Integrative Practitioner Podcast

The Integrative Practitioner Podcast is the leading on-the-go resource for the latest news, trends, and strategies in the world of integrative medicine. Tune in for exclusive interviews and insights from a wide spectrum of top integrative practitioners and thought leaders as they delve in to what’s new in brain health, mind-body medicine, the microbiome, integrative nursing, and more, plus hear case studies, practice management tips, and Q&A with experts helping integrative healthcare professionals solve their toughest challenges. This podcast is presented by IntegrativePractitioner.com, the leading online resource for integrative healthcare practitioners and professionals, providing its users with access to the most up-to-date information for you, your patients, and your practice.

The Link Between Chronic Disease and the Fascia 03/27/2025

Incorporating Senolytics into Treatment Plans for Pain Management and Aging 03/27/2025

How Chronic Infections Contribute to Neuropsychiatric Manifestations 03/27/2025

A Whole Person Approach to Sexual Wellness 03/27/2025

A Whole Person Approach to Sexual Wellness Everest Goldstein, M.Ed, MSN, PMHNP-BC, IFMCP, and Ashley Madsen, PA-C, HHC, join Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss sexual wellness from the biopsychosocial perspective in a live interview at the 2025 Integrative Healthcare Symposium. About the Experts Everest Goldstein is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner certified in functional medicine. She was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and then obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Princeton University. Following Princeton, she worked for Teach for America as a bilingual elementary school teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer. During this time, she also received her Master of Education from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Realizing the great need for mental health services in this community, Everest decided to follow her passion and earned her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner degree at Vanderbilt University. In order to better provide holistic care to her patients, Everest completed her functional medicine certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Ashley Madsen is a board-certified physician associate, speaker, and educator. Ms. Madsen’s passion lies in functional medicine and longevity science, receiving clinical training from Stanford University, the Institute for Functional Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Over the span of her career she has worked with elite athletes, top business leaders, and tech innovators in their quest to optimize performance and change their health trajectory. Ms. Madsen holds advanced training in hormone therapy, genomics, cellular medicine, peptide therapy, and IV hydration. Her growing passion for preventing and reversing chronic inflammatory disease has influenced her treatment approach. She is currently the Clinical Director of Wellness at Ethos Aesthetics & Wellness, and a Co-Founder of Athena Healthspan. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/35873225

How Muscle Improves Metabolic Health and Insulin Sensitivity with JJ Virgin 03/13/2025

Is the Oral Microbiome a New Determinant for Women’s Health? 03/13/2025

How to Reduce and Mitigate the Effects of Toxin Exposure in Children with Elisa Song 03/13/2025

How to Manage Patients on GLP-1 Medications: An Integrative Approach 03/13/2025

The Benefits of Combining Integrative and Functional Medicine with Tieraona Low Dog 03/06/2025

The Benefits of Combining Integrative and Functional Medicine with Tieraona Low Dog Tieraona Low Dog, MD, ABOIM, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss her journey as an integrative medicine doctor after being honored as a pioneer in the field at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium’s 20th anniversary celebration. About the Expert Tieraona Low Dog, M.D.’s path in integrative medicine is unique, shaped by her deep connection to the natural world. Her academic journey is a testament to her diverse interests and commitment to whole health, spanning disciplines such as massage therapy, martial arts, midwifery, and herbal medicine before culminating in her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Low Dog’s influence in the field of integrative medicine is undeniable. She was a founding member of the American Board of Integrative Medicine and among the first physicians to be board-certified in this emerging field. Her leadership is demonstrated by her roles as Director of the first Inter-professional Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine, Fellowship Director for the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine, and Co-Founder of the New York Zen Center’s Fellowship in Contemplative Medicine. She is the Founding Director of the Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship at the University of California-Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Dr. Low Dog’s dedication to public service is exemplified by her appointments to significant positions, including her service on the White House Commission for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy by President Bill Clinton, her appointment under the Bush Administration to an advisory role at the NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and her long-standing role (25 years) as Chair for various dietary supplements and botanicals expert panels at the United States Pharmacopeia. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/35561145

The Evolution of Integrative Medicine with Kathie Swift 03/06/2025

The Story Behind the Functional Medicine Movement with Jeffrey Bland 03/06/2025

Frank Lipman on the Future of Longevity Medicine 03/06/2025

Revolutionizing Neurodegenerative Care with Habitat Optimizing Plasma Exchange 02/13/2025

Interrupting Cellular Memory with Psychedelic Medicine 02/06/2025

The Latest Research on Biological Age Clocks and Beyond 01/30/2025

Exposing the Facts and Fictions of NAD+ Supplementation 01/23/2025

Exposing the Facts and Fictions of NAD+ Supplementation Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss the fact, fiction, and gray areas of NAD+ supplementation. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IP2025PODCAST: Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Expert Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Boulder Longevity Institute, where she has been providing Tomorrow’s Medicine Today to her clients since 2006. Dr. Yurth obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, completed her residency at the University of California – Irvine, and her Fellowship in Sports and Spine Medicine from Stanford-affiliated Sports Orthopedics and Rehabilitation (SOAR) in Palo Alto, CA. Along with her 30 years as a practicing orthopedist specializing in sports and spine medicine, Dr. Yurth has made it her mission to learn and share the latest scientific research on how to truly heal the body at the cellular level. She is Fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Cellular Medicine and has completed +500 hours of CME training focused on Longevity, Nutrition, Epigenetics, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Regenerative Peptide Treatments, and Regenerative Orthopedic Procedures. Dr. Yurth continues to serve as a thought leader in Cellular Medicine, speaking at longevity events across the world and teaching others through her position as a founding faculty member for Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute (SSRP), which leads the way in connecting the latest research to clinical practice. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/34963615

Exploring Clinical Evidence on the Efficacy of Homeopathic Nanodoses 01/16/2025

Exploring Clinical Evidence on the Efficacy of Homeopathic Nanodoses Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss the clinical benefits of homeopathic treatment, citing specific studies from mainstream scientific journals. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IP2025PODCAST: Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Expert DANA ULLMAN, MPH, CCH, is one of America’s leading advocates for homeopathy. He has authored 10 books, including The Homeopathic Revolution: Why Famous People and Cultural Heroes Choose Homeopathy, Homeopathy A-Z, Homeopathic Medicines for Children and Infants, Discovering Homeopathy, and (the best-selling) Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines (with Stephen Cummings, MD). Dana also created an e-course How to Use a Homeopathic Medicine Kit which integrates 80 short videos (averaging 15 minutes) with his famous ebook that is a continually growing resource to 500+ clinical studies published in peer-review medical journals testing homeopathic medicines. This ebook combines the descriptions of these studies with practical clinical information on how to use homeopathic medicines for 100+ common ailments. This ebook is entitled Evidence Based Homeopathic Family Medicine, and it is an invaluable resource. Dana has been certified in classical homeopathy by the leading organization in the U.S. for professional homeopaths. Dana Ullman has also written chapters on homeopathic medicine in four medical textbooks, two of which were published by Oxford University Press and one of which was published by the American Pain Management Association. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/34872490

Improving Mental Health by Reducing Exposure to Environmental Toxins 01/09/2025

Improving Mental Health by Reducing Exposure to Environmental Toxins Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss simple, realistic ways to reduce exposure to environmental toxins and improve mental health. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IP2025PODCAST: Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Expert Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, is the co-author of the, bestselling, consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, published by Oxford University Press, and part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides. Her new book to be, DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, published by Simon & Schuster, connects the dots between everyday chemicals and the epidemic rise in immune disorders and autoimmune disease...and what we CAN all do about it! DETOXIFY is available now on Amazon for preorder. Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused her studies on medical anthropology and human evolution - topics that have greatly influenced her work. She is on faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) at the University of California, Irvine, where she created and manages the environmental medicine and integrative rheumatology curriculum for medical colleagues. Dr. Cohen has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series. In 2015, she created TheSmartHuman.com to share environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information with the public. She lectures nationally on environmental health topics for elementary/ high schools, colleges/ universities, medical schools, and physician- training programs, and she is a regular expert guest for television, print, and podcasts. She is a legal medical expert for toxic tort environmental exposure cases. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/34777750

Why You Should be Testing Your Dermatology Patients for Mold and Mycotoxins 01/02/2025

How to Preserve 20/20 Vision through Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions 12/26/2024

How to Preserve 20/20 Vision through Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions Rudrani Banik, MD, IFMCP, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss the most common age-related eye conditions and how they can be prevented with specific nutrients that target the various structure of the eye. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IP2025PODCAST: Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Expert Rudrani Banik, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist with additional training in Functional Medicine. She completed her BA/MD as part of the prestigious combined eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education at Brown University in Rhode Island. Dr. Banik then did her internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, followed by Ophthalmology Residency at University of California, Irvine. She then completed a Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship under Dr. Neil Miller at Wilmer Eye Institute/Johns Hopkins. She maintains an academic appointment at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, where she actively teaches and supervises residents, fellows, and medical students. She also serves as Principal Investigator for the clinical trials in Neuro-Ophthalmology. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and has been a speaker at both national and international meetings. Dr. Banik is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS). She also serves on the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Exam Development Committee, a role she enjoys through which she helps maintain the standards of board certification in ophthalmology. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/34551435

An Integrative Approach to Deprescribing Antidepressants 12/19/2024

An Integrative Approach to Deprescribing Antidepressants James Greenblatt, MD, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss how to use integrative and functional medicine strategies to properly wean patients off antidepressants while avoiding withdrawal symptoms. This episode is brought to you by the Integrative Healthcare Symposium. Register for the Symposium and receive 15% off with promo code IP2025PODCAST: Learn more about the event by visiting the Symposium website: Contact the Integrative Healthcare Symposium team: Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected]. Theme music: "Upbeat Party" by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org, "Carefree" by Kevin Mcleod via incompetech.com, and “Relaxing Light Background” by AudioCoffee. About the Expert A pioneer in the field of Functional, Nutritional, & Metabolic Psychiatry, dually board-certified Adult and Child & Adolescent psychiatrist Dr. James M. Greenblatt has been treating patients since 1988. After obtaining his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in Child & Adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA for nearly 22 years, and is a member of the clinical psychiatry faculty at the Tufts University School of Medicine and the Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine. Dr. Greenblatt is the author of eight books, including the bestselling Finally Focused and the expert-acclaimed Answers to Anorexia (2021). His newest book, Functional & Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal, is available now. A nationally and internationally recognized expert, author, and educator, as well as an inductee of the ISOM Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame, Dr. Greenblatt is also the founder of Psychiatry Redefined – an online Continuing Medical Education platform dedicated to the advancement of evidence-based, personalized treatment models for mental illness. /episode/index/show/ipractitionerpodcast/id/34509195