Ep 83: New Year’s Resolutions Are Stupid — Why They Don’t Change Lives (And What Actually Does)
New Year’s resolutions usually fail for one simple reason: they’re too small, too shallow, and not connected to the real life you’re living.
In today’s episode, we break down why “lose 10 pounds” or “go to the gym 5 days a week” isn’t a life plan—it’s a short-lived wish. Real transformation happens when you stop thinking in one tiny goal and start building a bigger vision across the pillars of your life: physical health, emotional regulation, relationships, finances, purpose, character, social life, spirituality, and more.
We walk you through what actually works:
👉The why behind your goals (because “wanting” something isn’t enough to change biology or behavior)
👉Creating goals that are congruent with your lifestyle (so they don’t compete with your life and create burnout)
👉Building a wheel with balanced spokes—because one weak pillar impacts everything else
👉The power of daily anchoring (your vision has to be seen consistently, not written once and forgotten)
👉How accountability, systems, and scheduling make goals sustainable
*The “Be / Do / Have” framework that drives real success (and why the Be is the foundation)
You’ll also hear real examples—from a single mom setting a goal that was actually increasing her stress… to successful doctors who built powerful lives by revisiting their vision daily.
If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start creating a full-life transformation, this episode is for you.
🔥 Challenge for you: Don’t set a resolution. Build a new year transformation—one that strengthens the weak pillars, aligns with your values, and changes how you live every day.
🎧 Listen now and start building a vision that actually sticks.
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Have you been doing the work—therapy, mindset shifts, self-reflection—yet still feel stuck in the same emotional patterns? If progress feels stalled, this episode of The Longevity Lounge may be exactly what you need.
In this powerful conversation, Cherine is joined by returning guest Kristy, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and founder of Impact Wellness, known for helping people release stored emotional patterns and reset the nervous system at a deep, physiological level. Together, they explore 9D Breathwork—a transformative modality that goes far beyond traditional breathing techniques and traditional talk therapy.
This episode breaks down how 9D Breathwork combines conscious connected breathing with nine layers of immersive sound technology—often described as “virtual reality for your ears”—to quiet the analytical mind and guide the body into healing brainwave states where true transformation occurs.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
*Why healing doesn’t always happen through talking—and how breathwork accesses the subconscious mind
*How 9D Breathwork helps shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest, where real healing happens
*The science behind binaural beats, sound frequencies, and nervous system regulation
*How early-life programming and micro-traumas silently shape beliefs, reactions, and self-talk
*Why staying in the victim mindset can keep trauma alive—and how breathwork restores personal power
*How mindset mastery, emotional release, and embodiment work together for lasting change
*Safe, accessible ways to begin—whether one-on-one, at home, or in a guided setting
Kristy also shares her personal transformation story and explains why 9D Breathwork allows you to release emotional weight without reliving or retelling every detail, making it a powerful complement—or alternative—to traditional therapy.
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Ep 81: The #1 Weight Loss Step You’re Skipping — Detox Before Diet (with Meg Lambke)
Are you eating “clean,” working out, and doing all the things… but the scale won’t budge? In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine sits down with Meg Lambke to unpack the most overlooked step in stubborn weight loss: supporting detoxification before you diet harder.
We break down what detox actually means (hint: it’s not extreme juice cleanses, starvation, or suffering) and why your body can feel “stuck” when detox pathways—especially liver, bile flow, gut health, and elimination—aren’t supported. You’ll learn how toxin burden can contribute to inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, hormone imbalance, and weight-loss resistance—even when you’re checking every box.
We also discuss:
👉 The 3 phases of detoxification and why phase 3 (elimination) matters so much
👉 Why constipation is often a red flag that detox pathways need support
👉 How hydration, protein intake, and fiber impact detox + metabolism
👉 Why some people plateau (even on GLP-1 medications) and what can help
👉 The truth about juice “detoxes,” sugar overload, and missing nutrients
👉 Key supportive nutrients (like amino acids, NAC, antioxidants, and liver-supportive compounds)
👉 How to approach detox in a realistic, sustainable way—without complicated prep
If you’ve felt frustrated, inflamed, and stuck, this episode will help you understand the “why” behind resistance—and give you practical next steps to get your body working with you again.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
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EP 80: The Secrets to Living Past 100 — The 15 Longevity Levers | The Longevity Lounge
What if the real goal isn’t just living longer, but living better — with strength, energy, clarity, purpose, and joy well past 100?
In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, we challenge the idea of “average aging” and break down the 15 Longevity Levers that determine not just how long you live, but how well you live. This is about quality of life, not just years added to the calendar.
We discuss the difference between surviving to old age versus thriving with vitality, independence, and meaning. From mindset and purpose to metabolic health, nutrition, movement, sleep, stress resilience, gut health, hydration, toxin exposure, foundational supplements, and strategic testing, this episode delivers a comprehensive and practical roadmap for long-term health.
You’ll hear real stories, real science, and real-world strategies for staying strong, sharp, and engaged in life — whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, 60s, or beyond. Longevity is not about perfection or extremes. It’s about stacking the right habits, reducing unnecessary stress on the body, and playing the long game.
This episode covers how purpose and mindset influence brain health and dementia risk, why metabolic health and muscle mass are critical for longevity, how nutrition and inflammation shape aging, the role of sleep in brain detoxification, and how chronic stress quietly accelerates aging. We also explore why connection, laughter, and community matter just as much as exercise, why VO₂ max is a key predictor of lifespan, and how hydration, gut health, and toxin reduction influence nearly every system in the body.
We also share the foundational supplements we consider essential for long-term health and explain why testing and tracking your biomarkers helps you stop guessing and start optimizing.
If you want to be the person who’s still traveling, training, laughing, learning, and fully living decades from now, this episode is for you.
To support energy, metabolism, and nervous system health, we mention B Supreme (B-Complex) during this episode. You can find it at primalcomplete.co and use code CHERINE10 for 10% off.
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Are you stressed, anxious, and doing “all the right things” — therapy, breathwork, exercise — but still not feeling calm? What if the real problem isn’t your mindset… but your gut, hormones, and nervous system?
In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine Reid sits down with functional nutrition expert Meg Lambke to reframe stress and anxiety as body-based problems, not just “head issues.” Together, they unpack how an inflamed gut, unstable blood sugar, hormone imbalances, and nutrient depletion can keep your brain stuck in a stress loop — no matter how hard you try to “think positive.”
You’ll learn:
How chronic stress pushes your body into sympathetic overdrive, shutting down digestion, repair, and resilience.
Why microbiome imbalances, leaky gut, and candida can drive anxiety, brain fog, and a constant sense of danger.
The powerful role of blood sugar swings (hello, sugary coffee drinks) in feeling panicky, irritable, or “on edge.”
How perimenopause, menopause, and cortisol “steal” can shift hormones in ways that dramatically increase anxiety risk.
Why common medications like antidepressants and birth control often mask symptoms while leaving root causes untouched.
The key functional tests Meg uses with clients, including DUTCH hormone testing, thyroid panels with antibodies, metabolomics, and GI-MAP stool testing.
Foundational nutrients and supplements for a calmer nervous system, including magnesium glycinate, B vitamins, glycine, amino acids, omega-3s, vitamin D, zinc, and targeted gut support.
Practical lifestyle shifts — from adjusting your workouts to prioritizing sleep and simple breathwork — that help your body feel safe again.
Dr. Cherine also shares her own recent lab results and how “thriving on stress” caught up with her physiology, even while she felt energized and joyful on the outside. It’s a candid reminder that your body keeps score, even when your mind says you’re fine.
If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head,” this conversation will give you a new lens — and a real plan — for calming your nervous system from the inside out.
