Dr. Nicole Cain is a leading expert in trauma-informed Clinical Psychology and holistic medicine for anxiety and panic, and author of the acclaimed book Panic Proof. She joins the show to unpack the 9 types of anxiety and what your body is really trying to tell you. We explore how anxiety is more than a mental health issue; it’s often a message from your hormones, gut, immune system, or even unprocessed trauma. Dr. Cain breaks down the different types—from hormone and gut-driven anxiety to trauma, anger, and depressive anxiety—and how each has a unique root cause. We also get into the connection between autoimmune conditions and ACE scores, the truth about anxiety medications and dependency, and how to stop being gaslit by a system that overlooks the body’s role in anxiety. Plus, Dr. Cain shares her 3-step process to interrupt the anxiety cycle, how to regulate inbound stress, and simple ways to stimulate your vagus nerve to return to calm.

Neuroscientist and longevity expert Dr. Kay Linker joins me to break down the science of staying young—inside and out. We dive deep into how the brain ages (and how to slow it down), the neuroscience behind exercise, and why Zone 2 training is a game-changer for cognitive health. Dr. Linker explains how your brain detoxes itself, how to avoid glucose spikes and crashes, and what fasting really does for your mind. We also talk hormones, exosomes, and the surprising link between how you look and how you feel. From optimizing nutrition and reducing dementia risk to her sauna and cold plunge routine for longevity, this episode is packed with cutting-edge insight. Plus, we cover the best next-gen skincare, the three pillars for lasting brain health, and which “healthy” trends to skip altogether.