What Happens When You Listen to Your Body? | Real Stories of Healing & Intuition

If you're searching for answers, drowning in conflicting wellness advice, and starting to wonder if maybe it really is all in your head…

I am here to tell you, your symptoms are NOT in your head. You're not crazy. And you're definitely not alone.

This episode of Medical Discruptors explores what happens when you truly listen to your body. 

Ali French and Erica Stein, integrative nutrition health coaches and hosts of the Courageous Wellness Podcast, share raw, real stories of healing through intuition and reconnecting with their bodies.

Together, they break down what it means to listen to your body, offering relatable, actionable advice on topics like gut health, hormonal balance, and emotional well-being. 

This episode isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, healing, and trusting yourself.

This isn't about perfect diets or magic pills. It's about finally understanding what your body has been trying to tell you all along.

Whether you're dealing with chronic fatigue, hormonal chaos, or unexplained symptoms, this episode will validate your experience and show you the path forward.

This is an episode you can’t miss.

The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist

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00:02:25 - Ali’s cancer journey and the importance of trusting intuition. 00:09:10 - Erica’s childhood challenges with food insecurity and emotional eating. 00:19:15 - The role of gut health and self-love in Erica’s transformation. 00:32:40 - Understanding the phases of the menstrual cycle and their impact. 00:46:15 - Recommended resources for hormone education and actionable insights.

Feeling Crazy? It’s Not You – It’s Perimenopause (Here’s How to Fix It)

Are you exhausted, moody, and struggling to sleep, only to be dismissed with the usual explanation that it’s just stress or aging? 

Let’s set the record straight—you’re not crazy, they’re wrong.

In this episode, we’re uncovering the truth about perimenopause with Amanda Swan, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner and founder of Swan Integrative Health and Wellness. 

Amanda is on a mission to transform women’s health by empowering them with real solutions, not just surviving it.

Perimenopause is not your enemy; it’s your body’s way of signaling that it needs support. 

Millions of women are left feeling exhausted, achy, and emotionally drained during this phase of life, and Amanda is here to change that.

On this episode of the Medical Disruptor, we explore why so many women experience broken, restless sleep, the hidden causes of joint pain, and the hormonal imbalances behind wild mood swings. 

Amanda shares her approach to fix these issues rather than just masking symptoms. 

She also explains why women often receive conflicting responses from doctors, leaving them feeling frustrated and overlooked.

If you’ve been told to “just deal with it,” this episode is a wake-up call. 

Whether you’re experiencing the symptoms yourself, supporting a loved one, or preparing for what’s ahead, Amanda’s insights will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take control of your health.

The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist

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[00:00:10] Introduction to Amanda Swan and integrative care [00:09:05] Perimenopause symptoms explained [00:13:00] Hormonal and lifestyle interventions [00:19:50] Microbiome and chronic infections [00:26:05] Reforming medical education

You asked, and now it's back by popular demand - my most requested video topic of 2024. 

After thousands of messages about chronic fatigue, it's time to dive deep into what's really happening with your adrenals.

Just because exhaustion is common doesn't make it normal. Your body isn't broken - you're not imagining these symptoms. That bone-deep fatigue, those afternoon crashes, the insomnia that keeps you up at night? 

They're all real signals your body is desperately trying to send.

In this video, I'm exposing why so many people are struggling with exhaustion, brain fog, and complete burnout. 

Your adrenal fatigue isn't "just stress" or "all in your head." It's a real physiological response to a system that's been pushed too far for too long.

The problem isn't you. 

The problem is that most providers are looking in the wrong places. They're running tests that weren't designed to catch adrenal fatigue in its early stages. 

By the time these tests show anything, you're already deep into burnout. You deserve more than just surviving.

The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist

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00:00:40 - Adrenal Fatigue Overview 00:02:00 - Role of Adrenal Glands 00:07:30 - Symptoms of Fatigue 00:10:50 - Testing for Cortisol 00:17:15 - Lifestyle Changes

In this highly requested episode, Dr. Efrat LaMandre explores the truth about IV infusions and answers the big question: Are they the future of health and wellness or just another fleeting trend? 

Spoiler alert: They work—and Dr. E is here to tell you why.

From their role as emergency room essentials to their rise as cutting-edge wellness treatments, Dr. E uncovers the hidden benefits of IV infusions that you need to know. 

She explains how IV therapy bypasses digestion, delivers nutrients rapidly, and achieves levels of effectiveness that oral supplements simply cannot match.

This episode provides an in-depth look at how IVs deliver bioavailable nutrients directly to your bloodstream. 

Dr. E also breaks down the most popular infusions, including vitamin C, magnesium, NAD+, and glutathione. 

She explains why hospitals rely on IV therapy for critical care but hesitate to embrace its potential for wellness applications.

Dr. E shares actionable tips on how you can leverage IV therapy to optimize your health without giving up healthy habits. 

Whether you’re exploring IV infusions for chronic health issues, enhancing physical performance, or elevating your wellness routine, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will help you decide if IV therapy is truly worth it.

 Don’t miss it—because you always knew there was a better way.

The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist

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[00:01:40] What is IV Therapy? [00:03:55] Why IV Infusions Work [00:06:30] IV Infusions for Wellness [00:10:15] Tailoring IV Therapy to Your Needs [00:13:40] Benefits of specific IV infusions

By popular demand, The Medical Disruptor is back with one of the most requested episodes!

In this powerful encore, Dr. E dives into why fibromyalgia shouldn’t be seen as a final diagnosis—but rather as a starting point for uncovering the real root causes of chronic pain, fatigue, and brain fog.

Often dismissed as an "invisible illness," fibromyalgia leaves too many patients feeling unheard, ignored, and stuck in the cycle of treatments that only mask symptoms. 

But Dr. E is here to challenge that.

In this episode, she exposes the shortcomings of conventional medicine’s approach and reveals the often-overlooked triggers behind chronic pain and fatigue—like gut imbalances, food sensitivities, mold exposure, and hidden infections like Lyme disease.

Dr. E shares how functional medicine empowers you to ask better questions, find real answers, and finally take back control of your health.

If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, suspect it might explain your symptoms, or are supporting someone on this journey—this episode is for you. 

Don’t miss this chance to see what’s really possible for your health.

00:00:00 - Fibromyalgia: An Unacceptable Diagnosis 00:03:00 - The Invisible Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 00:06:00 - What Are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? 00:09:00 - Why a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Isn't Enough 00:12:00 - The Problem With Traditional Treatments 00:15:00 - Triggers Behind Fibromyalgia Symptoms 00:18:00 - Root Causes: Microbiome, Nutrition, and Stress

Back by overwhelming demand, the Medical Disruptor brings you one of the most requested encore episodes! 

In this deep dive, Dr. Efrat LaMandre explains the complexities of Hashimoto's disease, shedding light on why it’s far more than a thyroid condition. 

Hashimoto’s is a clear signal that your body has been battling systemic issues for years, and addressing it requires looking beyond lab results and medication.

Dr. E breaks down the powerful connections between gut health, stress, toxins, infections, and autoimmunity, revealing how these factors disrupt the thyroid and lead to inflammation and dysfunction. 

Learn why conventional medicine's "pill for the problem" approach often misses the mark, leaving the underlying issues to worsen over time. 

This encore episode dives into the science behind gluten sensitivity, molecular mimicry, and how everyday choices can either harm or heal your thyroid.

Whether you’re navigating Hashimoto's yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want a clearer understanding of autoimmune health, this episode delivers practical insights and a new way to view your health. 

Packed with powerful information and Dr. E's signature wit and expertise, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 00:00:00 - What is Hashimoto's? 00:03:00 - The Role of the Thyroid as a Thermostat 00:06:00 - Exploring the Gut-Thyroid Connection 00:09:00 - Gluten Sensitivity and Molecular Mimicry 00:12:00 - Stress and Its Impact on Autoimmune Disorders 00:15:00 - Wrapping Up: A Systemic Approach to Healing

When healing becomes an endless to-do list, something's wrong. Dr. Mary Pardee learned this the hard way. Trapped in a maze of treatments for her chronic gut issues, she discovered that the path to health isn't about doing more - it's about doing less. In this conversation, Dr. Pardee shatters common myths about integrative medicine. Forget endless supplement protocols. Question over testing. Stop chasing every new wellness trend. We dive deep into the gut-brain connection, exploring how emotional patterns can lock us into chronic illness - and how breaking these patterns can unlock healing.  Dr. Pardee shares the exact strategies that transformed both her health and the lives of thousands of her patients. Think social media "health experts" are making you healthier? Think again.  We expose how the democratization of health information is both empowering patients and drowning them in confusion. This isn't just another conversation about functional medicine - it's a roadmap to simpler, more effective healing.  Whether you're struggling with chronic health issues or simply questioning conventional approaches to wellness, prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about getting better. Ready to transform your approach to health? Join us for an eye-opening discussion that will change how you think about healing - and show you why sometimes, less really is more.

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00:00:00 - Introduction to Functional Medicine 00:03:00 - The Importance of Addressing Root Causes 00:06:00 - Integrative Approaches to Chronic Illness 00:09:00 - Breaking the Chronic Illness Feedback Loop 00:12:00 - The Role of Gut Health and the Microbiome 00:15:00 - Challenges in Functional Medicine 00:18:00 - Debunking Myths About Alternative Treatments 00:21:00 - Influence of Social Media on Healthcare Perspectives 00:24:00 - Simplicity in Health Routines 00:27:00 - Practical Advice for Better Sleep 00:30:00 - Diet Simplification and Common Pitfalls 00:33:00 - Revolutionizing Healthcare Communication 00:36:00 - Why Context Matters in Functional Medicine 00:39:00 - Empowering Patients Through Knowledge 00:42:00 - Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts

If you're watching your child struggle despite trying everything the conventional medical system has to offer, this episode could change everything. In this episode, I continue the conversation with Miriam Gimal (make sure to listen to part 1 first), who's revolutionizing autism treatment through your child's gut health.

If you've noticed your child's symptoms getting worse despite traditional interventions, or if you're frustrated by treatments that only mask the symptoms, this conversation will open your eyes to what's really going on beneath the surface.

