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Orthodox Health

Hosted by Dr. Michael Kuhn · health · EN-US · 82 episodes

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About this Podcast:

How do we care for body, mind, & soul in Christ? Orthodox Health explores the patristic wisdom of the Eastern Orthodox Church for holistic well-being. Dive into Orthodox Christian theology & alternative health. We explore the biological & spiritual power of liturgical fasting, traditional nutrition, functional medicine, hesychastic prayer, & longevity, while exposing wellness counterfeits, New Age deceptions, & spiritual warfare. Break free from a consumer industry & reclaim a faith life. An Eastern Orthodox podcast bridging theology with alternative medicine & holistic wellness.

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What is Orthodox Health about?

How do we care for body, mind, & soul in Christ? Orthodox Health explores the patristic wisdom of the Eastern Orthodox Church for holistic well-being. Dive into Orthodox Christian theology & alternative health.

Who hosts Orthodox Health?

Orthodox Health is hosted by Dr. Michael Kuhn. The show has published 82 episodes to date.

What has Orthodox Health covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Why You Can't Find Real Peace | Fr. Michael Marcantoni" (19 October 2026, 174 minutes), "The Noonday Demon: Why You Feel Trapped in Your Career | Fr. Michael Butler (Avg2Alpha)" (12 October 2026, 81 minutes), and "You Need a Bunker: Church, Family, Movement & the Discipline of Simplicity | Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos" (5 October 2026, 84 minutes).

How often does Orthodox Health publish?

Orthodox Health publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 82 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Orthodox Health?

Booking probability for Orthodox Health is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Orthodox Health requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Orthodox Health's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Orthodox Health?

The strongest fits for Orthodox Health are Religion & Faith and Health & Wellness Services. Orthodox Health has a health audience.

About the host

Dr. Michael Kuhn hosts Orthodox Health, a health show with 82 episodes published.

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  • Episode #33

    Why You Can't Find Real Peace | Fr. Michael Marcantoni

    Oct 19, 20262h 54mS2

    When does something that offers relief begin to own you? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Mike & John sit down with Fr. Michael Marcantoni to explore alcoholism, addiction recovery, the passions, &...

  • Episode #32

    The Noonday Demon: Why You Feel Trapped in Your Career | Fr. Michael Butler (Avg2Alpha)

    Oct 12, 20261h 21mS2

    When does honorable sacrifice become a cage? A man works long hours to provide for his family. He pays the bills, keeps his commitments, & does what needs to be done. But what happens when the people he's providing for...

  • Episode #31

    You Need a Bunker: Church, Family, Movement & the Discipline of Simplicity | Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos

    Oct 5, 20261h 24mS2

    When Carollynn Xavier reached one of the lowest points of her life, she went to Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos with a simple request: “I need a bunker. Just tell me what to do.” His answer was equally simple: Go to church...

  • Episode #30

    You Need to Be Bad at Something | Humility, Ego & Becoming a Beginner Again

    Sep 28, 20262h 13mS2

    Adults get very good at staying inside the rooms where they already know what they’re doing. But what happens when competence becomes armor? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Mike & John make the case...

  • Episode #29

    Why Do We Laugh When Life Hurts? | Carollynn Xavier

    Sep 21, 20261h 16mS2

    Why do human beings laugh in the middle of pain, embarrassment, grief, or fear? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , comedian Carollynn Xavier joins Dr. Michael Christian & John for a conversation about...

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  • Episode #28

    Why Your Child Needs Movement to Learn | Angelique Chaverri

    Sep 14, 20261h 30mS2

    Why does a reading teacher require a pull-up bar? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Angelique Chaverri, M.S.Ed. joins Dr. Michael Christian & John to explore a question modern education often misses: What...

  • Episode #27

    What Is Exercise Actually For? | Presbytera Marina Thornburg

    Sep 7, 202659 minS2

    What is exercise actually for? In this episode, Presbytera Marina Thornburg returns to the Orthodox Health Podcast for a conversation with Dr. Michael Christian & John about what happens when something genuinely good...

  • Episode #26

    Why The Athos Diet Changes How We Think About Food | Dr. Pete Patitsas

    Aug 31, 20261h 22mS2

    What can modern medicine learn from Orthodox fasting without reducing an ancient ascetical practice to another health intervention? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Pete Patitsas, emergency physician...

