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A pharmacist who loved chemistry. An ER doctor who loved the chase. A mother who needed steadier hours and a body that needed steadier rhythms. Ros Jabar—Dr Ros—shares how a lifetime of pivots forged a simple, humane way to help people who aren’t “ill” yet aren’t thriving. Her story winds from rejection letters and late-night A-levels to a coffee hut that paid for med school, a weekend pharmacy that kept the lights on, and the eventual birth of Rosmedics, a clinic built on safety, context and common sense.

We unpac...

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Power fails, smoke drifts, roads close—and chronic conditions do not pause. We sit down with Dr Danielle Esler, dual-trained in primary care and public health and former Deputy Chief Health Officer in Australia, to map a practical path for making everyday care truly disaster-ready. From evacuating before a category five cyclone with an asthma-prone child to coordinating elements of a globally admired pandemic response, Danielle brings hard-earned insight and calm, actionable guidance.

We start with a clear look at respiratory care that moves with the patient. Danielle explains why noisy, wa...

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What if the missing step between therapy and surgery isn’t a new implant, but a smarter signal? We sit down with neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine specialist Dr Jeff Gross to trace a candid journey from the operating theatre to a precision, cell‑centred approach that rebuilds tissue, calms inflammation, and extends function without defaulting to the scalpel.

Jeff explains how a career spent treating neck and back pain exposed a wide care gap: after therapy and injections, patients were pushed to surgery because nothing else sat in the middle. That pres...

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The ground shifts when deception enters a relationship. We invited betrayal trauma specialist Ladonna Carey to walk us through a clear, humane path from the first moments of crisis to the deeper work of repair, and the conversation cuts through the noise: this isn’t a communication problem, it’s a trauma problem rooted in secrecy and avoidance.

We start with stabilisation—sleep, food, breath, and the small routines that help a jolted nervous system settle. From there, Ladonna explains how she assesses the betrayer’s readiness to face the “hidden basement”...

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Ever watched a great training fall apart in a real crisis? We sat down with Valeria Lerma, a licensed clinical social worker and strategic leader, to unpack a practitioner-centred approach that keeps skills online when stress is high and time is short. Instead of piling on theory, Valeria starts with self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and values-based decision-making—so nurses, techs, teachers, and officers can actually use what they know in the heat of the moment.

We trace how acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, somatic practices, and the neurosequential model co...

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What if your local dentist could spot a silent killer before it struck? Our conversation with Dr Jeffrey Sherer, founder of the Dental Design Studio, traces a bold path from a single startup to 23 practices built without private equity—and reveals how dentistry can power real public health gains.

We talk about the early bet on patient-first decisions, the shift to digital dentistry that removed messy impressions and reduced waste, and the choice to keep a clinician in charge of strategy. Jeffrey shares how he went from chairside care to leading a...

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Burnout from seven-minute visits and endless admin is real; so is the alternative. We sit down with Dr Todd Born, a naturopathic doctor and certified nutrition specialist who traded a busy Bay Area integrative clinic for a lean, global telehealth practice serving the US, UK, EU, Australia, and beyond. He walks us through the honest trade-offs—no physical exams or manipulation—alongside the surprising wins: calmer patients at home, faster logistics, and a structured approach that finally fits complex chronic illness.

Todd explains how he runs root-cause care without a waiting room...

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What if recovery didn’t just mean stabilising symptoms, but rewiring the brain with purpose, novelty and intention? Dr Jeffrey DerSabo, award-winning neuropsychiatrist and medical director of ED180, joins us to explore why eating disorders are uniquely half medical and half psychiatric—and how care should change to match that reality. From the subtle language of “I feel fat” to the hard metrics of labs and DEXA scans, Jeffrey breaks down what comprehensive, team-based treatment looks like and why a coordinated physician–therapist–nutritionist model saves lives.

We dig into the neurobiology...

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What if a smaller practice could make space for bigger healing? We sit down with Dr Chris Deussing, a licensed clinical social worker, academic, and psychedelic clinician who traded scale for soul, and built a boutique model that prioritises presence, agility, and depth of care. From the first moments, Chris makes a clear case for therapy that moves slowly enough to not break people—especially when ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is in the mix.

We unpack how psychedelic-assisted therapy actually works when done well: careful preparation, two-to-three-hour dosing sessions, and steady integration that tu...

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A courageous career pivot can change more than a job; it can redefine how healing happens. We sit down with Dr Erin Deehan, a clinical psychologist who walked away from running a 15-person Glasgow clinic to build a remote-first wellness hub and lead intensive, transformational retreats in Crete. Her story blends hard truths about burnout and business with clear, practical ideas for designing care that fits how people actually live.

We explore what pushed her to return to study at 30, how early motives shape a therapist’s path, and why private pr...

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Healing can be rigorous and creative at the same time. We sit down with EMDRIA-approved trainer and LMHC Tessa Groshoff to unpack how EMDR intensives and expressive arts therapy work together to help people process traumatic memories, find regulation, and rewrite the beliefs that keep them stuck. Tessa’s story stretches from early arts-based calming on cross-country travels to co-founding Coast to Coast EMDR, a small team with a big reach built on authenticity, integrity, and careful training.

