Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
Hosted by Darshan Shah, MD · 18 decoded episodes · newest Oct 6, 2026
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results. That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock. I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health. Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.
Episodes 18
- Aug 25, 2026 · 51 minADHD care must account for emotional regulationMisreading emotional dysregulation as anxiety, depression, trauma, or poor attention can delay accurate diagnosis and effective support.
- Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 9mBrain inflammation may be a metabolic problem in disguiseThe conversation reframes cognitive decline as potentially influenced by modifiable metabolic, mitochondrial, gut, and environmental stressors rather than genetic destiny alone.
- Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 12mThe microbiome works as an ecosystem, not a probiotic checklistThe episode reframes gut health around preserving microbial diversity and ecological resilience while questioning the limits of testing and generic interventions.
- Aug 13, 2026 · 58 minMeasure omega-3 status instead of guessing from dietThe episode argues that cardiovascular and longevity discussions should focus less on omega-3 habits and more on a measurable red-blood-cell marker.
- Aug 11, 2026 · 36 minPrecision medicine maps individual aging risks before symptomsThe conversation shows how personalized biomarkers and gradual interventions could identify chronic-disease risks earlier than routine care.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 1h 7mProductivity experts trade hustle for sustainable energyThe conversation reframes performance around durable energy, focused routines, and fulfillment rather than stimulants, stress, and longer hours.