Ancient Health Podcast
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
Episodes
Heart Flutters But a Perfect EKG? It Might Be Your Kidneys! (Repost)
Do you have heart flutters, palpitations, or chest tightness , but your EKG comes back "perfect" and your stress test says you're fine? Dr. Chris Motley breaks down a connection most doctors never check: the direct link between your kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract system and the health of your heart.
In this episode, Dr. Motley explains how hidden kidney infections, bladder infections, UTIs,
Banned in Europe, flowing from your tap: the Atrazine story they tried to bury
This chemical was banned in Europe 20 years ago...so why is it in the tap water of over 40 million Americans? In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley breaks down what the research found on frogs exposed to Atrazine and what this means for you.
The company that makes this herbicide went to great pains to keep this research hidden, but in this episode you'll learn how it can get into drinking water,
The Organ Western Medicine Threw Away: How Fascia Proves Chinese Medicine was Right All Along
For the last 400 years when medical researchers conducted an autopsy they would throw this away as medical waste, not realizing it was actually a powerful connective organ...now Western science has finally caught up with Chinese Medicine in discovering the power of fascia. What is fascia in your body and how can learning about it benefit you?
In this episode you'll learn:
What fascia tissue is a
Don't Ask AI for a Diagnosis….Ask It This Instead: Lorrie Rivers on Using ChatGPT for Healing
Have you ever wanted to see how AI could help with your health journey, but you had concerns, or you were too overwhelmed to know where to start? Holistic practitioner and recovery coach Lorrie Rivers joins Dr. Motley to walk through practical tips and best practices for using ChatGPT in your quest to be the CEO of your own health. Lorrie teaches how to empower yourself by approaching modern techn
The Sunscreen Debate: Why the Most Protected People Are Getting Melanoma
There's a viral social media post claiming that you're 300% more likely to develop skin cancer when you use sunscreen. What's the truth? Is sunscreen safe to use?
In this episode Doctor Motley breaks down the research, and brings a new lens to the debate: what did ancient cultures do for skin health?
Here's what you'll learn in this episode:
*Research has found chemicals in your sunscreen like
Your Body Is Carrying Your Mother's Trauma — How to Break the Cycle of Generational Pain and Chronic Disease
What if the chronic illness you've been fighting your whole life began with your childhood and your family of origin? Unresolved childhood trauma lives in your thyroid, your gut, and your joints, and it can be inherited. Nurse practitioner Dani Williamson and mental health specialist Dr. Stacy Jagger join Dr. Chris Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf to discuss this hopeful message: you can reverse these c
Infertility Is a Nervous System Problem | Dr. Kela Smith & Terry Barga on Hormone Health
Having trouble getting pregnant and can't figure out why? Struggling to lose weight even if you're a gym rat? The answer to both problems may be that your nervous system doesn't feel safe. And if so your body will block fertility, weight loss, and hormone balance every single time.
In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Doctor Chris Motley, along with Dr. Anis Khalaf, interv
Most People Skip This Spiritual Practice — And It's Costing Them | Fr. Dan Reehil
Who is better equipped to teach us about spiritual health than an exorcist? Father Dan Reehil, Roman Catholic priest, exorcist for the Diocese of Nashville, and host of the Battle Ready podcast, joins Dr. Chris Motley and Dr. Anis Khalaf for a live conversation that bridges spiritual warfare, self-discipline, and whole-body health in a way you've never heard before.
How’s your spirit these days?
Jordan Rubin Was Given 90 Days to Live — His Faith-Filled Journey Against All Odds
Can your beliefs impact your healing? As science begins to catch up to what people of faith have always known, it’s clear that believing you can be healthy is key to beating the odds. Jordan Rubin, health coach, natural health entrepreneur and author of The Biblio Diet and The Makers Diet, would call this faith.
In this special live episode of the Ancient Health Podcast at 2026’s WillCo WellFest
Cold Water Cured My Anxiety: The Science and Soul Behind Cold Therapy with Wyatt Ewing
What if the thing that saved your mental health wasn't a pill, a program, or a therapist — but a stranger in a gym telling you that you looked terrible and needed a cold shower? Get 12% off an Ice Barrel or Chiller with code DRMOTLEY at https://shorturl.at/3Ejhb.
