Strategies for Optimal Aging: Leveraging Nutrition and Fitness for Practitioner and Patient
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Release Date: 07/03/2025
Lyme, Co-infections & Chronic Illness: A Holistic Approach from an Integrative Nurse Practitioner
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HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Cheryl Cuozzo, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, FNP-C, FAIHM Cheryl Cuozzo, an integrative Nurse Practitioner, shares her personal story overcoming Lyme Disease with host and Naturopathic Doctor Daina Parent. They discuss early signs and symptoms, issues with testing and protocols, and the limits of the conventional model when dealing with complex conditions such as Lyme, co-infections and other chronic conditions. Cheryl’s inspiring story led her to design an integrative foundational healing program for her patients that she based of off the holistic care that...
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When Postpartum meets Perimenopause: Whole Body Support during Women’s Life Transitions
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Rebecca Jankowski and Theresa Kopac, co-owners of , join host Dr. Daina Parent, ND for an insightful and important conversation about postpartum and perimenopause. Rebecca and Theresa share their unique experiences supporting women during these two major life transitions, and what happens when these two phases happen simultaneously. They share diet, herbs, lab testing, and lifestyle routines that set their clients up for improved overall well-being and better health outcomes. Rebecca and Theresa share the importance of embracing change and seeking support through the transitions of motherhood,...
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PCOS is now PMOS: A holistic approach to managing symptoms
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Mini Episode 1 - airs June 9, 2026 The Wholistic Take: Health News and Trends through a Wholistic Lens The Wholistic Take is a podcast series on the Wholistic Matters Podcast. We explore the latest health news and trends from a wholistic health perspective. The Wholistic Take episodes are shorter in length for easier consumption and timely delivery. We track the latest health news and offer wholistic insights for you to use in clinical practice and for personal care. HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Betsy Miller, MS, CNS, RH(AHG), DCN-c In this mini episode, Dr. Daina Parent and Betsy...
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Children's Gut Health : Building a Healthy Microbiome with Synbiotics
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HOST: Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP GUEST: Mimi Hernandez, MS, RH (AHG) Dr. Sarah Clarke and Mimi Hernandez discuss the trending gut-first approach in holistic pediatric care. Mimi emphasizes the critical window in childhood to tend to the terrain, or landscape, of the microbiome which builds a foundational layer of health that is carried into adulthood. They discuss common childhood concerns such as eczema, respiratory conditions, diarrhea, constipation, and more. Mimi highlights clinical studies that show promising results to mitigate or resolve many of these conditions with the use of...
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Why Holistic Care for the Mother Matters: A Functional Medicine Approach to Remembering the Mother in Maternity Care
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HOST: Dr. Daina Parent, ND GUEST: Sarah Thompson, Dpl.OM, L.Ac., CFMP, and Birth Doula Sarah Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on preparing for motherhood and maternal care. Host Dr. Daina Parent, ND and Sarah Thompson, Dpl.OM, L.Ac., CFMP, and Birth Doula, engage in an important conversation around the need for improved care for the mother in preconception, fertility and pregnancy. They discuss how whole food nutrition, lifestyle, functional lab testing and interpretation, and collaborative care can significantly improve pregnancy outcomes for mom and baby....
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Supporting Mental Health with Detoxification, Nutrition and Chiropractic Care
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Supporting Mental Health with Detoxification, Nutrition and Chiropractic Care How chiropractic care, nutrition support, strategic supplementation and testing can mitigate the affects of toxins on brain, spine, and nervous system health HOST: Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP GUEST: Dr. Sarah Kotlerman, BS, DC, NTP Drs. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP and Sarah Kotlerman, BS, DC, NTP discuss how toxic burden can affect every aspect of health, especially the brain and nervous system. They discuss the most prevalent mental health conditions and clinical strategies to find balance naturally. Dr. Kotlerman...
