MyMD Unscripted

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, we explore why generalized health advice often falls short and how personalized nutrition may change the future of medicine. Kim Ressler shares her own journey through years of unexplained symptoms before discovering nutrigenomics and DNA-guided supplementation. We discuss actionable genes, methylation, detoxification, inflammation, and why personalized health c...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Nikhil Verma to explore the lessons medicine never taught us about healing. We discuss regenerative medicine, orthobiologics, entrepreneurship, physician burnout, and why treating the whole person often produces better long-term outcomes than simply managing symptoms. It’s a conversation about challenging conventional thinking while helping p...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Christina Enzmann to explore why so many women feel like their bodies change overnight during perimenopause and menopause. We discuss the powerful connection between hormones, gut health, stress, cortisol, weight gain, sleep, and inflammation. Dr. Enzmann explains how declining estrogen impacts the microbiome, why traditional advice often fal...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Sundeep Dugar to explore why so many people struggle with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and declining health despite normal medical tests. We discuss the critical role mitochondria play in cellular function, how aging impacts energy production, and why supporting your cells through exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emerging mitochondrial sc...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Jeff Hoyt, founder of Zeolite Labs, to challenge some of the biggest assumptions surrounding detoxification. We explore how the body handles toxins, why symptoms can persist despite normal lab work, the connection between stress and detox capacity, and why many popular detox approaches may be missing a critical piece of the puzzle. We also discus...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Gary Martin to discuss Biological Immunity Analysis (BIA), a unique testing approach that evaluates hidden physiological patterns through urine and saliva analysis. We explore why many people feel unwell despite normal blood work, how hydration, metabolism, inflammation, and stress influence health, and why identifying these imbalances early...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Russell Van Maele to discuss why personalized medicine still matters in today's protocol-driven healthcare system. We explore overmedication, burnout, lifestyle medicine, purpose, longevity, and why building real doctor-patient relationships may be one of the most overlooked tools in modern healthcare. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Russe...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen Matta to explore why so many pain treatments fail active patients who want more than temporary relief. We discuss his "Assess, Inject, Correct" framework, regenerative orthopedics, PRP, stem cell-based therapies, peptides, acupuncture, and why restoring performance often requires a deeper root-cause approach focused on movement, function, and...

In this episode, I break down why muscle may be the most important organ you’re overlooking. We talk about how muscle affects metabolism, insulin sensitivity, aging, and even brain health. I also explain why traditional weight loss approaches often fail and how focusing on body composition, strength, and protein can completely change your long-term health outcomes. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Cl...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, Dr. Clint Carter and Julie Sivley have an honest, compassionate conversation about women's intimate health. Through a simulated patient consultation, they explore the real-life struggles many women quietly experience after childbirth, aging, and hormonal changes, including leakage, dryness, discomfort, and intimacy concerns. They also discuss modern non-surg...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, we explore the shift from traditional nutrition models to a new way of thinking about metabolic health. I talk with Dr. John Barnes about insulin resistance, protein, and why the old “eat less, move more” approach is no longer enough. We break down what this transition means and how people can better navigate it for long-term health. - - - - - About the Guest: D...

In this solo episode, I break down why weight loss is far more complex than calories in versus calories out. I walk through the five key levers we focus on, including diet, movement, inflammation, medications, and genetics, and how they all work together. We also talk about metabolic health, insulin resistance, and why personalized strategies are the key to lasting results. - - - - - About the Hos...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt to explore why so many kids today are dealing with chronic conditions like autism, ADHD, and autoimmunity. We talk about how functional pediatrics looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes—from inflammation to mitochondrial dysfunction—and how personalized care can help kids truly heal and thrive. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Paula Kruppst...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ken Sharlin to explore a different way of understanding Alzheimer's and neurological disease. We talk about why these conditions may not be fixed, one-way diagnoses, and how lifestyle, environment, and personalized care can change the trajectory. This conversation challenges the conventional model and offers a more hopeful, actionable path forward. - - - -...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Nieters to explore the idea of a personal “health sweet spot” and why normal lab results don’t always mean optimal health. We talk about how Chinese medicine diagnostics and functional testing come together to create a more complete picture of what’s really going on in the body. - - - - - About the Guest: John is nationally and internationally known for tr...

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Sideroff about what it really takes to move from surviving to thriving, not just as individuals, but as leaders and organizations. We explore how stress impacts performance, why resilience is the true foundation of success, and how his nine pillars can help create healthier people and stronger teams. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an int...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I take a deeper look at peptide medicine beyond metabolism and weight loss. We explore how peptides work as signaling molecules in the body and how they may support injury recovery, immune function, brain health, gut repair, and even skin regeneration. I also explain why peptides should never replace lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress m...

In this solo episode of MyMD Unscripted, I break down what peptides really are and why they're more than just wellness buzzwords. We talk about GLP-1 medications, growth hormone–stimulating peptides, weight loss, longevity, and why these therapies demand oversight—not shortcuts. If you've heard the hype and want clarity from the front lines of practice, this one's for you. - - - - - Ab...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Mark Morningstar to unpack a completely different way of looking at scoliosis. We explore how the brain may intentionally curve the spine to protect the spinal cord, why genetics and hormone signaling matter, and how functional medicine strategies can change outcomes beyond braces and surgery. This conversation challenges the traditional orth...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Aimee Duffy to unpack what “normal” really means in women’s healthcare. We talk about bioidentical hormones, adrenal dysfunction, gut health, and why so many women are told their labs are fine while they feel anything but. This conversation challenges the insurance-driven model and shows how root-cause, functional care restores energy, clarit...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. David Morcom to explore why stubborn gut symptoms often aren’t caused by the gut itself. We talk bile flow, toxic burden, nervous system dysfunction, immune reactivity, and why healing stalls when upstream drivers like brain injury, mold, or vagal inhibition are missed. This conversation reframes chronic inflammation through a gut–brain–immun...

In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I talk with psychologist Philip Sarpong about how psychological assessment is evolving through technology and trauma-informed care. We explore why addiction and anxiety are often coping responses, how tools like VR testing and Alpha-Stim support brain regulation, and what the future of mental health recovery looks like when neuroscience and human connection work...

Harvard-trained physician Dr. Edward Park explains how telomeres, exosomes, and cellular repair shape aging—and what may slow it down. In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I sit down with Dr. Edward Park to explore the biology of aging at the cellular level. We discuss telomeres, stem cells, exosomes, and why the body gradually loses its ability to repair itself. Dr. Park shares insights from decad...

Dr. Clint Carter explains why rising insurance costs push patients to cut high-value care—and how direct primary care flips the system right-side up. In this solo episode of MyMD Unscripted, I reflect on why we’re seeing happy patients leave care that works—not due to dissatisfaction, but because insurance premiums keep rising. Using an analogy from Stranger Things, I explain how insurance became...

A 2026 rule change now allows HSAs to pay for direct primary care—making healthcare more affordable, personal, and preventive than ever. In this episode of MyMD Unscripted, I break down a major but overlooked healthcare rule change: HSAs can now be used to pay for direct primary care memberships. We explore why this matters, how high-deductible plans pair perfectly with DPC, and how this shift hel...