Take Back Your Health®

Harry Massey joins Dr. Amy Myers on Take Back Your Health® to explore what it means to look beyond biochemistry and consider the body as an energy-exchange system. Harry shares the story of becoming bedridden for seven years after accidents, a viral illness, chronic pain, and emotional trauma. He explains how studying healthy systems led him to Professor Peter Fraser and eventually to bioenergetic technologies, voice scans, Infoceuticals, the miHealth device, and Energy4Life. Dr. Amy and Harry discuss bioenergetics, coherence, resistance, resonance, emotions, trauma, wearable data, practitioner guidance, and personal awareness. This is an educational conversation about Harry’s framework and experience—not individualized medical advice. What You’ll Learn Harry’s journey from seven years bedridden to bioenergetic technologies Why he describes the body as an energy-exchange system and battery How stress, trauma, illness, and toxins fit into his framework How Energy4Life uses voice scans, resonance, wearable data, and AI tools What Harry explains about Infoceuticals and the miHealth device How gratitude, intention, surrender, and trust shape his daily practice About Harry Massey Harry Massey is a bioenergetic expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Energy4Life. His official website describes his journey from severe chronic fatigue and years of being bedridden to developing bioenergetic technologies. Resources Harry Massey’s Official Website: https://www.harrymassey.com/ Energy4Life (affiliate link): https://e4l.com/?_gl=1%2A1p26xdl%2A_gcl_au%2AMTczMzYzMDgyNS4xNzkzODExNjYw&ref=nwy1ngi Product Developer Page: https://www.harrymassey.com/product-developer/ Beyond Medicine: The Man Who Invented His Way Back to Health: https://beyondmedicine.movie/?ref=nwy1ngi&c=ambassadors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrymasseyofficial/ 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:54 Harry’s illness and seven years bedridden 04:41 Earlier therapies 05:47 Peter Fraser and healthy systems 07:53 First Infoceutical experiences 09:07 NES Health 10:54 Bioenergetics and the body battery 13:14 Energy leaks and resistance 14:38 Cell Driver and signaling 16:44 Trauma and health collapse 19:10 Beyond chemical control systems 21:40 Trauma, toxins, and resistance 23:32 Chinese medicine and physics 24:42 Vega testing and resonance 26:58 Voice scans and wearable data 28:54 Resonance and consciousness 30:47 Computer-based probability 34:31 Mold and testing limits 36:34 Studying optimal function 38:24 miHealth and Infoceuticals 39:46 Minerals and information imprinting 41:31 Stability testing 43:17 Resonance verification 44:56 Coherence and HRV 47:06 Stress, thoughts, and trauma 49:57 Emotional polarities 51:56 Gratitude, intention, surrender, and trust 54:07 Harry’s daily practice 56:46 Practitioner access and the app 57:55 Individual timelines 58:45 Sensitivity and dosing 01:00:25 Practitioner guidance 01:02:00 Three ways to take back your health 01:03:39 Energy4Life and Beyond Medicine 01:04:31 Closing

What if symptoms dismissed as “just menopause” are connected to your gut? Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, to explore the menopause-gut connection, the estrobolome, immune health, trauma, hormones, and bio-individual nutrition. Cynthia shares the health crisis that led to a 13-day hospitalization after a ruptured appendix, pancolitis, and complications that continued after she returned home. She later learned that Giardia had contributed to her prolonged illness, changing how she viewed the gut microbiome, declining estrogen, and the immune system. Dr. Amy and Cynthia discuss estrogen processing, bowel regularity, brain fog, mood, skin changes, weight resistance, the gut-brain and gut-ovarian axes, trauma, hormone testing, protein, fiber, and why strategies may need to change across menopause. What You’ll Learn What the estrobolome is and why it matters for estrogen processing How gut health, hormones, immune function, and brain health communicate How trauma and chronic stress may shape the menopause transition Why common midlife symptoms deserve a deeper look Why protein, fiber, nourishment, and bio-individuality matter About Cynthia Thurlow, NP Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, women’s health expert, and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast. She is the author of The Menopause Gut. Resources Cynthia Thurlow’s Official Website The Menopause Gut Everyday Wellness Podcast Purchase The Menopause Gut: Balance Your Microbiome to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife and Beyond by Cynthia Thurlow on Amazon. 