The Super Healthy Human Podcast with Dr. Rodger Murphree – Details, episodes & analysis

Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist and functional medicine practitioner—breaks down why liver health is a make-or-break “control center” for whole-body recovery. He explains how a sluggish or fatty liver can show up as fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, and chemical sensitivity, because the liver has to process what you eat, drink, breathe, and absorb through your skin. He also connects liver function to hormones and metabolism, including why poor liver performance can blunt thyroid activation (T4 to T3) and disrupt how the body handles cholesterol and estrogen balance. From there, he zooms in on the gallbladder and bile flow. He explains what bile does (digesting fats and supporting nutrient absorption), how gallbladder trouble can show up in stool changes (including “floaters”), and what gallstones are and why they can trigger sharp right-side abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and jaundice. He then lays out a practical approach focused on food and supplement supports he commonly uses—like milk thistle, turmeric/curcumin, dandelion, artichoke, and digestive aids such as enzymes or ox bile (especially for people without a gallbladder). He closes with the core drivers of fatty liver he emphasizes—excess body weight and high-fructose intake (especially from processed foods and sweet drinks)—and a simple, repeatable plan built around cutting fructose load, rebuilding antioxidant capacity (glutathione support using NAC and diet), and improving daily “throughput” via movement, sweating, and consistent sleep. This training is educational and encourages working with a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements, changing prescriptions, or acting on symptoms that could require urgent care. CHAPTERS(00:00) Why the liver runs the show(03:40) Liver jobs: detox + storage(07:30) Toxins: food, air, meds(12:10) Liver, thyroid, and hormones(16:20) Gallbladder + bile basics(20:15) Gallstone signs to watch(25:05) Natural supports for bile flow(30:10) Fatty liver: fructose + weight(35:40) Glutathione, NAC, key foods(41:30) Exercise, sauna, sleep routine Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist and functional medicine practitioner—breaks down why deep, delta-wave restorative sleep is a non-negotiable foundation for healing across chronic conditions. He explains how long-term poor sleep can worsen fatigue, pain sensitivity, brain fog, mood issues, and inflammation, and why the brain’s nighttime “cleanup” (glymphatic function) depends on consistent deep sleep. He also cautions that many prescription sleep aids can knock you out without reliably restoring deep sleep, and emphasizes working with a clinician to taper medications safely rather than stopping abruptly. From there, he lays out a practical, stepwise framework: sleep hygiene that starts in the morning (consistent wake time + sunlight), tightening caffeine/alcohol timing, dialing in a darker sleep environment, and reducing light exposure at night. He then walks through a supplement decision-tree he uses with patients—starting with sublingual melatonin, and for fibromyalgia cases, prioritizing 5-HTP first (then layering melatonin if needed). If stress, “second wind,” or 3am wake-ups persist, he discusses adding calming supports like GABA and L-theanine (including his “Delta Sleep” blend approach) to help fall asleep faster and get back to sleep without a hangover effect. He closes with lab considerations that commonly get missed in standard care—vitamin D targets, thyroid antibodies, iron/ferritin, and calcium/PTH when indicated—plus practical troubleshooting for restless legs, night waking, hydration timing, and blood sugar swings. This training is educational and encourages working with a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements, changing prescriptions, or acting on lab interpretation. CHAPTERS (00:00) Deep sleep sets the foundation (04:00) Why poor sleep drives symptoms (08:30) Brain “cleanup” + inflammation (13:00) Pain, RLS, and sleep disruption (18:00) Sleep meds + safer transition (23:00) Morning sunlight + wake routine (28:00) Vitamin D and key lab targets (33:00) Thyroid, ferritin, calcium checks (38:00) Melatonin vs 5-HTP (fibro) (43:00) 3AM wakeups: fixes that work Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over 34 million Americans suffer with type 2-diabetes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relates that the incidence of type 2 diabetes (formerly known as adult-onset diabetes) has risen by 33 percent in the previous decade, now 1 out of 10 American adults currently have this diet-related condition. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness. In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled. Long-term outcome for those with the disease isn’t good. About our Super Healthy Human Guest:Dr. Brian Mowll is the founder and medical director of SweetLife® Diabetes Health Centers and serves clients worldwide as The Diabetes Coach™.  He is a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) master licensed diabetes educator (MLDE), and was one of the first doctors to be certified to practice functional medicine by the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP). Dr. Mowll helps people with all forms of diabetes properly manage their complex health conditions.  