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.

Episodes

August 8, 2025 19 mins
Do you struggle with constipation? You might have a parasite. As part of our summer series on what you need to know about parasites, we’re revisiting this episode where Dr. Chris Motley takes a closer look at the connection between digestive issues and parasites. Learn what you should be looking for, what tests you can take, plus herbal remedies you need to know about! Show notes ⬇️ Dr. Motley’s Top Herbs to Kill off Parasites: ...
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In this episode, Dr. Motley sits down with Jordan Rubin—author, health expert, and founder of the Biblio Diet—to talk about how his personal health crisis led him to explore healing through biblical wisdom. Jordan shares how faith, mindset, and emotional well-being all play a vital role in physical health, and what happened when he started following a biblical diet. The two also dive into the future of farming, regenerative agricul...
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Dr. Motley welcomes back Kim Rogers for a raw and insightful conversation on parasites and the personal health journey that led her to become a leading voice in parasite education. Key Takeaways: Parasites can impact mental, neurological, and emotional health. Kim recommends cleansing 3–4 times per year. Unexplained symptoms like persistent bloating may be parasite-related. Explore Kim’s parasite cleanse kit a...
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How long - and healthy - will we live? Can we slow the aging process? What is NAD and why is there so much buzz around it? Unlock the secrets of longevity science with Dr. Andrew Salzman!  Try Wonderfeel: Use code DRMOTLEY till August 5th to subscribe & save $15 off the one-time price, and bank a $20 credit for your next subscription delivery! Homepage: https://tidd.ly/451qetX Wonderfeel Youngr™ NMN product page: https://tidd.l...
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This episode is all about adult acne. Lingering acne struggles can take an emotional toll, and Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina have been through it all themselves. They tackle acne from a functional medicine perspective, focusing on root causes. In this episode we’ll learn about acne from a Western and Eastern perspective, how diet influences breakouts, and how your lymphatic system plays into all of this. Show notes ⬇️ Ch...
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In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley is joined by Dr. Abby Kramer, medical director at Fringe, to chat about tools for stabilizing blood sugar (free hack - take a walk after your meals!), the benefits of red-light therapy and how cells carry our emotional memories. Show notes⬇️ Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok ...
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In this episode of AHP, Carrie Bennett (aka Carrie B. Wellness) brilliantly breaks down how understanding Quantum Biology can impact our bodies natural systems and rhythms. Whether its how getting in touch with our circadian rhythms aids fertility, how to resist fatigue, or how structured water can supercharge our cells and repel infections, Carrie’s research on this new field gives us exciting, ancient, natural steps to regain the...
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In this episode Dr. Motley catches up with Matt Maruca, creator of RA Optics to chat about how we can use the frequencies of light for better health outcomes. They explore how office lighting can lead to higher cortisol and disrupt hormones, how to know if you’re suffering from circadian rhythm disruption and how to heal yourself through the principles of the light diet.  Steps to the light diet:  Try to watch the sunrise (get ou...
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Did you know your teeth and mouth connect to your gut health, heart health and so many more health issues? In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with UK-based biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas to explore all the different ways oral health influences the entire body. They discuss signs of hidden dental stress like clenching, teeth grinding, and mouth breathing, and how materials like BPA-based plastics a...
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Breast cancer affects 12% of women in the U.S., and while genetics play a role, we can’t forget about environmental and emotional factors. As guest Dr. Laura James says, “stress causes toxicity, period!” In this episode, Dr. James, integrative oncologist, shares the herbal strategies and emotional support tools she’s seen make the biggest difference for women going through treatment. If you or someone you love is facing this battle...
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Today we’re speaking with Emily Brown of Genetic Gardens about how we can change our genetic destiny with epigenetics! If you’re looking for better health outcomes but you feel like blanket prescriptions aren’t taking into account your whole, unique bio individuality, check this episode out. Emily is an epigenetics expert and she teaches us how we can each address our genetics through habits, food, homeopathies and nervous system r...
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In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley and Mike Feldstein discuss the critical importance of air quality for overall health. Learn about the often-overlooked impact of poor quality indoor air, particularly from mold, and practical tips for improving air quality in your home. Check out https://jaspr.co for $400 off with code MOTLEY from July 1st-7th and $200 off after that! Also, you can catch Mike’s recomm...
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“Does my kid have a parasite?” It might not be the first thought that comes to mind—but if your kiddo is frequently sick or unusually tired, a hidden parasite could be part of the picture. In this throwback episode, part of a series on parasites, Dr. Motley breaks down potential symptoms, offers practical advice, and shares herbal remedies that may help. Show notes ⬇️ Show notes: Possible symptoms: mania, trouble sleeping, frogg...
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Retired NFL-er Bernie Kosar shares his powerful story of brain and body recovery and some of the natural remedies he used. Bernie walked through an early-stage Parkinson’s diagnosis, a series of frightening seizures AND a cognitive decline diagnosis, and he’s here to spread the hopeful message of how he’s fought for his health.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Chris Motley In...
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Brain fog: A lot of us experience it, but you don’t have to accept it! Severe brain fog and memory issues could be a sign of chronic infections. We’re revisiting an important episode where Dr. Motley reflects on Lyme Disease and other infections that could have neurological consequences. Learn about how preservatives weaken the lining of the stomach keeping immunity down and opening you up to bacteria and parasites as well as the s...
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Natalie Jill, expert on women’s health and fitness in midlife and host of the podcast Midlife Conversations, is on the podcast today to discuss midlife health, what she’s learned about navigating hormones during menopause and F.A.T. (false assumed truths). Join Natalie and Dr. Motley for this lively and practical conversation about menopause, cleansing and more! Show notes ⬇️ Show Notes Natalie Jill’s current mid-life supplement ...
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Do our bodies impact our emotions or do our emotions impact our bodies? We are revisiting some essential episodes of the Ancient Health Podcast. In this pivotal episode, Dr. Motley dives into the complex system that is our fascia to explain how exactly our emotions can be tied to our health. In TCM, healthy organ systems help you process emotions. Learn about the organ clock and how emotional and neurological connections are tied t...
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Our emotions are so powerfully connected to our bodies and our organs, but how do we release trapped emotions, exactly? Dr. Bradley Nelson shares about the Emotion Code, a method that combines ancient and modern-day practices to help us close the loop on our emotions and achieve better health outcomes. Check out discoverhealing.com for more.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. ...
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We’re kicking off the summer with a series of incredibly valuable past episodes of the Ancient Health Podcast! Are your hormones out of whack and you assume that’s just part of aging? In this episode Dr. Motley breaks down how some hormonal issues may be caused by liver imbalances and liver flukes - yes, parasites - as well as his go-to herbal remedies that can work alongside your hormone therapies. Talk to your practitioner about ...
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Let’s talk worms. Kim Rogers joins the Ancient Health Podcast to give us the lowdown on parasites! In this incredibly valuable episode, loaded with information about how you and where you can contract parasites, how some types feed off of our hormones and tips to keep you and your family safe and healthy. Check out Kim’s ParaFy cleanse kit: for 10% off when you use the code MOTLEY. Show notes 👇 Kim Rogers’ Anti-Parasite Produce...
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