Doctor Reviews 33 Plant Based Proteins, Only 4 Are Actually Safe! | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #398

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Visit puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% OFF the already discounted subscription prices. Go to birchliving.com/healthyself and use code BIRCHPARTNER27 for 27% OFF Birch mattress, plus two free pillows. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ The majority of mold detox supplements like activated charcoal and bentonite clay don't work for treating chronic illness caused by biotoxins. What if everything you've been told about mold illness is wrong? In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Eric Dorniger reveals the truth about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) - a misunderstood condition that may be the real cause of millions of unexplained symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and autoimmune issues. Affecting millions but misdiagnosed by 99% of doctors, CIRS isn't caused by mold growing in your body, but by an overactive immune response that continues long after exposure ends. We cover five triggers: algae, seafood toxins, mold, sewer gas, and tick bites. Bacteria and sewer gas are more common causes than mold itself. 95% of sufferers have genes that affect proper detox, causing toxin recycling. This episode shifts focus from "what you have" to "why you have it." Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:48 – What CIRS Really Is 06:02 – Why Some People Get Sick and Others Don’t 10:51 – Top 5 Biotoxin Triggers 14:28 – Why Natural Binders Fail 22:26 – Brain on Fire & Microglial Activation 25:07 – VIP Nasal Spray & Brain Regeneration 39:09 – Algae Blooms & ALS Link 44:01 – Parkinson’s & Early Genetic Markers 46:58 – Mold vs. Bacteria & Sewer Gas

Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Recent testing has found the presence of heavy metals in many plant-based protein powders. In this episode, we examine the $4.7 billion plant-based protein industry and discuss which brands demonstrate transparency and which ones raise quality concerns. Based on testing data, we found lead contamination in 75% of tested powders and BPA in 55% of products. We review the main safety considerations in the industry - including heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, pesticide residues especially glyphosate, mycotoxins from poorly stored ingredients, and microbial contamination. Whether you're currently using plant-based protein or considering making the switch, this episode provides information to help you make informed decisions about product selection. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Market Analysis 02:54 - What's Really in Your Protein Powder 04:51 - The Marketing Lies You Need to Know 05:30 - 2025 Investigation Results Revealed 07:51 - The Transparency Test: Who Failed 10:44 - Almost Made It: Promising Brands to Watch 12:40 - The Winners: Top 4 Plant-Based Proteins of 2025 16:47 - Puori's Game-Changing QR Code System 17:47 - Final Recommendations & Consumer Action Plan

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Visit timeline.com/DRG and use code DRG to get 20% OFF Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ What if I told you there's a food that's up to 100 times more nutritious than regular vegetables, can be grown without soil or sunshine, and transforms your health in just one week? Meet sprouts; the original superfood that's been hiding in plain sight. In this episode, Doug Evans, author of the national bestseller "The Sprout Book" and founder of The Sprouting Company, reveals why sprouts are the most nutrient-dense food on the planet. From broccoli sprouts with over 2,000 peer-reviewed studies on sulforaphane to the simple magic of turning 35g of seeds into 350g of nutrition in just 5 days, Doug shares the science and practical wisdom behind this ancient superfood. We dive deep into how sprouts naturally trigger GLP-1 peptide secretion for weight management, provide chemoprotective properties against cancer, support hormone regulation, and deliver every essential amino acid your body needs. Doug also shares his holistic approach to vitality at 59, from desert living and daily friendships to optimal sleep and natural bathing rituals. Whether you're looking to upgrade your nutrition, support your health naturally, or discover the most accessible superfood that anyone can grow on their kitchen counter, this conversation will transform how you think about food and healing. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.  Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 08:02 - The Science Breakthrough 15:15 - From Seed to Superfood 25:56 - Cancer Protection & Hormone Balance 35:03 - Social Survival Guide 42:15 - Desert Living Secrets 50:16 - The Friendship Formula 57:25 - From Zero to 100M Views

