The Kien Vuu MD Podcast is a fun and raw conversation with leaders in entertainment, business, sports, science, health, and literature - to explore the mindsets and habits of the world's highest achievers to learn their secrets to health, wealth, and success. The show will take a 360 view on success to not only reveal secrets to physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual wealth but explore the roles of human resilience, meaningful relationships, parenting, contribution and play.When the Dalai Lama was asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said: "Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health." In an era where more and more Americans suffer from chronic disease, this podcast reveals that success is possible without sacrificing health, and empowers to viewer to remember that THEY ARE THEIR BEST MEDICINE.
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Episode #273
275. How to Build Confidence When You Don't Feel Ready (W/ Jill Schulman)
Aug 20, 202651 min
In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. V sits down with Jill Schulman, former United States Marine Corps officer, positive psychology researcher trained at the University of Pennsylvania under Martin Seligman, and globally recognized keynote speaker on the science of bravery. Jill shares her remarkable journey from a small town in Minnesota to the Marine Corps, how she discovered bravery as her life's work, and the evidence-based framework she now teaches leaders and organizations around the world. This conversation dives deep into the psychology of fear, why avoidance destroys potential, how action actually creates confidence (not the other way around), and why the next generation needs more discomfort, not less. In this episode, we cover: The Five to Thrive rapid-fire game show segment Jill's origin story: from small-town Minnesota to the United States Marine Corps How studying positive psychology at Penn led to her focus on bravery The Marine Corps lesson: act when you have 70% of the information, not 100% Why bravery is a trainable skill just like building strength in the gym Discerning between fears you should listen to and fears you should move toward The hidden cost of experiential avoidance (and its link to anxiety and depression) The Navy SEAL confidence course story and why action precedes confidence Discipline vs. motivation and why you should never "press snooze" Marcus Buckingham's "red threads" and how to follow what lights you up How fear shows up in business: difficult conversations and safe goal-setting Why young people need to feel fear more, not less (the biosphere palm tree analogy) What leaders must do: set high expectations and support people to rise Jill is offering a free audiobook to listeners. Just send her a message on LinkedIn or Instagram and her team will send you the link. You can also learn more about her keynote speaking and work at jillschulman.com. If this episode lit a fire in you, share it with someone who's been waiting for permission to be brave, and don't forget to subscribe to the Thrive State Podcast for more conversations that help you thrive. Follow Doctor V https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership https://mythrivestate.com/join Learn more about Jhourney retreats: www.jhourney.io
274. Stress Is Aging You Faster Than You Think I Dr. Gregory Burzynski Explains the Science
Aug 13, 202634 min
What if the future of medicine means doctors stop asking "what's wrong with you" and start asking "what is your body trying to tell you?" In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Gregoryory Burzynski, an integrative and functional medicine physician (Houston Concierge Medicine, Restore Longevity) who trained in internal medicine before pioneering a more personalized, prevention-first approach to health. Together they unpack why modern medicine reacts too late, what true "thriving" really looks like, and what the next decade of longevity science might bring. In this episode, we cover: Dr. Burzynski's path from internal medicine to integrative and functional care Where conventional medicine falls short — and how to bridge the gap The personal health crisis that changed how Dr. Burzynski practices medicine What "true health" really means beyond just the absence of disease Early warning signs your body gives before things go wrong The link between stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and telomere length Epigenetics today vs. the epigenetic drugs of tomorrow Personalized medicine and why age changes everything Longevity escape velocity and the future of aging How Dr. Burzynski would redesign healthcare from the ground up The one thing he hopes every healthy person remembers Follow Doctor V https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership https://mythrivestate.com/join
273. The Real Reason 1 in 3 People Can't Sleep (And How to Sleep Better) | Dr. Meredith Broderick
Aug 7, 202644 min
Ever wonder why you still feel exhausted even after a "full night's sleep"? The answer might be sitting in your medicine cabinet or in a disorder you've never been tested for. In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Meredith Broderick, a triple board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine physician (one of only four in the world boarded in neurology, sleep medicine, AND behavioral sleep medicine) and founder of Sound Sleep Guru in Seattle. Together they break down why modern life has broken our sleep, why common sleep meds may be doing more harm than good, and what actually works to restore deep, restorative rest. In this episode, we cover: Why sleep apnea is the most undiagnosed sleep disorder in the world How sleeping pills like Ambien and Zolpidem block your brain's glymphatic "cleaning" system The link between anticholinergic sleep meds and dementia risk Why alcohol, benzodiazepines, and cannabis wreck your sleep architecture How artificial light and modern life decoupled us from our circadian rhythm New GLP-1/GIP medications now FDA-approved for sleep apnea How Ozlo Sleepbuds use audio and biometrics to improve sleep Rapid-fire scores on melatonin, naps, morning sunlight, exercise timing, and temperature How to build a simple, effective wind-down routine Where to actually go for help with a sleep problem Explore Sound Sleep Guru: https://soundsleepguru.com/ Follow Doctor V https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership https://mythrivestate.com/join
273. What Magicians Know About Human Behavior That Most People Miss (W/ Nash Fung)
Aug 3, 202636 min
What if the biggest thing holding back your growth isn't a lack of knowledge, but a lack of curiosity? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with keynote speaker, magician, and innovation expert Nash Fung to explore why curiosity may be one of the most powerful skills for thriving in today's rapidly changing world. From immigrating to the United States as a teenager to overcoming insecurities through magic, Nash shares how curiosity helped shape his journey and ultimately became the foundation of his work with organizations around the world. Together, they discuss the connection between curiosity and innovation, what children can teach us about creativity, how assumptions limit our potential, and why human connection may become even more valuable in the age of AI. Along the way, Nash reveals surprising lessons from nearly two decades as a crisis counselor, explains what magic teaches us about human perception, and shares practical ways to cultivate more wonder, creativity, and possibility in everyday life. In this episode, we explore: * Why curiosity is the fuel behind innovation and growth * How childhood experiences shape the stories we tell ourselves * The surprising lessons learned from 18 years on a crisis hotline * What magicians understand about memory, perception, and human behavior * Why assumptions are the enemy of curiosity * How children naturally think differently than adults * The role of human connection in an AI-powered future * Simple ways to cultivate curiosity in your work and life If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or trapped by old ways of thinking, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that curiosity may be the doorway to your next breakthrough. Follow Doctor V: https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State: https://thrivestatebook.com Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com Join the Thrive State Membership: https://mythrivestate.com/join Learn more about Nash Fung: https://nashfung.com
273. What Magicians Know About Human Behavior That Most People Miss (W/ Nash Fung)
Aug 3, 202636 minS0
<p >What if the biggest thing holding back your growth isn't a lack of knowledge, but a lack of curiosity?</p> <p >In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with keynote speaker, magician, and innovation expert Nash Fung to explore why curiosity may be one of the most powerful skills for thriving in today's rapidly changing world.</p> <p >From immigrating to the United States as a teenager to overcoming insecurities through magic, Nash shares how curiosity helped shape his journey and ultimately became the foundation of his work with organizations around the world.<...
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