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and the menopause-gut connection 02:34 Cynthia’s travel illness and health crisis 04:21 Hospitalization, ruptured appendix, pancolitis, and complications 06:31 Giardia, weight loss, and declining estrogen 08:09 Why the gut microbiome matters in midlife 10:14 What the estrobolome does 11:31 Constipation, estrogen processing, and the Goldilocks effect 13:44 Estrogen metabolites, detox pathways, and exposures 16:29 Diet, stress, and the estrobolome 17:10 Estrogen recirculation and menopause symptoms 18:32 The gut-brain connection and neurotransmitters 20:22 Food poisoning, inflammation, and brain fog 22:52 Infection, microbiome disruption, and mood changes 25:09 Bio-individuality and healing the gut 26:36 Bloating, brain fog, and weight resistance 29:19 Trauma and the gut-ovarian axis 32:16 ACE scores, stress, and perimenopause 34:16 Earlier menopause and high-stress professions 36:31 Why women were taught to suffer in silence 38:23 WHI data and hormone replacement 40:35 Transdermal versus oral hormones 41:26 Why estrogen affects more than bones 42:35 Progesterone, testosterone, and cognition 45:43 Testing hormones in context 46:31 Finding a qualified practitioner 49:09 Hormone delivery methods and dosing 53:37 Digestive rest, protein, and fasting 54:35 Bio-individual protein and carbohydrates 55:02 When intermittent fasting works—and when it does not 56:15 Protein, carbohydrates, sleep, and performance 58:37 Changing your approach as your body changes 59:21 Cynthia’s three ways to take back your health 01:00:05 Fiber, estrogen elimination, and bone health 01:00:24 Healthy boundaries and peace of mind 01:01:24 Where to find Cynthia 01:02:08 Closing conversation

Fasting is not a one-size-fits-all tool—especially for women. In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to explore fasting, metabolic health, blood sugar, ketosis, autophagy, menopause, trauma, and the importance of working with female biology instead of against it. Dr. Mindy explains why fasting may need to look different during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and postmenopause. She also shares how trauma, strength training, protein, nervous-system regulation, and community fit into the bigger picture. They also discuss practical questions: how long to fast, when longer fasts may be useful, whether coffee affects a fast, how to exercise while fasting, and how to protect muscle during a refeed. This is an educational conversation about Dr. Mindy’s perspective and experience—not individualized medical advice. What You’ll Learn Why women may need different fasting rhythms than men How perimenopause and postmenopause can change the fasting conversation What Dr. Mindy means by metabolic flexibility, ketosis, autophagy, and hormetic stress Why gradual fasting may matter for highly stressed or depleted women How strength training, protein, and refeeding support muscle The five principles behind “Live Like a Girl” About Dr. Mindy Pelz Dr. Mindy Pelz is a 2x New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women’s health, hormones, and aging. She hosts the Live Like a Girl Podcast. Resources Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Official Website Dr. Mindy’s Books Beginner’s Guide to Fasting Live Like a Girl Podcast Age Like a Girl: How Menopause Rewires Your Brain for Mental Clarity, Increased Confidence, and Renewed Energy by Dr. Mindy Pelz is available on Amazon. Connect with Dr. Mindy Pelz YouTube Instagram 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:01 Welcome and Dr. Mindy’s introduction 01:20 How Dr. Mindy came to fasting and autophagy 03:16 Detox pathways and why some women feel worse when fasting 06:11 What fasting means and the metabolic switch 10:18 From vegetarianism to paleo, keto, and intermittent fasting 13:41 Why women and men may need different fasting rhythms 16:48 Perimenopause, glucose, and metabolic preparation 19:00 Postmenopause, ketones, memory, and brain health 20:41 How ketosis may vary across life stages 22:05 Hormone therapy, menopause, and emotional healing 25:43 Estrogen and the “neurochemical armor” of the reproductive years 27:41 Ketones, neurotransmitters, and mood 28:43 Hormetic stress, adrenal stress, and gradual fasting 30:46 Autophagy and longer fasts 31:53 How Dr. Mindy uses fasting in her own life 34:14 When trauma changes the way you use fasting 35:13 Practical fasting durations 38:05 Metabolic flexibility and quick fixes 42:08 Strength training, protein, and preserving muscle 46:15 Training in a fasted state 48:20 Coffee, additives, and fasting 51:37 Why Dr. Mindy created Live Like a Girl 53:35 Looking at health through a female lens 56:06 The five principles of living like a girl 59:15 Community and the “lime tree” idea 01:00:44 Dr. Mindy’s three ways to take back your health 01:02:05 Closing conversation

What if a diagnosis changes your entire future before you have time to process what is happening? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Jordan Rubin to discuss severe Crohn’s colitis, a later metastatic testicular cancer diagnosis, faith, nutrition, emotional healing, and hope. Jordan shares how he lost a dramatic amount of weight as a teenager, tried countless approaches, and eventually found a real-food and faith-centered path that he says helped him recover. Years later, he describes a focused 40-day period that included nutrition, sunlight, sauna use, body therapies, prayer, emotional healing, and objective testing after a frightening cancer prognosis. This episode explores Jordan’s personal perspective—not a universal treatment plan—and the importance of hope, second opinions, supportive relationships, and qualified professional guidance. What You’ll Learn How Jordan’s Crohn’s colitis journey shaped his work in natural health The nutrient-dense practices he says supported his recovery What he included in his 40-day period of focused healing Why emotional healing, faith, and hope belong in the conversation How to seek individualized support during a diagnosis About Jordan Rubin Jordan Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Garden of Life, Beyond Organic, and Ancient Nutrition. Resources Jordan Rubin’s Official Website About Jordan Rubin The Biblio Diet Healing Prayers for Cancer: Your Spiritual Strategy for Conquering “Incurable” Illness by Dr. Pete Sulack and Jordan Rubin is available on Amazon. 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:01 Welcome and Jordan’s introduction 02:45 Jordan’s Crohn’s colitis diagnosis and early health crisis 05:10 From alternative treatments to a real-food and faith-based approach 07:47 Why food availability and raw dairy became part of Jordan’s story 10:14 Nutrition, sunlight, ocean air, and recovery 12:26 Digestive support and Jordan’s intensive research 14:27 A2 dairy, cultured foods, and rebuilding nutrition 17:21 Recovery, hope, and purpose 19:50 Medication history and working with a care team 22:48 From healing Crohn’s disease to founding Garden of Life 24:30 Jordan’s metastatic testicular cancer diagnosis 26:53 The focused 40-day period of healing and objective testing 30:22 Nutrition, sunlight, sauna, and body therapies 32:49 Emotional healing, prayer, and unresolved memories 35:13 Fear, test results, and the mental-emotional side of cancer 37:04 Dr. Amy shares her health and faith journey 40:27 Fear, expectation, and hope after diagnosis 42:20 Why Jordan prefers “cancer conqueror” 45:09 Hope, faith, and long-term recovery 48:21 Integrating conventional and natural approaches 50:45 Diagnosis, fear, and treatment statistics 54:01 Nutrition, toxins, spiritual alignment, and support 57:31 The mental and emotional burden of cancer 59:24 Getting a second opinion and understanding options 01:01:51 Faith with action and rebuilding the body 01:03:44 Jordan’s story from The Biblio Diet 01:06:18 Finding hope after conventional treatment 01:08:13 Supporting patients with encouragement and hope 01:10:55 Choosing the path that is right for you 01:13:33 Jordan’s three ways to take back your health 01:14:36 Where to find Jordan 01:15:03 Closing conversation

What if your health is shaped by more than food, supplements, and individual lab values? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND, to explore deuterium, light, water, mitochondria, and the environmental signals that influence how the body functions. Petra explains what deuterium is, why she connects it with mitochondrial function and the glycocalyx, and how light, temperature, magnetism, nutrition, and circadian timing fit into her Energetics of Health framework. She also discusses testing, deuterium-depleted water, sunlight, sauna use, cold exposure, and why an individualized strategy matters. What You’ll Learn What deuterium is and why Petra believes it deserves more attention How environmental signals enter the conversation Why Petra connects deuterium regulation with the glycocalyx and mitochondria What she says about testing, deuterium-depleted water, and avoiding excessive depletion How sunlight, heat, cold, nutrition, and vagus-nerve support fit into her approach About Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND, is an integrative health practitioner whose official biography describes a focus on oncology, metabolic health, advanced diagnostic interpretation, and individualized health strategies. Her official site states that she consults internationally and works alongside conventional medical teams rather than in place of them. Resources Dr. Petra’s Website About Dr. Petra Energetics of Health Deuterium Regulation Consultations Contact Dr. Petra Media Deuterium-Depleted Water: Explore MDRN Life DDW, the deuterium-depleted water resource mentioned in this episode. 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Petra’s introduction 00:55 Petra’s path into naturopathic medicine and deuterium research 03:08 The researchers and collaborators shaping Petra’s framework 07:23 What deuterium is and why it matters 10:07 Natural deuterium levels and the body’s regulation process 11:41 Sunlight, water, indoor living, temperature, and food 13:47 Testing water and tissue deuterium levels 17:40 Deuterium regulation, water, light, and pancreatic function 20:53 The vagus nerve and digestive regulation 21:43 Morning sunlight and outdoor light 24:52 The glycocalyx, structured water, and the energetic field 27:50 Nanobubbles, environmental signals, and mitochondria 31:11 Magnetism, grounding, and environmental context 34:29 Cold exposure, resilience, and mitochondrial adaptation 37:50 Living with nature instead of isolated shortcuts 38:53 Evaluating deuterium-depleted water sources 41:02 Personalized timelines and avoiding excessive depletion 43:25 Testing caveats and sample handling 44:48 Petra’s experience and approach 47:59 Three ways to take back your health 49:54 Where to find Petra 50:09 Consultations and working alongside medical care 50:32 Closing conversation

What if your gut health depends less on finding one perfect probiotic and more on restoring an entire ecosystem? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Dr. Piper Dobner, a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics, to explore the gut microbiome, helminthic therapy, and fecal microbiota transplantation. Dr. Piper explains why the microbiome is a community of organisms working together, how helminthic therapy is discussed in relation to immune balance, and why careful dosing and monitoring matter. She also breaks down FMT delivery methods, donor screening, and the questions that still need better research. What You’ll Learn Why the gut microbiome is an ecosystem—not just a collection of individual strains What helminthic therapy is and why a low-and-slow approach matters How colonoscopic delivery, enemas, and frozen oral FMT capsules differ What donor screening can involve Why sleep, time in nature, and a supportive food environment matter to microbiome health About Dr. Piper Dobner Dr. Piper Dobner, NMD, MS, is a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics. Her official biography states that she has worked in the fecal transplant space for a decade and has treated patients with recurrent and resistant C. diff infection. She is the founder and physician at Biome Basics and Head of Science & Education at SFI Health. Resources Dr. Piper Dobner’s Website About Dr. Piper Conditions Treated Become a Patient Biome Basics Instagram LinkedIn 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Dr. Piper’s introduction 00:31 Dr. Piper’s path into fecal transplant work 05:01 The microbiome as an ecosystem 07:43 The Yellowstone analogy and keystone species 11:37 Dr. Amy’s experience with helminthic therapy 13:25 What helminthic therapy involves 15:44 How human hookworm therapy works in the body 19:32 Safety, side effects, and overgrowth concerns 22:36 Why Dr. Piper recommends a low-and-slow approach 27:39 Parasites, autoimmunity, and context 32:49 A helminthic-therapy success story 38:35 What fecal microbiota transplantation is 40:13 FMT delivery methods and why route matters 45:56 Donor screening and infant microbiome research 48:27 Vaginal seeding, meconium, and early-life microbial exposure 52:03 How frozen oral FMT capsules are administered 55:44 Defining a healthy donor and screening for safety 01:01:36 Dr. Piper’s three ways to take back your health 01:03:20 Where to find Dr. Piper 01:04:18 Closing conversation

