The Ultimate Secret To Making Life Changes w/ Alyssa Nobriga | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G Episode #224

Get My Brand Masterlist ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Probiotics Guide https://drchristiangonzalez.com/probiotic-pdf-request-form/ Episode Description You trust the probiotic label that says "clinically studied strains" and "supports gut health." But a shocking new investigation reveals most brands can't prove it. Dr. Christian Gonzalez reached out to 56 of the biggest probiotic companies—including Seed, VSL#3, Garden of Life, Ritual, and Thorne—with one simple request: show proof your strains survive stomach acid, maintain potency through expiration, and are tested for heavy metals, yeast, and mold contamination through Certificates of Analysis (COAs). The results? Fifty-three brands disappeared, dodged questions, or flat-out refused to respond. Only THREE companies could stand behind their claims with real data. This isn't about being picky—it's about protecting your gut microbiome, immune system, and mental health from paying premium prices for mystery powders. When you consume contaminated or ineffective probiotics daily, you're wasting money on dead bacteria that never colonize your gut—or worse, introducing toxins that worsen bloating, immune stress, and digestive dysfunction. The hidden problems lurking in popular probiotic supplements: • Dead on arrival strains that can't survive stomach acid or bile—rendering them completely useless before reaching your intestines • CFU deception: potency guaranteed only at manufacturing, not expiration—meaning you're getting a fraction of what's promised • Heavy metal contamination including lead, arsenic, and cadmium that accumulate in your system and disrupt gut healing • Mold, yeast, and bacterial contamination from compromised sourcing and manufacturing that can trigger inflammation and immune reactions • Unverified strain claims with zero genetic testing to prove what's actually in the capsule matches the label • Proprietary blends designed to hide inferior ingredients and avoid accountability for specific strain efficacy In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez exposes the 2025 Probiotic Purity Audit and reveals: • The full list of 56 brands tested—and which major names refused to respond or failed safety and efficacy standards • The ONLY 3 probiotic brands that passed with radical transparency, clean COAs, survivability data, and verified potency at expiration • The $70+ billion marketing manipulation behind "clinically studied" and "gut health support" claims that mean nothing without third-party verification • Strain specificity: why this is the only metric that matters for true gut colonization and therapeutic benefit • How contaminated probiotics actively harm your microbiome, worsen digestive symptoms, and waste your money on expensive filler • The gut-brain axis disruption, immune dysfunction, and inflammatory cascade triggered by low-quality probiotic supplementation This episode goes beyond gut health—it's about understanding that your microbiome controls everything from mood and immunity to hormone balance and disease prevention. It's about taking back control of what colonizes your body every single day, and demanding transparency from an industry built on marketing hype, not real science. The probiotic industry doesn't want you asking these questions. But your gut health depends on it. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Why Most Probiotics Don't Actually Work 2:42 - CFU Numbers: The Marketing Trick Companies Use 3:33 - What Happened When I Contacted 56 Brands 5:16 - The Testing Standards Every Probiotic Should Meet 6:55 - Companies That Didn't Make the Cut 8:55 - The Strain Specificity Problem Explained 10:28 - Hidden Contamination Risks in Probiotics 12:24 - Final Results & Download the Master List

Sponsored By: → Just Ingredients | For an exclusive offer go to justingredients.us and use code DRG to get 10% off all non-subscription orders. → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG and take advantage of holiday BOGO savings and enjoy free shipping on orders over $45! → Timeline | For an exclusive offer go to timeline.com/DRG and use code DRG to get 20% OFF Episode Description What if everything you think about health is keeping you sick? Dr. G dismantles the biohacking industry, lab-obsessed wellness culture, and guru worship that's stolen your internal compass. This isn't another podcast about blood markers, cold plunges, or longevity hacks—it's a wake-up call about the spiritual crisis masquerading as chronic illness. The controversial truth? Your chronic disease isn't a diet problem or a supplement deficiency. It's your soul suffocating under a life you weren't meant to live. In this game-changing episode, Dr. G reveals why vibrant health has nothing to do with perfect biomarkers and everything to do with embodied purpose. He exposes the three non-negotiable biological rhythms that—when ignored—create the chronic stress, inflammation, and disconnection driving your unexplained symptoms. But here's what the wellness industry won't tell you: "If you are not