Best The American Microbiome Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Health Coaching: What It Really Takes to Help Complex Clients 41:07

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What if your patient’s “normal labs” were hiding a serious disease? What if protocols were making them worse, and you didn’t know? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with functional nutrition experts and NEPT grads Steph Jackson and Jennifer Whitmire to challenge the shallow training and one-size-fits-all approaches flooding the heal…

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Liver-Pancreas Crosstalk: The Silent Breakdown Driving Insulin Resistance 12:06

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What if the first signs of insulin resistance have nothing to do with glucose? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers the hidden metabolic dialogue between the liver and pancreas. It’s a connection that begins to break down long before glucose or A1C raise red flags. Beneath the surface of “normal labs” lies a growing storm:…

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The Hidden Hormone Imbalance Before Menopause Hits 55:03

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Hot flashes, mood swings, and brain fog. Too often, these symptoms are brushed off as inevitable signs of aging. What if these are your client’s early warning system of deeper hormonal chaos already underway? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with hormone specialist and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder to discuss t…

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How Fatty Liver Triggers Insulin Resistance, And What to Do About It 12:22

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What if the first signs of metabolic breakdown aren’t in the pancreas or the blood sugar but hidden deep in the liver? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie takes you inside the metabolic feedback loop few practitioners are trained to detect. Long before glucose rises or A1C shifts, subtle signals in the liver may already be pointin…

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Your Body’s Cry for Help: What Conventional Thyroid Testing Isn’t Telling You 39:50

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What if your client’s labs show everything is “normal,” but their symptoms are screaming otherwise? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with holistic nutritionist and restorative wellness practitioner Divya Gupta to uncover the hidden truths behind thyroid dysfunction. Drawing from her own journey with Hashimoto’s and ga…

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Melatonin and Metabolic Health – The Nighttime Hormone That Shapes Your Metabolism 10:50

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What if a key regulator of blood sugar, fat storage, and insulin sensitivity was hiding in plain sight, active only in the dark? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores one of the most overlooked hormonal players in metabolic function. It’s not a supplement, not a medication, and not a superfood, but it profoundly influences …

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The Silent Language of the Body: Rethinking Chronic Illness, Pain, and Autoimmunity with Isabelle Amigues, MD 25:50

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What if your patient’s persistent symptoms aren’t fully explained by labs, imaging, or even your best root-cause protocols? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with rheumatologist-turned-integrative-healer Dr. Isabelle Amigues to explore the deeper messages the body is trying to send—through pain, illness, and resistance…

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The Real Reason Women Gain Weight in Midlife 11:07

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If your clients are gaining weight in their 40s or 50s despite clean eating and regular movement, it’s not simply “aging” or “hormones.” In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie explores a metabolic adaptation that occurs during midlife and alters how the body responds to glucose, insulin, and stress. There’s a multi-system shift that …

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Bioidentical Hormones Demystified: What Most Practitioners Are Still Getting Wrong with Dr Lorraine Maita 49:46

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Are hot flashes just an inconvenience—or a warning sign of deeper dysfunction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with triple board-certified hormone expert Dr. Lorraine Maita to challenge outdated myths around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopause care. From debilitating mood swings and memory lapses…

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From Isolation to Inflammation: How Low Oxytocin Drives Insulin Resistance 14:54

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What if your clients’ metabolic struggles weren’t just related to insulin, cortisol, or diet but a deeper, overlooked hormone that bridges the gap? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie pulls back the curtain on one of the most underestimated players in metabolic function: oxytocin. You’ll discover why this “feel-good” hormone is fa…

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Reversing Kidney Disease Naturally: A Radical New Paradigm Rooted in Renology 55:45

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Most people believe kidney decline is a one-way street to dialysis. But what if that’s simply not true? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie is joined by Dr. Robin Rose, a pioneering physician who turned her own diagnosis of kidney cancer and stage four kidney disease into a journey of recovery—and a new medical paradigm called Ren…

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The Diet Wars Are Real—Here’s How to Find the Right Plan for Every Body 25:27

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie dives into the raging “diet wars”—from carnivore to keto, vegan to paleo—and exposes the dangerous trap practitioners and health seekers fall into when they choose sides. What if every diet is both right and wrong? And what if the truth lies not in the diet… but in the person? This episode doesn…

