What if the key to financial success and a fulfilling life is slowing down and feeling safe? Kate Northrup is an author, podcaster, and coach who helps people regulate their nervous systems to attract abundance. After the traumatic birth of her daughter in 2016, Kate was left with anxiety and hypervigilance. It was then that she realized she had been using stress and pressure as fuel—and began to strategically relax. When she did, abundance started to flow into her life. In this episode, Kate guides us on how to move more slowly, engage our senses, and strengthen our intuition. Tune in to learn the simple, tangible advice that can lead to a life filled with more joy, peace, and abundance.  // LEARN MORE FROM KATE NORTHRUP //  Visit his website katenorthrup.com.  Follow her on Instagram @katenorthrup.   Listen to her podcast, Plenty, wherever you podcast.  Purchase her books, Do Less and Money: A Love Story.   // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that some people take a small dose of LSD in the morning instead of an SSRI to treat depression? Microdosing psychedelics has become more mainstream, and today, Dr. Sara explores the growing body of research on microdosing to improve overall health. Although limited, studies have shown that microdosing LSD and psilocybin can improve blood pressure, sleep, mood, social cognition, and—anecdotally—creativity, with no reported adverse side effects. Dr. Sara examines the intricacies of these studies and highlights some of their limitations—particularly the lack of research on microdosing in women, and why this needs to change as the field continues to grow. To finish, Dr. Sara shares her personal experience with microdosing and what she hopes to see in the future. // BOOKS AND ARTICLES ON MICRODOSING //  ‘Microdosing: The people taking LSD with their breakfast’ ‘Silicon Valley Is Micro-Dosing ‘Magic Mushrooms’ To Boost Their Careers’ ‘Mommies Who Mushroom’ ‘Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms Improves Mood And Mental Health After One Month, New Study Finds’ Ayelet Waldman — A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life James Fadiman — Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance James Fadiman — The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys // RESOURCES ON MICRODOSING LSD //  Study published in 2024 (examining doses of 5 to 20 micrograms of LSD): Murphy, Robin J., Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, and Harriet de Wit. 2024. "Microdosing Psychedelics: Current Evidence From Controlled Studies." Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging 9 (5): 500-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.01.002.   Study published in 2024 by Allen et al. (examining 10 micrograms of LSD in men):  Allen, Nathan, Aron Jeremiah, Robin Murphy, Rachael Sumner, Anna Forsyth, Nicholas Hoeh, David Menkes, William Evans, Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Frederick Sundram, and Partha Roop. 2024. "LSD Increases Sleep Duration the Night After Microdosing." Translational Psychiatry 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-024-02900-4. Study of eight men given LSD for creativity:  Murphy, R.J., R.L. Sumner, K. Godfrey, et al. 2025. "Multimodal Creativity Assessments Following Acute and Sustained Microdosing of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide." Psychopharmacology 242: 337–351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-024-06680-z. Study in men on LSD and sleep (80 subjects):  Allen, Nathan, Aron Jeremiah, Robin Murphy, Rachael Sumner, Anna Forsyth, Nicholas Hoeh, David B. Menkes, William Evans, Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Frederick Sundram, and Partha Roop. 1 2024. "LSD Increases Sleep Duration the Night After Microdosing." Translational Psychiatry 14 (1): 191.  // RESOURCES ON MICRODOSING MUSHROOMS //  Study of 34 people given 0.5 grams of dried mushroom: Cavanna, Federico, Stephanie Muller, Laura Alethia de la Fuente, Federico Zamberlan, Matías Palmucci, Lucie Janeckova, Martin Kuchar, Carla Pallavicini, and Enzo Tagliazucchi. 2021. "Microevidence for Microdosing with Psilocybin Mushrooms: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study of Subjective Effects, Behavior, Creativity, Perception, Cognition, and Brain Activity." bioRxiv 2021.11.30.470657. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.11.30.470657. // RESOURCES ON MICRODOSING LSD AND MUSHROOMS //  Polito, Vince, and Priyanka Liknaitzky. 2022. "The Emerging Science of Microdosing: A Systematic Review of Research on Low Dose Psychedelics (1955-2021) and Recommendations for the Field." Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 139 (August): 104706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104706.   Polito V, Liknaitzky P. Is microdosing a placebo? A rapid review of low-dose LSD and psilocybin research. J Psychopharmacol. 2024 Aug;38(8):701-711. doi: 10.1177/02698811241254831. Epub 2024 Jun 14. PMID: 38877715; PMCID: PMC11311906.   // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we balance our polarities—our feminine and masculine, our lightness and darkness? In this episode, Dr. Brad Jacobs and Dr. Sara discuss how to balance our lives to optimize our healthspan by focusing on what is common sense but not common practice. Dr. Brad Jacobs delves into the top health issues he sees in his patients: loneliness, sleep disturbances, and a complete denial of their health. He then explores the complexities of modern masculinity and the pitfalls of traditional masculine models. To conclude, Dr. Brad Jacobs provides practical strategies for men to achieve balance, improve their well-being, and foster healthier relationships. // LEARN MORE FROM DR. BRAD JACOBS //  Visit his website drbradjacobs.com  Follow him on Instagram @bradjacobsmd.   Follow on  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What drives a doctor to challenge the healthcare system? Dr. Brad Jacobs is a board-certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine and graduated from Stanford University— where he met Dr. Sara Szal over 30 years ago during their residency. It was then that he began to realize the deeper issues within the American healthcare system. Today, Dr. Brad Jacobs joins Treated to share his story—from growing up amid the excess of Beverly Hills to seeking truth and meaning through martial arts and travel. They also discuss why there is a lack of innovation in healthcare, his research on milk thistle, the importance of wearables, and how we can take care of ourselves outside of the broken medical system.  Before our next episode, find out your ACE score by taking this quiz.  // LEARN MORE FROM DR. BRAD JACOBS //  Visit his website drbradjacobs.com  Follow him on Instagram @bradjacobsmd.   Follow on  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you imagine a world where we all live to be 150 years old? Kayla Barnes-Lentz is trying to make that a reality. Kayla is the owner of a longevity medical clinic and joins Treated to discuss the future of women’s health. She shares her personal protocols, passion for pushing the boundaries of science, and belief that women can live longer, healthier, and more vibrant lives. In this conversation she shares the top two strategies for longevity: sleep and eating a whole food diet. Dr. Sara and Kayla also explain the importance of performing end-of-one experiments and the array of findings Kayla has discovered by doing them. From mitochondrial health and ovarian aging to the truth about toxins and the power of red light therapy, this episode is packed with insights on biohacking. Is 150 the new 100? Kayla Barnes is betting on it.  Find out your Total Tox Burden by taking this test. // LEARN MORE FROM KAYLA BARNES-LENTZ //  Listen to her podcast, Longevity Optimization with Kayla Barnes-Lentz. Visit her website kaylabarnes.com.  Watch her routine for longevity.  Follow her on Instagram @kaylabarnes.    // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Model-turned-nutritionist Sarah Ann Macklin joins Treated for an intimate, raw, and deeply insightful conversation about stress, burnout, and the missing piece in our health: self-compassion. After years in the high-pressure world of modeling, Sarah found herself in the ICU—her body shutting down from extreme stress, malnutrition, and disconnection from herself. What followed was a decade-long journey of healing, studying nutrition, and uncovering the role of cortisol, self-kindness, and emotional health in true well-being. In this episode, we explore: How stress impacts your body and why “clean eating” isn’t enoughThe science of compassion and how it rewires your brain and metabolismWhy burnout happens long before we realize it—and how to reverse itBlue Mind Theory: How water, nature & nervous system resets transform stressA simple exercise to track self-critical thoughts and shift towards self-kindnessSarah also shares her upcoming book, The Compassion Cure, and why tracking your negative thoughts is as important as tracking your macros. If you’ve ever struggled with stress, burnout, or feeling “not enough,” this episode will change the way you approach your health. // LEARN MORE FROM SARAH ANN MACKLIN //  Listen to her podcast here. Visit her website. Follow her on Instagram @sarahannmacklin   // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Emily Morse and Dr. Sara Szal continue their conversations about sex and health in this episode. They start the conversation with a demonstration of the legendary magic wand and how it can be used to stimulate the prostate. Then they dive into why gay men have more satisfying sex and what heterosexual people can learn from them. After, they discuss the female pelvis and how to activate the pelvic floor. Dr. Emily Morse goes into how activating the pelvic floor leads to multiple orgasms and why every woman should be having them. The episode finishes by giving a glimpse into male sexual energy practices and orgasm control. // LEARN MORE FROM DR. EMILY MORSE //  Follow her on Instagram @sexwithemily.  Listen to her podcast, Sex With Emily, here or wherever you find your podcasts.  Check out her website here.  Purchase sex toys from her website.  Purchase her book, Smart Sex, here or anywhere you find books.  Join SmartSX here.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine if sex was something you actually looked forward to? Dr. Emily Morse and Dr. Sara explore this very question on this episode of Treated. Dr. Emily Morse is a pioneer in the field of sex and sexuality, starting her podcast, Sex with Emily, over twenty years ago. She’s helped millions of people navigate their sex lives – challenging cultural taboos and misinformation in the hopes to create a future where everyone can live pleasure-filled lives.  Today, Dr. Emily and Dr. Sara discuss the importance of sexual wellness, intelligence, and health. They dive into the impact that stress, trauma, and shame has on the body – and how women are not given all the information about how birth control affects them. They break down why we have the orgasm gap and the tendency for women to prioritize their partner’s pleasure. After, Dr. Emily dives into how her childhood affected her romantic relationships and how she sought out pleasure. She explains how EMDR therapy helped her heal and how she navigates sex with partners today.    // LEARN MORE FROM DR. EMILY MORSE //  Follow her on Instagram @sexwithemily.  Listen to her podcast, Sex With Emily, here or wherever you find your podcasts.  Check out her website here.  Purchase her book, Smart Sex, here or anywhere you find books.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following the last episode with Jeff Krasno on Good Stress, in this solo episode Dr. Sara unpacks the science behind toxic stress. She dives into how it embeds in the body, disrupts metabolism, accelerates aging, brain shrinkage, and chronic disease. Dr. Sara shares compelling research on the connection between stress, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, autoimmunity, gut health, and perimenopause. She also explains why women are especially vulnerable and offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you measure, manage, and heal from toxic stress. Whether you struggle with brain fog, anxiety, inflammation, autoimmunity, or hormone issues, this episode will help you understand the hidden role of stress—and what you can do to heal. // RESOURCES //  Find out your ACE Score by taking this quiz.  Studies Linking High Cortisol to Brain Shrinkage, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer's Risk: 2018 Study: The Framingham Heart Study2024 Studies: High Cortisol and the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review of the LiteratureNeuroinflammation, cerebrovascular dysfunction and diurnal cortisol biomarkers in a memory clinic cohort: Findings from the Co-STAR studyHow Can Early Stress Influence Later Alzheimer's Disease Risk? Possible Mediators and Underlying Mechanisms // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA // If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated  Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsara Watch Treated on YouTube Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Entrepreneur, author, and wellness advocate Jeff Krasno joins Treated for a deep and inspiring conversation about metabolic health, longevity, and the power of good stress. Jeff shares his personal health transformation—from battling pre-diabetes, weight gain, and brain fog to reversing metabolic dysfunction through lifestyle medicine. In this episode, we explore: why balance is the foundation of health, the truth about pre-diabetes and why so many people are undiagnosed, the connection between childhood trauma, stress and chronic disease, and why social connection is the ultimate bio-hack for longevity.  Jeff also unpacks key insights from his book Good Stress, explaining why we need more hormetic stress (cold, heat, fasting, exercise) to unlock metabolic flexibility, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. If you’re ready to take control of your health and embrace the right kind of stress, this episode is a must-listen! Follow Jeff Krasno on Instagram @jeffkrasno Purchase his book, Good Stress, here or wherever you buy books.  Listen to Jeff’s Podcast, Commune with Jeff Krasno here.  If you want to learn more about Jeff, head to jeffkrasno.com.  If you have a question for Dr. Sara, head to speakpipe.com/treated. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Schuyler Grant joins Treated for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about hormones, menopause, and why midlife is the most powerful chapter of your life. Meet Schuyler Grant: Yoga teacher, retreat leader, and my co-conspirator in rebranding menopause. In this episode, we dive into 100+ symptoms of perimenopause, how to manage them, why the medical system is failing women, and why we need to rebrand menopause altogether.    Schuyler and I also reveal what really happens at our sold-out Hot for Hormones retreats at Commune—and why women are flying across the world to be in the room. Plus, we explore the magic of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and wrap up with a guided breathwork session that will shift your nervous system in real time. If you’ve ever felt like your body is betraying you in midlife, this episode will change the way you think about aging, metabolism, and your next chapter. Purchase Schuyler and Jeff’s book now, Good Stress here, or anywhere you find books. If you have a question for me, please leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part two of our conversation, Dr. Mindy Pelz and I dive even deeper—unpacking the hidden cost of success, the ways women betray themselves in pursuit of "having it all," and why midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s an initiation. We also explore the power of intuition, the patriarchy of medicine, and how to reclaim your identity beyond your career, your family, or your hormone levels. Settle in for an unfiltered, soul-stirring conversation you don’t want to miss. Do you have a question? Submit here.  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mindy Pelz joins Treated for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about the hormonal rollercoaster of midlife and why so many high-achieving women feel lost at 35 (and 55). She opens up about her breaking point and what it took to admit that she was not okay. They reflect on why so many women struggle to ask for help, why self-care feels selfish, and the difference between “fixing” yourself and actually healing. From career burnout to navigating perimenopause like a boss, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever put themselves last.  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At 35, after an Ivy League education, a career in “McMedicine,” and becoming a mother, Dr. Sara Szal discovered the true power of hormones in healing. Now, as a precision medicine expert, she helps people reclaim their health through hormone balancing. In this episode, she reveals why hormones are the gateway to transformation—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Tune in to unlock the secrets of precision medicine and take control of your well-being.  Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Treated, a new podcast with Dr. Sara Szal: Real talk. Real science. Real solutions. Each week you will leave with the tools you need to heal your mind, body, and soul so you can take your health into your own hands. Most people are trying to optimize, it’s in our nature. But we can’t “to-do-list” our way out of taking care of ourselves. This means health needs a perspective shift. On Treated, Dr. Sara sits down with experts in their fields and patients who have found holistic solutions to their health questions and created lasting transformation. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.