The Health Upgrade Podcast
Episodes
157: The Pyrrole Disorder-Vagus Nerve Connection
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into the often-overlooked biochemical condition known as pyrrole disorder. You'll learn how pyrroles, nutrient depletion,...
156: The Pediatric Health Paradox f. Dr. Chris Magryta
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, Dr. Chris Magryta brings his expertise in pediatrics and integrative medicine to the forefront, explori...
155: The Biohax Method f. Dr. Marcos De Andrade
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Marcos De Andrade, founder of Biohax. He shares his journey from medical school to building a functional medici...
154: Upgrading the Perimenopause Experience f. Cathy Eason
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I sit down with Cathy Eason to explore how women can upgrade their perimenopause experience. The conver...
153: How to Choose a Vagus Nerve Stimulator
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I dive into the world of vagus nerve stimulators, breaking down the three main types: cervical, auricul...
152: Unraveling Pelvic Floor Pain f. Dr. Ana Sierra
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ana Sierra, an expert in neuropelveology and endometriosis surgery, to dive into the complexities of pelvic floo...
151: The Emerging Science of Mitochondrial Transfers
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria and their essential role in cardiovascular health an...
150: Vagus Nerve Involvement in SIBO f. Angela Pifer
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I welcome Angela Pifer, a functional nutritionist, to dive deep into SIBO (Small Intestinal ...
149: The Inflammation Code f. Dr. Shivani Gupta
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta to dive into the world of inflammation and holistic health. Drawing from her decades of Ayurve...
148: Concussion and Vagus Nerve Dysfunction
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between concussion, whiplash, and vagus nerve dysfunction. Drawing from my experienc...
147: Biohacking the Vagus Nerve f. Ben Greenfield
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this colab episode, host Ben Greenfield dives deep into the mysteries and science of the vagus nerve wit...
146: Building Healthier Humans with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with our guest, Tom O'Bryan, to dive into the core of what it takes to truly upgrade your h...
145: Your Best Shot! GLP-1s and the Vagus Nerve f. Ashley Koff RD
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with nutrition expert Ashley Koff to dive deep into the world of optimal health for high performers. Together, we explore...
144: Top Clips from our Favorite Episodes - 2025 Year In Review
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, Dr. Navaz Habib reflects on the top five episodes of the year, featuring insightful discussions with re...
143: The Power of Being Better at Boredom f. Valerie Driscoll
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by our special guest, Valerie Driscoll, and we open up a lively conversation about the hidden benefits of boredom ...
142: The Teen Health Revolution f. The Holistic Kids!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, I welcome the "holistic kids" who share their journey of writing The Teen Health Revolution, ...
141: Upgrading Female Hormones with Dr. Jolene Brighten
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we welcome the brilliant Dr. Jolene Brighten to tackle some of the most pressing topics in women’s health. Dr. Jolene Bri...
140: Unlocking Your Genetic Potential with Dr. Davis Brockenshire
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Dr. Davis Brockenshire to explore the power of optimizing health at every stage of life. Together, we unpack strategies for unlocking...
139: The Top 3 Bloodwork Markers to Support Vagus Nerve
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, I dive into the world of bloodwork and the crucial markers that can reveal a lot about your vagus nerve health. By focusing o...
138: FoxO3 and Aging
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the science behind longevity, focusing on the FOXO3 gene, a newly hot topic in geneti...
137: The Wolverine Protocol - Hacking Surgical Recovery and Aging f. Zora Benhamou
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome Zora Benhamou for an inspiring conversation about healthspan, resilience, and embracing a holistic approach to aging well. ...
136: The Autonomic Deregulation Theory of Aging
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share highlights from a recent Biohacker Expo talk, exploring why we age and how the autonomic nervous system, especially the vagu...
135: Cell Danger Response
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of the Cell Danger Response, your body’s built-in alarm system designed to protect cells from threats l...
134: Concussions to Consciousness - Understanding Functional Neurology f/ Dr. Matthew Antonucci
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Antonucci for a wide-ranging conversation about optimal health,...
133: Partial Reprogramming for Anti-Aging
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we dive deep into the groundbreaking world of anti-aging medicine, exploring the fascinating science be...
132: Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the misunderstood world of body fat, breaking down the key differences between subcut...
131: The V.A.G.U.S. Protocol with Dr. Navaz Habib
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce the Vegas Protocol, a new program designed to help high performers and health seekers find more resilience and vitality i...
130: Autonomic Dysfunction: Connecting the Dots of 'Unrelated' Symptoms
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked root cause behind many common health complaints: autonomic nervous system dysfunction. We break dow...
129: The Biology of Trauma f. Aimie Apigian MD
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Aimie Apigian MD, to explore the biology of trauma. Dr. Aimie shares her personal jour...
128: Mastering HRV & Athletic Recovery
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we chat with Don Moxley about heart rate variability (HRV) as a powerful tool for optimizing performanc...
127: Mitochondrial Uncoupling - The Pathway to Efficient Energy Production
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the incredible world of mitochondria - the true powerhouses of our cells - and explor...
126: Fertility Hormones and the Autonomic Nervous System f. Felice Gersh MD
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure to sit down with special guest Dr. Felice Gersh for an insightful discussion on the intimate connections between...
