One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde

Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Russell Van Brocklen — aseverely dyslexic researcher whose writing program was funded by the New York State Senate — to unpack why dyslexia is a strength waiting to be activated,not a deficit to be accommodated. Russell explains the brain science behind dyslexia, then demonstrates his method live: find the child’s “specialty,” ask specific-to-general questions, and us...

Cynthia Thurlow shares how a life-threatening medical crisis transformed her understanding of menopause, gut health, and longevity. She explains why the microbiome changes during perimenopause, why so many women experience weight-loss resistance, the role of stress and immunity, and how hormone replacement therapy, strength training, protein, and fiber can help women age with resilience. In this e...

Is picky eating really “just a phase”? Feeding specialist and mom Lena Livinsky says no — and this conversation may completely change the way you see mealtime struggles .In this episode, Lena explains why picky eating is often a biological and nervous system response rather than a simple behavior problem. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and her personal journey with her son, she shares ho...

What if the thing your doctor is calling a disorder is actually a brain that's working fine — just in the wrong environment? Dr. Steve Rondeau has analyzed more than 50,000 brain scans, and his work is starting to change how a lot of clinicians, including me, think about psychiatric diagnosis. If you've spent years collecting diagnoses, swapping medications, and wondering whether the next...

What if the root cause of brain fog, chronic illness—and even autism—wasn’t just neurological… but a metabolic problem at the cellular level ? In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Kurt Woeller , Chief Medical Officer at Mosaic Diagnostics, to break down the critical role of mitochondria in complex chronic conditions. From fatigue and gut dysfunction to regressive autism, this convers...

Most skincare advice is focused on fixing what you can see—wrinkles, texture, tone. But by the time those changes appear, the underlying biology has already been shifting for years. In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Rinde sits down with pharmacist and founder of Atika Wellness , Lily Shapiro, PharmD – to explore a more accurate way to think about skin health—one that moves beyond “anti...

Why Some Patients Do Everything Right — and Still Don’t Fully Heal Some patients do everything right — and still don’t fully heal. They follow the plan. Change their diet. Take the supplements. Commit to lifestyle shifts. Show up consistently. And yet something deeper remains unresolved. After more than twenty years in clinical practice, Dr. Adam Rinde has seen this pattern repeatedly. At some poi...

What if inflammation isn’t just something to manage… but something you could actually remove? For decades, chronic inflammation has been treated with suppression — steroids, biologics, immune blockers. But what if there were a way to physically remove inflammatory burden from the bloodstream? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pamela Smith — ER physician, toxicologist, hormone specialist, and p...

Dr. Anna Sitkoff, naturopathic physician and medicinal mushroom researcher, reveals why so many people try high-quality mushroom products and feel nothing. This deep dive explores extraction methods, fruiting body versus mycelium, proper dosing, and the clinical applications of Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, and Turkey Tail for immune support, gut-brain health, and neurodegeneration.find her...

Dr. Lara Briden challenges everything you think you know about metabolism, revealing why energy—not weight—is the true marker of metabolic health. This conversation explores how modern life has pushed our physiology into states it was never designed for, and offers a compassionate, science-based approach to understanding your body as a logical system rather than a problem to fix. GUEST INFORMATION...

After 6 years of hosting The One Thing Podcast and 20 years in clinical practice, I'm thrilled to announce my first group program: The Gut Freedom Intensive. This is a 6-week cohort-based course that brings my one-on-one clinical approach to a small group format. If you've been struggling with IBS, SIBO, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, bloating, or any form of digestive distress, this intensiv...

In this episode, Dr. James Thompson, MD — a board-certified allergist, immunologist, author, and health educator — shares how a 21-day Daniel Fast sparked a life-changing shift toward plant-forward living. After 34 years in medicine, he realized that despite following what he believed was a “healthy” diet, he still required multiple long-term medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, and chroni...

