Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
Episodes
24. The Real Reason Your Fitness Goals Fail (And How to Fix It for Good)
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Extend, I'm breaking down the science behind sustainable fitness progress and goal-setting so you can finally make those healt...
23. Louisa Nicola: The Simple Habits That Will Rejuvenate Your Brain
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is your most powerful asset—so why do so many of us let it decline without a fight? Cognitive decline, brain fog, and even Alzheimer's do...
22. How to Break Free from the Sedentary Trap
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if hitting the gym is enough to offset hours of sitting at your desk? In this episode of Extend, I take a closer look at the si...
21. Dr. Jay Shah: The Deadly Effects of Hypertension You're Not Aware Of
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the #1 preventable cause of death worldwide? It's high blood pressure—a condition that half of the population doesn't even know they hav...
20. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: Burnout Is Rewiring Your Brain—Here's How to Take Back Control
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in a relentless cycle of stress that's draining your energy and joy? Burnout isn't just about feeling tired—it's a chronic state that ...
19. The Supplement Myths You Need to Stop Believing
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the endless options in the supplement aisle? In this episode of Extend, I take a closer look at why so many people s...
18. Dr. Dale Bredesen: This Hidden Risk is Damaging Your Brain, Can Alzheimer's Be Reversed + The New Breakthroughs Everyone Needs to Know
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if memory loss or cognitive decline is inevitable as we age? What if I told you it's not—and that, with the right strategies,...
17. Why Your Diet Isn't Working (And What Actually Does)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trapped in the cycle of endless dieting and calorie counting? For years, we've been told that weight loss is as simple as "calories in, calori...
16. JJ Virgin: The Real Reason You're Not Building Muscle (+ What to Do Instead)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself putting in the time at the gym, only to feel like you're barely moving the needle? Or notice that staying in shape seems to get tou...
15. How to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you part of the 88% of people who are metabolically unhealthy—and don't even know it? Do you know what metabolic health really means? Or why is ...
14. Darin Olien: The Deceptive Nature of Ultra-Processed Foods, Toxins in our Products, Top Tips on Nutrition, Daily Stress Busters + More
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if simple lifestyle changes could transform your health in ways you never imagined? In this episode of Extend with Darshan Shah, MD with my guest...
13. Are You Fueling or Failing Your Body?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overwhelmed by all the conflicting diet advice out there? In this episode of Extend, I simplify it all with a framework that works: the good, ...
12. Kayla Barnes-Lentz: Female-Specific Health Approach, Reducing Toxins from Daily Products, Aligning Routines with Menstrual Cycles, Understanding Your Genetics + More!
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could get the full potential of your health by tailoring it to your unique genetic blueprint? Ever wondered how personalized wellness coul...
11. Can The Damage of Ultra-Processed Foods Be Stopped?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there—grabbing a quick snack or packaged meal, trusting it to be "not that bad." But what if I told you these ultra-processed foods a...
10. Dr. Andy Galpin: Debunking One-Size-Fits-All Approach with Fitness and Health, Importance of Muscle Building + Personalized Approach to Wellness
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could customize your health like a pro athlete? Imagine having a health and fitness routine tailored to your unique needs, just like a wor...
9. What's Wrong with Our Food System? The Lies You've Been Told + Believe
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a slice of bread today barely resemble the one your grandmother baked? Our food system has transformed dramatically over the decades, turning...
8. Dr. Casey Means: Impact of Metabolic Dysfunction, Actionable Tips to Optimize Metabolic Health, Key Metabolic Biomarkers and More
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your metabolic health the key to unlocking overall wellness? In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Casey Means, a leading voice in metabolic ...
7. How Traditional, Functional, and Longevity Medicine Create a Healthier Future
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your health just something you react to when problems arise, or is it something you actively shape every day? For many, the journey to wellness onl...
6. Jay Shetty: Top 3 Mistakes People Make with Mental Health, Expert Tips to Balance Stress + more
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find balance in your mental and spiritual well-being? Do you want to feel more grounded, less stressed, and truly connected to y...
5. How This Underrated Thing Can Transform Your Health
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to transforming your health isn't about discipline but understanding how your brain is wired? In this episode of Extend with Dr. Sh...
4. Bryan Johnson: Damaging Effects of Grind Culture on Health, Humanity's Quest to Immortality, Sleep Strategies, Plant-Based Diet for Longevity + More
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your quest for success silently compromising your health? Could the very drive that fuels your ambitions also be leading you away from the balanced...
3. Becoming the Boss of Your Biology
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to take control of your health like never before? In a world where healthcare often feels reactive, what if you could become the CEO of ...
1. The Real Reason Why Your Health Journey is Failing + What to do About it
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could lasting health really be as simple as tweaking a few daily habits? Join me in my first solo of the Extend by Dr. Shah podcast as we explore how ...
2. Dr. Mark Hyman: Top Nutrition and Diet Myths, the Best Exercise for Longevity, Simple Ways to Detox + More
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if your health depended not just on what you eat, but also on how you move, sleep, and manage stress? In this episode of The Extend Podcast with ...
Welcome to EXTEND with Darshan Shah, MD
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspa...