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William Davis, MD, cardiologist and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wheat Belly books, as well as Undoctored and, most recently, Super Gut, brings the unvarnished truth about many health conditions. So much information in health is crafted by industry, bent to the benefit of healthcare systems, delivered by willfully ignorant physicians. Yet a critical mass of truly useful, safe, effective health information has been reached--but someone has to deliver it to you. That is Dr. Davi ...
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Ancient Health Podcast

Ancient Health Podcast

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Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
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Are you struggling with your eczema and ready to finally heal it for good? Do you want to learn the most effective healing strategies from some of the best experts who work with eczema? If you want a natural (and a long term solution) to heal, I'm here to bring you 4 years of expert interviews to help you! My name is Abby and I'm a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and founder of Conqueror Skincare. In this show, you'll learn from the best eczema experts on how to overcome atopic dermatitis, ...
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Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, where Leigh, a renowned Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner, author, and podcast host, takes you on a journey to achieve optimal health, wellness, and happiness. With his extensive training and years of clinical experience, Leigh provides a truly holistic approach to health that has proven effective even when other methods have failed. Join us ...
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Did you know that many eczema sufferers often experience significant bacterial or fungal overgrowth—or even a combination of both? ​ This is why treatments that only focus on addressing bacterial overgrowth might not fully help the skin, especially if fungal overgrowth hasn’t been addressed. ​ In this episode, Abby welcomes JP, from the Eczema Conq…
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Today we’re joined by Dr. Michael Ruscio, a doctor of alternative medicine and host of Dr. Ruscio Radio. He brings us his amazing clinical wisdom and actionable advice all about common gut issues like SIBO and fungal overgrowth. Get ready to nerd out on gut issues! TOPICS DISCUSSED Probiotics Best Practices Gut, Brain, Mood and Lifestyle Connection…
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Over the past decade, most of us have converted our home lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, as they save a significant amount of energy, requiring 75-90% less energy than older incandescent lights. Personally, I converted the 50 or lightbulbs in my house to nearly all LEDs. Most current LEDs emit, of course, visible light. But they also …
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On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh joins Doctor Motley to discuss his advocacy work on behalf of children growing up in an unhealthy food industry. Doctor Warsh is an integrative pediatrician with valuable information about pressing issues surrounding children’s health, particularly childhood obesity and the rise o…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast! In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Courtney Jacobs to delve into the profound connection between the brain, nervous system, and gut health. We explore how imbalances in the brain and nervous system can impact the gut, potentially leading to significant health challeng…
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In this episode of our hair loss series, Dr. Motley explores how liver issues may cause thinning hair on the crown of your head, according to Chinese Medicine. Discover the link between the meridian system, liver infections, testing, treatments, and the role of diet and emotions in hair health. #liverhealth #wellness #hairgrowth Takeaways Hair loss…
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Join Doctor Motley at the A4M Conference in Las Vegas as he dives into the fascinating science behind isometric exercise with Mark Young, CEO of Zona Health. Learn about an approach lowering blood pressure, releasing nitric oxide, and optimizing overall well-being. Mark brings his entrepreneurial expertise and passion for health empowerment to this…
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Many individuals struggle to stick to health-related resolutions, with a staggering 92% failing to adhere to their plans year after year. This episode explores key psychological barriers like lack of awareness, motivation issues, emotional struggles, and support systems while also providing actionable insights to facilitate lasting change. I discus…
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In this episode prompted by a listener question, Doctor Motley breaks down the healing power of vibrational plates and their potential to improve blood flow and help improve the body’s energy. The podcast covers how vibration plates work to enhance blood flow, support the body’s organs, and improve muscular strength and balance. Want more of The An…
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Sean Kelly of the Digital Social Hour Podcast joins Doctor Motley for a chat about his health history and the “huge wakeup call” he had about examining his health in his 20s! They discuss gene-testing, discovering deficiencies earlier in life, their shared backgrounds, the difference grounding can make and more! Plus, learn about Sean’s unusual pat…
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Welcome back to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast! Today, I’m joined by Phil Escott, author of Arthritis: The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me. Phil's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Once crippled by psoriatic arthritis, he endured years of pain and frustration trying to find answers through conventional medicine and various dietary ap…
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I’ve touched on the topic of endotoxemia in past episodes of the Defiant Health podcast. In this episode, let’s dive deeper into this topic that is absolutely crucial to understanding and managing SO many aspects of health, from subduing anxiety and panic, to depressive, to joint pain and skin rashes, to gastrointestinal conditions, even weight man…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and hair-loss Part 2! In this episode, Doctor Motley explores hair-loss related to infections in the kidneys and bladder. Learn how old kidney and bladder infections could be connected to the hair loss you’re experiencing. Doctor Motley gives you his testing recommendations (including testing for yeast and fungal infect…
