

Ancient Health Podcast
Ancient Health Podcast
Discover ancient solutions for modern health challenges. Join Dr. Chris Motley, expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine specialist, and dedicated healthcare practitioner, as he breaks down real-life health issues with insight and approachability. Each week, discover simple, effective tools and techniques to elevate your health journey and pursue a vibrant life. Tune in every Tuesday and Friday for an East-meets-West approach to nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 55min
480: Why Are You Getting Cavities? Tips and Tools from a Biological Dentist | Dr. McKinnon Forbes
Dr. McKinnon Forbes, a biological dentist from Nashville who uses ozone therapy and holistic approaches, discusses why cavities can signal deeper systemic issues. Short, punchy takes cover jaw development in kids, ozone as an antibiotic alternative, tooth remineralization strategies, airway and sleep connections, and practical oral-care tools like hydroxyapatite toothpaste and flossing alternatives.

Feb 24, 2026 • 37min
479: The Hidden Dangers of Lymphatic Stagnation (Re-post)
They dig into why stagnant lymph links to sluggish blood and immune problems. Practical anti-congestion strategies like electric lymph therapy, movement, hydration and lymphatic massage are discussed. Foods, herbs and organs tied to lymph health get spotlighted. Emotional patterns and detox steps that may underlie lymph stagnation are explored.

