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This conversation explores the critical role of prevention in healthcare, the challenges faced in primary care, and the importance of public health investments. Hector Bremner, CEO of Avricore, discusses how early intervention, real-time biomarker testing, and a holistic view of health can shift the focus from reactive treatment to proactive care. Bremner explains how providing the right informati...

Justin Roethlingshoefer shares his inspiring journey that challenged him to rethink his approach to health. Driven by a lifelong curiosity and a desire to have a meaningful impact, Justin developed a performance-driven philosophy centred on proactive, personalized, and preventive care. He reveals the power of intentional habits like customizing supplementation, optimizing sleep, and leveraging dat...

In this episode, Daniel Crumback MSc. RS, BSc. PT, RISPT, CEP, MCIMSPA (Ch), CSCS, AFHEA, CD, HCPC, CSP, ACPSEM, IFSPT, AACP, RCCP, AHCS, BASES, CIMSPA discusses his extensive experience in personalized fitness, from his background in physiotherapy with the Canadian military to his deep dive into metabolic analysis and respiratory testing. He shares valuable insights on how practitioners can use m...

In this episode, Dr. Laura James shares her inspiring journey in breast cancer care, reflecting on the vital role NDs play in supporting resilience for women facing this diagnosis. We explore the power of patient empowerment, the impact of a glass-half-full mentality, and the importance of showing up as compassionate caregivers. With wisdom gained from years of experience, she reminds us that 75%...

Somatic release, meditation, basic detox tools, Dr. Node Smith ND discusses the systematic way he helps people release the traumas that cause illness. Before there was functional medicine, there was naturopathic medicine and in this episode you get a behind-the-scenes look at how NDs evaluate practice tools and find their unique niche with the ultimate goal of healing as many people as we can.

Dr. Elaine Chin MD of Bespoke Wellness dives into the latest testing, technologies and advice strategies she uses with her longevity-focused, performance-driven patient population. Learn from her 20+ years of experience, from pioneering nutritional DNA testing in 1999 to her state-of-the-art new concierge medical clinic.

Launching a functional medicine practice is a journey filled with challenges, but also great rewards. In this episode, Jon dives deep into the business side of things, sharing his insights on crafting effective programs, highlighting the power of personalization, and revealing how to empower patients to discover their own path to health and live a "hell yes" life.

One in 5000 Americans have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. In this episode Dr. Kalin Johnson pharmD explains how to assess, treat and advocate for patients with this connective tissue disorder. She also helps us better understand how to treat our neurodivergent patient population with “help that is helpful.”

Episode 26. In this episode, Jennifer Kosova, PA-C, discusses her transition from the ER to functional medicine. She shares insights on using lab results to create individualized treatments for optimal health. Jennifer highlights the importance of testing panels, including LDL, blood sugar, uric acid, and nutrient levels, and delves into personalized solutions that transform patient care. Tune in...

Episode 25. In this episode husband and wife team Jesse and Matthew Naquin talk about setting up practice where functional medicine is not the norm. Years of endurance racing and optimizing their own health, lead them to open Untamed Health. They talk to Dr. Duizer about functional testing, glucose monitoring and the importance of a personalized approach to care.

Episode 24. Low-dose naltrexone, GLP-1 agonists, the genetics of metabolism, and spirituality. In this wide-ranging discussion, pharmacy owner, sports nutrition expert, and entrepreneur Dr. H shares practical strategies for optimizing patient outcomes and how he’s overcome personal health challenges to become a better clinician.

Episode 23. In this episode, Executive and Health Coach Ellen Palmer shares how to bring clarity to business decisions in our professional practices. Also, how to create a culture of action in your patient base by uncovering where “willingness” truly lies. 

Episode 22. Dr. Tatyana Steele-Hall, LAc, is a one-of-a-kind practitioner who combines 5000-year-old Traditional Chinese and Korean medicine with modern lab diagnostics. In this episode, Dr. Steele-Hall helps us weed through functional medicine testing and teaches us why we should always look at gut health in root-cause medicine.

Episode 21. Eve Persak MS RDN CNSC CSSD embarked on a global mission to understand what it really means to “eat well.” In this episode, we dive into how to properly guide dietary change in your patients and how to understand food systems at large and at home.

Episode 20. Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND realized early in her career that functional medicine doctors need a standard of care to legitimize our medicine. Her Confident Clinician community helps bridge the gap between science and root cause medicine.

Episode 19. Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp, DC, IMFCP, has been optimizing her patients' health for 27 years. In this episode, we cover the courses she’s taken, the tools she has at home and in the clinic, and her strategies to personalize care. After her seven books, she shares why every practitioner should consider writing one, too.

Episode 18. Dr. Miriam Zylberglait MD found herself disillusioned with hospital care as she watched her colleagues burnout during the pandemic. As a response, she started VirtualMD and began her career as an author. Now she transforms health using “good medicine.”

Episode 17. Dr. Julie Durnan ND is a community builder, clinician and award-winning founder. When she watched clinics close during the pandemic Dr. Durnan launched Ginger Desk to provide virtual assistant staffing to her colleagues. She shares how she learned to do less, and enjoy life more, while still achieving business success.

Episode 16. Personalized podcast host becomes guest in this special episode: Dr. David Duizer ND, CSCS talks about balancing your passions with excellent patient care as the way to build the practice of your dreams. We dive into laboratory and fitness testing, building your team and how to create treatment plans that get results.

Weight loss trends come and go, but in this episode, Dr. Adarsh Gupta DO, MS, FACOFP, shares what really helps patients find lasting weight management. Clinician, researcher and professor Dr. Gutpa treats patients post-operatively after bariatric surgery, he uses pharmaceutical medications, but his area of specialty is behaviour change and neuroplasticity. A published author of two books, he empha...

Episode 14. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Zadek deep dives into her testing process, sharing her expertise and recommendations to support patients on the path to fertility. She works with females and couples to get to the root cause of their infertility guiding them through a lens of personalization.     Dr. Sarah Zadek ND is a writer and naturopathic doctor with a focus on reproductive health, endoc...

Episode 13. How a severe neurological impairment in her sister led Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND to dedicate her life and practice to uncovering the secrets to better nervous system and brain health.  For over 20 years, Dr. Pamela Hutchison ND has focused her clinical practice on caring for people living with mood and neurological disorders. She is a lifelong learner with multiple certifications in topi...

Episode 12. In this episode, consultant Connie Phenix shares how she helps clinicians and business leaders tune into an internal source of wisdom that often gets overlooked. We all have the capacity to utilize intuition for better decision-making, and she shares how you can cultivate a practice of tuning into this inner voice.

Episode 11. Melanie Yearow, is a registered member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, holding designations as RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) and MPCC (Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor). With 30 years of experience, Melanie’s areas of specialization include addiction (sex and substance abuse/misuse), complex trauma, loss and grief, pet loss, chronic and terminal...

Episode 10. Denise Kirtley is reimagining the aging process for women over 50. In this inspirational episode Denise explains why time is on your side. With discipline, sustainable strategies and a vision of your best self, you CAN age with grace and be fitter than ever.