Podcasts about Chronic fatigue

At 22, Miguel Bautista was so sick that his 75-year-old grandmother had to feed him and help him bathe. He experienced debilitating fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. After seeing dozens of specialists, his tests kept coming back normal. He was a medical mystery, and no one seemed to have answers. Eventually, he landed in the ICU and was ready to give up. Then a psychiatrist reviewing his records identified something the tests hadn't revealed: his nervous system was stuck in survival mode. Learning to regulate it became the turning point. Within a month of working with that doctor, Miguel went from bedridden to walking on his own and leaving the hospital. Today, he exercises, travels, and helps others navigate their own recovery journeys. So what did that doctor see that everyone else had missed? In this episode of Food Heals, Allison Melody sits down with Miguel, founder of CFS Recovery, to explore his experience with chronic fatigue and the turning point that helped him rebuild his life: understanding his nervous system and learning to move out of survival mode. Miguel shares the three pillars he teaches, why constantly pushing harder can backfire, and how he approached symptoms with less fear. Allison opens up about her own experience with functional freeze after losing her parents, financial security, and sense of safety. She also shares how her rescue beagle Dolly is learning to feel safe, one small experience at a time. In this conversation, we explore: • Miguel's journey from being bedridden to reclaiming his independence.• The frustration of feeling seriously unwell while tests show nothing abnormal.• Fight, flight, freeze, and what it can feel like to stay in survival mode.• Miguel's three pillars: understanding what's happening, responding to symptoms, and gradually building capacity.• Neuroplasticity, repetition, and the practice of creating a sense of safety.• Why community and support matter when recovery feels lonely.• The resources Miguel offers people navigating chronic fatigue, long COVID, and related symptoms. Plus, Miguel shares a free Recovery Roadmap Protocol for Food Heals listeners, including his Recovery Stage Identifier and a personalized recovery report. Access Miguel's gift for Food Heals listeners:https://cfsrecovery.co/foodheals

The worst-case thoughts about your health arrive before you can catch them and no amount of trying to shut them down makes them stop…That is not a failing on your part. It is how your brain is wired. For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, the thoughts and emotional patterns you repeat most often become the default pathways available to your brain, which is exactly why fighting a spiral never works. This mini is about neuroplasticity, your brain's ability to rewire itself and why real change comes from replacing the pattern rather than fighting it.In this episode you'll discover:Why you can't just stop a worst-case thought once it has started.How the thoughts you repeat become your brain's fastest, most automatic pathways.What actually rewires the pattern instead of fighting it.REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING WORKSHOPRelease the Anger Fueling Your Chronic Illness in 60 mins. I'm going live on October 7th 5pm PT / October 8th 11am AEDT. Replay will be available to all those registered.>> ASK ME ANYTHING on Instagram @manifestingmindsetco

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with Dr. Richard Horowitz, integrative medicine pioneer, creator of the MSIDS model, and author of the new book Ending Chronic Illness, to talk about solving the toughest chronic illnesses, from Lyme disease and Alzheimer's to autoimmune conditions and chronic fatigue.   You will learn about Dr. Horowitz's groundbreaking case study in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, where a nine-week oral dapsone combination protocol fully reversed the Alzheimer's biomarker p-tau 217, plus why Lyme is called "the great imitator" and how the three Bs (Borrelia, Babesia, and Bartonella), mold toxins, and POTS are driving so much of today's chronic illness.   Dr. Jockers and Dr. Horowitz also cover the six rivers of inflammation and the 16-point MSIDS model, the daily supplements Dr. Horowitz takes to block key inflammatory pathways, how to start with highly sensitive patients, gut healing and H. pylori strategies, and why trauma, limbic retraining, and vagal retraining can be the missing piece in recovery.   In This Episode:  00:00 Overmedicated Lyme Patient 00:18 Meet Dr Richard Horowitz 00:54 Alzheimers Biomarker Breakthrough 11:12 Lyme Mimics Chronic Disease 14:01 MSIDS Six Rivers Explained 16:33 Where To Start Testing 23:51 New Trends Bartonella Mold POTS 34:45 Bioengineered Lyme Debate 36:24 Biofilm Infection Basics 37:43 Dapsone Breakthrough Story 39:18 Root Causes MSIDS Approach 40:14 Lifestyle Foundations 41:49 Anti Inflammation Supplements 46:55 Inflammatory Pathways Explained 51:32 Sensitive Patients Detox First 54:29 Gut Healing And H Pylori 56:52 Trauma Limbic Vagal Reset 01:00:20 Closing Hope And Next Steps   Nearly every benefit of turmeric comes down to its ability to encourage a healthy inflammatory response, and research shows whole food turmeric can be even more powerful than isolated curcumin, with nearly 300 beneficial compounds. That's why I love the Turmeric Complex from Paleovalley, which pairs organic turmeric with coconut oil and black pepper to boost absorption by up to 2,000%, plus organic ginger, rosemary, and cloves for added brain, digestive, immune, and blood sugar support. Go to paleovalley.com/jockers for 15% off your order.   Red light therapy is one of the simplest ways to restore your skin's glow, calm the complexion, and soften visible signs of aging, and you can now get professional-grade results at home in just 10 to 20 minutes a day. The red light face mask from Bon Charge uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to energize the mitochondria in your skin cells, with a cordless, flexible design that's comfortable to wear and HSA/FSA eligible for tax-free savings of up to 40%. Go to boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS for 15% off, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty.   Two people can have completely different microbiomes, and completely different needs, even when their symptoms look the same, which is why it pays to test rather than guess. An at-home gut test from Tiny Health uses metagenomic sequencing to analyze your full gut ecosystem, revealing signs of inflammation, leaky gut, and imbalances, then gives you a personalized action plan for diet, lifestyle, and supplements. Go to tinyhealth.com/drjockers for $50 off your first at-home test kit.   Inflammaging, the chronic low-grade inflammation that accelerates aging, often shows up first in your skin as puffiness, fine lines, and wrinkles. A simple way to fight back is the Frankincense Castor Oil roll-on from Holistic Goddess, which combines organic castor oil and organic frankincense to deeply moisturize and soften the look of fine lines, with a cooling rose quartz roller that feels great around puffy eyes. It's USDA organic, cold pressed, hexane free, and third-party tested. Go to holisticgoddess.com and use code DRJOCKERS for free shipping. "Sixty percent of Americans have one chronic illness, twenty-five percent have two or more."   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean  TuneIn Radio   Resources:  Visit paleovalley.com/jockers to get 15% off Paleovalley Turmeric Complex and other products Visit boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 15% off the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask Visit tinyhealth.com/drjockers to get $50 off your first Tiny Health at-home gut test kit Visit holisticgoddess.com and use code DRJOCKERS to get free shipping on Holistic Goddess Frankincense Castor Oil   Connect with Dr. Richard Horowitz: Book: https://a.co/d/03XW4lQs Website: https://cangetbetter.com/ Substack: https://medicaldetective.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrichardhorowitz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richardhorowitz1963   Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

For years I treated my chronic illness the way you probably are right now. The protocols, the supplements, the specialists, the diets. It all helped, and none of it was the whole story.What no one told me is how much of illness in women is caused or worsened by emotional stress, and how the emotional patterns sitting underneath your symptoms keep autoimmune disease and other chronic conditions flaring no matter how perfectly you manage the physical.In this episode you'll discover:How much of your illness actually is fueled and worsened by emotion.What happens in your body when a feeling becomes a symptom.How to actually start addressing the part of your illness that protocols can't heal.JOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTMy four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. I help you resolve the emotional patterns (people-pleasing, perfectionism, need for control) fueling your symptoms, so your body can finally shift out of survival mode and into a state where rest and repair is actually possible.>> ASK ME ANYTHING on Instagram @manifestingmindsetco

We take the keys away from older drivers—why not older doctors? Nearly 3 in 4 Americans battling this health problem—fatigue! What super-agers over 100 have in common—a hyper-vigilant immune system guarding against cancers and infections. How does “anabolic resistance” contribute to frailty—and what to do about it? Recurrent bouts of “burning sensations” on the face—diagnosis please?

You've quietly decided that the reason you're not better yet is that you haven't found the right thing. The right protocol, the right diet, the right practitioner. But what if the thing you're searching for was only ever going to get you halfway?For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, this is one of the emotional patterns that keeps you stuck the longest. Protocols and treatments are valuable, but chronic illness is only half a body problem, which means a physical-only fix is only ever half a solution. The other half is emotional, and it's the half nothing on your list was built to reach.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the right protocol, diet or treatment can only ever get you halfwayThe half of chronic illness that no physical approach is designed to touchOne question that stops you chasing the next fix and points you at what you've been avoidingJOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTClick here to get on the waitlist for Now She Heals, my four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. Doors open to just ten women, and the waitlist gets in first.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

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For years you built a life that looked right from the outside and felt wrong from the inside — and when your body finally broke down, you never once connected the two. Chronic illness is rarely just physical. In women, it often traces back to emotional patterns and a life quietly out of step with what you actually want, and your emotions have been the signal all along.This episode offers a completely different way of understanding why you got sick, and what your feelings have been trying to show you the whole time.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your body stops showing up for a life you don't truly wantWhat your emotions have actually been telling you about the life you're livingHow to read what your emotions are pointing you toward, instead of pushing them awayJOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTMy four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. I help you resolve the emotional patterns (people-pleasing, perfectionism, need for control) fueling your symptoms, so your body can finally shift out of survival mode and into a state where rest and repair is actually possible.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What happens when ozone enters your body—and why are people using ozone therapy through saunas, ozonated water, blood treatments and other applications?In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley speaks with Blake Miller, founder of Ozone Purity and the Ozone for Life movement. Blake has worked with ozone technology and holistic wellness for nearly three decades, focusing on ozone equipment, education and professional and home-based applications.Blake explains how ozone is produced, describes several methods of administration and discusses why proponents believe controlled ozone exposure may influence oxygen utilization, energy, microorganisms and detoxification.The conversation covers:• The difference between ambient-air and medical ozone generators• Why ozone should not be inhaled• Ozone steam saunas• Ozonated water• Rectal insufflation and ear applications• Autohemotherapy and IV ozone• EBOO, or extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation• Professional and home ozone equipment• Questions surrounding dosage, evidence and safety• Blake's use of dark-field microscopy and live-blood analysisQUICK TAKEAWAY“Ozone therapy” is not one treatment. Ozonated water, an ozone steam sauna, rectal insufflation, autohemotherapy, EBOO and direct gas administration expose the body to ozone in substantially different ways.Any proposed benefit or risk should be evaluated according to the particular route, concentration, dose, condition and quality of supporting evidence. Ozone should not be inhaled, and clinical applications require appropriately trained healthcare professionals.EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 What ozone is and how it is produced01:03 Ozone therapy: promise, controversy and safety02:28 Introducing Blake Miller03:12 Dr. Haley's previous experience with ozone generators04:45 Ambient-air ozone versus medical ozone05:50 IV ozone and autohemotherapy explained07:12 Ozone saunas and rectal insufflation09:17 How rectal ozone is administered10:01 What happens to the O₃ molecule11:04 Ozone dosing and potential dangers11:40 Ear applications and neurological claims12:24 Evidence, oxygen levels, fatigue and brain fog15:03 The history of ozone therapy16:14 Why Blake believes people use ozone today17:24 EBOO and less-invasive home applications18:53 How ozonated water is made19:41 Ozone, bacteria, gut health and SIBO21:16 Entry-level ozone applications22:03 Home and professional ozone equipment24:01 Measuring results and live-blood analysis24:52 Heavy metals, toxicity and chronic fatigue27:02 Where to find Blake Miller and Ozone PurityRESOURCESRead the complete episode notes and transcript:https://drhaley.com/ozone-therapy-explained/Ozone Purity:https://ozonepurity.com/The Ozone Guru on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theozoneguru/The Ozone Guru on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theozoneguruOzone Purity on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OzonePurityBlake Miller on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-miller-926b4a261/FDA regulation concerning ozone-generating devices:https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-801/subpart-H/section-801.415Related episode—Chronic Fatigue and the “Toxic Five” with Dr. Evan Hirsch:https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/Visit Haley Nutrition and listen to the podcast for the current listener coupon code:https://haleynutrition.com/MEDICAL DISCLAIMERThis episode is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The views expressed by the guest are his own and do not necessarily represent those of Dr. Michael Haley, The Dr. Haley Show or Haley Nutrition.Some claims discussed in this episode remain controversial or have not been established through high-quality clinical research. Ozone should not be inhaled. Consult an appropriately licensed healthcare professional before beginning, changing or discontinuing any treatment, especially a blood-based, injectable or other invasive procedure.

https://createvibranthealth.com/services/nes-health-bioenergetic-healing-system/No matter how much sleep you get, the exhaustion won't budge - could a scan measuring over 150 body-field parameters uncover what's really draining you? One client saw shifts within days. Here's what practitioners say is really going on. Create Vibrant Health City: Ashland Address: 702 Pracht St. Website: https://createvibranthealth.com/ Phone: +1 541 482 2202 Email: jamesdominic@msn.com

While everyone around you chases a dream, you're chasing a normal day in your own body. And somewhere in that, your chronic illness slowly took over as the main character of your whole life.For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, this is one of the emotional patterns no one warns you about. When your health becomes the thing every conversation and every day revolves around, there's barely any room left to be a whole person, and that steady loss of yourself carries a real cost.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your illness ends up running your home, your relationship and every conversationWhat happens to your sense of self when your health becomes the only topicOne practical shift that gives your time and attention back to youFREE CHATGPT PROMPTClick here to download my FREE ChatGPT prompt that helps connect your real physical symptoms to the emotional patterns that may be underneath them in 30 seconds!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the symptoms you've learned to live with are actually your body trying to tell you something? In this episode, I am joined by VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, to explore what can happen when we slowly drift away from optimal health and how we can begin finding our way back. We also dive into nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, gut and cellular health, nervous system regulation, and why rebuilding your health doesn't have to happen all at once.You're going to love this conversation, and you're going to want to share it with everyone you care about who also desires to look and feel their best too!Learn more about VJ Hamilton:VJ Hamilton, also known as The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, is the founder of The Autoimmune Nutrition Clinic and a Registered Nutritionist, specialising in reversing hair loss, particularly alopecia areata, and other autoimmune-related conditions. With a Medical Science degree (BSc) in Biochemistry & Immunology and certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, VJ combines scientific expertise with lived experience to deliver evidence-based, personalised therapies.After losing significant amounts of hair to alopecia areata in her 20s, alongside battling psoriasis and post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome, VJ rebuilt her health and restored her hair naturally—remaining symptom-free for over nine years. Today, she helps clients worldwide through her signature programmes and her membership, The Root RESET™ Circle, guiding them to address root causes, calm inflammation, and promote healthy, lasting hair growth.VJ's expertise has been featured in Vogue, GQ, Cosmopolitan, and The Telegraph. She also hosts The Autoimmune Reset® Podcast, where she shares practical strategies for hair regrowth, skin health, and immune resilience.Connect with VJ Hamilton:Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/Download the The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan: https://vjhamilton.kartra.com/page/TheAutoimmunityRecoveryPlanStep into your Radiance Sanctuary in the Membership https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipFor more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts Follow Rachel Varga Official on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ —Catch full episodes of The School of Radiance Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com —FREE STUFF: Download my FREE Skincare Checklist, sign up for my FREE 30 minute biohack your way to clear skin and slowing aging training now, and my newsletter for promos and exclusive events just for you! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesEveryone gets one FREE call! Book your free 15-minute call with Rachel Varga to see which options will help you achieve your skin radiance goals! https://rachelvarga.as.me/YourPersonalizedRadianceConsultation —Looking for Skincare products, Tutorials, booking YOUR private One-on-One, and the deep dive Radiance Membership?SHOP skincare: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.comBOOK your private One-on-One: https://rachelvarga.as.me/Initialconsultation REGISTER for Tutorials and/or Membership: https://theschoolofradiance.com As a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the sun really as dangerous as we have been led to believe?I've always questioned this and have never chosen to shun the sun as a result.What if some of the most important inputs to your health aren't found in a bottle—but in sunlight, darkness, and the timing of your daily life?In this episode, Rachel Maurice returns to continue the conversation from Episode 106 and dives deep into circadian biology, light as a biological signal, mitochondrial function, structured water, melanin, sleep, and the fundamentals of quantum biology.Rachel shares her own experience with chronic fatigue and sleep struggles after leaving the medical system in 2021—and how two simple changes, morning sunlight and blue-light blocking at sunset, dramatically changed her energy and sleep within weeks.We also explore why modern indoor environments may be disrupting the signals our biology evolved around, why when you get light matters, the importance of darkness at night, and why getting the fundamentals right may matter more than constantly searching for the next supplement or health hack.In This Episode01:00 Fundamentals vs. Latest Trends: Light as a Biological Signal03:23 Three Things We're Taught to Fear: Salt, Cholesterol & Sun03:58 Discovering Circadian Biology Through Dr. Jack Kruse04:53 Chronic Fatigue & Sleep Struggles After Leaving the Medical System05:56 Biophysics Runs the Body, Not Biochemistry07:13 The Car Mechanic Analogy: Silencing Signals vs. Fixing the Problem08:04 Two Changes That Transformed Rachel's Fatigue09:37 Becoming Board Certified in Quantum Biology10:24 What Changed Beyond Energy: Mental, Emotional & Physical Health11:00 Why the Hospital Environment Can Be the Opposite of Healing12:59 Modern Medicine, Chronic Disease & Rachel's Decision to Leave16:49 What Is Circadian Rhythm?18:57 Shift Work, Lifespan & the Circadian Mechanism19:26 The Master Clock & Blue Light at Sunrise21:38 Morning Light, Cortisol & Reproductive Hormones23:32 Why Timing Matters With Light Exposure24:29 Sunrise Red & Infrared Light25:43 Red/Infrared Light, Mitochondria & Energy26:29 Structured Water, Exclusion Zone & Cellular Voltage28:05 Exclusion Zone, Toxins & Terrain Theory29:53 Why Alkaline Water May Not Work as Advertised1:00:00 “Death by a Thousand Cuts” & Cumulative Toxic Burden1:01:28 Vitamin D & What Happens After Sun Exposure1:02:27 Sunburn, DNA Repair & Circadian Timing1:07:27 Fundamentals Over Hacks: Why Supplements Aren't Everything1:10:04 Progress Over Perfection & Energy-Efficient Windows1:12:47 Are Modern Windows Creating an Energy Crisis in the Body?1:13:40 Greenery, Shade, Red Light & Infrared1:15:59 Building Your “Sun Callus”1:17:16 Infradian Rhythms & Seasonal Biology1:18:46 UVA, Melanin & Protection From UVB1:19:52 Melanin as a “Master Molecule”1:23:41 Skin Pigmentation & Electromagnetic Protection1:25:45 Why We Spend So Much Time Indoors1:28:08 Light, the Microbiome & the Hadza1:40:16 LED vs. Incandescent Light at Night1:42:39 Why Darkness Matters for Nighttime Repair1:45:55 Rachel's Personal Sleep Routine1:49:25 Practical Tips for Shift Workers1:53:05 Circadian Misalignment: The Air Traffic Controller Analogy1:57:10 Rachel's Resources & How to Work With Her1:59:09 LifeWave Patches & Lifestyle Change2:00:37 Closing: Rewilding the Life We Were Meant to LiveYou don't need another hack.Start with the fundamentals: morning light, appropriate light exposure during the day, darkness at night, sleep, movement, nutrition, and alignment with the natural rhythms your biology evolved around.As Rachel says throughout the conversation: progress over perfection.If you enjoyed this episode, please share and consider going to www.sovereigncollective.org/shop to check out my offerings and get a deal while supporting the podcast. I'll be adding more great offerings there over timeFind Rachel:website: https://www.rachelmauricemd.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_maurice_md/---------------------------------------------Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcXGet Lifewave Patches: www.lifewave.com/saschak (choose 'shop' to be a customer or 'join' to be a Brand Partner if you wish to do it as a business)Email: sascha @ sovereigncollective.orgThe discussion represents the speakers' perspectives and is intended for educational purposes, not as individualized medical advice.

You want to heal your chronic illness more than anything. So why do you keep putting off the very things you know would help?If you live with an autoimmune illness or chronic condition, you have probably decided the answer is that you lack discipline. It isn't. There is a part of you actively resisting change, and it is one of the emotional patterns behind chronic illness in women that almost no one connects to why they stay stuck. Because on some level, staying sick has been meeting a need and a part of you is protecting it.In this episode, you'll discover:Why wanting to heal has never been enough to actually get you there3The reason you keep avoiding the things you know would help youHow to get the part of you that resists change on your side for good>> JOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLIST HERE. CLICK HERE

Why can someone feel profoundly exhausted even when routine blood work looks normal?In this episode of The Dr. Haley Show, Dr. Michael Haley talks with Evan H. Hirsch, MD, known as the EnergyMD, about chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, post-exertional malaise, environmental exposures, nervous-system regulation, and the limitations Dr. Hirsch sees in relying on laboratory testing alone.After struggling with chronic fatigue himself for five years, Dr. Hirsch began looking beyond conventional and functional medicine for answers. That journey led him to develop the EnergyMD Method and what he calls the “Toxic Five”: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous-system dysfunction or trauma. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}In this conversation, Dr. Hirsch explains:• What separates chronic fatigue from ordinary tiredness• The role of post-exertional malaise, brain fog, pain, and poor sleep• How ME/CFS and Long COVID can overlap• Why he believes laboratory testing can sometimes miss important contributors• The “Toxic Five” framework• His views on mold, heavy metals, infections, and environmental exposures• His four-step EnergyMD Method• Why he replaces deficiencies before addressing deeper toxicities• What he means by “opening the exit pathways”• Nervous-system and limbic-system retraining• Breathwork, vagal stimulation, mindset, and parasympathetic activity• Why he believes recovery often takes many months• How he tracks energy and symptom improvement over timeDr. Hirsch also discusses one of the more controversial aspects of his approach: treating suspected contributors even when laboratory testing does not confirm them. Dr. Haley challenges him on how to distinguish a helpful treatment reaction from an adverse response and how clinical experience should be weighed alongside testing and research.The conversation concludes with an important message for people who have spent years looking for answers: keep asking why, continue looking for underlying contributors, and track progress over time rather than expecting an overnight recovery.RESOURCESDr. Evan Hirsch / EnergyMD Method: https://www.energymdmethod.com/Fix Your Fatigue Masterclass: https://fixyourfatigue.com/Book — Fix Your Fatigue: https://www.energymdmethod.com/fyf-bookEpisode page and full transcript: https://drhaley.com/chronic-fatigue-toxic-five/Dr. Hirsch specifically recommends FixYourFatigue.com as the next place to learn more about his current approach and masterclass.This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Statements made by guests represent their own views, clinical experience, and interpretation of the available evidence. Always consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and treatment decisions.

You can handle a doctor's appointment. It's the forty minutes beforehand that take you out…For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, this is one of the emotional patterns that drains you before the appointment has even begun. The dread that builds in the waiting room has a real cost and almost no one connects it to their physical symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the wait before an appointment can take more out of you than the appointment itselfWhat your mind does with empty time when you're anxious about your healthOne practical shift that stops you living the worst version before it's even happenedFREE CHATGPT PROMPTClick here to download my FREE ChatGPT prompt that helps connect your real physical symptoms to the emotional patterns that may be underneath them in 30 seconds!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Ihr habt uns wieder Fragen geschickt, Mandy antwortet. Eine Hörerin hat uns geschrieben, dass Sie wegen ME/CFS nicht mehr mobil genug ist, um ihre gynäkologische Praxis zu erreichen. So geht es auch vielen anderen. Was können Sie andere Betroffene tun

Could Root Cause Healing for Chronic Fatigue start with something as simple as rethinking the food on your table?     On this episode of the Lisa Fischer Said Podcast, Lisa Fischer sits down with Monica Corrado for a lively conversation about raw milk, traditional dairy cows, A1 and A2 casein, and why the way milk is produced may matter as much as the milk itself.     Monica breaks down the differences between raw, pasteurized, and homogenized milk and explains what the cream line can reveal about milk quality. She also explores why some people may struggle when introducing raw milk, how fermented foods can support the microbiome, and why homemade yogurt and kefir can be different from commercially produced versions.     The conversation then expands into the GAPS Diet, gut health, fermented foods, and Monica's belief that real food can provide a powerful foundation for wellness. They also discuss access to raw milk and the changing landscape of food regulations.    

“It's only going to get worse.” If you live with chronic illness, you've probably decided this about your body, and you've been calling it realism...But this forecast is one of the emotional patterns behind chronic illness and autoimmune illness in women that almost no one connects to their physical symptoms. Every day you expect the decline, your body receives a negative instruction it can actually act on, and it starts producing evidence to match. This episode is about what that prediction is really doing to you, and how to rewrite that narrative!In this episode, you'll discover:Why the belief that you're only heading downhill is doing real damage to your body, not just your moodWhat your body actually does when you expect the worst from it·      The shift that has you expecting good days ahead instead of waiting for the next thing to go wrongBecoming the Version of You Who Heals: 7-day Identity Transformation Audio Series. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

You've spent years learning everything there is to know about your chronic illness. The books, the podcasts, the research. And somewhere in there, you started to believe that if you just understood your body well enough, it would finally heal.But healing has never been connected to the speed you learn. For women carrying chronic illness and autoimmune conditions, the body only repairs once it feels safe — and all that researching, all that searching for answers, is often one of the emotional patterns keeping it on alert instead. This mini is about why more information may be the thing keeping you stuck.In this mini, you'll discover:Why understanding your illness and healing your body are two completely different thingsHow the constant researching may be keeping your body in the exact state it can't heal fromOne question this week that tells you whether an input is calming your body or keeping it activatedFREE CHATGPT PROMPTClick here to download my FREE ChatGPT prompt that helps connect your real physical symptoms to the emotional patterns that may be underneath them in 30 seconds!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Why are so many people still struggling with debilitating fatigue—even when their labs look "normal"?In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Dr. Sharon Surita welcomes Evan H. Hirsch, also known as the EnergyMD, to discuss the underlying drivers of Long COVID, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, and other complex chronic illnesses.After overcoming his own five-year battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dr. Hirsch developed the EnergyMD Method, a personalized, research-informed approach designed to identify and address what he calls the "Toxic 5"—the hidden contributors that may be draining your energy.For those living with implant illness, dysautonomia, mold illness, MCAS, autoimmune conditions, or unexplained fatigue, you'll discover why these conditions often overlap and why simply treating symptoms rarely restores lasting energy.In this episode we discuss:✔️ The difference between acute fatigue and chronic fatigue✔️ Why sleep alone doesn't restore your energy✔️ The "Toxic 5" that may be driving chronic illness✔️ Heavy metals, mold, chemicals, chronic infections, and nervous system dysfunction✔️ Why conventional lab work often misses important answers✔️ How Dr. Hirsch personalizes treatment instead of using a one-size-fits-all protocol✔️ Understanding Herxheimer (die-off) reactions during treatment✔️ Nervous system retraining: top-down and bottom-up approaches✔️ The connection between Long COVID, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, dysautonomia, and implant illness✔️ Why healing requires addressing both deficiencies and toxic burdenWhether you've been diagnosed with Long COVID, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, implant illness, or you're simply exhausted without answers, this conversation offers a framework for understanding why your body may still be struggling.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always work with your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan.Additional Resources

What if your symptoms weren't your enemy—but your body's way of asking for help?In this fascinating and empowering episode of Linda's Corner Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Kelly McCann to explore the deeper meaning behind chronic illness, physical symptoms, and the body's incredible wisdom. Dr. Kelly is a pioneer in Functional, Integrative, and Environmental Medicine who specializes in uncovering the root causes of complex chronic conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and persistent infections.You can learn more about Dr. Kelly and her work at Dr. Kelly McCann's WebsiteAfter navigating her own serious health challenges—including mold exposure and Lyme disease—Dr. Kelly discovered how profoundly our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and environment influence our physical health. Through her work at The Spring Center in California, she helps patients reconnect with their bodies, restore balance, and reclaim their vitality.During this conversation, we explored the relationship many people have with their bodies. Too often, we view the body as broken, inconvenient, or even the enemy. But Dr. Kelly teaches that the body is deeply intelligent and always communicating with us. Symptoms are not random punishments—they are messages guiding us toward healing.We discussed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, a condition where the body's defense systems become hypersensitive and overreactive. Dr. Kelly shared the powerful idea that our mindset and emotional state can influence our susceptibility to toxins and illness. Two people may experience the same toxic exposure, yet one becomes very ill while the other does not. Why? According to Dr. Kelly, our internal beliefs, stress patterns, emotional wounds, and nervous system regulation all play a significant role in how the body responds.She explained how thoughts such as “I'm not safe,” “I'm not good enough,” or “My body is failing me” can create chronic stress patterns that are reflected physically in the body. Rather than blaming ourselves, Dr. Kelly encourages us to become curious and compassionate toward our symptoms and to recognize them as invitations to heal more deeply.We also discussed her transformational masterclass, The Unforgetting Project, which teaches that we are already whole and enough—we have simply forgotten who we truly are beneath the conditioning of the world. From childhood onward, many people absorb messages that they are flawed, unsafe, or unworthy. Dr. Kelly believes healing involves “unforgetting” our true nature and reconnecting with our authentic selves.One of the most practical insights she shared was the importance of allowing emotions to fully move through the body instead of suppressing them. She explained that emotions often complete their natural cycle in about 60–90 seconds if we allow ourselves to feel them fully without resistance. By noticing sensations in the body, identifying the associated emotion, and allowing it to flow through us, we can release trapped emotional energy and create space for healing.This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not just physical—it's emotional, mental, spiritual, and deeply personal. If you've struggled with chronic symptoms, unexplained illness, or feeling disconnected from your body, this conversation offers hope, insight, and a compassionate new perspective.In This Episode We Discuss:Listening to the wisdom of the body The mind-body connection Why symptoms may actually be messages from the bodyMast Cell Activation Syndrome and hypersensitive defense systemsMold toxicity, Lyme disease, and environmental illnessThe impact of thoughts like “I'm not safe” or “I'm not enough”Nervous system regulation and susceptibility to illnessLearning to trust the wisdom of the bodyEmotional processing and allowing feelings to complete their cycleDr. Kelly's “Unforgetting Project”Remembering that we are already enoughListen and ConnectTo learn more about Dr. Kelly McCann and her work, visit: Dr. Kelly McCann Official WebsiteListen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:

You knew something was wrong with your body long before anyone found it. Months, sometimes years, of being the only one who kept taking your chronic illness seriously - while the standard tests came back clear and the system ran out of places to look. So you found your own answers. And you were right.But here's the part almost no one connects to their physical symptoms. When being proven right costs you that much, a part of you starts holding onto the evidence of how sick you are — because that proof is the thing you fought to earn. And that emotional pattern can sit directly across from the healing you say you want as a woman with chronic illness.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the years you spent being the only one who believed you can end up working against you now.Why part of you can want to be well and resist it in the same breath.What changes when getting well no longer feels like conceding anything.Becoming the Version of You Who Heals is my seven-day audio series that works at the level of identity — separating who you are from what you've been diagnosed with, one day at a time. Read about the transformations women have had in just seven days. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if your constant fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation have less to do with getting older and more to do with how well your cells produce energy?Feeling tired all the time? Struggling with brain fog, low energy, poor focus, or inflammation that just won't go away? The real issue may be happening deep inside your cells.In this episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I take a closer look at methylene blue and its fascinating connection to mitochondrial function, cellular energy, brain health, and inflammation. Could this compound help support the mitochondria—the powerhouses of your cells—and potentially improve the way your body and brain produce energy?If you've been blaming your fatigue and brain fog on age, it may be time to look deeper.Listen to the full episode to discover what may really be driving low energy, cognitive fog, and inflammation—and why mitochondria could be the missing piece.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care  • Accelerated Cogniblast® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/cogniblast-nootropic • Accelerated Methylene Blue® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-methylene-blue-supplement Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

Experts have noticed chronic fatigue syndrome is on the rise, and there's plenty of theories about why this is. Between long Covid, post-viral fatigue, and chronic stress, there's a lot of factors at play and experts are trying to get a handle on it. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara outlined some measures that could boost recovery, including supplements, herbal medicine, exercise, and energy management. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For women with chronic illness, the dread that builds ahead of a hard week can cost you more than the week itself.You spend Sunday running the work, the appointments, the flare you're sure is coming — and by Monday your body has already lived it three times over. This mini is about that anticipatory dread, one of the emotional patterns that quietly drains the energy your body needs, and the simple shift that stops you living the hard thing twice. It's one of the most relatable patterns I see in women with chronic illness and autoimmune illness, and almost no one connects it to how depleted they feel.In this episode, you'll discover:Why dreading a hard week can wear you out more than the week itself doesWhat your body does when you rehearse something stressful that hasn't happened yetOne question that pulls you out of the dread and back into the day you're actually inUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Being symptom-free is the whole goal. And for a lot of women with chronic illness, it's also the most uncomfortable place to be.When your symptoms finally ease and a good stretch arrives, something feels off instead of freeing. So you spend it waiting for the crash, watching the horizon, unable to relax into the exact thing you've been working toward. This episode is about that fear of feeling good — one of the emotional patterns behind chronic illness and autoimmune illness in women that almost no one connects to their physical symptoms and why it keeps your body stuck.In this episode, you'll discover:Why a good stretch can leave you more on edge than a flare doesWhat your body is actually doing in the moments you can't let yourself enjoyThe one shift that lets you finally enjoy a good day instead of anxiously awaiting something to come ruin itUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the belief you're holding about your own future is the very thing keeping you from healing?For a lot of women with chronic illness, hope feels almost impossible to hold onto. Your body hurts, the evidence that you can get better is thin, and somewhere along the way you decided this might just be your life now. But that belief shapes everything you do next, and the emotional patterns underneath it have a real effect on whether anything changes. This mini is about why you have to believe better is possible before the proof arrives, not after, and the one shift that starts building that belief on real things that are actually happening.In this mini, you'll discover:Why believing healing is possible has to come before the evidence, not afterThe reason hope feels so hard to hold when you're the one living in a body that hurtsOne shift that turns every small win into proof your body can get better7-DAY AUDIO SERIES: Becoming the Version of You Who HealsThat 3am thought, "what if this is just my life now?", stops being the thing you wake up to. You start to believe something can actually be different, even after everything you've tried that didn't hold. Start today - CLICK HERE!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

In this video I explain the link between childhood trauma and chronic fatigue and chronic pain, and how trauma doesn't just live in your head, it lives in your nervous system. I was bedbound for years before I understood that healing wasn't about pushing harder. It was about releasing what my nervous system had learned to hold.This is the short version of a bigger conversation. In my next video I answer the five questions I get asked most, including the one that matters most: is it always trauma?Your nervous system can heal, even after years of chronic illness. Nervous system regulation, somatic healing & trauma recovery for ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, and long covid.

Featured Wellness Resource: Exodus Strong Explore Exodus Strong, a faith-centered wellness company offering red and near-infrared light therapy products including full-body mats, masks, wands, belts and other at-home devices, along with molecular hydrogen and botanical supplements, frequency-based wellness products, and complete Light Code wellness systems. If you're interested in exploring what Exodus Strong has to offer, please use Dr. Stephanie's link below. Purchases made through this affiliate link help support Conversations with a Chiropractor and allow us to keep bringing you new conversations each week. https://exodusstrong.com?a_aid=drstephanie In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier talks with Rob Rene, a faith-based wellness entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and founder of Exodus Strong. After surviving four near-death experiences, including a serious accident and a stage three melanoma diagnosis, Rob says his outlook on health, faith, and purpose changed completely. What followed was years of research into light, frequencies, nutrition, supplements, mindset, AI, and the ways he believes the body can be supported in healing. Rob shares the framework behind his upcoming book, Light Code, built around four pillars: light, frequencies, fuel, and faith. He explains how red and near-infrared light became part of his own recovery, why he became fascinated by frequency-based wellness, how his faith shaped the way he approached illness, and why he now believes health has to be looked at through more than one lens. Stephanie and Rob also talk about chronic fatigue, inflammation, molecular hydrogen, biblical ingredients used in Rob's supplements, personalized wellness, AI-assisted health research, the history of conventional and alternative medicine, and the importance of staying curious while taking responsibility for your own health. At the heart of the conversation is a message of hope. Rob puts it simply: if you have breath in your lungs today, there is still purpose in your life. Important Note This episode includes the guest's personal experiences, beliefs, interpretations of research, and opinions regarding cancer, frequency-based wellness, supplements, molecular hydrogen, red light therapy, healthcare history, media influence, and other health-related topics. Some claims discussed in this conversation are debated, emerging, or not established as medical consensus. This episode is intended for education and conversation only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. Please consult qualified healthcare professionals before making changes to cancer care, medications, supplements, light-based therapies, or other medical treatments. Listener Offer This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Stephanie and Rob discuss Rob's four near-death experiences, his melanoma diagnosis, the four pillars of the Light Code system, red and near-infrared light, frequency-based wellness, chronic fatigue, nutrition and supplementation, molecular hydrogen, inflammation, faith and healing, the mind-body connection, self-advocacy, personalized wellness, AI and the future of health, and why Rob believes curiosity and hope can change the way people approach their health. Learn More About Rob Rene Exodus Strong: https://exodusstrong.com/ Biohackingville: https://biohackingville.com/ Upcoming Book: Light Code Rob also hosts a biohacking podcast and is developing additional wellness and research resources through Exodus Strong and Biohackingville. Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Frequencies, Light, and the Human Body 02:38 Meet Rob Rene 04:41 The Light Code and Rob's Health Journey 07:25 Light, Sunlight, and Red Light Therapy 11:03 Becoming Your Own Health Advocate 12:30 Melanoma, Recovery, and Rob's Personal Experience 16:34 Understanding Frequencies 19:11 Frequency-Based Wellness and the Human Body 24:56 Chronic Fatigue and the Four Pillars 25:20 Fuel, Nutrition, and Supplementation 27:15 Molecular Hydrogen and Rob's Wellness Framework 28:10 Faith, Prayer, and the Mind-Body Connection 33:01 Alternative Medicine and Healthcare History 38:53 AI and the Future of Personalized Wellness 43:19 Hope, Purpose, and Rob's Message to Listeners 47:44 Where to Find Rob 49:13 Closing Thoughts  

