The Clinician's Corner

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, we're presenting a special case study discussion from our recent Clinical Success Showcase event in June. Host Kristin Whitaker is joined by Caitlin Fierro, who was a member of the audience 2 years ago when we did our first Clinical Success Showcase. Since then, she has gone through our program and now is rocking it so much in her practice she's actua...

How often do you find yourself treating the lab results instead of the person sitting in front of you? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry is joined by Andrea Nakayama, a functional medicine nutritionist and narrative medicine practitioner renowned for her ability to bridge systems biology with the lived experience of illness. Andrea shares the deeply personal story...

What is one small commitment your clients can make that will move them in the right direction? In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry highlights a powerful strategy shared during the recent Clinical Success Showcase. As more clients consider or begin GLP1 agonist medications, practitioners face new challenges around compliance and client readiness.  Drawing fr...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, guest host and IRH faculty member Courtenay Fisher sits down with Lisa Fraley - attorney, legal coach, and holistic law expert—to discuss the unique intersection of legal regulations and functional health practice. Lisa brings her experience as both a former corporate healthcare lawyer and a certified health and life coach, making her uniquely qualifi...

How often do you factor travel into your clinical assessment? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a world-renowned expert in integrative longevity medicine. In today's conversation, we uncover a surprisingly critical topic for functional health practitioners: how to support clients during travel. Whether it's work trips, family va...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, we're presenting a special panel discussion from our recent Clinical Success Showcase event in January. Host Kristin Whitaker is joined by a powerhouse panel of master practitioners as they break down what histamine intolerance really means, why symptoms like skin issues, gut problems, brain fog, and anxiety are showing up more frequently in practice,...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, we're presenting a special panel discussion from our recent Clinical Success Showcase event in January. With perimenopause and menopause becoming increasingly talked about—both in the clinic and in popular media—we've gathered a team of expert practitioners to share their best strategies for supporting women through these complex hormonal transitions....

Margaret Floyd Barry - How Community and Collaboration Fuel Success in Functional Health Practices Who do you turn to when a client case has you completely stumped? In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry explores the unique challenges faced by functional health practitioners, especially those with a solo practice. She delves into the potential isolation, the e...

What if neurodegenerative disease doesn't begin at diagnosis… but decades earlier? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Dr. Greg Eckel, a trailblazer in brain regeneration and neurodegenerative disease reversal. Dr. Eckel shares the pivotal discoveries that inform his cutting-edge approach to reversing conditions like Parkinson's. Together, they unpack...

As more clients turn to GLP-1 medications, are you clear on how to support them safely and effectively? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, host Margaret Floyd Barry welcomes special guest Kristin Whitaker, Master Restorative Health Practitioner and faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health to discuss a topic that is rapidly changing the landscape of functional health: GLP1...

Is there a single "best" diet for children with autism and ADHD or does effective nutritional support require a more personalized clinical approach? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with Julie Matthews, a leading expert in personalized nutrition for complex neurological conditions, to explore the physiological imbalances often present in children with A...

What if the problem in your practice isn't how hard you're working, but what you're not seeing?  In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry asks us to take a step back from the day-to-day busyness to take an honest, objective look at what's really driving growth and what might be quietly holding you back. Margaret guides us through five critical areas to audit in...

 Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic the only path to weight loss and metabolic health or is there more to the story? In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with registered dietitian and personalized nutrition expert Ashley Koff to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in health right now: GLP-1 medications, metabolic signaling, and sustainable weight man...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, host Margaret Floyd Barry welcomes special guest Sara Fields—Master Restorative Health Practitioner and faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health, to explore acne from a root-cause perspective. Together, Margaret and Sara dig deep into why acne is more than just a hormonal or topical issue, examining the crucial roles of gut health, metabo...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry sits down with women's health expert, Dr. Doni Wilson, to shed light on a critical but often overlooked subject: HPV. Together, they explore the nuances of human papillomavirus—from its prevalence and cancer risk to the innovations in testing and prevention. You'll learn why HPV isn't just a women's health issue, how stress and tr...

In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret dives into an aspect of healing that's often overlooked in the world of functional and restorative health: the role of informational and energetic toxins. While we're all familiar with the dangers of physical toxins—like mold, heavy metals, and environmental chemicals—Margaret invites us to consider how the thoughts, beliefs, and med...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry is joined by Dr. Anna Cabeca, who brings her expertise to unravel the complexities of female hormonal health, especially during the transition from perimenopause to menopause. Dr. Anna explains the hormonal shifts, discusses misunderstood symptoms like brain fog and mood swings, and shares her innovative Keto Green Method for meta...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, host Margaret Floyd Barry welcomes special guest Devin Delaney—a faculty member at the Institute of Restorative Health, former NCAA All-American and professional ski racer, and expert in working with high-performance women and athletes. We explore the unique clinical complexities of working with athlete clients, including the all-too-common normalizat...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, guest host (and IRH lead practitioner) Sara Fields sits down with Rachel Frankenthal to do a deep dive into the evolving landscape of menopause and cancer survivorship care, unpacking the profound impact of the FDA's recent removal of the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy. Rachel shares her personal journey from the world of dance to le...

In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret explores the multi-faceted world of AI—an unavoidable force that's redefining healthcare and beyond. From the overwhelming headlines promising everything from job displacement to a productivity revolution, we unpack both the potential and the limitations of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. The Clinician's Corner is broug...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, guest host (and IRH practitioner) Kristin Whitaker sits down with Laurie Hammer, a functional nutrition therapist and founder of the Calm Mom Academy, as well as the creator of Mind Thrive, a practitioner training program specializing in targeted amino acid therapy. Laurie shares her experience working with clients and practitioners to restore cogniti...

For this week's episode of the Clinician's Corner, we've gone into the archives to pull out another clinical pearl from one of our favorite episodes – a fascinating conversation with our beloved Medical Director, Dr. Chris Turnpaugh, where we discuss chronic infections, immune dysregulation, and detox strategies. This interview first aired early last year (2025), and the full interview can be view...

In this episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, guest host (and IRH lead practitioner) Sara Fields sits down with Dr. Julie Greenberg, a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist renowned for her root-cause approach to skin and hair disorders. Listeners will hear fresh insights on the vital connections between gut health and skin conditions, uncover the most common root causes behind ec...

In this solocast episode of the IRH Clinician's Corner, Margaret invites us to rethink what success truly means—especially for those of us constantly chasing big dreams and setting audacious goals. She also explores how happiness and fulfillment shouldn't be reserved for some far-off achievement, but can—and should—be experienced in our everyday lives. The Clinician's Corner is brought to you by t...

For this week's episode of the Clinician's Corner, we've gone into the archives to pull out another clinical pearl from one of our favorite episodes - and today we discuss beta glucuronidase and its surprisingly wide-ranging impact on our health (from hormones to gut health and even bone health).   This interview first aired earlier this year (2025), and the full interview can be viewed here .   C...