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BetterHealthGuy Podcast

BetterHealthGuy Podcast

By: Scott Forsgren FDN-P
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 BetterHealthGuy Podcast features conversations with leading experts exploring complex chronic illnesses, mold illness, chronic Lyme disease and other chronic infections, environmental toxicity, and related conditions. After nearly 30 years navigating his own journey through chronic Lyme disease and mold illness to recover his health, Scott has been fortunate to learn from many leading experts and healers in the integrative health space. Among those who have influenced Scott's journey are Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD; Neil Nathan, MD; Jill Crista, ND; Amy Derksen, ND; Simon Yu, MD; Dale Bredesen, MD; Lee Cowden, MD; Raj Patel, MD; and many others. Through these conversations, Scott explores topics such as mold and mycotoxin illness (CIRS), chronic Lyme disease and coinfections, Long COVID, ME/CFS, PANS/PANDAS, autism, Alzheimer's, parasites, the microbiome, detoxification, limbic system retraining, emotional health, and much more. Join Scott, the BetterHealthGuy, as he shares insights and conversations for those seeking new ways to create better health.Copyright 2026 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • EP241: Root Causes: Exploring the Hidden Links Between Your Mouth and Your Health - Corbin Popp, DMD

    EP241: Root Causes: Exploring the Hidden Links Between Your Mouth and Your Health - Corbin Popp, DMD
    Oct 19 2026
    🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Corbin Popp, DMD, explores the hidden links between oral health and complex chronic illness through the lens of biological dentistry and whole-body care. He examines the oral microbiome, interference fields, mercury amalgams, root canal-treated teeth, and jawbone cavitations, including emerging research on covered socket residuum, patient readiness, and strategies for supporting bone healing. The conversation then explores biocompatible materials, ceramic implants, airway health, Dentosophy, tongue-tie, sleep apnea, and jaw and bite stability, emphasizing conservative treatment and collaboration with systemic healthcare providers to support better outcomes. 🧭 In This Episode - Biological dentistry and its relationship to complex chronic illness - Dental interference fields and potential effects on systemic health - Oral microbiome testing and connections between oral and systemic health - Cavities, enamel erosion, and approaches to remineralization - Gum recession and the role of tissue health and bite forces - Dental biofilms and the use of ozone and xylitol - Mercury amalgams, safe removal, and replacement materials - Root canal-treated teeth and persistent infection - Connections between dental issues and sinus health - Jawbone cavitations, covered socket residuum, and biopsy-based diagnosis - Patient readiness and medical collaboration before cavitation surgery - Platelet-rich fibrin and bone grafting for jawbone healing - Zirconia implants and dental material compatibility testing - Dentosophy and training nasal breathing, tongue position, and swallowing - Palate expansion, tongue-tie, and dental approaches to sleep apnea - TMJ dysfunction, clenching, grinding, and jaw and bite stabilization 👤 About the Guest Corbin Popp, DMD, grew up in small-town Nebraska around his father's dental office. He excelled in science and math and earned a biochemistry degree with honors from the University of Nebraska. A Fulbright Scholarship took him to Germany, where he put dentistry on hold for a decade-long career as a professional dancer on Broadway and international stages. Dance taught him to see the body as one interconnected system, and that view now shapes his dentistry. A tooth functions within a bite, a jaw, a skeleton, and ultimately a whole person. He graduated top of his class from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and was named Resident of the Year in his Graduate Practice Residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz. His practice focuses on ceramic implant surgery, regenerative bone augmentation, and complex Bioesthetic full mouth rehabilitation and jaw stabilization. His surgical work also includes managing root canal treated teeth and poorly healed extraction sites. These sites have historically been called cavitations or FDOJ lesions and are now being studied through newer concepts such as Covered Socket Residuum. He has completed Level 3 training through the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry, as well as Level 1 dental technician training in dental morphology. That combination reflects his view that bone, implant position, jaw stability, and tooth morphology must all come together to create function, which is why he stabilizes the jaw before restoring the teeth. He was the first American dentist certified in the Swiss Biohealth Concept, trained under Dr. Ulrich Volz, and later studied Biological Bone Augmentation with Dr. Frank Zastrow. He is currently in advanced postgraduate training with Professor Shahram Ghanaati, whose work in wound healing, regenerative biology, and jawbone healing informs his surgical approach. On the more controversial questions in biological dentistry, he is careful to separate clinical observation from established science. In his words, "Biological dentistry shouldn't mean less science. It should mean more biology and better science." Connect With the Guest Website - https://coloradobiodental.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ColoradoBioDentalEsthetics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoBioDentalEsthetics Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coloradobiodental TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drcorbinpopp Interview Date: September 18, 2026 🔗 Related Resources IAOMT – International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - https://iaomt.org The official IAOMT website includes a practitioner directory, SMART certification, education, research, and position papers. IABDM – International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine - https://iabdm.org The official IABDM website includes practitioner certification and education. The Swiss Biohealth Concept - https://swiss-biohealth.swiss/biohealth-concept An approach combining biological dentistry and medicine, with a focus on metal-free restorations, ceramic implants, oral interference fields, and support before and after treatment. Ghanaati Education - https://www.ghanaati-education.com Professor Shahram Ghanaati's educational platform...
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • EP240: Beyond Mold: Exploring the Continent of the Cell Danger Response - Part 2 - Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA

    EP240: Beyond Mold: Exploring the Continent of the Cell Danger Response - Part 2 - Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA
    Oct 5 2026
    🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, continues exploring complex chronic illness through the broader framework of the Cell Danger Response and his five-phase treatment model. Building on Part 1, he examines Actinobacteria, endotoxins, MARCoNS, fungal colonization, detoxification, phospholipid replacement, hidden infections, the microbiome, and nervous system regulation as part of moving through CDR1. The conversation then explores CDR2 and CDR3, including mitochondrial and metabolic restoration, immune regulation, safety signaling, VIP, and strategies for rebuilding resilience and supporting a return to health. 🧭 In This Episode - Actinobacteria exposure and its role within the CIRS model - Environmental and gut-derived endotoxins as drivers of inflammation - Detoxification strategies for chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals - Phospholipid replacement for detoxification, cell membranes, and mitochondrial support - RG3 (Synapsin) for neuroinflammation and microglial activation - Pathogen reduction for Lyme disease, Candida, SIBO, parasites, and reactivated viruses - MARCoNS and nasal dysbiosis in chronic inflammatory illness - Fungal colonization and the use of natural and pharmaceutical antifungals - Gut permeability, microbiome diversity, fiber, probiotics, and immunoglobulins - EMDR, limbic retraining, and autonomic regulation for hyperreactivity - CDR1 treatment gates for progressing through trigger removal, pathogen reduction, and gut repair - CDR2 metabolic and mitochondrial restoration for rebuilding cellular energy production - Mitochondrial testing for personalizing CDR2 treatment - CDR3 safety signaling, VIP, and restoring immune regulation - Autoimmunity and restoring balance between innate and adaptive immunity - Graded exercise, fasting, hormesis, and rebuilding resilience in CDR3 👤 About the Guest Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, is an internationally recognized expert in integrative and metabolic medicine. He is currently the Fellowship Director of Integrative Medicine at The George Washington University and is responsible for overseeing graduate education and multiple degree programs. Dr. Heyman created the first master's degree in Integrative Medicine in the United States within a major academic center and developed additional graduate curricula in nutrition, metabolic medicine and performance, men's health, biotoxin exposure and neurodegeneration, and administrative health services in wellness settings. Dr. Heyman has held board certifications in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He also served as the Director of Academic Affairs for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for a decade, overseeing all educational programs globally. Since 2014, Dr. Heyman has maintained a clinical and research focus on biotoxin illnesses and exposure to water-damaged buildings. He has published almost two dozen papers in peer-reviewed academic journals on the subject and edited the first medical textbook on the subject. Dr. Heyman is considered one of the world's leading experts in this area, having presented his work to Congress, testified in dozens of mold-related legal cases, and provided professional education to countless practitioners globally. He is the founder of Beyond Mold, a complete medical and health resource for individuals and families suffering from mold illness. Dr. Heyman has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Martha Stewart Living, Ladies' Home Journal, and Natural Health Magazine. He has appeared in many other television and print venues and is a widely sought-after and celebrated speaker around the world on many integrative medicine topics. Connect With the Guest Website - https://BeyondMold.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondMold Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587620336794 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond_mold TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondmold Interview Date: September 3, 2026 🔗 Related Resources A Clinical Operationalization of the Cell Danger Response: Outcomes of a Five-Phase Treatment Protocol in 100 Patients with Chronic Post-Exposure Illness - https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/7633 Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, presents a five-phase Cell Danger Response treatment protocol and clinical outcomes from 100 patients with chronic post-exposure illness. SameHere Global - https://samehereglobal.org SameHere's mission is to normalize society's perception of mental health and make it part of our everyday conversation. 📄 Transcript Review a transcript of this episode: https://betterhealthguy.com/ep240 ☕ Support the Show Support the show and Buy Me a Coffee: https://betterhealthguy.link/BuyMeACoffee 🧭 My 16-Step Framework Learn more about my 16-Step Framework for better health: https://betterhealthguy.link/Steps 💸 Community Discounts Explore BetterHealthGuy Community Discounts: https://betterhealthguy.link/Discounts 🌐 ...
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • EP239: Beyond Mold: Exploring the Continent of the Cell Danger Response - Part 1 - Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA

    EP239: Beyond Mold: Exploring the Continent of the Cell Danger Response - Part 1 - Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA
    Sep 21 2026
    🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, explores mold-related illness, CIRS, and complex chronic illness through the broader framework of the Cell Danger Response. Drawing on his clinical experience, research, and personal journey with Lyme disease and mold illness, he explains how mitochondrial responses to threat may connect CIRS with conditions such as ME/CFS, Long COVID, and other chronic illnesses. The conversation explores total toxic and infectious load, resilience, CDR1, testing strategies, mitochondrial function, and an evolving approach to understanding and treating patients whose bodies remain stuck in a state of cellular defense. 🧭 In This Episode - Dr. Heyman's personal experience with Lyme disease and mold-related illness - CIRS within the broader Cell Danger Response model - Chronic illness triggers, total load, and mitochondrial resilience - CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3 as stages of cellular defense and recovery - Trauma-based illness, hyperreactivity, and cellular danger signaling - Testing strategies for assessing the Cell Danger Response - GENIE findings and their relationship to mitochondrial signaling and exposure - HLA-DR genetics, illness susceptibility, and total load - GDF15 and FGF21 as markers of mitochondrial stress - Direct mitochondrial function testing with Seahorse and citrate synthase assays - Persistent alarm signaling and abnormal test results after triggers are removed - Cellular mosaicism and different Cell Danger Response states within the same person - Five danger-sensing pathways and their response to mold, Lyme, Actinobacteria, endotoxins, and beta-glucans - Treatment timing across CDR1, CDR2, and CDR3 - CDR1 treatment phases for trigger removal, inflammation, detoxification, and microbial recovery 👤 About the Guest Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, is an internationally recognized expert in integrative and metabolic medicine. He is currently the Fellowship Director of Integrative Medicine at The George Washington University and is responsible for overseeing graduate education and multiple degree programs. Dr. Heyman created the first master's degree in Integrative Medicine in the United States within a major academic center and developed additional graduate curricula in nutrition, metabolic medicine and performance, men's health, biotoxin exposure and neurodegeneration, and administrative health services in wellness settings. Dr. Heyman has held board certifications in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He also served as the Director of Academic Affairs for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for a decade, overseeing all educational programs globally. Since 2014, Dr. Heyman has maintained a clinical and research focus on biotoxin illnesses and exposure to water-damaged buildings. He has published almost two dozen papers in peer-reviewed academic journals on the subject and edited the first medical textbook on the subject. Dr. Heyman is considered one of the world's leading experts in this area, having presented his work to Congress, testified in dozens of mold-related legal cases, and provided professional education to countless practitioners globally. He is the founder of Beyond Mold, a complete medical and health resource for individuals and families suffering from mold illness. Dr. Heyman has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Martha Stewart Living, Ladies' Home Journal, and Natural Health Magazine. He has appeared in many other television and print venues and is a widely sought-after and celebrated speaker around the world on many integrative medicine topics. Connect With the Guest Website - https://BeyondMold.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondMold Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587620336794 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond_mold TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondmold Interview Date: September 3, 2026 🔗 Related Resources A Clinical Operationalization of the Cell Danger Response: Outcomes of a Five-Phase Treatment Protocol in 100 Patients with Chronic Post-Exposure Illness - https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/7633 Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA, presents a five-phase Cell Danger Response treatment protocol and clinical outcomes from 100 patients with chronic post-exposure illness. 📄 Transcript Review a transcript of this episode: https://betterhealthguy.com/ep239 ☕ Support the Show Support the show and Buy Me a Coffee: https://betterhealthguy.link/BuyMeACoffee 🧭 My 16-Step Framework Learn more about my 16-Step Framework for better health: https://betterhealthguy.link/Steps 💸 Community Discounts Explore BetterHealthGuy Community Discounts: https://betterhealthguy.link/Discounts 🌐 Additional Information Learn more: https://BetterHealthGuy.com 📱 Connect With Me Facebook - https://facebook.com/betterhealthguy Instagram - https://instagram.com/betterhealthguy X - https://twitter.com/betterhealthguy TikTok - https://...
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    2 hrs and 9 mins
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