125: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of, we take a thoughtful look at mast cell activation syndrome and why it can be such a persistent challenge for so many people. We un...
124: Melatonin - The Scientific and Spiritual f. Deanna Minich PhD
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with Dr. Deanna Minich to take a deep dive into the misunderstood world of mel...
123: Upgrade Bloodflow with N-O f. Cathy Eason
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we welcome Cathy Eason, Chief Science Officer at Berkeley Life, for a deep dive into the crucial role o...
122: Beyond HRV - Coherence and HeartMath f. Rollin McCraty PhD
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we have the pleasure to welcome Dr. Rollin McCraty from HeartMath to explore the fascinating science of...
121: Neuroimmunology of Skin Conditions
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we take a close look at skin health and explore the connections between the skin, gut, and airway micro...
120: Cardiometabolics and the ANS f/ Sanjay Bhojraj MD
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, an interventional cardiologist turned functional medicine advocate, to ex...
119: GLP-1 and the Vagus Nerve
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating connection between GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (like Ozempic a...
118: Sneaky Ingredients that Trigger Inflammation f. Mira Dessy
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we are joined by Mira Dessy, known as the Ingredient Guru. Mira shares her profound personal health jou...
117: From Gravity to the Gut - The Science of Neuroimmunology with Leah Elson
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we are joined by Leah Elson, a dynamic science communicator and researcher. Together, we dive deep into...
116: The Genomics of Vagus Nerve Health f. Amanda Archibald
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with nutrition and genomics expert Amanda Archibald to explore the fascinating intersection...
115: SALT - Friend or Foe?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we tackle the much-debated role of salt in our health. We explore why salt is often misunderstood and d...
114: The Truth About Heart Attacks f. Dr. Stephen Hussey
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with Dr. Stephen Hussey, who shares his powerful story of healing from chronic illness and surv...
113: Psychedelic Therapy to Upgrade Mental Health f. Maya Shetreat MD
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with Dr. Maya Shetreat for an eye-opening exploration of master plants, psychedelic therapy...
112: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Migraine Headache
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between migraines, inflammation, and the vagus nerve. We break down the science behind differen...
111: How to be a NUTRIVORE f. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne about her work on Nutrivore, an easy and science-based way of thinkin...
110: How to DETOXIFY f. Aly Cohen, MD
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive into the world of immune-disrupting chemicals and practical detox strategies with Dr. Aly Cohen...
109: How to Heal from Long COVID f. Dr. Jenny Tufenkian
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, a renowned naturopath and expert in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS...
108: Deep Dive Into the Microbiome and Probiotics f. Kiran Krishnan
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we chat with special guest Kiran Krishnan about the amazing world of microbiomes and how th...
107: The Top Wearable Health Metrics
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive into the world of wearable health devices and their potential to revolutionize personal wellnes...
106: Glymphatics - The Missing Link to Brain Health
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked glymphatic system, revealing its crucial role in maintainin...
105: How to Live Longer Without Pain
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast we dive deep into understanding chronic pain with our special guest Dr. Asare Christian. The episode exp...
104: Upgrading the Power of Glutathione f. Nayan Patel
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, our guest, Nayan Patel, dives into the world of glutathione, a master antioxidant crucial for our healt...
103: Overview of the Polyvagal Theory
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we delve into the fascinating intersection of psychology and physiology through the lens of polyvagal t...
102: The Future of Health and Upgraded Longevity f. Darshan Shah, MD
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we explore cutting-edge strategies for optimizing health and longevity with Dr. Darshan Sh...
101: The Surprising Benefits of Methylene Blue ft. Dr. Scott Sherr
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we chat with Dr. Scott Sherr about how to improve your health by taking care of your mitochondria—the...
100: Top Insights from the first 100 Episodes!
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 100th episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we take a reflective journey through the origins and evolution of the show. We answer i...
099: Ancient Wisdom to Upgrade Modern Health ft. Mona Sharma
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we talk with nutritionist Mona Sharma about her inspiring journey from the corporate world to holistic ...
098: Neurotransmitters, Inflammation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroanatomy and brain signaling. We kick off w...
097: Upgrading Vision and Eye Health ft. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, I sit down with my good friend, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, a functional eye doctor and expert in vis...
096: The Cholesterol Lie
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we explore the hotly debated topic of cholesterol and its impact on overall health. We begin by discuss...
095: Is Carnivore the Optimal Human Diet? Ft. Dr. Anthony Chaffee
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anthony Chaffee to talk about diets, nutrition, and ways to improve health. Dr. Ch...
094: The Health Benefits of Fasting in 2025
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about mTOR, a protein that helps with nutrient sensing and cell growth, and why eating too much in adulthood can be harmful. ...
The Journey to Developing Vagus Nerve Stimulation
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Peter Staats to explore the exciting world of vagus nerve ...
Magnesium: The Missing Mineral with Dr. Barb Woegerer
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this e episode, we sit down with the insightful Dr. Barb Woerger to dive into the world of magnesium and its crucial role in our health. Dr. Woerge...
