Longevity, Hormones, and Root-Cause Healing with Dr. Robin Berzin

So many of us have been gaslit and told we are well even though we know we are not — the fatigue, the hormone chaos, the gut issues, the brain fog, the sense that something feels off even when our labs say we’re “normal.” In this conversation we wanted to explore a different possibility: what if your body actually knows how to heal when given the right support? In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Berzin, a Columbia-trained physician and the founder of Parsley Health, for a deeply eye-opening dialogue about what’s missing in modern healthcare — and how functional medicine fills the gaps. We talk about why so many people feel dismissed, why bouncing from specialist to specialist rarely brings real, whole picture answers, and how root-cause medicine looks at the whole human, not just isolated symptoms.  We also dive into some of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) topics in health right now — hormones,  perimenopause, and menopause, proactive lab testing, longevity medicine, peptides including GLP-1s, bone health, and why a prevention mindset matters far earlier than we’ve been taught. Dr. Berzin shares powerful patient stories, breaks down common myths, and explains why data alone isn’t enough — interpretation and action are everything. This conversation is honest, practical, and empowering. If you’ve ever felt like there has to be another way to approach your health — one that’s proactive, personalized, and rooted in trust, this episode will open the door to a new way of thinking. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🏥 [0:00] The System Is Broken: UTIs & Antibiotics on Repeat 🌿 [2:21] Why Parsley Health Exists (Born from Frustration) ❓ [4:13] The Medicine of Why: Treating Root Cause, Not Symptoms 🔬 [6:41] Functional vs. Longevity Medicine Explained 💊 [8:46] Don't Reiki Away a UTI (When Drugs Matter) 🧬 [15:30] Advanced Testing: Connecting the Dots Across Your Body ⚖️ [22:15] The Whole System Approach (Not Just One Organ) 💉 [37:54] Peptides: The Bleeding Edge (And the Hype) 🍰 [38:08] Cake, Icing, Letters: Don't Start with the Writing 🏋️ [41:23] BP-157 for Recovery (When You Actually Need It) 🚫 [42:34] Anti-Aging Peptides Are Total BS (No Evidence)   LINKS Parsley Health Website: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/ Parsley Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parsleyhealth/ Dr. Robin Berzin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinberzinmd/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in a social media, click bait world that tells us change has to be dramatic — but what if the profound transformation we’re seeking is actually much simpler? Think tortoise, not hare. In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by my longtime friend Light Watkins for a grounded conversation about presence, awareness, and the quiet power of doing less. Light is the person who introduced me to Transcendental Meditation in 2007, so this dialogue feels especially meaningful and full circle. Light shares insights from his latest book, The Year You Transform The Quickest Path to Changing Your Life for the Better, which offers a slower, more intentional approach to change — one rooted in daily devotion, simplicity, and awareness rather than force. We explore practical experiments like 7-day challenges, intentional discomfort, and longer resets that help break unconscious dependencies and build self-trust. Along the way, we unpack habits, complaining culture, energy, and why small, consistent shifts often lead to the most lasting transformation. We also talk about why lasting change rarely comes from doing something extreme, and why learning to work with the mind — rather than fighting it — can quietly reshape how you experience your life. If you are like me and overwhelmed with the intensity of life right now, this episode is for you. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🧘 [0:00] The Man Who Changed Kelly's Life 20 Years Ago ⏰ [6:45] 20 Minutes = 4 Hours of Sleep (The TM Magic) 🐒 [7:47] Monkey Mind: Why Fighting Thoughts Makes Them Persist 💤 [8:03] Meditation = A Nap for Your Nervous System 🎯 [15:30] Technique-Free: When Meditation Becomes Effortless 📖 [22:15] The Year You Transform: 7-Day Challenges That Actually Work 🌱 [35:40] Small Daily Actions Over Big Sweeping Changes 🍷 [45:20] The Alcohol Question: What's Your Motivation? ✨ [58:15] "What Do I Really Want?" The Most Powerful Question 🕯️ [1:03:21] You Were the Light in the Bar (Raising the Frequency) 💊 [1:04:10] The Placebo of Empowering Beliefs LINKS Light Watkins website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Light Watkins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/ The Year You Transform: The Quickest Path to Changing Your Life for the Better book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YYo5eB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone prepare me for this?” — this episode is for you. So many women are doing all the “right” things, yet still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or just off in ways they can’t quite explain. Too often, we’re told it’s simply part of aging.   In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by Dr. Amy Shah, whose work — and new book, Hormone Havoc — is helping change the conversation around women’s health. We talk about why women’s health has been historically overlooked, how nutrition has been left out of critical medical education, and why so many women feel dismissed when they seek real answers — especially during perimenopause and menopause.   Dr. Shah explains how hormonal shifts affect the brain, gut, metabolism, mood, and nervous system — and why symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, cravings, and poor sleep are signals, not failures. We explore simple, science-backed ways to support hormones through food, movement, and lifestyle, including walking, strength training, gut health, stress resilience, and why alcohol affects women differently in midlife.   We also talk about purpose, community, and connection, and why women are evolutionarily wired to thrive in this next phase of life.   If you’ve been searching for clarity, validation, or a more compassionate roadmap for this chapter, this episode offers exactly that. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🚫 [0:00] The Denial Phase: When 47 Feels Too Young for Perimenopause 📚 [1:11] The Handbook You Never Got (Even Doctors Don't Have It) 💔 [3:19] Nausea, Fatigue & Why We're Dying More 🩺 [4:15] The Medical Research Gap: Everything Was Tested on Men Only 🌿 [7:11] When Grandma's Remedies Meet Science ⏰ [8:39] Circadian Rhythms & Ancient Wisdom Validated 🏥 [5:36] Day One Practice: 30 Patients & No Time for Real Healthcare 🧠 [15:45] The Estrogen-Brain Connection: Why Brain Fog Hits Hard 💊 [25:30] HRT Truth: What They're Not Telling About Hormone Therapy 🥗 [35:20] The Fiber-Estrogen Link: How to Reduce Hot Flashes Naturally 🧘‍♀️ [45:15] Why Everything Feels Harder 🥚 [54:44] Fertility Explained (You're Not Screwed Yet) 💪 [57:49] Women in Their 30s-50s Are Struggling & We Need Resources   LINKS Dr. Amy Shah’s website: https://amymdwellness.com/ Dr. Amy Shah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyshah/ Hormone Havoc book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OGvPjA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brain health is one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness — and that needs to change. In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni, co-founders of Make Time Wellness, to talk about brain health, caregiving, and the early signs of cognitive change that are so often overlooked or explained away. We also dive into Emma’s powerful book, The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path, which offers a deeply personal and practical guide for anyone navigating the caregiving path. Her reflections on love, resilience, and the invisible weight caregivers carry are both eye-opening and profoundly human. We explore how dementia can show up in unexpected ways, why women are disproportionately affected, and what happens when families are left without clear answers or guidance. Emma opens up about navigating her husband Bruce’s diagnosis, learning how to speak honestly with her children, and what caregiving really looks like behind the scenes. Helen shares what led them to create Make Time Wellness — and why women’s brain health has been missing from the wellness conversation for far too long. We also talk about emotional processing, burnout, community, and the power of making time for yourself in realistic, human ways. This is a conversation about listening sooner, advocating harder, and remembering that caring for your brain is not optional — it’s foundational. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🧬 [0:00] Pure Human: Why We're the Last Generation & What's at Stake ⚠️ [1:32] The 2030 Warning: When Human Conversations Become Hybrid 🔬 [10:23] Soft Technology Exceeds the Hard Tech We're Replacing It With 🧠 [25:40] Why Your Body Morphs Around Computer Chips ⚡ [35:15] This Isn't Evolution - It's Devolution (The Biologist Debate) 🎨 [42:18] The Vanilla Effect: What Chronic AI Use Does to Creativity 💡 [54:33] The Hippocampus Secret ⏰ [55:25] Use It or Lose It: Why AI Atrophies Your Creative Abilities 🙏 [1:02:22] The Divinity That's Been Hidden Since Ancient Times ❤️ [1:08:45] Do We Love Ourselves Enough to Stay Human? 