You can spot a mouth breather from across the room — but what if that simple habit is reshaping your child’s face, disrupting their sleep, and setting the stage for autoimmune disease? In this episode, Dr. Toni Ingram — biological dentist and founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Dallas — joins us to uncover the powerful link between your mouth and your overall health. We dive into: • The truth a...

In this episode of the One Thing podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde delves into the fascinating world of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) with Richmond Heath, founder of TRE Australia. Discover how the body's natural tremor response, often suppressed in our culture, can be a powerful tool for healing stress and trauma.  Richmond shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, revealing how T...

At just 16, Os Aponte was running a martial arts school in Puerto Rico with over a hundred students. Today, he’s a U.S. Army veteran, author, and strength coach known for blending martial arts discipline, neuroscience, and movement mastery into a philosophy of lifelong fitness. In this conversation, Os shares how leading soldiers in the Army shaped his approach to strength, why “less is more” in t...

Why do we eat when we’re not hungry—especially at night? Willpower isn’t the answer. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Helen McCarthy reveals the Appetite Pendulum —a powerful framework that helps you understand hunger, fullness, and emotional eating without shame. We dig into why evenings are the danger zone, how to tell the difference between hunger and emotion in your body, and how a 1...

“There is always a reason for illness. You may not have all your answers today, but that doesn’t mean answers don’t exist. Never give up.” – Dr. Diana Driscoll In this episode, Dr. Diana Driscoll — optometrist, researcher, patient, and founder of POTS Care — takes us inside her groundbreaking journey to uncover the hidden mechanisms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). After years...

Are you running on autopilot… or carrying silent trauma? Trauma isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it hides in plain sight...numbness, autopilot living, or the body’s quiet tension. Psychologist and somatic trauma specialist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali calls this silent trauma —the unrecognized emotional wounds that high achievers carry into their careers, relationships, and even their gut health. In this p...

What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Shirley Hershko, a globally recognized ADHD specialist, to dismantle the myths, reveal the hidden faces of ADHD in adults and women, and share practical tools for thriving with a differently wired brain. Whether you’re struggling with focus, overwhelmed by daily life, or simply curious about the real stor...

How do we move forward when the future is uncertain and the path to healing feels like a rollercoaster? In this episode, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with renowned sports and performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to explore the emotional and mental dynamics of healing, resilience, and intentional recovery. Drawing from her decades of experience working with Olympic athletes, business leaders,...

What happens when all your supplements, clean eating, and protocols stop working—and you just keep getting sicker? Danielle Pashko had built her career in functional medicine, doing everything “right.” But after thyroid cancer, Lyme disease, and long COVID wrecked her health, she hit a wall. Nothing worked—until she stopped chasing fixes and started going inward. In this episode, Danielle shares h...

In this episode of The One Thing Podcast , Dr. Sarah Nasir shares her visionary approach to treating addiction through a deeply integrative and compassionate lens. As an osteopathic physician and founder of Zara Care, she is reshaping addiction recovery by combining primary care with holistic healing, addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Nasir opens up about her personal transformation from...

In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde welcomes back microbiologist and PolyBio Research Foundation co-founder Dr. Amy Proal. Together, they unravel a framework for understanding chronic illnesses through the lens of persistent infections and their impact on mitochondria, immunity, and neurological health. Dr. Proal shares cutting-edge research linking pathogens like herpesviruses, cytomegalovirus, Epste...

This week on The One Thing Podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde welcomes back renowned rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen to dive deep into her groundbreaking new book, "Detoxify" (releasing May 2025!). Forget extreme deprivation and unsustainable measures. Dr. Cohen shares her balanced, practical, and science-backed approach to navigating the environmental toxins that challenge our bodies daily. Learn how to r...

In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with integrative medicine specialist Dr. Carla Kuon from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to explore the latest insights into long COVID , chronic fatigue syndrome , and post-viral illnesses . Dr. Kuon shares powerful breakthroughs from her clinical work and research—especially around mitochondrial health and how overlooked deficiencies in rib...