Almost ten years ago, in the middle of a grueling residency, I sought out an energy healer — and was guided to Myan Binder. What began as a single session became a decade-long relationship that carried me through some of the hardest chapters of my life: the identity crisis of early medicine, a breakup that leveled me, and the sudden loss of my father. In this episode, Myan and I sit down for the conversation I've never had with her on the podcast before — the one about how we met, and what her work actually is. We break down what energy reading and healing really mean, how energy shows up in our everyday lives whether we notice it or not, and why becoming aware of it can help regulate your nervous system. We also get into psychic ability — what it actually is, whether we all have it, and how tuning into it can support real healing. As a physician, I live in a world of evidence and mechanisms; Myan lives in a different one entirely. This episode is where those two worlds meet.

Myan's Website: https://www.goddessofwildthings.com

Myan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddess.of.wildthings/

Dr. Victoria Andarcia discusses why body composition, not the scale, is the key to health, especially for women as they age. She emphasizes the importance of muscle mass, bone health, and hormonal balance in maintaining longevity and independence.

Key Topics:

Body composition vs. weight Importance of muscle mass in aging

Role of hormones in muscle and bone health

Risks of hip fractures and sarcopenia

How to measure and improve body composition

Resources:

In-body Scan - https://www.inbody.com/ Sarcopenia -

Mayo Clinic - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sarcopenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354041

In this episode, I sit down with Tara Beall-Gomes — Connecticut's only female Betrayal Trauma specialist — to talk about what happens in the body, mind, and relationship when betrayal enters the picture.

Tara shares her  journey into this work, why "betrayal trauma" is a distinct clinical experience from ordinary heartbreak. We dig into what the nervous system actually goes through after betrayal, why so many partners feel like they're "losing their mind," and what real recovery and stabilization look like in practice.

Whether you're navigating this yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers both validation and a real roadmap forward.

Check Tara out on her website: https://gritandgracerecovery.com/about/

Your brain isn't broken. It's stuck. 🧠⚡️

If you've been bounced between specialists, told your labs are "normal," or left wondering why you still feel like garbage — this episode is for you. I sat down with Bianca Miret to talk about neuroplasticity — the wild, science-backed truth that your brain can literally rewire itself.

We get into why chronic symptoms (brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, anxiety that won't quit) are so often a neurological story no one's telling you, and why a functional neurology consult can be the missing piece when everything else has come back "fine."

If you've ever been told that hormones are dangerous, that testosterone is just for men, or that HRT will give you cancer — this episode is for you.

In this solo deep-dive, Dr. Victoria Andarcia breaks down 10 of the most common hormone myths she hears from patients every single week. From the difference between vaginal estrogen and the patch, to why "I tried HRT once and it didn't work" is a starting point — not a conclusion — this episode is packed with the honest, evidence-informed education that too many women never receive from their providers.

In this episode, we cover: Why testosterone is not a male hormone — and why yours may be low right now

The real story behind the Women's Health Initiative and the cancer fear it created

What "bioidentical" actually means (and why it doesn't mean unlimited)

Why fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss may have more going on than just hormones

What to do if you've been told hormones aren't an option

This is the conversation your doctor should be having with you. Consider this your starting point. 💬 Have a question or want to dig deeper into your own hormone health?

Send me a message or schedule your free discovery call by calling 941-217-2777.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Susan Caroline — a PhD in Metaphysical Science — to have the kind of conversation that just might change how you see yourself. We're talking about things like why living in the present moment actually matters, the idea that we are so much more than just a physical body, and how the way we interpret what's happening in our lives can either hold us back or set us free. If you've ever felt like life keeps throwing things at you, this episode explores what it looks like to start seeing those same experiences as things happening for you — and how that one shift can transform your health, your mindset, and your everyday life. No background in philosophy or wellness required — just an open mind.

Episode 42. Female Friendships, Emotional Intimacy & Navigating Disconnection with Dr. Alaa Ahmed Have you ever felt like you were drifting apart from your partner but couldn't quite explain why? Or noticed that when your friendships start to fade, everything else feels a little harder too? In this episode, I'm sitting down with psychiatrist Dr. Alaa Ahmed for a conversation that honestly felt like therapy — in the best way possible. We're getting into the stuff that doesn't always get talked about openly: why female friendships and community are so essential to our mental health, what happens when we start to feel disconnected from our romantic partners, and the very real link between emotional intimacy and sex. Because here's the thing — so many of us are navigating these exact feelings, and yet we're doing it in silence. In this episode, we cover: • Why female friendships are so much more than just "having people to hang out with" — and what we lose when we neglect them • The importance of community and how isolation quietly affects our wellbeing • How emotional disconnection in relationships shows up before we even realize it • The connection between emotional intimacy and a healthy sex life — and why you can't really have one without the other • Practical insights from a psychiatrist on how to start rebuilding connection, with yourself and others Whether you're in a relationship, healing from one, or just trying to show up better for the people you love — this one is for you. Follow her on IG: dralaa_ahmedmd

You're sleeping. You're working out. You haven't changed a thing. And somehow you're still waking up at 3am, gaining weight, and feeling like a stranger in your own body. Your doctor says everything looks fine. It's not fine. And it's not in your head. 🤍 I recorded this episode because I have been her.

And because every single week I sit across from women who are brilliant, capable, and completely let down by a medical system that handed them an antidepressant and sent them home.

In this episode I'm breaking down: → Why estrogen, progesterone AND testosterone all matter (and what happens when they drop) → The silent thief stealing from your hormones every single day → Why what you do RIGHT NOW shapes the woman you'll be in your 70s and 80s → What the data actually says about hormones and cancer risk — because the fear is keeping women suffering in silence.

This is the conversation your doctor should have had with you years ago.

Follow on instagram @drvictoriaandarcia

Clinic- Reveal Vitality

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aryn Delaney, Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, to demystify pelvic floor therapy and why it’s such a missing piece in women’s health.

We break down what the pelvic floor actually is, how it impacts bladder control, organ support, sexual function, and even core stability, and how stress and trauma can show up physically in these muscles. Most importantly, we address a common fear: pelvic floor therapy does not have to mean invasive internal work.

This conversation is all about education, empowerment, and helping women understand that symptoms like leaking, pain, or pelvic pressure are common — but not normal.

Find her on her website: https://www.warriorpelvicpt.com/about-us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warrior_physical_therapy/

In this episode, I sit down with my colleague Angela Jordan, who specializes in treating some of the most complex cases in medicine — including cancer, chronic disease, tickborne illness, and viral reactivation.

This episode is especially helpful if you or someone you love is dealing with a diagnosis that feels overwhelming, confusing, or hasn’t responded to conventional care alone — or if you’re curious how functional and integrative medicine can support the body through serious and chronic conditions.

Find her on Instagram @dr.angela.jordan.