That's the real origin story of Ice Barrel.
Wyatt Ewing didn't build Ice Barrel for athletes. He built it because cold therapy stop
Women Are Being Given Antidepressants for a Hormone Problem — Dani Williamson on How to Fix It at the Root
Went to your doctor in your early 40s with sudden anxiety, insomnia, brain fog or unexplained weight gain — and walked out with an antidepressant? Author and nurse practitioner Dani Williamson joins Dr. Chris Motley to explain why SSRIs are not the answer to perimenopause, what's actually happening in your body as estrogen drops, and how healing your gut can bring your thyroid and hormones back in
A 33-Year-Old Pharmacist With Normal Labs Had a Heart Attack — What His Cells Were Hiding & How He Healed
After a serious heart attack with no conventional warning signs, Dr. John Kim went searching for answers. He was shocked to find what conventional testing never unearthed: he was unknowingly fighting a Bartonella infection, a heavy mycotoxin load and parasites. This was when the pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner learned the role cellular energy plays in health breakdowns, and, vit
A Sugar Found in Beef Triggers Immune Chaos — How Tick Bites Create Alpha-Gal Syndrome, and How to Heal
Your horrible reaction to beef could be from a tick-bite. In this episode, you’ll learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome, which could be the reason you can’t stomach red meat, and why it’s all to do with tick saliva. If you have Lyme disease, you may already understand how ticks can wreak havoc with your immune system. Here, Dr. Motley shares his thoughts on why allergic reactions to beef may be on the ri
Traditional Chinese Medicine Saved This Doctor. Now He Wants to Pay it Forward. | Dr. Anis Khalaf
Dr. Anis Khalaf’s life was saved by TCM and he doesn’t want this to be a rare experience. That’s why Dr. Khalaf, a practitioner with a background in both Western Medicine and Chinese Medicine, is on a mission to share as many different holistic health options as he can with families in his local community. So the Williamson County WellFest was born!
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Hope for Hypothyroidism in Menopause: What to Know | Dr. Amie Hornaman
Menopause, with its period of incredible hormonal imbalance, can intensify thyroid issues and conventional medicine only offers limited help. Dr. Amie Hormanan, aka the Thyroid Fixer, is back to break down the complexities of hypothyroidism for you, giving you straight answers about what to do next while sharing her own personal thyroid journey.
Topics discussed:
How to get tested thoroughly
Heavy Metals Are Making You an EMF Antenna — Dr. Noah Lebowitz on How to Clear Them Herbally
What if your sensitivity to phones, Wi-Fi, and electronic devices isn't in your head — it's in your blood? In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Noah Lebowitz of Supreme Nutrition Products to discuss how heavy metal accumulation turns your body into a kind of electromagnetic antenna — and what you can do to change that.
But that's just where the conversation starts
You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline
It's estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to climb. Today on the podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. David Jockers of the chart-topping podcast on functional nutrition, to understand how we can nourish our bodies to help keep our brains sharp.