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• Discuss your health concerns and symptoms
• Learn which advanced labs (like DUTCH, GI-MAP, Metabolomics) may help
• Get clear guidance on food, supplements, and habits that support real change
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Are you actually sick… or are you simply missing something your body needs to function well?
In today’s episode of The Longevity Lounge, we dive into a powerful (and very science-backed) idea: many of the chronic issues we see today aren’t “bad luck” or “just genetics”—they’re often driven by underlying nutrient depletion, poor absorption, and a lifestyle that burns through our reserves faster than we replace them.
We’ll break down the most common deficiencies we see (even in people who “eat healthy”), why standard labs can miss the full picture, and what foundational supplements + habits can make the biggest difference.
In this episode, we cover:
Why symptom-masking doesn’t equal healing
The difference between serum labs vs. intracellular nutrient status
How stress, poor sleep, coffee, toxins, and medications can drain nutrients
The “big rocks” that repeatedly show up in chronic issues:
Magnesium
Vitamin D3 + K2
Omega-3s (DHA/EPA)
B vitamins (including methylation support)
Trace minerals (zinc, selenium, chromium, copper)
Iron/ferritin (especially for women)
Autoimmune, metabolic, mood/brain, cardiovascular, bone, and gut connections
Why gut health changes everything (absorption = everything)
A simple “start here” strategy: test → rebuild digestion → foundations → retest
Foundational Supplements Mentioned (what we personally use):
Magnesium Glycinate Complex
Vitamin D3 + K2
Omega-3 (DHA/EPA)
High-quality B-Complex
Multivitamin + trace minerals
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Most women are told the same thing when osteopenia or osteoporosis shows up on a scan: “Take calcium.”
Some are told to add more dairy.
But what if that advice is outdated — and in many cases, making things worse?
In today’s episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine and functional nutritionist Meg Lambke break down everything you think you know about bone health… and uncover what actually moves the needle for stronger, more resilient bones as we age.
This episode clears up the myths, the misinformation, and the marketing hype — especially around milk. You’ll learn why dairy is not the bone-building solution it’s been sold as, why calcium alone won’t fix low bone density, and what your body really needs to rebuild bone from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✓ Why dairy falls short — and can even make bone health worse
• Why milk is fortified (not naturally rich) in calcium
• The inflammatory, insulin-spiking effects of dairy
• How dairy contributes to mucus, gut irritation, weight gain, and poor nutrient absorption
• What research shows about dairy intake and fracture risk
✓ The real biology of bone health
• Why bone isn’t “static” — it remodels every day
• How osteoblasts and osteoclasts work together
• Why stress, poor sleep, insulin spikes, and sedentary living accelerate bone loss
• How estrogen, digestion, and protein intake affect bone turnover
✓ The nutrients your bones actually need
More than calcium, you need:
• Magnesium (mandatory for calcium regulation)
• Vitamin D3 + K2 (directs minerals into bone, not soft tissue)
• Protein + amino acids (the backbone of bone matrix)
• Collagen (up to 70% of bone structure is collagen)
• Zinc + trace minerals
• Geranylgeraniol (GG) to support bone formation, hormones, and CoQ10 production
✓ The supplements that make a difference
Dr. Cherine and Meg break down two research-driven Designs for Health formulas:
• OsteoBen® – ideal for peri- & postmenopausal women; includes D3, K2, magnesium, zinc, and genistein for estrogen-receptor support
• OsteoForce® – broad-spectrum foundational bone formula with GG-Gold™, D3, K2, minerals, and tocotrienols
They also discuss the value of Whole Body Collagen, especially for women noticing weaker nails, thinning hair, or joint stiffness.