We break down EMDR in clear language: the Adaptive Information Processing model, eight ph...

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Men shouldn’t have to accept midlife decline as a foregone conclusion. We sit down with Dr Dan Leach—GP, health systems consultant, and founder of Valence Health—to unpack how evidence-based optimisation, honest conversations, and smart tracking can restore clarity, energy, and connection for men in their forties, fifties, and beyond.

Dan explains the quiet reality of gradual hormonal and metabolic change: focus slips, recovery slows, and libido fades, often while standard lab values remain “normal.” We talk about shifting from disease-only thinking to safe optimisation within recognised ranges, and why this a...

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A life insurance denial at 33 can feel like a verdict. For Anthony Masiello, it became a turning point that led to losing 160 pounds, reversing multiple conditions, and ultimately building Lifestyle Telemedicine—a national platform where board‑certified physicians deliver lifestyle‑first, evidence‑based care through telehealth. We talk candidly about how food, movement, sleep, stress, and social connection become clinical tools, and why the most powerful “side effects” of this approach are energy, confidence, and a longer healthspan.

We dig into the operational reality: 60‑minute new visits, 30‑minute follow‑ups, truly personalised plans...

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What if mental health treated prevention like medicine treats cholesterol—something you build for, measure, and maintain before the crisis? We sit down with Dr Joanna Rosen, a clinical psychologist and trauma consultant, to explore how the nervous system handles overwhelm, why symptoms are the body’s attempt to protect you, and how a few strategic shifts can reduce distress faster and help people thrive through life’s hardest seasons.

Joanna shares the origin of her “move forward better” philosophy and the two-track model behind her work: intensive, evidence-based clinical c...

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What does a sustainable medical career look like when the pager never really goes silent? We sit down with Dr Charles Pollock to chart an uncommon route through Navy service, emergency departments, academic leadership, and a radical rethink of continuing education. His story starts with a military scholarship and a formative tour with the Marine Corps, detours from a surgical track to the organised chaos of emergency medicine, and lands in high-volume trauma centres where research in cardiovascular emergencies became his engine for change.

A severe bout of COVID forced a...

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Painful periods, vulvar pain, and feeling dismissed by the system don’t have to be a life sentence. Functional medicine practitioner Leslie Jones explains why women’s pelvic health is so often misunderstood—and how a root cause approach can transform relentless pain without rushing to surgery.

Leslie shares her recovery from severe Lyme disease and how it shaped her focus on menstrual pain, vulvodynia, and hormone balance through integrative care. You’ll hear about a young woman steered toward hysterectomy for extreme pain who found relief with a simple nutrient interven...

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The stories we tell about care shape whether families reach out—and what happens when they do. Child psychotherapist and founder Helen James joins us to unpack the quiet crisis in youth mental health, the rise in teen anxiety since lockdowns, and the hard truth that trust takes time. She explains why six or twelve sessions rarely cut it for complex needs, how a careful beginning and a gentle ending protect the work, and what ethical triage looks like when demand outpaces capacity.

We also go inside the realities of building a...

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Privacy, speed, and real human connection can coexist online—when the system is built with intention. We sit down with Rotem Moshe, executive clinical director at Stepstone Connect, to unpack how telehealth is reshaping mental health care for first responders, rural communities, and anyone who needs therapy to fit life, not the other way around. From onboarding anxious first-time users to coordinating multi-state crisis responses, Rotem offers a candid look at what it takes to deliver safe, effective care at scale.

We explore how encrypted platforms, secure messaging, and disciplined protocols pr...

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Feeling pressured to “have it all together” after birth? We sit down with Dr Ana Irazabal DeSanchez—licensed clinical social worker, doctor of social work and certified perinatal mental health professional—to unpack what truly supports families during conception, pregnancy, loss and postpartum.

Drawing on her story as an immigrant from Caracas and founder of YAI Wellness, Ana shares how culturally grounded care and radical love can lower shame, reduce anxiety and help parents thrive—without chasing perfection.

We explore why a decolonial lens matters: much of mental health care was b...

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The headlines say ADHD is “everywhere.” We ask why it took so long to see it. Dr Antonietta Pirello, consultant clinical psychologist and founder of the Spectrum Clinic, joins us to map the real forces behind rising diagnoses: updated DSM‑5 criteria, long‑ignored inattentive presentations, and a culture that is only now recognising how masking hides girls and women in plain sight.

Across a candid, story‑rich conversation, we contrast media noise with what rigorous assessment looks like. Antonietta describes a neuroaffirming approach that centres lived experience alongside evidence: gathering examples from daily...

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If you could cut months of waiting into minutes of meaningful help, how much would outcomes improve? We sit down with Peter Grinbergs, co-founder of EQL and former elite sport physio, to unpack how musculoskeletal care can be faster, safer, and more equitable when data, design, and clinicians work together.

