The KIND Revolution

Your Nervous System Is Still in the Emergency. SGB, Ketamine, and the Future of Regenerative Medicine

Dr. John How spent more than 15 years in emergency medicine watching the same story play out. Someone comes in at their worst moment, gets stabilized, and goes home — carrying unresolved pain, trauma, and a nervous system that never got the memo that the emergency was over. He started asking different questions. And then he started becoming the patient himself. Back pain. PTSD. A search for something beyond what traditional medicine was offering. He found providers thinking outside the box, had results that changed his life, and built a clinic around the idea that the most powerful interventions available are often the last ones people are offered — not the first. In this conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, Dr. How breaks down the treatments most doctors don't talk about, why your nervous system is running the show whether you know it or not, and what's actually happening when someone gets a stellate ganglion block and their nightmares stop the same week. What you'll hear in this conversation: * What 15 years in the ER taught Dr. How about everything medicine was missing * The stellate ganglion block explained — what it is, where it goes, and why a 100-year-old procedure is now changing outcomes for PTSD, anxiety, long COVID, and chronic pain * Why the SGB works: the amygdala, the sympathetic chain, and what happens when you interrupt the signal between them * A 91% response rate for PTSD — and how that compares to SSRIs, which land around 50% with significant side effect dropout * How long results last, who it works best for, and why your job being your trauma changes the equation * How Dr. How decides between SGB and ketamine when a patient walks in with overlapping depression, anxiety, and PTSD * Regenerative medicine vs. traditional orthopedic care — why "wait it out" fails a significant portion of patients * PRP, nerve hydrodissection, and the pain generator most providers completely miss * The honest conversation about stem cells, peptides, and the Wild West of wellness products neither Dr. How nor Dr. Nanos is willing to pretend is settled science * Why chronic pain and mental health aren't two separate problems — and what happens neurologically when pain signals spill over into your sympathetic nervous system * The population most resistant to asking for help — and why Dr. How keeps showing up for them anyway * Rapid fire: the one thing every patient should prioritize (spoiler: both doctors gave the same answer) On the stigma that's costing people years: Dr. How is direct about this. The people who could benefit most from these treatments — first responders, veterans, high-functioning professionals — are often the last to reach for them. Not because the tools aren't there. Because asking for help still feels like losing something. He's working on that. Connect with Dr. John How:How Clinic — https://thehowclinic.com/ Subscribe to the Kind Revolution Podcast for conversations at the intersection of medicine, mental health, and the real lives of the people navigating both. Share this episode with someone who's been told to wait it out long enough.

What Your Labs Aren't Telling You — Ozone Therapy, Root Cause Medicine & Why Everything Is Connected

Dr. Heather Volpp trained at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA, spent 15 years in traditional allergy and immunology, and kept seeing the same thing: patients who looked fine on paper but weren't getting better. That pattern led her to found Synergy O3 in Encinitas, where she now practices integrative medicine with a focus on ozone dialysis therapy and the upstream role of inflammation in chronic disease. In this episode, she joins Dr. Georgine Nanos to challenge the clean line between traditional and alternative medicine — and make a case for why that line was never as useful as we thought. In this conversation: What ozone dialysis is and why it's safer than standard 10-pass ozone therapy The 80% reduction in inflammatory markers Dr. Volpp consistently sees post-treatment The blood clot patient told his clot would never dissolve — and what happened four months later Why cold plunges may be the wrong tool for perimenopausal womenHow inflammation connects cholesterol, cardiac risk, autoimmune disease, and cancer Why curiosity is disappearing from medicine — and what's lost when it goes Learn more about Dr. Heather Volpp: 🌐 Synergy O3 — Encinitas, CA Subscribe for new episodes every week. Share this with anyone who's been told their labs look fine — but knows something still isn't right.