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Visit ⁠jaspr.co/DRG⁠ and use code DRG for $300 OFF for a limited time Visit ⁠bioptimizers.com/drg⁠ and use code DRG to get 10% OFF in any order Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ What if the traditional therapy model is fundamentally broken? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with my co-founders from the Integrative Psychology Institute - Adam Carney, President & Co-Founder of the Institute For Integrative Trauma, and Molly Mendoza, Founder of the Integrative Psychology Institute. We expose the critical flaws in traditional therapy education and reveal our revolutionary 18-month masters program that's changing everything.  Discover why most therapists graduate unprepared for real-world practice, how our competency-based model prioritizes embodied learning over test performance, and why addressing biology alongside psychology is essential for true healing.  We explore the connection between authenticity and nervous system regulation, how business can be a mirror for personal growth, and why the future of therapy requires practitioners who have mastered their own embodied presence first. If you're interested in mental health, considering therapy training, or curious about the intersection of psychology, biology, and spirituality, this episode reveals a completely new paradigm for healing. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Purpose  2:54 - Why Traditional Therapy Isn't Working  15:51 - The Broken System: Why It's Nearly Impossible to Become a Therapist  22:25 - The New Paradigm: Embodied Learning vs. Academia  31:16 - Stress Redefined: Dr. G's Breakthrough Moment  47:47 - Business as Mirror: What Your Company Reflects About You  1:07:17 - The Authenticity Trend vs. Real Connection  1:14:33 - Nervous System Mastery in Relationships  1:30:23 - What Makes an Integrative Therapist

Thank you to our sponsors! Visit calroy.com/drg and save over $50 and get a free Canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-Pack Bundle Purchase Visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG for 30% OFF your first order Sign up for our newsletter! - drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter What if shame is the #1 block to pleasure, intimacy, and authentic connection? In this groundbreaking episode, I welcome Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman, founders of the revolutionary Somatica Method, to explore how pleasure, embodiment, and emotional expression can transform your sexual experiences and relationships. We dive deep into why performance-based sexuality kills intimacy, how shame disconnects us from our bodies, and why pleasure can be a powerful entry point for healing trauma. Discover why many people don't know what they want sexually, how kinks and fantasies can become tools for emotional liberation, and practical techniques using breath, sound, and body awareness to unlock blocked energy.  Whether you're struggling with intimacy, recovering from sexual trauma, or simply want to deepen your connection with pleasure and your partner, this episode offers a compassionate, body-based approach to sexual healing that goes far beyond traditional therapy. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf  Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction - Why Sexual Healing Changes Everything 2:40 - The Biggest Misconception: Starting with Trauma vs. Pleasure 5:26 - Shame: The #1 Block to Sexual Pleasure & Intimacy 9:12 - How to Slow Down Performance Anxiety in the Bedroom 18:30 - Understanding Your Sexual Desires as a Path to Healing 25:04 - Exploring Kinks & How Trauma Can Be Healthy Expression 29:15 - Common Blocks Men Face in Sexual Expression 34:02 - Breaking the Ice: When You Can't Feel Pleasure Anymore 43:25 - Why Women Can't Orgasm & Taking Ownership of Your Pleasure 48:10 - Technology, Porn & The Crisis of Real Intimacy 56:55 - Following Pleasure as Your Life & Business Guide 1:01:09 - Their Method, Training & Virgin Island TV Show

Thank you to our sponsors! Visit vinia.com/HealThySelf and use discount code HTS10 for 10% OFF Visit jaspr.co/drg and use code DRG for $300 OFF for a limited time. Visit puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% OFF the already discounted subscription prices. Sign up for our newsletter! - https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Blood flow is the foundation of nearly every biological function - from digestion and brain clarity to energy production and detoxification. As we age, blood flow naturally decreases, contributing to chronic health issues and reduced quality of life.  In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, to explore how revolutionary plant cell technology is transforming longevity science. We dive deep into Venia, a breakthrough supplement made from red grape cells that delivers superior resveratrol without soil, pesticides, or heavy metals. Ilan shares how their patented process creates the most bioavailable form of resveratrol ever developed, clinically proven to improve arterial dilation, increase nitric oxide, cross the blood-brain barrier, and support overall cardiovascular health. Whether you're interested in longevity, brain health, or simply optimizing your daily energy, this episode reveals how blood flow optimization could be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf  Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 0:00 - The Critical Role of Blood Flow in Health  4:27 - The French Paradox Explained  8:47 - Revolutionary Plant Cell Technology  12:58 - Clinical Proof: Arterial Dilation Results  24:14 - Coffee & Tea Product Innovation  31:25 - The Mechanism: How Blood Flow Actually Works  40:48 - Real Customer Results & Business Growth  46:16 - Future Products: Hydration & Liver Health  52:39 - Heroes Program & Company Values  57:18 - Product Tasting & Final Thoughts