letting your soul create every single day, you will feel like you are suffocating. Creation is the very essence of God." After losing his mother at 59—before she could live her retirement dreams in Mexico—Dr. G delivers an urgent message about the cost of postponing your truth. This episode will make you question every health decision you've outsourced to Huberman, Attia, or the latest biohacking trend. Discover why your nervous system is screaming for alignment, not another protocol. In This Episode: • Why health is a subjective spiritual experience—not objective lab numbers or longevity metrics • The soul's blueprint for vitality: creation, deep human connection, and nature's rhythm • How chronic illness is a biological message that you're living out of sync with your purpose • Why the Sahara tribe lives disease-free (and what modern life is destroying in your body) • The internal compass test: how to know if a health expert is feeding you truth or fear • Dr. G's personal story of loss and the urgency of creative expression before it's too late • The "soul-sucking" job connection to autoimmune disease, anxiety, and burnout • Why feeling alone is a biological imperative—not just an emotional experience • The nature prescription: how many days you need outside for every week in the city • How to activate your God-given right to overflowing vitality (and stop letting gurus save you) If you're exhausted from perfect eating, optimal sleep tracking, and endless supplements—but still feel disconnected, anxious, or chronically unwell—this episode reveals the embodied truth your nervous system has been waiting for. My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 4:15 - Health as the Embodiment of Your Soul's Purpose  9:31 - Stop Giving Your Power Away to Health Gurus  12:21 - Listen to Your Body's Truth, Not External Voices  13:35 - The Cellular Level of True Vitality  16:41 - Life Is Short: My Mom's Story and Finding Your Compass  17:48 - Creativity as Essential Medicine  19:25 - The Power of Nature and Rhythm for Healing  21:14 - Getting Back in Rhythm with Nature to Heal Chronic Illness  22:01 - Embodying Your Soul's Purpose Is True Health

Sponsored By: → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG and take advantage of holiday BOGO savings and enjoy free shipping on orders over $45!  → Puori | Go to puori.com/drg and use code DRG and save 32% on your first subscription order. If it’s not your first, then get 20% off site wide. The code works on already discounted subscriptions. Get My Brand Masterlist ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Electrolytes Guide https://drchristiangonzalez.com/electrolytes-pdf-request-form/ Episode Description You trust the electrolyte label that says "clean hydration" and "pure minerals." But a shocking new investigation reveals most brands can't prove it. Dr. Christian Gonzalez reached out to 33 of the biggest electrolyte companies—including Liquid I.V., LMNT, Ultima, Nuun, and Trace Minerals—with one simple request: show proof your minerals are tested for heavy metals, PFAS, mold, and contaminants through Certificates of Analysis (COAs). The results? Twenty-five brands disappeared, dodged questions, or flat-out refused to respond. Only EIGHT companies could stand behind their claims with real data. This isn't about being picky—it's about protecting your cellular function, nervous system, and hormonal balance from daily toxic exposure. When you consume contaminated electrolytes multiple times a day, you're compounding exposure to chemicals that disrupt every electrical signal in your body, from mood regulation to heartbeat. The hidden contaminants lurking in popular electrolyte powders: • PFAS (Forever Chemicals) linked to hormonal imbalance, thyroid disruption, and immune dysfunction • Heavy metals including arsenic, lead, and cadmium that accumulate in tissues and impair detoxification • Mold and bacterial contamination from compromised mineral sourcing and manufacturing • Synthetic fillers like artificial sweeteners, colors, and flow agents that burden your liver • Toxic packaging that makes the container itself part of the contamination problem In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez exposes the 2025 Electrolyte Purity Audit and reveals: • The full list of 33 brands tested—and which ones refused to respond or failed safety standards • The ONLY 8 electrolyte brands that passed with transparency, clean COAs, and verified testing • Why major names like Liquid I.V., Ultima, Nuun, Dr. Berg, and Thorne couldn't (or wouldn't) provide proof • The marketing manipulation behind "clean hydration" and "pure mineral" claims • How to identify truly clean electrolytes and protect yourself from daily mineral contamination • The cellular damage, hormonal disruption, and nervous system dysfunction caused by chronic electrolyte toxin exposure This episode goes beyond hydration—it's about understanding that electrolytes control your body's cellular electricity. It's about taking back control of what you put in your body every single day, and demanding transparency from an industry built on marketing hype, not real science. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - The Truth About Electrolytes & Nervous System Health 4:22 - What We Asked Every Company (Testing Criteria) 5:56 - Companies That Failed Transparency Standards 8:27 - How Sodium & Potassium Balance Affects Hydration 9:36 - Why Food-Based Formulas Need Heavy Metal Testing 10:43 - The Role of Magnesium in 300+ Body Functions 11:50 - High Sodium Without Potassium: The Cortisol Connection 12:58 - Why Whole Food Ingredients Absorb Heavy Metals 14:55 - How TMG Supports Your Methylation Cycle 16:07 - Potassium's Role in Preventing Anxiety & Heart Palpitations 16:52 - Fulvic & Humic Minerals: Ancient Soil vs Salt-Based 18:05 - Final Results: Only 8 Brands Passed Full Testing

Boost your energy, mitigate EMF issues, and elevate your wellbeing with Leela Quantum Tech’s science-backed quantum technology and get 10% off at leelaq.com when you use code DRG at checkout. Episode Description The invisible threat destroying your health isn't in your diet—it's in the air around you. A former T-Mobile VP exposes what the telecom industry doesn't want you to know about EMFs, 5G, and the frequency attack on your nervous system. Philipp Von Holtzendorff-Fehling walked away from his Vice President position at T-Mobile after discovering that electromagnetic fields from 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, and blue light aren't just background noise—they're actively damaging your brain, blood, and autonomic nervous system within seconds of exposure. But the most shocking revelation? "When you get an iPhone 15 or 16 next to your ear and start a 5G call, it stresses your whole brain including your limbic system. That translates into anxiety, stress, depression, and chronic migraines." Dr. G sits down with Philipp to reveal the double-blind studies showing how frequency medicine can reverse EMF damage, improve heart rate variability, reduce parasitic load, and protect your nervous system from electromagnetic radiation that's destroying your health 24/7. Discover the science-backed truth about quantum healing and why EMF protection is now a non-negotiable for anyone struggling with chronic stress, brain fog, anxiety, or unexplained health issues that won't resolve—no matter how clean your diet or how many supplements you take. In This Episode: • How EMFs attack your limbic system and destroy HRV within seconds (measurable on EEG) • The double-blind studies showing frequency devices improve red blood cells, white blood cells, and reduce parasitic load by 40% • Why chronic Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and fertility issues are linked to electromagnetic field exposure • How 5G towers and Wi-Fi create the "great poisoning" driving chronic disease epidemics • The quantum technology that neutralizes EMF stress and protects your nervous system 24/7 • How to structure water and food with frequency medicine for optimal cellular absorption • Why your blood clotting, brain waves, and autonomic nervous system are under constant electromagnetic attack • The connection between EMF exposure and rising rates of anxiety, depression, and chronic migraines • How frequency medicine healed chronic Lyme disease when antibiotics failed • The science of quantum energy fields and why everything (including your body) operates on frequency If your nervous system feels stuck in fight-or-flight even when life looks fine on paper, this episode reveals the invisible energetic attack you can't see but your body is desperately trying to process. Find Philipp Von Holtzendorff-Fehling here: Website: https://leelaq.com Telegram Community: https://t.me/+rpkWcEmP-_FhYWRh My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Timestamps: 0:00 - Former T-Mobile VP Exposes EMF Impact on Brain & Blood 3:23 - What is Quantum Healing? Understanding Frequency Medicine 4:17 - The Two Non-Negotiables: Sunshine & Quantum Technology 6:05 - From Corporate VP to Quantum Tech: The Journey That Changed Everything 11:11 - How Lyme Disease Led to Frequency Medicine Discovery 14:12 - The Quantum Capsule: How It Works & What It Does to Your Body 18:25 - Gold Standard Studies: Blood Cell & Parasitic Load Results 23:38 - EMF Harmonization: Creating Safe Space in Your Home 29:05 - 5G Calls & Your Limbic System: The Brain Study Results 33:04 - Structuring Water & Food: The Science of Quantum Charging 41:03 - Advanced Uses: Clothing, Plants & Athletic Performance 45:07 - Bridging Technology & Human Consciousness