Lifestyle Strategies You’ll Hear About
• The minimum protein targets for women over 40
• Why resistance training (even wall push-ups!) is non-negotiable
• How stress acidifies the body and accelerates bone loss
• Why morning sunlight improves mood, hormones, and bone health
• Why movement — not medications alone — ultimately protects your bones
Join Dr. Cherine and Meg for a grounded, myth-busting conversation that brings clarity — and action steps — to one of the most confusing areas of women's health.
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Ep 76 • Dear Hormones, WTF? How to Survive Perimenopause Without Losing Your Mind
Are you exhausted, irritable, gaining weight for “no reason,” waking up all night, or questioning if you’re ever going to feel like yourself again?
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feeling like your body has turned against you… this episode is for you.
In this conversation, I sit down with our functional nutritionist Meg Lambke to unpack what’s really going on with your hormones — and why you’re not crazy, lazy, or broken. We break down the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, why “normal labs” don’t mean you’re fine, and how testing instead of guessing can totally change the game.
We also talk about how stress, sleep, gut health, blood sugar, and nutrient deficiencies can make perimenopause so much worse — and what you can start doing about it today.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
What’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause
Why it’s usually hormone imbalance, not just “low estrogen”
The critical role of progesterone in mood, sleep, calm, and even bladder health
Why testosterone matters for women (energy, libido, bones, brain, metabolism)
The difference between serum blood tests and the DUTCH hormone test — and why so many women are told “everything is normal” when they clearly don’t feel normal
How your adrenals, stress load, and sleep habits can make or break your hormone transition
Real case studies:
My personal journey from hot flashes, insomnia, urinary incontinence, brain fog, and burnout… to finally feeling like myself again
A male patient whose “low testosterone” was actually sky-high estrogen and blood sugar issues
Foundational lifestyle levers that support hormone balance:
Quality sleep and circadian rhythm
Regular bowel movements and detox pathways
Balanced blood sugar and protein intake
Gut health and nutrient status (B12, vitamin D, omega-3s, magnesium, etc.)
How birth control, pellets, creams, patches, and other HRT options differ — and why one-size-fits-all hormone therapy doesn’t work
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Thinking about getting your hormones tested?
If you’ve been told “your labs are normal” but you know something is off — fatigue, weight gain, bloating, mood swings, brain fog, low libido, terrible sleep — you don’t have to guess.
That’s exactly what Meg does every day: she connects the dots between your symptoms, hormones, gut health, stress, and lifestyle, then helps you create a personalized plan so you can finally feel like yourself again.
👉 Book a Functional Nutrition Discovery Call with Meg
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In this heartwarming episode of The Longevity Lounge with Dr. Cherine, Dr. Cherine and her husband, Dr. Mike, open up about what it truly takes to build a lasting, fulfilling relationship that deepens with time.
They explore the difference between the sparkler of the honeymoon phase and the steady, enduring flame that sustains real love. Through honest stories, laughter, and raw vulnerability, they share lessons learned from their own journeys — from communication and vulnerability to gratitude and presence.
Discover how small daily moments, meaningful connection, and emotional awareness create the foundation for the strongest relationships — ones that grow deeper, healthier, and happier with every year.
Whether you’re married, dating, or learning to love yourself first, this episode will inspire you to reconnect, communicate, and fall in love all over again. 💞
🎧 Listen now to learn:
Why the honeymoon phase isn’t the goal — and what real love looks like
How gratitude and vulnerability fuel connection
The key to resolving conflict with grace and respect
Simple daily habits that reignite intimacy and joy
How love and longevity are powerfully linked
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Welcome back to The Longevity Lounge. I’m Dr. Cherine, and in this episode, we’re diving into the science and the strategy behind water fasting—one of the most underestimated tools for metabolic health, inflammation reduction, mitochondrial repair, and longevity.
Water fasting isn’t about deprivation.
It’s about giving your body a break from digestion so it can finally repair, reset, and restore.
