Nurse Doza’s Podcast comes to life in a very interactive way. Sure you can listen to the podcast, but this is just the beginning of your education in health. Every week, Nurse Doza dives into new health subjects and encourages you to submit your questions to be answered on the podcast, newsletter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and every other way that you like to take in educational media.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Discover the five science-backed reasons you're always tired and what to do about it. From adrenal dysfunction and chronic inflammation to nutritional deficiencies, sunlight exposure, and hormone decline—learn how to identify your fatigue triggers and restore your energy naturally with actionable lab work, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Adrenal dysfunction is the primary cause of chronic fatigue - When stress overactivates your adrenal glands for years, cortisol production becomes imbalanced, disrupting sleep and draining energy even after a full night's rest.
Chronic inflammation creates debilitating tiredness - Conditions like insulin resistance, autoimmune disorders, liver issues, and chronic pain keep your body in a constant state of metabolic stress that depletes energy reserves.
Nutritional deficiencies directly impact energy production - Deficiencies in B vitamins (especially B6, B9, and B12), choline, and vitamin D impair neurotransmitter production and cellular energy, with genetic factors like MTHFR compounding the problem.
Morning sunlight is non-negotiable for energy regulation - Just 10-15 minutes of morning sun exposure produces 10,000 IU of vitamin D, increases serotonin and cortisol naturally, and sets your circadian rhythm for better sleep and daytime energy.
Hormone decline accelerates fatigue after age 40 - Low testosterone in men and declining estrogen in women contribute significantly to persistent tiredness, but addressing adrenal health should always come before hormone replacement.
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Recovering from adrenal fatigue requires more than just breathing exercises and supplements—your diet plays a crucial role in cortisol regulation and energy stability. That's why we're launching a 6-week "No Grains. No Sugar." class starting Thursday, January 15th. Eliminating grains and sugar helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and take stress off your adrenal glands—giving them the space they need to recover.
Beyond the structured classes, the School of Doza community connects you with others working through their own health transformations. Share what's working (and what's not), get accountability for your 90-day adrenal reset, and have your questions answered during our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions that function like group consults. Whether you need help interpreting your DHEAS results, troubleshooting your HRV tracking, or figuring out why you're still crashing at 2 PM, the community and weekly sessions give you direct access to guidance and support.
Start with a FREE TRIAL and join us for the "No Grains. No Sugar." class to accelerate your adrenal recovery.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:15 – Understanding chronic fatigue vs. normal tiredness
04:30 – Adrenal glands: Your stress response system
08:45 – How cortisol controls sleep and energy
12:20 – Testing for adrenal function with DHEA-S labs
15:10 – Inflammation's role in chronic fatigue
18:40 – Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
22:15 – Nutritional deficiencies that drain energy
26:30 – The B vitamin connection: B6, B9, and B12
30:45 – MTHFR gene mutations and methylation
34:20 – Sunlight's impact on circadian rhythm
38:15 – Vitamin D production and immune function
42:00 – Red light therapy as a sunlight alternative
45:30 – Testosterone and estrogen's role in energy
49:15 – When to consider hormone replacement therapy
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Thursday Jan 01, 2026
Thursday Jan 01, 2026
NAC+ by MSW Nutrition NAC+ combines N-Acetyl Cysteine with cofactors that help thin mucus, support liver detox, and combat oxidative stress. It’s ideal for allergy season, detox protocols, and overall cellular protection. 👉 Try NAC+ here: https://www.mswnutrition.com/products/liver-prime ⸻
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS • NAC is a foundational supplement for liver support and detoxification. • NAC helps break down mucus, making it useful for allergies and congestion. • Combining NAC with cofactors (as in NAC+) enhances its effectiveness. • It plays a role in glutathione production, your body’s master antioxidant. • NAC can support lung health and immune resilience, especially in high-toxin environments. ⸻
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
The Secret Sauce for Shedding Pounds isn't just about diet or workouts—it’s your liver. In this episode, Nurse Doza breaks down how your liver impacts fat loss through detox, blood sugar regulation, hormone balance, inflammation reduction, and mindset. If you’re stuck in your weight loss journey, your liver may be the key.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The liver produces antioxidants like glutathione that directly reduce inflammation and support fat metabolism.