From Medical Student to Healthcare Influencer: Dr. Olivia Richman's Journey

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Olivia Richman shares her journey from medical student to influential healthcare advocate. Discover how she leverages social media to combat misinformation, promote health education, and drive healthcare policy change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Olivia Richman and Her Mission01:36 Olivia's Journey into Medicine04:25 The Importance of Using a Voice in Healthcare06:36 Starting a YouTube Channel for Sex Education08:11 Transitioning to Social Media and Advocacy12:38 Addressing Misinformation in Healthcare17:19 The Docfluencer Conference and Its GoalsDocfluencer MDO - https://www.docfluencermdo.comDoc Fluencer Conference 2024 - https://www.docfluencermdo.com/conferenceTwitter - https://twitter.com/OliviaRichmanMDInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliviarichmanmd/

What's Really Happening Inside Your Teenage Boy (And Why He Can't Tell You)

Dr. Nathan Simmons has a Lego wall in his office. He still plays video games. His wife would tell you he never fully grew up — and that's exactly why teenage boys trust him with the things they won't tell anyone else. A clinical psychologist based in Encinitas with a doctorate from Alliant University and undergrad from UCLA, Dr. Simmons has built a practice around one of the hardest populations to reach emotionally: teenage and young adult boys. The kids who answer every question with "fine." The ones who go to their rooms and close the door. The ones whose parents are terrified something is wrong but can't get two words out of them to find out. In this conversation with Dr. Georgine Nanos, Dr. Simmons explains what's actually happening underneath that silence — and what parents can do about it. What you'll hear in this conversation: * Why 80% of Dr. Simmons's caseload is now anxiety — and why that number has completely flipped from depression in just a few years * The Snapchat Maps problem: how social media doesn't just cause anxiety — it removes the one thing that used to protect kids from it * Why teenage boys go quiet when they're struggling — and why it's not about having nothing to say * The "held hostage" feeling: why peppering your son with questions the second he walks in the door guarantees a one-word answer * What behavioral withdrawal actually looks like, and why it's different from a teenager just wanting space * Why 95% of the boys who end up benefiting most from therapy were dragged there against their will — and why that's actually fine * The critical difference between suicidal ideation, intent, and a plan — and why parents shutting down the moment they hear "I want to die" can make things worse * What it means to tolerate not knowing — the skill this generation is missing entirely, and why it's driving the anxiety crisis * The "logic trap" depressed teenagers fall into: "I'm 15, this is awful, and I have 65 more years of it" * Dr. Simmons's parting message to every teenager struggling right now: your only job is to stay in it long enough to find out what you'd miss For parents: If you've been standing in the hallway outside your son's closed door wondering what to do next — this conversation is for you. Dr. Simmons doesn't talk at parents any more than he talks at his teenage clients. He's direct, practical, and honest about what actually moves the needle. For teens and young adults: The only thing consistent about life is that it changes. Dr. Simmons has been through it himself. He says it plainly: if he'd made a permanent decision at 12 based on how that year felt, he would have missed everything that mattered. Connect with Dr. Nathan Simmons:Website: https://www.drnathansimmons.com/Mention Dr. Nanos sent you — he responds quickly and sometimes a five-minute reply is all a parent needs to feel less alone. Subscribe to the Kind Revolution Podcast for conversations at the intersection of medicine, mental health, and the real lives of the people navigating both. Share this episode with any parent who needs it.

Redefining Therapy: The Power of Equine Healing

In this episode of the Kind Revolution, Dr. Georgine Nanos engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Shannon Lerach, PhD and Dr. Ali Freedman, PsyD, MBA, IFECMH, about whole person wellness and the innovative approaches they are taking to redefine therapy. They discuss the integration of play, movement, nature, and horses into trauma-informed healing, emphasizing the importance of addressing both big T and little t traumas. The conversation explores how trauma is stored in the body and the significance of early interventions, particularly for children. The mission of Horseplay Collective and Reciprocity Ranch is highlighted, showcasing their commitment to providing alternative therapeutic modalities that foster healing and connection.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Whole Person Wellness15:33 Understanding Big T and Little t Trauma24:32 The Role of the Body in Healing30:57 Transformative Experiences in Equine Therapy36:55 Understanding Brain Development in Children43:08 Community Engagement and Reciprocity51:52 Creating Healing Spaces for Families