Functional Medicine Doc Talk

S3 E7 Dana Johnson, PhD – The Spellers Method and Providing a Voice for Non-Speake

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

As far back as can be remembered, individuals with autism and other special needs conditions who are non-speakers or limited speakers, have remained silent in their ability to fully express themselves with regards to their comprehension, awareness, and capabilities. This lack of ability to communicate leads to misunderstanding by those around them, and increases stress, anxiety, and frustration for the non-speaker. The Spellers Method co-developed by Dana Johnson, PhD is changing this narrative for individuals with the inability to speak or have limited speech. Finally, there is an opportunity for many individuals with speech problems to communicate with those around them, including family. In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Woeller has an in-depth conversation regarding this important topic and the ways in which the Spellers Method is transforming lives.

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S3 E6 Carol Garner-Houston OTR/L - Brain Harmony and Nervous System Regulation for Recovery, Function, and Resilience

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The sequence of nervous system regulation, which includes safety first signals, is necessary for better brain recovery, function, and resilience. In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Woeller interviews Carol Garner-Houston, a highly experienced Occupational Therapist of 30 years, with regards to her innovative approach for brain health restoration and optimization through her program called Brain Harmony. Brain Harmony is appropriate for people of all ages and challenges, including autism, ADHD, apraxia, cognitive issues, dementia, sensory processing, and language disorders.

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S3 E5 Kurt N. Woeller, DO - Autism, Chronic Health Disorders, and Methylation-Folate-Transsulfuration Impairments

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk (FMCR), Tracy Tranchitella, ND once again interviews FMCR host Dr. Kurt Woeller about the chemistry of methylation. The discussion focuses on methylation impairment in autism, but also connections to other diseases and disorders a well. Their conversion starts with an overview of the methylation cycle, but transitions into deeper biochemistry related to folate metabolism, leucovorin, methionine synthase, and transsulfuration with regards to glutathione production.

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S3 E4 Stephanie Seneff, PhD - Deuterium Associated Microbiome, Methylation, and Mitochondrial Impairment

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Kurt Woeller has back on the podcast Stephanie Seneff, PhD to discuss her recent research into deuterium exposure. Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen that is ubiquitous in nature, but because of glyphosate exposure, gut microbiome imbalance, and toxic compound production, this isotope creates havoc within our cells, particularly at the level of the mitochondria.

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S3 E3 Beth Lambert – Documenting Hope of Healing Solutions for Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode for Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Beth Lambert the Founder and Executive Director of Documenting Hope. This non-profit organization provides educational resources, research, and documents real-life cases of healing triumphs for children suffering from chronic, complex health and neurodevelopmental issues.

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S3 E2 Tracy Tranchitella, ND – Hormone Replacement Therapy and Removal of Black Box Warning

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

For decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had maintained a black box warning for hormone replacement therapy regarding estrogen. This often-prevented women from receiving appropriate estrogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) either because of a history breast cancer or other health concern. This long-standing policy dated back decades to the Women’s Health Initiative study which failed to account for various individual factors such as type of estrogen, dose, and individual sensitivity. In this episode, Dr. Woeller has back on to the podcast Tracy Tranchitella, ND to discuss this very important change from the FDA and what it means for all women currently on HRT or seeking guidance for desired HRT treatment.

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S3 E1 Jon Kaiser, MD Long-Covid, Long-Vax, ME/CFS and Recovery from Chronic Illness

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500

Dr. Jon Kaiser began his medical career in 1987 at the height of the AIDS pandemic. As a primary care provider to hundreds of HIV/AIDS patients, he became an early pioneer of an integrative treatment approach--one that combined the best of natural and conventional medical therapies.

Over the past four decades, Dr. Kaiser has expanded this work to focus on complex chronic conditions, including fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), gastrointestinal disorders, and neuroinflammatory illnesses. His clinical approach emphasizes underlying mechanisms of disease rather than symptom suppression alone.

An expert in mitochondrial biology, Dr. Kaiser has published multiple research papers examining the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic disease. He serves on the clinical faculty of the University of California School of Medicine in San Francisco and is the author of two books on the integrative treatment of HIV/AIDS.

His forthcoming book, Full Spectrum Healing: How to Build Health and Recover from Chronic Illness, integrates decades of clinical experience with current research to provide patients and practitioners with a practical framework for treating complex chronic conditions, including Long Covid, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disease. The book is scheduled for publication by Johns Hopkins University Press in early 2027.

