Dr. Jared Leon: Functional Living
Welcome to the Functional Living Podcast by Dr. Jared Leon! This Podcast is about challenging yourself and understanding what makes up your environment! What do you consider "healthy"? This Podcast will focus on the FIVE Pillars established by Dr. Jared Leon which consists of Proper Nutrition, Exercise, Nervous System, Mental Latitude, and Bio Hacking. Follow along each episode to learn more about "Am I actually healthy?". Visit us at here! and pick up the Functional Living book here!
Episodes
What if one of the most powerful forces shaping your health is something you experience every second of your life—but rarely think about?
In Episode 42 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the fascinating relationship between gravity, movement, posture, balance, and the nervous system, revealing how this invisible force plays a fundamental role in the way our bodies develop, function, and adapt to the wor...
What if that constant tightness in your shoulders isn't just a muscle problem—but a sign that something deeper is happening within your body?
In Episode 41 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the complex relationship between shoulder pain, muscle tension, posture, and the nervous system, revealing why lasting relief may require looking beyond the area where the pain is actually felt.
From long hours sitt...
What if one of the simplest ways to improve how your body moves, feels, and functions is something you've been doing wrong—or overlooking entirely?
In Episode 40 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the often-underestimated power of stretching and why this fundamental practice deserves a much bigger role in our everyday lives.
Stretching isn't just about touching your toes or loosening up before a workout...
What if a tic isn't simply a behavior to stop—but a window into what's happening inside the brain?
In Episode 39 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores Tourette syndrome, tics, and the neurological systems involved in regulating movement and behavior. He takes listeners beyond what they can see on the outside to better understand the complex brain activity happening beneath the surface.
Tics can become more...
Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Struggle to find the right word, stay focused, or feel like your brain just isn’t firing the way it used to?
In Episode 38 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon dives into brain fog—what it feels like, why so many people are experiencing it, and what your body may be trying to tell you.
In Episode 37 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the Mastermind Effect and the power of surrounding yourself with people who challenge, inspire, and elevate the way you think. Whether it's a spouse, friend, mentor, business partner, or trusted group, the right relationships can help you see possibilities and solutions that may be difficult to recognize on your own.
Gratitude is more than saying “thank you”—it’s a way of training your brain to see life differently.
In Episode 36 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the powerful connection between gratitude, mindset, and the nervous system, and how intentionally focusing on what is good can begin to change the way you think, feel, and respond to the w...
The most influential conversation you'll ever have is the one happening inside your own mind.
In Episode 35 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the fascinating role of your inner voice—the constant internal dialogue that shapes your thoughts, emotions, decisions, and ultimately, the direction of your life. Whether it's encouraging you to move forward or h...
Pregnancy is one of the most incredible transformations the human body will ever experience—but it's also one of the most physically demanding.
In Episode 34 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores how chiropractic care can play an important role in supporting both mother and baby throughout pregnancy. As the body adapts to rapid physical, hormonal, and neuro...
What if one of the most powerful parts of your brain is also one of the most overlooked?
In Episode 33 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon uncovers the remarkable role of the cerebellum—often referred to as the brain's "little brain"—and explains why its influence extends far beyond balance and coordination. In fact, this incredible structure plays a critica...
Have you ever felt like your body has a mind of its own?
In Episode 32 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon takes a closer look at dysautonomia, a group of conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system—the system responsible for controlling many of the body's automatic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing, temperature regulati...
What if your allergies are only the beginning of a much bigger story?
In Episode 31 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores the growing conversation surrounding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and why so many people are experiencing chronic symptoms that seem disconnected—but may actually be linked by one underlying problem.
Dr. ...
Sometimes the greatest lessons about health aren't found in a textbook—they're found in nature.
In Episode 30 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon records from the shoreline while celebrating 25 years of marriage with his wife, using the rhythm of the ocean as a powerful reminder of how the human body truly works.
As waves roll onto the bea...
Travel should leave you with memories—not illness.
In Episode 29 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores why so many people experience fatigue, congestion, digestive issues, or illness after traveling, and why it often has less to do with germs than with how prepared your body is before the journey begins.
Dr. Leon explains how travel...
Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms people experience—and one of the least understood.
In Episode 28 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores why so many people today struggle with dizziness, lightheadedness, balance issues, and feelings of being "off," while often being told that everything appears normal.
Dr. Leon breaks dow...
Every spring, millions of people reach for allergy medications—but what if allergies are more than just an inconvenience?
In Episode 27 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon takes a deeper look at seasonal allergies and challenges the way most people think about them. Rather than viewing allergies as simply a problem to suppress, Dr. Leon explores whether these symp...
The human body is capable of far more than most people realize.
In Episode 26 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon explores what he calls the "magic" of the human body—not as something mysterious, but as a remarkable system designed to adapt, heal, and thrive when given the right environment and support.
Dr. Leon dives into the incredible i...
Pressure doesn’t create weakness—it reveals what the body and mind are prepared for.
In Episode 25 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon breaks down why some people continue to perform and adapt under stress while others physically and mentally break down. Dr. Leon explains how true performance and resilience begin long before pain or injury appears—thro...
Most people say they want change—but very few are actually willing to go through it.
In Episode 23 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon dives into the psychology behind why people resist change, even when they know their current habits, routines, or mindset are holding them back. From fear of failure and discomfort to uncertainty and identity, this episode explores...
Champions aren’t born—they’re built through discipline, resilience, and the standards they choose to live by.
In Episode 24 of the Functional Living Podcast, Dr. Jared Leon breaks down what truly creates a champion mindset and why success in health, business, relationships, and life starts long before the results are visible. This episode goes beyond motivation and...
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