- Hormone balance—especially estrogen and cortisol regulation—depends on liver health.
- Blood sugar regulation starts with the liver, which stores and processes glucose after meals.
- Fat cells become inflamed without proper liver function, leading to leptin resistance and weight gain.
- Sustainable fat loss requires mindset shifts—and liver support helps you regain control.
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This 8-week challenge is designed to reset your gut, support liver function, and help you feel lighter, clearer, and more energized—naturally.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 START — Why liver health might be the reason you’re not losing weight
01:00 — Book a consult to evaluate your liver and metabolism
02:00 — How Nurse Doza discovered the liver-fat loss connection
03:00 — The liver’s antioxidant power: glutathione and inflammation
05:00 — Your liver is like a refrigerator: storing toxins and food memories
06:00 — Fatty liver is now affecting 1 billion people globally
07:00 — How your liver’s past impacts your current weight
08:00 — Cortisol, blood sugar, and insulin: the stress-fat connection
10:00 — The insulin and storage problem: why walking after meals matters
11:00 — Estrogen, menopause, and why it’s harder to lose weight over time
13:00 — Liver’s lifetime role in estrogen regulation
15:00 — Phytoestrogens vs. xenoestrogens: what helps and what hurts
16:00 — Why Liver Boost helps estrogen metabolism and liver detox
17:00 — Blood sugar overload and the case for fasting
18:00 — Fasting to “clean out the fridge” and reverse fatty liver
19:00 — Nurse Doza’s weekly 36-hour fast results
20:00 — Why fasting insulin matters more than blood sugar alone
21:00 — Evening sugar, sleep disruption, and weight gain
22:00 — MASH: Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease and inflamed fat
23:00 — Interleukin-6, leptin, and inflammation from fat cells
24:00 — Leptin resistance: when your body isn’t hungry, but you still eat
25:00 — Emotional eating, mindset, and creating new patterns
26:00 — You already have the tools—start with the liver
27:00 — Healthier swaps, breaking cravings, and empowering decisions
28:00 — Final message: When your liver works, everything works better
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- “How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit – Discusses the time frame and factors influencing habit formation.”
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit - “Pathogenesis of NAFLD – Overview of liver stress, mitochondrial damage, and fatty liver development.”
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5483489/ - “Glutathione Functions and Detox Pathways – Breakdown of GSH's role in hormone metabolism and detox.”
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3303626/ - “Estrogen and Oxidative Stress – The connection between menopause, estrogen, and antioxidant status.”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213231713000475 - “Blood Sugar, Insulin, and the Liver – Glucose handling and metabolism post-meal.”
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5293555/
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Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
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In this episode of the healthy snack series, we delve into the world of chips. Chips are a beloved snack, especially in regions like Texas. Although not all chips are created equal, focusing on healthy ingredients can make a significant difference. Key points include reading ingredient labels, prioritizing organic corn, avoiding seed oils like canola, soybean, and peanut oils which are linked to health issues, and ensuring no added sugars or only using natural sugars like brown sugar and cinnamon. Investing a bit more in healthier chips can lead to better digestion and overall well-being.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Have you heard of the actual School of Doza? It's an online community offering live health classes each week to help you on your journey to better health.
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🌟5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Longevity of EMFs: EMFs have been around as long as the universe itself, emitted by both natural sources like the sun and man-made devices including mobile phones and Wi-Fi routers.
2. Health Implications: Various studies indicate that EMFs can affect brain function and fertility, potentially leading to symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and hormonal imbalances.
3. Safe Practices: Keeping electronic devices at a distance can significantly reduce EMF exposure. Simple actions like not carrying phones in your pocket or using wired headphones can make a big difference.
4. Regulations and Recommendations: Understanding and adhering to safety recommendations, such as SAR limits set by regulatory bodies, can help minimize risks.
