Are you optimizing your health—or just treating symptoms? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with renowned clinical pharmacist, metabolic health expert, author, and educator Jim LaValle for a deep dive into what truly drives health, longevity, and performance. From insulin resistance and metabolic disease to peptides, oxidative stress, detoxification, functional medicine, and recovery, Jim explains why true health starts with building a strong foundation, not cha...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Trish Leigh, neuroscientist, cognitive health expert, and author of Mind Over Explicit Matter, for a powerful conversation on pornography addiction, dopamine dependency, brain health, and the science of rewiring the brain. Dr. Leigh breaks down how porn consumption can impact focus, motivation, relationships, intimacy, anxiety, and overall mental health. She also explains how brain mapping, neurofeedback, and practical ...

What if true health starts deeper than your workouts, sleep scores, supplements, and biomarkers? In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, health expert, founder of Own It Coaching, and author of Holy Health, for a transformative conversation on healing, identity, faith, performance, and the science of the human body. Justin shares his personal journey from childhood struggles, anorexia, liver and kidney failure, and burnout to ...

What if enjoying wine, wellness, motherhood, and entrepreneurship could all exist in the same conversation? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Kavita Channe, founder of Sip Channe, for a fun, honest, and refreshing conversation about building a cleaner wine brand, living with balance, trusting your intuition, and creating a life that actually feels good. Kavita shares her journey from broadcasting and sports media to launching a low-sugar, low-carb French...

From fashion to wellness, the Naven Twins join Sam Tejada on A Healthy Point of View for a powerful conversation on women’s health, burnout, peptides, hormones, biohacking, and what it really takes to feel good in your body again. Kymber and Alexis, entrepreneurs, Harvard and Stanford certified wellness advocates, peptide experts, and founders of The Navan Method, the Naven Twins have dedicated their lives to helping women optimize their health, balance their hormones, and reclaim their energ...

Heart disease is still one of the leading killers in the U.S. — but what if we could detect risk before symptoms ever appear? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. James Min, founder of Cleerly, and Humberto Carrión of 3T Radiology to discuss the future of heart health, AI-powered imaging, early detection, plaque analysis, and why prevention may be the key to saving lives. They break down how Cleerly AI technology looks directly at heart disease, not jus...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Conan Silveira, one of the founding forces behind American Top Team, to explore what it truly means to have a fighter’s mindset. Conan shares his journey from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to the United States, his deep belief in self-mastery, and the lessons he has learned from decades of coaching world-class fighters, athletes, and high performers. This conversation goes far beyond MMA. Sam and Conan discuss discipl...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Melissa Sonners to explore nervous system regulation, women’s health, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and what it really means to reconnect with yourself in a world that constantly demands more. Dr. Melissa shares her personal journey from burnout and nervous system shutdown to discovering simple, practical tools that help women regulate in real time. She breaks down why so many women feel overstimulated, exhausted, react...

What if the key to living longer isn’t longevity at all? In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with renowned wellness expert, longevity pioneer, and celebrity health consultant Oz Garcia for a fascinating conversation spanning more than four decades of health optimization, biohacking, mindset, and personal transformation. Oz shares his incredible journey from fashion photography in New York City to becoming one of the most trusted wellness consultants in...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Elisabeth McKay to explore behavioral health, emotional regulation, self-deception, trauma, parenting, faith, and the patterns that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Elisabeth shares her personal journey, from growing up in a seemingly privileged but emotionally unstable environment to developing powerful pattern recognition and eventually creating tools designed to help people better understand their thoughts, beha...

