Karen explains why reassurance is "gasoline on a fire," how to distinguish anxiety symptoms from genuine red flags, and why more screening — like the $1,000 whole-body MRI — buys anxiety, not better health. She shares the heart of exposure-based therapy, the qualities that make it work, and how snowplow parenting feeds the cycle. She closes with a concrete mid-spiral walkthrough: stop reassurance, slow the body, then do exposure — because "it's sad, but it's not a tragedy. The tragedy is not living well because of your anxiety."

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About Dr. Karen Cassiday

Dr. Karen Cassiday is a lively, sought-after speaker and media commentator on anxiety, featured on outlets including Nightline, The Today Show, Animal Planet, The Joy Behar Show, and public radio, and host of the Moms Without Worry radio show on iHeartRadio. A TEDx speaker, she served as President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and is the founder of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago — the longest-running clinic to first use modern exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders in the Chicago region.

She is the author of The No Worries Guide to Raising Your Anxious Child, Freedom from Health Anxiety, and Helping Children and Teens with Difficult-to-Treat OCD, along with numerous peer-reviewed and media articles on overcoming anxiety. A recipient of ADAA's Clinician of Distinction Award and a Clinical Fellow of ADAA, she is also a Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and has trained mental health professionals throughout the world.

LINKS

Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago | https://www.facebook.com/anxietytreatmentcenterchicago

Dr. Karen Cassiday on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencassiday/

Anxiety Treatment Center on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/3320303/

#HealthAnxiety #IllnessAnxiety #AnxietyDisorder #MentalHealth #AnxietyTreatment #ExposureTherapy #AnxietyRelief #HealthAnxietyDisorder #NaturopathicMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #MindBodyMedicine #WellnessJourney #TheOneThingPodcast #AnxietySupport #PsychologicalHealth

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About Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MADr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA is a leading voice in integrative approaches to mental and emotional wellness. She holds a degree in psychology from Luther College, a Master of Arts in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences. An Arizona-licensed Naturopathic Physician and EMDR-trained psychotherapist, she specializes in anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma through a whole-person approach that is at once medical, psychological, and holistic.She is the author of Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever (Rodale, 2024) and the founder of the Holistic Wellness Collective, a membership program that guides self-healers through the practical application of the Panic Proof method. Her insights have been featured in Psychology Today, Health Magazine, HuffPost, Katie Couric Media, Salon, and Spirituality & Health.

Resources & Links

Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain

• Website — drnicolecain.com
• Panic Proof (book site) — panicproof.com
• Instagram — @drnicolecain
• YouTube — Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA
• LinkedIn — dr-nicole-cain

• The Holistic Wellness Collective — her 3-month signature program applying the Panic Proof method — drnicolecain.com/holistic-wellness-collective
• The Anxiety Breakthrough Program — drnicolecain.com/the-anxiety-breakthrough-program
• The Vagus Nerve Reset Program — drnicolecain.com/the-vagus-nerve-reset-program
• All courses — drnicolecain.com/courses

• Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) — sonoran.edu
• AANP — American Association of Naturopathic Physicians — naturopathic.org
• PESI — continuing education for clinicians — pesi.com/topics/anxiety
• EMDR training — EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs

• Polyvagal theory — Stephen Porges' model of the vagal nervous system — background · foundational paper

Concepts discussed

• Window of tolerance — the zone of arousal where you can process experience without overwhelm
• The therapeutic order — the naturopathic principle of treating from least-force interventions upward
• The stoplight strategy — green (calm) / yellow (activated) / red (crisis), Dr. Cain's self-assessment model
• The six F's — running, fighting, flopping, fawning, freezing, fracturing
• The nine types of anxiety — covered in depth in Panic Proof




Go Deeper — From The One Thing Podcast

• Episode 127: Richmond Heath on TRE and Somatic Trauma Release — trauma release, vagal states, and the panic cycle from a body-first angle
• Psychobiotics and the Gut-Brain Axis with Scott Anderson — the gut side of the anxiety picture Dr. Cain describes
• Polyvagal theory and IBS — Dr. Rinde's own lecture — mindsethealth.com
• Safe and Sound Protocol — vagal regulation in clinical practice — soundintegrative.com/ssp

In this conversation, Heidi and Dr. Adam Rinde unpack why flexibility without control is the real danger, what "earned range of motion" means, and how strength — not restriction — protects a hypermobile joint. They dig into why the scale misses everything that matters, how a body can show up completely different day to day (mast cell reactions, POTS flares, hormonal shifts), and why recovery is where the real rebuilding happens. Heidi also shares her book, Beyond Weight: Body and Context, and her art exploring the lived experience of connective tissue. It's an empowering listen for anyone told their body's limits are fixed.

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ABOUT HEIDI:

Heidi Pasch is a trainer, author, and artist who specializes in movement for hypermobile bodies. After a series of orthopedic surgeries took her from competitive athlete to disabled, she rebuilt her body by developing her own approach — grounded in control, strength, and reading "the body in front of you." Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and MCAS, she trains hypermobile clients around the world, works across ballroom and circus-arts movement traditions, and is the author of Beyond Weight: Body InContext, which explores the disconnect between movement, measurement, and medicine.--------------------social links:

Hypermobility and joint-stability training:

https://www.heidipasch.com/training-for-hypermobility-and-joint-stability

Beyond Weight: Body in Context:

https://www.heidipasch.com/shop/p/beyond-weight-body-in-context

(also available on Amazon)

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/heidi.pasch/

about the One Thing Podcast with Dr. Rinde

(Featured this episode: Three Square's BackPack for Kids — if we reach 300 listens in the first 30 days, we'll make our donation there. n Heidi's honor,

• Three Square Food Bank — BackPack for Kids (Las Vegas): sends backpacks of food home with kids who may lack weekend food security — because food should be an equal-opportunity foundation for lifelong health. https://www.threesquare.org

Discussion: Discussion question: If you're hypermobile, what's one piece of standard fitness advice that never worked for your body — and what did you find instead?

#hEDS, #EDS, #POTS, #Hympermoblity

About The One Thing Podcast with Dr. Adam Rinde

Host Dr. Adam Rinde, ND brings together leaders in functional and naturopathic medicine for actionable conversations on gut health, brain health, metabolism, and longevity. Subscribe and share at https://onethingpod.com.

Dr. Marty Ross knows you're just getting started. This episode explores the overlooked co-infections, mold toxicity, and system dysfunctions behind chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia—and the terrain-based healing approach .

Dr. Ross walks through a patient case: a young missionary bedridden from what appeared to be Lyme disease received eighteen months of IV antibiotics with minimal improvement. The course changed when he recognized mold toxicity as the missing link—cholestyramine alone brought 90% recovery in weeks.

He reveals why treating the system—not just killing the germ—matters.

He discusses testing recommendations (IgeneX for Borrelia and co-infections; Vibrant Lab or Mosaic for mold biotoxins), then three no-cost starting points: sleep hygiene (7-9 hours nightly), feeding your microbiome with polyphenols and plant-forward foods, and addressing limbic system dysfunction via tools like the Gupta Program or Primal Trust.

For those suffering with Lyme diagnosis or suspect chronic illness which has terrain-based roots, this conversation offers both immediate steps and the framework to reframe your healing—plus Dr. Ross's resources for personalized guidance.

about Dr. Ross

Dr. Marty Ross is a functional medicine physician based in Seattle and one of the leading clinical voices in chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne infections, and complex chronic illness in the United States. Over 25 years, he has helped thousands of patients across the US and internationally recover from conditions that mainstream medicine often dismisses, including Lyme, mold toxicity, fibromyalgia, and long COVID.

He is the founder of Treat Lyme, one of the largest chronic illness education platforms online, and is the author of Hacking Lyme Disease: An Action Guide to Wellness. He also runs a monthly live Q&A webinar and a curated supplement line in partnership with Femologist. Before opening the practice in Seattle, Marty shaped US public health legislation from the Senate. Today, he is the doctor who shows up for patients when everyone else has stopped looking.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-ross-md/

https://www.instagram.com/martyrossmd/

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What if what your gut actually needs isn't more information—it's clarity?

Welcome to The One Thing Podcast. I'm Dr. Adam Rinde.

Today, I'm announcing the Gut Freedom Journey, a five-phase personalized root cause program I've spent years developing to help you cut through the noise and walk a clear path toward healing.

In this episode, you'll learn how to identify exactly where you are on your gut health journey, why your 'why' matters more than any protocol, and why clarity, a guide, and community are the real cure for information overload.

Let's quiet the noise together.

Note: this intended for California and Washington Residents

• Join a free webinar — every Wednesday through the end of September at 12pm Pacific → https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82321540278?pwd=NKEQSfEfRsbuw2c1fCV5Obgj1yaqTm.1
• Book a discovery call with me, just to talk through the program → https://mysih.md-hq.com/embedded/schedule.php

Dr. Noushin Hart shares her 22-year journey from antidepressant dependency to somatic healing, revealing why conventional psychiatry missed the trauma-informed approach her body needed. This conversation examines the limitations of the serotonin model, the re-traumatization trap of repetitive talk therapy, and the nervous-system science behind why body-based modalities create lasting transformation.

Key takeaways:
• Antidepressants work for acute depression but long-term chronic use leads to tolerance, escalating doses, and side effects that mirror original symptoms—making it impossible to distinguish depression from medication effects.
• Depression frequently roots in unprocessed childhood trauma and nervous system dysregulation (HPA axis), not serotonin deficiency alone; the body keeps score for decades.
• Repetitive talk therapy—retelling trauma stories over and over—can re-traumatize the nervous system; somatic approaches that process trauma at the body level without re-narration create safer, faster healing.
• The sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight) can remain dominantly activated for 30+ years due to childhood trauma; somatic work restores parasympathetic balance and safety.
• Dependency on practitioners or modalities signals unhealthy treatment; true healing empowers you with self-directed tools so you become your own healer.
• Natural alternatives like saffron show strong evidence for mood support, insomnia, and concentration—offering a gentler starting point or complement to other interventions.
• Being told 'there's nothing else to offer you' reflects a practitioner's limitation, not your capacity to heal; seek modalities and practitioners that fit your nervous system's needs.

Resources mentioned:
• MAP (somatic trauma processing modality)
• Plant medicine protocols for trauma and depression
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Saffron (clinical evidence for mood, insomnia, and concentration)
• Dr. Gabor Maté (trauma framework and nervous system science)
• HPA axis regulation and polyvagal theory
• Somatic and energy-based healing approaches

Links mentioned:
• Heart to Heart Cancer Consultants —https://h2hcc.com/
• Healing by Hart — https://healingbyhart.com/

Resources mentioned:
• Dr. Jamie Zeitzer (circadian rhythm researcher)
• Lucas Tang (Lumos Glasses co-founder)
• Lumos Glasses (light-therapy eyewear)
• Happy Light (light therapy lamp)
• NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey)
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics Time Use Survey
• OSHA workplace lighting standards
• UBC landmark study (light therapy + fluoxetine for depression)
• Fluoxetine (SSRI medication)

Links mentioned:
Circadian Rhythm and Light Therapy Guide here: https://dradamrinde.kit.com/5320da545b

Sponsorship Mentioned: Pulsetto: Listen for special code mentioned in the episode https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM

Links:
• Lumos Glasses: https://www.lumosglasses.com
• Lumos Glasses on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumosglasses/
• Lumos Glasses on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumosglasses
• Lucas Tang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaswencanada
• Dr. Jamie Zeitzer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-zeitzer-7888185/

Russell explains the brain science behind dyslexia, then demonstrates his method live: find the child’s “specialty,” ask specific-to-general questions, and use word analysis followed by articulation to force the brain to organize itself through writing. The results he reports are startling — middle schoolers writing at graduate level, a homeschoolergaining 20 points in under six months, and an 11-year-old jumping eight grade levels. Practical, replicable, and hopeful for any parent or teacher of astruggling reader.

Show Notes

About the Guest

Russell Van Brocklen is a dyslexia researcher and educatorbased in New York State. Severely dyslexic himself, he developed his method by combining the brain research in Sally Shaywitz’s Overcoming Dyslexia with JamesCollins’s Strategies for Struggling Writers. His original program was funded bythe New York State Senate; he has trained New York City special-ed teachers forover a decade at the Everyone Reading Conference and is co-authoring the forthcoming book Literacy and Reading: Dyslexia Turnaround.Resources & Links

•       Russell’s website + free guide: dyslexiaclasses.com(“Download Free Guide” — The Three Reasons Your Child Is Having Trouble inSchool Due to Dyslexia)

•       Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd ed.) — Sally Shaywitz, MD(Yale)

•       Strategies for Struggling Writers — James Collins

•       Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination —Neal Gabler

•       The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt — Edmund Morris

•       The Craft of Research — Booth, Colomb & Williams

Feeding specialist and mom Lena Livinsky says no — and this conversation may completely change the way you see mealtime struggles

.In this episode, Lena explains why picky eating is often a biological and nervous system response rather than a simple behavior problem. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and her personal journey with her son, she shares how underlying sensory, mechanical, gut health, and environmental factors can shape a child’s relationship with food.

We dive into the hidden causes behind food aversions, how to recognize red flags, and practical ways parents can create calmer, more connected mealtimes.

⏱️ In This Episode:• The emotional “lightbulb moment” that changed Lena’s understanding of her son’s eating struggles•

How to tell the difference between normal picky eating and deeper feeding issues•

Sensory processing challenges that can make food feel overwhelming or even frightening

• Hidden chewing and swallowing difficulties parents often miss•

Why posture and proper seating matter for safe eating and nervous system regulation

• Lena’s BLOOM Framework for supporting children with feeding challenges:Balanced HealthLearned Oral SkillsOptimal MicrobiomeOpen ExplorationMealtime Boundaries

• The surprising connection between sunlight, gut health, and digestion

• A powerful transformation story of a child overcoming severe food aversions and malnourishment🎙️

Resources & Links

:🌐 Website: Lena Livinsky Official Website https://lenalivinsky.com

📸 Instagram: @lena.livinsky on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lena.livinsky/

🎧 Podcast: Lena Livinsky Podcast https://lenalivinsky.com/podcast:

❤️ Charity Mentioned:This episode supports Children’s Health Defense. If this episode reaches 100 views within 30 days, a donation will be made in honor of our guest

.#PickyEating #Parenting #ChildNutrition #FeedingTherapy #GutHealth #SensoryProcessing #ParentingPodcast #KidsHealth #Nutrition #PodcastInterviewt

Dr. Steve Rondeau has analyzed more than 50,000 brain scans, and his work is starting to change how a lot of clinicians, including me, think about psychiatric diagnosis.

If you've spent years collecting diagnoses, swapping medications, and wondering whether the next label will finally be the right one — this conversation is for you.

If you've spent years collecting diagnoses, swapping medications, and wondering whether the next label will finally be the right one — this conversation is for you.

My guest is Dr. Steve Rondeau, founder of Axon EEG Solutions and author of the forthcoming book Think Like a Brain. He's spent the last fifteen years asking a different question than most psychiatry asks. Not what's wrong with this person, but what pattern is showing up here, and what environment would actually fit it.

We talk about why the diagnosis-chasing loop keeps so many people stuck, the heterogeneity hiding inside labels like depression and ADHD, what he calls the Husky Phenomenon (his analogy for why your brain probably isn't broken, just mismatched to its environment), and the cases that taught him to look at the data before he looked at the diagnosis.

This isn't a conversation about replacing your doctor with a brain scan. It's about what becomes possible when objective data and a person's lived experience finally start talking to each other — and what that means for anyone who's been told their symptoms are in their head, or that they just haven't found the right medication yet.

About Dr. Rondeau

Dr. Steve Rondeau is the founder of Axon EEG Solutions and the author of Think Like a Brain. An award-winning naturopathic physician, he began his career in developmental pediatrics looking for objective biomarkers in autism — the experience that shaped his core conviction that mental health deserves the same kind of measurable data the rest of medicine takes for granted. Over fifteen years and more than 50,000 qEEG brain scans later, he's best known for what he calls the Husky Phenomenon: the idea that many of the brain patterns we label as disorders aren't broken at all, just mismatched to the environments they're being asked to function in.

Connect with Dr. Rondeau

Website: axoneegsolutions.comBook: Think Like a Brain thinklikeabrain.com

LinkedIn: Dr. Steven RondeauEmail: info@axoneegsolutions.com

In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Kurt Woeller, Chief Medical Officer at Mosaic Diagnostics, to break down the critical role of mitochondria in complex chronic conditions. From fatigue and gut dysfunction to regressive autism, this conversation explores how mitochondrial dysfunction may be a hidden driver behind it all.

You’ll learn how the Organic Acids Test (OAT) provides a powerful window into metabolic health, revealing patterns that can guide targeted treatment—and why markers like succinic acid can signal deeper dysfunction.

Dr. Woeller also shares how advanced tools like the MitoSwab can uncover issues within the electron transport chain, and why healing isn’t something you can force—but something you must support.

This episode is both a deep dive into biochemistry and a grounded reminder that true healing starts with restoring balance.

• What mitochondria actually do—and why they matter more than you think
• The difference between mitochondrial dysfunction vs disease
• Early signs of mitochondrial imbalance (brain, gut, immune system)
• How the Organic Acids Test reveals hidden metabolic issues
• Why succinic acid is a key marker to watch
• The role of toxins, infections, and nutrient deficiencies
• How the MitoSwab test evaluates mitochondrial function
• Why pushing treatment too fast can backfire
• The importance of lifestyle, stress, and natural rhythms in healing

:🎯 Who This Is For

• Parents navigating autism or developmental concerns
• Practitioners in functional or integrative medicine
• Anyone struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or chronic illness
• Listeners curious about root-cause health and advanced testing

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kurt Woeller:

• Integrative Medicine Academy
• Functional Medicine Doc Talk Podcast
• Substack: drwoeller.substack.com

If you found this episode helpful, share it with someone who needs a new perspective on healing.

In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Rinde sits down with pharmacist and founder of Atika Wellness , Lily Shapiro, PharmD – to explore a more accurate way to think about skin health—one that moves beyond “anti-aging” and toward what she calls skin span.

Lily breaks down the science behind how skin actually ages and why many popular solutions fall short. From the truth about collagen and biotin to the limitations of topical products, this conversation challenges some of the most common assumptions in the skincare world.

You’ll also learn the four core drivers of skin longevity—collagen integrity, antioxidant balance, lipid barrier function, and mitochondrial health—and how a systems-based approach can support your skin from the inside out.

If you’re looking for a clearer, more science-backed way to approach your skin and your health, this episode will give you a new framework to work from.