Get My Brand Masterlist⁠ https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Water Guide https://drchristiangonzalez.com/water-pdf-request-form// Episode Description You trust the water bottle label that says "pure" and "natural spring." But a shocking new investigation reveals most brands can't prove it. Dr. Christian Gonzalez reached out to 19 of the biggest bottled water companies with one simple request: show proof your water is tested for PFAS, heavy metals, microplastics, and industrial solvents. The results? Fourteen brands disappeared or flat-out refused to respond. Only FOUR companies could stand behind their claims with real data. This isn't about being picky, it's about protecting your hormones, liver, and nervous system from daily toxic exposure. When you drink contaminated water multiple times a day, you're compounding exposure to chemicals that disrupt your entire system. The hidden toxins lurking in "clean" bottled water: • PFAS (Forever Chemicals) linked to hormonal imbalance, reduced sperm quality, and thyroid disruption • Microplastics found in up to 93% of bottled water globally, leaching endocrine-disrupting phthalates and BPA • Heavy metals like arsenic and lead from contaminated sources or outdated bottling systems • VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) including dry cleaning solvents and gasoline additives from industrial runoff • Toxic packaging that makes the bottle itself part of the problem In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez exposes the 2025 Bottled Water Audit and reveals: • The full list of 19 brands tested—and which ones refused to respond • The ONLY 4 bottled water brands that passed with transparency and clean testing • Why major names like Evian, Fiji, Spindrift, and Liquid Death couldn't (or wouldn't) provide proof • The marketing manipulation behind "pure" and "spring" water labels • How to identify truly clean water and protect yourself from daily contamination • The endocrine disruption, liver burden, and nervous system damage caused by chronic water toxin exposure This episode goes beyond hydration. It's about taking back control of what you put in your body every single day, and demanding transparency from an industry built on marketing mystique, notreal science. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Bottled Water Investigation: Who's Really Clean? 1:17 - What Actually Matters When Choosing Water 2:10 - The Hidden Contaminants in Your Water 4:14 - How to Identify Quality Water Brands 5:43 - Investigation Results: 19 Brands Tested 7:41 - Brands to Avoid Due to Lack of Transparency 8:01 - Full Testing Breakdown 9:24 - Complete Lab Analysis 10:22 - Industry-Leading Results 11:19 - The Final Recommendation

Sponsored By: → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG for 30% OFF your first order! → JASPR | For an exclusive offer go to jaspr.co/DRG and get $200 OFF for a limited time. Episode Description Your resistance to health, abundance, and love isn't a mindset problem—it's an energetic block. While the self-help industry pushes affirmations, manifestation techniques, and positive thinking, we're missing what's really stopping your breakthrough: stuck emotional energy trapped in your electromagnetic field that science is only now beginning to measure. Dr. G sits down with Oliver Nino (The Spiritual Activator), who reveals the truth: every self-sabotaging pattern, every financial block, and every relationship struggle is your energetic field communicating about unprocessed core wounds and nervous system dysregulation. But the most shocking revelation? "When someone's moving energy in their body, they're releasing stuck energy that holds people back from the life they're designed to live." Discover the profound energy-body-spirit connection behind chronic resistance and why clearing your energetic field is directly linked to something called "vibrational frequency"—allowing you to access alignment with abundance and restore your natural state of flow. If you've tried every supplement, diet, and exercise routine without lasting results, this episode reveals the missing piece. In This Episode:  How suppressed emotions create energetic blocks that manifest as physical and financial resistance  Why your healing crisis is fundamentally an energetic crisis, not just a physical one  The connection between core wounds (like unworthiness) and blocks in health, love, and money  How repressed energy stored in the body prevents manifestation and abundance  Why solitude and authentic energy are the foundation of true alignment  The link between victim mentality and chronic energetic drainage  How to stop absorbing negative energy from others and protect your field  The science behind electromagnetic fields and measurable healing through energy work  Why your nervous system stays stuck in fight-or-flight even when life looks perfect  How to identify and clear the invisible patterns blocking your breakthrough Find Oliver Niño here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritualactivator/?hl=en Website: https://www.spiritualactivator.com/ My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Timestamps: 0:00 - The Electromagnetic Field Beyond Your Skin  5:04 - From Entrepreneur to Spiritual Activator: Oliver's Origin Story  10:10 - How Energy Controls Your Life (Even If You Don't Believe)  21:07 - Physical Disease & Blocked Energy: The Connection  28:30 - The Pain That Disappeared After Gift Activation  36:00 - Signs Your Energy Field Is Blocked  39:43 - The Abundance Block That Changed Everything  46:10 - Breast Cancer & A Closed Heart: One Woman's Healing  52:01 - Releasing Past Pain to Attract Your Ideal Partner  56:03 - The 30-Second Energy Shield Technique You Need

