E33: Strategies for Managing a Heavy Metal Burden with Dr. Leila Doolittle

Peak Performance

Summary:

In this podcast episode, Coach Kyle Hulbert is joined by Dr. Leila to discuss his personal health journey and how it led him to become passionate about researching and addressing health issues caused by toxins, particularly heavy metals. Coach Kyle details his struggle with undiagnosed symptoms, his transition from traditional doctors to independent research, and how he developed protocols for detoxification. Together, they highlight the importance of understanding the root causes of health problems and how toxins can be the underlying issue for various symptoms, including mental health issues. The conversation also delves into different detox strategies, the complexities of heavy metal detox, the role of fat in storing toxins, and the need for continuous detoxification strategies. Dr. Leila shares her insights and complements Coach Kyle’s approach with her expertise, emphasizing collaborative efforts in achieving optimal health.

Meet Dr. Leila Doolittle: Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in Functional Medicine, Holistic Neurology, Epigenetics and Bioenergetics. Over the past 8 years in practice she has developed protocols that create profound states of optimal wellness physically, mentally and emotionally, and spiritually. Her philosophy is to empower you through knowledge and guidance, and to co-create a tailored wellness plan for you and your family that works directly on the core root causes of health concerns to help you achieve a state of true, sustainable and optimal wellness.​ You can find her socials linked in the people section of our show notes!

Key Takeaways:

• Personal Health Journey: Kyle's own health struggles, including symptoms like depression, anxiety, and fatigue, led him to research and eventually help others with toxin-related health issues.
• Research-Based Approach: Kyle emphasizes the importance of thorough research and evidence-based protocols for detoxification.
• Detox Strategies: Different methods for detoxifying heavy metals, including natural methods, medical chelation, and DIY approaches.
• Fat Storage and Detox: The challenge of detoxifying heavy metals stored in fat and the importance of losing fat to release these toxins.
• Collaboration with Practitioners: The value of working with knowledgeable health practitioners and using advanced detox technologies.
• Continuous Detoxification: Strategies for maintaining a clean lifestyle and ongoing detoxification to prevent re-accumulation of toxins.
• Mental Health Link: The significant impact of toxins on mental health and the potential for detoxification to improve mental symptoms.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Personal Health Journey

01:11 Research and Discovery

02:02 Development of Protocols

05:27 Types of Toxins and Detox Strategies

07:06 Importance of Practitioners

10:47 Continuous Detoxification

12:21 Home Detox: Tools and Techniques for Self-Reliance

13:39 Leveraging Technology and Spaces for Effective Detox

15:39 Detox Protocols for Heavy Metals

17:46 Advanced Chelation Techniques

20:08 Practical Advice for Safe and Effective Heavy Metal Detox

22:26 Personal Insights and the Impact of Heavy Metals on Health

24:53 Overcoming Heavy Metal Fears

28:19 Fat Storage and Complexities

32:28 Advanced Detox Technologies

36:54 Mental Health and Toxins

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by Toxic Roots. The optimal resource for online health coaching for optimizing performance and removing toxins. Click on the link below to get started on finding your toxic roots.

Website: https://www.toxicrootswellness.com/

Instagram: @toxicrootswellness

X: @toxicroots

Mentions:

Warren Phillips On Instagram @nontoxicdad

People:

Peak Performance

• Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/
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• On X: @PeakPerformPod
• Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc
• Coach Kyle On Instagram @toxinfreekyle
• Dr. Leila On Instagram @drleiladoolittle
• Resonance Wellness on Instagram @resonancewellnesscollective
• Website: www.drleiladoolittle.com
• Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/drleiladoolittle/
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@drleiladoolittle
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/dr.leiladoolittle/
• Podcast: The Resonant Life