Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Sharon Stills, a licensed naturopathic medical doctor with over 25 years of experience and founder of the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, to break down how women can thrive through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
 
You will learn why some women sail through this transition while others feel completely wrecked, how Dr. Stills uses bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone (and why the delivery method matters so much), and why she relies on 24-hour wet urine testing instead of dried urine panels. She also explains how to read thyroid labs the right way and the unique symptoms that point to low estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, or thyroid.
 
Dr. Jockers and Dr. Stills also cover the best diet for women in midlife, why sunlight and true darkness are so powerful for your hormones and sleep, the key supplements most women need, the best forms of magnesium, and why skipping meals and chronic dehydration quietly drain your adrenals.
 
"There's nothing that our hormones don't touch." - Dr. Sharon Stills
 
 
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In This Episode
00:00 Hormones and Longevity Preview 
00:27 Podcast Intro and Dr. Stills
06:18 What Happens in Perimenopause
08:46 Root Causes of Severe Symptoms
13:49 Why Balance Hormones First
15:09 Best Hormone Delivery Methods
16:56 Why Estriol Matters
29:30 Hormone Symptom Overlap
32:26 Signs of Low Progesterone
33:08 Best Diet for Menopause
39:18 Fixing Your Sleep Routine
42:47 Vagus Nerve Regulation
43:24 Key Supplements for Women
45:56 Fermented Foods and Gut
48:24 Topical Magnesium Benefits
49:07 Best Forms of Magnesium
50:30 Signs of Low Magnesium
56:08 Closing Thoughts
 
Resources
Visit paleovalley.com/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein and other products

Visit butcherbox.com/drjockers to get $20 off your first box, plus free ribeye, New York strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year and free shipping

Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Re-Lyte electrolytes

Visit gloriousdaily.com/drjockers to get up to 50% off CollaReplen, plus a 90-day money-back guarantee

 
Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills
Website: https://drstills.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstills

 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers shares a simple olive oil strategy that helps activate fat burning, switch on autophagy, and target the dangerous visceral fat that surrounds your liver, heart, and pancreas, all without having to labor through a water fast.
 
You will learn about the three key polyphenols in high-quality extra virgin olive oil (oleuropein, oleocanthal, and hydroxytyrosol), how they flip your master metabolic switch from mTOR to AMPK, and the five major ways to activate autophagy and deep cellular healing.
 
Dr. Jockers also covers the additional benefits of high-polyphenol olive oil for blood pressure, brain health, pain, blood sugar, and cholesterol, why most olive oil on store shelves is diluted with seed oils, exactly how much to take and when, and the real patient stories behind this strategy.
 
"Two tablespoons a day of olive oil could be doing more for your body than half the supplements in your cabinet."
-Dr. David Jockers
 
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In This Episode
0:00 - Introduction: The Simple Olive Oil Trick That Changes Everything
1:43 - Major Warning: Most Olive Oil Is Fake or Diluted
2:12 - Carol's Story (Lost 10 Pounds First Month)
2:58 - The 3 Compounds That Activate Fat Burning & Anti-Aging
3:14 - How Olive Oil Hijacks Your Master Metabolic Switch
4:32 - The 5 Ways to Activate Autophagy (Cellular Cleanup)
5:55 - How to Take It: 1 Tablespoon 2X Daily With Meals
6:47 - Additional Health Benefits (Heart, Brain, Pain Relief)
9:07 - How Olive Oil Reduces Visceral Fat
11:11 - Jim's Story (Lost 25 Pounds in 3 Months, Off 5 Meds)
11:45 - What Olive Oil to Get (Fresh Pressed Recommendation)
12:48 - FAQ: Can I Cook With It?
13:38 - FAQ: Is Kirkland Brand Good?
14:08 - FAQ: Can I Take It First Thing in the Morning?
 
Resources
Visit https://pureance.com and get 35% off with code JOCKERS at checkout.

Visit redmond.life/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Re-Lyte electrolytes

Visit gloriousdaily.com/drjockers to get up to 50% off CollaReplen

 
Connect with Dr. Jockers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/


If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! -  https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down autophagy, the nightly "self-eating" process your cells use to clear out damaged proteins, worn-out mitochondria, and cellular junk, and explains why it is one of the most powerful levers you have for reversing biological aging.
 
You will learn what blocks autophagy in the modern world, how a 14 to 18-hour daily fasting window aligned with sunset switches your body from growth mode into repair mode, and why the real secret is cycling between mTOR-driven growth and autophagy-driven cleanup with a feast-famine approach built around protein-rich meals.
 
Dr. Jockers also lays out his complete autophagy toolkit: the foods and supplements that activate cellular cleanup, how to time fasted workouts, sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy, how to optimize your sleep for peak growth hormone release, and a weekly 20 to 24-hour fast, plus a realistic timeline of the results you can expect from week one through month twelve.
 
In This Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Your Body Eats Itself to Stay Young
04:01 - What is Autophagy? (Cellular Self-Eating Explained)
05:28 - What Blocks Autophagy (Modern Diet Problem)
06:33 - Optimal Fasting Protocol (14-18 Hours Daily)
08:13 - mTOR vs Autophagy Balance (Growth vs Cleanup)
09:09 - Feast-Famine Cycling Protocol
11:59 - Autophagy-Activating Foods
17:36 - Top Supplements for Autophagy
18:51 - Exercise Protocol (Cardio vs Resistance Training)
22:00 - Heat & Cold Therapy for Autophagy
25:04 - Sleep Optimization Protocol
30:33 - Weekly 20-24 Hour Fast Protocol
32:50 - Body Parts That Improve with Autophagy
34:20 - Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 12)
35:01 - Complete Daily & Weekly Protocol Summary
 
Hair loss may have less to do with age than you think: Swiss researchers found that thinning hair often comes down to follicles getting stuck after shedding and simply switching off. That's why I like the hair renewal formula from Purality Health, which pairs AnaGain Nu, a pea sprout extract clinically shown to turn those follicles back on, with their micelle liposomal delivery so your body can fully absorb it, all backed by a 180-day money-back guarantee. Go to puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 for 40% off your order.
 
Just 3 grams of glycine can help you sleep more deeply by lowering your body temperature and boosting serotonin, the precursor to melatonin, without making you drowsy during the day. That's why I love the Bone Broth Protein from Paleovalley, made by slow-simmering 100% grass-fed beef bones (not hides or skin) and tested for over 40 pesticides, with 15 grams of collagen protein per serving to support your skin, joints, and gut lining. Go to paleovalley.com/drjockers and use code JOCKERS for 15% off your order.
 
When it comes to recovery, sleep quality matters more than quantity, and body temperature is the number one controllable factor in how well you sleep. A simple way to dial it in is the Orion smart sleep system, which fits right over the mattress you already have and adjusts your bed's temperature through every stage of the night to extend deep sleep, boost REM, and reduce overnight wake-ups, with a 30-night free trial and no mandatory subscription. Go to orionsleep.com/drjockers for 15% off.
 
"Your body already knows how to reverse aging through autophagy. You just need to create the right conditions for it to happen."
-Dr. David Jockers
 
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Resources:
Visit puralityhealth.com and use code JOCKERS40 to get 40% off Purality Health hair renewal

Visit paleovalley.com/drjockers and use code JOCKERS to get 15% off Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein and other products

Visit orionsleep.com/drjockers to get 15% off the Orion smart sleep system

Activating Autophagy eGuide – https://drjockers.lpages.co/activating-autophagy-e-guide/ 

Personalized health coaching – email info@drjockers.com

 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/


If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! -  https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Allison Evans, co-founder of Branch Basics, to uncover the hidden toxins lurking in the average home and the simple swaps that lower your family's toxic load. Allison shares how she was diagnosed with the "worst case of PCOS" her doctor had ever seen, then went on to heal and conceive four children naturally after removing toxic chemicals from her life.
 
You will learn why the EPA says indoor air is two to five times more toxic than outdoor air, why inhaled chemicals like VOCs can be even more damaging than toxins in food, and how synthetic fragrances act as obesogens, carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, asthmagens, and neurotoxins that signal your body to store fat.
 
Dr. Jockers and Allison also cover the power of removal over replacement, why disinfectants and "greenwashed" natural products can still work against you, how pesticides target the brain, and the easiest places to start, from laundry and dish soap to a single all-purpose concentrate.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Synthetic Fragrances and Fat Storage
07:05 Welcome Allison Evans
08:03 Worst Case of PCOS Ever
13:43 Removing Toxins, Reducing Medications
16:17 Pain-Free and Four Natural Pregnancies
16:57 Removing Interference So the Body Heals
19:40 287 Chemicals in Cord Blood
24:14 Dr. Jockers' Wife's Healing Story
26:45 How Branch Basics Began
27:06 Merilee's Kidney Healing Story
28:59 A Pesticide-Poisoned Child Recovers
39:59 Inhaled VOCs vs Food Toxins
41:32 The OCEAN Acronym for Fragrance
42:24 Damaged Mitochondria and Inflammation
43:48 Gentle Soap vs Disinfectants
44:44 Salt as an Ancient Cleanser
47:53 Pesticides and the Brain
50:31 Spotting Greenwashed Products
51:31 Where to Start First
56:10 A Message of Hope
 
Everyday cleaning sprays, laundry detergents, and air fresheners often contain synthetic fragrance compounds, phthalates, and harsh surfactants that can mimic or interfere with your body's natural hormones. That's why my family uses Branch Basics for pretty much all our cleaning needs: human-safe, plant- and mineral-based cleaners made without fragrance or hormone disruptors, all starting from one concentrate you mix with water for your kitchen, bathroom, windows, and laundry.
 
