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Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

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Health and wellness is louder and more confusing than ever. One expert says eat more meat. Another says cut it out completely. One supplement is called life-changing. The next day, someone says it will make you sick. It’s overwhelming. And that’s exactly why Heal Thy Self exists. Hosted by Dr. Christian Gonzalez, Heal Thy Self cuts through the noise and delivers clarity in a space flooded with contradictions. This isn’t trend-based wellness or recycled talking points. It’s direct, grounded truth that blends real science with deep spiritual and emotional intelligence. Each week, get expert conversations with doctors, scientists, shamans, and healers spanning physical health, mental wellness, emotional healing, and spirituality. Dr. G does the heavy lifting for you, investigating the wellness industry by reviewing third-party testing and breaking down supplements and products to reveal what’s safe, what works, what’s marketing hype, and which companies deserve your trust. You’ll also get channeled episodes that inspire and elevate beyond the physical. This is a fully integrated approach connecting body, mind, nervous system, trauma, energy, and consciousness. If you’re tired of conflicting advice and ready for clarity that empowers, relieves, and inspires, this is the podcast you’ve been missing.Heal Thy Self Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • The Supplement That Outperforms Coffee on No Sleep | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #472

    The Supplement That Outperforms Coffee on No Sleep | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #472
    Apr 2 2026
    Shop all my verified, tested and preferred wellness products - includes most up to date brands: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Get My Brand Masterlist: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get Creatine for brain Guide: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/creatine-for-brain-pdf-request-form/ Episode Description You reach for coffee when you're sleep deprived. But caffeine doesn't actually fix what sleep deprivation does to your brain — it just masks the fatigue signal while the underlying energy problem keeps getting worse. Sleep deprivation is fundamentally a cellular energy crisis. Your brain's ability to generate and recycle ATP becomes impaired, and neural networks lose efficiency. A study in the Journal of Scientific Reports kept participants awake for 21 hours, then administered a high dose of creatine monohydrate. The results were striking — measurable improvements in processing speed and cognitive performance, confirmed by brain imaging showing a direct replenishment of the energy system sleep deprivation had drained. In this episode, Dr. G breaks down: • The critical difference between how caffeine and creatine affect your brain under sleep deprivation • Why even moderate sleep loss — 5 to 6 hours — is quietly impacting your cognitive performance • The creatine brands Dr. G personally trusts for purity and third-party testing This isn't about replacing your morning coffee. It's about understanding what your brain actually needs — and having the right tools for the right situation. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - What Actually Happens to Your Brain When You Lose Sleep 3:00 - How Creatine Supports Brain Energy at the Cellular Level 5:19 - The Sleep Deprivation Study That Changed the Conversation 8:42 - Creatine vs. Caffeine: Two Very Different Mechanisms 11:30 - What Actually Counts as Poor Sleep (It's Not Just All-Nighters) 13:19 - When to Choose Creatine Over Coffee 14:32 - The Best Creatine Brands Worth Your Money 16:13 - Final Takeaway: What to Do When You Can't Get Enough Sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • She's a Postpartum Psychiatrist — And It Happened to Her | ft. Dr. Sarah Oreck HTS #471

    She's a Postpartum Psychiatrist — And It Happened to Her | ft. Dr. Sarah Oreck HTS #471
    Mar 30 2026
    Sponsored By: → My one-stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description One in three women will experience postpartum depression — and most of them never see it coming. Dr. Sarah Oreck is a reproductive psychiatrist and perinatal mental health specialist, but she didn't arrive at this work from the outside looking in. She navigated IVF, fertility struggles, late-term pregnancy loss, and her own postpartum depression — and realized that if getting care was this hard for someone inside the medical system, most women didn't stand a chance. What she built from that reckoning is one of the clearest, most honest conversations Dr. G has had about what motherhood actually does to the mind, body, and identity of a woman. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why postpartum depression affects far more women than we're told — and why rage, numbness, and panic are just as common as sadness • How IVF, birth trauma, miscarriage history, and partner support all quietly shape your postpartum mental health before the baby even arrives • Why the newborn phase feels so disconnected for so many mothers — and why that doesn't mean something is wrong with you If you're trying to get pregnant, already pregnant, or supporting someone who is — this is the conversation no one is having loudly enough. Find Dr. Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahoreckmd/ MVita Health: https://www.sarahoreckmd.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Is Postpartum Depression Actually 1 in 3 Women? The Truth No One Tells You 1:01 - Meet Dr. Sarah Oreck: Reproductive Psychiatrist & Perinatal Mental Health Specialist 2:25 - Hot Seat: The Biggest Lies Women Are Told About Postpartum Mental Health 5:08 - Dr. Sarah's Story: From Watching Her Mom Get Gaslit to Building MVita Health 8:11 - What Is PMDD and Why Do So Many Women Go Undiagnosed? 11:32 - Alcohol, Caffeine & Sugar: How They Make Your Hormonal Cycles Worse 16:28 - Pregnancy and the Identity Shift Nobody Warns You About 21:05 - Who Is Most at Risk for Postpartum Depression? 25:05 - When Postpartum Goes to the Extreme: Rage, Psychosis & Suicidal Thoughts 30:06 - How Birth Trauma and Miscarriage Increase Your Postpartum Risk 35:33 - Why You Might Not Feel Bonded to Your Baby (And Why That's Okay) 40:15 - Men Get Postpartum Depression Too — Here's What to Watch For 43:21 - Why We Were Never Meant to Do This Alone: The Case for Community 49:05 - First Steps to Protect Your Mental Health Before, During & After Baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Stop Wasting Money on Fish Oil Until You See This | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #470

    Stop Wasting Money on Fish Oil Until You See This | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #470
    Mar 26 2026
    Shop all my verified, tested and preferred wellness products - includes most up to date brands: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description 44 fish oil companies were asked one simple question. Most of them went silent. Fish oil is one of the most well-researched supplements on the market — but there's a side of the industry that never makes it onto the label. Fish oil oxidizes easily, bioaccumulates heavy metals, and can carry persistent organic pollutants like PCBs and dioxins. When the oil is rancid or contaminated, you're not just wasting money. You may be actively promoting the inflammation you're trying to fight. Dr. Christian Gonzalez contacted 44 fish oil brands and asked for one thing: independent third-party testing on the finished product. Real documentation. Proof. 37 companies ignored the request entirely. One refused. One opted out. Only five brands provided full transparency — and some of the biggest names in the category were nowhere to be found. In this episode, Dr. G covers: • How oxidation turns your fish oil from anti-inflammatory to pro-inflammatory • The heavy metals and contaminants you should always be testing for • Why potency on the label frequently doesn't match what's in the capsule • The five fish oil companies that earned a spot on the 2026 transparency list If you take fish oil daily, this episode will completely change how you shop for it. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Why Fish Oil Quality Actually Matters (Oxidation, Contamination & Potency) 3:52 - The 4 Standards Used to Evaluate Every Brand 6:44 - Companies That Partially Responded But Didn't Make the Cut 7:11 - Brands That Failed the Investigation (Full List) 7:54 - Recommended Brand #1 8:50 - Recommended Brand #2 9:35 - Recommended Brand #3 10:14 - Recommended Brand #4 11:16 - Recommended Brand #5 11:48 - Final Verdict: What This All Means for You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
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