Michelle Shapiro is an integrative and functional registered dietitian in New York City who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal long-standing gut and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Michelle has a virtual practice of five nutritionists where she and her team work one-on-one towards these goals. She is the host of the Quiet the Diet podcast, where she helps listeners bridge the gap between body positivity and functional nutrition. She's also the creator of the highly sensitive BodyHub and Information Center for MCAS, POTS, Hypermobility and Long Covid. Together, we discuss histamine intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, or MCAS. Michelle gives real-world strategies for understanding and treating histamine intolerance, shares client stories of diagnosis and treatment, and offers valuable clinical and business pearls.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Michelle Shapiro: https://michelleshapirord.com/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:38 Michelle's specialized practice began with two healing crises.

06:37 What goes wrong in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?

08:46 Overlooked signs that often suggest histamine intolerance.

13:01 Presentation and diagnosis of tell-tale histamine symptoms.

18:22 Addressing symptoms, root causes, and resetting the nervous and immune systems.

22:27 The general client process is always unique and the same.

23:40 Vagus nerve training versus limbic system retraining programs.

28:30 Addressing histamines and systemic inflammation.

29:45 Noticing symptoms appropriately.

34:25 Antihistamine supplement protocol benefits, risks and cognitive issues.

38:28 Supplements, natural antihistamines, detoxes and battle plans.

44:53 Crafting individualized patient treatment plans.

46:55 Low histamine diets, blood sugar stability, and menstrual cycles.

53:55 Pearls for building a business and clientele.

59:38 Michelle's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and the body size and composition view that she has changed her mind about.

Victoria and Dr. Akash Bhagat are the powerhouse duo behind NeuMed Urgent Care and IV Therapy. Dr. Akash is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who has launched several innovative E.R. and urgent care facilities in Houston, bringing tech-enabled and hospitality-inspired care to life. Victoria is a board-certified Family Nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience across cardiology, urgent care and integrative medicine. She's passionate about prevention, hormone health, and bridging traditional care with personalized wellness strategies. Together, they're redefining the urgent care experience. Their clinic model is not only transforming patient outcomes but also setting a new standard for how functional medicine can be delivered in an accessible, scalable way. Together, we discuss running and scaling a new business, how Victoria and Akash have reimagined clinical care, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Victoria and Akash Bhagat - https://neumed.com/about-neumed/leadership/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:53 Bringing NeuMed to life.

07:10 Transitioning from the ER to functional medicine.

09:08 Combining functional medicine with traditional care.

12:35 Creating a loyal customer base, billing insurance, and training providers.

19:51 Strategies for scaling while maintaining quality care.

22:18 Balancing work-life integration as married business partners.

25:13 Overcoming challenges with insurance and competing in the healthcare market.

32:41 Preferred diagnostic tools.

39:55 High-quality supplements and virtual dispensaries.

42:38 Designs for Health's support for NeuMed's clinical and business vision.

44:00 The future and expansion of the NeuMed legacy.

47:18 Supporting patient health and wellness.

49:21 First steps advice to curious clinicians.

51:48 Victoria and Akash's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, the importance of preventative health care and avoiding AI as final truth.

Dr. Julianna Dudas is a naturopathic doctor specializing in treating autoimmune disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and other complex conditions like chemical sensitivity and tickborne infections. She is a San Diego native with a medical degree from Bastyr University, California and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. She actively participates in legislative efforts, meeting with Senate and representative offices in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. with the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, the American Association of Naturopathy Physicians, and the Center for Lyme Action. She was the recipient of an educational grant from the International Society for Lyme and Associated Diseases. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we discuss key points that every health care practitioner should know about Lyme disease, even if they're not treating it. Lyme is often missed or misdiagnosed, and patients may present with fatigue, neurological symptoms, or mystery chronic illness symptoms that don't respond to conventional or holistic approaches. We explore when to suspect Lyme, what testing and coinfections to consider, when to refer out, and so much more. This conversation is filled with clinical pearls, actionable clinical insights and a healthy respect for the complexity of this condition.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Julianna Dudas: https://restormedicine.com/our-team/dr-julianna-dudas-nd/

7-Breath Vagal Nerve Reset for Hypertension and Regulating Heart Rate

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

04:08 Dr. Jules's journey from the entertainment industry to specializing in complex chronic illness.

11:14 Key indicators of Lyme disease, including mast cell activation syndrome.

15:50 The transmission of tick-borne illnesses beyond a tick bite.

17:50 The history of Lyme disease and the Borrelia species.

19:57 Conventional and lab testing recommendations for acute and chronic issues.

28:45 Untangling the web of overlapping health symptoms and diseases.

38:14 Clinical pearls regarding histamine-2 blockers.

40:07 Addressing molds, mycotoxins, and EMFs with biologics and vagal reset exercise.

53:31 The critical value of a patient's health and lifestyle history.

54:40 Shouldn't the body be able to mount an immune response?

1:00:54 Botanicals and nutrients recommendations from Dr. Jules.

1:05:10 The vascular aspect of connective tissue, the fascia, and the endothelial tissue.

1:11:20 Dr. Jules's passion points when working with patients.

1:13:30 Dr. Jules's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her changed view on the dietary component of optimal health.

Dr. Dan Sullivan is a licensed natural doctor, a naturopathic doctor with a focus on ADHD, executive function, and neurodiversity through a functional medicine lens. Based in California and New Mexico, he helps patients optimize their mental, physical, and emotional health through a functional root cause approach. He earned his doctorate from Boston University, California, and holds a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maine, where he also played Division One ice hockey. He has completed functional medicine training from the Institute for Functional Medicine and is currently in the process of becoming a certified practitioner.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we explore an important health struggle that is often overlooked. Many people with ADHD have the right plan and the right supplements and the right intentions, but they just can't get started. My conversation with Dr. Dan is filled with strategies and clinical pearls for supporting patients who are committed to managing ADHD and living a connected, productive, healthy life. We discuss Dr. Dan's personal journey from avid athlete into the world of naturopathic medicine, specifics about the executive dysfunction piece of an ADHD strategy, and proven techniques that will optimize patient buy-in and success. We cover circadian rhythm disruptions, supplement and adaptogen recommendations, and the consistency and content that have led to his success on social media. As a very successful naturopathic doctor with ADHD who is walking the talk, Dr. Dan's message will inspire you to consider what your patients really need in their journey to finding success in healthy living.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Dan Sullivan: https://oasishealthandmedicine.com/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:49 Dr. Dan's journey from avid athlete to naturopathic medicine.

06:47 A personal and professional experience with ADHD.

09:41 Addressing the executive dysfunction piece of an ADHD strategy.

13:21 Physiological drivers behind ADHD and their solutions.

17:34 Timing sessions for optimal patient buy-in and success.

18:55 Labs and assessments for GI testing, food sensitivities, and hormone levels.

25:37 Can ferritin alone improve symptoms of ADHD?

26:31 ADHD-specific patterns in stool testing and food sensitivities.

28:04 Personalizing foundational nutrient treatments.

32:52 The power of body doubling and developing an external prefrontal cortex.

35:55 The impact of circadian disruption and schedules on ADHD.

41:00 NAD IV treatment and supplement dosing for ADHD.

45:46 Adaptogens and medication clinical pearls.

50:03 Business growth strategies while managing ADHD.

56:01 Dr. Dan's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the importance of medications and supplement protocols.

Robert Yang is a leading expert in digestive wellness, hormone restoration, and performance nutrition with over 27 years of clinical experience. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on a variety of topics on nutrition, gut health, and performance enhancement. He serves as an advisory board member for Titleist Performance Institute, the National Pitching Association, and the USDA's US National Development Program, where he's also the team nutritionist. He consults with elite professional athletes from the XGames, NFL, NHL, MLB, AVP, PGA, LPGA, and European Tour. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we examine the intersection of sports performance and functional nutrition, focusing on both elite and developing athletes. If you work with kids and their parents, you will find this conversation exceptionally valuable. Robert generously shares clinical pearls, information about the labs that he uses with athletes, pre- and post-workout nutrition, traumatic brain injuries, and much more, including the big picture that parents, coaches, and healthcare practitioners need to understand about long-term athletic development for youth athletes.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht. Thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Robert Yang: robertyang.net

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:49 Robert Yang's career focuses on sports and performance nutrition and working with elite associations and athletes.

05:54 Key points of long-term athletic development and training for youth.

10:15 Training youth athletes fast throughout growth spurts.

18:07 A foundation of hydration and sodium in training athletes.

24:00 Protein recommendations during training and growth spurts.

29:24 Protein, fat, and fiber for blood sugar control.

30:34 Athletes, GI issues, leaky gut, and inflammation markers.

34:54 Dr. Yang's approach to anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs, and nutrients.

38:33 Lab panels for iron deficiencies and excess storage iron.

41:28 Creatine, amino acid, and other preferred supplements for pre- and post-workout.

49:02 Robert's nutrition strategy and views on intermittent fasting.

56:39 Intra-workout strategies for aging and average patients.

