The Dr. Hyman Show

If you’ve ever said, “I know my patterns — so why can’t I change them?” the answer may not be in your mind, but in your body.

On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist, to explore how early experiences become your body’s default state—shaping your stress response, your relationships, and your risk for chronic disease.

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In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to recognize when your body is stuck in stress — even if your mind says you’re “fine”

• Why people-pleasing, overworking, or shutting down can become your default response

• What simple daily practices can calm your nervous system and support long-term health

• How creating safety in your body improves sleep, energy, and stress recovery

When you create safety in your body, you don’t just change your mood. You change your biology, your relationships, and your capacity to heal.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Questionnaire

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(0:00) Introduction and personal experiences with anxiety

(0:23) Nicole LePera's background and the holistic psychology approach

(1:10) Tools for nervous system regulation

(3:19) Hyman's profound experience with Ibogaine and reparenting the inner child

(6:33) LePera's journey and mind-body connection insights

(9:32) Impact of childhood environments and ACES

(13:20) Attachment disruption, generational trauma, and epigenetics

(18:42) Understanding the inner child and adult behavior

(22:13) Emotional regulation, parental modeling, and the role of shame

(25:36) Reparenting, nervous system practices, and societal influences

(29:21) Reframing mental health and attachment frameworks

(37:38) The five developmental spheres

(40:21) Creating safety and security in the body

(43:48) Somatic therapy and stress management

(50:00) Progress in habit formation and reconnecting with the authentic self

(54:31) Purpose, fulfillment, and relational neuroplasticity

(59:09) Dr. Nicole LePera's resources

Most people think lab tests are only useful once something is wrong. But what if your blood work could show you where your health is headed—years before disease ever develops? In today’s Office Hours, I break down how to read your labs through a functional medicine lens—so you can spot early dysfunction, connect the dots between symptoms and biomarkers, and take control of your health before problems escalate.

In this episode, I walk you through:
• Why “normal” lab ranges often miss early warning signs
• The key markers that reveal the most about metabolic health, inflammation, thyroid function, nutrients, and cardiovascular risk
• How functional medicine focuses on optimal ranges, patterns, and trends—not just disease thresholds
• What your labs can tell you about symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and gut issues
• How to track your numbers over time and ask smarter questions to shift from reaction to prevention

Labs aren’t just for diagnosing disease—they’re a roadmap to optimizing your future health. When you understand your numbers, you stop guessing and start making data-driven decisions that build resilience and longevity.

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(0:12) Introduction to office hours and lab interpretation importance

(6:34) Patient example and proactive health management

(11:11) Comprehensive thyroid and advanced cholesterol testing

(16:15) Core labs for tracking personal health

(18:04) Inflammation's role in chronic disease

(22:24) Nutrient levels and gut function in health

(24:49) Functional medicine approach to lab results

(27:55) Personalized healthcare with Function Health

(29:48) Community engagement and episode wrap-up

For much of our lives, performance is measured in speed, strength, and output. As we get older, the equation changes.

On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Sir David Beckham and Dr. Dawn Mussallem to explore what elite sport, stage IV cancer, and heart transplantation can teach us about prevention—and what it really takes to sustain health over time.

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Together, we explore:

• Why your health trajectory is more changeable than you’ve been taught—especially after 40

• How sleep, stress, and metabolic health quietly shape your long-term disease risk

• Which daily habits give you the biggest return on investment over decades

• How to build resilience now so your body supports you later

The real measure of health isn’t what you can achieve in your 20s or 30s. It’s the resilience you build so your body supports you for decades to come.

