Wiser than Before

Genes are blamed too often in long-term health issues. Two questions to ask your health provider the next time they tell you your genes are behind your health problem“Your genes are like a library. Not every book gets read, not every gene is expressed. It’s your epigenetics that selects which genes are expressed, and how they’re expressed."  - Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:Why a basic understanding of genes is important for taking control of your healthHow blaming poor health on genetics keeps people stuckHow epigenetics decides which genes get expressedThe 2 questions you can ask next time you are told your genes are the reason for your health problemWhy Big Pharma loves when you blame your genes and resign to taking their pillsWhy many health issues can be improved with epigeneticsListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Top longevity Doctor reveals what the average person can do to avoid health surprises and live a long and healthy life. Learn about the testing your doctor doesn’t run that can catch health issues years before they show up on blood tests“The genetic conversation, that’s an excuse. We just keep giving people excuses and then keep medicating them because their “genes are bad”.” - Dr. DrobotYou’ll DiscoverWhy Dr. Drobot searched Europe and Asia for better medical approachesWhy our nervous systems are 1,000 times more stimulated than prior generationsHow people run out of hormones 10-15 years before they’re supposed toThe most popular treatments in the longevity clinicWhy you can have lots of diseases and still have normal blood workThe key tests Dr. Drobot does with all his patientsWhy a ripped athlete can still have the low testosterone of a 90 year-oldHow to avoid using up your health reserves by the time you’re 40Why environment is 99% and genetics is 1% of our health problemsThe shortcuts to restoring healthWhy “no news is good news” is a dangerous approach to healthThe 4 key systems of the body you must assess each year to avoid health surprisesThe effect of genetically modified food on our immune systemWhat is biological medicine and why it’s best for longevityDr. Jeoff Drobot shares how you can extend your healthy years in the easiest way possible. He searched the globe for the most effective longevity treatments, and some of them are much simpler than you expect.As the founder of two leading longevity clinics, Dr. Drobot has data from thousands of patient tests and treatments over several decades. He tells us the surprising findings the average person will see on their lab tests, the treatments that seem to improve people’s health the most, and how to protect yourself from the unseen effects of our environment. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Dr. Drobot:InstagramWebsiteConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Dr. Jeoff Drobot explains how our lymph gets so congested, why that’s a problem for health, and an easy 3 week fix for it.“Females live longer than males because they have a menstrual cycle where they just generally get rid of all these proteins. That lymphatic congestion is a problem for cardiovascular disease.” - Dr. Jeoff DrobotYou’ll discover:Why protein and metabolic acids accumulate and cause people to swell without realizing itThe clogged lymph systems Dr. Drobot sees in thermography readings (very common)When Dr. Drobot sess people lose 20 lbs of swelling in less than a monthThe post-Oktoberfest diet that Germans use to renew their healthThe wrong way to fast that everyone is doing nowadaysWhat happens when things accumulate in your lymph and aren’t offloadedWhy almost everyone has some lymphatic irritation Why the body likes to do cleansing in certain seasonsHow protein congests your lymph and becomes a problem for cardiovascular diseaseWhy your lymphatics aren’t getting a chance to refresh and recycle the lymph fluid Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Dr. Drobot:InstagramWebsiteConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode: HRV made simple. Discover the secrets behind heart rate variability and how it reflects your overall health. Understand how HRV can reveal hidden stress patterns and give you health info long before it shows up on your blood tests.“Heart Rate Variability (HRV) can help you catch illness early, before major health problems arise."  - Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:What is HRV?The simple way to use your HRV data without stressing about itThe easiest ways to increase your HRVHow HRV can estimate the health of your nervous systemWhat a higher HRV number meansWhat small differences in HRV can mean for your long-term healthWhy some athletes and health-focused people have lower HRVWhy a single HRV number by itself doesn’t tell us anything How to get a useful baseline of your HRVWhy HRV numbers between different devices are not comparableThe way HRV changes throughout the dayWhy exercise makes your HRV lowerHow changes in HRV can tell you about your health much earlier than your blood tests canHow releasing tension from your body can increase HRVListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Mercury can be a hidden cause of health problems, especially if you have dental fillings or eat a lot of seafood. Learn how it happens and who should consider testing their mercury levels“Yeah he (Tony Robbins) talks about [his mercury toxicity] in his most recent book. We at Quicksilver supported him detoxing from that. He’s doing great now but I saw his test and it was insane, [that amount of mercury] probably would have killed you or I.” - Dr. Matt ReddyYou’ll discover:Why you should consider mercury if you have unexplained health issuesWhich kind of fish have the most mercuryCommon symptoms of mercury toxicityWho might have a mercury problemThe supplement you may want to take when you eat sushi How the mercury in amalgams can vaporize and be inhaledHow symptoms can appear years or decades laterWhy mercury is a problem for some but not for othersTesting for mercury in the blood, urine, and hairThe two kinds of mercury in the body and the one that is much more toxic than the otherHow to test for mercury toxicity and why the most common test is highly flawedHow to tell if your body is holding onto mercuryDr. Matt Reddy explains how mercury toxicity is often overlooked when you have symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and other neurological issues.He is a clinical consultant for doctors around the world. One of his specialities is interpreting lab tests for mercury toxicity.Dr. Reddy tells us who is at higher risk for mercury toxicity, when to test, how to test, and a whole lot more. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Dr. Reddy:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

The average person with mercury toxicity spends years searching for answers to their health problems before looking into mercury. In less than 5 minutes Dr. Reddy covers 80% of what you need to know.“The #1 thing for most people is to reduce the source of their mercury.” - Dr. Matt Reddy You’ll discover:How to know if you have mercury is behind your unexplained health issuesThe most common symptoms of mercury toxicityHow mercury can affect the brainThe best way to test for mercuryThe first step to take if you have higher levels of mercury in your bodyIf you test high for mercury, how to find out where its coming fromHow to know if your body is clearing the mercury fast enoughDr. Matt Reddy gives you a masterclass in less than 5 minutes about the top things to know about mercury toxicity to protect your health.He is a clinical consultant for doctors around the world. One of his specialities is interpreting lab tests for mercury toxicity. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Dr. Reddy:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode: Simple ways to relax using your breath. These techniques help you access the part of your nervous system that is usually outside of your conscious control“Who doesn't want an automatic way to drop into relaxation whenever you want?"  - Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:How your breath is an access point to control your nervous systemThe part of your nervous system that determines how you feel but isn’t under your conscious controlWhy the fight or flight state is dominant in most people How to bring yourself out of the fight or flight state if you’re in itOne of the biggest areas of health for the next 10 yearsThe little signs that can show you exactly the current level of your nervous systemThe thing I don’t like about Andrew Huberman’s breathing demonstrationThe breathing technique that helps people sleep at refugee campsHow resonance breathing gets your whole body working in unisonListen now and stay wise!Resources mentioned:Huberman Breathing DemoAlly BoothroydConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Common signs it's time to find a new health provider…and what to look for when finding a new one. Plus, the most effective ways to improve your health if you want to take a more natural approach "Are you willing to change what's no longer working?" - Lynette LawtonYou’ll DiscoverHow Lynette broke the cycle of having to see her gynecologist every monthWhat Lynette learned that helped her get off a merry-go-round of medicationsHow Lynette was able to walk out of her doctor’s office and never have to go backHow freeing and validating it is to finally find a practitioner who listensTechniques that help if you’re a worrier or over-thinkerHow pushing down your emotions can cause physical symptoms in the bodyThe thing that you must have in place before starting with detox or supplementsHow to get unstuck from the fight/flight stateHow to pick the best healing tools for youRetraining your subconscious mind for better healthLetting go of seeking perfection in healthIf you’re not pooping at least once a day you’re constipatedThe step you must take before parasite cleansingHow to decide whether to push forward or change directions w/ a health protocolWhat your symptoms can teach youLynette Lawton NTP, kept having the same health issues no matter how many times she saw her doctors. Eventually she got fed up with this cycle and found a practitioner who really listened to her. Inspired both by her own health challenges, as well as the powerful natural approach of her new practitioner, Lynette went back to school and completed numerous trainings to open her own health practice. Lynette shares what helped her improve her health the most, along with the most effective therapies she uses with her clients. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Lynette:InstagramWebsiteConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Interested in or intimidated by coffee enemas? Get a simple overview of how to do them“Who wants to put anything up their butt? But once they rip off the bandaid, (clients) often find that not only is it not that big of a deal, but they see such benefits from it that they get really into doing them.” - Lynette Lawton You’ll discover:Why Lynette uses coffee enemas with almost all her clientsWhy her clients get really into coffee enemas after they try themThe myriad benefits of coffee enemasHow to prep for a coffee enema so you have a good experienceThe best time of day to do coffee enemas, especially if you’re a busy momHow to make a comfortable place to lie during your coffee enemaHow much liquid and coffee to start with if you’re a beginnerTricks to retain the solution for longerHow to set it up so it’s something you look forward toHow often to do coffee enemasWhat kind of coffee is best for coffee enemasHow to handle detox effectsCoffee enemas were a big part of Lynette Lawton’s journey to better health and now she teaches almost all of her clients how to do them.She shares her key tips so you can have a comfortable experience and learn to enjoy them like her clients do. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Lynette:InstagramWebsiteConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode: How we can use lessons from a legendary basketball coach to hydrate better. Better hydration to feel less sluggish and more energetic, clear minded, and refreshed throughout the day"Almost everybody is interested in hydration, yet hardly anyone thinks they have dehydration going on." Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:How to hydrate by eatingThe best time to drink if you want to flush toxins and support your liver and kidneysWhy most hydration advice is surface level and may not move the needle for youHow a Moroccan gut infection sparked Josh’s hydration revelationHow we can use lessons from a legendary basketball coach to hydrate betterThe list of common symptoms you may have if you’re chronically dehydratedHow ignoring dehydration signs will worsen your healthMorning hydration rituals from ayurvedaWhy more water can make your electrolyte imbalance worseMinerals are the sparkplugs of lifeListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Why nervous system retraining can be more powerful than all other health treatments combined.  How it can be the missing piece in your ongoing health issues“When the nervous system starts to slow down, that is so healing for the body. But I know it can sound like the scariest thing to do, especially when you're in a space where you're like, I need to do something!You'll start to feel more calm, more settled, and you'll be able to have more clarity if something's helping you, or if something isn't helping you.” - Sarah HookYou’ll discover:Misunderstandings about chronic health journeysRecognizing the nervous system as the core issueThe overlooked power of the nervous systemThe spiritual experience of chronic illnessHelping clients navigate their health journeyNervous system tools for calmingGetting yourself to use the tools and overcoming resistanceEMDR therapy and other emotional workPractical tips for reconnecting with your bodyTrusting your body and accepting symptoms vs. fighting themRecognizing early signs of health issuesWhy extreme solutions often lead to more problemsFinding the right practitioner and treatmentIntegrative health and nutrition coach Sarah Hook shares her personal journey with chronic illness and how she found a new lease on life by retraining her nervous system. Sarah flew to another country for stem cell treatments. She tried the latest technology like hyperbaric oxygen chambers. In the end, she found nervous system retraining helped more than anything.She shares the tools and realizations that helped her unlock the power of the nervous system to rebuild her health. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Sarah:InstagramConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