59:25 Post-workout carbohydrates and protein ratio recommendations.

1:04:30 Adaptogens, essential fatty acids, fish oil, and Omega-3 index numbers.

1:10:40 Nutrient recommendations for addressing traumatic brain injuries.

1:17:49 Robert's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on intermittent fasting.

Dr. Inna Melamed is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in Crohn's and colitis, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, and digestive dysfunction. She is the founder of Digestive Reset, the author of two books, Crohn's and Colitis Fix and Digestive Reset, and a frequent contributor to professional education platforms.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we talk about Dr. Inna's professional and personal journey and her dive deep into inflammatory bowel disease. She highlights the strategies that work best for her patients, including supplements and dietary changes, as well as lifestyle changes and stress reduction techniques. As a former pharmacist, she offers insights into the role of the pharmacist in therapeutic duplication and the supplements that every patient should take first. She highlights notable patterns in stool testing, offers glutamine recommendations to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system, and shares encouraging strategies to help practitioners restore their patient's hormone balance by focusing on the gut.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Inna Melamed: https://digestivereset.com/

Dr. Melamed's Courses: https://melamedinstitute.health/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dr. Inna is lit up knowing that her clients are being de-prescribed medications.

2:18 Dr. Inna's personal and professional journey as a pharmacist before becoming a Crohn's and colitis specialist.

6:24 Dr. Inna's approach to her typical patient with Crohn's or colitis.

10:21 The role of the pharmacist in therapeutic duplication.

14:17 What Dr. Inna would do differently if she went back to the pharmacist setting.

16:20 Labs markers, genetic testing, serum markers and stool tests, including fecal calprotectin numbers.

21:24 The importance of food sensitivity testing.

22:29 Notable patterns in stool testing and the benefits of Akkermansia.

27:17 Three basic supplements for nearly all clients, and insights into bitters and digestive enzymes.

32:28 Glutamine recommendations to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system.

34:04 Butyrate and other supplements that bring great wins to Crohn's and colitis patients.

38:11 Dietary habits that predispose people to developing Crohn's and colitis.

41:23 Hormone correlations that are common in Dr. Inna's clients.

45:40 What every practitioner needs to know about biologics.

48:22 Restoring hormone balance by focusing on the gut.

49:25 Dr. Inna's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and her changed view on SIBO testing.

Dr. Robert Rountree is a functional and integrative medicine physician. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill in 1980. He completed a three-year residency in family and community medicine at the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, after which he was certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He completed extensive postgraduate studies in nutritional and herbal pharmacology and has been practicing his unique combination of traditional family medicine, nutrition, and biology in mind body therapy in Boulder, Colorado, since 1983. He's also the coauthor of three books on integrative medicine.

In this episode of Conversations for Health, we tackle Bob's journey in integrative and functional medicine, and two main topics, which could easily be multiple episodes on their own – liver health and mitochondrial health. We explore the silent epidemic of metabolic-associated fat accumulation in the liver, GLP-1s, sarcopenia, and fatty liver, and the impact of glyphosate and environmental toxins on fatty liver. We also cover recommended mitochondrial support nutrients and advancements with CGMs in supporting liver and mitochondrial health. Dr. Rountree's passion for these topics is evident throughout our conversation, and his generously shared insights into nutrients will be of interest to practitioners everywhere.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Robert Rountree: https://www.ifm.org/educator/robert-rountree

Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care Conference 2026: https://ssihi.uci.edu/news-and-media/events/nutrition-supplementation-clinical-care-2026/

Referenced Study - Common weedkiller glyphosate may be linked to liver disease epidemic, study warns: https://usrtk.org/healthwire/glyphosate-linked-to-liver-disease-epidemic/

Referenced Study - Discontinuation and Reinitiation of Dual-Labeled GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among US Adults With Overweight or Obesity: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11786232/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:11 Dr. Robert Rountree is lit up about the latest research in mitochondrial health.

4:36 Dr. Rountree's professional journey all started with a book on herbs.

8:28 Key learnings as both a functional medicine educator and a family practice doctor.

11:22 Updated terms and definitions of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty liver disease, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

12:20 Why is Dr. Rountree so passionate about liver health, and why should practitioners be more informed about it?

17:04 The silent epidemic of metabolically associated fat accumulation in the liver.

18:45 Dr. Rountree's take on GLP-1s, sarcopenia, and fatty liver.

24:08 Long-term solutions and nutrient dosing for combating fatty liver.

29:10 Retest guidelines after starting a patient on a new program.

31:50 The impact of glyphosate and environmental toxins on fatty liver.