Upgrading Brain Rehab from TBI with Dr. Brody Miller
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Brody Miller to dive into the crucial role of hope in healing and the wonders of neuroplasticity. Dr. Mil...
The Chiropractors A-Game for Longevity f/ Dr. Kimberly Besuden
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Besuden joins us to explore holistic health and its connection to overall well-being. She highlights the importance of d...
Upgrading Your Pulse and Heart Rate with Dr. Torkil Færø
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Torkil Færø, exploring the transformative world of health optimization. Together, we unco...
Metabolic Therapy for Cancer ft. Dr. Thomas Seyfried
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podacat!Today we talk with Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a leader in cancer metabolism research. He shares his...
The Metabolic and Genetic Basis of Cancer
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast!Today, we dive deep into the complexities of cellular energy production, focusing on the...
Upgraded Aging and Longevity ft. Dr. Richard Miller
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Miller, a leading scientific expert in aging research. Dr. Miller dives into Cook's groundbreaking ...
The Four Pillars of Longevity
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast!Today we dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria and their crucial role in our health...
Upgrading Your Kids Health ft. Dr. Elisa Song
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Elisa Song about how to support children's health by focusing on their gut. She shares simple tips like eating well,...
Obesity, Adiposity and Immune Activation
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how inflammation, autoimmune diseases, gut health, and chronic conditions are connected. We break down the roles of the va...
Strategies to cope through Menopause ft. Andrea Donsky
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
keywordsmenopause, perimenopause, women's health, symptoms, research, stress management, nutrition, sleep, doctor communication, PCOSSummaryIn this ep...
Upgrading Brain Neuroplasticity ft. Dr. Eleanor Stein
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Eleanor Stein to dive deep into the intricate connectio...
Vagus Nerve - Nitric Oxide Connection
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of vagus nerve stimulation and how it can b...
DNA Methylation and Aging ft. Ryan Smith
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Smith, the founder of TruDiagnostic, to talk about the fascinating ...
Willpower and Decision Making - The Marshmallow Test
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this episode, we explore how our body chemistry and nervous system affect decision-making and willpower....
Dopamine and Vagus Nerve Interaction
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast! Today, we're talking about dopamine and how it affects our motivation, movement, and mental...
Microglial Activation Syndrome, featuring Brendan Vermeire
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast! Today we have the pleasure to be joined by Brendan Vermeire. He is a Mental and Metabolic He...
Addressing Migraine for Upgraded Health, featuring Dr. Tom Malterre
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we delve into the complexities of migraines and brain health with our special guest Tom Mal...
Gastroparesis, Gut Health and Vagus Nerve Function, featuring Dr. Linda Nguyen
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Linda Nguyen, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University ...
Upgrade your Health with Functional Medicine, featuring Dr. Marcus Cirelli, CFMP, DC
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Dr. Marcus Cirelli joins us to explore the multifaceted world of optimal health for high performers. We...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in PTSD and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, featuring Dr. Doug Bremner
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) along with our guest Dr. Doug Brem...
Vagus Nerve Activity in Long COVID
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade podcast!Today, we dive into a fascinating study about long COVID and its effects on the autonomic ner...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Depression
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, where we dive deep into the complex world of depression, anxiety, the transformati...
Vagus Nerve Effects on Allergies, Asthma and Eczema
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the Health Upgrade Podcast!In this episode, we will cover the link between allergies, asthma, and eczema. And the mechanism by wh...
Reversing Chronic Disease featuring dr. Terry Wahls
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mitochondrial health and the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pat...
Vagus Nerve Effects on Epigenetics
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everybody! Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast.In this episode, we will delve into the fascinating topic of the vagus nerve's involvemen...
The Functional Medicine Approach to Upgrade Vagus Nerve
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode of The Health Upgrade Podcast!This episode is actually an interview of our host Dr. Navaz Habib with Dr. Michael Kaye,...
Nutrition to Upgrade Vagus Nerve Function featuring Emma Ford
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everybody! Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast.I am very excited about today’s show because we will have one of the members of our tea...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Repair featuring Sterling Cooley
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast.In today’s episode, we had an awesome conversation with the well-known “Vagus Nerve” gu...
Deep Dive into Heart Rate Variability with Greg Elliott
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to the Health Upgrade Podcast!I am honored to have this wonderful conversation with the master of HRV - heart rate variability, Greg...
Vagus Nerve Effects on Bone Health and Osteoporosis
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast.Today, our focus will be centered on bone health, where we will delve deep into ...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic and Complex Pain ft. Dr. Chris Kleronomos
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast.In today’s episode, we have a very special guest Dr. Chris Kleronomos. He is the medical di...
Vagus Nerve Involvement in Metabolic Conditions
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast.Today, in our mini episode we are going to dig into the topic of metabolic disea...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Chiropractic Practice, featuring Dr. Michael Kennedy
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everybody! Welcome back to the Health Upgrade Podcast.I am thrilled to have this amazing conversation with Dr. Michael Kennedy. He is a chirop...
Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Neurology Practice with Dr. Michael Hoffmann
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Health Upgrade PodcastIn this episode, we are exploring Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Migraines with Dr. Mic...