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The Sakara Life Podcast

The Sakara Life Podcast

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 Curated conversations that dig deep into the ancient rituals and modern research we can all use to build lives we love living. Each week, Sakara Life founders, Whitney & Danielle, sit down with today's top physicists, mystics, chefs, healers, and CEOs, to explore the areas of life where science and spirituality coexist and thoughts turn into real, live things.Sakara Life, 2024 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Art Cooking Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
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  • Dr. Elizabeth Sharp: The New GLP-1 Landscape and How to Support Your Body Through It

    Dr. Elizabeth Sharp: The New GLP-1 Landscape and How to Support Your Body Through It
    Dec 2 2025
    Danielle and Whitney sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, a board-certified Internal and Obesity Medicine physician, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Health Meets Wellness and The TouchCare Method. Together, they explore how dramatically the GLP-1 landscape has evolved—from early use in diabetes and clinical obesity to widespread microdosing, off-label protocols, emerging oral versions, and new research on inflammation, dementia risk, PCOS, and IBD. Dr. Sharp breaks down what the science actually says, who these medications can help, and the real considerations we all should be talking about. Dr. Sharp shares: What GLP-1 medications actually do in the body Why food noise is different from food addiction The critical role of diet, protein, fiber, and movement on GLP-1s How to protect muscle mass and metabolic health GLP-1 use during perimenopause and menopause She also dives into the importance of resistance training, daily strength “snacks,” and the rising role of creatine for women, cognition, and anyone on GLP-1s. Dr. Sharp leaves us with a powerful piece of lightwork you can integrate immediately—wherever you are in your health journey. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZA3Knfq7NCY Elizabeth Sharp Edens, M.D., DABOM, IFMCP is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and the founder of Health Meets Wellness and The TouchCare Method. She created Health Meets Wellness to make functional, root-cause medicine more accessible — blending evidence-based clinical care with movement, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to help patients achieve lasting wellness. A certified yoga instructor, she weaves daily movement practices into treatment plans, believing medicine works best when paired with mindful physical activity. Building on her clinical work, Dr. Sharp launched The TouchCare Method, an innovative digital obesity medicine and weight-management platform offering high-touch, wrap-around care both in-person and online. The platform integrates medical treatment, nutrition, exercise, behavioral health, and data-driven insights into one comprehensive program — providing patients with continuous support through virtual coaching, AI-enhanced engagement, and remote monitoring. Dr. Sharp developed the Health Meets Wellness Method in collaboration with Troy Flanagan, Ph.D., and Susie Parker-Simmons, RDN, to address metabolic health through a multifaceted, personalized approach. Her work focuses on treating obesity as a chronic disease—combining medication management with individualized nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral strategies for sustainable results. She also serves as an Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. She went on to practice with Mount Sinai Doctors, where she received the Cullman Family Award for Excellence in Physician Communication, and later worked at One Medical.
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    42 mins
  • Dr. Zaher Merhi: The Future of Fertility, From Stem Cells to Reproductive Immunology

    Dr. Zaher Merhi: The Future of Fertility, From Stem Cells to Reproductive Immunology
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode, Sakara founders Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise sit down with world-renowned fertility expert Dr. Zaher Merhi, founder and medical director of the Rejuvenating Fertility Center. Named one of the Top 2% Scientists in the World, Dr. Merhi is pioneering a new era of women’s health—one where fertility, longevity, and regenerative medicine are deeply interconnected. Together, they explore groundbreaking new frontiers in fertility—from stem cell ovarian rejuvenation and reproductive immunology to natural and low-dose IVF alternatives. Dr. Merhi challenges traditional fertility medicine, emphasizing that IVF isn’t always the answer—and that many women can restore fertility and hormonal health by addressing underlying inflammation, immune imbalances, and lifestyle factors. Whether you’re thinking about kids, navigating perimenopause, or simply curious about optimizing your hormonal health, this conversation offers a powerful perspective: your fertility is a reflection of your overall vitality—and supporting it means nurturing your whole body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Merhi Shares: Why inflammation is at the root of many fertility challenges How reproductive immunology helps prevent miscarriage and support healthy pregnancies The science of PRP and stem cell ovarian rejuvenation Why IVF is not the only answer The link between mental state, nourishment, and fertility How regenerative therapies like ozone and exosome treatments are advancing longevity and hormonal health Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/uTjlwH7wNhM About Dr. Merhi: Dr. Merhi is the founder and the medical director of Rejuvenating Fertility Center (RFC). He is an internationally recognized fertility doctor, lecturer, editor, and grant reviewer. His training and faculty appointments included Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, NYU School of Medicine, and University of Vermont. He was a Professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and the Director of the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship program (ACGME accredited). He is currently a Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Maimonides Medical Center in New York. He has 3 American Board certifications in OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and High-Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD). Dr. Merhi is one of the few Reproductive Immunologists in the country and is an active researcher with an interest in women older than 40 with Low Ovarian Reserve (low AMH or high FSH), Stem Cell ovarian rejuvenation, gentle stimulation IVF, natural IVF, and IVF without injectables. He was named “Top 2% Scientists in the World.”His research also focuses on technologies, such as Stem Cell Exosomes, Ozone Sauna therapy, and Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), that could improve egg quality especially in women with endometriosis, immune disorders, and PCOS. Dr. Merhi is also experienced in treating overweight women and those who had weight loss surgery. He is a strong proponent of the LGBTQ+ community and has proudly served the Arabic and Jewish Communities for over two decades.
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    57 mins
  • Geneen Roth: Healing Our Relationship with Food, Body, and Self

    Geneen Roth: Healing Our Relationship with Food, Body, and Self
    Oct 21 2025
    In this episode, Danielle DuBoise welcomes Geneen Roth—best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and pioneer of the intuitive eating movement—for a powerful conversation on what our relationship with food reveals about our beliefs, emotions, and connection to life itself. From life-changing realizations to the sacredness of daily meals, Geneen shares timeless wisdom on healing, nourishment, and the radical act of being on your own side. This episode is an invitation to pause, listen deeply, and remember that how we feed ourselves—on every level—is how we live our lives. Geneen shares: How the way we eat mirrors our deepest beliefs about self-worth Why obsession with food distracts us from what we’re really hungry for The radical act of being on your own side—and how to begin Practices to shift from self-judgment to self-compassion How to raise the next generation to stay connected to their hunger, body, and divinity Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: ⁠https://youtu.be/FfRLI4_sKaY About Geneen: For over four decades, Geneen Roth has guided thousands of people in transforming their relationship with food, body, and self. A pioneer of intuitive eating, Geneen’s groundbreaking work shows us that food is never just about food—it’s a portal into our deepest beliefs about worthiness, love, control, forgiveness, and trust in life itself. She is the author of ten books, including her New York Times bestsellers Women Food and God, Lost and Found, and When Food Is Love, as well as her most recent, This Messy Magnificent Life. Her work has been featured on Super Soul Sunday, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, and The View. Resources + Links: Learn more about Geneen’s work: www.geneenroth.com Connect with Geneen on Instagram: @geneenroth
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    1 hr
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