The Monk and The Hedonist

Former Blue Jays baseball pitcher Drew Taylor founded Acorn Biolabs in 2017 as a way for people to cryopreserve their stem cells for future medical use. If you have any interest in learning about the science behind stem cells and future applications, this is the episode for you!

Dr. Steven Gundry is a cardiothoracic surgeon, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and author. During his 40-year career, Dr. Gundry has performed 10,000 surgeries and developed patented, life-saving medical technology. After discovering how diet could help his patients avoid surgery, he wrote the book, “Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution” in 2008 which outlines his unique nutrition plan for wellness. In April 2017, he released his second book, “The Plant Paradox” that further refines this revolutionary eating program, helping tens of thousands lose weight and achieve better health. In this podcast, we discuss his latest book, Unlocking The Keto Code.

Dr. Robert Lustig is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specializes in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system. His research and clinical practice has focused on childhood obesity and diabetes. Dr. Lustig holds a Bachelor's in Science from MIT, a Doctorate in Medicine from Cornell University. Medical College, and a Master's of Studies in Law from U.C. Hastings College of the Law.Dr. Lustig has fostered a global discussion of metabolic health and nutrition, exposing some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease. He believes the food business, by pushing processed food loaded with sugar, has hacked our bodies and minds to pursue pleasure instead of happiness; fostering today's epidemics of addiction and depression. Yet by focusing on real food, we can beat the odds against sugar, processed food, obesity, and disease.

Join us as we talk to Dr. Vipul Khanpara and Ken Bains regarding erectile dysfunction including the causes, natural remedies, as well as the best pharmaceutical treatments. We also discuss Gainswave therapy.

Welcome back as we start our second season! Join us as we continue to explore ways to expand your physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual health in 2022!

Naval Ravikant is an Indian-American entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder, chairman and former CEO of AngelList.[2] He has invested early-stage in over 200 companies including Uber, FourSquare, Twitter, Wish.com, Poshmark, Postmates, Thumbtack, Notion, SnapLogic, Opendoor, Clubhouse, Stack Overflow, OpenDNS, Yammer, and Clearview AI, with over 70 total exits and more than 10 Unicorn companies. Most importantly, Naval found a way to be happy. His wisdom is timeless and this episode uses clips from his podcast episode on Happiness. We hope you enjoy the finale episode of this season. We will be returning in the fall.

Marcus Aurelius Anderson is a proud Veteran, Bestselling Author of “The Gift of Adversity”, TEDx & International Keynote Speaker, Mindset Coach to Leaders, CEO's and Entrepreneurs, Lifelong Martial Artist, creator of the Acta Non Verba Movement and host of the Acta Non Verba Podcast. While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army Light Infantry, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk or use his hands again. After months of anger and suicidal depression, having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen…Marcus now speaks, inspires, and teaches others to use their Adversity as a catalyst to actualize their personal definition of success in every area of life and business. His message teaches us how we can use our own Adversity to make us into better warriors, leaders, entrepreneurs, and human beings to create a better world.

Molly Schreiber, a former elementary school teacher who always had a passion for fitness. She is a certified Personal Trainer through ACE Fitness and a E-RYT 200,RCYT, YACEP Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance. Molly is a fitness professional and instructs yoga to all ages at her studio Challenge to Change Inc. She the author of Sadie Loves Yoga and Melody of Meditation with a 3rd book, GROW, being released in June. She is a creator of guided meditations and kids yoga card decks, inspirational speaker, a national yoga teacher to school teachers, and she offers a 95 hour Challenge To Change Kids Yoga Teacher Training so you are able to share the amazing power of breath and movement to our kids!As a successful entrepreneur, business visionary, fitness enthusiast and humble mom of 4, Moly was inspired by the work of mindfulness author Susan Greenland, child psychologist Christopher Willard, musician Kira Willey and clinical psychologist Patricia C. Broderick who connects emotional awareness to higher cognitive function. Molly's goal is to provide education on yoga and mindfulness and why these exercises improve the mental and physical health of young students. She believes that each choice we make leads us exactly where we need to be, and knowing that can be very powerful. The power of positive actions and reactions can make our lives so much better.

