Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast

There is power in your voice. The most healing and powerful sound God created is the human voice. If you feel you have lost your voice or you don’t have the authority to speak up, this episode is for YOU! Maybe due to your upbringing or trauma, your voice has been silenced. But it doesn’t have to be this way. God wants to restore your voice and use your God given authority to speak life into other...

“Have you ever wondered if your struggle is physical, emotional, or spiritual? Today we explore how Christians can discern the difference—and why it matters.” As doctors we are the gatekeepers of health. Jesus is our Teacher, the Greatest Healer and the Great Physician who wants to guide us as physicians, therapists and all people. Segment 1: Understanding the Whole Person: Body (physical), Soul (...

How to Hear God’s Voice for Healing . Whether you’re walking through illness, emotional pain, or just feel spiritually weary, I want to encourage you— God is not silent in your suffering. He speaks. And His voice brings healing. So how do we recognize it? How do we tune in when the pain is loud and the answers feel far away? That’s what we’re going to explore together.” Segment 1: God Still Heals...

As a Follower of Jesus Christ and as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, I understand the power of prayer in the healing journey of people. As physicians we can pray for our patients, and use herbs, nutrition and other healing modalities without compromising our faith and values.   Yet so many doctors and health professionals shy away from praying. I understand the concerns that can rise from something...

First, let’s define our terms. Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and a sense of reduced accomplishment. It’s what happens when your tank has been on empty for too long. Burnout Culture is the broader system that normalizes and even celebrates that kind of depletion. It’s the ‘sleep when you're dead’ mentality. The pressure to alw...

What does setting healthy boundaries have to do with health? By not setting healthy boundaries it opens you up to people violating what is important to you and remaining in silence puts people in a fight/flight or freeze response, aka affecting your nervous system. If your nervous system is always on alert, this will have a physiological impact on your overall health and wellness. This episode wil...

Listen to the two-part series on our conversation on with Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chavez, NMD on the future of Naturopathic Medicine and the Make America Healthy Again Movement. Dr. Franco-Chavez has been advocating for health and natural medicine. Listen in! SPECIAL OFFER: The first 5 people that follow Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chaves and DM her on IG, will receive a free a “MAHA” Cap and sticker. DM at @th...

Listen to the two part series on our conversation on with Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chavez, NMD on the future of Naturopathic Medicine and the Make America Healthy Again Movement. Dr. Franco-Chavez has been advocating for health and natural medicine. Listen in! SPECIAL OFFER: The first 5 people that follow Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chaves and DM her on IG, will receive a free a “MAHA” Cap and sticker. DM at @th...

Are you a feeler? Do certain people or environments drain your energy? Do social interactions make you feel depleted? You may be a highly sensitive person, and interacting with in-genuine situations leave you feeling disconnected, confused and your nervous system uses more energy to try to figure out what is going on. Learn about the power of being authentic.  Disclosure: This content is for educa...

Men! Please listen to this episode and understand your wife’s health! Many women feel like they are losing their mind, they are losing themselves in this transition; and men can be a critical support to women during this time, if you understand what is actually happening; and not taking things personally.  Ladies! Dr. Lara discusses the transition women experience through menopause. We talk about...

What the heck is going on with our youth? Dr. Lara shares her clinical experience on what she is witnessing happening with teens and 20 years old as it relates to their hormone health. There is an increase in young women with low hormones due to poor nutrition, lack of sleep, high levels of stress, high toxic chemical exposures, and lack of physical exercise. Prevention is key. We need to educate...

Hormones have a huge impact on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Learn about the myths and the most common mistakes women make that impact their hormones. These are real clinical observations that Dr. Lara sees in her clinic. This episode is designed to share what seems common sense, yet many women are not eating enough protein and healthy fats in their meals, therefore, leading to hor...

Join the conversation about men’s health with James Monte who is a top pharmaceutical rep with IBSA. He specialized in thyroid function and endocrine optimization and has a passion for helping others. He’s a dedicated family man and husband, with 3 children ages 16, 7, and 4. He’s been a Type 1 Diabetic for more than 35 years. In his free time, he coaches his son’s baseball and is a “cheer dad” fo...

