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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Apr 14, 2026 • 55min
155. Dr. Eboni Cornish: Neural Longevity, Brain Inflammation, and the Hidden Root Causes of Mental Health Symptoms
Dr. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and expert in neuroinflammation and complex chronic illness, uses brain imaging to hunt hidden drivers of cognitive and mood symptoms. She discusses SPECT scans, how infections, toxins, hormones, and blood flow changes can mimic psychiatric conditions, the cerebellum’s broad role, and practical ways to restore cerebral perfusion for long-term brain resilience.
Apr 9, 2026 • 56min
154. Dr. Rick Doblin - Part 2: Psychedelics, MDMA Therapy, and the Future of Mental Health
Dr. Rick Doblin, founder and director of MAPS, leads global research into psychedelic-assisted therapies. Conversation covers how LSD, psilocybin, DMT, ayahuasca and MDMA shift perception and the default mode network. They explore therapy settings, integration, ketamine and ibogaine roles, and the politics, funding, and access shaping the future of mental health.
Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 4min
153. Dr. Rick Doblin - Part 1: Psychedelics, MDMA Therapy, and the Future of Mental Health
Rick Doblin, founder and executive director of MAPS and four decades into psychedelic research, discusses MDMA therapy and the science behind psychedelic-assisted healing. He covers political history of prohibition, ancient ritual contexts, neuroplasticity, safety and therapeutic setting, MDMA for PTSD, alternatives to alcohol, commercialization risks, and global access and humanitarian research.
Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 18min
152. Nick Norwitz: Cholesterol Myths, Insulin Resistance, and the Real Drivers of Heart Disease
Nick Norwitz, physician-scientist (PhD Oxford, MD Harvard) and metabolic health researcher. He tackles cholesterol myths, contrasts LDL and ApoB, and spotlights insulin resistance as a stronger predictor of heart disease. They cover statins’ broader effects, imaging to personalize risk, and alternative therapies and diagnostics in short, sharp conversations.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 45min
151. Ramses Alcaide: Brain Wearables, EEG, and the Future of Brain Health Tracking
Ramses Alcaide, neurotechnology entrepreneur and CEO of Neurable with a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Neuroscience, explains how noninvasive EEG sensors in everyday wearables can track brain age, focus, stress, and recovery. He discusses AI upscaling of weak signals, continuous monitoring vs one-time tests, biofeedback training through gaming and apps, and early detection of neurodegeneration and brain injury.
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.
