Influenced to Death

• Episode #23: Functional medicine misses the mark in pregnancy

  In this episode, Hannah & Victoria have the pleasure of speaking with Sara Russell on blood chemistry changes that happen in pregnancy and postpartum.Fair warning, we’re breaking our typical episode pattern because we’re so mind-blown by Sara’s work, its impact on pregnancy and postpartum, and the fact that it isn’t well-known in the world of functional medicine. We discuss:* Sara’s background and why she started researching pregnancy blood work* Methylation specifics - folic acid, methylated folate, and prenatals* Can people skip their prenatal and just take liver?* The natural user bias in pregnancy * The blood tests Sara likes to see in male and female partners before conception* What is the “zinc spark?”* Beta-carotene (provitamin A) vs. retinol (preformed vitamin A) in preconception* The primary blood tests that should be interpreted differently in pregnancy * Starting to unwind the knot of iron supplementation and metabolism in pregnancyLearn more about Sara and her work at www.sararussellntp.com. Click here to learn more about LabSmarts blood work interpretation software.Click here to learn more about Sara’s pregnancy blood work interpretation course.Click here to get a free preeclampsia guide.Click here to get a free prenatal vitamin guide. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe

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• Episode #22: We review Don't Die Netflix documentary (paid subscribers)

  This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit influencedtodeath.substack.comIn this episode, Hannah and Victoria review the new Netflix documentary created by Chris Smith on multi-millionaire techpreneur Bryan Johnson, Don’t Die.Bryan lives a highly unconventional lifestyle—he engages in literally hundreds of strategies per day—as he attempts to reverse his biological age and “not die.” Spoiler alert: If you haven’t watched the…

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• Episode #21: Detox w/ Amanda Jones, part 1

  In this episode, Hannah and Victoria speak with Amanda Jones as they explore one of the most controversial and lucrative corners of alternative wellness: DETOX. They discuss:* The interesting connections between our culture’s Christian roots and the urge to detox* The nuances of detox—it’s not all or nothing, no matter what you’ve seen online* Studies that help us gain a better understanding of what detoxification truly is and why it’s sometimes frowned on by conventional medicine * Some personal stories, including, but not limited to: enemas in the jungle, oregano oil mishaps, and photog-worthy colonic irrigation * Why simple, free steps can be just as powerful as $500 cleanses* The crucial aspect of detox that most influencers miss This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe

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• Episode #20: Medicinal leeches

  In this episode (that you should probably not listen to on your lunch break), Hannah & Victoria welcome back guest Jameson Simpson (of episode #8 fame) to talk about medicinal leeches. Jameson has been using leeches medicinally for over 15 years, and he and Victoria share their personal tales of leech therapy while Hannah does her best not to puke.In this episode, they discuss:* The history of leech therapy, dating back over 3500 years* Some interesting leech facts, like the fact that leeches are FDA-approved* Personal leech stories, including Victoria showing off some of her leech bite scars* Graham Rook’s “Old Friends” hypothesis and the interesting connection between our health and what we now consider unsavory but possibly beneficial bacteria, parasites, and other creatures* The risks of leech therapy and why YOU SHOULD NOT TRY THIS AT HOME This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe

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• Episode #19: Melatonin with Dr. Deanna Minich

  In this episode, Hannah and Victoria get to speak with one of their favorite scientists, Dr. Deanna Minich, about her favorite molecule: melatonin.We discuss: * The history of melatonin, in which Dr. Minich describes early experimentation on the pineal gland and a vat of frogs (🤯 yeah, us too)* Early uses of melatonin and how melatonin was initially isolated for supplemental use before synthetic melatonin was created* The unique antioxidant properties of melatonin and why it’s so different from other antioxidants* The tendency of humans to categorize food, supplements, and interventions of all kinds into “good” and “bad” and why that’s so problematic* Is there more to molecule than meets the eye? Could it be connected to our consciousness?* Personal experiences with "dark retreats and their effects on the pineal gland * The impact of constant light exposure on our biological age* What happens to melatonin as we age chronologically * The many uses of melatonin other than facilitating our sleep cycle * The connections between atrial fibrillation, GERD, and melatonin * Some common questions and objections to supplemental melatonin, such as:* Are there any dangers in supplementing melatonin?* Why it impacts some people differently than others* If there’s danger in supplemental melatonin stopping your natural ability to make melatonin * Are there differences between synthetically produced vs. naturally derived melatonin?Read Dr. Minich’s latest publication on melatonin here.Learn more about Dr. Minich:Deanna Minich, PhD, is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author with over twenty years of experience in academia and the food and dietary supplement industries, and currently the Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™). She is the author of seven consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people transform their lives practically and artfully through nutrition and lifestyle. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit influencedtodeath.substack.com/subscribe

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