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Vision Loss Starts in the Kitchen: What Every Health Pro Must Know 38:46

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Most practitioners never consider the eyes when evaluating metabolic health. But what if vision changes are an early sign of deeper dysfunction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Rani Banik—a board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and integrative medicine expert—to explore how eye health is influenced …

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The Protein Puzzle 9:57

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Are Your Clients Getting Too Much… or Not Enough? Why the real answer lies in something most “experts” ignore. When it comes to protein, opinions are everywhere, and confusion is rampant. Should your clients eat more? Less? Go animal-based? Plant-powered? What about leucine, sarcopenia, and kidney stress? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie breaks throu…

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The Hidden Dangers of the Protein Craze: Are You Unknowingly Fueling Disease? 1:01:48

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You’ve heard the hype—pile on the protein to build muscle, lose weight, and stay youthful. But is this high-protein push quietly accelerating aging, inflammation, and even cancer? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with quintuple board-certified physician and integrative pathologist, Dr. Monisha Bhanote, to exp…

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The Hidden Insulin Trap: Why “Clean Eaters” Still Struggle with Fatigue, Cravings, and Belly Fat 12:46

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Your clients are doing everything “right”—cutting carbs, eating clean, avoiding sugar—and their glucose looks perfectly fine. But they’re still dealing with brain fog, stubborn weight, fatigue, or high blood pressure. What gives? In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie uncovers a hidden force that could be quietly derailing even your healthiest clients—an i…

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Why Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Genetic & Environmental Roots No One Talks About 37:12

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What if ADHD, anxiety, and mood swings weren’t just about brain chemistry—but a cry for help from the gut, genes, and immune system? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with integrative mental health professional Mary Parker for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation. After watching her son regress into …

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The Great Seed Oil Debate: Are You Fueling Health or Hidden Harm? 10:53

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They’re plant-based, they’re cholesterol-free, and they’re lurking in everything from “healthy” salad dressings to organic snack bars. But what if the real danger is something far more insidious hiding in plain sight than seed oils or even omega-6 overload? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo unpacks the heated debate aro…

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The Missing Frequency: Are You Testing For This Root Cause? 32:25

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You’ve checked all the boxes—clean diet, supplements, detox, hormones, gut protocols. So why aren’t the results showing up? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Dr. Louise Swartswalter—naturopath, frequency medicine pioneer, and founder of the Brain Soul Success Academy—to explore what’s really going on when…

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Gluten, Kale, and Whey—Why the Real Danger Is the Advice, Not the Food 14:44

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Social media is flooded with health advice—much of it loud, extreme, and downright misleading. But what happens when those “one-size-fits-all” solutions actually miss the mark? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sounds the alarm on the rise of over-simplified, fear-based messaging in the health world. She explores why tr…

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Your Doctor is Wrong About Your Thyroid Problems 14:37

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What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t in your head… and your labs aren’t telling the whole story? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo pulls back the curtain on why most conventional approaches to hypothyroidism miss the mark—and what to do instead. If you or your patients struggle with fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry…

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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Food (That Even Healthy Eaters Miss!) 15:35

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You may think you're eating clean, but what if your “healthy” food is secretly making you sick? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, to expose the shocking hidden additives that sneak into your food—even the ones marketed as “natural” and “organic.” From gut-wreck…

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What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick 10:45

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What Your Doctor Gets Wrong About Metabolic Health – And How It’s Keeping You Sick What if everything you’ve been told about metabolic health is outdated? Most conventional doctors don’t recognize the warning signs of metabolic dysfunction until it’s too late. By the time someone is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, their body has already suffered…

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Why Your Thyroid Treatment Isn’t Working—And What Your Brain Has to Do With It with Jennifer Swank 31:47

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You’ve done everything right. You’ve changed your diet, taken the right supplements, maybe even tried thyroid medications… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck. What if the real problem isn’t just your thyroid—but your brain? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with biochemist and mind-body…

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Dangerous Misconceptions About Cardiovascular Disease 18:51

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Why Most Doctors Get It Wrong About Heart Disease? How It’s Putting You at Risk? Think your cholesterol numbers tell the whole story? Think again. Most doctors are missing critical warning signs of heart disease—signs that could save lives if they knew what to test for. The truth? The standard cholesterol test doesn’t tell you what you really need …

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The Hidden Physics of Energy Healing: The Science They Don’t Teach in Medical School with Terri Jay 32:03

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What if energy healing isn’t “woo-woo” at all—but actually rooted in physics? What if the chronic symptoms that won’t budge—thyroid issues, weight struggles, hormone imbalances—aren’t just about diet or exercise, but stored energy blockages that modern medicine ignores? In this mind-expanding episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo s…

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Lowering Hemoglobin A1C with Carbs 10:05

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Are you avoiding carbs like the plague, convinced they’re the enemy of metabolic health? What if cutting out too many carbs is actually making things worse? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the keto community—the belief that all carbs are harmful. She breaks down why non-sta…

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Reversing Autoimmune Conditions—What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You 42:45

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What if you’ve been told your autoimmune condition is irreversible? Conventional medicine often labels autoimmune diseases as a life sentence, but is that the whole truth? In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with autoimmune expert Jennifer Whitmire to uncover the shocking truth about Graves’ disease, autoimmune …

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How To Do A Metabolic Reset 30:17

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Are your patients unknowingly sabotaging their metabolic health, or are you missing the hidden clues in their symptoms? In this eye-opening episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals the shocking truth about metabolic dysfunction and why most practitioners are getting it wrong. Discover the surprising triggers behind insulin res…

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Blood Pressure Secrets: Saving Lives Through Precision and Prevention 51:02

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In this powerful episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo talks with with Dr. Ellie Campbell, a leading family physician and author of The Blood Pressure Blueprint. They dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of health—blood pressure. Most people, including practitioners, are unaware of how inaccurate readings ca…

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What Doctors Are Taught About Blood Sugar Puts People In Danger 12:41

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Are your clients—or even you—missing the early red flags of blood sugar imbalance? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes the shocking myths conventional medicine still teaches about blood sugar. If you think fasting glucose under 100 means you’re in the clear, think again. What if your so-called “normal”…

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Unlocking the Mystery of Chronic Fatigue: Could This Common Virus Be the Cause? with Kasia Kines 42:56

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Kasia Kines explore a commonly overlooked virus that may be the hidden root of chronic fatigue and other stubborn health issues. This virus often goes undetected, lying dormant until it’s reactivated by stress, environmental toxins, or emotional shifts. When it strikes, it can l…

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Decode and Defend: Unlocking Genetic Secrets to Metabolic Health 18:04

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Imagine being able to foresee and address metabolic health risks before they manifest into chronic diseases. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explores how genetic testing can be helpful in identifying potential metabolic imbalances, from insulin resistance to carbohydrate sensitivity and use these to personalize healthful eating plans. Discover how s…

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Trauma’s Hidden Impact: Unlocking the Secret Link to Chronic Illness 18:04

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Are your clients stuck in a cycle of chronic illness that defies every intervention you’ve tried? The missing link might not be another supplement, test, or protocol—it could be unresolved trauma. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo welcomes Tonya Octave, integrative psychotherapist, coach, hypnotist, and creator of the O…

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A 5-Day Post-Celebration Fasting Mimicking Metabolic Makeover 15:23

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Holidays and celebrations can leave even the healthiest bodies struggling with metabolic chaos. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo introduces a 5-day fasting-mimicking diet plan that helps reset metabolism, balance blood sugar, and restore vitality without the need for extended fasting or packaged foods. Learn how you an…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Using Your Passion to Heal Yourself and Others 40:24

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Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of a high-pressure career, constantly chasing success but losing your health and passion in the process? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is joined by Michelle Hernandez, a transformational health coach and creator of the Data Heart Program. Michelle shares her journey from a thriving career in hi…

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Beyond the Symptoms: Discover the Gut, Gene, and Metabolic Connections to Health 18:03

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What if the answers to the most stubborn health challenges have been hiding in plain sight? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo reveals three critical—but often overlooked—areas that hold the secrets to lasting health: the gut, genetics, and metabolic health. Why are so many practitioners missing these vital pieces? How c…

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Endometriosis Exposed: Beyond Reproductive Health and Into Whole-Body Wellness 39:48

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In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It’s a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstoo…

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Unlocking the Gut-Health Connection: Top 5 Tests Every Practitioner Needs to Know 20:18

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Is your gut health strategy missing key pieces of the puzzle? Many health practitioners and self-healers focus on symptoms without digging into the deeper gut imbalances that drive systemic health issues. In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr Ritamarie explores the top five tests you need to identify the root causes of gut dysfunction—whether …

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The Infertility Explosion: Why Fertility is Declining Faster Than Ever 52:23

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Is infertility really just “bad luck,” or is there something far more alarming at play? In this shocking episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo speaks with fertility expert Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute, to reveal the hidden factors fueling …

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Who’s Right? Busting the Myth of a “Perfect Diet” 11:00

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Confused about the "perfect diet" for yourself or your clients? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo explores the truth behind diet dogma and why no single eating plan works for everyone. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Dr. Ritamarie shares how to cut through the noise, avoid …

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A Hidden Trigger for Chronic Pain And Illness? Uncovering Limbic Retraining with Ashok Gupta 46:35

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A Hidden Trigger for Chronic Pain And Illness? Uncovering Limbic Retraining with Ashok Gupta Is your brain keeping you sick? In this eye-opening episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and neuroplasticity expert Ashok Gupta pull back the curtain on limbic retraining and the shocking role your brain might be playing in chronic illness…

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The GLP-1 Game Changer: A Sweet Solution to Sugar Addiction? 12:51

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The GLP-1 Game Changer: A Sweet Solution to Sugar Addiction? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo dives into the addictive grip of sugar and explores a new solution that could transform how we approach sweet cravings. With its potential to support appetite control, blood sugar balance, and weight management, this game-chan…

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The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome with Anu Simh 38:46

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The Truth About Plants, Protein, and Your Microbiome In this deep-dive episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and functional nutrition expert Anu Simh tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in gut health: the microbiome. If you want to cut through the noise, this episode is for you. Are plants really harmful? Should you avoid f…

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Hormone Disruptors in Skin Care Linked to Weight Gain, Brain Fog, and Infertility with Trina Felber 44:15

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I’m joined by Trina Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics and a leading expert in toxin-free skincare. We dive into the hidden dangers of everyday personal care products like skincare, deodorants, and shampoos, and how the chemicals in them can disrupt hormones, leading to issues such as infertility, weight…

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From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Chronic Health Issues Rooted in Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber 45:26

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n this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I'm joined by Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to uncover the hidden ways betrayal can damage physical and emotional health. We explore how unresolved betrayal can trigger chronic issues like leaky gut, immune dysfunction, and hormone imbalances. We dive into the emotiona…

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The Science, Safety and Application of Ozempic & GLP-1 Agonists with Marcelle Pick 47:53

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we dig into the latest trend in weight loss drugs, GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and other semaglutides. We’re joined by Marcelle Pick, an internationally known functional medicine practitioner and women's health expert who’s been digging deep into the research. Marcelle digs deep into what GLP-1 is, how it wor…

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The Power of Glutathione to Detox, Boost Energy, and Fight Inflammation with Dr. Gina Nick 47:13

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, we explore the body's master antioxidant with Dr. Gina Nick, a naturopathic physician, researcher, and formulator. This conversation dives deep into how this antioxidant works to support detoxification, balance hormones, and protect against neuroinflammation. Dr. Gina explains how daily habits, including suga…

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The Power of Master Plants with Dr. Maya Shetreat 1:02:55

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In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, I sit down with Dr. Maya Shetreat, neurologist, herbalist, and best-selling author, to explore the world of master plants and their transformative healing potential. This conversation is a deep dive into how master plants, including psychedelics, can impact physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, offer…

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Unlock the Hidden Hormone Sabotaging Your Clients' Weight Loss Efforts 13:18

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In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, I talk about one of the most common yet overlooked factors preventing people from shedding excess weight. Often, despite cutting calories, increasing exercise, and following traditional weight-loss advice, people struggle to see results. The missing link? Listen to the full episode to find out. What You'll Le…