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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health…
Episodes
- Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
92. Dr. Joel Warsh: The Real Story Behind Childhood Vaccine Studies + Informed Consent vs. Mandates
What if the most basic safety research on childhood vaccines has never actually been done? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh…
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91. Dr. Rupy Aujla: Why Your Kitchen Is More Powerful Than Your Pharmacy
What if the device in your pocket is secretly sabotaging your metabolism, sleep, and longevity? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, a…
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90. Kristin Weitzel: How to Use Cold Plunging for Ultimate Nervous System Control
What if three minutes in cold water could give you more confidence than years of therapy? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Kristin Weitzel, a…
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89. Sara Szal, MD: Why 80% of Women Experience Brain Fog in Perimenopause (And How to Fix It)
What if the depression, brain fog, and weight gain you're experiencing isn't "just aging" but actually a treatable hormone deficiency? In this episode of…
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88. Ben Azadi: The $4.6 Trillion Healthcare Crisis and How to Reverse Metabolic Disease in 30 Days
93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and don't even know it. In this episode of EXTEND, I sit down with Ben Azadi, metabolic health expert and New York…
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87. Layne Kilpatrick: The Shocking Truth About Microplastics Destroying Young Men's Hormones
What if I told you that an 18-year-old athlete had a testosterone level of 26 - when it should be near 1,000? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Layne…
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86. Tracey Stroup, ND: Why the Ozempic Craze Almost Ruined Peptide Therapy (And How Functional Medicine Got It Right)
Did you know that functional practitioners have been using GLP-1 peptides safely for years—long before the Ozempic phenomenon hit mainstream medicine? In this…
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85. Cynthia Thurlow: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause and Metabolic Health
What if the symptoms you've been told to "just deal with" during perimenopause could actually be addressed? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Cynthia…
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84. Dr. Nick Norwitz: Why 'Evidence-Based' Medicine Fails Most People (And What to Do Instead)
The top 10 grossing drugs only help 1 in 4 to 1 in 25 people who take them. Yet they're still considered "evidence-based" and prescribed to millions. In this…
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83. Dr. Joel Kahn: Why Most Cardiologists Are Missing the Real Causes of Heart Disease
What if everything you've been told about preventing heart disease is only half the story? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Joel Kahn, a…
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82. Dr. Amy Shah: The Real Reason Women Lose Strength in Perimenopause (And How to Get It Back)
Why can't you open that jar anymore? Why does getting up from a chair feel harder than it used to? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Amy Shah to…
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81. Dr. Zain Kassam: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Brain, Weight, and Longevity
What if I told you there's an organ in your body with more cells than the Milky Way has stars—and most doctors barely think about it? In this episode of…
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80. Dr. Nayan Patel: Your Cells Are Drowning (And One Molecule Can Save Them)
Oxidative stress. Toxin overload. Immune dysfunction. These aren't separate problems—they're all symptoms of your body working overtime on one exhausting job…
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79. Dr. Scott Sherr: Hyperbaric Therapy: This is How Pressure + Oxygen Unlock Healing
Low energy, brain fog, and poor recovery aren't just part of getting older—they're often signs that your cells are underperforming. And one major reason?…
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78. Dr. Bill Rawls: Chronic Infections Don't Go Away—They Go Quiet (Here's How to Reverse Them)
Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, blood pressure that won't budge, these aren't isolated symptoms. They're your cells signaling that something's off. In this…
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77. Professor Tim Spector: Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Health More Than Your DNA
Your doctor says your health problems are genetic, so you're destined for the same fate. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode of Extend, I'm…
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76. Shawn Stevenson : This is What We Lost When We Stopped Eating Together
What if the real reason you're gaining weight, feeling wired, or struggling to nourish your family isn't about willpower—but the culture you live in? On this…
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75. Dr. Grant Elliott: Still in Pain After the MRI, Meds, and PT? This Is How You Actually Fix Your Back
Back pain is one of the most common health issues—but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Dr. Grant Elliott, a…
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74. Elissa Goodman: This is Why You Can't Biohack Your Way Out of Burnout