Taking time off to heal was supposed to be the thing that finally worked. So why do you feel exactly the same, or worse?Here's what nobody tells women with chronic illness who step back from work to recover. Stopping your job is not the same as resting your body. And if you've quietly turned getting better into your new full-time job, complete with targets, a timeline and a daily verdict on whether you're passing or failing, your body is still under pressure. It never actually stopped. This episode is about the emotional patterns underneath that pressure, why it keeps your body locked out of the state it needs to repair, and what real rest actually looks like.In this episode, you'll discover:Why taking time off to heal can make your chronic illness worse instead of betterThe hidden pressure you've been putting on your body since the day you stopped work, or the day you took leaveWhy rest hasn't been working, and what has to shift before your body can actually repairFREE CHATGPT PROMPTClick here to download my FREE ChatGPT prompt that helps connect your real physical symptoms to the emotional patterns that may be underneath them in 30 seconds!For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Is chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia caused by childhood trauma?My recent video about my childhood trauma resulted in many questions.0:00 - Intro0:31 - Is childhood trauma always underneath a chronic illness?1:28 - I don't remember my trauma - can I still heal?2:36 - Why do my tests come back fine?4:32 - Will resolving trauma resolve the chronic pain and fatigue?5:10 - Will I ever get better?Your nervous system can heal, even after years of chronic illness. Nervous system regulation, somatic healing & trauma recovery for ME/CFS, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, and long covid.

You've been waiting for the right doctor, the right protocol, the right person to finally fix you. What if the problem was never that you haven't found them yet?There's a belief almost every woman with chronic illness carries about how healing happens, and it quietly hands control of your body to everyone but you. Most women have no idea they're doing it, and it's costing them more than they realize.In this mini, you'll discover:The difference between waiting to get better and waiting to be rescuedWhy the belief that someone else will fix you keeps your healing at a standstillOne honest shift that changes how you approach your recoveryUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/ What if chronic disease, declining energy, cognitive issues, and fertility challenges are not isolated problems, but signs of a deeper disconnection from the natural world?In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Dr. Zach Bush explores the relationship between human health and the health of our environment. Drawing from his background in internal medicine, endocrinology, cancer research, and hospice care, he explains how his search for the root causes of disease led him from the hospital and laboratory to the microbiome, soil science, and regenerative agriculture.Dr. Bush describes mitochondria as essential generators of cellular energy and explains how the microbes living within and around us help support metabolism, immunity, neurological function, and communication throughout the body. He shares his perspective on how chemical agriculture, declining biodiversity, and changes in our food systems may be affecting these biological relationships.Dr. Taz and Dr. Bush also discuss the rise of obesity, insulin resistance, autoimmune disease, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, and infertility. Dr. Bush presents his theory that these conditions may be connected through a broader decline in metabolic energy and our increasing separation from nature.The conversation ultimately turns toward hope and practical action. Dr. Bush explains why restoring soil, supporting regenerative farmers, growing food, strengthening local communities, and spending more time in direct contact with nature may help rebuild both human and planetary health. He also shares how something as simple as growing a mint plant can begin restoring a family's relationship with living food.In this episode:Dr. Bush's journey from conventional medicine to microbiome and soil researchWhat mitochondria do and why they are essential for cellular energyHow the microbiome influences metabolism, immunity, and brain functionThe relationship between soil health, food quality, and human healthHow chemical agriculture may disrupt biological communicationWhy Dr. Bush describes modern illness as nature deficit disorderHis theory connecting metabolic decline with chronic disease and fertilityWhy supplements cannot fully replace a healthy food systemHow regenerative agriculture can support human and planetary healthSimple ways to reconnect your family with food, soil, and natureWhy community and human connection may be essential parts of healingAbout Dr. Zach Bush:Dr. Zach Bush is a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and hospice and palliative care. His work has focused on the relationships between the microbiome, human health, environmental health, food systems, and regenerative agriculture. After years of working in conventional medicine and biomedical research, Dr. Bush began exploring how soil health, biodiversity, and chemical exposure may influence human metabolism and chronic disease. His work helped give rise to Project Biome and Farmer's Footprint, initiatives focused on regenerative food systems and restoring the relationship between human and planetary health.Connect with Dr. Zach Bush:https://zachbushmd.com/https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/https://farmersfootprint.us/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chemical engineer and MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker discusses mold-related illness, including chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), as a major blind spot in conventional care for chronic, multi-system symptoms. Thacker recounts developing rapid-onset brain fog, slurred speech, GI issues, hair loss, weight gain, and shortness of breath after six and a half months in a moldy Miami apartment, seeing over a dozen specialists who attributed symptoms to stress or anxiety. They discuss exposures beyond allergy (mycotoxins, VOCs, microbial fragments), genetic susceptibility (HLA haplotypes), and prevalence estimates tied to water-damaged homes. The episode covers home detection (sensory/visual checks, humidity, dust PCR/ERMI testing, certified inspectors) and diagnostics/treatment via Shoemaker-related biomarkers and protocols, including low-starch diet guidance and VIP peptide therapy, plus MoldCo's testing and virtual care services.

There's a habit you can't break even though you know it's not good for you, and you've decided that makes you undisciplined. It doesn't…Every behavior you can't seem to quit is serving a hidden purpose, and that purpose is the reason it won't budge. For women with chronic illness, this is one of the emotional patterns shaping whether the body ever gets the conditions it needs to heal, and no protocol is built to find it. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I'd coach you through breaking one.In this episode, you'll discover:The real reason you reach for your phone, skip the appointment, or push past your limit, and why it was never about willpower or discipline.You'll learn how each of these behaviors is serving a purpose for you.And we'll get into how to uncover that hidden goal and meet the need a different way, one that serves you and your healing instead of working against it.Use my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns that may be connected to your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Feeling tired, gaining weight more easily, or noticing your hormones just don't feel the same? Your mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside your cells, may be part of the missing piece. In this episode, I break down how mitochondrial health connects to energy, metabolism, and hormone balance, plus three key nutrients that can help support mitochondrial function naturally. If you feel like your body isn't working the way it used to, you'll want to hear this one.You can also watch the full video

