284: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: The Seven Stages To Health and Transformation with Dr. Bruce Hoffman
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Release Date: 10/29/2025
313: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Neuroplasticity and Resilience: Breaking Free from Trauma and Chronic Illness with Ashleigh Di Lello
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with Ashleigh Di Lello to explore the transformative power of neuroplasticity, resilience, and the brain-body connection. Ashleigh shares her extraordinary journey from being told she wouldn’t survive her teenage years to becoming a thriving athlete, performer, and founder of Bio-Emotional Healing®. Her story reveals how the brain, nervous system, and emotional patterns play a critical role in chronic illness, pain, and recovery. Together, they dive into how trauma, stress, and belief systems impact the immune...
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312: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Mold Illness & Complex Chronic Disease with Dr. Kelly McCann
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the complex intersection of chronic illness, environmental toxins, and the mind-body-spirit connection with Dr. Kelly McCann. Dr. McCann shares her personal journey through mold illness, Lyme disease, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), revealing how environmental exposures and unresolved emotional stressors can combine to create chronic, difficult-to-treat conditions. Together, they discuss how modern toxic load—from mold and chemicals to microplastics—affects the body, and why healing requires more than...
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311: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals & Hormone Health
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan dives into the growing impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and toxic load with Dr. Pamela Smith, a global leader in personalized and longevity medicine. Dr. Smith shares her journey from emergency medicine to functional medicine after discovering her own hormone imbalance—and how that experience led her to uncover the profound effects of environmental toxins on hormonal health. Together, they explore how everyday exposures—from plastics and metals to “forever chemicals” like PFAS—can disrupt hormones, increase...
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310: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Getting to The Root Cause of IBS with Dr. Izabella Wentz
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz to uncover the true root causes behind Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and why it’s often more than just a diagnosis. Dr. Wentz, a pharmacist turned functional medicine expert and bestselling author, shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and IBS—and how it led her to explore the deeper connections between gut health, autoimmunity, infections, and environmental triggers. Together, they break down why IBS is often a symptom cluster rather than a true diagnosis, and how...
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309: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Long COVID and The Rise of Autoimmunity with Dr. Aristo Vojdani
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the complex and rapidly evolving science behind Long COVID and autoimmune disease with Dr. Aristo Vojdani, a leading expert in immunology and functional medicine. Dr. Vojdani shares decades of groundbreaking research into how the immune system becomes dysregulated, revealing how infections, environmental toxins, and food antigens can trigger autoimmune reactions through mechanisms like molecular mimicry and gut permeability. The conversation dives deep into how SARS-CoV-2, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and HHV6...
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308: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: The Inflamed Brain – How Mold and Infections Trigger Chronic Illness
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the growing science behind brain inflammation and its connection to chronic illness with Dr. Eboni Cornish. Dr. Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and Treasurer of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, shares how underlying inflammation in the brain can drive symptoms often labeled as psychiatric, neurological, or behavioral conditions. Together, they discuss how mold toxicity, chronic infections, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and environmental toxins can disrupt brain health...
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307: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Hormones, Peptides and Performance with Dr. Gordon Crozier
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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan explores the powerful intersection of hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and cellular health with Dr. Crozier. Dr. Crozier shares insights from years of treating complex chronic illnesses and explains how many patients struggle with overlapping root causes such as mold toxicity, infections, immune dysregulation, and environmental toxins. These factors often disrupt hormones, mitochondrial function, and metabolic health. The conversation dives into how therapeutic peptides are emerging as powerful tools for cellular...
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306: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Connection & Innovation for Resilience w/ Beth Benatti Kennedy
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode explores one of the most essential skills for thriving in today’s high-pressure world: resilience. Dr. Jill is joined by resilience expert, author, and burnout prevention strategist Beth Benatti Kennedy to discuss how connection, purpose, and personal innovation can help individuals navigate stress, avoid burnout, and rediscover fulfillment. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Beth explore the hidden stages of burnout and introduce the Benatti Resiliency Model, a practical framework for building...
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305: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill – Toxic Mold Revisited: Mold & the Highly Sensitive Patient with Dr. Neil Nathan
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode revisits one of the most complex and misunderstood areas in integrative medicine: toxic mold illness and the highly sensitive patient. Dr. Jill is joined by renowned functional medicine pioneer Dr. Neil Nathan, author of Toxic: Heal Your Body and The Sensitive Patient’s Healing Guide, for a powerful and deeply insightful conversation on environmental toxins, limbic dysfunction, mast cell activation, and healing chronic inflammatory illness. In this episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. Nathan explore why many highly...
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304: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill – Restless Legs Syndrome Breakthroughs: Nerve Compression and New Treatments
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Welcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s episode challenges decades of conventional thinking about Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. James C. Anderson, whose groundbreaking research suggests that RLS may not be primarily a dopamine disorder—but instead, a problem of mechanical nerve compression in the lower leg. In this fascinating and science-driven discussion, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. Anderson explore how decompression of the common fibular, superficial fibular, and tibial nerves may significantly reduce symptoms like burning, tingling,...
info_outlineIn this insightful episode, Dr. Bruce Hoffman discusses the intricacies of modern medicine, the importance of understanding the human body's response to environmental stressors, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Hoffman shares his journey and the development of his New Medical Curriculum, which emphasizes a holistic approach to health and healing.
💎 Why returning to core health cycle principles is essential before detox or supplementation.
💎 How aligning with your circadian rhythm supports optimal recovery and energy.
💎 The power of personal responsibility and lifestyle choices in true healing.
💎 Why intuitive medicine and holistic integration are the future of healthcare.
🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① Ventral Vagal Trust: Dr. Hoffman explains the concept of ventral vagal trust, which is crucial for establishing a therapeutic relationship. This involves creating a connection through eye contact, tone of voice, and genuine presence.
② Health Cycle Principles: The discussion highlights the importance of returning patients to health cycle principles before engaging in detoxification or supplementation. Dr. Hoffman expanded these principles beyond the original seven to about twenty, focusing on a comprehensive approach to health.
③ Circadian Rhythm and Lifestyle: Emphasizing the role of circadian rhythm, Dr. Hoffman shares personal lifestyle changes such as not eating after sundown and incorporating red light therapy, which are part of his daily routine to maintain health.
④ Personal Responsibility in Healing: The conversation touches on the necessity of personal responsibility in health, moving away from conventional practices that may not address the root causes of illness.
⑤ Teaching and Mentoring: Dr. Hoffman discusses his transition from clinical practice to full-time teaching, aiming to expand the toolbox available to physicians and promote a broader understanding of healing.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
📌 Holistic Approach: Dr. Hoffman advocates for a holistic approach to medicine, integrating biophysics and quantum biology into traditional practices to improve patient outcomes.
📌 Intuitive Healing: The importance of intuitive healing and the need for doctors to trust their instincts while balancing scientific evidence is emphasized.
📌 Environmental Impact: Recognizing the impact of environmental factors on health is crucial, and changes in lifestyle and environment are necessary for true healing.
🔑 CONCLUSION: This episode provides valuable insights into the future of medicine, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift towards a more integrated and holistic approach to health. Dr. Hoffman's experiences and teachings offer a roadmap for both practitioners and patients seeking to enhance their understanding of health and healing.
👨⚕️ Dr. Bruce Hoffman, MSc, MBchB, FAARM, IFMCP
Dr. Bruce Hoffman is a Calgary-based Integrative and Functional medicine doctor/practitioner. He is the medical director at the Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine and The Brain Treatment Centre of Alberta, specializing in complex medical conditions.
He was born in South Africa and obtained his medical degree from the University of Cape Town. He has a masters degree in clinical nutrition, is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFM), is board certified with a fellowship in anti-aging (hormones) and regenerative medicine (A4M), a certified Shoemaker Mold Treatment Protocol Practitioner (CIRS), Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified in Family Constellation therapy, and ILADS trained in the treatment of Lyme disease and co-infections.
He is the co-author of a paper published by Dr. Afrin’s group: Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global “consensus-2”. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Hoffman has studied with many of the leading mind-body and spiritual healers of our times, including Deepak Chopra, Paul Lowe, Osho, Ramesh Balsekar, and Jon Kabat-Zinn.
He has shared the stage with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. John F. Demartini, and he continues to spread his inspiring vision of healing and wellness with audiences and patients around the world.
🌐 Dr. Bruce Hoffman's Links
https://www.hoffmancentre.com/
https://www.drbrucehoffman.com/7-stages/landing