Push Pause To Heal

If you're doing everything right… why do you still feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck? In this episode of Push Pause to Heal, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer sits down with her health coaches Yoko, Karen, and Laura to unpack the real reason so many high-achieving women struggle to feel better, even after trying all the "right" things. Through personal stories of burnout, misdiagnosis, and navigating conve...

What if the reason you're not healing… is because you're trying too hard? After beating breast cancer, Bridget was told she was "fine" — but inside, she felt anxious, overwhelmed, and completely lost on how to move forward. Like so many high-achieving women, she tried to do more, fix more, and push harder… until she discovered that her body didn't need more effort — it needed safety. In this episo...

What if the root cause of fatigue, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and chronic health issues wasn't what you think… but how you breathe? In this powerful episode of Push Pause to Heal, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer sits down with airway expert and dentist Dr. Bahar Esmaili to uncover the surprising connection between breathing, sleep, posture, and whole-body health. Dr. Bahar shares the deeply personal story th...

This week, Dr. Emily sits down with anesthesiologist Dr. Joseph Elisha to explore the lessons decades in the operating room taught him about stress, emotional hijacking, and the power of stepping back before reacting. Together, they unpack the powerful parallels between anesthesia and the moments of stillness we can create in our own lives. They talk about Dr. Elisha's powerful DROP technique, the...

What if the biggest barrier to better health isn't a lack of information but the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it? This week, Dr. Emily sits down with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, to explore the powerful role health coaching plays in creating real, lasting change. They discuss why lifestyle change can feel so hard, the five fou...

In this solo episode, Dr. Emily shares two big paradigm shifts that changed everything — her health, her practice, and the way she thinks about healing.   First, she discovered functional medicine and learned to look for root causes instead of just treating symptoms. Then she realized that true healing isn't just about tests or supplements. It's about creating the right conditions for your body to...

What if just 15 minutes a day could change the way you feel in your body and your life? This week, Dr. Emily sits down with fitness mentor, cancer exercise specialist, and breast cancer survivor Carly Fauth. Carly shares the powerful story of launching a podcast from her chemo chair, the mindset that carried her through treatment, and why movement is one of the most important tools we have for hea...

What if your prescriptions were only part of the healing equation?   This week, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer sits down with integrative pharmacist, TEDx speaker, and wellness educator Dr. Emlah Tubuo for a powerful conversation about whole-person health, intentional living, and how modern healthcare often treats symptoms while missing the deeper story.    Together, they explore how common medications c...

In this first episode of Push Pause to Heal, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer shares the personal journey that transformed her health and her career. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 10, she spent years managing symptoms before discovering functional medicine and the powerful role stress and lifestyle play in healing. Dr. Emily introduces the core philosophy behind this show: root-cause healing,...