Feb 23, 2026
board-certified interventional cardiologist turned longevity-focused heart expert joins Kelly & Lori to pull back the curtain on what he really saw in the cath lab—and why today’s biggest cardiovascular threat isn’t just cholesterol, it’s inflammation + insulin resistance.
We dig into:
- Why heart disease is an inflammatory condition (and what COVID revealed)
- The “new” pattern of diffuse, multi-vessel disease driven by blood sugar dysfunction
- The 80/20 anti-inflammation trio you can start this week: sleep, food, mindset
- How to use HRV (Oura/Woop/etc.) as a real-time clue for stress, alcohol, and food triggers
- Vagus nerve “boosters” that can move the needle: breathwork, humming, cold exposure, and more
- Why nitric oxide declines after ~35, and the surprising link between oral health, mouthwash, and blood pressure
- The supplements he leans on most often (and when): magnesium, fish oil, berberine, plus mitochondrial and membrane support
If you want practical, doable heart-health moves—without the fear tactics—this one’s for you.