In this Q&A episode, I share how I think about healing injuries through a regenerative and whole-body approach. I explain why simply treating the painful area is often not enough, and how inflammation, immune health, nutrient status, and mitochondrial function can determine whether the body truly repairs itself.

I also answer questions about stem cells vs exosomes, the role of peptides in musculoskeletal healing, and how lifestyle factors like food, stress, and metabolic health influence long-term outcomes.

Topics include:

• Stem cells for tendon and labrum injuries (01:45)
• Systemic vs local regenerative treatments (03:10)
• Peptides for tissue repair and recovery (06:50)
• Nutrition, inflammation, and metabolic health (24:05)
• Supplements, brain health, and mood support (33:35)
• Advanced regenerative therapies used in my clinic (48:40)

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Additional Resources:

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In this episode, I’m exploring a topic that’s very important to me: pet health and nutrition.

I’m joined by Dr. Scarlet Magdalene, a regenerative veterinarian with over 15 years of experience in emergency and general veterinary medicine. Together, we discuss why so many pets are struggling with chronic conditions and how modern pet food plays a bigger role than most people realize.

Dr. Scarlet shares her perspective on why kibble is one of the most processed foods available, how nutrition is often overlooked in animal healthcare, and what pet owners can consider when supporting their pet’s long-term health.

This conversation draws clear parallels between human and animal medicine and reinforces why addressing root causes, starting with food, is essential for healing and longevity.

Key Takeaways:

• Why kibble may be harming pet health (00:00)
• The growing crisis in pet nutrition and veterinary care (05:10)
• How carbs and dehydration impact pets long-term (10:40)
• Rethinking pet food: canned, frozen, and home-cooked options (14:43)
• How often pets should really be eating (21:08)
• What pet food labels actually tell you (26:02)
• Clearing up common pet food myths (31:47)
• Transitioning pets off kibble and onto real food (36:57)
• Using food as medicine through Chinese veterinary principles (40:00)
• Regenerative laser therapy and remarkable healing cases (46:00)

Additional Resources:

✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/

✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this keynote-style episode, I break down how stem cell therapy is studied in autoimmune disease and long COVID, and how clinicians think about immune dysregulation, inflammation, and repair.

I explain how stem cell therapy evolved from early bone marrow transplants and why mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are being explored for immune modulation rather than suppression.

I also share research insights and clinical observations across autoimmune conditions, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriasis, and discuss why outcomes can vary when working with complex biology.

The second half of the episode focuses on long COVID (PASC), including common symptom patterns, proposed mechanisms, and how I evaluate whether a therapy’s mechanism aligns with the underlying pathophysiology.

Let’s get into it.

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Introduction & Opening (0:00)

Autoimmune Disease Overview (1:58)

Lupus (SLE) Treatment (4:43)

Treatment Philosophy & Expectations (8:55)

Rheumatoid Arthritis (11:32)

Stages of Stem Cell Healing (15:09 )

Psoriasis (17:14)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (19:55)

Other Autoimmune Conditions (27:29)

Long COVID (30:30)

Tissue Source Comparison (46:21)

Closing (49:36)

Additional Resources:

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring to you a topic I’ve never covered before - lymphatic massage drainage.

I brought on Julia Karpus, an expert in the field who’s originally from Ukraine, where this type of therapy is part of everyday wellness.

She’s now in L.A., helping people detox, reduce inflammation, and reconnect with their bodies in the most incredible ways.

We talked about how lymphatic drainage works and why it’s so important for your health.

Julia shares stories from her clients, such as the woman who lost 60 pounds, or the many women who finally got pregnant after years of trying. It’s remarkable what can happen when we support our bodies in the right way.

Let’s get into it.

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

Differences between lymphatic and regular massage (01:06)

Benefits of lymphatic massage (07:11)

Case studies and client experiences (10:09)

Proper way of doing lymphatic massage (27:07)

Frequency and duration of lymphatic massage (34:05)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Julia Karpus: https://www.instagram.com/julia.bodysculpting

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Many people walk into my clinic with chronic gut issues, low energy, or persistent inflammation.

They've tried everything, but nothing works. In many of these cases, there's something deeper that’s sabotaging their healing.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kate Davis, a functional medicine doctor who went through her own 10-year battle with gut issues before discovering she had a massive parasite infection.

