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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Darshan Shah, MD
Nutrition
Metabolic Health
Mental Health
Functional Medicine
Longevity
Healthspan
Chronic Disease
Brain Health
Gut Health
Exercise
Gut Microbiome
Women's Health
Aging
Heart Disease
Health Optimization
Obesity
Inflammation
Sleep
Strength Training
Gut-Brain Connection

Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified sur... more

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When we talk about health, longevity, and performance, the conversation often starts with the body. We look at biomarkers, sleep, nutrition, exercise, recovery, and protocols, hoping that if we get enough of the physical pieces right, we will finally... more

Have you entered midlife and started gaining weight, feeling exhausted, waking up foggy, losing motivation, or noticing your mood shift while your labs keep coming back "normal"? For a lot of women over 40, that answer does not bring relief because t... more

If you think your skincare routine is protecting your skin, this conversation may make you look at your bathroom shelf differently. You've been taught to treat your skin like something cosmetic, something you maintain for how it looks. But your skin ... more

The gut and hormones have always been treated as two completely separate conversations in medicine, and that disconnect is quietly behind some of the most frustrating symptoms women experience in midlife. From bloating and brain fog to autoimmune con... more

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Carolina Reis
CEO and co-founder of OneSkin
OneSkin
Episode: 166. Carolina Reis de Oliveira: The Missing Link Between Skin and Longevity
Steve Chua
Executive coach, founder of Steve Chua International and InsightOut
Steve Chua International / InsightOut
Episode: 163. Steve Chua: How Your Identity Is Either Healing Or Destroying Your Health
Meredith Broderick
Neurologist; sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine board-certified; founder of Sound Sleep Guru
Sound Sleep Guru, Seattle, WA
Episode: 162. Dr. Meredith Broderick: What An Undiagnosed Sleep Disorder Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain And Body
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
Naturopathic doctor and leading researcher in epigenetics
Next Health advisor; researcher on epigenetics and aging
Episode: 160. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on Biological Age, Epigenetic Clocks, and the Future of Aging Reversal
Anurag Singh
MD, PhD; physician and scientist focused on mitochondrial health
Timeline/Mitopure
Episode: 159: Dr. Anurag Singh: Urolithin A, Mitophagy, and Mitochondrial Health
Kavin Mistry
Neuroradiologist, longevity educator, author of Primal Health Design
Primal Health Design / Primal Health Design book
Episode: 158. Dr. Kavin Mistry: Primal Health Design, Biological Aging, and Reconnecting with Human Biology
Dr. Tania Elliott
Double board-certified internal medicine and allergy/immunology physician
Private practice; immunology and allergy expert
Episode: 157. Dr. Tania Elliott: Allergies, Immune Health, and Hidden Toxins in Your Home
Judith Joseph
Board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, author of High Functioning
Book author; researcher; psychiatrist
Episode: 156. Dr. Judith Joseph: High-Functioning Depression, Anhedonia, and Reclaiming Joy
Dr. Eboni Cornish
Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics; President-Elect of ILADS; specializes in neuroinflammation and brain imaging
Amen Clinics; ILADS
Episode: 155. Dr. Eboni Cornish: Neural Longevity, Brain Inflammation, and the Hidden Root Causes of Mental Health Symptoms

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Darshan Shah
Host of Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings
  • Best podcast for your health!

    I always learn something useful for my health. Love your episodes that give newest technology, tests,etc., so we can better manage our health. Episode 118 was one of my favorites as it answered many questions for me but have enjoyed all of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zumba LAK
    United Statesa month ago
  • Steve Gundry

    A Consumate Charlatan

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Egonzzzzzzzz
    United States6 months ago
  • Obsessed with this podcast

    High calibre but accessible, scientifically grounded information. This is one of my new favourite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slgarcia84
    Canada8 months ago
  • Fantastic. Highly recommend.

    About time mainstream medicine pushes the envelope. So thankful Dr. Shah is taking lead and tackling optimal/preventative health. Great insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arleach
    United States9 months ago
  • Episode 86

    Generally great info. But please have Dr Tracey Strouo correct her verbiage. She calls bacterioststic water the”bacteria water”

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LVAngTay
    United States10 months ago

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Insightful, evidence-based discussions that push toward practical health optimization.
Content blends rigorous science with approachable protocols and patient stories.

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165. Cynthia Thurlow: The Menopause Gut - Why Healing Your Hormones Starts With Healing Your Gut
Q: What are practical first steps for someone in menopause to start healing their gut beyond lifestyle changes?
Start with foundational gut support: optimize digestion with possible enzymes or acids if needed, ensure good sleep, manage stress, and consider targeted nutrition like fiber and cruciferous vegetables, along with testing (e.g., Dutch test) to tailor probiotics and supplements.
165. Cynthia Thurlow: The Menopause Gut - Why Healing Your Hormones Starts With Healing Your Gut
Q: Can we go back to hormones? How do hormones affect the gut, and what is the astrobolome?
Hormones influence gut motility and the integrity of the gut lining; the astrobolome in the microbiome processes estrogen and, if imbalanced, can lead to recirculation of estrogen metabolites, magnifying symptoms like brain fog and weight changes.
162. Dr. Meredith Broderick: What An Undiagnosed Sleep Disorder Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain And Body
Q: What makes CBTI distinct from standard sleep hygiene advice, and how is it practically implemented?
CBTI is a structured program with five components—sleep restriction, stimulus control, sleep hygiene, cognitive therapy, and relaxation—delivered in 4-6 sessions, often via telehealth, focusing on extinguishing conditioned arousal rather than prescribing more pills.
163. Steve Chua: How Your Identity Is Either Healing Or Destroying Your Health
Q: Can you share how your background shaped your understanding of identity and burnout?
Steve describes a childhood of intense academic pressure, a reading disability, a near-suicidal moment, and a pivotal shift through identity work, leading to the realization that internal narratives drive external outcomes and burnout.
159: Dr. Anurag Singh: Urolithin A, Mitophagy, and Mitochondrial Health
Q: What makes urolithin A stand out among mitochondrial-focused interventions?
Urolithin A uniquely activates mitophagy, initiating clearance of damaged mitochondria and enabling the formation of healthier mitochondria, a mechanism distinct from direct biogenesis stimulators or energy-supply cofactors, which may explain its broad effects on muscle, immune, and brain health.

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A cutting-edge health and longevity show featuring physicians, researchers, and health-tech leaders who share practical protocols to extend healthspan. Across episodes, topics span cholesterol and cardiometabolic risk, brain health and wearables, longevity therapies, gut and mold toxicity, fertility and menopause, vaccines and pediatric nutrition, fitness optimization, and nervous-system approaches to mental well-being. The conversations mix rigorous science with real-world applications, patient stories, and actionable takeaways, making complex biomedical advances accessible for listeners who want to improve daily health, performance, and resilience. A standout throughline is integrating diverse medical systems and technologies to empower p... more

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