Best Bitter Medicine Podcasts (2024)

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(9) Bitter Medicine and Transformation: Embracing Life’s Unexpected Initiations 36:01

3d ago36:01

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In this raw and personal episode, I dive into the unexpected initiations that have unfolded since we acquired our farm—challenges I might not have willingly signed up for, but that have ultimately transformed me. I explore the idea that transformation isn’t a “full-body hell yes” but often a journey into resistance, where the brain clings to famili…

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Test Not Guess: Why You Must Know Your Arterial Age 29:03

2d ago29:03

29:03

In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Kahn dives into a range of topics that reveal surprising ways to protect and optimize your heart health. From the benefits of broccoli sprouts for detoxifying pollution to the role of exercise in lowering blood pressure, and even how having a dog might support your heart—Dr. Kahn has it all covered this week. Tune in…

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Ep167: Leslie Williams on transfer RNA therapies 1:11:28

8d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Leslie Williams, CEO of Boston-based hC Bioscience, on developing transfer RNA therapies.By Timmerman Report

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Understanding Angina Pectoris: From Chinese Herbs to EECP Therapies 29:46

9d ago29:46

29:46

This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Kahn delves into two compelling patient cases of angina pectoris, both stemming from severe coronary artery disease. He discusses an insightful new study on Chinese herbal therapy for heart health, reviews traditional treatment options, and explores external counterpulsation (ECP/EECP) as an alternative therapy. In t…

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(8) The Wounded Maiden & Healing from the Self Development World 35:14

10d ago35:14

35:14

In this episode, we explore the concept of the Wounded Maiden and the often unintended consequences of the self-development world. Many of us enter the world of self-improvement looking for ways to grow, heal, and become “better”—but along the way, we’re often encouraged to fixate on our perceived flaws, to constantly strive to be someone else’s id…

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(7) 4 Phases of the Human Design/ Gene Keys Journey 27:53

10d ago27:53

27:53

In this episode, we embark on a journey through the four phases of the Human Design and Gene Keys path—a transformative process that often begins with looking outward and ultimately leads us back to our own inner truth. Many of us start this journey by seeking answers outside ourselves, searching for guidance, validation, or even an external author…

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(6) Bypassing in the New Age Spiritual Spaces 39:25

10d ago39:25

39:25

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of “spiritual bypassing” in new-age and wellness communities—a practice where genuine issues are often swept under the rug in favor of maintaining a “high vibe” or focusing on “love and light.” While positivity and peace have their place, there’s an increasing need to acknowledge how this tendency to b…

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(5) The Wounded Maiden & Healing the Core Wound (Gene Keys) 51:32

10d ago51:32

51:32

Our times have shifted & what I am noticing is a lot of women burned out, exhausted, & simply TIRED from chasing things they are now realizing weren't their dreams in the first place. This has led to a true "mid life crisis", rather than bridge to archetypal Mother, as women are taught to seek answers outside themselves. As a Gene Keys guide I weav…

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(4) Burnout or Reasonable Exhaustion in a Linear World? 38:39

10d ago38:39

38:39

Are you a high performer that is burned out & exhausted? Maybe you left the corporate rat race for entrepreneurship just to step on the hamster wheel? I don't believe work or "hustle" itself is burning women out. I believe working from wounded maiden, a place of constant SEEKING & chasing, is burning women out. I believe the root cause of burnout i…

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(3) The Matchstick Girl & Burnout in Women: Performing in a Toxic Culture 42:58

10d ago42:58

42:58

Clarissa Pinkola Estes (Women Who Run With The Wolves) says "That is, to be ourselves causes us to be exiled by many others, and yet to comply with what others want causes us to be exiled from ourselves". In this episode of Descent & Rebirth, we dive into the story of the matchstick girl, a symbol of the wounded maiden archetype who seeks warmth an…

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(2) Judgement of Maat: Living Your Highest Truth & Purpose 26:36

10d ago26:36

26:36

In this video, we explore the ancient Egyptian myth of The Judgment of Maat as described in the Book of the Dead. This powerful moment, where the heart of the deceased is weighed against the feather of Maat—the goddess of truth, balance, and cosmic order—holds deep meaning not only in mythology but also in our modern spiritual journeys. If you’re r…

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(1) The Chaos of the Dark Goddess 7:07

10d ago7:07

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If it feels like everything is falling apart and you are over the age of 35 I can nearly guarantee it is the dark goddess coming in and ripping everything away that no longer serves and is not yours. This is a time of surrender & being open to seeing what she is trying to show you, not a time of desperately attempting to cling to anything you can g…