How to handle difficult symptoms that keep coming back. Tools to help you get out of the stress, worry, and pain. Strengthen your nervous system to rebuild your health.“I think anyone with chronic illness can understand that your brain will jump around everywhere trying to understand where a symptom came from. And usually what you did to cause it. So it’s not always the nicest way to look at it. We blame ourselves for the symptom.” - Sarah HookYou’ll discover:What fight, flight, and freeze feel likeWhat a regulated nervous system feels likeIdentifying habits that increase adrenalineThe importance of daylight for our hormonesThe power of being in natureBring back your wandering mind to a place of mindfulnessLeaving behind the analyzing and fixing mindsetHow to bring yourself back when your mind starts to worryBreak the cycle of the trauma response to your symptomsSimple ways to connect back to your bodyConnecting to your body on a deeper level so you can give it what it needsIntegrative health and nutrition coach Sarah Hook shares the key tools that helped her regulate her nervous system. These tools helped put her mind and body at ease.Sarah uses these tools with her clients to help them break out of difficult symptoms or repetitive thoughts that are stressful. The tools are simple and can be used by anyone at any time. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Sarah:InstagramConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode. How to eat simply and easily without getting overwhelmed by influencers, fad diets, and other nutrition noise"The simplest foods have one ingredient." Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:An easy way to eat healthy that’s not overwhelmingAll the unnecessary stress we create around foodHow to be confident and relaxed about your food choicesWhat to make of conflicting advice like carnivore, vegan, vegetarian, etc.The way of eating Josh followed to get rid of 80% of his symptoms in 2 monthsThe easy way to learn how to cook new foodsHow to get great health results without having to be so restrictive with your foodThe painless way to add more healthy foods to your weekHow to cut through the noise and make fast decisions about what you want to eatFinding your optimal food mixWhen we view diet as more important than it isListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

How clearing liver congestion can radically improve your health. A veteran liver flusher tells what worked for her and how you can do the same“You cannot fix a gut problem without adequate bile. The important thing is to try and keep the bile thin and to keep it moving.” - Elizabeth WellsYou’ll discover:Recognizing obstructions in the liverHow liver congestion impacts your entire wellbeingThe ancient detox method that can repair your liver healthWhy some people feel worse before they feel better when detoxing their liverThe tools to keep bile flowingThe importance of trust and self-connection in health The surprising emotional release that comes with detoxifying the bodySimple household ingredients that could be your liver's best friendThe rediscovery of happiness and lightnessThe importance of listening to the body and finding individual solutionsThe release of emotional sludgeHow to maintain momentum and positivity through challenging detox periodsThe transformative power of liver flushing from someone who's lived it Nutritionist Elizabeth Wells explains why your gut may not be healing or why you continue to suffer from chronic illness. She tells us how liver congestion and poor bile flow are often missed or overlooked. You will be surprised to hear how common gallstones and stones in the liver are. Whether you have stones, sludge, or simply congestion in your liver or gallbladder, learn how a liver flush can help change that. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Elizabeth:InstagramYouTubeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Bile problems are often behind gut and digestive problems. Four simple ways to improve your bile flow right now.“The missing factor in fixing a damaged gut is often good bile flow. A lot of people don’t know their gut microbes have an intimate relationship with what’s produced in the liver, which is bile.” - Elizabeth WellsYou’ll discover:Why good bile flow is critical for gut health and digestionHow bile can wash away excess bacteria in your digestive tractThe best type of tea for your bile flow What babies know that adults forget about eating the right wayThe “stonebreaker” herb that can break down gallstones and cholesterol depositsHow to activate your food for better bile releaseWhat can cause food to stagnate and rot in the intestinesHow to get bile to flow more frequently, more steadily, and more reliablyA recipe from an Austrian herbalist that has been called “a panacea for all ills”Nutritionist and liver expert Elizabeth Wells tells us several surprising ways that your gut and digestive problems may stem from poor bile flow. She explains how bile is like a detergent for your gut. Bile also helps control overgrowth of bacteria and pathogens in the gut.She gives you four practical ways to improve your bile flow. More importantly, she’ll give you a deeper understanding of how to have a healthy gut and digestion, especially if your previous efforts haven’t fully solved these issues.Connect with Elizabeth:InstagramYouTubeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode. The marketing fallacy that keeps people