The Better Life with Dr. Pinkston
The Inflammation Code with Dr. Shivani Gupta
In this episode, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic expert with a PhD in Turmeric and author of The Inflammation Code. They explore the bridge between Eastern wisdom and Western medicine, detailing how to reverse the "negative stack" of modern life—stress, blue light, and p…
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The Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit with Brett Aldrich
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes Brett Aldrich, founder of Seed the Spirit, for a deep dive into the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurvedic medicine. As an Ayurvedic healthcare counselor and somatic breathwork teacher, Brett shares how we can move beyond the "corporate model" …
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Cognitive Health and the Power of L-Methylfolate
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back Dr. Warren Lesser from Magna Pharmaceuticals to dive deep into the science behind the "winter blues" and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). They explore why many people experience a "bummer and dumber" effect during the darker months, a…
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Transforming Nursing Leadership with Nurses in Charge
In this insightful episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with two powerhouse leaders in the nursing world: Dr. Nyempu Karmue-Hall, founder of the global nonprofit Nurses in Charge, and Michelle DeStefano, an executive coach and former Chief Nursing Officer. Together, they dive deep in…
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Cracking Your Genetic Code: Functional Genomics with Jaclyn Downs
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Jaclyn Downs, MS, a certified functional genomics expert and author of Enhancing Fertility Through Functional Medicine. While many people have heard of the "MTHFR" gene, Jaclyn explains to Dr. Pinkston why that is only the tip of the …
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Beyond the $400 Cream: Science-Backed Skincare and Affordable Health
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston welcomes back her favorite compounding pharmacist, Ray Solano of PD Labs. Together, they pull back the curtain on the skincare industry, revealing why a high price tag doesn't always equal high quality. Ray introduces his new Skin Lasting line—pharma…
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Re-Learning the World: The Active Path Through Grief
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with renowned philosopher and author Thomas Attig to tackle one of life’s most difficult and avoided subjects: death and grieving. Moving beyond the common "five stages" model, Thomas shares his unique existential approach to loss. He expl…
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Mastering HRV: The Key to Longevity with Jim LaValle
Dr. Pinkston and metabolic expert Jim LaValle explain why Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the ultimate metric for stress and aging. Learn how to track your HRV, avoid the "caffeine trap," and use simple breathing and movement techniques to retrain your nervous system for a longer, healthier life.
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Decoding the Gut Microbiome: AI-Driven Health & Longevity with Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Leo Grady
Join Dr. Pinkston on The Better Life for an enlightening deep dive into the gut microbiome. Featuring AI expert Dr. Leo Grady, founder of Jonah, this episode explores how cutting-edge technology analyzes over 200,000 medical studies to map the 30 trillion organisms living within you. Dr. Pinkston a…
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The Great Healthcare Disruption: A Path to Better Health
In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Dr. Marschall Runge, Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School and CEO of Michigan Medicine. Together, they explore the systemic challenges facing the American healthcare system and discuss the optimistic future outlined in Dr.…
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