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Bonus: In Conversation with Brave Cardiologist Peter McCullough, MD 34:05

13d ago34:05

34:05

In this special bonus episode, Dr. Joel Kahn interviews the renowned Dr. Peter McCullough, MD, a prominent cardiologist who has shifted from a distinguished academic career to become a global advocate for academic transparency in medicine. Dr. McCullough shares insights on his work surrounding the pandemic, transparency, and the importance of infor…

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Nutrition and Fitness for Longevity: What is New? 29:44

16d ago29:44

29:44

In this episode, Dr. Kahn explores the latest research on key habits for a longer, healthier life, emphasizing the role of nutrition and fitness. He dives into fresh findings that highlight the benefits of plant-based diets, particularly when meals are timed earlier in the day. Dr. Kahn also navigates the dynamic world of fitness, covering various …

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Are Humans More Like Rabbits or Dogs? Understanding How Plaques Form in Our Bodies 27:56

23d ago27:56

27:56

Welcome back to Heart Doc VIP! This week, Dr. Joel Kahn revisits his work with William Roberts, MD, the world’s most experienced cardiac pathologist, to explore a fascinating question: Are humans biologically closer to plant-eating species like rabbits or omnivores like dogs? This thought-provoking discussion could influence your dietary choices fo…

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Ep166: Chris Garcia on Engineering Protein Drugs for Cancer, Autoimmunity 1:03:35

29d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Chris Garcia, professor at Stanford University and co-founder of several biotech startups, on using protein engineering to advance new treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.By Timmerman Report

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Should You Be Concerned About Contrast MRI Scans? 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

In this episode, Dr. Kahn dives into the hot topic of contrast MRI scans and whether you need to worry about gadolinium and its potential risks, like systemic fibrosis. He also covers a range of mini-topics, including the connection between severe Covid and future heart risk, the impact of soda on heart health, and how a plant-based diet can suppor…

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Why Tracking Your Plaque Could Save Your Life: The Science Behind Heart Health 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

In this week's episode of *Heart Doc VIP*, Dr. Joel Kahn begins by expressing heartfelt concern for those affected by the recent and upcoming hurricanes, hoping everyone finds safety and shelter during such difficult times. The mini topics this week include a look at heart disease in women, the harmful effects of toxic plastic (PFOS) on sleep, and …

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Bonus Episode: Yoga and the Heart with Jonny Kest 39:45

1M ago39:45

39:45

Join Dr. Joel Kahn for a special bonus episode featuring world-renowned yogi Jonny Kest, Director of Yoga for Lifetime Fitness. Together, they explore the powerful connection between yoga and heart health, and how incorporating mindful practices can benefit your cardiovascular system. Tune in, breathe deep, and discover the heart-healthy benefits o…

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How Nick Ate 720 Eggs in a Month and Dropped His Cholesterol 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

Thanks to igennus.com for offering a 20% discount on vegan omega-3 with astaxanthin, used at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. Use code DrKahn at checkout. This week, Dr. Kahn covers a variety of mini-topics, including how soil, water, and air toxins, as well as food packaging, impact health and disease. He also introduces the Body Roundness I…

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Ep165: Zach Hornby on Tackling Cancer Drug Resistance 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Zach Hornby, CEO of San Diego-based Boundless Bio, on tackling cancer drug resistance.By Timmerman Report

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The Nutrient 95% of People Are Missing—and How It Can Save Your Heart 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

This week, Dr. Kahn dives into a critical but often overlooked nutrient: fiber. Learn how getting enough fiber from whole plant foods can drastically lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes—plus why animal products won’t cut it. Dr. Kahn also touches on his 48 years of living plant-based and why it’s more important than ever. D…

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How Your Blood Sugar and Food Choices Harm Your Body: AGEs 23:51

2M ago23:51

23:51

This week, Dr. Kahn introduces a new sponsor, igennus.com, with a 20% off discount using code DrKahn. He and Mrs. Kahn have been enjoying their products, especially the vegan collagen powder. In the mini-topics, Dr. Kahn touches on how the health of parents influences their children, the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation, and the new sle…

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Why I Swear by This Plant-Based Milk: My Go-To for Heart Health 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

In this episode of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn is back in London, attending the ESC meeting, where he dives into a headline-making report about three lab tests that can predict a 30-year heart risk in women (and men too!). He also explores several key health topics, including microplastics in the brain, PFAS exposure during pregnancy, the best tim…

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Ep164: Ted Love and Alan Anderson on Raising the Bar for Sickle Cell Disease Patients 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Ted Love, chairman of BIO, and Dr. Alan Anderson, executive director of Sickle Forward, on how to improve quality of life for sickle cell disease patients around the world.By Timmerman Report

