The Awesome Health Podcast

“You have an extraordinary resume!” – Wade T. Lightheart, after introducing Dr. Tara, listing her incredible achievements.  Yes, Dr. Sylvia Tara does indeed have an impressive and unique resume. Here’s…

  Essential Oils are Still Essential  As soon as this episode begins, Dr. Z’s passion for essential oils comes across loud and clear.  He’s the author of two books on…

Are you getting your health and fitness information from trusted sources? Our host, Wade Lightheart, talks with one of the fittest globetrotters you will ever meet in this episode –…

Sean helps people boost their energy so they can make positive changes in their life. His methods for helping people reach their optimal performance levels are multi-faceted.  As a biohacker…

No one escapes the cancer conversation.  Everyone gets touched by cancer at some point. The latest statistics say 1 out of every 2 of us will experience cancer either directly…

Dr. Jacoby discovers a critical connection. Dr. Jacoby was trained initially in podiatry, so you may wonder how a foot doctor became an expert on sugar-related illnesses? Well, Dr. Jacoby’s…

While on Lockdown in New York City, Oz Dove Deep Within Himself During the dumpster fire year known as 2020, many people faced lockdown situations, where they had no choice…

He’s the Juan Ponce de Leon of 21st Century Scientists Just like Juan Ponce de Leon, the European explorer who searched in 1513 for a rumored fountain of youth in…

Everything You Know About Skin Care is Wrong – with Danny Neifert Before our guest Danny Neifert dove into the four pillars of optimal skin health, show host Wade T.…

“Why am I tired all the time?” That was the question Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith kept finding herself asking after working 15 years as a doctor while juggling her role…

You, too, can have the healthy body and mind you deserve. Transformation – a topic Dr. Paul Maximus knows well. He is a living, breathing case study of the hope…

Facing mortality at a young age shaped her destiny. Severe matters of life and death came flooding into Serena’s world when she was in her twenties. First, her father was…

Meet the guy shaking up the longevity field: he’s a polymath who likes to make you laugh. When the bespectacled Chris Burres wears a lab coat, he looks like a…

“If I can rise from the pits of mediocrity, so can you.” Jeremy is a high-energy coach who helps executives and entrepreneurs unleash their full potential. He is building a…

Who do food companies call when their product needs a leap forward? When a food business searches for a competitive advantage, they look into the food industry’s future. Doing this…

His 22-year-old surfing buddy came down with melanoma, and that is when Guerry knew he needed to find a better way to protect skin from the sun.  Guerry (pronounced “Gary”)…

He was hustling hard but not happy. Cary Jack spent several years hustling in the way many entrepreneurs understand — 100+ hour workweeks, chasing material success, and focusing on profits.…

From College Football Player to Fitness Model to…Pastry Chef??? You may have noticed that most pastry chefs do not look like Adonis. Bakers are typically “doughy” in appearance, not “in…

“I want to be one of those gladiators.” Eben Britton was a seven-year-old boy watching the news one day at his grandparents when he distinctly recalls seeing the local news…

His Training Career Began at Age 8 In this episode, our host Wade T. Lightheart, Co-Founder of Bioptimizers and former competitive bodybuilder, talks to a young, up-and-coming fitness trainer named…

Your Personal Growth is on the Other Side of Whatever Adversity You Now Face This episode is all about overcoming adversity and learning how to turn tough times, even tragedies,…

“Oftentimes, the quiet, humble person turns out to be the best leader. If you’re an asshole, you’re letting your team down.”   Mark Divine is an expert in elite performance, mental…

People today spend more time inside than outside, and this causes many health problems. Brian Richards is the founder of SaunaSpace – a company dedicated to bringing the world quality…

Dr. Aaron Tressler was a sickly child who experienced several injuries while playing sports as a young man. Growing up in Pennsylvania with wonderful parents, Aaron found his destiny when…

By losing his voice, T.C. found his “voice”. T.C.(Tony) Hale was a standup comic living in Los Angles in 2004 when he suddenly lost his voice. At first, he wasn’t…

Functional Strength and Nutrient-Rich Diets are Her Passion Ashleigh Van Houten grew up as the only girl in a household of brothers, which lead her to watch a lot of…

“[The pandemic] is the biggest freaking wake-up call we’ve ever had in our lifetimes. Prevention freaking matters.”  JJ Virgin is a prominent TV and media personality. Her resume includes co-host…

Our host Wade Lightheart was excited to talk about mushrooms with Julian Mitchell because Wade has always been fascinated by mushrooms. Fungi has been used by many cultures in various…

In this episode, we talk with two former members in the drug industry who experienced firsthand the “kabuki theater” endless loop of research (that didn’t accomplish much) along with the…

When you love a little boy so much that he wants to kill you… In this episode, we kick things off by diving into the human nervous system, precisely the…

How can we stay physically active throughout our lifetime? In this episode, we discuss the importance of having a flexible attitude regarding our health and being able to pivot in…

