Modern healthcare has advanced dramatically, yet many approaches still overlook how cellular communication influences healing and aging. When biological signals remain locked in inflammatory patterns, repair slows, energy declines, and recovery becomes less efficient.

We dive deeper into this in the C3 Podcast: CODE Conscious Conversations episode with Jeffrey D. Gross, MD. We also chat about how cells respond to information rather than chemicals, why exosomes act as the primary carriers of cellular signals, and how aging accelerates when cellular communication breaks down.

Jeffrey D. Gross, MD, is a spine fellowship trained, board-certified neurological surgeon with advanced training in spinal biomechanics. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of California, and holds active medical licenses in California and Nevada. Dr. Gross is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of multiple national neurosurgical and spine societies.

What's Discussed:

(02:35) How cellular communication connects regenerative biology, healing and longevity

(06:58) Exosomes as carriers of biological information

(07:43) How plants deliver information through exosomes differently than supplements

(10:47) How chronic inflammation shifts cells away from repair and accelerates aging

(23:11) Why exosomes signal cells without altering DNA

(37:25) Peptides, stem cells, and signaling pathways

Learn More About CODE Health:

Instagram: @codehealthshop

Website: www.codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Jeffrey D. Gross, MD:

Website: www.recellebrate.com

Instagram: @ifixspines

Youtube: @stemcellwhisperer

X: @recellebrate

Facebook: @recellebrate

Cellular freedom begins when we understand what drives compulsive eating, emotional hunger, and the metabolic patterns that keep people stuck. This episode brings forward a lived journey of transformation that moves beyond willpower and into deep rewiring of the nervous system and the mother–daughter bond.

In this episode of the C3 Podcast, we sit down with Helene Leeds, functional nutrition expert and wellness educator, and Penelope Popken, founder of the Eating with Freedom community, to uncover how food addiction takes hold in the brain and how relational healing can shift lifelong patterns. We break down the drivers of emotional eating, the impact of chronic stress on metabolic signaling, and how real recovery begins when the body learns to feel safe again.

We also explore how practical, consistent interventions like structured nourishment, somatic practices, and identity-focused coaching can help people rebuild trust with their bodies and redefine their relationship with food.

Helene Leeds is a leader in functional nutrition and integrative healing, known for her work guiding clients toward metabolic repair, emotional regulation, and sustainable weight wellness. Penelope Popken is a food freedom mentor whose approach blends lived experience, compassionate guidance, and community-based support to help individuals break the cycle of addiction and reclaim their health.

What We Discuss:

• (00:02) How Food Addiction Forms in the Brain and Body
• (04:18) Emotional Hunger vs Physical Hunger and Why the Difference Matters
• (08:33) The Mother–Daughter Dynamic and Its Impact on Eating Patterns
• (13:05) Nervous System Dysregulation, Safety, and Compulsive Eating
• (17:22) Identity, Shame, and the Psychology of Long Term Change
• (21:40) Structured Nourishment and Somatic Tools for Real Recovery
• (26:12) Stress, Metabolism, and How Survival Patterns Shape Appetite
• (30:44) Rebuilding Trust With the Body and Ending All or Nothing Cycles
• (35:58) Community, Coaching, and the Path to Sustainable Food Freedom

Learn More About CODE Health

• Instagram: @codehealth
• Website: https://codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Helene and Penelope:

• Website: https://www.stepitup.life/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepitups/

Cellular vitality depends on how well the body manages oxidative stress and supports mitochondria, and today we explore a molecule that shifts both at the deepest level. This episode uncovers how ESS60 interacts with cellular energy systems to influence sleep, focus, recovery, and long-term biological resilience.

In this episode of the C3 Podcast, we sit down with Chris Burres, co-founder and chief scientist of MyVitalC, to uncover how ESS60 works inside the mitochondria to buffer oxidative stress and support healthier cellular function. We break down how this refined form of C60 differs from industrial-grade carbon, why the BOSS model explains its antioxidant selectivity, and how supporting stressed mitochondria can change energy, sleep quality, and daily performance.

We also explore how combining stress reduction tools with mitochondrial support can strengthen the body's natural capacity for repair and resilience.

Chris Burres is a carbon nanotechnology expert and longevity educator whose work with ESS60 spans industrial origins, breakthrough toxicity research, and real-world applications in cellular energy, inflammation, and healthy aging. Through MyVitalC, he is pioneering accessible mitochondrial support solutions that align with the body's innate healing intelligence.

What We Discuss:

• (00:02) What ESS60 Is and Why It Matters for Cellular Health
• (04:12) How ESS60 Differs From Industrial C60 and Why Processing Is Critical
• (08:45) The 2012 Longevity Study and Mitochondrial Implications
• (12:58) How ESS60 Buffers Oxidative Stress Inside the Mitochondria
• (17:36) Sleep, Focus, Energy, and Real World Results
• (22:10) The BOSS Theory and Selective Antioxidant Action
• (26:44) Exercise Recovery, Hormesis, and Damage Prevention
• (31:20) Pet Health Insights and What They Reveal About Placebo
• (35:52) Liver Protection, Inflammation, and HSCRP Improvements
• (40:18) The Skin Re-Do System and Peptide Synergy With ESS60

Learn More About CODE Health

• Instagram: @codehealth
• Website: https://codehealthshop.com

Learn More About Jason Applewhite:

• Linkedin: Christopher Burres
• Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/
• Instagram: @chrisburres