The Synergee Podcast

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The Synergee Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Kelly Engelmann and Lori Esarey, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly Engelmann and Lori Esarey hosts The Synergee Podcast, a health show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  Peptides at a Turning Point: What the FDA Meeting Means for the Future with Jim LaValle

  Aug 17, 20261h 1mS1

  Peptides are everywhere—but so are questions about safety, quality, access, and regulation. In this episode of The Synergee Podcast, Kelly and Lori welcome back Jim LaValle for an inside look at the recent FDA advisory committee discussions surrounding peptides and what they could mean for the future of peptide therapy. Jim shares what has changed since 2023, why gray-market and research-grade peptides are such a concern, and why provider oversight, quality, and monitoring matter. They also discuss promising uses for peptides in areas like mitochondrial health, recovery, gut health, chronic pain, muscle preservation, and healthy aging. Plus, Jim shares his own approach to longevity—and why movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle still come before peptides. A must-listen for anyone curious about where peptide therapy is headed and how to approach it safely and responsibly.

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  Episode #73

  EWOT Explained: Oxygen, Mitochondria, and the Road Back to Resilience

  Aug 3, 202656 minS1

  What if just 15 minutes of exercise could help your body use oxygen more efficiently and support better energy, recovery, and healthy aging? In this episode of the Synergee Podcast, Lori and Kelly sit down with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, to explore Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)—a modality that combines light-to-moderate exercise with breathing high-concentration oxygen to enhance oxygen delivery throughout the body. Brad shares his personal journey through autoimmune arthritis, chronic pain, Lyme disease, and melanoma, and explains how EWOT became an important part of his healing. Together, they discuss how oxygen, microcirculation, and mitochondrial health are connected, why VO₂ max matters for longevity, and how EWOT may support exercise recovery, energy production, circulation, and healthy aging. Whether you're looking to improve athletic performance, recover from chronic illness, or better understand the science of oxygen and resilience, this episode offers an insightful look at an emerging wellness therapy. Special Listener Offer Check us out on YouTube Learn more about EWOT Learn more about Red Light Therapy

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  Episode #72

  The Cortisol-Blood Sugar Connection: The Hidden Driver of Energy, Weight & Stress

  Jul 20, 202644 minS1

  If you're eating well, exercising, and doing "all the right things" but still struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight, poor sleep, brain fog, or mood changes, cortisol may be part of the missing piece. In this episode of the Synergee Podcast, Lori Esarey and Kelly Engelman sit down with endocrinologist Dr. Jay to explore the powerful connection between cortisol and blood sugar. They discuss how chronic stress can raise glucose, contribute to insulin resistance, disrupt sleep and hormones, and affect metabolic health. You'll also learn what continuous glucose monitors can reveal, why blood sugar variability matters, how menopause and GLP-1 medications fit into the conversation, and why lasting change requires looking beyond food alone. This episode will change the way you think about stress, blood sugar, and your body.

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  Episode #71

  GLP-1s: The Truth, The Risks & What Your Body Really Needs

  Jul 6, 202642 minS1

  GLP-1 medications have become one of the biggest conversations in health and weight loss — but are they good, bad, or simply misunderstood? In this episode, Kelly and Lori have an honest, balanced conversation about GLP-1s, metabolic health, blood sugar, muscle loss, nutrient depletion, hormone changes, gut health, and why these medications should never be treated as a quick fix. They discuss why GLP-1s may be helpful for the right person, at the right time, in the right amount — but only when paired with the foundations of health, proper testing, body composition tracking, and qualified clinical guidance. You'll hear what GLP-1s actually do in the body, why food noise changes, how muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies can become real concerns, what labs should be considered before starting, and natural ways to support your body's own GLP-1 production through fiber, protein, blood sugar balance, probiotics, movement, sleep, and gut health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering GLP-1s, currently using them, worried about a loved one, or wondering how to approach weight loss without sacrificing long-term health, energy, strength, and vitality. GLP-1s: Miracle, Menace, or Misunderstood? Empowering Wellness Journeys: Jim LaValle's Integrative Approach to Blood Sugar and Health The Synergee Podcast- Gut Check: Microbiome Mastery & Longevity with Dr. Jim LaValle The Synergee Podcast: GLP-1, Cravings & Food Noise: What Every Woman Needs to Understand

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  Episode #70

  What If Aging Isn't Inevitable? The Science of Regeneration, Stem Cells & The Future of Human Health

  Jun 15, 202652 minS1

  What if aging isn't simply the passage of time—but the result of inflammation, cellular breakdown, and lost communication within the body? In this fascinating conversation, Kelly and Lori sit down with stem cell biologist Dr. Ian White to explore a completely different way of thinking about aging. Together, they dive into the emerging science of regeneration, stem cells, cellular communication, inflammation, fasting, nutrition, environmental toxins, and the everyday choices that may influence how we age. Dr. White challenges the belief that decline is an inevitable part of getting older and shares why biological age may matter far more than chronological age. You'll discover practical strategies for supporting the body's natural repair mechanisms, reducing inflammation, and creating an environment where healing and resilience can thrive. If you've ever wondered whether you have more control over aging than you've been told, this episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and looking at your health through an entirely new lens. In this episode you'll learn: Why aging may be driven by breakdown rather than time The role of stem cells in repair and regeneration How inflammation accelerates biological aging Why food, fasting, and nutrient status matter The connection between cellular communication and longevity Emerging therapies shaping the future of regenerative medicine Simple ways to support your body's natural healing potential

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