Is methylene blue really the next “miracle” molecule for brain health, longevity, and energy — or just another case of biohacking gone rogue? In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Vinny and Dr. Eryn Russo break down the real science versus the hype.

Methylene blue started as a textile dye in the 1800s, became the first synthetic drug to treat malaria, and is now popping up in medspa clinics and influencer wellness stacks. But here's the catch: while it's a legitimate drug used in hospitals for something like methemoglobinemia, there's little evidence it actually works for boosting mitochondria, cognitive function, or energy in healthy people.

Vinny and Eryn walk you through:

✅ What methylene blue is (and what it's really approved for)

✅ The difference between mechanistic theory (cell cultures) and human evidence (spoiler: most studies in healthy humans don't exist!)

✅ Why “mitochondrial dysfunction” is not something you casually diagnose yourself with

✅ The real risks — from serotonin syndrome to neurotoxicity — that influencers never mention

✅ The role of methylene blue in Alzheimer's and neuroprotection research (yes, there's promise — but not for everyone!)

✅ Why taking methylene blue casually is like “playing biochemist with a hospital dye”

If you've heard the hype about methylene blue and want to know what's real and what's just another marketing myth, this is your episode. Because in a world of wellness trends, physiology doesn't care about influencer marketing — it only cares about the evidence.

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In this episode of The Balanced Bodies Blueprint, Coach Vinny Russo and Dr. Eryn Russo take a deep dive into the controversial views of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is now serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We dissect RFK Jr.'s support for terrain theory — an outdated belief rooted in Antoine Béchamp's “host theory” that argues disease comes from within the body, not from external pathogens.

We contrast this with Louis Pasteur's germ theory, which forms the backbone of modern medicine. From questioning vaccines and antibiotics to promoting natural immunity and detox culture, RFK's ideology has the potential to disrupt decades of public health progress.

We also analyze the ripple effects of his policies at HHS, including massive staff layoffs, restructuring of CDC and NIH programs, and his polarizing vaccine messaging campaign.

Is RFK Jr. a visionary... or a risk to public health? We'll break down the science, the pseudoscience, and why this debate is far more than academic — it's about the future of medicine and public trust.

Whether you're a science-minded skeptic or a curious critic of mainstream medicine, this episode is your go-to resource for understanding the RFK Jr. controversy through a balanced, evidence-based lens.

Coach Vinny

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Dr. Eryn

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In this deeply personal and educational episode, we take you inside our IVF journey while answering 5 of the most important questions anyone considering in vitro fertilization should know. From hormone injections to embryo biopsies, we're pulling back the curtain on the full process—emotionally, physically, and financially.

We discuss:

What are the real IVF success rates—and how much does age matter? We break down the data and share our own experience with genetic testing (PGTA), embryo freezing, and what happened after retrieval.

What actually impacts IVF success? We explain the role of lifestyle, egg quality, embryo development, and how medications like Gonal-F and Menopur work to stimulate the ovaries—and the importance of avoiding ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

How much does IVF cost? We talk real numbers, from medication to procedures, and tips on what insurance may or may not cover.

How many IVF cycles might you need? We give a realistic view of how many rounds most people go through, why it often takes multiple cycles, and what we learned during the waiting game for PGTA results.

What are the risks and side effects of IVF? We highlight potential complications, like multiple pregnancies, miscarriage risk, and the physical/emotional toll of injections, birth control phases, progesterone oil, and cycle timing.

We also cover how to choose the right fertility clinic using SART reports and share trusted medical voices to follow, including Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a leading fertility expert who provides evidence-based insights on social media.

Whether you're just starting to explore IVF or are already in the thick of it, this episode offers honest insights, key medical facts, and encouragement for every step of the journey.

Coach Vinny
Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io
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Dr. Eryn
Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io
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Facebook: Eryn Stansfield

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