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S2 E20 Lori Knowles-Jimenez – Getting Children to Take Supplements

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Getting children to take nutritional supplements can be challenging. This is especially the case for children with autism and other special needs condition. Many of these children have taste and textures sensitivities or they are biochemically sensitive to various supplement ingredients. Lori Knowles-Jimenez of New Beginnings Nutritionals is a specialist in helping parents overcome the challenges of supplementation for children and in this interview, she provides practical advice and guidance for parental success. She also outlines some of the most important things parents should avoid doing when administering supplements for their child.

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S2 E19 Manisha Diaz, PhD - Understanding Laboratory Technology, Compliance, and Regulations (Part 2)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500

All laboratories performing analysis and diagnostics use a variety of technology to measure various compounds in blood and urine. Acronyms like GC-MS, LC-MS, and ELISA are popular methods for analysis used in the laboratory industry. In this part #2 interview on the topic of laboratory technology, compliance, and regulation the conversation focuses on laboratory technology. Dr. Woeller interviews Manisha Diaz, PhD regarding this very important and interesting subject. Dr. Diaz has decades of experience in laboratory science, including research and development. Every functional and integrative medicine practitioner should be aware of the information discussed in this interview.

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S2 E18 Nicole Johnson, MBA, MT, (ASCP) - Understanding Laboratory Technology, Compliance, and Regulations (Part 1)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

All laboratories performing analysis and diagnostics use a variety of technology to measure various compounds in blood and urine. Acronyms like GC-MS, LC-MS, and ELISA are popular methods for analysis used in the laboratory industry. In addition, all laboratories operating within the United States (US) are required to comply with specific rules over what’s necessary to have printed on their laboratory report. Every reputable laboratory has 3rd party oversight and is required to meet specific compliance items. A laboratory not following these requirements should be viewed with great suspicion by every health professional and the public as well. This part 1 of a 2-part series on laboratory technology, compliance, and regulations is focused on laboratory oversight. Nicole Johnson is an expert in this field and provides detailed information about how labs are regulated and what type of information is necessary to be listed on lab test reports.

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S2 E17 Lindsay Goddard, MS, RD, LDN- Pesticides, Other Chemicals, and Organic vs Non-Organic Food

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Lindsay Goddard, RD, LDN discusses some of the differences between organic and non-organic foods, including the potential for increased mold exposure. Dr. Woeller and Lindsay have a conversation about other environmental chemical exposures, including hormone disruptors, plastics, and why you should consider avoiding cooking with olive oil. Finally, laboratory testing is discussed including the important use of the Organic Acids Test and the TOX Detect profiles from Mosaic Diagnostics.

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S2 E16 Stephanie Seneff, PhD - Glyphosate And Its Toxic Legacy

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Glyphosate is a ubiquitous toxic compound that is now threatening the health of millions of people around the globe. It has multiple mechanisms of harm not only disrupting the microbiome of the digestive system, but other fundamental aspects of human biochemistry. In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Stephanie Seneff, PhD, the author of Toxic Legacy, and a MIT PhD with decades in research, data analysis, and health advocacy regarding the toxicity of glyphosate.

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S2 E15 - Kurt N. Woeller, DO – Autism, Acetaminophen, Leucovorin, and the Future of Integrative Medicine

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In this episode, the host of Functional Medicine Doc Talk (Dr. Woeller) becomes the guest, and is interviewed by Tracy Tranchitella, ND. The conversation takes a deep dive into Dr. Woeller’s nearly 3 decades in functional and integrative medicine with regards to clinical practice, and patient and health practitioner education. A significant focus of the interview centers around his work with the autism community, and the incorporation of biomedical interventions for individuals with autism and other special needs conditions. Dr. Woeller’s 4 pillar approach to autism intervention are covered, as well as a conversation about leucovorin, folate receptor antibody testing, and the link between acetaminophen and autism.

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S2 E14 - Isabelle Amigues, MD - A Doctor’s Cancer Survival Through the Power of Meditation, Visualization, and Energy Healing

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Isabelle Amigues, MD. Dr. Amigues is a rheumatologist who at the age of 40 was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. In addition to conventional treatment for her cancer, she also implemented a blend of alternative techniques which allowed her to confront her challenging illness with a different perspective about the meaning of illness. Her medical practice called UnabridgedMD is a culmination of a blending of western medicine and eastern techniques for people suffering with chronic, complex disease.