Feb 20, 2026 • 43min
478: Constipation & Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go
Your belief system can affect your bowel movements. In this episode, Dr. Motley explores what perfectionism has to do with constipation and how, through herbs, body adjustments, and emotional work, you can teach your body to let go and improve your bowel movements. Show notes⬇️
Recommendations:
Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation: https://dbscript.com/product/ver/
Neuro-Emotional Technique
Homeopathic Remedies to support NET: https://www.netmindbody.com/more-information/net-remedies-support/
Look into Cina: https://ca.iherb.com/pr/boiron-cina-30c-calm-remedy-approx-80-pellets/57886
Herbals:
Morinda: https://shorturl.at/vyRZu
Scutalleria: https://shorturl.at/hlCtN
Cascara Sagrada
Senna
Aloe Vera in herbal form
Psyllium
Link to Chinese Medicine Organ/Emotions Chart: https://naturalpainsolutions.com.au/chinese-body-clock-emotions/
Large Intestine → Letting go, release, boundaries
Paired organ: Lung
Primary emotions involved: Grief, Sadness, Holding on (to people, events, identities, or beliefs)
Common TCM Constipation Patterns
→ Dryness (Lung–LI dryness)
Often seen after grief, loss, prolonged sadness
Stools are hard, dry, difficult to pass
→ Qi stagnation
Emotional suppression, resentment, rigidity
Sensation of “wanting to go but can’t”
→ Heat
Irritability, frustration, overdrive
Dry stools with discomfort
→ Deficiency
Chronic stress, burnout, depletion
Weak urge, incomplete evacuation
If you can relate, here’s an internal check-in you might want to do: Ask yourself, “what am I holding onto because it once felt safe?”
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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 3min
477: Generational Trauma and Your Hormones: Your Body Carries Your Story | Dr. Sonya Jensen
Do our family stories show up in our bodies? Dr. Sonya Jensen kept seeing women in her practice whose emotional past was deeply linked to the hormonal chaos they were experiencing. Her new book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself, explores the healing work of breaking free from emotional patterns of the past to build a healthy, happy future. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Generational trauma + how generations heal together
Emotional healing starts in the physical body
Learning to trust your body
How to trust your own intuition
How emotional healing relates to fertility
Get Dr. Sonya’s book: https://a.co/d/0bcpxVSO
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Feb 13, 2026 • 59min
476: Can a Shot of this Molecule with Olive Oil Help with Detox, Sleep + Migraines? | Chris Burres
Can a daily teaspoon of a little-known carbon compound in olive oil be used as a migraine, sleep and detox cure-all? Scientific research and personal anecdotes all point to ESS60’s potential for longevity, improved health span and restorative sleep.
Head to https://www.myvitalc.com/drmotley for a 20% discount on subscription.
https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc
https://www.amazon.com/Live-Longer-Better-Journey-Achievable/dp/B0CFCPVVH3
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Feb 10, 2026 • 60min
475: Inflammation Isn’t Random: Ayurveda’s Body-Type Blueprint | Dr. Shivani Gupta
If you're struggling with inflammation and brain fog, the solution is to work with your body and not against it. Dr Shivani Gupta, ayurvedic practitioner and author of The Inflammation Code, dives into ancient wisdom to help us flourish in life by understanding what our bodies need. To try Dr Shivani's supplements head to https://fusionaryformulas.com/ and use the discount code ANCIENTHEALTH for 15% off!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Ayurvedic body types
Calming physical inflammation
Preserving our energy and brain power
How ayurvedic wisdom works for the whole family
Turmeric: inflammation’s worst enemy?
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Buy The Inflammation Code on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cRUSj7S
https://shivanigupta.com/
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Feb 6, 2026 • 47min
474: How EMFs Affect Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Energy Levels
The presence of your phone and WI-FI in the home can accelerate anxiety, brain fog, low energy and physical symptoms you’re currently dealing with: Here's what we know and what you can do about it.
This episode focuses on how the presence of EMFs affect us in the way only Dr. Motley can: diving into the biomechanics and energy-medicine side of EMF sensitivity, and offering tools for building resilience.
Tools, resources + info:
Faraday bags
Quartz crystal
Waveblock: https://www.waveblock.com/
Vibrant Wellness labs - test for toxins and infections that could be making symptoms worse: https://vibrant-wellness.com/
The Invisible Rainbow, Arthur Firstenberg https://a.co/d/069Bmxhd
Nutrient Power by William J Walsh https://a.co/d/0bujcMw1
Nutritional support: CoQ-10, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Omega 3,6 and 9, Vitamin D and a good B complex. LivOnLabs has some great liposomal options (you can get 10% off everything on their site with code MOTLEY): https://www.livonlabs.com/
DesBio homopathics: https://desbio.com/shop/
Evan Brand https://www.instagram.com/p/DT4JOMqDrKX/
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 20min
473: Protein Demystified: The Role of Essential Amino Acids in Weight Loss | Angelo Keely
As we age and lose weight, preserving muscle becomes more critical than ever. Enter essential amino acids. Today Dr Motley sits down with Angelo Keely, founder of Kion, a company that supplements high quality essential amino acids, to break down why EAAs are key for building and maintaining muscle and optimizing protein. Visit https://getkion.com/ancient for 20% off!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
What’s so essential about essential amino acids?
What kinds of protein offer the best results?
HOW you consume protein matters.
What does the research say about the debate over whey protein?
Follow Kion: @Kion
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Jan 30, 2026 • 53min
472: Overcoming Sciatica, Back Pain & Glute Pain: How to Protect Your Posture | Ashley Williams
If you have sciatica or back pain, and you're sitting all day for work, it's vital to make sure your office chair is supporting your posture as much as humanly possible. In this episode, Dr Motley sits down with Ashley Williams, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to discuss how she's challenging the notion that sitting is the new smoking. Learn how supporting your posture supports everything else. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Muscle imbalance
Compression issues
How your posture affects your chi and health
Office chairs - how can we best support our bodies when we have to sit all day?
Is lumbar support enough?
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Jan 27, 2026 • 59min
471: Your Labs Are ‘Normal’… So Why Do You Still Feel Sick? | Dr. Efrat LaMandre
What happens when your labs look normal, but you still don’t feel well?
In this episode, Dr. Motley speaks with Dr. Efrat LaMandre about why so many people feel unheard in healthcare. They explore medical gaslighting, the importance of building a supportive care team, and how stress, emotions, and the nervous system play a central role in chronic illness.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre
Dr. E’s podcast is Medical Disruptor at medicaldisruptor.com.
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* Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Are you a health coach looking for more valuable resources and wisdom? Join his membership for courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom on every-day health concerns, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here for FREE for 15 days: https://www.doctormotley.com/15


