What if the real barrier to healing chronic illness isn’t your labs or treatments, but a stressed nervous system that keeps your body from ever fully recovering?

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman unpacks one of the most overlooked factors in chronic illness: the nervous system and the mind-body connection. Drawing from decades of clinical experience with patients struggling with Lyme disease, mold illness, long COVID, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, and more, he highlights a powerful truth: these conditions are interconnected through the nervous system. Dr. Hartman explains how trauma, both big and small, can trap the body in a chronic stress state that blocks healing, sleep, gut repair, and cellular regeneration. He breaks down the “Triangle of Health,” showing how gut health, stress, and sleep must work together for true recovery. This episode offers a compassionate, trauma informed perspective and actionable tools to help listeners break through healing plateaus and reclaim long term wellness.

About the Host

Dr. Aaron Hartman, MD, founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, specializes in root cause medicine and complex chronic illness. He integrates advanced testing with lifestyle, nutrition, and trauma informed care to help patients unlock the body’s innate healing capacity.

Key Topics Covered

• How chronic conditions like Lyme, mold illness, autoimmune disorders, long COVID, and fibromyalgia are linked through the nervous system
• Understanding psycho neuro immuno gastro endocrinology and how the mind influences immunity, inflammation, gut health, and hormones
• Big T trauma vs. little T trauma and how both disrupt healing
• Why many patients improve 60 to 70 percent and then plateau
• How chronic illness becomes a form of trauma itself
• The cell danger response and why stressed nervous systems block cell turnover
• Real patient stories illustrating trauma triggered setbacks
• How caregiving, childhood stress, and narcissistic family dynamics create long term physiology changes
• Why gut health, sleep, and stress form the Triangle of Health
• Trauma therapies that support healing including EMDR, tapping, somatic work, and family systems therapy
• A functional medicine approach to reconnecting the gut, nervous system, and immune system

🔗 Links & Resources

📘 Book: UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds

👉 https://a.co/d/8sqjZNF

🌐 Website: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine

📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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What if the missing link between knowing how to get healthier and actually doing it is a health coach who helps you turn real life into real change?

In this episode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman sits down with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D., founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA), to explore why health coaching is becoming an essential part of modern healthcare.

Dr. Scheinbaum shares her journey from classroom teacher to clinical psychologist to functional medicine pioneer and coach educator. She explains how health coaches help patients do the hardest part of medicine: actually changing daily habits. From mindset and self efficacy to social connection and healthy aging, this conversation makes a powerful case for why coaching may be the missing link between good medical advice and real life transformation.

Whether you are a patient, practitioner, or someone curious about how to stay strong, connected, and purpose driven as you age, this episode will expand how you think about health and who belongs on your care team.

 👤 About the Guest – Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D.

 Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, created in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine. A clinical psychologist and educator with nearly 50 years of experience, she has been a pioneer in mind body medicine, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and lifestyle based care long before they were mainstream.

At age 65, instead of retiring, she launched FMCA to train and certify health coaches who partner with practitioners and health systems to prevent and reverse chronic illness. She is the author of several books, including Your Health Coach Will See You Now: Creating a Healthier Future Together, which advocates for health coaching as a critical part of primary care.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• From classroom to functional medicine pioneer
•  How Dr. Scheinbaum went from teaching children with learning differences, to early biofeedback and relaxation training, to becoming one of the first psychologists certified in functional medicine.
• What health coaching really is (and what it is not)
•  Why a health coach is not just cheerleading, but a trained partner who helps you change when change is hard, break big goals into doable steps, and build true self efficacy.
• Why lifestyle change is the real frontline of chronic disease prevention
•  The staggering impact of diet, sleep, movement, and stress on heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and more, and why a 15 minute office visit is not enough to help people change.
• Bridging the gap between medical advice and real life
•  How coaches translate “eat healthy and exercise” into practical, personalized habits that fit real families, schedules, budgets, and cultures.
• Coaches as the “bedside manner” of modern healthcare
•  How health coaches restore what many patients miss in today’s rushed system: someone who listens deeply, builds rapport, and walks with them between doctor visits.
• Healthy aging vs anti aging
•  The difference between fearing aging and embracing “pro aging” with curiosity, purpose, resistance training, and forward looking goals in your 60s, 70s, and beyond.
• The power of community and connection
•  Why loneliness is one of the biggest risk factors for decline, and how shared activities like movement classes, games, and craft circles act as true medicine for the brain and body.
• Group coaching and community as medicine
•  How practices that lead with coaching and group visits often see symptoms improve even before patients see the physician.
• The evolving future of healthcare
•  Where Dr. Scheinbaum sees healthcare heading with AI, data tracking, and an increasing role for health coaches as front line support for both physical and emotional health.

