Permission With Shadia Akle

About Permission With Shadia Akle

Permission with Shadia Akle is a podcast for women who are done waiting to heal, to feel ready, to become who they already know they're meant to be. Hosted by holistic practitioner Shadia Akle, Permission bridges the science of the body and the truth of the human experience. Each week, transformative conversations with leading voices in functional medicine and wellness- on hormones, gut health, longevity, identity, and self-worth. Permission to heal. Permission to transform. Permission to wake up to your own life.

Publisher

Shadia Akle

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Ultimate Guide to Mineral Replenishment with Caroline Alan

   Are you constantly battling exhaustion, gut issues, chronic inflammation, or brain fog despite doing everything right? The truth is, we are living in a silent epidemic of global mineral depletion. In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals and author of The Mineral Reset. After a severe health crisis forced her to leave an intense corporate career, Caroline went down a cellular biology rabbit hole to understand how modern soil depletion leaves our bodies structurally deficient. Today, she introduces us to Mother Nature's mineral replenishment technology. If you're ready to give your body permission to stop just surviving and create true physical power, this episode is your ultimate roadmap! In this episode, we cover: Caroline’s Healing Journey: How overcoming periodontitis, flatlined adrenals, and insomnia led her to discover the power of plant-based minerals. The Hidden Hunger: Why modern soil depletion and farming practices make it impossible to get enough minerals from food alone. Supplementing vs. Replenishing: The danger of isolated mineral supplements (like magnesium) and why your body requires balanced, full-spectrum trace minerals. Humic & Fulvic Acid Explained: How these 65-million-year-old plant molecules work together to detoxify waste and deliver deep intracellular hydration. Testing & Protocols: How to test your mineral levels effectively and daily life hacks using trace mineral sprays for energy, saunas, and muscle recovery. Timestamps: 00:00 – Teaser: The Global Mineral Crisis 02:04 – Introduction to Caroline Alan and Her Healing Journey 06:37 – Realizing Mineral Deficiency and Exploring Cellular Biology 09:08 – Minerals 101: Why Minerals Are the Foundation of All Life 11:46 – Soil Depletion, Food Quality, and "The Hidden Hunger" 14:30 – Supplementing vs. Replenishing: Why Isolated Minerals Don't Work 17:12 – The Hidden Dangers of High-Dose Isolated Magnesium 18:58 – Mother Nature’s Technology: Balanced Trace Mineral Ratios 21:21 – The Ancient Origin of Humic and Fulvic Molecules 22:33 – Humic Acid: The Ultimate Detox Binder and Intracellular Permeability 26:45 – Deep Intracellular Hydration and Cellular Energy Production 28:05 – Fulvic Acid: The Intracellular Nutrient Delivery System 30:01 – Resolving Chronic Symptoms: "Raising the Tide" in the Body 32:50 – Autoimmunity, Nervous System Regulation, and Parasympathetic Support 35:30 – Inside The Mineral Reset: A Roadmap to Restoring Health 38:26 – Mineral Testing Demystified: What Works and What Doesn't 42:53 – Food/Plant-Based Minerals vs. Lab-Formulated Capsules 46:36 – How to Think About Trace Mineral Dosing and Bioavailability 51:12 – Practical Daily Protocols: Saunas, Hangovers, and Topical Trace Mineral Sprays 53:40 – Where to Connect with Caroline Alan and Find Her Book Connect with Shadia Akle & Permission: Instagram (Shadia Akle): @shadia.akle Instagram (Permission Podcast): @permission.pod Connect with Caroline Alan: Instagram: @carolinealan.official Book: mineralresetbook.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://mineralresetbook.com) BEAM Minerals: beamminerals.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://beamminerals.com)

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   How To Shift From Survival Mode To True Flow State (A Performance Doctor’s 3-Day Nervous System Reset) — Dr. Sean Drake

   What if the single biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of drive or the wrong biohack, but chronic nervous system dysregulation? In this episode of Permission, host Shadia Akle sits down with Dr. Sean Drake, chiropractor, sports performance expert, and founder of Modern Athlete. After hitting rock bottom following a painful divorce, Dr. Drake transformed his approach to health. He shifted biohacking tools from simple performance boosters into powerful instruments for emotional release, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Drake breaks down his "Soul Surgery" approach, explaining why chasing goals often masks low self-worth, how to transition from simply "pushing through" life to truly "flowing through" it, and why true healing starts with nervous system safety. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Root of Dysregulation: Why the gap between who you are and who you’re trying to be is costing you everything. Beyond Biohacking: How to repurpose modalities like cold plunges, saunas, and hyperbaric chambers for deep emotional release. The 4-Pillars Framework: Evaluating and aligning your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Simple Regulation Techniques: How a simple 6-second breathing and humming exercise can shift your body into a parasympathetic state. The 3-Day Reset Method: How Dr. Drake guides high-performers, professional athletes, and individuals through transformational nervous system resets. Giving Yourself Permission: Why high achievers struggle to slow down and how to finally give yourself permission to rest. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Giving Yourself Permission to Be Real 02:46 - The Biggest Dysregulation in Modern Men and Women 03:57 - Why More Biohacks & Supplements Aren't the Answer 05:41 - Using Breathwork & Your Senses to Handle High Stress 06:49 - The 4 Pillars of "Soul Surgery" Framework 07:38 - Turning Point: Overcoming Depression & The Ironman Journey 09:24 - Repurposing Biohacking Tools for Emotional Release 14:26 - Plant Medicine, Integration, and Self-Healing 18:00 - Case Studies: Inside the 3-Day Nervous System Reset 22:36 - Why You Must Feel Emotions to Heal Them 28:54 - Achievement vs. Self-Worth: Pushing vs. Flowing 32:08 - Practical Daily Tips: Environment, Sleep & Rest CONNECT WITH DR. SEAN DRAKE: Instagram: @drseandrake (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/drseandrake) Website: modernathlete.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.modernathlete.com) CONNECT WITH SHADIA AKLE & PERMISSION: Instagram: @shadiaakle (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/shadiaakle) Podcast Instagram: @permissionpodcast (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/permissionpodcast) If this episode inspired you or helped you find space to rest, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to hear it today!

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   The Mind-Body Code: How to Clear Toxins, Stop Worrying & Save Your Own Life with Natalie Lefevre

   What if the secret to total health isn't just in advanced technology, but in shifting your mindset? In this episode of Permission, Shadia Akle sits down with global health disruptor, data-driven entrepreneur, and longevity expert Natalie Lefevre. After overcoming a massive health crisis and dealing with toxic heavy metal exposure 18 years ago, Natalie used her background in SQL database programming and computer information systems to decode her own body's signals. Today, she is rewriting the rules of the wellness space through cutting-edge lab technologies, blood-filtering tech, and holistic mind-body practices. In this powerful conversation, Natalie reveals how she reversed an enlarged spleen by letting go of worry, how her journey through grief led to profound gratitude, and why giving yourself permission to live authentically is the ultimate key to healing. In this episode, we discuss: Natalie's Health Journey: From facing a scary 6-week hospital stay to discovering heavy metal toxicity from a pescatarian diet. The Power of Thoughts in Healing: How stress and worry physically manifest in the body (and how releasing worry helped heal her enlarged spleen). Advanced Blood Cleanse Protocols: How absorber technology and micro-bead filtration clear heavy metals, microplastics, environmental toxins, and silent inflammation. Functional & Root-Cause Testing: Why traditional medical labs miss essential markers like glyphosate, parasites, and specific gut imbalances. Psychedelic Journeys & Quantum Healing: Natalie’s transformative experiences with Ibogaine, connecting with lost loved ones, and bridging 5D energy into 3D reality. Living Unapologetically: Letting go of guilt, breaking free from societal timelines, and defining home from within. Connect with Natalie Lefevre: Instagram: @islandnatalie (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/islandnatalie) Website: natalielefevre.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.natalielefevre.com) Detox Protocols & Lab Consulting: legacylyfe.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.legacylyfe.com) Podcast Instagram: @legacylifethepodcast (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/legacylifethepodcast) Connect with Shadia Akle & Permission: Instagram: @shadiaakle (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/shadiaakle) Website: shadiaakle.com (http://shadiaakle.com) Podcast Instagram: @permission.pod Listen & Subscribe: If this episode inspired you, please don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it! #PermissionPodcast #ShadiaAkle #NatalieLefevre #Longevity #Biohacking #BloodCleanse #MindsetShift #RootCauseMedicine #HolisticHealing #SelfHealing

4. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Why Trying To Be Perfect Is Wrecking Your Health with Barbara Alamo

   With this episode, we close season one of Permission with Shadia Akle. thank you for walking this first cycle with us. Most wellness advice was never designed for women's bodies. and sometimes the thing wrecking your health is the pressure to do it all perfectly. In this season one finale, Shadia Akle sits down with chilean health coach Barbara Alamo on why trying to be perfect is quietly working against your health. her case: perfect is the enemy of good, and persistence plus small wins beat all or nothing every time. ▸ IN THIS EPISODE ✦Why trying to be perfect is wrecking your health. ✦ Why women's physiology needs its own approach, not a scaled down version of men's. ✦ Cold plunges in perimenopause: why barbara says they can backfire ✦ Nutrition and lasting behavior change for latina women living in the US ✦ Functional vs. traditional medicine: treating the patient as a whole ✦ what a real first consultation looks like, and the basic question most doctors skip ▸ ABOUT Barbara: Chilean health coach and nutrition advisor. founder of keto club chile, the country's first keto and low carb community. founder and host of Life Summit Chile, a Latin American event on metabolic health, nutrition, and biohacking. author of "keto y feliz." studied at the pontificia universidad católica de chile. ▸ CONNECT with Barbara: instagram: @barbara_alamo_ life summit chile: @lifesummitchile ▸ THE PERMISSION PODCAST hosted by Shadia Akle, founder of Permission Health. new episodes explore where consciousness meets precision in women's health. subscribe so you don't miss season two. Instagram: @shadiaakle @permission.pod #permissionpodcast #womenshealth #functionalmedicine #perimenopause #coldtherapy #peptides #ketoclubchile #lifesummitchile #shadiaakle

5. 

   4 Aug 2026

   The Invisible Threat: Why 5G and Wi-Fi Are Altering Your Brain Waves and Cellular Biology

   We live in a world surrounded by invisible frequencies. From the Wi-Fi in our homes to the 5G towers lining our streets, modern convenience has outpaced our understanding of how these electromagnetic fields (EMFs) interact with human biology. According to peer-reviewed data, within seconds, EMFs can negatively impact brain wave patterns, drop heart rate variability, and create measurable stress at a cellular level. In this episode of Permission, we sit down with Phillip Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling, a former corporate Vice President at T-Mobile who walked away from a high-powered executive career after a family health crisis opened the door to bio-energy hacking, frequency medicine, and quantum technology. As the founder of Leela Quantum Tech, Phillip is working to solve the problem of electromagnetic stress and help bring physiological systems back into balance. Rather than advocating for the impractical removal of cellular towers, Phillip explains how quantum technology can be used to harmonize negative waveform patterns, allowing you to keep your modern connectivity and signals without the detrimental effects on human blood and brain waves. We also dive deep into the randomized, double-blind university research conducted by Dr. Robert Sheie at the University of Tulsa, which demonstrates that this technology can accelerate human cell recovery by 46% to 100% and increase cellular ATP production by a massive 20% to 29%. Whether you are looking to understand how frequencies interact with the body, curious about direct information transfer to cells, or interested in testing the technology yourself, this conversation offers a compelling look at the energetic core of our existence. What We Discuss: * The Impact of EMFs: The immediate, provable impact that Wi-Fi and 5G have on human blood analysis, heart rate variability, and brain wave stress. * The Ex-Corporate Executive Perspective: Why an executive embedded inside corporate Europe and T-Mobile US left the Fortune 500 world to pursue biohacking. * Bypassing the Digestive Tract: The concept behind frequency medicine, why providing raw cellular information directly can bypass the digestive process required by traditional supplements or vitamin C pills. * The Gold-Standard Research: Definitive data regarding dark-field microscopy blood analysis, fertility biomarkers in women, and mitochondrial ATP function. * Everyday Wearable Technology: A look at the entry-level H.E.A.L. 360 capsule worn to assist with EMFs, boost well-being, and improve strength through kinesiology muscle testing. Connect with Phillip: * Instagram: @phillip_vhf * Website: leelaq.com * Private Community: Access Leela Quantum Tech’s private Telegram groups with over 11,000 active users exclusively via links on their website. Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle * 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle * If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the people it was made for.

6. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Why Advanced Medicine Fails Without a Foundation: The Truth About Peptides, Root-Cause Testing, and Future AI Diagnostics

   In this episode of the Permission Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ivan Rusilko to challenge the conventional understanding of health, chronic illness, and the true cost of systemic stress. Every single day, the human body undergoes trillions of cell divisions. Glitches and errors happen naturally, but a healthy, high-functioning immune system is designed to quietly identify, correct, and clear these anomalies before they manifest into something greater. But what happens when the machinery is overwhelmed? Dr. Rusilko breaks down the powerful connection between emotional and physiological stress, from major life events to a high-sugar diet and hidden food sensitivities. As the second most energy-expensive internal system behind the nervous system, your immunity can easily experience a backlog when pushed past its limits. Because 80% of your immune system lives entirely within your gut, a disruption at the core triggers a profound domino effect, causing everything from digestion to heart function to glitch. This conversation is an eloquent, eye-opening masterclass in understanding the delicate ecosystem of human health and prevention. In this episode, you will learn: The Reality of Cellular Glitches: Why cellular errors occur daily in everyone, and how a well-tuned system naturally resolves them. The Toll of Chronic Stress: How combining emotional stress with the wrong foods and sugar leaves the immune system unable to keep up. The Power of the Gut: Why your gut is the true home of your immune system and why food sensitivity testing is a crucial diagnostic tool. Systemic Failure: What happens to your heart, digestion, and overall biology when your most expensive internal machinery begins to fail. 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW & GUEST: Follow Dr. Ivan Rusilko: Instagram: @DrIvanRusilko Listen & Subscribe to Permission Podcast: Instagram: @permission.pod ✨ Subscribe to the channel for weekly episodes mapping out the future of health, wellness, and human optimization. #PermissionPodcast #DrIvanRusilko #ImmuneSystem #GutHealth #StressManagement #HolisticHealth #ChronicIllnessPrevention

7. 

