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In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Jaydee Azavari, a former home birth midwife, educator, and patient of the practice, for a conversation that traces her health journey from the toxic waterways of Flint, Michigan to a melanoma diagnosis that cracked everything open. Catching into Jaydee’s story of perfectionism-driven health pursuits across two decades, the episode explores how vegan and raw food diets, adrenal burnout, relentless self-reliance, and environmental exposures including mercury amalgams and dioxin contamination quietly depleted the very system she was working so hard to optimize. Together, Dr. Stillman and Jaydee unpack how SIBO, hypothyroidism, early menopause, and ultimately a melanoma diagnosis at what felt like her healthiest point in years revealed just how far beneath the surface the real physiological damage had traveled.

Hooking listeners into a broader conversation about what genuine healing actually requires, Dr. Stillman and Jaydee explore the mineral balancing, circadian health practices, bioidentical hormone therapy, and hair tissue mineral analysis that brought Jaydee to what she describes as an eight or nine out of ten in her overall health, including the complete resolution of lifelong allergy symptoms she had never been able to fully control. The episode moves through Jaydee's decision to decline conventional melanoma surveillance, her root canal removal in Tijuana, her immersion into quantum and circadian biology, and the unexpected faith conversion that she credits as the connective thread running through all of it. With a holistic and medically grounded perspective, this episode challenges listeners to consider what becomes possible when the foundational mineral and hormonal systems of the body are finally treated with the depth and precision they deserve.

The conversation explores why patients who appear to be doing everything right can still find themselves facing serious illness, and how decades of cumulative depletion from environmental toxin exposure, dietary choices, chronic stress, and perfectionism-driven overextension can create a clinical picture that standard testing consistently fails to catch. Dr. Stillman and Jaydee examine the role of hair tissue mineral analysis in revealing what blood work misses, why circadian alignment and mineral replenishment may form the true foundation beneath every other therapeutic intervention, and how Jaydee's transition from self-reliant new age practice into Christian faith gave her the first genuine sense of rest and surrender she had ever known. With remarkable honesty and depth, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode reminds listeners that healing is rarely linear, that the body is always trying to do the right thing, and that finding the right practitioner and the right framework can change everything.

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On IG @rising_sovereign_podcast

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On today's episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, a board-certified otolaryngologist, founder of Breathe MD, and one of the most controversial figures to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bowden traces her path from a hardware store in Atlanta to the halls of Stanford, where she completed her ENT residency, before ultimately building a cash-only direct specialty care practice in Houston that would put her at the center of a national firestorm. Her story begins not with rebellion but with curiosity, a lifelong sensitivity to inauthenticity, and a growing unease with a medical system she watched drift further from its patients and deeper into bureaucratic compliance.

When the pandemic arrived just six months after Dr. Bowden opened her independent practice, her freedom from hospital contracts and insurance obligations gave her something most physicians lacked entirely: the autonomy to act on clinical judgment. She treated more than 6,000 COVID-19 patients using a range of evidence-informed interventions including monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, and nutritional support, iterating her protocols in real time as she observed outcomes firsthand. When she began publicly raising concerns about breakthrough infections and vaccine mandates, Houston Methodist Hospital suspended her privileges and labeled her a spreader of dangerous misinformation. Rather than retreat, she resigned, retained legal counsel, held a press conference, and sued one of the most powerful nonprofit hospital systems in the state of Texas.

Dr. Bowden and Dr. Stillman explore what the COVID era revealed about the deeper fractures inside American medicine, from the consolidation of physician practices into corporate health systems to the suppression of clinical dissent and the quiet erosion of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. Bowden shares what she believes are the most promising paths forward, including her organization Americans for Health Freedom, grassroots legislative advocacy, and the growing movement of physicians choosing independent practice over institutional employment. This episode is a must-listen for patients, practitioners, and anyone who has ever wondered what medicine could look like when a doctor's only obligation is to the person sitting across from them.

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To learn more about Dr. Bowden’s work visit: www.breathemd.org

Purchase her NEW book “Dangerous Misinformation: The Virus, The treatments, and The Lies” by: Dr. Mary Talley Bowden

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In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Lisa Pitel-Killah for a compelling conversation on minerals, burnout, entrepreneurship, and the overlooked foundations of human health. Catching into Lisa’s journey from finance and restaurant ownership into the health and wellness space, the episode explores how chronic stress, demanding careers, and modern lifestyles can gradually erode resilience, energy, and recovery capacity. Together, they discuss why lasting improvement often depends on more than a single supplement, lab marker, or treatment strategy.

Hooking listeners into a more nuanced model of integrative medicine, Dr. Stillman and Lisa unpack the role of mineral balance, nutrition, lifestyle habits, environmental context, and individualized care in supporting patient outcomes. The conversation examines why patients frequently improve through layered interventions that combine behavior change, targeted nutritional support, and sustainable health practices rather than isolated solutions. They also explore how burnout, over performance, and the constant drive to push harder can create health consequences that many people fail to recognize until their bodies force them to slow down.

With a holistic yet medically grounded perspective, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment challenges listeners to rethink what successful healing actually requires. From self care and restorative practices to personalized wellness goals and practical therapeutic strategies, Lisa and Dr. Stillman offer an insightful discussion on building health in a way that aligns with real life, long term function, and sustainable wellbeing.

You can find Lisa Pitel-Killah at:

- lisapitelkillah.com and vykoncustoms.com

- IG @lisapitelkillah

- If you are a healthcare practitioner interested in applying for a Vykon account, please mention Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman when submitting your application. https://vykoncustoms.com/stillmamd

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In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman continues his conversation with Jim Laird to explore a deeper question behind chronic illness recovery. Catching into the hidden influence of sleep, light exposure, environment, hormones, and modern lifestyle demands, the episode examines why some patients continue to struggle with fatigue, immune dysfunction, infections, digestive issues, and declining resilience despite doing many things “right.” Through Jim’s personal experiences and Dr. Stillman’s clinical perspective, listeners are introduced to a more nuanced view of healing that goes beyond symptom management and quick fixes.

Hooking into the complexity of real world health challenges, the conversation explores recurring infections, immune stress, severe fevers, antibiotic decisions, chronic inflammation, head trauma history, hormonal decline, and the cumulative burden of modern living. Dr. Stillman discusses why integrative and functional medicine approaches often require meeting patients where they are, combining foundational lifestyle changes with individualized physician guided care when clinically appropriate. The episode also highlights how sleep deprivation, circadian disruption, toxic exposures, and long term physiological stress may influence recovery, energy production, hormone regulation, and overall quality of life.

With a holistic yet medically grounded lens, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment challenges simplistic ideas about natural health, performance optimization, and aging. Jim and Dr. Stillman discuss why sustainable healing may depend on understanding tradeoffs, respecting biological limits, and building resilient health practices over time rather than relying on isolated interventions. From environmental modification and recovery habits to personalized support strategies, the episode offers a thought provoking discussion for anyone navigating chronic illness, autoimmune concerns, low energy, recovery plateaus, or the search for a more complete framework for healing.

You can listen to Part I of Jim's Story here

To learn more about Jim Laird visit his website here

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What I Discuss with Bob:

How a healthy outdoorsman and fishing guide went from running half marathons and hiking across Hawaii to becoming nearly bedridden after a COVID-19 booster shot changed the course of his life forever…02:03

Why Bob’s worsening neurological symptoms including severe fatigue, vertigo, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and brain fog left him unable to work, fish, or participate in everyday life…06:38

How repeated medical visits left him feeling dismissed, misdiagnosed, and prescribed medications that failed to address the root cause of his symptoms…12:26

Why many patients experiencing chronic inflammatory and autoimmune-like symptoms continue searching for answers outside conventional medical systems when standard testing fails to explain their condition…13:54

How integrative and functional medicine approaches may help uncover underlying contributors to chronic illness through advanced lab testing, nutritional evaluation, and personalized care plans…15:08

Why severe nervous system dysregulation, sleep disruption, and unrelenting anxiety have become increasingly reported concerns among patients struggling with post-viral and post-vaccine syndromes…16:01

How elevated ferritin, blood pressure instability, nutrient deficiencies, and digestive dysfunction may reflect broader patterns of inflammation and immune dysregulation…21:59

Why Dr. Stillman emphasizes individualized treatment strategies including lifestyle modification, nutritional optimization, targeted supplementation, and physician-guided therapies tailored to each patient’s unique presentation…24:10

How ivermectin, zinc repletion, dietary changes, and other integrative interventions became part of Bob’s personalized recovery approach under close medical supervision…29:14

Why some patients report meaningful improvements through intensive therapies after conventional and supportive treatments fail to fully restore function and quality of life…26:26

How Bob ultimately pursued advanced plasma filtration and regenerative therapies in Japan after years of debilitating symptoms and limited progress with standard medical care…02:36

Why this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode explores not only physical recovery, but also the emotional toll chronic illness places on patients, spouses, families, and relationships…11:45

What happens when a thriving, active life suddenly disappears overnight and no one seems willing to believe what caused it?

In this powerful Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Bob Benson to explore a deeply personal recovery journey following a prolonged and debilitating illness that began after a COVID-19 booster shot. Together, they discuss the neurological, cardiovascular, digestive, and autoimmune-like symptoms that disrupted every aspect of Bob’s life, along with the frustration many patients experience when searching for answers within conventional healthcare systems. The conversation also examines how integrative medicine approaches may help identify overlooked contributors to chronic illness through advanced testing, nutritional support, and individualized treatment strategies.

Listeners will hear an honest discussion about severe insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, blood pressure instability, chronic fatigue, and the emotional impact of losing the ability to work, exercise, travel, and enjoy meaningful relationships. The episode also explores physician-guided therapies including ivermectin, zinc optimization, dietary and lifestyle interventions, blood donation, and advanced plasma filtration procedures pursued abroad. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Stillman emphasizes medically responsible, personalized care while highlighting the importance of restoring function, hope, and quality of life for patients navigating complex chronic illness.

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In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Kenna Cooley to unpack a striking and complex recovery story that begins with a sudden and severe health collapse. A previously healthy 19 year old newly married college student, Kenna went from full function to debilitating symptoms in less than two weeks after moving into a new apartment. She experienced intense joint pain, neurological symptoms, dizziness, and profound fatigue that left her unable to stand or walk independently. After months of unanswered questions and worsening quality of life, a key environmental clue shifted the entire clinical picture and set her on a path toward recovery.

Dr. Stillman explores how environmental exposures, particularly suspected mold related illness, can contribute to rapid health decline in otherwise healthy individuals. The conversation highlights a personalized and data driven approach to care using advanced lab testing, including mineral analysis and targeted nutritional protocols. Kenna shares her experience navigating significant detoxification responses, the importance of dose adjustments, and the gradual but meaningful return of function over several months. The episode also addresses common misconceptions around iron metabolism, supplement use, and the importance of biochemical balance rather than isolated treatment of lab abnormalities.

This episode offers a detailed look at complex chronic illness recovery through an integrative, medically informed lens, emphasizing individualized care, patient engagement, and the role of environmental and lifestyle factors. Kenna’s case highlights how targeted, data-driven interventions can support gradual improvements in function over time. For a deeper understanding of the clinical framework used in cases like this and how Dr. Stillman approaches autoimmune conditions in practice, his new book The End of Autoimmunity is available now for pre-order at a limited-time discounted price before it increases at launch this summer.

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If you want the full framework behind what we did with Kenna, my book The End of Autoimmunity releases this summer at stillmanmd.com.

For Dr. Stillman’s most recent article visit: HERE

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In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Roudy Nassif, founder of VivaRays, whose path from a chaotic childhood in Lebanon to debilitating depression and chronic fatigue as a young engineer in Canada reads like a medical mystery hiding in plain sight. Expelled from seven schools before the age of 17, diagnosed with ADHD, and driven by an internal restlessness that conventional environments could never contain, Roudy spent his early adult years outwardly thriving while quietly unraveling. Despite competing in MMA, experimenting with veganism, carnivore, and ketogenic diets, incorporating adaptogens and supplementation, and even training with Wim Hof in freezing temperatures, nothing resolved the relentless brain fog, exhaustion, and suicidal ideation that shadowed him daily. The missing variable, it turned out, was something almost no clinician was talking about.

At 1 AM in a dark basement in Montreal in 2017, scrolling through his phone with burning eyes and a wired yet utterly depleted nervous system, Roudy stumbled upon a concept that would redirect the next seven years of his life. The phrase that stopped him cold was this: “You cannot get healthy in the same light environment that made you sick.” What followed was an obsessive investigation into photobiology, circadian neuroscience, and mitochondrial function that Dr. Stillman unpacks alongside Roudy with clinical precision. Together they explore how artificial light exposure disrupts the electron transport chain within mitochondrial membranes, how groundbreaking research by Dr. Douglas Wallace links up to 90 percent of modern chronic disease to mitochondrial dysfunction rather than nuclear genomic origins, and how the full spectrum frequencies of natural sunlight activate enzymatic processes at rates up to 500 percent more efficiently than artificial alternatives. The conversation bridges biophysics and ancestral health in a way that is both scientifically grounded and immediately actionable, illuminating why a camping trip off the grid may be one of the most diagnostically informative and therapeutically powerful interventions a clinician can recommend.

Roudy’s transformation came not from a pharmaceutical protocol or an exotic supplement stack but from radically restructuring his light environment, restoring circadian alignment, and rebuilding his relationship with natural darkness after sunset. He went on to found VivaRays with the mission of bridging that gap for people still trapped in artificial light environments, creating tools that make these changes practical and sustainable in a modern world. Dr. Stillman connects Roudy’s lived experience to the clinical patterns he observes in his own practice, emphasizing that unresolved chronic illness often points to an energetic environment that has never been addressed, and that consistency in environmental modification compounds over time much like interest on a health asset. Whether listeners are navigating treatment-resistant fatigue, mood dysregulation, cognitive impairment, or autoimmune conditions, this episode reframes the root cause conversation and offers a profound reminder that the body’s capacity for restoration is not lost, it has simply been starved of the inputs it was designed to receive.

For those looking to begin applying these principles in a modern environment, we’ve included a practical resource below.

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Website: vivarays.com

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Additional Resources:

“The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God’s Creation” By: Joel Salatin, linked here.

For Dr. Stillman’s most recent article visit: Dr. Stillman Uncensored

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This episode is part of the Stories of Hope Stories of Healing series on Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, where real patient journeys and clinical insights reveal new perspectives on chronic illness.

In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Dr. Andrew Cohen, a dentist and expert in sleep and airway medicine, to uncover a deeply personal and clinically revealing journey through chronic fatigue and metabolic dysfunction. What begins as a story of persistent unexplained exhaustion evolves into a broader conversation about how subtle physiologic imbalances can go unrecognized even in high functioning individuals. Dr. Cohen shares how his own experience led him to expand beyond traditional dentistry into a more integrative model that addresses sleep quality, airway health, and whole body physiology.

The discussion challenges conventional assumptions around fatigue, anxiety, and depression, highlighting how these labels can sometimes overlook underlying contributors such as chronic inflammation, nutritional imbalances, and impaired recovery capacity. Dr. Cohen emphasizes that sleep is a foundational pillar of health, noting that even well designed lifestyle or medical interventions may fall short if restorative sleep is not addressed. The conversation also explores how modern care models can unintentionally fragment treatment, while a more holistic and systems based approach can help identify patterns that drive chronic symptoms over time.

Throughout the episode, both physicians reflect on the importance of moving beyond quick fixes and procedure driven care toward a more comprehensive understanding of the patient. Listeners are encouraged to think critically about long term health strategies that include environment, lifestyle, and physiology rather than relying on isolated interventions. For those interested in continuing to explore these themes, Dr. Stillman’s upcoming book The End of Autoimmunity offers additional perspective on complex chronic conditions and evolving approaches to care, coming soon Summer 2026.

To learn more or connect with Dr. Andrew Cohen please visit:

Follow Dr. Cohen on Instagram @andrewcohendmd

Visit sleephealthypa.com

Airway Health Solutions for practitioners.This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Learn more and connect with Dr. Elena Shockman…

Follow Elena on Instagram @paw_and_pestle

Visit www.pawandpestleblog.com

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In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with renowned clinician Dr. Neil Nathan to explore the complex and often misunderstood world of chronic illness particularly mold toxicity and Lyme disease. Drawing from decades of clinical experience Dr. Nathan shares how his journey beyond conventional medical training led him to develop a deeply individualized patient centered approach. Rather than relying on rigid protocols he emphasizes the importance of listening intuition and treating the whole person including biochemistry environment and even spiritual health. This conversation offers a rare look into how experienced integrative physicians think through highly complex cases that often fall through the cracks of standard care.

The discussion dives into the emerging recognition of mold toxicity as a widespread yet under diagnosed contributor to chronic symptoms such as fatigue pain cognitive dysfunction and immune dysregulation. Dr. Nathan explains how advances in mycotoxin testing have improved clinicians ability to identify toxic burden while also acknowledging the limitations of current diagnostics. He highlights the interplay between environmental exposures immune resilience and total toxic load including heavy metals and modern chemical exposures underscoring that illness is rarely caused by a single factor. The episode also explores the overlap between mold toxicity and Lyme disease and offers insight into why accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies are essential for meaningful recovery.

Throughout the conversation Dr. Stillman and Dr. Nathan reflect on the evolving landscape of integrative and functional medicine including differing treatment philosophies and the importance of clinical judgment. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of why some patients remain chronically ill despite multiple interventions and what may finally move the needle. Dr. Nathan’s book Energetic Diagnosis is discussed as a valuable resource for practitioners seeking a more intuitive and holistic framework for care. For those interested in going deeper, be on the lookout for Dr. Stillman’s upcoming book releasing this summer, which explores these same challenges and offers a clearer framework for thinking about complex chronic illness.

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

- Energetic Diagnosis by Dr. Neil Nathan: https://a.co/d/0fG5UuZt

- You can also check out Dr. Stillman’s recent post on mold toxicity, here.

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In this episode of the Integrative Medicine with Dr Leland Stillman Podcast, Dr Stillman explains why many people experience a constant baseline of fatigue that makes everyday tasks feel harder than they should. You will hear how this pattern often develops even in people who believe they have already tried everything, including conventional medical care, lab testing, supplements, and integrative therapies.

Instead of focusing first on complex treatment plans, this conversation walks you through the foundational factors that often shape how your body produces and maintains energy. Dr. Stillman discusses how modern environments can disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, particularly when you do not get enough bright light during the day or when artificial lighting remains too bright at night. You will learn why light exposure plays an important role in regulating daily biological rhythms and how simple adjustments to your environment can support more stable energy and more restorative sleep.

You will also hear practical strategies that many patients begin using right away, including getting outside early in the day, taking three short walks throughout the day, and creating a darker and calmer lighting environment in the evening. These straightforward habits may seem simple, but they often help people rebuild a more predictable daily rhythm and feel more rested over time. This episode explores how small environmental and lifestyle shifts can help support the body’s natural systems and create the conditions for better energy and resilience.

For a deeper dive into this topic and the clinical framework behind it, read this related article: Dr. Stillman Uncensored

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