290: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Reclaiming Medicine: The Power of Aligned Leadership with brothers Dr. Erik Lundquist and Dr. Davin Lundquist
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Release Date: 12/03/2025
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_outlineWelcome to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today’s powerful episode explores what it truly means to reclaim medicine through aligned leadership, personal transformation, and a return to root-cause, patient-centered care. Dr. Jill is joined by the inspiring Lundquist brothers - Dr. Erik Lundquist and Dr. Davin Lundquist—two nationally respected leaders in integrative, functional, and holistic medicine.
In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and professional challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals, including burnout, chronic stress, and system-driven limitations that leave both clinicians and patients overwhelmed. Together, the Lundquist brothers break down what real leadership looks like in medicine—revealing the difference between simply managing and truly inspiring transformation in others.
You’ll learn how personal growth begins with small, courageous steps; how functional and holistic medicine empowers individuals to reclaim their health; and how hope, mindset, and aligned leadership can reshape the future of healthcare.
Whether you're a clinician seeking renewed purpose or a patient longing for a more compassionate, whole-person medical approach, this conversation offers deep wisdom, practical insight, and a renewed sense of possibility.
🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS:
① Stress and Burnout:
⇨ The episode addresses the prevalent issue of stress and burnout among healthcare professionals and patients. The hosts discuss strategies for leaders to manage these challenges and provide tips for maintaining balance.
② Leadership in Medicine:
⇨ A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the difference between being a leader and a manager. Leaders are seen as those who inspire and guide others, particularly in the healthcare setting.
③ Personal Transformation:
⇨ The hosts share personal experiences about the journey of transformation, emphasizing that the first step is often the hardest. They discuss the importance of self-evaluation and taking incremental steps towards change.
④ Functional and Holistic Medicine:
⇨ The conversation touches on the benefits of functional and holistic medicine, encouraging listeners to take control of their health by understanding and addressing the root causes of their issues.
⑤ Hope and Inspiration:
⇨ The episode concludes with a message of hope, encouraging listeners to view their circumstances positively and take control of their lives. The hosts share inspirational quotes and personal anecdotes to uplift those feeling overwhelmed.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
⇨ First Steps Matter: Change begins with the first step, which can be daunting but is essential for transformation.
⇨ Leadership Inspires: Effective leaders inspire and motivate, rather than just manage.
⇨ Holistic Approach: Embracing a holistic approach to medicine can empower individuals to take charge of their health.
⇨ Hope is Key: Maintaining a hopeful outlook can transform how one perceives and handles life's challenges.
🔑 CONCLUSION:
This episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of medicine, leadership, and personal growth. It encourages healthcare professionals and listeners from all walks of life to embrace change, inspire others, and maintain hope in the face of adversity.
👨⚕️ Dr. Erik Lundquist is the founder and medical director of the Temecula Center for Integrative Medicine, specializing in holistic and integrative care for endocrine disorders, chronic fatigue, migraines, cardiometabolic issues, and chronic pain. A Navy veteran and former chief resident at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, he earned his M.D. from St. Louis University and holds multiple board certifications in Family, Integrative, and Holistic Medicine.
With over two decades of experience—including service in Iraq and Italy—Dr. Lundquist is dedicated to empowering patients and educating clinicians on root-cause, integrative approaches to chronic disease. He is married with three children.
👨⚕️ Dr. Davin Lundquist earned his M.D. from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and has served in major leadership roles at CommonSpirit Health, including Chief Medical and Administrative Officer and Chief Medical Information Officer for Dignity Health. He later became Chief Medical Officer at Augmedix, driving innovation in tech-enabled patient care.
With 25+ years in family medicine, Dr. Lundquist transitioned to functional and holistic medicine after seeing the limits of conventional, symptom-focused approaches. His journey led him to develop the Quantum Advantage Method™—a science-based, root-cause framework that uses advanced diagnostics, quantum principles, and targeted lifestyle strategies to help high-performing individuals optimize their health and reverse dysfunction.