You're bloated. Tired. Anxious. Maybe even burnt out. You've tried the diets, the supplements, the meditation apps… But you're still not healing. Why? In this…
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73. Dr. Robin Berzin: Why "Normal" Labs Are Failing Women (and What to Ask For Instead)
What if your bloating, fatigue, or fertility struggles aren't separate issues, but signs of a deeper imbalance no one's connected yet? In this episode of…
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72. Dr. Pedram Shojai: Why Your Physical Symptoms Are a Spiritual Wake-Up Call
What if the root cause of burnout, inflammation, and hormone dysfunction isn't just physical—but energetic? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr…
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71. Dr. Michael Breus: Why "Feeling Fine" Doesn't Mean You're Sleeping Well
What if your exhaustion, brain fog, or cravings aren't a motivation problem—but a sleep problem no one's diagnosed yet? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined…
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70. Kelly Gores: Why Most People Stay Sick (And How to Finally Shift It)
Most people focus on physical health. But after years of practicing medicine, I've seen this truth again and again: you can't heal your body if your mind and…
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69. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: This Hack Reversed Biological Age by 3 Years in Just 8 Weeks
What if aging isn't just inevitable—but programmable? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, pioneering epigenetic researcher and…
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68. Jen Batchelor: The Real Reason You're Burned Out (And It's Not Your Job)
Most people are treating stress with the wrong tools, and it's silently sabotaging their longevity. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Jen Batchelor…
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67. Chris Mirabile: How to Reverse Your Biological Age (and Why Your Doctor Isn't Talking About It)
What if your real age isn't on your driver's license—but buried in your biology? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Chris Mirabile, founder of NOVOS and…
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66. Steve Martocci: Inside the $50B Supplement Scam, But With a Fix
Most supplements don't work. Some might actually harm you. That's the hard truth no one in the $50 billion supplement industry wants to say out loud—but we…
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65. Dr. Austin Perlmutter: Why You're Addicted to Bad Habits (And How to Reverse It)
What if the reason you can't focus, feel chronically overwhelmed, or keep slipping into the same unhealthy habits… isn't a discipline problem, it's your…
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64. LP(a): The Massively Important, But Totally Overlooked Biomarker of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Heart Disease
In this episode of Extend, we're digging into one of the most dangerous—and most overlooked—drivers of heart disease: LP(a). You could have a clean lifestyle…
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63. Charles Brenner: NAD, Energy, and Longevity: The Secret Nobody Told You About
What if the reason you're tired, inflamed, or not recovering the way you used to has nothing to do with aging, and everything to do with your NAD system being…
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62. David Nurse: How to Rewire Your Brain for Success (Without Hustling Harder)
Most people know mindset matters, but almost no one knows how to actually train it for better health, performance, and longevity. In today's episode of Extend…
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61. Dr. Aly Cohen: The #1 Detox Mistake You're Probably Making (and What Actually Works)
What if the hidden toxins in your everyday life are secretly sabotaging your health, hormones, and longevity? Most people underestimate how deeply their health…
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60. Cholesterol Myths You Still Believe (And What to Track Instead)
In this episode of Extend, we're rethinking everything you've been told about cholesterol. For decades, the focus has been on lowering LDL, but that's only…
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59. Joel Greene: The Nutrition Secret That Reverses Fatigue and Brain Fog
What if the secret to better energy, fat loss, and gut health wasn't more discipline… but a smarter strategy? Most people are hacking the wrong system—and it's…
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58. Ricky Silver: What the Food Companies Don't Want You to Know
What if our food system wasn't designed for our health, but for shelf life, convenience, and corporate profit? In today's episode of Extend, I'm joined by…
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57. Shawn Wells: Shocking Truth About Supplements: Most Are Useless
What if the reason your supplements aren't working has nothing to do with your body—and everything to do with what's in the bottle? In this episode of Extend…
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56. Zora Benhamou: Struggling with Menopause? Here's the Solution You Need
What if menopause didn't have to be a challenge, but an opportunity? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Zora Benhamou, host of the Hack My Age podcast…
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55. Jim Kwik: The Real Reason You're Tired, Distracted, and Forgetful
Brain fog, forgetfulness, and lack of focus are becoming the norm, but they don't have to be. In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Jim Kwik, a…
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54. What If High Blood Pressure Is Slowly Killing You?