36:10 Supporting the liver's ability to process toxins.

38:52 Nutrient recommendations including berberine and dosing in standardized extract.

43:44 The gut microbiome as a major contributor to liver health.

48:09 Dr. Rountree's experiences with Designs for Health's founding days.

50:02 The importance of challenging sources in research.

54:17 Top mitochondria health nutrients.

57:53 How Dr. Rountree uses NAD in his clinical practice.

59:39 Additional recommended mitochondrial support nutrients.

1:03:51 Dr. Rountree's final thoughts on mitochondrial health and CGMs.

1:10:18 Dr. Rountree's personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his altered opinion on good carbs and CGMs.

Dr. Adam Silberman is a naturopathic doctor and expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Silberman brings over a decade of training and clinical experience to his patients and their families, specializing in the use of advanced lab work, diagnostic analysis, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, antiaging peptide therapy, natural medicine, and ultrasound-guided joint injections to address disease and optimize health span. He earned his bachelor's in psychology from UCLA, his doctorate in natural medicine from Western University, and an MBA from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we explore the work that he does to support men's health in their 50s and 60s to promote longevity and anti-aging into their final years. He shares a profile of his typical patient, how he organizes and utilizes collected patient data, and the strategies he has implemented to optimize each patient's integrated and supported in-office experience. He generously shares his approach to aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot, the key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client, and his approach to men's health that utilizes naturopathic medicine, supplements, and preventative lifestyle changes that support longevity and antiaging in men.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dr. Adam Silberman:

https://www.blueprintwellness.org/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

02:39 Dr. Adam is feeling lit up about early morning soccer games with his kids.

04:00 Adam's bittersweet desire to pursue naturopathic medicine.

10:12 A profile of Adam's current patient.

15:55 Task Force Dagger and specialized programming for first responders.

17:50 Supporting athletes during the off-season.

20:52 Organizing and utilizing collected patient data.

26:02 Optimizing and integrating each client's high-touch experience.

27:10 Aggregating client data for a holistic snapshot.

29:30 Key metrics and trends that are tracked on every client.

36:57 The case for full-body MRIs and DEXA scans.

40:05 Noted differences between CoreViva and other scans.

44:30 HRV and adrenal stress index, and strategies for increasing HRV.

47:35 Dr. Adam's favorite supplements, particularly adaptogens.

50:32 Meeting the increasing demand for focus on men's health.

55:44 Addressing the underlying causes of decreased testosterone.

1:05:01 One thing Dr. Adam does with every male patient.

1:06:22 Dr. Adam's favorite personal supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the use of appropriate pharmaceutical interventions.

Dane Johnson, board certified nutritionist and the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, a company dedicated to helping people with IBD achieve deep healing through a blend of holistic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and personalized guidance. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool and at 23 years old he couldn't ignore his symptoms any longer. After several years of going to various doctors and spending thousands of dollars trying to get treatment, Dane learned that he needed to be his biggest advocate and listen to his body. Once Dane started taking control of his own health he came up with a strategy for taking his health back.

In this episode of Conversations For Health, Dane and I discuss practitioner tactics for battling inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's and colitis, microscopic colitis, and proctitis. We examine the correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungal, common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria, and first steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS, including probiotics and issuing patients low-risk, high-reward challenges. Dane highlights some of the Designs for Health supplements that can help clients see results. He generously shares some of the key business strategies that have expanded his business to a global reach with an 80% success and retention rate.

I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

Episode Resources:

Dane Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education

The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

01:55 Dane is feeling lit up about the absence of mold from his house.

02:38 From suffering to IBD to helping others heal, Dane shares his personal journey.

06:53 The root issues behind Dane's suffering.

08:55 Complications from a childhood of GI issues, microplastics, and processed food.

13:55 The correlation between chronic reactivating viruses and exposure to fungus.

15:17 Distinguishing between Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, and patterns that are unique to each.

22:15 Common findings in keystone species and pathogenic bacteria.

25:53 The scientific advancements that unlocked Dane's healing.

31:36 First steps in clinically addressing IBD and IBS.

34:49 Second step recommendations including probiotics and low-risk, high-reward challenges.

40:50 Strategizing with patients on biologics, steroids and immunosuppressants.

45:40 When Remicade, immunomodulators or immunosuppressant drugs aren't working.

48:11 Strengthening and diversifying the gut microbiome.

50:58 The average timetable for healing.

55:19 Specializing, giving patients homework and other business growth tactics.

1:04:11 Dane's personal favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on the possibilities of curing Crohn's and colitis.