Thrive State Podcast

What if the future of psychiatry isn’t about numbing symptoms but unlocking true healing? 🌱 In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Yi, a holistic psychiatrist also known as “Street MD,” to explore the emerging role of psychedelics in mental health treatment. From ketamine to MDMA and psilocybin, we dive into how these therapies are reshaping the way we understand anxiety, depression, trauma, and healing. Discover: ✅ Why antidepressants may not be the full answer ✅ The science of neuroplasticity & psychedelics ✅ The importance of integration after treatment ✅ How lifestyle (sleep, food, movement, community) is still the real foundation for mental health Psychedelics aren’t magic pills — they’re tools. Used wisely, they may just be the future of psychiatry. 👉 Don’t miss this conversation. Follow me on Instagram @doctorvmd Get your free Longevity & Human Potential Starter Kit: thrivestatestarter.com Grab my #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State: thrivestatebook.com Episode Highlights:

Why do so many of us feel like we do not belong, whether at home, at work, or even in our own skin? How can authenticity and belonging unlock true mental and emotional health? In this inspiring episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Ritu Bhasin, award-winning speaker and best-selling author of The Authenticity Principle and We Have Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging. Together, they explore: Why childhood bullying, sometimes even at home, leaves lasting scars on belonging How fear of judgment erodes mental health and connection Practical strategies to cultivate authenticity and belonging at work and in life Why leaders must disrupt bias and model vulnerability ✨ Resources for Thrivers: 📘 Grab the #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State (2nd Edition): thrivestatebook.com 🎁 Free Longevity and Human Potential Starter Kit: thrivestatestarter.com 🔗 Explore more insights at kienvuu.com Episode Highlights:

How Functional Medicine and Epigenetics Unlock the Future of Health What if chronic disease isn’t a life sentence, but a signal that your body can be restored? In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with the legendary Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the “Father of Functional Medicine.” Together, they explore how lifestyle, nutrition, and epigenetics shape our health and how you can reverse dysfunction, optimize your biology, and thrive at any age. 👉 Discover how functional medicine is reshaping healthcare. 👉 Learn how to use sleep, movement, nutrition, and mindset to take control of your genes. 👉 Get inspired by Dr. Bland’s Big Bold Health mission and the science of immuno-rejuvenation. ✨ Resources for Thrivers: 📘 Grab the #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State (2nd Edition): thrivestatebook.com 🎁 Free Longevity & Human Potential Starter Kit: thrivestatestarter.com 🔗 More insights on functional medicine at kienvuu.com Episode Highlights:

In this episode, I sit down with author and creator Kaila Yu to explore what it takes to move from external validation to authentic self worth. We talk about the harm of fetishization, the healing power of sobriety and community, Internal Family Systems therapy, and simple practices like meditation and gratitude that actually shift your biology and your story. If you have ever felt invisible or not enough, this one is for you. Content advisory: mentions of addiction and sexual assault. Read more at kienvuu.com Follow @doctorvmd Get the 2nd edition of Thrive State at thrivestatebook.com Download the free Longevity and Performance Starter Kit at thrivestatestarter.com References: IFS evidence and randomized trials, meditation and gratitude research, and reporting on anti Asian violence. Taylor & Francis Onlineifstherapy.orgSpringerLinkJAMA NetworkPBS Episode Highlights:

Longevity is not just living longer. It is living fully alive. In this Thrive State conversation, Dr. Kien Vuu joins David Meltzer to unpack how meaning, gratitude, and your biology work together to shape health, performance, and legacy. We cover the science of stress, mitochondria, and the default mode network, plus practical shifts that move you from dis-ease to ease. Listen to more episodes: kienvuu.com/podcast Follow @doctorvmd Grab the Thrive State Starter Kit: thrivestatestarter.com Get the Thrive State book: thrivestatebook.com Episode Highlights:

What if the anxiety, burnout, or exhaustion you feel isn’t just emotional—but energetic? In this transformative episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Doctor V sits down with healer and intuitive guide Victoria Pippo to explore how energy affects our biology, relationships, and purpose. From grounding and shielding to energetic cleansing, you’ll learn how to shift your frequency and regain control of your inner world. Start reclaiming your energy: 📘 Get the free Thrive State Starter Guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com 🧠 Order Thrive State Book: https://thrivestatebook.com 📲 Follow @doctorvmd Episode Highlights: Why “Energy Is Medicine” Victoria’s Story: From Disney Performer to Healer What Energetic Sovereignty Really Means Reincarnation, Soul Contracts & Free Will Trauma, Tension & Energetic Blocks in the Body Meditation Hacks for Busy Brains Grounding Techniques That Actually Work Energetic Shielding vs. Emotional Numbing Cleansing Practices You Can Start Today Tuning into Your Intuition & Inner Guidance Victoria’s Final Message: Energy as Medicine

What if your fatigue, mood swings, low libido, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain weren’t “just aging” or “just stress”—but signals your hormones are out of balance? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett to uncover the real story behind women's hormone health. They dive into the truth about peri menopause, the myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why conventional medicine often fails women. If you're feeling off and don’t know why, this conversation could change your life. Watch now and discover how to take back control of your health. Start your journey here: INNER BALANCE COUPON Download the free Thrive Starter Guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com Get the #1 bestselling book Thrive State: https://thrivestatebook.com Follow Doctor V: @doctorvmd Episode Highlights: Meet Dr. Sarah Daccarett Why Women Feel "Off": The Missing Hormone Conversation Are Symptoms Happening Earlier in Life Now? The Overlooked Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance Misdiagnosis and Misinformation in Women’s Health The Truth About Estrogen, Cancer, and Clot Risk Addressing the Fear of Taking Hormones for Life HRT and Fertility: What Women Should Know How to Choose the Right Provider for HRT

What if one molecule could help you live longer, think clearer, and recover faster — and it’s backed by a Nobel Prize? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Chris Burres, research scientist and founder of MyVitalC, to unpack the science behind Carbon 60 (C60) — a molecule so powerful it increased the lifespan of test rats by 90% in a peer-reviewed study. Chris breaks down the connection between oxidative stress, aging, and how ESS60 (a purified version of C60) could be the key to unlocking greater human performance, mental clarity, and cellular longevity. 🧪 The science is real. The potential is massive. Tune in to learn why the longevity world is buzzing about this molecule. 📘 Buy Doctor V’s #1 Amazon Bestseller Thrive State: https://thrivestatebook.com 📥 Download the FREE Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com 📲 Follow @doctorvmd for the latest health optimization tools Episode Highlights:

What if fear wasn’t the enemy, but the doorway to your highest self? In this electrifying episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with former U.S. Marine, polar explorer, and founder of Fearvana, Akshay Nanavati, to unpack how fear, suffering, and self-transcendence can unlock the life you were meant to live. Akshay has faced war, addiction, and darkness—literally. He’s spent 17 days in pitch black stillness. Dragged a 420-pound sled across Antarctica. And lived to teach us what it means to truly transform fear into fuel. 🎧 Download the free Longevity & Human Potential Starter Guide → https://thrivestatestarter.com 📘 Get the #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State (2nd Edition) → https://thrivestatebook.com 👨‍⚕️ Follow @doctorvmd on Instagram → https://instagram.com/doctorvmd Episode Highlights:

In this heartfelt, unscripted birthday episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. V shares a simple but life-changing mindset shift: “We Get To.” Discover how this single phrase can reset your nervous system, boost your longevity, and unlock your peak performance. Dr. V opens up about his personal growth journey, the power of energy, the role of conventional medicine, and why remembering who we truly are is the best medicine. What You’ll Learn: How your energetic state impacts your DNA The hidden dangers of stress and limiting beliefs Why conventional and energetic medicine must work together The power of gratitude and presence Free Longevity Resources: thrivestatestarter.com Grab the #1 Amazon Bestseller Thrive State (2nd Edition): thrivestatebook.com Chat with Dr. V’s AI: mythrivestate.com/biohack Support your longevity with myvitalc.com/thrivestate Follow Dr. V: Instagram @doctorvmd Episode Highlights:

