Best Roger Drummer Adaptogenic Herbs Podcasts (2024)

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Optimal Performance Podcast w/ Sean McCormick 1:43:10

4+ y ago1:43:10

1:43:10

Roger Drummer joins the Optimal Performance Podcast In this episode we cover: • Brain injuries and the need for certain nutrients. • Roger’s mystical experience drinking reishi mushroom tea. • Roger's bladder cancer diagnosis and how he disappeared his tumors naturally. Now he's cancer free for 3+ years. • How we just flat out do not and cannot con…

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(Pt. 2) Hacking the Self: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism 57:40

5+ y ago57:40

57:40

Chinese herbalism is an ancient form of biohacking and the use of these herbs continues to offer great benefits to your health. In part two of this episode, Adrian Baker and Roger Drummer discuss the proper way to reduce stress and improve your health with the use of adaptogens. You can learn more about Adrian Baker at https://hackingtheself.org…

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(Pt. 1) Hacking the Self: Reducing Stress with Chinese Herbalism 1:00:37

5+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Adrian Baker and Roger Drummer discuss what makes Chinese herbology unique – the fundamental principal of recognizing a person’s core imbalance and correcting it. A healthy constitution can withstand tremendous outside influence by restoring and maintaining vitality. You can learn more about Adrian Baker at https://hackingtheself.org…

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Adaptogenic Herbs and the Keto Diet 46:05

5+ y ago46:05

46:05

Every diet has its nuances - the ketogenic diet can be adopted to fit any lifestyle or health program. After reading a recent article trying to discredit the success of the ketogenic diet, Roger looks into key information you should keep in mind when reading any study. Learn all about the various stages of ketosis, low carb, and high fat dieting to…

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Tired? Low Libido? You May Have a Thyroid Issue! 1:07:52

5+ y ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Do you feel like you have thyroid symptoms but your doctor says it's normal? Roger Drummer and Dr. Ann Barter, a chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner from Longmont, CO focus on an incredible depth of knowledge about thyroid issues and how they impact your health. When looking at Functional Medicine and its similarities to Chinese medic…

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Diets Are NOT The Key to Losing Weight 36:31

5+ y ago36:31

36:31

There is a rise in obesity and the problem is with diets. Roger discusses the concept of getting healthy by eating all you want as well as dealing with stress and food cravings. The secret starts with eating healthy REAL foods and eliminating JUNK.By Roger Drummer

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Hope and Healing w/ Dave Johnson & Roger Drummer 1:03:30

5+ y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In this special episode, Roger Drummer discusses the concept of Hope and Healing with his good friend Dave Johnson. Roger and Dave have both experienced miraculous healing from cancer by using the ketogenic diet, as well as natural therapies. Learn all about the process they used to heal themselves and how they feel it can offer hope to others who …

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Energy Medicine: Creating Your Own Miracles 38:11

5+ y ago38:11

38:11

We all have the ability to create miracles, it’s just about putting yourself into the proper position to do so. Learn about cases of miraculous health changes from altering your personal environment, as well as using herbs, diet, and meditation. The universe is just an energetic grid that moves when the opportunity presents itself.…

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Is Coconut Oil Poisoning You? 38:02

5+ y ago38:02

38:02

The entire diabetes and obesity epidemic in America is a result of faulty science used to promote the sales of certain foods, drugs, and even diets. Roger Drummer discusses the claim of coconut oil being a poison that was recently "proven" by a Harvard scientist. Unfortunately, this kind of scientific bias and the basic misinformation that drives t…

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Boosting Energy and Cleansing 29:30

5+ y ago29:30

29:30

Did you know that you can stimulate your own body’s amazing cleansing process called autophagy? One of the main benefits of a juice cleansing is that it can have a great benefit to how your liver processes carcinogens and other toxins. Sometimes the liver just needs a break and a good juice fast focused on greens can do the trick.…

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Everyday Toxins Are Lowering Your IQ 32:10

5+ y ago32:10

32:10

According to modern science, the average IQ has been tumbling down on an average of 7 points per generation. It’s not surprising, considering the trend of poor nutrition, exposure to fluoride, pesticides, and other neurotoxins. Learn how to reverse this growing trend in your own family through awareness, food choices, and proper nutrition. SHOW NOT…

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Antibiotics...They're in Your Food! 34:01

5+ y ago34:01

34:01

Did you know that antibiotics could be in the food that you eat every day? The introduction of antibiotics transformed Western medicine and could easily be described as the most important medical discovery of the last 100 years. Roger discusses the wonders and dangers of antibiotics, as well as how their success has crippled the industry - as it ca…

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Protecting Yourself from Pesticides 31:19

5+ y ago31:19

31:19

Are herbicides, pesticides, and environmental toxins in the food that you eat? Probably. Monsanto recently lost a $289 million dollar lawsuit due to the relationship of Roundup causing cancer in humans, and were also hit with a study by the Environmental Working Group, alleging unsafe levels of Roundup in foods that you eat everyday. Roger discusse…

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Death by Medicine 35:07

5+ y ago35:07

35:07

You know something is wrong with the medical system when you’re diagnosed with indigestion and sent home, but you die from heart disease. Learn all about the 3rd leading cause of death in America, Iatrogenic Death—better known as “Death by Medicine” The daily news is filled with traumatic events that occur within our medical system - the combinatio…

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The Speed Molecule 36:01

5+ y ago36:01

36:01

Are you properly feeding your brain ? Roger Drummer discusses the “speed molecule” acetylcholine - one of the most important neurotransmitters in your brain, and why high quality herbs & nutrients are essential to keep your brain healthy. SHOW NOTES 03:30 Complex mental tasks require a well fed brain 04:40 Reducing inflammation in your brain 07:00 …

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Anti-Aging and Tonic Herbalism 33:31

6y ago33:31

33:31

If you take herbs or are thinking about taking herbs, you MUST listen to this podcast! Roger Drummer discusses true anti-aging, from the perspective of tonic herbalism, and explains why putting energy back into a worn out system is much more profound than simply taking antioxidants. While both are good for you, only tonic herbalism will change a wo…

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Building Immunity and Recovering from Antibiotics 39:00

6y ago39:00

39:00

Exploring the world of antibiotics, Roger Drummer discusses the best way to avoid overuse and exposure. You'll even learn how to build your own medicine chest at home and avoid being dependent on antibiotics in the first place. SHOW NOTES 01:50 Antibiotics weaken your immune system 04:30 How your diet plays an important role 07:10 Your body can bec…

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Eating Vegans? 31:17

6y ago31:17

31:17

Is eating meat right for you? Roger Drummer discusses eating meat, from the perspective of being a long time vegetarian. This isn’t about eating a Vegan diet, but rather eating animals that are Vegans, and how that may affect your health. Learn all about the effects on Roger's physical and mental well-being after adding bison and lamb meat to his d…

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Protecting Your Brain from Premature Aging 32:45

6y ago32:45

32:45

Are you experiencing premature aging of the brain? Brain health is influenced by toxic exposures, exercise, and especially nutrition. Your brain has certain requirements and if they aren’t met, you'll experience brain starvation. What we call memory loss may simply be the result of your brain lacking the proper food over a long period of time. SHOW…

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Adaptogenic Herbs in Inner Peace 28:38

6y ago28:38

28:38

Did you know that adaptogens can retrain your body to function at an optimized level? Roger Drummer talks about the adaptogens in Inner Peace and their positive effects such as calming your nervous system, deeper sleep, and even detoxing your brain. SHOW NOTES 00:20 Why most health issues are related to stress 02:30 Deeper sleep with Inner Peace 04…

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Letting Go of Fear with Adaptogens 26:30

6y ago26:30

26:30

Stress relief is often misunderstood and needs to be incorporated into your health program, just like exercise. Laura and Roger Drummer discuss stress manifesting as fear and how to build the tools to overcome it. We take a look at PTSD, cancer, heart attacks, and adaptogenic herbs - with some personal experience thrown into the mix.…

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Is Stress Making You Fat? 25:27

6y ago25:27

25:27

Stress, obesity, and diabetes all have a major impact on your body's health...but there is hope. We discuss the mistake of following standard government and medical advice on food, such as the low fat/high carb diet that ruined the nations health - and what you can do to make a positive change in your life. SHOW NOTES 00:00 How stress plays a role …

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Are You Starving Your Brain? 33:06

6y ago33:06

33:06

Nutritional deficiencies can actually trick you into thinking you have a medical problem or memory issue. We need to look at forgetfulness as a warning sign of brain starvation - just like feeling thirsty or hungry lets us know to replenish food and fluids. Proper sleep, nutrition, and stress relief are all brain essentials that become even more im…

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The Biggest Lie From Modern Medicine 38:30

6y ago38:30

38:30

Do you realize that our government is lying to you? Decades of public health initiatives were based on flimsy information that caused diseases, rather than helping cure them. Roger Drummer discusses the misinformation put out by the government and nutritional institutions that shape and ruin our lives. Learn how to eat clean and stop worrying about…

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Killing Cancer with Ketosis 31:31

6y ago31:31

31:31

The ketogenic diet is a fascinating concept that can be used to achieve many different goals. In this episode, Roger Drummer discusses the particulars of the ketogenic diet he used to cure himself of cancer. Roger gets into the specifics of the ketogenic diet and explains fasting, food types, and the timing involved in eating for medical ketosis. B…

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Eat Like a Monk...Live Like a Warrior 52:15

