LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

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Today, I’m joined by Dr. David Rabin, a triple-threat psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive. In this episode, Dr. Rabin brings a refreshingly human perspective to one of life’s biggest questions: What does it really mean to be alive? We dive into why so many of us have been taught to treat our emotions as problems to fix, rather than signals to listen to, and explore the invisible cost of misunderstanding our own nervous systems.
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Episode Timestamps:
Welcome, guest intro, and episode setup ... 00:00:00
Modern medicine’s blind spots: nervous system and trauma ... 00:04:09
Root cause over symptom management in mental health ... 00:06:07
What’s missing in medical education – why write the book ... 00:10:06
Learning, stress, and the importance of feeling safe ... 00:11:11
Screens, technology, and nervous system disconnection ... 00:17:01
Novelty, anxiety, and why newness can trigger fear ... 00:18:53
Reframing anxiety as helpful – the ABC method ... 00:21:13
Why suppressing emotion makes us stuck ... 00:26:37
Chronic stress: performance, burnout, and body costs ... 00:28:28
Right and wrong questions: self-judgment vs. self-care ... 00:36:22
Distress versus eustress, hormesis, and resilience ... 00:39:17
The health and longevity power of soothing touch and intimacy ... 00:46:24
Pets, connection, and Apollo Neuro technology ... 00:51:03
How Apollo supports vagus nerve health ... 00:54:22
Using, learning from, and eventually relying less on Apollo ... 01:09:00
HRV, vagus nerve activity, and democratizing longevity ... 01:14:44
Playful nervous system comparisons (laughter, dance, etc.) ... 01:21:09
The greatest lesson: science, togetherness, and ending loneliness ... 01:23:39
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Today, I’m joined by Sarah Kennedy of CaloCurb, a remarkable veterinarian-turned-nutrition expert who brings decades of hands-on research and real-world insight to the weight loss conversation. Sarah shares her unique journey from studying animal nutrition—where performance and health are paramount—to spearheading groundbreaking human clinical trials in appetite regulation, hunger hormones, and innovative, natural GLP-1 strategies.
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Episode Timestamps:
Welcome and gratitude for listeners ... 00:00:00
Calocurb and GLP-1 context ... 00:02:07
Bitter taste receptors and appetite suppression ... 00:17:13
Discovery of hops as key bitter extract ... 00:20:13
Human trials: hormone changes and calorie reduction ... 00:21:00Comparison to pharmaceutical GLP-1s ... 00:21:44
Appetite studies: women vs. men ... 00:25:15
Recent clinical trial: fat loss, muscle preservation ... 00:28:37
Mechanisms: natural vs. synthetic hormone activation ... 00:31:38
Lasting effects after stopping Calocurb ... 00:34:16
Practical use cases: intermittent fasting, holidays, maintenance ... 00:36:33
Comparison: behavioral effects and food noise ... 00:37:03
Side effects: GI motility, constipation, and laxative effect ... 00:45:03
Calocurb vs. other "GLP-1" supplements ... 00:51:53
Blood sugar effects and limitations ... 00:55:51
Managing late eating and habit change ... 00:59:10
Safety considerations (GI conditions, pregnancy) ... 01:03:23
Older adults, menopause, and ongoing research ... 01:04:50
PYY, muscle satellite cells, and aging ... 01:07:36
Why it's hard to "just use food" for appetite control ... 01:08:41
Coming off pharmaceuticals: rebooting gut-brain axis ... 01:10:25
Open research questions and clinical focus ... 01:12:30
Natural vs. synthetic: critical difference explained ... 01:14:26
Sarah Kennedy's personal experience with food and Calocurb ... 01:16:16
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Today, I’m inviting you into a deeply personal solo episode where I peel back the curtain on a topic I’ve become seriously passionate about: what’s really in the products we put on our skin, and how those choices can impact our long-term health. I share my surprising journey—from my days as a nutrition school student, learning that everything we put on our skin ends up in our bodies, to the moment a routine toxin panel revealed unexpected exposures hiding in my makeup bag
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Episode Timestamps:
Introduction and podcast purpose ... 00:00:00
Skepticism about "miracle" skincare and exosome-based alternatives ... 00:00:29
Importance of skin absorption and personal health discovery ... 00:00:54
Making simple swaps after toxin panel results ... 00:02:46
Why chemicals on skin matter and cumulative exposures ... 00:05:17
Liver, lungs, detoxification, and everyday hormone disruptors ... 00:07:02
Personal toxin panel story and key exposures ... 00:09:54
Actionable strategies: test results to product swaps ... 00:13:19
How to read labels and spot major chemical offenders ... 00:15:53
Best databases and resources for safer products ... 00:25:04
Favorite clean products for laundry, personal care, cleaning ... 00:28:21
Foundation, lipstick, and high-priority makeup swaps ... 00:41:01
Top four easiest and most effective swaps ... 00:42:17
Supporting liver detox and practical closing advice ... 00:44:24
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Today, I’m joined by Dr. Bryce Applebaum, an innovative neuro-optometrist who’s on a mission to change everything we think we know about eyesight, vision, and brain health. Dr. Applebaum opens up about his own childhood struggles—how he went from feeling lost and insecure in the classroom to ultimately transforming a “disability” into a powerful advantage, simply by addressing the real cause behind his vision problems.