Go to branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit.
 
"95% of the chemicals in fragrances are synthetic compounds from petroleum that drive up inflammation and increase the risk of birth defects, cancer and autoimmune conditions.  "
- Dr. David Jockers
 
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Resources
Visit branchbasics.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit
 
Connect with Allison Evans and Branch Basics
Website: https://branchbasics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasics/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@branchbasics
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@branch.basics
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers breaks down his favorite meal for unblocking your arteries fast, the arterial repair meal, and explains how each micro and macronutrient on the plate works to calm inflammation, protect your arterial lining, and help reduce plaque.
 
You will learn why arteries don't clog from cholesterol but from inflammation, what actually damages the arterial wall in the first place, and how foods like arugula, cucumbers, tomatoes, wild-caught salmon, high-polyphenol olive oil, lemon, Mediterranean herbs, and grass-fed cheese each target a different mechanism, from nitric oxide production to calcium regulation with vitamin K2.
 
Dr. Jockers also shares a gut-healing yogurt parfait dessert with collagen, pomegranate, and berries, the common habits quietly destroying your arteries, a simple action plan with the labs to track, what results to expect from week one through month six, and answers to the most common questions about cholesterol, statins, and dietary fat.
 
In This Episode: 
0:00 Introduction: Arteries Don't Clog From Cholesterol
0:45 The Real Cause of Heart Disease (Inflammation)
1:14 Why Blaming Cholesterol Is Wrong (Firefighter Analogy)
2:00 What Actually Damages Your Arteries
2:47 The Arterial Repair Meal (Overview)
3:24 Component 1: Arugula Salad (Nitric Oxide Booster)
5:20 Component 2: Cucumbers (Silica for Arterial Strength)
6:19 Component 3: Tomatoes (Lycopene Protection)
7:49 Component 4: Wild Salmon (Omega-3 Anti-Inflammatory)
9:35 Component 5: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Polyphenol Power)
11:47 Component 6: Lemon & Mediterranean Herbs
13:19 Component 7: Grass-Fed Cheese (Vitamin K2)
14:42 Component 8: Greek Yogurt Parfait (Gut-Artery Connection)
19:15 The Synergy: Why This Meal Works Together
20:25 What's Destroying Your Arteries (Avoid These)
20:56 Your 7-Day Arterial Reset Protocol
22:04 Timeline of Results (Week 1 to Month 6)
22:55 Common Questions Answered
 
If you're tired of thin, lifeless hair or cringe at every clump in the shower drain, your hair may be missing protein, which it loses with age just like your muscles do. That's why I love the Hydralift Volumizing Shampoo from Purancé, made with wheat protein to strengthen follicles from deep within and betaine from sugar beets to draw moisture into each strand for fuller, silky-soft hair. Go to purance.com and use code JOCKERS for 35% off your entire order.
 
A real detox isn't a $300 juice cleanse or a laxative tea in pretty packaging; your liver, gut, circulation, and sleep just need support to catch up on the cleanup they're already trying to do. That's why I like the 2-Day Detox from Qualia, four formulas timed across your day (morning, meals, empty stomach, and sleep) so you're done in 48 hours with no juice-only days and no skipped meals. Go to qualialife.com/drjockers for 50% off, and use code DRJOCKERS for an additional 15% off your order.
 
Optimizing your mineral levels is one of the most overlooked aspects of wellness, and it could be the missing piece for steadier energy and productivity. A simple way to fill that gap is the Advanced Set from Beam Minerals, liquid electrolytes and Micro Boost made with plant-based humic and fulvic mineral complexes that taste like water, absorb easily, and won't break your fast. Go to beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS for 20% off your first order.
 
"Think of nitric oxide as WD-40 for your blood vessels."
-Dr. David Jockers
 
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Resources
Visit purance.com and use code JOCKERS to get 35% off your entire order, including Hydralift Volumizing Shampoo

Visit qualialife.com/drjockers to get 50% off Qualia 2-Day Detox, plus use code DRJOCKERS for an additional 15% off

Visit beamminerals.com/drjockers and use code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off your first Beam Minerals order

 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/
Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers
Website – https://drjockers.com/

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/