The Dr. Haley Show

You pay attention to what you eat—but what about the soil that grew it?UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore the connections between soil health, food quality, and human performance. From preparing meals for championship training to growing food with attention to minerals and microbes, this conversation encourages listeners to look beyond the ingredient list.You’ll hear practical meal-preparation ideas, Pat’s perspective on growing conditions, and questions to consider when evaluating claims about nutrition and soil restoration.ABOUT THE GUESTPat Miletich is the inaugural UFC welterweight champion, a UFC Hall of Famer, and founder of Miletich Fighting Systems. His career spans fighting, coaching, and sports broadcasting. Today, through Soil Saviors, he explores soil biology, minerals, and their relationship to food production.EPISODE RESOURCESEpisode article and full transcript:https://drhaley.com/soil-health-pat-miletich/Soil Saviors — products and free “The Art and Science of Soil” course:https://www.soilsaviors.org/Haley Nutrition:https://haleynutrition.com/Explore The Dr. Haley Show:https://drhaley.com/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS04:44 Childhood respiratory struggles and Pat’s reported turning point09:22 Whole foods, meal preparation, and antioxidants13:07 Flavor, growing conditions, and food quality20:37 Agricultural inputs, weeds, and soil restoration26:01 Fertilizers, contaminants, and microbes31:43 Rebuilding health after travel, poor sleep, and alcohol35:19 The Art and Science of Soil course39:00 Garden and pasture treatments44:09 Brix readings and measuring aloe acemannan46:09 Self-compassion, boundaries, and caring for yourselfSHOW SUMMARYPat shares the dietary changes he associates with overcoming childhood respiratory difficulties and supporting his fighting career. He also reflects on losing healthy habits during years of demanding travel—and returning to them.The discussion explores Pat’s approach to restoring soil minerals and microbial life, his observations about garden productivity and flavor, and a possible experiment involving aloe vera quality. The episode closes with a reminder to extend the care we give our children to ourselves.Personal experiences and product claims discussed in this episode are not independently established treatment or remediation results.MEDICAL DISCLAIMEREducational and informational only; not medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not change medication, supplements, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

Your labs look normal—but you’re exhausted, waking at 2 a.m., and wondering why your body feels different. What questions should you ask next?Courtney Garner joins Dr. Michael Haley to discuss women’s hormone health, the distinction between normal and optimal lab results, and her perspective on connecting Christian faith with medical care.Hear Courtney’s personal experiences with infertility, restrictive eating, intense exercise, and rapid weight gain during a stressful season. Explore questions to bring to your healthcare provider about fatigue, sleep, nutrition, and hormone care—and why emotional support and community belong in the conversation.ABOUT THE GUESTCourtney Garner is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, founder of WellSpot Functional Medicine and WellSpot IV, and author of Where Faith Meets Medicine: A Woman’s Guide to Health, Hormones, and Longevity.EPISODE RESOURCESEpisode article and full transcript:https://drhaley.com/hormones-healing-faith-courtney-garner/Courtney Garner’s website and resources:https://www.courtneygarner.com/Where Faith Meets Medicine — book information and purchase links:https://www.courtneygarner.com/where-faith-meets-medicineWellSpot Functional Medicine:https://www.wellspotfunctionalmedicine.com/WellSpot IV:https://www.wellspotiv.com/Watch the interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqVFNynXbhICourtney mentions a downloadable lab guide through her website or the QR code in her book. Check her website for current availability.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS04:24 Connecting faith, healthcare, and purpose17:06 What Courtney means by “emotional toxins”19:29 Normal versus optimal lab results23:42 Fertility, PCOS, and Courtney’s personal story32:08 Environmental exposures and detoxification35:59 Plastics, bottled water, and food processing40:00 Rapid weight gain, stress, and loneliness43:51 Waking at 2 a.m. and hormone health46:42 Protein, carbohydrates, fats, and food choices50:24 Courtney’s book, followed by her perspective on fastingSHOW SUMMARYEpisode 159 explores the intersection of physical symptoms, emotional well-being, and spiritual life. Courtney shares her clinical perspective and personal testimony while Dr. Haley asks about lab interpretation, fertility, stress, sleep, and nutrition. Their conversation encourages listeners to ask thoughtful questions and consider their health in the context of their whole lives.Discover more episodes of The Dr. Haley Show:https://drhaley.com/MEDICAL DISCLAIMERInformational only; not medical advice. Personal experiences and clinical observations do not establish treatment effectiveness. Some claims discussed are not substantiated within the episode. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing medications, contraception, hormones, supplements, diet, or fasting practices.

What if the best longevity habit is one you can actually stick with?Plant-based chef and longevity educator Ron Russell joins Dr. Michael Haley to explore small, enjoyable changes in nutrition, movement, strength training, sleep, and gratitude. Their conversation focuses on healthspan: having the energy, strength, and independence to enjoy your years.Ron is the author of Longevity Visa and co-founder of SunCafe Organic in Los Angeles. He shares his experience preparing meals for patients in Dr. Dean Ornish’s program at UCLA Medical Center and teaching cooking classes to help people prepare flavorful plant-based meals at home.Dr. Haley and Ron have different dietary preferences, but find common ground in making nutritious food and sustainable habits easier to enjoy.IN THIS EPISODE• How Ron approaches longevity habit stacking without changing everything at once• Keeping frozen blueberries and other ingredients available for busy days• Adding dark leafy greens to familiar meals• Plant protein, sprouting, B12, and other supplement questions• Turning prepared white beans into a creamy lemon-garlic sauce• Using acidity, spices, and simple sauces to build flavor• Incorporating movement breaks and strength training into everyday life• Ron’s experience with gratitude journaling, sleep routines, and coping with loss• Using a written habit list to stay consistent and adapt when circumstances changeEPISODE BLOG & FULL TRANSCRIPThttps://drhaley.com/longevity-habit-stacking-ron-russell/WATCH ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTP_m70Yr6URON RUSSELL’S RESOURCESWebsite and newsletter signup:https://www.longevityvisa.com/Plant-based recipes:https://www.longevityvisa.com/longevity-recipesLongevity habit list:https://www.longevityvisa.com/50-best-longevity-hacksEducational longevity assessment:https://www.longevityvisa.com/longevity-testLongevity Visa book:https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Visa-Younger-Healthier-Reverse/dp/B0GL378WKKLongevity Visa Reset Kit:https://www.longevityvisa.com/product-page/longevity-visa-reset-kitYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LongevityVisaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/longevityvisa/https://www.instagram.com/veganchefron/X:https://x.com/RonRussell2LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronrusselllongevityvisaSunCafe Organic:https://www.suncafe.com/ADDITIONAL RESOURCE MENTIONEDDr. Michael Greger’s NutritionFacts.org:https://nutritionfacts.org/EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 Start small: Ron’s habit-stacking message00:51 Healthspan and longevity habit stacking03:51 Blueberries, matcha, and an easy starting habit13:08 Tofu, tempeh, and raw versus cooked food19:27 Dark leafy greens and ways to add them24:27 Why Ron became vegetarian and later vegan28:09 Animal welfare, food choices, and gratitude32:02 Plant-based nutrition, protein, and sprouting37:24 B12 and other supplement questions39:11 Ron’s approach to flaxseed preparation and storage43:12 Longevity Visa and food for the Ornish program45:43 Quick bowls and creamy plant-based sauces48:15 Acidity, spices, and building flavor50:23 Extra-virgin olive oil as a finishing ingredient51:38 Daily movement and strength training57:37 Balance, physical capacity, and Ron’s assessment1:00:53 Mindset and the gratitude habit1:05:39 Sleep hygiene and the bedroom environment1:07:12 Stress, grief, and gratitude1:09:44 Starting small and using a habit spreadsheet1:11:27 Ron’s suggestions for getting started1:13:53 Newsletter, social channels, book, and reset kit1:15:14 Closing thoughts and resourcesJOIN THE CONVERSATIONIf you could improve one habit this week—food, movement, sleep, or gratitude—which would you choose, and what gets in your way?Subscribe to The Dr. Haley Show, share this episode with someone who would enjoy it, and explore more conversations at https://drhaley.com/.MEDICAL DISCLAIMERThis podcast and article are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.

What if the first question at a nutrition store shouldn’t be “Which supplement should I buy?” but “What am I trying to solve?”Chris Ruppe has operated Gator Nutrition, an independent Florida nutrition store, since 1997. After nearly three decades of conversations with customers, he has learned to ask about their goals and everyday habits before pointing them toward a product.In this episode, Chris and Dr. Michael Haley discuss how people choose supplements, why Chris keeps a smaller selection in his store, and how his thinking about diet has changed over the years. Chris also shares the ideas behind his book, Bend Over and Take It: What We’ve Been Fed and Told to Swallow About Our Health.They cover:• Questions to ask before buying a supplement• Food and activity habits that can get overlooked• Conflicting nutrition advice and diet trends• How Chris chooses products for Gator Nutrition• The difference between a personal experience and evidence that something will work for everyoneThe conversation also includes the speakers’ opinions and personal experiences concerning cancer care and COVID-19. Those portions are presented for discussion, not as treatment recommendations.RESOURCESRead the episode post and transcript: https://drhaley.com/need-that-supplement/Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjegPA2wtAcChris’s book, Bend Over and Take It: https://www.amazon.com/Bend-Over-Take-Swallow-Health/dp/B0HG7MJT2GGator Nutrition on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GatorNutritionGator Nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatornutrition97/Chris Ruppe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisruppe/More episodes of The Dr. Haley Show: https://drhaley.com/This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Do not change a medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this conversation; discuss personal health decisions with a qualified healthcare professional.

Why can the same herb help one person yet do little—or even create problems—for someone else?Clinical herbalist Bonnie D’Arcangelo says one reason is that people often use herbs as though they were generic pharmaceuticals: match one popular supplement to one symptom and hope for a predictable result. Herbal medicine, she explains, is more complex—and “natural” does not automatically mean safe.In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Bonnie joins Dr. Michael Haley to explain why herbal medicine is not one-size-fits-all. They discuss individualized herbal formulas, herb-drug interactions, tinctures, topical delivery systems, orthosilicic acid, chronic pain, diabetic wound research, phantom-limb pain, and the importance of separating published evidence from clinical observation, personal testimony, theory, and spiritual belief.The conversation also explores Bonnie’s unconventional views about plant consciousness, the etheric body, intention during harvesting, and the relationship between people and medicinal plants.ABOUT BONNIE D’ARCANGELOBonnie D’Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist, holistic health consultant, herbal formulator, and botanical conservationist. She holds a Master of Science in Herbal Medicine, completed advanced clinical herbalism training through David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies, is a certified aromatherapist, and is pursuing doctoral studies in integrative health.Bonnie is the founder of Botanical Healing Arts, co-founder and formulator of Ætherbal, and founder and president of Michigan Protects, a nonprofit working to preserve native medicinal plants at risk of disappearing from the wild.RESOURCESComplete article, video, resources, and transcript:https://drhaley.com/herbal-medicine-not-one-size-fits-all/Bonnie D’Arcangelo’s resource hub:https://bonniedarcangelo.com/Botanical Healing Arts:https://botanicalhealingarts.com/Ætherbal herbal topical products:https://www.aetherbal.com/Michigan Protects:https://michiganprotects.org/Ætherbal on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aetherbal/Ætherbal on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aetherbal_topicals/Ætherbal on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AEtherbalEPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why herbal medicine is not automatically safe00:45 Introducing Bonnie D’Arcangelo05:13 Bonnie’s journey from childhood illness to herbal medicine10:00 Integrating herbal medicine with conventional medical care15:08 Herb-drug interactions and the principles of herbal formulation18:54 Why single-herb approaches and popular supplements may fail20:14 An example of individualized herbal formulation23:41 Comparing tinctures, capsules, and topical delivery27:39 What evidence supports Bonnie’s transdermal delivery system?31:12 Amphiphilic delivery, hyaluronic acid, oil, and water36:05 Orthosilicic acid and the patent-pending formulation42:01 Research goals involving diabetic wounds and breast cancer47:17 Neuropathy, chronic pain, and the stories behind Bonnie’s products50:56 Phantom-limb pain, anecdotal results, and spiritual interpretation55:34 Plant signaling, harvesting, intention, and consciousness59:44 Rapid-fire questions about herbs and herbalists1:03:02 Advice for people discouraged by unsuccessful natural remediesKEY TAKEAWAYHerbal medicine is not simply a matter of matching an herb to a diagnosis. According to Bonnie, responsible herbal practice considers the individual, the possible causes underlying the symptoms, the qualities and interactions of multiple herbs, the delivery method, dosage, and any medications the person already uses.The episode also illustrates why different types of evidence should not be treated as interchangeable. Published research, plausible mechanisms, clinical observations, testimonials, traditional practices, and spiritual beliefs may all inspire questions, but they do not establish a claim with the same degree of certainty.ABOUT THE DR. HALEY SHOWThe Dr. Haley Show explores natural health, nutrition, emerging research, unconventional ideas, and the foundational practices that help people pursue better health. Follow or subscribe so you do not miss future conversations with practitioners, researchers, innovators, and health radicals.Explore more episodes, complete articles, guest resources, and transcripts:https://drhaley.com/MEDICAL DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The experiences and opinions discussed are those of the speakers and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional. Do not begin, discontinue, or change any medication, supplement, diet, or treatment based solely on this episode.