 💡 In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why even the best lab testing and treatment plan often fail without behavior change support
• How health coaches use questions, not orders, to help you own your goals and next steps
• What “self efficacy” is and why it may be the most important predictor of lasting change
• How mindset, curiosity, and learning new things protect your brain as you age
• Why social connection, community, and shared activities are as critical as diet and exercise
• How health coaching can relieve burden on physicians while improving outcomes for patients
• Practical examples of how a coach could help someone prevent heart disease or manage diabetes
• Why now might be the perfect time, at any age, to rethink what is possible for your health and purpose

 📚 Resources & Links Mentioned

• Functional Medicine Coaching Academy: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/
• Book: Your Health Coach Will See You Now: Creating a Healthier Future Together
• LinkedIn – Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-scheinbaum-ph-d-17ba678/

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Are electromagnetic fields simply harmless background energy, or could they quietly influence sleep, inflammation, brain function, and long term health?

In this short minisode, Dr. Aaron Hartman continues the EMF series by breaking down the real differences between natural electromagnetic fields that support health and artificial EMFs that may contribute to chronic symptoms. He explains why EMFs exist on a spectrum, from the natural frequencies generated by the Earth and the human body to the high intensity non ionizing and ionizing radiation emitted by cell towers, Wi Fi systems, radar, and other modern technologies.

This episode explores how high intensity EMFs are linked with increased cancer and cardiovascular risk and how low intensity exposures can disrupt circadian rhythm, melatonin production, sleep, and neurological balance. Dr. Hartman highlights why people with chronic inflammation and conditions like mold illness, Lyme disease, mast cell activation, POTS, dysautonomia, and chronic fatigue may react more strongly to everyday EMF levels that others barely notice.

He also previews upcoming practical strategies for reducing exposure and strengthening nervous system resilience.

Key Insights

• Natural EMFs from the Earth and human biofields can support healthy physiology

 • High intensity EMFs such as ionizing radiation and strong radio frequencies are associated with increased cancer and cardiovascular risks

 • Children are more vulnerable due to longer lifespan exposure and thinner skull tissue

 • Low intensity EMFs from devices like Wi Fi routers, cell phones, and screens can contribute to sleep disruption, brain fog, and fatigue

 • EMFs may impact voltage gated calcium channels and suppress melatonin

 • Flying exposes the body to increased EMF and radiation, affecting circadian rhythm and recovery

 • Individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions are more likely to experience EMF sensitivity

 • Nervous system inflammation amplifies reactivity and can trigger symptoms even at low exposure levels

 • Brain retraining and autonomic regulation may be more effective than blocking all EMFs

Takeaways

• EMF effects depend on intensity, distance, duration, and biological sensitivity

 • Sensitivity often reflects an inflamed or dysregulated nervous system

 • Not all EMF exposure is harmful, but thoughtful awareness supports better health

 • The next minisode will cover practical strategies to reduce exposure and protect nervous system balance

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What if a devastating injury that seemed impossible to overcome became the doorway to discovering what the human body is truly capable of?

In this deeply personal episode, a functional medicine physician shares the extraordinary story of his son’s recovery after a traumatic elevator accident that severely damaged his facial nerve. With more than 90 percent nerve impairment and an uncertain prognosis, the family was told that healing might never fully occur. Instead, they combined conventional trauma care with integrative therapies such as low level light therapy, nerve stimulation, and targeted supplements to support natural nerve regeneration and functional recovery.

Against all expectations, his son regained full facial function within months and made a complete recovery within a year. This experience reshaped the physician’s understanding of healing and reinforced his belief that health is profoundly interconnected with our environment, nervous system, and the natural world around us.

This episode invites listeners to think differently about what is possible when science, integrative medicine, and the body’s innate ability to heal work together.

Key Topics Covered

• A powerful story of recovery after severe facial nerve injury

 • Combining trauma medicine with integrative therapies for optimal healing

 • How LED light therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, and supplements support nerve repair

 • The role of omega 3s, low dose naltrexone, and targeted nutrients in neurological healing

 • Lessons learned from blending conventional and functional medicine

 • Understanding trauma response and long term nervous system imprinting

 • Why healing requires addressing both emotional and physical layers

 • Seeing the body and environment as interconnected biological systems

 • The impact of environmental factors like air quality, toxins, and electromagnetic fields on health

 • Why finding practitioners who think holistically matters

Powerful Takeaways

• There are no unrelated health conditions. Everything is connected.

