Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Have you ever wondered if there’s a supplement that could support your brain, heart, skin, joints, and longevity all at once? In this episode, I sit down with Dave Watumull, co-founder and CEO of AX3 Life, to talk about astaxanthin, a marine antioxidant that researchers have been studying for decades for its ability to support cellular health and reduce inflammation. Dave shares how astaxanthin works at the cellular level to protect your mitochondria, reduce oxidative stress, and support healthy aging. We also dive into the growing research behind this compound, including its potential benefits for cardiovascular health, endurance, cognitive performance, and overall wellness. Tune in to learn how astaxanthin can support your health and longevity.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Dave Watumull, co-founder and CEO of AX3 Life.

02:45 What is astaxanthin?

05:00 How a marine antioxidant became a focus of 25+ years of research.

08:00 How astaxanthin supports healthspan, mobility, and cognitive function as you age.

10:45 Why diet alone may not provide enough astaxanthin for therapeutic benefits.

17:00 What the scientific research says about astaxanthin and longevity.

21:45 How much astaxanthin should you take every day?

27:15 How astaxanthin protects your cells and reduces oxidative stress.

34:45 What makes astaxanthin different from other antioxidants like vitamin C or vitamin E?

40:30 How scientists discovered astaxanthin benefits through animal and human studies.

43:45 How long to take astaxanthin before expecting results.

47:30 Where to find high-quality astaxanthin and how to start using it.

Resources

Learn more about AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin HERE - ax3.life

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Have you ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change as you get older — even when your labs look “normal”? In this episode, I share the 3 lifestyle changes I made after turning 40 that completely transformed my energy, mindset, and overall well-being. I also explain how the gut-brain connection influences your mood, motivation, and even your personality, and why small daily habits like movement, nutrition, and community can dramatically change how you feel. Get ready to rethink what truly drives your energy, mood, and long-term health.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Why you don’t have to keep toxic people in your life.

02:00 The gut-brain connection and how your microbiome affects mood.

08:00 How fermented foods improve gut health and reduce inflammation.

10:15 Ways to start adding probiotic and fermented foods daily.

14:00 Why walking supports brain health and gut bacteria diversity.

16:00 How walking avoids the cortisol spikes of intense workouts.

20:15 How to distance yourself from toxic relationships.

25:45 A story that shows how nutrition affects mood and motivation.

28:30 What happens to your brain and energy when nutrition is poor?

31:45 How restoring proper nutrition quickly improves mood and energy.

33:15 The link between what you input and what you output in life.

Resources

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Are you doing everything right for your health but still feeling tired, inflamed, or confused about what your body actually needs? In this episode, I sit down with tech entrepreneur and PHI Health founder Kirk Ouimet to talk about how nutrition, gut health, and AI are converging to reshape the future of medicine. We break down the 30-30-3 method to support metabolism and strengthen long-term health, how your gut microbiome directly impacts mood and immunity, and why modern lifestyles may be working against your biology. We also dive into how AI could transform preventive care by helping you understand your unique biology through genetics, lifestyle data, and real-time feedback. Get ready to rethink how food data and innovation can work together to extend not just lifespan but healthspan.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Meet Kirk Ouimet, Founder & CEO of PHI Health.

06:00 How nutrition was historically separated from modern medicine.

08:15 How food directly impacts gut health, hormones, and brain function.

12:00 The 30 grams of protein rule in the morning to improve mood and focus.

15:30 Should you skip breakfast or eat earlier in the day?

19:45 How fiber transforms gut health, hormones, and inflammation.

24:30 What do antibiotics and alcohol do to your microbiome?

28:30 How the gut communicates with the brain through multiple pathways.

32:30 What fecal transplant research shows about behavior and mood.

38:15 How systems and habits make healthy nutrition sustainable.

40:15 What is perimenopause?

42:45 Why hormone changes affect sleep, brain fog, joints, and metabolism.

46:00 Can you replace hormones?

51:15 What are the nutrient deficiencies during perimenopause?

53:00 Kirk’s journey from Snapchat entrepreneur to health innovator.

01:01:00 How personalized vitamin timing may improve absorption.

01:06:30 How social media algorithms impact your mental health.

01:08:00 What is PHI Health?

01:15:30 The future of supplements, longevity, and personalized nutrition.

01:20:15 Will AI become better than doctors?

01:23:15 How AI provided emotional support after a medical crisis.

01:30:00 What are AI hallucinations?

01:36:45 How AI will empower doctors and personalize your health record.

01:39:00 Where to learn more about Phi Health and Stack.

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Perimenopause can begin years before menopause, and most women are never taught how to support their bodies through it. In this episode, I break down the 5 essential pillars to support your hormones, metabolism, gut health, and energy during this transition. I talk about activating heat shock proteins to support growth hormone and heart health, rebuilding your gut microbiome as estrogen shifts, prioritizing low-stress movement, and MORE. Get ready to support your body intelligently and move through perimenopause feeling strong, clear, and in control.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 What is perimenopause?

04:15 How sauna and heat exposure activate anti-aging pathways.

07:45 How estrogen decline changes your gut microbiome.

10:00 The most effective way to rebuild gut bacteria.

14:00 The ideal low-stress exercise during perimenopause.

16:30 How sunlight and circadian rhythms regulate 80% of your genes and mood.

18:45 The essential nutrition framework for fiber, protein, and supplements.

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Do you feel like aging suddenly accelerated? Like another birthday passes and suddenly you’re older, more tired, and your body is breaking down? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pablo Prichard to break down the core drivers of biological aging and what you can do to slow them down before they spiral out of control. We talk about the “Wheel of Aging” framework, why aging isn’t about time, and how mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA damage, and hormone and gut imbalances create the visible “macro damage” we associate with getting older. Get ready to understand aging from the inside out.

In this episode, you will learn:

00:00 Why time has nothing to do with aging.

06:30 What surgeons see inside the body that reveals true biological age.

12:30 What is the “Wheel of Aging?”

15:15 How oxidative stress accelerates aging.

20:00 How misfolded proteins and stem cell exhaustion lead to visible aging.

22:30 How do senescent “zombie” cells spread dysfunction?

28:00 The lifestyle insults that override your body’s repair systems.

31:00 What firefighters taught us about toxins, stress, and accelerated aging.

34:00 Can you slow aging? 

Resources

Support lean muscle, recovery, and strength with Perfect Amino. Get 20% off your first order with code DRCHAT20 HERE

Get your copy of my book Hormone Havoc HERE

Learn more about Dr. Pablo Prichard and his longevity work HERE

 

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