How do you calm your nervous system when survival mode has quietly become your baseline? Dr. Eva Selhub joins Mike Vera on the Healthy & Awake Podcast to get into stress, anxiety, and burnout, and instead of a standard Q&A, Mike brought four case studies, the archetypes he sees over and over in sessions as a health coach: the guy stuck in the cookie-and-coffee loop who asks why even bother, the person waking at 2 a.m. with layoffs circling, the mom quietly dreading the empty nest, and the caregiver running on empty. Resilience is more than toughness, she says, and she argues that the coping most people reach for only brings the stress response part of the way down, which leaves the baseline creeping higher over time.

🔎 ABOUT THE GUEST — DR. EVA SELHUB

Dr. Eva Selhub is a board-certified internist who spent 20 years on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and served as medical director of the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. She ran her own integrated medicine practice for over two decades and has written six books, including Burnout for Dummies, Resilience for Dummies, and The Love Response, and she co-authored Your Brain on Nature. Today she coaches C-suite leaders and teaches the SHIELD method and her six pillars of resilience.

- Website: https://www.drselhub.com

- Substack: https://substack.com/@dreva1

- Free Preview of Resilience Program - https://resilienceexperts.learnworlds.com/course/week7-free-sample

- Foundations of Mastering Resilience (10-week self-paced program): https://resilienceexperts.learnworlds.com/course/foundations-of-mastering-resilience

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drevaselhub/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ESelhub

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This episode opens on the cookie loop, and Mike wrote the long version of it. Why sugar keeps winning even when you know better, and what is actually running underneath the craving. Free to read and subscribe:

→ https://mikevera.substack.com/p/why-sugar-keeps-winning-even-when

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Dr. David Healy, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, and author of Pharmageddon, returns to lay out what he argues the drug companies concealed about antidepressants. He says the healthy-volunteer trials showed sexual side effects in close to 90% of people while the marketed figure was under 5%, and he explains why he considers the word "antidepressant" itself a marketing term. Host Mike Vera, MS, NBC-HWC, walks through the trial data, informed consent, and whether the same pattern is now repeating with GLP-1 drugs. This is a discussion of Dr. Healy's research and perspective, shared for educational purposes only, and it is not medical advice.

A note before you listen: this conversation covers antidepressants, SSRIs, and mental health, including the subject of suicidal thoughts. It is not a recommendation to start, stop, or change any medication. Always make medication decisions with your prescribing clinician. If you are struggling or in crisis, support is available 24/7: in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Outside the US, contact your local emergency services or crisis line.

🔎 ABOUT THE GUEST — DR. DAVID HEALY

Dr. David Healy is a psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist, and one of the most influential critics of how antidepressants are studied, marketed, and sold. He founded RxISK, where people can report and research drug side effects, and he is the author of Pharmageddon and other books on antidepressants and the history of medicine.

- Writing and blog: https://davidhealy.org

- RxISK (report and research drug side effects): https://rxisk.org

- Book: Pharmageddon

📖 FREE — THE COMPLETE GLP-1 BREAKDOWN

Mike's no-hype breakdown of GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro): what they actually do, what happens when you stop, and what the research says the marketing leaves out. Free to read and subscribe:

→ https://mikevera.substack.com/p/the-ozempic-trap-what-theyre-not

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Former Navy SEAL Team 6 operator Craig "Sawman" Sawyer — founder of the nonprofit Veterans for Child Rescue — joins Mike Vera on the Healthy & Awake Podcast to share his firsthand assessment of child trafficking in America: how he says it operates, why he believes it stays out of the headlines, and what he argues regular people can do about it. One of the heavier conversations we've had on the show, and one of the most important.

🔎 ABOUT THE GUEST — CRAIG SAWYER

Craig "Sawman" Sawyer is a former Marine and Navy SEAL Team 6 operator who founded Veterans for Child Rescue (V4CR), a nonprofit that investigates child trafficking and works with law enforcement to bring predators to justice. His documentary, Contra Land, follows that work.

- Veterans for Child Rescue: https://v4cr.org

- Contra Land (documentary): https://contralandmovie.com

📖 FREE — THE COMPLETE GLP-1 BREAKDOWN

Mike's no-hype breakdown of GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) — what they actually do, what happens when you stop, and what the research says the marketing leaves out. Free to read and subscribe:

→ https://mikevera.substack.com/p/the-ozempic-trap-what-theyre-not

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In this episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Mike Vera talks with immunotoxicologist Dori Smith, who reversed seven autoimmune diseases after being disabled for over a decade. They dive into the root causes of chronic inflammation, the science behind detoxification, and how functional medicine can help the body heal naturally. Dori shares how understanding genetics, nutrition, toxins, and faith transformed her life—and why conventional medicine still overlooks these key insights. If you’ve ever wondered whether true recovery from chronic illness is possible, this conversation will change your perspective.

🎧 Guest Links:

Dori Smith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DorindaASmithMS

Website: https://www.truewellnesstoday.net/

Paper – “Introduction to Immunology and Autoimmunity” (1999): https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.1289/ehp.99107s5661

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction & Dori's Background

01:56 - What's the sequence of events—were you practicing science when you got sick?

03:05 - What did functional medicine offer you that conventional medicine did not?

06:31 - Can you give us an overview of sources of toxic exposure and how it fits into chronic illness?

09:28 - Detox and toxins: Is there legitimacy to these terms?

13:06 - What would you say to people who feel overwhelmed by toxic exposure?

16:07 - The identity shift: How does mindset affect healing?

21:21 - Are supplements the answer, or is there something more reasonable?

26:09 - What about stress, sleep, and other factors? (Tattoos, lifestyle, and hope for change)

31:53 - What do you think the biggest offender is from sources of toxic exposure? (Coffee, food, and more)

36:37 - How do you respond to people who think everything is poisoned?

DISCLOSURE

Content shared on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only. It’s not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health, nutrition, or lifestyle routines. Results vary by individual.

© 2025 Healthy & Awake™ / Mike Vera

In this eye-opening episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Dr. John Catanzaro joins Mike Vera to break down 12 of the most searched alternative and integrative cancer treatments. From ivermectin, fenbendazole, and methylene blue, to peptides, vitamin C, cannabis, DMSO, and more—Dr. Catanzaro explains what actually works, what’s promising, and what’s overhyped. They also dive into the role of the microbiome, mitochondria, spike protein, and lifestyle changes in cancer progression and recovery. If you or someone you know is exploring options beyond conventional cancer care, this episode is a must-listen.

https://neo7bioscience.com/

For a deeper dive into the studies we discussed, check out the companion article: https://mikevera.substack.com/p/12-emerging-cancer-therapies-youve

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00:00 - Introduction 01:47 - Ivermectin & Fenbendazole 05:29 - Methylene Blue 08:12 - Peptide Therapy & Personalized Medicine 14:51 - High Dose IV Vitamin C 21:00 - Medicinal Mushrooms 25:21 - Chlorine Dioxide 27:21 - Cannabis 31:43 - DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) 38:47 - Apricot Seeds (B17) 42:47 - Rife Machine & Wave Therapies 47:05 - Colloidal Silver 50:46 - Lifestyle Changes for Cancer

In this eye-opening episode of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan reveals the hidden dangers of toxic pet food, overprescribed pet vaccines, and harmful pharmaceuticals like trazodone for dogs. With over 40 years of experience, she shares how natural pet care and raw food for dogs can dramatically improve your pet’s health and longevity. We explore powerful alternatives like CBD for pets, mushroom therapy, food-based healing, and why many chronic illnesses and dog cancer cases may be preventable. This is a must-watch for anyone who loves their animals and wants the truth about the veterinary industry, veterinary corruption, and how to make smarter, safer choices. Learn how the microbiome, environmental toxins, and holistic medicine are changing the game for pets everywhere.

1. Dr. Judy Morgan’s Website https://drjudymorgan.com
2. Naturally Healthy Pets (her company) https://naturallyhealthypets.com
3. Dr. Judy U (her online course platform) https://drjudyu.com

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00:00 Introduction to Veterinary Drug Use

00:26 Meet Dr. Judy Morgan: Holistic Veterinarian

00:54 Discovering Holistic Veterinary Medicine

02:51 The Power of Alternative Therapies

07:12 The Importance of Pet Nutrition

12:06 The Dark Side of Commercial Pet Food

21:06 Vaccination Concerns for Pets

30:15 Client Demands for TF Vaccine

30:50 Veterinary Pricing Controversies

31:56 Homemade Diets for Pets

34:13 Pharmaceuticals for Pets

40:39 CBD and Alternative Therapies

42:41 Environmental Toxins and Pets

46:45 AI and the Future of Pet Care

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In Episode 75 of the Healthy & Awake Podcast, Dr. Renata Moon, a board-certified pediatrician, shares her firsthand experience with medical censorship after raising concerns about COVID vaccine risks for children. Drawing parallels between her family's escape from communism and current events, Dr. Moon discusses the importance of informed consent and medical freedom. She details the repercussions she faced, including termination from her position and investigations by medical boards. This episode delves into the challenges of maintaining ethical standards in a climate where dissenting medical opinions are often suppressed.

Silent Majority Foundation – Dr. Renata Moon v. WSU Case Page Details Dr. Moon’s lawsuit against Washington State University for alleged First Amendment violations following her Senate testimony. https://www.silentmajorityfoundation.org/renatamoon

Donate to Support Dr. Moon’s Legal Fight Support Dr. Moon's efforts to defend medical freedom and free speech. https://secure.silentmajorityfoundation.org/np/clients/silentmajorityfoundation/donation.jsp?campaign=6

Senator Ron Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine Roundtable (Dec 7, 2022) Official page for the Senate roundtable where Dr. Moon testified about COVID-19 vaccine safety. https://www.ronjohnson.senate.gov/2022/12/sen-ron-johnson-hears-from-experts-and-medical-professionals-on-covid-19-vaccine-efficacy-and-safety

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
00:48 Welcome to Healthy and Awake Podcast
00:56 Introducing Dr. Renata Moon
01:34 Dr. Moon's Experience During the Pandemic
04:00 Concerns About the COVID-19 Vaccine
07:58 The Impact of Speaking Out
13:31 Reflections on Communism and Capitalism
27:21 The Rise of Real ID and Its Implications
28:23 Voice of America: A Beacon of Freedom
29:05 The Quest for Freedom and American Values
31:48 Fired for Questioning Mandates
33:36 Speaking Out at the Senate H

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FDA whistleblower Dr. Renee Dufault joins the Healthy & Awake Podcast to expose the hidden dangers of heavy metals in food, including how high fructose corn syrup, ultra-processed foods, and nutritional epigenetics are linked to rising rates of autism and ADHD. We discuss her groundbreaking research, the FDA’s internal resistance, and how food choices impact future generations. Dr. Dufault also shares hopeful strategies for detoxing your diet, building health through regenerative agriculture, and creating systemic change. If you care about food safety, autism prevention, or just want to understand the truth behind processed foods, this episode is a must-listen. Keywords include: FDA whistleblower, nutritional epigenetics, heavy metals in food, autism and food, high fructose corn syrup mercury.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Dr. Renee Dufault’s Published Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Renee+dufault
2. Food Ingredient Safety Nonprofit: https://foodingredientsafety.org
3. Dr. Dufault’s Website: https://reneedufault.com
4. Unsafe at Any Meal (Book): https://a.co/d/9VeBJUQ
5. Unsafe at Any Meal – Study Guide: https://a.co/d/1bro5Lp

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00:00 FDA Controversy and Introduction

00:36 Meet Dr. Renee DuFault

01:15 Nutritional Epigenetics Explained

04:09 Impact of Diet on Autism and ADHD

05:46 Heavy Metals in Food Supply

24:27 Health Coaching and Corporate Influence

26:23 The Illusion of Trust in Authority

27:33 Personal Health Choices and Western Medicine

30:06 Waking Up to Corruption in Public Health

34:20 Optimism for the Future of Agriculture and Health