In this episode, we explore the major shift from PCOS to PMOS—Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome—and what this updated definition means for women’s health. We discuss why this condition extends far beyond ovarian cysts, how insulin resistance, stress hormones, gut health, environmental toxins, and metabolic dysfunction all contribute to symptoms, and why functional medicine is changing the conversation around fertility, hormones, and long-term health.

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Emily Rodriguez is a board-certified Nurse Midwife and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber at Forum Health who specializes in women’s hormonal and metabolic health. Using a root-cause functional medicine approach, Emily focuses on the complex relationship between hormones, metabolism, gut health, environmental toxins, and fertility. She is especially passionate about helping women navigate conditions like PMOS through personalized testing, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and whole-person care after experiencing firsthand the gaps that often exist in conventional women’s healthcare.

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In this episode, we explore the connection between microplastics, environmental toxins, fertility, and whole-body health. We discuss the documentary The Plastic Detox, how everyday exposures can affect hormones, metabolism, immune function, and reproductive health, and why “routine exposure” matters. We also share practical ways to reduce toxic burden through safer products, cleaner air and water, and detox support. 

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Renata Esteves is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with the Forum Health network, where she helps patients turn clinical recommendations into realistic daily habits. With a background in fashion and clean beauty, Renata brings a unique perspective to environmental toxin reduction, personal care products, and sustainable lifestyle change. Her coaching focuses on food quality, stress management, detox support, and empowering patients to make healthier choices without overwhelm.

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In this episode, we explore the fiber maxing trend and what it really means for gut and metabolic health. We break down how fiber supports blood sugar, cravings, hormones, bowel movements, microbiome diversity, and natural GLP-1 production. We also discuss the difference between soluble, insoluble, and prebiotic fiber, plus how to increase fiber safely without overwhelming the gut.

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Amber Shuey is a functional medicine health coach at Forum Health Tampa with training from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and the Functional Nutrition Alliance. Her work focuses on helping patients build sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits that support gut health, metabolic function, and long-term vitality. With both clinical training and lived experience in neurodegenerative and brain-related health challenges, Amber brings compassion, practicality, and deep root-cause insight to patient care.

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In this episode, we explore how essential oils can be a powerful yet gentle tool for sensitive patients. We discuss how oils work through the nervous system, common misconceptions, and why a “low and slow” approach is key for safety and effectiveness. From stress and hormones to gut health and chronic infections, this conversation highlights how essential oils can fit into a personalized, integrative care plan. 

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Tara Bullock, APRN is a nurse practitioner and clinical aromatherapy expert at Forum Health Utah, specializing in integrative care for sensitive patients. She focuses on using high-quality essential oils to support hormonal balance, brain health, stress regulation, and metabolic function.

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In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how amino acids play a foundational role in mental health. We discuss how neurotransmitter imbalances drive anxiety, burnout, and emotional dysregulation—and why traditional approaches often miss this piece. Laurie shares how targeted amino acid therapy can create rapid shifts in mood and resilience, helping people rebuild their brain chemistry and move out of survival mode.

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Laurie Hammer is a Functional Nutritional Therapist and the founder of the Take Back My Brain movement, where she helps high-achieving women restore mental clarity and emotional resilience. After overcoming her own struggles with eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness, Laurie discovered the power of amino acid therapy to rebuild brain chemistry.

Today, she specializes in targeted, brain-first nutrition strategies that address the biological roots of burnout and mental health challenges, empowering clients to move from survival mode into a calm, focused, and vibrant life.

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In this episode, we explore why the vagus nerve is getting so much attention right now—and why it matters. We break down how this one nerve influences stress, digestion, mood, inflammation, immunity, and burnout, and why so many chronic symptoms may trace back to nervous system dysregulation. We also share practical ways to support vagus nerve function and help the body move out of survival mode and into healing. 

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Erika Shepard is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner and integrative care leader at Forum Health Denver. With a background in psychiatric and trauma ICU settings, she combines advanced clinical knowledge with a deeply human, soul-centered approach to healing. She specializes in hormone optimization, metabolic health, ketamine therapy, and nervous system regulation, helping patients reconnect with their energy, purpose, and vitality.

Renata Esteves is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps patients translate complex care plans into sustainable daily action. Her work centers on metabolic health, stress resilience, sleep, nutrition, and mindset, bridging the gap between clinical recommendations and long-term behavior change. She is passionate about helping patients create realistic routines that support true healing.

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In this episode of the Forum Health Integrative Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr breaks down the central role of mitochondria in energy production, aging, and chronic disease. He explains why modern lifestyles—marked by stress, toxins, and poor nutrition—disrupt cellular function, leading to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety. The conversation explores how methylene blue works as both an energy enhancer and antioxidant, supporting mitochondrial efficiency while reducing oxidative stress. From clinical applications in chronic illness to performance benefits for athletes and high achievers, this episode highlights a powerful shift in medicine—from treating symptoms to restoring cellular health.

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Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and a pioneer in Health Optimization Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. As the Chief Medical and Health Education Officer and co-founder of Troscriptions, he focuses on restoring balance at the cellular level using tools like methylene blue, metabolic testing, and oxygen-based therapies.

His work bridges the gap between advanced medical technologies and foundational health, helping both high performers and chronically ill patients improve energy, recovery, and resilience.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lynese Lawson and Dr. Andrew Petersen to break down peptide therapy and whether it's hype or truly the future of regenerative medicine. We explore how peptides work as signaling molecules, the importance of proper dosing and guidance, and how stacks like the Glow Stack can support healing, skin health, and longevity. This conversation highlights why personalized care and foundational health matter for real results.

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Dr. Lynese Lawson, DO, FMCP is a functional and regenerative medicine physician with over 40 years of experience, specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy, and root-cause approaches to chronic illness and cognitive decline. She has extensive expertise in treating mold illness, Lyme disease, and complex inflammatory conditions, while also helping patients optimize longevity and metabolic health. Dr. Lawson is known for translating advanced peptide science into practical, personalized strategies that empower patients to improve their biological age and overall quality of life.

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In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C, to explore the transition from your 30s into perimenopause and why so many women start feeling “off” despite normal labs. We discuss how hormone decline begins earlier than expected, how stress, gut health, and detox pathways influence symptoms, and what women can do to proactively support their bodies through this phase.

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Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a prominent voice at Forum Health, specializing in an integrative, “root-cause” approach to women’s hormone health. Her clinical expertise spans the complexities of perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, and metabolic dysfunction, with a particular focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and overcoming weight loss resistance. Through her virtual clinic and educational community, Menopause & More, Alicia empowers women to move beyond standard symptom management by decoding complex lab data to optimize the interplay between gut, thyroid, and adrenal health.

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In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Pickle, PA-C, MPH to explore the female microbiome and why it plays such a critical role in women’s health. We talk about how the vaginal microbiome protects against infections, how hormones influence bacterial balance, and how everyday factors like clothing, hygiene products, medications, and diet can disrupt this delicate ecosystem. Most importantly, we discuss how women can better support their bodies through education, testing, and personalized care.

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Maureen Pickle, PA-C, MPH, is a functional medicine expert and clinical educator for Microbiome Labs specializing in the “gut-vagina axis.” With a background in public health, she bridges the gap between traditional gynecology and systemic wellness by helping patients and practitioners decode the microbial signatures behind fertility, hormone health, and chronic urogenital infections. A leading voice on BiomeFx testing, Maureen is dedicated to translating complex microbiome data into actionable, evidence-based protocols for women’s holistic health.

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