After detoxing safely and strategically, her symptoms vanished, and now she helps others do the same.

We discuss why detoxing must be personalized, the danger of following online fads, and how overlooked issues like parasites, mold, and even head injuries can completely derail gut health. Dr. Kate also shares tools like myofascial therapy, coffee enemas, and lymphatic drainage that play a crucial role in safe, effective detoxification.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to support your body's healing from the inside out.

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

Dr. Kate’s constipation story and shocking doctor options (03:17)

Passing a 3-foot parasite and what it meant (08:04)

The danger of detoxing before your organs are ready (14:29)

What coffee enemas really do to your liver (25:47)

Why gut health matters for mental health (34:14)

Additional Resources:

✨ Connect with Dr. Kate Davis: https://www.instagram.com/drkatedavis/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Almost everyone alive has had some form of trauma. Whether it’s obvious or hidden, big or small, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on our minds and bodies.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading voice in the biology of trauma.

She decodes the dynamic relationship between our past trauma and our body - both our physical & psychic body and how trauma affects us physically.

Can healing the trauma resolve our physical ailments? Are chronic illnesses caused or exacerbated by past trauma? At what point does the stress caused by trauma turn into overwhelm? Can we overcome the detrimental (and sometimes devastating) effects of trauma on our well-being? These are some of the pertinent questions we tackle in this episode.

Please join us in this enlightening conversation.

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

Understanding trauma and its prevalence (03:20)

Identifying and addressing trauma patterns (08:37)

The biology of trauma and its impact (13:45)

Strategies for trauma recovery (22:27)

Practical tools for trauma recovery (41:59)

Additional Resources:

✨ Get the Biology of Trauma Book here: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book

✨ Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/

✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAimieApigian

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In this episode, I sit down once again with my most popular guests: Dr. Warren and Dan Schmidt. With over 45 years of clinical experience, Dr. Warren, alongside supplement innovator Dan Schmidt, share the new groundbreaking solutions they have been working on.

One of them is a natural testosterone-boosting solution that bypasses injections and risky hormonal shutdown.

They also unveil a revolutionary oral delivery method that achieves 85% absorption by activating mucosal uptake. They explain how this delivery system enhances mitochondrial function, boosting energy, hormone levels, and overall well-being.

You will also learn about their new Glow topical peptide formula and a complete 24-hour ultimate solution for cellular rejuvenation involving NAD, PQQ, copper peptides, and methylene blue.

This brilliant stack supercharges the mitochondria, removes senescent cells, reduces inflammation & oxidative stress, & optimizes sleep.

👉 If you're ready to upgrade your energy, hormones, and brainpower, without needles, you’ll love this episode!

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

Details of the new testosterone product (01:57)

Mitochondrial health and its importance (15:29)

Benefits of the ultimate cellular optimization (16:32)

New delivery system (22:31)

Glow peptide and its benefits (29:24)

Additional Resources:

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✨ Best 365 Labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best365labs/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Peptide therapy is turning out to be one of the most exciting frontiers of modern regenerative medicine.

Peptides are nature-derived, highly targeted molecules that are already in your body, but when used therapeutically, they can guide healing, enhance function, and even reverse aspects of aging.

I walk you through the most powerful peptides, from BPC-157 for tissue and gut repair, to epitalon for extending biological youth, to brain peptides like Dihexa and Cerebrolysin that can help rebuild neural pathways.

There’s likely a peptide for anything you can think of. Whether it’s for boosting your immune system, improving sleep, enhancing mood, supporting weight loss, or regenerating skin and hair.

I’ll also look at cutting-edge research, including studies on cardiovascular rejuvenation, sexual function peptides like PT-141, and even mitochondrial peptides that fuel your cells’ energy engines.

🎧 Tap in and explore the world of peptides, because you deserve to feel vibrant, strong, and fully alive.

Key Takeaways

Introduction (00:00)

Applications of peptides in medical practice (00:52)

Detailed overview of specific peptides (05:27)

Brain peptides and their therapeutic applications (27:44)

Growth hormone-releasing peptides (41:36)

Mitochondrial support peptides (46:48)

Weight loss and sexual health peptides (51:41)

Additional Resources:

✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.