What if a sauna’s benefits are about more than temperature? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers reconnects with Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlighten Day Spa, to explore infrared light, sauna science, wavelengths, heat shock proteins, and personalized wellness routines. Connie shares the story behind Sunlighten and explains how steam, traditional, and infrared saunas differ. She breaks down far-, mid-, and near-infrared light, discusses red light, and explains why wavelength, separate delivery, independent testing, and proximity matter when comparing light-therapy products. What You’ll Learn How infrared saunas differ from steam and traditional heat saunas The differences between far-, mid-, and near-infrared How near-infrared and red light differ in visibility, depth, and wavelength What Connie explains about heat shock proteins and controlled stress Why sauna routines may be personalized around sweating, relaxation, energy, or consistency When preheating may matter and why infrared energy begins as soon as the sauna is turned on What to look for when comparing light-therapy products Connie’s practical takeaways: make time for personal connection, stay hydrated, and choose a consistent routine that fits your needs About Connie Zack Connie Zack is the co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlighten Day Spa. Sunlighten’s official story explains how Connie and Aaron Zack were inspired by Connie’s brother’s health transformation and committed themselves to making infrared light more accessible. Resources Sunlighten’s Story: https://www.sunlighten.com/light-science/sunlighten-story/ Sunlighten Day Spa: https://sunlightendayspa.com/ Sunlighten: https://www.sunlighten.com/ Connie Zack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniejozack/?hl=en Connect with Dr. Amy Myers Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Connie Zack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conniejozack/?hl=en Sunlighten Sponsor Offers 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer: https://share.sunlighten.com/AmyMyers 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping: https://www.sunlighten.com/dramymyers. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Connie Zack’s connection with Dr. Amy 01:09 Connie’s brother’s health journey and the beginnings of Sunlighten 03:41 Infrared, traditional, and steam saunas: what is the difference?05:39 How infrared energy works differently from traditional heat 08:32 The multidimensional benefits of infrared sauna technology 09:41 Near-, mid-, and far-infrared: how each wavelength works 14:05 Infrared wavelengths, precision, and the science behind them 16:27 Near-infrared light and why wavelength matters 18:46 Red light, cellular signaling, and mitochondrial function 20:14 Research on infrared, inflammation, mood, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health 22:10 Heat shock proteins, hormesis, and building resilience 25:22 How to get started with an infrared sauna 27:45 Choosing between the Solo Sauna and larger sauna models 31:21 Sauna wellness programs, consistency, and session length 31:44 Should you preheat your infrared sauna? 33:13 Sweating, detoxification, and heat shock protein activation 37:09 Using the sauna when you have limited time 39:18 Showering after sauna sessions and sweat exposure 41:53 Dr. Amy’s castor oil sauna routine 45:13 Sauna success stories involving sleep, mood, and nervous-system support 48:26 Sunlighten’s upcoming Amplify Red sauna 51:38 How to evaluate red-light and near-infrared products 53:53 Three ways to take back your health 56:31 Closing conversation