In today's episode of Extend, we're tackling a crucial health issue: high blood pressure. Often called the "silent killer," high blood pressure increases your…
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53. Dr. Alok Trivedi: You're Not Lazy—You're Wired That Way (Here's How to Change It)
Ever feel stuck, even when you're doing all the right things? In this episode, Dr. Shah sits down with Dr. Alok Trivedi, also known as Dr. Rewire, to explore…
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52. Dr. Greg Kelly: Stop Wasting Money on Supplements! Here's What Actually Works…
With shelves full of flashy promises, it's time to cut through the noise. In this episode, Dr. Shah and Dr. Greg Kelly explore what science actually says about…
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51. Dr. Navaz Habib: Your Nervous System is Under Attack—Here's How to Fix It
Inflammation drives nearly every chronic disease, yet most people overlook a key player in regulating it: the vagus nerve. This critical nerve connects brain…
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50. 50% of Heart Disease Is Diagnosed Too Late—Here's How to Avoid It
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death, yet most people don't realize how preventable it actually is. In this solo episode of Extend, I'm kicking…
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49. Andrew Lacy: The Key to Catching Major Health Issues Early (And Why Most People Miss It)
Most people don't think about their health until something goes wrong—but what if you could catch potential issues before they become a problem? Studies show…
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48. Rajeev Kapur: AI & Healthcare—The Revolution No One Is Ready For
In today's episode, I sat down with Rajeev Kapur, an AI expert and author of AI Made Simple, to explore the rapidly evolving role of AI in medicine. We dive…
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47. Dr. Vonda Wright: Future-Proof Your Bones—Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable
Bone health is often overlooked until a fracture happens—but by then, the damage has already been done. What most people don't realize is that bones are not…
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46. Jeff Krasno: The Loneliness Epidemic - How Social Isolation Is Killing Us Faster Than Smoking
What if the symptoms you've been chalking up to "normal life"—brain fog, persistent insomnia, chronic fatigue, and the stubborn belly fat—were actually signs…
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45. The 10 Biggest Killers in the U.S.—And the Science of Stopping Them
We often hear about the latest treatments for chronic disease, but what if you could prevent these conditions before they even begin? The truth is, most of the…
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44. Dr. Valter Longo: Fasting Myths Busted: What Science REALLY Says About It!
Fasting has been praised as a powerful tool for weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity, but is it always beneficial? The truth is, fasting can either…
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43. Tracy Gapin, MD: Why Men Today Have HALF the Testosterone of Their Fathers
What if the symptoms you've been chalking up to aging, low energy, brain fog, stubborn belly fat, and lack of motivation, were actually signs of a deeper…
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42. Colleen Cutcliffe: Why Your Gut Holds the Key to Metabolic Health (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever wondered why gut health is at the root of everything, from metabolism and cravings to immunity and even mental clarity? Why do some people…
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41. Ella Davar: The Nutrition Lies That Are Keeping You Sick (Do This Instead)
What if everything you've been told about nutrition is only half the story? It's not just about avoiding carbs, counting macros, or following the latest health…
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40. Master Your Sleep Routine: The Science of Matching Your Sleep to Your Biology
Sleep isn't just about rest, it's a critical pillar of metabolic health, cognitive function, and longevity. In this solo episode of Extend, I dive deep into…
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39. Dr. Chris Palmer: Can Fixing Your Diet Help Treat Mental Illness? The Science Says Yes!
Have you ever felt like mental health care is stuck in the past? Why are rates of depression, anxiety, and even conditions like autism skyrocketing in today's…
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38. Salim Najjar: Feeling Stressed & Tired? Your HRV Might Hold the Answer
What if the key to peak performance and longevity isn't just in your workouts, diet, or sleep, but in how well your body handles stress? Optimizing your health…
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37. 10 Physician-Approved Guidelines for Optimizing Your Sleep Environment
If you're struggling to fall asleep, waking up in the middle of the night, or feeling groggy in the morning, the problem might not be you—it might be your…
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36. Vishen Lakhiani: THIS is Why Most Wellness Routines Are Failing You…
Do you ever feel like your wellness journey is missing something? We often focus on physical health—what we eat, how we exercise—but overlook the powerful role…
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35. Julie Gibson Clark: The Longevity Lies You've Been Told (And What Actually Works)
Most people think longevity is about expensive treatments, cutting-edge technology, or the latest supplements. But what if the real key to aging well comes…
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34. Fix Hidden Sleep Issues, Supercharge Recovery & Upgrade Your Health
Sleep isn't just about rest, it's a critical pillar of metabolic health, cognitive function, and longevity. Poor sleep quality is linked to increased risks of…
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33. Kelly and Juliet Starrett: Want to Age Strong? Start With This Mobility Routine
Most of us think hitting the gym a few times a week is enough—but what about the other 23 hours of your day? Your daily habits could be silently limiting your…