   7 Jul 2026

   The Future of Longevity: Peptides, Gene Therapy and Cellular Health with Dr. Jonathan Kuo.

   Dr. Jonathan Kuo is a double board-certified anesthesiologist, interventional pain specialist, and the visionary founder of Extension Health. He is at the absolute forefront of human optimization, moving beyond traditional medicine to focus on the root causes of aging: cellular health and physiological performance. In this episode, Shadia Akle and Dr. Kuo dive into the "Future of Longevity" a world where chronic disease can be edited and our nervous systems can be manually reset. Dr. Kuo explains how to move the needle on your health through his "Four Pillars": inflammation, metabolic control, mitochondrial health, and the gut. Expect to learn the truth about the safety and efficacy of peptides, why almost every human being might benefit from micro-dosing GLP-1s, and how a specialized "Neuro Reset" can silence chronic anxiety and PTSD by targeting the vagus nerve. Whether you are a high-performer looking for that extra 20% unlock or someone struggling with chronic fatigue, this conversation provides the blueprint for the next level of human biology. In this episode, we discuss: The Future of Longevity: How gene therapy and CRISPR could soon "edit out" chronic disease. The "Neuro Reset": A breakdown of the Stellate Ganglion Block and vagus nerve injections to fix fight-or-flight dysfunction. Peptide Masterclass: Navigating the broad categories of peptides for immune support, fat loss, and cognitive function. The GLP-1 Revolution: Why these "weight loss" drugs are actually powerful tools for neuroprotection and systemic inflammation. Mental Health 2.0: The role of Ketamine as a mood stabilizer and the therapeutic potential of Psilocybin for cognitive enhancement. Dr. Kuo’s Personal Stack: A deep dive into his use of Methylene Blue, Ketones, and mitochondrial peptides like SS-31. Connect with Dr. Jonathan Kuo: Clinic: Extension Health (New York City) Instagram: @extensionhealth, @dr_kuo TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:30 From Diplomats to Anesthesiology: Dr. Kuo’s Story 04:00 What exactly are Peptides? 07:40 The 6 main categories of Peptides 10:30 The Neuro Reset: Manual override for PTSD and Anxiety 13:30 Injecting the Vagus Nerve: New research and results 17:40 Ketamine: Therapeutic benefits vs. the risk of abuse 21:10 Lessons from 11 years at Burning Man 24:30 The vision to democratize Longevity medicine 30:10 Why almost everyone should consider a GLP-1 32:40 The critical link between Hormones and Mental Health 35:00 The Gut-Brain Connection and "Gut Zoomers" 39:00 Dr. Kuo’s daily Longevity stack 42:30 Methylene Blue: IV vs. Oral benefits 45:40 Gene Editing: CRISPR and the end of Chronic Disease 48:40 The Foundations: Sleep, Diet, and Exercise Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the people it was made for. #PermissionWithShadiaAkle #Jonathankuo #peptides #nervoussystem #glp-1 #ketamine #methyleneblue #geneediting #longevity

8. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Breaking Free from the "Safe" Story: Manifestation, Purpose, and Power with John Lee

   In this episode of Permission with Shadia Akle, we sit down with Mindvalley speaker and entrepreneur John Lee to explore the profound shift from living a "comfortable" life to one of true alignment and purpose. John shares his personal journey from a successful career in film animation to breaking a long-standing family cycle to build his own destiny. If you’ve ever felt that nothing is inherently wrong with your life, but nothing feels quite right either, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we dive into: The "Entrepreneur's Leap": How John navigated the fear of leaving a stable paycheck to become his own boss. Breaking the Family Cycle: The difficult process of setting boundaries and choosing a path different from the one his parents envisioned. The Real Power of Manifestation: Why manifesting wealth is actually about purpose, not just money, and how 1+1 can equal 11 when you find the right resonance with others. Quantum Jumping: How every decision we make shifts our reality and molds the future like clay. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: John discusses the four levels of belief systems—family, experiences, teachers, and environment—and how to rewrite the "BS" (Belief System) that holds us back. Getting Unstuck: A powerful technique to gain a 360-degree perspective on your life by viewing your situation from a "higher version" of yourself. Key Takeaways: "Opportunity doesn't knock; you have to break down the door." Wealth is the automatic delivery of a fulfilled purpose. To get what you want, you must first be the person, then do the work, and finally have the results. Follow John Lee: Book: Money Unlocked on Amazon (Subscribe and comment Unlocked to get your free copy) Instagram: @john_lee_official Follow the Podcast: Instagram → @permission.pod Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the people it was made for. #PermissionWithShadiaAkle #JohnLee #Manifestation #Entrepreneurship #Purpose #Mindset #QuantumJumping #SelfDiscovery

9. 

   23 Jun 2026

   The Science of Aging: Why Your Gut is the "Command Center" for Your Skin | Dr. Azza Halim

   On this week's episode of Permission with Shadia Akle, we dive deep into the biological "command center" of the human body with multi-board certified physician Dr. Azza Halim. While many view aesthetics as purely surface-level, Dr. Halim reveals why she looks at your biomarkers and gut microbiome before she ever treats your skin. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore: The Gut-Skin-Brain Axis: How your microbiome dictates everything from inflammation and neuroinflammation to hormone metabolism and cortisol levels. Biological vs. Chronological Age: Why your birth year matters far less than your internal biomarkers and DNA methylation. The "Stacking" Warning: Why "throwing the kitchen sink" at your body with the wrong peptide combinations can actually trigger suppressed autoimmune conditions. Hormonal Longevity: The critical role estrogen and testosterone play in maintaining skin elasticity, muscle mass, and cognitive health as we age. The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Halim’s insights into exosomes, stem cells, and the next frontier of non-surgical enhancement. If you have ever felt like you had to choose between looking your best and feeling your best, this episode provides the science-backed roadmap to achieving both. Connect with Dr. Azza Halim: Instagram: @azamdbeauty Website: azamdbeauty.com (http://azamdbeauty.com) Follow the Podcast: Instagram → @spermission.pod Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the women it was made for. #permissionpodcast #biohackingtips #mentalhealth  #supplementscience #autoimmunehealing #nervoussystem #personaltransformation #consciousness #functionalmedicine #podcast #motivation #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #skinhealth #skinhealth #perimenopause #menopause

10. 

    16 Jun 2026

    Why Your Diet Affects Your Brain Chemistry, Violent Behavior & Metabolic Health | Mike Mutzel.

    On this episode of Permission with Shadia Akle, I sit down with Mike Mutzel, the founder of High Intensity Health and one of the leading voices in metabolic science. If you feel like you’re doing everything right, eating clean and training hard, but your body still isn't meeting you halfway, this conversation is for you. Mike reveals why "pushing harder" might actually be the thing breaking you down, leading to what he calls Metabolic Debt. We dive deep into the science of how your food choices literally dictate your brain chemistry, the shocking link between diet and violent behavior, and the silent hormonal damage caused by microplastics and forever chemicals. In this episode, we discuss: The Violence-Diet Connection: How a low Omega-3 index is independently associated with violent crime and felony incarceration. Metabolic Debt: What happens when you are "reckless" with your health spending and how to identify if you are metabolically broken (insulin resistance, body fat over 30%, and elevated A1C). Female Hormonal Optimization: Why a woman’s training intensity must shift between the follicular and luteal phases to accommodate changes in resiliency and hormones like estrogen and progesterone. The Truth About Cold Therapy: Debunking the myths around cold plunges for women and the lessons we can learn from the Ama Pearl Divers' cardiovascular health. Detoxification & Microplastics: The daily reality of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in our clothing, water, and food containers, and how to use sweating and sulfur-rich foods to detoxify. Healing Childhood Trauma: Mike shares his personal journey of using psychedelics and breathwork to resolve childhood trauma and break the "victim loop". The Power of Peptides: Exploring the recovery and sleep benefits of BPC-157 and the CJC/Ipamorelin stack. The answer to better health isn't always more discipline—sometimes, it’s more understanding. Follow Mike Mutzel: Instagram: @metabolic_mike (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/metabolic_mike) YouTube: High Intensity Health (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.youtube.com/c/highintensityhealth) Supplement Brand: @myoxcience (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://www.instagram.com/myoxcience) Website: highintensityhealth.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://highintensityhealth.com) and myoxcience.com (https://www.google.com/url?source=gmail&sa=E&q=https://myoxcience.com) Follow the Podcast: Instagram → @spermission.pod Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the women it was made for. #permissionpodcast #biohackingtips #mentalhealth  #supplementscience #autoimmunehealing #nervoussystem #personaltransformation #consciousness #functionalmedicine #podcast #motivation #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #naturopathy #mindset @metabolic_mike @myoxcience #HighIntensityHealth #Myoxcience #BellyFatJacked

11. 

    9 Jun 2026

    Naturopathy Expert: Why High-Performers Struggle With Gut Health & How To Stop The Spiral

    On this episode of Permission, Dr. Mary Pardee, a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor, reveals why years of protocols, supplements, and testing often leave patients feeling more stuck than ever before. After spending her own life struggling with unexplained gut issues, Dr. Pardee discovered that the "magic bullet" isn’t always physical. We dive deep into the science of the gut-brain axis and how the relentless pursuit of "health" through restriction and hyper-vigilance can actually amplify your physical symptoms. If you are a high-performer who feels like they are doing everything "right" but still can’t find relief, this conversation is for you. Key topics we discuss: The Gut-Brain Spiral: How paying more attention to a symptom tells your brain to amplify the pain. Maladaptive Behaviors: Why restrictive diets and constant "body checking" often make GI issues worse. The Price of Control: How rigidity and "Type A" perfectionism can prohibit the body from truly healing. Physiological Impact of Guilt: What happens inside a woman’s body when she eats with fear or restriction. Nervous System Safety: Why your body might be stuck in a fight-or-flight response despite your best efforts. Tools for Release: The science-backed benefits of diaphragmatic breathing and why crying is a powerful "biohack" for your nervous system. If you’ve been trying to fix yourself for years, it might be time to start listening instead. Connect with Dr. Mary Pardee: Website: modrnmed.com Instagram: @dr.marypardee Follow the Podcast: Instagram → @spermission.pod Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the women it was made for. #permissionpodcast #biohackingtips #mentalhealth  #supplementscience #autoimmunehealing #nervoussystem #personaltransformation #consciousness #functionalmedicine #podcast #motivation #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #naturopathy #mindset

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    2 Jun 2026

    How The World's Greatest Formulator Rebuilt His Life After Hitting Rock Bottom | Shawn Wells

    This episode features a powerful conversation with Shawn Wells, a world-renowned biochemist and the man the industry calls the "World’s Greatest Formulator." Despite his massive professional success, Shawn’s personal journey began in a very different place, struggling with morbid obesity, chronic autoimmune diseases, and deep depression that led to frequent suicidal thoughts. In this vulnerable and science-backed discussion, Shawn reveals how he transformed his "rock bottom" into what he now calls a "bonus life." We bridge the gap between the lab and the soul to explore how your nervous system, your DNA, and even your sense of play dictate your health. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: -The Science of Generational Trauma: How up to 14 generations of trauma can be stored in your DNA and cells, and the protocol Shawn used to begin clearing it. -Why Your Supplements Might Not Be Working:The surprising reason your nervous system must be in "parasympathetic" mode to actually absorb and utilize nutrients. -The Truth About Depression: Why it isn't just a serotonin deficiency, but an "all-transmitter" shutdown designed to help your brain feel less pain. -Rewiring the Brain: How to turn off the "Default Mode Network" to silence the ego and rewrite the stories that keep you stuck in negative loops. -The Energy Revolution: Behind the scenes of Shawn’s creation of Paraxanthine, the natural caffeine alternative that boosts focus and GLP-1 without the "crash" or anxiety. -Boundaries as Self-Love: Why using your voice is a biological necessity for healing autoimmune disorders and reclaiming your power. If you are currently feeling broken or "begging yourself for permission" to live your life, this episode is your roadmap to starting over. Connect with Shawn Wells: Website: https://shawnwells.com/ Instagram/Socials: @shawnwells https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/ Bestselling Book: The Energy Formula Follow the Podcast: Instagram → @spermission.pod Connect with Shadia: 🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to someone who can benefit from it. That's how this work reaches the people it was made for. #permissionpodcast #biohackingtips #mentalhealth #shawnwells #supplementscience #autoimmunehealing #nervoussystem #personaltransformation #traumarecovery #glp1 #consciousness #functionalmedicine #podcast #motivation #

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    26 May 2026

    The Hidden Reason Women Are Sicker Than Ever | Dr. Sabine Hazan

    Your gut has been trying to tell you something. This is the episode where you finally listen. The bloating that started in your twenties. The exhaustion no amount of sleep touches. The anxiety that arrives before your thoughts do. The autoimmune diagnosis no one in your family has. What if none of it is random? What if it's not your hormones, your stress levels, or your imagination, and what if the answer has been sitting in a place modern medicine is only just beginning to understand? In this episode of Permission, I sit down with Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD, one of the most respected microbiome researchers in the world, for a conversation that quietly dismantles almost everything we've been told about women's health. She explains why your gut holds what your mind has tried to forget. Why the probiotics on your kitchen counter are likely lying to you. Why the same protocol that healed your friend may be silently harming you. And why the medical system's obsession with killing what's wrong has cost us the ability to restore what's right. This is the conversation I wish every woman had access to in her twenties. Some episodes inform you. This one returns something to you.About Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD Dr. Sabine Hazan is a board-certified gastroenterologist, microbiome researcher, and founder of ProgenaBiome, a genetic sequencing research lab pioneering the future of precision gut medicine. She is currently leading FDA-approved clinical trials on familial fecal transplants for children with autism and is widely regarded as one of the most important voices reshaping how the medical world understands the human microbiome. Inside this episode:→ Why your gut and your nervous system speak the same language, and why healing one without the other is why you keep ending up back at square one → The "fingerprint" microbiome theory: why no single diet, probiotic, or protocol could ever work for every body → The yogurt study that should have made headlines: Dr. Hazan tested 26 store-bought probiotic yogurts. Only 3 contained the bacteria on the label. → The antibiotic crisis no one's talking about, and the rise of superbugs we created ourselves → Why the modern woman's microbiome is collapsing under stress, and how it's quietly fueling the autoimmune epidemic → The FDA-approved clinical trial using sibling stool transplants to help children with autism regain speech → A future where your microbiome predicts Alzheimer's and Parkinson's decades before they appear → The unglamorous, deeply ancient practices Dr. Hazan says heal the gut faster than any supplement on the shelf. Permission with Shadia Akle is a podcast for women unlearning every voice that wasn't theirs. New episodes weekly.Connect with Shadia:🌐 shadiaakle.com 📸 Instagram → @shadiaakle🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts → Permission with Shadia Akle Connect with Dr. Sabine Hazan:🌐 progenabiome.com📸 Instagram → @sabinehazanmd If this episode shifted something for you, leave a 5-star review and send it to a woman in your life. That's how this work reaches the women it was made for.

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    19 May 2026

    The Microbiome Expert: Stop Gut Damage, Heal Inflammation & Change Your Brain with Kiran Krishnan

    You are more microbe than human and your gut bacteria are deciding whether you heal or stay sick. Research microbiologist and gut health pioneer Kiran Krishnan breaks down the gut-brain connection, how childhood trauma lives in your microbiome, why a single course of antibiotics can wipe out 90% of your gut, and why no matter what your body has been through, repair is always possible. In this episode we cover: — The gut-brain axis and why your gut controls your mood, anxiety, and nervous system — How stress triggers fight-or-flight and destroys your microbiome from the inside — Childhood trauma and how it imprints on your gut bacteria for decades — The root cause behind PCOS, diabetes, lupus, and chronic inflammation — Why the people you live with are shaping your biology right now — The vaginal microbiome, declining fertility, and what no one is talking about — Why most probiotics don't work and what actually does — How to test your microbiome the right way — The oral microbiome and why your mouthwash might be making you sick 🔗 Learn more about Kiran Krishnan's work: https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/ (https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/) Subscribe to Permission for new episodes every Tuesday.

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    12 May 2026

    How to Slow Down Your Body's Aging: Dr. Nichola Conlon on NAD, Hormones & Cellular Longevity

    By the time you're 40, your body has already lost a significant amount of the one molecule responsible for keeping your cells alive, energized, and repairing themselves. It's called NAD. Without it, you'd die in 30 seconds. And almost no one is talking about why it disappears, or what actually works to bring it back. I sat down with Dr. Nichola Conlon — molecular biologist, longevity scientist, and founder of Nuchido (https://nuchido.com/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=MW+%7C+PMAX+%7C+Prospecting+%7C+New&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6179817642&hsa_cam=23200888972&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23200891906&gbraid=0AAAAACy8VUvuE1vrDnsbq_Lq8JzMUKNYd&gclid=CjwKCAjwn4vQBhBsEiwAq3hhN-CqGaVT-a24xQaKpg3kX9dY6rRKHThaMAFKvkvKQv9yUmchx8SE8xoCyWYQAvD_BwE) — and she didn't hold back. She walked me through what's really happening inside our cells as we age, why the decline hits women especially hard during perimenopause and menopause, and why some of the most popular anti-aging treatments on the market right now — including NAD IVs — could be triggering an inflammatory response instead of helping you. She also told me what she thinks actually works. And honestly, it's not what I expected to hear from someone with her background. We talk about why your skin is aging from the inside out and what that really means, the foundational habits she puts above every supplement and treatment, and the 12 hallmarks of aging that scientists now believe are driving chronic disease. And then something shifted in this conversation. A woman who's spent her career in drug development and cell biology tells me she's gone back to university, not for more science, but to study consciousness, metaphysics, and what psychedelics are revealing about the human mind. She talks about 37 trillion cells working together inside your body, why your gut feelings might be more intelligent than you give them credit for, and what happens when a scientist reaches the edge of what science can explain. This one stayed with me long after we stopped recording. CONNECT WITH DR. NICHOLA CONLON:🔬 Nuchido (https://nuchido.com/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=MW+%7C+PMAX+%7C+Prospecting+%7C+New&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6179817642&hsa_cam=23200888972&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23200891906&gbraid=0AAAAACy8VUvuE1vrDnsbq_Lq8JzMUKNYd&gclid=CjwKCAjwn4vQBhBsEiwAq3hhN-CqGaVT-a24xQaKpg3kX9dY6rRKHThaMAFKvkvKQv9yUmchx8SE8xoCyWYQAvD_BwE)📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drnicholaconlon/) CONNECT WITH PERMISSION:📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/permission.pod/)🎙️ Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0RTAmspzfff7eKhhKfjpOY?si=cca2ac03e5bc4e2a)🎙️ Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-with-shadia-akle/id1895649066) 🎙️Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@shadiaakle) 🔔 Subscribe to Permission so you never miss an episode.

