In this episode of The Curious Cardiologist Podcast, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj sits down with Daniel Brown—aka “The Not Doc”—a real estate developer turned health thinker with a radical perspective: nearly all chronic illness can be traced back to lifestyle or emotions.
Together, they dive into how our homes, lighting, water, and environment directly shape our health, and why paying attention to these often-overlooked factors may be just as important as diet and exercise. Daniel shares how he evolved from building houses to building healthier houses—and why feeling safe, supported, and aligned in your own space is essential for well-being.
Highlights of the conversation include:
- 🏠 Healthy Homes: Why modern houses may be harming us—and the design tweaks that can restore balance.
- 💡 Light as Medicine: How artificial light disrupts circadian rhythms, hormones, and metabolism—and how to fix it.
- 💧 Water Wisdom: Filters, remineralization, and why your shower might matter more than your drinking glass.
- 🧠 The Power of Emotions: Daniel’s personal story of reversing autoimmune pain by addressing unresolved trauma.
- ⚡ Two Root Causes: Why most chronic disease comes down to lifestyle or emotional health—and how you can reclaim control.
- 🌱 Simple First Steps: From adding electrolytes to walking outside, unsexy habits often beat expensive hacks.
This episode blends functional medicine, evolutionary biology, and real-world practicality into a fresh lens on what it truly means to live well.
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What is The Curious Cardiologist?
Rethinking heart health, one question at a time.
I’m Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj—interventional cardiologist, functional medicine expert, and lifelong student of what really keeps us well. In this podcast, we go beyond prescriptions and procedures to explore the deeper drivers of health, disease, and healing.
From inflammation to intuition, cholesterol to consciousness, I sit down with doctors, researchers, and changemakers who are reshaping how we think about the heart—and the whole human behind it.
Whether you're a fellow clinician, a health seeker, or someone navigating your own transformation, this show will challenge what you thought you knew—and invite you to stay curious.