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
Tight Jaw, Tight Hips? Where Your Body Holds Stress
Tight jaw, shoulders up by your ears, waking at 3 a.m.? Somatic movement teacher Liz Tenuto, author of When the Body Speaks, joins Dr. Chris Motley to explore where the body holds stress, why she favors tiny, lazy movements over force, why animals shake it off, and how to recognize when you’re still bracing. Dr. Motley adds the Chinese Medicine perspective on the jaw and waking at 3 a.m.
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Tired and Losing Hair? Check Your Ferritin
Tired, losing hair, and told your labs are “normal”? Endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith explains the new 2026 American Society of Hematology ferritin thresholds, why your thyroid needs iron, the pregnancy thyroid rule every woman on thyroid medication should know, the gut signs you may be ignoring, and her honest take on GLP-1 drugs. With Dr. Chris Motley.
00:00 Dr. Cassie Smith is back
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Is Mold in Your House Making You Sick?
The viral fungus numbers are real: about 7,300 deaths and 130,000 hospitalizations a year, per the CDC. But those figures count fungal infections, not the mold behind your shower. Dr. Chris Motley explains what damp buildings probably do to health (asthma, wheeze, cough, respiratory infections), why a urine mycotoxin test can't tell you if your home is making you sick, how Chinese Medicine describ
Could Your Anxiety Be Lyme in the Brain?
Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD, of Amen Clinics and ILADS, returns for a third conversation, live in Nashville. She and Dr. Chris Motley talk about Lyme and other tick-borne infections in the brain: anxiety and depression, kids labeled ADHD, puberty flares, mold and memory, and why she calms the brain before treating anything. Plus her best question: when did your symptoms start, and where were you? Source
Your Calcium Score Is Zero. Are You Safe?
At 34, Dr. Stephen Hussey had a zero calcium score and a heart attack six months later. Dr. Chris Motley talks with him about what his tests missed, infrared light, structured water, and his case that the heart is more than a pump. Sources in the show notes. Remember: chest pain means call 911. Educational only, not medical advice.
00:00 Zero calcium score, heart attack at 34
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Your Hashimoto's Might Start in Your Stomach
Normal TSH, still exhausted? Dr. Chris Motley explains the thyroid antibodies most people never get tested for, why a stomach infection called H. pylori keeps showing up alongside Hashimoto's, what a 2026 study found when it was treated, and what Chinese medicine has long said about digestion and a cold, tired body.
(00:00) Your antibodies are five times normal, and "nothing to treat yet"&n
Are You Vata, Pitta, or Kapha? What Each Type Should Eat
Dr. Shivani Gupta watched diabetes move through her family in India, then studied Ayurveda to find out what could be done for it. She explains Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, what each type tends to eat and how each sleeps, her daily clock and seasonal eating, and the rockstar power of turmeric! Plus her proposal that menopause is a Vata shift. Code DRMOTLEY will give you 15% off Dr. Shivani’s incredible
Why Your Kid's Molluscum Bumps Aren't Going Away
The molluscum cream your dermatologist prescribed actually.…doesn't beat doing nothing. A 2017 Cochrane review of 22 trials says so. Dr. Chris Motley breaks down why watchful waiting is actually the evidence-backed call, what the new FDA-approved gel really does (and doesn't) fix, and why some kids' bumps won't quit for years while others clear in months.
[00:00:00] - The pediatrician who said "j
Your Thinning Hair Might Be a Stomach Infection
A viral post claims a stomach infection reversal reversed a man's hair loss in 28 days. Dr. Chris Motley checks the science: how H. pylori shuts down your stomach acid, why that starves your hair follicles of iron and B12 before it shows up on a blood test, and why the popular kill stack for it fails for a specific group of people.
00:00:00 - The claim: hair regrowth in 28 days
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Why You're Seeing Squiggly Lines (It Might Not Be Floaters)
Your eye exam came back normal, but your vision still isn't right. Dr. Chris Motley explains the Traditional Chinese Medicine case for why liver health, not just age, may be behind your floaters, flashes, or dim vision, including his own story of vision loss and recovery. He covers the real embryology behind "the eyes are a map of the brain," the labs he uses when a standard eye exam comes back cl
Lyme Rage: Why Your Calm Kid Suddenly Became Someone Else
A child is doing fine, doing homework, laughing easily, getting along with everyone, and then over a few weeks they become someone else. Explosive anger over nothing. Can't sit still. Can't focus. Grades fall off a cliff, and the school has one word ready: ADHD. In this solo episode, Dr. Chris Motley asks the question almost nobody in that meeting asks: what if the personality change didn't start
The 2 PM Brain Fog Clue: How to Tell If Your Brain Isn't Detoxing While You Sleep
If you have swollen lymph nodes, this episode will teach you how your mighty glymphatic system drains toxins from your brain to what in Chinese Medicine is called your stomach 12 point. In this episode, Doctor Chris Motley explains the ins and outs of caring for your lymphatic system and how to promote lymphatic drainage through the activation of your triple warmer in Chinese Medicine. He also sha
The Hidden Infection Behind Your Post-Nasal Drip
Fall doesn't always cause your sinus congestion. It just knows how to find whatever was already sitting there. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley walks through the Traditional Chinese Medicine map that connects the exact location of a headache or a patch of sinus pressure to a specific internal organ, and why that map keeps showing up in his practice.
Key Takeaways
Your headache location is diagn
Your Gut Is Recirculating Your Own Bad Estrogen
Why are so many young women experiencing painful periods, endometriosis, Hashimoto's and hormonal chaos? After falling ill with Graves Disease in medical school, functional endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith made it her life’s mission to chase these kinds of questions. In her new book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones (https://a.co/d/0gbCrVD6) she tackles the real gut-hormone connection behind estroge
Ask Your Doctor These 4 Words Before You Take a Statin with Dr. Philip Ovadia
After performing thousands of open-heart surgeries, Dr. Philip Ovadia recognized that the vast majority were preventable…if his patients had improved their metabolic health in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with heart surgeon, author and podcaster Dr. Philip Ovadia to learn about the underrated relationship between insulin resistance and heart disease, and what you nee
Is Your Child Dysregulated? This Therapist Calls for a 30-Day Family Digital Detox
Children are on screens 7 to 9 hours a day according to the latest data. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sat down with Dr. Stacy Jagger, aka “Dr. Sassy,” family therapist, mental health expert and author of The 30-Day Blackout to learn how a month-long digital detox for the whole family regulates a child’s nervous system, resolves many behavioral issues and even ADHD symptoms naturally, an
Alzheimer's Is Up 134% Since 2000 — Dani Williamson on the Lifestyle Triggers and How to Prevent It
Alzheimer's disease has increased 134% since the year 2000. Over 7 million Americans are currently living with full-blown Alzheimer's disease. Not mild cognitive impairment, not brain fog, but diagnosed Alzheimer's. One in five women and one in ten men will receive that diagnosis in their lifetime. And according to ALZ.org, the risk has gone up 134% in just 24 years. For many people, this is not a
Your Mold Attack May Not Be About Mold: Emotional Root Causes with Dr. Howard Cohn
What if that moldy AirBnB wasn’t the true cause of your illness, even after you found mycotoxins in your lab work? What if there was a deeper emotion behind it? In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Howard Cohn to talk about emotional root causes, stacking protocols to truly get well and the tool that gives his patients six months of therapy in under a minute. Learn more at https://
The 25-Year Rash: Dr. Steven Zodkoy on Biofilms, Buried Trauma, and Why Your UTI Isn't a UTI
A rash baffled 25 years of dermatologists. It disappeared in a week once Dr. Steven Zodkoy traced it to a childhood memory. Here's what that case, and the concept of a "biofilm," has to do with your migraines and your bladder. Dr. Chris Motley sits down with Dr. Steven Zodkoy, a chiropractor and applied kinesiologist who became the first in his field to pass the American College of Nutrition exam,
The Tooth That Keeps Breaking is Pointing to an Organ: Chinese Medicine's Meridian Tooth Chart
A viral documentary sent thousands of people rushing to pull their teeth. The theory behind it — the focal infection theory — dates back to a dentist in the 1920s named Weston Price, was largely rejected by the mid-twentieth century, and yet has roared back to life on the internet with enough force to create genuine panic. Dr. Chris Motley isn't here to add to that panic. He's here to do something
The Parasite That Hides Inside Your Red Blood Cells
Has a nasty virus ever swept through your family, completely derailing your summer vacation? In this heavily requested episode, Dr. Chris Motley shares his best advice for staying healthy while traveling, his personal travel kit with all his essentials plus the 4 pillars to keeping the whole family well when you’re far from home.
Whether you’re packing for your next trip or you want to cura
Grounding: the honest truth about barefoot healing (is the $200 version worth it?)
Most subjects of a recent study who slept on pads connected to the ground, as part of an earthing protocol, gained significant relief from arthritis, asthma, PMS, sleep apnea and hypertension. We're a generation that's uniquely separated from the Earth. We spend much of our lives in cars, we live in high-rises, and spend the majority of our days working indoors. Why does this matter? Because we're
Mouth Taping Could Be Closing Your Emergency Exit — What to Fix First According to Ancient Medicine
Is mouth taping actually safe — or could it be closing your body's emergency exit while a bigger problem goes undetected?
In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley takes on one of the biggest wellness trends of the moment: mouth taping. And while he's firmly in the camp that nasal breathing is one of the most underrated things you can do for your health, he brings a unique perspective to the discussion…
The Diarrhea Parasite Spreading Across 30 States — What Is Cyclospora and How to Clear It Naturally
A parasite is crawling across 34 states, with thousands of confirmed cases across America. Cyclospora is causing that explosive diarrhea, aka the parasite flu, you’ve no doubt heard about in the news. In this episode, Dr. Chris Motley lays out the facts about what we know, his best advice for avoiding contamination and your full treatment options from both modern and ancient science.
Where the
Chronic Strep: Why It Never Actually Left Your Body
If you had a chronic case of strep as a kid it may be lingering around your organs. Here’s what you can do about it. In this episode, Dr. Motley explains why recurring strep infections are not new infections at all, they are the same bacteria getting more antibiotic-resistant each time. He connects chronic strep to anemia, autoimmune disease, and PANS/PANDAS, then walks through the herbs and lab t
Mastic Gum Won’t Cure Cancer - But What It Does For Your Gut is Impressive Enough
Mastic Gum is an ancient remedy that's been shown in a clinical study to kill off H-Pylori, and other research suggests it reduces oral bacteria. Is this viral cure hyped up or is there weight behind these claims?
Mastic Gum is composed of resin from the chios tree in the Mediterranean: Hippocrates prescribed it to patients and it's been used medicinally for over 2,500 years. In this episode, Dr.
Take off your sunglasses: how light in your eyes secretly runs your hormones, sleep, and mood
Should you be wearing sunglasses? We always thought the eyes just had one job: to see color and send pictures of our environment to our brains, but did you know that they also have a sensor that tells the brain when it’s time to get going for the day and when it’s time to sleep? That sensor can get disrupted when you head out with sunglasses on. In this episode, Dr. Motley weighs the pros and cons
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?
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To Remove or Not Remove a Tooth: A Whole Health Perspective | Dr. Kelly Blodgett
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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,
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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:
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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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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:
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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
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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
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