IFM Conference Recap – AI and Consciousness in Medicine
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What happens when artificial intelligence meets consciousness in medicine? In this live episode from the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual Conference, James Maskell speaks with psychiatrist Dr. Robert Hedaya about the transformative—and potentially dangerous—role of AI in modern healthcare. Dr. Hedaya shares how analyzing a Parkinson's patient's brain imaging using multiple AI systems led him to a breakthrough insight: AI models can correct each other when used in dialogue, reducing hallucinations and improving clinical reasoning. But he warns that AI is not truth-seeking—it is...
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An Ecological View of Your Body
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if the future of medicine is not just about data—but about ecology? In this live episode of The Evolution of Medicine Podcast recorded at the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual Conference, James Maskell speaks with Patricia Devers, Chief Clinical Officer at Genova Diagnostics, about the evolution of functional medicine into a systems-based, ecological model of care. Patricia Devers shares her journey from conventional internal medicine to functional medicine leadership, explaining why she left hospital practice after 20 years due to a lack of meaningful patient improvement. She...
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Inflammation, Heart Disease and the Cleveland Clinic
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if the future of cardiology requires looking far beyond cholesterol numbers? In this live Evolution of Medicine Podcast episode from the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual Conference, James Maskell speaks with Dr. James Carter about the changing landscape of cardiovascular care and the growing role of functional medicine within major healthcare institutions. Drawing on his experience as an interventional cardiologist and leader of Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine, Dr. Carter explains why inflammation may be a more important driver of heart disease than many...
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Mapping Qi Gong onto The Functional Medicine Matrix
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if one of the most powerful healing tools isn't a supplement or medication—but a simple movement practice rooted in breath, awareness, and human connection? In this live Evolution of Medicine Podcast episode from the Institute for Functional Medicine Annual Conference, James Maskell speaks with Dr. Carol Penn about the role of Qigong in functional medicine and why it may be one of the most important foundational practices for modern health. Drawing on her background as a professional dancer, osteopathic physician, and educator, Dr. Penn explains how movement can transform physical,...
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IFM AIC Recap - What You Missed
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if chronic disease isn't a single problem—but a breakdown across multiple biological networks? In this live Evolution of Medicine Podcast episode from the IFM conference, James Maskell speaks with Dr. Kristine Burke about the rapid transformation of functional medicine and its growing integration into mainstream healthcare systems. They explore why inflammatory markers like CRP took decades to enter standard practice, and how this reflects a broader challenge in translating research into real-world medicine. Dr. Burke shares her journey from conventional family medicine into functional...
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Functional Forum Live from San Francisco
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if chronic disease, cognitive decline, and even trauma were not fixed conditions—but modifiable biological states? In this Functional Forum episode, James Maskell and Matt Wiggins bring together leading clinicians and researchers to explore the frontiers of precision and functional medicine. They discuss SUPAR, a powerful biomarker for systemic inflammation that could reshape early disease detection. The conversation then turns to a groundbreaking cognitive decline trial showing major improvements in patients treated with functional medicine protocols compared to standard care. The...
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Your Voice Builds Trust: How Doctors Win Patients Through Podcasting
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if the fastest way to grow your medical practice isn't advertising—but conversation? In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, James Maskell speaks with Bret Gregory, founder of DrTalks, about how podcasting is transforming the way doctors build authority, attract patients, and share medical knowledge. They explore how DrTalks is creating a creator economy for physicians, making it easy to become a podcast guest or host while removing technical and logistical barriers. Bret breaks down a "crawl, walk, run" strategy where doctors start as guests before launching their own shows. The...
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Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if health is shaped less by individual optimization—and more by our relationships? In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, James Maskell speaks with Michael Trainer, author of Resonance, about how relationships influence biology, behavior, and long-term health. They explore “resonance” as a state of nervous system alignment between people, and how loneliness and weak social networks contribute to chronic disease, dementia, and mental health issues. Trainer shares personal experiences from caring for his father, overcoming OCD, and finding healing through cultural immersion in...
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Parsley Health: Now In Network Across 150m Lives
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What does it take to bring functional medicine into mainstream insurance systems? In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, James Maskell speaks with Dr. Robin Berzin about Parsley Health’s landmark achievement: becoming the first functional medicine clinic in-network with insurance coverage for 150 million lives. They explore how a decade of building standardized protocols, training systems, and outcomes data led to proof of both clinical results and cost savings in chronic disease care. The conversation also unpacks what this shift means for independent functional medicine...
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Growbaby: Reducing Preterm Birth with Precision Nutrition
Evolution of Medicine Podcast
What if the future of maternal healthcare began before conception? In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine , James Maskell and Emily Rydbom explore how nutrition, systems biology, and integrated care models are transforming pregnancy outcomes. You'll learn how a “standard of care plus” approach—combining trimester-specific nutrition, biomarker testing, and virtual care models—has improved outcomes across multiple cohorts, including Medicaid populations. This conversation explores how early nutritional intervention may reduce preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and other...
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- Her journey to recovering herself from that place
- How she has created a structure to help other physicians find and live their true calling