Join the conversation about men’s health with James Monte who is a top pharmaceutical rep with IBSA. He specialized in thyroid function and endocrine optimization and has a passion for helping others. He’s a dedicated family man and husband, with 3 children ages 16, 7, and 4. He’s been a Type 1 Diabetic for more than 35 years. In his free time, he coaches his son’s baseball and is a “cheer dad” fo...

Forgiveness is a path to healing and peace. Forgiveness is a release or dismissal of something, encompassing both God’s forgiveness of our sins and our responsibility to forgive others, mirroring God’s mercy and grace. What does the Bible say about forgiveness? Scriptures: Matthew 6:9-14 Matthew 18:21-22 Ephesians 4:32 Mark 11:25-26 Matthew 11:28-30 Forgiveness benefits us spiritually, mentally, e...

Meet Bill Brassow, founder and producer of PodWorks Studios in Mesa, AZ, where Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast is recorded. We talk about the rise of mental health issues on the rise that we are both noticing. I appreciate the perspective of people outside the medical field, who are perceiving these social changes in our world. We discuss social issues, how COVID lockdowns impacted mental heal...

When is medical cannabis use right? Is medical cannabis safe for consumption in Christians? I will discuss the different ways to use cannabis, the different strains and their benefits, THC vs CBD, dosing; and the various conditions that people can benefit from using medical cannabis. There are many medical conditions that people do better with medical cannabis vs medications.   Be responsible and...

Acupuncture is over 3,000 years old, used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.  The actual practice of acupuncture includes placing hair-thin needles into the skin on certain points of a meridian. The needles are sterilized to prevent infection and are only one time use. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal co...

I want to dedicate this episode to the lovely Apostle Shirley Pace, a great woman of God, who joined the Lord in November 2024, and on her deathbed blessed me with a prophecy that edified my soul. As she told me, “Always be yourself, Dr. Lara. You bring light to the darkness in this world. Continue to be that pillar of light in this world by speaking God’s truth. Continue to bring healing to His p...

In this episode, God leads me to share about my family’s journey into the U.S., my upbringing and how my experiences have molded me into who I am today. I share about my desire to learn and grow, because of the limitations my parents experienced in their country. Never make assumptions about others, get to know who they are. Everyone has a story of triumph, no matter how small or great. I talk abo...

A lot of detox products are pretty misleading, and while “detox” might be a marketing term, there are some ways that you can support your systems of elimination for optimal function. In this episode, we will discuss the difference between a cleanse and detoxification; learn about the 5 systems of elimination, knowing the reasons to do a detoxification program, the appropriate testing of environmen...

March is National Kidney Month, a month dedicated to educating the public on kidney health. This episode is dedicated to bringing education and awareness to the serious effects of declining kidney function. Kidney statistics: According to the CDC, in 2023: More than 1 in 7 US adults—about 35.5 million people, or 14%—are estimated to have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). As many as 9 in 10 adults with...

Join the conversation with Dr. Cory Ostroot and Jessica Waala, owners of The Healing Couple; as we discuss what breathwork is, the healing benefits of breathwork, how respiratory patterns are associated with emotions and so much more. Dr. Cory and Jessica dedicate their time teaching people Reset Breathwork and training others to be teachers of breathwork. Breathwork can help us to regulate our em...

The Gut-Brain axis is a complex two-way communication system between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, where signals are sent back and forth through nerves, hormones, and immune cells. Essentially allowing the gut to influence mood, cognition, and mental health. While the brain can impact digestion and gut function, this connection is primarily facilitated by the vagus nerve, which acts as...

February is Cancer Prevention Month to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection. In this episode we will talk about the Naturopathic Therapeutic Order, what type of testing you should consider doing for cancer prevention screening that are often times not taken into consideration, We will discuss the 4 Pillars of Health, cleaning up your lifestyle from toxic chemicals, learn...