  • Episode #25

    Is Stress Always Bad? The Lost Case for Voluntary Hardship

    Aug 24, 20261h 33mS2

    What if the goal of health isn’t to eliminate stress... but to become capable of responding to the right kinds of stress well? Modern wellness culture is intensely focused on lowering cortisol, regulating the nervous...

  • Episode #24

    Our Thoughts Determine Our Health? Nocebo, Fear & the Orthodox Mind

    Aug 17, 20261h 32mS2

    Can fear, expectation, & the stories we tell about our bodies actually change what we experience physically? Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica famously taught that “our thoughts determine our lives.” Modern research into the...

  • Episode #22

    Making the Gym an Idol? Training & Orthodox Fasting | Sdn Michael Cassell, CSCS

    Aug 3, 20261h 10mS2

    Is your training serving your vocation... or has your life quietly begun serving your training? Physical training can teach discipline, patience, consistency & the ability to endure discomfort. But difficulty alone does...

  • Episode #21

    The Ultimate Orthodox Fasting Protein Tier List

    Jul 27, 20261h 12mS2

    Peanut butter contains protein... but does that make it a protein source? In this episode of The Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Michael Christian & John build the ultimate Orthodox fasting protein tier list for the...

  • Episode #20

    Regenerating the Land, Forming the Man: Farming, BJJ & Orthodoxy | Nick Hillman

    Jul 20, 20261h 12mS2

    What connects regenerative agriculture, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Orthodox community, & the formation of the human person? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Nick Hillman rejoins Dr. Michael Christian & John to...

  • Episode #19

    You Don't Need Spiritual Techniques... You Need Repentance | St. Paisios

    Jul 13, 20261h 33mS2

    Modern spirituality promises healing. St. Paisios points to something much deeper. In the conclusion of our trilogy on yoga, the New Age, & Orthodox Christianity, Dr. Michael Christian & John examine the teachings of...

  • Episode #18

    False Healing Exposed: New Age, Trauma & Christ with Anastasia Gerali (The Reborn Anastasia)

    Jul 6, 20261h 19mS2

    Not everything called healing actually heals. In this episode of The Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Michael Christian & John are joined by Christian trauma therapist, Anastasia Gerali, The Reborn Anastasia, to discuss...

  • Episode #17

    False Peace: Yoga, the New Age, & the Gospel Without the Cross with Cantor & Seminarian Robert Sirico

    Jun 29, 20261h 27mS2

    What if the greatest spiritual deception doesn't look dark What if it looks peaceful? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Michael Christian & John are rejoined by our good friend Robert Sirico, who is a...

  • Episode #16

    Nourished Asceticism: Fasting Without Crashing | Dr. Michael Moeller

    Jun 22, 20261h 29mS2

    Is the Fast making you weak… or is it revealing what modern life already depleted? In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast , Dr. Michael Christian & John continue the Apostle’s Fast arc with Dr. Michael Moeller...

  • Orthodox Health

    You’re Not Absorbing It: Nutrient Pairings & Orthodox Fasting

    Jun 8, 202654 minS0

    <p>During the Apostles’ Fast, many Orthodox Christians focus almost entirely on what they are removing: meat, dairy, eggs, oil, wine.</p><p>But what if the deeper question is not simply, “What am I avoiding?” but, “What...

  • Episode #13

    Sin Is Sickness: Trauma, Compulsion & Orthodox Healing with Fr. Hans Jacobse (St. Paisios Brotherhood)

    Jun 1, 20261h 22mS2

    <p>What if sin is not merely a legal violation, or "rule-breaking," but a sickness of the whole person?</p><p>In this episode of the Orthodox Health Podcast, Dr. Michael Christian & John are joined by Fr. Hans Jacobse...

  • Episode #12

    False Ascension: From Occult Power to Orthodox Healing with Erika of Shire Skincare

    May 25, 20261h 18mS2

    <p>Before Erika found Orthodoxy, she had spent years in theistic satanism, occult practice, ritual magic, & demonic spirituality... until the New Testament, the Jesus Prayer, & the life of the Church revealed that the...

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