During a well-planned fast, your insulin levels stabilize, inflammation drops, your brain increases protective factors like BDNF, and your cells activate autophagy—their natural cellular “cleanup” and renewal process. This is where real metabolic change happens.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How fasting shifts the body from storing fat to burning fat
• What happens to your metabolism and blood sugar during a fast
• How autophagy and sirtuins act as your longevity “repair switches”
• Signs your body is ready to begin fasting
• How to safely structure 12-hour, 16-hour, 24-hour, and 3-day fasts
• Exactly how to break a fast to avoid bloating and discomfort
• Who benefits most from fasting (and who should proceed with caution)
We’ll also cover electrolyte support, hydration strategy, and how to avoid the common mistakes that make fasting harder than it needs to be.
If you’ve felt tired, inflamed, foggy, or stuck in a cycle of cravings—this might be your reset.
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Products Mentioned & Trusted Resources:
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Electrolyte Synergy
• Electropure Hydration
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Ep 72: Dopamine Nation — You’re Addicted and You Don’t Even Know ItHi, I’m Dr. Cherine — and I’m a dopamine addict.And guess what? So are you.In this eye-opening episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Mike and I dive deep into the science, psychology, and daily habits behind dopamine addiction—the constant need for stimulation, scrolling, multitasking, and achievement that keeps us from truly resting and feeling content.We’re sharing personal stories (and a few laughs) as we unpack how dopamine drives behavior, dulls your sensitivity to joy, and impacts your hormones, heart, and longevity. From screen time and social media to caffeine, shopping, and endless “to-do’s,” we explore how modern life has rewired our brains—and how to take back control.You’ll learn:✅ What dopamine really is and how it works in your body✅ Signs you’re stuck in the dopamine loop (even if you don’t realize it)✅ Why constant stimulation destroys focus, sleep, and motivation✅ The link between dopamine, ADHD, and anxiety✅ Practical tools to reset your brain: routines, nutrition, supplements, and rest✅ How to find balance, peace, and true fulfillment againIf you’ve ever said, “I can’t sit still,” “I just need to check my phone one more time,” or “I’ll rest when I’m done”—this one’s for you.💡 Key takeaway: You don’t need more dopamine hits. You need more connection, stillness, and intention.---🎧 Listen now on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube🌿 Explore more at: www.drcherine.com🧠 Follow for weekly conversations on health, longevity, mindset, and lifestyle design.#DopamineAddiction #LongevityLounge #DrCherine #DrMike #HealthPodcast #Wellness #Mindset #BrainHealth #Biohacking #FunctionalMedicine #DopamineDetox #StressRelief #Longevity🔗 Helpful Links and Resources:✨ Shop Primal Complete Protein – Fuel your body with our premium, scientifically-formulated protein powders.👉 Shop Here: https://drcherine.myshopify.com/✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements.👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey.👉 Get Started Here: https://cf.drcherine.com/optin1709306163311📱 Connect with Dr. Cherine:• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/doctorcherine• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcherine/• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.cherineStay inspired with daily wellness tips, recipes, motivation, and more!
Are you suffering from brain fog, restless nights, or feeling constantly overwhelmed? You’re not broken—you might just be dealing with emotional inflammation.
In this episode of The Longevity Lounge with Dr. Cherine & Dr. Mike, we dive deep into one of the most overlooked causes of burnout, fatigue, and chronic stress—how your emotions can actually create inflammation in your body and brain.
We uncover the science behind emotional inflammation, explore how chronic stress affects your hippocampus and prefrontal cortex (shrinking key areas of your brain!), and discuss why this state of constant “fight or flight” can accelerate aging and disease.
