In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, we sit down with Aimie Apigian MD, to explore the biology of trauma. Dr. Aimie shares her personal journey, from adopting a foster child with severe trauma to her own struggles with burnout, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity, which pushed her to uncover how trauma imprints itself on…

In this episode of the Health Upgrade podcast, we chat with Don Moxley about heart rate variability (HRV) as a powerful tool for optimizing performance and driving better recovery. Don shares his journey from the wrestling mats of Ohio State to pioneering real-world applications of HRV for elite athletes, coaches, and everyday high performers. He…

In this episode, we have the pleasure to sit down with special guest Dr. Felice Gersh for an insightful discussion on the intimate connections between fertility hormones, the autonomic nervous system, and optimal health.  Dr. Gersh shares her pioneering perspective on how estradiol and the balance of hormones influence everything from energy production to fertility,…

In this episode of, we take a thoughtful look at mast cell activation syndrome and why it can be such a persistent challenge for so many people. We unpack what mast cells are, how they function in the body, and why they sometimes become hypervigilant, causing everything from allergic reactions and food sensitivities to skin…