Sponsored By: → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG for 30% OFF your first order! Get My Brand Masterlist⁠ https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Dry Cleaning Guide⁠ https://drchristiangonzalez.com/dry-cleaning-pdf-request-form/ Episode Description You might think liver damage comes from alcohol or sugar. But a new USC study reveals the real threat could be hanging in your closet. If you dry clean your clothes even once or twice a month, you're exposing yourself to Perchloroethylene (PCE)—a toxic solvent now strongly linked to liver fibrosis, brain fog, cancer, and even Parkinson's disease. This isn't just a factory worker problem. For many people, routine dry cleaning is the hidden environmental exposure driving chronic health issues no doctor can explain. PCE doesn't just disappear after cleaning. It off-gasses into your home, absorbs through your skin, and accumulates in your liver and nervous system. And the majority of dry cleaners still use it. Without asking the right questions, you have no idea what chemicals are saturating the fabrics touching your body every single day. And your liver, brain, and nervous system are paying the price. In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez breaks down the USC Keck study and reveals how to protect yourself from this silent toxin: • Why dry cleaning increases your odds of liver fibrosis by 3X • The neurotoxic chemical triggering brain fog, headaches, and nervous system dysregulation • The Cancer and Parkinson's link researchers are now confirming • The exact 3 questions to ask your dry cleaner today to protect your family • The PFAS trap hiding in stain-proof and wrinkle-free fabrics (forever chemicals that never leave your body) • How PCE contaminates local groundwater and creates toxic exposure for entire communities This episode goes beyond your closet. It's a wake-up call about the pervasive, invisible toxins lurking in everyday life—and how to take action now to protect your liver, stabilize your nervous system, and reclaim your health. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - USC Study: PCE Chemical Increases Liver Fibrosis Risk 5x 4:00 - Real Patient Case: Bladder Cancer from Living Above Dry Cleaner 6:22 - What Actually Happens During Dry Cleaning Process 8:12 - Alternative Solvents: Are "Green" Cleaners Actually Safe? 10:21 - PFAS Forever Chemicals in Stain-Resistant Treatments 11:28 - How Dry Cleaning Chemicals Enter Your Body 14:08 - Symptoms of Chemical Exposure: Brain Fog to Liver Damage 16:34 - Questions to Ask Your Dry Cleaner Right Now 19:00 - Safer Alternatives: Professional Wet Cleaning Explained 21:08 - Action Steps to Protect Your Health Today

Sponsored By: → Puori | Go to puori.com/drg and use code DRG and save 32% on your first subscription order. If it’s not your first, then get 20% off site wide. The code works on already discounted subscriptions. → Birch | For an exclusive offer go to birchliving.com/healthyself and get 27% OFF off your Birch Mattress during their Black Friday Sale! → Tonum | For an exclusive offer go to tonum.com and use promo code HEALTHYSELF for 10% OFF! → Cornbread Hemp | For an exclusive offer go to cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use promo code DRG for 30% OFF your first order! Episode Description Your autoimmune condition, chronic fatigue, and inability to manifest aren't health problems—they're symptoms of suppressed emotional energy. While the wellness industry pushes billions in supplements, clean eating protocols, and biohacking tools, we're missing what's really blocking true healing: unprocessed rage, grief, and trauma trapped in your body. Dr. G sits down with Mia Magik, an author and embodiment practitioner, to reveal the truth: every autoimmune flare, every anxiety spiral, and every block in your life is your body's way of communicating about unexpressed emotions and nervous system dysregulation. But the most shocking revelation? "Constant emotional suppression is an act of abuse that we're inflicting upon our inner children every single day." Discover the profound mind-body-spirit connection behind chronic illness and why emotional boundaries and feminine power are directly linked to something called "cellular memory"—allowing you to access ancestral strength and restore your God-given state of receiving. If you've tried every supplement stack and elimination diet without results, this episode reveals the missing piece. In This Episode: ⚫ How chronic emotional suppression creates autoimmune conditions and nervous system breakdown ⚫ Why women's health crisis is fundamentally an emotional crisis, not a physical one ⚫ The connection between unexpressed rage and autoimmune conditions in women ⚫ How trauma stored in the body blocks manifestation and feminine power ⚫ Why giving yourself permission to feel is the foundation of true healing ⚫ The link between destruction of Earth and destruction of the womb space ⚫ How to access cellular memory and reclaim ancestral strength Find Mia Magik here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miamagik Website: https://miamagik.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Why Women Are Spiritually Awakening Now 2:37 - What Real Feminine Power Actually Looks Like 6:46 - If Women Reclaimed Their Power, Everything Would Change 8:06 - From Childhood Magic to Healing Work 13:05 - Cellular Memory: Knowledge From Past Lives 24:01 - Why 80% of Autoimmune Conditions Affect Women 27:17 - Rage Rituals: Releasing What You've Never Been Allowed to Feel 32:23 - What Happens After Women Release Their Rage 40:05 - The Courage to Face Your Shadow Self 46:23 - Why Women Are Sexually Repressed and How to Heal 50:51 - Sacred Sexuality: Making Sex Medicine, Not a Transaction 59:02 - How Women Can Hold Space for Masculine Vulnerability 1:07:15 - Why Your Voice Is Your Most Powerful Tool 1:13:44 - The Womb as Portal: What You're Really Birthing Each Month

