Chronic inflammation may be the hidden root behind stiff joints, gut issues, fatigue and more. Discover how one natural antioxidant, astaxanthin, and one simple blood test could help you get to the root of your symptoms.

👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter

What do salmon, pink flamingos, sharks, elephants and naked mole rats have in common? And could the answer change the way you think about inflammation and disease?

Join me and my guest, Samuel Shepherd, former chemical engineer and inventor, to learn more about how a rare, "incurable" blood cancer diagnosis in 2003 led him to ask one better question, and the surprising molecule he found hiding in five animals with no reported cases of cancer. You'll hear why your symptoms may be branches of the same tree, why not all astaxanthin is created equal, and the one blood test he says everyone over 30 should ask their doctor for.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:28 - From Mars to Military Projects

⏰ 08:26 - An "Incurable" Diagnosis

⏰ 12:18 - Asking a Better Question

⏰ 21:14 - Not All Astaxanthin Is Equal

⏰ 24:40 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Samuel Shepherd's Bio:

Samuel Shepherd is an award winning physicist, inventor, and engineer with 42 patents and over 50 years of breakthroughs across biochemical, environmental, and medical engineering. His career has taken him from developing technologies for NASA and the Beijing Olympics to pioneering solutions in alternative energy and environmental remediation. But it was a deeply personal health challenge that led him to his most life-changing discovery.

Samuel Shepherd's gift:

Connect with Samuel Shepherd:

Website: valasta.net

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Why does stem cell therapy relieve joint pain and arthritis for some people but do nothing for others? Discover what really determines stem cell success, so you can make an informed choice before investing in treatment.

👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter

What if the outcome of your stem cell treatment depends less on the cells themselves and more on what's in the vial, where the needle lands, and what's happening in your body when the cells arrive?

In this episode, we will explore the key differences between placental tissue, umbilical stem cells, and exosomes with regenerative medicine doctor Dr. Benjamin Kosubevsky. You'll discover why inflammation, lifestyle habits, and even a common painkiller can affect your results, and why injection accuracy can make or break the treatment.

Join us to learn more about stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, joint and tendon healing, and what to look for in a stem cell treatment.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:40 - Dr. K's Stem Cell Story

⏰ 06:08 - What Are Stem Cells?

⏰ 14:23 - Why Stem Cells Fail

⏰ 18:06 - Placental vs Umbilical vs Exosomes

⏰ 34:45 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Benjamin Kosubevsky's Bio:

Dr. Benjamin "Dr. K" Kosubevsky, DO, is a physician specializing in regenerative, integrative, and functional medicine. He is the founder and medical director of the Longevity Centers of America, a growing network of clinics in South Carolina and Florida built around advanced diagnostics and root-cause care. Dr. K looks at the whole person, including hormones, inflammation, gut health, and environmental exposures like mold and heavy metals. That approach often reveals what conventional workups miss. He is known for a direct, evidence-based style: he separates what the science supports from what is still emerging, and he wants patients to understand their own numbers. Dr. K co-hosts Longevity Unlocked with Kyle Hulbert, a podcast that turns complicated health science into practical steps people can use.

Benjamin Kosubevsky's gift:

Watch the Longevity Unlocked Podcast - https://www.thelcoa.com/longevity-unlocked-podcast/ and Learn more about the Longevity Centers of America - https://www.thelcoa.com/

Connect with Benjamin Kosubevsky's:

Website: thelcoa.com/longevity-unlocked-podcast/

Facebook: facebook.com/longevityunlocked

Instagram: instagram.com/longevityunlockedpod/

Youtube: youtube.com/@longevityunlockedpod

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Could self-judgment and constant self-criticism be affecting your experience of chronic pain? Discover the connection between self-love, nervous system regulation, and your mind-body healing journey.

👉 Download a FREE chapter of my book Pain-Free on Purpose and find what no one tells you about chronic pain: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/freechapter

What if the missing piece in your healing journey isn't about trying harder, but learning to relate to yourself differently? In this episode, we'll explore the often-overlooked connection between how you see yourself, your nervous system, and your physical well-being.

Join me to learn more about how self-judgment, perfectionism, and feeling "not good enough" may influence your stress response, plus a simple Ho'oponopono forgiveness practice to help you cultivate more self-compassion, inner peace, and kindness toward yourself.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:49 - Why It's Not Just Physical

⏰ 08:48 - Self-Judgment and Not-Enoughness

⏰ 12:15 - Two States of Your Nervous System

⏰ 15:44 - The Spiritual Side of Healing

⏰ 18:42 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/