In this special Biohacking Conference edition of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu interviews Ukrainian psychologist, media personality, and global inspiration Natalia Kholodenko. From a childhood in a rural Soviet village to becoming a household name in Ukraine, Natalia’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, embodiment, and playful manifestation. Natalia shares the power of visualization, how she used “walking interviews” to manifest a career in media, and why dreaming bigger than your trauma is the key to healing. Her insights blend science, storytelling, and soul — and her presence alone is medicine. 🔹 Visualization + movement to rewire your brain 🔹 The neuroscience of imagination and play 🔹 How trauma can ignite transformation 🔹 Healing through art, color, and embodied emotion 🎁 Get your free Longevity + Performance Starter Kit at thrivestatestarter.com 🎙 Follow Doctor V @doctorvmd 📘 Buy "Thrive State" at thrivestatebook.com Episode Highlights Childhood dreams, Napoleon Hill, and inner worlds Natalia’s rise to media stardom in Ukraine Motivation from poverty and rewriting family patterns First exposure to online work and global community Overcoming fear, judgment, and perfectionism “Walking interviews” as a brain training technique Embodied visualization, play, and neuroplasticity Dreaming bigger than trauma and coaching displaced women Group dream exercises and the power of new people Resilience after loss, stress, and war Drawing, color, and somatic healing tools

In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. They explore how health coaching is transforming lives, the science behind mind-body medicine, and how your personal story shapes your biology. 🔹 Learn how thoughts create biology 🔹 The connection between trauma, stress, and chronic illness 🔹 Why health coaches are critical to healthcare’s future 🔹 How to become your own best medicine 🎁 Get your free Longevity + Performance Starter Kit at thrivestatestarter.com 🎙 Follow Doctor V @doctorvmd 📘 Buy "Thrive State" at thrivestatebook.com Episode Highlights: The "Five to Thrive" lightning round Sandra’s path from teacher to psychologist to coach trainer Mind-body medicine: thoughts as biochemical signals Gently challenging limiting beliefs and personal stories From trauma to resilience: biography shapes biology Panic attacks and the healing power of breath How health coaches support doctors and patients Health Savings Accounts & paying for coaching Identity shift: Taking ownership of your health Sandra’s personal wellness habits and routine at 75 How to find or become a certified health coach

Discover how spirulina and chlorella—Earth’s oldest superfoods—can transform your health, energy, and longevity. In this special edition of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with ENERGYbits founder Catherine Arnston to unpack the science behind algae and its powerful effects on mitochondrial function, detoxification, and disease prevention. 🔥 Highlights: Mitochondrial health & energy Cellular detox and immune resilience Algae’s role in anti-aging and fasting Spirulina vs. Chlorella explained 💡 Want to biohack your health? Download Doctor V’s FREE Thrive State Starter Guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com Get the bestselling book Thrive State (2nd Ed): https://thrivestatebook.com 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow @doctorvmd on all platforms

Sexual health is NOT just about what happens in the bedroom—it’s a mirror of your full-body health, metabolic function, and emotional well-being. In this powerful Thrive State Podcast episode, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with pioneering regenerative medicine expert Dr. Anne Truong to talk about the root causes of erectile dysfunction, what most men are doing wrong, and the advanced therapies (including PRP, shockwave, and even Botox) that are changing lives. Plus, Dr. Truong drops gold on the real secrets behind building a thriving online medical business. 🔋 Learn how your lifestyle, hormones, and stress affect sexual performance 🧠 Discover the surprising effects of porn, alcohol, and modern life on ED 💉 Hear which regenerative therapies actually work—and when to use them 💼 Get behind-the-scenes on how Dr. Truong built a 7-figure business helping men optimize their health Follow Doctor V: @doctorvmd Grab the #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State: thrivestatebook.com Download free longevity + performance tools: thrivestatestarter.com Get Dr. Truong’s free Morning Wood Smoothie recipe: goodmorningwoodsmoothie.com Episode Highlights:

How do you rebuild your life when everything seems lost? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with Michael Unbroken, a man who went from homelessness, childhood trauma, and self-destruction to success, purpose, and empowerment. Michael shares the raw truth about his journey—how he faced unimaginable hardship, battled obesity, and struggled with limiting beliefs before transforming his life. This conversation is packed with insights, strategies, and hard-hitting truths that will challenge you to reframe your own story and take control of your future. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ How childhood trauma impacts mindset and health ✔ The moment Michael decided to change his life—and how you can too ✔ Why self-discipline and radical accountability are key to transformation Episode Highlights: 📢 Want more strategies to unlock your highest potential? 📍 Visit kienvuu.com for powerful tools and resources 📍 Follow Dr. V on Instagram: @doctorvmd 📍 Get a copy of Thrive State: thrivestatebook.com