Peter traces the path from pitch-side rehab—where variables are controlled and recovery is predictable—to everyday healthcare, where duplication and delay often end with a late “do exercises at home.” EQL’s FIO platform tackles that gap with intelligent digital triage gro...

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Burnout thrives in the space between good intentions and leaky boundaries—and that’s exactly where we go with licensed acupuncturist and zero balancing teacher, Ben Fleisher. From early studies in Buddhism and meditation to founding Woodstock Healing Arts in upstate New York, Ben shows how grounded rituals and collaborative care can protect a clinician’s energy while improving outcomes for patients across ages and conditions.

We trace the arc from philosophy to practice: a three-step ritual that centres both practitioner and patient, a clear definition of scope that makes referrals a stre...

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Walk into a busy independent optician and you’ll feel it right away: the pace, the care, the quiet choreography that makes a complex clinic look effortless. Helena Stengel, a dispensing optician and director of a 90-year-old UK practice, takes us behind the counter to show how authentic communication and advanced technology can coexist without losing the human touch. We explore what it takes to keep patients seen and heard while running double clinics, mentoring trainees, and staying present for a team that depends on calm leadership.

We dig into the ne...

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What if healing looked less like a waiting room and more like a community hub filled with movement, mindfulness, and real-world support? That’s the vision Tim Massaquoi brings as Executive Director of a recovery centre serving families after a mass shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. His journey from the NFL to psychotherapy and leadership sets the stage for a candid look at how trauma-informed, culturally responsive care can meet people where they are—and help them move forward together.

We walk through the core elements of KHCRC’s approach: pairing clinical therap...

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What if the fix for “non-adherence” isn’t motivation, but the size of the next step? We sit down with Dr John Oberg of Precina Health to unpack a protocol that treats the whole person and then shrinks change until success is likely. Starting with medication correctness and adherence, and only then moving to lifestyle when someone is ready, John’s team has posted outcomes that stand out: a rural pilot moving average A1C from 9.6 to below the diabetes threshold with two years of stability and zero hospitalisations, and an IRB‑reviewed study shif...

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A car accident in her teens didn’t just change Dr Suzie Bergman’s life; it changed her field. After years of surgeries and a total TMJ joint replacement, Suzie turned personal pain into a mission to rebuild how we care for orofacial pain—by uniting dentistry with medicine, sleep, rehabilitation, and behavioural health. We dig into why chronic jaw pain resists quick fixes, how misdiagnosis happens, and what it takes to form a team that can see the whole person rather than isolated parts.

We walk through the mechanics of integr...

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What if healthcare could keep more people in good work, not just treat them after they fall out of it? Dr Karen Wallace, GP and Director of Clinical Partnerships at Maximus UK, takes us inside disability medicine and functional assessments, where the focus shifts from diagnosis to day‑to‑day function and real‑world capability. Across an honest, practical conversation, we unpack how post‑COVID trends have driven a rise in long‑term sickness, why younger people are staying out of the labour market longer, and what it will take to build pathways that actua...

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What if half the fracture clinic queue never needed to be there at all? We sit down with a veteran hand and upper limb surgeon whose career spans elite sport, complex wrist trauma, and a passion for redesigning care so patients get help faster, safer, and with far less hassle. From the early days of noticing waste in patient pathways to formal lean training inspired by the Virginia Mason method, you’ll hear how small, focused changes add up to a system that actually works for people.

We break down the vi...

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A single two-hour session that left more questions than answers became the catalyst for change. We sit down with The Soke founder Maryam Meddin to trace how a painful first brush with psychotherapy pushed her to redesign the entire care journey around human dignity, safety, and clarity. From the first phone call to the moment a client steps back onto the street, every touchpoint is treated as part of the therapeutic process.

Maryam shares how a trained client services team translates the maze of psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy into clear choices...

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Sleep shouldn’t demand that parents ignore their instincts. We sit down with Emma Gawne, a certified sleep coach and founder of Help Baby Sleep, to unpack a humane, evidence-based approach that respects infant biology, attachment, and the realities of family life. Emma’s personal journey through poor guidance and postnatal depression led her to build a model that moves beyond quick fixes and one-size-fits-all programmes, offering nuanced support that helps families find rest, rhythm, and confidence.

Across our conversation, Emma explains why “biological best” sleep doesn’t always mean long, uninterrup...

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The gap between fear and freedom is often smaller than it feels. We sit down with therapist and coach Jonny Baker to unpack how integrative hypnotherapy, NLP, guided meditation, and psychotherapy principles combine to help people move from spirals of anxiety into steadier, more connected lives. Johnny’s route from art school to hypnosis shaped a practice that prizes imagination, pacing, and relationship over rigid protocols, and his approach shows why creativity is not a luxury in therapy—it is a lever for change.

We dig into health anxiety and death anxi...

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Feeling flat, foggy, or unlike yourself is not a personality flaw. It can be a hormone story hiding in plain sight. We sit down with Dr Zak Zafrani, a GP with a specialist focus on men’s health, to unpack why testosterone deficiency is often missed, how stigma keeps men quiet, and what a safe, evidence-based path forward looks like when symptoms start to stack up.

We start with the realities of primary care: short appointments, rigid lab cut-offs, and the quiet discomfort men feel discussing libido, erectile changes, and loss of...

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A bigger ad budget won’t fix a leaky back door. Dr Larry Stanleigh joins us to show how sustainable growth in healthcare comes from relationships, not campaigns—and why most clinics overspend on SEO while underinvesting in trust. Larry’s path spans general dentistry, cosmetic work, periodontal care, and a deep niche in orofacial pain and TMJ, plus leadership in sports performance mouthguards that have supported Olympians to gold. That breadth shapes a clear stance: treat the person first, align care to what they value, and let results fuel referrals.

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What if therapy could feel lighter, calmer, and more grounded—without losing depth? We sit down with psychotherapist, trainer, and author Ruthie Smith to explore a practical way of working that brings the mind, body, and subtle energy into one coherent process. Ruthie shares how a formative career in psychoanalysis evolved after one client calmed within minutes using gentle energy techniques, and why today’s trauma-informed care increasingly leans on somatic regulation, tapping, and heart-based presence.

Across our conversation, we unpack what energy psychotherapy looks like in real sessions: short balancing prac...

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A wave of teen distress has swept through otherwise loving, intact families—panic attacks, self-harm, school avoidance—without the trauma histories clinicians typically expect. Psychotherapist and parent coach Nicole Runyon traces a common thread: unbounded devices and a culture that prizes comfort over challenge. We dive into how the modern home and school environment can quietly derail development, and why the fastest path to change is helping parents reclaim calm authority, not slotting children into an overburdened system.

Nicole lays out a clear, workable framework for raising independent young people: high love...

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What does it take to build a modern allergy and immunology clinic that actually moves the needle for patients? We sit down with Dr Loren Isakson, founder of North Star Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, to unpack the choices behind a lean telemedicine launch, a thoughtful pivot to in-person care, and a day-to-day practice that treats sneezes and immune deficiencies with the same precision. From the first spark of curiosity in research labs to leading services at an Air Force base, her path reveals how a puzzle-loving clinician becomes a resilient entrepreneur without losing...

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What if “work-life balance” isn’t a tug of war at all, but a single timeline you learn to steer? That’s the lens Dr Sharon Winters brings to four decades in psychiatry, blending rigorous medicine with a deeply human, relationship-first approach that feels increasingly rare. We sit down with the board-certified psychiatrist and child fellowship clinician to unpack how 30-minute follow-ups, clear priorities, and better-tolerated medications are reshaping outcomes for people managing mood, anxiety, and complex life transitions.

Sharon takes us inside a practice where evidence meets empathy: newer psychiatric meds wit...

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What if CPAP success isn’t about willpower, but design? We sit down with nurse practitioner and founder Carissa Hankins to explore a coaching-first model that finally makes therapy tolerable, personal and effective for people living with obstructive sleep apnoea. From the first “why does this mask leak?” to the moment the data actually matches how you feel, Carissa shows how small, human-centred changes create big, sustainable wins.

We start with crystal-clear foundations—what apnoea and hypopnoea are, how CPAP works as an air splint, and why one in three midlife adults m...

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What if the real breakthrough in heart care isn’t a new drug, but a new way of listening? Cardiologist Monica Moaghan joins us from Enniskillen to unpack how modern cardiology can be both high-tech and deeply human—combining CT coronary angiography, strong GP partnerships, and practical prevention to stop cardiac events before they start.

We talk through a typical “consultant of the week” rhythm, then zoom out to the upstream moves that matter in rural communities: building trust with family doctors, bringing education into local halls, and turning simple markers—blood pres...

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A stage 3 cancer diagnosis during dental school could have ended a career before it began. For Dr Alesia Walsh, it lit a fuse that now powers four paediatric dental clinics serving mostly underserved families across Northeastern Pennsylvania—without sacrificing kindness, safety or standards. We talk about why she traded a big‑city career for her hometown, how COVID exposed a deep access gap, and the patient‑first systems that let her team treat every child the same whether they’re on Medicaid, private insurance or self‑pay.

Alesia opens the door to her mor...

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What does it take to build a cosmetic surgery practice that attracts patients from Dubai, Paris, and beyond? Dr. Ryan Diepenbrock reveals the journey behind Renewed Look becoming an international destination for facial aesthetics.

Starting as a side practice during his military career, Dr. Diepenbrock leveraged his multi-specialty training in the US Air Force to develop a unique approach to facial rejuvenation. "I was learning how to do noses from otolaryngologists, skin resurfacing from dermatologists, and blepharoplasties from oculoplastic surgeons," he explains, describing how this collaborative foundation shaped his surgical philosophy.<...

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Hair loss isn't simply a cosmetic issue—it's a legitimate medical condition that deserves proper diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Amy Vowler, Managing Director at Hair GP and experienced physician with extensive clinical background spanning neurodisability and youth health services, brings a refreshingly holistic approach to hair restoration.

