The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast

What if the knee replacement your surgeon insists on isn't actually your only option? A 12-year study followed 30 patients with osteonecrosis in both knees. One knee got replaced, the other got umbilical cord–derived stem cells. By the end, six replacement knees needed revision surgery. Only one stem cell knee ever needed replacement. Dr. Joy Kong is a triple board-certified physician known as the Stem Cell Queen, and at her Los Angeles clinic Chara Health she treats joint osteoarthritis using birth tissue–derived mesenchymal stem cells from donated umbilical cord and placental tissue from healthy live births. Her dual-angle protocol combines intra-articular injection with intravenous delivery — the outer third of cartilage is fed by blood supply while the inner two-thirds is fed by synovial fluid, so treating both routes produces a synergistic effect single injections cannot match. She walks through the anti-inflammatory phase, the tissue rebuilding phase, the critical four-to-six-week fragility window, and the comparative study showing dramatically lower revision rates for stem cell–treated knees. If you've been told joint replacement is your only option, this episode may change how you think about what your body can still heal. Dr. Joy talks about: 00:00 What to expect from stem cell therapy for joint pain 00:27 How umbilical cord stem cells regenerate joints 01:25 Birth tissue vs. fetal cells — clearing the confusion 02:18 Why dual-angle treatment outperforms single injections 03:09 What recovery actually looks like 04:13 The 4–6 week fragility window most patients underestimate 05:27 The 12-year study that changed how I think about knee replacement Additional Resources Visit My Clinic: Chara Health 🌐 chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311 📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form. ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: joykongmd.com ✨ Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy ✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/dr_joy_kong — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

She wasn't depressed. She was manic. And her doctor put her on antidepressants anyway. Alessandra Torresani — actress (Caprica, The Big Bang Theory, American Horror Story) and NAMI ambassador — spent over a decade misdiagnosed before learning she had Bipolar I Disorder. In this episode, she joins me to unpack what that decade cost her, how she got stable, and what she wishes every patient knew before walking into a psychiatrist's office. Alessandra brings firsthand experience managing Bipolar I Disorder, including more than three years off all psychiatric medication through pregnancy and breastfeeding. Drawing on my 11 years of clinical psychiatry before moving into regenerative medicine, we cover antidepressant-induced mania and its link to suicidal ideation, why bipolar disorder is routinely misdiagnosed as ADHD, and the symptom-tracking method that shortens the path to an accurate diagnosis. Alessandra walks through the non-pharmaceutical tools that kept her stable through pregnancy: transcendental meditation, breathwork, hypnobirthing, menstrual cycle tracking, clean nutrition, and ballet. I share emerging research on stem cell therapy for alcohol addiction, including animal studies showing up to 80% reduction in drinking behavior, along with how GLP-1 medications and NAD IV infusions are being used to reduce cravings and ease opiate withdrawal. We also get into the overprescription of stimulants like Adderall in young children, and why ruling out lifestyle factors — sleep, nutrition, screen time — should come before a prescription pad. And Alessandra shares why, despite being told speaking openly about her diagnosis would cost her her career, she refused to stay quiet. We talk about: • 00:00 Misdiagnosed with bipolar her whole life • 03:06 The myth that bipolar equals creativity • 04:30 Hiding a bipolar diagnosis in Hollywood • 06:32 Early childhood anxiety and perfectionism at age 5 • 08:00 Why bipolar disorder takes 10–12 years to diagnose • 15:39 Antidepressant-induced mania and suicidal ideation • 17:24 Identifying bipolar I disorder in adulthood • 19:42 Managing bipolar without medication during pregnancy • 34:26 Tracking symptoms before starting psychiatric medication • 38:42 Stem cell therapy reduces alcohol cravings in studies • 40:46 GLP-1s and NAD IV therapy for addiction recovery • 43:52 NAMI resources for postpartum depression and anxiety 🔗 Additional Resources: ✨ Follow Alessandra on Instagram: instagram.com/alessandratorresani ✨ Follow Alessandra on TikTok: tiktok.com/@iamalessandratorresani ✨ Subscribe to Alessandra's YouTube: youtube.com/@Iamalessandratorresani ✨ Listen to Emotional Support Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-support-with-alessandra-torresani/id1476940278 Visit My Clinic: Chara Health 🌐 chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311 📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form. ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: joykongmd.com ✨ Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy ✨ Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/dr_joy_kong — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

He's not a doctor. He's not a researcher. And his path to becoming one of the most-watched voices in biohacking on YouTube didn't start in a lab or a gym. Dylan Gemelli, known as the Wellness Revolutionary, spent years rebuilding his life before discovering that the same obsessive drive that once worked against him could be redirected into something extraordinary. Dylan Gemelli is a self-educated biohacker with over a decade of hands-on experience in peptide therapy, SARMs research, and performance nutrition — a path he built from the ground up after serving time in prison. In this episode, he breaks down the "Glow Stack" — BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and KPV — explaining how each compound targets tissue repair, skin regeneration, and inflammation reduction. He covers how to spot counterfeit COAs and white-labeled peptides in today's market, and why chronic stress — specifically elevated cortisol — undermines any optimization protocol you're running. He also opens up about his complicated history with nutrition and the moment everything finally shifted. Key Takeaways: 🔗 Additional Resources: ✨ Follow Dylan Gemelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ✨ Follow Dylan Gemelli on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylanchristianogemelli/ ✨ Listen to The Dylan Gemelli Podcast: dylanjamele.com ✨ Subscribe to Dylan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DylanGemelliBiohacking ✨ Follow Dylan Gemelli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylangemelli/ — Visit My Clinic: Chara Health 🌐 https://chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311 📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to https://www.joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form. ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

The rate of autism in the U.S. has gone from 1 in 100 children to 1 in 36 in just 20 years. I was trained as a psychiatrist. I watched these kids not improve for years. Then I discovered stem cell therapy — and everything changed. Autism involves neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, impaired blood flow to the brain, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Stem cells are uniquely positioned to address all of them. I walk through a 2023 review of 11 clinical studies, 437 patients, and not a single serious adverse event across all trials. And I share three cases from my own clinic that show what is possible when you stop managing the symptoms and start addressing the biology. If you are a parent, a caregiver, or a clinician looking for answers beyond the standard toolbox, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: 🔗 Additional Resources: Visit My Clinic Chara Health 🌐 https://chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311 📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to https://www.joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form. ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

What if the medical system wasn't designed to make you better — just to manage you? A firefighter paramedic and a cardiologist both came to that same conclusion. And both walked away to build something better. In this episode, I sit down with Sam Tejada — founder of Liqui Vita Wellness Centers and author of How to Win in Modern Wellness — and Dr. Christopher Davis, triple board-certified cardiologist and founder of Reveal Vitality and Longevity Institute. Together they share what they witnessed inside conventional medicine, why they left, and what they're doing instead. We cover the real drivers of chronic disease, why most doctors are practicing 25 years behind the science, and how tools like IV therapy, peptides, mitochondrial support, and environmental toxin testing are changing lives that conventional medicine had given up on. We also talk about an ALS patient who completely turned around in one week — and why Sam says the single most important thing you can do for your health is start measuring it. Key Takeaways: 🔗 Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about Liqui Vita: https://www.liquivida.com/ ✨ Learn more about Reveal Vitality: https://revealvitality.com Visit My Clinic: Chara Health 🌐 https://chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311 📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to https://www.joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form. ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Follow Sam Tejada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammytejada/ ✨ Follow Sam Tejada on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtejada/ ✨ Follow Dr. Christopher Davis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjdavismd/ ✨ Follow Dr. Christopher Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdavismd/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

How to build wealth with blockchain, passive income, and software nodes — without buying or trading crypto. In this episode, serial entrepreneur and blockchain expert Billy Womack reveals the decentralized finance strategy that turned a $11,000 investment into over $50 million. He grew up with nothing. Parents working two to three jobs combined, making $60,000 a year. He joined the Air Force at $11,000 a year. And he refused to accept that as his ceiling. In this episode, I sit down with Billy Womack — serial entrepreneur, US Air Force veteran, and CEO of Skybound Live — who has built over $50 million in blockchain without ever buying or trading a single crypto token. Instead, he invested in software nodes: the infrastructure that powers decentralized networks and pays its owners every single day. Billy breaks down why most people are playing the wrong game in crypto, how owning a piece of the network is fundamentally different from chasing tokens, and why he believes we are living through the biggest wealth transfer of our generation. He also shares the story behind Skybound Live — the world's first decentralized blockchain travel company — and how everyday people can use software nodes to fund the life experiences they've always wanted. Key takeaways: 00:46 Why Dr. Joy is talking about money04:07 From $11K a year to his first exit at 2705:34 How Billy found Bitcoin at $220 a coin10:15 How $11,000 became $12 million13:00 Why you should own the network, not the token17:15 The world's first decentralized travel company22:30 How Parler got shut down — and what changed33:53 Why patience is the #1 wealth-building tool36:29 How Parler pays you for your own data48:21 Teaching blockchain to break the poverty cycle ✨ To purchase nodes discussed in this episode, go to: https://skybound.live?ref=RNK155ZA ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://www.joykongmd.com 📲 Follow Dr. Joy Kong: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123 📲 Follow Billy Womack: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billywo/ ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billywomack/ Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

What if the therapy your doctor never mentioned is the one that finally moved the needle? Laurent Goldstein had tried everything. High-dose vitamin C. Hyperbaric oxygen. Cryotherapy. IV therapy. And yet his chronic lymphocytic leukemia markers refused to budge for four years. Then he came to Dr. Joy Kong's clinic for stem cell treatment. One week later, his white blood cell and lymphocyte counts had dropped to nearly half — the lowest since his diagnosis. In this episode, I sit down with Laurent Goldstein, award-winning filmmaker behind Listen to the Lion — a documentary exploring the frontier of healthspan and longevity. Laurent shares the personal health breakthrough that changed his view on stem cell therapy, why Western medicine falls short on chronic disease, and what it really means to stack therapies for maximum effect. We also explore the philosophy behind his films: why he believes most people have a lion inside them they've been taught to suppress — and how awakening that drive may be just as powerful as any protocol. Key takeaways: Listen to the Lion ✨ Watch Laurent's documentary for free: yoursecondfiftylife.com ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

What if the body already has the intelligence it needs to repair itself? In this conversation, Dr. Joy Kong is joined by Samantha Peters, host of the Light Up Your Life Podcast, to explore the science and promise behind stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. Dr. Joy shares her personal journey from growing up in China during the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution to becoming a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician and a leading voice in stem cell medicine. The discussion moves into the science of how stem cells work, why mesenchymal stem cells have become one of the most widely used tools in regenerative medicine, and what people often misunderstand about these therapies. They also explore real clinical outcomes seen in practice, the role stem cells may play in aging and longevity, and a common concern people have when receiving stem cells from another source: does it change your DNA? Dr. Joy also shares the foundational health habits that support healing and vitality before pursuing advanced treatments. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro: Dr. Joy’s early life growing up in China03:16 Dreaming of America and the journey that brought her there06:27 Does trauma actually live in the body?10:07 Moving from survival mode to healing and forgiveness16:10 Stem cells explained in simple terms18:20 Why mesenchymal stem cells are so widely used21:05 “Stem cells as intelligence therapy”27:45 Real patient outcomes from stem cell therapy36:33 Do stem cells change your DNA?44:20 The non-negotiables for health before advanced treatments Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Follow Samantha Peters on Instagram: @samanthalynnpeters — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Entrepreneur burnout is far more common than most high achievers admit. You can be passionate about what you do. You can feel deeply called to your mission. You can reach impressive milestones. And still wake up drained. In this episode, I sit down with Cary Jack, founder of The Happy Hustle, who walked away from seven-figure venture funding after realizing he was exhausted, unfulfilled, and living out of alignment. He moved to Thailand to re-evaluate what success actually meant. He rebuilt his life around what he calls the 10 Alignments: selfless service, optimized health, unplugging digitally, loving relationships, mindful spirituality, financial abundance, personal development, passionate hobbies, impactful work, and nature connection. Cary explains how structured digital detoxes increased his income and sharpened his creativity, how hobbies regulate the nervous system and restore energy, how intentional hobbies steady the nervous system, and why he lives by the belief that “the secret to living is giving”. Tune in to hear his full story. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro: Why high performers burn out03:13 Cary’s NYC burnout and walking away from success05:22 What Thailand taught him about happiness12:51 The first step out of burnout: Identify misalignment13:42 The 10 alignments “soul mapping” assessment (Live)21:59 Why hobbies are the missing piece for achievers33:02 Why selfless service drives fulfillment35:52 Producer vs consumer: The digital overload problem37:54 Digital detox rules that boost focus and income46:55 Real transformations from the happy hustle communityAdditional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Follow Cary Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

What if biohacking and AI revealed you were aging 18 years faster than you thought? Most high performers assume they’re doing fine. You exercise. You eat well. Your labs come back “normal.” And yet your biology could be aging faster than your calendar. In this episode, I sit down with Dave Pascoe, the famous biohacker who has one of the slowest measured rates of aging in the world. At the end of an intensive health retreat in India, he shares his latest discoveries and methods on how he supercharges his rejuvenation and maintains his bio-regeneration edge. Dave tracks close to 1,000 blood markers, has sequenced his entire genome, and uses AI to analyze his labs, wearables, and supplement protocols. We talk about why “normal range” may be far too low a standard and how chronic stress can accelerate aging, even when someone looks fit on the outside. We also explore how artificial intelligence can help organize massive amounts of health data in ways the human brain simply cannot. And we challenge a core belief in Western medicine, asking whether joint damage truly requires replacement or if the body may still have more capacity to repair than we’ve been told. Dave talks about: Biohacking retreat in IndiaThe “new” model of health retreatsTelomeres and accelerated biological agingThe mindset shift that reduced stressWhy you should track your own biomarkers181 biomarkers in two daysHow to use AI for health optimizationRebuilding a smarter supplement protocolWhy supplement cycling matters Sauna, niacin, and detox protocolsUsing AI with genetic and wearable data Avoiding total shoulder replacement with regenerative medicine Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Follow Steve White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrae100/ ✨ Connect with Steve White: https://www.brae100.com/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Healing is not passive. In this episode, I speak with Steve White, founder of Brae 100, about what it actually takes to recover from serious illness, brain injury, and emotional collapse. Steve shares his personal experience with multiple concussions, cognitive decline, seizures, and depression, and how those challenges led him to build a structured, long-term approach to healing. We discuss why quick fixes fail, why patients must actively participate in their care, and how purpose, community, and sustained effort can meaningfully change health outcomes. In This Episode, I Discuss: Steve’s journey from professional football to brain injury and recovery (03:15)Stacking multiple therapies instead of relying on a single treatment approach (09:05)What Brae 100 is and why 100 days matters (12:00)Why healing has no plateau and no finish line (12:10)The role of purpose, community, and caring for others in recovery (19:10)Why patients must take ownership of their health (22:40)Living one day at a time as a strategy for emotional resilience (30:35)Caring for others as a catalyst for physical and emotional healing (34:50) Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Follow Steve White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrae100/ ✨ Connect with Steve White: https://www.brae100.com/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this Q&A episode, I share how I think about healing injuries through a regenerative and whole-body approach. I explain why simply treating the painful area is often not enough, and how inflammation, immune health, nutrient status, and mitochondrial function can determine whether the body truly repairs itself. I also answer questions about stem cells vs exosomes, the role of peptides in musculoskeletal healing, and how lifestyle factors like food, stress, and metabolic health influence long-term outcomes. Topics include: Stem cells for tendon and labrum injuries (01:45)Systemic vs local regenerative treatments (03:10)Peptides for tissue repair and recovery (06:50)Nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic health (24:05)Supplements, brain health, and mood support (33:35)Advanced regenerative therapies used in my clinic (48:40)Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Connect with Dr. Zora Benhamou on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackmyage/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this episode, I’m exploring a topic that’s very important to me: pet health and nutrition. I’m joined by Dr. Scarlet Magdalene, a regenerative veterinarian with over 15 years of experience in emergency and general veterinary medicine. Together, we discuss why so many