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Come With Me to London: European Society of Cardiology 2024 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

Happy Holidays (in the USA)! Dr. Kahn reports from the European Society of Cardiology in London, England, where headlines were popping all week with new and important topics. Dr. Kahn discusses the impact of menopause on cholesterol measurements, the need to check Lipoprotein(a) levels in everyone at least once, the benefits of catching up on sleep…

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Make America Healthy Again: Metabolic Health and Our Future 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Welcome to Heart Doc VIP! Be sure to check out www.thrivemarket.com for "metabolically healthy" foods delivered right to your door, and remember to use the discount code DrKahn300 at www.ezra.com. This week, Dr. Kahn reviews two large new studies linking meat consumption to an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, potentially through a pathway involvin…

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Astaxanthin: The Powerful Pink Microalgae That Packs a Health Punch 31:50

3M ago31:50

31:50

In this episode, Dr. Kahn dives into the latest research on healthy fats and lifespan, the link between untreated hypertension and dementia risk, red meat's connection to colon cancer, and the role of TMAO in heart failure. He also discusses why ApoB might be a better cholesterol test. The main focus is on astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid antioxida…

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Ep163: Sarah Boyce on RNA Medicines for Muscle Diseases 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Sarah Boyce, CEO of San Diego-based Avidity Biosciences, on RNA medicines for rare muscle diseases.By Timmerman Report

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An Explosive Week of Plant-Based Science to Share 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

Are you part of Dr. Kahn's ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet group? Don’t miss out on exclusive discounts at ProLon Life. In this episode, Dr. Kahn dives into groundbreaking reports that could change the way you approach your health. Discover why erythritol, a common sweetener, might be linked to increased platelet clotting—something to keep an eye on …

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Natural Therapies for Depression: Lifestyle and PROLON 24:04

3M ago24:04

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Dr. Kahn will be leading a group 5-day fasting mimicking diet using PROLON starting Sunday, 8/11/24. You can order PROLON at a discount at www.prolonlife.com/drkahn. Dr. Kahn reviews topics including Lipoprotein(a) and calcium CT scores of zero, aspirin and colon cancer, ezetimibe and liver cancer, plant diets and protein, nuts and beans for brain …

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Year 8 Begins: Steps to Save More Women's Lives 26:29

4M ago26:29

26:29

Welcome to the beginning of the 8th year of Heart Doc VIP! Thank you for being a loyal listener. We look forward to bringing you more heart-related content this year. In this episode, Dr. Kahn covers a range of mini-topics, including creatine supplementation, hormone replacement therapy, olive oil, gluten-free diets, and the link between sexual fre…

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Lipoprotein(a) Cholesterol and Disease Progression: Important New Data 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

This week, Dr. Kahn packs a lot of practical information on health and longevity into this "pea-cast." He discusses the longevity plan of Dr. Michael Roizen, a well-known physician and author, including his regular use of the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet (www.prolonfmd.com/drkahn). Another study examines the lifestyle habits of the ultra-elderly i…

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Ep162: Sean McClain on AI for Biologic Drug Discovery 1:05:59

4M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Sean McClain, CEO of Absci, on using AI to speed up biologic drug discovery.By Timmerman Report

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Plaque Years: How Long Has Your LDL-Cholesterol Been Putting You at Risk? 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

Prayers for safety, healing, and peace in the USA and beyond. This week, Dr. Kahn dives into two fascinating case studies from the Kahn Center. But that's just the beginning. He also covers a range of mini-topics, including the role of CoQ10 in combating fatty liver disease, the surprising prevalence of unknown leaky valves in people over 60, and t…

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25 Heart Disease Red Flags You Need to Know 25:25

4M ago25:25

25:25

In this week's episode, Dr. Kahn dives into some sizzling mini-topics, including the two foods that can raise your risk of death, the pros and cons of drugs like Ozempic, and the role of fitness in prostate cancer prevention. Plus, he shares some good news about coffee and its link to colorectal cancer. There's even a discussion about the surprisin…

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Bonus Podcast: Cleerly Health CT - A Radical Advance in Diagnosis and Treatment 33:13

4M ago33:13

33:13

In this bonus episode, Dr. Joel Kahn interviews Dr. James Min, founder and CEO of Cleerly Health. Cleerly Health is revolutionizing heart diagnostics with their software, which analyzes coronary CT angiograms (CCTA) using AI to detect and evaluate heart plaque. Not all plaque is equal, and Cleerly Health focuses on identifying non-calcified or "sof…

