Maximum Medicine with Dr. Sharon Martin

On this episode of Maximum Medicine Radio, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes naturopathic physician, author, researcher, and Cannanda founder Dr. Lee Know for a fascinating conversation about the endocannabinoid system, CB2 receptors, and the potential health benefits of beta-caryophyllene.
Dr. Know shares how his lifelong interest in natural medicine led him into naturopathic medicine and eventually into research and product development. Together, Dr. Sharon and Dr. Know explore the role of CB2 receptors in the body and why this lesser-known part of the endocannabinoid system may be important when it comes to inflammation, pain, immunity, and healthy aging.
Dr. Sharon also shares her own personal experience using Cannanda's beta-caryophyllene products during a period when she was experiencing significant hand pain and swelling.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
• The endocannabinoid system and the difference between CB1 and CB2 receptors
• What beta-caryophyllene is and where it is naturally found
• How beta-caryophyllene interacts with CB2 receptors without producing the intoxicating effects associated with CB1 activation
• The relationship between CB2 receptors and inflammation
• Why inflammation can be both beneficial and harmful depending on the circumstances
• The potential role of CB2 activation in supporting healthy aging
• Research exploring cannabinoids, beta-caryophyllene, and neurological health
• Dr. Sharon's personal experience with Cannanda's CB2 products
• The importance of looking at natural compounds as part of a broader approach to health and wellness
• Cannanda's work with products formulated for both people and pets
This conversation offers an intriguing look at an often-overlooked part of our body's natural systems and the ongoing research into how plant compounds such as beta-caryophyllene may support health and well-being.
As Dr. Know emphasizes, beta-caryophyllene is not a magic bullet or cure-all. Individual responses can vary, and research into its potential applications continues to evolve.

What if your skin is telling you much more than whether you need a little more moisturizer or another cosmetic treatment?


On this episode of **Maximum Medicine Radio**, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes dermatologist Dr. Jonathan Carp for a fascinating conversation about the skin as a window into the health of the entire body.


Dr. Carp explains why the skin is not simply our outer covering—it is an **immune and endocrine organ** and a powerful barrier between us and the outside world. Changes in the skin can sometimes provide clues about what is happening internally, even before other signs or lab results reveal an underlying imbalance. 


The conversation takes a deeper dive into the **gut-skin connection**, exploring how the gut microbiome, gut barrier, inflammation, diet and immune function can all influence the skin. Dr. Carp shares what he has learned from working with patients who have made significant dietary and lifestyle changes, including the story of a patient whose severe eczema dramatically improved after changing her diet. 


Dr. Carp also shares the personal experience that changed the direction of his medical practice and ultimately led him to explore nutrition, gut health and functional approaches more deeply. That journey eventually led to the creation of **Miracle Noodle**, a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate noodle made from konjac. 


Together, Sharon and Dr. Carp explore:


- Why the skin can be an early indicator of what's happening inside the body
- The skin's important role as an immune organ
- The connection between the gut barrier, microbiome and skin health
- How diet and lifestyle can influence inflammation and skin conditions
- The relationship between gluten, celiac disease and certain skin conditions
- Why blood sugar regulation and gut health matter for overall wellness
- The role of fiber and prebiotics in supporting the gut microbiome
- How healthy fats and less-processed foods can support the skin barrier
- Why lifestyle changes can be difficult—and how our social environment can influence our ability to make them
- Why regular full-body skin checks are so important for early detection of skin cancer 


This episode offers a powerful reminder that **beautiful, healthy skin isn't just about what's happening on the surface.** Sometimes, the skin is communicating what the rest of the body needs us to hear.

What if your fatigue isn't simply about needing more sleep—or getting older?


On this episode of Maximum Medicine Radio, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes Dr. Evan Hirsch, functional medicine physician and author of Fix Your Fatigue, for a powerful conversation about chronic fatigue, energy, the mitochondria, toxins, mindset and the many factors that can leave the body struggling to function at its best.


Dr. Hirsch shares his own story of experiencing profound fatigue while already practicing functional medicine. Despite eating well, meditating and addressing nutritional, hormonal and other deficiencies, his energy continued to decline until he began looking more deeply at the underlying causes. His investigation ultimately revealed more than 30 contributing factors and became the foundation for the work he does today.    