What if your greatest breakthroughs in health, performance, and longevity weren’t just in a supplement or biohacking device—but in your internal state? In this transformational episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (“Doctor V”) sits down with Dave Asprey, the father of biohacking, to explore the untapped power of mastering your emotions, nervous system, and mitochondria. Learn how triggers, childhood trauma, and subconscious filters shape your health—and how you can consciously reset them for greater peace, purpose, and energy. Follow Doctor V: @doctorvmd Grab the #1 Bestselling Book Thrive State (2nd edition): https://thrivestatebook.com Download your free longevity and peak performance guide: https://thrivestatestarter.com Episode Highlights:

In this eye-opening episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu is joined by the one and only Ben Azadi, a ketogenic diet expert, author, and founder of Keto Kamp. Ben shares his powerful journey of transforming his health, overcoming obesity, and battling addiction. He reveals how the ketogenic diet and mindset shifts have helped him take control of his health—and how you can do it too! In this episode, you'll learn: Ben's journey from obesity and addiction to thriving with keto The importance of mindset and purpose when transforming your health How the ketogenic diet can help optimize energy, health, and longevity The mental and emotional tools to shift from struggling to thriving And much more! 🎯 Key topics include: Overcoming personal struggles and transforming mindset The ketogenic diet’s impact on energy, focus, and fat loss The power of purpose in long-term health success How the keto community supports people on their health journeys Episode Highlights: 🎁 Get free resources at thrivestatestarter.com 📘 Grab the 2nd edition of Thrive State at thrivestatebook.com 💡 Want to experience cutting-edge red light therapy? Head to Kineon.io and use code THRIVESTATEPC for a special discount. 🚀 Kineon’s IndieGoGo launch on August 13—don’t miss out on the deals!

What if life’s biggest challenges were actually happening for you, not to you? 🤯 In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Summit, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jill Carnahan—a functional medicine doctor, cancer survivor, and resilience expert. Dr. Jill shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming aggressive cancer, the mindset that helped her defy the odds, and how faith, surrender, and self-awareness can shape our mental and physical health. Whether you’re facing health struggles, burnout, or a need to redefine success, this conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable insights. Episode Highlights: 👉 Listen to more inspiring conversations: Subscribe Here 👉 Get Dr. Jill’s free resilience resource: Visit her website 👉 Follow Dr. Jill on Instagram: @drjillcarnahan 👉 Grab your copy of Thrive State by Dr. V: thrivestatebook.com

What if your network isn’t just about who you know, but how you nurture those relationships? In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Keith Ferrazzi, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and a world-renowned expert on relationships, leadership, and collaboration. 💡 We dive into: ✅ The art of co-elevation—why true success comes from lifting others up ✅ The biggest mistakes people make in networking (and what to do instead) ✅ How to create genuine connections in a digital world ✅ The science of trust and why it’s the foundation of all high-performing teams Episode Highlights: 🔗 Don't just network—build a community. Watch now and start transforming your relationships today!

What does it take to go from humble beginnings to billionaire status while revolutionizing health and technology? In this episode of The Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu sits down with Naveen Jain, the visionary entrepreneur behind Viome, Moon Express, and other billion-dollar companies, to discuss mindset, health, AI, and longevity. Episode Highlights: 📢 Why Listen? ✅ Learn how billionaires think differently ✅ Discover how AI and gut health are revolutionizing longevity ✅ Find out why your diet might be hurting you—and what to do instead ✅ Get the blueprint for confidence, success, and purpose-driven impact 🔗 Watch now and start thriving! 👇 👉 https://youtu.be/GgTcVVuE5zs 📲 Follow Dr. Kien Vuu (@doctorvmd) for more life-optimizing insights! 🌍 Discover Viome and take control of your health 📖 Get Dr. V’s book Thrive State for a roadmap to peak performance: thrivestatebook.com