Healing PTSD from the pandemic with nootropics is one area of expertise of today’s Awesome Health podcast guest, David Tomen. David specializes in treating PTSD and avoiding age-related memory loss,…

If there are two things our guest does exceptionally well it is overcoming obstacles and finding a tribe. Joe Distefano has overcome a traumatic brain injury and tapped into a…

If you’re aiming for better overall health through blue light reduction there are many options on the market. But which is the best and most effective? Our guest today, James…

Joining us today is the foremost expert on the links between gluten, your brain and your gut health: Dr. Tom O’Bryan. Dr. Tom is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic…

Have you heard of the benefits of kava? Do you know if the kava you’re getting is high quality? Here to answer those questions and much more is Cameron George…

Welcome back for part II of our episode with the creator of the Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) model, Dr. Ted Achacoso. If you haven’t listened to part I please do…

Today we have the internationally-known creator of the Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) model with us – he is also one of the foremost experts in holistic health and anti-aging. He…

Is there a link between emotional eating and healing yourself? Our guest says yes and has invested years of her life and thousands of dollars uncovering it. Amber Romaniuk is…

Have you ever considered the importance of muscle hydration? After today’s episode you definitely will! Our guest, Ryan Spratt, is the Co-Founder of IQBody and the inspiration behind the WAVE5…

One of the keys to ultimate health is learning how to be trigger proof, but it is something that is often overlooked. Today we are changing that with our guest,…

Do you know if there are toxins in your walls or in your shampoo? Terminating the toxins in your life is what our guest does: Aimee Carlson is the toxin…

Can you heal your eyesight? Our guest has and he’s helping tens of thousands of other people do the same. Jake Steiner is a (semi-retired) stock trader and investor. His…

What are some specific ways you can improve health and performance with omega-3s? Our guest knows the answer and he’s here to explain the science behind this healthy type of…

Thyroid issues have exploded in the general population, so how can you take care of your thyroid and avoid the same fate? Elle Russ is back to talk about her…

Technology is everywhere, all the time and that can make being digitally mindful increasingly difficult. Someone who has simplified this is Colleen Hayes and her app, Prezence. Colleen is a…

Grief equates to sadness for most of us, but can we go further with it and actually experience the transformative journey of grief? Our guest is here to tell us…

Anyone who has accomplished great things in the world of health and wellness has embraced the fitness mindset. An incredible example of this is our guest today, Brian Keane. Brian…

Today you are getting personal tips from the UK’s leading biohacker: none other than Mr. Tim Gray. After years spent self-healing his body from chronic health conditions through biohacking alone,…

Scaling up your online fitness business doesn’t have to be a struggle, our guests today will be sharing some of their own wins, losses and wisdom learned from buidling a…

What is the latest keto research telling us? Here to break it down and disseminate it for us is Dominic D’Agostino. You might remember him from episode 35: Dominic is…

At first glance it may not sound like it but being good enough is great and it’s a great way to approach life. Here to explain this more is Dr.…

How can a gratitude mindset transform your day to day life? Our guest knows and he’s going to tell us on today’s episode of Awesome Health Podcast!Brett Robbo is a…

Ever wonder why it pays to play? Darryl Edwards joins us to talk about this very topic on episode 79 of Awesome Health Podcast. Darryl is a movement coach, author…

Whether you’re curious about going vegetarian or vegan or have already embraced one of those paths, today’s guest is an expert on adopting a plant-based lifestyle. Kate Galli has spent…

What are the benefits of micro workouts? Can brief, intense bursts of exertion be more beneficial than longer types of physical activity? Here to answer those questions and more is…

Joining us is the living legend himself – Eliott Hulse! Eliott is a husband and father of four, strongman, strength coach with a YouTube following of over 2 million. His…

How do plant-based nutrition and diabetes complement each other? Our guests today will tell us.Cyrus Khambatta is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green, and is an internationally recognized…

How much of your brain are you actually in charge of? Here to tell answer that question and explain how to make your brain work for you is none other…

Carl Lanore has had his own journey on the road to becoming super human and he’s here to tell us about it today. Carl is the broadcast host of his…

Aging gracefully is something we all strive for and our guest is an expert at it, and today she’s sharing her secrets. Bianca Jade is the founder of the health…

Our guests today are experts at many things, including starting a Paleo movement. Michelle Norris is the owner, co-founder and CEO of Paleo f(x)™ the largest Paleo platform and event…

One of my favorite online comedians, JP Sears is here to talk about his comedic parodies of living the ultra-spiritual life, and also health and his creative process. JP is…

Today you are learning from the master! Dave Asprey is here to share his bulletproof biohacks with us. Dave is the Founder & Chairman of Bulletproof. He is a three-time…

Many of us have or had certain ideas about how life at almost 30 and beyond would be – but what happens if we reach 30 and life doesn’t look…

Do you know how to address leaky gut? You may have heard the term or may even be dealing with it yourself, but is there a way to potentially eliminate…

