Extend Podcast

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

Released EXTEND Podcast Episodes

10/30/2025
Dr. Vonda Wright: Why Women Need a New Approach to Aging, and How to Start Now

In this episode of EXTEND, I'm joined by Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and author of Unbreakable, to talk about how women can take control of midlife long before the "change."

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10/28/2025
Dr. Will Cole: Gut Issues and Anxiety? Functional Medicine Is Finally Connecting the Dots

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Will Cole to uncover the science behind the gut-brain axis, and why nervous system dysregulation might be the reason your biomarkers won’t budge.

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10/23/2025
Siggi Clavien: Why Your Liver is Slowly Killing You (And You Don't Even Know It)

In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Siggi Clavien, liver health expert and founder of The Liver Clinic, to uncover the silent epidemic destroying our health from the inside out.

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10/21/2025
Gabby Bernstein: Why Safety Is the Most Powerful Longevity Protocol

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the Dear Gabby podcast, to explore how emotional regulation, breathwork, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy rewire the nervous system for resilience.

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10/16/2025
Dr. Jeffrey Bland: The Science of Immune Rejuvenation and Aging in Reverse

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, to explore the groundbreaking science of immune rejuvenation.

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10/14/2025
Maya Raichoora: Train Your Brain Like Your Body + The 5 Types of Visualization

In this episode of Extend, Maya Raichoora joins me to share how visualization techniques helped her reverse debilitating ulcerative colitis.

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10/09/2025
Max Lugavere: How to Prevent Alzheimer's 30 Years Before Symptoms

In this episode of Extend, Max Lugavere joins me to share how environmental toxins, metabolic dysfunction, and dietary choices are driving the explosion of neurodegenerative diseases.

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10/07/2025
Dr. Mariza Snyder: Why 80% of Perimenopause Symptoms Are Brain Related and Doctors Keep Missing It

In this episode of Extend, Dr. Mariza Snyder reveals why perimenopause has been medicine's best-kept secret and how women can reclaim their health during this critical transition.

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10/02/2025
Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece: Why Avoiding Discomfort Is Ruining Your Health

In this episode of Extend, legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton and pro volleyball champion Gabby Reece join me to share the mindsets and practices that have sustained their 30-year relationship and individual success.

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09/30/2025
Dr. Jess Peatross: The Hidden Toxins Making You Sick + The Kill-Bind-Sweat Detox Method

In this episode of Extend, Dr. Jess Peatross joins me to discuss the hidden toxins that could be behind your symptoms.

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09/25/2025
Dr. Dawn Mussallem: Why 75% of Cancers Are Actually Preventable + The Evidence-Based Protocol

In this episode of Extend, Dr. Dawn Mussallem joins me to share her incredible journey from near-death to becoming a leading integrative oncologist at Mayo Clinic, proving that lifestyle interventions can dramatically improve cancer outcomes.

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09/23/2025
Ben Greenfield: How to Actually Optimize Your Biology Without Going Extreme

In this episode of Extend, Ben Greenfield joins me to discuss how blood tests showed he was metabolically compromised despite being an Ironman competitor, and shares the comprehensive testing protocols that changed his approach to wellness.

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09/18/2025
Dr. Eric Verdin: Why Most Longevity Claims Are Wrong and What Science Actually Shows About Aging

Dr. Eric Verdin, CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, joins me on the Extend podcast to separate fact from fiction in the longevity field.

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09/16/2025
Dr. Jeremy London: The Blood Tests Your Cardiologist Isn't Ordering That Could Save Your Life

In this episode of Extend, Dr. Jeremy London joins me to explore the three lifestyle modifications that prevent most cardiac disease.

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09/11/2025
Scott Schwenk: The Monastery-Tested Method That Makes Meditation Actually Work

In this episode of Extend, Scott and I discuss the 4-lens framework that transforms meditation from mystical pursuit to practical life skill.

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09/09/2025
Dr. Izabella Wentz: 90% of Thyroid Problems Are Autoimmune - Here's What Doctors Miss

In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Izabella Wentz to dive deep into why standard TSH tests fail for years, how artificial sweeteners trigger thyroid dysfunction, and the gut infections that could be destroying your thyroid.

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09/04/2025
Dr. Joel Warsh: The Real Story Behind Childhood Vaccine Studies + Informed Consent vs. Mandates

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Joel "Gator" Warsh, an integrative pediatrician who's asking the questions about vaccine safety that medicine has avoided for decades.

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09/02/2025
Dr. Rupy Aujla: Why Your Kitchen Is More Powerful Than Your Pharmacy

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla, a medical doctor turned lifestyle medicine pioneer who reversed his own heart condition through food and lifestyle changes alone.

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08/28/2025
Kristin Weitzel: How to Use Cold Plunging for Ultimate Nervous System Control

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Kristin Weitzel, a breathwork expert and cold plunge coach who has certified over 325 instructors worldwide in her approach to nervous system regulation.

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08/26/2025
Sara Szal, MD: Why 80% of Women Experience Brain Fog in Perimenopause (And How to Fix It)

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Sara Szal, MD, a Harvard-trained gynecologist who has revolutionized how we approach women's health.

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08/21/2025
Ben Azadi: The $4.6 Trillion Healthcare Crisis and How to Reverse Metabolic Disease in 30 Days

In this episode of EXTEND, I sit down with Ben Azadi, metabolic health expert and New York Times bestselling author who transformed his life by losing 80 pounds after facing obesity, depression, and pre-diabetes at just 23 years old.

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08/19/2025
Layne Kilpatrick: The Shocking Truth About Microplastics Destroying Young Men's Hormones

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Layne Kilpatrick, a pharmacist with over 30 years of experience who has been sounding the alarm about environmental toxins for years.

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08/14/2025
Tracey Stroup, ND: Why the Ozempic Craze Almost Ruined Peptide Therapy (And How Functional Medicine Got It Right)

In this episode of Extend, I talk with Dr. Tracey Stroup, a naturopathic doctor and peptide therapy expert, who reveals how the pharmaceutical industry's approach to semaglutide created unnecessary controversy.

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08/12/2025
Cynthia Thurlow: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Menopause and Metabolic Health

In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner who left traditional cardiology to focus on women's health and metabolic medicine.

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08/07/2025
Dr. Nick Norwitz: Why 'Evidence-Based' Medicine Fails Most People (And What to Do Instead)

In this episode of Extend, I talk with Dr. Nick Norwitz, who reveals why you can't rely on population averages to fix your individual health problems.

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Coming Soon...

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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