The Vibrant Wellness Podcast

What if the future of healthcare isn't treating disease but preventing it before it starts? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Danese Rexroad, Family Nurse Practitioner and Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, to explore how advanced testing, precision medicine, metabolic health, and regenerative therapies are changing the way we approach longevi...

Many women spend decades believing they're simply overwhelmed, anxious, disorganized, or "bad at keeping up." But what if the real issue is ADHD? Women's health expert Dr. Jolene Brighten explains why ADHD is often missed in women, why symptoms become dramatically worse during perimenopause and how hormones, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and brain energy all play a role. We...

Many providers focus on symptoms but what if the real issue is hidden toxicity, neurological dysfunction and structural instability? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Sarah Kotlerman shares how her team combines advanced imaging, concentrated chiropractic care and functional laboratory testing to uncover the root causes behind chronic illness. Topics include: • Why toxicity test...

Mick Emandi joins the show to discuss regenerative medicine, molecular hydrogen therapy, stem-cell signaling technologies, chronic inflammation, longevity, cognitive health and emerging approaches to helping patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options. We dive into: - The connection between inflammation and chronic disease - How molecular hydrogen may impact oxidative stress - Regen...

What actually creates long-term health? In this episode, Christa Elza, NP joins us to discuss the future of functional medicine, preventative healthcare, longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, GLP-1s, genetics and why personalized medicine is changing the way practitioners approach disease. Christa shares her own journey from emergency medicine into functional medicine, why root-c...

What’s really happening to women during perimenopause? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Christine Maren breaks down the hidden connections between hormones, gut health and the nervous system and why so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, anxious and unlike themselves in midlife. We discuss: Perimenopause symptoms most doctors miss Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Gut health &...

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Knight, MD. A board-certified physician specializing in integrative medicine, longevity and women’s health. We dive into: Why the nervous system is the foundation of health The truth about hormones in perimenopause and menopause Chronic stress and its impact on metabolism and sleep Why doing MORE can actually make you w...

What’s really behind brain fog, anxiety and focus issues? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD to explore neuroinflammation, the gut-brain connection and practical steps to improve brain health. 🧠 In This Episode, We Cover: What neuroinflammation actually is (and why it matters) The real causes behind brain fog and focus issues Why ADHD may be overdiagnosed or misunderstood The...

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Scheer to unpack her journey from competitive athlete to being told she needed her large intestine removed and how that moment changed everything. We dive into: Why IBS is often a “catch-all” diagnosis The real root causes behind SIBO and gut dysfunction Why gut issues keep coming back The role of stress and the nervous system in healing How to actually fix...

Fertility isn’t just about getting pregnant, it’s a window into your overall health. In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke sits down with Dr. Natalie Crawford, a double board-certified Fertility Doctor and Author of The Fertility Formula . After experiencing 4 pregnancy losses herself, Dr. Crawford began questioning the conventional approach and what she discovered could chan...

In this episode, Darshan Shah, MD, founder of Next-Health , joins guest host Iman Hasan, Founder & CEO of IHC Agency and Biohack-it , for a deep dive into regenerative medicine, longevity strategies and the rapidly evolving landscape of advanced therapeutics. They explore what’s working in clinics today, what’s overhyped and how advanced diagnostics and AI are reshaping personalized care. Key...

Dr. Victor Carsrud explains why chronic disease may not be what we think and how mitochondria, toxins, and your environment are driving everything from Alzheimer’s to fatigue and aging. This episode breaks down the real root causes behind modern illness and what you can actually do about it. “What we have done to the world is the problem, not the person.” In This Episode: The hidden role of mitoch...

What if autoimmune disease isn’t just genetics but a result of your environment, stress, and even trauma? In this episode, Dr. Amy Myers, New York Times bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution, breaks down the real root causes of autoimmune disease and why it’s becoming more common than ever. We dive into: The 4 pillars of reversing autoimmune disease The connection between gut health and im...

Why do so many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unhealthy even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, Dr. Molly Maloof, MD & author of The Spark Factor , breaks down the real root causes of modern health issues. From metabolic dysfunction and hormone imbalance to loneliness and disconnection. We cover: • Why modern life is out of sync with human biology • The role of m...

Millions of people, especially women are told their thyroid labs are “normal”… while they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, infertility, and depression. In this episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson, PA-C, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, explains why so many thyroid conditions are being missed and what patients should actually be testing. We break down: • The biggest...

What does the future of medicine actually look like? In this episode we sit down with Dr. Rhet Langley, MD and Co-founder of Thrive Medicine Clinic to talk about the evolution of healthcare, from traditional hospital medicine, to modern data-driven longevity clinics. Dr. Langley shares how his experience in anesthesia, pain medicine, and military service led him to rethink the way medicine approac...

Dr. Izabella Wentz joins the Vibrant Wellness Podcast to discuss the real root causes behind IBS, Hashimoto’s, and chronic digestive issues. A pharmacist turned functional medicine expert, Dr. Wentz shares her personal journey from chronic fatigue, IBS, and thyroid disease to remission — and the research that helped thousands of patients reverse symptoms. In this conversation we explore: • Why IBS...

Is all stress bad? For decades, medicine has treated stress as something purely harmful. But what if the right kind of stress is exactly what builds resilience, activates longevity genes, and strengthens mitochondrial health? In this episode, Dr. Bergquist joins us to unpack the science behind “good stress” — the mild to moderate stressors that activate cellular repair, stimulate autophagy, improv...

In this episode, Dr. Philip Oubre sits down with Eric Hinman, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, to break down what it really takes to operate at a high level in your 40s and beyond. Eric shares how he went from 25% body fat and low energy in his 20s to qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in just four years. He explains how structured training, zone 2 cardio, sleep...

Why do so many women in their 30s and 40s feel anxious, foggy, exhausted, or unlike themselves — even when their labs are “normal”? Dr. Elena Zinkov sits down with Dr. Alex Carrasco to discuss the real drivers behind perimenopause symptoms, hormone imbalance, ADHD-like symptoms, brain fog, and metabolic changes in women. To learn more about advanced hormone testing and personalized health insights...

Inflammation is at the core of modern chronic disease and the gut plays a central role. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by gastroenterologist and bestselling author Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explore how gut health, fiber, and the microbiome influence immunity, metabolism, aging, and overall inflammation. 🔗 Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD https://theguthealthmd.com/about-us/ https://www.instagra...

Breast Implant Illness (BII) is complex, misunderstood, and often dismissed.  In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast , Dr. Philip Oubre, MD sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD to explore the real drivers behind BII — including chronic inflammation, genetics, toxic burden, and immune dysfunction. 🔗 Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD https://drrobertwhitfield.com/...

Healing doesn’t start with more supplements. It starts with strong foundations. In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Dr. Austin Lake to explore why so many women struggle to heal and what actually makes a difference. They discuss sleep, stress, hormones, gut health, and how to use lab testing strategically to support long-term vitality. 🔗 Dr. Austin La...

What if the root cause of most chronic diseases isn’t genetics but metabolic dysfunction? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by Dr. Giovanni Campanile to unpack why metabolic health is the foundation of longevity and disease prevention. They explore how insulin resistance, inflammation, and metabolic imbalance drive conditions like heart disease and diabet...

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death — yet many people with “normal” cholesterol and calcium scores suffer heart attacks every year. Why? In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Alex Carrasco sits down with cardiologist Dr. Abid Husain to explore how cardiovascular risk is far more complex than a single lab value. They discuss why LDL alone doesn’t tell the full story, ho...