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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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A lot of people are trying to do the right things. They are learning more, tracking their health, working on their stress, trying to be more present, and using the tools they have been told should help. But if the advice is available, the science is ... more

When your body feels wired, depleted, foggy, inflamed, or slow to recover, the usual instinct is to add something else. Another supplement. Another device. Another protocol. But the body does not respond to tools just because they are available. It r... more

Modern life tells us that more freedom should make us happier. More independence, more control, more convenience, more space to do life on our own terms. But what if the thing we keep chasing is also the thing quietly pulling us away from what our br... more

Sleep debt is usually treated like a personal problem. You sleep less, feel tired, and try to catch up later. But Dr. Kristen Holmes explains why that belief is too small. When your body is missing the sleep it actually needs, it can affect your ment... more

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William Von Hippel
Professor of Evolutionary Psychology
University (as discussed in episode)
Episode: 172. Dr. William Von Hippel: The Connection-Autonomy Paradox: Why More Freedom Can Make Us Feel More Alone
Kristen Holmes
Psychophysiologist and Global Head of Human Performance at WHOU
Whoop (WUCC)
Episode: 171. Dr. Kristen Holmes: The Sleep Debt Problem Affecting Your Brain, Mood, and Relationships
Dr. Sonya Jensen
Naturopathic physician focused on hormone medicine and nervous system regulation
HER Method / Next Self Clinics
Episode: 170. Dr. Sonya Jensen: The Hormone-Trauma Connection: Why Midlife Symptoms Are Not Just Physical
Natalie Lefevre
Health strategist and advocate for precision detection in health
Self-employed/Independent
Episode: 169. Natalie Lefevre: How to Find the Toxins Blocking Your Body's Ability to Heal
Peter Crone
Renowned thought leader in mental and spiritual health; exercise physiologist and biologist
Self-directed practice; speaker
Episode: 168. Peter Crone: Why You Can't Access True Vitality Until You Free Your Mind
Amie Hornaman
Thyroid specialist and founder of Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic
Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic
Episode: 167. Dr. Amie Hornaman: The Thyropause Problem: Why So Many Women Feel Off in Midlife Despite "Normal" Labs
Carolina Reis
CEO and co-founder of OneSkin
OneSkin
Episode: 166. Carolina Reis de Oliveira: The Missing Link Between Skin and Longevity
Cynthia Thurlow
Nurse practitioner and author of The Menopause Gut
Everyday Wellness Podcast / author of The Menopause Gut
Episode: 165. Cynthia Thurlow: The Menopause Gut - Why Healing Your Hormones Starts With Healing Your Gut
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

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Darshan Shah
Host of Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 220 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 States2 months ago
  • Steve Gundry

    A Consumate Charlatan

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Egonzzzzzzzz
    United States7 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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Content blends rigorous science with approachable protocols and patient stories.

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170. Dr. Sonya Jensen: The Hormone-Trauma Connection: Why Midlife Symptoms Are Not Just Physical
Q: How do you sequence emotional work with hormonal treatment?
We start with physical stabilization to give quick wins, then progressively address emotional patterns; in many cases, engaging the body-first creates space for deeper emotional work and avoids over-reliance on hormones.
170. Dr. Sonya Jensen: The Hormone-Trauma Connection: Why Midlife Symptoms Are Not Just Physical
Q: You recently had a book come out called Heal Your Hormones, what's the core takeaway?
The core takeaway is that emotional patterns, trauma, and generational histories deeply shape hormonal health, and healing these layers is often necessary alongside lifestyle changes or hormone therapies.
171. Dr. Kristen Holmes: The Sleep Debt Problem Affecting Your Brain, Mood, and Relationships
Q: What are the core pillars of sleep quality and how can listeners influence them?
Quality sleep hinges on sleep depth stages, timing, consistency, and digestion; managing last meals, hydration, and light exposure are key levers for improving sleep quality.
171. Dr. Kristen Holmes: The Sleep Debt Problem Affecting Your Brain, Mood, and Relationships
Q: What role does morning light play in circadian alignment and health outcomes?
Morning light serves as a powerful circadian time-giver; regular exposure, especially before 10 a.m., helps synchronize clocks, enhances sleep consistency, and supports overall health.
171. Dr. Kristen Holmes: The Sleep Debt Problem Affecting Your Brain, Mood, and Relationships
Q: What is sleep debt and how does it affect performance and team dynamics?
Sleep debt is the gap between what you need and what you get; it reduces executive function and can erode psychological safety within teams, impacting workplace performance.

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What is Extend Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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