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Topics covered:
• Why “anti-aging” is the wrong framework
• The truth about collagen, biotin, and hyaluronic acid
• The CALM framework for skin longevity
• How hormones impact skin, especially in midlife
• Why most supplements fall short
• The connection between internal health and visible skin changes

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Follow Dr. Rinde for more conversations focused on the one thing that truly moves your health forward.

Show links: https://www.atikawellness.com/

About our guest:

About Lily Shapiro, PharmD

Lily Shapiro is a pharmacist and the founder of ATIKA, a nutritional dermatology brand built on scientific clarity, therapeutic dosing, and a commitment to skin longevity. Her work centers on helping women nourish the biological foundations of resilient, healthy skin through evidence-based daily nutrition.

During her 40s, Lily began noticing the early signs of collagen decline, dryness, and barrier changes that accompany midlife transitions. What she found in the supplement aisle were under-dosed blends, fragmented routines, and marketing-driven formulations that lacked clinical integrity.

As a pharmacist trained in pharmacology, nutrient metabolism, and compounding, she saw an opportunity to bring therapeutic precision into the ingestible beauty space. ATIKA was created to offer one clinically aligned, properly dosed formula supporting the four core pillars of skin health: collagen structure, lipid barrier integrity, antioxidant defense, and cellular renewal.

• Evidence before trend. Every ingredient is selected based on published human data, not aesthetics or hype.
• Therapeutic dosing. Clinical outcomes require clinical amounts — not pixie-dust blends or proprietary dilution.
• Mechanism-first formulation. Collagen synthesis, barrier lipids, oxidative stress, and cellular energy work together; the formula must reflect that integration.
• Restraint and transparency. No exaggeration, no over-claiming, no clutter — only what is necessary and clinically relevant.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Clinical background in compounding and women's health
• Experience analyzing ingredient pharmacokinetics, nutrient pathways, and therapeutic dosing
• Founder & Formulator of ATIKA Advanced Skin Nutrition

Her work reflects a belief that skin longevity begins with foundational biology — collagen structure, barrier lipids, detoxification of oxidative stress, and cellular energy. ATIKA exists to bring these truths to the center of daily ritual.

Some patients do everything right — and still don’t fully heal.

They follow the plan. Change their diet. Take the supplements. Commit to lifestyle shifts. Show up consistently. And yet something deeper remains unresolved.

After more than twenty years in clinical practice, Dr. Adam Rinde has seen this pattern repeatedly. At some point, the question shifts from “What are we missing physically?” to “Is there another layer of healing we’re not addressing?”

In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Rinde sits down with Eva Müller , an energy practitioner who works in the realm of emotional clearing and consciousness-based healing. Eva believes that unresolved emotional patterns, stored trauma, accumulated stress, and even ancestral influences may contribute to chronic illness in ways we don’t always measure — but still experience.

This conversation is not anti-medicine.

It’s an exploration of whether physical and energetic healing can work in parallel.

• Why some patients hit a healing plateau
• Emotional trauma and stored stress in the body
• The concept of energetic root causes
• Surrender vs. striving in chronic illness
• Why groundedness matters in spiritual work
• How energy-based practices can complement conventional care

Eva Müller is an energy practitioner and meditation guide who works with high-vibrational energetic transmissions to support emotional clearing and expanded awareness. After leaving a traditional career path that felt misaligned, she underwent years of personal transformation that led her into energy-based healing work. Today, she offers live group meditations, small-group healing sessions, and an online platform designed to support deeper emotional and energetic shifts.

Website & Offerings: https://em-healing.com
Free Weekly Live Meditation (Thursdays)

Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Device
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If you’ve felt like something deeper needs to shift in your healing journey, this episode may expand your framework.

Subscribe to The One Thing Podcast for conversations at the intersection of medicine, resilience, and deeper healing.

For decades, chronic inflammation has been treated with suppression — steroids, biologics, immune blockers. But what if there were a way to physically remove inflammatory burden from the bloodstream?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pamela Smith — ER physician, toxicologist, hormone specialist, and pioneer in therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) — to explore the emerging science behind physically reducing inflammatory load.

We break down:

• What actually happens during therapeutic plasma exchange• How inflammation, cytokines, and antigen load circulate in the blood• Why autoimmune disease may be driven by persistent toxin burden• The connection between mold, plastics, metals, and immune dysfunction• Whether TPE can help long COVID, PCOS, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline• Who should — and shouldn’t — consider this therapy

This is not a hype episode.It’s a grounded, nuanced exploration of what’s possible when inflammation is treated as something measurable — and potentially removable.

If you’re navigating autoimmune disease, chronic illness, hormone resistance, long COVID, or simply want to understand the future of inflammation science, this conversation will challenge how you think about immune regulation.

Is therapeutic plasma exchange the next frontier in functional medicine — or an emerging tool still finding its evidence base?

Let’s explore the science.

GUEST INFORMATION:

• Name: Dr. Lara Briden
• Title/Credentials: Naturopathic doctor, author, former evolutionary biology researcher
• Background: Has peer-reviewed publications and thesis in evolutionary biology, specializes in women's health with focus on centering female physiology as normal mammalian function

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dr. Briden explains how her background in evolutionary biology informs her medical practice, viewing women's bodies as logical systems that make biological sense

• Discussion of how menopause evolved as a survival advantage, with post-reproductive women being essential for family group survival

• Challenges the narrative that metabolic issues are about eating too much and exercising too little

• Explains why telling people to "just lose weight" is like telling someone with asthma to "just breathe better"

• Details how environmental toxins, gut microbiome changes, and epigenetics contribute to metabolic dysfunction across species and generations

• Explains metabolic flexibility and how the body should preferentially burn fat in fasting states

• Discusses how insulin resistance often presents as reactive hypoglycemia rather than high blood sugar

• Dr. Briden shares her perspective on high-dose omega-6 oils as metabolically problematic signaling molecules

• Explores how the autonomic nervous system significantly impacts insulin sensitivity and metabolic rate

• Discuss essential nutrients for metabolic health: magnesium, taurine, choline, inositol, and glycine, historically obtained from organ meats

• Fascinating discussion of mitochondria as dynamic cellular powerhouses affected by emotions and social activity

• Provides practical lab markers for insulin resistance: ALT levels, ALT to AST ratio, and triglycerides

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Metabolism Repair For Women, by Dr. Briden
• Period Repair Manual (previous book)
• Potential upcoming cookbook collaboration

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Metabolism problems often come before weight gain, not after—it's about insulin resistance first
2. Energy levels and satiety between meals are better indicators of metabolic health than body weight
3. Environmental factors including toxins, processed oils, and gut dysfunction are major contributors to metabolic issues
4. The body has a complex system that can't be micromanaged—focus on removing obstacles and supporting overall health
5. Simple lab tests (ALT, triglycerides) can reveal insulin resistance more effectively than complex testing

Website: https://www.larabriden.com/

CALL TO ACTION:
Subscribe to the One Thing Podcast for more conversations that challenge conventional health wisdom and center biology over blame. Share this episode with someone who's been struggling with metabolic health issues—these insights could be exactly what they need to hear.

This is a 6-week cohort-based course that brings my one-on-one clinical approach to a small group format. If you've been struggling with IBS, SIBO, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, bloating, or any form of digestive distress, this intensive is designed for you.

What You'll Get:

• 6 weekly live group sessions with me
• Personalized roadmap for your specific digestive imbalances
• Deep dives into gut immunity, microbiome, food sensitivities, and more
• Interactive assignments to identify YOUR root causes
• Guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and functional testing
• Ongoing support throughout the program

This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Through guided exercises and assessments, we'll uncover exactly what YOUR gut needs to heal.

Course Details:

• Starts: February 4th, 2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Format: Live weekly sessions + comprehensive curriculum
• Limited to 25 participants

Special Listener Discount: Listen to the special announcement where I mention a code that will give a discount of 20% off - good through December 15th, 2025

Enroll at: [Gut Freedom Intensive]

Questions? email support@soundintegrative.com

I look forward to guiding you on your journey to gut freedom.

Show Notes:🔗 Enroll in Gut Freedom Intensive: [LINK]📅 Course Starts: February 4, 2026

#guthealth #IBS #SIBO #digestivehealth #gutfreedom #functionalmedicine

Today, Dr. Thompson leads the Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation, delivering accessible nutrition and lifestyle medicine education to underserved communities. His FEARLESS Method (Food, Exercise, Avoid Toxins, Restorative Sleep, Less Stress, Engage Mind, Social Energy, Spirituality) is a practical roadmap for chronic disease prevention and sustainable health.

What You’ll Learn

• How fasting and plant-forward eating triggered Dr. Thompson’s health transformation

• Why medical education still provides minimal nutrition training

• How plants impact inflammation, cholesterol, metabolic health, and cognitive resilience

• The truth about protein needs and nutrient considerations (B12, omega-3s)

• How to start a plant-forward lifestyle without going “all or nothing”

• Health disparities in Black communities and why trust in healthcare remains fractured

• The FEARLESS Wellness pillars and how to apply them

Key TopicsPlant-forward nutrition · fasting · inflammation · lifestyle medicine · sleep · stress · chronic disease prevention · community health · spirituality · affordability

Time Stamps:

00:00 — Intro: Why nutrition conversations are polarized
01:30 — Meet Dr. James Thompson
03:11 — How the 21-day Daniel Fast changed everything
04:00 — Running, meds, and early health struggles
05:23 — The nutrition gap in medical training
07:20 — Diving into nutrition education
08:00 — Fasting & time-restricted eating
10:00 — How plant-forward living improved his health
11:20 — Greens, beans, berries & whole foods
12:21 — Unexpected vision improvements
14:29 — Defining plant-based vs. plant-forward
15:20 — Protein myths & amino acid basics
18:43 — How much protein you really need
20:44 — Key nutrients: B12 & omega-3s
24:26 — Getting omegas from plant foods
26:04 — Why patients trusted his holistic approach
29:51 — Introducing lifestyle medicine in practice
32:32 — Reversing chronic conditions through diet
34:29 — Planting seeds for long-term change
37:13 — Asthma, acne & inflammation stories
40:01 — Creating the FEARLESS Method
42:45 — The 8 FEARLESS pillars
45:16 — Starting small without overwhelm
48:25 — Working with the Black community
51:34 — Why medical mistrust persists
54:00 — COVID-19 & vulnerable populations
56:13 — The limits of access without education
57:03 — His current work & foundation
59:15 — What to buy with $5 for a healthy meal
1:00:50 — Spiritual frameworks for hard times
1:02:08 — Closing reflections

Notable Quotes“Within six months of going plant-based, I no longer needed blood pressure or cholesterol medication.”
“Doctors learn to diagnose and prescribe, not prevent.”

About Dr. James Thompson, MDDr. Thompson spent over three decades in allergy/immunology and internal medicine before shifting to lifestyle health education. His work focuses on plant-forward nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and equitable community wellness. His book FEARLESS Wellness outlines eight pillars for long-term vitality.

Website: FearlessMD21.com
Foundation: HealthyLivingWithAVision.org

We dive into:
• The truth about mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and cardiovascular protection
• How the oral microbiome drives inflammation and chronic illness
• Why dental plaque is a living biofilm — and what that means for disease risk
• Natural ways to strengthen teeth and rebalance your microbiome (no fluoride required)
• The oral clues behind poor sleep, ADHD-like symptoms, and immune dysfunction

Dr. Ingram reveals why your mouth is the gateway to your body — and how small daily practices like tongue scraping, xylitol sprays, and nasal breathing can transform your energy, sleep, and long-term health.

✨ Contest alert: Listen to the end for details on how to win an Oral DNA Microbiome Testing Kit!

Follow @drtonyingram on Instagram or visit flourishdentalboutique.com for more.

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Bio: Richmond Heath is the founder of TRE Australia and an integrative physiotherapist who has dedicated his career to exploring the body's natural tremor response as a means of recovering from stress and trauma. His work with Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) has been applied in various settings, from war zones to natural disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating the body's innate ability to heal itself. 

Time Stamps:

03:44 - Richmond's first TRE experience and immediate physical changes

05:27 - Shift in clinical practice approach with patients

07:09 - Types of tremors and common patterns in TRE

14:23 - The autonomic nervous system and recovery reflex mechanism

20:17 - How the body determines what tension to release

22:01 - Ukraine outreach work with 400+ participants

38:19 - Safety considerations and self-regulation techniques

39:33 - Range of emotions and experiences during TRE

42:34 - Vision for TRE integration in healthcare and schools

46:06 - Online TRE course development and accessibility

47:59 - Closing thoughts on reframing panic attacks as discharge

Detailed Show Notes Found at: exclusive subtack page: https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/episode-127-healing-through-tremoring

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In this conversation, Os shares how leading soldiers in the Army shaped his approach to strength, why “less is more” in training, and how neural efficiency—not just muscle size—creates real, lasting power. You’ll also hear how kettlebells, gait mechanics, and breathwork can rewire your body for performance at any age.

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or weekend mover, Os’s story will challenge how you think about fitness and inspire you to see training as a lifelong pursuit of self-mastery.

We discuss:

• How Os became a martial arts instructor at 16

• What the military taught him about leadership and physical mastery

• The difference between strength, conditioning, and fitness

• Why neurological training beats burnout

• The power of the Turkish get-up and “leaving one in the tank”

• How to make your fitness serve your life—not the other way around

  💬 Sponsor Spotlight:
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  👉 Try it here: https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM

📍 Connect with Os: Bird Rock Fit, La Jolla | StrongFirst Workshops | Follow Osvaldo on his website www.ironcoreway.com for insights, tips, andupdates on his upcoming workshops and events.

📘 Book: Iron Core in Four Chambers (coming soon)

We dig into why evenings are the danger zone, how to tell the difference between hunger and emotion in your body, and how a 10-second Pause Technique can change your relationship with food starting tonight. You’ll also learn the four biggest saboteurs of healthy eating, why GLP-1 medications like Ozempic help some people but aren’t the full solution, and the one small habit change that makes the biggest difference.

If you’ve ever struggled with “food noise,” night-time grazing, or the cycle of willpower and regret, this conversation will give you practical, evidence-based tools you can use immediately.

About Dr. McCarthy:

Dr Helen McCarthy is a Clinical Psychologist, and is the "Appetite Doctor". She developed Appetite Retraining to help people lose weight by re-learning to eat in tune with their body's natural hunger and fullness signals.

Helen is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society who has worked as a Clinical Psychologist since 1989.  She has a B.Sc. Honours degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Durham and a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Oxford.

After leaving Oxford Helen trained as a Clinical Psychologist within the British National Health Service and worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and then in private practice. 

She was a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Bristol and served as a Faculty Member for the UK Royal College of General Practitioners Leadership in Obesity Programme. She has also served as a member of the Advisory Panel for the UK and International Health Coaches Association.

Helen has appeared on ITV and Channel 4 TV channels on programmes dealing with the psychology of weight loss.

She says, "What I love most of all, is putting psychology into practice to help people overcome what’s troubling them in their relationship with food".

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In this episode, Dr. Diana Driscoll — optometrist, researcher, patient, and founder of POTS Care — takes us inside her groundbreaking journey to uncover the hidden mechanisms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

After years of worsening illness and dismissal by the medical system, Dr. Driscoll combined her medical expertise with relentless patient-driven research. What emerged is now known as the Driscoll Theory, a framework that explores:

• What drives POTS: high intracranial pressure, vagus nerve dysfunction, neurotransmitter disruption, and systemic vascular irregularities.

• How to intervene: restoring vagus nerve function, reducing inflammation, supporting acetylcholine activity, and managing oxidative stress.

• Practical tools: supplements like ParaSym Plus and NAC Max, targeted use of histamine blockers, and non-invasive approaches to improving quality of life.

• Emotional resilience: how she navigated years of invalidation, supported her sick child, and created POTS Rebels, a community for patients seeking hope and science-backed solutions.

This conversation is both deeply personal and highly practical, offering clarity for patients, practitioners, and caregivers searching for answers.

• 00:00 – 02:00 | Intro & sponsor message (Healthgevity) Healthgevity our sponsor : ⁠Website⁠ Enter: ONETHING for a 10% discount

• 02:00 – 03:00 | Adam introduces Dr. Driscoll & her personal journey with POTS

• 03:00 – 08:00 | The turning point: realizing medicine had no answers → “I’m on my own”

• 08:00 – 13:00 | Discovering high intracranial pressure and what eye patterns reveal

• 14:00 – 18:00 | The emotional toll & why she built the POTS Rebels community

• 19:00 – 24:00 | The what: inflammation as the hidden driver of POTS

• 25:00 – 33:00 | The how: vagus nerve, acetylcholine, nicotine patch experiment, and ParaSym Plus

• 34:00 – 38:00 | Genetic predisposition, hypermobility, and EDS connections

• 38:00 – 41:00 | Identifying intracranial pressure symptoms (coat hanger pattern, nausea, insomnia)

• 41:00 – 44:00 | Framework for healing: vagus support, histamine blockers, antioxidants

• 45:00 – 48:00 | Take-home: “Never give up. Illness always has a reason.”

• 49:00 | Closing thoughts & listener call-to-action

• POTS Care → potscare.com

• POTS Rebels community → [Patreon link if available]

• TJ Nutrition (ParaSym Plus, NAC Max) → tjnutrition.com

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Trauma isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it hides in plain sight...numbness, autopilot living, or the body’s quiet tension. Psychologist and somatic trauma specialist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali calls this silent trauma—the unrecognized emotional wounds that high achievers carry into their careers, relationships, and even their gut health.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jalali shares:

• How to spot the difference between everyday stress and unconscious scripts steering your life

• The body’s biggest “holding zones” for trauma such as the gut, jaw, shoulders, and pelvis

• A 90-second nightly practice to reclaim emotional autonomy

• Why your fights aren’t about “the dishes” but about childhood wounds replaying in real time

• How to honor your family while still choosing yourself

Dr. Jalali’s upcoming book, The Fire That Makes Us, blends her personal story of loss with decades of clinical work to show how fire can both burn and forge resilience.

✨ Take a deep breath, press play, and discover how to stop outsourcing your worth—and finally belong to yourself.

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In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Shirley Hershko, a globally recognized ADHD specialist, to dismantle the myths, reveal the hidden faces of ADHD in adults and women, and share practical tools for thriving with a differently wired brain.

Whether you’re struggling with focus, overwhelmed by daily life, or simply curious about the real story behind ADHD—this episode will change the way you see yourself or your loved ones.

00:00 – Intro & Podcast Support:You can support the podcast through affiliate sponsors like ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Healthgevity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use code ONETHING for 10% off).

01:04 – ADHD Isn’t About Attention:
Dr. Rinde introduces Dr. Shirley Hershko, and challenges what most people believe about ADHD.