What if the brain’s future is shaped by more than genetics and age? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers reconnects with neurologist and author Dr. David Perlmutter to discuss the brain’s immune system, metabolism, inflammation, and the lifestyle factors that may influence cognitive health. Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Amy to discuss his newest book, Brain Defenders, and the role of microglia, the brain’s immune cells. They explore immunometabolism, blood sugar, sleep, exercise, diet, perimenopausal hormone changes, APOE4, and why brain-health work may need to begin long before symptoms appear. What you’ll learn in this episode: How microglia can shift between supportive and more destructive states Why blood sugar, insulin, A1C, inflammation, sleep, and exercise matter for brain health What Dr. Perlmutter discusses about P-tau217, homocysteine, and related markers Why cognitive-health habits may need to begin in the 30s and 40s How estrogen changes during menopause may interact with synapses and microglia Why genetics can influence risk without determining your future The role of diet, movement, mitochondria, hyperbaric oxygen, and social connection About Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and author whose work focuses on brain health, nutrition, metabolic health, and neurodegenerative disorders. His newest book, Brain Defenders, focuses on the brain’s immune cells and their relationship to long-term brain health. Resources and People Mentioned Dr. David Perlmutter’s official website: https://drperlmutter.com/ Brain Defenders official book website: https://braindefenders.com/ Dr. David Perlmutter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/?hl=en Purchase Brain Defenders by Dr. David Perlmutter on Amazon. This book explores the brain’s immune system, microglia, inflammation, and the factors that influence long-term brain health. Connect with Dr. Myers Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter Website: https://drperlmutter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/?hl=en 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Episode Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome and Dr. Perlmutter’s return 01:03 — From mainstream neurology to root-cause exploration 05:53 — Metabolism, inflammation, and the brain’s immune system 08:04 — Immunometabolism as the missing piece 12:14 — Microglia and their supportive versus destructive states 17:18 — P-tau217, fasting insulin, homocysteine, and A1C 20:43 — Early-life sugar exposure and immune regulation 25:10 — Diet, blood-sugar monitoring, CGMs, fiber, and healthy fats 27:59 — Perimenopause, estrogen, microglia, and brain changes 36:18 — Lifestyle intervention and cognitive outcomes 41:45 — Alzheimer’s as a spectrum and plasma exchange 46:21 — Hyperbaric oxygen, mitochondria, and brain health 51:45 — Modifiable risk factors, genetics, and APOE4 55:59 — Three ways to take back your brain 56:58 — Brain Defenders and where to find Dr. Perlmutter

What if the reason you cannot explain your fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, or chemical sensitivity is not only in your body—but also in the building where you live? Mold-related illness can be difficult to recognize, especially when standard testing does not explain the full picture. In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers speaks with Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, about her experience developing chronic inflammatory response syndrome after moving into a mold-filled Miami unit. They discuss environmental testing, CIRS-related biomarkers, hidden water damage, treatment options, and ways to avoid ongoing re-exposure. What We Cover: Why mold-related symptoms can remain unexplained despite conventional testing. Environmental dust testing versus air-spore sampling. Hidden moisture, HVAC systems, indoor humidity, crawl spaces, and new construction. CIRS-related biomarkers, including C4A, MMP9, MSH, VEGF, TGF beta 1, and HLA susceptibility. MoldCo’s framework for exposure, health impact, and recovery. Provider-guided care, treatment discussions, movement, diet, remediation, and travel precautions. About Ariana Thacker Ariana Thacker is the founder of MoldCo. After developing chronic inflammatory response syndrome following mold exposure in her Miami home, she began studying the subject and built MoldCo to provide mold-focused environmental testing, lab testing, and provider-guided virtual care. Resources: MoldCo: https://www.moldco.com/ Free assessment and care intake: https://app.moldco.com/welcome MoldCo home test: https://app.moldco.com/labs/checkout?product=home_test MoldCo health/lab test: https://app.moldco.com/labs/checkout?product=labs_starter Connect with Dr. Amy Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Ariana Thacker and MoldCo: MoldCo website: https://www.moldco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldcompany/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianadthacker/ 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Episode Timestamps 00:01 — Welcome and Ariana’s introduction 00:08 — Ariana’s mold exposure story and why she created MoldCo 02:24 — Symptoms, inconclusive testing, and the search for answers 05:16 — Mold in the home and the CIRS diagnostic picture 07:13 — Why air-spore testing may miss important information 11:13 — The canary effect, mycotoxins, VOCs, and individual susceptibility 12:50 — Mold exposure, allergies, asthma, infections, and CIRS 16:46 — Water intrusion, humidity, new construction, and hidden growth 22:22 — MoldCo’s three questions: exposure, health impact, and recovery 24:18 — How environmental dust testing works 28:39 — Why MoldCo focuses on CIRS-related biomarkers 30:30 — C4A, MMP9, MSH, VEGF, TGF beta 1, and HLA susceptibility 35:45 — Prescription binders, nasal sprays, and provider-guided treatment 41:08 — Supplements, movement, and a low-amylose diet 47:06 — Travel, hotel exposure, and protecting belongings 56:16 — Three starting points: assessment, lab testing, and a qualified inspector 58:03 — Ordering lab testing through MoldCo 58:58 — Finding MoldCo and getting support 59:25 — Closing

What if the symptoms you’ve been told are “just aging” are actually signs of a major hormonal transition? Perimenopause can affect sleep, mood, metabolism, brain function, and resilience long before anyone explains what is happening. In this episode, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, author, and host of Energized with Dr. Mariza. They discuss why perimenopause can feel like a second puberty, how hormone shifts affect the brain and metabolism, and practical tools for tracking symptoms, supporting blood sugar, building muscle, and advocating for better care. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why perimenopause includes brain fog, sleep changes, mood shifts, cycle changes, joint pain, body-composition changes, low libido, and reduced recovery—not only hot flashes. How symptoms, thyroid function, blood sugar, inflammation, cortisol, and age fit into the clinical picture. Why perimenopause is a neuroendocrine transition and how it can affect mental energy, word recall, mood, and resilience. How tracking symptoms, sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and blood-sugar patterns can help you advocate for yourself. Why movement after meals, exercise snacks, and strength training support metabolic and musculoskeletal health. How HRT fits into a broader toolbox of individualized care. About Dr. Mariza Snyder Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, author, and host of Energized with Dr. Mariza. She focuses on perimenopause, hormones, metabolism, and midlife changes and wrote The Perimenopause Revolution. Resources: The Perimenopause Revolution bonuses: https://peri-revolution.com/ Dr. Mariza’s website: https://drmariza.com/ Connect with Dr. Amy Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. Mariza Snyder: Website: https://drmariza.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmariza/ 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Episode Timestamps 00:01 — Welcome and Dr. Mariza’s introduction 01:23 — Dr. Mariza’s background and her mother’s story 06:48 — Why perimenopause can blindside women 10:38 — Thyroid, mold, autoimmunity, and stress overlap 14:49 — Hormones, rage, boundaries, and changing tolerance 18:40 — Diagnosis and common early symptoms 22:24 — Sleep, joint pain, recovery, body composition, and libido 24:33 — Why sleep is a force multiplier 25:38 — The neuroendocrine transition and second puberty 29:03 — Brain fog, word recall, and executive function 35:25 — Tracking biomarkers and movement after meals 39:11 — HRT as one tool in the care toolbox 44:26 — Earlier perimenopause and strength training 48:03 — Movement, exercise snacks, and book workouts 49:21 — Three ways to take back your health 51:02 — The book, bonuses, and where to find Dr. Mariza 52:20 — Closing