The School of Doza Podcast

• Cellular Energy 101: How to Improve Mitochondrial Function Naturally

  Get 40% Off At-Home NAD Shots Want a powerful energy boost without leaving home? Shed delivers clinical-grade NAD+ shots straight to your door—no appointment needed. NAD supports cellular repair, brain function, and longevity, making it one of our go-to biohacking tools. Get 40% off your first order at tryshed.com with code NURSEDOZA.     In this episode of the School of Doza podcast, we go full Cellular Energy 101: How to Improve Mitochondrial Function Naturally. Nurse Doza breaks down the five most impactful ways to boost energy from the inside out—starting with sunlight and ending with glutathione. If you're tired, sluggish, or just want to age better, this episode is your roadmap. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Sunlight—especially morning light—activates your mitochondria to naturally boost energy. Resveratrol supplements (like MITOCHONDRIAC) trigger AMPK, improving mitochondrial function. NAD+ injections can stimulate ATP production and mitochondrial biogenesis. Fasting and insulin regulation are essential for mitochondrial health and longevity. Glutathione protects your mitochondria from free radical damage and oxidative stress. FEATURED PRODUCT Mitochondriac, featuring pure trans-resveratrol and quercetin, is designed to activate AMPK and enhance mitochondrial function, promoting cellular energy production and healthy aging—exactly what’s needed to implement the strategies discussed in this episode. Try Mitochondriac TIMESTAMPS 00:00 START – Welcome to the energy episode 05:00 – What mitochondria actually do (and why they matter) 07:00 – Energy vs waste: the balance of ATP and byproducts 08:00 – Why sunlight is your mitochondria's best friend 11:00 – Red light therapy and how it mimics the sun 12:00 – Resveratrol: how it fuels your cells 14:00 – The AMPK gene, explained simply 16:00 – Autophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis 17:00 – NAD+ therapy: weekly injections, daily energy 19:00 – The electron transport chain 101 22:00 – Mitochondrial enzymes that need NAD+ to function 24:00 – Regulating insulin and why fasting helps 27:00 – Ketones and caloric restriction for brain health 30:00 – The role of glutathione in detoxifying your cells 32:00 – Nurse Doza’s 5-part mitochondrial optimization routine RESOURCES MENTIONED Red and Near-Infrared Light and Mitochondrial ATP/ROS Regulation NIR Light Reduces Cell Death in Parkinson’s Disease Models Red Light Therapy and Mitochondrial Benefits Resveratrol and AMPK Activation Mitochondria, NAD+, and the Electron Transport Chain Ketones, BDNF, and Fasting Benefits Glutathione as a Mitochondrial Antioxidant SLC25A39 and GSH Transport into Mitochondria 🔗 CONNECT WITH NURSE DOZA JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: instagram.com/nursedoza Website: nursedoza.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038 TikTok: tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: twitter.com/nursedoza

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• Healthy Snax: The Chip with No Seed Oils

    MASA Chips These aren’t your average chips. MASA Chips are made with organic corn and 100% beef tallow—no seed oils, ever. Real ingredients, real flavor, and family-friendly. 👉 Grab a bag at masachips.com and use code DOZA for a discount.       5 KEY TAKEAWAYS MASA Chips are made with organic corn and cooked in 100% beef tallow. They contain no seed oils, making them a cleaner option for heart and metabolic health. Flavors are made with real ingredients like sea salt and cinnamon. It’s hard to find snacks with truly simple ingredients—but these deliver. MASA Chips are a delicious, family-friendly alternative to processed snacks.         🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza:     JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup   YouTube: youtube.com/@nursedoza Instagram: instagram.com/nursedoza Website: nursedoza.com LinkedIn: Jonathan Mendoza, DC APRN TikTok: tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: twitter.com/nursedoza      

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• OLDIE BUT GOODIE: Lose Weight Fast With These Natural Methods

  In this episode, Nurse Doza uncovers five powerful herbs that can naturally support weight loss by addressing hormone imbalances, reducing inflammation, and improving metabolism. Learn actionable tips to incorporate cinnamon, fenugreek, green tea, milk thistle, and turmeric into your daily routine for a healthier lifestyle. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Cinnamon’s Role in Weight Loss: Helps balance blood sugar, reduce leptin resistance, and support healthy metabolism. Fenugreek for Appetite Regulation: Improves fasting blood sugar, lowers BMI, and supports digestive health. Green Tea’s Fat-Burning Power: Boosts metabolism, supports liver detoxification, and reduces plaque buildup in the body. Milk Thistle for Liver Health: Vital for reducing fatty liver, supporting estrogen balance, and aiding in weight loss. Turmeric for Inflammation: Lowers leptin, enhances liver function, and supports hormonal and metabolic health.   FEATURED PRODUCT Good Poops Protocol The Good Poops Protocol is designed to optimize gut health, liver function, and digestion—all crucial factors in healthy weight loss. By addressing detox pathways and reducing inflammation, it supports sustainable fat loss and improved metabolism. Explore the benefits here: Good Poops Protocol. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 START – Introduction and episode overview. 00:02 Causes of Weight Gain – Insulin resistance, fatty liver, leaky gut, and hormone imbalances. 02:06 Herb Spotlight: Cinnamon – Benefits for blood sugar regulation and metabolism. 08:11 Herb Spotlight: Fenugreek – Supporting appetite and blood sugar control. 12:17 Herb Spotlight: Green Tea – Liver detoxification and metabolic support. 18:22 Herb Spotlight: Milk Thistle – Addressing fatty liver and hormone regulation. 21:27 Herb Spotlight: Turmeric – Anti-inflammatory and metabolism-enhancing properties. 24:28 Conclusion – Summary of herbal benefits and lifestyle tips for weight loss. RESOURCES "Herbs at a Glance" – https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance Cinnamon for Weight Loss – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35365881/ Fenugreek and Metabolism – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8344183/ Green Tea and Liver Health – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3948786/ Milk Thistle Benefits – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541075/ Turmeric and Weight Loss – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8775659/ 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