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Episode Timestamps:

Welcome & Episode Introduction ... 00:00:00
Vision issues in kids; hidden links to learning disorders ... 00:07:06
Screens and modern life disrupting vision ... 00:09:34
Visual system changes with aging and prevention ... 00:11:17
Why medicine ignores functional vision ... 00:16:11
Seeing clearly vs. seeing well; importance of spatial skills ... 00:17:27
The rise in myopia, digital risk factors, and missing outdoor time ... 00:23:21
Digital lifestyles and accelerated visual aging ... 00:27:05
Falls, spatial awareness, and visual training for longevity ... 00:29:26
Functional vision as early biomarker for cognitive decline ... 00:31:08
Why most eye care misses these issues; role of neuroplasticity ... 00:35:02
Common vision-related symptoms mislabeled as stress, aging, or ADHD ... 00:42:49
Vision screening for primary care and vision-first mindset ... 00:47:20
Neuroplasticity and vision improvement at any age ... 00:50:51
ADHD misdiagnosis and vision’s role ... 00:52:00
TBI, concussion, and vision as a core rehab target ... 00:59:45
Building an eye-focused longevity routine ... 01:09:58
Nutrition, red light, and emerging science for vision ... 01:14:08

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Today, I’m joined by the innovative Garrett Salpeter, an engineer-turned-neuroscience trailblazer and the founder of NeuFit. In this episode, Garrett Salpeter reveals how a college hockey injury—and a near miss with surgery—catapulted him into the world of neurology and direct current stimulation. His personal story of healing, curiosity, and relentless pursuit of understanding the nervous system will change how you think about pain, movement, and recovery.
Episode Timestamps:
Welcome and episode introduction ... 00:00:00
From hockey injury to neuroscience ... 00:06:08
Central role of the nervous system in healing ... 00:08:33
Viewing the body through an electrical lens ... 00:12:29
The nervous system as health regulator ... 00:17:41
Why chronic stress impedes recovery ... 00:20:47
Brain-driven movement limitations post-injury ... 00:22:16
Neuroplasticity and chronic pain ... 00:26:05
Role of fear and exposure therapy in rehab ... 00:31:13
Direct current tech for nervous system recalibration ... 00:39:39
NeuFit method vs. standard physiotherapy ... 00:43:04
Why imaging and pain don’t always align ... 00:45:48
Threat bucket model for pain and stress ... 00:46:43
Neurological diversity in cases with identical injuries ... 00:48:52
What makes Neubie different from TENS ... 00:51:11
Direct current clinical outcomes ... 00:54:10
Pain relief, function, and confidence—NeuFit’s impact ... 00:57:08
Contraindications and safety for NeuFit ... 00:58:34
Evidence, muscle building, and clinical studies ... 01:00:29
Neurological adaptability and aging ... 01:02:05
Movement, balance, and “use it or lose it” ... 01:06:50
Myths about pain, aging, and the nervous system ... 01:14:50
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