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Join me in a 21 day challenge to unlock the power of « The Miracle Morning » routine. It is said said that any habit can be take if done for 21 days straight.  In the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, we learn how to incorporate meditation, visualization, affirmations, reading, journaling, and exercise into your daily routine. As we do this, we will witness the positive impact it can have on our lives...

Words matter! They do and you know it intuitively. What if I could now show you a study that looked exactly at that? The power of using different words on patients, discussing the exact same condition. and how it changed their perception of disease.  Tune in for this fascinating episode and learn about the science behind words and health. Link to the article mentioned: Effects of hip pain diagnost...

What a wonderful CoExist meeting we had! We Dive into the World of Wellness with Cerise: Tai Chi, Acupuncture, and the Secrets of Feeling Great! Join us for an enlightening chat with Cerise, a Tai Chi and Acupuncturist. Together, we'll unravel the magic behind her unique approach to feeling fantastic. It's a friendly, down-to-earth conversation about ancient practices that can transform...

If you do not yet know Cheryl Crow, the host of the Arthritis Life Podcast, you are in for a treat! If you know her, I'm sure you won't even. read this and play the episode right away. Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 21. She has helped many patients with inflammatory arthritis through her podcast, social media videos and community p...

Dr. Dana Gibbs is a speaker, educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. She maintains an online education platform where she shares her knowledge of Hormone Management and Allergy treatment methods with other interested physicians. Dr. Gibbs also presents virtual or in-person workshops and other content that introduces the general public to integrative Hormone Management methods...

Learning a different approach to diseases that includes root treatment analyses and management.  Susannah Kerwin is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner certified in functional medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine. She holds nursing degrees from the University of San Francisco and New York University. Susannah has been helping patients define and realize their best health for more...

What does athlete mindset and being a mother have in common? Listen to our UnabridgedMD episode today to get the answer!  Dr. Sarah Pospos, MD, MS is a perinatal and sports psychiatrist (and former student-athlete) and a TEDx speaker. She completed her psychiatry residency as a chief resident at UCLA-Kern and has published extensively on burnout and depression at UCLA, UCSD and UCSB. She is devote...

If you have ever wondered why we talk so much about inflammation, then head over and listen to the amazing Dr. Wada.  She is an immuno-allergist who found her life changed by Sjogren's disease. She recently created the Demystifying Inflammation Summit where she invited many specialists in their field (including @unabridgedMD) to discuss what inflammation is and what it causes in all of our sp...

Today we talk with Integrative and internal medicine specialist Dr Dr. Malathi Acharya. We learn what integrative medicine is and how it can help patients feel empowered and heal fully. Listen to learn more and follow Dr. Dr. Malathi Acharya. ------------------------------------- Dr. Malathi Acharya is an integrative medicine physician and founder of Ayur Integrative Medicine. She is passionate ab...

“From Martial Arts to Tai Chi and Acupuncture, Unveil the Power Within. In this episode, we Dive deep into Cerise's spiritual journey, as she shares the profound connection between martial arts, acupuncture, and personal transformation. Explore the concept of energy flow within the body and its influence on both physical and emotional well-being. Discover how Cerise's understanding of an...

If you’ve ever wondered how to start running and didn’t feel like or knew how to start, this episode of UnabridgedMD is for you! We talk with running coach and physician Dr Michelle Quirk. How she started, how she prepared for her first marathon, and how she decided to coach others like her so that more people would start running and enjoying a more vibrant life.  Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-cer...

Dr Toomer joins us on this episode of UnabridgedMD! She is an MD with focus on obesity medicine. And she is so much more than that! I met Dr Toomer through a business group of physician and am always inspired by her commitment to patients. She has created a tiktok channel (DrToomerTalks) that has exploded in the several months it’s been created. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!...

We had another beautiful Coexist meeting! Enjoy this episode of UnabridgedMD which brings you a recent interview of Maggie Shafer. She is a transcultural adoptee and shared her experience with us. It was raw, moving, and profound. She even got to be interviewed by her mom in the last part of our meeting, after I offered the mic to her. Enjoy.  ________________________________ Remember that if you...