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• The Ultimate Vitamin Mocktail: My Daily Supplement Stack

  The Ultimate Vitamin Mocktail: My Daily Supplement Stack ⸻ FEATURED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Boost + Magnesium + Gut by MSW Nutrition Create the perfect daily stack for energy, hydration, gut health, and focus. Boost gives you clean caffeine and B vitamins, Magnesium supports muscle and mood, and Gut powder promotes digestion and regularity. 👉 Try Boost: https://www.mswnutrition.com/products/boost 👉 Try Magnesium: https://www.mswnutrition.com/products/brainesium 👉 Try Gut: https://www.mswnutrition.com/products/gut ⸻ 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS • Boost is the base: loaded with methylated B vitamins, amino acids, electrolytes, and clean green tea caffeine. • Magnesium (3 types) supports energy, digestion, and nervous system function. • Gut powder (pure L-glutamine) strengthens the gut lining and promotes better poops. • This stack tastes great with sparkling water and works as a morning ritual, afternoon boost, or coffee alternative. • It’s a functional mocktail the whole family can enjoy—supporting gut, brain, and body with every sip. ⸻ 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup • YouTube: youtube.com/@nursedoza • Instagram: instagram.com/nursedoza • Website: nursedoza.com • LinkedIn: Jonathan Mendoza, DC APRN • TikTok: tiktok.com/@nursedoza • Twitter: twitter.com/nursedoza

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• BOOST Your Energy Levels with These Top Supplements

  BOOST Your Energy Levels with These Top Supplements is your go-to guide for understanding how to enhance energy naturally—without relying on caffeine. Nurse Doza breaks down five powerhouse supplements that support neurotransmitters, hormones, and mitochondrial function to help you feel your best every day. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS B vitamins, especially folate (B9), are critical for natural energy and neurotransmitter production. L-Theanine promotes calm, focused energy and supports restful sleep by lowering cortisol. L-Carnitine boosts stamina, recovery, and fertility by improving mitochondrial function. Bovine adrenal gland helps restore adrenal function and reduce fatigue from chronic stress. Betaine supports methylation pathways and neurotransmitter balance for mental clarity and mood. FEATURED PRODUCT Boost by MSW Nutrition, packed with methylated B vitamins and green tea caffeine, delivers clean, sustained energy without the crash. It supports neurotransmitter production, metabolism, and mental clarity—exactly what the body needs to thrive, as discussed in this episode. Try Boost → TIMESTAMPS 00:00 START  01:45 – Why you’re not deficient in caffeine (but probably B vitamins) 03:15 – The role of mitochondria and neurotransmitters in energy 04:00 – Supplement #1: B vitamin complex, especially B9 (folate) 06:30 – Why folate is more powerful than B12 for many people 08:45 – The connection between B vitamins and mental health 10:00 – MTHFR, methylation, and mood regulation 12:00 – How Boost delivers clean energy through B vitamins 13:00 – Supplement #2: L-Theanine for relaxation and cortisol support 15:45 – Chill supplement and circadian support explained 17:30 – L-Theanine’s effect on GABA, alpha waves, and sleep 18:45 – Supplement #3: L-Carnitine for endurance, fertility, and recovery 21:00 – How red meat and amino acids contribute to energy production 23:00 – Supplement #4: Bovine adrenal gland for adrenal fatigue 24:30 – The history and function of glandular therapy 26:00 – Nurse Doza’s personal experience with adrenal supplements 27:00 – Supplement #5: Betaine (plus SAMe) for mood and energy 28:30 – How Bliss helps with serotonin and dopamine production 29:45 – The circadian rhythm stack: Boost, Bliss, Zen, Chill 30:45 – Final thoughts and supplement recommendations RESOURCES MENTIONED Folate Fact Sheet – NIH: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-HealthProfessional/ MTHFR and Folate Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18950248/ B-Vitamin Neurotransmitter Synthesis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4772032/ L-Theanine Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079225000292 What Is Theanine: https://journalofnutrition.org/encyclopedia/theanine-what-is-theanine/ Carnitine Fact Sheet – NIH: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/carnitine-HealthProfessional/ Carnitine and Endurance Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24263659/ L-Carnitine for Muscle Recovery: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5872767 Carnitine in Aging: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10255885/ Glandular Therapies Article: https://www.clinicaleducation.org/news/glandular-therapies-an-age-old-solution-for-modern-challenges-and-chronic-disease/ History of Glandulars – PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10289114/ Betaine and SAMe Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4303396/ 🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza: JOIN MY SCHOOL for $5: community.schoolofdoza.com/signup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/ Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza

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