The Dylan Gemelli Podcast - Episode #170: He Did Everything to Stay Healthy… And Nearly DIED at 33! - Featuring Dr. John Kim!

He was only 33 years old, physically fit, and had normal cholesterol results. Yet an 85% blockage in one of his heart's most important arteries nearly cost him his life. He is Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist, founder of Kim Wellness, and creator of the ENCORE Method. After surviving a heart attack in 2015, he began investigating the role of mold exposure, hidden infections, environmental toxins, and chronic stress in his own health crisis. In this episode, we talk about: ■ How Dr. Kim suffered a heart attack at just 33 despite being physically fit■ The hidden infections, mold exposure, and heavy metals he discovered after his heart attack■ How childhood trauma and chronic stress may affect long-term health■ The potential risks and side effects of commonly prescribed medications■ Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story of cardiovascular health■ How environmental toxins may affect cellular health and inflammation■ The differences between conventional and regenerative farming■ Why spinach, oats, and oat milk may not be ideal for everyone■ How mold exposure may affect your gut and food tolerance■ Why keto, carnivore, and vegan diets aren't one-size-fits-all solutions■ Why fasting and intense exercise can sometimes add more stress to the body■ The importance of fiber and gut bacteria for long-term health■ Why taking the right supplement at the wrong time can backfire■ How Dr. Kim's ENCORE Method approaches cellular health and recovery Chapters: (00:00) Intro(00:50) Timeline(05:42) Functional Medicine(07:09) A Heart Attack at 33(08:12) The Warning Signs He Missed(10:55) Cellular Health Matters(13:15) Hidden Infections and Toxins(15:11) The Impact of Childhood Trauma(16:53) The Problem With Conventional Treatment(19:56) Side Effects of Medications(21:40) Blood Tests You Should Take(23:32) The Impact of Environmental Toxins(29:33) Alternatives for Heart Health(31:56) Mold, Cholesterol and Inflammation(34:54) Understanding Arterial Damage(36:12) Seed Oils and Cellular Health(37:26) Why Diets Become So Divisive(38:39) What Is Metabolic Flexibility?(39:21) Seasonal Eating (43:39) Does Meat Quality Matter?(45:21) What the Bible Says About Mold(46:28) Five Foods Dr. Kim Questions(47:55) The Problem With Spinach and Oxalates(52:16) Are Oats Actually Healthy?(53:47) The Problem With Oat Milk(54:19) Mushrooms and Mold Exposure(55:22) Reducing Your Toxic Load(56:01) When Exercise Does More Harm(57:43) Keto, Carnivore and Vegan Diets(59:19) Why Diets Must Be Individualized(01:03:20) When Fasting Isn't Recommended?(01:04:16) Do We Really Need Fiber?(01:05:35) The ENCORE Method Explained(01:06:50) When Supplements Can Backfire(01:08:06) The Truth About Longevity Supplements(01:09:45) Final Thoughts Follow Dr. John: https://drjohnkim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd?igsh=MW82dXdpaWYycmFhbA%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/@drkimwellness —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here: timeline.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule: http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI! https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN: https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast —-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to find Dylan? ◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/ ◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/ ◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast ◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJ

Duration: 1h 11m
Broadcast on: 08 Oct 2026
Audio Format: other

He was only 33 years old, physically fit, and had normal cholesterol results. Yet an 85% blockage in one of his heart's most important arteries nearly cost him his life.

He is Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine pharmacist, founder of Kim Wellness, and creator of the ENCORE Method. After surviving a heart attack in 2015, he began investigating the role of mold exposure, hidden infections, environmental toxins, and chronic stress in his own health crisis.

In this episode, we talk about:

■ How Dr. Kim suffered a heart attack at just 33 despite being physically fit
■ The hidden infections, mold exposure, and heavy metals he discovered after his heart attack
■ How childhood trauma and chronic stress may affect long-term health
■ The potential risks and side effects of commonly prescribed medications
■ Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story of cardiovascular health
■ How environmental toxins may affect cellular health and inflammation
■ The differences between conventional and regenerative farming
■ Why spinach, oats, and oat milk may not be ideal for everyone
■ How mold exposure may affect your gut and food tolerance
■ Why keto, carnivore, and vegan diets aren't one-size-fits-all solutions
■ Why fasting and intense exercise can sometimes add more stress to the body
■ The importance of fiber and gut bacteria for long-term health
■ Why taking the right supplement at the wrong time can backfire
■ How Dr. Kim's ENCORE Method approaches cellular health and recovery

