HeyJaredThe Lifestyle Medicine Podcast
Most lab reports only tell part of the story.On The Lifestyle Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ivan Rusilko explores the 80% of the picture that standard labs miss.
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Beyond Normal Labs: Finding What Routine Testing Misses (opens the original)
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We sit down with Dr. Susan Lovelle to discuss how personalized lab testing can reveal what routine bloodwork may miss. We examine insulin, thyroid hormones, cortisol, glucose patterns, body composition, and the lifestyle factors that shape health. Dr. Lovelle also explains why she starts with a patient’s story, uses testing to guide care, and looks beyond weight loss when evaluating progress. - - - - - Dr. Susan Lovelle is a former award-winning plastic surgeon and founder of Balanced Performanc
Peptide Therapy Without Guesswork: Labs, Risks, and Readiness (opens the original)
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In this solo episode, we examine how Dr. Ivan Rusilko uses lab testing to decide when peptide therapy may be appropriate and when it may pose unnecessary risk. We discuss BPC-157, GHK-Cu, thymosin alpha, growth hormone secretagogues, and GLP-1 drugs, along with the importance of sleep, nutrition, hormones, metabolic health, and other clinical factors before treatment. - - - - - Connect with Dr. Ivan Rusilko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/driva
Fructose and the Ancient Survival Pathway Driving Modern Metabolism (opens the original)
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We sit down with Chris Mearns to examine fructose as more than a fuel source and explore its proposed role as a conservation signal. We discuss dietary and endogenous fructose, mitochondrial energy, cravings, liver fat, hydration, sleep, glucose, and why this pathway may offer a different lens on metabolic dysfunction. - - - - - About the Guest: Chris Mearns focuses on the role fructose metabolism may play in cellular energy regulation and metabolic health. Through Liv3 Health and his YouTube ch
Travel Is a Stress Test for Your Health (opens the original)
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Monisha Bhanote about why travel acts like a stress test for the body. We discuss how changes in hydration, movement, oxygen, food, sleep, and circadian rhythms can affect digestion, immunity, focus, energy, and recovery. She also explains why preventive testing, daily lifestyle habits, and stronger cellular resilience can help us feel and function better wherever we go. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Monisha Bhanote is a quintuple board-certified physician, bes
Dopamine Hijack: How Screens Are Rewiring Your Brain (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Trish Leigh to explore how dopamine shapes motivation, attention, and everyday decision-making—and how today's digital world can disrupt those natural processes. We discuss the effects of excessive screen time, the importance of neuroplasticity, practical ways to improve brain health, and how intentional lifestyle choices can help restore focus, resilience, and authentic connection. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Trish Leigh is a neuroscientist, author, educ
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