The Elevated Health Podcast

Your circadian rhythm influences far more than sleep.
In this episode, we explore how circadian rhythm regulates hormones, insulin sensitivity, and blood sugar control. Disruptions in light exposure, meal timing, and sleep patterns can directly impact metabolism, weight gain, and long-term chronic disease risk.
You’ll learn:
• What circadian rhythm actually controls in the body• How sleep affects cortisol, insulin, and glucose regulation• Why late-night eating alters blood sugar patterns• The connection between light exposure and hormone balance• How circadian disruption contributes to metabolic dysfunction• Practical ways to realign your rhythm for better energy and longevity
Circadian biology is foundational to metabolic health. When sleep and light patterns are off, hormones and blood sugar follow.
If you’re struggling with energy crashes, weight resistance, poor sleep, or blood sugar instability, this episode explains why your daily rhythm matters more than you think.

Healthy skin is more than topical products. It reflects what’s happening internally.
In this episode, we discuss holistic skin health with Denise Dubois, exploring how hormones, inflammation, gut health, and lifestyle factors influence acne, aging, and overall skin quality.
You’ll learn:
• The connection between hormones and breakouts• How gut health impacts skin inflammation• Why topical skincare alone is not enough• The role of nutrition in collagen and aging• Common skincare misconceptions• How to approach skin health from the inside out
This conversation bridges aesthetics and physiology, helping you understand how metabolic health, stress, and nutrition show up on your skin.
If you struggle with acne, premature aging, or chronic skin inflammation, this episode offers a more comprehensive way to think about skin health.

Ozempic and Mounjaro are everywhere right now — but what are GLP-1 medications actually doing in the body?
In this episode, we break down the science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, and explain how these medications impact appetite, insulin resistance, blood sugar, and weight loss.
You’ll learn:
• What GLP-1 medications are and how they work• The difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro• How these drugs affect insulin, gastric emptying, and hunger signals• Potential side effects and long-term considerations• Who may benefit from medical weight loss support• Why medication is a tool, not a substitute for metabolic health
This episode offers a balanced, evidence-based discussion of GLP-1 medications — cutting through hype and fear to focus on physiology and appropriate use.
If you’re considering Ozempic, Mounjaro, or other weight loss medications, this episode will help you understand the risks, benefits, and long-term strategy.

What are macronutrients, and why do carbs, protein, and fat all matter?
In this episode, we break down macronutrients and explain how carbohydrates, protein, and fat work together to support metabolism, blood sugar balance, hormone function, and energy.
You’ll learn:
• What macronutrients are and how they differ from micronutrients• How carbohydrates affect blood sugar and insulin• Why protein is essential for muscle, satiety, and recovery• The role of healthy fats in hormones and inflammation• How macros influence weight loss and metabolic health• Why balance matters more than restriction
Understanding macronutrients is foundational to sustainable nutrition. This episode simplifies the science so you can make informed food choices without confusion.
If you’ve ever wondered how to structure meals for better energy, fat loss, or metabolic stability, this conversation gives you the framework.

How much of your diet is influenced by marketing rather than health?
In this episode, we unpack processed foods, ultra-processed foods, GMOs, and how food marketing shapes consumer decisions. From misleading health claims to ingredient lists that are difficult to interpret, the modern food environment is engineered to drive consumption.
You’ll learn:
• What qualifies as a processed vs. ultra-processed food• The role of GMOs in today’s food system• How food marketing influences perception of “healthy” products• Why certain ingredient lists matter more than front-label claims• The connection between ultra-processed foods, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction
This episode is not about fear. It’s about clarity.
If you want to better understand food labels, make informed grocery decisions, and reduce metabolic stress, this conversation will help you see the food industry more clearly.

Spending time in nature isn’t just relaxing,  it’s physiologically restorative.
In this episode, we explore the science-backed benefits of nature on stress, mental health, inflammation, and long-term longevity. From sunlight exposure to nervous system regulation, time outdoors directly impacts cortisol, sleep, immune function, and emotional resilience.
You’ll learn:
• How nature reduces stress hormones like cortisol• The connection between sunlight, circadian rhythm, and sleep• Why outdoor exposure improves mood and anxiety• The impact of fresh air and movement on metabolic health• Simple ways to incorporate more nature into daily life
Nature is not a luxury-- it’s a biological need.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, inflamed, exhausted, or disconnected, this episode explains why stepping outside may be one of the most powerful health interventions available.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges today — but what actually causes it, and how do we move toward peace?
In this episode, I sit down with licensed clinical social worker Shelly Moss, LCSW, to discuss anxiety, stress, nervous system regulation, and the path to emotional resilience.
We explore:
• What anxiety really is (and what it isn’t)• The difference between everyday stress and clinical anxiety• How the nervous system becomes dysregulated• Therapy tools that help restore emotional balance• The connection between physical health and mental health• Practical steps to move from chronic stress toward peace
This conversation is compassionate, practical, and grounded in clinical experience.
If you struggle with anxiety, feel chronically overwhelmed, or want to better understand how mental health and physical health intersect, this episode offers clarity and hope.

 
Should you be monitoring your blood sugar even if you’re not diabetic?
In this episode, we discuss continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), metabolic health, and why blood sugar stability matters far beyond diabetes. Insulin resistance can develop years before a diagnosis, and early glucose patterns often reveal what standard labs miss.
You’ll learn:
• What a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) actually measures• How blood sugar spikes impact insulin, inflammation, and fat storage• Why insulin resistance develops silently• Who benefits most from glucose monitoring• Common misconceptions about “normal” A1c levels• How glucose tracking can improve energy, weight loss, and long-term longevity
Glucose is not just a diabetes metric -it’s a window into metabolic function.
If you’re interested in prevention, longevity, weight management, or optimizing your health before disease develops, this episode will help you decide whether glucose monitoring makes sense for you.

What’s the difference between functional medicine and conventional medicine, and why doesn’t insurance cover both?
In this episode, we break down how insurance-based healthcare models shape modern medicine, why most appointments are limited to symptom management, and what gets missed when root causes aren’t investigated.
You’ll learn:
• How insurance reimbursement impacts testing and treatment• Why 10–15 minute visits limit chronic disease care• The difference between symptom suppression and root cause medicine• Why insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction require deeper evaluation• When conventional medicine is essential and when a functional approach adds value
This episode clarifies common misconceptions about functional medicine while explaining how healthcare systems influence the care you receive.
If you’ve ever felt like your labs were “normal” but you still don’t feel well — this conversation is for you.

In this first episode of The Elevated Health Podcast, I share how I went from studying nutrition to practicing functional medicine and why I believe root cause healthcare is the future of chronic disease management.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with symptom-based medicine, short appointments, or prescriptions that don’t address the underlying issue, this episode will resonate.
We discuss:• The difference between conventional medicine and functional medicine• Why metabolic dysfunction is at the root of so many chronic conditions• How nutrition, insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut health connect• What it means to practice root cause medicine• Why patients deserve deeper investigation, longer visits, and personalized care
This episode lays the foundation for everything we discuss on this podcast — including metabolic health, hormones, gut health, diabetes, weight loss, longevity, and preventative care.
If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.