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Practitioner Burnout: Secrets to Supporting the Parasympathetic Nervous System and Energetic Boundaries
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In this deeply important conversation, Dr. Daina Parent, ND sits down with Dr. Jannine Krause, ND, acupuncturist, and host of The Health Fix Podcast, to explore practitioner burnout and practical strategies for restoring balance. Dr. Jannine shares her personal journey through burnout in her own clinical practice—what led to it, how she recognized it, and the steps she took to heal and thrive again. This episode offers actionable tools and empowering insights to help practitioners protect their energy, restore nervous system balance, and create sustainable clinical careers. Episode...
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Detoxification Strategies for Clinical Practice
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Do you know the best day to start a detoxification program in January? (HINT: It’s not January 1st!) Dr. Kim Besuden, DC, CFMP shares her tips and tricks for running successful individual and group purification programs in her practice, including best days to start, what support to offer as a practitioner, and suggestions for community support opportunities. Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP, host of this episode, asks Dr. Besuden what clinical signs she identifies to determine if a patient needs to detox, and how to establish healthy eating habits after the progam has finished. She shares ways to...
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Consuming Organ Meats: Nutritional and Traditional Significance
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Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC, IFMCP, and Dave Hogsed, DOM, AP, discuss traditional and cultural trends around the consumption of organ meats, and the nutritional value these foods offer. They cover nutrients found various organ meats and how they can either be eaten or taken in supplement form. Dave shares clinical success stories, including his own personal experience, using organ meat glandular therapy. He explains how various organ and glandular meats can support immune function, cardiovascular health, nervous system health, cognitive function, bone health, and more. David Hogsed, DOM, AP,...
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The Effects of Stress on a Woman’s Body: Female Hormones and Endocrine Health
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Why is it that women experience stress more intensely than men? Drs. Daina Parent and Annette Schippel discuss the connection between women’s hormones and the effects of stress on the female body. Dr. Schippel shares her personal and professional experience navigating the stages of a woman’s reproductive journey and how endocrine health plays a significant role in hormone balance. Drs. Parent and Schipple emphasize the importance of working with qualified healthcare providers trained in herbal medicine in order to find the right herbs for each person and symptom picture. Dr. Schippel...
info_outlineEpisode 5 – Strategies for Optimal Aging: Leveraging Nutrition and Fitness for Practitioner and Patient
Dr. Sarah Clarke, DC interviews Dr. Kimberly Besuden, DC, CFMP
In this lively conversation, Dr. Besuden, DC, CFMP, shares all of her tips, tricks and recommendations for aging optimally and gracefully. Drs. Sarah and Besuden discuss strategies for maintaining healthy habits and routines for practitioner and patient alike. This episode is full of gems including specific supplementation to fill nutrition gaps, easy-to-maintain exercise routines, and a deep dive into hormesis practices.
Dr. Kimberly Besuden is a Chiropractor and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner; owner of The Health Factor; and owner of Bay Street Wellness. She has a long history as a competitive athlete, extensive training in clinical nutrition, and many years working as a personal trainer and strength coach.
· 1:30 Inspiration to become a Chiropractor
· 3:30 Inspiration to pursue Functional Medicine and Detox and Purification
· 5:00 Dr. Besuden’s Clinical Practice
· 5:45 Active Lifestyles for Aging Populations
· 8:50 Strength Training for the Aging Population – key for optimal aging, and connection between strength training and naturally increased GLP-1
· 13:00 Tips for sticking with a strength training routine – for practitioners and patients
· 16:15 Hormesis and it’s role and optimal aging – HIIT, hot and cold therapy, intermittent fasting
· 21:18 Intermittent Fasting
· 26:10 Maintaining healthy diets and habits with busy schedules and traveling
· 29:05 Hot and cold therapy
· 30:50 The Modified Mediterranean Diet – low carb, healthy fats, moderate protein
· 38:55 Super foods for training
· 41:20 Biomarkers, body composition, and metrics – equipment, devices and best practice
· 45:30 Bloodwork Panels and Supplementation for Nutritional Gaps
· 48:00 Other Diet and Lifestyle Recs for optimal aging
· 50:58 Final thoughts for practitioners – Practice what you preach