"Hair just got sort of pushed to the side as more of a beauty thing rather than a medical thing, but it's very much a medical thing," Dr. Vowler explains, highlighting how the medical establishment has historically overlooked this crucial aspect of patient wellbeing. Dr...

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What happens when your greatest personal crisis becomes your professional mission? Ruth Cooper Dixon's powerful journey from experiencing workplace panic attacks to founding a consultancy that transforms corporate wellbeing cultures offers fascinating insights for leaders and individuals alike.

Ruth bridges psychology, business leadership and human performance through her work with global organizations. After beginning her career at Rolls-Royce Aerospace and progressing through project management roles in finance, everything changed in 2015 when a severe panic attack at work led to her diagnosis with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The surprising revelation...

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What happens when a health crisis leads to profound personal and professional transformation? Marina Livis' path from speech therapy student to holistic psychotherapist illuminates how conventional medicine can miss crucial connections between body imbalances and mental health symptoms.

Marina's story begins with a suspicion about her own neurodivergence while studying at Northwestern. During a period of debilitating symptoms that felt like "dementia, ADD, and depression in one," conventional psychiatry offered only medication after medication without improvement. Her breakthrough came through functional medicine, which identified mercury toxicity combined with a genetic mutation...

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How often do you think about the light surrounding you right now? Far beyond illuminating your space, that light is actively shaping your health in profound ways most of us never consider. Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, pioneering Harvard researcher who first identified the circadian clock in the human brain, reveals why your "light diet" deserves as much attention as your food diet.

Having spent decades translating cutting-edge light science into practical applications, Dr. Moore-Ede explains how our modern indoor lifestyle under "ultra-processed" LED lighting is undermining our wellbeing. The evidence is startling...

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How do we transform men's mental health in a world where vulnerability is often seen as weakness? Gavin Thorpe, co-founder of Talk Club, shares the remarkable journey of creating a mental fitness movement that's changing how men approach emotional wellbeing.

From a small gathering of five men in a Bristol pub to over 150 groups nationwide, Talk Club has evolved into something truly special. At its core is a disarmingly simple question: "How are you out of 10?" This numerical scale gives men a language to express their emotional state without immediately needing...

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Transformation—not just procedures—sits at the heart of Modern Body Clinic's approach to aesthetics and wellness. Founder Dr. Mark Carter joins us to reveal how he's built a thriving practice that balances clinical excellence with operational sustainability and practitioner wellbeing.

From his Phoenix clinic, Dr. Carter shares fascinating insights into how patient expectations have evolved dramatically in recent years. "People want results to be more natural," he explains, noting the dual shift toward both natural-looking outcomes and heightened safety awareness. This evolution requires providers to be exceptionally transparent about realistic expe...

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What if you could get the same high-quality medical imaging at half the price? Dr. Kristen Dickerson turned this question into a nationwide healthcare revolution when she founded Green Imaging after watching hospital acquisitions triple imaging prices overnight in her community.

The radiologist-entrepreneur discovered a powerful insight: most imaging centers operate at just 50% capacity, while 90% of Americans never meet their insurance deductibles and pay full price for medical care. Her solution? Lease unused scanner time directly from imaging centers, perform the interpretations herself, and pass the savings to patients and employers.<...

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What happens when mental healthcare providers themselves become targets of political attacks? How do therapists support marginalized communities while managing their own wellbeing? These questions lie at the heart of our conversation with Abby Cota-Logan, a pioneering force in LGBTQ+ affirming mental healthcare.

Abbey takes us inside Clintonville Counseling and Wellness, a practice she co-founded in Columbus, Ohio that's become a lifeline for transgender and queer clients. From offering free gender-affirming letters to accepting Medicaid despite financial challenges, their commitment to accessibility shines through every aspect of their work.

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Orthopedic care is experiencing a fundamental shift from mechanical fixes to joint preservation, and Dr. Jason Jones is at the forefront of this evolution. As founder of Nashville Knee and Shoulder, he's spent 12 years building a thriving practice focused on delivering personalized care for knee, shoulder, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Jones takes us behind the scenes of his journey from training in New York to establishing his clinic in Tennessee. He explains how orthopedic approaches have transformed over the past decade – moving away from immediate surgical interventions toward more conservative, joint-preserving tr...

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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at a thriving cardiology practice? Eli Anyadi pulls back the curtain on the evolving world of specialty healthcare delivery with a fascinating blend of business strategy and patient-centered approaches.

As the Practice Administrator for Metropolitan Cardiovascular Consultants, Eli navigates the complex landscape of modern healthcare with a refreshing perspective. He reveals how his practice is adapting to dramatically different patient expectations—particularly from millennials who demand transparency, minimal wait times, and seamless digital experiences. The conversation explores how Metropolitan Cardiovascular has implemented innovative AI so...

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What if the narrative around cognitive decline being an inevitable part of aging isn't true? What if conditions like Alzheimer's could be prevented or even reversed? Lindsay Byrne's personal journey challenges everything we thought we knew about brain health.

When Lindsey's mother began showing signs of memory loss, she initially accepted the common belief that nothing could be done. But the pandemic's disruption of her executive coaching career created space for discovery - leading her to the Bredesen Protocol and witnessing her mother's significant improvement despite an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

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What happens when our ancient brains collide with modern technology? Dr. Mike Brooks, psychologist and author of "Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World," delivers a profound exploration of why we're struggling in a digital world that feels normal but is anything but.

Brooks introduces the concept of "accelerating evolutionary mismatch"—the growing gap between our evolutionary heritage and our modern environment. With humans now spending 50-70% of waking hours staring at screens (compared to zero throughout most of human history), our brains are essentially "screaming monkeys" overwhelmed by st...

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The journey from burnout to vitality isn't just about "managing stress"—it's about fundamentally rewiring your nervous system and hormone balance. Dr. Ashley Kumar knows this firsthand. After hitting rock bottom with severe adrenal fatigue while raising two young children and running her physical therapy practice, she discovered that conventional medicine offered few answers for women caught in chronic stress cycles.

During our candid conversation, Dr. Kumar reveals the hidden mechanism behind many women's exhaustion: cortisol steal. When your body prioritizes survival over thriving, it diverts resources from hormones like progesterone to...

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What happens when clinical nutrition expertise meets hands-on pediatric healthcare and community education? Nathan Bracco, a certified nutrition specialist and licensed dietitian nutritionist, reveals the fascinating intersection of these worlds and the profound impact it has on children's health.

Nathan's multifaceted approach spans individual clinical care, classroom education, and community advocacy. At Bay Pediatric Center, he works with high-risk pediatric patients dealing with weight management issues, food allergies, digestive problems, and diabetes. Meanwhile, his grant-funded work through the University of Maryland takes him into elementary school classrooms, where he transforms nutrition...

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What happens when women achieve everything society told them would bring happiness, yet still feel empty inside? This provocative question lies at the heart of our conversation with Melissa Persechini, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in trauma, addiction and women's health at the Women's and Girls Empowerment Center.

Melissa's journey began with a passion for substance abuse treatment, but a graduate course in trauma therapy changed everything. She discovered that proper trauma diagnosis creates transformative healing—especially important when so many women receive misdiagnoses for anxiety, depression, or ADHD when untreated tr...

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The intersection of Eastern contemplation and Western psychology creates a powerful framework for healing, as demonstrated in this deep conversation with Swedish psychologist Dan Landgre. With over 35 years of clinical experience and 45 years of meditation practice, Dan shares his remarkable journey from Zen Buddhist meditation halls to establishing his thriving psychotherapy practice in Lund.

Dan's unique approach transcends conventional therapy models. Beginning with his own quest for inner peace in the early 1980s, he has crafted a methodology that addresses both psychological distress and spiritual awakening. Rather than limiting himself to...

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The healthcare industry stands at a pivotal crossroads where clinical expertise meets artificial intelligence, and Dr. Glenn Loomis is helping chart the path forward. In this fascinating conversation, the family physician turned healthcare innovator shares his journey from military medicine to founding Query Health, an AI-driven platform revolutionizing the patient-provider experience.

After two decades leading medical groups and health systems, Dr. Loomis identified a critical opportunity: physicians spend roughly half their patient visits simply gathering information, while simultaneously struggling with administrative burdens that limit meaningful engagement. His solution? AI that conducts...

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Ever wondered what it really takes to build a successful med spa from the ground up? Tal Reza's journey from ER nurse to award-winning med spa founder offers a refreshingly honest glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship in the aesthetic medicine world.

After nine years in orthopedic surgery where she utilized plasma treatments for joint and tissue healing, Tal recognized an opportunity to bring these regenerative techniques to aesthetics. Her Florida-based Plasma Med Spa has quickly gained recognition for its evidence-based approach and commitment to natural-looking results – winning "Best of...

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The healthcare landscape for children is changing dramatically, with families increasingly seeking solutions beyond medication for complex behavioral and developmental challenges. Melissa Smith, founder of NewView Integrative Pediatrics in Georgia, brings a revolutionary perspective as both a pediatric nurse practitioner and mental health specialist.

Melissa's journey began when she noticed alarming trends in children's health that conventional approaches weren't adequately addressing. Drawing from personal experience with her mother's cancer treatment and the power of nutrition, she developed a practice model that looks beyond symptoms to identify root causes of childhood behavioral...

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Revolutionizing behavioral health requires rethinking the entire system—not just focusing on individual behaviors. This fundamental principle drives Samantha Cliborne's innovative approach at Behavior Matters Consulting in South Carolina.

Drawing from over a decade of experience as a board-certified behaviour analyst, Samantha is transforming traditional models by putting families at the center of care. "You can't treat behaviour without treating the system around it," she explains, describing how her approach differs dramatically from the rigid, compliance-based methods of previous generations.

The spark for Behavior Matters came during Samantha's time te...