5. Proactive Measures: Utilizing radiation blocking devices and supporting the body’s natural defenses with antioxidants can mitigate some of the negative effects of EMFs.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Start
01:00 Introduction to making habits stick
02:00 Importance of hydration and how to integrate it into your life
03:00 Benefits of scheduling workouts
04:00 The impact of starting your day with water
05:00 Practical tips for habit persistence
📚STUDIES REFERENCED:
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-form-a-habit
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2023/05/hydrating-health
https://www.austinfitmagazine.com/why-you-should-put-your-workouts-on-your-calendar/
https://www.newsweek.com/workout-calendar-guide-exercise-schedule-1663904
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooking-good-for-your-health-2018081514449
https://www.livestrong.com/article/13722224-cooking-at-home/
https://www.livescience.com/does-yoga-stimulate-the-vagus-nerve
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Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Nurse Doza shares why Vitamin D3 and K2 should always be taken together. Learn how this powerhouse combo supports immunity, mood, calcium balance, and bone health — and how the right dosage can make a massive impact over the long term.
✅ 5 Key Takeaways
• Vitamin D3 boosts immune health, hormones, and mood
• K2 ensures calcium goes to bones, not arteries
• Most people are deficient in D3, especially in winter
• Daily dosing: 5,000 IU of D3 with K2
• Long-term use improves labs and overall wellness
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Discover the seven critical alcohol effects on body systems, from blood sugar disruption and gut inflammation to hormone imbalances and liver stress. Whether you're an occasional drinker or weekend regular, understanding how alcohol impacts your health—from brain function to cancer risk—helps you make informed choices and recover smarter.
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NAC+ – featuring N-Acetyl Cysteine and selenium, is specifically designed to support your liver's ability to produce powerful antioxidants that combat oxidative stress from alcohol consumption. As discussed in this episode, alcohol depletes critical nutrients like selenium while generating excessive cellular damage. NAC+ helps your liver reduce oxidative stress, supports detoxification pathways, and replenishes the exact minerals that alcohol depletes—making it essential for anyone who drinks, whether occasionally or regularly.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Blood Sugar Disruption – Alcohol converts directly into blood sugar and is stored as fat in the liver, contributing to pre-diabetes and fatty liver disease that affects one in four people worldwide.
Gut & Liver Inflammation – Alcohol acts as a toxin that damages gut lining, disrupts the microbiome, causes leaky gut, and generates oxidative stress that your liver must work overtime to neutralize.
Neurotransmitter Imbalance – While alcohol temporarily boosts serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, it severely disrupts sleep quality, increases anxiety and depression risk, and prevents proper brain detoxification during rest.
Mineral Depletion – Alcohol's diuretic effect causes critical loss of selenium, zinc, magnesium, and potassium—minerals essential for liver function, antioxidant production, and cellular protection.
Hormone & Cancer Risk – Long-term alcohol consumption suppresses testosterone, increases estrogen through aromatization, and is classified as a carcinogen linked to multiple cancer types including liver, breast, and colorectal cancers.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:00 – Why alcohol is classified as a severe toxin
05:00 – Effect #1: Blood sugar disruption and fatty liver development
09:00 – Effect #2: Inflammation, leaky gut, and microbiome destruction
13:00 – Effect #3: Liver stress and oxidative damage
17:00 – Effect #4: Neurotransmitter imbalance and sleep disruption
22:00 – Effect #5: Electrolyte and mineral depletion (selenium & zinc)
26:00 – Effect #6: Hormone disruption and testosterone suppression
29:00 – Effect #7: Cancer risk and carcinogenic properties
32:00 – Mediterranean diet, resveratrol, and supplement alternatives
35:00 – Final recommendations for liver support and recovery
RESOURCES
Diabetes and Alcohol – https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/selfcare-instructions/diabetes-and-alcohol
Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation – https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-alcohol-cause-inflammation-8403645
Alcohol Consumption and Antioxidant Defense – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7357092/
Alcohol and Brain Neuroadaptive Changes – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11718584/
Sex and Stress Hormones in Alcohol Consumption – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7374925/
Alcohol and Aromatization – https://ai.hubermanlab.com/s/6PV5jyTa
How Does Alcohol Affect the Microbiome – https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-does-alcohol-affect-the-microbiome.h00-159696756.html
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
In this short episode of the Supplement Ingredient Series, Nurse Doza breaks down the benefits of L-glutamine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and a foundational part of the Good Poops Protocol. Learn how L-glutamine supports digestion, immune health, and muscle recovery, and why it’s a go-to daily supplement in the clinic.
✅ 5 Key Takeaways
• L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body
• Supports digestion and better bowel movements
• Strengthens immune system, especially during stressful seasons
• Aids post-workout muscle recovery
• Comes in powder form for easy morning use
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to the Ingredient Series
00:10 – Why L-glutamine matters for gut health
00:28 – How it supports immunity and workouts
00:45 – How to take it: dosage and timing
01:00 – Why it’s part of the Good Poops Protocol
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Learn exactly how the flu makes you sick and how to interrupt each phase of infection. Discover the science-backed supplements that act as "fire extinguishers" for inflammation, why vitamin D and NAC are essential during flu season, and how to support your immune system before, during, and after viral infections to recover faster and stay healthier year-round.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
The flu is a viral infection that never truly leaves your body – it can lay dormant and flare up during times of stress, making prevention and immune support crucial year-round, not just during illness.
Vitamin D and NAC are your immune system's "fire extinguishers" – both reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines (like TNF-α and IL-6) that cause severe lung inflammation during flu infections, helping you recover faster and experience less severe symptoms.
NAC does triple duty during flu season – it thins mucus for easier breathing, reduces inflammation in the lungs, and boosts glutathione production (your body's master antioxidant) to fight viral infections more effectively.
Most people are deficient in the nutrients needed to fight flu – vitamin D deficiency affects most of the population, and low levels of glutathione, zinc, and selenium make you more vulnerable to severe viral infections and slower recovery.
Viral infections deplete your adrenal glands – the constant stress response during and after flu infection tanks your HRV and DHEAS levels, requiring adrenal support to fully recover and prevent long-term fatigue or autoimmune-like symptoms.
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The D - provides 5,000 IU of vitamin D3, which acts as a "fire extinguisher" for inflammatory cytokines released during viral infections, reducing lung inflammation and supporting your body's natural immune response.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:45 – Why the flu is a viral infection that never leaves your body
05:30 – How respiratory viruses spread and enter your system
08:15 – NAC: The game-changer for mucus, allergies, and lung inflammation
12:40 – Why vitamin D is your immune system's most powerful tool
16:20 – The science of inflammatory cytokines and how they damage your lungs
20:10 – Vitamin D studies: 10,000 IU protocol for flu prevention
24:35 – NAC and glutathione: Your body's master antioxidants explained
28:50 – Why people with fatty liver get sicker from viral infections
32:15 – Lysine, zinc, and selenium: Additional immune support nutrients
36:40 – The IV therapy protocol for sick patients in clinical practice
40:20 – Supporting your adrenal glands after flu infection
43:15 – HRV tracking and how to measure your body's stress response
46:00 – Product recommendations: The D, NAC+, Zen, and Gut Powder
RESOURCES
NAC Benefits for Health – https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/nac-benefit-health-3573010/
Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7231123/
Vitamin D and Respiratory Health – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4488782/
The Antioxidant Role of Non-Vitamin, Non-Mineral Micronutrients – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8234027/
N-Acetylcysteine and Respiratory Diseases – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11278452/
The Role of Zinc in Antiviral Immunity – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8349606/
Selenium Supplementation and Influenza Vaccine Response – https://brieflands.com/journals/jkums/articles/69746
Selenium and Viral Infections – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6769590/
Immune Activation and Autonomic Nervous System in Post-Viral Fatigue – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10795785/
Long COVID and Heart Rate Variability Study – https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-changes-heart-rate-variability-study-suggests
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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
The Good Poops Protocol by MSW Nutrition
This 2-month supplement stack is designed to support your gut, liver, and gallbladder—even if you don’t have one. It includes three powerful products: GUT (L-glutamine powder), Berberine Plus, and Liver Boost, working together to promote digestion, detox, regularity, and inflammation reduction.
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5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• The Good Poops Protocol combines Gut (L-glutamine), Berberine Plus, and Liver Boost for full digestive support.
• It’s great for people struggling with bloating, constipation, or no gallbladder.
• Daily use supports detox, energy, weight regulation, and consistent bowel movements.
• Protocol includes dietary suggestions like cutting processed foods and increasing gut-friendly options (apples, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut).
• Results can begin in just a few weeks, with continued improvement over 2+ months.
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