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S2 E13 Garth L. Nicolson, Ph.D, MD(H) - Membrane Lipid Replacement for Damaged and Aging Cells

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Professor Emeritus Garth Nicolson, Ph.D, MD(H) about his research and experience in membrane lipid replacement. Dr. Nicolson has decades of experience in pathology and laboratory medicine, including in-depth knowledge of cell biology, membrane chemistry, and the inner workings of mitochondria. Every cell has its own membrane made up various compounds, including lipids, that when damaged can compromise the normal function of a cell and the organ systems dependent on those cells. Mitochondria have their own membranes too, and these membranes are highly integrated into their overall function, including cellular energy production.

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S2 E12 Erica Peirson, ND - Functional Medicine for Children with Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Erica Peirson, ND who is naturopathic physician with years of experience working with children with Down Syndrome, autism, and other special needs conditions. Individuals with Down Syndrome have unique characteristics linked to their genetic condition, but like many other children with special needs they too respond positively to naturopathic principles of health which include diet, nutrient optimization, and removing or reducing the barriers to healing such as environmental toxin exposure. A person’s genetics are only one factor to their potential for optimal health, and Dr. Peirson discusses how she approaches each child with a special needs condition through her functional medicine training.

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S2 E11 Susan B. Dopart, MS, RDN – Environmental Exposures That Influence Weight and Metabolic Health

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

In the episode, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Susan Dopart, MS, RDN. Susan is a licensed dietician, exercise physiologist, and certified trainer in motivational interviewing. She has decades of experience in diabetes, insulin resistance, gut health, hormone, and mold exposure. Susan explains her own health journey following significant mold exposure, and various other environmental factors that compromise health, and can keep an individual from optimizing wellness, maintaining healthy weight, and overcoming metabolic disorders.

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S2 E10 Scott Mattivi - Inside Mosaic Diagnostics: A CEO’s Vision for Innovation and Growth

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Scott Mattivi, CEO of Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory (formally Great Plains Laboratory). Scott has over three decades of experience in the laboratory industry working with companies such as LabCorp and Pathology Watch. He has expertise in various aspects of laboratory technology, and brings this knowledge and experience to Mosaic Diagnostics, which already has a track record in functional and integrative medicine with lab tests such as the organic acids test (OAT) and mycotoxin profile, to lead them forward in innovation with new test profiles. Scott and Dr. Woeller also discuss the important role of laboratory technician’s and scientists in the field of health and medicine, and the path forward that Mosaic Diagnostics is leading for advancements in specialty diagnostics.

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S2 E9 - Patricia Kaufman, PhD - Cancer, Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea, and Healthy Microbiome Diversity

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

In this podcast interview, Dr. Woeller has a conversation with Patricia Kaufman, PhD about cancer treatment using chemotherapy and its potential negative impact on the microbiome of the digestive system. Dr. Kaufman authored a case report of a woman with breast cancer who developed chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, a significant health problem that often occurs in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and improvements that occurred through natural medicine intervention. The doctor's discuss microbiome bacterial classification, the truth about probiotics and building of the microbiome, natural compounds produced by normal intestinal bacteria and various lifestyle factors to help rebuild and maintain a healthy microbiome.

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S2 E8 Michael Joseph, PhD – The Biological Role and Historical Significance of Niacin and Vitamin C

Sat, 24 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Michael Joseph, PhD, an expert in drugless functional medicine, on the clinical use of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and niacin (vitamin B3). More than just a discussion on how these nutrients work and the bland standard information with regards to recommended daily allowance (RDA), the interview focuses on the underappreciated influence of these nutrients on human biochemistry, and the medical significance of these nutrients in a deficiency state from a historical perspective.

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S2 E7 Nicole Bell – Tick-borne Infections and Neurodegenerative Disease

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interview Nicole Bell, CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics and author of “What Lurks in the Woods.” This memoir is about her husband’s harrowing regression into a neurodegenerative illness, and her experience in trying to find answers to help him.

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S2 E6 Julie Matthews, MS – The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Julie Matthews, MS, the author of “The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan”, about her knowledge, experience, and recommendations with regards to diet and nutritional intervention for autism. From the gluten and casein-free to GAPS to low salicylate/phenol diets, and everything in between, the importance of dietary therapy is emphasized, along with practical information that every caregiver of a loved one with autism needs to hear.

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S2 E5 Pejman Katiraei, DO - Autism and Problems of Mold, Mycotoxin, and Dampness Exposure – Part 2

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In this part-2 interview, Dr. Woeller speaks with Pejman Kitiraei, DO about the importance of home mold testing and strategies to reduce a child’s allergy and inflammation reactions secondary to mold exposure. The two doctors also discuss the use of various antifungal medications, including Itraconazole (Sporanox), and the pulsing method Dr. Kitiraei uses in his practice for this important antifungal.

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S2 E4 Pejman Kitiraei, DO - Autism and Problems of Mold, Mycotoxin, and Dampness Exposure – Part 1

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

In this interview, Dr. Woeller speaks with Pejman Kitiraei, DO about the problems associated with mold and mycotoxin exposure seen in special needs children, including those with autism. Dr. Kitiraei is an integrative medicine pediatrician with years of experience working with individuals on the autism-spectrum. He provides a different viewpoint of the mold and mycotoxin exposure problem and introduces a concept of “dampness” as it relates to these environmental exposure hazards and the often-seen microbial volatile organic compounds that drive inflammation and immune dysfunction.

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S2 E3 Tracy Tranchitella, ND - Naturopathic and Lifestyle Medicine as Cornerstones for Autoimmune and Other Health Conditions

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews naturopathic physician Tracy Tranchitella, ND about her approach to health and wellness, including her own story with an autoimmune disease and advice for others seeking to improve their condition through lifestyle and natural medicine.

Tracy Tranchitella is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine integrating the scientific principles of Functional Medicine with the sensibility and holistic view of traditional naturopathy. She provides naturopathic consultations for general health issues including digestive disorders, blood sugar management, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, chronic fatigue, hormone and menstrual issues and general dietary and nutritional consultations. With each patient, Dr. Tranchitella emphasizes a balanced whole food diet coupled with important lifestyle strategies for stress management, quality sleep, regular exercise, and making time for the things that bring joy to our lives.

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S2 E2 Mark Su, MD - The Exposome, Environmental Toxins, and Lifestyle Choices

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews Mark Su, MD regarding a concept in health care called the exposome. What is it, what does it mean, and what you as an individual seeking to improve your health and wellness should know about the exposome.

Mark Su is a board-certified family physician of 21 years. He founded Personal Care Physicians as a functional medicine practice north of Boston in 2014, and a national virtual consulting practice, Functional Medicine Consulting Group, in 2021. He is currently serving as president of ISEAI, and also a member of the IFM, ILADS, and the AAFP. Mark is driven to educate patients and empower them with choices in treatment planning. He's now equally driven to scale root cause medicine to help "more patients get better, faster", collaborating with like-mission minded colleagues, health coaches, and other allied health professionals.

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S2 E1: Doug Stephey, OD - Visual System Imbalances, Health Problems, and the Benefits of Vision Therapy

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Kurt Woeller interviews Doug Stephey, OD. Dr. Doug is an optometrist who specializes in evaluating and assisting with complex visual system problems through the implementation of vision therapy, including color and prism lenses. Correcting for these visual system imbalances, individuals with other health conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety/panic, headaches, fatigue, etc. are often improved.

Doug Stephey, OD is an optometrist with a master's degree in education. Dr. Stephey practices wholistic eye care. If you want to understand the whole person, you must understand their visual system. If you want to understand their visual system, you must understand the whole person. Regardless of one's diagnosis: autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, panic / anxiety, migraine, tension headache, TMJ, bipolar, schizophrenia, clumsiness, motion sickness, dizziness, vertigo, OCD, ODD, and more there's likely a role being played by the visual system. Moreover, there's a good chance you've never heard of this before too.

http://www.stepheyoptometry.com

http://www.covd.org

http://www.oepf.org

http://www.interactivemtronome.com

http://www.advancedbrain.com

https://integratedlistening.com/

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Episode 20: Josh Dech, CHN - The Holistic Health Approach to Chron's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Functional Medicine Doc Talk, Dr. Woeller interviews holistic nutritionist Josh Dech who is a gastrointestinal health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialist. Their conversation is comprehensive discussing the importance of lifestyle, exercise, healthy eating, the microbiome, and more when it comes to Chron's and Colitis. There is hope and help for IBD and people can recover and move forward in their lives without evidence of disease. Josh discusses how this can happen.

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Episode 19 Nicola Ducharme - Tick-Borne Illnesses and the Necessity for Comprehensive Testing and Treatments

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this podcast Dr. Woeller interviews internationally recognized Lyme disease expert and naturopathic physician Nicola Ducharme, ND. Dr. Nicola, as she likes to be called, has years of experience in helping individuals with tick-borne illnesses through a combination of naturopathic medicine therapies, along with the conventional use of antibiotics for tick-borne infections. Laboratory testing, co-infections such as Babesia and Bartonella, and other complicating factors such as mold and mycotoxin exposure are discussed in this important interview.

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Episode 18 Snowy Tan, ND - Common Procedures and Toxins Used in Dentistry and Emotional Burdens Linked to Chronic Illness

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews naturopathic physician Snowy Tan, ND regarding common practices in dentistry, including the use of toxic metals that can have negative effects on health and contribute to chronic illness. They also discuss the role of ozone used in biological dentistry for microbe elimination, and the necessity to acknowledge and address hidden emotional burdens which keep a person stuck in a place of chronic stress and inflammation.

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Episode 17: Christina Santini, CN, RYT, CTT - Nutrition and Cancer

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Cancer is a complex disease with many facets linked to genetics, abnormal cellular mechanisms, environmental exposures, etc. A key element in cancer prevention is diet, and in many situations, cancer can be helped with improved nutrition. The problem is there is no one established diet for all types of cancer, but there are nutritional and lifestyle approaches that can be helpful for many individuals in general. In this podcast Dr. Woeller interviews Christina Santini who is a clinical nutritionist and dietician.

Christina Santini Biography:
Dietitian degree (Human Nutrition) from Copenhagen Metropolitan University, certified in Biological Medicine from Switzerland by Paracelsus Academy by Dr. Rau MD, certified in Medical Thermography and more.

She is the owner of The Nutrition Clinic in Copenhagen and specializes in full-body health check-ups, early risk detection & prevention and performance optimization. She has worked several years at private hospitals in Europe along with 7 years in New York (including 2 years for Dr. Eric Braverman MD, pioneer in brain health) and Los Angeles for medical doctors and anti-aging clinics. This, in addition to doing workshops for cancer patient organizations, writing articles in various outlets and has been featured in ELLE magazine. Christina Santini is particularly passionate about the science-based overlapping between Western medicine and Eastern health philosophy.

Website - https://ChristinaSantini.com

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Episode 16: Elena Naginsky - Cancer Intervention Using Nutrition and Rigvir - The First Cancer Virotherapy

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode, Dr. Woeller interviews Elena Naginsky, nutrition consultant, about Rigvir therapy which is a unique cancer intervention called virotherapy. They also discuss the use of Rife Technology, Bio-Resonance, and nutrition.

Bio:
For the past 20 years, I have been managing my health challenges through alternative health

methods. These challenges have included issues such as being overweight, diabetes, removal of gallbladder, removal of the thyroid gland, chronic stress, severe insomnia, and most notably,

myxosarcoma which was diagnosed in my husband in 2018. My journey led me to specialize in

Nutrition, where I have developed a unique approach to health and wellness.

I graduated from a Functional Nutrition Consultant course and got certified as Functional Nutrition

Counselor and when I realized I needed more knowledge participated and graduated from an International Nutrition

Consulting Academy with a Diploma confirming the qualification of Nutriciology.

Contact:

elena.naginsky@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/health_and_rebalance

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Episode 15: Beth Sutton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C - Genomic Testing and Autism Biomedical Intervention

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400

In this podcast episode Dr. Woeller interviews Beth Sutton, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), who has a unique story regarding her son with autism, and her journey through the world of biomedical intervention and the importance of genomic testing.

Beth Sutton, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is an integrative medicine provider at Pappas Health, LLC in Vienna, VA. Her interest in integrative medicine was fueled by her passion to help her son, Luke, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 years old. Her current practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families who are affected by autism, PANS/PANDAS, Lyme and coinfections, mycotoxin illness, and other complex health issues.

Website:

https://pappashealth.com/ph_team/beth-sutton/

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Episode 14: Lynn Weber, CHC - Mold Exposure, Mold Induced Illness, and Home Remediation

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode Dr. Woeller interviews Lynn Weber, CHC about her journey through mold exposure, regaining and maintaining good health, and steps to take for home mold detection and remediation. Here is Lynn’s statement and short bio:

"I am Lynn Weber, a holistic health coach who earned my certification from IIN in 2013. Like many people, my desire to help others came out of my own health journey, which began more than a decade earlier. At that time, I was raising two young children and was desperately seeking natural healthcare options to combat a genetic threat—heart disease. Little did I know it would take decades to unravel all the possible “players” and a few unexpected roadblocks. Through the process, I uncovered complications from previously treated health issues and some unsuspected ones. With a long record of dental problems, I assumed this would be my biggest obstacle. However, mounting evidence led me to a different conclusion. When I hit a point where nothing seemed to be moving the needle, I decided it was time to stop resisting the facts. All things pointed to mold. I will share why it is important to keep an open mind when seeking optimal health. Sometimes the less obvious path is the one that will give you the biggest results."

My personal website - Life In Focus: www.lifeinfocusenterprises.com
Mold Pros: themoldpros.com
Alpine Group: alpineairduct.com
Surviving Mold (Dr. Shoemaker): https://www.survivingmold.com/about/ritchie-shoemaker-m-d
EnviroBiomics: https://www.envirobiomics.com/?v=3e8d115eb4b3

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Episode 13: Suzanne Gazda, MD - Long-Covid, Long-Vax Induced 'Spikeopathy' and Neurological Diseases

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Throughout her extensive medical career, Dr. Suzanne Gazda has uniquely combined a dedication to outstanding care with an authentic commitment to patients as people first.

Renowned by peers and patients alike, Dr. Gazda offers a lifetime of experiences and that can best be summed up as truly extraordinary. From her first days of study at the University of Texas in Austin receiving her degree in Pharmacy then her medical school training at the Health Science Center in San Antonio Texas to the founding of the Neurology Institute of San Antonio (NISA), she draws upon her specialized efforts in autoimmune mediated neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, clinical research and over 3 decades of experience with, a heart centered deeply caring approach. Dr. Gazda has the most diverse professional – and personal - perspective on neurological disorders which as of 2021, now, includes the evaluation and treatment of Long COVID and Post Vaccine Injury with an expertise focused on neurological injuries. She is a contributing member to the FLCCC (Front Line COVID 19 Critical Care Alliance)

Throughout her career has served as principal investigator in over 200 clinical research studies focused on Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neuropathic pain, headache and epilepsy.

She done extensive learning in Functional Medicine, a systems-based approach that addresses the root cause of disease. This knowledge base enhances her patient care and diagnostic capabilities with clinically proven therapies for many neurological disorders and conditions.

Always thinking globally with compassion and commitment, she has taken her skills to distant locales, studying neurological disorders in places where access to care and research is limited. Her work with Hope for Humans in Uganda from 2011-2017 has made a profound impact on the lives of so many children and families with far-reaching implications for appropriate treatments for even the most complex neurological disorders.

Dr. Gazda was appointed in April 2020 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the State’s

14-member Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council. The council

will advise the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and educationrelated to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and related disorders (PANS/PANDAS).

She is a very proud mom of 3 daughters and 6 grandchildren.

You can read more about her work at

https://www.suzannegazdamd.com

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Episode 12: Dani Gordon, MD - The Many Benefits of Cannabinoid Medicine

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Dr Dani Gordon MD is a double board certified medical doctor & leading expert in integrative and cannabinoid medicine. She has treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis, is Vice Chair of the UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and is the author of ‘The CBD Bible’ and 'The Resilience Blueprint.' She is the founder and Medical Director of London Resilience Clinic, her UK medical practice and wellbeing platform with a focus on the holistic treatment of mental health, fatigue and pain conditions. She is regularly interviewed for TV and the media and has been featured in the Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC, Vogue, and Marie Claire.

Connect with Dr Dani Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanigordon/
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London Resilience Clinic's website: https://londonresilienceclinic.com/

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Episode 11: Sana Majeed, MBBS, FMAPS - Autism Intervention Beyond The United States

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400

In this Functional Medicine Doc Talk podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews Sana Majeed, MBBS, FMAPS (USA) who is a pediatrician in Pakistan implementing biomedical intervention (aka integrative medicine) for individuals on the autism-spectrum. Dr. Majeed (aka Dr. Sana) also discusses her son’s regression into autism, and her work over many years using biomedical approaches for his recovery.

Dr. Sana Majeed completed her graduation of medicine (MBBS) from Karachi, Pakistan. She worked as a medical officer in the field of neonatology and general pediatrics for 4 years in King Edward medical university Pakistan. She is the founder and clinical director of Bioheal Spectrum Clinic in Pakistan, which is Pakistan’s first integrative medical facility providing services to the autistic and ADHD community. She is Pakistan's first Fellow of Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS), and is the official representative of Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory in Pakistan. Other certifications held by Dr. Sana is a GAPS Diet consultant and multiple courses (organic acids test and small intestine bacterial overgrowth) through Integrative Medicine Academy.

