Extend Podcast

A Revolutionary Podcast Unlocking The Secrets To A Longer, Healthier Life - Featuring Darshan Shah, MD

Released EXTEND Podcast Episodes

01/27/2026
Dr. Abid Husain: The Hidden Drivers of Heart Disease

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Abid Husain, cardiologist and expert in cardiometabolic health, to unpack how microvascular dysfunction, glycocalyx degradation, metabolic disease, and mental stress contribute to heart disease beyond traditional risk factors.

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01/22/2026
Nathalie Niddam: Reverse Aging Signals with Bioregulators and Peptides

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Nathalie Niddam, holistic nutritionist, longevity educator, and host of the Longevity Podcast with Nathalie Niddam, to unpack how bioregulators, mitochondrial peptides, and targeted nutritional strategies can support cellular health, improve energy, and enhance resilience over time.

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01/20/2026
Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: The Science of Ketones, Hormones, and Faster Recovery

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, co-founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute and a Stanford-trained sports and spine physician.

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01/15/2026
Solosode: Smarter Drinking: Cut Alcohol Without Sacrifice

In this solo episode of Extend, Dr. Darshan Shah, longevity expert and founder of Next Health, breaks down why smarter drinking is a key strategy for improving sleep, metabolism, and long-term wellbeing.

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01/13/2026
Ashley Koff: The GLP-1 Conversation Most People Are Missing

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with registered dietitian Ashley Koff to unpack what GLP-1 medications are really doing in the body and why bariatric surgery revealed metabolic changes long before significant weight loss ever occurred.

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01/08/2026
Solosode: Hidden Environmental Toxins Are Destroying Your Health

This episode gives clear, actionable guidance for anyone who wants to reduce chemical exposure, support metabolic and hormonal health, and create a healthier living environment.

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01/06/2026
Allison Evans: Hidden Household Toxins That Are Making You Sick

Explore hidden toxin exposure, the “toxic bucket” concept, and how everyday products impact hormones, fertility, and health—featuring Allison Evans.

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01/01/2026
Solosode: How to Fix Your Metabolic Health at Any Age

In this solo episode of EXTEND, I outline my five core health frameworks for 2026.

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12/30/2025
Best of Mental Health: The Foundation of Brain and Whole Body Health

This is a special Best Of episode of Extend, where I’ve compiled the most important insights from conversations with leaders examining mental health through neuroscience, metabolism, nervous system regulation, and mental training, including Jay Shetty, Dr. Chris Palmer, Jim Kwik, Maya Raichoora, and Gabby Bernstein. 

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12/25/2025
Best of Strength Training: Why Strength Determines How You Age

This episode explores strength training from every angle that truly impacts longevity.

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12/23/2025
Best of Metabolic Health: Why Metabolic Health Changes Everything

This is a special Best Of episode of Extend, where I’ve compiled the most important insights from conversations with leaders in metabolic health and longevity, including Cynthia Thurlow, Ben Azadi, Dr. Mark Hyman, Casey Means, Josh Clemente, and Karan Rajan.

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12/18/2025
Dr. Mayim Bialik on Stress, Mental Health, and Human Connection

I sit down with Dr. Mayim Bialik to explore why so many people feel overwhelmed, distracted, and disconnected, even when they are doing everything they were told should make them happy.

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12/16/025
Solosode: How to Protect Your Brain at Every Age

This episode is a practical roadmap for anyone who wants sharper thinking, stronger memory, and long-term cognitive health.

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12/11/2025
Jess Kane: Your Cells Are Leaking, Here’s How to Fix Them.

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Jess Kane to explore why phosphatidylcholine (PC) may be the most critical nutrient we’re not talking about, how modern exposures create “leaky cells,” and why nearly all of us are now deficient in the lipids required to keep our DNA, mitochondria, and metabolic pathways safe.

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12/09/2025
Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen: How To Lose Weight On GLP-1s Without Losing Muscle

In this conversation, I sit down with endocrinologist and obesity specialist Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen to unpack what these medications do inside the body and how to use them responsibly as part of a long-term health strategy.

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12/04/2025
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum: A New Roadmap to Female Heart Health

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, cardiologist and leading voice in women’s cardiovascular prevention, to uncover why standard testing misses female heart disease, how microvascular dysfunction develops long before blockages appear, and why expanded markers like ApoB and HSCRP should replace outdated cholesterol panels.

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12/02/2025
Dr. Steven Gundry: The Microbiome War Shaping Your Mind

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Steven Gundry, cardiac surgeon and world leading expert on the microbiome, to uncover how gut bacteria communicate with your mitochondria and brain, why leaky gut silently drives inflammation throughout the entire body, and how keystone species like Akkermansia help rebuild the gut barrier.

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11/27/2025
Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The New Essential Fatty Acid

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, veterinary epidemiologist and co-founder of Fatty15, to uncover how Navy dolphin research led to the discovery of C15 as the first essential fatty acid identified in nearly a century.

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11/25/2025
Dr. Shivani Gupta: Heal Inflammation Through Ayurvedic Science

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, to explore how Ayurveda bridges timeless principles with modern longevity science.

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11/20/2025
Julia Putzeys: The App That Decodes Your Food Lies

In this episode of Extend, we sit down with Julia Putzeys, founder of the Trash Panda App, to uncover what's really in our food and how to make smarter choices that protect our long-term health.

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11/18/2025
Dr. Karan Rajan: Why Gut Health Shapes Your Longevity

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan to explore how the gut microbiome shapes everything from digestion and immunity to mood, skin, and longevity.

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11/13/2025
Josh Clemente: Why Energy Crashes Keep Happening and How to Stop Them

In this episode of EXTEND, I'm joined by Josh Clemente, founder of Levels and former SpaceX engineer, to explore how continuous health monitoring is about to change human health at scale.

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11/11/2025
Dr. Amir Vookshoor: Neurosurgeon Secrets For Bulletproof Brain Health

In this episode of EXTEND, I sit down with Dr. Amir Vookshoor, a board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of NeuroVella Brain Spa, to explore how modern neuroscience and biohacking are merging to shape the future of brain health.

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11/06/2025
Dr. Josh Axe: The Hidden Connection Between Faith, Emotion, and Aging

In this episode of EXTEND, I'm joined by Dr. Josh Axe and we explore how ancient healing systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine intersect with today's most advanced longevity research.

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11/04/2025
Dr. Gladys McGarey: What 103 Years of Life Can Teach Us About Longevity

In this special posthumous episode of EXTEND, I revisit one of the most meaningful conversations I've ever had — with Dr. Gladys McGarey, the 103-year-old physician known as the Mother of Holistic Medicine and author of The Well-Lived Life.

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01/29/2026
Dr. Jessica Shepherd: Coming Soon.

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02/03/2026
Sarah Ann Macklin: Coming Soon.

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02/05/2026
Dr. David Luu: Coming Soon.

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02/10/2026
Dr. Goodenowe: Coming Soon.

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02/12/2026
Ariana Thacker: Coming Soon.

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02/17/2026
Dr Idz: Coming Soon.

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