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This week on the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I chat with fellow CHEK Practitioner, Yoga, and Pilates Instructor Nisha Srivastava about her distinctive approach to addressing chronic pain. We explore Nisha's diverse background, delving into her studies of Eastern and Western philosophies, and how she masterfully combines the strengths of both to g…
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Subscriber-only episode Welcome to another compelling episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, where we challenge conventional thinking to uncover the deeper truths about health, wellness, and the world we live in. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most provocative and eye-opening topics of our time — mind control, brainwa…
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What is a Hiatal Hernia and what are early signs of the condition? In this episode, Doctor Motley talks about correlations in Traditional Chinese Medicine between a Hiatal Hernia and the stomach and heart. He also discusses potential techniques for relief with kinesiology and muscle therapy. Doctor Motley also explores the mind-body connection and …
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This is a repost of a valuable older episode Doctor Motley taped with Dr. Chloe Weber, an herbalist and doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She advocates for natural and herbal solutions for hormonal dysregulation women are experiencing. In this powerful discussion, they unpack organs that are important to women’s health and how from a Chinese …
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In this episode, I’m joined by Erin O'Meara and Jason Hawrelak to discuss their groundbreaking study, "Preventing chemotherapy-induced diarrhea and microbiota imbalances with prebiotics and probiotics in breast cancer treatment: A case report." We explore how strategic use of prebiotics and probiotics can support gut health during chemotherapy, red…
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In this episode Dr. Motley connects the dots between hair loss and spleen trouble in TCM and emphasizes the importance of looking at past infections and your emotional health. It’s all connected in Traditional Chinese Medicine! This podcast also gets into dietary changes, herbal remedies and other healing modalities that may support hair growth. Ta…
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Have you ever felt like your eczema healing has hit a plateau? You’re not alone. Over the years, we’ve noticed recurring patterns in our clients’ journeys—and today, we’re sharing those insights with you. ​ In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby dives deep into the mind-body connection in eczema healing. Featuring impactful clips from Dr. Gabo…
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Tap into your body’s intuitive wisdom with Ayurvedic expert Nidhi Pandya. Nidhi is an Ayurvedic doctor based in NYC who pioneered the Inner Climate Method. She joins us to share her wisdom and expertise on how to find our way back to health and balance in our lives and our homes, and even optimize fertility, with a simple approach that feels natura…
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What if the key to overcoming chronic pain lies not in pills or surgeries, but within your own subconscious mind? Join us as we embark on an inspiring journey with Jenny Harkleroad, who transformed her life from being dependent on medication to achieving profound healing through holistic methods. Jenny shares her remarkable experience with approach…
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I’ve been showing thousands of people how to restore this microbe lost by the majority of modern people, Lactobacillus reuteri. But, of all the spectacular improvements in health we can gain by managing our microbiomes, such as an increase in empathy and generosity, reduction in anxiety and depression, deeper sleep, increased libido, restored youth…
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In this episode, Dr. Motley takes your questions about trauma, emotional resilience and more. Drawing on the power of the mind/body connection Dr. Motley gives a TCM perspective on building emotional resilience. He also explains how a childhood trauma could be recorded in the body to show up late in life and why acupuncture and kinesiology could be…
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Today on the podcast, we welcome Dr. Melissa Sonners, host of the Be Inspired Mama podcast, to explore how to reset our nervous systems through rest and self-connection for long-term health. We’re diving deep into the body-spirit connection with this episode. A distinguished chiropractor specializing in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care, Dr.…
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Mercury toxicity from dental fillings left our guest, Martin Patella, grappling with a series of health challenges that conventional medicine couldn't solve. On the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Martin illuminates his transformative journey from Czechoslovakia to becoming a health advocate and the founder of Life Enthusiast, a platform dedicated to…
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In this episode, Doctor Motley serves up unique insights into anxiety from a TCM perspective and actionable tips. How are your emotions connected to your body? Can clearing the kidneys help with anxiety? What are some of the physical signs that you’re struggling with anxiety? Can it be genetic? Tune in to find out! Want more of The Ancient Health P…
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I’ve spent some time reflecting back on all my years practicing in hospitals, often not sleeping for extended periods, sometimes days, covering hospitals floors and ICUs, resuscitating people who experienced cardiac arrests, taking them to the cath lab to open arteries, but also witnessing people with all sorts of other health conditions: cancers, …
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Are you curious to learn what the location of your eczema can reveal? In today's episode, the naturopath from our Eczema Conquerors Team joins us to discuss how the location of your eczema can give clues into your root cause and also reveal if you possibly have: stasis eczema salicylate sensitivity fungal or bacterial overgrowth lymphatic stagnatio…