 • The body is capable of remarkable healing when given the right support.

 • Do not accept “there is nothing more we can do” without exploring possibilities.

 • Integrative thinking bridges the gap between medicine and the environment.

 • A person with health has infinite dreams. A person without health has one dream: to be healthy.

🔗 Links & Resources

📘 Book: UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds

👉 https://a.co/d/8sqjZNF

🌐 Website: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine

📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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What if the symptoms you have been told are normal aging, stress, or anxiety are actually signs of hidden toxin exposure silently disrupting your immune system, hormones, metabolism, and brain?

In this powerful discussion, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski take listeners inside the world of toxin induced illness and Toxic Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT), explaining why so many patients with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory disorders are being overlooked or misdiagnosed. They explore how toxins such as heavy metals, mold, chemicals, plastics, and environmental pollutants overload the nervous system and immune system, creating multi system dysfunction that standard lab work can miss.

The conversation dives into practical strategies for identifying toxin illness using accessible lab testing, a smart patient history, and foundational lifestyle evaluation. They also break down simple but powerful detox tools including sweating, sauna, coffee enemas, lymphatic support, antioxidant therapy, and targeted supplements used to improve liver, gut, and immune function.

This episode is a roadmap for anyone who suspects toxicity may be at the root of persistent symptoms and is ready to take thoughtful, science based steps toward recovery.

Key Topics Covered

• How toxin exposure creates symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, pain, autoimmunity, and metabolic dysfunction

 • Why history is the most important diagnostic tool for identifying toxicity

 • Understanding TILT and mast cell activation and how they relate to multiple chemical sensitivity

 • The pentad syndrome: hypermobility, dysautonomia, POTS, autoimmunity, GI issues, mast cell activation

 • Why normal labs do not always mean normal health

 • Affordable, insurance covered labs that reveal toxicity and inflammation patterns

 • Using CMP, CBC, CRP, ESR, A1c, fasting insulin, LDL oxidation, uric acid, leptin, adiponectin

 • The emotional and nervous system link between trauma, stress, and toxicity

 • Foundational detox strategies: hydration, bowel function, cruciferous vegetables, fiber, minerals, sleep, movement

 • Advanced detox tools: sauna, sweating, coffee enemas, IV vitamin C, glutathione, vibration therapy, acupuncture, massage

 • The role of omega 3s, phosphatidylcholine, NAC, magnesium, curcumin, and glutathione

 • How to approach heavy metals, mold, and biofilm support carefully and individually

 • Why detox must be individualized and start with the basics before aggressive therapies

 Powerful Takeaways

• Toxin illness is common, complex, and often missed by conventional medicine

 • Foundational lifestyle changes create the strongest detox outcomes

 • Labs tell a story when interpreted through trends rather than normal ranges

 • Nervous system dysregulation and toxin burden amplify each other

 • Healing begins by addressing environment, inflammation, and nervous system calm

 • Patients can overcome toxicity when they stop guessing and start testing

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Are electromagnetic fields truly harmless, or could they silently influence your brain, biology, and nervous system in ways we do not fully understand?

In this solo episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman breaks down the science and controversy surrounding EMFs, explaining the difference between high energy and low energy radiation, why intensity and proximity matter, and how certain electromagnetic waves can interact with human physiology. He explores how EMFs may affect biological processes including calcium channels, bacteria, mold, and the nervous system, and why some individuals become hypersensitive to even everyday exposure.

Dr. Hartman shares insights into why people struggling with conditions like POTS, dysautonomia, MCAS, chronic fatigue, mold illness, and multiple chemical sensitivity may react more intensely to EMFs. He also explains the concept of nervous system hyper responsivity and why two people living in the same environment may have very different experiences when exposed to the same signals.

This episode serves as the starting point of a multi part mini series designed to help listeners understand EMFs and learn practical strategies for reducing exposure and supporting nervous system resilience.

 Key Insights

• Not all EMFs are the same. Ionizing radiation like gamma rays and X rays can break DNA bonds, while non ionizing radiation like Wi Fi and cell signals cannot.

 • Intensity and distance matter. Exposure close to high energy sources such as radar or cell towers can negatively impact health.

 • Low intensity EMFs may still affect biological activity by altering calcium channels and nervous system signaling.

 • People with dysautonomia, POTS, MCAS, mold illness, and chronic fatigue often experience heightened nervous system sensitivity and EMF reactivity.

 • Nervous system inflammation can make harmless stimulus feel dangerous, similar to how shingles causes pain from light touch.

 • Electromagnetic sensitivity may be misunderstood because it overlaps with multiple factors: ionizing vs non ionizing, intensity vs absorption, biological vs thermal effects.

 • Common devices like Wi Fi routers, phones, and home electronics may contribute to symptoms in sensitized individuals.

 • EMFs can be used therapeutically at the right frequency, such as PEMF and resonance therapies.

 • This episode introduces the foundations for deeper conversations about mitigation, testing, and supportive strategies.

Takeaways

• EMF effects are complex and depend on wavelength, intensity, absorption, and individual biology.

 • A hyper reactive nervous system is often the real issue behind electromagnetic sensitivity.

 • People with chronic illness may experience exaggerated responses to environmental triggers.

 • Understanding the science behind EMFs can empower better decisions about health and exposure.

 • More episodes will explore practical mitigation strategies and advanced solutions.

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What if the most powerful breakthroughs in neurological recovery aren’t found inside hospital systems, but in therapies most families never hear about?

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman shares the remarkable journey of his daughter Anna, who was born with agenesis of the corpus callosum, exposed to crystal meth in utero, and suffered a stroke before birth. Despite a devastating prognosis, Anna has defied every expectation — walking, talking, thriving in school, and living a life defined not by limitations but by possibility.

Drawing on Anna’s transformation, Dr. Hartman explores advanced biohacking strategies that supported her neurological recovery, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, neuromuscular stimulation, and PEMF therapy. He breaks down how these tools can support healing in conditions such as autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, and stroke — while emphasizing that no advanced therapy can replace foundational lifestyle pillars like nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress regulation.

This episode is both deeply personal and scientifically grounded, offering hope for families navigating complex developmental and neurological conditions.

About the Guest

Dr. Aaron Hartman is a board-certified family physician and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine. He specializes in complex, chronic health conditions and blends conventional medicine with cutting-edge functional and regenerative therapies. His work is driven by his experience as a father to a medically complex child, which reshaped his philosophy of healing and patient care.

Key Topics Covered

• Anna’s early medical challenges and journey from severe diagnosis to thriving adulthood
• Foundational biohacking: diet, movement, sleep, gut health, and stress regulation
• Why lifestyle foundations must precede advanced therapies
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and its benefits for stroke, TBI, autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and wound healing
• Increasing circulating stem cells by up to 800% through mild hyperbaric exposure
• Neuromuscular stimulation (NMS) and reversing contractures without surgery
• Understanding muscle cytokines, brain activation, and functional neuroplasticity
• Tools like PowerDot, Revive footplate, and task-specific stimulation
• PEMF therapy and its impact on mitochondria, nerve recovery, and inflammation
• Why these therapies are often ignored in traditional healthcare systems
• How integrating advanced therapies and a healing environment transforms outcomes
• Encouragement for parents and patients seeking solutions outside conventional pathways

Powerful Takeaways

• Healing begins by refusing to accept “there is nothing more we can do.”
• Cutting-edge therapies work best on top of strong lifestyle foundations
• Biohacking is not about gadgets — it is about restoring the body’s innate capacity to heal
• Advocacy, persistence, and education can rewrite medical futures
• One child’s transformation can change the course of many lives

🔗 Links & Resources

📘 Book: UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds

👉 https://a.co/d/8sqjZNF

🌐 Website: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine

📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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Could the real source of your chronic symptoms be hidden inside your own home—in the air you breathe and the walls around you?

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman and Dr. Christian Jenski open up about their personal experiences uncovering hidden environmental toxins in their homes. What started as strange smells and persistent health symptoms turned into a deep investigation of indoor air quality, mold contamination, water damage, radon, chemical off-gassing, and other hazards that can quietly impact long-term health.

They walk through the step-by-step process of discovering issues in their crawlspaces, attics, plumbing, ventilation systems, and appliances, along with the emotional, physical, and financial challenges involved in remediation. Their stories reveal how much our living environments influence chronic disease, immune function, sleep, childhood wellbeing, and overall healing capacity.

This is an essential episode for anyone navigating chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, or concerns about environmental toxicity in their home.

About the Guest

Dr. Christian Jenski is a physician and environmental health advocate who has faced firsthand the overwhelming effects of biotoxin exposure. His personal family story fuels his passion for helping others identify and address hidden toxicity in their homes.

Key Topics Covered

• How hidden mold, bacteria, VOCs, and soil gases led to major health challenges

 • Why unusual odors should never be ignored and what they can indicate

 • Crawlspace contamination and the importance of professional encapsulation

 • When to use HEPA filtration, dehumidifiers, vapor barriers, and radon systems

 • Water leaks, attic moisture, faulty ventilation, and appliance failures

 • The dangers of plug-ins, candles, perfumes, and scented products

 • Practical warning signs of toxicity inside your home

 • How environmental cleanup improved autoimmunity, eczema, sleep, and behavior

 • Steps to take when you suspect mold or home-based toxin exposure

 • The financial and emotional reality of remediation and recovery

Takeaways

• Your home environment may be the missing piece in your health journey.

 • Strange smells are signals meant to be investigated, not covered up.

 • At least half of all U.S. homes have water damage and potential microbial issues.

 • Personal advocacy and second opinions matter more than ever.

 • Healing can accelerate rapidly once environmental triggers are removed.

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Could your “anxiety” actually be a hidden medical condition like POTS or hormonal imbalance that’s been overlooked or misdiagnosed?

In this insightful minisode, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores the reality of medical gaslighting — a common yet deeply overlooked issue where physical symptoms are dismissed as “just anxiety” or “psychological.” Drawing from real clinical experience, he sheds light on the hidden physiological causes behind these often-minimized symptoms, especially in women.

Dr. Hartman explains how conditions like dysautonomia and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) can masquerade as anxiety, causing dizziness, heart palpitations, and low blood pressure fluctuations. He also examines how hormonal cycles, gut health, and neurotransmitter balance play critical roles in mood and energy regulation.

The episode reminds listeners that true healing starts with being heard—and that understanding your own physiology is one of the most powerful forms of advocacy.

🔑 Key Insights

• Common symptoms like anxiety, dizziness, and fatigue may have physiological—not psychological—roots.
• Dysautonomia and POTS are often missed causes of anxiety-like symptoms.
• Women’s hormonal fluctuations and monthly cycles can reveal key diagnostic clues.
• The gut-brain connection plays a major role in emotional and neurological health.
• Dismissive care delays diagnosis—patients must advocate for full evaluations and second opinions.
• Medical gaslighting disproportionately affects women and those with complex, multi-system conditions.
• Future episodes will explore gaslighting in obesity care and other misunderstood conditions.

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Could some of the biggest breakthroughs in medicine still be hiding in plain sight—overlooked by the very system meant to heal us?

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman explores one of the most revealing themes from his book UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds—the concept of medical blind spots. Drawing from history, research, and real-world clinical experience, Dr. Hartman examines how entrenched medical beliefs and slow adoption of new evidence can leave critical gaps in patient care. From Semmelweis and handwashing to modern examples like antibiotics, mitochondrial toxicity, and research bias, he sheds light on why humility and open-mindedness are essential to progress in medicine. This episode challenges both clinicians and patients to question assumptions, advocate for themselves, and embrace a more integrative, transparent approach to health.

 👤 About the Guest

Dr. Aaron Hartman is a board-certified family physician and founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine. His clinical and personal experiences inspired him to bridge conventional and functional medicine, helping patients with complex, chronic illnesses find answers when traditional care falls short. He is the author of UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds, a powerful story of faith, transformation, and redefining what’s possible in healthcare.

 🔑 Key Topics Covered

• The meaning of “blind spots” in modern medicine and why they persist
• Historical lessons from Ignaz Semmelweis and the delayed recognition of smoking’s dangers
• Medical errors as a leading cause of death—and why they remain under-recognized
• Mitochondrial toxicity and gut disruption from common medications
• The antibiotic-obesity connection and long-term metabolic effects of overprescription
• Research bias: why up to 50% of published studies may later be proven false
• Editorial gatekeeping and the slow adoption of new medical ideas
• The importance of patient self-advocacy and presenting your own health history clearly
• The role of humility and collaboration in advancing integrative medicine
• Practical steps to identify and avoid medical blind spots in your own care

 🧠 Takeaways & Reflections

• Medicine evolves slowly—critical thinking and open inquiry drive true progress.
• Not every “evidence-based” study tells the full story; experience and context matter.
• Patients can play an active role in shaping their health outcomes through advocacy and education.
• Recognizing blind spots in healthcare invites both professionals and patients to grow, learn, and heal together.

📘 Book: UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds

👉 https://a.co/d/8sqjZNF

🌐 Website: Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine

📺 YouTube: @AaronHartmanMD

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