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    5 May 2026

    The Body Keeps the Story: Dr. Vincent Pedre on Gut Health, Trauma & Why Your Symptoms Aren't Random.

    Welcome to Permission, a space for the conversations that ask us to come home to ourselves. For Episode 2, I sat down with Dr. Vincent Pedre, gut health expert and integrative medicine physician. We talk about what the body remembers, why our symptoms are rarely random, and how emotional trauma shapes the gut in ways most doctors miss. In this conversation: The connection between heartbreak, loss, and physical illness like SIBO and bloating. Why trapped memories and unprocessed grief live in the body. The placebo effect as real clinical medicine. Vincent's own story of gut issues starting at age ten. A teenage patient who reversed her autoimmune diagnosis through gut healing. Energetic boundaries and how to protect your vitality. The Zen mindset shift that changes how we move through the world. For the woman ready to listen to what her body has been saying. Follow @permission.pod and @shadiaakle on Instagram. Connect with Dr. Vincent Pedre: Instagram: @drpedre Books: Happy Gut and The GutSMART Protocol (available on Amazon) Take his free 2-minute gut quiz at happygutlife.comWork with Dr. Pedre at pedremd.com

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    28 Apr 2026

    How to Stop Abandoning Yourself: The Secret to a Shameless, Unapologetic Life — Annalie Howling

    Welcome to Permission, a space for the conversations that ask us to come home to ourselves. For the first episode, I sat down with Annalie Howling, author of Unapologetic and a trauma specialist. We talk about shame, self-abandonment, and what it actually means to come home to ourselves. In this conversation: Why shame is a liar. The difference between guilt and shame. The inner critic as the custodian of your comfort zone. Fawning and why it carries the most shame of all trauma responses. Pleasure as self-responsibility. Self-compassion as the cure. For the woman ready to stop carrying what was never hers to carry. Follow @permission.pod and @shadiaakle on Instagram. Annalie's book Unapologetic is available on Amazon.

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    10 Apr 2026

    Permission With Shadia Akle Trailer

    Welcome to Permission with Shadia Akle. Here's what nobody talks about in wellness: you can do everything right and still not feel right. The supplements, the protocols, the labs, the clean eating, and your body is still asking for something none of it can give. Your body isn't broken. It never was. It's been carrying what you couldn't. The job that drained you. The relationship that shrank you. The version of yourself you kept performing because somewhere, quietly, you were taught your needs would have to wait. No supplement in the world can speak louder than a life that needs you to finally listen. Every week, I sit down with brilliant doctors, scientists, researchers, and healers, and together we talk about the part most health conversations leave out. Not just what's happening in your body — but why. The science and the story behind it. The biology and what it's been holding for you. The conversation your symptoms have been trying to start. I don't come here as the woman with all the answers. I come as someone who has been in the question, is still in the question, and has picked up enough along the way to want to share it. This is for the woman who has done everything “right” and is tired of pretending that's enough. Who senses her body is trying to tell her something her labs can't explain. Who is done waiting for the right time to come home to herself. You don't need another protocol. You need permission. Permission to rest. Permission to listen. Permission to stop waiting and start becoming. Welcome to Permission. Your body's been waiting for this conversation. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shadiaakle ( https://www.youtube.com/@shadiaakle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/permission.pod (https://www.instagram.com/permission.pod) https://www.instagram.com/shadiaakle (https://www.instagram.com/shadiaakle) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@permission.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@permission.pod) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadia-akle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadia-akle)

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