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Mario Brainovic joins the podcast to share with us an innovative tool that harnesses the power of water in its coherent state and its potential for our health and wellness. He tells us all about the revolutionary project that was 15 years in the making and included 50+ scientists across 3 continents. Learn about coherent water and what a powerful d…
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In the latest episode of the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Mary Sanders for a captivating discussion about Chakras, Energy Medicine, Endocrine Glands, the HPA Axis, and their profound connections to chronic pain. We dive into how these systems influence each other and play a critical role in health and healing. If you're looking…
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Subscriber-only episode In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Daniel Roytas, a Naturopath and author of the eye-opening book *Can You Catch A Cold?* We’re diving deep into some huge questions that have been swirling around since 2020—the kind that make you stop and go, *Wait… what’s really going on here?* We’re unpacking contagion theory…
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Are you suffering from Lyme Disease? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley shares his personal experience with Lyme Disease and addresses common questions about the condition. With a TCM lens, he unpacks symptoms associated with Lyme disease, the emotional impacts it can have on individuals, and the importance of understan…
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Ellie Kempton, functional RDN and lifestyle architect returns to the podcast! Inspired by her trip to Scandinavia, she passionately discusses simple, everyday solutions and strategies for embracing impactful wellness with Courtney Bursich. Topics Discussed: Resting from technology Common-sense health habits Scandinavian rules for rest How to protec…
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This week, I’m thrilled to bring you a powerful and eye-opening conversation with the amazing Briana Banos—a talented documentary maker and passionate advocate for TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal). We’re diving into the devastating impacts of this iatrogenic condition, caused by the overuse or overprescription of topical steroids, often given for a…
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In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley is taking on a taboo topic: hemorrhoids and all the problems of that particular sphere. He explores these issues through the unique lens of Chinese medicine, drawing the connection between emotional and physical symptoms. Learn about the Identity and Territorial anger conflict TOPICS D…
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Those of you who follow my discussions that started with the Wheat Belly series of books already know that there is a long list of reasons why humans made an enormous blunder when we first resorted to the consumption of the seeds of grasses, meaning wheat and related grains. We know this from the anthropological record of human disease, we know thi…
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Catharine Arnston, PhD and algae expert, has a moving story about how she fell in love with the wellness properties of algae. This episode of Ancient Health is a crash course in algae; does this ancient natural substance, the first life-form on earth, have cancer-killing abilities? Is it a cure-all for age-related illnesses? Turns out there are num…
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Are you trapped in a painful skin condition that doctors can’t fully explain? In this episode, Brianna Banos, a long-time topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) warrior, shares her incredible journey of healing and advocacy. Her personal experience spans a decade of struggle, resilience, and ultimate hope for those suffering from this condition. ​ Tune i…
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Katie Rothwell to explore her deeply personal journey through chronic lower back pain that began after childbirth. Katie quickly realized that there was more to pain than just the physical injury to her tissues. This revelation sparked a transformative journey, leading her to uncover emotional, psychologica…
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This episode of the Ancient Health Podcast is all about involuntary muscle spasms, tics, and sudden movements, particularly when it comes to Lyme disease and hidden chronic infections. Doctor Motley explores the role of infections in irritating and inflaming the nerves, leading to neurological symptoms. The conversation covers the mechanism behind …
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Today’s episode the Ancient Health Podcast features a wide-ranging, provocative and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Marty Makary, surgeon at Johns Hopkins, public health expert and author of Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets it Wrong and What It Means for Our Health. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The impact of groupthink and medical dogma on health recommendat…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Sondra Rubin, a Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner with extensive experience in the ancient healing tradition of Ayurveda. Together, we explore the fascinating connections between skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, and the healing potential of Ayurveda. Sondra dives into the Ayurvedic approach to skin health, s…
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In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley explores the profound effects of sound on the body and mind. He discusses how sound can be both beneficial and detrimental to health, the mechanisms behind sound therapy, and various techniques such as tuning forks, binaural beats, and gong baths. The conversation delves into the role …
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On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, learn how Jane Graves’ passion for using all-organic products was inspired by her mother’s health journey. Her background in science and headlong wellness journey led her to create Luxe Beauty, all-organic skincare that’s safe for all ages. Learn why Jane doesn’t use sunscreen, her best skincare recomm…
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Waking up with TSW, feeling like your skin is on fire, and unable to face the mirror? This was Ashni’s daily reality while battling severe eczema and enduring topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). ​ In this powerful episode of The Eczema Podcast, Ashni opens up about her incredible journey. After years of relying on steroids and struggling with relentl…
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