📖 [1:12:30] Pure Human in Paperback: Your Guide to Honoring the Temple LINKS Make Time Wellness website: https://maketimewellness.com/ Make Time Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maketimewellness/ Emma Heming Willis website: https://emmahemingwillis.com/ The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45gJmns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the most powerful technology we’ll ever need is already within us?   In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by my good friend Gregg Braden—scientist, bestselling author, and a familiar face from the HEAL documentary—for a conversation that feels more important than ever.   Gregg joins me to explore themes from his latest book, Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny, and to unpack what’s really at stake as we move deeper into an age of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and rapid technological change. Together, we explore how our biology, emotions, and intuition are not flaws at all, but expressions of an extraordinary intelligence already living within us.   We touch on epigenetics, the regenerative capacity of the brain and heart, the science of coherence, and a fascinating genetic mystery—including the role of human chromosome 2 and how it may be tied to our capacity for empathy, creativity, and higher consciousness. We also explore why creativity, imagination, healing, and love are not outdated traits—but essential expressions of our humanness.   We reflect on what we lost during the pandemic, why so many of us never had the space to grieve, and how honoring our biology may be the path back to resilience, meaning, and wholeness.   This isn’t a conversation rooted in fear—it’s a remembering. A reminder of who we are, what we’re capable of, and what it truly means to stay human. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🧬 [0:00] Pure Human: Why We're the Last Generation & What's at Stake ⚠️ [1:32] The 2030 Warning: When Human Conversations Become Hybrid 🔬 [10:23] Our Technology Exceeds the Hard Tech We're Replacing It With 🧠 [25:40] Why Your Body Morphs Around Computer Chips ⚡ [35:15] This Isn't Evolution - It's Devolution (The Biologist Debate) 🎨 [42:18] The Vanilla Effect: What Chronic AI Use Does to Creativity 💡 [54:33] The Hippocampus Secret ⏰ [55:25] Why AI Atrophies Your Creative Abilities 🙏 [1:02:22] The Divinity That's Been Hidden Since Ancient Times ❤️ [1:08:45] Do We Love Ourselves Enough to Stay Human? 📖 [1:12:30] Pure Human in Paperback: Your Guide to Honoring the Temple LINKS Gregg Braden’s Website: https://greggbraden.com/ Gregg Braden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregg.braden/ Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45iVDaH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there are invisible forces affecting your health, emotions, and clarity that are more influential than anything you can see?   In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech, a company developing non-invasive quantum healing technologies designed to support vitality, energetic balance, and overall health.   Philipp’s path didn’t begin in wellness — it began in the corporate world, serving as a Vice President at T-Mobile, while privately navigating deep personal blocks that ultimately led him toward energy work and holistic healing. In this conversation, we explore the science behind the biofield, the quantum field, and the nervous system, and why nature holds the most powerful key to bringing us back into balance.   We also talk about potent scientific research, real-world experiments, and what happens when the internal “terrain” of the body begins to change — physically, emotionally, and energetically. From fertility and women’s health markers to physical recovery, brain function, EMFs, blue light, and the power of intention and subconscious patterning, this episode weaves science, lived experience, and timeless wisdom together in a grounded, thoughtful way. It’s an intriguing and inspiring conversation that invites a deeper understanding of how energy and frequency shape our lives, and opens us up to a world of infinite possibilities!  As a gift to our HEAL with Kelly community, use code KELLY10 for 10% off at Leela Quantum Tech. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 💼 [0:00] When a T-Mobile VP Realized He'd Cut Himself Off 🧠 [6:28] The Negotiation Seminar That Changed Everything ⚡ [8:34] Accessing the Quantum Field: Why Your Brain Isn't Enough 🔬 [13:20] From Lyme Disease to Quantum Tech 🌊 [25:45] The Harold Saxton Burr Discovery That Proves It 💎 [38:15] How Quantum Frequency Technology Works (60+ Studies) 📱 [47:30] EMF Protection Meets Performance: The Unexpected Athletic Benefits 🧬 [55:40] Vibrating Abundance: Why You Need to Feel It Before You See It ❓ [59:44] "Why Am I Abundant?" vs "I Am Abundant" 📖 [1:02:49] Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science ⚡ [1:07:35] Tesla Was Right: Energy, Frequency & Vibration Unlock the Universe LINKS Leela Quantum Tech Website: https://leelaq.com/ Leela Quantum Tech on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leelaquantum/ Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipp_vhf/ The Energy of Everything: Rediscovering Vitality Through Quantum Wellness book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qqptCV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like something unseen is guiding you… even when life doesn’t make sense? In this episode, I’m joined by internationally renowned psychic medium, teacher, and New York Times bestselling author Laura Lynne Jackson for a heartfelt conversation about intuition, trust, and living what she calls an illuminated life. We talk about the signs we receive from our Team of Light, the inner knowing we often doubt, and what happens when we finally surrender control and allow life to unfold with more grace. Laura shares insights from her latest book, Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life, and we explore how guidance shows up through love, loss, healing, and even the moments that feel confusing or painful. This conversation touches on consciousness beyond the physical body, grief and continuing bonds, emotional release, forgiveness, boundaries, and divine timing—without trying to explain it all away. It’s not about bypassing the hard parts of life but learning how to walk through the darkness with more trust, awareness, and compassion. If you’ve been questioning your path, feeling disconnected from loved ones who’ve passed, or wondering whether you’re truly supported… This episode is an invitation to listen differently, and find alignment through intention and love. You are more guided than you realize. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🌟 [0:00] Your Team of Light is Always With You 👁️ [12:18] Why Consciousness Isn't Limited to Your Brain 💫 [23:45] God Energy, Spirit Guides & Crossed Loved Ones 🌳 [35:12] How We're All Connected on the Other Side 🔮 [45:30] Should You See a Psychic? Trust Your Pulls, Not Your Fear ⏰ [56:15] How Inner Work Fast-Tracks Your Timeline 🙏 [1:08:47] Divine Timing vs. Free Will 💝 [1:15:22] Getting on Your Knees Changes Everything 🎯 [1:22:10] What's Happening TO You is Happening FOR You ✉️ [1:28:35] Workshops & Connecting With Your Team 🌈 [1:32:45] The Grid of Light Connecting Us All LINKS Laura Lynne Jackson’s Website: https://lauralynnejackson.com/ Laura Lynne Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauralynnejackson/ Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45cix3H Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the things we may tend to roll our eyes at—rituals, journaling, gratitude—are actually ancient technologies for healing? AND, they are now being backed by modern science!  In this episode, I’m joined by my new friend, bestselling author and former Comedy Central executive Tara Schuster, to talk about her new book, This Journal F*cking Works: The Science, Ritual, and Art of Journaling, and the practices that quietly but profoundly change lives. Our conversation bridges science and spirit, skepticism and surrender, as Tara shares how journaling—something she once completely dismissed—became a lifeline, a ritual, and the road back to herself. We talk about reparenting ourselves, inner-child healing, and why grief and gratitude aren’t opposites but companions. We explore how our culture’s loss of ritual has left us overstimulated, disconnected, and dis-eased and why creating sacred pauses in your day can fundamentally change the way you experience your life. Tara also shares how burnout, success, and self-abandonment led her back to the simplest tools—and why science now supports what intuition and our ancestors have always known. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 💪 [3:09] How Crying Into Wine Led to a Life-Changing Dare 📔 [5:24] The Drunk Dial: A 25th Birthday That Changed Everything 🧠 [13:19] From Comedy Central Executive to Self-Help Author 📱 [23:45] Five Years of Self-Parenting Research 🔬 [35:12] The Science is Real: Why Journaling Isn't Just "Navel Gazing" 💭 [42:18] Gratitude is a Muscle 🕯️ [59:06] Ritual vs. Habit ⭐ [1:00:10] The Stardust Truth: Why We Forget We're Miracles ❤️ [1:01:39] Design Your Delight: Finding What Actually Lights You Up 📧 [1:01:42] Journal With Tara (No Purchase Required) 🎯 [1:02:44] Journaling Club: Why Writing Together Changes Everything LINKS Tara Schuster’s Website: https://www.taraschuster.com/ Tara Schuster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraschuster/ Free 14 Day Practice: https://journal.taraschuster.com/kelly This Journal F*cking Works: The Science, Ritual, and Art of Journaling on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KUtmQW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt “not good enough,” questioned your worth based on your appearance, or worried about the messages we’re passing down to the next generation… this episode is for you. In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by the incredible Taryn Brumfitt — award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and the force behind the global Body Image Movement. Together, we explore the beliefs we inherit, the pressures we internalize, and the quiet, exhausting battles so many of us carry in our minds and bodies.  