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Take Back Your Health®

Take Back Your Health®

Written by: Amy Myers MD
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Are you on the path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine? After her own struggle with an autoimmune thyroid condition, Dr. Amy Myers has made it her life’s mission to expose the flaws of conventional medicine and help others avoid the pain that she endured. More than a Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and visionary founder and CEO behind the influential e-commerce wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Through this brand, and with a clear vision of creating a path to optimal health and wellness for all, Dr. Amy Myers is here to change the future of medicine and empower others to Take Back Their Health. This show will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations with world renowned leading experts on the topics of functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health and empowering people to get to the root of their issues and offer solutions so they can thrive. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyCopyright 2024 Amy Myers, MD Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 61: Jordan Rubin on Crohn’s Disease, Cancer, Faith, and the Power of Hope

    61: Jordan Rubin on Crohn’s Disease, Cancer, Faith, and the Power of Hope
    Oct 14 2026
    What if a diagnosis changes your entire future before you have time to process what is happening? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Jordan Rubin to discuss severe Crohn’s colitis, a later metastatic testicular cancer diagnosis, faith, nutrition, emotional healing, and hope. Jordan shares how he lost a dramatic amount of weight as a teenager, tried countless approaches, and eventually found a real-food and faith-centered path that he says helped him recover. Years later, he describes a focused 40-day period that included nutrition, sunlight, sauna use, body therapies, prayer, emotional healing, and objective testing after a frightening cancer prognosis. This episode explores Jordan’s personal perspective—not a universal treatment plan—and the importance of hope, second opinions, supportive relationships, and qualified professional guidance. What You’ll Learn How Jordan’s Crohn’s colitis journey shaped his work in natural health The nutrient-dense practices he says supported his recovery What he included in his 40-day period of focused healing Why emotional healing, faith, and hope belong in the conversation How to seek individualized support during a diagnosis About Jordan Rubin Jordan Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of Garden of Life, Beyond Organic, and Ancient Nutrition. Resources Jordan Rubin’s Official Website About Jordan Rubin The Biblio Diet 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:01 Welcome and Jordan’s introduction 02:45 Jordan’s Crohn’s colitis diagnosis and early health crisis 05:10 From alternative treatments to a real-food and faith-based approach 07:47 Why food availability and raw dairy became part of Jordan’s story 10:14 Nutrition, sunlight, ocean air, and recovery 12:26 Digestive support and Jordan’s intensive research 14:27 A2 dairy, cultured foods, and rebuilding nutrition 17:21 Recovery, hope, and purpose 19:50 Medication history and working with a care team 22:48 From healing Crohn’s disease to founding Garden of Life 24:30 Jordan’s metastatic testicular cancer diagnosis 26:53 The focused 40-day period of healing and objective testing 30:22 Nutrition, sunlight, sauna, and body therapies 32:49 Emotional healing, prayer, and unresolved memories 35:13 Fear, test results, and the mental-emotional side of cancer 37:04 Dr. Amy shares her health and faith journey 40:27 Fear, expectation, and hope after diagnosis 42:20 Why Jordan prefers “cancer conqueror” 45:09 Hope, faith, and long-term recovery 48:21 Integrating conventional and natural approaches 50:45 Diagnosis, fear, and treatment statistics 54:01 Nutrition, toxins, spiritual alignment, and support 57:31 The mental and emotional burden of cancer 59:24 Getting a second opinion and understanding options 01:01:51 Faith with action and rebuilding the body 01:03:44 Jordan’s story from The Biblio Diet 01:06:18 Finding hope after conventional treatment 01:08:13 Supporting patients with encouragement and hope 01:10:55 Choosing the path that is right for you 01:13:33 Jordan’s three ways to take back your health 01:14:36 Where to find Jordan 01:15:03 Closing conversation
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 60: Deuterium, Light, Water, and Mitochondria with Dr. Petra Davelaar

    60: Deuterium, Light, Water, and Mitochondria with Dr. Petra Davelaar
    Oct 7 2026
    What if your health is shaped by more than food, supplements, and individual lab values? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND, to explore deuterium, light, water, mitochondria, and the environmental signals that influence how the body functions. Petra explains what deuterium is, why she connects it with mitochondrial function and the glycocalyx, and how light, temperature, magnetism, nutrition, and circadian timing fit into her Energetics of Health framework. She also discusses testing, deuterium-depleted water, sunlight, sauna use, cold exposure, and why an individualized strategy matters. What You’ll Learn What deuterium is and why Petra believes it deserves more attention How environmental signals enter the conversation Why Petra connects deuterium regulation with the glycocalyx and mitochondria What she says about testing, deuterium-depleted water, and avoiding excessive depletion How sunlight, heat, cold, nutrition, and vagus-nerve support fit into her approach About Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND, is an integrative health practitioner whose official biography describes a focus on oncology, metabolic health, advanced diagnostic interpretation, and individualized health strategies. Her official site states that she consults internationally and works alongside conventional medical teams rather than in place of them. Resources Dr. Petra’s Website About Dr. Petra Energetics of Health Deuterium Regulation Consultations Contact Dr. Petra Media 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Petra’s introduction 00:55 Petra’s path into naturopathic medicine and deuterium research 03:08 The researchers and collaborators shaping Petra’s framework 07:23 What deuterium is and why it matters 10:07 Natural deuterium levels and the body’s regulation process 11:41 Sunlight, water, indoor living, temperature, and food 13:47 Testing water and tissue deuterium levels 17:40 Deuterium regulation, water, light, and pancreatic function 20:53 The vagus nerve and digestive regulation 21:43 Morning sunlight and outdoor light 24:52 The glycocalyx, structured water, and the energetic field 27:50 Nanobubbles, environmental signals, and mitochondria 31:11 Magnetism, grounding, and environmental context 34:29 Cold exposure, resilience, and mitochondrial adaptation 37:50 Living with nature instead of isolated shortcuts 38:53 Evaluating deuterium-depleted water sources 41:02 Personalized timelines and avoiding excessive depletion 43:25 Testing caveats and sample handling 44:48 Petra’s experience and approach 47:59 Three ways to take back your health 49:54 Where to find Petra 50:09 Consultations and working alongside medical care 50:32 Closing conversation
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    58 mins
  • 59: Fecal Transplants, Helminthic Therapy, and the Microbiome with Dr. Piper Dobner

    59: Fecal Transplants, Helminthic Therapy, and the Microbiome with Dr. Piper Dobner
    Sep 30 2026
    What if your gut health depends less on finding one perfect probiotic and more on restoring an entire ecosystem? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Dr. Piper Dobner, a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics, to explore the gut microbiome, helminthic therapy, and fecal microbiota transplantation. Dr. Piper explains why the microbiome is a community of organisms working together, how helminthic therapy is discussed in relation to immune balance, and why careful dosing and monitoring matter. She also breaks down FMT delivery methods, donor screening, and the questions that still need better research. What You’ll Learn Why the gut microbiome is an ecosystem—not just a collection of individual strains What helminthic therapy is and why a low-and-slow approach matters How colonoscopic delivery, enemas, and frozen oral FMT capsules differ What donor screening can involve Why sleep, time in nature, and a supportive food environment matter to microbiome health About Dr. Piper Dobner Dr. Piper Dobner, NMD, MS, is a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics. Her official biography states that she has worked in the fecal transplant space for a decade and has treated patients with recurrent and resistant C. diff infection. She is the founder and physician at Biome Basics and Head of Science & Education at SFI Health. Resources Dr. Piper Dobner’s Website About Dr. Piper Conditions Treated Become a Patient Biome Basics Instagram LinkedIn 🚨 Special Offer 🚨 Sunlighten is a sponsor of Take Back Your Health®. Visit Sunlighten to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. 🚨 Exclusive Sunlighten Savings 🚨 Dr. Amy Myers has used a Sunlighten sauna for 16 years to support circulation, the body’s natural detox pathways, and relaxation. Discover Sunlighten’s mPulse Intelligent Sauna with PulseIQ™ technology, along with Amplify and the portable Solo System. Visit the Dr. Amy Myers Sunlighten offer page to save up to $2,100 plus free shipping. Use code Dr. Amy Myers. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Dr. Piper’s introduction 00:31 Dr. Piper’s path into fecal transplant work 05:01 The microbiome as an ecosystem 07:43 The Yellowstone analogy and keystone species 11:37 Dr. Amy’s experience with helminthic therapy 13:25 What helminthic therapy involves 15:44 How human hookworm therapy works in the body 19:32 Safety, side effects, and overgrowth concerns 22:36 Why Dr. Piper recommends a low-and-slow approach 27:39 Parasites, autoimmunity, and context 32:49 A helminthic-therapy success story 38:35 What fecal microbiota transplantation is 40:13 FMT delivery methods and why route matters 45:56 Donor screening and infant microbiome research 48:27 Vaginal seeding, meconium, and early-life microbial exposure 52:03 How frozen oral FMT capsules are administered 55:44 Defining a healthy donor and screening for safety 01:01:36 Dr. Piper’s three ways to take back your health 01:03:20 Where to find Dr. Piper 01:04:18 Closing conversation
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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