BetterHealthGuy Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
BetterHealthGuy Podcast features conversations with leading experts exploring complex chronic illnesses, mold illness, chronic Lyme disease and other chronic infections, environmental toxicity, and related conditions.After nearly 30 years navigating his own journey through chronic Lyme disease and mold illness to recover his health, Scott has been fortunate to learn from many leading experts and healers in the integrative health space.Among those who have influenced Scott's journey are Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD; Neil Nathan, MD; Jill Crista, ND; Amy Derksen, ND; Simon Yu, MD; Dale Bredesen, MD; Lee Cowden, MD; Raj Patel, MD; and many others.Through these conversations, Scott explores topics such as mold and mycotoxin illness (CIRS), chronic Lyme disease and coinfections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, PANS/PANDAS, autism, Alzheimer's, parasites, the microbiome, detoxification, limbic system retraining, emotional health, and much more.Join Scott, the BetterHealthGuy, as he shares insigh
Episodes
- EP233: Born Free: Rethinking Chronic Illness Through the Lens of Systems Biology - Part 1 - Joshua Leisk
🎧 Episode Summary Joshua Leisk explores his systems biology model for ME/CFS and related chronic illnesses, explaining that many seemingly different conditions may stem from shared patterns of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, chronic…
- EP232: Essential Detoxification for Better Health in a Toxic World - Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS
🎧 Episode Summary This episode explores the growing impact of environmental toxicity on chronic illness and overall health with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, an expert in biological dentistry, microbiome science, and detoxification medicine. The…
- EP231: Lipid Biology, Plasmalogens, and Neurodegenerative Prodromes - Part 2 - Dayan Goodenowe, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary This episode continues the conversation with Dayan Goodenowe, PhD, exploring the shared biochemical patterns underlying conditions such as autism, PANS/PANDAS, chronic Lyme, mold illness, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, an…
- EP230: Lipid Biology, Plasmalogens, and Neurodegenerative Prodromes - Part 1 - Dayan Goodenowe, PhD
🎧 Episode Summary This episode explores the foundational role of lipid biology and plasmalogens in cellular health, inflammation, and neurodegenerative patterns. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD discusses how membrane composition, oxidative stress, a…
- Episode #229: Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) with Dr. Clayton Bell, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy, or SOT, in the treatment of Lyme disease and vector-borne infections. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Clayton Bel…
- Episode #228: Body Ecology for Modern Times with Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Body Ecology in Candida, Long COVID, viral illness, and autism. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Donna Gates. Donna Gates, MEd, ABAAHP is a pioneer in gut…
- Episode #227: It Ain't No Accidental Cure with Dr. Simon Yu, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will discover how addressing parasites and dental issues can unlock better health and why real healing is rarely an Accidental Cure. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Simon Yu. Sim…
- Episode #226: Microglial Activation in Chronic Illness with Dr. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional a…
- Episode #225: The Long COVID Puzzle with Dr. Robin Rose, DO
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the many pieces that contribute to the puzzle of Long COVID. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, DO, author of "The 28-Day Gut Fix," is a dou…
- Episode #224: Nitric Oxide with Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the vast role that nitric oxide plays in supporting health and strategies to increase nitric oxide. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth Shirley. Beth Shirley, RPh,…
- Episode #223: TOXIC and Beyond with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the latest approaches to healing your body from mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and other complex, chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil N…
- Episode #222: EBOO and TPE: Breakthrough Therapies for Chronic Illness with Dr. Tami Lyday, DO, MS
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about breakthrough therapies for chronic illness recovery including EBOO and TPE. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Tami Lyday. Tami Lyday, DO, MS has been a physician s…
- Episode #221: Getting to the Roots of Hair Loss with Dr. Alan J. Bauman, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about hair loss and some of the leading edge treatment options available today. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Alan J. Bauman. Alan J. Bauman, MD is an acclaimed boar…
- Episode #220: Harnessing Quantum Energy to Transform Health with Todd Shipman
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about quantum energy and how to harness the power of quantum energy to transform health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Todd Shipman. Todd Shipman is a wellness enthusias…
- Episode #219: Detox, Heal, Thrive: The Power of Sauna Therapy with Connie Zack
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about sauna therapy as tool for detoxification and health optimization. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Connie Zack. Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leade…
- Episode #218: Addressing the Kidneydemic with Renology: Part 2 with Dr. Robin Rose, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic…
- Episode #217: Addressing the Kidneydemic with Renology: Part 1 with Dr. Robin Rose, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about chronic kidney disease and how to address the Kidneydemic with Renology. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, MD began a journey into holistic…
- Episode #216: Metabolic Vulnerability Index with Dr. Darren Schmidt, DC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) as an indicator of mortality and longevity. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Darren Schmidt. Darren Schmidt, DC is the Founder…
- Episode #215: Osteoporosis with Dr. John Neustadt, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about osteoporosis and how to fracture-proof your bones. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. John Neustadt. John Neustadt, ND is the Founder and President of Nutritional B…
- Episode #214: Super Gut: Part 2 with Dr. William Davis, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling…
- Episode #213: Super Gut: Part 1 with Dr. William Davis, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the microbiome and how to create a Super Gut. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. William Davis. William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling…
- Episode #212: Peptide Bioregulators with Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the emerging world of peptide bioregulators in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Nathalie Niddam. Nathalie Niddam, CNP, BPC is a holistic nutritionis…
- Episode #211: Actinobacteria and Endotoxins in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of Actinobacteria and Endotoxins in CIRS. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized leader in patient car…
- Episode #210: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Dr. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and effective approaches to treatment. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Derik Anderson. Derik Anderson, DC, CPT, CSN helps his patients be…
- Episode #209: The Glutathione Guy with Nayan Patel, PharmD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of glutathione in health and advanced glutathione delivery systems. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Nayan Patel. Nayan Patel, PharmD is an alumnus of the Un…
- Episode #208: The Perrin Technique™ with Dr. Raymond Perrin, DO, PhD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about The Perrin Technique™ and the importance of detoxification and drainage in ME/CFS, Long COVID, and other conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Raymond Perr…
- Episode #207: Hypercoagulation with Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the important role of hypercoagulation in chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Ruth Kriz. Utilizing her functional medicine background as well as experie…
- Episode #206: Thiamine and Beyond with Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of thiamine in supporting those with various complex, chronic conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Elliot Overton. Elliot Overton, DipCNM, CFMP is a…
- Episode #205: GENIE Testing in CIRS with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the use of GENIE testing in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD is a recognized lead…
- Episode #204: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids with Dr. Elisa Song, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about integrative pediatrics and how to create whole child resilience. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Elisa Song. Elisa Song, MD is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained inte…
- Episode #203: Gadolinium Deposition Disease with Dr. Richard Semelka, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of gadolinium in chronic conditions and about the entity of Gadolinium Deposition Disease. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Richard Semelka. Richard Seme…
- Episode #202: Reversing Alzheimer's with Dr. Heather Sandison, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a toolkit to improve cognition and protect brain health from cognitive decline. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Heather Sandison. Heather Sandison, ND is a renow…
- Episode #201: Primal Trust with Dr. Cathleen King, DPT
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a system called Primal Trust that is used to support the limbic system, vagus nerve, and autonomic nervous system. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Cathleen King.…
- Episode #200: The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about a healing guide to support sensitive patients in restoring health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for…
- Episode #199: Mold Dogs with Bill Whitstine, CMT
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of mold dogs as a tool used in mold inspection of an indoor environment. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Bill Whitstine. Bill Whitstine, CMT owns and operat…
- Episode #198: DNA Adducts with Dr. Werner Vosloo, ND
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of DNA adducts in chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Werner Vosloo. Werner Vosloo, ND is a Naturopathic and Homeopathic Physicia…
- Episode #197: Toxoplasmosis with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn the role of Toxoplasmosis in chronic illness and approaches for addressing it. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Cornish. Eboni Cornish, MD, a highly regarded phys…
- Episode #196: Cellular Wellness with Justine Stenger
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about lipid therapies and the importance of healthy lipid balance in optimizing cellular health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Justine Stenger. Justine Stenger received…
- Episode #195: Heavily Metalled with Shari Guess
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about heavy metals, metal allergy, and Type IV delayed hypersensitivity responses. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Shari Guess. Shari Guess almost died from severe allergi…
- Episode #194: Sacred Psychiatry with Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about "Sacred Psychiatry" and healing through the integration of heart, mind, body, soul, the biosphere, and the cosmos. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Judy Suzanne R…
- Episode #193: Actinos as a Root Cause of CIRS with Dr. Eric Dorninger, ND, LAc
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the root causes of CIRS including Actinos and endotoxins. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Eric Dorninger. Eric Dorninger ND, LAc is a Registered Naturopathic Doc…
- Episode #192: Cutting Edge Approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr. Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP and Alex Zaharakis, MA, MS, DABR
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about cutting edge approaches to support children dealing with autism. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Christian Bogner and Alex Zaharakis. Christian Bogner, MD, FA…
- Episode #191: Ellen Cutler Method with Dr. Ellen Cutler, DC
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the components of the Ellen Cutler Method including detoxification, enzymes, and desensitization. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Ellen Cutler. Ellen Cutler, DC…
- Episode #190: Exploring Mold with John Banta, CIH
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will explore mold and consider how Pathways testing might be a helpful tool in an environmental exploration. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is John Banta. John Banta, CIH, BA is certif…
- Episode #189: ImmunoLytics with JW Biava
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about ImmunoLytics and gravity plate testing. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is JW Biava. JW Biava is the Owner and CEO of ImmunoLytics, an environmental laboratory that spe…
- Episode #188: Latest Insights on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Kelly McCann, MD and Beth O'Hara, FN
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the latest insights on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. About My Guests: My guests for this episode are Dr. Kelly McCann, MD and Beth O'Hara, FN. Both of our guests today are prior…
- Episode #187: Microbiome and Beyond with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, ND, DDS
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the various microbiomes in the human body and the impact of the sinubiome and oral biome on the broader microbiome. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Haroldo Magar…
- Episode #186: Plasmalogens with Dr. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of plasmalogens in cognition and overall health. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Dayan Goodenowe. Dayan Goodenowe, PhD is a neuroscientist and founder a…
- Episode #185: Unraveling Bartonella with Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni, MD
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about unraveling Bartonella. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. B. Robert Mozayeni. B. Robert Mozayeni, MD is an expert in Translational Medicine, the science and art of…
- Episode #184: Adrenal Transformation Protocol with Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP
Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the Adrenal Transformation Protocol. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Izabella Wentz. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focus…