Admissions Department @ Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Sonoran Stories with Admissions

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Authentic Experiences. Honest Insights. Sonoran Stories Podcast is the official podcast of the Sonoran University of Health Sciences Admissions Team, hosted by Courtney Badowski — created to guide, inform, and inspire future students exploring careers in naturopathic and integrative medicine. Go beyond brochures and websites with candid conversations featuring students, alumni, faculty, and staff. From preparing your application to navigating clinical training and launching a meaningful healthcare career, this podcast delivers real answers from people who have lived the journey. Each episode e...

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Admissions Department @ Sonoran University of Health Sciences

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Episode 5 | Inside the Admissions Journey Part 2 - Masters Degrees 30.06.2026 43:32

Part 2 of the Inside the Admissions Journey series where we discuss the Masters Degrees offered at Sonoran University and the admissions process. What does the future of healthcare look like—and how can an online graduate degree help you become part of it? In this episode of Sonoran Stories , we explore the growing demand for professionals trained in nutrition, mental health, wellness, and integra...

Episode 4 | Inside the Admissions Journey Part 1 - ND Degree 30.06.2026 55:48

Part 1 of the Inside the Admissions Journey series where we discuss the Naturopathic Doctorate Degree offered at Sonoran University and the admissions process. What does the admissions team wish every future Sonoran student knew before applying? In this behind-the-scenes episode, meet the people who walk alongside applicants from first inquiry to first day on campus: Jain, Jody, Bruce, and Courtne...

Episode 3 | From Wall Street to Wellness with Dr. Karthik Ramanan 01.06.2026 31:45

What happens when you step off the traditional career path to follow a calling? In this energizing and heartfelt interview, Sonoran University alumni Dr. Karthik Ramanan (“Dr. K”) shares how a high-pressure finance career, personal health challenges, and a commitment to personal transformation led him to naturopathic medicine. Dr. K opens up about the lifestyle changes that healed his body, the...

Episode 2 | Leading With Purpose: A Conversation with Sonoran's President, Dr. Lise Alschuler 13.03.2026 44:15

In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, Sonoran University President Dr. Lise Alschuler shares the life experiences that shaped her calling to naturopathic medicine and her vision for the next generation of integrative healthcare professionals. From her transformative first encounter with acupuncture to decades of leadership in integrative healthcare, Dr. Alschuler reflects on the men...

Episode 1 | Welcome to Sonoran Stories 13.01.2026 5:35

Start your journey with us. In this introductory episode, host Courtney Badowski welcomes listeners to Sonoran Stories with Admissions and sets the stage for what this podcast is all about — authentic voices, meaningful conversations, and practical guidance for aspiring naturopathic, integrative medicine, and health science students. You’ll learn how Sonoran University’s holistic admissions phi...