ICON MD

In this conversation, Priya speaks with Dr. Jennifer Buczyner, a neurologist specializing in neurological disease prevention, about how people can take a proactive approach to brain health.

Discover the insights of Dr. Alexandra MacPherson, a physical therapist working with high-level performers from Broadway to professional sports. This episode explores holistic approaches to injury prevention, longevity, and personalized care for dancers and athletes alike.

In this episode, Dr. Sandra Doman shares her expertise on how chiropractic care, yoga, and holistic methods can support athletes, pregnant women, and postpartum moms in achieving balance, vitality, and pain relief.

Discover how Aubrey Ng, a clinician and co-founder of the UTI Clinic in Portland, is transforming the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections by addressing root causes beyond antibiotics.

In this insightful interview, Dr. Karen Koepp shares her expertise on transforming scattered ideas into actionable projects, overcoming the urgency gap, and befriending procrastination to unlock leadership potential and fulfillment.

Dr. Anne Marie Reidy shares her journey from law to medicine, her holistic approach to women's health, and innovative services at Women for Women OB-GYN in Huntsville, Alabama. Discover how her practice integrates wellness, aesthetics, and personalized care to empower women across all life stages.

In this episode of the podcast, Priya Sudarsanam speaks with Dr. Kimberly Key, founder of Soul Resilience, where evidence meets essence. Dr. Key shares her unconventional journey from engineering and chemical research to psychology and trauma-informed work, exploring how her experiences shaped a deeper inquiry into the human “soul” in both life and work.

The conversation dives into the concept of soul resilience and how burnout in modern organizations may extend beyond physical and mental fatigue into what Dr. Key describes as “soul fatigue.” She examines the impact of compartmentalization, external validation, and performance-driven cultures on well-being, and how these patterns show up in leadership, workplaces, and society.

Dr. Key also discusses the importance of integrating mind, body, and soul in order to foster healthier systems, stronger leadership, and more authentic human connection. Through metaphors of nature, trauma-informed insights, and research on awe and joy, she highlights how reconnecting to essence can support both individual resilience and organizational transformation.

SoulResilience™ Returning to the Wisdom of the Soul

In this episode of the ICON MD Podcast, Priya Sudarsanam speaks with Dr. Mary Louder, an osteopathic and integrative physician with over 30 years of experience, about redefining what it truly means to heal.

Dr. Louder shares her journey from traditional medicine into a more holistic, root-cause approach one shaped by patient experiences, curiosity, and a deep belief in the body’s innate ability to heal. She explains the philosophy behind osteopathy, emphasizing the connection between structure, function, and the body’s internal wisdom.

The conversation explores where conventional medicine excels and where it often falls short especially when it comes to chronic conditions, hormonal imbalances, and long-term health challenges. Dr. Louder highlights the importance of nervous system regulation, the role of the vagus nerve, and how trauma and emotional experiences can become embedded in the body, influencing physical health.

She also introduces her Neural Resilience Method, a framework designed to help patients reconnect with themselves, process stored emotions, and unlock deeper healing without needing to relive past trauma.

From DNA testing and functional diagnostics to intuition, deep listening, and patient-centered care, this episode offers a powerful look at what healthcare can become when time, attention, and true connection are prioritized.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, stuck in chronic symptoms, or searching for a more personalized path to healing, this conversation offers both clarity and hope.

Mary Louder, DO, Integrative Physician

What happens when a doctor realizes the system meant to care for people is actually getting in the way?

In this episode, Dr. Lauren Hughes sits down with Priya Sudarsanam to unpack her decision to walk away from traditional healthcare and build something radically different.

From starting her practice during COVID with three young kids at home… to challenging insurance-driven medicine… to becoming a trusted voice online for parents navigating misinformation—this is a conversation about courage, conviction, and creating a system that actually works.

Dr. Hughes breaks down:

Why the traditional healthcare model is burning out doctors and failing patients

How Direct Primary Care (DPC) is changing the game

The real reason she risked everything to start her practice from scratch

What parents actually need to know (and what to ignore) in the age of Google and social media

How “trust, but verify” became her guiding principle for modern parenting

This isn’t just about medicine it’s about reclaiming autonomy, building systems that align with your values, and having the courage to do things differently when the status quo stops making sense.

If you’ve ever felt like the system is broken—this episode will show you what’s possible when someone decides to rebuild it.

In this episode of the Icon MD Podcast, Priya Sudarsanam speaks with Drs. Andrew and Francesca Rudin, founders of Mindful Living Solutions, about their shift away from traditional medicine toward a more personalized, root-cause approach to healthcare.

They discuss how modern medical systems often prioritize speed, algorithms, and symptom management over critical thinking and individualized care. Through their concierge and functional medicine practice, the Rudins focus on building deeper doctor–patient relationships, addressing lifestyle and hormonal health, and exploring underlying causes rather than simply prescribing medication.

The conversation also explores longevity, preventive care, and why more patients are seeking time, attention, and holistic approaches in their healthcare journey.