What really happens during an Ayahuasca retreat? In this raw and revealing episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Sam Believ, founder of LaWayra—one of the most trusted ayahuasca retreats in Colombia. Together, they unpack everything you've ever wanted to know about ayahuasca: the science, the rituals, the healing, and the often misunderstood purging process. Sam Believ shares how this ancient plant medicine can help people battling depression, PTSD, and emotional tr...

Is it possible to heal chronic illnesses—just with your hands? In this jaw-dropping episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Peter Goldman, founder of the Zone Technique, a powerful healing method that goes far beyond traditional chiropractic care. Discover how Dr. Goldman is transforming the lives of patients suffering from everything from IBS and endometriosis to atrial fibrillation and anxiety—without pills, surgeries, or machines. Dr. Goldman shares: The di...

In this deeply inspiring episode of A Healthy Point of View , Sam Tejada is joined by Dr. Dawn Mussallem , a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician from Mayo Clinic and a two-time cancer survivor who defied the odds of stage IV disease to return to medicine with more purpose than ever before. Dr. Mussallem shares her incredible journey of healing—both as a patient and as a doctor—highlighting how nutrition, movement, faith, community, and mindset work synergistically to reverse disease ...

What happens when a world-renowned trauma surgeon becomes a longevity expert? In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View , host Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah — celebrity doctor, founder of Next Health, and one of today’s top voices in the science of health optimization and preventative medicine. Dr. Shah shares his journey from becoming a doctor at just 21 to completely transforming his personal health after a life-threatening scare. He dives into the future of diagnosti...

In this mind-blowing episode of A Healthy Point of View , host Sam Tejada sits down with Ryan Smith —biochemist, peptide pioneer, and founder of TruDiagnostics —to unravel the future of epigenetic testing, longevity science , and personalized wellness. From being one of the first to popularize peptides in the U.S. to now building the world's largest DNA methylation dataset, Ryan opens up about the rise and fall of his compounding empire , the FBI raid , and how he's redefining aging with real da...

In this thought-provoking episode of A Healthy Point of View , Sam Tejada sits down with serial entrepreneur, military veteran, and health industry disruptor Jim Donnelly —co-founder of Restore Hyper Wellness and now founder of Humanaut Health. From scuba diving for golf balls at 21 to building one of the most talked-about wellness brands in the U.S., Jim shares the wild ride of entrepreneurship, the values that kept him grounded, and how a near-death car crash led him to revolutionize healthcar...

In this eye-opening episode of A Healthy Point of View , host Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Jennifer Pfleghaar, an ER physician turned integrative health expert—to uncover the broken system of conventional medicine and how she transitioned to a functional, holistic approach to true healing. From the burnout she faced in a trauma center to advocating for women’s hormone health, Dr. Jen shares powerful insights on: Why she left the ER to pursue integrative medicine The truth about birth ...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View , Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Patrick Porter, founder of BrainTap Technologies, to explore the fascinating science behind brain fitness, light therapy, and stress recovery. Discover how BrainTap is transforming the way we sleep, think, and heal—especially for high performers, first responders, and anyone dealing with adrenal fatigue or burnout. Dr. Porter shares his incredible journey from being a negative teenager to a global leader in brainwave t...

What if one tablet could replace your multivitamins, supercharge your brain, detox your body, and fight disease—all while costing less than your daily coffee? In this eye-opening episode of A Healthy Point of View , host Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Catharine Arnston, the founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits®, to uncover the untold story of algae—the world’s most powerful, nutrient-dense food. From healing her sister’s cancer with an alkaline diet to becoming The Algae...

In this high-energy episode of A Healthy Point of View, host Sam Tejada sits down with professional wrestler and viral sensation Cha-Cha Charlie—a Dominican-American performer shaking up the wrestling world with charisma, culture, and unmatched passion. From street boxing in New York to viral matches on national TV, Charlie shares how he transitioned from selling insurance by day to chasing his dream in the ring—starting at age 30. He opens up about training, fatherhood, autism advocacy, and why...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Australian wellness icon and bestselling author Andi Lew to explore what it truly means to be healthy in today’s world. From debunking myths around wellness trends and breast implants to challenging outdated health systems, Andi shares her transformative journey—including explant surgery, motherhood, spirituality, and advocating for proactive healthcare. Together, they dive into epigenetics, energetic healing, cons...

