Prompting the “Machine” to Uncover Freedom
Below is the full podcast episode and a shortened blog summary. I encourage you to listen to the full podcast for depth and inspiration from my human (non-AI) voice. It’s also available on your favorite podcast apps here. Prompting the Machine We’re all rapidly developing a new skill in today’s…
August 28, 2025
Exploring the Pleasure of Displeasure
Below is the full podcast episode and a shortened blog summary. I encourage you to listen to the full podcast for depth and inspiration from my human (non-AI) voice. It's also available on your favorite podcast apps here (Apple, Spotify, etc.). A Personal Story: The Kolkata Cycle Every few…
June 22, 2025
Catching Emotional Flickers Before They Ignite
Below is the full podcast episode and a shortened blog summary. I encourage you to listen to the full podcast for depth and inspiration from my human (non-AI) voice. It's also available on your favorite podcast apps here (Apple, Spotify, etc.). Catching the Flicker Why You Can’t Ignore That…
June 3, 2025
S2E5: Catching Emotional Flickers Before They ignite
In prior episodes we've talked about how suppressed emotions can activate the immune system and trigger disease. A critical skill is detecting these emotions and sensations as early as possible so you prevent emotional flickers from turning into full blown fires. In this episode we discuss some…
June 3, 2025
Is Your Longevity Obsession Shortening Your Healthspan and Lifespan?
Background In the past, there was the "anti-aging" movement which was spearheaded by fringe practitioners who would often pitch products akin to snake oil which may have a potent placebo effect, but no real science behind it. The modern evolution of "anti-aging" shenanigans has now been repackaged…
April 12, 2024
Are You Underdosing People?
Background A recent trip to Kolkata, India during festival season taught me many lessons. I spent most of my childhood summers in Kolkata and developed very close relationships with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. My last trip was 8 years ago, so reconnecting after all that time was truly…
November 24, 2023
Setting Realistic Body Goals Amidst Unrealistic Claims
Metabolic vs Aesthetic Metrics My clinical practice is focused on diabetes and heart disease prevention and reversal through lifestyle changes, yet I often see patients whose primary goal is aesthetics. Their metabolic numbers are within range, but they are not satisfied with the look and shape of…
September 21, 2023
Accelerating Strength and Muscle Mass
Background After leading a mostly injury-free life, I've had quite the run over the past few months leading up to my 50th birthday. A neuroma surgery for my left foot, followed by an ankle sprain playing basketball which in retrospect was due to my lack of regaining full proprioception (balance)…
September 26, 2021
The Glycemic Impact of Stress
Background Many of you have probably read or heard about the impact of stress on glucose. Despite this, most people are only partially convinced about the connection. Unlike the impact of something concrete and tangible like food and physical exercise, it's often difficult to accept that…
April 16, 2021
The Dark Side of the Keto Diet
Background I've lived through many cycles of fad dieting and one observation I've made is that the minute a diet becomes mainstream and especially when food companies latch onto it, the diet often transitions into a dark phase. One of the problems with diets is that although initially the…
March 16, 2021