LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

#466: Breast Cancer: The Hidden COSTS & Radical Resilience (Secrets On Recovery, Team-Building & Nutrition REVEALED) | With Dr. Laura James

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#465: Personalizing GLP-1 Medications: The Role of Genetics in Weight Loss and Side Effects With Noura Abul-Husn M.D. Ph.D

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#464: Brain POWER: The Creatine Revolution, Exercise Snacks, and the Age of Energy | Dan Pardi

📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/.Today, I’m joined by Dan Pardi, a pioneering researcher who has dedicated years to understanding sleep, performance, and—the real focus of today’s conversation—the science of human energy. Dan unpacks how modern life is quietly draining our brain’s battery, and why brain energy, not just the march of time, could be the hidden driver of longevity.We dive into why short “exercise snacks” can outperform marathon workouts for keeping your brain sharp, how chronic stress and relentless screen time undermine cognitive performance, and the surprising reasons creatine is fast becoming a game-changer for brain health, not just muscle building.Visit qualialife.com/nathalie and use code NATHALIE at checkout to save 15%.Episode Timestamps:Welcome and podcast introduction ... 00:00:00Exercise snacks and their impact on cognitive performance ... 00:07:29How modern stress and technology deplete brain energy ... 00:12:12Environmental influences on sleep and energy ... 00:13:35Redefining aging as an energy management issue ... 00:18:41Muscle function, healthspan, and holistic longevity ... 00:21:53Why the brain demands so much energy ... 00:25:30Brain energy, cognitive decline, and examples like Alzheimer’s ... 00:29:07Creatine’s history in sports and its cellular mechanism ... 00:35:38Creatine’s cognitive benefits and how it reaches the brain ... 00:49:20Sleep, adenosine, and energy maintenance ... 00:54:39Creatine safety, kidney health, and gender differences ... 00:57:22Bloating, body composition, and dosing myths ... 01:05:30Why innovate creatine supplements and formulation upgrades ... 01:11:57Micronization, magnesium, sodium, and absorption ... 01:13:00Product testing and user experience ... 01:17:31Future of brain energy science in longevity ... 01:22:45Closing resources and medical disclaimer ... 01:28:47Our Amazing Sponsors:Quantum Upgrade – A 24/7 quantum energy streaming service designed to support energy, focus, sleep, recovery, and a more balanced nervous system, backed by placebo-controlled research showing measurable improvements in stress-related brain activity and heart rate variability. Try it free for 15 days with no credit card required at quantumupgrade.io/NAT and use code NAT15. MitoQ Hormonal Metabolic Control – A targeted formula designed to support women through the hormonal and metabolic shifts of perimenopause and menopause, featuring S-Equol for healthy estrogen signaling, B. breve to support the gut-hormone connection, and chromium to help maintain healthy blood sugar balance. Head to MitoQ.com/nat and use code NAT10 to try it for yourself.Nature's Marvels Bioregulators by Profound Health - Natural bioregulators designed to support your body's own cellular communication and healthy aging, with targeted formulas for everything from brain and immune health to sleep and vitality. Visit profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order.Nat's Links:YouTube ChannelJoin My Membership CommunitySign up for My NewsletterOriginal InstagramBackup InstagramDr. Bill Lawrence Episode

#463: Reducing Breast Cancer Risks | HRT, Imaging, AI, BRCA, And GLP-1s With Dr. Elisa Port

📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Elisa Port, a trailblazing breast cancer surgeon and passionate advocate for women’s health. And the author of The Breast Advice In our conversation, Dr. Port traces her evolution from general surgery into breast surgery, sharing how the deeply collaborative decision-making with patients became her life’s calling. She gives an inside look at the optimism she found in this field—where advances in treatment have dramatically improved survival, offering hope and empowerment to countless women.Episode Timestamps:Welcome and show introduction ... 00:00:00Path to breast surgery and collaborative care ... 00:05:45Breast cancer, survival rates, and longevity factors ... 00:08:57Impact of weight and lifestyle on recurrence risk ... 00:10:45Dangers of information overload and misinformation ... 00:13:38Evaluating new screening tests and lacking validation ... 00:16:17Dense breast tissue and adjunctive screening ... 00:19:20Galleri blood test and research gaps ... 00:22:08Top lifestyle risk factors: weight and alcohol ... 00:23:32Self-awareness and moderation with food and alcohol ... 00:27:45GLP-1 medications and modern weight challenges ... 00:33:40Compounding health issues from obesity ... 00:37:37Long-term effects and benefits of weight loss drugs ... 00:40:09Hormone replacement, risk, and individualized care ... 00:45:34AI’s impact on breast imaging and detection ... 00:56:29Physical and mental recovery after treatment ... 01:00:31Future hopes: Cures and compliance ... 01:04:53Summary of optimal breast health strategies ... 01:06:27Our Amazing Sponsors:Wolverine by LVLUP Health – A peptide-based formula designed to support recovery, tissue repair, and musculoskeletal health, helping your body bounce back from workouts and everyday wear and tear. Head to lvluphealth.com and use code NAT for 15% off your order.MitoBlue by Wizard Sciences – A longevity-focused formula that combines pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue with NMN, PQQ, fisetin, and apigenin to support healthy mitochondria, cellular renewal, and healthy aging. Learn more at wizardsciences.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off.Vita Zero-Age Exosomes by Vitali Skincare — a regenerative “stacking” formula with exosomes, GHK-Cu, niacinamide, and glutathione designed to support your skin at a cellular level rather than just the surface; go to www.vitaliskincare.com/?ref=Nat20 and use code NAT20 for 20% off.Nat's Links:YouTube ChannelJoin My Membership CommunitySign up for My NewsletterOriginal InstagramBackup InstagramDr. Bill Lawrence Episode

#462: STOP! Before Detoxing, Mold Doctor Says Do THIS First Or Risk Getting Worse With Dr. Jill Crista

📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Crista, a pioneering voice in environmental medicine and a relentless detective when it comes to chronic, mysterious illness. In our conversation, Dr. Crista reveals how she uncovered the hidden world of mold and mycotoxins—not just as respiratory irritants, but as stealthy drivers of fatigue, brain fog, hormone disruption, and accelerated aging. She shares her early experiences working with “non-responders” in Lyme disease, and how uncovering toxic mold exposures transformed her entire understanding of whole-body health.Visit https://alighthealthformulas.com/nathalieniddam and code NATHALIENIDDAMEpisode Timestamps:Podcast intro and host background ... 00:00:00Peptides, bioregulators, and expert busting myths ... 00:02:10Foundations of hydration and health ... 00:03:55Mold as a multi-system problem, not just respiratory ... 00:06:12Clinical questionnaires for mold and Lyme ... 00:12:02Why mold illness is misunderstood ... 00:13:29Mycotoxins vs. visible mold, and detection tips ... 00:14:17Detox reactions and mold warning signs ... 00:22:46Remediation challenges: “dead” mold ... 00:28:35Different responses to mold exposure ... 00:29:43Protective nutrition and the microbiome ... 00:31:19Modern buildings and mold risks ... 00:33:35Break the Mold: the 5-step approach ... 00:35:23Pitfalls: skipping avoidance and early antifungals ... 00:35:38Bioflavonoids and alternative binders ... 00:37:24Aloe as a safe binder option ... 00:41:27Mold recovery “crashes” and toxicity ... 00:42:58Managing exposure when you can’t remediate ... 00:45:19Long COVID and its overlap with mold ... 00:50:43Essential oils and neuroinflammation support ... 01:04:08Mold, accelerated aging, and healthspan ... 01:07:03When to suspect mold in longevity “non-responders” ... 01:09:44Key questions, testing, and early action steps ... 01:10:23Hope, healing, and the importance of optimism ... 01:16:31Our Amazing Sponsors:Bioregulators & Peptides Summit by DrTalks – Cut through the confusion around peptides and bioregulators with free expert-led sessions covering healthy aging, metabolism, recovery, fasting, and the latest science in a practical, easy-to-understand way. Register for free today at https://drtalks.com/summits/NAT.Electrolyze by BEAM Minerals - Electrolyze is a plant-based fulvic mineral formula that delivers a full spectrum of highly bioavailable trace minerals and electrolytes to support hydration, nutrient delivery, and cellular energy. Head to beamminerals.com/NAT20, use code NAT20, and get 20% off your first order.Mitopure Gummies by Timeline – Supports healthier cellular energy, muscle strength, recovery, and healthy aging with clinically proven Urolithin A—without artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or unnecessary fillers. Head to timeline.com/nat20 to get Mitopure starting at just $99 and save an additional 20% on your order.Nat's Links:YouTube ChannelJoin My Membership CommunitySign up for My NewsletterOriginal InstagramBackup InstagramDr. Bill Lawrence Episode