Holy Health Podcast
Holy Health Podcast
Dara Saker
Holy Health is a podcast that brings you the latest in health from across the spectrum of fields through interviewing incredible experts from around the world. Whether physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, sexual, political or financial your effort and attitude play a role. While ultimately or fate is determined by G-d, how we get there is determined by us. As it says in Kohelet-there is nothing new under the sun. We understand that everything can be found in torah. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge to help make better lifesyle choices.
Pain Isn't in Your Body - Here's Where it Really Lives
Send us Fan Mail What if everything you’ve been told about pain is only part of the story? In today’s episode, “Pain Isn’t in Your Body—Here’s Where it Really Lives,” we sit down with Dr. Amy Baxter to explore the surprising science behind pain—how it’s created, why it lingers, and what that means for healing. This conversation challenges the way we think about the body, the brain, and the powerful connection between them. Then, for our Torah outro, Edan Green brings a deeper perspective, wea...
May 7
1 hr 17 min
When Doctors Don't Listen : The Truth About Medical Gaslighting " with Dr . Aaron Hartman
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman unpacks the often-overlooked reality of medical gaslighting—when patients’ symptoms are dismissed, minimized, or misunderstood within the healthcare system. With clarity and balance, he explores how this dynamic impacts trust, diagnosis, and long-term health outcomes, while offering practical insight for both patients and practitioners. In the Torah extro, Rabbi Shlomo Ben Zeev brings a deeper perspective, connecting the concept of ...
Apr 23
1 hr 9 min
Are We Over Medicating? A Deep Dive into Polypharmacy with Dr. Jonathan Wiesen
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the Holy Health Podcast, we explore the powerful intersection of medicine and Torah. Dr. Jonathan Weisen joins us to unpack polypharmacy - why so many people today are taking multiple medications, the potential risks, and how patients can have smarter conversations with their doctors about simplifying care. Then Rabbi Peretz Segal brings a meaningful Torah perspective, offering insights that deepen how we think about health, responsibility, and balan...
Mar 26
53 min
Are Modern Relationship's Failing Because Masculinity and Feminity Are Reversed? With Yehuda Kamman
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re diving into a topic that touches almost every relationship — the idea of polarity. What happens when men and women lose the natural dynamic that creates attraction, connection, and harmony? My guest today is Yehuda Kamman, who shares his perspective on something many couples are feeling but don’t always have the language for — the shift away from men being rooted in their masculine energy and women feeling disconnected from their feminine energy, and how that shif...
Mar 12
1 hr 20 min
Why Weight Won't Budge: A Nervous System Perspective on Women's Health
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Ariane Hundt, clinical nutritionist and emotional biodecoding therapist, for a powerful conversation on weight, the nervous system, and why so many health-conscious women feel stuck despite doing everything “right.” Ariane reframes weight not as a problem to fix, but as an intelligent adaptation to stress, lack of safety, and unresolved emotional patterns. We explore why diets and protocols often fail long-term, how self-blame gets reinfor...
Feb 26
1 hr 5 min
Why We Can't Afford to Ignore Sleep with Dr. Elie Gottlieb
Send us Fan Mail Sleep isn’t just about rest—it’s about regulation, repair, and resilience. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Elie Gottlieb of Sleep.ai to unpack what really affects our sleep, why so many people are exhausted even when they’re “doing everything right,” and how technology, stress, and modern life are quietly hijacking our nights. This is a practical, eye-opening conversation about sleep as a foundation for physical health, mental clarity, and emotional balance. To close, I’m ...
Feb 12
1 hr 8 min
Guarding the Mind: Brain Health Through Science and Torah
Send us Fan Mail Keeping the brain healthy as we age is essential—not only for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, but also for preventing other neurodegenerative conditions that often begin in the brain long before symptoms appear. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Barry Diner, a functional medicine physician, who shares his brain-focused approach to health and longevity. We explore how brain decline begins earlier than most people realize, and what we can start doing now to supp...
Jan 29
1 hr 5 min
Rooted in Wisdom: Ayurveda, Detox & True Whole-Body Healing
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Glass shares the timeless principles of Ayurveda and how personalized detox and balance are key to true, lasting whole-body healing. We explore how symptoms are signals, not enemies, and why restoring harmony is the foundation of real health. In the Torah Extro , Yardena Slater beautifully connects these ideas to Torah wisdom, revealing how balance, moderation, and mindful detox are deeply rooted in Jewish thought and spiritual health. - - ...
Jan 15
1 hr 14 min
The Cholesterol Myth -Why Statins Aren't the Answer
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jim Chialtis to challenge the conventional narrative around cholesterol and statins. We dive into the root causes of high cholesterol and explore why it’s often a symptom of a much deeper imbalance, not the real problem itself. From inflammation and metabolic health to lifestyle and stress, this conversation reframes how we understand heart health from the inside out. Plus, stay tuned for a surprise Torah guest, who brings a powerful spiri...
Dec 31, 2025
58 min
Histamine Intolerance Unpacked: What’s Really Behind Your Reactions
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, clinical nutrition expert Jennifer Fugo breaks down what histamine intolerance really is—why symptoms show up, what drives histamine overload, and how to begin supporting your body without fear or confusion. Edan Green brings a Torah perspective, helping us understand our body’s signals through a spiritual lens and how awareness can guide healing. Clear, practical, and empowering—this conversation will help you finally make sense of your reactions. - - - - - ...
Dec 11, 2025
1 hr 21 min
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