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(0:00) Sir David Beckham and Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Health and Recovery

(1:25) Defining Health and Wellness

(2:33) David Beckham's Diet and Athlete Nutrition Evolution

(8:23) Health Maintenance Post-Retirement and Turning 50

(14:50) Dr. Dawn Mussallem's Health Journey and Heart Transplant Experience

(25:05) Lifestyle Changes, Sleep, and Nutrient Deficiencies

(29:55) David Beckham's Daily Routine and Connection with Nature

(41:21) Dawn Mussallem's Daily Health Practices and Mayo Clinic Research

(44:54) Essential Habits for Sustained Health

(47:17) Dietary Choices and Anti-Inflammatory Foods

(52:00) Recovery Tools and Health Priorities in Later Life

(56:10) Closing Remarks

Injury has a way of humbling you. One minute you’re strong and capable, and the next you’re struggling to do the simplest things—walking, sleeping, even brushing your teeth.

I know this firsthand. After six back surgeries and more than a few serious setbacks, I’ve learned that healing isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you actively create. In today’s Office Hours, I share what I’ve learned not just as a doctor, but as a patient who worked his way back to strength offering a practical roadmap for putting your body into healing mode after an accident, injury, or surgery.

In today’s conversation, I cover:
• The 3 phases of healing—and what slows them down
• The essential recovery nutrition strategy (more protein, key micronutrients, anti-inflammatory fats)
• How to reduce excess inflammation while supporting repair
• Why sleep, stress regulation, and mitochondrial health are critical for recovery
• The mindset shift that can dramatically improve pain, resilience, and healing outcomes

Healing isn’t luck—it’s biology. When you create the right conditions, your body knows exactly what to do. With the right inputs, you can reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and come back stronger than before.

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(0:00) Introduction to office hours and personal health journey

(6:12) Nutrition's role in healing and recovery

(11:00) The biological mechanisms of healing

(14:29) The role of sleep, stress management, and mindset in recovery

(21:20) Monitoring recovery with heart rate variability

(22:32) Supplements and professional support for optimal healing

(25:22) Conclusion, sharing, and subscribing information

If we want to fix food, we have to fix the institutions shaping what our kids eat every day.

Public schools are effectively the largest restaurant chain in America, serving 30 million children. For many of them, school meals account for half of their daily calories. And yet, a majority of those calories still come from ultra-processed food.

On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Nora LaTorre, CEO of Eat Real, to talk about why the school cafeteria may be the most powerful lever we have to reverse the childhood health crisis—and why change is already happening faster than most people think. Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Today we discuss:

• Why school food policy affects your family

• How removing added sugar from school menus can change focus, behavior, and long-term health

• Why school lunch participation rises when districts upgrade to real food

• How changing school procurement reshapes local farms and food systems

• What you can do as a parent to influence your district

In less than two years, Eat Real–partnered districts are proving that real food can scale across red states, blue states, rural communities, and major cities. When procurement changes, farms change, and when menus change, our children have a better chance to thrive.

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(0:00) The health crisis facing children and the role of schools

(1:26) Dr. Hyman's personal connection with Nora LaTorre

(2:00) The burden of chronic disease and diet's impact on children's health

(3:32) Systemic food industry issues and transforming public school cafeterias

(7:35) Success stories in school nutrition and mental health concerns

(11:06) Long-term impacts of poor diet and research on sugar reduction

(15:32) Overcoming challenges in the school food system

(23:18) Cost myths of healthy eating and improving school food quality

(27:22) Economic benefits and performance impacts of real food in schools

(31:07) Nutrition's role in children's behavior and quick dietary change benefits

(35:07) Expanding real food programs and empowering advocacy

(41:24) Educating families and key food policy initiatives

(46:34) Legislation efforts for healthier school meals

(49:00) Eliminating ultra-processed foods and the public school role

(57:04) Addressing nutrition myths and powerful system change levers

(1:01:53) Investing in school meals and underrated family health habits

(1:03:29) Policy changes and the impact of real food on kids' futures

(1:05:05) Hope for food system change and fixing food to fix health issues

(1:07:53) Getting involved with Eat Real and Food Fix Uncensored

(1:10:30) Closing remarks, social media plugs, and sponsor gratitude