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The moment Brian Schultz purchased Amplify Health and Wellness in Colorado, he faced a pivotal realization—clinical expertise alone wasn't enough to build a thriving practice. As both owner and lead chiropractor, he quickly discovered the delicate balance between patient care and business operations that defines successful healthcare entrepreneurship.

Through candid conversation, Brian reveals his journey from student-loan-burdened practitioner to confident clinic owner. His refreshingly honest approach to business challenges offers wisdom for anyone navigating the complex healthcare landscape. "I'm one of those people that likes to learn by making a lo...

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The disconnect between oral health and overall wellness represents one of modern healthcare's most significant blind spots. In this riveting conversation, Dr Kelly Blodgett takes us beyond traditional dentistry into the revolutionary world of biological dental care where your mouth isn't treated as a separate entity from your body.

Dr Blodgett shares the pivotal moments that transformed his practice from conventional dentistry to a biological approach—including the striking case of a patient whose energy dramatically improved immediately after root canal removal, and his own father's development of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in th...

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What if therapists could feel better at the end of their workday than when they started? Emma, founder of EFT+, reveals the revolutionary approach transforming both therapist wellbeing and client outcomes through the integration of mind, body, and spirit.

Emma's journey from curious 11-year-old reading psychology books to pioneering therapy trainer spans decades of personal exploration and professional evolution. After working across multiple sectors—from HIV/AIDS support to psychiatric care—she discovered Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly known as "tapping." This practice of stimulating acupressure points while addressing emotional issues beca...

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Ever wondered why some patients with TMJ pain never find relief despite trying everything? Dr. Ryan Vaughan unlocks the hidden connection between nasal breathing and jaw disorders that's transforming outcomes for patients who've struggled for years.

Dr. Vaughan's journey began with a personal stake—his own mother developed TMJ issues—revealing glaring gaps in treatment paradigms. This sparked his mission to create something fundamentally different in specialty care. When he launched Exhale Sinus and Facial Pain Center in February 2020, the timing seemed catastrophic. The pandemic hit two weeks later, shutting down heal...

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What happens when you build a healthcare practice around doing common things with uncommon standards? Davis Bradley, founder of Uncommon Physical Therapy in North Carolina, has created a revolutionary approach to physical therapy that puts service and patient experience at the centre of everything.

While many physical therapy clinics focus on volume and efficiency, Bradley has deliberately chosen a different path. His practice calls patients within 30 minutes of receiving referrals, schedules appointments within days, and provides full hour-long sessions with dedicated therapists who stay with patients throughout their treatment journey. This...

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What happens when conventional medicine runs out of answers? For Martin Nielsen, founder of IAH Wellness, his own mysterious health collapse twenty years ago became the catalyst for developing revolutionary treatments for some of medicine's most perplexing conditions.

Martin's journey from severely ill patient to pioneering healthcare provider unfolds as he shares how he built a cutting-edge treatment protocol for Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders after being dismissed by conventional doctors. With remarkable candour, he describes how personal experimentation with probiotics, herbal therapies, and immune system rebuilding ultimately restored his health...

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The financial health of your healthcare practice depends far more on what happens after patient care than most practitioners realize. Dr. Christian Robertozzi, physical therapist and co-founder of Total Care PT Billing, pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of healthcare billing in this eye-opening conversation.

Drawing from his dual experience as both a practicing clinician and billing specialist, Robertosi challenges the common belief that declining revenues stem from poor insurance reimbursement rates. "The revenue is there," he explains, "it's just good billing is not." This perspective comes from helping...

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Dr. Eric Bloom is transforming physical therapy by bridging the critical gap between rehabilitation and wellness at his Arizona-based practice. After witnessing diminishing care quality throughout his 16-year career, he founded Bloom Performance and Rehab to create something revolutionary—a practice that maintains clinical excellence while building a sustainable business model.

"Medicine and wellness exist on the same spectrum," Dr. Bloom explains, highlighting the core philosophy driving his innovative approach. "If somebody's sick or injured, they're more medical-driven. Once they've passed that process, their medical care doesn't stop—it becomes wellness." This...

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What happens when an Amazon operations expert applies tech industry principles to dental practices? Daniel Jimenez, founder and COO of Stride Dental Group, reveals how his engineering background has enabled him to transform dental operations through automation, data analysis, and robust protocols.

Daniel's journey from defense contractor to Amazon project manager to dental innovator offers a masterclass in cross-industry learning. "I come from a world where change happens at a million miles a minute," he explains, contrasting this with dentistry's traditional resistance to new processes. Yet this resistance creates opportunity—implementing ba...

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Brooke Buck's journey from solo practitioner to founder of an award-winning mental health practice offers a fascinating window into the challenges and triumphs of today's behavioral healthcare landscape.

Ten years after founding Cloudbreak Therapy in Alexandria, Virginia, Brooke has built a thriving practice with 14 staff members offering trauma-informed care across multiple states. Her approach balances clinical excellence with business savvy, especially when navigating the complex challenges facing small private practices today.