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Head to boncharge.com and use code DRG for 15% off. Visit bioptimizers.com/drg and use code DRG10 to get 10% off of any order. Visit supermush.com and use code DRG20 to get 20% off. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ What if the key to lasting transformation isn't just somatic work or mindset shifts alone? What if you need all five dimensions working together? In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with master coach Alyssa Nobriga, one of the most sought-after transformation experts in the world. We explore her revolutionary SHAMBU framework—the five levels of change that create sustainable healing. Alyssa reveals why most people get stuck using only one approach, the exact questions to ask yourself when triggered for instant breakthroughs, and how to stop abandoning yourself while building a thriving business that doesn't burn you out. From understanding your Enneagram type to transcending your personality, from healing core wounds to creating conscious relationships, this episode delivers multi-layered medicine for anyone ready to break through their patterns and step into their full potential. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D.  Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez  https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 02:10 - Grounding Practice 05:27 - Rapid Fire: The Truth About Somatic Therapy's Limitations  07:46 - Meet Alyssa Nobrega: From Therapist to Master Coach  10:51 - The 5 Dimensions of Change 14:25 - Breaking Identity Patterns  19:17 - The Enneagram Revealed  22:28 - Spiritual Awakening  29:40 - The Resistance Trap  33:17 - Essential Self-Regulation Tools for Triggered Moments  36:39 - The Power Questions That Unlock Your Unconscious Blocks  39:20 - Meditation: The Non-Negotiable Practice for Mental Freedom  43:50 - Dancing and Singing: Ancient Medicine for Modern Healing  52:26 - Breaking Through Business Plateaus and Upper Limits  58:12 - The Four Stages of Love 1:03:06 - Relationship Medicine

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Visit jaspr.co/drg and use code DRG for $300 off for a limited time. Visit calroy.com/drg and save over $50 and get a free canister of 2-in-1 Nitric Oxide Test Strips with a 3-Pack Bundle Purchase. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ What if your chronic fatigue, autoimmune symptoms, and people-pleasing patterns aren't random? What if they're your body remembering something your mind forgot? In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Brittany Piper, a somatic experiencing practitioner and trauma educator for the Department of Justice and U.S. military. We explore how trauma lives in the nervous system, why traditional talk therapy often falls short, and how somatic work can rewire your body's stress responses. Brittany shares her personal journey of healing from complex trauma and reveals why most people pleasers are secretly angry, how childhood experiences shape our adult relationships, and practical tools to reconnect with your body's wisdom. If you've ever felt stuck in therapy or trapped in survival mode, this episode offers a revolutionary approach to healing through nervous system regulation and somatic awareness. Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening: Can Chronic Illness Be Rooted in Repressed Emotions? 06:00 - Rapid Fire Questions: People Pleasers, Men's Disconnection & Childhood Expression 11:39 - The Dance Floor Moment: How a 5-Year-Old Loses Wholeness and Authentic Expression 21:36 - Brittany's Trauma Story: Birth, Foster Care, and the Body's Memory of Not Belonging 26:01 - From Sexual Assault to Purpose: Turning Pain into Prevention Education Work 30:20 - Body Patterns and Procedural Memory: How to Start Recognizing Trauma in Your Body 35:17 - Building Body Awareness: From Head-Up Living to Somatic Intelligence 38:46 - Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys: Validating Emotions Without Fixing Them 47:12 - People Pleasers Are Silently Angry: The Fight-Flight-Shutdown Response Explained 51:17 - The Connection Between Emotional Suppression and Autoimmune Disease in Women 56:21 - Success Story: From Bedridden with Lyme/Mold to Recovery Through Nervous System Work 1:01:03 - How Trauma Lives in the Body: Physical Pain vs. Emotional Numbness as Warning Signs 1:07:47 - "Body First Healing" Book: A Somatic Roadmap for Healing Trauma and Nervous System Recovery

