• 478: Constipation & Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go
    Feb 20 2026
    Your belief system can affect your bowel movements. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores what perfectionism has to do with constipation and how, through herbs, body adjustments, and emotional work, you can teach your body to let go and improve your bowel movements. Show notes⬇️ Recommendations: Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation: https://dbscript.com/product/ver/ Neuro-Emotional Technique Homeopathic Remedies to support NET: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/ Look into Cina: https://ca.iherb.com/pr/boiron-cina-30c-calm-remedy-approx-80-pellets/57886 Herbals: Morinda: https://shorturl.at/vyRZu Scutalleria: https://shorturl.at/hlCtN Cascara Sagrada Senna Aloe Vera in herbal form Psyllium Link to Chinese Medicine Organ/Emotions Chart: https://naturalpainsolutions.com.au/chinese-body-clock-emotions/ Large Intestine → Letting go, release, boundaries Paired organ: Lung Primary emotions involved: Grief, Sadness, Holding on (to people, events, identities, or beliefs) Common TCM Constipation Patterns → Dryness (Lung–LI dryness) Often seen after grief, loss, prolonged sadness Stools are hard, dry, difficult to pass → Qi stagnation Emotional suppression, resentment, rigidity Sensation of “wanting to go but can’t” → Heat Irritability, frustration, overdrive Dry stools with discomfort → Deficiency Chronic stress, burnout, depletion Weak urge, incomplete evacuation If you can relate, here’s an internal check-in you might want to do: Ask yourself, “what am I holding onto because it once felt safe?” ------ Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Facebook Website ------ *Want balanced, natural minerals in one shot glass? These plant-based, bioavailable minerals work at the cellular level to support natural detoxification, helping you feel light, clear-headed, and full of energy. Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You’ll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    43 mins
  • 477: Generational Trauma and Your Hormones: Your Body Carries Your Story | Dr. Sonya Jensen
    Feb 17 2026
    Do our family stories show up in our bodies? Dr. Sonya Jensen kept seeing women in her practice whose emotional past was deeply linked to the hormonal chaos they were experiencing. Her new book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, explores the healing work of breaking free from emotional patterns of the past to build a healthy, happy future. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Generational trauma + how generations heal together Emotional healing starts in the physical body Learning to trust your body How to trust your own intuition How emotional healing relates to fertility Get Dr. Sonya’s book: https://a.co/d/0bcpxVSO ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Sonya! https://www.instagram.com/drsonyajensen/ https://www.drsonyajensen.com/ https://healyourhormonesbook.com/ ------ *You can get cell support in gummy form at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! *Charge your cells with pure antioxidant power! Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off your liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at livonlabs.com. *If you want to hear more on how Chinese Medicine connects the physical and emotional, check out Doctor Motley’s course on the emotional body, plus a whole library of video-based resources and the chance to pick his brain on weekly live Q+A’s in his membership. You can try it free for 15 days here: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 476: Can a Shot of this Molecule with Olive Oil Help with Detox, Sleep + Migraines? | Chris Burres
    Feb 13 2026
    Can a daily teaspoon of a little-known carbon compound in olive oil be used as a migraine, sleep and detox cure-all? Scientific research and personal anecdotes all point to ESS60’s potential for longevity, improved health span and restorative sleep. Head to https://www.myvitalc.com/drmotley for a 20% discount on subscription. https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3 ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * If you’re looking for a safe, easy way to improve your heart health, check out zona.com and use code DRMOTLEY for $100 off the Zona Plus device! *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days:https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    59 mins
  • 475: Inflammation Isn’t Random: Ayurveda’s Body-Type Blueprint | Dr. Shivani Gupta
    Feb 10 2026
    If you're struggling with inflammation and brain fog, the solution is to work with your body and not against it. Dr Shivani Gupta, ayurvedic practitioner and author of The Inflammation Code, dives into ancient wisdom to help us flourish in life by understanding what our bodies need. To try Dr Shivani's supplements head to https://fusionaryformulas.com/ and use the discount code ANCIENTHEALTH for 15% off! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Ayurvedic body types Calming physical inflammation Preserving our energy and brain power How ayurvedic wisdom works for the whole family Turmeric: inflammation’s worst enemy? ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. Shivani https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ https://www.theinflammationcode.com/ Buy The Inflammation Code on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cRUSj7S https://shivanigupta.com/ ------ *Build Strength Without the Strain. Suji is a smart, wearable device that helps you rebuild strength, relieve pain, and recover faster - without the joint stress. Visit trysuji.com and use code DRMOTLEY for your exclusive discount. *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    1 hr
