Best Geek Kind Podcasts (2025)

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Nutrition for Inflammation and Autoimmunity: What Most Protocols Miss 39:34

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Inflammation is the biological fire underlying most chronic disease. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo returns with NEPT graduates Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to uncover how food fuels or fights inflammation. From autoimmune flares and brain fog to hidden cardiovascular risks, the trio explores how everyday foods, even so-called “heal…

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987: Top 7 Foods To Eat EVERY DAY For Leaky Gut (Research-Backed) 34:43

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Healing leaky gut starts with choosing the best foods to eat every day while temporarily avoiding others. In this episode, I reveal the top 7 types of foods that support gut healing and help reduce symptoms like brain fog, bloating, and inflammation. Learn which foods can repair your leaky gut and restore your digestive health. ✅Start healing with …

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Boundaries and the Brahma Viharas 23:54

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In this episode Jennifer Wang gives a dharma talk on boundaries and how they relate to the brahma viharas (loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity). Enjoy! Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC f…

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From Freaked Out to Fired Up: Helping Clients Step into Healing with Confidence 52:34

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What if the biggest block to your client’s healing isn’t the protocol but their fear of change? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with mindset and motivation expert Toni St. Clair to uncover what really stops clients from moving forward, and how you can become the kind of practitioner who inspires lasting transformatio…

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986 - Top Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s (Research-Backed) 27:00

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Did you know that you can heal ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease using natural supplements and diet? In this episode, I’ve compiled the top treatments proven to improve these autoimmune conditions, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), all backed by the latest in health research. ✅Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual c…

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Beyond Health Coaching: What It Really Takes to Help Complex Clients 41:07

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What if your patient’s “normal labs” were hiding a serious disease? What if protocols were making them worse, and you didn’t know? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with functional nutrition experts and NEPT grads Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to challenge the shallow training and one-size-fits-all approaches flooding the heal…

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The Path - 3rd Noble Truth - Letting Go of Reactivity 43:42

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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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985 - Experts Share Top Treatments For Mitochondrial Health & Longevity 31:25

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Mitochondrial health is vital to your body’s overall wellbeing and longevity. I’ve compiled the top treatments that can help you boost and activate your mitochondria if you suspect signs of dysfunction. From best foods, to natural supplements, alternative therapies and exercise, these are the best methods to help your mitochondria heal. ✅Start heal…

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Liver-Pancreas Crosstalk: The Silent Breakdown Driving Insulin Resistance 12:06

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What if the first signs of insulin resistance have nothing to do with glucose? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers the hidden metabolic dialogue between the liver and pancreas. It’s a connection that begins to break down long before glucose or A1C raise red flags. Beneath the surface of “normal labs” lies a growing storm:…

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The Path - The 2nd Noble Truth (part 2) 46:45

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Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org DONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donate Follow Us on Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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984 - Top Treatments To Relieve Stress, Inflammation & Gut Health 38:17

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Stress, inflammation, gut and nervous system health are all interconnected. The good news is, treating one often helps to improve the others. Specifically, if you’re experiencing any type of stressor, it would be beneficial to improve your vagus nerve and gut health. In this episode, I’ll walk through the top treatments that work for stopping high …

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14 years - Reflections on Buddhist Addiction Recovery 27:50

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In this episode, Mikey Livid celebrates 14 years of addiction recovery and reflects on the journey that brought him to the dharma. He shares how Buddhism has become the foundation of his recovery path and explores the key lessons he’s learned along the way. *** Nov. 13th-16th at Southern Dharma - Hot Springs, NC - Get Your Mind Right: A Young Peopl…

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The Hidden Hormone Imbalance Before Menopause Hits 55:03

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Hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog. Too often, these symptoms are brushed off as inevitable signs of aging. What if these are your client’s early warning system of deeper hormonal chaos already underway? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with hormone specialist and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder to discuss t…

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983 - This Top Treatment Heals SIBO, IBD & Autoimmune Disease 28:27

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This top treatment can help you heal SIBO, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – the elemental diet. It can also assist in treating other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, plus hormonal imbalances. In this episode, I’ve compiled the benefits and uses for …

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Loving Kindness Towards All Beings 44:46

