Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast

For people living with ME, CFS, and other complex chronic illnesses, repeatedly failing to achieve your health goals can feel discouraging, especially when fatigue, post-exertional malaise, pain, or unpredictable symptoms get in the way. In this conversation, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with pharmacist and coach Amy Behimer about why goals fail and how to make them realistic, compassionate, and achie...

Neuroscientist Alex Jinich-Diamant discusses his groundbreaking research on Joe Dispenza’s meditation retreats, revealing how intensive mindfulness triggers profound biological shifts in 7 days. His study at the University of California, San Diego, used advanced imaging and blood analysis to track neural and molecular changes before and after a week-long Dispenza retreat. For those with chronic il...

In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein talks with disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin to pull back the curtain on the long-term disability (LTD) industry. They explore why insurance companies frequently deny claims for "invisible" illnesses like ME/CFS and fibromyalgia, often citing a lack of "objective evidence." Tumarkin exposes common insurance tactics, including biased "independent" medical exams and...

In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein welcomes Dr. Evan Hirsch, the "Energy MD," who shares his journey from a five-year battle with CFS to helping others recover. Dr. Hirsch introduces his "Toxic Five" framework: heavy metals, chemicals, mold, infections, and nervous system dysfunction, as the true root causes of fatigue. He controversially argues against extensive testing, citing its inaccuracy and...

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Eleanor Stein and Quantum Dentist Dr. Jalal Khan move from theory to practice, exploring how the invisible forces of light, water, and magnetism dictate our health. Dr. Khan reveals the hidden dangers of modern living—specifically artificial blue light and non-native electromagnetic fields and their surprising role in disrupting orofacial growth and mitochondria...

Could your mouth be contributing to fatigue, pain, poor sleep, or nervous system stress in ways you least expect? In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with quantum dentist Jalal Khan about the overlooked links between oral health and chronic illness. Dr. Khan explains how teeth, jaw structure, tongue position, breathing, cranial rhythm, light exposure, water, mitochondria, and environmental s...

This podcast episode explores the transformative role of neuroplasticity in treating chronic illness, featuring psychotherapist Daniel Lyman and host Dr. Eleanor Stein. Lyman, a specialist in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), details how the brain can "learn" to maintain symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue and brain fog even after physical healing. The discussion centers on distinguishing between s...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein interviews Dr. Richard Nahas , a leader in integrative and regenerative medicine, about the "forgotten" field of Neural Therapy . They discuss how physical scars, past injuries, and dental issues can create "blockages" in the nervous system that contribute to chronic conditions like ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.  Dr. Nahas explains how local anesthetic in...

In this conversation, Dr. Klaus Wirth, a medical doctor and pharmacologist introduces his elegant integrative theory about the underlying causes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).  He details how a loss of homeostasis affects blood flow, blood volume, sodium and calcium regulation and even damages mitochondria. The resulting decrease in energy production maintains...

Join vascular surgeon Dr. Robert Hacker and me discussing the often-overlooked world of vascular compression syndromes. Dr. Hacker explains how anatomical variations in which an artery compresses a vein against bone can trigger complex chronic illnesses like POTS, pelvic congestion syndrome, and nutcracker syndrome. These compression syndromes may be much more common among people with complex chro...

In this episode, I interview MIT scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff about the pervasive herbicide glyphosate and its synergistic toxicity with deuterium. Dr. Seneff challenges the industry claim that glyphosate is safe for humans, detailing how it disrupts the gut microbiome and mimics the amino acid glycine to cause systemic damage. We explore the link between environmental toxins and the rise in chr...

Grief is not only an emotional experience, it is a biological one. In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with grief researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor. Dr. O’Connor is ideally placed to interpret this research for people with complex chronic disease due to her decades-long personal experience with multiple sclerosis. Drawing on neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, and clinical research, they...

Chronic illness is often treated as a purely physical problem—but what if that’s a dangerous oversimplification? In this deep, science-informed conversation, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with nervous system expert Irene Lyon about how unresolved trauma, stress, and early life experiences can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system and drive chronic symptoms years later. Together, they unpack why figh...

