Longevilab

In this episode of the Sober Head podcast, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke, MD; Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine and Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. Best known for her book “Dopamine Nation” and her appearance in “The Social Dilemma”, Dr. Lembke shares how she initially resisted working with addicted patients but eventually discovered a deep passion for helping them recover. She explains why Twelve Step programs are backed by scientific evidence, illustrates how the brain’s pleasure and pain systems are interconnected, and discusses the nuances of behavioral vs. chemical addictions.

On Ayık Kafa 57th episode, I speak with renowned biological dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz about why oral health is truly the “missing link” in achieving optimal wellness. Dr. Dome explains how standard dental practices, such as root canals, metal fillings, and rushed wisdom tooth extractions, can become chronic stressors, silently impacting our entire body.

By merging high-level dental technology, like ceramic implants, with integrative medicine principles and biohacking tools, Dr. Dom’s approach seeks not only to fix teeth, but to restore overall health. He emphasizes “preparing the patient” before any surgery with nutrient-dense diets, specific supplements, and even advanced modalities like hyperbaric oxygen therapy so their body can heal quickly and thoroughly.

On Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes her 56th podcast guest, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Yerdel. A leading expert in bariatric surgery, Prof. Yerdel has 30 years of experience in laparoscopic surgery, and have performed thousands of laparoscopic stomach operations to date.

In this episode of the Ayık Kafa podcast, Prof. Valter Longo, a renowned researcher specializing in aging and longevity, discusses his groundbreaking work on the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD). Through decades of research, he developed the FMD as a clinically tested, five-day protocol designed to simulate the biological benefits of water-only fasting, such as improved metabolism, cellular repair, and the activation of stem cells, while minimizing the risks and discomforts typically associated with a strict fast.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP. renowned as one of the brightest minds in regenerative and longevity medicine. We discuss the concept of “biohacker syndrome,” exploring why more supplements aren’t always better, as well as diving into cutting-edge therapies like GLP-1 agonists and rapamycin. Dr. Yurth unpacks the myths around cholesterol and NAD, clarifies the hype on biological age tests, and shares how bone health is often overlooked yet essential to long-term vitality. Throughout our conversation, she emphasizes that true longevity relies on balancing the right interventions, not just piling them on.

In the 53rd episode of Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s guest is Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD. In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield, an Austin-based, board-certified plastic surgeon and reconstructive specialist, shares his expertise on breast implant illness (BII) and the growing awareness around “explant” surgeries. Dr. Whitfield explains how the body forms scar tissue (a capsule) around any foreign implant, and how subclinical bacterial contamination within that capsule can lead to chronic inflammation, fatigue, and other systemic symptoms. He emphasizes that these issues can affect both cosmetic and reconstructive patients alike, urging anyone considering or living with implants to be informed of potential risks.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, hosts the 52nd episode of the Ayık Kafa podcast, featuring world-renowned authority on the human microbiome, Kiran Krishnan. Kiran is a microbiologist who has dedicated his career to exploring the profound impact of microbial ecosystems on our body.
In this episode, the importance of not only the gut microbiome but also the skin microbiome, lung microbiome, and even the brain’s microbial environment in maintaining overall health is highlighted. Kiran delves into the profound effects these complex microbial communities have on the immune system, inflammation, and overall health, with his groundbreaking work in spore-based probiotics.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s 51st podcast guest is Cameron Chesnut, MD, a renowned facial plastic surgeon recognized for his innovative approach in regenerative medicine and postoperative recovery techniques.
Dr. Chesnut is a facial plastic surgeon for the world’s high-performers. His next-level results come from minimally invasive procedures that leave patients looking natural, rejuvenated, and seemingly untouched. He is renowned for his innovative use of regenerative medicine and postoperative recovery techniques, as well as his dedicated personal preparation for performance readiness.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD’s 50th podcast guest is the renowned American psychiatrist Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.

Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., a prominent figure in psychiatry, particularly noted for his expertise in addiction psychiatry, serves as the professor and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is also the Chief of Service at University Hospital in Newark.

On Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, welcomes her 49th podcast guest, Biologist and Neuroscientist Prof. Dr. Sinan Canan.
Sinan Canan is a scientist who bridges science with the fundamental question of humanity’s purpose for existence. As he describes himself, he is “enchanted by sharing everything he learns about knowledge and wisdom with people.”