Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
Darshan Shah, MD
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan.
Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results.
That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock.
I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health.
Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.
Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results.
That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock.
I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health.
Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 41min
150. Dr. Terry Grossman: Plasma Exchange, Detoxification, and the Future of Longevity Medicine
Dr. Terry Grossman, physician and longevity pioneer who founded Grossman Wellness Center and wrote Plasma Reset. He discusses hidden environmental toxins like microplastics and heavy metals. He explains therapeutic plasma exchange as a detox strategy. He covers advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, peptides, and practical detox tactics for improving biological health.
5 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 45min
149. Kim Rogers: Parasites, Hidden Infections, and the Cleanse Protocol for Gut Health, Energy, and Recovery
Kim Rogers, founder of RogersHood Apothecary and creator of the ParaFy Kit, is a former Western healthcare educator who recovered from chronic illness and now advocates for parasite awareness. She discusses hidden infections from food, water, pets, and environment. Listen to her take on why standard tests miss infections, how cleanses and targeted herbs work, and practical prevention and testing realities.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 1min
148. Fitz Koehler: The Four Pillars of Fitness and the Exact Formula for Strength, Fat Loss, and Longevity
Fitz Koehler, fitness innovator and five-time author behind Fitzness, shares her Four Pillars of Fitness: strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance. She contrasts activity with deliberate exercise. Short, practical takes cover the calorie budget for fat loss, preserving muscle, recovery strategies like naps and sleep, and simple tracking to measure progress.
5 snips
Mar 17, 2026 • 57min
147. Dr. David Luu: How AI Is Reshaping Preventive Care
Dr. David Luu, physician and former pediatric cardiac surgeon who founded the Longevity Docs movement, talks about shifting from sick care to preventive, tech-driven longevity medicine. He discusses wearables and remote monitoring, training doctors in prevention, AI’s role in care and education, and his Longevity Canvas for designing a life that prioritizes time, vitality, purpose, and community.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 8min
146. Dr. Joel Warsh: Vaccines, Ultra-Processed Foods for Kids, Screen Time, and the Modern Parent's Playbook
Dr. Joel Warsh, board-certified pediatrician and epidemiologist focused on parenting and integrative medicine. He tackles vaccine decision frameworks and how to evaluate medical credentials online. He breaks down ultra-processed foods, sugar and seed oil debates. He outlines age-based screen time guardrails and youth sports head-injury risks.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 32min
145. Dr. Dave Rabin: HRV, Vagal Tone, and the Science of Safety for Performance and Mental Health
Dr. Dave Rabin, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who co-founded Apollo Neuro, explains why recovery matters more than nonstop productivity. He breaks down vagal tone and HRV as markers of resilience. Short practical topics include breathwork, environment design, wearables, cold exposure, and how psychedelic-assisted therapies and safety-based approaches support trauma healing.
Mar 5, 2026 • 59min
144. Dr. Mao Shing Ni: Fertility Optimization, Egg Freezing, and Menopause as "Second Spring"
Dr. Mao Shing Ni, a 38th generation doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative longevity clinician, combines Eastern wisdom with modern reproductive medicine. He discusses fertility decline, optimizing egg freezing outcomes, how stress and metabolic health reshape reproduction, acupuncture and herbs for improving live birth rates, mind‑body practices like Tai Chi, and reframing menopause as a powerful Second Spring.
Mar 3, 2026 • 51min
143. The Teen Health Revolution: Raising Resilient Teens in Digital Chaos
Zain Ansari, teen breathwork and sleep advocate, and Abdullah Ansari, youth nutrition and resilience advocate, share practical teen health strategies. They discuss the REVOLUTION framework, gut-brain links, label literacy and real food, toxins and EMF reduction, breathwork for stress, nature and social connection, tech limits, and sleep and gratitude rituals to build resilience.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 18min
142. Dr. Tommy Wood: The Science of Brain Performance Optimization
Dr. Tommy Wood, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience and performance scientist working with Formula One teams and dementia‑prevention groups. He explains the 3S model of Stimulus, Supply, and Support. Topics include how intense cognitive demand trains the brain, optimal learning cadence and focused work, sleep and nutrition for recovery, blood flow and blood pressure, and concussion prevention and nutrient support.
Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 9min
141. Dr. Amy Shah: Hormone Havoc, Gut Health, and the New Menopause Playbook
Dr. Amy Shah, double board‑certified physician, nutrition specialist, and author focused on midlife women’s health. She explores the gut microbiome’s role in estrogen metabolism, why fiber and fermented foods matter, and the 30g morning protein rule. They cover strength training, sprints, early DEXA scans, ferritin and vitamin D testing, and when targeted hormone therapy can be appropriate.