Additionally, with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, his goal is to not just manage, but to reverse these conditions using a natural, personalized lifestyle approach. Dr. Mowll has spent over 20 years focusing on clinical nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle management, functional medicine, and diabetes self-management education, and is widely recognized as a global leader and expert in the field.  He is the host of the annual “Diabetes Summit”, the #1 rated “Mastering Blood Sugar” podcast, and was named one of the top 50 functional medicine doctors in the world. Dr. Mowll works with clients throughout the world with his critically-acclaimed programs, including the Mastering Blood Sugar premier coaching program, Mastering Blood Sugar retreats, and the 8 Week Blood Sugar Bootcamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About My Super Healthy Human Podcast, Guest Speaker: Aimee CarlsonAimee Carlson has been a life-time entrepreneur; having owned a multi-location franchise business, to a professional network marketer, podcast host, best-selling author and certified Toxicity and Detox Specialist. Aimee is helping people restore and renew their health by removing hidden toxins in their homes and their lives.  After suffering from multiple chronic diseases, being shuffled from doctor to doctor and spending countless dollars on prescriptions with no solutions, Aimee found real solutions to heal her body. Her passion is to help others find these solutions to living without chronic disease and renewing their health.Learn more about Aimee Carlson --> https://aimeecarlson.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Of all the health challenges people face one of the toughest is chronic pain.It is a fact that if you have chronic pain, only another person with chronic pain can truly understand how it feels. For many of you, it is frustrating to know you have pain but have little hope of a diagnosis, let alone relief. Many chronic conditions such as tension headaches, fibromyalgia, IBS, migraines, and myofascial pain may be a result of CSS (Central sensitivity syndrome). It can also cause widespread and persistent pain and pain from touching (allodynia). This is one of many causes of pain. But there are numerous other causes that are often missed or mistreated. In an individual without chronic pain, receptors in our ligaments, muscles, skin, and joints detect tissue damage. This damage can be from inflammation, injury, or disease. Numerous neurotransmitters that exist in each cell send electrical impulses from the pain receptor, through the peripheral nerve, up the spinal cord, finally ending at your brain. When you suffer an injury, you may develop acute or “short-term” pain from inflammation or damage. Eventually, the acute pain subsides though the length of time it takes to heal varies based on your injury. The cause of acute pain is known and, therefore, the course it will take is usually predictable. If you think about a needle pricking your finger, you can see that the sensation is always the same. The pain goes from your finger, up your arm, and to your brain in relatively the same way. This is not the case with chronic pain.However, for many, the source of and answer too their chronic pain isn’t known.There are numerous causes of chronic pain. Many go unchecked and untreated.If you have issues with chronic or acute pain please take time to watch my interview with pain specialist Leslie Parran. Leslie has an incredible medical background, one that allows her help those with chronic pain and inflammation find the source and appropriate treatment for their chronic pain. About My Super Healthy Human Podcast Guest SpeakerLeslie Parran, MS, RN, Health Coach, Founder and Champion Peacemaker, Peace x Piece Wellness Coaching LLC. As a holistic nurse and health coach, she's committed to being an expert in her field. Parran is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Board-certified Functional Wellness Coach (BCFWC),  Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner (LEHP), Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP), Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach (FMCHC), Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner (CGP), Certified Emotional Freedom Technique/Thought Field Therapy (EFT/TFT) Master Practitioner (also called Tapping), and Essential Oils Coach. Leslie has 40 years of experience as a registered nurse with a master’s degree and advanced Nursing certifications. You can learn more about Leslie and work at: https://peacexpiecewellnesscoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bloating, Gas, Constipation, Loose Bowel Movements, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, HeartburnOne estimate is that 40% of the US population has some degree of esophageal reflux, with 20% of adults complaining of weekly episodes of heartburn and 7–10% complaining of daily symptoms. Esophageal reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter malfunctions, allowing the backward flow of acid, bile, and other contents from the stomach into the esophagus. Fortunately there are some tried and true NATURAL remedies for heartburn. Irritable Bowel SyndromeOver 40 million Americans who have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bowel movements are an important topic. Some experts report that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10–20% of the general population. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by a group of symptoms in which abdominal pain or discomfort is associated with a change in bowel pattern, such as loose or more frequent bowel movements or diarrhea, and/or hard or less frequent bowel movements or constipation. Gender plays a clear role as more than 80 percent of IBS patients are women between 20 and 55 years old. The financial burden of IBS is high. In the United States IBS results in an estimated $8 billion in direct medical costs and $25 billion in indirect costs annually. Again, fortunately there are some proven natural remedies for IBS. We discuss these in the podcast. About My Super Healthy Human Podcast, Guest Speaker: Dr. John DempsterDr. John Dempster, an expert in gastrointestinal health, joins me for the Super Healthy Human Podcast.  John is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and the Founder and of The Dempster Clinic –Center for Functional Medicine.  Dr. Dempster, ND focuses on a Functional Medicine model when treating patients who suffer from various conditions such as mental illness, autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, and more.  As a strong believer in integrative and evidence based medicine, Dr. Dempster, ND has also completed an advanced fellowship in Functional, Regenerative, and Anti-Aging Medicine.In addition to working with patients at his Toronto-based clinic, Dr. Dempster, ND is also the co-founder of The Mental Wellness Summit, and The Mental Wellness Tribe, one of the world’s largest web-based forums that provides, natural solutions and root cause resolution for mental illness. When not working, Dr. Dempster, ND enjoys spending time with family.Learn more about Dr. Dempster and his protocols by visiting:  https://thedempsterclinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could your chronic pain, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, anxiety, depression, IBS, brain fog, high cholesterol, and other symptoms be from low thyroid function?In fact, low thyroid function is a common cause of theses numerous other unwanted symptoms.And unfortunately conventional “standard” blood tests (TSH and Total T4) aren’t thorough enough to catch low thyroid problems.In this podcast, I’m going to share the importance of optimal thyroid function. The symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. How too properly diagnosis a problem with your thyroid. How you can self-test to uncover if you have a low thyroid function. And most importantly proven protocols for correcting low thyroid to boost your mental and physical energy, reduce or eliminate chronic pain, anxiety, depression, excess weight, headaches, high cholesterol, brain fog, IBS, and more. It’s estimated that 1% of the population is suffering from hypothyroidism. This number is widely disputed. *Many scientist, researchers and physician’s believe as many as 40% of the population has hypothyroidism. Every cell in the body depends on having enough thyroid hormone. If your thyroid gland becomes dysfunctional, every cell in the body suffers.About My Guest, Inna Topiler:Inna is the Founder of Complete Nutrition and Wellness – an integrative nutrition practice – and the host of Health Mysteries Solved Podcast.Inna is also the Co-Founder of Pregnaceuticals, a prenatal nutrition line and the Co-Founder of My Custom Cleanse.  As a little girl, she remembers always being sick and not feeling well. By 20, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, suffered from several digestive disorders, had major skin issues and was chronically exhausted. With all those issues though, doctors were not able to tell her where they came from or offer many treatments aside from heavy duty medications.She did not want to commit to a lifetime of drugs only to treat her symptoms. After many stops to a myriad of specialists (who by the way never talked to each other) and several years of frustration and feeling like she was not any closer to discovering answers, she found a clinical nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner that helped her figure out the root causes of her issues and how they were all interrelated. She learned she had major mercury toxicity (she has 16 amalgams and was vaccinated twice after moving to America at the age of 9), her adrenals were shot, her thyroid was not supported properly, she had parasites and candida, she was sensitive to gluten and dairy and had a multitude of vitamin and mineral deficiencies all leading to the health ailments she was experiencing.She was so impacted by her recovery that she changed her career. After her original business degree, Inna completed a master’s program in human nutrition at the University of Bridgeport and went on to complete a food based program at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She got certified as a nutrition specialist by the American College of Nutrition and constantly maintains her degree with various courses to stay current with the newest research and continually expands her knowledge.Since starting her practice in 2006, she has helped thousands of patients get to the root of their underlying health issues and reclaim their health. Inna has been featured in various publications such as Fitness, Elle and the New York Times and is often referred by