The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast

Stem cell therapy is producing patient outcomes that conventional medicine does not yet have a clean framework for, and the gap between what is possible and what most clinicians can explain keeps getting wider.Dr. Joy Kong is a triple board-certified physician specializing in regenerative medicine, anti-aging, and longevity, and the founder of Chara Health in Los Angeles. She explains how mesenchymal stem cells from umbilical cord tissue are used to treat autoimmune conditions, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, end-stage organ failure, and chronic pain. She walks through delivery methods including IV infusion, direct injection, laser-attracted cell targeting, and intranasal exosomes that cross the blood-brain barrier. She covers cost ranges of $8,500 to $18,000 per IV treatment, frequency protocols ranging from every two months for biohackers to once a year for preventative use, and animal study data showing 30 percent lifespan extension along with reversal of senescent cell markers. She also discusses patient cases including reversal of late-stage cirrhosis after a single low-dose IV and chronic pain reduction of over 90 percent.Adam Ficsor is the host of the Longevity World Cup, a new sport where athletes compete to reverse their biological age. He asks the questions most clinicians will not give a straight answer to, from cell sourcing to pricing to what to expect from a real treatment protocol.Some of the cases Dr. Joy shares are ones she has been thinking about for years. They raise a bigger question about how much of what conventional medicine treats as terminal is actually a limit of the tools we have been using.Dr. Joy talks about:00:00 Is Stem Cell Therapy The Missing Piece?04:07 What Stem Cell Therapy Actually Treats07:14 How Stem Cells Target Inflammation08:11 Stem Cell Therapy For Anti-Aging09:26 Stem Cells Extend Lifespan 30% In Animals18:10 Why Umbilical Cord Cells Are So Powerful21:06 The Real Reason Celebrities Get Sepsis22:43 The LivOn Contamination Scandal Explained24:13 Stem Cell Therapy Cost Explained27:50 Hospice Patient Reversed Cirrhosis29:24 40 Years Of Blindness Reversed33:52 Tiger Of Beijing: Dr. Joy's StoryAdditional Resources✨ Follow Adam Ficsor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopara73/ ✨ Subscribe to Adam's YouTube and the Immortal Combat Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nopara73/podcasts ✨ Learn about the Longevity World Cup: https://longevityworldcup.com/ Visit My Clinic: Chara Health 🌐 https://chara-health.com 📍 9568 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 91311📲 Call (818) 356-8232 or email info@chara-health.com to make an appointment or go to https://www.joykongmd.com and fill out a contact form.✨ Discover my stem cell skincare line: https://www.charaomni.com/ ✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this episode, I’m exploring a topic that’s very important to me: pet health and nutrition.I’m joined by Dr. Scarlet Magdalene, a regenerative veterinarian with over 15 years of experience in emergency and general veterinary medicine. Together, we discuss why so many pets are struggling with chronic conditions and how modern pet food plays a bigger role than most people realize.Dr. Scarlet shares her perspective on why kibble is one of the most processed foods available, how nutrition is often overlooked in animal healthcare, and what pet owners can consider when supporting their pet’s long-term health.This conversation draws clear parallels between human and animal medicine and reinforces why addressing root causes, starting with food, is essential for healing and longevity.Key Takeaways:Why kibble may be harming pet health (00:00)The growing crisis in pet nutrition and veterinary care (05:10)How carbs and dehydration impact pets long-term (10:40)Rethinking pet food: canned, frozen, and home-cooked options (14:43)How often pets should really be eating (21:08)What pet food labels actually tell you (26:02)Clearing up common pet food myths (31:47)Transitioning pets off kibble and onto real food (36:57)Using food as medicine through Chinese veterinary principles (40:00)Regenerative laser therapy and remarkable healing cases (46:00)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —✨ Connect with Dr. Scarlet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscarlett/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring to you a topic I’ve never covered before - lymphatic massage drainage.I brought on Julia Karpus, an expert in the field who’s originally from Ukraine, where this type of therapy is part of everyday wellness.She’s now in L.A., helping people detox, reduce inflammation, and reconnect with their bodies in the most incredible ways.We talked about how lymphatic drainage works and why it’s so important for your health.Julia shares stories from her clients, such as the woman who lost 60 pounds, or the many women who finally got pregnant after years of trying. It’s remarkable what can happen when we support our bodies in the right way.Let’s get into it.Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Differences between lymphatic and regular massage (01:06)Benefits of lymphatic massage (07:11)Case studies and client experiences (10:09)Proper way of doing lymphatic massage (27:07)Frequency and duration of lymphatic massage (34:05)Additional Resources:✨ Connect with Julia Karpus: https://www.instagram.com/julia.bodysculpting —✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Almost everyone alive has had some form of trauma. Whether it’s obvious or hidden, big or small, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on our minds and bodies.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading voice in the biology of trauma.She decodes the dynamic relationship between our past trauma and our body - both our physical & psychic body and how trauma affects us physically.Can healing the trauma resolve our physical ailments? Are chronic illnesses caused or exacerbated by past trauma? At what point does the stress caused by trauma turn into overwhelm? Can we overcome the detrimental (and sometimes devastating) effects of trauma on our well-being? These are some of the pertinent questions we tackle in this episode.Please join us in this enlightening conversation.Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Understanding trauma and its prevalence (03:20)Identifying and addressing trauma patterns (08:37)The biology of trauma and its impact (13:45)Strategies for trauma recovery (22:27)Practical tools for trauma recovery (41:59)Additional Resources:✨ Get the Biology of Trauma Book here: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book✨ Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAimieApigian —✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.