You'll discover why your child's diet might be the key you've been missing, and how simple changes could lead to breakthrough improvements. Miriam shares her innovative "Ret Rot Ret" protocol—a practical approach that's helping parents just like you identify hidden triggers and reduce inflammation naturally.

Whether you're new to the autism journey or have tried everything else, this episode will equip you with actionable strategies that go beyond traditional behavioral therapy.

From groundbreaking treatments like FMT to practical dietary changes you can start today, you'll learn why the gut-brain connection could be the missing piece in your child's wellness puzzle.

Join us to discover how parents around the world are finding new hope through holistic approaches that address the root cause of autism symptoms. Your path to helping your child thrive starts here.

00:00 Introduction

03:00 Miriam Jamal’s Journey and the Power of Mothers

06:00 Challenges in Recognizing Autism Symptoms

09:00 Discovering Key Interventions in Panamá

12:00 The Role of the Microbiome in Autism

15:00 Identifying Hidden Infections and Immune System Deficits

18:00 Health as Layers: Addressing the Root Cause

21:00 The Role of Food and Diet in Recovery

24:00 Red, Rot, Red: A Rotating Diet Strategy

27:00 The Truth About Stem Cells and Inflammation

30:00 Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT): The Holy Grail

33:00 Building a Comprehensive Protocol in Panamá

36:00 Not Just Autism: Broader Applications

39:00 Overcoming Medical Barriers and Taking Action

42:00 Final Words: Diagnosis Is Not a Prognosis

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When every doctor said "She's not going to talk. Not today, not ever." She refused to listen. 

In fact, those crushing words from a doctor sparked a reaction that would transform autism treatment worldwide.

This is how one woman's rebellion against medical gaslighting changed thousands of lives. 

I sat down with Miriam Guimal, who did what we all dream of doing when faced with hopeless diagnoses – she proved them wrong. 

Her once-nonverbal autistic daughter is preparing for college. 

What started with noticing how certain foods changed her daughter's behavior led her to uncover breakthrough treatments that traditional medicine had overlooked.

Today, her daughter Raquel, once struggling to speak, is thriving in ways doctors said would be impossible. 

And Miriam? She's turned her family's journey into a movement, opening clinics across multiple countries to help other families who've been told to lower their expectations.

This conversation isn't just for parents of children with autism. 

In fact it isn't just about autism - it's about a broken medical system that keeps gaslighting patients instead of helping them heal. .

It's for anyone who believes there has to be a better way.

Join me for an eye-opening discussion about what's possible when we look beyond conventional approaches and dare to ask different questions. Your view of autism treatment – and perhaps medicine itself – will never be the same. It's time to disrupt the medical system.

00:00 Introduction: A Story of Transformation

03:00 Miriam’s Journey: From Mother to Advocate

06:00 The Power of Maternal Intuition

09:00 Early Signs of Autism

12:00 Facing Dismissive Medical Opinions

15:00 Desperate Measures: Understanding Food’s Impact

18:00 The Link Between Diet and Behavior

21:00 Uncovering Hidden Health Issues in Autism

24:00 The Pain Behind Selective Eating

27:00 Healing Through Targeted Interventions

30:00 Discovering the Microbiome’s Role

33:00 Introducing MERT: A Revolutionary Therapy

36:00 First Breakthrough Moments with MERT

39:00 From Nonverbal to Connected: Raquel’s Progress

42:00 Building a Mission: Clinics Around the World

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If you've ever been told surgery is your only option, you need to hear this conversation.

I sat down with Dr. Jeff, who like many of us, recognized the gaps in conventional medicine. 

As a former neurosurgeon, he saw firsthand how many patients were stuck between physical therapy and surgery, with no real options in between.

After years of pushing patients toward surgery, he discovered something that would disrupt everything.

Today, we're diving deep into solutions for chronic pain, joint problems, and natural rejuvenation - beyond the typical "you just need surgery" conversation. 

Dr. Jeff shares the science behind his work at Recelebrate in Las Vegas, and I have to tell you - this is exactly the kind of innovation we need in medicine.

We will highlight how factors like sleep, exercise, and diet play a crucial role in the success of his treatments. 

We're debunking the common myths around regenerative medicine - from questions about legality to concerns about costs and effectiveness - all backed by long-term research you deserve to know about.

Whether you've been told surgery is your only option, battling chronic pain, or simply tired of being told your body can't heal itself - you have more options than you might think.

This isn't about avoiding surgery at all costs. It's about understanding ALL your options - options the traditional medical system isn't equipped to tell you about.

0:00 - Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gross: A New Approach to Medicine

4:00 - Breaking Away from Conventional Treatments

8:00 - ReCelebrate: A New Perspective on Healing

12:00 - The Influence of Patients on Dr. Gross's Approach

16:00 - Integrating Functional and Regenerative Medicine

20:00 - A European Protocol for Joint Health

24:00 - Moving Beyond the Spine: Regenerative Options for Joints

28:00 - Understanding Exosomes and Their Impact on Health

32:00 - How to Connect with Dr. Gross and ReCelebrate

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