We talk about the subtle ways culture shapes our self-perception, how perfectionism shows up in unexpected places, why so many of us struggle to feel at home in our bodies, and what it truly means to choose compassion over criticism — for ourselves and for our kiddos. This conversation is honest, expansive, and deeply human. It’s an invitation to rethink the stories we’ve been told, reconnect with our own inner wisdom, and begin practicing a gentler, more grounded relationship with our bodies. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ 💪[3:09] The Bodybuilding Epiphany 🪞[5:47] The Viral Photo That Changed Everything: Before & After, Reversed ✉️[9:54] 7,000 Messages That Launched a Movement 🎯[11:18] The Two Go-To's: Appreciation & Functionality Over Appearance 🧠[15:24] The Research Is Clear: Body Acceptance = Better Health Choices 📱[18:25] Block, Mute, Delete, Repeat: Taking Control of Social Media 👧[21:29] Sport Dropout Crisis: When Body Shame Sidelines Kids 🔄[26:52] Judge Less, Love More: The T-Shirt Philosophy 💔[29:59] Jason's Story: Why We Can't Judge Health by Appearance 🎁[43:36] The Mistake Practice: Teaching Kids Self-Compassion at MIT 🏃‍♀️[46:48] Friendly Arms & Marathon Legs: Reframing Body Appreciation 💡[1:00:10] The Cave Revelation: "I'm Kind of Fun to Hang Out With" 🏛️[1:05:25] Love Shack at the White House: Ditching Imposter Syndrome 🎓[1:08:47] The Mission: Getting Embrace Resources Into Schools Nationwide LINKS Taryn Brumfitt Website: https://tarynbrumfitt.com/ Taryn Brumfitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt terrified of change… not just because life is shifting, but because you feel like you’re shifting with it? I know that feeling well — and this week’s conversation opened my heart and mind in such a profound way. In this week’s episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a renowned cognitive scientist whose work sits at the intersection of identity, behavior, and human transformation. Maya is the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google, the creator and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and the former Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama White House. She founded and chaired the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and later became the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations. Maya’s new book, The Other Side of Change, is a stunning blend of research and storytelling. In our conversation, we explore why change can feel so destabilizing, how our brains are wired to resist uncertainty, and what happens when the identities we’ve clung to suddenly fall away. Maya shares vulnerably about losing the violin career she spent her childhood building, and later, facing the grief and identity questions that came with unexpected challenges around motherhood. We also dive into some of the most fascinating ideas from her work — like why we mistakenly believe we’re “done changing,” how awe and moral beauty can completely redirect our lives, and a simple 5-minute practice that can ground us when we feel unmoored. We talk about the stories we inherit, the ones we outgrow, and the courage it takes to imagine ourselves beyond old definitions.  In a world where CHANGE is the only constant, Maya's work is a lighthouse.  This conversation is honest, expansive, and full of insight. If you’re navigating transition, grieving a path that didn’t unfold, questioning your identity, or simply curious about who you’re becoming… this episode is for you. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: 🎻 [1:56] Maya's Origin Story 🔒 [15:13] Locked-In Syndrome: Olivia's Journey to Self-Acceptance 🧠 [24:39] Why We Mispredict Our Future Selves 😱 [29:15] Self-Blame, Shame & The Power of Human Connection ✨ [42:51] Awe & Moral Elevation: How Witnessing Others Changes Us 💔 [46:00] Self-Affirmation Exercise: Finding Wholeness After Loss 🌊 [48:50] Letting Go of Motherhood: Maya's Unexpected Freedom 🔄 [56:04] Attachment Styles Are Malleable: Tara's Transformation 🌙 [1:02:02] The 3AM Rumination Spiral & Breaking Free 🎁 [1:02:31] Light-Lift Tools for Your Mental Change Survival Kit LINKS Dr. Maya Shankar Website: https://mayashankar.com/ Dr. Maya Shankar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/ The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pPTbjJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices