Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today's episode explores how to heal from within by optimizing gut hormones, peptides, and recovery biology. Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Daniel Chille, integrative and functional medicine expert and founder of TBD Fit, to break down the science of recovery, performance, and long-term health—from elite athletes to everyday high performers.

🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:

① Importance of Recovery:
⇨ The conversation highlights the significance of recovery in athletic performance, particularly focusing on sleep as a foundational element. The gold standard for Olympians is 8.6 hours of sleep, with an emphasis on understanding sleep cycles and their impact on recovery.

② Recovery Interventions:
⇨ The hosts discuss various recovery interventions, including the use of peptides and natural anti-inflammatories like SPMs (Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators) and PRMs (Pro-Resolving Mediators) as alternatives to NSAIDs, which can be damaging to the gut.

③ Training and Recovery Balance:
⇨ The episode explores the balance between training intensity and recovery, noting that athletes need to recover twice as hard as they train. The discussion includes the use of blood flow restriction training and altitude simulation to enhance performance.

④ Gut Health and Nutrition:
⇨ A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to gut health, with insights into the importance of magnesium, fish oil, and glutamine for maintaining a healthy gut lining and overall health.

⑤ Personalized Medicine:
⇨ The hosts discuss the role of personalized medicine in optimizing health outcomes, using advanced blood chemistry and nutrigenomic tests to tailor interventions to individual needs.

⑥ Philosophy of Less is More:
⇨ The philosophy that sometimes "less is best" is emphasized, particularly in the context of recovery and avoiding overtraining.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⇨ Recovery is as crucial as training for athletes, with sleep being a fundamental component.
⇨ Natural interventions like peptides and SPMs offer effective alternatives to traditional anti-inflammatories.
⇨ Personalized medicine and a focus on gut health can significantly enhance performance and recovery.
⇨ Balancing training intensity with adequate recovery is essential for optimal performance.

🔑 CONCLUSION: The episode wraps up with a reminder of the importance of basic health principles over expensive gadgets, emphasizing relationships, sleep, and nutrition as core elements of health.

👨‍⚕️Dr. Daniel Chille
Dr. Daniel Chille is a distinguished healthcare professional specializing in Integrative and Functional Medicine, with a mission to reverse chronic disease and optimize human health through a root-cause approach. He is the founder of TBD Fitness, a holistic wellness clinic based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, serving patients both locally and across the country.

Dr. Chille began his academic career at Northwestern University, where he earned his degree while also playing NCAA Division I soccer. After college, he pursued a professional soccer career in Europe, an experience that deeply influenced his holistic philosophy on performance, longevity, and wellness.

Through TBD Fitness and his broader clinical practice, Dr. Chille leads a team of wellness professionals who integrate functional medicine, nutrigenomics, cellular and microbial medicine, peptide therapy, and advanced lab diagnostics to deliver highly personalized care. Diagnostic services include in-depth testing such as blood, hormone, genetic, gut microbiome, micronutrient, and neurolymphatic assessments.

Dr. Chille's work centers around empowering individuals to take control of their health through education, customized protocols, and a commitment to long-term wellness. His practice continues to grow through trusted referrals, community workshops, and a values-driven mission to improve lives one patient at a time.

🌐 Dr. Daniel Chille's Website https://www.tbdfit.com/
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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the human microbiome and its crucial role in health and disease. Our guest, Dr. Kelman, shares insights from his extensive experience in functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's inner workings and the power of the microbiome.

This deep and inspiring conversation goes far beyond traditional functional medicine. Dr. Kellman shares his unique perspective on the interconnectedness of nature, the body, and the microbiome, revealing how understanding these inner ecosystems can transform the way we treat chronic illness.

🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① The Philosophy of Science and Medicine:
⇨ Dr. Kelman discusses the interconnectedness of nature and the human body, highlighting how understanding ecosystems can inform medical practices.
⇨ The conversation touches on the philosophical aspects of health, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach.

② Beyond Functional Medicine:
⇨ The episode explores the limitations of traditional medicine and the potential of functional medicine to address underlying health issues.
⇨ Dr. Kelman explains how understanding the forces beneath the surface can lead to more effective treatments.

③ The Role of the Microbiome:
⇨ A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the microbiome's impact on health, including its role in conditions like IBS and autoimmune disorders.
⇨ Practical advice is given on how to assess and improve the microbiome, including the use of blood tests over stool tests for more accurate results.

④ Intuition and Science:
⇨ The importance of combining scientific knowledge with intuitive understanding is emphasized, suggesting that gut feelings can sometimes be more accurate than textbook knowledge.
⇨ Dr. Kelman shares personal anecdotes and experiences that illustrate the power of intuition in medical practice.

⑤ Endogenous Healing:
⇨ The concept of endogenous healing is introduced, where the body is encouraged to heal itself using its natural capabilities.
⇨ The discussion includes strategies for activating the microbiome to support this process.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⇨ Understanding the microbiome is crucial for addressing many modern health issues.
⇨ A holistic approach that combines science and intuition can lead to more effective health outcomes.
⇨ Functional medicine offers a promising alternative to traditional medical practices by focusing on the root causes of disease.

🔑 CONCLUSION: This episode provides a comprehensive look at how the microbiome and functional medicine can transform health care. Dr. Kelman's insights offer valuable guidance for both practitioners and patients seeking to improve their health through a deeper understanding of the body's natural systems.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Raphael Kellman
Dr. Raphael Kellman, founder of Microbiome Medicine, identifies how bacteria can help regulate thyroid and overall endocrine function. Dr. Kellman explains the complex, integral relationship between the microbiome and thyroid disease and hormone balance. By following his very simple steps, you can significantly heal your microbiome, and finally be free of the disabling effects of a dysfunctional thyroid and overall endocrine system. Through Dr. Kellman's proven Microbiome Protocol you can begin to heal at the deepest level, and regain your health, well-being and zest for life.

🌐 https://www.kellmanmd.com/

Welcome back to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today's empowering episode asks a transformative question: Can You Rewire a Dysregulated Nervous System? Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Cat King, founder of Primal Trust™ Academy and a leading educator in nervous system healing, brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, and trauma-informed somatic practices.

In this heartfelt and science-driven conversation, Dr. Cat explains why safety is the foundation of all healing—and why no protocol, supplement, or therapy can work when the body feels threatened. She shares how cultivating genuine safety, both internally and within therapeutic relationships, can shift the autonomic nervous system out of fear and into healing mode.

🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① The Importance of Safety in Healing:
⇨ Dr. Cat emphasizes that safety is the cornerstone of healing. Without it, no protocol or supplement can be effective.
⇨ The discussion highlights how creating a safe relationship with patients, starting from a simple gesture like a hug, can build trust and lay the groundwork for healing.

② Autonomic Nervous System and Healing:
⇨ The episode explores how targeting the autonomic nervous system can send signals of safety to the body, influencing the immune system and promoting healing.
⇨ Dr. Cat discusses the science behind safety exercises and their role in shifting the body's response from fear to a state of calm.

③ Identity and Illness:
⇨ A significant portion of the conversation focuses on how individuals often identify with their illness, which can hinder healing.
⇨ Dr. Cat shares anecdotes about patients who have embraced their illness as part of their identity and the challenges this presents in their recovery.

④ Practical Tips for Self-Regulation:
⇨ The episode provides practical tips for self-regulation, including daily practices that help individuals live their values and meet their needs.
⇨ Dr. Cat introduces the concept of "pattern interrupt" as a tool to break habitual thoughts of danger and promote a sense of safety.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
① Upcoming Program:
⇨ Dr. Cat announces a new 40-day program designed to help individuals regulate their nervous systems through daily practices.
⇨ The program is tailored for those who prefer learning in micro doses and aims to make nervous system regulation a simple, daily habit.

🔑 CONCLUSION: The episode wraps up with a reflection on the transformative power of safety in healing and the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation. Dr. Cat encourages listeners to explore her resources and programs for further guidance on their healing journeys.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Cat King
Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal TrustTM Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her online, world-wide platform. Her focus is to help people with self-healing from chronic illness and trauma patterns. She personally found freedom from over a decade of debilitating health chronic Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mold toxicity, PTSD and more and has been presenting as an expert on nervous system healing to both traditional medical providers and mind-body healing communities.

🌐 https://www.primaltrust.org/
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