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro
(00:50) Timeline
(05:42) Functional Medicine
(07:09) A Heart Attack at 33
(08:12) The Warning Signs He Missed
(10:55) Cellular Health Matters
(13:15) Hidden Infections and Toxins
(15:11) The Impact of Childhood Trauma
(16:53) The Problem With Conventional Treatment
(19:56) Side Effects of Medications
(21:40) Blood Tests You Should Take
(23:32) The Impact of Environmental Toxins
(29:33) Alternatives for Heart Health
(31:56) Mold, Cholesterol and Inflammation
(34:54) Understanding Arterial Damage
(36:12) Seed Oils and Cellular Health
(37:26) Why Diets Become So Divisive
(38:39) What Is Metabolic Flexibility?
(39:21) Seasonal Eating
(43:39) Does Meat Quality Matter?
(45:21) What the Bible Says About Mold
(46:28) Five Foods Dr. Kim Questions
(47:55) The Problem With Spinach and Oxalates
(52:16) Are Oats Actually Healthy?
(53:47) The Problem With Oat Milk
(54:19) Mushrooms and Mold Exposure
(55:22) Reducing Your Toxic Load
(56:01) When Exercise Does More Harm
(57:43) Keto, Carnivore and Vegan Diets
(59:19) Why Diets Must Be Individualized
(01:03:20) When Fasting Isn't Recommended?
(01:04:16) Do We Really Need Fiber?
(01:05:35) The ENCORE Method Explained
(01:06:50) When Supplements Can Backfire
(01:08:06) The Truth About Longevity Supplements
(01:09:45) Final Thoughts

Follow Dr. John:

https://drjohnkim.com/

https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd?igsh=MW82dXdpaWYycmFhbA%3D%3D

https://www.youtube.com/@drkimwellness

—--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Timeline

Get your FREE Mitopure Gummies Sample Here:

timeline.com/gemelli

—--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Get KYZATREX: FDA-approved oral testosterone capsule:

http://www.getkyzatrex.com/dylangemelli

—--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Get the Apollo Neuro for $99 OFF!! Use Code GEMELLI!

https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli

—--------------------------------------------------------------------------

TRULY Increase Your NAD LEVELS with WONDERFEEL NMN:

https://getwonderfeel.com/?utm_source=DylanGemelli&utm_medium=podcast

—--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Where to find Dylan?

◼ Follow Dylan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylangemelli/

◼ Visit Dylan’s website - https://dylangemelli.com/

◼ The Dylan Gemelli Podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedylangemellipodcast

◼ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3In4QlJj4IvHqq0eduKj7m

◼Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400

But 85% blocks to my LAD, I woke up and then I was just stared at war. I'm just like, what the hell just happened? I thought I had a perfect life. So like an idiot, instead of going to the ER, went to the Urgent Care Center. And an Urgent Care Center doctor says, "You deal with the heart and we have to get you to ER at this point in time." I cope in a very toxic household. To a point having emotional neglect could be one thing, but also end up having to receive death threats growing up, my staff father. When you look at the book of Leviticus, Chapter 4, it talks about how God says, "When you deal with mold, contain it, quarantine it, re-immediate it, or you burn it down." Dr. John, are you trying to tell me that that COVID vaccine wasn't the end-all cure, I'll be all in. I can't comment on that part, but I've seen injuries. Taking the right supplement at the wrong time can be very poor for your health. One of the things that I don't recommend if you are dealing with chronic illness is that... Here's an interesting question. How much do you actually know about the way your everyday habits are supporting how you age? We hear so much about longevity right now, sleep, protein, strength training, nutrition. All of these things matter, but there's another layer that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it should. What's happening inside your cells? Your mitochondria produce the cellular energy that your body relies upon every day. And mitochondrial dysfunction? That's considered a central hallmark of aging. And that's why I've been so interested in the work timeline does with mitochondria. Mitopear is their pure and patented form of uralithin A. It supports mitochondrial function and cellular renewal by activating mitophagy. Your body's natural process for clearing out damaged mitochondria. But rather than just tell you about it, timeline wants you to think about your own longevity habits. So they've created a longevity quiz that takes just a few minutes, and it looks at some of the everyday habits that can support healthy aging. And the best part, if you complete the quiz, timeline will send you a free sample of Mitopear gummies. So take the quiz, learn a little bit more about how you're supporting the way you age, and try Mitopear for yourself. Go to timeline.com/jamelli to take the longevity quiz and get your free gummies. That's timeline.com/jamelli. All right, everybody, welcome back to the Dillinger Melly Podcast. This is a big one for me, big one for my friend, because he is not just a friend. I don't call him a friend anymore. I tell him when I say my prayers that he gets put into my family category. And when I do those, I specifically do it for my wife, my mom, my kids, my cat, who is my daughter. And then there's four other people, and this man in here is one of them. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart that I love him like a brother, he is a brother. And we are going to really dig deep into several key aspects that I've been learning from him as well, that I think that the world needs to hear. And he's been all over the place lately going on all kinds of big shows. And I'm humbled now that he has decided to come on to mind. Stop. Stop. We had this plan a while ago, but God's timing brings specificity on when we're supposed to do this. And I think now there's a reason for it. So, and I'm giving him a big birthday party this Thursday as well. Thank you.

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