True Medicine

The Secret to Instant Stress Relief (It's Not What You Think)

Download our Ultimate Guide to Managing Stress: https://www.truemed.com/podcast Struggling with stress? Today we discover innovative, natural techniques to manage anxiety and boost your mental health. Dive into breathwork, ice plunges, sauna therapy, and the science behind social wellness spaces. Transform your mind, reset your body, and take back control today! Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmares Newsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: The Mental Health Crisis 0:20 - Meet Othership Founders 1:11 - Stress & Your Body 2:43 - Metabolic Psychiatry Explained4:41 - Practical Stress Solutions 7:13 - Wellness as Fun 9:04 - Rise of Social Wellness 10:55 - Benefits: Cold Plunge & Sauna 14:07 - Founders' Health Journeys 20:38 - From Backyard to Movement 24:15 - Cold Exposure: Quick Science 27:20 - Breathwork Basics 30:06 - Alcohol-Free Socializing 32:03 - Community at Othership 35:56 - Future of Wellness Spaces 38:03 - Closing Thoughts

This is why 97% of Americans Have Toxic Chemicals in Their Blood

In this explosive episode, we expose the dirty truth behind America’s tap water—why 97% of people have harmful chemicals like BPA, glyphosate, PFAS, and microplastics in their blood. The worst part? The government won’t protect you.We also sit down with the founders of Rorra, who turned a personal family health scare into a nationwide mission to clean up what comes out of your faucet. Follow the True Medicine Podcast: Website: www.truemed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/ Follow Justin: Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/ Follow Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/ Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Toxic chemicals are everywhere 01:00 - Why tap water is more dangerous than you think 02:30 - What are forever chemicals and why your body can’t flush them 04:00 - The EPA’s outdated regulations and how they fail you 06:30 - Hidden contamination loopholes in U.S. cities 07:15 - Best water filters: From countertop to full-home systems 08:00 - Chronic diseases linked to water toxicity 08:45 - Showering, cooking, and the forgotten ways you absorb toxins 09:30 - U.S. vs EU water safety: shocking legal limits11:25 - Interview: How Aurora started with a child’s skin condition 13:00 - The cost of clean water and America’s failing infrastructure 14:45 - The overlooked problem with most filters 16:00 - Aurora’s mission: transparency, quality, and disruption 18:00 - What’s in your water? The horrifying truth 20:00 - PFAS, lead, and microplastics: What they’re doing to your body 22:00 - The bioaccumulation problem—why exposure adds up 23:30 - Bottled water: dangerous illusion of safety 25:00 - The silent brain damage of micro and nano plastics 26:30 - Everyday habits making things worse 27:50 - Cooking with toxic water—how you’re ruining healthy meals 30:00 - How Rorra’s filter compares to reverse osmosis 33:00 - Why point-of-use filtration is the future 36:00 - The $625 billion pipe problem no one is fixing 38:00 - Rorra’s partnership with TrueMed 39:00 - Final thoughts: Take back control of your water, and your health

Bad Sleep Is Damaging Your Health (Here's How to Fix It)

Download our sleep-optimization guide: https://www.truemed.com/podcast One bad night of sleep can make your brain function as if you were legally drunk. And that’s just the beginning. We are in a sleep crisis, and most people don’t even realize it. Plus, we sit down with Matteo Franceschetti, founder of Eight Sleep, to discuss how temperature regulation technology is revolutionizing sleep. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Understanding Circadian Rhythms (For a 10-Year-Old) 03:26 - Crazy College Sleep Experiment Gone Wrong 05:37 - The Shocking Link Between Sleep & Chronic Disease 06:57 - How Losing Just 1 Hour of Sleep Affects Your Heart 08:14 - Caffeine, Sleep, and the 10-Minute Rule 10:24 - How Light Affects Your Sleep (And What To Do About It) 12:32 - Why Sleep Trackers Might Be Your Best Investment 14:01 - Why Temperature Is The Secret To Deeper Sleep 16:33 - Interview: Matteo Franceschetti (Eight Sleep Founder) 19:12 - Why Sleep is the Foundation of Health 21:39 - The Biggest Sleep Myths Debunked 24:21 - How Alcohol Secretly Wrecks Your Sleep 27:54 - The #1 Mistake That Keeps You From Falling Asleep 30:15 - The Future of Sleep Optimization (And AI’s Role) 36:48 - How to Fix Your Sleep Now

You’re Breathing in Toxic Chemicals – Here’s How to Stop It

Download our guide to remove toxins from your environment: https://www.truemed.com/podcast Are you unknowingly breathing in toxic chemicals every day? Your home, office, and even outdoor spaces could be filled with hidden pollutants that impact your health, brain function, and energy levels.In this episode, we dive deep into the dangers of air pollution, microplastics, and indoor toxins, and most importantly – how to protect yourself.Follow the True Medicine Podcast:Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/Follow Justin:Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/Follow Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/Learn more about Sans: https://www.truemed.com/shop/health-tech/sans?utm_source=shop_truemedChapters:00:00 – Intro01:12 – The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Air Pollution05:45 – What Scientists Aren’t Telling You About Toxins10:20 – The Shocking Impact of Chemicals on Your Health14:30 – How Indoor Air Is Often Worse Than Outdoor Air19:15 – The Most Overlooked Sources of Toxins in Your Home23:40 – Simple Steps to Detox Your Living Space28:05 – The Best Air Purifiers & Filtration Hacks31:50 – Meet the Founder of SANS & His Mission36:20 – How SANS is Changing the Air Purification Industry39:10 – Final Takeaways & What You Can Do Today

The Dramatic Role of Exercise on Your Health (Better Than Drugs)

Download our free movement guide: https://www.truemed.com/podcast For the first time in human history, most of us spend nearly our entire day sitting—and it's making us sick. Back surgeries are skyrocketing, our metabolism is slowing, and we’re more sedentary than ever. But here’s the good news: Movement is medicine.In this episode, we break down:- Why sitting all day is wrecking your health (and how to fix it)- How to add more movement to your life—without a gym membership- The power of rucking and why it’s the ultimate time-efficient workout- How movement impacts both your body and mind- A deep dive with Joey Gonzalez, CEO of Barry’s, on how to build a bulletproof fitness routineFollow the True Medicine Podcast:Website: www.truemed.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truemedicinepodcast & https://www.instagram.com/truemedpayments/Follow Justin:Twitter: https://x.com/jwmaresNewsletter: https://justinmares.substack.com/Follow Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparens/Newsletter: https://benparens.substack.com/Get to know more about Barry's:Website: https://www.truemed.com/shop/gym-studios/barry's?utm_source=shop_truemedChapters:00:00 - The Movement Crisis No One Talks About00:22 - Why Sitting is Killing You00:40 - Movement is Medicine: The Science Behind It01:06 - How to Move More (Without Changing Your Routine)01:55 - The Power of Walking: How One Woman Lost 100lbs03:17 - Walking Meetings, Treadmills & Simple Movement Hacks04:32 - How Our Ancestors Moved (and Why We Need to Do the Same)06:18 - Why Modern Lifestyles Are Ruining Our Mobility07:47 - The Truth About Back Pain & Surgery (And How to Avoid It)08:32 - The #1 Exercise for Longevity09:49 - Why Most People Fail at Fitness (and How to Stick With It)12:50 - Rucking: The Best Workout You’re Not Doing13:28 - How Moving More Gives You More Energy16:10 - The Best Workouts for Longevity & Strength18:11 - Joey Gonzalez (CEO of Barry’s) on Transforming Fitness19:34 - The Science Behind HIIT & Strength Training20:52 - Cardio vs. Strength Training: What Actually Matters?22:57 - How Barry’s Created a Global Fitness Movement25:02 - The Secret to Staying Consistent with Exercise26:52 - The Discipline vs. Motivation Debate30:41 - Why Community is the Secret to Long-Term Fitness32:41 - How to Make Fitness More Accessible for Everyone33:52 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Moving Today