The Dylan Gemelli Podcast

He passed his cardiac stress test with flying colors and received a clean bill of health from his doctors. Shortly afterward, he suffered a heart attack that nearly killed him. Determined to understand what went wrong, he began investigating the hidden risks of heart disease, insulin resistance, and the foods we consume every day. He is Dr. Daniel Trevor, a heart attack survivor, citizen scientist, serial entrepreneur, and author of Unholy Trinity: How Carbs, Sugar & Oils Make Us Fat, Sick & Addicted and How to Escape Their Grip. Drawing on more than 1,200 scientific references, Trevor challenges conventional nutrition advice and explores how the modern food industry, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare system may influence our health. In this episode, we talk about: ■ How Daniel nearly died from a heart attack despite passing his cardiac stress test ■ The overlooked blood tests that can help identify cardiovascular and metabolic risks ■ Why Daniel questions conventional cholesterol guidelines and statin prescriptions ■ How Daniel developed type 2 diabetes despite being relatively slim ■ The relationship between insulin resistance, blood sugar, and cardiovascular disease ■ Why Daniel believes whole grains and wheat contributed to his health problems ■ How processed foods may encourage addictive eating behaviors ■ Why Daniel challenges the health benefits of oats and other commonly recommended grains ■ The differences between seed oils, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and animal fats ■ Why Daniel believes grass-fed meat is healthier than conventionally raised meat Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:44) Timeline (02:04) Meet Daniel Trevor (03:45) Near-Fatal Heart Attack (06:10) The Tests Doctors Miss (09:49) Hidden Cardiovascular Risks (11:41) Cholesterol and Statins (12:40) Profits Over Prevention? (14:51) The Food Industry (16:11) Hidden Diabetes (18:15) Testing Insulin Resistance (19:42) Understanding LDL Particles (21:15) Is Wheat Addictive? (27:05) Keto and Carnivore (28:24) Gut Health and Aging (31:47) Continuous Glucose Monitoring (32:18) Diets Must Be Individualized (35:21) Carbs, Sugar and Oils (38:21) Wheat and Blood Sugar (39:26) The Rise of Obesity (40:45) The History of Seed Oils (42:09) How Dietary Advice Changed (44:27) Taking Control of Your Health (48:21) The Breakfast Myth (49:41) Pharmaceutical Advertising (50:25) Do Statins Extend Life? (52:03) Are Oats Actually Healthy? (53:34) Fasting and Exercise (55:42) The Dangers of Seed Oils (59:34) Which Oils Are Better? (01:01:18) Butter and Healthy Fats (01:03:51) Meat Quality Matters (01:04:30) Regenerative Farming (01:07:21) Metabolic Flexibility (01:09:03) Dylan's Personal Diet (01:10:18) Measure Your Health (01:11:38) Final Thoughts Find Dr. Daniel Trevor HERE: https://danieltrevor.com —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-p

He was only 33 years old, physically fit, and had normal cholesterol results. Yet an 85% blockage in one of his heart's most important arteries nearly cost him his life. He is Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist, founder of Kim Wellness, and creator of the ENCORE Method. After surviving a heart attack in 2015, he began investigating the role of mold exposure, hidden infections, environmental toxins, and chronic stress in his own health crisis. In this episode, we talk about: ■ How Dr. Kim suffered a heart attack at just 33 despite being physically fit■ The hidden infections, mold exposure, and heavy metals he discovered after his heart attack■ How childhood trauma and chronic stress may affect long-term health■ The potential risks and side effects of commonly prescribed medications■ Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story of cardiovascular health■ How environmental toxins may affect cellular health and inflammation■ The differences between conventional and regenerative farming■ Why spinach, oats, and oat milk may not be ideal for everyone■ How mold exposure may affect your gut and food tolerance■ Why keto, carnivore, and vegan diets aren't one-size-fits-all solutions■ Why fasting and intense exercise can sometimes add more stress to the body■ The importance of fiber and gut bacteria for long-term health■ Why taking the right supplement at the wrong time can backfire■ How Dr. Kim's ENCORE Method approaches cellular health and recovery Chapters: (00:00) Intro(00:50) Timeline(05:42) Functional Medicine(07:09) A Heart Attack at 33(08:12) The Warning Signs He Missed(10:55) Cellular Health Matters(13:15) Hidden Infections and Toxins(15:11) The Impact of Childhood Trauma(16:53) The Problem With Conventional Treatment(19:56) Side Effects of Medications(21:40) Blood Tests You Should Take(23:32) The Impact of Environmental Toxins(29:33) Alternatives for Heart Health(31:56) Mold, Cholesterol and Inflammation(34:54) Understanding Arterial Damage(36:12) Seed Oils and Cellular Health(37:26) Why Diets Become So Divisive(38:39) What Is Metabolic Flexibility?(39:21) Seasonal Eating (43:39) Does Meat Quality Matter?(45:21) What the Bible Says About Mold(46:28) Five Foods Dr. Kim Questions(47:55) The Problem With Spinach and Oxalates(52:16) Are Oats Actually Healthy?(53:47) The Problem With Oat Milk(54:19) Mushrooms and Mold Exposure(55:22) Reducing Your Toxic Load(56:01) When Exercise Does More Harm(57:43) Keto, Carnivore and Vegan Diets(59:19) Why Diets Must Be Individualized(01:03:20) When Fasting Isn't Recommended?(01:04:16) Do We Really Need Fiber?(01:05:35) The ENCORE Method Explained(01:06:50) When Supplements Can Backfire(01:08:06) The Truth About Longevity Supplements(01:09:45) Final Thoughts Follow Dr. John: https://drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd?igsh=MW82dXdpaWYycmFhbA%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/@drkimwellness —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJ

There are some things powerful systems would rather you never question and THIS behind-the-scenes conversation gets into exactly WHY. This is not a traditional interview. It’s a conversation between two men who have both made serious money, lost years of their lives to prison, rebuilt themselves, and learned some of their hardest lessons through experience. Dylan and Kevin get into money, prison, success, medicine, mindset, credibility, failure, faith and the uncomfortable truths most people would rather avoid. Because money is not about chasing shortcuts. Success is shaped by your environment more than motivation. Failure gets worse when you keep making excuses. Credentials mean less than real-world performance. Prison can either break you or force you to take accountability. Medicine should make you question incentives and authority. Mindset is shaped by the way you speak to yourself. Wealth means very little if chasing it makes you miserable. And because one of self-help’s biggest promises “you can have anything you want”, might be complete bullshit. Kevin Trudeau is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and personal-development figure best known for books including Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You to Know About. His career has included massive commercial success, major controversy and years spent in federal prison. Today, he speaks about success, wealth, mindset and the lessons he says came from decades of experience at both extremes. Chapters: (00:00) They Don’t Want You to Know (01:58) The Biggest Lies About Making Money (03:15) Building Billions Before Teaching Success (04:29) The Wealth Frequency (06:38) Your Environment Controls Your Income (10:01) Stop Making Excuses (12:17) The Mindset Difference Between Winners and Losers (15:08) Your Mind Is Stronger Than Your Body (17:27) Prison (24:18) Every Saint Has a Past, Every Sinner a Future (24:23) The Lost Art of Accountability (28:49) Credentials vs Real-World Experience (34:19) Why Angry Experts Should Make You Suspicious (35:29) What Doctors Aren’t Taught (40:17) Are People Being Scammed by the Medical System? (40:56) The Biggest Lie About Success (43:11) Seek First the Kingdom (43:42) You CAN'T Have It All (45:23) Dream Big Without Becoming Delusional (46:32) The Real Keys to Success Check Out Kevin's YouTube Channel for More: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinTrudeauOfficial/featured Visit www.kevintrudeau.com/ for all Kevin's Products and Offerings —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