Learn how to tackle vitamin deficiencies through key nutritional strategies, sleep and
The Depletion Messing up Your Body’s Detox (Reset Naturally with Minerals) | Caroline Alan
We’ve all been told we need our vitamins and individual supplements but did you know you need essential minerals for healthy hair and skin, not to mention detoxing and gut health? Caroline Alan of BEAM Minerals is on a mission to remineralize humanity with her new book The Mineral Reset. In this episode, Caroline explains it all for us, from how the degradation of our soil stripped our food of min
Your Tinnitus May Be a Kidney Issue: Here’s What to Do
Tinnitus can be incredibly debilitating. From a Western perspective, it can be caused by constant exposure to loud noise, and there’s a strong connection to the kidneys in TCM. If you have Tinnitus, this episode is your guide, with herbs, at-home acupressure for you to do, and a breakdown of what might be going on in your emotional world.. Show notes⬇️
DesBio: Ear Ring: https://dbscript.com/pro
Finally Beat That Nagging Cough: The Hidden Viral & Fungal Triggers (And How to Clear Them Naturally)
If you’ve had that pesky cough that’s been going around lately, you might be wondering what it means? In this episode, you’ll find answers and recommendations to help your body battle respiratory infections with herbs, light therapy and Chinese Medicine acupressure points. Show Notes: ⬇️
If you have mold in the house, you can get it tested with https://immunolytics.com/. Also, if you’re in the ma
Are You Feeding Your Infections More than You’re Feeding Yourself? | Dr. Michael Lebowitz
In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down for a fascinating discussion with a veteran of functional medicine, Dr. Michael Lebowitz. A practitioner, author, teacher and herbal expert, Dr. Lebowitz shares his wisdom on testing, treatment, the latest social media-based health fads and listening to what the body needs. Topics Discussed:
Treating infections alongside allergies
Bio-individuality and envir
Boost Your Fertility at 40 and Beyond: Testing, Nervous System Healing and Cutting Out Stressors | Aimee Raupp
How we think about fertility is deeply shaped by the idea that pregnancy and delivery after a certain age are just not possible. But, what if there’s more to it than we thought? What if age isn’t the only deciding factor when it comes to fertility?
Dr. Aimee Raupp is a leading fertility expert whose work blends functional medicine, Chinese Medicine and deep emotional healing to help women get pr
Iman Hasan on How to Get Out of Chronic Burnout and Truly Heal Inside and Out
Why are we so stressed out, sick and facing serious fertility issues today? Iman Hasan, entrepreneur and host of the podcast BioHack-it, makes the case that women have lost touch with their intuition in all the hustle, and desperately need to take the time and space to reset their nervous systems.
In this honest and inspiring conversation with Dr. Chris Motley, Iman shares essential tools and m
The Power of Prayer in Crisis: Surviving the Guadalupe River Flood | Lizzie Blake
On July 4, 2025, Lizzie Blake and her family were enjoying a trip to Texas when they were nearly caught in the Guadalupe River flooding. Lizzie shares her story of their survival, the power of prayer and spiritual energy in a crisis.
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Morning Diarrhea Isn't Random: The Small Intestine-Emotion Connection That Changes Everything
Do you struggle with urgent diarrhea? Strap in, because this episode is for you! Blending ancient wisdom with modern science, Dr. Motley explains what’s happening and why, explores the emotional struggles that could be behind this, and gives remedies to help. Recommendations below⬇️
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Homeopathics: - DesBio’s GI Distress https://dbscript.com/product/gi-distress/
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Bugs in the Brain: How To Treat Neuroinflammation | Dr. Eboni Cornish
Brain fog and memory loss can be associated with underlying brain infections and toxicity. Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and President Elect of ILADS, joins Dr. Motley to explain how neuroinflammation, chronic toxicity and chronic illnesses work together and offer hope for healing brain conditions. Other Topics Discussed:
Pregnancy and Lyme
How Lyme can mimic othe
Gallbladder Problems and Self-Blame: The Hidden Link
Are you struggling with low self-regard? In this episode Dr. Motley highlights the connection between this emotion and the gallbladder, some key signs that you may have a gallbladder issue, and what can help. The episode delves into the wisdom of TCM, kinesiology and the identity conflict issue in German New Medicine. Check out the show notes for his list of remedies.⬇️
Dr. Motley’s recommendatio
Why Spring Hits Harder Than It Should: The Grief Your Lungs Have Been Storing (And How to Release It)
Springtime is here, and that means breathing issues. What if your breathing problems are connected to grief your body is carrying? In TCM, grief and the lungs are deeply connected. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores this connection, remedies to consider and the possibility that you could be carrying generational grief.
Dr. Motley’s recommendations:
For Lung Health
DesBio Large Intestine + Lun
The Emotion Trapped in Your Liver: How the Starvation Conflict Drives High Histamine (And What to Do About It)
Do your high histamine issues feel unsolvable? In this episode, Dr. Motley explains the connection between histamines and your liver, some hidden symptoms, and his best tried-and-true remedies. He also makes the case for an unusual cause of histamine issues that you might want to consider if you can’t shake them: your emotions and personal traumas. Dr. Motley unpacks the link between the liver and
Why Belly Weight Won’t Budge: Trauma, Toxins and Herbs
Struggling with swelling and weight gain around your belly button that seemed to come out of nowhere? This is linked to emotional trauma, stress and infections, according to many modalities. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains this connection both physiologically and through German New Medicine, and offers herbal + acupressure solutions.
Links:
Dr. Schulze’s Intestinal Formula - https://shor
Why Your Mood Won't Lift No Matter What You Try: The Gut Bacteria Nobody Is Testing For
Depression and anxiety is so often linked to your gut. In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley gives us a primer on the connection between your mood and C.diff’s effect on your neurotransmitters and, crucially, what you can do about it.
Dr. Motley’s Recommendations
OATS Test - Mosaic Labs https://mosaicdx.com/test/organic-acids-test/
Morinda Supreme (Noni) - https://tinyurl
Healing Trauma through Grace & Connection: The Story Behind Onsite | Miles Adcox
Traumatic experiences, if not properly processed and healed, can show up in our bodies and our lives in so many different ways. But how can you start healing?
In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Miles Adcox, chairman and proprietor of Onsite, a mental wellness treatment center, for a deep, thoughtful conversation about what overcoming trauma looks like up close. Miles speaks vulnerably ab
Why Are You Getting Cavities? Tips and Tools from a Biological Dentist | Dr. McKinnon Forbes
Cavities aren’t just from too much sugar - they’re a sign that something else is going on in the body. Dr. Motley sat down with Nashville-based biological dentist Dr. McKinnon Forbes to learn more about this, and so many other practical nuggets for holistic dental health. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Toothcare for kids
Jaw formation
Ozone therapy
How biological dentistry is making waves in healthcare
Wh
The Hidden Dangers of Lymphatic Stagnation (Re-post)
Do you have swollen lymph nodes or lymphedema? Why is your lymphatic system so key and what can you do to get to the bottom of lymphatic issues?
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast you’ll get some key takeaways like:
The link between stagnant lymph and sluggish blood.
Great foods for healing up your lymph system.
A stagnant lymphatic system can be a sign to examine your diet, lif
Constipation & Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go
Your belief system can affect your bowel movements. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores what perfectionism has to do with constipation and how, through herbs, body adjustments, and emotional work, you can teach your body to let go and improve your bowel movements. Show notes⬇️
Recommendations:
Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation: https://dbscript.com/product/ver/
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Generational Trauma and Your Hormones: Your Body Carries Your Story | Dr. Sonya Jensen
Do our family stories show up in our bodies? Dr. Sonya Jensen kept seeing women in her practice whose emotional past was deeply linked to the hormonal chaos they were experiencing. Her new book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, explores the healing work of breaking free from emotional patterns of the past to build a healthy, happy future. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Generational trauma + how generat
Can a Shot of this Molecule with Olive Oil Help with Detox, Sleep + Migraines? | Chris Burres
Can a daily teaspoon of a little-known carbon compound in olive oil be used as a migraine, sleep and detox cure-all? Scientific research and personal anecdotes all point to ESS60’s potential for longevity, improved health span and restorative sleep.
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Inflammation Isn’t Random: Ayurveda’s Body-Type Blueprint | Dr. Shivani Gupta
If you're struggling with inflammation and brain fog, the solution is to work with your body and not against it. Dr Shivani Gupta, ayurvedic practitioner and author of The Inflammation Code, dives into ancient wisdom to help us flourish in life by understanding what our bodies need. To try Dr Shivani's supplements head to https://fusionaryformulas.com/ and use the discount code ANCIENTHEALTH for 1
Why EMF Hits Some People Harder — The Myelin-Infection Connection and How to Shield Your Cells
The presence of your phone and WI-FI in the home can accelerate anxiety, brain fog, low energy and physical symptoms you’re currently dealing with: Here's what we know and what you can do about it.
This episode focuses on how the presence of EMFs affect us in the way only Dr. Motley can: diving into the biomechanics and energy-medicine side of EMF sensitivity, and offering tools for building res
Protein Demystified: The Role of Essential Amino Acids in Weight Loss | Angelo Keely
As we age and lose weight, preserving muscle becomes more critical than ever. Enter essential amino acids. Today Dr Motley sits down with Angelo Keely, founder of Kion, a company that supplements high quality essential amino acids, to break down why EAAs are key for building and maintaining muscle and optimizing protein. Visit https://getkion.com/ancient for 20% off!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What’s
Overcoming Sciatica, Back Pain & Glute Pain: How to Protect Your Posture | Ashley Williams
If you have sciatica or back pain, and you're sitting all day for work, it's vital to make sure your office chair is supporting your posture as much as humanly possible. In this episode, Dr Motley sits down with Ashley Williams, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to discuss how she's challenging the notion that sitting is the new smoking. Learn how supporting your posture supports everything else. TOPI
Your Labs Are ‘Normal’… So Why Do You Still Feel Sick? | Dr. Efrat LaMandre
What happens when your labs look normal, but you still don’t feel well?
In this episode, Dr. Motley speaks with Dr. Efrat LaMandre about why so many people feel unheard in healthcare. They explore medical gaslighting, the importance of building a supportive care team, and how stress, emotions, and the nervous system play a central role in chronic illness.
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Clear Mold Toxicity: Your Questions Answered
In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into your questions on learning about and treating mold toxicity. He shares patient stories to illustrate the sneaky nature of mold-related health issues and the importance of thorough testing and treatment. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
How can your diet be affected by mold toxicity?
How can it affect alpha gal and what can be done about that?
What does mold hav
To Remove or Not Remove a Tooth: A Whole Health Perspective | Dr. Kelly Blodgett
What if you didn’t dread going to the dentist? Dr. Kelly Blodgett is a biological dentist on a mission to remove the fear from dentistry. He uses this approach when discussing whether or not to remove a tooth, and other topics like:
What exactly is a cavitation and can it affect your health?
How dental health affects your whole body
How your oral health affects your emotional life
Lab tests
Your Winter Depression Might Be a Kidney Infection — The Hidden Organ Behind Seasonal Mood Crashes
We’re re-airing this episode, as we know many people struggle with the winter blues and feeling off this time of year! Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months,
Protein, Gut Health, and the Routine That Sticks | Jaimie Maitland
What kinds of protein shakes can you use if whey makes you bloat? Integrative Health Coach and health entrepreneur Jamie Maitland is here to break down the best protein shakes for you, how to source truly “clean” products, little health secrets like pairing your collagen with Vitamin C and, most importantly, how your mindset is the most important ingredient in creating your unique health routine.
Your Jaw Pain, Shoulder Ache & Skin Breakouts Might All Be SIBO — Here's the Hidden Connection
Did you know SIBO can show up in the skin and as symptoms you would never have guessed like TMJ? Today, Dr. Motley is addressing everything people have asked him about SIBO, diving into meridian points and the emotions linked to the small intestines in Chinese Medicine. Learn about herbal, homeopathic and acupressure treatments for this condition. Doctor Motley’s Recommendations:
Herbs that help
The TCM Code to Your Period | Dr. Chloe Weber
What can you learn about your period by tapping into TCM principles? We’re re-airing this past interview with Dr. Chloe Weber, master herbalist and TCM practitioner, to dive into what it means when you’ve skipped a period, decode PMS symptoms from a TCM lens, and figure out why the liver and spleen are critical when it comes to menstrual cycles.
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Mouth Breathing Is Quietly Wrecking Your Heart, Jaw and Gut — A Biological Dentist Explains
Your oral health affects the rest of your body in ways you may not even realize. Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist, sat down with Dr. Motley to explore these systemic connections, plus the perils of mouthbreathing, what you need to know about gum disease and the pros and cons of root canals.
