Save Yourself With Dr. Amy Shah

Ep 106 The 3 Lifestyle Shifts That Reset My Gut, Brain & Energy After 40

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 Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube  Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 105 The AI Revolution for Your Gut Hormones and Longevity with Kirk Ouimet

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. Resources Learn more about Phi Health and Stack HERE Pre-Order my book Hormone Havoc HERE Sign up for my newsletter HERE Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube  Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Kirk IG: @kirkouimet Kirk LinkedIn: @kirkouimet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 104 How to Support Your Body in Perimenopause in 5 Steps

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. Resources Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube  Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 103 The Wheel of Age Framework to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level with Dr. Pablo Prichard

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   Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube  Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Dr. Pablo Instagram: @drpablosurgery Dr. Pablo LinkedIn: @​​pabloprichard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 102 10 Science-Backed Wellness Secrets You’ve Never Heard Before

Do you feel like you’re doing “everything right” but still missing something when it comes to your health, energy, or longevity? In this episode, I share 10 science-backed wellness secrets that shape your gut, brain, hormones, heart, and long-term health. I talk about why gut diversity matters more than perfection, how movement and nature act as medicine for your microbiome, why magnesium from food can slow brain aging, and MORE. Get ready to upgrade your health in ways you’ve never tried before. Check out our sponsors: Achieve peak performance with Body Health HERE! In this episode, you will learn: 00:00 How 30 different plant foods per week radically improve gut diversity. 04:30 Ways walking supports both gut health and brain growth. 06:00 Why magnesium intake can slow brain aging. 08:15 The heart-aging reversal effect of sprint-style workouts. 11:45 How social bonds lower inflammation, stress, and depression. 14:15 The health benefits of high-flavanol dark chocolate. 16:00 How stress during pregnancy can impact future generations. 18:00 Your gut health shapes your mood, hormones, and immune system. 19:15 Ways to train your brain to slow cognitive aging. 21:00 Why belief, faith, or meaning lowers stress and improves outcomes. Resources Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health! Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com Watch on Youtube  Follow Instagram: @dramyshah TikTok: @dramyshah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices