The Clinician's Corner

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry is joined by her husband, Chef James Barry, who shares invaluable insights on changing mindsets about food, particularly the less commonly consumed yet highly nutritious organ meats. We explore how exposing children to diverse foods can expand their palates and discuss practical methods to integrate organ meats into everyday meals...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we talk with Maggie Berghoff, leader in wellness entrepreneurship and a national bestselling author. Maggie shares her personal journey from a nurse practitioner to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing a simplified approach to building a thriving business without the need for full automation or extensive resources. We dive into the art and science o...

In this special bonus episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we chat with Mira Dessy about her journey from being storm-struck to becoming a leader in preparedness education via social media. She discusses her membership program designed to help families and individuals prepare for unexpected events like job losses, dock worker strikes, and natural disasters. We explore the essential elements of a...

In this special bonus episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we chat with Dr. Jill Carnahan, MD, about her personal journey in health. Dr. Jill joined us to share more about her personal healing, and the role that her faith played in her own journey overcoming Crohn's Disease and breast cancer. Her raw and honest account of her own challenges in facing a life-threatening illness, living with autoi...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, Sinclair Kennally explains the far-reaching effects of glyphosate, an herbicide that's ubiquitous in North American agriculture. She takes us on a deep dive into all things glyphosate and powerfully illustrates the real impact this chemical has on our physiology. She shares how to easily test for glyphosate toxicity, clinical considerations for addres...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we had the pleasure of speaking with sexual health and hormone expert, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Dr. Anna dives deep into the often-overlooked aspects of sexual health, emphasizing the importance of nurturing relationships, effective communication, and aftercare. We explore the intricate links between vaginal and overall health, how stress impacts sexual desir...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we chat with Brian Maurer, co-founder of Bristle Health and an expert in oral microbiome testing. We explore the fascinating connections between oral health and overall well-being. Brian shares groundbreaking insights into how oral bacteria can impact everything from gut health to chronic inflammation and even cardiovascular health. You'll also hear p...

Dental Detoxification, the Oral Microbiome, and Our Health with Dr. Sanda Moldovan  In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry interviews biological periodontist and nutritionist Dr. Sanda Moldovan.    They discuss:    The connection between oral health and systemic health, including the connection between the oral microbiome and diseases such as heart attacks, cancer and...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, we do a deep dive into male hormonal optimization and peak performance with Dr. Tracy Gapin. In this episode, we'll tackle common misconceptions around testosterone, explore its critical link to cardiovascular health, and discuss the importance of both free and total testosterone levels. Dr. Gapin will also share insights into effective testing method...

 In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we explore the world of glutathione with our special guest, Dr. Gina Nick, a renowned naturopathic physician, researcher, and supplement formulator. Dr. Nick shares her personal journey from facing health challenges in medical school to pioneering accessible, effective glutathione supplements spurred by a desire to help her nephew with autism. We also ta...

Deidre Bloomquist - Your Body Is Not Broken: Reversing Toxic Infertility In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we do a dive deep into the hidden factors impacting fertility with our special guest, functional nutritionist and author, Deidre Bloomquist. We explore the significant role that toxins play in hormonal imbalances and rising infertility rates, as well as the importance of preconceptio...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we do a dive deep into the transformative power of storytelling with Bo Eason, a former NFL player, actor, renowned speaker, and bestselling author. Bo takes us through his own journey, revealing how personal stories, no matter how vulnerable, can be our most valuable assets, leading to opportunities and success. He highlights the profound impact of perso...

In today's episode, we're diving deep into holistic pet health with Dr. Ruth Roberts, a pioneering holistic vet and the mind behind the original Crocpet Diet. Joined by host Margaret Floyd Barry, Dr. Roberts shares her wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics. We'll explore the impact of exercise on pet diets, natural allergy remedies, and holistic approaches to living in mold-infested environme...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we talk with Dr. Alan Christianson, who has dedicated his life's work to advancing our understanding of thyroid disorders. After spending almost a year meticulously reviewing existing medical literature on thyroid support products, he has developed new, research-based approaches to help those suffering from thyroid issues. We also discuss the controversia...

What if you could learn from one of the single most successful nutrition professionals in the world, and have her explain to you exactly what she would do if she were to start her business, from scratch, today? What if you could benefit from all her many years of experience – the mistakes she made, the hard-won victories, the lessons learned from trying things that did and didn't work – and fast-t...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we dive into the very important but less-discussed topic of hormone health and fitness for women over 50. At the age of 56, Debra Atkinson - a renowned hormone-balancing fitness expert - discovered the importance of tailoring fitness to the hormonal and metabolic needs of women, especially in midlife. This episode exposes the stark lack of research focuse...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we talk with Zach Bitter - renowned endurance athlete and coach - to dive into the world of performance and recovery. Together we explore the intricacies of fueling strategies for long-distance athletes following a low-carb or ketogenic diet, as opposed to the traditional approach of carb-loading before an endurance event. Zach shares insights from his ex...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we look at the critical yet subtle differences between stress and trauma, with trauma expert Dr. Aimie Apigian. Together, we explore the very important and distinct ways we need to address these two things clinically, how to listen for cues from clients about which state they are in, and how our own language with clients can either exacerbate a situation...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we explore fundamental aspects of children's health and well-being. We dive into everything from gut health and stress management to food education and parent advocacy - all of which are anchored with practical strategies to fully arm parents with the information they need to ensure their children are thriving. We discuss:  Clinical clues for dysbiosis an...

In this episode of the RWS Clinician's Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry explores the things everyone needs to know about bone health and osteoporosis prevention and reversal with Kevin Ellis, the Bone Coach. They discuss: The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis, along with the most helpful and accurate assessment technologies for bone health. The misconceptions and realities of exercise and...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we explore the critical and until now unsung role of muscle to our long-term health with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. She unpacks the key roles that protein plays in health and longevity, from the benefits for our skeletal muscle health to its role in preventing metabolic disease and cognitive decline. We discuss:  Muscle protein synthesis and protein intake acros...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we have Dr Bryce Appelbaum, a pioneer in neuro-optometry passionate about unlocking life's potential through vision. His expertise includes reorganizing the visual brain post-concussion to return to learning and returning to life, remediating visual developmental delays interfering with reading and learning, and enhancing visual skills to elevate sports p...

If you've ever superdosed on broccoli sprouts, then this episode is for you. And if you've not superdosed on broccoli sprouts, you'd better come hear what you've been missing and understand the power of the compound sulforaphane, which is the primary beneficial compound in those sprouts that, as it turns out, is one of the most versatile, powerful, and beneficial compounds there is. The best part?...

Did you know that underneath all the root causes we support as functional health professionals, there's something that connects them all… and that something is disrupted in 20% of the population? In this episode of the Clinician's Corner, we do a deep dive with Dr. Aaron Hartman on the topic of hypermobility, a key and unsung contributing factor to many of the health issues we see in practice - fr...

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner we have Research Microbiologist and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs (one of our very favorite probiotic companies), Kiran Krishnan, sharing some of the most compelling research connecting the gut and the brain. As we all know, we are currently living in the "era of the microbiome", and there is daily development in understanding the complex and...