The emotional weight of trauma work combined with technology's blurring of professional boundaries has made clinician burnout a...

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What happens when speech therapists decide the standard approach to autism therapy isn't serving children properly? In this eye-opening conversation, Hayley and Jenna share how they created Adaptive Path, a revolutionary early childhood intervention program in Austin that's challenging the status quo.

The founders reveal how the explosion of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy—often prescribed at an exhausting 40 hours weekly for preschoolers—has created a system where parents must choose between intensive therapy or education for their autistic children. Their solution? A multidisciplinary approach that brings speech therapy, occupational therapy, and...

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What happens when the "healthy one" in the friend group gets cancer? For Katrina Foe, it became the catalyst for a revolutionary approach to cancer care focusing not just on tumors, but on why they appear in the first place.

Katrina's story begins with her breast cancer diagnosis at 24 years old, despite already living what most would consider an exceptionally healthy lifestyle. She had moved states to raise her own animals, made everything from scratch, and avoided toxins—yet cancer still found her. This mystery launched her into the world of fu...

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What happens when a fertility professional with both nursing expertise and bioethics training decides to build a family-focused business in an increasingly profit-driven industry? Mary Fusillo takes us behind the scenes of The Donor Solution, her boutique egg donor agency that has helped create over 1,100 families while maintaining ethical standards in a field increasingly dominated by private equity.

Mary's journey began in 1999 when egg donation was still finding its footing. Instead of the casual "ask someone down the hall" approach common at the time, she pioneered comprehensive 26-page donor profiles that...

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What happens when a decorated special forces veteran faces certain death from complete autoimmune failure? For Nico Seedsman, founder of Odin Stem Cells, it became the catalyst for a revolutionary approach to regenerative medicine.

After 13 years of military service including over eight years in the SAS, Seedsman's body was breaking down catastrophically – broken bones, worn joints, nervous system failure, multiple active tropical viruses, and complete autoimmune shutdown. When doctors quietly suggested he had months to live, a serendipitous connection to stem cell therapy not only saved his life but completely regenerated hi...

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What if psychiatric care was designed around how patients actually live and work? Dr. Jake Behrens, CEO and Medical Director of Envision ADHD, has spent a decade building just that—a telepsychiatry practice specifically crafted for busy professionals with ADHD who need effective treatment without healthcare friction.

Dr. Behrens takes us behind the scenes of his journey from institutional psychiatrist to healthcare innovator. The catalyst? Watching highly capable patients struggle not with their ADHD symptoms but with a healthcare system that forced them to miss work, schedule appointments weeks in advance, an...

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The journey to reimagining healthcare often begins with personal experience. For Tamsin and her family at Avanti Home Care, it was caring for her stepfather through cancer that revealed the glaring gaps in traditional care services – rigid scheduling, standardized approaches, and a fundamental lack of personalization that failed to honor individual needs.

Six years after launching their family-run business, Avanti has established itself as a standout provider by building what Tamsin calls "the Avanti family" – a care model where both clients and caregivers are treated with equal consideration. Unlike corporate providers offe...

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Ever wondered how successful healthcare practices manage to provide exceptional care while navigating insurance constraints, staffing challenges, and changing patient expectations? In this revealing conversation, Kristen Berard, CEO of Midland and Freeland Sports Rehab and the Stretch Centre, shares the inner workings of building community-centered wellness spaces in Michigan.

Kristen's journey from criminal justice graduate to healthcare CEO offers a fascinating perspective on leadership in the wellness industry. Coming from outside the medical field has allowed her to focus on operational excellence while empowering clinicians to practice at the highest level...

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What happens when a dedicated clinician decides to build a pain management practice that breaks all the rules? Dr. Mila Mogilevski joins us to share the compelling story behind Unique Pain Medicine, her thriving New York-based practice that's challenging conventional approaches to treating chronic and acute pain.

From day one, Dr. Mogilevski set out to create something different. While traditional pain medicine often defaulted to opioid prescriptions, she established a practice focused on comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. "Primary care doctors would call me saying 'I'm sending you so-and-so, he needs Percocet,'"...

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What happens when decades of yoga practice meet entrepreneurial reality? Matt Gluck, founder of Pransana Yoga and teacher with over 30 years of experience, reveals the delicate balance between business demands and spiritual authenticity.

Starting with his childhood battle against severe asthma and guided by his yoga-practicing mother from the 1960s, Matt's journey wasn't planned but emerged from personal suffering. After realising corporate life wasn't nurturing his sensitive soul, he found refuge in martial arts before eventually building his yoga practice. This pattern—health challenges transforming into healing vocations—appears repeatedly throughout the...

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What happens when a corporate exec and an elite athlete team up to build Australia’s first infrared sauna studio — and it grows into a nationwide wellness brand? In this episode, we sit down with Neil O’Sullivan, co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Co, to explore that journey. 

From battling personal health challenges to launching a multi-location studio, Neil opens up about what it really takes to scale a wellness brand with purpose. We discuss: