FOREVER YOUNG A CONVERSATION WITH Dr. Cathy Goldstein — Founder of TruHealth & Creator of the Tru Energy Protocol Episode Summary In this episode of Forever Young, Dr. John Layke and Dr. Payman Danielpour sit down with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, renowned acupuncturist, Functional Medicine practitioner, and founder of TruHealth in Beverly Hills. Dr. Cathy is the creator of the Tru Energy Protocol, a science-backed acupuncture and Eastern-medicine-inspired system designed to rebalance the body, optimize organ function, reduce inflammation, and restore vitality from the inside out. Dr. Cathy explains how energetic imbalances manifest as aging, fatigue, hormonal shifts, chronic pain, gut dysfunction, and skin issues — and how targeted acupuncture points can “turn the lights back on” in organs that are underperforming. She breaks down the philosophy behind Tru Energy, including: How your body’s “energy blueprint” ages faster than your chronological age Why acupuncture works (and how modern research supports it) How stress and cortisol dysregulation accelerate visible aging The connection between stagnation, inflammation, and premature aging The specific points she uses most for face rejuvenation, hormonal balance, and energy How to know if you’re “energetically depleted” Why the Tru Energy Protocol is designed to treat the root cause, not just symptoms Dr. Layke and Dr. Danielpour dive deep into how Eastern medicine complements their own anti-aging philosophy — and how aligning hormones, gut health, sleep, and energetic flow can dramatically amplify results from surgical and non-surgical procedures. Dr. Cathy also shares real patient transformations, at-home acupressure techniques anyone can try, and the one lifestyle change she wishes everyone over 35 would make today. This episode is the perfect introduction to how Functional Medicine meets ancient healing systems — and why longevity medicine may need both. Episode Highlights: The science behind meridians and how they relate to organ health How acupuncture reduces chronic inflammation and accelerates recovery What energetic stagnation looks like in the face The surprising link between gut health, anxiety, and premature aging Why most people are functioning at only “60% energy capacity” without realizing it Dr. Cathy’s favorite tools and daily rituals for staying youthful The Tru Energy Protocol step-by-step Why Eastern Medicine is having a major resurgence in longevity medicine How to know if acupuncture is the right treatment for you Follow & Connect with Dr. Cathy Goldstein Website: truhealth.comInstagram: @truenrgBook: The Tru Energy Protocol (if applicable) Follow us for more longevity, beauty, and wellness content: FOREVER YOUNG - LET'S GET SOCIAL!📸 Instagram: @plastixdocs▶️ YouTube: @ForeverYoungPodcast🎵 TikTok: @foreveryoungpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices