We welcome Dr. Mary Pardee, naturopathic and preventative medicine doctor and founder of Modrn Med, a science-based integrative medical practice focused on personalized, preventative care. Specializing in chronic gut issues, Mary brings a grounded perspective that challenges rigid wellness narratives and reactive healthcare. Together, we explore discipline versus rigidity, intuition, nervous system health, and what it means to build a sustainable, informed relationship with health beyond rules and optimization.

Topics Discussed:

• Preventative medicine vs. reactive healthcare
• Longevity, healthspan, and optimizing how we live—not just how long
• Chronic gut issues (IBS, constipation, bloating) and their systemic roots
• Discipline vs. rigidity in health, nutrition, and lifestyle
• Intuition, nervous system regulation, and listening to the body
• The danger of misinformation in the integrative/functional medicine space
• Supplements, myths, and the importance of evidence-based treatment
• Personalized, patient-centered care vs. one-size-fits-all protocols
• Stress, control, and their impact on digestion and overall health
• Awareness and responsibility without shame or perfectionism
• Redefining health as a relationship, not a performance

Connect with Mary on Instagram

Connect with Sebastian on Instagram

SebastianNaum.com