#339 The Holistic Secrets To Healing Your Body & Preventing Disease with Dr. Darshan Shah
The Gabby Reece Show
Dear Media
4.8 • 954 Ratings
🗓️ 1 September 2025
⏱️ 71 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
World-renowned functional medicine expert and NextHealth founder, Dr. Darshan Shah talks to Gabby about the path to true health and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Shah shares his incredible journey from being an unhealthy plastic surgeon to a pioneer in the health optimization space. Together, Gabby and Dr. Shah discuss the real-world practices, biomarkers, and mindset shifts that will help you live a longer, more energized life. They dive deep into everything from the cultural shift towards proactive health and the role of NextHealth, to the importance of strength training, hot/cold therapy, and the crucial connection between light exposure and wellness.
Dr. Shah also shares his personal story of transforming his own health after a wake-up call at age 40, when he was 50 pounds overweight and suffering from autoimmune disease, diabetes, and chest pain. He discusses how he applied the principles of functional medicine to reverse chronic disease and regain his vitality. The conversation also covers the importance of community and how places like NextHealth are making proactive health accessible.
This episode is packed with actionable advice on everything from simple breathwork techniques to understanding essential supplements like NAD and Nigen. Dr. Shah also gives his expert take on the significance of sleep, gut health, and nutrition, offering practical tips you can incorporate into your daily routine. If you're tired of fleeting health trends and want to understand the root causes of disease, this conversation is your guide to building a truly healthy life.
Join us to learn how to detoxify your life, understand the true meaning of health, and feel more energized than ever before.
About Dr. Darshan Shah
Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon, speaker and health expert. He created NextHealth to combat the often myopic approach many doctors and clinicians take with their patients.
Connect with Gabby
Instagram @GabbyReece: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/
TikTok @GabbyReeceOfficial: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial
The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabbyReece
The Gabby Reece Show podcast is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/)
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Laird Superfood - High-quality ingredients paired with incredible taste. Use the code GABBY20 for 20% off your purchase at lairdsuperfood.com
Troscriptions - Right now, you can try Just Blue at troscriptions.com/GABBY or use GABBY at checkout for 10% off your first order.
Vionic - Use the code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. One-time use only.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Doctor Shah’s Blood Panel Recommendation
https://www.drshah.com/biomarkers
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Functional Medicine
00:40 Welcome to the Show
01:03 Dr. Shaw's Journey to Health
01:32 Laird Superfood Sponsorship
04:02 Next Health's Growth and Impact
06:44 The Importance of Functional Medicine Blood Panels
18:39 Cutting-Edge Treatments at Next Health
22:55 The Role of Peptides in Health
30:29 Trends and Misconceptions in Health
36:46 Understanding Organic and Non-Toxic Living
38:02 Addressing High Achievers' Health Issues
40:43 The Importance of Light and Circadian Rhythm
44:47 Supplements and Biohacking for Optimal Health
46:01 Detoxification and Personal Health Journey
57:33 The Wellness Wheel: A Holistic Approach to Health
01:00:46 Transition from Surgery to Preventative Health
01:04:29 Simplifying Gut Health
01:07:20 Personal Insights on Family and Health
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | We have the capability right now to live with our health until the age of 90 or 95. |
| 0:06.7 | I was headed down a path of just accepting my fate, which was I'd probably die in early death. |
| 0:11.8 | So I said there's no way I can live this way. |
| 0:13.9 | And so I found functional medicine. |
| 0:16.6 | And I used that on myself. |
| 0:18.0 | And I got myself healthy enough to know what real health meant. |
| 0:22.0 | We're looking at the root causes of disease way before they take hold and become a catastrophe. |
| 0:28.3 | There's 20% of actions that you can take that will detoxify 80% of your life. |
| 0:32.9 | What's out right now that's popular that you think is just kind of a trend. Let me just put them into a |
| 0:38.9 | category so I don't offend anybody. Hi everyone. Welcome to the show. So when you think about your |
| 0:43.2 | health, which measures come to your mind? Do you think about your weight, maybe your blood pressure, |
| 0:48.1 | your resting heart rate, even your cholesterol? Or maybe you think about the hours and hours |
| 0:52.8 | you spend meal prepping and working out. |
| 0:55.1 | The truth is, there's just so many numbers, measures, and metrics that we're told can indicate |
| 0:59.6 | good health, but the answers often feel complex. So here to answer so many of our questions |
| 1:05.5 | is Dr. Shaw. He was a surgeon, speaker. He even has a podcast, and he's a real innovator who spends his medical |
| 1:13.2 | career and journey looking beyond standard blood tests and asking his patients and patrons alike |
| 1:19.2 | to look at health through more nuanced lens. He's created the wellness wheel, |
| 1:23.6 | knows quite a bit about peptides, and has some tips on vitality. So please welcome someone I've known |
| 1:28.8 | and appreciated for a long time, Dr. Darshon Shaw. This podcast has been brought to you by Laird Superfood. |
| 1:36.1 | I know it's not fair. Laird Superfood was started in my kitchen, so yes, I'm excited to share it with you. |
| 1:40.9 | It was started about 10 years ago. Not only does my entire family consume it, |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dear Media, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Dear Media and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.