

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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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 3min
391: Connectivity and Mindfulness Changes Everything | Miesha Tate
On today’s episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley welcomes Miesha Tate, UFC fighter and podcaster! Miesha Tate is a UFC champion, and host of her own podcast Built For Growth who is incredibly knowledgeable about health in her own right. They have a powerful conversation about her journey towards emotional healing through connectivity and mindfulness.
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Miesha’s podcast → Built for Growth- Miesha Tate
Miesha’s newsletter → www.mieshatate.com
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*If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: https://www.doctormotley.com/store

Apr 18, 2025 • 58min
390: The Gut–Alzheimer’s Connection | Dr. Steven Gundry
In this special episode, Dr. Motley sits down with best-selling author and leading gut expert Dr. Steven Gundry to explore his new book The Gut/Brain Paradox (out now!), and the latest crucial information about the gut microbiome that you need to know!TOPICS DISCUSSED:The connection between Altzheimers and the gutThe connection between your gut and depression/anxietyThe rise and effects of antibioticsBest diet tips for your gut!Want more? Subscribe to Dr. Motley’s YouTube channel!Follow Dr. MotleyInstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokWebsite------ Follow Dr. Gundry!https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@GundryMDYTBuy his book!https://www.amazon.ca/Gut-Brain-Paradox-Improve-Reverse-Microbiome/dp/0062911805------ * Do you have gut troubles? Just Thrive’s unique probiotic spores are clinically shown to aid in your digestion. Enjoy all-natural, effective probiotics for the whole family. Head here and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off a 90-day bottle! *If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: https://www.doctormotley.com/store

Apr 15, 2025 • 56min
389: Mind Over Metabolics: Attracting Health & Vitality | Ben Azadi
Dr. Motley welcomes Ben Azadi, host of the Metabolic Freedom podcast, for an inspiring discussion around Ben’s transformational journey from obesity to health through the power of mindset and affirmations!
Pre-order Ben’s book and get his bonus course!: metabolicfreedom.com
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* Y’all… not all Vitamin C is created equal. 👀Liposomal Vitamin C goes straight into the bloodstream—delivering a REAL impact where your body needs it most. It gets that antioxidant power into your blood and cells.⚡️Here’s the deal: Use code DRMOTLEY to get a FREE B Complex with your Vitamin C order at www.livonlabs.com. Add at least one each of Lypo-Spheric® Vitamin C and Lypo-Spheric® B Complex Plus to your cart. Enter code DRMOTLEY at check out.
This is cellular energy + immune support done RIGHT. 🙌
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*If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: https://www.doctormotley.com/store

Apr 11, 2025 • 21min
388: Stay Grounded: Reduce Inflammation and Boost Your Health with Grounding
On this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast Dr. Motley talks about how the Earth is medicine and why grounding is so important!
Topics Discussed:
Why grounding is important and the health benefits
How this works (transferring ions between your cells and the Earth)
Spiritual aspects to this daily ritual: prayer and meditation
How we can become grounding rods and how grounding can guard our energy
Check out earthing.com if you want to look into grounding mats.
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*If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: https://www.doctormotley.com/store
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Apr 8, 2025 • 59min
387: Fight Toxins and Find Next Level Health: Vitamin C and more | Dr. Thomas Levy
In this episode, Dr. Motley is joined by Dr. Thomas Levy, a board-certified cardiologist, attorney and author, to discuss why toxins are the source of all disease and what we can do to fight back! Dr. Levy shares his incredible journey into orthomolecular medicine.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
The link between toxins, oxidative stress and disease
The Power of vitamin c (and other treatments)
Microbes in the mouth and how affect our health
Hydrogen peroxide nebulization
Wly liposomal encapsulation is superior
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www.tomlevymd.com
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*Hunting for an excellent form of magnesium? Get 10% off ONLY with this link: bioptimizers.com/drmotley and code DRMOTLEY at checkout!
* 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, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! Join here: doctormotley.com/store