You’ll also learn:
✅ What “emotional inflammation” really means and how it manifests in your health
✅ How chronic stress increases your risk of cognitive decline and gut issues
✅ Simple daily practices to reverse emotional inflammation—like gratitude, breathwork, nature walks, and mindful connection
✅ The critical link between your gut, brain, and emotional state
✅ How nutrition, movement, and sleep all play a role in emotional balance and longevity
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s your blueprint to start healing from the inside out.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
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✨ Key Topics Covered:
Emotional inflammation & brain health
Stress, HRV, and nervous system balance
Gut-brain connection & mood regulation
Power of gratitude, connection, and rest
Nutrition & supplements to lower inflammation
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Ep 70 — The 60 Seconds That Changed My Life: Dr. Mike’s Story | The Longevity Lounge
Two days after Thanksgiving, a split second changed everything. In this deeply personal episode, we share the day I almost lost my husband, Dr. Mike—the missed warning signs, the scramble for help, and the surprising root cause doctors initially overlooked. This conversation isn’t just our story; it’s a wake-up call about proactive health, advocating for loved ones, and listening when your body (and life) whispers…or shouts.
If you’ve ever thought “I feel fine, so I must be fine,” this episode is for you.
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What you’ll learn
The exact moment symptoms appeared—and why they were easy to dismiss
Why TIA/stroke symptoms can wax and wane (and why that’s dangerous)
The hidden heart issue (PFO/atrial flap) that drove the event—and how it’s treated
How stress, blood pressure spikes, and life events can compound risk
The lab panels and functional tests we now run routinely (and why)
How to advocate for yourself when providers say “everything looks normal”
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Resources & next steps
Discovery Call (Functional Testing Guidance):
https://go.hfcwellness.com/functional-nutrition
Start Here: Foundational Labs to Discuss with Your Provider:
Cardiac health panel (lipids, ApoB/ApoA1, Lp(a))
Metabolic panel (glucose/insulin sensitivity markers)
CBC + thyroid panel
Hormone panel (include DUTCH when appropriate)
Micronutrient panel
Total toxic burden (heavy metals, BPA, etc.)
Wheat/intestinal permeability panel (e.g., “wheat zoomer”)
Genetics for nutrient metabolism (e.g., 3x4)
Supplements we discuss on the show: primalcomplete.co
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Know the warning signs of stroke (FAST)
Face drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulty
Time to call emergency services immediately
If symptoms come and go, still seek urgent care.
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Disclaimers
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to you.
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Biohacking Libido & Sexual Health After 45
In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine and Dr. Mike break down the real drivers of libido for women and men over 45—and how to naturally rev up desire, energy, and connection. We cover sleep, stress, strength training, nitric oxide, nervous-system balance, key labs (yes, including DUTCH), nutrition, and when to consider evidence-based supplementation or bioidentical hormones. This isn’t just about sex—it’s about metabolic health, mood, recovery, and feeling confident in your body again.
If you’ve been told your hormones are “normal” but you still feel off, this conversation is for you.
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What you’ll learn:
🔹️Why “normal” lab ranges are often based on a sick population—and what optimal looks like after 45
🔹️How even one week of short sleep can dent testosterone, mood, and desire
🔹️Strength training vs. excessive cardio: what actually supports hormones as you age
🔹️The nitric oxide connection (and why beets, arugula, and breathwork help)
🔹️Nervous system basics: shifting from fight/flight to rest/digest for better intimacy
🔹️The role of zinc, vitamin D3/K2, magnesium, boron & adaptogens (ashwagandha, maca, rhodiola)
🔹️Pros/cons of TRT, bioidentical hormones, pellets vs. creams/injections
🔹️Why periodic, food-first detox support can improve absorption and hormone balance
🔹️Relationship essentials: daily connection rituals that lower stress and raise desire
Tools & resources mentioned
Testing: Comprehensive blood panel, DUTCH hormone test, nitric oxide test strips
Nutrition: Nitrate-rich foods (beets, arugula, spinach); protein-forward meals
Lifestyle: 7–9 hours sleep, daily sunlight, breathwork (5–10 min nasal breathing), strength training 3–4x/week
Supplements (discussed): Vitamin D3/K2, Zinc, Magnesium, Boron; adaptogens (ashwagandha, maca, rhodiola); targeted libido blends for men/women; L-citrulline & L-arginine for NO support
Bioidentical options: When and how to consider them (creams/injections vs. pellets)
Always consult your personal clinician before starting or changing any therapy
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In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Jonathan Schaaf, we go beyond prevention and dig into the cutting-edge world of peptides, stem cells, and regenerative therapies—what works, what doesn’t, and how to use these tools safely and effectively.We uncover the truth behind the current wellness “gold rush,” from GLP-1 weight loss drugs to growth-signaling peptides, and share how to avoid the dangerous mistakes that could sabotage your health.
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Why are so many people staying sick—and what would it look like to practice medicine that actually builds health? In this conversation, Dr. Jonathan Schaaf (double board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine) joins me to trace his evolution from hospital medicine to root-cause, longevity-focused care. We pull back the curtain on today’s “sick-care” incentives, the limits of 5-minute visits, and practical steps anyone can take to reduce risk for the “Big Four” killers: cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease (insulin resistance/type 2 diabetes), neurodegeneration, and cancer.
What you’ll learn
🔹Why “normal” lab ranges can keep you stuck—and what optimal looks like
🔹The difference between insurance-based wellness checks, concierge, direct primary care, and true longevity/regenerative medicine
🔹Foundational tests that matter (beyond basic lipids): A1C, fasting insulin, ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, Lp-PLA2, and when to consider Coronary Calcium and coronary CT angiography (e.g., Cleerly analysis)
🔹Why insulin resistance sits upstream of most chronic disease—and realistic nutrition, movement, and fasting strategies to reverse it
🔹Food industry tactics (bliss point, label traps) and how to become a smarter shopper
🔹“Cellular medicine” in plain English: supporting energy production, signaling, and resilience at the cell level
🔹How to think about GLP-1s, peptides, and advanced screening without falling for hype
🔗 Helpful Links and Resources:
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✨ Visit Dr. Cherine’s Virtual Dispensary – Explore our curated selection of professional-grade supplements.
👉 Access the Dispensary: https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/cherinevanwagner
✨ Join The Ultimate 30 Day Fitness Challenge – Meal plans, daily workouts, motivation, and a thriving community to support your journey.
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Start your day with purpose and vitality! 🌞 In this episode of The Longevity Lounge, Dr. Cherine reveals her simple yet powerful 15-minute morning routine that sets the tone for a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
This is not about adding more to your plate — it’s about aligning your actions with your biology to support your nervous system, mitochondria, and hormones before your day even begins.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🌱 How grounding and sunlight reset your circadian rhythm
🧘♀️ The role of affirmations and visualization in longevity
☕ Why clean coffee matters (and what to avoid)
💊 The supplements Dr. Cherine uses every day for energy and healthy aging
🔑 How to build a simple system that fuels your body and mind for the long haul
Start today and see how these 15 minutes can transform your energy, mindset, and health.
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Ep 65: The Evolution of Dr. Cherine – A Life of Proving Others Wrong
In this powerful episode of The Longevity Lounge, the tables turn as Dr. Mike hosts and interviews Dr. Cherine. For the first time, she opens up about her origin story — the hardships, lessons, and pivotal moments that shaped her into the doctor, entrepreneur, podcaster, and leader she is today.
From her grandmother’s resilience, to her mother’s relentless determination, to her own struggles with health, business, and personal challenges — Dr. Cherine shares how each chapter of her life has been about grit, growth, and proving the naysayers wrong.
✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:
The family legacy that built Dr. Cherine’s mindset and strength
Her health struggles at 19 and the turning point that led her to chiropractic
Lessons from starting a practice with almost nothing — and why values matter most
How failure, loss, and challenges became the fuel for transformation
Why proving others wrong isn’t about ego, but about purpose and resilience
If you’ve ever been told you can’t do something, this episode will inspire you to rise, push forward, and create the life you deserve.
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