Today we learn about Ayurvedic medicine. What is it? How does it work? Learn from our guest Om who is a former Pharmaceutical Medical Science liaison before he decided to practice and teach Ayurvedic medicine. Om Received his Ayurvedic Wellness Counseling training from Kerala Ayurveda Academy (Currently at KAA school for Ayurveda Wellness Practitioner Program- 2021- 2023) and is a Certified Health...

Bonjour! It’s been two weeks and I have missed talking with you all. Thank you for tuning in to our new unabridgedMD podcast. Don’t forget to also subscribe to the new rheumatology 101 YouTube Chanel which is much more specifically targeted at talking rheumatology.  In this new episode of UnabridgedMD, we talk about mindset and some steps to take to live a full life and make the best of our chroni...

Dr. Thornton is a physician specialized in chronic pain. She shares with us her approach to chronic pain patients and how to help manage pain. We learn about holistic and integrative ways to help become pain-free. Chronic Pain Rescue is a telemedicine practice owned by Dr. Ruth Reid- Thornton. The mission of Chronic Pain Rescue is to help people suffering from chronic pain through alternative ther...

Dr. Thornton is a physician specialized in chronic pain. She shares with us her approach to chronic pain patients and how to help manage pain. We learn about holistic and integrative ways to help become pain-free. Chronic Pain Rescue is a telemedicine practice owned by Dr. Ruth Reid- Thornton. The mission of Chronic Pain Rescue is to help people suffering from chronic pain through alternative ther...

When my good friend Dr. Amen Sergew and I started discussing how to improve the care of our patients, we were clear that one of the important aspects of improvement should be to elevate our own spirits. As many of you know, Doctors are hurting now more than ever.  A year ago, we came up with the idea of creating an open and diverse community where we would learn from each other. We called these me...

Such a privilege to talk with Dr. Tolulope Olabintan! Take a listen to learn about Gout. Dr. Olabintan always smiles. It is contagious. You cannot be around her and not feel loved and cared for. Her patients love her, and we do too! I had the privilege to interview her on this  episode of UnabridgedMD. I hope you enjoy our interview as much as I need. It’s time to live with joy.  Dr. Tolulope Olab...

This is an episode to get back to! If you are post menopause, know someone who has experienced post-menopause weight gain, or just want to get good eating habits, listen to this week’s UnabridgedMD podcast.  We talk with Dr. Awad, an expert in obesity medicine, and with a particular interest and specialty in post-menopausal women. If you want to lose weight by changing just one or two habits, list...

In this episode of the UnabridgedMD podcast we talked with Dr. Brew-Lewis who is a family and obesity specialist and received extra training in Hypnosis. We learn what hypnosis is and how to use the power of our subconscious mind to achieve health and great thing. You will absolutely love listening/watching this episode and will want to start some of the techniques we talk about right away. Dr. Ta...

Have you ever felt like a number, another case, another hinderance when you interacted with health care workers?  In this episode I share a recent story about an interaction I had with healthcare workers as "patient" and offer some ways to improve the  interaction. In health Dr. Isabelle Amigues PS: We are currently accepting new patients from Colorado, Wisconsin and Michigan! If you are...

Today we talk about the power of the words. This is such an important topic to me.  Have you ever wondered why you preferred one doctor to another one? Why one left you with hope, the other with dread? We dive into two very patients stories. One that brings me tears, and another one that brings me smile. Listen to learn more and let me know what you have experienced in your life.  In health Dr. Is...

In this episode of UnabridgedMD we hear from Dr. Tamara Beckford  about ways to prevent burnout in the workplace. If you have ever felt like quitting, this is an episode for you. Dr. Tamara Beckford is an emergency medicine physician, international speaker, and the CEO of UR Caring Docs, where she helps companies reduce employee burnout through self-care workshops. She hosts the Dr. Tamara Beckfor...

In this coexistence meeting I had the privilege to interview Erica.  Erica is a wife, a mom and the president of physioracing team, an amateur cycling team in Colorado. She recently went through sex affirmation surgery. She shared her story and answered our questions on what it meant for her to be a girl and woman in the body of a boy and man and why she chose to be true to her own self. Learn mor...