Best IFMCP Podcasts (2025)

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Functional Nursing: Tools, Presence, and Hope for Modern Nurses- Thomas Sult MD, IFMCP and Elizabeth Sult BSN, RN, NC-BC 1:07:26

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"A lot of what we do is give patients hope. Give patients hope and listen to them. And that, in itself, is so healing. I think it's so healing and transformative, ...even if they don't get to where they were before, they become the best version of themselves that they can be." ~Elizabth Sult BSN, RN, NC-BC "In conventional medicine, the question is…

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Episode #226: Microglial Activation in Chronic Illness with Dr. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP 1:53:24

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the role of microglial activation in complex, chronic illness. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Jonathan Streit. Jonathan Streit, DC, CPN, IFMCP is a Functional and European Biological Medicine practitioner. He has dedicated his professional life to helping patients with c…

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Functional Medicine Nurses Are Disrupting Healthcare – Here’s Why 27:25

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Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) Empowering nurses to lead the future of healthcare through root cause care. Learn more at www.fxnursing.com What does it really mean to be a disruptor in healthcare, and why are nurses uniquely positioned to lead that change? In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP…

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Can a Gut Cleanse Really Help Graves’ Disease? 25:22

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If gut cleanses are supposed to help with different health conditions, why do so many people feel worse or unchanged? Gut cleanses, detoxes, and parasite protocols are often positioned as the missing piece for autoimmune thyroid conditions, but the results don’t always match the promise. This conversation breaks down what people really mean when th…

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Health or Hype? Running Myths 16:44

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In this rapid-fire “Health or Hype” installment, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with performance specialists Dr. Chris Sands, DPT, OCS, and Dr. Gabe Kresge, DPT, to pressure-test the most common running claims through a clinically grounded lens. The conversation moves quickly—but stays evidence-oriented—clarifying where strength training supports runnin…

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96. Faith, Fat Loss & the Root Cause of Weight Gain with Dr. Jack Kunkel 26:06

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In this episode of What The Gut, host Allison sits down with Dr. Jack Kunkel, a Doctor of Alternative Medicine and author of 'It's Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss.' Dr. Jack shares his unique approach to healing that goes beyond diet and supplements, examining the roles of toxins, pathogens, emotions, and even spiritual factors. He discusses the importan…

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Thyroid and Weight Loss: What Actually Helps 51:37

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If your body hasn’t been cooperating lately, you might be relieved to hear why that’s more common and more fixable than you think. Philip Pape and I dug into the deeper reasons why so many people struggle with fat loss, muscle loss, and long-term consistency, especially when thyroid health or chronic stress is part of the picture. We talked about p…

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The Modern Running Assessment with Kinetic PT 50:23

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This episode of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast explores the Modern Running Assessment, an evidence-informed, data-driven framework for evaluating runners’ biomechanics, load tolerance, and performance capacity. Host Dr. Kate Kresge interviews Dr. Chris Sands, DPT, OCS, and Dr. Gabe Kresge, DPT, from Kinetic Physical Therapy to examine how modern t…

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How Evexia Diagnostics Simplifies Functional Medicine Lab Testing for Nurses with Ryan Obermeier 43:45

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Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) www.fxnursing.com In this episode, Brigitte interviews Ryan Obermeier of Evexia Diagnostics to show nurses exactly how to streamline functional lab testing inside a holistic or functional nursing practice. We break down how Evexia centralizes thousands of functional and specialty tests, simpli…

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95. My Surgery Day and Post-Operative Recovery 21:08

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My Surgery Day and Post-Operative Recovery In this episode of What The Gut, host Allison, a double board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, shares her personal experience and comprehensive tips on preparing for and recovering from surgery. She covers everything from the surgery day routine, post-operative care …

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Reverse Hyperthyroidism Step by Step 36:38

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Hyperthyroidism can feel chaotic until you understand the system behind your symptoms. Are you recognizing them? This episode walks through the five (5) parts of the SAVED Thyroid Method, a healing framework that I recommend to my patients. SAVED serves as an acronym for each step, detailing how every component can gently influence antibody activit…

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CMO’s Industry Roundup: Saffron, Grip Strength and the ACC 19:59

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We’re launching a new series that brings the insights that Fullscript Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeff Gladd normally shares only with our internal team—now open to the entire integrative and functional medicine community. This month, Dr. Gladd breaks down three emerging clinical priorities with immediate relevance to whole-person care Why the Americ…

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94. Breast Surgery Options: Implants, Fat Transfers, and Lifts 16:50

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Breast Surgery Options: Implants, Fat Transfers, and Lifts with Allison In this episode of What The Gut, Allison, a double board certified family nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, delves into the pros and cons of breast implants, fat transfers, and breast lifts. She shares her personal journey and the research behind her decis…

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5 Ways to Lower Thyroid Antibodies 32:58

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The path to lowering antibodies isn’t always quick, but it becomes clearer once you know which five areas matter most. In this conversation, I walk through what thyroid antibodies actually mean and why they can fluctuate from one test to the next. I then break down five approaches that consistently make a difference, strengthening the foundations o…

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Episode #225: The Long COVID Puzzle with Dr. Robin Rose, DO 1:54:32

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https://BetterHealthGuy.comWhy You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the many pieces that contribute to the puzzle of Long COVID. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Robin Rose. Robin Rose, DO, author of "The 28-Day Gut Fix," is a double board-certified specialist in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, specializi…

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What Is Functional Nursing? Functional Medicine for Nurses, Explained 23:13

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Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) www.fxnursing.com In this episode, we unpack what functional nursing really means and why it’s time nurses had their own language and space in the world of functional medicine. We’ll talk about: The difference between functional medicine and functional nursing How this approach aligns with nur…

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93. Prepping For My Mommy Makeover: Top 5 Essential Steps 13:08

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Pre-Surgery Prep: Top 5 Essential Steps In this episode of What The Gut, host Allison, a double board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in functional medicine, discusses the top five crucial steps to take before undergoing surgery. The episode covers physical preparation through diet and supplements, emotional and spiritual readiness…

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Stop Believing This Hair Loss Myth 50:41

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Many people reach for biotin the moment they notice more hair in the shower drain. But only few realize it can do more harm than good… Today, Julie Olson returns to talk through what’s really going on behind hair loss and the confusion around biotin. We get into why true biotin deficiency is rare, how high doses can interfere with other nutrients, …

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Modern Eye Care: The Gut-Eye Axis, Oculomics, HRT & More 56:15

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In this fast-moving, clinically rich tour through the new frontiers of integrative eye care, Dr. Gioia connects the dots between microbiome-driven inflammation, AI-powered retinal biomarker extraction, and hormonal transitions that reshape ocular physiology—all in a way that feels practical for everyday clinical reasoning. She illustrates how gut p…

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92. Surgery Journey: Why I Chose Plastic Surgery 11:05

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My Elective Surgery Journey: Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift, and Thigh Lift Details It’s me, Allison, your crunchy gut health mama! Tune into this episode as I share my journey through elective surgery, including a full abdominoplasty with diastasis recti repairs, a breast lift, and a thigh lift. In this episode [and the following], I will be diving into …

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Why Healthy People Still Get Bone Loss 57:42

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What happens when even surgery and supplements can’t get a broken bone to heal? When Dr. Ben Weitz fractured his femur and was told it might never heal, he turned to the same principles he’s used with patients for decades: ‘root cause, functional medicine’ thinking. In this conversation, he shares how he designed a bone-healing protocol that combin…

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Prescribing Joy: A Clinical Perspective with Cynthia Libert, M.D. 48:53

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This conversation reframes joy as a physiological state with measurable clinical impact, not just an emotion. Dr. Libert blends neuroscience, functional medicine, and spiritual reflection to show how cultivating joy and gratitude can help to restore parasympathetic balance, support healthy immune function, and enhance cognitive flexibility. The epi…

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Every Patient Is Unique: Functional Nursing In Action with Megan Kroeker, MSN, NP, IFMCP 1:04:29

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Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) www.fxnursing.com In this episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP, IFMCP speaks with Megan Kroeker, MSN, NP, IFMCP about her journey into functional medicine, the importance of prioritizing personal health, and the value of functional nursing in today's healthcare lan…

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91. Healing from the Cellular Level with Taimi Lawlor, IIN, AADP, RYT-500, + SLP 34:21

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In this episode of What The Gut, Allison and Taimi Lawlor have an awesome conversation around cellular health related to anxiety and energy. Taimi blends bioindividualized, genetic, and cellular testing with lifestyle practices, including yoga and nervous system support, to help clients achieve optimal health. From the importance of epigenetics to …

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How Graves’ Disease Gets Ignored—and Why 33:10

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Far too many people are living with misdiagnosed Graves’ or ignored hyperthyroidism and they don’t even know it yet. I’ve heard and read countless cases of people who were told their fatigue, anxiety, or rapid heartbeat were ‘just stress’, only to later learn that their thyroid was the real issue. Too often, hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are …

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Powerful Homeopathy for Nurses: Lauren Briggs BSN, RN, HWNC-BC, HN-BC 36:17

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"What is homeopathy? I think a lot of people confuse it with home remedies. And it's not necessarily home remedies. It is, not garlic and using turmeric and herbs. Rather, it's its own subset of medicine. It's an energetic medicine. So everything is ultra diluted in homeopathy. So they do take a mother tincture, or a natural substance, and will dil…

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Episode #224: Nitric Oxide with Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN 1:52:28

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the vast role that nitric oxide plays in supporting health and strategies to increase nitric oxide. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Beth Shirley. Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN, developed an expertise as a compounding pharmacist and board-certified clinical nutritionist during a care…

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New Course: Advanced Blood Labs 201 52:12

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In this episode, Dr. Chris Magryta and Dr. Erik Lundquist to discuss their new course, Advanced Blood Labs 201—a masterclass in interpreting metabolic and immune biomarkers for proactive, data-informed clinical care. They explore how early identification of metabolic dysfunction and immune dysregulation can improve long-term health outcomes through…

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90. Two NPs, Two States: Conventional to Integrative Care featuring Jamie Kaminski, FNP-BC, FAIHM 32:46

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In this episode of What The Gut, Allison speaks with Jamie Kaminski, a fellow nurse practitioner specializing in integrative medicine and gut health. The two discuss their journeys from traditional to integrative medicine, the importance of holistic approaches, and personal health stories. Jamie shares her experience dealing with endometriosis and …

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From Cancer to Hashimoto’s: Her Healing Journey 44:12

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Real progress comes when we stop managing symptoms and start understanding the body’s messages. What might yours be saying? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Ellis, a naturopathic doctor whose own health journey from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma to Hashimoto’s completely reshaped how she approaches healing. We talk about her path from cancer surviv…

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Breakthrough Evidence for Lithium in Alzheimer’s and Mental Health Treatment 56:20

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Is lithium the missing link in brain health and dementia prevention? In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Dr. James Greenblatt, a renowned integrative psychiatrist and expert in nutritional psychiatry, to explore the latest research on lithium’s role in brain health. From the groundbreaking 2025 Harvard…

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Key Takeaways from the 2025 PLMI Thought Leaders Conference 28:39

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Sponsored by the Institute for Functional Nursing (IFN) www.fxnursing.com In this solo episode of The Functional Nurse Podcast, Brigitte Sager, DNP shares her key takeaways from the PLMI Thought Leaders Consortium, a premier functional healthcare conference founded by Dr. Jeffrey Bland. Brigitte breaks down emerging themes shaping the future of fun…

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89. Becoming Calm, Confident, and Connected with Kate Kripke 46:11

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In this episode of What the Gut, Allison welcomes Kate Kripke, a renowned maternal mental health expert and licensed clinical social worker. Kate is the founder of the Calm Connection System, a program designed to help high-achieving mothers overcome anxiety, guilt, and burnout. With over two decades of experience, Kate shares deep insights into ad…

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What This New Graves’ Disease Study Reveals 25:34

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A new study may have just changed how we think about two nutritional supplements that can benefit those with Graves’ disease. A new 2025 study looked at the combination of L-carnitine and selenium alongside methimazole and the results were more encouraging than I expected. In this episode, I walk you through what the researchers found, including ho…

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#97 Anjali Brannon: Ayurvedic Practitioner discusses Trauma & Parenting 59:27

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Summary In this episode of the Neuroveda podcast, host Gillian Ehrlich and guest Dr. Anjali Brannan delve into the intricate relationship between parenting and trauma. They explore various techniques for somatic trauma resolution, the importance of heartfulness meditation, and how Ayurvedic principles can guide parenting practices. The conversation…

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88. Embracing God's Design for Health and Purpose with Gabrielle Grandell, BSc, FMCHC, CLT 42:08

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In this episode of What The Gut, Allison welcomes Gabrielle Grandell, “The Gut Goddess” who combines faith-based principles with science-backed health strategies. Gabrielle shares her journey into nutrition and functional medicine, highlighting the importance of aligning the body, mind, and spirit for true healing. They discuss the limitations of c…

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Common Myths of Balancing Hormones During Menopause with Dr. Sharon Stills 52:55

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Many women are fearful of estrogen, especially with everything out there related to "estrogen dominance". What if the real danger isn’t estrogen but it’s misinformation? Dr. Sharon Stills has spent over two decades helping women move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her message is simple but powerful: hormones aren’t…

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New Era for Osteoporosis Treatment: CTX, P1NP & Beyond 1:14:20

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In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge sits down with Margie Bissinger, PT, MS, CHC—a leading voice in integrative bone health and founder of the Certified Integrative Bone Health Practitioner Program. Together, they explore the new science of osteoporosis care in 2025, where bone strength is viewed as a reflection of w…

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Functional Medicine for Nurses: What Now? 35:07

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With the foundational Functional Medicine for Nurses course coming to an end, many nurses are asking, what now? Brigitte Sager, DNP answers that question and maps out the next steps for nurses who want to bring functional approaches into practice. She explains why functional nursing is more than a rebrand, how it reclaims nursing roles as healers, …

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87. Healing in Nature with Dr. Kristi Hughes 42:29

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In this special episode of What the Gut, Allison welcomes Dr. Kristi Hughes, an inspiring educator from the Institute for Functional Medicine and Naturopath. Dr. Kristi shares her profound journey of healing from long-haul COVID and mold sickness. She delves into the significance of nature-based medicine, the power of functional medicine, and the i…

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Should Tepezza Be Considered for TED? 28:40

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When it’s your vision on the line, what choice would you make? In this podcast audit, I speak with Linda, who faced sudden double vision and eye changes that no one could explain at first. What began as mild symptoms quickly turned into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), forcing her to make tough decisions on when to move beyond homeopathic care and consid…

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Wellness Nurse Revolution: Alison Boser RN 49:25

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Wellness Nurse Revolution: Alison Boser RN “Everybody wants their employees to be healthy, but being healthy…What does that mean? And that means different things to different people. It's not one size fits all. It's a really flexible, definition based on your stage of life, where you are. And I think an awareness of wellness as this sort of amorpho…

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#96 Vinita Prachi Murarka; Ayurvedic Doctor, Waldorf educator, and transformational guide 57:28

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Summary In this episode of the Neuroveda podcast, host Gillian Ehrlich engages with Ayurvedic doctor and Waldorf educator Vanita Prachi Mararca to explore the principles of Waldorf education, its unique approach to child development, and the integration of spirituality and culture in learning. They discuss the importance of nurturing the head, hear…

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Episode #223: TOXIC and Beyond with Dr. Neil Nathan, MD 2:10:47

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about the latest approaches to healing your body from mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and other complex, chronic health conditions. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Dr. Neil Nathan. Neil Nathan, MD has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and has been Board Certified in Family Pr…

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Metabolic Flexibility: A Fullscript Forward Preview 50:19

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If metabolic flexibility is the key to longevity, are we missing critical opportunities to help our patients achieve it? In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rob Downey and Monique Class, two respected functional medicine clinicians presenting at Fullscript Forward 2025, to explore how precision approaches to met…

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86. Outsmarting Genetics and Overcoming Heart Disease with Andrea Nicholson, MS, BCHN® 32:30

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Welcome back to What The Gut! In this episode, Allison welcomes a unique guest, Andrea Nicholson—a former crime scene investigator turned holistic nutrition practitioner. Diagnosed with heart disease at just 28, Andrea couldn't find solutions through conventional medicine and decided to take matters into her own hands. Today, she shares her journey…