Dr. Sana is a mother of a 10-year-old son who has recovered from autism with the help of integrative medical approaches. Her passion of life is to upgrade the lives of the autistic community by providing them all cutting edge technologies around the globe.

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Episode 10: Melissa Smith, MSN, CPNP - What You Need To Know About PANS And PANDAS

Sat, 04 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In this Functional Medicine Doc Talk podcast Dr. Woeller interviews Melissa Smith, MSN, CPNP, PMHS, a functional and integrative medicine pediatric nurse practitioner with specialization in PANS and PANDAS. Here is Melissa's description of her training and experience: "I graduated with a BSN in nursing from Michigan State University. In my first few years out of school, I gained clinical experience in the emergency room, intensive care, and primary care. I quickly discovered that pediatrics was my passion and, in 2014, graduated as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Augusta University. Upon graduation, I went to work in private practice, treating children from birth to age 21. Through my own research and watching my mom walk her cancer journey, I began to see a very different picture of health and healing. It became clear to me that, while the allopathic model of medicine has its strengths, it also sometimes fails to see patients as more than the symptoms they present with. It fails to see that what we put in, on, and around our body can have a significant impact on our overall health. I came to understand that to truly heal patients we, as practitioners, must listen intently, consider the bigger picture, and dig deeper to find and investigate root causes. Thus began my interest and study of integrative medicine. Through one-on-one mentoring with highly credentialed functional medicine doctors, as well as additional education in functional lab work and nutritional therapy, I bring a specialized skill set to children struggling with autoimmune and other hard-to-treat disorders. As a practitioner, I am also passionate about mental health. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, I began seeing an explosion of depression and anxiety among my pediatric patients. To better help these patients, I sought to expand my knowledge base through certification as a pediatric mental health specialist. It is my hope that I’ll be able to combine this knowledge with an integrative approach to help more children achieve optimal health in body, mind, and spirit."

Website - New View Integrative Pediatrics https://newviewpediatrics.com

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Episode 9: Jasmyne Brown, ND - Common Scalp & Hair Issues in African-Americans

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Dr. Jasmyne Brown is a board certified and licensed naturopathic doctor with many years of experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a minor in biology from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University in 2013. Then she earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Human Nutrition degrees from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2017. In her professional career she has worked with collegiate and professional football and baseball players aiding in their goal to better nutrition. A position with the WIC department was a valued experience that allowed her to share natural medicine, nutrition, and the benefits of breastfeeding with babies, children, and mothers. Formerly, she worked as clinical educator at Mosaic Diagnostics. There she taught doctors how to interpret and utilize functional medicine testing options and how to support their patients naturally. Now she is a naturopathic doctor consultant with hair growth nutraceutical company, Nutrafol and she is the owner and naturopathic health consultant of Natural Lyfe Health Consulting. It is Dr. Jasmyne's passion to educate all on the beauty, accuracy, and vision of natural medicine.

Website:
www.drjasmyne.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551796445978

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Episode 8: James Adams, PhD - Autism and Microbiota Transfer Therapy

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0400

James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it including the areas of nutrition (vitamins/minerals, essential fatty acids, carnitine, digestive enzymes, special diets), oxidative stress, gut bacteria, microbiota transplant, probiotics, toxic metals, and seizures. He has extensively researched prenatal supplements to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and infant health problems, and has developed the first prenatal supplement tailored for each trimester. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including over 60 related to autism. He is the President of the non-profit Autism Nutrition Research Center, President of Autism Diagnostics, President of Gut-Brain-Axis Therapeutics, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He received the Presidential Young Investigator Award from President George Bush. He has an adult daughter with autism.

https://autism.asu.edu

https://gutbrainaxistherapeutics.com

https://autismNRC.org

https://neurologicalhealth.org

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Episode 7: Terri Hirning - Autism Recovery and Methyl-B12

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Terri Hirning is health education specialist and mother of a son once diagnosed with severe autism. Her years of implementing dietary intervention, including gluten and casein-free, digestive system treatments against clostridia and fungal infections, as well as various detoxification therapies, eventually lead to his transformation. Her son Matthew no longer has an autism diagnosis, completed his Eagle Scout ranking in the Boy Scouts, and is now actively involved in college.
https://terrihirning.com

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Episode 6: Barry Bruder - Microcurrent Neurofeedback

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Larry Bruder is the co-founder and CEO of IASIS technologies which specializes in microcurrent neurofeedback. Traditional neurofeedback (TNFB) is a non-invasive intervention for individuals with attention deficit disorder, brain trauma, and cognitive challenges. TFNB has a long history of use as an active participant therapy to assist the brain in reorganization and structure of imbalanced brain activity. However, TNFB has its challenges as it requires patient participation which can be difficult for those with brain trauma or children with special needs. Microcurrent neurofeedback (MCNFB) is advanced technology that passively assists the brain in reorganization and patterning and is helpful for those with attention difficulties, anxiety, brain trauma, depression, cognitive challenges, post-traumatic stress disorder, neurological conditions and much more. This podcast discussion between Barry Bruder and Dr. Kurt Woeller highlights the many benefits of microcurrent neurofeedback, including children on the autism-spectrum. For more information about microcurrent feedback visit their main website at https:microcurrentneurofeedback.com or email to iasismcn@gmail.com. Barry discusses a recent study on the benefits of MCNFB for anxiety and depression. You can access this research article at - https://journals.lww.com/jaanp/fulltext/9900/the_effectiveness_of_microcurrent_neurofeedback_on.164.aspx

https://microcurrentneurofeedback.com

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Episode 5: Alessandra Miele - Autism Recovery and Antifungals

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Alessandra Miele, FMCHC, FYT is functional medicine health coach and mother of a child recovered from autism. Her journey through autism intervention for her son was overseen by the renowned physician Sidney Baker, MD, a pioneer in biomedical autism treatments, and founding member of the Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) movement, along with Bernard Rimland, PhD (founder of the Autism Research Institute) and others. Alessandra’s interview is important as it highlights the significance of fungal-related problems often seen in autism, and the necessity for some individuals with autism for consistent ongoing antifungal treatment. This podcast discussion between Alessandra Miele and Dr. Kurt Woeller highlights the many benefits of biomedical autism interventions, including the use of antifungals. To learn more about Alessandra and her health coaching work for biomedical autism intervention visit Mind Body Tampa Bay – https://mindbodytampabay.com.

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Episode 4: Chandler Marrs, PhD - Thiamine Deficiency

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, Dr. Woeller interviews Chandler Marrs, Ph.D, the coauthor of "Thiamine Deficiency Disease, Dysautonomia, and High Calorie Malnutrition." Thiamine (vitamin B1) is a central nutrient in many biochemical reactions related to energy production. In severe forms of B1 deficiency various cardiovascular and neurological conditions can occur. However, many people are deficient in thiamine who do not have severe disease symptoms, but are still not feeling well. There is high metabolic demand on thiamine and its central role in mitochondrial energy production is critical. Thiamine related problems are more common than the health and medical community realize.
https://hormonesmatter.com

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Episode 3: Lori Knowles-Jimenez - Autism Recovery and Detoxification

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Lori Knowles-Jimenez is the mother of a son who lost his diagnosis of autism through her efforts of implementing biomedical intervention, aka integrative medicine, including diet, nutritional supplements, and detoxification therapies. Her son has graduated college and is now living and working independently as a young active adult. Lori is the managing director of New Beginnings Nutritionals. This podcast episode discusses the various interventions Lori implemented through her journey of recovery for her son.

https://nbnus.com

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Episode 2: Bill Shaw, PhD - Clostridia and Autism

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Bill Shaw, PhD was the founder of Great Plains Laboratory (now Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory). With over 25 years in running Great Plains Laboratory, Dr. Shaw developed cutting edge testing such as the Organic Acids Test and published important research into the adverse health effects of certain fungal and clostridia bacterial compounds. His collective work in the fields of metabolic diseases, toxicology, laboratory technology and assessments has served the medical community for decades. Many patient populations, including those with autism, mental health, and neurodegenerative disorders, have all received significant benefits from the information brought forth by Dr. Shaw. In this podcast interview Dr. Woeller discusses a new published research paper of Dr. Shaw discussing the relationship between a clostridia bacterial toxin called HPHPA and its adverse effects on fatty acid metabolism, and the inhibition of sonic hedgehog activation seen in autism.
https://mosaicdx.com and https://nbnus.com

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Episode 1: Jeff Thurston - Microbiome and Probiotics

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

The microbiome is an integral component of our digestive system, and proper amounts of normal bacteria within the microbiome are critical for overall health. Jeff Thurston of Master Supplements is a specialist in probiotic research and development and in this interview discusses many important aspects of a healthy microbiome, including the role of certain strains of probiotic bacteria. Dr. Woeller and Jeff also discuss the role of digestive and systemic enzymes for gut health, and control of systemic inflammation.

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