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Eating for the Planet: A Prescription for Life 24:50

5M ago24:50

24:50

This week, Dr. Kahn dives into a variety of intriguing health topics. He explores the potential of weight loss drugs to reverse sleep apnea and shares insights on the lifestyle benefits of the PROLON 5-day fasting-mimicking diet. Tune in to learn about the health perks of spending time in green spaces, the risks of plastics like bisphenol(A) for di…

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Ep161: Jeff Stein on a Long-Lasting Flu Drug 1:08:51

5M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Jeff Stein, CEO of San Diego-based Cidara Therapeutics, on a long-lasting drug against flu.By Timmerman Report

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Fish and TMAO: What You Need to Know 25:15

5M ago25:15

25:15

Dr. Joel Kahn emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated during these hot summer months and suggests adding trace mineral drops to your glass or stainless steel water bottle. Get your trace minerals here. In this week's "pea-cast," Dr. Kahn shares intriguing case studies from the Kahn Center, highlighting two common supplements for optimal healt…

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Who Needs a Statin? Exploring the PREVENT Calculator 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

In this episode, Dr. Joel Kahn pays tribute to two influential figures, Drs. Endo and Mosley, who passed away this month. He also delves into the benefits of adding more tomatoes and choline-rich foods to your diet for heart health. Plus, even plant-based junk food is still junk food, and Dr. Kahn reminds us why it's best to avoid it. On a hopeful …

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Ep160: Abe Ceesay on Precision Neuroscience 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Abe Ceesay, CEO of Boston-based Rapport Therapeutics, on a precision medicine approach to neuroscience drug discovery.By Timmerman Report

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Reversing Early Alzheimer's with a Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle 26:41

5M ago26:41

26:41

What an amazing week of important ideas to share. Dr. Kahn discussed a major study from the Cleveland Clinic showing that the sweetener Xylitol can cause blood clotting. Beware. Can plants help maintain and build muscle? Dr. Kahn says yes. Viagra helps blood flow to the brain—who knew? And colchicine shows benefits again, this time in stroke and TI…

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Saving the Lives of Women: The Mediterranean Diet 26:10

5M ago26:10

26:10

June kicks off with important health lessons brought to you by Joel Kahn, MD. How about the relationship between higher testosterone levels in men and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes? A healthier CIMT ultrasound also predicts a lower risk of diabetes, as performed at the Kahn Center. Sauna bathing and better mental health is an interesting research…

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Ep159: Jimi Olaghere on Being Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell Disease 1:07:22

5M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Jimi Olaghere is one of the first patients to have been functionally cured of sickle cell disease with a CRISPR gene-edited cell therapy.By Timmerman Report

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The Safety of Fish Oil Supplements: More Complicated Than You Think 25:24

6M ago25:24

25:24

Dr. Kahn hopes everyone celebrated Memorial Day by remembering those who served and fell defending our right to be free, and he salutes their sacrifice. This week, Dr. Kahn dishes out bite-sized health tips on the surprising benefits of potatoes and lentils. Plus, he's got the scoop on two sizzling new studies about extra-virgin olive oil that you …

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Why You Must Know Your Heart Calcium Score 25:04

6M ago25:04

25:04

This week Dr. Kahn was overloaded with important new science and discussed the risks of early menopause in women and the dangers of low testosterone levels in men. A concerning report on a rise in early colorectal cancer under age 45 is discussed. Two headline studies on the weight loss drug Wegovy (semiglutide) improving weight long term and impro…

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Ep158: David Younger and Randolph Lopez on SynBio & AI for Discovery 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

David Younger and Randolph Lopez, co-founders of A-Alpha Bio, on using synthetic biology and AI to discover new biologic drugs.By Timmerman Report

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Intensive Cardiac Rehab: The Lifesaving Legacy of Ornish and Pritikin 28:47

6M ago28:47

28:47

In this episode of Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn reflects on a heartfelt Mother’s Day and dives into a smorgasbord of health-focused topics. From the ins and outs of hormone replacement therapy and the mighty power of CoQ10, to understanding apoB and the benefits of edamame and hemp seeds for managing blood pressure. We’ll also sprinkle some truth a…

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Bonus Episode: Chatting Heart Health with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn 44:10

6M ago44:10

44:10

Join Dr. Kahn as he dives into the world of cardiovascular health and nutrition with the legendary Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from the Cleveland Clinic. At 90, Dr. Esselstyn is not only defying age but also continuing to inspire countless people with his work. Tune in to hear this insightful conversation filled with respect and admiration for a true pi…

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