Dr. Lo Radio Show
We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Izabella Wentz the “Thyroid Guru Gal,” to the show! In this episode, we dive deep into all things Hashimoto’s, thyroid health, gut health, and pregnancy. Dr. Izabella shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s, the misconceptions in conventional medicine, and how a root cause approach transformed her health—and the lives of her patients. Dr. Izabella Wentz is a PharmD, functional medicine practitioner, author of multiple New York Times bestselling books including The Hashimoto’s Protocol, Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology, and Adrenal...
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In this episode of The Dr. Lo Show, Dr. Lauren Noel (aka Dr. Lo) is joined once again by one of the show’s most-loved returning guests—Dr. Tom O’Bryan. Known as the "Sherlock Holmes of chronic disease," Dr. Tom is a global educator, bestselling author, and functional medicine pioneer who has trained thousands of practitioners worldwide. Together, they dive deep into a rarely discussed but critical topic: the link between inflammation and infertility. From overlooked lab markers to everyday exposures that quietly sabotage conception, this conversation uncovers the hidden drivers...
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Have you ever felt like modern life has pulled you too far from your natural rhythm? In this episode of the Dr. Lo Radio Show, Dr. Lo welcomes her dear friend, Dr. Nadine Neale—a naturopathic doctor with a refreshing perspective on what it means to reconnect with nature. Together, they dive into the concept of rewilding—a philosophy and lifestyle shift that helps us return to a more natural, life-giving way of being. From nutrition and regenerative farming to sleep, movement, beauty, and even aging, Dr. Neale shares how we can step away from the toxic aspects of modern living and...
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In this heartfelt and informative episode, Dr. Lo is joined by Candace Barley—actress-turned-advocate and author of The Explant Book—for a powerful conversation about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of explanting. Both Dr. Lo and Candace share their personal stories of getting breast implants, the health symptoms that followed, and their decisions to explant. They dive deep into the connection between implants and chronic illness, and how true healing is possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 💫 Candace’s shocking health...
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If you've ever felt like your symptoms are "too much" — like your body is reacting to everything and no one seems to understand why — this episode is for you. Dr. Noel sits down with Michelle Shapiro, RD, a functional dietitian specializing in anxiety, MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), histamine intolerance, mold exposure, hypermobility, and chronic reactivity. Michelle shares her expert insight on why so many people — especially women — are feeling overwhelmed by symptoms that conventional medicine often overlooks or dismisses. Together, they explore: What MCAS is and why it’s...
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In this episode of The Dr. Lo Show, we’re diving deep into the realities of perimenopause and menopause with two powerhouse experts—Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Known for their no-nonsense approach, these women are on a mission to educate and empower women about their hormonal health, cutting through the confusion and misinformation surrounding midlife wellness. Kristin and Maria share insights from their book, The Great Menopause Myth, and discuss everything from the importance of early intervention in hormone health to why nutrition, strength training, and stress management play a...
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In this heartfelt and informative episode of the Dr. Lo Show, Dr. Lauren Noel (aka Dr. Lo) welcomes Dr. Sheri DeSchaaf, physical therapist and founder of SheFit Physical Therapy, to talk all things pelvic floor health. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or years into motherhood, this conversation is a must-listen. Dr. Lo shares her own journey as a mom—now four months pregnant!—and opens up about the pelvic floor issues she’s been experiencing since having her son five years ago. Inspired by a talk at her local mom’s group (shoutout to MomCo!), she invited Dr. Sheri on the show...
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What impact does endometriosis have on infertility? What surgical interventions are there for endometriosis? What is the connection between cycle charting and identifying fertility issues? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive medicine surgeon, and Creighton Model Fertility Care instructor. Dr. Whitaker specializes in natural fertility and restorative reproductive medicine, helping women navigate complex fertility challenges through a holistic and surgical approach. She shares her journey into fertility medicine, the importance of...
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What is the difference between perimenopause and menopause? How can women recognize if they are entering these phases? How can women navigate the physical and emotional challenges of hormonal transitions? In this episode, we welcome back one of our all-time favorite guests, Dr. Carrie Jones, for her fourth appearance! Known as the "Queen of Hormones," Dr. Jones brings her expertise and relatable wisdom to demystify the complex world of perimenopause and menopause. Together, we discuss what these phases really mean, how they affect women’s lives, and why understanding them is crucial for...
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Welcome to another episode of the Dr. Lo Radio Show! I really enjoyed recording this episode, and think you will enjoy it as well. Today I am chatting with Dr. Matthew Dawson, founder of Wild Health and CEO of True Diagnostic. In this episode we discuss the transformative power of precision medicine and how it’s reshaping the way we approach health. Dr. Dawson shares his personal journey from practicing traditional medicine to becoming a trailblazer in genomics and epigenetics. His story highlights the limitations of conventional healthcare when addressing chronic illnesses and reveals how...
info_outlineWelcome to another episode of the Dr. Lo Radio Show! I really enjoyed recording this episode, and I think you will enjoy it as well.
Today I am chatting with Brooke Cates and we are talking all about the unique roadmap of pre and post natal fitness for women going through the journey of motherhood.
Brooke Cates is the Founder & CEO of The Bloom Method, a pre and postnatal fitness method, redefining exercise for the modern mom. Brooke is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Diastasis Recti & Core Rehabilitation Specialist and Pre & Postnatal Holistic Health. She created The Bloom Method with a desire to empower women through movement before, during and after their pregnancies. Recognizing gaps in both the mainstream and pregnancy fitness worlds, Brooke created a fitness method that consists of diastasis recti rehabilitation and prevention exercises, labor training, functional exercise movements and innovative core techniques that are designed to keep women strong and thriving through pregnancy and motherhood.
We talk about so many great things in this episode. We talk about the importance of creating a unique roadmap of labor & functional exercises for each woman at the pre-pregnancy, pregnancy & post-pregnancy stages. We talk about why core work is vital during pregnancy. And we talk about the gaps in mainstream fitness for women on the journey to motherhood, diaphragmatic breath, and labor & functional exercises for every future mother to adopt.
If you are listening to this episode and you or someone you know is navigating through any of the health issues we discuss, I would be more than happy to support you in the journey! I work with people virtually and in-person in San Diego. Feel free to reach out to me to continue this conversation: @doctor_lo
I hope you enjoy and learn something new from this episode!
We Discuss:
{07:03} Anemia in Pregnancy
{10:57} Introducing Brooke Cates
{11:40} The spark of interest in Pregnancy and Post-Partum
{14:42} The disempowering messages of pregnancy and other pregnancy misconceptions
{16:02} How the roadmap of methodology developed
{17:07} The personalized and customizable approach
{19:42} The Diapraghmatic Breathing Technique
{22:28} The insignificant amount of pressure to the Linea Alba
{24:12} The more you really prepare your core to the proper way of activation you are stepping into pregnancy with a toolbox full of knowledge
{26:46} The two-part answer
{30:47} The intra-abdominal pressure
{31:54} Injury-based Diastasis
And so much more!
Links Mentioned:
Guest Website
https://www.brookecates.com
Shine Natural Medicine
https://shinenaturalmedicine.com/
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