Joshua Holland is a man who knows the importance of building your healthiest bag of tricks. Joshua is an in-demand biohacker, fitness trainer and holistic health coach. He brings his…

Entrepreneurship is a demanding path, and no one knows this better than our guest Jag Chima. On being a high performance entrepreneur, Jag tells us exactly what it takes during…

How does retraining your brainwaves for your best health work? Here to tell us is our guest on today’s show, Patrick Porter, PhD. He is blazing the trail in the…

Personal training seems like something you’d always have to do in person, but our guest has figured out how to make money online as a personal trainer. And he’s here…

Our guest today is someone you might recognize: Kyle Kingsbury is a retired mixed martial artist. He competed as a King of The Cage, and today’s he the king of…

Regenerative farming: what is it and why does it matter? Our special guest today will explain all! Joining us is Jennifer Maynard, who has 20+ years of experience in biotech…

Healing the gut can make all the difference in our quest for living a long, healthy life. Christine Rosche is a world renowned expert on the topic of healing the…

Creating a natural radiance inside and out is a byproduct of living a healthy life, and we can always enhance it naturally. Here to tell us how is Nadine Artemis…

David Tomen knows firsthand the power of nootropics. He’s considered by many to be the foremost nootropics expert in the field. He’s the author of Head First as well as…

Ever wonder how some of the top bodybuilding competitors today got their start? You’ll hear the origins of a world class bodybuilder today when you listen to Natalia Coelho on…

So many people today feel exhausted, even with a great diet and exercise. Our guest was one of them, nothing helped her feel better until she learned the importance of…

Keeping your heart healthy may seem like an obvious health commitment, but our guest today, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, is shedding light on some lesser known ways to do this. Dr.…

As we age we don’t have to lose our cognitive function, but is maintaining brain health for men different than it is for women? Our guest for today’s Awesome Health…

One of the keys to health is detoxing for longevity. David Wolfe, rock star of the raw food, superfoods and longevity multiverse, is here to tell us more. David is…

We all want to age gracefully and look younger naturally, but is biohacking the anti-aging movement really possible? Absolutely, according to our guest for today’s episode of Awesome Health Podcast.…

Going from bodybuilding to biohacking is a natural transition for many bodybuilders because they’re already experimenting on many levels, this is definitely true for our guest on today’s Awesome Health…

To be successful in any part of our lives we must learn how to adapt and evolve, like our guest for today’s show. Tom Terwilliger is the master of adapting,…

A healthy immune system is always important, and here to tell us how algae can boost your immunity is Catharine Arnston. Catharine had a 30-year career as an international attache…

Do you know how to be truly confident? If you can get on stage in front of 50,000 people and speak, but you can’t have an intimate conversation with your…

Where you can find the healthiest foods at the grocery store? Our guest knows and he’s here to tell us how to survive in a supermarket. Olli Posti is a…

Mushrooms have become a popular trend in the health food world: but what’s the truth about mushrooms? Jeff Chilton, our guest today, will tell us. Jeff studied Ethnomycology at the…

Do you know how and why you should have metabolic flexibility? Our guest today is an expert on the topic and she’s here to explain why it’s so important. Dr.…

You’ve probably gotten advice to take your vitamins, but what about eating them? That’s exactly what our guest today is here to tell you about. Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN, is…

There are many approaches to wellness, and today we are focusing on one practitioner’s journey of getting healthy with the keto lifestyle: Jessica Tye. Jessica is a Certified Nutritional Therapy…

With CBD becoming extremely popular, are essential oils and holistic botanicals soon to follow? We explore this topic today on Awesome Health Podcast with Dr. Nick Berry. Dr. Nick is…

Have you ever known something was wrong with your health, gone to your doctor only to be told you are “normal”? Our guest, Misty Williams, has and she’s here to…

Over 40 is jokingly called “over the hill” by some people but not our guest! Marc “Funk” Roberts knows personally and professionally how men can achieve their best health after…

Autumn Smith is the co-founder of Paleo Valley and Wild Pastures. She holds a Masters in Holistic Nutrition and is a certified eating psychology coach and a certified FDN practitioner.…

Did you know magnesium is needed to perform 300 different bodily functions? That is the power of magnesium. In today’s episode with Matt Gallant, we will talk about some of…

What would strength training and conditioning with a pro be like? How do workouts of professional football players differ from the non-pros? Aaron Wellman knows, he’s been with the New…

If a lifelong quest for health and wellness is at your core, how do you stay committed to it and stay on your path? A man who knows the answers…

Keto diets have been extremely popular lately, but how does being in ketosis impact our training and performance? The expert on these topics is Dr. Dominic D’Agostino. Dr. Dominic is…

Sleep is absolutely critical to being healthy. But do you know how to get your best sleep? Answering that question and SO much more is my dear friend and business…

What role does psychology play in fitness training? A significant role, and our guest, Benjamin Siong, today explains why. I recently met Benjamin at Canfitpro 2019 conference in Toronto. Canfitpro…