Dr Espen Podcast

What If the Light Around You Is Making You Sick?
We think about health in terms of food, exercise and sleep but what about the light we're exposed to every day?
Matt Maruca shares his journey from childhood health struggles and extreme dieting to discovering what he believes is one of the most overlooked influences on human health: light.
He explains how artificial light may affect our circadian rhythm, mitochondria, hormones, sleep and mental wellbeing and why changing the way we experience light could change the way we live.
About our guest:
Matt Maruca is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics. A pioneer in circadian health and photobiology education, Matt has become a leading voice in the science of light. His work has been featured across major health platforms, and he regularly speaks at conferences worldwide about light's role in human optimization.
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Website: https://raoptics.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/
LinkedIn: https://ch.linkedin.com/in/matthew-maruca
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Use Matt’s recommended Ra Optics blue-light-blocking lenses.
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💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:04:52 - His Childhood Symptoms Were Trying to Tell Him Something
00:08:43 - When Healthy Eating Became Unhealthy
00:12:20 - The Discovery That Made Him Question Everything
00:15:26 - What If Food Wasn’t the Real Problem?
00:24:19 - Could Light Be Affecting Your Mental Health?
00:29:50 - What If Your Body Isn’t Designed for Modern Light?
00:35:18 - Why Humans May Have Needed Firelight
00:39:49 - This Is When Artificial Light Started Changing Us
00:41:38 - What Is Modern Light Actually Doing to Your Body?
00:49:33 - How an Energy Crisis Changed the Light in Your Home
00:52:32 - If Artificial Light Is the Problem, What Can We Do?
00:53:42 - 3 Things You Can Change Tonight
01:00:25 - Could These Glasses Change How Your Body Responds to Light?
01:03:58 - The Simple Screen Hack You Can Use Tonight
01:05:35 - If the World Were Listening, This Is What He’d Say

What if you're only consciously aware of 0.1% of the reality around you? And what if the limitations you experience aren't limitations of reality—but limitations of perception? Dr. Theresa Bullard explores quantum physics, consciousness, free will, DNA, chakras, and the hidden potential of the human experience.
About our guest:
Dr. Theresa Bullard, Ph.D. is a physicist, author, speaker, and consciousness researcher who bridges science, spirituality, and human potential. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Washington and has spent over two decades exploring quantum physics, ancient wisdom, and consciousness.
She is the co-founder of the Quantum Learning Academy and the host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia TV. She is also a Master Teacher and International Instructor within the Modern Mystery School, with more than 25 years of study and teaching in the Western Mystery Tradition.
Through her work, Dr. Theresa helps people explore deeper levels of awareness, personal empowerment, and human potential by bringing together scientific principles and ancient wisdom.
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Visit: Theresabullard.com
Email: info@theresabullard.com
Instagram: @Dr.Theresabullard
LinkedIn: Dr. Theresa Bullard-Whyke
YouTube: Dr. Theresa Bullard
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💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:35 – What If You’re Only Seeing a Fraction of Reality?
00:07:09 – What If the “Matrix” Is More Real Than You Think?
00:08:39 – Why Do We Feel So Limited If We’re More Than the Body?
00:12:48 – Is There a Hidden Pattern Behind Reality?
00:17:08 – What If Your Mind Shapes What Becomes Reality?
00:19:34 – Are You Really in Control of Your Life?
00:20:16 – What If Adaptability Is Your Greatest Superpower?
00:28:11 – Are We Living Through the Collapse of an Old World?
00:30:33 – Are Fear and Darkness Controlling Your Choices?
00:35:25 – What Happens When You Stop Living From Fear?
00:41:27 – The 3 Superpowers You Need Right Now
00:44:25 – What Happens When You Lose Yourself Trying to Succeed?
00:48:37 – The Transformation That Changed Dr. Theresa's Life
00:53:18 – What Is Your "Junk DNA" Really Hiding?
00:58:07 – Can Chakras Really Connect the Body and Soul?
01:08:33 – Is Your DNA Holding Untapped Potential?
01:11:25 – What Is Your "Junk DNA" Really Hiding?
01:18:33 – The One Thing Dr. Theresa Wants You to Remember

What if everything you've been taught about illness, healing, and even your own mind is incomplete? In this episode, Dr. Bruce Lipton reveals why he believes your body may be communicating with you, how subconscious beliefs influence your daily life, and the unexpected realization that changed him after hearing the words, "You have cancer."
About our guest:
Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., former medical school professor and epigenetic science pioneer, is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect. Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. For over ten years, Bruce has been listed in the top 100 of “the world’s most spiritually influential living people” by United Kingdom’s Watkins Journal.        He will be releasing his new book, Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanity’s Future in 2026.
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Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/BruceHLiptonPhD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucelipton
You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Darwin-Epigenetics-Cooperation-Humanitys/dp/1637749368
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💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:05 - Everything You Learned About Evolution Is Incomplete
00:10:40 - The Lie Behind "Survival of the Fittest"?
00:18:02 - Young People Could Change Humanity Forever
00:20:21 - Your Beliefs Are Shaping Your Reality
00:24:24 - The Mystery of Consciousness Explained
00:30:08 - The Simple Analogy That Changes Everything
00:32:11 - What Is the Real Purpose of Life?
00:36:08 - The Programming Running Your Life
00:40:08 - Can We Actually Create Heaven on Earth?
00:50:06 - Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You This
00:55:09 - Where Is Humanity Headed Next?
01:03:47 - What If Heaven Has Always Been Here?
01:09:40 - One Final Message You'll Never Forget

“Anxiety can be a habit, and if it can be learned as a habit, we can unlearn it.” -Dr. Jud Brewer
In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between anxiety, addiction, and the neuroscience of self-mastery with renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Jud Brewer. Join us as we explore how anxiety can become a learned habitual loop and the powerful role of curiosity in breaking this cycle. Dr. Brewer shares insights from his extensive research, revealing how our brains respond to anxiety and addiction, and how we can harness mindfulness and observation to transform our experiences.
About our guest:
Dr. Judson Brewer is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times best-selling author recognized as one of the world's leading experts on habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where his lab uses fMRI and EEG to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying mindfulness, addiction, and anxiety—research that has fundamentally reshaped how scientists and clinicians understand behavior change.
Dr. Jud has spent over two decades developing and testing evidence-based programs for smoking cessation, emotional eating, and anxiety—translating rigorous science into tools that are both clinically effective and accessible to general audiences. He has trained U.S. Olympic athletes, coaches, and foreign government ministers, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, The New York Times, Time, and beyond. His TED talk on habit change has accumulated over 20 million views.
He is the author of three books—The Craving Mind, Unwinding Anxiety, and The Hunger Habit—and writes the Substack newsletter Inside the Curious Mind. He co-founded MindSciences and MindShift Recovery, a nonprofit integrating digital therapeutics with peer support for addiction treatment. His latest initiative, Going Beyond Anxiety (goingbeyondanxiety.com), is a next-generation program that combines cutting-edge neuroscience with experiential learning to transform how people relate to anxiety at its root.
📲Find out more about Dr. Jud
Website: https://www.drjud.com/
https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com/
Substack: https://judbrewer.substack.com/
Instagram: @dr.jud https://www.instagram.com/dr.jud/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjud/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen
💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:04:00 - Understanding Anxiety as a Habit
00:06:49 - Escape Mechanisms and Emotional Eating
00:08:33 - The Role of Emotions in Behavior
00:12:07 - Observer Effect in Mindfulness
00:17:49 - Anxiety and Addiction: Shared Pathways
00:20:20 - Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom
00:23:39 - Finding Pleasure Plateaus
00:30:36 - Curiosity as a Superpower
00:37:13 - Collective Anxiety in Uncertain Times
00:40:28 - The Impact of Misinformation
00:42:28 - Training for Uncertainty
00:46:48 - Faith and Spirituality in Healing
00:57:41 - Dr. Jud’s Message To The World

“It's not the pills and the potions that are responsible for the outcome. It's the body's own natural ability to heal itself.” -Dr. Alan
In this episode, Dr Espen sits down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder and director of the True North Health Center, to explore the transformative power of medically supervised water fasting. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Goldhamer shares insights into how fasting can help reverse chronic diseases, including hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer.
About our guest:
Dr. Goldhamer has been the director of the TrueNorth Health Center for over 40 years.  TrueNorth is the largest facility in the work specializing in medically supervised water fasting.  He is the co-author of Can Fasting Save Your Life and The Pleasure Trap.
📲Find out more about Dr. Alan
Website: www.truenorthhealth.com
Dr. Goldhamer's book: Can Fasting Save Your Life?
https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/can-fasting-save-your-life
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💡Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:02:39 - The Science of Fasting
00:05:18 - Physical Benefits of Water Fasting
00:10:30 - Common Ground of Chronic Diseases
00:15:50 - Whole Plant Foods and Health
00:18:20 - Processed Foods and Overeating
00:23:36 - Breaking the Pleasure Trap
00:25:04 - Fasting Protocol Overview
00:30:52 - Autophagy and Fasting
00:33:36 - Removing Toxins for Health
00:37:40 - Challenges of Food Addiction
00:40:30 - Fasting for Women
00:50:01 - Fasting and its Influence on Spiritual Awakening
00:56:17 - Fasting Can Treat Sick People
01:05:05 - Message To The World