Apr 4, 2025 • 41min
386: Chronic Stuffy Nose in Springtime? Check for a UTI
It’s springtime allergy season! You probably don’t think to check for UTI’s when your hay-fever acts up, but in this episode Dr. Motley discusses the connection he’s seen between chronic allergies + sinus infections and kidney and bladder issues. Get your pens ready: this episode is packed with seasonal allergy recommendations, the possible connection with kidney and bladder infections and what to do about it, as well as the emotions that are connected to the kidneys in TCM.
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Lab testing:
Microgendx https://microgendx.com/ - look out for urokey
Herbs and Supplements for Allergy Symptoms:
Andrographis: One of Chinese Medicine’s immune builders that’s also an anti-histamine! Two a day helps with symptoms.
D-Hist
Histo-Zym
For the Kidneys:
Uva Ursi: https://shorturl.at/vqxmG
Body Guard Supreme: https://shorturl.at/ZWJTt
D-Mannose
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*Do you have gut troubles? Just Thrive’s unique probiotic spores are clinically shown to aid in your digestion. Enjoy all-natural, effective probiotics for the whole family. Head here and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off a 90-day bottle!
*If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing, consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: Join here.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 43min
385: From Root Canals to Breast Implant Issues: What Modern Medicine Misses | Dr. Jess Peatross
At the A4M conference, Dr. Motley had the chance to interview Dr. Jess Peatross, a former hospitalist, internal medicine based medical doctor turned certified Gerson Practitioner and functional medicine leader. In this episode she speaks with Dr. Motley on how she became disillusioned with the conventional medical system, the medical risks behind root canals and breast implants, how to heal your lymphatic system and more!
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*Check out Puori for safe, clean, potent protein powder! They’re tested regularly for heavy metals and more than 200 other contaminants, and certified safe by the Clean Label Project. Head to Puori.com/DRMOTLEY for 20% off, or if you choose the discounted subscription that’s a third off the price!
* Enjoy mineral replenishment in a shot glass. Head to beamminerals.com/DRMOTLEY and use code DRMOTLEY for 20% off!
* 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.

Mar 28, 2025 • 41min
384: EBV Relief with Homeopathy: Gentle, Effective Symptom Management
In this episode, Dr. Motley dives deeper into everything EBV, how it works, its challenges to the immune system, and what you can do to fight it. Key takeaways? Find an Epstein-Barr knowledgeable practitioner and look into homeopathy! Show Notes:Dr. Kasia Kines: The Epstein Barr Virus SolutionHerbals - Astragalus: https://shorturl.at/PSYTK
Ashwagandha: https://shorturl.at/rG6ga
Schisandra Supreme: https://shorturl.at/4SD2r
DesBio Homeopathics: DesBio HomeopathicsVitamins and Nutrients: NAC, Vitamin E + C, Selenium, Zinc, Licorice------ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe!Follow Dr. Motley!InstagramTwitterFacebookTik-TokWebsite------* Hunting for an excellent form of magnesium? Get 10% off ONLY with this link: bioptimizers.com/drmotley and code DRMOTLEY at checkout! *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: https://www.doctormotley.com/store------

Mar 25, 2025 • 59min
383: Dioxins in Your Fish Oil? The Truth About Clean Label Testing | Oliver Amdrup-Chamby
If you’re taking something every day you would want to know how much heavy metals are in it, right? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Motley sits down with Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, co-founder of Puori, to discuss the importance of transparency in health supplements. They dive into heavy metal contamination in food—especially in baby food and protein powders—and highlight the role of third-party testing in ensuring product safety. Oliver shares his optimism for the future of clean food products and how consumer demand is driving change.
#AncientHealthPodcast #CleanLabel #SupplementTransparency #HealthyLiving
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* Looking for a unique cell-energizing supplement? Head to Timeline.com/DRMOTLEY for 10% off of Mitopure!
* Do you have gut troubles? Just Thrive’s unique probiotic spores are clinically shown to aid in your digestion. Enjoy all-natural, effective probiotics for the whole family. Head here and use promo code DRMOTLEY for 20% off a 90-day bottle!
* 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:https://www.doctormotley.com/store

Mar 21, 2025 • 35min
382: When Good Health Isn’t Enough: Recessive Genes [Repost]
Why do we sometimes feel like we're doing everything “right” but still struggle with health issues— despite following all the best wellness routines, tools, and practices? In this special re-release, Doctor Motley explores the fascinating role of our genes, especially our recessive genes, and what happens when they become reactivated. Understanding the hidden influence of your genetics may help crack your particular health code.
Dr. Motley's Recomended Labs:
Bacteria and Yeast: microgendx.com
Parasites: parasitetesting.com
Parasites: parawellnessresearch.com
Heavy Metals and Toxins, Krebs Cycle: gdx.net
Mold Toxins and Mold: mosaicdx.com
Lyme, EBV, Viruses: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage
Lyme Disease: dnaconnexions.com
Lyme and other infections: vibrant-wellness.com/HomePage
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