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In this episode, we explore a functional medicine approach to autism with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt. We discuss why autism is more than a behavioral diagnosis, how gut health, inflammation, detoxification, genetics, environmental toxins, and nutrition can influence neurodevelopment, and why parents deserve a deeper look beneath the surface. This conversation offers hope, clarity, and practical next steps for families seeking root-cause support.
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Dr. Paula Kruppstadt is a board-certified pediatrician, IFM Certified Practitioner, and founder of Hope for Healing. She specializes in pediatric functional medicine with a focus on autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, developmental delays, gut-brain health, environmental medicine, and neuroinflammation.
Through her root-cause approach, Dr. Kruppstadt helps families look beyond symptom management and identify the physiological triggers that may be affecting a child’s health, behavior, development, and long-term potential.
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🎧 Get2TheRoot: Hope for Healing Podcast
Get2TheRoot: Hope for Healing explores root-cause approaches to health and healing, sharing expert insights, real stories, and practical tools to help listeners uncover the “why” behind their symptoms and move toward lasting wellness.
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In this episode, we explore AOD-9604, one of the most talked-about peptides in metabolic health and weight management. We discuss how it works, how it differs from GLP-1 medications and stimulant-based weight-loss products, why body composition matters more than the number on the scale, and the lifestyle strategies that help patients achieve better results. Whether you're struggling with stubborn weight, metabolic resistance, or simply curious about peptides, this conversation offers practical insights into a rapidly growing area of functional medicine.
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Jocelyn Segal, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Forum Health Tampa. With more than 30 years of nursing experience, she combines conventional medical expertise with a root-cause functional medicine approach to help patients restore energy, optimize hormones, improve metabolic health, and achieve long-term wellness.
Under the mentorship of functional medicine pioneer Dr. Shilpa Saxena, Jocelyn has developed a special focus on bioidentical hormone therapy, thyroid optimization, peptide therapies, and personalized metabolic health programs. She is passionate about empowering patients with practical, sustainable solutions that help them feel their best at every stage of life.
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In this episode, we break down the real root cause of PCOS and why it’s much more than a hormone problem. We explore how insulin resistance, inflammation, stress, sleep, and metabolism affect fertility, ovulation, and long-term health—and share practical strategies women can start using today to naturally support hormone balance and improve PCOS symptoms.
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Margaux Cousturian is a Physician Associate and functional medicine expert at Forum Health specializing in hormone optimization, gut health, fertility, autoimmune conditions, mold illness, and complex chronic health cases. With a Master of Medical Science from Mercer University and published research in PLOS ONE, she combines evidence-based medicine with a root-cause functional approach to uncover the underlying drivers of illness.
Known for her detective-style diagnostic process, Margaux helps patients move beyond symptom management by addressing metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle factors that affect long-term health and vitality.
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In this episode, we explore EMFs, the invisible electrical fields created by Wi-Fi, phones, Bluetooth, wearables, and modern technology. We discuss how EMFs may affect cell signaling, calcium channels, sleep, stress, and sensitive patients, while also emphasizing resilience over fear. We also share practical digital hygiene strategies to reduce exposure, support the nervous system, and help the body recover in an increasingly connected world.
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Monika Dulian is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach at Forum Health and a leading specialist in bio-resilience and environmental health. With a mission to bridge the gap between modern technology and human physiology, Monika empowers individuals to navigate the "invisible" stressors of the 21st century—most notably Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs).
She is widely recognized for her expertise in Digital Hygiene, helping patients mitigate the cellular impact of EMFs on the nervous system, sleep quality, and mitochondrial health. By combining the rigorous science of functional medicine with practical, lifestyle-based solutions, Monika teaches listeners how to build a "resilience toolkit" that allows them to thrive in a tech-driven world without compromising their long-term vitality.
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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.
Known for her cautious, evidence-based approach, Tara helps patients safely incorporate essential oils into personalized treatment plans—empowering them to use these tools effectively without overwhelm or risk.
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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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🎧 Take Back My Brain Real conversations on wellness, resilience, and living with intention—Laurie Hammer brings practical insights and inspiring stories to help listeners navigate health and life with clarity.
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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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