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the final instructions of the retreat on loving kindness to all beings. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/re…

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How Fatty Liver Triggers Insulin Resistance, And What to Do About It 12:22

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What if the first signs of metabolic breakdown aren’t in the pancreas or the blood sugar but hidden deep in the liver? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie takes you inside the metabolic feedback loop few practitioners are trained to detect. Long before glucose rises or A1C shifts, subtle signals in the liver may already be pointin…

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982 - How To Treat Toxic Mold Exposure (Signs, Symptoms & Supplements) 54:25

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What are the signs of toxic mold exposure, and how can you treat it? How do we determine if the deeper issue is mold, gut or brain health related? Are mycotoxin urine tests and binders actually effective? In this episode, I’ve compiled two eye-opening case studies and recommendations from mold expert, Dr. Andrew Campbell to answer these questions a…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Afternoon Instruction - Please Try! The Effort of Loving Kindness 43:44

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the second afternoon instructions on the effort of loving kindness. ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retrea…

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Your Body’s Cry for Help: What Conventional Thyroid Testing Isn’t Telling You 39:50

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What if your client’s labs show everything is “normal,” but their symptoms are screaming otherwise? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with holistic nutritionist and restorative wellness practitioner Divya Gupta to uncover the hidden truths behind thyroid dysfunction. Drawing from her own journey with Hashimoto’s and ga…

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981 - Top 8 Powerful Supplements With Multiple Health Benefits 46:08

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Discover 8 powerful supplements that deliver multiple health benefits in this comprehensive episode! We'll cover Berberine, Castor Oil, Thiamine, Collagen, Curcumin, Huperzine A, Black Seed, and Methylene Blue - each offering unique support for gut health, inflammation reduction, cognitive function, joint mobility, and skin health. These science-ba…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - Second Morning Instruction - Expanding Loving Kindness Towards Yourself 38:35

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the second morning instructions on expanding loving kindness towards self. The phrases offered are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. May I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness. Enjoy! *** Get Your Mind…

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Melatonin and Metabolic Health – The Nighttime Hormone That Shapes Your Metabolism 10:50

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What if a key regulator of blood sugar, fat storage, and insulin sensitivity was hiding in plain sight, active only in the dark? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores one of the most overlooked hormonal players in metabolic function. It’s not a supplement, not a medication, and not a superfood, but it profoundly influences …

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980 - Expert Reveals Signs You Have Parasites (And How to Treat) 1:51:43

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Today I’m excited to have board-certified internist and complex chronic disease expert, Dr. Tania Dempsey back on the podcast to discuss parasites. Hidden parasites are more common than you think and may even be related to conditions such as SIBO, IBS, Histamine intolerance and poor immune system health. We’ll cover the types of parasites, best tes…

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FYF Half-Tank #2: It's Blabberin' Time 56:40

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Send us a text We nerds have been lucky enough to have not one, not two, but THREE awesome superhero epics to sink our teeth into in just the first half of 2025. The latest MCU installment landed first in the form of "Thunderbolts*", followed by "Superman" — the début of James Gunn's all-new DCU. Now Marvel's latest has arrived in the form of "Fant…

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Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness 1:01:03

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Meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author, Sharon Salzberg offers a talk on The Power of Loving Kindness. This episode was recorded Saturday, August 9th at an online fundraiser for Wild Heart Meditation Center. Enjoy! ***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People’s Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid …

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The Silent Language of the Body: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Pain, and Autoimmunity with Isabelle Amigues, MD 25:50

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What if your patient’s persistent symptoms aren’t fully explained by labs, imaging, or even your best root-cause protocols? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with rheumatologist-turned-integrative-healer Dr. Isabelle Amigues to explore the deeper messages the body is trying to send—through pain, illness, and resistance…

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979 - The Top 3 Diet Plans For SIBO, Candida & Histamine Intolerance 28:18

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Did you know that the best diets for your gut healing depend on your gut type? After years of helping clients through various gut treatments, I’ve found that the best foods need to be tailored specifically to SIBO, candida or histamine intolerant-prone microbiomes. In this episode, I’ll identify your gut type and give you the top diet plan to help …

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Episode #233: The Weird & Wonderful World of Snoop Dogg 1:19:46

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Send us a text He goes by many names: Snoop. Snoop Dogg. Snoop DOGGY Dogg. Snoop Lion. Even what his mama called him — Calvin Cordozar Broadus Junior. But no matter what name you use, one thing's for sure: Snoop Dogg is a renaissance man; a one-G entertainment empire who does it all, and does it well. He's an MC. He's an actor. He's a comedian. A r…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Evening Dharma Talk - The Qualities of a Good Friend 47:16

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the first afternoon instructions on loving kindness meditation. The phrases offered are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. may I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness. Enjoy! SHARON SALZBERG online fundr…

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The Real Reason Women Gain Weight in Midlife 11:07

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If your clients are gaining weight in their 40s or 50s despite clean eating and regular movement, it’s not simply “aging” or “hormones.” In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores a metabolic adaptation that occurs during midlife and alters how the body responds to glucose, insulin, and stress. There’s a multi-system shift that …

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978 - L-Glutamine for Gut Health, Immunity, Brain & Muscle 30:56

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L-Glutamine stands as one of the most powerful amino acids for optimizing gut health, muscle function, immune and brain health. It’s a common solution for leaky gut, but overall can enhance the improvement of other therapies. In this episode, I’ll dive into the benefits of l-glutamine, the best food sources, and effective protocols for different co…

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Episode #232: Make Me Choose — Music Edition 2:05:11

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Send us a text The internet has discovered a favorite game as of late. Specifically, quizzes that ask netizens to pick one thing from a list of available options, and eliminate the others. It's not a new concept at all, but it's nonetheless sparked some pretty intense debates across the digital landscape. In this edition of FYF, Saint and Jim thoug…

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An Interview with Sharon Salzberg - The Power of Loving Kindness 45:10

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In this episode Wild Heart guiding teacher Mikey Livid interviews meditation pioneer and New York Times best selling author Sharon Salzberg. Sharon will be teaching an online fundraiser for Wild Heart Meditation Center Saturday, August 9th and 6pm central. Register link can be found here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Wild Heart Meditat…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Afternoon Instruction - Loving Kindness Meditation 40:40

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Mikey Livid offers the first afternoon instructions on loving kindness meditation. The phrases offered are: May I be at ease. May I be at peace. may I be kind and gentle with myself. May I be filled with loving kindness. Enjoy! SHARON SALZBERG online fundr…

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Bioidentical Hormones Demystified: What Most Practitioners Are Still Getting Wrong with Dr Lorraine Maita 49:46

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Are hot flashes just an inconvenience—or a warning sign of deeper dysfunction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with triple board-certified hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita to challenge outdated myths around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care. From debilitating mood swings and memory lapses…

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977 - The Powerful Effects of Red Light Therapy 35:16

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Red light therapy delivers scientifically-backed benefits that transform aging, thyroid function, autoimmune responses, and cognitive performance. In this episode, I’ll reveal how red light therapy optimizes your mitochondria health to fuel cellular energy production throughout your body, creating measurable improvements in overall health. Discover…

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FYF Half Tank #1 — Kindness Is The New Punk Rock 58:48

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Send us a text Hey, Friends of Fandom. Saint and Jim initially planned a bye this week, but the nerd-o-sphere had other plans. A WHOLE NEW CINEMATIC UNIVERSE just kicked off, and man, is it Super good. And since one good launch deserves another, the boys decided to kick off / revive a new sub-show: The Half Tank. This ain't a full episode, but it's…

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Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat - First Morning Instruction - Mindfulness of Breath 1:18:38

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This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the first morning instructions on mindfulness of breathing with the attitude of kindness. Enjoy! SHARON SALZBERG online fundraiser of WHMC Aug. 9th at 6pm central! Register here: https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org Wild Heart Me…

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From Isolation to Inflammation: How Low Oxytocin Drives Insulin Resistance 14:54

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What if your clients’ metabolic struggles weren’t just related to insulin, cortisol, or diet but a deeper, overlooked hormone that bridges the gap? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie pulls back the curtain on one of the most underestimated players in metabolic function: oxytocin. You’ll discover why this “feel-good” hormone is fa…