Can you imagine befriending wakefulness? Sleep physician–turned–coach Dr. Daniel Erichsen explains why many of us struggle with sleep and how to fix it—for the rest of our lives. Dr. Erichsen’s approach has turned my lifelong insomnia around, making me a believer in this novel, counterintuitive method. In this episode, Dr. Erichsen describes his journey from clinical sleep medicine to author, educ...

What if a single clinical guide could transform care for millions living with infection-associated chronic conditions? In this episode, I sit down with Tahlia Ruschioni , Executive Director of the Bateman Horne Center. The BHC is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has become the leading global education provider for infection-associated chronic conditions. The center has trained over 17,000 clin...

Do you struggle with random flares, brain fog, or sensitivities that never fully respond to antihistamines? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Theo Theoharides, a leading mast cell researcher, about mast cell activation—a hidden driver behind many chronic symptoms. In this conversation, we explore   • How mast cell activation differs from classic allergies   • Why it can cause br...

In this episode, I explore a cutting-edge yet often misunderstood treatment, plasmapheresis, with physician and researcher Dr. Eric Gordon. This therapy, sometimes described as “cleaning the blood,” is being studied for its potential to help those with chronic complex diseases, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and even cognitive decline.  We dive deep into • how  plasmapheres...

Is deuterium depletion a cancer cure—or a powerful add-on to conventional treatment? In this episode, I speak with Gábor Somlyai, PhD, a molecular biologist and pioneer in deuterium research. His groundbreaking work suggests that lowering deuterium with deuterium-depleted water (DDW) may transform how we approach cancer treatment and metabolic health. Could adjusting something as simple as the wat...

In this episode of the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast, we explore the science and lived experience of medical gaslighting with Dr. Efrat LaMandre, also known as Dr. E. What happens when knowledge and protocols cannot explain why patients still feel unwell? Dr. E explains why medical gaslighting happens and how to lessen it.   This conversation blends evidence-based insights with real-world experie...

Many people are quick to change their diet, try supplements, or pursue costly treatments, yet often ignore the health risks of electromagnetic radiation (EMF). Why? Because for decades, industry and governments have focused on making the public believe the risks are smaller than they are, instilling doubt so that we will not press for safer technologies.  In this episode of the Dr. Eleanor St...

Learn how to safely incorporate gentle movement into daily life—without triggering post-exertional malaise (PEM), a major feature of many chronic illnesses.   In this episode of the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast, fitness coach Caroline Jordan shares practical strategies from her years of experience helping people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, POTS, hypermobility, and chron...

This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about memory, brain fog, or dementia—whether you're a patient, caregiver, or clinician. There is hope, and science is catching up. In this powerful conversation, Harvard- and MIT-trained physician Dr. Joshua Helman joins Dr. Eleanor Stein to discuss groundbreaking research and clinical experience showing that Alzheimer’s and dementia can be slowed...

In this eye-opening episode, neurologist Dr. Ilene Ruhoy joins Dr. Eleanor Stein to share her groundbreaking insights into complex chronic illnesses. From her personal experience with a life-threatening brain tumor to treating thousands with long COVID, POTS, MCAS, and connective tissue disorders, Dr. Ruhoy speaks with clarity, compassion, and clinical depth. • Learn how she uses her clinically fo...

Join Dr. Eleanor Stein and world‑renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Leuchter (UCLA Neuromodulation Division) as they explore • How rTMS drives neuroplasticity and rewires brain networks   • EEG biomarkers & fMRI brain imaging revealing real‑time neural changes   • Why rTMS often works when antidepressants fail—and sometimes works faster   • Personalized brain stimulation vs. one...

Are you or someone you love struggling with chronic illnesses like Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Wondering about the latest breakthroughs, real patient leadership, and how science is bringing hope to millions? In this episode, you'll discover How Dr. Alain Moreau became a global leader in ME research! The story and impact behind the ICanCME research network. Exc...