Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast

By Dr. Eleanor Stein

On the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast, you will hear long-form interviews with clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience of diseases that tend to fall between the cracks of our medical syst... more

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February 20, 2026Episode 22: The Hidden Molecule Disrupting Your Mitochondria with guest Dr. Stephanie Seneff
In this episode, I interview MIT scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff about the pervasive herbicide glyphosate and its synergistic toxicity with deuterium. Dr. Seneff challenges the industry claim that glyphosate is safe for humans, detailing how it disrupts the gut microbiome and mimics the amino acid glycine to cause systemic damage. We explore the link between environmental toxins and the rise in chronic illnesses like autism, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. The discussion offers empowering strategies, including sulfur-rich diets and sunlight, to help patients manage complex chronic conditions.
Key Takeaways
The Autism Data Link: Explore the striking statistical correlations between environmental chemical shifts and the rising rates of autism.
The "Trojan Horse" Effect: Discover how a common herbicide may trick the human body into building its own proteins with toxic substitutes.
A New Perspective on Energy: Learn why mitochondrial "fatigue" might actually be a problem of cellular fuel contamination.
Beyond the Safety Label: Understand why current chemical safety standards may be flawed by testing ingredients in isolation.
Rethinking Disease Mechanisms: A provocative look at whether certain tumors are actually the body’s attempt to "trap" environmental toxins.
Daily Defenses: Identify simple, natural lifestyle shifts, from specific foods to sunlight, that can fortify your biological resilience.
(02:53) From Computer Science to Glyphosate Research
(04:52) Glyphosate in our food supply
(06:00) Debunking the "Glyphosate is Safe" Claim
(06:47) The Flawed 3-Month Safety Studies
(08:46) How Glyphosate Destroys the Microbiome
(08:58) The Glycine Analog Controversy
(25:44) An explanation of Deuterium
(27:34) Enzymes and Deuterium
(29:52) Mitochondria and the Deuterium Problem
(59:52) Protective Foods: Sulfur and Vinegar
(1:09:50) Healing with Sunlight and Sulfates

Find Dr. Seneff at the following:
Website stephanieseneff.net
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-seneff-9a04958/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.seneff.5
X @stephanieseneff
Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
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1h 13min
February 06, 2026Episode 21: Is Grief a Psychological Experience or a Full-Body Disease? with Mary Francis O'Connor, PhD
Grief is not only an emotional experience, it is a biological one.
In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with grief researcher Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor. Dr. O’Connor is ideally placed to interpret this research for people with complex chronic disease due to her decades-long personal experience with multiple sclerosis.
Drawing on neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, and clinical research, they explore how grief, irrespective of the cause, can drive inflammation, disrupt sleep, impair cognition, and increase vulnerability to chronic illness.
This conversation gently challenges the cultural myth about “moving on” and offers a more compassionate, science-based understanding of grief, particularly for people living with complex chronic disease, long-term loss, or invisible illness.
Key Takeaways
Grief is a biological process, not a personal failure.
Why the brain struggles to update after loss.
How grief and chronic illness can amplify each other.
The hidden cost of being told to “move on.”

(00:00) Is Grief a Psychological Experience or a Full-Body Disease?
(00:44) Introduction
(02:39) The impact of grief on the immune system; Dr O’Connor’s story
(04:25) Grief and inflammation
(10:47) Time doesn’t automatically heal grief
(19:30) Sleep, cognition, and nervous system effects of grief
(34:57) Research on the benefits of acceptance
(38:23) Dealing with ‘self-blame’
(41:53) Healing doesn’t mean forgetting

Below are some links related to this episode:
Dr. O’Connor’s website https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/
The Grieving Body book https://maryfrancesoconnor.org/books/the-grieving-body
Dr. Stein’s updated book Let Your Light Shine Through contains tools for living with chronic illness, loss, and identity change https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/manual-2
Dr. O'Connor's Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/doctormfoconnor/https://www.facebook.com/maryfranceso
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21476471.Mary_Frances_O_Connor

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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49min
January 22, 2026 Episode 20: Is “Calming the Nervous System” Actually Making You Worse? with guest Irene Lyon
Chronic illness is often treated as a purely physical problem—but what if that’s a dangerous oversimplification? In this deep, science-informed conversation, Dr. Eleanor Stein speaks with nervous system expert Irene Lyon about how unresolved trauma, stress, and early life experiences can dysregulate the autonomic nervous system and drive chronic symptoms years later. Together, they unpack why fight-flight-freeze patterns persist, why quick nervous system “hacks” can backfire, and what true healing actually requires. This episode offers education, nuance, and genuine hope for anyone living with complex chronic illness.
Key Takeaways
• Chronic illness may arise from nervous system dysregulation, not just disease.
• Fight, flight, freeze, and shutdown can coexist—creating chronic symptoms.
• Many “calming” techniques suppress symptoms without resolving root causes.
• True healing requires capacity building, not quick fixes.
• Co-regulation (early and adult) is foundational to self-regulation.
• Slow, titrated healing is safer and more effective than aggressive approaches.

(00:00) Why chronic illness may be a nervous system issue.
(03:06) What nervous system dysregulation really means.
(04:23) Dr. Peter Levine's "tiger story": how trauma gets trapped in the body.
(09:58) Fight, flight, freeze…and shutdown explained.
(40:57) Why popular nervous system hacks can backfire.
(49:57) How early trauma shows up decades later as illness.
Below are some great resources from Irene Lyon:
https://irenelyon.com/2019/03/22/can-online-healing-really-work/
https://irenelyon.com/2019/11/14/how-to-find-a-good-practitioner/
https://irenelyon.com/healing-trauma
Irene's Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/irenelyon
https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/
https://www.facebook.com/lyonirene

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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1h 21min
November 21, 2025Episode 19: Why You Can't Sleep And The Surprising Way To Fix It with guest Dr. Daniel Erichsen
Can you imagine befriending wakefulness? Sleep physician–turned–coach Dr. Daniel Erichsen explains why many of us struggle with sleep and how to fix it—for the rest of our lives. Dr. Erichsen’s approach has turned my lifelong insomnia around, making me a believer in this novel, counterintuitive method.
In this episode, Dr. Erichsen describes his journey from clinical sleep medicine to author, educator, and sleep coach, and we break down his practical approach—Non-Attachment to the Outcome (NATO)—that helps people stop fighting sleep and start living well-rested.
Key takeaways
A clear explanation of what causes chronic insomnia and why traditional advice so often fails.
Practical, compassionate strategies to reduce sleeplessness without relying on medications.
How shifting beliefs about sleep and ditching safety behaviors can restore natural, effortless sleep.

(00:00) Intro & What to Expect
(09:00) Meet Coach Daniel & Journey Into Sleep Medicine
18:00 The Roots of Insomnia & Mainstream Misconceptions 29:00 Non-Attachment, Hope, and the Insomnia Loop
(39:00) Practical Steps: Befriending Wakefulness & Solutions
(52:00) Self-Kindness, Last Tips & How to Learn More
Daniel Erichsen—sleep doctor, author, coach.
Learn more at www.thesleepcoachschool.com
Dr. Erichsen's Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/thesleepcoachschool/
https://www.instagram.com/thesleepcoachschool/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tdQDMQon0CfD0xAbZPNDg

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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1h 1min
November 07, 2025Episode 18: How Education is Transforming ME/CFS, Long COVID & IACCs Treatment with guest Tahlia Ruschioni
What if a single clinical guide could transform care for millions living with infection-associated chronic conditions?
In this episode, I sit down with Tahlia Ruschioni, Executive Director of the Bateman Horne Center. The BHC is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has become the leading global education provider for infection-associated chronic conditions. The center has trained over 17,000 clinicians across 90 countries through accredited medical programs and has developed a wealth of free, research-supported resources for patients.
You’ll learn
how the Bateman Horne Center leads global education and research in ME/CFS, long COVID, and related chronic conditions.
about resources such as the Mayo Clinic Proceedings paper and the newly released Clinical Care Guide.
where to find extensive patient and caregiver tools, including the Crash Survival Guidebook and Basics video series.
their exciting plans to ensure every clinician learns about complex chronic diseases during training and beyond.

