What if your metabolism isn’t just about weight, but the key to your brain, mood, and longevity?

In this episode Josh Black sits down with Brendan Vermeire, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Mental Health Researcher, to explore why 88% of Americans are metabolically compromised, and what it means for your energy, resilience, and mental health.

From mitochondria and VO₂ max to cutting-edge biomarkers of neuroinflammation, Brendan shares how lifestyle, science, and emerging therapies like peptides and psychedelics are reshaping the way we approach health.

🎧 Listen now for a fresh take on how metabolism powers both body and mind.

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Brendan Vermeire, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Mental Health Researcher
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Josh Black, Longevity Educator & Healthspan Strategist
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