Rather than looking for one diagnosis or one simple solution, Dr. Hirsch describes a comprehensive approach that looks at deficiencies, toxicities, infections, lifestyle and nervous system dysfunction and how these factors can interfere with the body's ability to produce energy.   


Sharon and Dr. Hirsch also explore the critical role of the mitochondria, why supporting the body's energy-producing systems is only part of the equation, and why identifying and addressing the underlying factors that are damaging those systems is so important.   


And this conversation isn't only about physical health. Dr. Hirsch explains how mindset, gratitude, limiting beliefs, visualization and empowering questions can play a role in retraining the nervous system and changing the way we experience our lives and our health.   


In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Dr. Hirsch's personal journey with debilitating fatigue
- Why chronic fatigue can have many different contributing factors
- The relationship between toxins, infections, inflammation and energy production
- Why mitochondrial health is so important
- The role of vitamins, minerals, hormones, nutrition, sleep and movement
- The "Toxic Five" Dr. Hirsch looks for in his approach
- How nervous system dysfunction and trauma can affect the body
- The connection between mindset and physical health
- How gratitude can help shift your mental and emotional state
- Why changing limiting beliefs can be an important part of healing
- Simple practices you can begin today, including a daily gratitude or "thank you" practice    


Dr. Hirsch is the author of Fix Your Fatigue, originally published in 2017, and continues to work with people dealing with chronic fatigue and persistent symptoms through his functional and integrative approach.

What happens when you learn to trust your inner knowing? Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes medical intuitive Patrice Krysztofiak to explore energy healing, consciousness, intuitive gifts, group healing, and the power of living in flow. Discover why Patrice believes we are remembering abilities we have always had—and why being more fully ourselves may be the key to accessing them.

What happens when a life-changing spiritual experience turns your world upside down?
On this episode of Maximum Medicine, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes energy healer and teacher Michael Monk for a profound conversation about spirituality, healing, and the limitless potential of human consciousness.
Michael shares the extraordinary story of his first encounter with what he describes as the Holy Spirit—a transformative experience that began in 1999 and led him on a decades-long journey of spiritual exploration, miraculous healing, and energy mastery. From an instantaneous healing after a devastating eye injury to thousands of out-of-body experiences, Michael offers a deeply personal perspective on the interconnected nature of spirit, intention, and reality.
Together, Dr. Sharon and Michael explore:

• Michael's first encounter with the Holy Spirit and how it changed the course of his life
• Navigating the challenges of leaving organized religion after profound spiritual experiences
• The relationship between energy, consciousness, and healing
• Why intention and imagination may be more powerful than we realize
• The role of empathy in energy work and spiritual healing
• Out-of-body experiences and what they reveal about life beyond the physical
• Understanding clairsentience, clairvoyance, and other intuitive gifts
• Collective consciousness, human potential, and the evolution of spirituality
• How our beliefs influence our capacity to heal and transform

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Sharon brings her unique perspective as both a physician and spiritual practitioner, exploring the intersection of science, faith, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Whether you're curious about energy healing, seeking a deeper understanding of consciousness, or exploring your own spiritual path, this episode invites you to consider a powerful question: What becomes possible when we remember who we truly are?
Tune in for an expansive and thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional thinking and encourages listeners to step into their own maximum potential.

What happens when science, spirituality, and consciousness intersect? In this fascinating episode of Maximum Medicine, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes Allyn Evans, CEO of the Monroe Institute, for an inspiring conversation about intuition, energy healing, altered states of consciousness, and humanity's untapped potential.
Allyn shares her remarkable journey from Reiki practitioner and Monroe Institute trainer to leading one of the world's most respected organizations dedicated to consciousness exploration. Together, she and Dr. Sharon discuss how sound technology, meditation, Reiki, and expanded awareness can help people access deeper healing, greater intuition, and a richer understanding of themselves.
The conversation explores why healing extends far beyond traditional medicine, how intention shapes our reality, and why learning to communicate with our subconscious may be one of the greatest gifts available to us.

What if your animals have been communicating with you all along?
In this heart-opening episode of Maximum Medicine, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes animal communicator and intuitive Jackie Odette for an inspiring conversation about the extraordinary wisdom animals share with us. Through the story of Dr. Martin's horse, Spinner, Jackie demonstrates how animals carry their own life experiences, emotions, and soul lessons—and how they often mirror our own inner world in profound ways.
Together, they explore how intuition is a natural ability available to everyone, how animals communicate through energy rather than words, and why developing our intuitive awareness can deepen our relationships with both animals and ourselves.
Whether you're an animal lover, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about consciousness, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the unseen connections that shape healing and personal growth.

What happens when a successful architect discovers that external accomplishments cannot fill an inner emptiness? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Sharon Martin welcomes spiritual teacher, artist, filmmaker, and author Fu-Ding Cheng, whose remarkable life journey led him from profound childhood suffering to extraordinary spiritual awakening.
Fu-Ding shares how architecture first became his refuge from early trauma and how, despite worldly success, he realized that true healing is always an inside job. Through meditation, Vedanta philosophy, Himalayan teachings, Jungian therapy, and years of spiritual seeking, he embarked on a path that transformed his understanding of consciousness, suffering, and human potential.
Together, Dr. Martin and Fu-Ding explore the unseen connections between spirituality, science, ancestral healing, and the energetic imprints carried through generations. They discuss how healing ourselves can ripple backward and forward through family lineages, releasing inherited burdens and transforming collective patterns.
Fu-Ding also recounts his profound experiences studying with renowned Toltec teacher Don Miguel Ruiz, including a life-changing ritual at Teotihuacan that awakened him to what Ruiz calls "the dream of the planet." The conversation expands into the nature of consciousness, the shadow self, energetic parasites, and the possibility that our deepest essence is already divine.
The episode concludes with a discussion of Fu-Ding's expressive watercolor art, inspired by his beloved cat Zenzi and rooted in the Zen tradition of simplicity, presence, and single-stroke mastery.

In this special Maximum Medicine esoteric series, Dr. Sharon Martin explores three profound spiritual concepts that have shaped her decades of study in energy medicine, shamanism, mysticism, and consciousness work: Alchemy, Unseen Forces, and The Death Force. Drawing from the teachings of Carlos Castaneda, Don Juan, Alberto Villoldo, Carolyn Myss, indigenous wisdom traditions, and her own experiences as a healer, Dr. Martin reveals how unseen energies influence our lives and how we can consciously work with them to create transformation, healing, and spiritual growth. 
 In This Episode 
Part 1: Alchemy – Creating the Gold Within The true spiritual meaning of alchemy beyond turning lead into gold Why miracles happen when we expand our perception of reality How beliefs shape what becomes possible in our lives The concept of the "assemblage point" and shifting our window of perception Why openness and suspended disbelief create space for transformation The role of intention in manifesting unexpected outcomes Finding your own version of "gold" through personal evolution and service 
Part 2: The Death Force – An Essential Companion Understanding death as a universal force rather than something to fear How endings and transformation are present in every moment of life The relationship between death, growth, and renewal Daily practices for working consciously with the death force Calling your energy back at the end of the day Recapitulation, forgiveness, and releasing what no longer serves Learning to view death as an ally in spiritual evolution 
Part 3: Unseen Forces & Spiritual Helpers Exploring the world of spirit allies, archetypal energies, and nature beings Dr. Martin's encounters with dragon, jaguar, hawk, and whale consciousness Indigenous and mystical traditions that recognize unseen realms Building relationships with energetic allies and forces of nature The importance of reciprocity in spiritual practice How unseen helpers can provide guidance, protection, and transformation Deepening your connection with the living intelligence of the natural world

What if your energy field is more than just a spiritual concept — what if it is the key to protecting your peace, shaping your reality, and consciously creating your future?
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking solo episode of Maximum Medicine, Dr. Sharon Martin explores the powerful concept of energetic sovereignty after a difficult personal interaction left her emotionally shaken. Using her experiences in shamanic medicine, consciousness studies, and energy healing, Dr. Sharon unpacks how our energetic boundaries influence everything from emotional wellbeing to relationships, intuition, healing, and even humanity’s collective future.
Through stories of past-life healing, shamanic extraction work, energy “docking stations,” and the energetic manipulation we encounter daily through media, relationships, and modern culture, Dr. Sharon offers listeners a profound reminder: you are not powerless. You are sovereign over your energy, your awareness, and the reality you choose to create.
This episode is an invitation to become more conscious about what you allow into your field, what drains you, what lights you up, and how your thoughts, beliefs, and intentions may literally shape the world around you.
This is a powerful episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the current state of the world, seeking deeper spiritual understanding, or wanting practical insight into protecting their energy while staying open-hearted and connected.