(00:00) Introducing Talia and the Bateman Horne Center
(06:02) Talia's Personal Connection & Motivation
(10:48) Vision for Medical Education & Center Growth
(18:59) Educational Strategies for Challenging Conditions
(21:59) Patient, Caregiver, and Provider Resources
(29:01) Professional Education & Building Global Reach
(38:59) Exciting Collaborations & Future Directions

Go to the Bateman Horne Center https://batemanhornecenter.org to find resources to share with your family and health care team.
The Bateman Horne Center's Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/user/OFFERUtah
https://www.facebook.com/batemanhornecenter
https://www.instagram.com/bateman_horne_center/

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein

🎧 Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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48min
October 24, 2025 Episode 17: What Allergies, Anxiety and Fatigue Have in Common—The Mast Cell Connection with guest Dr. Theo Theoharides
Do you struggle with random flares, brain fog, or sensitivities that never fully respond to antihistamines? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Theo Theoharides, a leading mast cell researcher, about mast cell activation—a hidden driver behind many chronic symptoms.

In this conversation, we explore
• How mast cell activation differs from classic allergies
• Why it can cause brain fog, fatigue, and mood changes
• Natural and evidence-based strategies to calm mast cells
• Testing, treatment, and supplement tips that actually work
If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this conversation may offer the clarity and next steps you need.
(00:00) Introduction & Key Takeaways
(01:11) Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction
(03:27) Dr. Theoharides' Background
(06:01) Understanding Mast Cell Activation Categories
(10:28) Types of Mast Cell Activation & Diagnostic Challenges
(12:24) Symptoms & Diverse Presentations
(17:36) Neuropsychiatric and Brain Symptoms
(23:00) Why Mast Cell Activation Is Increasing
(27:39) New Triggers: Toxins, Mold, and Preservatives
(34:33) Gut-Related Symptoms & Testing Strategies
(40:08) Diagnostic Approaches and Treatment
(46:12) Flavonoids and Natural Remedies
(51:00) Diet, Probiotics, and Managing Triggers
(54:05) Testing, Food Intolerance, and When to Treat
(57:04) Common Misunderstandings & Take-Home Messages
(01:00:38) When to Suspect Mastocytosis
(01:01:17) Tips on Further Testing and Resources
(01:02:18) Wrap-Up and Where to Learn More
Resources mentioned Dr. Theo Theoharides’ official site and publications www.drtheoharides.com/

Dr. Theoharides's Social Media
Dr. Theoharides' Instagram: @dr.theoharides
Algonot's Instagram: @algonot

Algonot liposomal formulations referenced in the interview (PureLute, NeuroProtect, FibroProtect), discussed for their specific flavonoid blends and liposomal delivery.
A Note on Safety and Next Steps
If you suspect mast cell activation, begin with a careful history and targeted testing, and introduce supplements gradually while tracking symptoms. If you have complex medical issues (for example, cancer or known enzyme polymorphisms), coordinate care with a clinician experienced in mast cell disorders.

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
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1h 3min
October 10, 2025 Episode 16: How Cleaning the Blood Could Help Chronic Illness—The Science of Plasmapheresis with guest Dr. Eric Gordon
In this episode, I explore a cutting-edge yet often misunderstood treatment, plasmapheresis, with physician and researcher Dr. Eric Gordon. This therapy, sometimes described as “cleaning the blood,” is being studied for its potential to help those with chronic complex diseases, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and even cognitive decline.

