Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore microglia, the brain's immune cells, and the role they may play in protecting the brain from cognitive decline. You'll learn what can shift these cells from a supportive state toward one that promotes neuroinflammation.
 
Discover why your metabolic health and brain health are deeply connected. Dr. Perlmutter explains how blood sugar, insulin resistance, gut health, and chronic inflammation can influence microglial function and why addressing these factors may be important long before memory problems appear.
 
You'll also hear practical ways to support your brain through exercise, nutrition, sleep, metabolic flexibility, and other daily habits. Dr. Perlmutter shares why protecting your brain isn't just about what happens later in life—and how the choices you make today can help shape your cognitive future.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Amyloid Myth Busted
00:15 Show Intro and Guest
04:18 Book Inspiration Microglia
06:02 Symptom Care vs Root Cause
09:51 Microglia M1 vs M2
11:15 Gut Brain Inflammation Link
15:01 Metabolism Mirrors Microglia
17:57 Infections Vaccines and Triggers
19:31 CTE Diabetes and Feedforward
25:20 New Tools and Beta Amyloid Drugs
30:37 Cochrane Verdict Drugs Fail
33:28 Lifestyle Trial Reverses Decline
38:23 Microglia Lifestyle Levers
39:07 Exercise Myokines Brain Boost
42:20 Alzheimers Risk Epigenetics
45:12 Imaging Microglia TSPO
46:24 Fasting Ketones Brain Fuel
49:45 MCT Oil Memory Care
51:16 POINTER Lifestyle Trial
55:57 Fiber Polyphenols Foods
58:34 Supplements DHA Vitamin D
01:02:23 Key Labs Glucose Tau
01:06:19 Prevention Mission Wrap
01:07:43 Final Thanks Outro
 
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"Exercise isn't just changing your body. It's changing the environment inside your brain."
 
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Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter:
Book - https://a.co/d/06cRZKlT
Website - https://drperlmutter.com/

 
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. Jockers explores the role of the vagus nerve and why improving vagal tone can support digestion, stress regulation, sleep, and overall healing. You'll learn how this important nerve connects your brain, gut, heart, and other systems throughout the body.
 
Discover how poor vagal tone can impact your ability to adapt to stress, why the body can become stuck in fight-or-flight or freeze states, and the signs that your nervous system may need more support.
 
Learn simple strategies to activate and strengthen your vagus nerve, including breathing techniques, humming, light exposure, sleep optimization, and key nutrients that help support nervous system recovery.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Heart Breath Ratio Test
00:21 Podcast Intro and Vagal Tone Benefits
00:49 Reviews and Health Coaching
03:53 Vagus Nerve Explained
05:54 Polyvagal States and Symptoms
08:53 At Home Vagal Tone Tests
13:26 Root Causes of Poor Tone
14:16 Daily Practices to Boost Tone
16:17 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve
16:51 Wrap Up and Share
 

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"When the vagal tone is poor, the nervous system can struggle to adapt to stress." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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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. Jockers reveals the most effective strategies to target visceral fat by understanding the role of insulin, cortisol, fasting, and metabolic health. You'll learn why belly fat can be resistant to traditional approaches and the key signals your body needs to start burning fat more effectively.
 
Discover the seven-step process Dr. Jockers recommends to support visceral fat loss, including nutrition strategies, movement, sleep optimization, and ways to improve hormones that influence fat storage and metabolism.
 
You'll also learn how stress, appetite, mindset, and lifestyle factors can impact your ability to lose stubborn belly fat while uncovering practical steps to create an environment where your body can better regulate fat burning.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Belly Fat Cortisol Link
00:12 Podcast Welcome and Support
03:44 Why Visceral Fat Sticks
04:46 Step 1 Insulin and Fasting
06:52 Cut Cortisol Spiking Foods
08:16 Step 3 Blood Flow Movement
11:39 Step 4 Deep Sleep Protocol
15:35 Step 5 Estrogen Engine
18:13 Step 6 Break Cortisol Loop
21:02 Step 7 Appetite and Mindset
24:20 Results Signs and Wrap Up
25:11 Final Podcast Outro
 
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"Our nervous system is constantly in an alarmed state, you cannot heal and repair.".

~ Dr. Jockers
 
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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. Jockers sits down with neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr. Dave Rabin to explore why chronic stress can keep your nervous system stuck in survival mode. You'll learn what happens in the brain and body during fight or flight and why feeling safe plays such an important role in shifting into recovery.
 
Dr. Rabin explains how neuroplasticity allows the brain to develop new responses to stress and why trauma is shaped not only by what happens to us, but by how our nervous system processes those experiences. You'll also hear how gratitude, breathing, soothing touch, and other safety signals can help retrain the body's stress response.
 
You'll also discover the science behind vagus nerve activation and how technology like Apollo Neuro uses gentle vibrations to support nervous system regulation. Dr. Rabin shares what his research reveals about stress resilience, sleep, recovery, and the practical ways you can help your body shift from chronic stress toward a calmer, more adaptable state.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Stress As Blood Flow
00:23 Meet Dr Dave Rabin
00:51 Apollo Neuro Overview
05:34 Book Inspiration
07:36 Psychedelic Therapy Shift
09:41 Safety And Vagus Nerve
13:20 How Stress Works
21:51 Gratitude And Regulation
25:28 Trauma Redefined
31:35 Meaning And Resilience
33:24 Stress As Growth
34:58 Reserve Judgment
37:16 Reframing Hardship
38:46 Faith Meets Science
43:03 Touch as Safety Signal
45:31 Apollo Neuro Explained
48:33 Vibes and Body Music
54:45 Oura Sleep Study Results
01:00:22 Why Sleep Heals
01:03:26 Learning Top Down Bottom Up
01:08:38 Final Thanks and Wrap
 
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"Your nervous system was designed to protect you. Sometimes it just needs to be reminded that you are safe."
 
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Visit  myaquaomega.com/jockers and use code JOCKERS for 20% off

 
 
Connect with Dr. Dave Rabin:
Book: https://amzn.to/4yeB0cw

Website: Touch Therapy Tech for Stress, Sleep & Performance | Apollo Neuro

Coupon Code:  DRJOCKERS
 
 
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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. Jockers explores the root causes of acne and skin inflammation, revealing how the gut-liver-skin axis plays a major role in skin health. You'll learn why addressing internal imbalances, inflammation, and gut health may be the key to supporting clearer, healthier skin.
 
Discover the connection between gut dysfunction, endotoxins, nutrient absorption, and common skin issues like acne and rosacea. Dr. Jockers breaks down how factors like stomach acid levels, food choices, and lifestyle habits can influence inflammation throughout the body.
 
Learn practical strategies to support healthier skin from the inside out, including nutrition, hydration, stress management, and key nutrients that can help reduce inflammation and optimize overall skin health.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Endotoxins And Acne
00:15 Welcome And Episode Overview
03:13 Inside Out Acne Causes
05:10 Gut Issues And LPS
07:27 Seven Acne Trigger Foods
10:30 Acne Location Clues
14:41 Hydration And Diet Fixes
17:34 Digestion Skin Care Stress
19:08 Zinc Sunlight Red Light
20:40 Wrap Up And Next Steps
 

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"Healthy skin starts with healing the gut and supporting the liver." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Get 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at branchbasics.com with code DRJOCKERS

 
 
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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/