stuck in their health journey."Health is never just one thing... it's a cumulative effect of small, powerful changes over time. Searching for the magic bullet leads to a lot of wishing and hoping, and honestly, poor results." Josh DoddsYou’ll discover:A different framework for improving your healthWhy you must identify the “stressors” that are dragging your health downThe importance of prioritizing these “stressors”Why multiple solutions is the easiest fastest way to restore your healthWhy the magic pill mindset failsHealth is an accumulation of actions, mindset, and feelingsThe trick to stacking health habitsThe 90 day ruleWhen health habits become easier to do than to skipListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Why you can turn your health around, even if you have scary numbers on your labs. Lessons and triumphs from 15 years of medication and searching for health answers.“Your genetics is not a death sentence. You're not predisposed to follow what your family tree has. I’m in my early 50’s, I feel better than when I was in my 30’s. And now, my cholesterol numbers are better than they've ever been. Even as a 19 year old.” - Bruce CooperYou’ll discover:A human biologist with a sweet toothHow lowering cholesterol too far can tank your hormonesSetting a personal best in a 5K at age 53How to overcome 15 years of cholesterol medication and a history of family diseasesThe type II diabetic who was able to get off of all 7 medicationsHow Bruce achieved better health in his 50s than he had in his 30sThe power of habit stacking and starting smallWhy your genes are not your destinyHuman Biologist Bruce Cooper received scary news from his doctor at age 19, when due to high cholesterol and a concerning family history he was told he needed to go on medication. He was on medication for 15 years before he started doing the opposite of what had been recommended to him..and his numbers began reversing. Now in his 50s Bruce is setting personal records in fitness and his lab numbers only keep improving. He talks with us about what he did to reverse his numbers and achieve good health, and what works best for his clients. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Bruce:WebsiteInstagramConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode. Last week Josh talked about 3 new ways to think about your health. This week he’s showing you 3 popular but outdated ways of thinking about your healthYou’ll discover:Why less weight doesn't always mean more healthTaking a proactive and holistic approach to health, including specialized lab testing Catching health red flags before they become bigger health issuesThe one thing that can help overcome many health problemsSpeciality lab testing to deal with allergies, chronic infections, and other health stressorsThe exercise paradox: when pushing harder backfires on your healthWhy the absence of major disease does not necessarily mean good healthListen now and stay wise!Connect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Why you’re frustrated with your skincare results. The remedies that used to work but don’t anymore. The #1 reason behind skin issues and how to handle them in a more safe and natural way.You’ll discover:How holistic health unlocks stunning, clear skin beyond conventional treatmentsWhy your perfect diet isn't solving your health and skin issues, and what actually worksHow to deal with breakouts and skin flaresThe two things that are more important than any creams or skincare routinesHow to get lasting results with your skin and hormone issuesUnderstanding the signals of your body's healing process during skin flare-upsWhy remedies that used to work, like diet changes and probiotics, don’t work anymoreFunctional Esthetician Heidi Cooper tells us why she left the traditional world of beauty and skincare, and the amazing alternatives she found that were more natural and worked better. Heidi also tells us the secrets she now uses with her clients to get permanent and long-lasting results. She explains why so many people are frustrated with their skin rashes, breakouts, and flares. She also gives us a new way to think about these issues and her approach to resolving them once and for all. Listen now and stay wise!Connect with Heidi:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com

Solo Episode. Josh kicks off with a health realization sparked by his brother Dr. Jake Dodds, leading to a new look at health hacks.You’ll discover:How our current ways of thinking about health are outdated and inefficientAn invitation to rethink your weekly health routine with light, air, and chill timeLight consumption: How it impacts your body and why you should careAir quality indoors vs. outdoorsGrounding: A quick health hack with surprising benefitsTurns out, doing nothing can actually do a lot for your healthListen now and stay wise!This podcast is produced in partnership with www.podlad.comConnect with your host Josh Dodds:Website: www.thecalnut.comInstagram: @josh__doddsThis podcast is proudly produced in partnership with www.podlad.com