We dive deep into
• how plasmapheresis removes inflammatory proteins, antibodies, and toxins from the blood.
• why toxic load from sources like heavy metals, glyphosate, plastics, and PFAS might be silently driving chronic illness.
• the fascinating biology of senescent cells (SASP) and how they keep the body “stuck” in an unhealed state.
• why some patients experience dramatic improvements and others don’t.
• the real-world limits of expensive protocols versus low-cost, sustainable approaches that promote self-management and resilience.

This conversation isn’t just about one treatment—it’s about rethinking what healing truly means. It’s about viewing the body as a dynamic symphony that can be retuned rather than suppressed. Plasmapheresis sits within the emerging field of regenerative medicine, where the goal is not merely to manage symptoms but to restore balance, function, and vitality at the system level.
Ways to Find Dr. Gordon
https://gordonmedical.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gordonmedical/

Welcome to my podcast!

I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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1h 11min
September 26, 2025 Episode 15: The Little-Known Cancer Cure? with guest Dr. Gábor Somlyai
Is deuterium depletion a cancer cure—or a powerful add-on to conventional treatment?
In this episode, I speak with Gábor Somlyai, PhD, a molecular biologist and pioneer in deuterium research. His groundbreaking work suggests that lowering deuterium with deuterium-depleted water (DDW) may transform how we approach cancer treatment and metabolic health. Could adjusting something as simple as the water we drink make a measurable difference in cancer survival, energy production, or chronic illness? Have you heard of this? Let me know your thoughts below!
In this episode, we discuss
• How deuterium shapes cell growth and mitochondrial function
• Why gene expression shifts with changes in deuterium levels
• What clinical studies reveal about DDW and cancer outcomes
• How diet and environment influence deuterium load
• Lifestyle approaches that may naturally lower deuterium
(02:02) Guest introduction: Dr. Gábor Somlyai and his research on deuterium and cancer
(08:40) Early experiments with deuterium-depleted water and effects on cell growth
(10:43) Breast cancer mouse studies and surprising results
(16:04) Energy production as a hallmark of cancer
(20:19) Impact of deuterium-depleted water on healthy vs. cancer cells
(31:26) Clinical cases: cancer patients using deuterium-depleted water
(35:37) Large patient database study and key findings
(42:04) Brain cancer (glioblastoma) studies and survival outcomes
(44:22) Reducing cancer mortality by 80% with combination therapy
(57:03) Lifestyle strategies: ketogenic diet and lowering deuterium naturally

Explore Dr. Somlyai’s scientific work and resources:
Published study on deuterium depletion: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/4/876
Full list of Dr. Somlyai’s research papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gabor-Somlyai/research
Scientific background and ongoing projects: https://hyd.hu/
Order Preventa deuterium-depleted water: https://preventa.hu/en/
Book–Deuterium Depletion: A New Way of Curing Cancer and Preserving Health: https://www.amazon.ca/Deuterium-Depletion-Curing-Cancer-Preserving/dp/6150143864

Welcome to my podcast!

I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!

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1h 12min
September 12, 2025 Episode 14: The Real Cause of Medical Gaslighting—It's Not What You Think with guest Dr. Efrat LaMandre
In this episode of the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast, we explore the science and lived experience of medical gaslighting with Dr. Efrat LaMandre, also known as Dr. E. What happens when knowledge and protocols cannot explain why patients still feel unwell? Dr. E explains why medical gaslighting happens and how to lessen it.

This conversation blends evidence-based insights with real-world experiences and raises essential questions about the future of care. Instead of rejecting medicine, Dr. E invites us to see it as one tool among many—and to ask ourselves what it means to listen to the body truly.
In this conversation, you will discover the following:
• What was the turning point that changed Dr. E’s entire approach to health care?
• Why do protocols work for certain diseases yet fall short for those with complex chronic conditions?
• Could your symptoms of “I don’t feel good-itis” be part of a larger pre-disease state?
• What does a leaking toilet have to do with understanding medical limitations?
• How can patients validate their own symptoms without waiting for external approval?
• What simple phrase can clinicians use that shifts everything for patients who feel dismissed?

(04:48) Realizing unintentional medical gaslighting in practice
(07:10) How diet and functional approaches changed Dr. E’s perspective
(11:03) Mission to end medical gaslighting, especially for women
(12:33) Defining medical gaslighting clearly
(20:16) The leaky toilet metaphor: limits of conventional medicine
(28:05) How funding and pharma shape medical protocols
(35:05) Advice for women who feel dismissed but not “sick enough”
(41:00) “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence”
(42:11) Why hearing “I believe you” matters for patients
(47:44) Final message: don’t give up, find someone who believes you

Dr. Efrat LaMandre, NP, PhD, is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of multiple health care initiatives, including EG Healthcare and The Knew Method. Known online as the Medical Disruptor with over 5 million followers, she is a leading voice against medical gaslighting and a passionate advocate for functional medicine, patient empowerment, and health care innovation.
Find Dr. LaMandre at the following places
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DrEfratLaMandre
Website: www.drefratlamandre.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/efratlamandre
Twitter: www.x.com/DrEfratLamandre

Welcome to my podcast!
I am a retired medical doctor and psychiatrist specializing in chronic complex diseases. With over 33 years of experience, I have worked with thousands of patients, integrating both conventional and integrative approaches to enhance health and function. Since retiring from medical practice at the end of 2022, my passion is to help others find healing by sharing science-based, no-to-low-cost health strategies.
Follow me for regular doses of education, empowerment and hope.
Explore More
• Newsletter https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/newsletter
• Website https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca
• Subscription-based membership Live! with Dr. Stein https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/live
• Blog https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/blog
• Guided education, including online courses, webinars, books, and manuals https://www.eleanorsteinmd.ca/store
Connect with me on social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrEleanorStein
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreleanorstein/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-stein-md-748028254/
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dreleanorstein
Subscribe for valuable insights and support on your journey to wellness!
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48min
August 29, 2025 Episode 13: The Science of EMF: Health Risks, Electrohypersensitivity, and Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure with guest Dr. Paul Héroux
Many people are quick to change their diet, try supplements, or pursue costly treatments, yet often ignore the health risks of electromagnetic radiation (EMF). Why? Because for decades, industry and governments have focused on making the public believe the risks are smaller than they are, instilling doubt so that we will not press for safer technologies.
In this episode of the Dr. Eleanor Stein Podcast, Dr. Paul Héroux, professor at McGill University and expert in the biological effects of EMF, shares insights into how everyday exposures to electricity and wireless technologies may influence health, chronic disease, and ecosystems. He explains why our cells are vulnerable to interference from EMFs, how this relates to energy production and inflammation, and why some people experience electrohypersensitivity more severely than others. We also touch on research about fertility, neurological conditions, and ecological concerns.
Dr. Héroux also shares five effective strategies you can use right away to reduce your exposure and protect your health. He notes that industry-level solutions exist but have not been implemented because they are not considered convenient. This conversation examines the science, the policies that shape public perception, and the reasons many people still overlook the risks of EMF.

(0:03:15) Why People Ignore EMF Risks
(0:06:14) Dr. Héroux’s Background and EMF Research Experience
(0:09:02) Electrification, Wireless, and Society’s Rapid Change
(0:17:47) How EMF Affects Living Cells
(0:27:00) EMF’s Impact on Water, DNA, and Biological Molecules
(0:36:06) Digitization, Modern Wireless Tech & Health Impact
(0:46:52) Electrohypersensitivity: Who’s Affected, and Why?
(0:53:14) Identifying and Coping With EMF Exposure
(1:06:40) Cell Phones, Airplane Mode, and Remaining Cautious
(1:09:12) Finding Reliable EMF Health Resources

Resources and Links:
Position on Electrohypersensitivity: https://icbe-emf.org/activities/electrohypersensitivity/
Environmental Health Trust: https://ehtrust.org/
Paul Héroux’s website: https://invitroplusnet.wordpress.com/

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