State - The Ready State is the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. Renowned physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kelly Starrett and his expert staff will guide you through each rout...

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash highlight the lessons they learned from 3 guests: Catharine Arnston, MBA Jason Ferruggia Tracy Duhs, PhD Resources mentioned in this episode: John Ioannidis on The Drive: Bad Science Johns Berardi Show: Science Police Tracy Duh Podcast with Molecular Hydrogen Andrew Huberman post about cold exposure tapsafe.org EWG tap water database Studies mentioned in this episode: Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Protective Agent against Pre-Symptomatic Diseases (PMID:...

In this episode, Tracy Duhs joins the show to discuss how we can drink better quality water for our health. Dr. Duhs holds a Ph.D. in bioenergetics and delved into hydration and wellness once her daughter was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid and alopecia universalis. She is the host of the Hydrate podcast and is a sought out speaker. Tracy Duhs Hydrate Podcast Pollack Laboratory

Jason Ferruggia joins the show this week to discuss Fitness, transformation, and accountability. Jason is a highly sought-after, world-renowned strength and conditioning coach. Over the past 25 years, he’s personally trained over 800 athletes from the NCAA, NFL, NHL, MLB, WWE, and UFC. Jay is also an entrepreneur, an author, and a speaker. In this episode, we discuss: Execution and mastery in the gym and in life Working with the aging athlete Longevity training Sequencing exercises Improving 1% ...

Catharine Arnston discovered her love of algae when she started researching alkaline diets, after her sister's oncologist recommended it. She found that algae was the most nutrient-dense food on the planet and consumed in Asia for years. But why weren't were eating it in the US? That's where she had the idea to create ENERGYbits - spirulina and chlorella tablets. In this episode you will learn: - Catharine's journey and a new passion for algae - The many health benefits of algae - What the r...

Altamash and Darsh break down the lessons they learned from Mario and Dr. Amy Shah about blood flow restriction, circadian fasting, combating burnout, and integrating wellness into conventional medicine. American Journal of Sports medicine for BFR in Athletes Peter Attia episode on BFR Humberman lab episode on Fasting Precision Nutrition Stress Bod Survey

Dr. Amy Shah joins the show to discuss why we are all "so effing tired." Dr. Shah graduated from Cornell University with a major in nutrition sciences. She went on to complete her medical training at Albert Einstein College in NY, followed by residency training at Harvard and a fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at Columbia University. Amy helps busy people transform their health using cutting-edge nutritional and medical science. Her proven techniques to heal inflammation utilize the power of the...

Dr. Mario Novo returns to the show to discuss the broad applications of Blood Flow Restriction. In this Part 2 episode, we discuss: The earliest application of BFR in limb salvage programs Molecular and physiological explanation of how BFR may influence protein and muscle metabolism BFR with fractures and for bone remodeling BFR with aerobic and resistance training BFR to augment performance Differences between the BFR systems on the market Resources discussed in this episode: Safety of ...

In this episode, Dr. Mario Novo joins the show to discuss the science of Blood Flow Restriction. Mario is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise in human biomechanics, tissue regeneration, pain neuroscience, and sports performance. He is also a clinical researcher, university professor, and nationally recognized expert in the field of strength/conditioning and blood flow restriction rehabilitation (BFR-R). In this episode we discuss: BFR origins Definition of BFR and other occlusion trai...

In this episode, Darsh and Altamash break down the lessons they learned from Dr. Dave Tilley and Charlie Piermarini. Studies Referenced: Efficacy and Safety of CBD for Job Burnout in Healthcare Workers (PMID: 34387679) CBD and Pain: Mechanism vs Mind (PMID: 34251840) Adverse Effects of CBD (PMID: 32268347) CBD for Pain: Mechanisms and Pharmacology (PMID: 33238607) Washington Post Article on Simone Biles Time Magazine Article on Simone Biles Senate Hearing for Larry Nassar Investigation (Septe...

Charlie Piermarini is a PA-C who works in Pain Management. He has seen countless patients suffering and started to see the real benefits of CBD. He decided to become an expert on the topic, and eventually created his company RestorativeCBD, which not only sells CBD but also provides education to health care providers and patients. In this episode, we discuss: The history of cannabis CBD vs. THC The endocannabinoid system Methods of taking cannabis Benefits and side effects How you can become mor...