Get My Brand Masterlist ⁠https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get My Green Powder List https://drchristiangonzalez.com/green-powder-pdf-claim-form/ Episode Description Green powders are everywhere, but most of them are toxic dust with a health halo. Out of 25 green powder companies Dr. Christian Gonzalez investigated, only 6 proved they're actually safe to drink. The rest? 19 companies completely ignored basic safety questions. That means the majority of green powders flooding your feed can't even prove they're free of heavy metals, pesticides, mold, or glyphosate. Green powders promise detox, energy, and vitality. But when they're grown in contaminated soil or processed with high heat, they can do the exact opposite—bioaccumulating toxins in your brain, liver, kidneys, and bones. The very systems you're trying to protect become the targets. Without third-party testing and certificates of analysis, you have no idea what you're actually scooping into your morning routine. And your nervous system is paying the price. In this episode, Dr. G exposes which major wellness brands refused transparency and reveals the only 6 green powder products worth your money in 2025: • Why do greens like spirulina and chlorella absorb heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium? • Which green powder companies provided full certificates of analysis? • How does processing (freeze-dried vs. heat-dried) destroy up to 70% of nutrients? • What role do green powders play in detoxification, gut health, and mitochondrial function? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - The Hidden Dangers: Heavy Metals & Toxins in Green Powders 3:24 - How Companies Hide Contamination with Flavoring 6:09 - Certificate of Analysis: The One Test That Matters 7:09 - 19 Brands Failed Basic Safety Questions 8:55 - Dr G Approved Brands 16:55 - Final Verdict

Sponsored By: → Timeline | For an exclusive offer go to timeline.com/DRG and use code DRG to get 20% OFF → Tonum | For an exclusive offer go to tonum.com and use promo code HEALTHYSELF for 10% OFF! → JASPR | For an exclusive offer go to jaspr.co/DRG and get $200 OFF for a limited time. Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Episode Description: Your acne, rosacea, and premature aging aren't skin problems—they're signals from deep within your body. While the beauty industry pushes billions in topical treatments like retinol, fillers, and Botox, we're missing what's really causing chronic skin conditions. Dr. G sits down with fellow naturopathic doctor and integrative dermatologist Dr. Trevor Cates to uncover the truth: every breakout is your body's way of communicating about gut health, hormonal imbalances, and internal inflammation. But the most shocking revelation? "The people with the worst skin often have the weakest boundaries." Discover the profound mind-body connection behind your skin issues and why stress and emotional boundaries are directly linked to something called "leaky skin"—allowing toxins and chemicals to penetrate your skin barrier. If you've tried every expensive cream and elimination diet without results, this episode reveals the missing piece. In This Episode: ⚫ How chronic stress and weak boundaries create "leaky skin" and barrier breakdown ⚫ Why your face is a direct reflection of gut health, hormones, and systemic inflammation ⚫ The toxic ingredients in skincare products making your skin worse ⚫ The truth about filler damage, Botox risks, and long-term cosmetic procedures ⚫ The non-negotiable products and practices for genuine skin longevity ⚫ How to heal your skin from the inside out using functional medicine principles Key Takeaways: ✅ Skin conditions are symptoms—not the root cause—of internal imbalance ✅ "Leaky gut" and "leaky skin" are connected through inflammation and stress ✅ Emotional boundaries directly impact your skin's physical boundaries ✅ The beauty industry often worsens skin health with toxic ingredients ✅ True skin transformation requires addressing gut health, hormones, and nervous system regulation ✅ Holistic approaches outperform surface-level treatments for lasting results Find Dr. Trevor Cates here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorcates/?hl=en Website: https://drtrevorcates.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 2:17 – Rapid Fire Questions 5:27 – Journey Into Integrative Dermatology 9:40 – The Gut-Skin Connection 11:08 – Skin Conditions and Gut Imbalances 16:48 – Leaky Gut and Leaky Skin 21:12 – Cortisol and Hormones 28:22 – Birth Control Pills and Skin 34:04 – Botox and Fillers 44:02 – Skincare Routine