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Discover why you need stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician and author of The Stress Paradox. In this episode of The Ready State podcast, we explore how stress, often misunderstood as harmful, can actually help you live longer, healthier, and happier. Dr. Bergquist breaks down the science of good stress, including the concept of hormesis and how small, manageable stressors can regenerate your body, boost resilience, and improve mental and physical performance.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Why “stress-free” living is not the goal — and may actually be a risk factor
• How your daily discomforts build long-term disease resistance
• The 5 good stressors your body needs to thrive (and how to reintroduce them)
• Why eating late at night might be as bad for your sleep as drinking alcohol
• How plant-based foods gently “stress” your cells to make you stronger
• Why the science of hormesis is the future of preventive medicine

Learn why stress is essential for growth, the importance of aligning eating habits with your body’s natural clock, and how even emotional and mental challenges can enhance your capacity to thrive. Packed with actionable tips and real-life examples, this conversation will reshape how you view stress and empower you to embrace it as a tool for better living. Listen now to unlock your full potential!

Key Highlights:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Laird Superfood Benefits

03:18 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Sharon Bergquist

06:28 - Comfort in the Modern World

07:05 - Benefits of Stress

10:22 - Importance of Longitudinal Observation

14:13 - Stress as a Thermostat

16:40 - Utilizing Stress as a Tool

20:47 - The Comfort Conundrum Explained

28:52 - Importance of Hydration

31:37 - Best Protein Sources for Health

33:55 - Key Stressors in Modern Life

34:50 - Phytochemicals: A Positive Stressor

42:00 - Circadian Fasting Benefits

48:48 - Minimum Viable Dose Explained

54:30 - Surprising Research Findings

57:41 - Mental and Emotional Stress Insights

01:05:25 - Key Takeaways on Stress

01:05:56 - Growth Through Discomfort

01:08:13 - Finding Dr. Bergquist Online

01:08:54 - Outro

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, Momentous, and LMNT.

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You’ve heard of PRP. You’ve heard of stem cells. But do you actually know what they are — or when they really work?

In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Drew Timmermans breaks down the exploding field of regenerative medicine. We dive into PRP (platelet-rich plasma), autologous stem cell therapy, nerve hydrodissection, and prolotherapy — what they are, how they work, and when they’re appropriate.

This isn’t about magic injections or sketchy clinics abroad. Dr. Timmermans is a naturopathic physician leading the field with science, clinical outcomes, and transparent education. He shares which orthopedic surgeries might soon be obsolete, how to vet a legit provider, what the research actually says, and why your physical exam might matter more than your MRI.

If you’ve ever wondered whether regenerative injections are the real deal — or just expensive hype — this episode is your deep dive.

• Why PRP, stem cells, and prolotherapy aren’t magic fixes — and what they actually do
• The difference between a torn tendon… and a nerve problem that just feels like one
• How to know if you’re a good candidate for regenerative therapy — and when it’s overkill
• The real risks (and limits) of these injections — including pro athletes who got it wrong
• Why physical therapy still matters — and how it supercharges long-term results
• Which surgeries might become obsolete as regenerative medicine gets better
• How to avoid shady clinics, fake stem cell vials, and doctors skipping real diagnostics

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Laird Superfoods

03:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Timmermans

06:32 - PRP Therapy: Mechanism Explained

08:52 - Restarting the Healing Response

10:43 - PRP Syringe Contents

15:38 - Autologous Cellular Therapy Explained

19:00 - Appropriate Candidates for Interventions

25:24 - Research Insights on PRP Therapy

30:02 - LMNT Sparkling Variety Pack Overview

31:54 - Momentous: Essential Nutrients for Women

34:24 - Clinical Experience vs. Research Findings

36:20 - Surprising Insights

39:40 - Understanding Pain: It's Not Evil

42:34 - When to Seek Medical Treatment

49:10 - Avoidable Surgeries Discussion

51:36 - Finding a Good Healthcare Provider

56:34 - International Provider Search Tips

58:51 - Progress in Medical Interventions

01:01:51 - Rapid Fire Q&A

01:04:00 - Where to Find Dr. Timmermans

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, Momentous, and LMNT.

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Confused by conflicting nutrition advice and viral health trends? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Knurick—a nutrition scientist, dietitian, and public health expert—tackles the growing wave of health misinformation spreading across social media and mainstream wellness channels.

Dr. Knurick discusses the difference between individual health optimization and public health strategy, why dietary guidelines are so misunderstood, and how systemic barriers like the food environment, misleading marketing, and health policy shape our daily choices.

• How to identify misleading health claims and spot nutrition misinformation
• Why public health standards aren't failing — but our food systems are
• How social media fuels fear about food, dyes, and toxins
• Why systemic barriers—like the food environment and policy gaps—make healthy living harder than it should be
• The connection between healthy food accessibility and chronic disease
• What MAHA’s narrative around the food system in Europe gets wrong
• How we got from “eat your vegetables” to “everything is toxic” in the wellness world
• Why defunding and deregulating don’t serve public health and solutions that would
• How MAHA’s solutions don’t address the root causes of America’s health crisis
• Why new moms are especially vulnerable to health misinformation

Whether you're working on your personal health goals or looking to understand the bigger picture of public wellness, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based advice you can use today.

00:00 - Intro

02:53 - Public Health Overview

07:12 - Public Health vs Individual Health Optimization

17:30 - Dietary Guidelines for Health

25:30 - Food Environment Impact

26:34 - MAHA Movement Explained

30:08 - LMNT: Women’s Health Insights

34:30 - Becoming a Health Advocate

43:01 - Misinformation Affecting New Moms

46:45 - Reimagining Public Institutions: FDA

54:22 - Environmental Toxins and Health

59:34 - Citizens United and Health Policy

62:21 - Personal Actions for Health Improvement

62:49 - Defining Success in Health

67:30 - European Health Comparisons

75:26 - Missing Elements in Health Conversations

77:55 - Basics of Public Health Explained

82:58 - Funding Public Health Initiatives

88:27 - Personal Experiences in Health Advocacy

92:04 - Trusted Sources for Health Information

95:03 - Where to Find More Information

This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, Momentous, and LMNT.