Butyrate might be the most underrated molecule in human health. In this episode, Brandon explains how butyrate stabilizes signals across the gut–liver axis, mitochondria, and immune tone—why many people don’t feel much from older forms—and how improved bioavailability changes outcomes. You’ll learn: • What butyrate does (gut barrier, immune calibra…

Most people hear “your labs are normal” and still feel awful. In this episode, Brandon shows you how to read labs like a Compass—so you can spot drift early, not just chase diagnoses later. You’ll learn which biomarkers actually matter, what “normal vs. optimal” really means, and how each lab maps to the Compass domains so you can act with clarity.…

Most supplement lists are noise. This one isn’t. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the five daily supplements that consistently move the needle—no matter your symptoms or lab results—because they stabilize core signals across the Compass: 1) Magnesium – master cofactor for ATP use, nervous‑system stability, glucose handling 2) Omega‑3s (EPA/DHA)…

Ten rules. One system. When your biology starts to drift—energy swings, cravings, restless nights—this episode gives you a simple operating manual to bring it back without guesswork. We cover: • Rule 1 — Create safety signals first (downshift the internal threat response) • Rule 2 — Guard the gut–liver highway every day • Rule 3 — Front‑load protei…

Episode 012 – Why “Listen to Your Body” Doesn’t Work—Unless You Know What to Listen For “Just listen to your body,” they said. But what if your body is speaking in static? In this episode of The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast, we unravel one of the most overused and misunderstood pieces of health advice—listen to your body. Because while it sounds empo…

Episode 011 – Is It Hormones… Or Is It Cellular Exhaustion? Why your labs might be lying—and what your mitochondria are trying to say instead. You’re doing everything right. You’ve cleaned up your diet, taken the supplements, maybe even tried hormone protocols… But you still feel off. Mood swings. Fatigue. Brain fog. Low libido. Sleep struggles. It…

Episode 010 – Burnout, Brain Fog, and Mood Swings: The Drift Behind Your Symptoms You’re not broken. You’re drifting. What if your mood swings, irritability, and mental fatigue weren’t psychological at all? What if they were directional? In this episode of The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast, we decode the real biological signals behind emotional instab…

Episode 009 – Why Your Supplements Aren’t Working (Yet) It’s Not the Ingredients—It’s the Timing, Terrain, and Trust You’ve spent hundreds—maybe thousands—on high-quality supplements. Magnesium. Omega-3s. Adaptogens. Nootropics. Probiotics. Mitochondrial support. And yet… you still don’t feel a difference. This episode explains why. Because supplem…

Episode 008 – You’re Doing Everything Right… So Why Are You Still Gaining Weight? You’re eating clean. You’re moving daily. You’re tracking, fasting, sleeping, supplementing—and still gaining weight. It doesn’t make sense. And it’s frustrating. This episode reveals why your body might be holding on to fat even when you’re “doing everything right.” …

Episode 007 – Redox: The Hidden Switch That Tells Your Cells What to Do Next You’ve been told to focus on energy—but no one taught you how to manage it. In this episode of The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast, we uncover one of the most overlooked forces in health and aging: redox balance—the internal coordination system that determines whether energy he…

Episode 006 – Mitochondria: More Than Just the Powerhouse Tired, foggy, wired-but-exhausted? You’ve probably been told it’s stress, hormones, or motivation. But what if it’s none of those? What if your mitochondria—your body’s energy regulators—are stuck in defense mode? In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many people feel drained, inflam…

Episode 005 – The Gut–Liver Axis: Where Healing Actually Starts You’ve been told to focus on your gut. But what if the real issue isn’t just digestion—it’s a broken conversation between your gut and your liver? In this episode, we reveal why chronic symptoms like bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, mood swings, and brain fog often trace back to …

Episode 004 – Your Biology Asks One Question First: Am I Safe? Before your body can heal, digest, or optimize—it needs to feel safe. In this powerful episode, we explore how your gut, liver, and immune system form an internal surveillance network that constantly asks: Am I safe? And if the answer is even subtly “no,” your biology shifts into defens…

If you’re exhausted but still can’t sleep… If you’re wired but dragging yourself through the day… If no amount of willpower fixes your brain fog, cravings, or energy crashes—this episode is for you. In the premiere episode of The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast, Brandon Sojka breaks down why fatigue isn’t a flaw—it’s feedback. You’ll learn what it actua…

Most people are handed a to-do list when their health starts to slip: take this supplement, try this diet, fix that lab result. But without context, it’s just noise. In this episode, Brandon Sojka introduces The Metabolic Compass™, a new way to navigate health by direction—not disorder. Instead of chasing symptoms, you’ll learn how to orient your b…

You’ve probably heard of inflammation, stress, and blood sugar—but what if there’s a deeper biological framework that explains them all? In this episode, Brandon Sojka walks you through the 12 Hallmarks of Aging—the cellular-level shifts that drive fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, inflammation, cravings, and accelerated aging. These aren’t just prob…

Welcome to The Metabolic Compass™ Podcast—where your biology meets direction. If you’ve ever felt inflamed, exhausted, foggy, or stuck in a body that won’t cooperate—this is your map out. Hosted by Brandon Sojka, this podcast helps you decode your body’s signals and recalibrate your biology using a 4-direction framework: Nurture. Energize. Strength…