What if everything you've been told about health is wrong?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Dr Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified MD who's helped over 100,000 patients reverse diseases most doctors say are "incurable."

From saving his blind, cerebral palsy daughter to uncovering the blind spots in modern medicine, Dr Hartman reveals what really drives chronic illness—and how to fix it.

What We Cover:
• Why 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancer come down to lifestyle
• The truth about testosterone (and why most doctors get it wrong)
• How your mouth seeds your gut with 5 TRILLION bacteria daily
• Why fasting might make you feel worse (and what that means)
• The basics everyone skips: sleep, stress, and metabolic flexibility
• Medical gaslighting: when to trust your gut over test results

Dr Aaron Hartman is a functional medicine physician specialising in complex, "untreatable" cases. He's the author of UnCurable and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine.

CONNECT WITH DR. HARTMAN:
www.AaronHartmanMD.com

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Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

Still tired, inflamed, and not getting real answers? This episode might change how you think about your health.

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Dr Kevin Smith, a functional medicine practitioner with over 25 years of practice, to explore why so many people treat symptoms without ever asking what's actually driving them.

We go deep on thyroid health, chronic inflammation, blood sugar, supplements, wearable technology, GLP-1s, and the root-cause framework that changes how you think about your body.

If you've ever felt tired, foggy, inflamed, or as if something is off but can't pinpoint why, this conversation is worth your time.

In this episode:

• Why treating symptoms is not the same as solving the problem
• What's often missed when it comes to thyroid health and testing
• How chronic inflammation may be connected to more than you realise
• Why blood sugar regulation matters beyond diabetes
• How to think about supplements, wearables, and health tracking
• The fundamentals that still matter most: food, hydration, sleep, movement, and stress

Note: This conversation explores ideas and questions worth considering. Always work with a qualified health professional for personal medical decisions.

Connect with Dr Kevin Smith:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinSmithdc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cccpa1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsmithdc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithdc/
X: https://x.com/kevinsmithdc
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ksmithdc/

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

Kelly O'Brien spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder while quietly navigating three years of IVF, 14 rounds of treatment, stage four endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and the emotional weight of holding it all together in a high-pressure, male-dominated industry.

Then, after an IVF procedure, she experienced a life-threatening medical emergency. Internal bleeding. Emergency surgery. Blood transfusions. Six days in ICU.

This is not a story about bouncing back.

It's about what happens when you stop trying to return to who you were and start building something more honest instead.

Kelly and I talk about what resilience actually looks like after real trauma, why emotional suppression is so common in high achievers, how she rebuilt her identity after her career and her body both broke down at the same time, and why the life she has now is more aligned than anything she had planned.

If you've been through burnout, a health crisis, fertility challenges, grief, or a major life change, and you're trying to work out who you are on the other side, this one's for you.

In This Episode:

🔸 What resilience really means after trauma.

🔸 Why “bouncing back” isn’t always the goal.

🔸 Kelly’s experience with IVF, endometriosis and pregnancy loss.

🔸 The emotional cost of hiding pain while leading others.

🔸 Corporate burnout and the pressure to appear strong.

🔸 How a near-death experience changed Kelly’s life.

🔸 Why trauma recovery is not linear.

🔸 The importance of finding the right psychologist or support person.

🔸 How movement, sauna, red light therapy, massage and connection helped Kelly rebuild.

🔸 Why sometimes healing means creating a completely new life.

Connect with Kelly:

Kelly@elysiumwellness.com.au

IG: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_elysium_wellness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

What if anxiety, stress and chronic pain are not just random problems to fight, but signals from the body asking for attention?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Sophia Torrini to explore EFT tapping, emotional patterns, stored stress, and the connection between the mind and body. Sophia shares her personal healing journey, explains how EFT works, and walks us through practical ways to interrupt anxious patterns, regulate the nervous system, and start listening to what the body may be trying to say.

We also dive into why so many people know what to do for their health but still struggle to follow through, how stress can keep people stuck, and why changing your state may be just as important as changing your habits.

If you’ve ever felt like stress keeps showing up in your body, or that anxiety and tension are affecting your health more than you realise, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.

In this episode, we cover:

🔸 What EFT tapping is and how it works.

🔸 Sophia’s story of healing after years of chronic health challenges.

🔸 How anxiety can become an old pattern running in the background.

🔸 Why stress, emotion and physical tension may be more connected than we think.

🔸 A live EFT tapping demo to reduce tension in the body.

🔸 Why breathwork can help interrupt anxious spirals.

🔸 The role of the nervous system in healing and behaviour change.

🔸 How old emotional patterns can affect fitness, health and everyday life.

Connect with Sophia Torrini:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tapintoyourbestself/

Free Sessions: https://www.tapintoyourbestself.com/

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

What if the thing driving your success is also the thing slowly burning you out?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, Jack Graham sits down with Eddie Truong to explore the dark side of success, high performance, burnout, fear, emotional mastery, and inner peace.

They discuss why many ambitious people still feel empty, why fear often drives success, and how external achievement does not always lead to fulfilment. Eddie explains how slowing down, becoming aware of your emotions, and learning the difference between your story and your truth can help you pursue success from a place of love instead of fear.

Topics in this episode include:

🔷 Burnout and hustle culture.

🔷 High performers and fear-based ambition.

🔷 Success vs fulfilment.

🔷 Inner peace and emotional regulation.
🔷 Slowing down and nervous system health.

🔷 Social media pressure and comparison.

🔷 Identity, purpose, and personal growth

If you’re interested in mindset, mental wellbeing, self-awareness, fitness, growth, and living with more intention, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, resilience, and finding your true form.

Connect with Eddie Truong:
Instagram: EddieTruong_era

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

Watch me on YouTube

https://youtu.be/JDchp7puJi0

#trueform #podcast #personalgrowth #innerpeace #burnout #successmindset

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

What if your brain health isn’t just about your brain?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with John Graham Harper, founder of Lumaflex, to explore how red and near-infrared light therapy can support recovery, reduce pain, and improve overall health, starting at the cellular level.

We break down the science in a simple, practical way and explore a powerful idea: that many of the issues we try to solve in isolation, like brain fog, low energy, or poor recovery, may actually be connected.

From the gut–brain relationship to the role of sunlight, sleep, and modern lifestyle, this conversation zooms out to look at health as a whole.

If you’ve been curious about red light therapy or just want to better understand how your body actually heals, this episode will give you a new perspective.

Learn more about Lumaflex: https://www.lumaflex.com
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off

In this episode, we cover:

🔷 How red light therapy works (in simple terms).

🔷 The connection between your gut and brain.

🔷 Why recovery is often the missing piece.

🔷 How to use light therapy in your daily routine.

🔷 The impact of sunlight, sleep, and circadian rhythm.

🔷 Practical ways to support your overall health.

John Graham Harper is the CEO and founder of Lumaflex, a global wellness technology company focused on red and near-infrared light therapy. With a background in competitive sport and recovery, his work is centred around helping people improve their health through practical, science-backed tools.

If you enjoy the episode, feel free to share it with someone who might get value from it.

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

The truth about emotional, mental, and subconscious health most people are ignoring

You can either record this fresh or pull from the episode:

“Most people think if they just train harder, eat better, and stay consistent… everything will fall into place.

But what if that’s only 25% of the equation?

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Quinton to explore what’s actually missing, and why so many people still feel stuck, even when they’re doing everything right.”

Are you doing everything right, training consistently, eating well, staying disciplined, but still not feeling your best?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Paul Quinton to explore the missing piece in health that most people overlook.

We dive into emotional, mental, and subconscious health, and why focusing only on the physical body might be holding you back.

Paul shares his perspective on:

🔷Why do so many people feel stuck despite doing “all the right things”?

🔷The role of emotional healing in long-term health.

🔷How subconscious patterns can shape your behaviours and results.

🔷Why simplicity might be the key to real transformation.

This conversation challenged the way I think about health, performance, and personal growth, and I think it will do the same for you.

If you’ve ever felt like something’s missing… this episode is for you.

Connect with Paul: https://www.facebook.com/PaulQuinton55

https://twitter.com/PaulQuinton5

https://www.instagram.com/universalhealinglondon/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulquintonalignmentmodality/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4y0yFA3-In-GSaXdAeIPZg

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Watch me on YouTube

https://youtu.be/4ZfL4aAxvPY

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about

Why your body isn’t the problem, and how to start listening to it

What does it actually mean to be healthy?

In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with Erica Ballard to unpack why so many people feel like they’re doing everything right: eating well, training consistently, and trying to stay disciplined… yet still feel tired, stuck, or disconnected from their body.

Erica shares her personal journey of struggling with weight, bloating, and low energy despite following conventional health advice, and how that led her to rethink what health actually looks like completely.

We explore how most people have never clearly defined what “being healthy” means for their own life, and instead end up chasing weight loss, routines, or habits that aren’t connected to how they actually want to feel.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into the deeper drivers of health, including the nervous system, belief patterns, and the signals your body is constantly giving you.

We also break down:

🔸 Why losing weight isn’t the real goal (and what actually is).

🔸 How symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, and inconsistency are signals, not failures.

🔸 Why willpower isn’t the problem when it comes to building healthy habits.

🔸 How to start listening to your body and working with it instead of against it.

🔸 What sustainable, aligned health actually looks like in real life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting the results you want, this episode will give you a completely different way to look at your health.

Connect with Erica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaballard/
Here is my free download: https://erica-ballard.myflodesk.com/feelgoodguide

Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://www.trueformpodcast.com/blog

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Watch me on YouTube

https://youtu.be/-NN7I0fh9L4

Support the show

Want to put what you just heard into practice? I've distilled the biggest lessons from 287 episodes into a free guide, 9 strategies to boost your performance without working overtime. No fluff, no gimmicks. Just the fundamentals that actually work. Grab it at https://www.trueformpodcast.com/true-form-guide

Take the first step toward better recovery and overall health with Lumaflex.
Use code TRUEFORM for 10% off:
https://lumaflex.com.au/TRUEFORM

Most people don't struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they've been given the wrong approach, too much focus on extremes, not enough on sustainability.

True Form Coaching is different.

This isn't a generic program. It's personal coaching built around you, your schedule, your goals, your life. Together, we work across three areas that drive real, lasting change:

Mind - how you think, focus, and manage stress
Body - how you train, move, and fuel yourself
Identity - who you become through the process

https://www.trueformpodcast.com/about