This episode is sponsored by Puori Creatine+ Looking to support your strength, recovery, and cognitive function with clean, high-quality ingredients? You can try Puori Creatine+ and experience the difference yourself. Right now, you can get 20% off your Puori order, including their already discounted subscription. Go to Puori.com/DRG and use promo code DRG. Visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG for 30% off your first order. Visit supermush.com and use code DRG20 to get 20% off. Join thousands getting weekly health insights → https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Most fish oils on the market are contaminated, oxidized, and lack therapeutic value. In this episode, Pure founder Oliver Amdrup reveals the three critical factors that determine fish oil quality: potency (EPA/DHA concentration), purity (absence of heavy metals and toxins), and freshness (low oxidation levels). Learn the at-home test to spot rancid fish oil, what labels to look for, why 83% of protein powders contain dangerous heavy metals, and how European health standards compare to American ones. Oliver also shares insights on raising healthier kids, the transparency crisis in supplements, and why Denmark consistently ranks as one of the world's happiest countries. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - The Fish Oil Quality Crisis: What Labels Don't Tell You 02:43 - At-Home Test to Spot Rancid Fish Oil (Chew Method) 08:41 - Why Kids in Europe Are Healthier Than American Kids 15:32 - Denmark's Happiness Secret: Safety, Education & Community 22:48 - The Protein Powder Heavy Metal Problem (83% Contaminated) 35:17 - Transparency vs. Marketing: How to Read Supplement Labels 42:15 - Raising Healthy Kids: European vs. American Approaches 52:30 - The Supplement Industry's Dirty Secrets Exposed 58:45 - Building a Transparent Company: Pure's 15-Year Journey

If you're struggling with manifesting money, love, or success, it might be because you're spiritually blocked. In this powerful throwback conversation, David Ghiyam, co-founder of Mary Ruth Organics and leading Kabbalah teacher, reveals the ancient spiritual principles that govern abundance and why most people unknowingly sabotage their own manifestation. David breaks down: – Why your soul chooses specific challenges to accelerate your growth – The two biggest spiritual blocks preventing you from receiving abundance – How judgment creates karmic debt and keeps you stuck in painful cycles – Why competing desires sabotage your manifestation (and how to align them) – The spiritual flywheel: creating unstoppable momentum in 24 hours – How childhood trauma and family dynamics shape your vessel for receiving – The difference between punishment-based religion and true spiritual transformation This isn't your typical manifestation content. David shares profound insights from Kabbalah that explain why some people effortlessly attract success while others struggle despite doing "all the right things." He reveals how taking complete responsibility for your reality and transforming your spiritual baggage opens the floodgates to receiving everything you desire. Whether you're an entrepreneur, parent, or anyone seeking deeper fulfillment, this conversation will shift how you understand success, relationships, and your soul's purpose. #kabbalah #manifestation #spirituality David Ghiyam Instagram: @davidghiyam ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! Go to birchliving.com/healthyself and get 27% off your Birch matress, plus gifts! Visit timeline.com/drg and use code DRG to get 20% off Visit jaspr.co/drg and use code DRG to get $300 off for a limited time Timestamps:  00:00 - Spiritual Blocks to Manifestation 06:42 - Soul's Purpose & Choosing Your Challenges18:01 - Personal Responsibility vs Victim Consciousness 25:00 - Judgment Creates Karmic Debt 32:30 - Childhood Trauma & Soul Corrections 40:20 - Manifestation: Vision & Spiritual Flywheel 45:48 - Relationship Dynamics & Sacred Partnerships 55:00 - Physical Body as Temple for the Soul 1:02:32 - Healing Through Awareness & Transformation Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/