From emergency room chaos to holistic health entrepreneurship — join Sam Tejada in this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View featuring Dominika Laureto, Founder of Supreme Wellness & Aesthetics. Dominika shares her inspiring journey from trauma-certified nurse to wellness entrepreneur, opening two thriving clinics in Chicago focused on aesthetics, regenerative medicine, and functional wellness. She opens up about leaving the broken healthcare system, the reality of burnout, and how aes...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with bestselling author and metabolic health expert Ben Azadi for a deep dive into the root causes of modern health issues—from obesity and diabetes to depression and toxic overload. Ben opens up about his personal journey from addiction and obesity to becoming a leading voice in the health space, and reveals how mindset, nutrition, and metabolic flexibility can radically transform your life. Discover why insulin res...

In this empowering episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with Harvard-trained nutrition and health coach, Sam Cutler. Sam shares her inspiring personal journey of overcoming chronic inflammation, burnout, gut health issues, and mental health struggles — not by chasing fad diets, but by rebuilding her lifestyle from the inside out. Discover how Sam’s philosophy of whole food eating, gut health reset, and mindful living helped her transform her life — and how it can c...

In this eye-opening episode of "A Healthy Point of View," host Sam Tejada dives deep into the hidden world of trauma bonds, emotional abuse, PTSD, and toxic relationships with expert Dr. Nadine Macaluso (Dr. Nae), the original ex-wife of the Wolf of Wall Street. Dr. Nae combines her professional expertise as a therapist specializing in somatic psychotherapy and her profound personal experiences to shed light on recognizing, escaping, and healing from abusive relationships. Learn how to spot e...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, host Sam Tejada sits down with his longtime friend, business mentor, and special guest, Jarek Tadla — an immigrant entrepreneur who went from washing dishes to flying private jets and building multi-million dollar businesses. Together, they open up about how their friendship began with a simple IV session, how real success is built through relationships, and why emotional fitness matters just as much as physical health. Jarek shares raw ...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Brigid Rasmussen—former Chief of Staff for RFK Jr. and now the Chief Operating Officer of the MAHA Movement—to dive deep into the mission to Make America Healthy Again. Brigid shares the inside story of RFK Jr.'s campaign, how the MAHA Movement came to life, and the shocking truths about America's failing health system, food industry corruption, and media censorship. From Skid Row to the Senate floor, Brigid rev...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, host Sam Tejada sits down with longevity dietitian and gut health expert Ella Davar for an eye-opening conversation about how food impacts every aspect of our well-being—from digestion to disease prevention to mental clarity. Ella shares her personal journey from burnout on Wall Street to becoming a medical nutritionist and founder of the Gut-Brain Method. They dive deep into how to personalize your nutrition through functional testing, the...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with Andrew Lacy, the founder and CEO of Prenuvo, for a mind-opening conversation about the future of health, early detection, and how technology is transforming the way we approach disease prevention. From selling tech to Disney to pioneering the next era of preventive healthcare, Andrew shares how Prenuvo’s revolutionary whole-body MRI scans detect over 500 conditions before symptoms ever appear. They dive ...

Unlock the secrets to better health with food! In this episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, host Sam Tejada sits down with Liana Werner-Gray, best-selling author, nutritionist, and advocate for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Movement. Liana shares her life-changing journey of healing cancer naturally, the power of gut health, and her top three must-have nutrients for optimal well-being. She also reveals the one superfood that can make your body inhospitable to cancer, debunks co...

The Medical Spa Industry is booming, but do you know the key to navigating compliance, business strategy, and industry growth? In this episode of A Healthy Point of View Podcast, Sam Tejada sits down with Alex Tiersch, the founder and CEO of the American Med Spa Association (AMSPA), to break down the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the med spa and wellness space. We cover: ✅ The future of aesthetics & wellness—why these industries are merging ✅ The importance of complian...

In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, host Sam Tejada sits down with Corey Jacobs and the celebrity chef & holistic health expert, Lauren Vanderpool, to explore the deeper connection between food, energy, and healing. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from growing up in D.C. to becoming a world-renowned chef, working with icons like Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams. • Key Topics Discussed: ✅ The true biohack—why food is the ultimate medicine ...

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, host Sam Tejada dives deep into functional medicine, biohacking, and the future of healthcare with the one and only Dr. Marcos De Andrade (aka Dr. De). Dr. De runs a cutting-edge wellness center, Biohax, in Miami's Design District, where he’s helping people optimize their health through advanced testing, alternative therapies, and longevity-based medicine. In this episode, we discuss: • Why Traditional Medicine is Failing Us • The P...

In this enlightening episode of A Healthy Point of View podcast, host Sam Tejada sits down with Dr. Brian Clement, PH.D. and Dr. Anna Maria Clement, PH.D. of the renowned Hippocrates Health Institute. With over a century of combined experience in nutritional science and holistic health, the Clements delve deep into the systemic issues plaguing modern medicine and the pivotal role of lifestyle in disease prevention and recovery. — Key Discussion Points: • Systemic Challenges in Modern Me...