Don’t give up hope! Evans’ story of healing from severe congenital symptoms

In this episode, I’m speaking with chronic fatigue expert Dr. Evan Hirsch in his third appearance on the Energy Blueprint Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about how his approach to chronic fatigue and ME/CFS has evolved over the years and how he’s now working with patients who have long COVID. He also describes what he calls “The Toxic 5” and how these are at the root of many fatigue issues. In this podcast, Dr. Hirsch and I discuss: The “Toxic 5” primary reasons Dr. Hirsch believes people struggle with chronic fatigue The crucial importance of addressing toxicity, protocol simplification, and brain retraining in ME/CFS How long-term infections—now, including COVID—contribute to fatigue and their interplay with other root causes The usefulness of testing and how much weight you should (or shouldn’t!) place on certain test results Dr. Hirsch’s experience with ozone therapy, hyperbaric therapy, and IV vitamin C and why his stance has shifted over the years One very surprising (and scary) statistic on mold and two key ways to get mycotoxins out of your body The safest way to rid the body of heavy metals and the dire consequences people suffer if they aren’t ready to detox properly  The most problematic heavy metal and Dr. Hirsch’s recommendations for how to avoid it His approach to long COVID and the problem with COVID persistence, i.e., spike proteins remaining in the body in a latent state “Brain retraining” (a technique Dr. Hirsch learned about from his patients!) and the powerful combination of addressing the mind AND body for people with chronic fatigue   

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, I’m excited to share a recording of Dr. David Jockers interviewing me!    We cover a lot of fascinating topics, from how the mitochondria control our health and energy levels, the Cell Danger Response, how “stress” is often misunderstood, myths about antioxidants and plants (and the way things really work), and more.   Dr. Jockers and I discuss:   What, exactly, is the cell danger response developed by Dr. Robert Naviaux? And why does it matter if you’re experiencing symptoms that just won’t budge?  2 major roles of mitochondria and how they act as “canaries in the coal mine” when it comes to your health The 3 stages of the cell danger response and why the first stage is crucial to understand if you have chronic disease, especially chronic fatigue  How the body evolved to effectively deal with certain stressors but not others…and how any chronic stress might mean getting stuck in “wartime metabolism” A new way to understand stress’s effect on your health—certain forms of stress aren’t as problematic as you think and will even improve your health in incredible ways! The surprising ways you can increase your resilience—including the size, number, and function of your mitochondria!—and reduce your chances of getting stuck in the cell danger response The real story of why plant foods are so good for you…they don’t act as antioxidants as most people think One of the most crucial pieces of information available for disease prevention and lifelong health…Ari reveals the secret he’s been researching for over a year!  

In this episode, I’m speaking with gut health expert, Dr. Partha Nandi on why gut health is the key to brain health. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ ABC Detroit, a practicing physician, and a renowned international speaker.  His latest book, Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain, published by Mayo Clinic Press, delves into the crucial connection between gut health and cognitive function, offering practical advice and insights drawn from his extensive medical expertise and personal experiences.  

In this episode of The Energy Blueprint, we’re highlighting how you can naturally address anxiety, mood disorders, and brain health thanks to the expert work of two past guests—nutritionist Trudy Scott and Uma Naidoo, MD. Trudy and Dr. Uma’s approaches complement each other to make a robust, actionable episode that I know you’ll love.  

In this episode, I’m speaking with my close friend, and a coach of mine, Mental Strength Coach Siamon Emery. Siamon has a powerful personal story that begins in an extremely stressful and traumatic environment with heroin-addicted parents, and then moves into his own personal transformation later in life, and then finding his calling as a Mental Strength Coach helping others to build resiliency and mental strength with his unique methodology of what he calls “building inner resources” and learning to self-regulate your own nervous system consciously.   His work has benefitted me tremendously (as I’ve been coached by him in recent months) and I hope this podcast will positively impact your and your family’s health too.  

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Stephanie Estima about some truly incredible and unexpected differences between males and females and how women can use simple nutrition and exercise tweaks to optimize their potential. I was really surprised by the information Dr. Estima brought to this conversation—male and female bodies are different in important ways, way beyond sex organs or hormones, and women can work with these differences to improve their energy levels, workouts, and longevity! This episode was originally released in May 2022  

In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Sam Berne, a holistic optometrist who naturally overcame his own struggles with eye pathology and learning disabilities (yes, the two can be connected!), thanks to the techniques discussed in this podcast.  Even if you’re not interested in eye health, I really want to encourage you to watch or listen to this episode—it’s must-know material to keep your eyes and brain healthy for life.  

In this unique episode of The Energy Blueprint, I’m speaking with a man named Evans L., who shares his profound story of personal transformation through debilitating fatigue, physical symptoms, and pain beyond what most of us can imagine… to living a rich, full life with a level of energy and functionality he couldn’t have dreamed of just a few years ago. In this podcast, Evans and I discuss: His lifelong journey—from diagnosis to surgeries to living with chronic pain and rage—with the congenital illness Escobar syndrome or multiple pterygium syndrome A life-changing dream that kept him hanging on in the midst of severe mental, physical, and emotional pain His journey with brain retraining and how he was able to change his thought patterns for a more positive, pain-free life How Evans found The Energy Blueprint and incorporated the lessons into his healing plan to create more physical health along with more patience, gratitude, and healthier boundaries, too! Future plans now that he has regained so much of his life from fatigue, migraines, pain, and anger His humble advice for anyone else who’s experiencing what seem to be insurmountable symptoms or health problems  

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Datis Kharrazian, an award-winning researcher, academic professor, and functional medicine provider with extensive clinical experience treating chronic fatigue syndrome. Today, we focus on how the brain contributes to chronic fatigue. Dr. Kharrazian provides a really pragmatic viewpoint that both respects and, I believe, supersedes many of the other theories I’ve heard throughout the years. This podcast was initially released in Oct 2018

In this episode, I’m speaking with public health professor and environmental health scientist Dr. Yogi Hendlin about the corruption of science. Unfortunately, it’s easy to be unaware of this critically important issue that negatively influences your and your family's health. This is a must-listen podcast—the information presented by Dr. Hendlin profoundly affects us all.  This podcast was initially released in April 2022 In this podcast, Dr. Hendlin and I discuss: The critical difference between REAL science vs. industry-funded science The sad fact that despite countless real-world examples of how corruption and scientific fraud cause massive harm, many people are still unaware of these issues How big industry buys the science and bribes their way to credibility by compromising the integrity of “independent” 3rd-party institutions How many industries secretly manipulate government officials to influence their regulatory processes with money, resources, or power Just how corrupt is science? And how to spot a study that might provide you with disinformation instead of trusted facts What are industrial epidemics, and how might they negatively affect ALL of us? Examples of overt corruption from companies like ExxonMobil and Glaxo-Smith-Kline who put pressure on scientists The terrible danger of hubris in officials who make policies based on industry-funded, fraudulent, and manipulated science What can we learn from the continued use of glyphosate despite the clear danger of disease that it poses? What can we do to restore the integrity of the scientific process, which is now corrupted by conflicting interests, funding, political interests, and confirmation bias? Dr. Hendlin’s 3 most vital takeaways if we’re going to protect our loved ones, our communities, and the planet