02:16 – Episode Overview:
What you’ll learn about myths, adult ADHD, diagnosis, trauma, and more.

03:03 – Meet Dr. Shirley Hershko:
Her global mission, new book, and vision for ADHD support.

05:59 – Dr. Hershko’s Personal ADHD Journey:
How personal experience led her to this work.

08:11 – Myths That Drive Experts Crazy:
Why ADHD is not just a focus problem—and the real cost of misunderstanding.

10:02 – Time Blindness & Regulation Issues:
Why ADHD is really about time and emotional regulation, not just attention.

12:14 – Diagnosis in the Modern World:
Are we over-diagnosing, or finally getting it right?

13:29 – How ADHD Shows Up in Adults:
Chronic disorganization, emotional overwhelm, and hidden symptoms.

15:33 – Hidden Symptoms & Gender Differences:
How ADHD can look totally different in men vs. women—and why girls are so often missed.

17:26 – Why Women Get Overlooked:
Perfectionism, masking, and the struggle behind high performance.

21:43 – The ADHD-Trauma Overlap:
How trauma can mimic or worsen ADHD, and the importance of trauma-informed care.

24:38 – ADHD & Relationships:
Marriage, friendship, communication, and how to shift from blame to collaboration.

26:59 – Regulation, Sleep & Eating:
Why sleep, eating patterns, and lifestyle can be so challenging—and how to manage them.

29:54 – Couples & Executive Function:
The dynamic of ADHD in relationships, from frustration to resilience.

31:40 – Getting a Meaningful Diagnosis:
Why checklists aren’t enough—Dr. Hershko’s approach to thorough assessment.

33:21 – Medication & Misconceptions:
What meds can (and can’t) do for ADHD.

34:45 – The ‘Just the Moment’ Method:
Dr. Hershko’s practical system for time management—and why it really works.

37:06 – Hope for the Future of ADHD:
Why there’s never been a better time to seek support.

38:26 – Surprising Facts & Under-Discussed Issues:
What most people miss about ADHD—and how environment matters.

39:56 – Where to Get Help:
How to find an assessment, join the community, and learn more from Dr. Hershko.

42:53 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts:
How to connect with Dr. Hershko and join the global ADHD conversation.

Resources Mentioned:

• https://www.drshirleyhershko.com/adhd-diagnosis

  https://did.li/0dSrl

If you found this helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe. Share with anyone who might benefit from understanding ADHD more deeply!

Drawing from her decades of experience working with Olympic athletes, business leaders, and wellness warriors, Dr. Perlus offers a compelling framework for managing fear, reframing perfection, and cultivating momentum—even in the face of chronic illness and burnout. Together, they dive into the emotional quadrants of resilience, the role of low-positive emotional states (like calm and reflection), and the importance of pre-performance rituals in healing journeys..

Whether you’re navigating stress, autoimmune challenges, or simply seeking to live with more presence and purpose, this conversation will help you tap into the energy of intention and rediscover your own power to heal.

🔹 About Dr. Haley Perlus
With a Ph.D. in sport and exercise psychology, Dr. Perlus is an international keynote speaker, author of The Personal Podium, and trusted coach to elite performers worldwide. She helps individuals conquer mental blocks, unlock motivation, and perform with purpose. Learn more at drhaleyperlus.com.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome & Sponsor
01:04 – Fear as an Ally in Healing
02:09 – Lessons from Elite Athletes
07:12 – The Power of Intention
10:18 – Daily Recovery and Acceptance
15:52 – Working with Fear, Not Against It
21:57 – Resilience vs. Perfection
30:18 – Emotional Quadrants of Resilience
36:22 – Stillness vs. Active Recovery
41:54 – Healing Imagery & Visualization
44:26 – Dr. Perlus’s Work & Offerings
47:52 – Final Words: Right Foot, Left Foot

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Danielle Pashko had built her career in functional medicine, doing everything “right.” But after thyroid cancer, Lyme disease, and long COVID wrecked her health, she hit a wall. Nothing worked—until she stopped chasing fixes and started going inward.

In this episode, Danielle shares how she finally started healing by rewiring her nervous system, using Qigong, martial arts, and visualization. She breaks down why most chronic illness approaches miss the mark, why emotions and stress regulation matter more than you think, and how she created a daily routine that actually stuck.

If you’re stuck in a healing rut, frustrated with endless protocols, or just want to feel like yourself again—this one’s for you.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro + Sponsor
00:01:05 – Meet Danielle & her health crash
00:03:22 – From teenage loss to holistic health
00:05:14 – Cancer at 30 despite doing it all right
00:06:57 – Why functional medicine didn’t cut it
00:08:42 – The role of nervous system dysregulation
00:10:47 – Visualization + martial arts: weird but it worked
00:13:15 – Lessons from her mother’s spiritual approach
00:17:45 – Pleading with the universe—and finding help
00:22:32 – When the body shifts before the mind
00:26:15 – Wing Chun, Qigong, and brain rewiring
00:29:34 – The daily stuff that actually made a difference
00:33:42 – Carnivore diet, CGMs, and getting real about food
00:38:16 – How nature helped heal when nothing else did
00:42:50 – Making healing sustainable (not another to-do list)
00:46:41 – What “Soul Hacker” really means
00:49:28 – The soul work behind real healing
00:50:09 – Connect with Danielle

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Dr. Nasir opens up about her personal transformation from stigmatizing addiction to becoming a leading voice for destigmatization in medicine. She explains how visual storytelling and simplified communication are critical tools for building trust with patients. We explore medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the science behind opioid addiction, and why healing isn't just about abstinence but creating a life of purpose.

You'll hear how she uses metaphors, guided imagery, and Eastern philosophy to help patients reconnect with their inner strength, and why she believes everyone is “greatness in progress.” If you’re a clinician, caregiver, or simply someone interested in what it means to treat addiction with empathy and science, this episode is a must-watch.

🔗 Learn more: https://zenaracare.com

00:00 Introduction and sponsor message
01:06 Meet Dr. Sarah Nasir and Zara Care
03:44 Why addiction medicine? A personal evolution
09:01 Meaning behind the name “Zara”
12:33 Six dimensions of holistic healing
14:41 What integrative addiction care looks like
18:00 Core principles: trust, communication, and balance
20:05 MAT explained with visual metaphors
25:10 Recovery phases: induction, maintenance, taper
30:33 Storytelling tools in patient care
31:51 Fixing systemic gaps in addiction treatment
35:40 Dr. Nasir’s long-term vision for Zara
38:35 Final thoughts and call to action

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You can support the podcast through affiliate sponsors like ⁠⁠Healthgevity⁠⁠ (use code ONETHING for 10% off)

Dr. Proal shares cutting-edge research linking pathogens like herpesviruses, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, and even latent parasites to conditions like Alzheimer’s, long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS, and more. Discover how stealth microbes can disrupt the vagus nerve, hijack mitochondrial energy systems, and weaken immune responses, setting the stage for a cascade of chronic dysfunctions.

The conversation dives deep into the role of immune modulation, including promising findings around low-dose rapamycin and its potential to restore immune signaling and combat viral persistence. They also explore diet, metabolic interventions, and new clinical trials shaping the future of treatment.

Whether you’re a patient, practitioner, or curious mind, this episode offers profound insight into the evolving science of chronic illness and hope for emerging therapies. 🌱

🕰 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro + Sponsor Healthgevity⁠⁠ (use code ONETHING for 10% off)
01:04 – Meet Dr. Amy Proal
03:14 – Chronic infection’s hidden role in disease
07:09 – Alzheimer’s and pathogens in the brain
13:16 – Viral persistence and the vagus nerve
15:37 – Spectrum of microbes linked to illness
18:51 – PolyBio’s research focus: long COVID & mitochondria
20:11 – How viruses hijack mitochondria
25:46 – Immune dysregulation, interferons & mTOR
27:41 – The promise of low-dose rapamycin
32:32 – Rapamycin vs. Metformin vs. Keto
36:25 – Chronic infection & metabolic downshift
39:31 – Early observations from rapamycin use
43:13 – Natural killer cells & new immunotherapy
46:15 – Final thoughts + how to support PolyBio

🎧 Follow the One Thing Podcast for more deep dives into root-cause medicine and emerging research.
📢 Learn more at polybio.org and support their transformative work.

You can support the podcast through affiliate sponsors like ⁠Healthgevity⁠ (use code ONETHING for 10% off)Full Show notes can be found at https://www.onethingpod.com/episode-117-the-hidden-microbial-drivers-of-chronic-illness-with-dr-amy-proal/

Forget extreme deprivation and unsustainable measures. Dr. Cohen shares her balanced, practical, and science-backed approach to navigating the environmental toxins that challenge our bodies daily. Learn how to reduce your body's burden, support your immune system, and gain peace of mind by focusing not just on avoiding toxins, but also on adding supportive nutrients and lifestyle habits that fit into real life. This is essential listening for anyone looking to optimize their health in the modern world!

Tune in to discover:

• (00:00) How you can support the podcast through affiliate sponsors like Healthgevity (use code ONETHING for 10% off).




• (02:34) An introduction to Dr. Cohen's new book, "Detoxify," and how it complements her previous work, offering a more user-friendly framework.




• (04:18) Dr. Cohen’s "Four A’s" framework (Assess, Avoid/Swap, Add, and Allow) for navigating environmental health simply and effectively.




• (06:59) Why our bodies, unexposed to such a high load of synthetic chemicals throughout evolution, yearn for removal and support.




• (09:47) The accessible and motivating 21-day plan in "Detoxify" designed to help you get started without overwhelm.




• (11:24) Who is most susceptible to immune toxicity and can benefit most from this approach, including those with and without diagnosed autoimmune conditions.




• (14:32) Dr. Cohen explains autoimmunity in simple terms – what’s happening when your immune system feels "supercharged" against itself.




• (18:11) The mechanisms: How toxins impact the immune system and why lowering the overall chemical load is key.




• (22:52) Shifting from fear to resilience: Making sustainable choices and building a healthier internal environment.




• (25:03) Practical, high-yield changes: The surprising benefits and accessibility of USDA organic frozen foods.




• (26:34) Dr. Cohen’s sensible approach to assessment – utilizing questionnaires and strategic, insurance-covered blood tests over expensive, broad panels.




• (39:28) The "Three S's" for natural detoxification and well-being: Sleep, Stress management, and Sweat (and how our bodies are designed for them!).




• (44:06) Powerhouse foods for detoxification: Why cruciferous vegetables are standouts and how food truly can be medicine.




• (47:51) Maintaining hope for future generations: Dr. Cohen’s perspective on educating children about environmental health.




• (53:54) Where to find Dr. Aly Cohen online, including her Smart Human Podcast and resources at smarthuman.com.

Learn more about Dr. Cohen at The Smart Human

See her new book Detoxify: https://www.amazon.com/Detoxify-Everyday-Toxins-Harming-Against/dp/1668033534.

If you found this episode valuable, please share it with friends, family, and anyone you think might benefit from this essential information!

• #Detoxify #DrAlyCohen #TheOneThingPodcast #EnvironmentalHealth

You’ll learn how chronic inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and “bad programming” in the brain are key components of these conditions—and how holistic strategies like nutrient therapy, mindfulness, and vagus nerve stimulation are helping patients recover.

Whether you’re a patient, provider, or just curious about the future of functional medicine, this conversation is full of takeaways and hope. 💛

00:00 – Intro & sponsor01:04 – Meet Dr. Kuon: Long COVID, CFS & fibromyalgia04:11 – Microclots, brain rewiring & dysautonomia07:46 – The 4 fatigue buckets: updated understanding10:06 – Cell danger response & the stuck nervous system14:40 – Riboflavin: the overlooked vitamin for mitochondria19:41 – Iron, ferritin, and why levels matter more than you think23:44 – Digging deeper into nutrient absorption issues27:00 – Kreb cycle breakdown: how energy is made30:08 – Iron infusions, glutathione, and absorption challenges35:15 – UCSF research: viral persistence & new drug trials38:10 – Long COVID & the HIV research legacy41:37 – Mindfulness saved my medical career44:09 – Vagal nerve tools: gadgets, breath, and acupuncture45:17 – Final thoughts: There is hope

📚 Mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠⁠⁠The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery.⁠⁠

• UCSF Optimal Clinic

• MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)

• GammaCore & vagus nerve stimulation tools

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#LongCovid #ChronicFatigue #FunctionalMedicine #Mitochondria #PostViralRecovery #OneThingPodcast #DrCarlaKuon

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Dr. Kuon's book ⁠⁠The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery.⁠

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If you or someone you know is dealing with persistent fatigue, inflammation, long COVID, or autoimmune challenges, this discussion offers deep insights into what may be happening at the cellular level—and why traditional approaches often fall short.

Dr. Anderson explains the phases of the CDR, how it affects mitochondrial function, and why some patients feel worse when they start treatment. They also explore supportive therapies, the importance of gentle intervention, and how to approach healing sustainably and individually.

Key topics:

• What is the Cell Danger Response?

• How CDR connects to chronic illness, PTSD, and autism

• Common treatment pitfalls and how to avoid them

• When to support vs. when to detox

• The future of mitochondrial medicine and personalized healing

Whether you're a practitioner or navigating your own health journey, this episode provides clarity, compassion, and actionable takeaways.

🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Adam Rinde
🧠 Guest: Dr. Paul Anderson

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They also dive into:
🧠 The science behind migraines and why they’re more than just headaches
💡 How stress and lifestyle factors influence migraine frequency
🌙 The importance of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity in brain health
🔥 Dr. Wong’s unique "boiling pot" analogy for managing migraine triggers
📚 Her latest books on brain health, mindfulness, and metabolic health

If you or someone you know struggles with migraines, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and cutting-edge research. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more insightful conversations!

🔗 Links & Resources:
📖 Dr. Sui Wong’s Books: drsuiwongmd.com
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction & Sponsor Message
01:03 – Why migraines need a new approach
03:30 – Dr. Sui Wong’s journey in neurology & lifestyle medicine
11:00 – Quality of life and chronic conditions
18:00 – What we now understand about migraines
25:00 – The role of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity in brain health
33:00 – How stress & the autonomic nervous system impact migraines
40:00 – Strengthening resilience & preventing migraine attacks
46:00 – Dr. Wong’s books and resources
50:00 – Supporting Visual Snow Research

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop a comment below!

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In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde dives deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and microbiome expert. After her husband's Parkinson’s diagnosis, Martha took a radical approach—teaching herself chemistry, microbiology, and systems biology to uncover the connection between gut health and neurological conditions. Martha is the founder of **The Biocollective** and **BiotiQuest**  @biotiquest4511  , and her research has led to groundbreaking discoveries in gut health, probiotics, and disease prevention. In this episode, she shares insights on how the microbiome impacts brain health, digestion, and overall well-being, including how gut bacteria might be a key player in Parkinson’s disease. 🔬

**Key Topics Covered:**

✅ Martha’s journey from business consultant to microbiome researcher

✅ The link between **gut health and Parkinson’s** disease ✅ The role of **probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and phages**

✅ How **gut bacteria influence dopamine levels** and brain function

✅ The surprising impact of **oral health and gut permeability**

✅ How a **simple dietary hack** helped her husband sleep better

✅ The latest in **probiotic research & the future of gut health**

📌 **TIMESTAMPS:**

00:00 - Intro to The One Thing Podcast 🎙️

01:30 - Meet **Martha Carlin** & her journey into microbiome research

06:45 - Discovering the **gut-brain connection** & Parkinson’s

12:20 - The **microbiome’s role in digestion & disease** 18:10 - How **probiotics can reshape gut health** 🦠

25:40 - The link between **oral health & neurodegenerative disease**

31:15 - **Phages, prebiotics, and postbiotics** – what’s the difference?

38:50 - How **diet and gut bacteria affect dopamine production**

45:30 - Martha’s **top microbiome tips for health & longevity**

51:20 - Where to find Martha’s **research, blogs, and probiotic products**

🚀 **Resources & Links:**

🔗 Learn more about Martha’s work: [The Biocollective] (https://www.thebiocollective.com/) [Biotiquest](https://biotiquest.com/)

🔗 Follow her blog on gut health & Parkinson’s: [Martha’s Quest](https://www.marthasquest.com/)

🔗 Check out **probiotic products** mentioned in the episode: [Sugar Shift](https://biotiquest.com/products/sugar-shift)

🔔 **Don’t forget to like, subscribe!** #Microbiome #GutHealth #Parkinsons #Probiotics #HealthPodcast #BrainHealth

I. Introduction (0:00-1:31)

• Host Intro: Introduces Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP,(Neuroveda Health), highlighting expertise in complex chronic illness, blending #Ayurveda, conventional nursing, #functionalmedicine, and #integrativemedicine. Mentions therapies: #ketamine, #plasmapheresis, #IVtherapies, and conditions treated (e.g., #fibromyalgia, #chronicfatigue, #POTS, #longCOVID).

II. Early Influences (1:31-10:38)

• Childhood: Grew up in polluted Cleveland, OH, noticing tired adults; standard American diet.

• Jane Esselstyn: Health teacher (daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn) inspired her with her focus on outdoor education and veganism.

• Hypermobility: Personal experience with #hypermobility, #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, #POTS, and #mastcellactivation led to finding exercise that worked (rowing).

• Exploration: Interested in health, but questioned the traditional medical model; explored outdoor leadership, farming, sailing.

• Ayurveda: Introduced to #Ayurveda by a friend, attended classes with Dr. Vasant Lad, then studied at the Ayurvedic Institute (2000-2001).

III. Integrating Ayurveda with Western Medicine (10:38-13:48)

• Desire for Change: Aimed to bring #Ayurveda insights into conventional medicine; mentored by Keisha Ewers, Dr. Eileen Ruhoy, and Arti Chandra.

• Challenges: Faced limitations in using #Ayurveda in primary care systems (Swedish, Harborview), due to visit length restrictions.

• Neuroveda Health: Created own practice to practice freely, offering customized treatments and practical support.

IV. Patient Experiences and Philosophy (13:48-18:11)

• Individuality: Believes people thrive when being themselves, not "average;" Sees beauty in human diversity.

• Teacher Role: Sees herself as a teacher, helping patients understand needs; emphasizes relaxation for healing (using humor for comfort).

• Patient Focus: Patients should leave feeling empowered and with the tools to improve their health.

V. Neuroveda Health & Integrative Approach (18:11-32:04)

• Spectrum of Health: Sees complex disease and #longevity as a spectrum of #oxidativeStress, sharing similar approaches.

• Pancha Karma: Introduced #PanchaKarma (Ayurvedic detoxification), with key components: oilation, treatments, and elimination.

• Executive Longevity Program (ELP): Modeled on #PanchaKarma, offers 3-21 day programs. Includes #Ayurvedic bodywork, #plasmapheresis, #IVIG, #stemcells, #prolotherapy, ozone, #NAD, mitochondrial #IVs, #ketamine therapy. Designed for significant shifts and then a return to primary providers.

• Diagnostics/Therapies: Offers autonomic testing, EDS evaluation, skin biopsies, craniocervical instability testing, and other advanced therapies.

• Frustrations: Noted that patients find #Ayurveda after exhausting all other options. Emphasized the need for neuroplasticity.

VI. Ayurvedic Principles in Practice (32:04-37:53)

• Core Philosophy: #Ayurvedic medicine is core, integrating therapies within this framework.

• Plasmapheresis/Raktamokshana: Links #plasmapheresis to #Ayurvedic practice of "Raktamokshana" (blood removal) part of #PanchaKarma.

• Personalization: Treatment is based on disease patterns and #doshas.

• Case Example: CRPS patient case of using gentle massage because of high #Vata; Digestion was a consideration in her case.

• Unique Approach: #Neuroveda has a unifying philosophy rooted in #Ayurveda, while other clinics may just combine modalities.

VII. Closing Thoughts (37:53-39:35)

Keywords:

• #Ayurveda, #IntegrativeMedicine, #FunctionalMedicine, #ChronicIllness, #PanchaKarma, #Plasmapheresis, #Ketamine, #IVTherapies, #Hypermobility, #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, #POTS, #MastCellActivationSyndrome, #NeurovedaHealth, #Doshas, #Vata, #OxidativeStress, #Raktamokshana, #Longevity, #MECFS, #longCOVID

https://www.neurovedahealth.com/

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0:00 - Intro: Long COVID, Dysautonomia, and the Autonomic Nervous System

1:07 - Introducing Dr. Robert Groysman and His Journey

3:24 - Dr. Groysman's Medical Background and Interest in Long COVID

5:03 - Stellate Ganglion Blocks for PTSD and Connection to Long COVID

7:20 - How Dysautonomia Drives Long COVID Inflammation

9:19 - The Four Primary Causes of Long COVID11:18 - Inflammatory Mediators and Brain Fog

12:25 - Defining Dysautonomia and the Role of the Vagus Nerve

14:28 - The Vagus Nerve and Its Anti-Inflammatory Pathway

16:43 - Vagal Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Inflammation

17:55 - Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) Devices

19:16 - Accessing the Vagus Nerve Through the Ear

21:55 - How VNS Works in the Brainstem

23:40 - Vagal Nerve Dysfunction in Long COVID

24:29 - Anesthesiology Background and VNS Therapy

26:30 - Research Supporting Vagal Nerve Stimulation

27:25 - Ear vs. Cervical Vagus Nerve Stimulation

29:30 - Choosing the TENS 7000 for tVNS

31:28 - Real-World Patient Response to tVNS

32:45 - Measuring Dysautonomia: Heart Rate Variability and Resting Heart Rate

34:15 - Orthostatic Readings and POTS

35:38 - Pre-Selecting Patients for Vagal Nerve Stimulation

36:50 - VNS as part of an Integrative Treatment Program

38:35 - Dr. Groysman's Four-Pillar Approach to Long COVID

41:10 - Long COVID Centers and Lack of Root Cause Treatments

42:48 - Introducing the EAT Procedure (Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy)

45:18 - How the EAT Procedure Cleans Inflamed Nasal Tissue

47:00 - Diagnosing the Need for the EAT Procedure

47:55 - EAT Procedure Success Stories: Voice Changes

49:10 - The Connection Between Vocal Cord Problems and the Vagus Nerve

50:15 - LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) and Potential Connection to Vagus Nerve

51:19 - Dr. Groysman's Practice, Telehealth and Treatment Approach

53:03 - Unique Combination of EAT and Stellate Ganglion Blocks

53:37 - Final Thoughts on Vagal Nerve Stimulation & Education

55:01 - Outro and Podcast Info

Links: Show notes: https://onethingpod.com/110-vagal-stim Dr. Groysman's facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/longcovidsgb Dr. Groysman's clinic https://covidinstitute.org/about-dr-groysman/ **#LongCOVID #Dysautonomia #VagalNerveStimulation #VNS #StellateGanglionBlock #EATProcedure #PostViralSyndrome #ChronicFatigue #BrainFog #Inflammation #TENS7000 #AutonomicNervousSystem #RobertGryan #DrAdamRindy #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseTreatment**

Virta Health utilizes a continuous remote care intervention (CCI) that incorporates individualized carbohydrate restriction, health coaching, and telemedicine to manage and reverse Type 2 Diabetes

We cover topics such as:

Impact of individualized carbohydrate restriction:

The role of the patient-provider relationship:

Addressing quality of food

The Virta change model:

GLP-1 Receptor agonists as a bridge:

Sustainable solutions require addressing nutrition:

Research Findings of Virta's approach.

Long-Term Effects of CCI: A 2-year non-randomized clinical trial published in Frontiers in Endocrinology showed significant and sustained improvements in multiple clinical markers of diabetes and cardiometabolic health in the CCI group compared to the UC (usual care) group . These included reductions in HbA1c, fasting glucose and insulin, weight, blood pressure, triglycerides, and liver alanine transaminase . The CCI group also saw higher rates of diabetes reversal and remission .

GLP-1 Deprescription: A recent study published in Diabetes Therapy explored the impact of discontinuing GLP-1 agonists in patients who had successfully integrated Carb-Restriction Nutrient Therapy (CRNT) supported by Virta's telemedicine model . The study found that patients did not experience weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications, and while HbA1c levels increased slightly, they generally remained below the diagnostic threshold for diabetes

About Sami:

Join NowSami InkinenFounder, Chief Executive Officer

Sami Inkinen is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Virta Health, the leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss. With a combination of proven nutrition, expert support, and advanced technology, Virta empowers members with the tools and knowledge to sustain changes for a longer, healthier life.

A data-driven technology entrepreneur, Sami's personal experience with diabetes and passion to advance global health was the motivation behind Virta. Working with over 500 large employers, health plans, and government organizations across the country, Virta has helped over 100,000 members reverse their diabetes and obesity.

Previously, Sami was co-founder of leading online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO, president, and board member until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group, and held roles at Microsoft and McKinsey & Company. He also founded Fat Chance Row to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar and its connection to diabetes, rowing from California to Hawaii — 2,750 miles — with his wife, completely unsupported. 

He holds a MS in engineering physics from the Helsinki University of Technology and a MBA from Stanford University, and is also a triathlon age group world champion and 8 hour 24 minute Ironman finisher, having completed seven Hawaii Ironmans. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two daughters, enjoying the outdoors and the delight of their small barn of egg-laying chickens.

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Guest Highlights • Dr. Paul Anderson: o Leading voice in integrative and naturopathic medicine. o Specializes in complex chronic illness and cancer care. o Over 30 years of clinical experience. o Led the interventional arm of a US NIH-funded human research trial on IV and integrative therapies for cancer patients. o Founder of Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington. o Collaborates with clinics and hospitals worldwide. o Academic contributions include serving as a professor of pharmacology and clinical medicine and as the chief of IV Services for Baer's Oncology Research Center. o Published works include "Outside the Box Cancer Therapies" and "Cancer, the Journey for Diagnosis to Empowerment." o Notable work on intravenous nutrient therapy featured in a scientific reference textbook. Main Topics Covered 1. Mechanisms of Coagulation: o Discussion on the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation. o Role of immune chemicals in triggering clotting. o Impact of chronic illnesses and infections like COVID-19 on coagulation. 2. Coagulopathy in Chronic Disease: o Excessive coagulation in chronic disease states. o Specific conditions discussed include COVID-19, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). o How coagulopathies may hinder patient recovery and the importance of assessing and addressing these issues. 3. Genetic and Environmental Factors: o Influence of genetics on susceptibility to hypercoagulability. o Role of diet, hydration, and lifestyle in managing coagulation issues. o Importance of testing and early detection for prevention and treatment. 4. Treatment Approaches: o Use of supplements like vitamin E, omega oils, and fibrinolytic enzymes (e.g., nattokinase, lumbrokinase). o Potential use of baby aspirin for managing clotting issues. o Importance of a stepwise approach to treatment, starting with lifestyle modifications and progressing to more intensive interventions if necessary. 5. Biofilm and Chronic Infections: o Connection between biofilm formation and chronic infections. o How pathogens use fibrin to form protective biofilms, complicating treatment. o Strategies for breaking down biofilms to improve patient outcomes. 6. Hope and Recovery: o Emphasis on the possibility of recovery from chronic illnesses and coagulopathies. o Importance of finding a supportive healthcare team and utilizing available resources for treatment and management

Related Links 1. Dr. Paul Anderson's Books: o "Outside the Box Cancer Therapies" by Dr. Paul Anderson and Dr. Mark Stengler o "Cancer, the Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment" by Dr. Paul Anderson 2. Research on Coagulation and COVID-19: o Studies on interleukin-6 and its role in COVID-19 o Research on microclots in COVID-19 patients 3. Supplements Mentioned: o Nattokinase o Lumbrokinase o Baby aspirin o Vitamin E o Omega oils 4. Organizations and Labs: o Fry Laboratories (historical reference) 5. Conditions Discussed: o COVID-19 and Long COVID

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The conversation delves into the effects of generational trauma, the physiological and psychological responses to significant traumatic events, and the steps taken to aid survivors of the recent October 7th attacks in Israel. Dr. Peter highlights her work with the Israel Healing Initiative, emphasizing the importance of neurostimulation in trauma treatment and her ongoing efforts to provide support across affected communities, including Jewish, Palestinian, Bedouin, and Druze populations. The discussion includes poignant survivor stories and touches upon the broader implications of trauma within a global context. The conversation highlights, stories of heroism during October 7, the importance of social support, the difference between real trauma and perceived trauma, and the need for practical solutions to promote post-traumatic growth. The episode provides invaluable knowledge on trauma response, the use of vagal nerve stimulation, neurostimulation, and ways to support continued efforts in mitigating trauma's impact on both Israeli and Palestinian communities.

Here are some of the topics we cover:

• Father's Journey and Influence
• 9/11 and Global Reactions
• Understanding Trauma and PTSD
• October 7th Events and Initial Reactions
• Personal Stories of Survival
• Neurostimulation and Trauma Treatment
• Scaling Up Nonprofit Efforts
• Treating Trauma with Vagus Nerve Stimulators
• Personal Stories of Trauma and Healing
• Understanding the Physical Impact of Trauma
• The Role of Neurostimulation in Post-Traumatic Growth
• Supporting the Israel Healing Initiative

About Dr. Peter:

As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Dr. Peter has devoted her three-decade career to providing specialized treatment to survivors worldwide. Her experience spans diverse communities, including Iranian refugees, residents of the Qalandia refugee camp, and individuals from Arab, Druze, and Jewish Israeli backgrounds in the aftermath of the war. She has also provided support to witnesses of the 9/11 attacks.

Previously holding the role of associate professor of psychology at Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles, Dr. Peter oversaw the Psychology Graduate Programs and served as acting Chair of the Psychology Department.

Dr. Peter’s academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley, followed by three postdoctoral fellowships in clinical psychology, social psychology, and neuropsychology. Her dedication led to diplomate status in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Psychological Specialties. Her expertise is deepened by her studies with pioneers in the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology, such as UCLA professors Allan Schore and Dan Siegel. This expertise allows her to effectively apply these principles in helping traumatized individuals regulate their emotions.

Her certification in Homeland Security by the American Board of Psychological Specialties speaks to her expertise in trauma-related research and treatment. Her consultancy with the RAND Corporation on terrorism research demonstrates her commitment to understanding and addressing the psychological impact of traumatic events.

Dr. Peter is the Vice President of Free Hearts Free Minds, an organization that provides trauma counseling and support to free-thinking ex-Muslims who have faced or are at risk of persecution from their families or communities.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

04:31 Dr. Sandra Paulson's Professional Journey

07:36 Discovering and Embracing Autism

09:42 The Beauty and Burden of Autism

17:27 Controversies and Misconceptions in Autism

31:35 Exploring Autism in Women

32:09 Challenges in Relationships

34:20 Masking and Camouflage

37:44 Spoon Theory and Terminology

39:36 Overlap of Conditions

42:31 Managing Sensory Overload

44:03 Therapeutic Approaches

46:45 Understanding Alexithymia

51:56 Diet and Environmental Factors

53:51 Future Hopes and Insights

01:00:09 Conclusion and Resources

About our Guest

Sandra Paulsen, Ph.D., is an international instructor, author and illustrator of principles and procedures for using EMDR with complex trauma including structural and somatic dissociation and trauma held in implicit memory. Her books include coediting The Neurobiology and Treatment of Traumatic Dissociation: Toward an Embodied Self. She wrote and illustrated Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma: An Illustrated Guide for EMDR Therapists and Clients;  and When There Are No Words: EMDR for Very Early Trauma in Implicit Memory, and coauthored We’re Listening Body: Integrating EMDR, Somatic and Ego State Therapies.  

2024 publications will include: The Beauty and Burden of Autism: An Illustrated Guide and Workbook, and Indigenous Trauma and Dissociation: Healers, Psychotherapies and the Drum, with Shelley Spear Chief. She also coauthored and illustrated a children's book that is also useful for dissociative adults called All the Colors of Me: My First Book on Dissociation. Sandra is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Marfan's Syndrome, exploring key questions such as:

1. **The Life of a Person Living with Marfan Syndrome** - Discover what daily life looks like for those affected by this condition.

2. **Biological Drivers of Marfan's** - Understand the genetic and biological underpinnings of the syndrome.

3. **General Symptoms and Findings** - Learn about the common signs and symptoms that characterize Marfan’s.

4. **Cardiovascular Sequelae of Marfan's** - Explore the cardiovascular complications associated with the disorder.

5. **Surgical Interventions** - Gain insights into how surgery is performed and its role in managing Marfan’s.

6. **The Journey of a Marfan's Patient** - Follow the emotional and physical journey of patients living with Marfan’s.

7. **Natural Approaches to Supporting Marfan's Patients** - Discover holistic and naturopathic methods to support those with Marfan’s.

8. **Addressing TGF-Beta Dysregulation** - Examine how this critical pathway is implicated in Marfan’s and ways to address it.

9. **Quality of Life Issues** - Identify the unique challenges faced by Marfan’s patients and strategies for improving their quality of life.

This episode holds special significance as it was recorded just before Dr. Amanda Lynn underwent her David-5 heart surgery. We discuss her thoughts and experiences leading up to this major procedure, and I'm thrilled to share that she is now on the road to recovery..

About Dr. Amanda Lynn Hoffman

Licensed for 13 years as a massage therapist and herbalist Dr. Amanda Lynn has a unique view of the body. She brings in the physical, emotional with the physiological. Dr. Hoffman has expanded her studies across the United States; focusing on Clinical Sports Medicine and Master’s work in Expressive Arts Therapy in Cambridge, MA., Spa treatments in Lake Tahoe, Energy-Spiritual work in Hawaii, and Herbal apprenticeships in Eugene, OR. before ever signing up for Med school. Dr. Amanda’s treatments are mind, body and spiritually holistic.

As a Family Medicine Physician her work has gone to a new level of finding the cause and correcting the body’s blocks to allow and support the body’s ability to heal itself. Special training and education has taken her interests in the endocrine system specifically, thyroid, adrenals and hormones to become one of her expertise areas.

Marfan’s syndrome and “loose connective tissue/joints” is her original focus being published for her Naturopathic focus on increasing the integrity of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular/pulmonary systems.

Born and raised in rural Oregon, Dr. Amanda Lynn cares about the wellness of her community and is excited to bring Naturopathic medicine to a larger stage.

Dr. Amanda Lynn’s thesis was on the Naturopathic treatments for connective tissue health and integrity from the musculoskeletal system to the cardiovascular system, specifically the heart. As a patient herself with a rare genetic disorder Dr. Amanda Lynn is the first Naturopath with Marfan’s syndrome to focus on healing pain and strengthening the cardiovascular/muscular system.

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These days, getting older seems to be more like a war rather than a rite of passage. "Take this pill or this potion to reverse aging and stay young," they say. But is that really how we should view aging? We question this and more in this episode, where I welcome Ron Pevny, the director of the Center for Conscious Eldering and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Capturing The Gifts of Elderhood.

In our conversation, we discuss the following:

• What is 'conscious eldering,' an approach to aging with purpose, passion, and well-being, and how it contrasts with societal norms that often lack an empowering vision for aging.
• Ron shares his journey, starting in 1979 with a calling to help people during life transitions, evolving into leading rites of passage and founding the Center for Conscious Eldering in 2010.
• The concept emphasizes intentionality, personal growth, and community, offering retreats and workshops to prepare people for a fulfilled elderhood.
• Ron highlights the loss of meaningful roles for elders in industrialized societies and the importance of life review to let go of past baggage.
• Ron underscores the significance of having purpose in maintaining physical and mental health as one ages.

This was a heartwarming conversation and made me think deeply about my own desires for later life and those for my loved ones.

About Ron Pevny

🌟 Ron Pevny has dedicated 45 years to assisting people in navigating life transitions, emphasizing purpose and passion in their journey.
📚 As a published author and founding director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, Ron has been instrumental in supporting individuals in creating meaningful elder years.
🌎 For two decades, Ron has conducted workshops and retreats across North America, fostering purpose, growth, and commitment to service in the later stages of life.
🌿 Ron's work focuses on helping individuals bring purpose, growth, and a commitment to service to their elder years, encouraging a fulfilling and impactful life stage.
🔮 Ron is a Certified Sage-ing® Leader, further validating his expertise in guiding individuals towards a purposeful and passionate elderhood.
🎙️ Ron's role as a host for Transforming Aging Summits and Turning Points interview series showcases his commitment to promoting positive aging and inspiring others to embrace this stage of life.
💻 To learn more about Ron Pevny's work and the Center for Conscious Eldering, visit centerforconsciouseldering.com.

Dr. Lecovin provides an in-depth explanation of breathwork, its history, physiological effects, and benefits. He discusses how breathwork can induce altered states of consciousness and access the body's innate healing abilities by manipulating chemicals like anandamide, dopamine, and serotonin.

Dr. Lecovin explains the science behind breathwork, including how overbreathing and breath holds increase carbon dioxide levels, triggering hormetic effects and stem cell release. He describes the concept of transient hypofrontality, where breathwork decreases blood flow to the brain's default mode network, quieting the ego.