He built a $300 MILLION business by outworking almost everyone around him. But eventually, the grind started showing up physically... from stress-induced hair loss to sleepless nights and burnout. He is Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, a company with more than 200 franchise locations and roughly $300 million in annual sales. He appeared on the premiere episode of Shark Tank, is the co-author of Effortless Entrepreneur, and has spent more than two decades building, scaling and leading one of the most recognizable brands in the moving and junk-removal industry. In this episode, we talk about: ■ How College Hunks started with a beat-up cargo van and grew into a $300 million business ■ What happened when Nick appeared on the first-ever episode of Shark Tank ■ Why entrepreneurship can become an emotional rollercoaster ■ How chronic stress caused Nick to lose a patch of his hair ■ How burnout affects your decisions, relationships and leadership ■ The six areas Nick uses to evaluate his life ■ How fitness, faith and recovery affect business performance ■ Why entrepreneurs often sabotage themselves by chasing too many ideas ■ How setting impossible goals can force better decisions ■ Why complacency can become dangerous after you become successful ■ Why the people and information around you shape who you become ■ Nick’s plan to turn College Hunks into a billion-dollar brand Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:47) Timeline (03:53) How College Hunks Started (05:00) From a Beat-Up Van to a $300M Business (07:33) How to Stand Out in a Crowded Industry (11:13) The Stress Behind Running a Massive Business (21:01) How Shark Tank Changed Entrepreneurship (23:38) How Much Did Shark Tank Actually Help the Business? (27:09) The Hidden Health Cost of Entrepreneurship (29:01) Waking Up at 2AM From Stress (30:36) All Gas, No Brakes (34:13) Burnout Leads to Bad Decisions (36:11) From Ego and Money to Purpose (38:43) The 6 F’s of a Balanced Life (40:37) Stretched, Not Stressed (41:21) Building a Brand People Remember (44:19) The Plan to Build a Billion-Dollar Brand (45:09) The Science of Scaling (46:48) Why Too Many Ideas Can Hold You Back (49:01) The Danger of Complacency (50:48) Your Environment Shapes Who You Become (53:00) Why Successful People Still Want More (54:29) The Effortless Entrepreneur (55:35) Final Thoughts Follow Nick and his work: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/ Nick Friedman: https://www.nickfriedman.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nickfriedman1/?hl=en HUNKS TALKING JUNK Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hunks-talking-junk/id1865713027 —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

Most people are chasing better health in the wrong order. They look for the next supplement, peptide, diet, drug, or shortcut... while IGNORING the foundation underneath all of it. After more than 25 years of studying hormones, peptides, nutrition, health, and wellness, Dylan explains why optimizing your bloodwork or diet may not be enough if you’re constantly stressed, unhappy, sleep-deprived, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode. He explores the connection between faith and health, mindset, nervous system regulation, gratitude, discipline, sleep, nutrition, stress, peptides, and longevity, and explains why the basics still matter more than the latest health hack. This episode isn’t about another shortcut to losing weight or feeling better. It’s about building the foundation that allows everything else to work. In this episode: ■ Why Dylan puts God first in his approach to health ■ The connection between faith, hope, love, and well-being ■ Why gratitude may be one of the most underrated health practices ■ Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Why knowing more isn’t enough ■ Why self-control and discipline affect almost every area of health ■ How chronic stress and fight-or-flight can affect how you feel ■ Ways Dylan uses prayer, breathwork, silence, and alone time to decompress ■ Why chasing health shortcuts usually leads to a longer road ■ Where peptides and supplements actually fit into a healthy lifestyle ■ Why sleep needs to become a non-negotiable ■ How your food choices affect more than your weight ■ Dylan’s framework for aligning your faith, mind, and body Chapters: (00:00) The Missing Piece (00:51) God First (02:27) The Virtues That Shape Your Health (03:40) Why So Many People Have Lost Hope (05:06) Knowledge vs. Wisdom (05:51) Self-Control Changes Everything (06:38) Vitamin G: The Power of Gratitude (07:53) Humility Matters (08:30) Are Happier People Healthier? (11:26) The Habits of Healthy, Happy People (12:54) Your Mind Controls Your Body (13:45) Are You Stuck in Fight-or-Flight? (15:02) Prayer, Breathwork & Resetting Your Mind (16:28) Stop Chasing Health Shortcuts (18:45) Supplements & Peptides Aren’t the Foundation (19:16) Sleep Has to Be a Priority (20:07) Food Is Medicine (21:01) Neglecting Your Health Affects Others (22:45) You Get One Body & One Life (24:19) Dylan’s “Secret” to Total Health Alignment —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m ◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400