6y ago52:15

52:15

Diets used to be solely for losing weight, but now are often used to establish an identity. People join group or tribe associated dietary protocols for a variety of reasons. Roger Drummer discusses the Shen, or spirit of dieting, and how eating for spirit identifies some of the reasons special diets were used to enhance meditation and prayer. Unles…

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Food, Mood, and Memory 37:22

6y ago37:22

37:22

Do you know about the impact that food has on your mood and memory? Roger takes a look at how cholesterol, serotonin, stress, nutrition, and sleep all contribute to mood and memory issues. We also discuss how herbs and nutrition each impact the way you feel, as well as the Three Treasures and how herbs can help you climb out of chronic fatigue. SHO…

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Ketogenic Diet, Stress and Adaptogens 29:54

6y ago29:54

29:54

The ketogenic diet has a major role in regulating blood sugar. Stress is the worst disruption of the body’s ability to regulate itself, especially regulating sugar. Since regulating sugar is the key to both ketosis and avoiding chronic illness, adaptogens can play a major role in helping you attain success in keeping on the ketogenic diet and stayi…

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Energy Medicine: All About Energy 36:19

6y ago36:19

36:19

We are energy beings with an energetic homeostasis that coincides with the western medical term of homeostasis. By becoming balanced energetically we allow for our own innate healing to occur. Roger and Laura discuss energy medicine, how it affects homeostasis, and how to balance your energy centers with the use of adaptogens. SHOW NOTES 00:30 Mani…

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Memory Loss and Confusion: Understanding Alzheimer's 43:08

6y ago43:08

43:08

There is a memory epidemic sweeping the world. Roger and Laura discuss the 3 main types of Alzheimer’s, recent studies related to it, and solutions for preventing or slowing it down. Contrary to popular belief, we are in the driver’s seat of our own brain health - and not the victim of our genetics. SHOW NOTES 1:45 Alzheimer’s is becoming a leading…

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Protecting Your Child's Brain 29:59

6y ago29:59

29:59

The world is a toxic place for our children. Roger and Laura discuss nutrition for expecting mothers, small children, and even teenagers. In this modern world, our children are the ones who need the most protection as they progress from the womb into adulthood. SHOW NOTES 1:45 Why protein is important for an unborn baby 3:10 Toxicity in a developin…

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Killing You Softly - Neurotoxins 33:48

6y ago33:48

33:48

Everyday toxins are slowly killing you. Neurotoxins and other chemicals in your food & water are disrupting your brain function. In this episode, Roger and Laura discuss how to protect yourself from exposure to MSG, aspartame, fluoride, lead, and pesticides. Since it’s not enough to just take supplements for brain health, you must be aware of how t…

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Is Your Gut Making You Sick and Fat? 33:11

6y ago33:11

33:11

Almost like a separate organism, the bacteria in your gut has more control over you than you think. Roger Drummer and Laura discuss how gut microbes may not only be making you fat, but they also may be creating chronic disease in your body. SHOW NOTES 1:15 Is your gut full of bacteria? 3:30 Bacteria controls your metabolism, regulates your blood su…

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Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink 36:06

6y ago36:06

36:06

Is the water you're drinking safe? Laura Shakti and Roger Drummer discuss the world of drinking water - tap water, bottled water, chemicals and BPA, home units, as well as the new study on plastic particles in water causing autoimmune disease. In reality few people drink enough water which may be a contributing factor in chronic disease. The Japane…

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Stress - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 39:16

6y ago39:16

39:16

Stress causes 90% of all disease...how is this possible? Laura and Roger dive into all of the different ways that stress destroys your physical body and brain, how to avoid it, and how it turns ugly. You'll also learn the difference between good and bad stress - as well as how the use of adaptogens, yoga, and a change to your diet & lifestyle can h…

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Dying for Nutrition 33:19

6y ago33:19

33:19

Is nutritional deficiency the root cause of your chronic disease? Roger Drummer touches on chronic fatigue, brain health, and high blood pressure as examples of major health issues that respond well to increases in targeted nutrition. SHOW NOTES 0:30 The BIG gap between Western medicine and Western nutrition. 1:00 Specific nutrients are needed for …

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Salt, Bread, and Butter 35:36

6y ago35:36

35:36

Roger Drummer takes a trip through the basics of food quality and answer some of the questions that are confusing the public about salt, bread, and butter. Noting that everyone tends to get caught up in finding complex issues to discuss, we often forget that it’s the basics that form the foundation of everything that we do. SHOW NOTES 1:30 What's t…

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Cooling Off Your Digestive Fire 41:10

6y ago41:10

41:10

Do you realize that the food you eat regulates the internal temperature of your body? Find out what foods are best for you and your lifestyle in order to stay healthy. Moving beyond the normal ideas of nutrition, Roger Drummer and Laura Shakti discuss the energetics of herbs and food. Roger delves into the properties of hot and cold foods, as well …

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Sugar…as Addictive as Cocaine? 41:30

6y ago41:30

41:30

Discover a fascinating look into how the food you eat affects your health. Roger Drummer and Laura Shakti discuss sugar cravings, what they mean to your brain, how to eliminate them, and how all cravings are related. If you really want to make the effort to change, listen to this episode to learn how you can change your breakfast, change your brain…

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Diabesity and Blood Sugar Solutions 37:01

6y ago37:01

37:01

Diabetes and obesity are two of the biggest health crises of our time. Roger Drummer and Laura Shakti discuss diabetes, obesity, and how they relate to blood sugar issues. Learn about dietary tips to start back on the road to wellness, how using herbs and certain foods can control blood sugar naturally, and how to lay the foundation for avoiding ch…

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The Truth About Adaptogens 41:40

6y ago41:40

41:40

Adaptogens are quickly gaining popularity due to modern stress and other chronic health issues. Time Magazine recently published an article on adaptogens, but missed some key points about these amazing herbs. Roger Drummer and co-host Laura Shakti discuss how adaptogens have the ability to balance the body’s energy centers and allow it to have a pr…

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More Fat = More Sex...Really! 31:43

6y ago31:43

31:43

Have you ever wondered about how the food you eat impacts your sex life? Roger Drummer and co-host Laura Shakti discuss how stress and cholesterol can affect your sex life, how fat increases testosterone, and why “horny goat weed” is so effective. SHOW NOTES 0:00 Why does more fat equal more sex? 4:05 Nutrients needed to produce ATP - CoQ10 5:55 Ho…

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Ketogenic Diet - What's All the Buzz About? 41:31

6y ago41:31

41:31

Have you heard about the ketogenic diet? It's more than just a buzz word - this low-carb diet has many proven benefits to improve your health. Co-host Laura Shakti and Roger Drummer discuss how the ketogenic diet can be beneficial to your health for weight loss, as well as battling cancer. Roger also discusses how he used ketosis to keep cancer fro…

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Brain Basics…Keeping Your Brain Healthy 30:57

6y ago30:57

30:57

In order to have a healthy brain, you must be proactive and take the necessary steps to feed your brain what it needs to perform at its best. Roger Drummer and co-host Laura Shakti discuss how to balance your brain with high protein foods, natural supplements, and adaptogenic herbs. SHOW NOTES 0:00 How to increase dopamine with a brainy breakfast 3…

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Lack of Sleep Can Ruin Your Health 32:27

6y ago32:27

32:27

Lack of sleep is a problem that most people face in today’s modern world. This causes your body to lose its ability to adapt to daily stress as well as lose energy. Co-host Laura Shakti speaks with Roger Drummer about how a good night's sleep can help to repair your adrenals, regulate hormones, and detoxify your brain - setting up your next day for…

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Is Gluten Making You Sick? 29:56

6y ago29:56

29:56

Co-host Laura Shakti speaks with Roger Drummer about the effects of eating gluten. Roger also discusses gluten sensitivity and why it might be making you sick. SHOW NOTES: 02:12 The effects of gluten on your digestive system 03:20 Autoimmune disease and gluten 05:43 Why I don’t eat gluten and how it eliminated my inflammation 11:23 Gluten sensitivi…

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Medicinal Mushrooms the Ultimate Immunity 31:40

6y ago31:40

31:40

Roger Drummer discusses why it is important to keep your immune system healthy and optimized with the use of medicinal mushrooms. Stress, poor diet and environmental exposures create a toxic environment that weakens your immune system. It is important that you take daily protective measures to maintain overall immune health. Medicinal mushrooms giv…

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Creating “Heavenly Energy” with Adaptogenic Herbs – TianChi 31:47

6y ago31:47

31:47

In this episode, Roger Drummer explains why he became an herbalist and how this led him to make it his life’s mission to help others through his discoveries. During his many years as a formulator using adaptogenic herbs, Roger has helped thousands of people to understand the benefits of these amazing tonic herbs. He shares how they have personally …

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Is Stress and Gluten Causing Autoimmune Disorders? 1:18:17

7+ y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Autoimmune conditions are on the rise and in the next decade, most of what we classify as chronic disease will be put into the autoimmune category. Diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, thyroid issues, and osteoporosis will all be traced back to an immune system that has gone awry. So what’s the common link? Stress and digestion. Roger Drummer (NCC…

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Adaptogens for Stress Relief and Adrenals 31:41

7+ y ago31:41

31:41

Josiah Smith, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Roger Drummer, NCCAOM Diplomate of Chinese Herbology and Formulator of TianChi and Inner Peace discuss adaptogens, stress, adrenal fatigue, and more!

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