The episode covers contraindications and precautions for breathwork, as well as the importance of working with a guide. Lecovin outlines a typical breathwork session, incorporating various breathing patterns, music, meditation, and integration practices. He emphasizes breathworks' potential for emotional healing, neuroplasticity, manifestation, and tapping into one's "inner healer."

Dr. Lecovin shares how he incorporates breathwork into his clinical practice and offers a simple 4-7-8 breathing exercise for listeners to try at home.

Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of breathwork's theory, practice, and therapeutic applications.

About Dr. Lecovin:

 Dr. Lecovin is a Kirkland, Washington based chiropractor, naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. He graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic, earned a Masters in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in 1992, and then went on to complete the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture programs at Bastyr University in 1994. Dr. Lecovin completed another Masters in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015. He holds additional certifications in exercise and nutrition from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), Institute of Performance Nutrition  (ISSN Diploma and Performance Nutrition Diploma), International Olympic Committee (Sports Nutrition Diploma), Precision Nutrition (Nutrition Coach) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (CPT CES PES Nutrition Coach), where he is also a Master instructor.  

Dr. Lecovin specializes in treating musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries by integrating trigger point acupuncture/dry needling, soft tissue release, joint manipulation, corrective exercise and nutrition. In addition, he combines exercise and nutrition for weight loss, weight gain, performance enhancement and wellness. 

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https://www.drgeofflecovin.com

In this episode we cover:

• Dr. O'Hara's approach and Philosophy work.
• The life and tribulations of a family with a medically challenged child.
• 3-pronged approach (Treat symptoms, treat inflammation, treat-infection)
• Making a diagnosis. The challenges of testing and the importance of the clinical diagnosis.
• How Sars-Cov-2 spike protein has impacted PANS/PANDAS due to its impact on latent viruses and vector borne illness.
• Dr. O'hara's membership and mentorship programs.

See detailed show notes at https://www.onethingpod.com/panspandasohara

About Dr. O'Hara

Dr. Nancy O’Hara is a board certified Pediatrician. Prior to her medical career, Dr. O’Hara taught children with autism. She graduated with highest honors from Bryn Mawr College and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. After residency, chief residency and general pediatric fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. O’ Hara entered general private practice in 1993, and in 1998 began her consultative, integrative practice solely for children with special needs. Since 1999 she has dedicated her functional medicine practice to the integrative and holistic care of children with chronic illness and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, OCD, Lyme and ASD. She is also a leader in the training of clinicians, both in the United States and abroad. Dr. O’Hara has written a comprehensive guidebook, “Demystifying PANS / PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis”, which is available on Amazon in e-book or soft-cover formats. For more information on her membership and mentoring program, please visit www.drohara.com. Additionally, Dr. O’Hara’s research on Folate Receptor Auto Antibodies and PANS/PANDAS was recently published. (https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020166)

Resources mentioned in the episode

1.    Spellers  https://spellers.com/

2.   Medical Academy of Special Needs: About Us - MAPS

3.  Neurobiology of Everyday communication https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27284021/

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5.      Toxicant Load in Liver disease https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/addressing-body-burden-discussion-lyn-patrick-nd-toxicants/

6.      Sidney M. Baker, MD

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9.      Biome Restoration https://biomerestoration.com/

10.  Demystifing Pans and Pandas book by Dr. O’Hara https://www.amazon.com/Demystifying-PANS-PANDAS-Functional-Encephalitis/dp/1939794269?ref_=ast_author_dp

11.  Mentorship program by Dr. O’hara https://www.drohara.com/membership

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Jona, developed an AI system to analyze microbiome data obtained through shotgun metagenomic sequencing.

The AI system is able to: 1. Read and interpret existing research on the microbiome 2. Match patterns in an individual's microbiome data to relevant studies. 3. Generate personalized recommendations for dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and supplements based on an individual's health goals The gut microbiome is highly individualized and influenced by various factors: We highlight how the gut microbiome is highly personalized, with limited overlap between individuals. Factors contributing to microbiome variability include: Diet: Processed foods, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, preservatives, fiber intake Lifestyle: Exercise, travel, pet ownership Medications: Antibiotics, chemotherapy, opioids Infections: Salmonella poisoning, C. difficile infection, long COVID, PANDAS/PANS

Some highlights to our discussion:

• We discuss hwo stool testing technology has evolved
• We discuss metabolomics and how it provides additional insight into gut health:
• We discuss how the field of microbiome research is rapidly evolving:
• We discuss personalized recommendations that Jona makes.

About our guests: Leo Grady, PhD Leo is internationally recognized for his work to deliver AI in healthcare for 20 years at pioneering bay area startups (HeartFlow), multinational medical companies (Siemens) and, most recently, as CEO of Paige.ai. As CEO of Paige, Leo led the company to become an industry leader, internationally launching groundbreaking products and receiving the first-ever FDA approval for an AI product in pathology. Leo authored two books on AI, over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers and is an inventor on over 300 patents. Winner of the Edison Patent Award, he was inducted as Fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Leo earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Neural Systems from BU. Leo is CEO in Residence with Breyer Capital and the Founder and CEO of Jona. Jaclyn Kawwas, MBA Jaclyn has dedicated her career to advancing medical and health technology, striving to combat the growing challenges of chronic illness. During her tenure at Medtronic, she contributed to the design and development of cutting-edge cardiovascular devices, including one that garnered FDA approval for hypertension treatment. Her solutions have earned her multiple patents in cardiovascular disease management. Currently serving as the Head of Business Development and GTM Strategy at Jona, a health tech AI company specializing in the gut microbiome, Jaclyn continues to sit at the intersection of technology and healthcare. Prior to her role at Jona, she held positions in business development and growth strategy at Viz.ai and Thirty Madison which focus on chronic conditions from both a provider and consumer lens. Jaclyn received her B.S.E. in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Healthcare Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She remains committed to leveraging technology to make a positive impact on preventive health and patient care.

Show notes available at : https://onethingpod/jona

Exclusive enteral nutrition is effective in inducing remission, while therapeutic diets like the IBD-Anti-Inflammatory Diet and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet have shown positive results.

Monitoring nutrient deficiencies and biometric measurements like grip strength are essential for optimal management of IBD.

To help develop a framework for this topic I welcomed on the Kim Beall, Pharm.D., who is the Cofounder and Managing Director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org a non-profit dedicated to establishing evidence-based nutritional therapy as a foundational part of IBD care to improve the well-being and health outcomes of those living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Kim and I met related to a mutual colleague the late Trina Seligman, ND who had a courageous life long battle with Crohns/Colitis . We share a strong bond with Trina.

Here are some of the timestamps of the conversations. 00:00 - 🎙️ Introduction to the One Thing Podcast and the guest, Kim Beall, Pharm.D, who is a pharmacist and the co-founder of Nutritional Therapy for IBD, a nonprofit dedicated to incorporating evidence-based nutrition into IBD care. 02:45 - 💔 Discussion about the passing of Dr. Trina Seligman, a mentor and advocate for IBD patients, and her impact on the IBD community. 05:23 - 🏥 The importance of nutrition in managing IBD and the role of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in inducing remission and mucosal healing. 08:32 - 💡 Dr. Beall's personal journey with IBD and her son's diagnosis with Crohn's disease, which led her to advocate for nutrition as a foundational part of IBD care. 12:15 - 🤝 The need for earlier intervention and education on nutrition for IBD patients and the importance of collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. 16:10 - 🤔 The confusion surrounding dietary recommendations for IBD and the lack of official guidelines, leading to the need for ongoing research and evidence-based approaches. 19:05 - ⚖️ The importance of avoiding blame and shame when discussing the role of diet in IBD and the complexity of factors contributing to the development of the disease. 21:20 - 📊 The significance of biometric evaluations, such as grip strength and body mass, in assessing nutritional status and overall health in IBD patients. 24:20 - 🌱 The current evidence for routine nutrient monitoring in IBD patients, including the importance of micronutrients like zinc, magnesium, and vitamins. 27:10 - 🍽️ The different dietary strategies and therapeutic diets for IBD, including exclusive enteral nutrition, the anti-inflammatory diet, autoimmune protocol, and specific carbohydrate diet. 32:00 - 🔍 Ongoing research on the microbiome and its potential role in IBD management, along with the need for personalized nutrition approaches based on an individual's microbiome and metabolic profile. 35:05 - 💪 The potential benefits of partial enteral nutrition and its underutilization in IBD care, including its role in maintaining remission and reducing surgical recurrence. 38:40 - 🌟 The importance of raising awareness about the efficacy of nutritional therapy in IBD and advocating for insurance coverage of nutrition-related treatments. Here is the link to Nutritional Therapy For IBD Links : http://www.nutritionaltherapyforibd.org #IBD #crohns #colitis

Summary of episode:

• Hypnotherapy is an effective non-drug alternative for managing hot flashes, as it has been shown to reduce their frequency and severity. It has shown in trials that hypnotherapy can reduce Hot flash severity by up to 70% . It also seems to be helpful in reducing anxiety and depression and sleep disturbances related to menopause.
• Mindset Health develops hypnotherapy-based apps to deliver evidence-based protocols for various conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (Nerva app), menopausal hot flashes (Evia app), and smoking cessation (Finito app).

• Menopause is often viewed negatively in society, but it is a natural life transition that involves hormonal changes leading to symptoms such as hot flashes.

• Hypnotherapy works by guiding patients into a deeply relaxed state and then providing therapeutic suggestions that reinforce coolness and control over body temperature.

• A study involving 10,000 Evia users found that 70% experienced a clinically significant improvement in vasomotor symptoms.

• Mindset Health prioritizes publishing both clinical trial data and real-world user data to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of their digital therapeutics.

• Hypnotherapy may be more effective than traditional treatments for hot flashes. A study published in the journal Menopause found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes had a 70% reduction in symptoms, compared to a 20% reduction in women who used hormone therapy.

• Hypnotherapy may help to reduce anxiety and depression during menopause. A study published in the journal Maturitas found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes experienced a significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms.

• Hypnotherapy may help to improve sleep quality during menopause. A study published in the journal Sleep found that women who used hypnotherapy to treat their hot flashes experienced a significant improvement in their sleep quality.

• Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for hot flashes that has no side effects. Unlike hormone therapy, hypnotherapy has no known side effects, making it a safe and effective option for women who are looking to relieve their hot flashes.

about Claire Hall

Claire is the Research Lead at Mindset Health, a digital therapeutic company that uses hypnotherapy based protocols to help people manage their health. Claire was on the founding team at Mindset Health and has helped grow the company into a model for how health tech companies should prioritize strong clinical research in the digital therapeutic world.

Links of Interest:

www.mindsethealth.com

Evia App for Menopause care

Snyder M, Elkins GR. Characteristics of Users of a Digital Hypnotherapy Intervention for Hot Flashes: Retrospective Study. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Mar 14;8:e53555. doi: 10.2196/53555. PMID: 38483465; PMCID: PMC10979336.

Episode 95: Cardiovascular endothelium health with Dr. Kristine Burke

In this episode we discuss:

• The endothelial glycocalyx and its importance in cardiovascular health.
• Vascular inflammation markers and their impact on cardiovascular health.
• Using non-invasive tests to assess cardiovascular health.
• Glycocalyx strengthening nutrients and compounds
• Nutrition and supplements for vascular health.
• Cardiovascular health and treatment options.

About Dr. Burke

Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Physician, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, and Researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. She has a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many conditions including research into reversing the cognitive decline of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. She teaches Functional Medicine in her role as Asst Clinical Professor of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has also had the pleasure of being an educator for IFM. She is the Founder and Medical Director of True Health Center for Precision Medicine in Northern California - a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers personalized primary care with a proprietary data-driven wellness plan that has successfully prevented any heart attacks from occurring among its patients for over a decade. The center also provides an array of specialized consultation services to define and address the root causes of disease so that every day we can reverse chronic illness to help people reclaim their health.

Social Links:

www.truehealthcfm.com

@truehealthcfm

@drkristineburke

@qlaritybreastimagingedh

Candice an expert in living calmly and navigating anxiety: In this episode we discuss:

• Overcoming anxiety through self-awareness and acceptance and how trauma and personal mis-alignment are the root of many illnesses.
• The healing trap; where we get stuck feeling we are broken.
• Being a health creator and creating a new reality.
• Nervous system regulation
• Presence as the opposite of anxiety
• The Health Creation Blueprint, a 9-step process that helps individuals identify and address root causes of concerns, such as trauma and living out of alignment with their true selves.

About Dr. Candice Esposito: Candice went from not being able to leave her apartment due to crippling social anxiety and depression to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor and creating The Calm Living Blueprint to help others heal their mental health issues. Today, she teaches high-achieving, spiritually minded entrepreneurs to overcome chronic health issues without the use of antidepressants, restrictive diets or having to work harder so that they love their lives and themselves again. ⁠ www. thehealthcreators.com⁠

This episode comes at an opportune time as many individuals are grappling with shifts in their mental well-being due to seasonal changes, alterations in weather, and fluctuations in the natural environment.

There my be worsening ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, or PANS/PANDAS fluctuations especially with viral/flu season upon us.

These changes can often spark curiosity about the reasons behind these fluctuations.

What does the immune system have to do on with mental health and behavior?When considering the crucial link between the immune system and mental health, I couldn't think of a more suitable guest than Dr. Emily Gutierrez, whom I had the pleasure of meeting through IntelxxDNA.

Her expertise lies in comprehending the intersection of nutrition, the immune system, and mental health. Specifically, she focuses on how genetics and nutrition influence cognitive functions in individuals with conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, and pans/ pandas, and more. Her profound knowledge in these areas is evident throughout this episode as she provides a well-structured framework for understanding the interplay between mental health and the immune system, exploring various factors driving immune responses.Notably, neurotransmitters like glutamate play a pivotal role in the realm of mental health, a topic we delve deeply into during our discussion. We touch upon which genetic elements contribute to immune system activation, as well as the environmental triggers that impact both the immune system and mental well-being.About: DR. EMILY GUTIERREZ, DNP, CPNP, APRN, PMHS, IFM-CPDr. Gutierrez is a doctor of nursing practice and pediatric nurse practitioner that has been providing pediatric functional medicine care to patients for over a decade. She received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and her masters degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. Dr. Gutierrez is board certified in functional medicine by the Institute of Functional Medicine in addition to dual board certifications by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as both a pediatric nurse practitioner and a primary care mental health specialist. Dr. Gutierrez is adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University and a fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. She has a busy pediatric functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas, and also is a founder of Neuro Nutrients, a nutraceutical company that provides custom formulations for supporting mental health needs naturally.Socials:

Website:

Instagram

See below for resources mentioned in the episode:

⁠Glutamate Support- Calming Support⁠⁠

Glutamate Support- NAC 800mg⁠

⁠Serotonin Support- Mood Support⁠⁠

Haroon, E., Miller, A. & Sanacora, G. Inflammation, Glutamate, and Glia: A Trio of Trouble in Mood Disorders. Neuropsychopharmacol 42, 193–215 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.19⁠9

I am always thrilled to bring on another gut specialist and Dr. Ilana Gurevich was so gracious to appear on the podcast this week.

She is a licensed acupuncturist and Naturopathic Physician in the Portland, Oregon area. She has a clinic called Open Wellness Pdx where she specializes in all things gut health. In addition, she hosts a new podcast called The Turd Nerds . And, she is the President of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP) which is a board certification and continuing education organization for digestive health focused naturopathic physicians. Finally she is an instructor in Neural Therapy at Learn Neural Therapy.

We had a delightful conversation about some areas that are emerging in digestive health such as the virome, the enteric nervous system, mitochondrial health, phage therapy, biofilm, small intestine microbiome, and the impact of ferments on food.

She also shared about Ozone Therapy a treatment she uses in IBD flare-ups .

Please enjoy! I am dedication this episode in honor of one of my core mentors in medicine and gastro health; Dr. Trina Seligman. In her honor , the podcast will be making donation the Crohn's and Colitis foundation once the episode reaches 100 plays.

About our guest

Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAC, MSOM, is a naturopathic digestive disease expert and founder of Open Wellness PDX. Local residents in Portland, Oregon, have a wonderful resource in Dr. Gurevich for their gastrointestinal health concerns.  

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Gurevich practices holistic approaches to help restore your body’s natural ability to heal, when traditional methods have failed to treat and improve the underlying cause of your pain or disease. 

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, Dr. Gurevich provides quality treatment options to help improve your symptoms and overall health. 

She works alongside each patient, with them having an active role in their health care, to find the best solution for their needs. Everyone’s body works in unique ways, so Dr. Gurevich develops custom treatment plans that address your whole-person. 

Dr. Gurevich received her medical education from the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in the country, the National University of Natural Medicine. 

She is a board-certified naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist. Her specialties include Western and Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and nutrition education.

Residents in Portland, Oregon, who are searching for a skilled and understanding naturopathic gastroenterologist, should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Gurevich and her team at Open Wellness PDX to learn more about their treatment options.

      Open Wellness PDX✆ Phone (appointments): 503-974-1623Address: 2330 NW Flanders St, Ste 101-A, Portland, OR 972104.92

Some of the highlights of this interview:

Understanding Insulin Resistance and Individualized Approaches

Dyslipidemia

Fat gain

Challenges With Restrictive Diets and Exercise

Mitochondrial Aging and Physical Inactivity

Reversing Health Trends With Diet, Exercise

South Asian metabolic concerns, Indian Cooking, and Metabolic evaluation

About our guest:

Dr. Ronesh Sinha is an internal medicine physician and corporate health specialist who runs a metabolic lifestyle clinic in Silicon Valley focused on reversing chronic health conditions and optimizing performance in ethnically diverse patients. He is an expert in corporate wellness and serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Silicon Valley Employer Forum (SVEF) where he serves as a global adviser to shape health and wellness benefits for nearly 60 major Silicon Valley companies. Dr. Sinha’s groundbreaking work in corporate wellness with a focus on diverse populations has received global attention with front cover stories in Fortune Magazine and the LA Times.

Dr. Sinha blogs actively on health at culturalhealthsolutions.com, hosts the Meta Health podcast, and runs wellness programs for high functioning professionals found here. He is passionate about developing innovative, culturally tailored solutions to help diverse populations lead healthier lives.

Keywords: Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, Restrictive Diets, Exercise, Mitochondrial Aging, Physical Inactivity, Diet, Exercise Snacking, Indian Cooking, Lentils, Vegetables, Dairy Products, Metabolic Scorecard, South Asian Populations, Nutrient Deficiencies, Muscle Mass, Aerobic Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Fats, Proteins, Exercise Tracking, Cytokinemia, Hyperinsulinemia, Toxic Dyslipidemia

We speak about:

• Covid-19 similarity to treating Lyme disease and co-infections
• Micro coagulation and Long-Covid Heparin injections
• IL-4 , TNF-Alpha and other immune activation features of Covid-10
• Treatments that are used in the outpatient setting

Just as the world is engaged in the new-normal and many people have "moved-on" from Covid-19; we still have a significant part of our population still struggling with long-covid . This episode provide hope and guidance in directions to address for current cases of long-covid and future cases to come.

About our guest

Dr. Julie Barter, ND currently practices in Whitefish, Montana, serving the Flathead Valley and surrounding regions as a natural and functional medicine expert. Working with people of all ages, she specializes in women’s health, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, food allergies, digestive, hormonal and environmental concerns, and chronic illnesses with a special focus on Lyme disease and its co-infections. She is the area's only Lyme and mold-literate physician capable of offering a full range of treatment options. She also works with many long COVID patients with great success. She has been trained and mentored in the area of Lyme disease and associated infections by some of the country’s best internists, including nearly two years of clinical training with Daniel Kinderleher, MD. She is an active member of ILADS. (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society)  She has extensive experience in resolving most common health complaints with functional medicine approaches, including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies, IV therapies and injection therapies for relieving aches and pains.  She is fully versed in pharmaceuticals as well. She enjoyed busy private clinical practices in Maine and Colorado before relocating to Montana.   As a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, an accredited four-year medical school program, Dr. Julie Barter underwent outstanding clinical training. She completed internships in internal medicine, environmental medicine, gynecology, and acute care for underserved populations. Naturopathic medical school training was not enough to give her all the expertise she desired in physical medicine, so she also attended Western States Chiropractic College for adjusting and biomechanics classes.

Social Links

Website: www.nfmedicine.com

Becoming connected with the body after being disembodied ; allows my patients to begin to have a healthy relationship with food and with their body.

It is quite remarkable to be witness to this process of embodiment.

I invited Julia on to talk about this process and more. We have a very heartfelt conversation about Julia's journey, the process of healing and becoming connected again to the body, and a very real and honest take on the trials and tribulations of eating recovery. I'm sure you will learn a lot from Julia ; she's one of these rare special souls that is brilliant, kind, and aligned/

Julia is hosting an upcoming retreat:

⁠Women's Intuitive Eating and Embodiment Retreat. August 4-7, 2023 in Bend, Oregon⁠

And we learn abou that.

Make sure to check her out on IG @juleswildheart

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More About Julia:

Julia is a Food & Body Therapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, yoga teacher of 14 years, breathwork facilitator, and endless explorer the human inner landscape. She is passionate about helping people create a trusting and peaceful relationship to food and their body, to embody their lives in order to experience more joy and richness, and most of all, to claim themselves as a sovereign being. Julia’s work is grounded in nutrition science, neurobiology, and polyvagal theory; interwoven with somatic & mindfulness practices, and infused with buddhist philosophy, archetypal wisdom, and principles of the energetic body. Julia graduated with a Masters in Science from Bastyr University in 2013, and completed her yoga training at ISHTA Yoga in 2009. Julia is based in Seattle, WA and has a small group virtual Food + Body Therapy private practice. She also teaches Breathwork classes, yoga classes, and retreats. Julia feels most alive in the beauty of nature, dancing, and witnessing the courageous act of humans learning how to be human. Links:

Julia Hollenberg Food and Body Therapy

Instagram Page

Women's Intuitive Eating and Embodiment Retreat. August 4-7, 2023 Bend, Oregon

In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-trained physician who practices integrative medicine . The author of the book The T.I.G.ER. Protocol; An integrative 5-step program to treat and heal your autoimmunity.

Episode Highlights:

• How has Dr. Akil’s personal practice changed

• Change in the landscape of autoimmunity

• Dr. Akil’s framework of thinking about autoimmune disease

• How the gut is so involved with autoimmunity

• How was his book “Tiger protocol" born and its origin

• Breakdown of what the acronym “TIGER” means

• The effect of toxins in the immune system and how would dysfunction in the lymphatic drainage affect the immune system

• The genetic component and how certain people are set up to be more environmentally sensitive or affected by toxicant loads 

• How to make the body less hospitable to infections

• How we can improve our health

• Importance of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut

• Why should we care about postbiotics

• Concepts to think about that actually impact the immune system 

• Cell danger response

About Dr. Akil Palanisamy:

Akil Palanisamy, MD, blends conventional medical expertise with holistic approaches including functional medicine and Ayurveda. “Dr. Akil” attended Harvard University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemical sciences. He earned an MD from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and completed family medicine residency training at Stanford University. He then graduated from a fellowship in integrative medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona, and received certification in mind-body medicine from the Georgetown University Center.

Dr. Akil is the Department Chair for Integrative Medicine at the Sutter Health Institute for Health and Healing (IHH). He also serves as IHH Physician Director for Community Education and leads their educational initiatives and programs. Dr. Akil has been a consultant with the Medical Board of California for many years. 

A widely known speaker and educator, he is the author of “The Tiger Protocol” (his latest book) and “The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease”.  As he has done for two-plus decades, Dr. Akil sees patients and conducts clinical research studies in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Connect with Dr. Akil :

• Website | doctorakil.com

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/doctorakil

• Instagram | @doctorakil

• Twitter | @doctorakil

• Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/akilesh-palanisamy

You can grab Dr. Akil’s book here!

• Amazon | The TIGER Protocol: An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity

• Apple Books | The TIGER Protocol An Integrative, 5-Step Program to Treat and Heal Your Autoimmunity

Akil Palanisamy, MD, is a Harvard-trained physician, author, and holistic medicine expert in integrative and functional medicine. His new book, “The Tiger Protocol”, integrates the best of conventional and holistic medicine. Dr. Akil presents a comprehensive protocol to help you treat and heal your autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and more. We talk about the role of Toxins, Infections, Gut Health, Environment, and Stress have on Autoimmunity and how he outlines a roadmap to address these components.

Enjoy!!!

By paying attention and having awareness to these symptoms and , they can start to calm down a little bit and self-regulate.

Yet when stuck in this loop of anxiety , people often turn to learned coping behaviors or addictions to deal with these unwanted sensations.

Learning to deal with this pressure cooker , before it turns into dysfunctional behavior, is something that is the work my guest Eva Angert Harren.

And according the Eva, dealing with the pressure cooker does not require changing your thoughts or trying to control things. Actually its quite different; it's more about the being with the body/somatic experience and learning to release it.

In this episode we go into this and much more.

Eva talked about her unique work helping people with anxiety , ptsd, and also spectrum related disorders; connect with their body and create awareness. This allows for more comfort with sensations and less anxiety and dysregulation.

Eva and I share a common bond as bereaved parents. I was surprised that we jumped into this topic in our conversation. Yet it was relevant. We discussed her somatic experience with the loss of her daughter, Kristina, and I share my somatic response during some experiences with my first son, Jordan.

About Eva,

For over 30 years, Eva Angvert Harren, has developed and taught her BEAM LiFE step-by-step body- centered awareness approach to people who wanted to move beyond their limiting beliefs about themselves and their possibilities.

Eva Angvert Harren, creator of BEAM LiFE, is specializing in a Body Centered approach to Healing and Complete Wellness. She helps you “Reclaim, Restore, and Recover” your body-mind to Be Reaction Free! The process is to assist you to find relief from anger, anxiety, stress, and habitual patterns that hold you back from who you want to be. You feel the aliveness available after releasing tension and pain in your body, and learn how to reclaim your power, restore your peace, and recover yourSelf. By creating Small Shifts in you daily life you learn skills in understanding and managing feelings, sensations, and emotions. You COME ALIVE—often for the first time!

BEAM LiFE has been an instrumental process for people on the Autism Spectrum to develop social intelligence and feel comfortable with themselves and their world.

Eva offers the BEAM LiFE Process, as a personalized, effective, and transcending process to empower you to be more of You. She teaches her unique approach through experiential workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching. She believes that true wellness is reached when you heal from the Core. You find relief from your own Doom Loop, and learn how to release internal blocks to find your own freedom from anger, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. You feel the aliveness available after releasing tension and pain in your body, and learn how to reclaim your power, restore your peace, and recover

your Self.

Eva’s goal is that you will eventually not need her services. You will become a self-accepting and self- motivated person who will find Clarity in what you want, Confidence in what you do, and Courage in being You!

She is a Certified Integral Coach, www.newventureswest.com,

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) www.traumahealing.com and a

Certified EmRes practitioner, https://www.emotionalhealthinstitute.org/ Beyond Recovery: Getting Unstuck from Life-Limiting Habits Book

For more information about Eva, go to www.EvaAngvert.com or call: 510-825-7574

That is what most people are being told when they have been diagnosed with Long Covid.

With many of these cases of Long-covid lasting months to years; that advice is not helpful or empowering.

Fortunately, there are more holistic approaches such as the ones discussed by my guest Dr. Carla Kuon; a medical doctor and author of

The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery

This book looks at the underlying factors that need to be addressed in long covid such as gut health, mast cell activation, immune balance, and brain/stress balance. It is an actionable guide for those dealing with or caring for Long covid.

We discuss some of the pillars of the long covid in this discussion such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune imbalance.

I first met Dr. Kuon through the Cogence Immunology course that is taught by Dr. Samuel Yannuck

Her background in Oncology and Immunology; made her well-equipped to condense much that we have learned since 2020 in how to approach Long-Covid. Plus she has long worked with other post-viral conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I think you will enjoy this discussion and gain some actionable insight.

More about Dr. Kuon:

Carla Kuon, MD is an an associate professor of medicine in the Department of Hospital Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, where she created and directs the adult inpatient bone marrow transplant massage service. She is dual board certified in internal medicine and addiction medicine. She is faculty at the Osher Center for Integrative Health in San Francisco where she provide consultations in integrative oncology and integrative medicine, and is the chair of their educational case conference series. She teaches the“Food as Medicine” CODA series for residents and students at the university. She is the author of The LONG COVID Solution: A holistic, integrative approach to post viral recovery 

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(00:00:00) Opening and Intro

(00:03:07) Dr. Ipsen's Early Response to Covid-19

(00:09:21) Current state of Covid-19 ; March , 2023

(00:11:19) Similarities between Long-Covid and other chronic illnesses

(00:14:00) Neuroinflammation and how it plays a role in Long-Covid

(00:22:58) Is Low Dose Naltrexone an effective therapy for Long Covid?

(00:27:35) Is Methylene Blue a safe and effective therapy for Long Covid?

(00:42:02) Synapsin (B12, NAD) for Long Covid

(00:44:01) Ivermectin and its role in Covid-19

(00:46:15) Why its difficult to research Covid-19 therapies

(00:48:16) About Compounding Pharmacy

(00:51:16) Parting Words and encouragement.

Dawn Ipsen, PharmD is owner and pharmacist of Clarks Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kuslers Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. Dawn graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2001 where she received the Deans Outstanding Service Award. She holds memberships with International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and Washington State Pharmacy Association. She is a Clinical Instructor for the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and an Affiliate Faculty Member for Bastyr University. She is a Pharmacist Preceptor for Washington State and teaches Doctorate of Pharmacy students. Dawn also serves on the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) Advisory Counsel. She was named PCCA Pharmacist of the Month in 2016 and Washington State Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year in 2011. Dawn has presented on the topic of pharmaceutical compounding to physician, patient, and peer groups. She is dedicated to helping her community find solutions to medication problems through personalized medication therapies.

 A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS  which highlights integrative and root cause strategies and treatments for patients and their families who are struggling with this disorders The list of symptoms of PANDAS & PANS is exhaustive but the most telling symptoms are Tics, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder behavior, and Separation Anxiety.  

There are many other subsets of symptoms that can arise such as oppositional behavior, changes in handwriting, and Tourette's syndrome In many of these kids these symptoms will happen abruptly.

 In this episode we go into so many aspects of PANDAS and PANS including: 

• Diagnosis Challenges 
• The overwhelm of the experience for parents 
• Chronic infections and Mold as being an underlying cause Neuroinflammation and Autoimmunity in the brain.
•  Dopamine, Glutamate,  Microglial Cells, Mast Cells 
• The gut microbiome
•  Treatment philosophy 

We are dedicating this episode to the organization  The Neuroimmune Foundation in honor of Dr. Crista. And we will make $100 contribution in her honor once this episode reaches 100 downloads. We hope that you will join us in that effort. 

About Dr. Jill Dr. Jill Crista is a pioneering naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, devoted educator, and creative innovator. Her superpower is to make complex medical concepts simple and digestible for the average person. Dr. Jill’s passion is to elevate the well-being of the planet via the well-being of her inhabitants. Her books, memberships, and online courses support those wanting concrete steps to conquer health challenges. Dr. Jill focuses on conditions that cause injury to the brain and nervous system, including mold, PANS and PANDAS, Lyme disease, and concussion. She has practitioner course and parent course and otherwise amazing set of offerings found at www.drcrista.com  #pandaspans #panspandas #autoimmuneencephalitis #pandassyndrome #pandasawareness #pans #pansawareness #pandas #basalgangliaencephalitis #pandaspansawareness #ocd #autoimmunedisease #tics #panssyndrome #panspandaswarriors #healingpansandpandas #pandastreatment #autoimmunewarrior #encephalitis #brainonfire #pansandpandas #functionalmedicine #immunedeficiency #autoimmunity #thepandasdocs #autoimmuneawareness #ivig #lyme #ae #strep

About Dr. Mandy

Dr. Mandy LaGreca is a Root Cause Investigator and founder of IC Healer. She uses cutting edge science to help guide clients in investigating the root cause of their ailments. Dr. Mandy is a Doctor in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS).  She also has attained the following certifications: Clinical Certification Nutrition (CCN), Functional Diagnostic Practitioner (FDN-P), Masters in Biology (MS), and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). She is recognized across the world as one of the leading experts in Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome.  She has dedicated her life to helping people find relief and remission from Interstitial Cystitis and Painful Bladder Syndrome.

Dr. Mandy LaGreca, DCN, CNS, FDN-P, CCN, LN

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We covered so many amazing topics in this episode including:

• Highlights from the last 5 years of Dr. Pimentel's research
• His career trajectory from IBS starting as a psychosomatic disorder to know a disorder with a defined pathophysiology\
• The latest 2021-22 research that identified the key microbes involved with hydrogen overgrowth sibo, intestinal methanogen overgrowth, and hydrogen sulfide overgrowth
• The role of bile acids in Irritable bowel syndrome
• The role of stomach acid in IBS/SIBO/IMO
• The role of the migrating motor complex in IBS
• Post-infectious Irritable bowel syndrome
• What makes a good GI Doctor
• the Medically Associated Science and Technology Program (MAST) at Cedar Sinai
• and more.

about Dr. Pimentel:

Mark Pimentel, MD, FRCP (Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians – Canada) Mark Pimentel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Pimentel is also the Executive Director of the Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) program at Cedars-Sinai, an enterprise of physicians and researchers dedicated to the study of the gut microbiome in order to develop effective diagnostic tools and therapies to improve patient care. Dr. Pimentel is also a Professor of Medicine at the Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA.) As a physician and researcher, Dr. Pimentel has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator for numerous basic science, translational and clinical investigations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the relationship between gut flora composition and human disease. This research led to the first ever blood tests for IBS, ibs-smart™, the only licensed and patented serologic diagnostic for irritable bowel syndrome. The test measures the levels of two validated IBS biomarkers, anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin. A pioneering expert in IBS, Dr. Pimentel’s work has been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases and Sciences, among others. Dr. Pimentel has presented at national and international medical conferences and advisory boards. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology,) a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. Pimentel completed 3 years of an undergraduate degree in honors microbiology and biochemistry at the University of Manitoba, Canada. This was followed by his medical degree, and his BSc (Med) from the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. His medical training includes a fellowship in gastroenterology at the UCLA Affiliated Training Program.

papers referenced

https://journals.lww.com/ajg/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2022&issue=12000&article=00029&type=Fulltext

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33534012/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9145321/

#ibs #sibo #imo #irritablebowelsyndrome #dysbiosis

I didn't truly grasp HRV until I was exposed to the work of Dr. Marco Altini; so I decided to ask him to come on and help educate my listeners.

In this episode we talk about:

• Overview of Heart Rate Variability (HRV
• The Autonomic Nervous Systems as an informant of health and homeostasis.
• Daily HRV fluctuation vs. Baseline changes over time. Factors, value of data, and implications
• Different tools to measure HRV
• Can HRV fluctuations predict chronic or acute flareups (ie  Autoimmune Disease Flare?)
• The impact of  breathing practices  and lifestyle changes on HRV?

About Dr. Altini

Marco holds a PhD cum laude in applied machine learning, a M.Sc. cum laude in computer science engineering, and a M.Sc. cum laude in human movement sciences and high-performance coaching. He has published more than 50 papers and patents at the intersection between physiology, health, technology and human performance. He is the co-founder of HRV4Training, advisor at Oura, guest lecturer at VU Amsterdam, and editor of the Wearables department of IEEE Pervasive Computing. He loves running.

References

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Website: https://www.hrv4training.com/

Medium reference: https://medium.com/@altini_marco

#hrv #autonomicnervoussystem #vagalnerve @heartratevariability #homeostasis #stressresponse #resiliency #allostaticload

 1 out of 4 might not sound much to you but realize that even the best drugs earn a Number Needed To Treat of about 13.

Plus mind/body therapies are often empowering, have no side-effects, and are very affordable. 

So I started learning more about Gut-directed clinical hypnotherapy and then encouraged my patients to get on board.  

Many patients continue to benefit. 

In this episode, I reached out to an expert in the field of Gut-directed hypnotherapy , Linda Stelluti , CHt to help demystify hypnotherapy .

You'll learn that it is not some circus act and it taps into the deep underlying blocks to healing and the subconscious mind . It helps heals limiting thought patterns, anxiety, and stress patterns that perpetuate chronic illness. 

 We had a delightful conversation about what its like to have hypnotherapy performed, how it helps the brain/gut axis, and much more. 

Enjoy and please make sure to see Linda's programs she is running for Gut-Directed hypnotherapy. See below.

Bio:

Linda Stelluti is a clinical hypnotherapist and wellness coach specializing in IBS and digestive disorders using Gut-Directed hypnotherapy. Her evidence-based treatment is founded on almost 40 years of clinical research that blends Gut-Directed hypnotherapy sessions, affirmations tracks, guided imagery, and wellness strategies that are now available through her signature online Gut-Directed hypnotherapy program, as well as  1:1 private sessions.

To discover more visit - gut-directedhypnotherapy.com

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In this episode we cover:

The components of a healthy vaginal microbiome such as Lactobacillus crispatus Lactobacillus gasseri, and  Lactobacillus Jensenii 

Risk factors for vaginal dysbiosis 

Maternal and Maternity issues related to Vaginal Dysbiosis .

The Estrobolome 

Consequences of Vaginal Dysbiosis such as Bacterial Vaginitis, Aerobic Vaginitis, Desquamative Vaginitis  , yeast vaginitis,  endometriosis.

How to test the vaginal microbiome?

Personal Care Products and Treatments

Washing and cleaning practices.

and more

About our guest:
Beth DuPriest is the Chief Science Officer for Vaginal Biome Science. In this work, she leads the scientific vision for women’s health research. Vaginal Biome Science runs clinical studies to test how improving the vaginal microbiome can improve a wide variety of vulvovaginal conditions. They also do research and development work to develop and refine over-the-counter products to give agency for women in taking control of their own vaginal health. Beth is a former Professor of Biology and Division Dean and has been involved in research related to developmental origins of health and disease for over twenty years. Her PhD in Integrated Biomedical Sciences through the Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology and post doctoral work through the Dept. of Pathology were completed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Her work has been focused on both women’s and maternal health. She has taught courses in microbiology, eukaryotic cell biology,
genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology among many others. She brings a broad background in women’s health and biological science and strong leadership and collaborative skills to advancing the work and discovery of vaginal microbiome science. In her free time, she enjoys short hikes in the woods and playing with her two dogs and cat.

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The episode covered many aspects including:

(00:00) opening
(02:06) Dr. Aimee's background and philosophy
(08:58) Therapeutic Order of Addressing Trauma
(10:16) Defining Trauma and Stress
(12:14) Risk Factors for trauma disorders
(13:22) Stored Trauma
(14:53) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
(21:18) Animal response to trauma
(27:49) Triggers
(30:59) Neurobiology of Trauma
(33:26) The Autonomic Nervous System and Trauma
(39:04) Trauma Processing
(42:05) Regulation of Trauma Response
(44:09) Closing Thoughts

Our guest:

Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD MS MPH is the leading medical expert on how life experiences get stored in the body and restore the body to its best state of health through her signature model and methodology, The Biology of Trauma™. She is a double board-certified medical physician in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She has a Masters in Biochemistry and a Masters in Public Health. In addition to her medical training, she is also a Functional Medicine physician and has training and certifications specifically in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and genetics for addictions, mental health, and mood and behavioral disorders. She has several certifications in various trauma therapies including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model (an art trauma therapy), Somatic Experiencing (developed by Dr. Peter Levine), and NeuroAffective Touch (Dr. Aline LaPierre).

Dr. Aimie brings you The Biology of Trauma™: a new lens and a methodology that courageously both adds to and bridges trauma work and medicine by reverse-engineering the chronic effects of trauma on the nervous system and body on a cellular level.

Dr. Aimie offers science-based solutions on how to rewire the nervous system with The Biology of Trauma. Accelerating the healing journey through recovery to resilience, presence, and aliveness. Dr. Aimie is the founder and CEO of Trauma Healing Accelerated, offering her foundational online course: “The 21 Day Journey to Calm Aliveness”, which is an experiential journey into the nervous system that is open to all as well as her 8-module certification course for practitioners, “Biology of Trauma” that teaches the protocols of addressing The Biology of Trauma on the different systems of the body.

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I was excited to have him come back and discuss the in's and outs of Fall risk, Muscle heath, druge effects on bones,  Vitamin K,  therapeutic options, how to prevent fracture, nutrition, and more.  

(00:00) Opening 

(01:34) Intro 

(03:31) Osteoporosis Approaches

(07:01) Risks of Falling

(09:18) Diet for Bone Health

(10:53) Drug  induced bone loss

(16:41) Vitamin K

(23:34) Medications for Osteoporosis

(26:56) Greater Context of Bone Health

(29:20) Bone Growth Potential

(31:11) Newly Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

(32:26) Closing thoughts

About John Neustadt, ND

John Neustadt, ND was Founder and Medical Director of Montana Integrative Medicine and Founder and President of the dietary supplement Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He’s a Medical Expert for TAP Integrative, a nonprofit educating doctors about integrative medicine. He’s published more than 100 research reviews and was recognized by Elsevier as a Top Ten Cited Author for his work. Dr. Neustadt’s books include, A Revolution in Health through Nutritional Biochemistry and the textbook, Foundations and Applications of Medical Biochemistry in Clinical Practice. Dr. Neustadt is an editor of the textbook, Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine (2d Edition) and his new book Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis.. He was the first naturopathic doctor ever voted Best Doctor among all physicians in his area. Dr. Neustadt received 15 Orphan Drug Designation by the US FDA for the use of natural products for the potential treatment of rare diseases.

About our Guest

STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.

With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR)written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men TEDx talk 

.Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named:One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports.One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017)by Outside Magazine.

Stacy Sims, PhD website

Here is the rundown: 

(00:00) Opening 

(02:03) Intro to Dr. Cohen's interest in Integrative Rheumatology and Environmental Medicines 

(09:01) What is in our tap water. 

(15:23) Regulation Challenges 

(17:39) Xenobiotic health effects 

(23:44) Avoidance of water contaminants 

(28:55) Water Filtration Systems

 (32:45) Testing your water

(36:24) Community water quality 

(38:31) Skin Water Exposures

(42:28) Installing a RO filter 

(48:16) Containers For drinking water 

(54:05) Closing Thoughts

Dr Aly Cohen is the co-author of the, bestselling, consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, Non-Toxic, published by Oxford University Press, and part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides. About Dr. Aly Cohen Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She is on faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), where she created and manages the environmental medicine curriculum for medical colleagues. Dr. Cohen has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for elementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician- training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for television, print, and podcasts. She has been the recipient of countless awards, including Top Docs NJ in rheumatology from 2016-2021, the NJ Healthcare Heroes Award in Education for The Smart Human educational platform in 2015, and the 2016 Burton L. Eichler Award for humanitarianism. Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower the next generation to make safer, smarter lifestyle choices through the creation of environmental health and prevention curricula for schools nationally. Her TEDx talk, “How to Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals", can be found on YouTube, and you can follow her health and wellness tips and recommendations on Facebook at The Smart Human, Twitter, and Instagram: @thesmarthuman. Sign up for The Smart Human newsletter, read her latest posts at TheSmartHuman.com, and listen to her podcast The Smart Human. She lives on a farm in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and lots of furry friends.

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The human scalp contains approximately 100,000 to 150,000 hair follicles; its easy to take hair for granted until you start to lose it. Hair loss is a complex area of health care as there are many different types including Lymphocytic driven hair loss, Neutrophilic driven hair loss, mixed forms, non-scarring hair-loss, scarring hair loss, patterned hair loss, focal hair loss, and the most common diffuse hair loss. You can see this isn't so straightforward.

According to our guest Jill Grunewald, the creator of The Reversing Alopecia Roadmap ; they all share similar underpinnings and imbalances . Jill believes in addressing the gut, immune system, and hormones to reverse alopecia and she shares some of these concepts with us in our discussions.

She also shares some success stories that involved the immune system, her favorite hair loss supplement, and some comments on when to use some latest hair loss technologies like microderm rollers and red light therapy helmets.

About Jill:

Jill McLaughlin Grunewald is a holistic nutrition and hormone coach, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and founder of Healthful Elements LLC. She specializes in alopecia, Hashimoto’s, adrenal dysfunction, women’s health, and blood sugar imbalances and is the co-author of the #1 bestselling Essential Thyroid Cookbook: Over 100 Nourishing Recipes for Thriving with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.

For nearly 17 years, Jill has successfully guided her clients and students to health and vitality—she has helped numerous with Hashimoto’s successfully manage their condition and has helped many with alopecia reverse their devastating hair loss with her first-of-its kind, signature program for the hair loss community called The Reversing Alopecia Roadmap.

Jill’s own Hashimoto's has been successfully managed since late 2008 without the use of thyroid drugs. She had suffered from mild alopecia, off and on, starting at the age of 13 and then became devastatingly half bald with the alopecia ophiasis pattern in her early 40s. She refused to accept her fate and after digging into all the root causes of alopecia, grew all of her hair back. She’s suffered some relatively mild setbacks in the last two years, but all of those spots have filled in or are currently in a growth phase.

Jill has written for various publications, blogs, and online magazines, including Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Dr. Frank Lipman’s BeWell blog, Dr. Susan Blum’s blog, and Experience Life magazine, has contributed to articles in Self and Shape magazines, and was quoted in

Oprah’s O Magazine about thyroid nutrition.

Social Media for Jill

• facebook.com/healthfulelements
• instagram.com/healthfulelements
• reversingalopecia.com

Nearly everyone listening to this podcast either has struggled with addiction or has a loved one or friend that has struggled or struggles with addiction.

I wanted to bring this topic to my listeners so we can understand more.  Like what is the differences and similarities between process addictions (like social media, porn, etc.) and substance addictions. Also what are the various approaches to addressing addiction. 

More, we discuss the link between trauma and addiction.

Finally, I felt it was important to discuss loved ones and caregivers and their involvement in the process. 

About my guest:

Dr. Ravi Chandiramani

Dr. Ravi Chandiramani is a Naturopathic physician with over 15 years experience working with those struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Over those 15 years he has worked with over 7,000 patients. He is the founder of the Integrative Addiction Medicine (I-AM) model which combines evidence-based conventional addiction medicine with the nurturing and rebuilding modalities inherent to the practice of Naturopathic medicine.

He can be reached at https://soulsurgeryrehab.com/author/rchandiramani/

Sitting in the brain is a key regulatory region called the Hypothalamus. About the size of an almond, is located below the thalamus and above your pituitary gland., the hypothalamus is involved with many endocrine functions; including fat loss or fat gain.  If we were understand the function of the hypothalamus in fat gain and loss, we can better understand how to direct approaches to obesity and weight loss resistance.

There is no better person to help us understand this then Stephan Guyenet ,PhD the author of  The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting The Instincts That Make Us Overeat.

Dr. Guyenet is a Neuroscientist and obesity researcher who has become a leader in understanding the brains role in obesity.  He also is the founder of Red Pen Reviews a website that distills and grades health related books based on number of factors.

Listen in as we take the journey into the world of obesity including starvation responses, leptin resistance, hypothalamic inflammation, high fat diets, and the promise of glp-1 agonists.

(00:00:00) Opening

(00:00:43) Intro

(00:03:22) Stephan’s Background

(00:06:04) Why is weight loss difficult?

(00:10:02) Attachment to weight loss methods

(00:11:32) Role of the hypothalamus in weight loss

(00:16:22) Starvation Mode

(00:18:34) Hypothalamic Inflammation 

(00:20:00) Inflammation

(00:21:16) Leptin resistance and sensitivity

(00:26:40) Leptin issues and obesity

(00:30:00) Fruit’s impact on weight

(00:35:42) Diet-agnosticism

(00:37:15) High-fat diets

(00:43:28) Diet adherence

(00:46:30) GLP-1 agonists and weight loss

(00:53:20) Risk versus benefit of GLP-1 agonists

(00:57:15) Red Pen Reviews

(01:02:16) Closing

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How can one thing disrupt so many systems? 

It is quite fascinating and informative to learn this from my dear colleague, Dr. Lauren Tessier, who is back with us to discuss her expertise environmental illness and specifically mold and mycotoxin illness.  

The pervasiveness of this condition has great awareness in some circles but complete disregard in others. In this episode we go into the acknowledgement of this condition as well as key topics that are involved in addressing it we discuss

• Mycotoxin testing pearls and testing limitations
• Mold and Mycotoxin illness as a neuro-immune-endocrine disorder
• Organic Foods as a route of mycotoxin exposure
• Detoxification
• Binders
• CIRS and dysautonomia

Dr. Tessier also discusses the upcoming International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness conference May 19, 2022 and offers a special gift to our listeners who are health professionals use  Code TOT100 applies $100 off your in-person registration for the ISEAI conference taking place the weekend of May 19,2022 in the Denver, Colorado area. See https://iseai.org/2022-conference

About Dr. Tessier:

Dr. Lauren Tessier, is a practicing Naturopathic Physician licensed by the state of Vermont.

Her practice Life After Mold, located in Waterbury, Vermont, services local and international clients suffering from mold related illness complicated by comorbid conditions such as MCS, MCAS, and chronic infections- including Lyme & co infections, EBV, CMV, etc.

Dr. Tessier, previously CIRS certified in 2016, treats not only biotoxin illness, but also other overlooked forms of mold illness, including allergy, infection/colonization and mycotoxicosis.
Dr. Tessier serves clients via in office medical care or through educational wellness consults; she also provides one on one private training for practitioners looking to improve upon their mold-literate clinical skills.
Dr. Tessier is the President of ISEAI, or the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness, and has been in service to the nonprofit since 2017, in the roles of Secretary, Vice President and general board member. ISEAI is dedicated to helping practitioners learn how to diagnose and treat Environmentally Acquired Illness in their client population.
The free e-booklet “Mold Prevention: 101”, authored by Dr. Tessier is available on her website, and has been circulated worldwide. Find Life After Mold on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest.

Website – lifeaftermold.com

IG- www.instagram.com/lifeaftermold

FB- www.facebook.com/lifeaftermold

Twitter- www.twitter.com/lifeaftermold
Pinterest- www.pinterest.com/LifeAfterMold

Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe-A-lXdJixyP1PZJT3EzuQ

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They are in our food, beverage containers, beauty products, and many more.

This consistent exposure can be harming our immune system to a great degree.

We need to learn how to make smart choices when it comes to plastic exposures

In this episode I welcome on Dr. Anne Marie fine a Naturopathic Physician and Environmental Medicine Expert who happens to know  a ton about the immunotoxicity of plastics. Dr. Fine is also enrolling physicians in a Environmental Medicine One-Year, Post-Graduate Training Program.

We cover the following topics:

(00:00:00) Opening

(00:02:35) Intro

(00:08:00) Skin as a detox and protective organ against toxins

(00:14:09) Plastics in our environment

(00:19:12) Phthalates in blue surgical masks

(00:20:00) Phthalates in face masks

(00:23:05) What plastic toxicants do in the body

(00:26:18) Allergies and asthma from toxins

(00:30:55) Plastics and the immune system

(00:35:58) Endocrine disruptors

(00:39:10) Limitations of going BPA-free

(00:46:29) Avoiding plastics and BPA

(00:51:03) Eliminating plastic toxins from the body

(00:54:41) Receipt paper

(01:00:02) Changing habits

(01:02:13) Closing

Your going to enjoy learning from this most formidable expert in environmental medicine:::

About Dr. Fine:

• Dr. Anne Marie Fine is an internationally recognized doctor, award-winning researcher, international number one Amazon bestselling author and Founder & C.E.O. of Fine Natural Products, LLC , creator of the IAMFINE® brand which seeks to create innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions and nontoxic personal health products that address pervasive global health and beauty issues in a growing global market.
• She serves as the Director of Education for the Naturopathic Academy of Environmental Medicine, Science Adviser for MadeSafe.org, and is a regular contributor to ThriveGlobal and other media platforms. Dr. Fine lectures and consults internationally on topics relating to product formulation, nutrigenomics, and integrative health.
• Dr. Fine is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza School of Business as well as the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine where she obtained her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. She is a licensed and board-certified doctor in Arizona and California where her focus is on Environmental Medicine.
• Her website is www.drannemariefine.com.

• Articles to reference:
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/460-covid-19-virology-and-toxicology-two-considerations/
  https://thriveglobal.com/stories/the-handmaid-s-tale-becomes-a-reality/
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/431-the-skin-as-exposome-an-underappreciated-route-of-entry-for-toxicants/
  https://www.townsendletter.com/article/431-the-skin-as-exposome-an-underappreciated-route-of-entry-for-toxicants/
  

However how much exposure, the types of exposure, and the way we process toxins is more in our control.

The immune system, nervous system, metabolism, and endocrine system  can all be impacted if we are overloaded with certain burdens of toxins like plastics, heavy metals, and mycotoxin.

In this episode I welcome on Wendie Trubow, MD , a functional medicine gynecologist and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look great and feel FREEKING amazing to take us through how to Ditch toxins. 

Please note Dr. Trubow is offering a free guide to ditching toxins to listeners by going to this link

Show outline:

(00:00) Opening and intro

(02:05) Wendie’s background

(07:46) The last two years

(10:06) The role of toxins

(12:38) Beginning of Wendie’s health journey

(16:19) What toxins do to the body

(20:12) The impact of toxins on the immune system

(24:20) Wendie’s experience with celiac disease

(32:45) The importance of addressing stress

(38:45) Taking care of yourself when you’re stressed

(42:45) Mycotoxins

(46:44) What’s next in Wendie’s career

(49:00) Changing what you eat

(50:40) Closing thoughts on toxins

(51:21) How to find Wendie and her book

(52:10) Free companion guide to the book

(50:58) Closing

About Dr. Trubow

Wendie Trubow, M.D., MBA is a functional medicine gynecologist and author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look great and feel FREEKING amazing.
She received her M.D. from Tufts University in 2000 and has been practicing functional medicine since 2009. After all these years, she is still passionate about helping women optimize their health and their lives. There are so many different challenges in a woman’s life: work, home, relationships, spirituality, health, and they all matter! While her credentials allow Trubow a solid medical backdrop to help women achieve vitality, her own health journey has also inspired and supported her methods of care. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and a variety of other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion for what her patients are facing. When she's not helping patients in her practice (5 Journeys) you can find Trubow alongside her husband and their four kids, creating a beautiful ecosystem in their yard that provides nourishment to both body and soul.

The symptoms of PASC are extensive with over 200 symptoms reported ranging from general systematic fatigue , sensorimotor, neurologic , digestive, and cardiovascular.

Like any new  problem it helps to have a framework to think through problems and its especially helpful if other models are are available from other conditions that have been treated. We desperately need a framework to help with Long-Covid.

Our Guest, Dr. Amy Proal,   as been looking at post-viral syndromes for many years especially in her work with Myalgic Encephalitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Dr. Amy Proal, Phd is Microbiologist with expertise on the molecular mechanisms by which pathogens modulate human gene expression, metabolism and immunity.

She recently used this knowledge and experience to author a highly cited paper with her co-researcher Dr. Michael VanElzakker called Long COVID or Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC): An Overview of Biological Factors That May Contribute to Persistent Symptoms

This outstanding paper gives a framework to think through the Long Covid puzzle and start treating it.  In this episode we dive into all aspects of the Biological Factors of Long Covid PASC and discuss how this research will give us a roadmap to help people feel better.