What are peptides, and why are they becoming such a major conversation in health optimization? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Adam Boender to discuss peptides, GLP-1s, testing, functional medicine, and the importance of professional guidance when exploring health optimization tools. Dr. Adam explains how peptides function as signaling molecules in the body, why testing matters, and why lifestyle, nutrition, hydration, and provider oversight should...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with renowned researcher, scientist, and regenerative medicine expert Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, PhD, for a fascinating conversation on the immune system, longevity, stem cells, exosomes, inflammation, and the future of human health. Dr. Gonzalez shares his incredible journey from growing up as a Cuban-American kid in Brooklyn, serving in the U.S. Army, and eventually becoming a leading researcher in regenerative medicine and immune s...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with licensed physical therapist and author Will Harlow to discuss why true longevity is not just about living longer, but living better. Will breaks down the difference between lifespan and health span, why independence matters as we age, and how strength, mobility, balance, and bone health can determine the quality of our later years. From arthritis and osteoporosis myths to sarcopenia, grip strength, GLP-1 weight loss concern...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Ed Clay, founder of CPI Stem Cells and TAM Center, for a deep conversation on the future of regenerative medicine, stem cells, cancer treatment, immunotherapy, faith, and why medicine must move faster for patients who need real options. Ed shares how his journey began when his mother was left without answers in the traditional medical system, leading him to purchase a hospital in Mexico and build a vertically integ...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Garrett Pagel, Election Strategy Director for the MAHA movement and co-founder of The Vital Choice Project, for a powerful conversation on gut health, chronic illness, food as medicine, and the future of healthcare education. Garrett shares how a childhood dog attack, years of medical intervention, antibiotic use, and a later diagnosis of ulcerative colitis led him to question the traditional medical system. After being tol...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Elias Serrano, also known as Mr. Avocado, for a deep conversation on faith, food, healing, discipline, and building a life rooted in purpose. Elias shares his journey from growing up in a tough neighborhood in Panama to becoming a successful South Florida entrepreneur in the produce and distribution industry. But behind the business success is a much deeper story of transformation. From nightlife, alcohol, sickn...

What if the “healthy” foods you trust are actually hurting you? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Veronika Larisova — nutritionist, exercise physiologist, ultra-marathon runner, and co-founder of Chief Nutrition — for a powerful conversation about ultra-processed foods, hidden toxins, misleading health labels, longevity, biohacking, and why learning to “flip the package” could completely change your health. Born in communist Czechoslovakia and now living...

Alfred Brenner, Purple Heart Marine Sergeant and former military K9 handler, joins Sam Tejada for one of the most emotional episodes of A Healthy Point of View. In this powerful conversation, Alfred opens up about serving in Afghanistan alongside his German Shepherd partner, Grief, surviving a devastating IED explosion, battling PTSD, addiction, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional toll of losing his military working dog in combat. From stories of brotherhood, purpose, trauma, grief, ...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Marcus Collins, PhD, bestselling author of For the Culture, marketing professor, cultural strategist, and former digital strategist for Beyoncé. Dr. Marcus breaks down why culture is one of the most powerful forces shaping human behavior, business, health, identity, leadership, and the way people make decisions. From growing up in Detroit to working with global brands, teaching at top universities, and helpi...

What if better health isn’t about doing more… but helping your body do what it’s designed to do? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with researcher, entrepreneur, and innovator Alex Tarnava to explore the science and philosophy behind molecular hydrogen therapy, human performance, and the deeper connection between mindset, health, and purpose. Alex shares his journey from a life-altering health crisis to developing one of the leading technologies in the ...

What if your home is affecting your health more than you realize? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Kelly Grace, architect and healthy living advocate, to explore how the spaces we live in can impact our energy, sleep, mood, immune system, and long-term wellness. Kelly shares how her own family’s experience with mold exposure opened her eyes to the hidden health risks inside modern homes, from poor air quality and toxic building materials to lighting, EM...

What does it really take to live longer, feel stronger, and build a life with purpose? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with David Guttman, President of Titan Arc and Chairman of the Cryo Industry Association, for a powerful conversation on longevity, healthspan, high-performance wellness, and the importance of living with intention. David shares how being misdiagnosed with cancer at 24 completely changed the way he viewed life, health, family, and success. From...

What if some of the biggest tools for healing, detox, and recovery have been hiding in light, heat, and frequency all along? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Robby Besner, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Therasage, for a fascinating conversation on infrared therapy, light technology, detoxification, and the future of wellness. Robby shares the deeply personal story that led him into this work after his daughter’s battle with Lyme disease, and how tha...

What if your symptoms aren’t actually the problem? In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with neurologist Dr. Steven Resnick to uncover a truth most people never hear… your brain is running your life on autopilot. From anxiety and stress to chronic pain and addiction, Dr. Steven breaks down how your habits, beliefs, and subconscious programming are shaping your health every single day. He explains why most symptoms aren’t structural, why your thoughts are a...