various medical doctors who seek her help. She is sought after not only in New York but also nationally and internationally. With the ease of phone consultations, Inna works with patients all over the globe.You can learn more about Inna and her thyroid program at www.completenutritionandwellness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are numerous symptoms associated with mold toxicity including: Sinus congestion/infections Headaches/migraines Insomnia Fatigue Weight gain Brain fog Anxiety  Depression Chronic pain Allergies Asthma Bronchitis And others If you or someone you love is experiencing mysterious symptoms, please consider that there could be possible toxic mold exposure.Mold is a part of our natural environment. But when toxic mold growth occurs in our homes and workplaces, our short-term and long-term health can be affected.Meet our Super Healthy Human Podcast Guest Speaker: Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP, is trained in functional health coaching and has worked with thousands of women over her career since 2004. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Collaborative LLC and HormoneDetoxShop.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whew the holidays are over…..lots of fun, but lots of stress. I don’t know about you but I’m pooped. For an extroverted introvert like myself the non stop entertaining and social events are a real strain at times.  Now its time for a Reset.  Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith joins me for this issue of the upper Healthy Human podcast and shares why you need a “Sacred Reset.”  How can you keep your energy, happiness, creativity, and relationships fresh and thriving in the midst of never-ending family demands, career pressures, and the stress of everyday life?  Dr. Dalton Smith is here to tell us how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve said for years the key for life long good health is teaching our children what it means to be healthy. I can’t think of a better podcast to start the year off right than with Dr. Madiha Saeed sharing her passion for helping families get healthy and stay healthy.Madiha is a dynamo of positive energy. How refreshing to see a conventionally trained MD, be so passionate about holistic health. I wish Jill and I had had access to a holistic physician when my kids were younger. We had to educate ourselves and come up with strategies for raising our kids to be health oriented thinkers and eaters.Our first born, Dakotah didn’t have processed sugar until her fifth birthday. It must have been a treat since she face planted into her cake and emerged with a smile and a face full of cake.My kids have grown up without ever eating at McDonald’s or other fast food restaurants. They rarely if ever drink sodas.None of us are perfect. Nor should we be. A treat here and there is fine. Harris loves sweets! Ridge loves ice cream and Jill loves but rarely eats baked goods (she’s gluten intolerant).We’ve mellowed over the years. I think that happens when you’re on number three.However, all my children understand the importance of eating healthy and making good choices. They aren’t perfect but they get the big picture.Being healthy and staying healthy is a real advantage in life, something not to be taken lightly. Eating healthy is an investment that repeatedly pays dividends over a lifetime. I enjoyed spending time with Dr. Saeed. I think you will too. About My Super Healthy Human Podcast, Guest Speaker: Dr. Madiha SaeedBorn and raised in Illinois, I completed my residency in South Bend, Indiana, after which, I joined an integrative medical practice. There, I witnessed firsthand the struggles each patient encountered, and their frustration in not knowing where to begin. With my team, which included a nutritionist, psychotherapist, exercise physiologist, chiropractor, acupuncturist and other physicians, I was determined to get to the root cause of disease for each patient and myself.Not only did I have the joy of witnessing hundreds of success stories thanks to a holistic approach, I experienced firsthand the power of healing as I lost 50 pounds and beat hypothyroidism, eczema, sebhorrheic dermatitis, acne, fatigue, alopecia, joint pain, weight and digestive issues, all while balancing a growing family and work!In 2015, I moved to my hometown and established my own practice. When I wasn’t with patients, I was researching, pulling together the puzzle pieces of true holistic health care. If I as a physician was confused, how could those suffering all over the world find healing?After four years of study, I took matters into my own hands and wrote The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease. It became a #1 best seller in multiple categories on Amazon, interpreting the best of holistic, functional and integrative medicine in ONE source for over 70 conditions across the lifespan.My enthusiasm for holistic health only continues to grow. Years of study and interactions with patients have transformed my life as a doctor, coach, wife and mother. My crazy life at home is filled with five young, very active boys (four sons and a husband), a daily reminder of my passion: helping families heal and prevent disease, despite a crazy and busy schedule.--> You can learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at www.HolisticMomMd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices