Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast

Conventional medicine goes straight to step seven. Naturopathic medicine starts at step one — and that difference is why one model manages disease while the other resolves it. No supplement can outcompete a persistent physiological insult. Real healing requires a specific order. Dr. Ana Lara breaks down one of the most clinically important and least talked-about concepts in naturopathic medicine:...

The body was designed to heal itself. Naturopathic medicine is built on that truth — and on six foundational principles that have guided root-cause healing for centuries, long before "integrative" or "functional" medicine existed. Dr. Ana Lara walks through all six foundational principles of naturopathic medicine — the philosophical blueprint that has guided naturopathic practice from its earliest...

If you've ever wondered whether a naturopathic doctor is just a "natural" version of your MD — or confused an ND with a functional medicine practitioner — this episode is going to clear that up entirely. The difference isn't the tools. It's the paradigm. Dr. Ana Lara breaks down what naturopathic medical doctors actually are, how they're trained, and why the philosophy behind naturopathic medicine...

You have a therapeutic tool built into your body that you've probably stopped using — your own voice. Humming, singing, and chanting aren't just cultural traditions or childhood habits; they are measurable, physiological healers that your nervous system already knows how to receive. Dr. Ana Lara shares a personal story that sparked this episode: waking up mid-sleep to find herself humming through...

Your vagus nerve touches your heart, your gut, your immune system, and your capacity to feel safe — and most people don't even know it exists. When it's dysregulated, everything downstream suffers: digestion, sleep, mood, inflammation, and resilience. Dr. Ana Lara breaks down the vagus nerve — the body's longest cranial nerve and the backbone of the parasympathetic nervous system — and explains wh...

Did you know that one of the oldest healing therapies in the world may be flowing from your tap? In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself , we explore the fascinating world of hydrotherapy, a cornerstone of naturopathic medicine that has been used for thousands of years across cultures to stimulate healing, improve circulation, strengthen immunity, and restore balance to the body. Discover the hi...

Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast ! In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of homeopathy — what it is, where it came from, and why it continues to help millions of people around the world. Learn about the history and philosophy of homeopathy, how it works differently from conventional and natural medicine, and why many people consider it safe, gentle, and affordable. We also...

What is Nature Cure? | The Origins of Naturopathic Medicine Explained In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast , we explore the fascinating history of Nature Cure, the birth of Naturopathic Medicine, and how ancient healing traditions shaped modern holistic healthcare. Discover how homeopathy, hydrotherapy, herbal medicine, nutrition, and natural healing practices merged to create one...

What is ketamine, and why is it becoming one of the most talked-about treatments in mental health today? In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast , we explore the science, psychology, and controversy behind ketamine therapy. Learn how ketamine works in the brain, its effects on depression and PTSD, and why it’s being used for treatment-resistant mental health conditions. We also discu...

This is our 100th episode!!! I want to give a heartfelt thank you to the support team: Bill Brassow, Owner of PodWorks Studio https://podworksstudios.com/ Jio Gaon, Editor at PodWorks Studio Nicole Angus, Rooted Success Solutions, social media expert. nicole@rootedsuccesssolutions.com Jeffri Lynn – Owner of Blaze Experts - https://blazeexperts.com/   All my patients and all the viewers. Thank you...

Welcome back to Physician Heal Thyself , the podcast where we explore the deeper layers of healing—beyond symptoms, beyond diagnoses, and into the patterns that shape how we live, think, and show up in the world. Today’s episode is one that many people don’t even realize they’re living through. We’re talking about concussions and traumatic brain injuries—TBIs—not just as physical injuries, but as...

Welcome back to  Physician Heal Thyself , the podcast where we explore the deep connections between mind, body, and healing. Today we’re diving into a topic that is both deeply personal and profoundly physiological:  abusive and toxic relationships—and how they literally inflame the brain and body, setting the stage for chronic disease. This is not just psychology. This is not just emotional pain....

Welcome back to  Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast  — the space where we explore deep healing for the healer, the mother, the woman. Today’s episode is tender, powerful, and deeply needed. We are talking about  birthing PTSD  — what it is, why it happens, how to prevent it, and most importantly… how to heal. If you or someone you love has walked away from birth feeling broken, afraid, or disconne...

Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is one I wish every pregnant woman could hear before she ever steps foot in a provider’s office or hospital room. We’re talking about self-advocacy during pregnancy and birth — and what every woman needs to know about informed consent . Because here’s the truth: Pregnancy does not cancel your autonomy. Being in labor does not erase your rights. And wearing...

Today we’re talking about a topic that is rapidly gaining attention in functional and integrative medicine:  neuroinflammation . This silent process inside the brain may be a major contributor to symptoms that many patients struggle with — brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and even neurodegenerative diseases. In this episode, we’ll break down four essential questions: 1. ...

Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for 27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years. Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent several years in a highly integrative practice in Wisconsin before moving to Arizona. He also maintains his...

Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for 27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years. Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent several years in a highly integrative practice in Wisconsin before moving to Arizona. He also maintains his...

Today we’re talking about something most of us experience but rarely talk about: shame. More importantly, we’re uncovering why shame often makes us hide behind a mask, repeat toxic behaviors, and even lie to ourselves and others—and what we can do to break free. Shame is a deeply painful emotion. It’s that feeling that says, ‘I am flawed,’ or ‘I am not enough.’ Unlike guilt, which is about what we...

Today, we’re going deeper into one of the biggest forces that pulls us out of alignment:  groupthink . Human beings are wired for connection. We are created for relationship—with God and with one another. But the same need that draws us toward community can also pressure us into silence, conformity, and self-betrayal. Today we’re exploring: ·   Why belonging feels essential ·   How groupthink form...

Welcome to  Physician Heal Thyself , the podcast devoted to caring for the healer—mind, body, and spirit—so that we can live and practice with clarity, wisdom, and compassion. Today’s episode asks a timely and deeply important question: Are you turning to artificial intelligence for medical advice? And if so— what should you understand before you trust what it tells you? AI tools are now everywher...

Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast devoted to educating people on things related to health in a whole person approach. Today we’re exploring a question that often arises in clinics, hospitals, and patient portals:Why can’t doctors simply give patients their lab results without discussion? What legal responsibility does a physician have in reviewing and communicating those results? This...

Maybe you don’t feel safe to feel loved and heard. Maybe you have been hurt by people who were supposed to be safe for you, and you had to survive abuse. This could make it difficult to see God, hear from God or want to be in a relationship with God. This conversation is for you. When surrender and submission come together in Christ, they form a posture of  loving trust . This posture says: ·   “G...

We’re talking about two words that often carry emotional weight, especially in church spaces:  surrender  and  submission . For some people, these words bring comfort. For others, they bring confusion, resistance, or even pain. But Scripture shows us that when surrender and submission are rooted  in Christ’s love , they are not about losing yourself—they are about finding life. So today we’re goin...

In a world flooded with opinions, influencers, spiritual leaders, and powerful systems competing for our trust, how do we know what’s truly from God? Jesus said,  “My sheep hear My voice.”  That statement assumes discernment—not blind obedience. In this episode, we explore how to separate God’s voice from human voices, why discernment is a sign of spiritual maturity, and how to walk wisely in a wo...

Today we’re talking about  health , but not just nutrition or exercise. We’re talking about  whole-person health —mind, body, and spirit—and how it’s deeply impacted by whether or not we feel free to  think for ourselves, speak truthfully, and live authentically . From a Christian perspective, we believe we are created with purpose, conscience, and free will. Scripture tells us we are “fearfully a...