That flash of feeling you get when someone else's life looks easier than yours has a name, and it probably isn't the one you think.For women with chronic illness, watching other people move through the world without managing a body first can bring up something sharp, and most women judge themselves for it and push it straight back down. But that feeling is one of the most useful emotional signals you have. It doesn't make you bitter. It points, with real precision, at what you actually want your life to look like.In this mini, you'll discover:The difference between jealousy and envy, and why naming it correctly changes everythingWhy envy is a signal worth listening to instead of a feeling to be ashamed ofThe simple way to trace that feeling back to what you actually want, and reach a version of it nowMy free ChatGPT prompt connects your physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Look at what you're worried about today and how much of it is technically someone else's to deal with…Your partner's stress. Your sister's bad decision. The situation at work that landed on someone else's desk. Somewhere along the way you appointed yourself the person responsible for how it all turns out, for everyone, but no one ever actually handed you that job. For women with chronic illness, this emotional pattern of over-functioning can fuel physical symptoms and women don't even know they are doing it!In this episode, you'll discover:Why almost every problem you're having right now, at its root, is a relationship problemI'll teach you an easy hack to separate what is actually yours to deal with from what belongs to someone elseAnd we'll dive into how carrying the weight of everyone else's problems impacts physical symptoms and flare upsMy free ChatGPT prompt connects your physical symptoms to the emotional patterns underneath them in under 30 seconds, free for now. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if everything you've been told about detoxifying your body is backward? After years of trying every functional medicine protocol, I wish I had known then what I know now about therapeutic plasma exchange. My journey with plasma exchange started a few months ago when I was looking for ways to address my own toxic burden. I was immediately presented with several options, including various binders, saunas, and IV therapies. Then, I discovered the profound impact of actually removing the plasma that carries these toxins. In the last year, I have opted to explore plasma exchange, and the results have been incredible. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Savage, former ER doctor, now functional medicine physician and founder of MDLifespan. We dive deep into what therapeutic plasma exchange actually is, why standard detox methods often fail for severe toxic burdens, and what everyone needs to know about chronic inflammation right now. The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Savage has been practicing for years. We cover everything from the science behind plasma exchange and how it compares to standard treatments, to why environmental toxins are the root cause of so many chronic illnesses. You will learn what you can do right now to actually reduce your toxic load, not just manage the symptoms. What you'll learn in this episode: Why standard detoxification methods often fail to remove forever chemicals and plastics  What therapeutic plasma exchange is and how it mechanically dilutes the body's toxic burden  Why pacing the treatments a month apart is crucial to avoid severe Herxheimer reactions  How the increase in environmental toxins is driving chronic fatigue, autoimmune issues, and cognitive decline  Why the source of the albumin used in the exchange is a critical safety factor  The truth about chronic infections like Lyme and how reducing toxins helps the body fight them  How to effectively minimize your exposure to toxins in your daily environment About Dr. Paul Savage: Dr. Paul Savage is a functional medicine physician, author, and founder of MD Lifespan. He spent 10 years as an emergency room physician before his own health crisis led him to integrative medicine. He now helps patients with severe chronic illnesses truly heal by addressing their toxic burden through specialized plasma exchange protocols. Resources and People Mentioned: Air filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Air Doctor): https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=1978 Water filter Dr. Myers uses in her home (Aquasana): https://get.aspr.app/SH1gxW Vibrant America Total Toxic Burden Test (with forever chemicals add-on): https://vibrant-wellness.com Dr. David Haase and the Maxwell Clinic: https://maxwellclinic.com/ Avoiding Toxins Book by Dr. Paul Savage: https://mdlifespan.com/plasma-exchange-guides/avoiding-toxins-guidebook/  Connect with Dr. Myers: Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/  Dr. Myers' Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/  Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers Connect with Dr. Paul Savage: Website: https://mdlifespan.com/

Have you been exhausted, carrying weight you cannot lose, losing your words mid sentence, feeling older than you are? Those are not four separate problems. They are energy problems, and your body makes energy in one place. We all learned that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Then we closed the book and never thought about it again. Which is pretty rude, when you think about it. That little thing has been working double shifts for you since the day you were born. It got you through tenth grade biology and you paid it back with four hours of sleep, a drive thru coffee, and a vitamin you bought in 2022. Dr. Benjamin Busch worked in the emergency room for twenty years. Then he left and built a practice that measures your energy instead of guessing at it. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, he explains what VO2 testing shows, why a normal lab result only means you look like most other sick people, and how food, toxins, and hormones break the way your cells make energy. We also talk about brain injury treatment, why fibromyalgia was never a mental health diagnosis, and the money reasons the system is set up to manage you instead of fix you. This show gives you the conversation you did not get in your fifteen minute visit. Nothing is for sale here. Just real, board certified clinicians who trained inside the system and will tell you where it falls short. You are not lazy. You are not aging badly. You are running low on power. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ "Fine" isn't the same as well. Stop waiting to collapse before someone listens. Build your case https://freechapter.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-case-for-yourself/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - Why He Walked Away From the ER 11:44 - Inside a Mitochondria-Focused Practice 16:11 - Why the System Profits From Sickness 22:16 - How Modern Life Damages Your Mitochondria 27:34 - Intranasal Biologics for Brain Healing Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ViveWell.Health/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivewell.health/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ViveWell.Health Website: https://vivewell.health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the reason your healing has stalled has almost nothing to do with your food, your gut or your hormones?For women with chronic illness, an estimated 95% of illness is caused or made worse by stress, which means the emotional patterns and emotional load you carry sit at the centre of the mind body connection and your physical symptoms. Obsessing over the physical while leaving that untouched is why the progress never quite comes.In this episode, you'll discover:Why focusing only on the physical leaves isn't ever going to get you the progress you want.How your emotional load creates real, measurable effects in the body that drive symptoms.Why the emotional side feels harder to reach than any protocol, and what actually helps.Now She Heals is a four-month healing experience where we dive into the emotional drivers fueling your chronic illness symptoms and I help you identify, process and release them. CLICK HERE for all the details.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Why does your mind keep dragging you back to a moment from your past you can't change, and what is it doing to your body?For women with chronic illness, this kind of replaying is one of the emotional patterns most closely tied to physical symptoms, and it sits right at the heart of the mind body connection. Every time you go back and analyse what you should have said or done differently, your body produces a real physical response to something that is already over, keeping you trapped in a state of dis-ease your healing can't move past.In this episode, you'll discover:Why revisiting a moment from your past that you can't change takes a real physical toll on a body already dealing with chronic illness.How going back to that moment again and again drives your symptoms and your flares.One simple shift that breaks the loop and takes the physical load off your body.Becoming the Version of You Who Heals is my private 7-day audio series that helps you to rewire the mindset and identity keeping you stuck in chronic illness. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

The way women with chronic illness talk about their bodies out loud is quietly reinforcing the emotional patterns underneath their symptoms and it feels like nothing more than telling the truth.“I'm so tired.” “My body hates me.” “I'm a mess.” You have said these lines so many times you no longer hear them leave your mouth. But a thought you keep to yourself can pass, while a thought you speak out loud gets stamped deeper into your reality every single time.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the way you speak about your body out loud reinforces it far more than the thoughts you keep to yourselfThe difference between acknowledging a symptom and broadcasting it, and why one passes while the other sticksOne phrase to retire this week that quietly stops feeding the patternUse my free ChatGPT prompt to identify the emotional patterns behind your symptoms in under 30 seconds. CLICK HERE.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What happens when every medical test comes back "normal," yet your body is telling you something is seriously wrong? In this powerful episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN Practitioner) Betsy Stevenson shares her remarkable journey through years of unexplained neurological symptoms that mimicked mini-strokes, debilitating fatigue, digestive dysfunction, insomnia, hormone imbalance, and overwhelming burnout. Despite extensive medical testing, including MRIs, heart evaluations, CT scans, blood work, and specialist visits, she was repeatedly told everything looked normal. Everything changed when Functional Lab Testing revealed profound HPA Axis dysfunction, extremely low cortisol, disrupted hormone health, impaired detox pathways, and deeper physiological imbalances that conventional testing had overlooked. Betsy explains how discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, a true Health Detective approach, helped uncover the hidden stressors driving her chronic health challenges. Together, Michele and Betsy explore why Root Cause Healing requires more than symptom management. They discuss the importance of Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostics, personalized healing protocols, metabolic typing, nervous system regulation, lifestyle changes, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and bio-individual nutrition. Betsy also shares how improving Gut Health through comprehensive testing uncovered IBS, colitis, bacterial imbalances, Candida, and digestive dysfunction, allowing her to rebuild health from the inside out. This conversation highlights why Holistic Health means treating the entire body as an interconnected system rather than focusing on isolated symptoms. If you've been struggling with Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Issues, Digestive Problems, Food Sensitivities, Bloating, Blood Sugar instability, Metabolic Dysfunction, Burnout, or have been told your labs are "normal" despite feeling unwell, this episode offers hope, education, and practical insight into a different path forward. Whether you're searching for Natural Healing, considering working with an FDN Practitioner, exploring Functional Nutrition, or looking for answers beyond conventional medicine, Betsy's story demonstrates how identifying hidden dysfunction can create lasting Health Transformation. Subscribe, follow, and share the Health Detective Podcast for more expert conversations on Functional Health, Root Cause Medicine, Practitioner Education, and evidence-informed strategies for lifelong wellness. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes. 

