Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Ep. 995: Join us as we sit down with Dr. John Gildea – Johns Hopkins-trained PhD with 60+ peer-reviewed studies & two decades of research on how targeted compounds protect cells, clear environmental toxins, optimize metabolism, & build resilience as we age. As a molecular biologist, Dr. Gildea serves as Chief Science Officer and Formulator at Mara Labs, where he leads the scientific strategy, formulation development, and research direction behind the company’s cellular detox supplement formulations. In this episode, Dr. Gildea discusses exosomes and stem cell effects on aging, environments which cancer growth depends on, covers cancer prevention, & shares practical recommendations on how to build a more resilient body in a toxic world!
Chapters ✨
00:00 Cancer as Aging
03:20 Miracle Turnaround Story
05:04 Pesticides and Food Quality
08:12 Fruit Fly Metastasis Lesson
11:11 What Cancer Really Is
13:18 Broccoli Sprouts Breakthrough
14:00 Sulforaphane Explained
17:36 Medicine vs Alternatives
34:00 Screening Natural Compounds
35:19 Chemo Decisions and Bioavailability
37:04 Cancer Prevention Basics
39:41 Hidden Toxins in Cleaning Products
43:32 Sugar Metabolism and Fasting
46:14 Mouth Breathing and Prostate Risk
58:16 Stress Agency and Disease
01:01:36 Broccoli Sprouts
To Watch Episode #945 with Dr. John Gildea & Mara Labs visit youtu.be/sMh51kHcTaw?si=MWfydVF4-u2xKBU6
For Detailed Show Notes visit thebossticks.com
To connect with Dr. John Gildea & Mara Labs instagram.com/themaralabs
Read More on The Skinny Confidential theskinnyconfidential.com
Head to our ShopMy page shopmy.us/thebossticks and LTK page shopltk.com/explore/laurynbosstick/collections/11eeda536d44fdbaac480242ac110022 to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.
Visit mara-labs.com/skinny to get 25% off for the next week and to learn more about Mara Labs and Dr. John Gildea.
This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential
Shop your nightly ritual now at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace
Go to squarespace.com/SKINNY for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: skinny to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
This episode is sponsored by ARMRA
Go to armra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 30% off your first subscription order.
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove
Use code BOSSTICKS15 for $15 off your first purchase at http://thirdlove.com.
This episode is sponsored by Hiya
Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/SKINNY.
This episode is sponsored by Polymarket
Polymarket is now available in the U.S. App Store – you can trade on culture, entertainment and more, all in one place. Download the app and use code SKINNY to get $20 to trade when you make a qualifying $10 deposit.
This episode is sponsored by Truvia
If you’re looking for a better way to enjoy sweetness with zero calories per serving, you really need to try the newTruvia® Allulose Plus Stevia Sweetener & Monk Fruit Sweetener – available online and nationwide at Kroger, Target and your favorite local grocery retailer.
This episode is sponsored by HERS
Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/skinny to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.
Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.
To Watch The Show: youtube.com/@TheSkinnyConfidential
To connect with Lauryn Bosstick: instagram.com/laurynbosstick
To connect with Michael Bosstick: instagram.com/michaelbosstick
Ep. 995: Join us as we sit down with Dr. John Gildea – Johns Hopkins-trained PhD with 60+ peer-reviewed studies & two decades of research on how targeted compounds protect cells, clear environmental toxins, optimize metabolism, & build resilience as we age. As a molecular biologist, Dr. Gildea serves as Chief Science Officer and Formulator at Mara Labs, where he leads the scientific strategy, formulation development, and research direction behind the company’s cellular detox supplement formulations. In this episode, Dr. Gildea discusses exosomes and stem cell effects on aging, environments which cancer growth depends on, covers cancer prevention, & shares practical recommendations on how to build a more resilient body in a toxic world!
Chapters ✨
00:00 Cancer as Aging
03:20 Miracle Turnaround Story
05:04 Pesticides and Food Quality
08:12 Fruit Fly Metastasis Lesson
11:11 What Cancer Really Is
13:18 Broccoli Sprouts Breakthrough
14:00 Sulforaphane Explained
17:36 Medicine vs Alternatives
34:00 Screening Natural Compounds
35:19 Chemo Decisions and Bioavailability
37:04 Cancer Prevention Basics
39:41 Hidden Toxins in Cleaning Products
43:32 Sugar Metabolism and Fasting
46:14 Mouth Breathing and Prostate Risk
58:16 Stress Agency and Disease
01:01:36 Broccoli Sprouts
To Watch Episode #945 with Dr. John Gildea & Mara Labs visit youtu.be/sMh51kHcTaw?si=MWfydVF4-u2xKBU6
For Detailed Show Notes visit thebossticks.com
To connect with Dr. John Gildea & Mara Labs instagram.com/themaralabs
Read More on The Skinny Confidential theskinnyconfidential.com
Head to our ShopMy page shopmy.us/thebossticks and LTK page shopltk.com/explore/laurynbosstick/collections/11eeda536d44fdbaac480242ac110022 to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.
Visit mara-labs.com/skinny to get 25% off for the next week and to learn more about Mara Labs and Dr. John Gildea.
This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential
Shop your nightly ritual now at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com.
This episode is sponsored by Squarespace
Go to squarespace.com/SKINNY for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: skinny to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
This episode is sponsored by ARMRA
Go to armra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 30% off your first subscription order.
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove
Use code BOSSTICKS15 for $15 off your first purchase at http://thirdlove.com.
This episode is sponsored by Hiya
Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/SKINNY.
This episode is sponsored by Polymarket
Polymarket is now available in the U.S. App Store – you can trade on culture, entertainment and more, all in one place. Download the app and use code SKINNY to get $20 to trade when you make a qualifying $10 deposit.
This episode is sponsored by Truvia
If you’re looking for a better way to enjoy sweetness with zero calories per serving, you really need to try the newTruvia® Allulose Plus Stevia Sweetener & Monk Fruit Sweetener – available online and nationwide at Kroger, Target and your favorite local grocery retailer.
This episode is sponsored by HERS
Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/skinny to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.
Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.