Abantika Ghosh knows India's health infrastructure like no other reporter. Abantika is a print journalist with 17 years' experience of working in some of the biggest English dailies in India including The Times of India and The Indian Express where she is currently working. She is deeply interested in health policy, public health and the cross sections of health and politics.Link for giving COVID support/donations to India: 1) fundraisers.giveindia.org2) actgrants.in

A lifelong creator at heart, Alex's focus is at the intersection of emotional intelligence based leadership, mindfulness and wealth building. He is the best-selling author of The Two-Week Notice, an advisor and investor for disruptive companies, and a Certified Teacher for Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) which was incubated at Google. Alex is also a Cancer Survivorship and Prevention Advocate, lobbying on Capitol Hill for greater support, care and funding for those directly impacted by cancer.

How to we live healthier and live longer? What are the markers we can measure to see if we are healthy? We interview Dr. Catherine Johnson to discuss these topics.Dr Catherine Johnson is a board certified emergency medicine physician with over twenty years of clinical experience. She has completed certification in Age Management Medicine and Peptide therapies. She will complete her IFM certification in 2020. She is specially trained in nutrition, cardiometabolic disease, health prevention, functional medicine and hormone replacement therapy. Precision Medical Care, LLC is a private, consultation practice that is based on the fundamental of precision medicine: no two patients are alike. Dr Johnson uses integrative and functional methodologies to identify the key biometrics which will drive metabolic reconditioning, optimal performance, cognitive health preservation and healthspan optimization.

All of us have either been impacted by cancer or know someone that has. It is one of the leading causes of death and morbidity worldwide. What are the various ways to treat cancer? What is radiation therapy? How is proton therapy emerging as a promising form of radiation therapy to treat cancer? These are some of the questions that Dr. Sameer Keole will be elucidating in this episode.Dr. Keole is the Medical Director of the proton beam therapy program at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona where he also serves as consultant. He is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Dr. Keole has worked with proton beam therapy throughout his career and in the treatment of more than 900 patients. In addition, he was Medical Director of the ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City and an adjunct Assistant Professor at Oklahoma University Health Science Center. He also has been an Assistant Professor in the Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, and an Assistant Professor at the Shands Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida, Gainesvile. Dr. Keole's research interests include image guidance and motion management. His disease site interests are in pediatric, central nervous system, genitourinary and breast malignancies. Dr. Keole is board certified in radiation oncology. He serves as the Government Relations Council Chair of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology. He is a cofounder of the Proton Collaborative Group (PCG), which was the multi-institutional group to launch proton-specific clinical trials and a prospective patient registry. Dr. Keole has published peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and abstracts on radiation oncology topics, including proton beam therapy.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Breathing is one of the most automatic activities we do daily. We rarely stop to think about HOW we breathe and how it can affect every body system including our teeth. What does chewing have to do with breathing? Why would using mouth tape at night change the structure of your mouth? Join us this week as we talk to Mr. James Nestor about why changing the way you breathe will transform your body and mind.

Do you find yourself being your own worst enemy sometimes? Join us this week as we talk about overcoming your hidden barriers and taking the big leap towards success and happiness with Dr. Gay Hendricks.Dr. Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth, relationships, and body intelligence. He is best known for his work in relationship enhancement and in the development of conscious breathing exercises. After receiving his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University in 1974, Hendricks began teaching at the University of Colorado. He spent 21 years at the University of Colorado and became a Full Professor in the Counseling Psychology Department while founding The Hendricks Institute. He conducts workshops with his wife of nearly 40 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks. Together they have authored over 35 books. They have appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including the Oprah Show.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week as talk about Bitcoin fundamentals with writer and Bitcoin influencer, Vijay Boyapati.Vijay Boyapati's “The Bullish Case for Bitcoin” is one of the most influential articles in the history of the industry – even being assigned reading from MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor as he tried to convince his board on the merits of what would become its big bitcoin move. In this conversation, we discuss the bullish case for bitcoin in the short and long term. We review some of the risks of bitcoin. Finally, we discuss some potential price targets for bitcoin in this current bull run. Whether you are new to bitcoin, or a seasoned investor, you will love this episode.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Forrest Tennant, a pioneer in the management of neuro-inflammatory disorders of the spine, and specifically adhesive arachnoiditis. Previously thought to be a hopeless diagnosis, Dr. Tennant has created several novel protocols which have provided hope and relief to thousands of patients suffering from these diseases of the spine.Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH, is an internist and addictionologist who has spent his medical career researching and treating intractable pain. He managed the Veract Intractable Pain Clinics in West Covina, California, from 1975 (originally focused on cancer pain and post-polio disease) to 2018. Dr. Tennant served as the editor-in-chief of Practical Pain Management from 2007 through 2017 and continues to hold an Emeritus honor with the journal. Today, he leads the Tennant Foundation and its Arachnoiditis Research and Education Project.Dr. Tennant is a member of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the Academy of Integrative Pain Management, the American Pain Society, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has authored over 300 scientific articles and books. He formerly served as a Medical Officer in the US Army and US Public Health Service, and was a consultant to the FDA, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as to the LA Dodgers, National Football League, and NASCAR.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Dan Givens as he discusses the safe tools and strategies that the world of plastic surgery offers us for looking younger and aging healthy.Dr. Givens is a dual board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Otolaryngologist (ENT) and specializes in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, laser skin surgery, skin malignancies, sinus surgery, thyroid surgery, and general otolaryngology. Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Caroline Leaf, as she shares Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic ThinkingDr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Amy Shah on conquering burnout, increasing your energy to stop feeling overworked, overstressed, and overtired.Dr. Shah explains how to transform your life by changing:- What You Eat: Increase your vegetable intake and sip Dr. Shah's hormone-balance tea to tamp down inflammation and heal your gut, without giving up your wine and chocolate!- When You Eat: Changing when you eat and practicing intermittent fasting—the right way—will help you feel energized all day long.- How you manage stress: Simple, stress-busting exercises and herbs like Ashwagandha and Amla berry help calm the Adrenal system and ease anxiety.Amy Shah, MD, is a double board certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. Drawing from her background in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, as well as her own wellness journey, she has dedicated her practice to helping her patients feel better and live healthier through her integrative and holistic approach to wellness. She was named one of mindbodygreen's Top 100 Women in Wellness to Watch in 2015 and appears regularly on national television shows, podcasts, and in national magazines. She lives in Arizona with her family.Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Koneru & Dr. Agarwal discussing the tools, strategies, and secrets to live a longer, healthier, and more resilient life. Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Joseph Lauricella, author, yoga teacher, body worker, meditation and strength training coach who's been in practice for over 20 years on how you can use yoga practically in your life to grow and cultivate stronger resilience.Joseph Lauricella received his bachelor's degree in Sociology from Oswego State University before attending the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM. He is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher, educator, and author. As an intuitive bodyworker and yoga teacher he has literally worked with thousands of people through the years. In 2008, he founded the Arizona School of Yoga and Arizona Power Yoga studio in Tucson before successfully selling the business and relocating to Chicago. As an educator, Joseph continues to teach regular yoga classes, lead yoga retreats and workshops. He has a deep reverence for the human body and spirit, and is passionate about teaching yoga in the Great Tradition. As an author he self-published a memoir titled, 3AM Bull Rider in 2013 receiving many five star reviews. Joseph recently completed a children's book and a yoga poetry book titled Postures, Prayers, and Poems.Connect with Joseph: https://www.josephlauricella.com/Connect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal

Join us this week with Dr. Joel Kahn on the cardiac benefits of vegan nutrition, mind body practices and heart attack prevention & strategies to help you live longer and happier!Joel Kahn, MD, is one of the world's leading cardiologists, a bestselling author, and a popular lecturer who inspires others to think scientifically and critically about the body's ability to heal through proper nutrition. Dr. Kahn serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and is founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity. His first book, The Whole Heart Solution, was the basis of a national public TV special. Dr. Kahn lives with his wife and three children in the Detroit area, where he has recently opened the popular health food restaurant, the GreenSpace Café.In his latest book, The Plant-Based Solution, Dr. Kahn provides a comprehensive guide for moving toward a plant-based diet, supported by decades of scientific studies on our health and our environment. A vegan of over 30 years, Dr. Kahn includes a 21-day plan for implementing changes in your own life, complete with easy and delicious recipes from his popular vegan restaurant, the Greenspace Café in Michigan. Join Dr. Kahn to explore: Expanding compassion through vegan living; how plant-based eating impacts global warming; plants and your gut health; major religions and veganism; the surprising link between vegan diets and sex drive; reversing cancer and autoimmune disease; why plants might hold the key to better aging; and more!Connect with Dr. Joel: drjoelkahn.comConnect with us:- Bobby's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-koneru-md-6873198- Bobby's Twitter - https://twitter.com/konerumd- Deepti's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepti-agarwal