In this episode we dive into the metabolic and lifestyle foundations that drive chronic fatigue, ME/CFS, and energy dysfunction. Blood sugar stabilization is covered in depth, from managing hypoglycemia and insulin resistance to the role of ketogenic nutrition in difficult cases that have not responded to other approaches. We also look at hydration and electrolyte balance as an underappreciated piece of cellular energy production, and walk through practical sleep strategies including weighted blankets, white noise, mouth taping, and building a consistent sleep routine. Register for Chronic Fatigue and Pain Syndromes Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications at https://pages.kharrazianinstitute.com/chronic-fatigue-and-pain-syndromesTo become a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, visit https://kharrazianinstitute.com/⁠. Try our 7-day free trial, no credit card required. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Discussing blood sugar and energy levels06:17 Ketogenic diet benefits for ME/CFS10:16 Getting started with intermittent fasting12:01 Intermittent fasting and autophagy benefits15:40 Hydration and fatigue management tips18:58 Addressing sleep hygiene basics23:14 Benefits of weighted blankets and calming aids27:14 Improving sleep for chronic fatigue30:00 Promoting educational health resourcesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/solving-the-puzzle-with-dr-datis-kharrazian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You learned to lead exhausted. You push through the fatigue, the brain fog, the slower recall, the anxiety that was not there a few years ago. You keep going because that is what you do. But functioning is no longer the same thing as thriving, or even close to how you used to feel...and you already know that. I want you to hear this episode sister! I sat down with Miguel Bautista, founder of CFS Recovery, for a powerful conversation about chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, Long Covid, and the signals your body has been sending you long before it forces you to stop. Miguel fully recovered from severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and built a clear, structured recovery system rooted in nervous system regulation. No quick fixes. No guesswork. He has since helped thousands of people worldwide move from surviving to fully living again. Here is what we get into: Why your chronic and adrenal fatigue is so closely tied to a stressed nervous system The hidden energy leaks keeping your body locked in survival mode How shifting the way you perceive stress helps your adrenals begin to recover Doable first steps for you when you feel like you have tried everything short of quitting the career you love This conversation is for you, the woman in midlife who loves her work but is carrying it through a lens of exhaustion. Your body is not betraying you. It is asking you to listen. Stewarding your wellness starts right there. I pray this blesses you abundantly today! XO, Michelle   Connect with Miguel: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery   Get your copy of the Whole Health Journal!     ***Join our community, Mind, Body. Restored.  to be supported, encouraged and educated as you take back your health WITH God at the center **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on Substack  AND YouTube   *DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Contact your own physician for any medical concerns you have. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Treasured Wellness, LLC, guests or contributors be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.

Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/Why are you always tired, even after getting enough sleep? If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, rely on caffeine, or lose your energy halfway through the day, the problem may begin inside your cells.In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains why your body may be “biologically bankrupt,” meaning it is using energy faster than it can rebuild it. She breaks down three hidden causes of low energy: mitochondria that are not producing enough power, declining NAD levels, and old “zombie cells” that remain in the body and increase inflammation.You'll also learn simple ways to support your energy, including better sleep, moderate exercise, stress management, intermittent fasting, and nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, and quercetin.In this episode:Why you may still feel tired after sleepingHow your cells create energyThe connection between fatigue and brain fogWhat mitochondrial dysfunction meansWhy NAD matters for energy and cellular repairWhat “zombie cells” areHow inflammation drains your energyWhy caffeine and sugar only provide a temporary boostHow sleep and exercise help rebuild cellular energyPractical ways to stop running on emptyLearn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/If you know someone who is always tired or struggling with low energy, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftChapters00:00 Why Your Energy Never Seems to Last00:48 Chi, Prana and the Body's Energy01:49 Why Our Cells Are Running on Empty02:54 What Is Biological Bankruptcy?04:01 The 3 Pillars of Cellular Energy05:08 How Mitochondria Produce Energy06:24 Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage07:39 How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging08:29 Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID and Cellular Energy09:48 Your Fatigue Has an Address10:14 Join The Circle11:00 Why NAD Is Essential for Cellular Repair11:44 Why NAD Levels Decline12:13 The NAD and Inflammation Cycle13:41 What Are Senescent or “Zombie” Cells?15:22 How Zombie Cells Drive Inflammaging15:57 What Fatigue May Reveal About Your Health16:35 Cellular Energy, Focus and ADHD17:24 How to Reverse Biological Bankruptcy17:46 Sleep and Mitochondrial Repair18:15 Exercise and Mitochondrial Renewal18:41 CoQ10, Magnesium and B Vitamins19:04 Rebuilding NAD Levels19:39 How to Clear Out Zombie Cells19:59 Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy20:13 Cortisol and Mitochondrial Dysfunction21:02 Final TakeawaysProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Why do so many women continue battling fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hormone imbalance, bloating, and food sensitivities, even when their lab results come back “normal”? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and founder of RootRX, to explore why conventional medicine often overlooks early dysfunction and how a root cause approach can uncover the hidden patterns behind persistent symptoms. After experiencing her own unexplained postpartum health crisis and repeatedly being told that everything was "normal," Dr. Dunlop began searching beyond conventional care for real answers. She shares how comprehensive blood work, Functional Lab Testing, and a systems-based approach helped identify overlooked dysfunction involving Hormone Imbalance, Gut Health, Leaky Gut, low stomach acid, adrenal dysfunction, HPA Axis imbalance, chronic inflammation, cortisol, DHEA, Brain Fog, Burnout, Chronic Fatigue, and stress-driven metabolic changes. Michele and Stephanie discuss why true healing isn't about chasing symptoms or relying on a single solution. Instead, they explain why restoring the body's foundations—including Nervous System regulation, digestive capacity, gut lining integrity, nutrient absorption, quality sleep, and stress resilience creates the conditions for lasting Root Cause Healing and sustainable Health Transformation. The conversation also explores why "normal" lab ranges don't always reflect optimal health, how Functional Medicine interprets blood work differently, the importance of looking beyond TSH with markers like Free T3, the connection between chronic stress and digestive dysfunction, practical at-home assessments for stomach acid and gut health, and why identifying hidden stressors is essential before symptoms progress into more complex Chronic Health Challenges. Whether you're a woman searching for answers after being told your labs are "normal," a Functional Health Practitioner, FDN Practitioner, Health Coach, or someone passionate about Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Functional Nutrition, Root Cause Medicine, Holistic Health, Natural Healing, Functional Wellness, and evidence-informed Health Coaching, this episode offers practical insights into understanding the whole body, recognizing dysfunction early, and building a personalized path toward long-term health. ATTENTION NURSES

Bloated, exhausted after meals, or battling brain fog you can't explain? Your gut may be trying to warn you. In this episode, Ben sits down with thyroid and gut-health expert Dr. Izabella Wentz to break down the real root causes of IBS — and why less than 25% of people get relief from conventional advice. They cover low stomach acid (the surprising truth behind acid reflux), the gut bacteria that decides how many calories you absorb, carnivore diarrhea vs. constipation, the sweeteners wrecking your gut, and the simple pre-meal habit that transforms digestion. Izabella's message is clear: 98% of the time, IBS has a findable, treatable cause — and you deserve to feel amazing. Dr. Izabella Wentz — bestselling author of IBS Fight: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Click here to purchase her book:  https://amzn.to/448wrmn What You'll Learn: The 3 warning signs your gut is in trouble that most people ignore Why acid reflux is usually too little stomach acid — not too much Natural ways to rebuild stomach acid (including a surprising thiamine trick) How your gut bacteria determine calorie absorption and weight loss Whether fiber heals or harms your gut Carnivore diarrhea AND constipation — the real causes of each The safest sweeteners (and the ones triggering autoimmunity) The link between leaky gut and autoimmune disease Guest: Dr. Izabella Wentz — bestselling author of IBS Fight: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Click here to purchase her book:  https://amzn.to/448wrmn Website: https://thyroidpharmacist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izabellawentzpharmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidLifestyle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThyroidPharmacist Email: info@thyroidpharmacist.com Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals