Emily Schleich is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of All Minds Counseling, a practice built on a single foundational belief: therapy should adapt to the person in the room, not the other way around.

She began specializing in neurodiversity in 2014, at a time when very few graduate programs or therapy models had a framework for it. Over the past decade, she has developed a person-centered, neuro-affirming approach that works for neurodivergent clients, people who have felt failed by previous therapy experiences, couples, and anyone who has ever been made to feel like they were the problem in their own healing process.

In this episode of Behind the Practice, Emily sits down with host Katie Brinkley to talk about what adaptive therapy actually looks like, why the concept of masking matters beyond the therapy room, and what she has learned about people after a decade of sitting across from them.

What We Cover:

● Why step-by-step therapy models fail most clients -- neurodivergent or not -- and what a flexible, adaptive approach looks like instead

● The damage done when clients internalize the message that they are bad at therapy, and how to counter it

● Masking: what it is, why neurodivergent individuals use it as a protective mechanism, and how therapy works to safely reduce it

● Why relational therapy is slow by design -- and why that slowness is not a failure, it's the point

● What people are really looking for when they come to therapy

Resources Mentioned:

● All Minds Counseling (individual, couples, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy)

● Relational therapy and person-centered models

● Masking in neurodivergent individuals

● Neurodiversity and self-diagnosis trends (recent study: 19% of adults self-identifying as neurodivergent)

Connect with Emily Schleich:

Website: www.allmindscounseling.com | Instagram: @allmindscounseling

In this episode of Behind the Practice, Dr. Suzie—former hospital pharmacist, compliance officer, and now leader in regenerative medicine—shares how her career evolved from medication safety to building a “safety first” framework for the future of healthcare.

After witnessing both the limitations of traditional care and the transformative potential of regenerative therapies, Dr. Suzie is now focused on solving one of the biggest challenges in the industry:

👉 How do we scale innovation without sacrificing safety?

[00:00:00] – Why Collaboration Is the Future of Healthcare
[00:00:30] – From Pharmacist to Healthcare Innovator
[00:01:00] – The Wake-Up Call: Medication System Failures
[00:04:00] – The Breakthrough Moment With Regenerative Therapy
[00:05:00] – Real-Life Transformation: A Personal Story
[00:07:00] – Building a Data-Driven Healthcare Platform
[00:08:00] – How Data & Collaboration Improve Patient Outcomes
[00:09:00] – Empowering Patients With Transparency & Choice
[00:11:45] – Rebuilding Trust in Modern Healthcare
[00:12:30] – How Providers Can Get Involved

About Dr. Suzie

Dr. Suzie is a former hospital pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in clinical informatics, medication safety, and compliance. She now leads initiatives in regenerative medicine focused on data transparency, regulatory guardrails, and global collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

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What if the key to slowing — or even reversing — aging lies in the tips of our chromosomes?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, guest host Jaimee from Wisdom & Motherhood sits down with longevity researcher Dr. Bill Andrews to explore the science behind telomeres and how they may influence the aging process.

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes that shorten every time our cells divide. According to Dr. Andrews, this shortening may be one of the primary biological drivers behind aging and age-related disease.

During the conversation, Dr. Andrews explains how telomere shortening affects lifespan and healthspan, why chronic stress may accelerate cellular aging, and why many researchers believe telomere science could play a critical role in extending healthy human life.

The discussion also explores the challenges caregivers face, how stress impacts telomere length, and why improving healthspan — not just lifespan — is the real goal of longevity research.

If you're curious about the science behind aging and the research being done to extend healthy years of life, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most fascinating areas of longevity science today.

What if burnout, chronic pain, and declining health are really signs that your body is running out of energy?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Lan Lu, a doctor of natural medicine who helps high-performing professionals recover from chronic stress, burnout, and physical misalignment by restoring vitality and energetic balance.

After spending three decades in the high-stress tech industry, Lan experienced firsthand how long-term stress can slowly degrade the body. Her own health journey eventually led her to explore energy medicine, quantum healing practices, and holistic approaches designed to help the body activate its natural healing abilities.

Lan explains why many high performers unknowingly push their bodies into decline, how stress and emotional strain drain our energy reserves, and why restoring vitality is often the first step toward better health and performance.

If you’ve ever felt like your body can’t keep up with the demands of your work and life, this conversation offers a new perspective on how energy, awareness, and holistic health practices can help restore balance and longevity.

What if healthcare focused on restoring health instead of simply treating disease?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Stan Makoko, physician and co-founder of Prodrome Sciences, to explore a radically different approach to understanding health and disease.

Stan explains why he believes many chronic conditions begin with subtle changes at the cellular level long before symptoms appear. Rather than focusing only on diagnosing diseases after they develop, his work centers on identifying early biochemical and cellular changes that signal the body is moving away from optimal health.

Through advanced laboratory testing that analyzes thousands of cellular biomarkers, Stan and his team aim to detect these early warning signs and restore cellular function before serious health issues develop. This approach focuses on improving how the body adapts to stress, supports cellular membranes, and restores normal biological function.

During the conversation, Stan shares why he believes much of modern healthcare remains reactive, how cellular health impacts long-term wellness, and why many practitioners are beginning to rethink the traditional disease-focused model.

If you've ever wondered why healthcare often focuses on managing symptoms instead of restoring health, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how cellular-level insights could reshape the future of preventive medicine.

What happens when a professional athlete is told surgery is the only option… and decides to find another way?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with former Major League Baseball pitcher Kameron Loe to talk about how a career-threatening back injury ultimately led him into the world of regenerative wellness and entrepreneurship.

