602. Peptides Meet Plants: Smarter, Needle-Free Healing for a Toxic World w/ Kyal Van Der Leest

Most people don't realize just how powerful natural medicine can be—until it heals what pharmaceuticals couldn’t. In this episode, naturopath and medical herbalist Kyal Van Der Leest dives deep into root cause medicine, exposing the flaws in conventional diagnoses and revealing the true healing power of plant compounds, adaptogens, and mycological therapies.With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Kyal—founder of LVLUP Health—blends ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge science to help you understand how to address chronic fatigue, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and more. If you're seeking long-term vitality, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about health.Find all LVLUP Health supplements at lukestorey.com/lvlup and use code LUKE15 for 15% off.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:CALROY | Visit calroy.com/luke to get your best price today. Pick up a three-pack bundle and get a free canister of nitric oxide test strips to track your results!SUNLIGHTEN | Save up to $600 when you go to lukestorey.com/sunlighten and use code LUKESTOREY in the pricing form.JUST THRIVE | Head to justthrivehealth.com and use code LUKE20 to save 20%.NUCALM | Go to nucalm.com and use code LUKE for 15% off!MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Living Clean in a Toxic World(00:10:19) What Are Peptides & Why Do They Matter?(00:23:18) GLP-1, Weight Loss, & the Blurry Line Between Drugs and Peptides(00:41:37) Escaping Australia, Medical Tyranny, & the Origins of LVLUP(00:56:27) The Hidden Risks of Peptides, Heavy Metals, & Fast Weight Loss(01:03:04) Functional Formulations & the Power of Postbiotics(01:13:22) Brain Fog Fixers & Next-Gen Nootropics(01:22:14) Liposomal Delivery & Supplement Industry Transparency(01:30:03) Boosting Natural Testosterone & Muscle Growth(01:37:07) Liver Detox & Gallbladder Flushes(01:50:14) Detoxing Microplastics, Heavy Metals, & Environmental Toxins(01:53:39) Gut Healing, Leaky Brain, & Histamine Mastery(02:14:38) NAD, Mitochondria, and the Purpose Behind the Formulas(02:23:43) Supplement Quality & Ethical SourcingResources:• Website: lvluphealth.com• Instagram: instagram.com/lvluphealth• Facebook: facebook.com/LVLUPHealth• X: x.com/projectLVLUP• YouTube:

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Established in 2016, The Life Stylist Podcast is a platform devoted to unlocking human potential. Host Luke Storey engages in cutting-edge conversations with leading spirituality, biohacking, and personal development experts. Covering a vast array of topics, including sex and relationships, psychedelics, addiction recovery, yoga, meditation, natural birth, EMF mitigation, medical myths, spirituality, alternative medicine, biohacking technologies, and higher consciousness, The Life Stylist Podcast remains at the forefront of holistic exploration. Among his esteemed guests are US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., trauma experts Dr. Gabor Maté, Mastin Kipp, and Dr. Nicole LePera, and spiritual luminaries like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Teal Swan, Byron Katie, Gabby Bernstein, and Sharon Salzberg. Luke has also featured biohacking pioneers Dave Asprey, Ben Greenfield, and health guru David 'Avocado' Wolfe, as well as truth seekers like David Icke, Mikki Willis, Del Bigtree, JP Sears, and the most censored man in media – Alex Jones. The show has welcomed environmental advocates such as Dr. Zack Bush and actor Adrian Granier, and leading voices in conscious relationships like author Neil Strauss, Dr. John Gray, Mama Gena, and John Wineland. Exploring creativity and consciousness, The Life Stylist has hosted music producer Rick Rubin and authors Steven Pressfield, Jamie Wheal, and Steven Kotler. Luke's commitment to health sovereignty has sparked paradigm-shifting episodes with Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Will Cole, Dr. Kelly Brogan, Dr. Steven Gundry, and Dr. Christiane Northrup. Luke Storey, a former celebrity fashion stylist turned motivational speaker, metaphysical teacher, and thought leader, has spent the past twenty-seven years relentlessly searching the world over to design the ultimate lifestyle. Through The Life Stylist Podcast, he continues to share his strategies for healing, happiness, and high-performance living each week, inspiring people worldwide to transform their minds, bodies, and spirit.