In this episode:

(00:00) Opening
(02:17)  Intro
(08:50) Vagus nerve   
(10:46) Biological Factors
(14:00) Viral Reservoirs in human tissue
(15:07)  Pathogen   reactivation
(20:33) Why is Covid-19 so unique? 
(24:17)  EBV and   molecular mimicry
(29:47)  Dysbiosis
(31:49)  MIS-C and   Zonulin
(34:41)  Brain Fog in post-viral syndromes
(35:47)  Microclots in Covid-19 .
(38:18) Mast cell involvement in post-viral syndromes
(43:38)  Mitochondria
(45:27) Functional Redundancy
(48:10) Long Covid Prognosis .
(54:18 ) Biomarkers   for LC
(1:00:10) Treatment Outlook
(1:06:02)  Closing thoughts

About Amy Proal, PhD

Amy Proal graduated from Georgetown University in 2005 with a degree in biology. While at Georgetown she wrote her senior thesis on the role of infectious agents in the disease ME/CFS. In 2012, she obtained a PhD in microbiology from Murdoch University in Australia. Her graduate thesis focused on “Autoimmune disease re-examined in light of metagenomic concepts.” She is a research leader at PolyBio , and she has authored papers that examine the role of the human microbiome and human virome in chronic inflammatory disease. Proal has also written book chapters for organizations like the J.Craig Venter Institute and lectured at the NIH and numerous USA/international conferences.

Social Media:

@microbeminded2

Referenced in this episode:

Long COVID or Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC): An Overview of Biological Factors That May Contribute to Persistent Symptoms https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/118/34/e2024358118.full.pdf

About Dr. Meletis:

Dr. Chris D. Meletis is an educator, international author and lecturer. His personal mission is “Changing World’s Health One Person at a Time.” He believes that when people become educated about their body, that is the moment when change begins. He has authored over a dozen books and in excess of 200 national scientific articles in such journals and magazines as Natural Health, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Life Extension, Natural Pharmacy and the Journal of Restorative Medicine

Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for 7 years at NUNM, the oldest naturopathic medical school in North America. He has received numerous awards including, Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Excellence Award for his  work in treating and advocating for the medically underserved; and most recently a NUNM Hall of Fall award at the State Association’s annual banquet.

His passion for helping the underprivileged drove him to spearhead the creation of 16 free natural medicine healthcare clinics in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon.

He is a medical consultant for Tru Niagen among other companies and is considered an expert in mitochondrial health and organic acid testing.

Links:

Website: https://drmeletis.com/#about

Tru niagen lecture 

#aging #longevity #nad #metabolism #sirt1

What things you can try to day to help if you are struggling with bloating and what to pursue if basic things are not helping/

We got together to discuss the landscape of research in naturopathic medicine specifically related to IBS and SIBO. Please see below for the show outline Please note: We will donate $100 for the first 100 plays to Hydrogens Sulfide SIBO Research Study. 

Please join me by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/hydrogen-sulfide-sibo-registry-study to support this worthy cause 

(00:00) show opening

(02:00) Route to Naturopathic Medicine. From Molecular Biology at Penn to Naturopathic Medicine. 

(07:29) Covid-19 impact on his research 

(11:40) IBS Naturopathic Research Overview 

(15:57) Reading Naturopathic Research

(21:56) Dysbiosis Research 

(24:20) Power of Placebo in IBS 

(28:48) Key variables in IBS research 

(29:38) Absolute effect/Absolute Risk reduction 

(34:36) Science vs. Skepticism

(39:39) Closing  

About Dr. Goldenberg 

Dr. Goldenberg is a researcher, teacher, naturopathic doctor and founder of Dr. Journal Club, LLC. He is most passionate about the interplay of evidence and clinical practice. Dr. Goldenberg is an active researcher with numerous publications in high impact scientific journals such as JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine and The Cochrane Library. 

His research focus includes irritable bowel syndrome, probiotics, evidence-informed practice, and research methodology. 

He is Research Investigator at the Helfgott Research Institute and Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Technology Sydney. o Dr. Goldenberg is a passionate educator and is faculty for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine’s Interprofessional Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine. 

 He is past adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, his alma mater, in which he enrolled after receiving honors and distinction in molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania. 

 As a naturopathic doctor Dr. Goldenberg focuses on integrative approaches to irritable bowel syndrome as well as other gastrointestinal complaints at Goldenberg GI Center. 

 In 2014 Dr. Goldenberg created the medical education website www.DrJournalClub.com in order to share his passion for the interplay of evidence and clinical practice with the larger integrative medicine community. •

 Resources and Links from the episode:

Dr. Goldenberg’s Research  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=joshua+goldenberg 

 Goldenberg GI center  https://goldenberggicenter.com/dr-goldenberg/ 

World Naturopathic Federation Research paper on Covid-19   https://worldnaturopathicfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/White-Paper.pdf

Zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections in adults: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials  https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/11/e047474 2018 

Ted Kaptchuk. open label placebo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6889847/ 

Dr. Briden has many accolades including:

Member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research at the University of British Columbia

Member of the Endometriosis Special Interest Group (ESIG) of Endometriosis New Zealand

Member of the editorial board of Vital Link, the official naturopathic medical journal of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors

In this episode we do a deep dive into female hormones after 40  which Dr. Briden calls ‘’ The second puberty. We discuss including cultural and anthropological aspects of perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the four phases of perimenopause and how it may start as early as 35 for some We have deep discussion progesterone, testosterone, estrogen/estradiol and discuss some of the concerns of treatment and how support may play a role in brain health, metabolic health, and cardiovascular support. Which women are most likely in need of support. See below for show links and show outline:

As is a tradition , a donation is made the first 100 plays of our podcast are dedicated to a unique charity. Dr.Bridens episode is dedicated to Vitamin Angels.

Show outline:

(0:00) Show intro

(3:00) opening

(4:51)  The cultural and personal experience of menopausal transition

(13:23) The four  phases of perimenopause

(22:37) Progesterone deep dive

(28:11) Different Progesterone Forms and why form matters.

(35:12) Androgens in perimenopause and relative androgen dominance

(39:06) Sex Hormone Binding Globulin levels (SHBG) why raising SHBG is important in perimenopause

(41:47) Estradiol: what happens to it during perimenopause. Why is it so unpredictable? 

(46:24) Estrogen and disease risk

(47:23) Estrogen Therapy, when is indicated

(49:40) Treatment Philosophy

(55:11) Closing thoughts

References in episode:

The Slow Moon Climbs: The Science, History, and Meaning of Menopause

Swan Study: The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) is a multi-site longitudinal, epidemiologic study designed to examine the health of women during their middle years https://www.swanstudy.org/

Dr. Jerilynn Prior http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/researchers/publications

Briden/Prior paper on PCOS

In today’s episode we welcome on a world expert in the Mycobiome Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. We did a great deep dive into the mycobiome, invasive candidiasis, intestinal permeability, biofilm and generally an expansive view of other players in the microbiome!

outline of our talk.

00:00  opening

0:42 Show Intro

2:33 Career, overview 

7:39 Good Yeast vs. Harmful Yeast

10:35 Candida Pseudoscience

13:08 Fungal Dysbiosis 

14:50 Invasive Candidiasis 

20:54 Systemic effects of Invasive Candidiasis 

22:33 Detecting Symptoms of Dysbiosis 

25:04 Risk Factors for Dysbiosis 

27:16 The Challenges of Testing and Diagnosis for Yeast concerns 

29:28 Metabolomics and yeast markers 33:30 Nutritional approaches to fungal dysbiosis 

36:16 Crohn’s Disease -Yeast connection

37:49 Biofilm and Candida

41:26 Closing thoughts 

About Dr. Ghannoum: 

Dr. Ghannoum has spent his career study the species of fungi that are living within our body and the role they play in health and disease. Dr. Ghannoum is a  tenured Professor and Director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Medical Center. He is also the co-founder of BIOHM Health, one of the leading consumer microbiome companies in the United States. And he is the author of the book Total Gut Balance which is an outstanding book about the gut mycobiome.   #mycobiome #microbiome #candidiasis #inflammation #chronicillness

SHOW LESS

(0:00) opening
(0:42) Show Intro
(3:07) Difference between: Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
(9:13) Beta Cell Reserve
(10:12) Pre-screening for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
(13:01) Environmental Triggers for TID
(14:58) The daily life of a Type 1 Diabetic  
(17:24) Insulin Injection and Insulin Pumps
(17:45) The Basic Factors of Blood Glucose Management
(21:52) TID Myths
(24:43) Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of T1D
(27:39) What's Lacking in conventional T1D care
(33:40) The Dawn Phenomenon
(42:13) Dr. Jody's Pillars of Health
(46:47) Sleep and Blood Sugar
(49:27)Hormonal aspects of Blood Sugar
(50:16) Innovations in T1D
(54:26) Dr. Jody's online programs and consulting practice overview
(1:01:06) Closing  

About Dr. Stanislaw: 

 Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007, is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7. Her TEDx talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, has over 2 million views.  Her consulting practice is exclusively for people with Type 1 diabetes and is virtual. She has patients in over 10 countries. In addition to teaching patients how to improve their blood sugars, she also supports patients with critical lifestyle areas such as diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional health.  (....Once Covid hit, after being struck by all the fear and negativity that was going around the world, she was moved to make a positive impact in some way. She decided to start doing inspirational Facebook Lives everyday M-F to share optimism and tips for how we with T1D can stay healthy and positive in these challenging times.  She has done over 150 FB lives since March 2020 and is now reaching more T1Ds than ever before. Her videos have thousands of views, and more and more T1Ds are sending her testimonials about how much her content has helped them....)  From her 40+ years of personal plus professional experience with type 1 diabetes, she teaches life-changing information about how to successfully manage this complex condition that standard medical care often leaves out. She has private programs, online courses, and a monthly T1D training program. 

For more info, visit: 

www.DrJodyND.com  

Dr. Jody's Social Links

https://www.drjodynd.com 

https://www.facebook.com/DrJodyT1D

https://www.facebook.com/drjody.stanislaw

https://www.youtube.com/user/DrJodyND 

https://www.instagram.com/type1.dr.jody.nd/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-stanislaw-108436a 

https://twitter.com/DrJodyND

Dr. Alena Guggenheim is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. She is one of the few Naturopathic Physicians in the world that holds such a prestigious position at a major clinical research institution.

Dr. Guggenheim specializes in the care of children and adults with chronic pain and connective tissue disorders. She enjoys working with patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and associated complex syndromes.

0:00 Intro
0:15 test

In this episode we discuss:

• EDS and its subtypes
• Non vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndromes
• Dysautonomia
• Mast Cell release
• Genetics related to EDS
• and more

I am sure you will find Dr. Guggenheim as delightful as I did. She is brilliant, informed, intellectually humble, and quite witty.  

Please see her course link on Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes

https://carlaguggenheim843.lpages.co/hypermobility-syndromes-register/

and also her professional page

https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/alena-guggenheim-nd

#ehlersdanlosyndrome #hypermobility #eds #connectivetissue

Karli is the founder of GainingHealth.com, which she developed to provide resources and support for health care providers who want to incorporate obesity medicine into their medical practice. She has authored a book on developing an obesity medicine program and provides numerous additional tools for obesity program development through her website. Her mission is to increase the availability of science-based, compassionate obesity treatment to all individuals whose health is impacted by obesity.

In this episode we speak about:

· Karli’s career route to Obesity Medicine, Her mentors, and influential books

· The framework of Obesity as a disease

· Key hormones of hunger and satiety: leptin , insulin, Glp-1, ghrelin, and more

· Insulin resistance as metabolic derangement

· Leptin resistance as a metabolic derangement

· The causes of Obesity

· Diet, weight loss, and weight regain

· Medications for weight loss

Her program for health care providers at www.gaininghealth.com

#obesity #weightloss #fatloss #insulinresitance #leptinresistance

In this episode we cover:

Mentors

Books of Influence

Neuroinflammation Core Concepts

Glial Cell Activation

Excitotoxins

Metflammation

Drivers of Inflammation

CIRS: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Lab testing

Synapsin and Other Treatments

More about Jim:

James B. LaValle RPh, CCN is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, and board-certified clinical nutritionist, with over 35 years of clinical experience. LaValle is best known for his expertise in performance health and integrative care with personally seeing thousands of clients over the years. He has an extensive background in natural products, lifestyle, drug/nutrient depletion, and uncovering the underlying metabolic issues that keep people from feeling healthy and vital. He has developed programs for several industries including fitness, professional sports teams and health care companies. Most recently Jim was appointed the Clinical Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Performance Health Program.

Traditional models are Psychotropic medications and/or counseling. While widely successful this model may fail in certain populations.  t

Treatment failures might be due to not accessing certain neural networks and possibly psychospiritual levels that might be needed for healing. 

 Because of this Psychedelic Medicine and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy has emerged. 

This traditional medicine now has the science and trials to help understand how to apply in a clinical setting 

In this episode , I am joined by Dr. Erica Zelfand who will guide us through  Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.  She is a perfect guide as she is the instructor of the course called The Science of Psychedelics

 Dr. Zelfand gives us some information and highlights on  MDMA, Psilocybin, and Ketamine.

We learn about which psychedelics impact Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, (BDNF), the Default Mode Network (DMN) which involves the medial prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus and angular gyrus. Also those that act on 5HT-2A receptors, and NMDA-receptors. 

 The effect of these therapies appear to allow the brain to change, access new resources, become more neuroplastic, and gain psycho spiritual insight. Before long psychedelics, will soon be a legalized part of mainstream psychiatry. 

About Dr. Zelfand

 Erica Zelfand, ND is a licensed family physician specializing in functional medicine and integrative mental health. Blending conventional pharmaceutical medicine with nutrition, herbal medicine, counseling, psycho-spiritual work, and other therapies gleaned from her international travels, Dr. Z’s philosophy of healing aims to nourish the whole person. She is also a medical writer, teacher, psychedelic facilitation instructor, and the mastermind behind The Science of Psychedelics, an online training for healthcare providers and empowered individuals alike. She consults with clients across the globe through her practice, Simba Health. 

To learn more, please visit www.drzelfand.com 

Her social handles on - Facebook, twitter, Clubhouse, and linkedin handles are all the same: DrZelfand -

She has been so kind to offer a 15% coupon on her course The Science of Psychedelics by using the code : onething 

at the checkout. 

Resources in the episode

Books referenced -

PIHKAL: A Chemical Love Story by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin’s (phenethylamines)
TIHKAL: The Continuation; A Chemical Love Story by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin’s (on Tryptamines) - 

Works Cited - 

Flight Instructions Bill Richards : - 

Resources Cited - 

Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies  - 

Dr. Robin Carhart Harris , UK researcher on Psilocybin  

About Dr. Felice:

Jake F. Felice, ND, LMP is a cannabis author, clinician, educator and consultant whose vision is to advance the science and practical application of cannabis for medical and recreational markets around the world. Dr. Felice provides world class education experiences by speaking authentically about hemp and cannabis.  He consults with healthcare providers and the general public.  His Category 1 CME courses for doctors, nurses and pharmacists has now been translated into four languages.  Dr. Felice is the founder of Cannabis Matrix Consulting, LLC, and he maintains a regular cannabis blog at drjakefelice.com.

Socials:

Website https://www.drjakefelice.com/

LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjake/

YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/user/JakeFelice

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drjakefelice/

Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/home

#cbd #ecs 

It often takes years to get a proper diagnosis and most patients are brushed off as having a psychosomatic illness.  '

Thanks to researchers like our guest Dr. Amy Proal; we know so much more ME/CFS. It turns out there chronic viral and other microbe components that drive a significant part of ME/CFS. These pathogens/pathobionts can set up shop and change DNA, mitochondria, and immune function that contributes to the manifestation of ME/CFS.

In this episode , Dr. Proal dives into how viruses find tissue to hide out in, disrupt mitochondria, alter the vagus nerve and how this understanding guides us how in treating ME/CFS

Dr. Proal shows us that it is not one infectious organism but multiple co-infections overwhelming the immune system pushing into low function.. If we can help the immune system by reducing the overwhelm ; then we can see good progress.  

About our guest:

Dr. Proal is a microbiologist who studies the molecular mechanisms by which bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens dysregulate human gene expression, immunity and metabolism. Her work further examines how dysbiosis of the human microbiome and/or the human virome can contribute to chronic inflammatory disease processes. As a member of the research team at Autoimmunity Research Foundation, she has authored papers and written book chapters for organizations like the J.Craig Venter Institute and The Autoimmunity Network, and lectured at the NIH and numerous USA/international conferences. Proal graduated from Georgetown University in 2005 with a degree in biology. In 2012, she obtained a PhD in microbiology from Murdoch University in Australia. Her graduate thesis focused on “Autoimmune disease re-examined in light of metagenomic concepts.”

Links to her work

 Polybio https://polybio.org/team/amy-proal/

 Twitter @microbeminded2

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitisChronicFatigueSyndrome #zerozeroscore #chronicfatiguesyndrome #dysautotonmia#CFS#MECFS #naturopathic #chronicinfections #postviral

That's what Dr. Ginger Nash, refers to the menopausal transition leading into the menopausal years.

Even as a guy, that statement really drills down what the menopausal stage can be for some.

With anxiety, body composition change, irregular menstruation, and sleep disturbances often presenting as some of the early signs of the menopausal transition,   it can be a distressing time for many women.

According to Dr. Nash, only about 10% of women will sail into the menopausal years with no symptoms or major physiologic balances.

She speaks about the factors that make the menopausal transition particularly rocky and some ways of approaching those years that is quite refreshing and opening. 

And she shares that going through menopause can be supported with lower force interventions and does not necessarily need to involve bio-identical hormone replacement. However, that option may be appropriate in certain situations. 

This episode is more than speaking about Menopause. It's also a view into the mind and motivation of one of the most skilled and balanced Naturopathic Physicians in our profession. Dr. Nash is one of the few Doctors that I have come across in my career that can pull the best of our medicine from a deep, compassionate, individualized,  and science based perspective. She shines in not just one area but many domains. So it was a pleasure sharing this time with her and getting to learn more about her process.

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About Dr. Nash

Dr. Nash earned her doctorate in 1998 from The National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She owns and operates a general medical practice in New Haven, CT that specializes in women's health and chronic immune dysregulation. Dr. Nash has also lectured and taught healthcare programs throughout the U.S. and Canada for practitioners of natural medicine for over two decades. She thoroughly enjoys both clinical work and education.

Links in the episode:

Dr. Nash's practice www.gingernash.com 

Feminology www.feminology.org

Feminology Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/168878283890605/

#zerozeroscore #menopause #personalsummer #menopausaltransition #longevity #womenshealth