The Energy Blueprint Podcast

I recently sat down with my close friend and coworker Alex Leaf, a certified sports nutritionist and researcher, to dive deep into some of the most pervasive nutrition myths out there. 
What impressed me most about our conversation was his ability to cut through the noise and bring real science to topics that are often clouded by dogma from different dietary camps.
We spent hours debunking myths from the low-carb crowd, the vegan community, and mainstream nutrition advice. Alex brings a level of nuance and evidence-based thinking that's rare in the health space. 
Whether you're confused about protein, worried about cholesterol, or trying to understand why you can't lose weight, this episode has answers backed by actual research.
In this podcast, Alex and I discuss:
• How fat cell dysfunction - not just excess calories - is the central issue driving most diet-related chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease
• Why the "carbs make you fat" narrative is scientifically inaccurate and what actually drives insulin resistance
• The surprising truth about protein: why more is better as you age, and why protein restriction might not extend human lifespan
• How excess energy in your bloodstream - versus the fat on your body - damages your heart, brain, and nerves
• Why cholesterol numbers matter, but not in the way conventional medicine or the keto crowd thinks they do
• The myth that saturated fat universally raises LDL: how the milk fat globule membrane changes everything
• Why combining high-fat and high-carb meals prolongs blood sugar elevation and can sabotage your diet
• The evidence-based case for collagen and glycine supplementation for joint health, skin, and longevity
• How observational data gets misused to make false claims about animal protein and cancer
• 3 practical nutrition priorities that actually matter for health, energy, and disease prevention

I recently had an interesting conversation with Dr. Eric Zielinski, a public health researcher and aromatherapy expert who completely changed my perspective on essential oils. Years ago, I thought they were just hippy-dippy new age nonsense. But the science is real, and the applications are powerful.
Dr. Zielinski has dedicated his career to educating people about essential oils without any financial bias—he doesn't sell them. This means he can tell you the truth about what actually works, what's dangerous, and how to use these plant medicines safely and effectively.
In this episode, we discuss how essential oils work in your body, why most people are using them wrong, and the specific oils that can transform your energy, sleep quality, and stress levels. We also discuss the shocking truth about synthetic oils and how to protect yourself from fake products.
This podcast was initially released in January 2018
In this podcast, Dr. Zielinski and I discuss:
The fact that essential oils are volatile organic compounds and how they actually work in your body

The critical difference between pure essential oils and synthetic knockoffs (75% of market oils are fake)

How to safely dilute and apply essential oils to avoid burns and sensitization

The three primary methods of using essential oils: topical, internal, and inhalation

The specific oils you should try for energy, sleep, and stress

Why minimizing your toxic load is the first step to increasing your energy naturally

How to make your own non-toxic hand sanitizers and personal care products

The shocking truth about Glade plugins, synthetic fragrances, and their neurotoxic effects

How to do a detox bath and support your body's natural detoxification process

The empowerment that comes from taking control of your health with plant-based medicine

You've probably heard that gut health matters, but did you know your gut problems might not show up as digestive symptoms at all?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Ruscio to uncover the hidden connections between your gut and your overall health.
Dr. Ruscio is a clinical researcher and bestselling author of "Healthy Gut, Healthy You." He's spent years cutting through the dogma in both conventional and alternative medicine to find what actually works. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and he speaks at integrative medical conferences around the world.
Today, we dive deep into why common gut tests might be misleading, how to figure out what diet actually works for YOUR body, and the practical steps you can take starting today to heal your gut.
This episode was initially released in September 2018
In this podcast, Dr. Ruscio and I discuss:
How gut problems can manifest as non-digestive symptoms like joint pain, insomnia, and anxiety

Why most gut tests are not clinically validated and what to do instead

The truth about gluten sensitivity

Why listening to your body is more powerful than relying on test results

The difference between SIBO and other forms of gut dysbiosis and what the science actually shows

How to determine if a Paleo diet or low FODMAP diet is right for your unique gut

His theory on the three categories of probiotics and why one type might work when others don't

How the gut-brain connection affects your mood, energy, and mental clarity

Why restrictive diets often fail and how to expand your diet while staying healthy

The step-by-step algorithm Dr. Ruscio uses to help patients heal their guts naturally

In this episode, I am speaking with Morley Robbins about his novel hypothesis that chronic fatigue (and most chronic disease) is caused predominantly by copper dysregulation. This is a fascinating idea that I allow him to explore in depth, while also pushing back a bit at times on the idea that health can be reduced to any kind of simple mineral issue. I think Morley is a fascinating guy with a lot of valuable and novel ideas, and I hope you'll listen in to what he has to say.

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Joseph Mercola—a certified family physician and a pioneer in the natural medicine realm. We will talk about the biggest problems with health today, blood flow-restricted exercise, burning fat, deuterium depletion, vitamin D, and more.
In this podcast, Dr. Mercola will cover:


The difference between treating disease and creating health
How his beliefs around health has evolved throughout his career
The first steps towards a healthier nutrition
The importance of mitochondria in health
The SCARY statistics about nutrition consumption in the U.S.
The potential dangers of EMFs
How to use blood flow-restricted exercise to build muscle
The biggest problem with studies on the ketogenic diet
What deuterium is (And why the quantity of deuterium in the cell matters)
The importance of vitamin D (And why getting vitamin D from the sun is the BEST way to increase vitamin D levels
And much, much more!!!