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The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

Gina Harney

Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.9522 Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I'm so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells.

Here's what we discuss:

What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration?

What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see stem cell therapy help with most?

The difference between using your own stem cells vs. donor-derived stem cells - and when one might be better than the other?

Her tips for being Healthy In Real Life

and so.much.more

181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

Dr. Joy Kong is a triple board-certifiedanti-aging physician and stem cell specialist, renowned for her expertise in stem cell therapy and commitment to educating both physicians and the public. With a strong presence in the industry, she has established herself as a trusted voice through her extensive lecturing at national and international conferences, as well as her publications in scientific journals.

As a dedicated educator and pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine, Dr. Kong has founded the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT) and trained numerous physicians from around the world. Her innovative approach has also led to the creation of Chara Health USA and Chara Biologics, premier companies providing cutting-edge products and services to patients across the United States. With numerous accolades, including Stem Cell Doctor of the Year and Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade, Dr. Kong continues to be a respected figure in the medical community, dedicated to advancing the field of regenerative medicine and improving patient outcomes through her emphasis on scientific data, passion, authenticity, and integrity. Her inspiring memoir, "Tiger of Beijing," which recounts her remarkable journey as an immigrant from China at the age of 20 starting with her visa rejection in 1991, was named 2020 Book of the Year by IAOTP.

You can connect with her on her Instagram and check out her website here.

You can check out her skincare line here and use the code FITNESSISTA for a discount! I haven't tried it yet, but her skin was so amazing, I can't wait to give this a try.

Partners:

Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here!

The Lifewave X39 patches have been a gamechanger for my energy; the Pilot is obsessed, too! Check them out here. 

Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount. 

I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA50 for $50 off.

If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career.

You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it! You can check out my review IHP Level 1 here and my review of Level 2 here.

Thank you so much for listening and for all of your support with the podcast! Please be sure to subscribe, and leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this episode. If you leave a rating, head to this page and you'll get a little "thank you" gift from me to you. 

Transcript

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0:00.0

Free audio post-production by Alphonic.com.

0:06.4

You're listening to The Healthy and Real Life podcast episode number 181.

0:11.5

Welcome to the Healthy in Real Life podcast, bite-sized tips for healthy living that you can implement right now.

0:18.8

Join us weekly for interviews and real life advice for creating the

0:22.4

happiest and healthiest version of yourself. Here's your host, fitness expert, author, and mom of two,

0:29.6

Gina Harney. Hey everyone. Welcome back to the show. This is Gina, creator of the Fitnessista blog and

0:34.6

brand. I'm so excited that you're here today. Thank you so much for tuning in. And I'm so excited for today's episode. I feel like this is such a prevalent topic right now

0:42.5

in the health and biohacking and longevity space. And I'm so pumped for you guys to hear it. So today

0:48.4

we're talking all about stem cells. And today's guest is Dr. Joy Kong. She's a triple board certified anti-aging physician

0:56.1

and stem cell specialist. Before we head into today's episode, I wanted to tell you guys about

1:01.6

danger coffee. So for the longest time, I drank out of the types of machines that have the

1:07.4

little cup with either the plastic or the aluminum and the hot water was going

1:11.7

through the plastic, through the aluminum, and into my coffee cup every day. So I'm always looking

1:17.3

for ways to minimize my toxin exposure and I came across Danger Coffee. So I love this coffee

1:23.3

because I can use it in a pour over coffee maker. I got it from Amazon. So it's glass and stainless

1:28.9

steel. You just put your coffee grounds inside and then you pour your hot water. But danger coffee

1:33.6

tastes absolutely delicious. But the best part is that it's mold-free, it's lab tested,

1:39.7

and it's re-mineralized with minerals and electrolytes. So it just gives you that extra little spark.

1:45.3

It makes you feel amazing.

1:46.6

And you're not drinking those chemicals in the morning before or after you have your breakfast.

1:52.5

Another thing with coffee is that it's heavily sprayed with fungicides, pesticides,

1:57.2

herbicides.

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