THE VIBE SCIENCE PODCAST

What does the science actually say about cannabis? Dr. Amanda Reiman, a public health researcher who has studied cannabis since 2002, joins Ryan Alford to cut through the stigma, from the endocannabinoid system to why most people use cannabis for everyday wellness, not to get high.

Amanda explains the idea of a “minimum effective dose,” and how FK Plus, where she serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee, combines low-dose cannabinoids with herbs and functional mushrooms for specific effects like energy, focus and sleep. She also breaks down why she believes prohibition backfires and how personal stories move lawmakers more than research.

She also explains the difference between functional and psychedelic mushrooms, and why research into plant medicine has lagged for decades.

Topics Covered:

• The endocannabinoid system

• Microdosing and effect-based products

• Cannabis, botanicals and functional mushrooms

• Prohibition and cannabis policy

• Psychedelic mushroom research

• Plant medicine and stigma

Links & Resources:

• Personal Plants: https://www.mypersonalplants.com/

• FK Plus: https://fkplus.com/

• Personal Plants on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalplants/

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician, and follow the laws in your state.

Is the oil in your kitchen helping you or hurting you? Udo Erasmus, author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and a pioneer of the healthy oils industry, joins Ryan Alford to break down how oils are made, how they get damaged, and what that means for your health.

Udo explains why he believes frying increases inflammation, which fats hold up best if you do cook with them, and why omega-3 and omega-6 are the only fats your body truly needs. He also shares how omega-3s affect key heart disease risk factors, and simple ways to add healthy oils to food without heating them.

The episode also bursts a few myths along the way, including the one about bread crust being good for you.

Topics Covered:

• How oils are processed and damaged

• Frying, inflammation and the “least worst” cooking fats

• Omega-3 and omega-6 essential fats

• Omega-3s and cardiovascular health

• Simple ways to add healthy oils to your diet

Links & Resources:

• Udo Erasmus: https://www.udoerasmus.com/

• Your Body Needs an Oil Change: https://www.udoerasmus.com/p/your-body-needs-an-oil-change

• Udo’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Udo-Erasmus/s?rh=n:283155,p_27:Udo%2BErasmus

• Udo on Instagram: https://instagram.com/udoerasmus

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

• Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

• Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

• Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Is all water really the same? Mario Brainovic, CEO and co-founder of Analemma Water, tells Ryan Alford why he believes it isn’t. He explains how coherent water technology is designed to bring water molecules out of a “chaotic” state and into harmony.

Mario shares the research his team has done over 18 years with more than 50 scientists, including a double-blind brainwave study with identical twins and placebo-controlled studies measuring ATP, NAD and heart rate variability. He also explains why he believes water picks up the frequencies of its environment, and why he thinks filtering alone doesn’t solve it.

He also shares the story behind the company, from selling his natural pharmaceutical business to Walgreens to bringing this technology into homes, and his simple advice on hydration: drink high-quality water and listen to your body.

Topics Covered:

Coherent vs. regular water

Water, frequency and the environment

Brainwave, ATP and NAD studies

Heart rate variability and whole-house water systems

Hydration, longevity and listening to your body

Links & Resources:

Analemma Water: https://www.analemma-water.com/

Analemma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analemma_water/

Analemma on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@analemmawater1346

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment

Stem cells are everywhere in the wellness world, but what do they actually do? Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, Chief Science Officer at ReStem and ReHealth, joins Ryan Alford to explain regenerative medicine in plain English. He explains why the immune system sits at the center of healing.

Dr. Gonzalez explains why stem cells from your own body may be too old to help, how immune-regulating cells could calm autoimmune disease, and why senescent "zombie cells" can make healthy young cells age. He also talks openly about how little of the research in mice translates to people, and why he's still confident people will live longer, healthier lives.

He also shares the free habits he gives his own 85-year-old mother, including morning sunlight, breathing exercises and grounding, as simple ways to feel better every day.

Topics Covered:

Stem cell therapy 101

The immune system's role in healing and aging

Autoimmune disease and cell therapies

Senescent "zombie cells" and natural killer cells

Why mouse studies don't always translate to humans

Free daily habits that support your health

Links & Resources:

ReStem: https://www.restem.com/

ReHealth: https://www.rehealth.com/

Dr. Gonzalez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgonzalezphd/

Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:

Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science

Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/

Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/

Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

Why do millions of people live with chronic pain when real solutions exist? Pain specialist and acupuncturist Dr. Jordan Barber sits down with Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen to unpack a system that leans on pills and surgery while effective care goes overlooked.
Dr. Barber explains why cash-pay care can fix pain in a handful of sessions, and why we'll spend $10K on Disney World but not on getting out of pain. He also shares free habits like catching the morning sunrise that can change how the body perceives pain, and when to push back on your doctor.
He then goes into his specialty, pelvic floor dry needling. He covers why roughly 17% of men deal with pelvic floor dysfunction, how lifting and cycling play a role, and why releasing that tension can improve sexual experience.
Topics Covered:
Chronic pain and why the current system fails patients
Insurance, pharma and out-of-pocket care
Trigger point therapy and dry needling
Sunlight, circadian rhythm and pain perception
How to choose the right path for pain treatment
Male and female pelvic floor dysfunction
Why Kegels aren't the answer for every man
Links & Resources:
Dr. Jordan Barber: https://drjordanbarber.com/
Barber Acupuncture clinic: https://drbarberclinic.com/
Dr. Barber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbarberlac/
Dr. Barber on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jbarberlac
Connect with Vibe Science & Ryan Alford:
Vibe Science: https://vibescience.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibe.science/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vibe.Science
Ryan Alford: https://www.ryanisright.com/
Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford/
Content on this show is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.