After nine years in Major League Baseball and sixteen years as a professional athlete, Kameron faced a devastating herniated disc injury that left him in chronic pain and on the verge of surgery at just 27 years old. Determined to avoid the operating table, he began searching for alternative solutions that could help him recover and continue his career.

What he discovered changed everything.

Kameron shares how a breakthrough non-invasive cellular therapy helped eliminate much of his nerve pain, restore mobility, and extend his professional baseball career by seven more years. That experience ultimately led him and his brother to launch Halo Wellness, a regenerative wellness company focused on helping the body heal itself through advanced technology and natural cellular stimulation.

Throughout the conversation, Kameron explains how these therapies work, why many athletes and everyday individuals struggle to find effective solutions for chronic pain, and how the wellness and regenerative health industries are rapidly evolving.

If you’ve ever felt like surgery or medication were your only options for pain relief, this episode explores how emerging wellness technologies are helping people restore mobility, recover faster, and reclaim their quality of life.

Are we relying too much on research—and not enough on real patient outcomes?

In this episode of Behind the Practice, Razi Berry, founder of NDNR (Journal of Applied Natural Medicine), explains why clinical case studies are still one of the most valuable tools in healthcare.

With over two decades of published case reports, NDNR has become a go-to resource for practitioners looking to understand what’s actually working in patient care.

You’ll learn:

Why case studies still matter in modern medicine
The difference between research and real-world application
How personalized medicine is changing healthcare
Why anecdotal evidence can drive innovation
How natural and conventional medicine can work together

This episode is essential for:
✔️ Health & wellness practitioners
✔️ Functional and integrative medicine providers
✔️ Chiropractors and naturopathic doctors
✔️ Healthcare entrepreneurs
✔️ Anyone exploring personalized approaches to health

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Why You Can’t Always Trust Published Research
[00:00:30] – What Is NDNR & Why It Was Created
[00:02:00] – How Medicine Originally Relied on Observation
[00:03:00] – Why Anecdotal Medicine Still Matters Today
[00:05:00] – What a Real Case Study Looks Like in Practice
[00:07:00] – The Problem with Traditional Clinical Trials
[00:09:00] – Why NDNR Grew Rapidly After the Pandemic
[00:10:00] – Balancing Natural Medicine with Modern Science
[00:12:00] – What Gets Lost with Standardized Care Models
[00:14:00] – How NDNR Stays Relevant & Trusted
[00:15:00] – Debunking Myths About Natural Medicine
[00:16:30] – The Real Reason Patients Seek Alternative Care
[00:17:30] – The Future of Medicine: Connected Body Systems

About Razi Berry

Razi Berry is the founder of NDNR (Naturopathic Doctor News & Review), a leading publication and resource for clinical case studies in natural and integrative medicine.

Learn More: https://ndnr.com

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Can hydrogen gas actually support better health at the cellular level?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Tyler LeBaron, researcher and Chief Scientific Officer of Inhale H2, to explore the science behind molecular hydrogen and its emerging role in health and wellness.

Tyler has spent more than 16 years researching molecular hydrogen, including completing his PhD in physiology with a focus on cardiovascular disease. His work has contributed to a growing body of research examining how hydrogen gas may support cellular health, mitochondrial function, and inflammatory response.

During the conversation, Tyler explains how molecular hydrogen works inside the body, why it has attracted increasing attention in the scientific community, and how more than 3,000 publications have explored its potential therapeutic effects.

They also discuss the misconceptions surrounding hydrogen therapy, the importance of evidence-based wellness technologies, and why scientific research should lead innovation rather than the other way around.

If you're curious about emerging therapies that combine cutting-edge science with wellness practices, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most intriguing developments in cellular health research.

In this episode of Behind the Practice, Zack Varkaris introduces a bold but increasingly discussed concept in regenerative medicine:

What if menopause isn’t a fixed biological endpoint—but a process that can be delayed, optimized, or even partially reversed?

Through a clinical approach centered on ovarian rejuvenation, Zack explores how emerging therapies are challenging long-held assumptions about aging, fertility, and women’s health.

This episode is essential for:
✔️ Women exploring longevity and hormonal health
✔️ Health & wellness practitioners
✔️ Functional and integrative medicine providers
✔️ Entrepreneurs in the health optimization space
✔️ Clinicians interested in emerging therapies

Zack Varkaris brings a clinical and research-driven perspective to regenerative medicine, focusing on ovarian rejuvenation as a pathway to extend healthspan, optimize hormone balance, and improve long-term outcomes for women.

What if the biggest factor determining how long and well you live isn’t your genetics… but your mindset?

In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Otto Siegel, founder of Genius Coaching and a longevity mindset coach who helps people unlock their potential and reimagine what a long, meaningful life can look like.

After beginning his career as a high school teacher in Germany and Brazil, Otto experienced a major life pivot that led him to explore the concept of extended human lifespans and longevity-focused living. That journey ultimately brought him to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he became deeply involved in the growing longevity movement.

Otto now works with what he calls “brilliant misfits” — individuals who may not fit traditional systems but possess unique talents and untapped potential. Through mindset coaching, he helps people rethink their identity, rediscover their strengths, and align their lives with a longer-term vision of growth and purpose.

Throughout the conversation, Otto shares why mindset may be the missing piece in the longevity conversation, how people can begin unlocking their own “genius profile,” and why embracing curiosity and self-awareness can lead to a more fulfilling and extended life.

If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path of career, success, or aging, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on how mindset and purpose can shape the future of longevity.