pets are struggling with chronic conditions and how modern pet food plays a bigger role than most people realize. Dr. Scarlet shares her perspective on why kibble is one of the most processed foods available, how nutrition is often overlooked in animal healthcare, and what pet owners can consider when supporting their pet’s long-term health. This conversation draws clear parallels between human and animal medicine and reinforces why addressing root causes, starting with food, is essential for healing and longevity. Key Takeaways: Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — ✨ Connect with Dr. Scarlet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscarlett/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this keynote-style episode, I break down how stem cell therapy is studied in autoimmune disease and long COVID, and how clinicians think about immune dysregulation, inflammation, and repair. I explain how stem cell therapy evolved from early bone marrow transplants and why mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are being explored for immune modulation rather than suppression. I also share research insights and clinical observations across autoimmune conditions, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis, and discuss why outcomes can vary when working with complex biology. The second half of the episode focuses on long COVID (PASC), including common symptom patterns, proposed mechanisms, and how I evaluate whether a therapy’s mechanism aligns with the underlying pathophysiology. Let’s get into it. _ Key Takeaways Introduction & Opening (0:00) Autoimmune Disease Overview (1:58) Lupus (SLE) Treatment (4:43) Treatment Philosophy & Expectations (8:55) Rheumatoid Arthritis (11:32) Stages of Stem Cell Healing (15:09 ) Psoriasis (17:14) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (19:55) Other Autoimmune Conditions (27:29) Long COVID (30:30) Tissue Source Comparison (46:21) Closing (49:36) Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring to you a topic I’ve never covered before - lymphatic massage drainage. I brought on Julia Karpus, an expert in the field who’s originally from Ukraine, where this type of therapy is part of everyday wellness. She’s now in L.A., helping people detox, reduce inflammation, and reconnect with their bodies in the most incredible ways. We talked about how lymphatic drainage works and why it’s so important for your health. Julia shares stories from her clients, such as the woman who lost 60 pounds, or the many women who finally got pregnant after years of trying. It’s remarkable what can happen when we support our bodies in the right way. Let’s get into it. Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Differences between lymphatic and regular massage (01:06) Benefits of lymphatic massage (07:11) Case studies and client experiences (10:09) Proper way of doing lymphatic massage (27:07) Frequency and duration of lymphatic massage (34:05) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Julia Karpus: https://www.instagram.com/julia.bodysculpting — ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Many people walk into my clinic with chronic gut issues, low energy, or persistent inflammation. They've tried everything, but nothing works. In many of these cases, there's something deeper that’s sabotaging their healing. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Davis, a functional medicine doctor who went through her own 10-year battle with gut issues before discovering she had a massive parasite infection. After detoxing safely and strategically, her symptoms vanished, and now she helps others do the same. We discuss why detoxing must be personalized, the danger of following online fads, and how overlooked issues like parasites, mold, and even head injuries can completely derail gut health. Dr. Kate also shares tools like myofascial therapy, coffee enemas, and lymphatic drainage that play a crucial role in safe, effective detoxification. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to support your body's healing from the inside out. Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Dr. Kate’s constipation story and shocking doctor options (03:17) Passing a 3-foot parasite and what it meant (08:04) The danger of detoxing before your organs are ready (14:29) What coffee enemas really do to your liver (25:47) Why gut health matters for mental health (34:14) Additional Resources: ✨ Connect with Dr. Kate Davis: https://www.instagram.com/drkatedavis/ — ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Almost everyone alive has had some form of trauma. Whether it’s obvious or hidden, big or small, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on our minds and bodies. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading voice in the biology of trauma. She decodes the dynamic relationship between our past trauma and our body - both our physical & psychic body and how trauma affects us physically. Can healing the trauma resolve our physical ailments? Are chronic illnesses caused or exacerbated by past trauma? At what point does the stress caused by trauma turn into overwhelm? Can we overcome the detrimental (and sometimes devastating) effects of trauma on our well-being? These are some of the pertinent questions we tackle in this episode. Please join us in this enlightening conversation. Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Understanding trauma and its prevalence (03:20) Identifying and addressing trauma patterns (08:37) The biology of trauma and its impact (13:45) Strategies for trauma recovery (22:27) Practical tools for trauma recovery (41:59) Additional Resources: ✨ Get the Biology of Trauma Book here: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book ✨ Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/ ✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAimieApigian — ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this episode, I sit down once again with my most popular guests: Dr. Warren and Dan Schmidt. With over 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Warren, alongside supplement innovator Dan Schmidt, share the new groundbreaking solutions they have been working on. One of them is a natural testosterone-boosting solution that bypasses injections and risky hormonal shutdown. They also unveil a revolutionary oral delivery method that achieves 85% absorption by activating mucosal uptake. They explain how this delivery system enhances mitochondrial function, boosting energy, hormone levels, and overall well-being. You will also learn about their new Glow topical peptide formula and a complete 24-hour ultimate solution for cellular rejuvenation involving NAD, PQQ, copper peptides, and methylene blue. This brilliant stack supercharges the mitochondria, removes senescent cells, reduces inflammation & oxidative stress, & optimizes sleep. 👉 If you're ready to upgrade your energy, hormones, and brainpower, without needles, you’ll love this episode! Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Details of the new testosterone product (01:57) Mitochondrial health and its importance (15:29) Benefits of the ultimate cellular optimization (16:32) New delivery system (22:31) Glow peptide and its benefits (29:24) Additional Resources: ✨ Best 365 Labs: https://best365labs.com/ ✨ Best 365 Labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best365labs/ — ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Peptide therapy is turning out to be one of the most exciting frontiers of modern regenerative medicine. Peptides are nature-derived, highly targeted molecules that are already in your body, but when used therapeutically, they can guide healing, enhance function, and even reverse aspects of aging. I walk you through the most powerful peptides, from BPC-157 for tissue and gut repair, to epitalon for extending biological youth, to brain peptides like Dihexa and Cerebrolysin that can help rebuild neural pathways. There’s likely a peptide for anything you can think of. Whether it’s for boosting your immune system, improving sleep, enhancing mood, supporting weight loss, or regenerating skin and hair I’ll also look at cutting-edge research, including studies on cardiovascular rejuvenation, sexual function peptides like PT-141, and even mitochondrial peptides that fuel your cells’ energy engines. 🎧 Tap in and explore the world of peptides, because you deserve to feel vibrant, strong, and fully alive. Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Applications of peptides in medical practice (00:52) Detailed overview of specific peptides (05:27) Brain peptides and their therapeutic applications (27:44) Growth hormone-releasing peptides (41:36) Mitochondrial support peptides (46:48) Weight loss and sexual health peptides (51:41) Additional Resources: ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

You’ve probably heard all the amazing benefits of stem cells. They can heal injuries, reverse aging, and even fight chronic disease. But there is a lot of confusion on what’s actually safe, what works, and what to avoid. I was interviewed by Greg the Hydrogen Man, and Greg asked many questions about stem cell therapy that many people wanted to know the answers to, from what cell sources to choose, to whether a person should try to get as many cells as possible in a stem cell treatment. I break down the critical differences between stem cells from your own aging body and those from pristine, birth-derived sources like umbilical cord tissue. We talk about how older cells lose their intelligence, how they may fail to fight off abnormal or cancerous cells, and how younger stem cells still retain the power to recognize and kill what doesn’t belong. We also discuss how to enhance the success of stem cell therapy through tools like red light therapy, hydrogen water, ozone, and detox. Stem cells need a clean, supportive environment to thrive. 🎧 Listen now and discover the truth about stem cell therapy! Key Takeaways Introduction (00:00) Are all stem cells created equal? (00:38) Why was bone marrow used to source stem cells (04:01) Age weakens your stem cells (05:36) Older stem cells and cancer risk (10:46) Stem cells = intelligence signaling (14:42) The 3 main sources for clinics (17:13) Different types of regenerative cells (28:18) Enhancing stem cell efficacy with purity (41:46) Quantity vs quality in stem cell dosing (50:54) Additional Resources: ✨ More on Greg: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UPRISING144K ✨ Are All MSC's Created Equal? (Public Lecture): https://youtu.be/_srondIUvAI ✨ American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy: https://aaict.org/ ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ — Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.