Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health ...
…
continue reading
The 'Practice of Law' School
…
continue reading

1
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Sean Carroll | Wondery
Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
…
continue reading
Join depth psychotherapist and Jungian scholar, John Price, in an exploration of extraordinary stories and phenomena that lurk beneath the surface of normal and everyday life. Listen in as John interviews experts, dilettantes, sinners, and saints to explore their professional and personal perspective on the underlying purpose of the mysteries which lurk within the seemingly mundane nature of day-to-day life. John received his Master’s degree in clinical psychology and his Doctorate degree in ...
…
continue reading

1
322 | Philip Pettit on Language, Agency, Politics, and Freedom
1:20:47
1:20:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:20:47When we think of the capacities that distinguish humans from other species, we generally turn to intelligence and its byproducts, including our technological prowess. But our intelligence is highly connected to our ability to use language, which is in turn closely related to our capacities as social creatures. Philosopher Philip Pettit would encour…
…
continue reading

1
78. Dr. Bill Rawls: Chronic Infections Don’t Go Away—They Go Quiet (Here's How to Reverse Them)
36:35
36:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:35Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, blood pressure that won’t budge, these aren’t isolated symptoms. They’re your cells signaling that something’s off. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OB/GYN who now focuses entirely on cellular health. We explore why most chronic illness isn’t about your diagnosis, it’s abou…
…
continue reading

1
124 - Gregory Shaw: The Ancient Art of Theurgy, Hellenic Tantra
1:28:05
1:28:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:05In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, I sit down with Dr. Gregory Shaw—renowned scholar of Neoplatonism and author of Hellenic Tantra and Theurgy and the Soul—to explore a forgotten path of spiritual transformation: theurgy.Together, we investigate:What theurgy actually is—not as abstract philosophy, but as a living practice.How modern culture’s lo…
…
continue reading

1
77. Professor Tim Spector: Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Health More Than Your DNA
1:40:26
1:40:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:26Your doctor says your health problems are genetic, so you're destined for the same fate. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Professor Tim Spector, one of the world's leading microbiome researchers, to reveal the truth: your gut bacteria have more control over your health than your genes do. We explore Tim'…
…
continue reading

1
321 | David Tong on Open Questions in Quantum Field Theory
1:19:25
1:19:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:25Quantum field theory is the basis for our most successful theories of fundamental physics. And yet, there are things we don't understand about it. Some of these puzzles are relatively well-known, while others are less celebrated. David Tong joins us to talk about some of the more interesting and perplexing aspects of quantum field theory. He also d…
…
continue reading

1
76. Shawn Stevenson : This is What We Lost When We Stopped Eating Together
1:31:13
1:31:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:13What if the real reason you’re gaining weight, feeling wired, or struggling to nourish your family isn’t about willpower—but the culture you live in? On this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Shawn Stevenson—nutritionist, bestselling author, and host of The Model Health Show—to explore how our food environment, not personal discipline, is fueling th…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the July 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questio…
…
continue reading

1
75. Dr. Grant Elliott: Still in Pain After the MRI, Meds, and PT? This Is How You Actually Fix Your Back
40:02
40:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:02Back pain is one of the most common health issues—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Grant Elliott, a physical therapist and founder of RehabFix, to unpack the real reasons people stay stuck in chronic pain and what it actually takes to recover. We break down why most diagnoses like sciatica or…
…
continue reading

1
74. Elissa Goodman: This is Why You Can’t Biohack Your Way Out of Burnout
1:16:47
1:16:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:16:47You’re bloated. Tired. Anxious. Maybe even burnt out. You’ve tried the diets, the supplements, the meditation apps… But you’re still not healing. Why? In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Elissa Goodman, a holistic health expert and cancer survivor, to explore the deep connection between gut health, inflammation, and overall well-being. We dive…
…
continue reading

1
320 | Solo: Complexity and the Universe
2:14:44
2:14:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:14:44Our universe started out looking very simple: hot, dense, smooth, rapidly expanding. According to our best current model, it will end up looking simple once again: cold, dark, empty. It's in between -- now, roughly speaking -- that things look complex. I have been working to understand the stages by which complexity comes into existence, thrives, a…
…
continue reading

1
73. Dr. Robin Berzin: Why “Normal” Labs Are Failing Women (and What to Ask For Instead)
1:26:28
1:26:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:28What if your bloating, fatigue, or fertility struggles aren’t separate issues, but signs of a deeper imbalance no one’s connected yet? In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health, and we dig into how functional medicine uncovers the why behind your symptoms and why conventional care keeps missing it. We talk…
…
continue reading

1
319 | Bryan Van Norden on Philosophy From the Rest of the World
1:12:39
1:12:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:39It is common to refer to philosophy as "a series of footnotes to Plato." But in the original quote, Alfred North Whitehead was more careful: he limited his characterization to "the European philosophical tradition." There are other traditions, both ancient and ongoing: Chinese philosophy, Indian philosophy, Africana philosophy, and various indigeno…
…
continue reading

1
72. Dr. Pedram Shojai: Why Your Physical Symptoms Are a Spiritual Wake-Up Call
35:59
35:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:59What if the root cause of burnout, inflammation, and hormone dysfunction isn’t just physical—but energetic? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Pedram Shojai—Taoist monk, doctor of Oriental medicine, and author of The Urban Monk—to explore how ancient wisdom meets modern health. We unpack why true healing requires addressing your qi (lif…
…
continue reading

1
71. Dr. Michael Breus: Why “Feeling Fine” Doesn’t Mean You’re Sleeping Well
1:31:50
1:31:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:50What if your exhaustion, brain fog, or cravings aren’t a motivation problem—but a sleep problem no one’s diagnosed yet? In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Breuss, a sleep specialist, and we dig into why so many high performers are chronically under-recovered, why sleep disorders go undetected for years, and how wearables are both …
…
continue reading

1
318 | Edward Miguel on the Developing Practice of Development Economics
1:20:39
1:20:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:20:39Economics is seeing an upsurge in the importance of controlled, reproducible empirical studies. One area where this has had a great impact is on development economics, which studies the economies of low- and middle-income societies. Edward Miguel has been at the forefront of both the revolution in empirical methods, and in applying those techniques…
…
continue reading

1
70. Kelly Gores: Why Most People Stay Sick (And How to Finally Shift It)
46:08
46:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:08Most people focus on physical health. But after years of practicing medicine, I’ve seen this truth again and again: you can’t heal your body if your mind and nervous system are stuck in survival mode. In this episode of Extend, I sat down with Kelly Gores, creator of HEAL and founder of WellSet, to explore how trauma, stress, and emotional blocks d…
…
continue reading

1
69. Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: This Hack Reversed Biological Age by 3 Years in Just 8 Weeks
1:07:34
1:07:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:34What if aging isn’t just inevitable—but programmable? In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, pioneering epigenetic researcher and author of Younger You, to explore how your daily choices—food, movement, sleep, stress—can literally rewire your genes to slow down aging. We unpack her groundbreaking study showing biological ag…
…
continue reading

1
317 | Nicole Rust on Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders
1:14:50
1:14:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:50The human brain is extremely complicated, but decades of careful neuroscientific research have revealed quite a bit about how it works, including how certain genes affect particular brain behaviors. Nevertheless, this progress has not led to quite as much improvement in the treatment of brain disorders as we might expect. I talk with neuroscientist…
…
continue reading

1
123 - Miles Neale: Return with Elixir
1:57:16
1:57:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:57:16In this episode of 'The Sacred Speaks,' host Dr. John W. Price engages in a conversation with Dr. Miles Neale, a Buddhist psychotherapist and esteemed teacher. Dr. Neal, who specializes in Tibetan Buddhism and contemplative practices, discusses his book, 'Return with Elixir,' which maps out the pilgrimage through death and rebirth. The discussion e…
…
continue reading

1
68. Jen Batchelor: The Real Reason You’re Burned Out (And It’s Not Your Job)
35:29
35:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:29Most people are treating stress with the wrong tools, and it’s silently sabotaging their longevity. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Jen Batchelor, Ayurvedic health optimizer and co-founder of Kin Euphorics, to talk about what your nervous system actually needs to feel calm, connected, and well. We dive into what adaptogens are really doi…
…
continue reading

1
67. Chris Mirabile: How to Reverse Your Biological Age (and Why Your Doctor Isn’t Talking About It)
1:48:13
1:48:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:48:13What if your real age isn’t on your driver’s license—but buried in your biology? In this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Chris Mirabile, founder of NOVOS and one of the few people actually slowing down his pace of aging. We break down why the average person is aging faster than they realize, and how mainstream medicine is decades behind when it co…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the June 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questio…
…
continue reading

1
66. Steve Martocci: Inside the $50B Supplement Scam, But With a Fix
1:07:21
1:07:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:21Most supplements don’t work. Some might actually harm you. That’s the hard truth no one in the $50 billion supplement industry wants to say out loud—but we will. In today’s episode of Extend, I’m joined by Steve Martocci, co-founder of SuppCo, to expose what’s really going on behind the labels. We break down why “clinically dosed” means nothing, wh…
…
continue reading

1
122: Solo - The Feminine: The Forgotten Spiral
29:22
29:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:22Check out John’s new website https://www.drjohnwprice.com/Join The Open Gate – A Monthly Journey Through the Emotional UnderworldThe Open Gate is a live, monthly membership circle where we explore what I call the Little Teachers—emotions like shame, jealousy, and anxiety—not as pathologies, but as sacred guides.Each gathering includes teaching, med…
…
continue reading

1
65. Dr. Austin Perlmutter: Why You’re Addicted to Bad Habits (And How to Reverse It)
1:55:17
1:55:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:55:17What if the reason you can’t focus, feel chronically overwhelmed, or keep slipping into the same unhealthy habits… isn’t a discipline problem, it's your brain’s biology working against you? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Dr. Austin Perlmutter, board-certified internal medicine physician and neuroscientist, to explore how inflammation hija…
…
continue reading

1
316 | Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper
1:28:50
1:28:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:50Einstein's general theory of relativity, plus some reasonable assumptions about the universe and what it's made of, has a remarkable implication: that as we trace cosmic evolution into the far past, we ultimately hit a singularity of infinite density and curvature, the Big Bang. Did that really happen? Einstein's theory is classical, after all, and…
…
continue reading