  • 474: How EMFs Affect Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Energy Levels
    Feb 6 2026
    The presence of your phone and WI-FI in the home can accelerate anxiety, brain fog, low energy and physical symptoms you’re currently dealing with: Here's what we know and what you can do about it. This episode focuses on how the presence of EMFs affect us in the way only Dr. Motley can: diving into the biomechanics and energy-medicine side of EMF sensitivity, and offering tools for building resilience. Tools, resources + info: Faraday bags Quartz crystal Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/ Vibrant Wellness labs - test for toxins and infections that could be making symptoms worse: https://vibrant-wellness.com/ The Invisible Rainbow, Arthur Firstenberg https://a.co/d/069Bmxhd Nutrient Power by William J Walsh https://a.co/d/0bujcMw1 Nutritional support: CoQ-10, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Omega 3,6 and 9, Vitamin D and a good B complex. LivOnLabs has some great liposomal options (you can get 10% off everything on their site with code MOTLEY): https://www.livonlabs.com/ DesBio homopathics: https://desbio.com/shop/ Evan Brand https://www.instagram.com/p/DT4JOMqDrKX/ ------ Want more of the Ancient Health podcast? Check out Dr. Motley's Youtube channel! Follow Doctor Motley Instagram Twitter/X Facebook Website ------ *Head to www.beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and enter code DRMOTLEY for 20% off your mineral replenishment order. *Liposomal supplementation has been proven deeply effective and LivOn Labs got there first. Get 10% off LivOn Labs entire store of liposomal supplements with code MOTLEY at https://www.livonlabs.com/ *Are you looking for simple, non-invasive sound therapy tools for treating anxiety, or providing balance? You can get $100 off a WAVwatch with the code DRMOTLEY: https://wavwatch.com/pages/doctor-motley *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *If you’re a health coach looking to advise parents and families, or even if you’re a hardcore health nerd who wants to dive deeper and take advantage of ALL Doctor Motley’s clinical experience, he has a membership to help you get the most out of your health and help the people you love. Check out: https://doctormotley.com/15
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    47 mins
  • 473: Protein Demystified: The Role of Essential Amino Acids in Weight Loss | Angelo Keely
    Feb 3 2026
    As we age and lose weight, preserving muscle becomes more critical than ever. Enter essential amino acids. Today Dr Motley sits down with Angelo Keely, founder of Kion, a company that supplements high quality essential amino acids, to break down why EAAs are key for building and maintaining muscle and optimizing protein. Visit https://getkion.com/ancient for 20% off! TOPICS DISCUSSED: What’s so essential about essential amino acids? What kinds of protein offer the best results? HOW you consume protein matters. What does the research say about the debate over whey protein? Follow Kion: @Kion ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------ * Visit ⁠⁠https://getkion.com/ancient⁠⁠ for 20% off! * You can get cell support in gummy form at Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 472: Overcoming Sciatica, Back Pain & Glute Pain: How to Protect Your Posture | Ashley Williams
    Jan 30 2026
    If you have sciatica or back pain, and you're sitting all day for work, it's vital to make sure your office chair is supporting your posture as much as humanly possible. In this episode, Dr Motley sits down with Ashley Williams, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to discuss how she's challenging the notion that sitting is the new smoking. Learn how supporting your posture supports everything else. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Muscle imbalance Compression issues How your posture affects your chi and health Office chairs - how can we best support our bodies when we have to sit all day? Is lumbar support enough? ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website For More on Anthros Chair https://www.instagram.com/anthroschair/ https://www.anthros.com/ ------ * Enjoy mineral replenishment in a shot glass. Head to beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ * Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    53 mins
  • 471: Your Labs Are ‘Normal’… So Why Do You Still Feel Sick? | Dr. Efrat LaMandre
    Jan 27 2026
    What happens when your labs look normal, but you still don’t feel well? In this episode, Dr. Motley speaks with Dr. Efrat LaMandre about why so many people feel unheard in healthcare. They explore medical gaslighting, the importance of building a supportive care team, and how stress, emotions, and the nervous system play a central role in chronic illness. ------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Facebook Tik-Tok Website Follow Dr. E! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre Dr. E’s podcast is Medical Disruptor at medicaldisruptor.com. ------ * Enjoy mineral replenishment in a shot glass. Head to beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off! *Join Doctor Motley’s newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates: https://www.doctormotley.com/ * Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15
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    59 mins