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How to Actually Hit Your Health Goals in 2026 | Dr. Fab Mancini
2026 is the year to change your life by identifying - and manifesting energy in - the direction you truly want to go in. Earlier this year, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with Dr. Fab Mancini, a Doctor of Chiropractic, mentor to CEO’s and global health and success expert. Learn about:
What science tells us about the field of energy you create around you
Little steps you can take to focus on what you
You're Not Stuck in Your Practice — You're Stuck in Your Beliefs: CJ Mertz on Breaking the Success Ceiling
Have you ever felt stuck when it comes to your health, your health practice, or as a wellness coach? CJ Mertz has been overcoming the odds since he bounced back from a terrifying prognosis as a child all the way through his chiropractic career and as a global coach. In this interview he describes how he broke out of his limiting beliefs and feelings of unworthiness to reach his potential, and how
Half His Day Is Fixing Medicine's Mistakes — Dr. Howard Cohn on Bio Stacking Your Way to Real Health
What is biostacking? Why is everyone talking about molecular hydrogen? Dr. Motley sat down with Dr. Howard Cohn for a rich conversation - practitioner-to-practitioner - about the most innovative wellness techniques today and their ancient roots.
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How to Re-Grow Your Brain With Natural Medicine | Leila Doolittle
After a terrifying car accident left her with concussion syndrome, Dr. Leila Doolittle was determined to learn how to heal her brain naturally and devoted her life to helping others heal from the chronic symptoms of bodily trauma. Dr. Motley met up with her at the Changing Life + Destiny Conference to discuss powerful underrated tools to help the brain and body heal from injury, mold toxicity and
The Optometrist Who Prescribes 'Wrong' Glasses to Heal Chronic Pain — Dr. Jamie Ho Explains
Got your eyes checked lately? Not only are your eyes windows to your soul, they can also be indicators of hypertension, diabetes, and even neurological issues like brain tumors. Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Jamie Ho, a doctor of optometry with a neurological focus, to explore how injuries and traumas to the head, as well as a whole host of other things, can influence vision issues and break down
Struggling With Symptoms No Doctor Can Explain? Could Be Your Genes | Kim Ressler
Kim Ressler searched for answers to her chronic issues for years. Finally, a friend turned her on to the world of nutrigenomics. What if there was a way to genetically determine what kind of supplements would address your methylation pathways, your mental health and your ability to focus? During this year’s Changing Life and Destiny conference in Dallas, Dr. Motley had a chance to sit down with Ki
Your Hormones Are Triggering Your Histamine — Dr. Meg Mill on the Estrogen Connection Nobody Talks About
Learn how histamine and perimenopause create a perfect storm. Doctor Motley interviews Dr. Meg Mill about everything you need to know about histamines, and how to deal with them, at this stage of life.
Chapters
02:47 Dr. Meg’s Journey from Pharmaceutical Doctorate to Functional Medicine
05:38 Understanding Histamine and Its Role in Health
08:35 The Impact of Gut Health on Histamine Levels
Chronic Cough + Trouble Breathing? Mold Might be the Cause
If you moved into a house and you’re finding chronic symptoms surfacing - chronic coughing, phlegm and trouble breathing - you could be dealing with sneaky, hidden mold. This episode breaks down what you can do from a holistic health perspective. Doctor Motley’s Recommendations:
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Testing for mold toxins: Mycotoxin testing, OATS (Organic Acid Test) - https://mosaicdx.com/
Immunolytics - ht
Restricting Blood Flow Actually Increases It — Alex Burks on the Japanese Compression Therapy Healing Joints and Hearts
Let’s talk muscle strength! Looking for a gentle way to keep your body strength up? Dr. Motley discusses the science of targeted compression for people who need to recover muscle without stressing out their joints or overall systems. Topics Discussed:
How to recover properly from surgery/injury
How targeted compression helps strengthen muscles and joints gently but effectively
The importance
Ancient Hydration: The Power of Desert Salt | Samantha Skyring
Salt is an ancient mineral that’s essential to our bodies. But not all salt is created equal. Take a journey to the salt pan of the Kalahari Desert with the founder of Oryx Desert Salt, Samantha Skyring. Dr. Motley sat down with Sam to discuss how salt fuels our bodies, the hidden dangers of sea salt and plastic packaging as well as how she sources powerful desert salt.
Samantha’s experiment: If
Aging = Oxidation: How Vitamin C and Mitochondrial Support Reverse the Damage | Dr. Levy
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Thomas Levy breaks down for us how oxidative stress—driven by toxins, infections, and nutrient deficiencies—is the real driver of aging and disease. Liposomal vitamin C and glutathione can provide rapid relief, support autoimmune conditions, and restore cellular function by replenishing electrons the body loses to toxins.
Dr. Levy also highligh
Dancing with Discomfort: Neuroplasticity can Conquer Illness | Ben Ahrens
Can you re-train your brain to make it through illness or injury, and even improve your healing outcomes? Dr. Motley sits down with Ben Ahrens, a brain-retraining educator, to learn how neuroplasticity truly can help those battling chronic illnesses. Ben shares his story of how a debilitating Lyme infection left him bedridden for years, and how a few simple brain tools made a key difference for hi
You're Not Overeating — You're Under-Nourished: Erin Power on the Hunger Signal That Heals Women's Metabolism
Erin Power sits down with Dr. Motley to explore how women can change their emotional programming around food and their bodies while also correcting metabolic dysfunction (and how the two things may be more connected than you would guess!).
A nutritionist and health coach with 15 years experience, Erin shares with us the science behind the Epic Breakfast, the psychological importance of nourishin
Mental Health is Brain Health: Functional Neurology | Dr. Eboni Cornish
Did you know tick-borne diseases, like Lyme, and parasites can affect your brain, cognition and your mental health? Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director of Amen Clinics to find how these infections can break through the blood-brain barrier. Dr. Eboni walks through what this looks like, and, most importantly, provides hope that healing is possible.
Labs mentione
Everyday TCM Secrets for Your Home | Sara Jane Ho
In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Sara Jane Ho, host of Netflix’s Mind Your Manners and TCM advocate, to explore her personal journey with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Feng Shui. Sara provides some practical, everyday TCM secrets she learned about energy, health and more from her childhood spent in Hong Kong and her adulthood in Beijing.
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How to Regulate Your Mind So You Can Follow Your Spirit | Frank Elaridi
Energy healer and friend of the podcast Frank Elaridi joins Dr. Motley today for a wide-ranging conversation about regulating your mind, practicing the discipline of being present and healing emotional energy. While reflecting on his own complete lifestyle shift and spiritual journey, Frank provides tips on how to control your mind and use it as a tool, rather than letting it control you, and how
Chronic Cough? Check Your Kidneys (Repost)
In this important older episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley discusses the relationship between a dry cough and kidney health. He explains how the kidneys and lungs are connected, and how chronic stress, fear and grief can impact kidney function and lead to a persistent cough. Show Notes + Links ⬇️
Takeaways:
A chronic dry cough can be an indication of kidney fatigue and imbalance
Upping Your Vegetables Makes You As Happy as Getting a New Job | Emma Seppala on the Science of Sovereign Happiness
Learn about tools from both Western Science and Eastern Wisdom for a happier life! In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley interviews Author and Yale Happiness Researcher Emma Seppala. Takeaways:
Studies show writing down three things you’re grateful for has a bigger impact than taking an antidepressant!
Don’t choose to look at your phone first thing in the morning.
Realize the power of meditat
This Molecule Made Rats Live 90% Longer — Chris Burres on the Carbon Discovery Reversing Human Aging
In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Christopher Motley interviews Chris Burres, a research engineer and entrepreneur, about the groundbreaking molecule ESS-60 and its potential benefits for longevity and supporting your age-related inflammation. They discuss the science behind ESS-60, its mechanism of action at the cellular level, and the importance of olive oil as a carrier. Import
A Lingering Case of Strep: The Answer to Your Health Issues? (Re-post)
Did you have a chronic case of strep throat as a child? This could be the answer to your chronic symptoms as an adult! Dr. Motley breaks down how strep can linger and cause issues later in life. This is a re-post of an older episode to highlight this foundational info! Show notes ⬇️
Recommendations:
Watch your sugar intake
Labs to test for strep:
MicroGenDX: https://microgendx.com/
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Understanding the Epstein-Barr Epidemic I Dr. Kasia Kines
In this episode Dr. Motley picks Dr. Kasia Kines’ brain all about an incredibly prominent but lesser-known condition, Epstein-Barr Virus! Dr. Kines - a doctor of clinical nutrition and expert on EBV - lays out for us how stress and trauma influence this virus (and how it hits empaths especially hard) as well as how simple lifestyle shifts combined with inner work can help you feel like yourself ag
The 4 Root Causes of Your Chronic Illness: Exploring Long Covid with Lorrie Rivers
Chronic illnesses are deeply intertwined with our emotions! In this episode Dr. Motley chats with Lorrie Rivers, a best-selling co-author with Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer, dedicated to helping individuals take control of their own health by addressing root causes of chronic conditions. Lorrie and Dr. Motley dive headlong into the ins and outs of addressing symptoms of chronic illnesses like Long
Breast Implant Illness Steals Your Energy: How to Be Your Own Advocate with Katie Baehring
In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Katie Baehring, a certified gut health practitioner, to discuss how to be your own health advocate. Katie shares vulnerably about her journey with breast cancer illness and how it empowered her to learn so much more about her body’s innate signals, what holistic wellbeing looks like and how to speak up for herself and her health.
Topics Discussed:
Brea
440: How to Break out of Insomnia Holistically | Mollie Eastman
Mollie Eastman, of the Sleep is a Skill podcast, fought her way out of insomnia for good and was inspired to teach others how to hone the skill of good sleep without pills. She joins Dr. Motley for this ultimate sleep deep-dive. Takeaways:
- Improve your rhythms. Work towards not eating, exercising or taking any supplements less than three or four hours before bed.
- Be strict about keeping the
439: Sound Healing’s Power to Calm and Focus the Mind | John Bamber
Sound therapy is an ancient form of healing and it looks like Western technology is finally catching up to it. John Bamber of Wavwatch joins Dr. Motley to share about sound healing’s potential to aid sleep, trauma recovery and even focus.
Check out WavWatch: wavwatch.com (as a special gift to our community you can get a discount on a WavWatch with code DRMOTLEY)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to
438: Your Kidneys, Bladder, and Beating Seasonal Depression
Do you get the blues when the weather turns cool? In this episode, Dr. Motley tackles seasonal depression from a TCM perspective. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart is connected to the kidneys and bladder, so if you feel that you’re not your best self in the colder months, pay attention to signs of bladder issues.
Show Notes: ⬇️
For UTI testing: https://microgendx.com/
For kidney issue
437: Faith, Fitness & the A2 Milk Edge: Lessons from the NFL | Heath Evans
What physical and spiritual health lessons can we learn from the NFL? Dr. Motley sits down with former NFL player Heath Evans to discuss his faith journey and foundation mindset, character and nutrition lessons learned from his athletic career. Topics discussed:
The benefits of A2 milk
How to combat constipation
The health building blocks of sleep and hydration
Heath’s Spiritual Mindset Tran
436: When Food Poisoning Lingers
Think food poisoning leaves your body after a few days? It’s more complicated than that!
In this episode, Doctor Motley chats about what happens when bacterial infections like E.coli and Salmonella gets into our systems.
Learn some of the signs and symptoms (E.coli can cause joint pain while Salmonella can cause UTIs), as well as testing and natural treatments. Show notes ⬇️
Get Tested for
435: Your Genetic Blueprint: Detox, Immunity & Mental Health | Dr. J. Dunn
How can working with our genes help us feel better, physically and mentally? What can our genes tell us about treating our mental health? What is MTHFR? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley and Dr. J Dunn explore the intricate world of methylation, detoxification, and genetics. Learn about the implications of specific genes on mental health, autoimmune conditions, and the pow
434: The Hidden UTI/Heart Connection
Did you know unexplained heart palpitations could be a sign of a hidden UTI or other kidney issues? On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley explains how this connection works as well as possible remedies. Learn about how to spot kidney trouble by exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine and even Embryology. Show notes ⬇️
Recommendations:
Talk Therapy → To release trapped fear
433: Decoding the Language of the Face | Dr. Todd Frisch
What can our face tell us (and others), and can face-reading connect us to real healing? In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Todd Frisch shares his expertise in facial diagnosis, revealing how our facial features give powerful insights about our health and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Frisch also shares real-life case studies that illustrate the practical applications of facial diagnosis in clinica
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