Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E

By Dr. Efrat LaMandre PhD, FNP-C

The Medical Disruptor™ Podcast was made for people who want to take their health to the next level. Dr. E’s mission is to give you reliable, science-based health information through a unique lens, usi... more

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Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E episodes:

February 17, 2026 Why Most Depression Treatments Fail and What to Do Instead
You've tried the medications. You've done the therapy. You still don't feel like yourself, and nobody has a real answer for why.
In this episode, I sit down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Aruna Nammi, who has spent her career asking the question conventional psychiatry refuses to take seriously: what if the treatment is the problem?
Dr. Nammi breaks down what she calls Psychiatry 2.0, a root-cause approach to depression and anxiety that starts where conventional psychiatry refuses to look.
She walks through the six-month protocol that gets her patients 90% better, what you can start doing right now without a prescription, and why "noncompliant" is what doctors call patients who trust their own bodies over a broken system.
Your body has been telling you something is wrong. This episode is for everyone who has been waiting for someone to finally listen.
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[00:00:00] Why psychiatry shifts
[00:03:00] Omega-3 and psychosis
[00:07:30] Medical causes missed
[00:16:55] Psychiatry 2.0 framework
[00:55:00] What to do now
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1h 14min
February 14, 2026 The Real Culprit Behind Heart Disease
Heart Disease is the number one killer in America
AND...
It’s NOT because of cholesterol
The truth is that Heart Disease is caused by CHRONIC INFLAMMATION.
It’s not as simple as taking cholesterol meds, its so much more!
Dr. E will explain the surprising truth behind heart disease.
This 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 imrpovement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health.
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00:00 Introduction
01:14 Debunking The Myth About Heart Disease
07:55 The Inflammation Connection
12:12 WHAT SHOULD I DO?
16:52 Recap

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23min
February 11, 2026 How Mouth Breathing Is Ruining Your Teeth, Your Sleep, and Even Your Face Shape
You breathe through your mouth at night and think nothing of it. Maybe you snore. Maybe your kid does. Your dentist never mentioned it. Your doctor said it was normal.
In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Norma Cortez, a biological airway dentist who starts where most dentistry stops: breathing.
We get into why cavities are often preventable, why "I avoid sugar" isn't the full shield people think it is, and how mouth breathing can quietly shift the oral microbiome, change your face shape, and compromise your sleep without a single provider flagging it.

Dr. Cortez breaks down why the tongue matters more than most people realize, how craniofacial growth shapes the airway, and why myofunctional therapy can change the trajectory early, before kids grow into bigger, harder-to-fix problems.

This episode connects the dots between your mouth, your inflammation, and the answers no one thought to look for.
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[00:00:46] Snoring changes everything
[00:06:42] Cavities are preventable
[00:12:21] Tongue and airway
[00:27:56] Root canals debate
[00:38:58] Fluoride controversy
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1h 9min
February 07, 2026 Thyroid Imbalances: A Deep Dive into Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
Ever felt puzzled by weird symptoms that just don't add up? Have you dealt with unexpected weight changes, constant tiredness, or feeling too hot or cold out of the blue? Don't brush it off – your thyroid could be trying to tell you something vital.
Guess what? You're not alone – there are about 20 million Americans sailing in the same boat, wrestling with similar thyroid issues. What's even crazier? Around 60% of them don't even realize there's a hitch. And here's the kicker: conventional medicine might not give your symptoms the attention they deserve, which can leave you feeling like you're speaking a different language.
Here's the twist: whether you're feeling sluggish or supercharged, if autoimmunity's in the mix, they both have a common thread. So get ready to unravel the mystery and take charge of your thyroid balance.

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February 03, 2026 Why Hormones Aren’t the Fix Everyone Thinks They Are
HRT can be a game-changer. But if the foundation is shaky, it can’t do its job.
So before you change your hormone dose again, listen to this.
There’s a reason symptoms can persist, especially in perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I’m with Dr. Wendy Warner, former conventional OB-GYN turned functional and integrative powerhouse, because she’s watching the same pattern on repeat.
Women start hormone therapy while blood sugar is unstable. Cortisol is running the show. Inflammation is simmering. Thyroid issues get missed.
And the environment is quietly pushing the whole system off course.
Then three months later? Frustration. They blame the hormones. Or they chase higher and higher doses like that’s the fix.
We get into what most conversations skip: how stress can hijack progesterone signaling, why “hot flashes” can actually be blood sugar swings, and why obesity can shift estrogen dynamics. We also talk estrogen metabolism and methylation, especially if you’ve got a family history that makes you cautious.
Then we pivot to bone health and the uncomfortable reality: osteoporosis isn’t a calcium problem. It’s a systems problem.
If you want a smarter way to think about hormone replacement therapy,one that actually matches how biology works, this episode is for you.
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Chapters
[00:00:00] Meet Dr. Warner
[00:01:00] Vitex and PMS
[00:19:00] HRT isn’t a shortcut
[00:32:40] Estrogen metabolism genes
[00:48:00] Osteoporosis beyond calcium
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1h 17min
January 31, 2026 Detoxifying Your Body: Fact or Fiction?
Have you ever thought about what the foods you eat are made of? What's really on your plate?
Artificial flavors and hidden toxins, secretly sneaking into your body.
These sneaky infiltrators not only make themselves at home, but they also love to create chaos - with your energy levels, your skin, and even your mood.
Toxins love disturbing your system, causing headaches, and messing up your stomach. Toxins are harmful substances that we encounter on a daily basis. They're in food, the air you breathe, and even the products you use.

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25min
January 31, 2026 Is It really HEALTH-care OR Is It SICK-care?
The truth is that our “health”care system is DESIGNED to keep you sick.
The entire system is based on illness codes.
The system is built on people with lifelong illnesses that require expensive and ongoing treatments.
It does not have tools for prevention
It is NOT designed to get to the root cause of diseases.
It is NOT designed to get people better.
Watch this video as Dr. E delves into why our healthcare system doesn’t treat the root of the symptoms , and how you can take action.

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00:00 Introduction
02:11 Facts On HEALTH-care
03:31 Insurance
05:51 The Toaster World Analogy
14:02 Drug Companies
16:59 Specialists
22:28 What Do I Do?

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29min
January 27, 2026 Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnea: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Dentistry isn’t just about shiny teeth. It’s about your airway, your inflammation, and the biology driving how you feel every day. Miss that, and you miss one of the clearest windows into whole-body health.
In this episode of Medical Disruptors, I sit down with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS, and we widen the lens: the mouth is not a standalone body part. It’s a living ecosystem with a direct line to your airway, your sleep, your inflammation, and your long-term risk profile.
We talk about why breathing problems can start in the structure of the jaw and palate in childhood, why mouth breathing is a red flag that deserves more than a shrug, and how oral posture and tongue function can shape the airway over time.
But we don’t stop at breathing.
We get into oral dysbiosis, bleeding gums, and the uncomfortable truth that what’s happening in your mouth doesn’t stay in your mouth… bacteria can travel, inflammation can spread, and “routine” dental choices can ripple into the rest of your biology.
We also challenge common habits people assume are harmless: constant snacking, soda, alcohol-based mouthwash, and the oversimplified fluoride conversation, then bring it back to practical, grounded alternatives.
If you’ve ever felt like your healthcare is fragmented, one specialist per body part, this episode is your reminder that the body doesn’t work that way.
Your mouth is a gateway. And when you understand that, you start seeing your health differently.
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Chapters
[00:00:00] Meet Dr. Ariana[00:03:30] Young sleep apnea[00:08:10] Mouth breathing spectrum[00:19:30] Oral bacteria, whole body[00:37:45] Braces, airway, extractions
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53min
January 20, 2026 Blue Light and Sleep: What Quantum Biology Reveals About Circadian Rhythm
What does quantum biology have to do with chronic illness?
It sounds like one of those phrases people drop to impress you.
On this episode of the Medical Disruptors, we’re exploring it for a very real problem: when symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and chronic pain don’t fit the usual boxes, the medical language runs out fast.

That’s exactly why I’m sitting down again with Dr. Eleanor Stein, MD and psychiatrist, for our third conversation.

We explore how the body responds to “information” beyond food and meds: circadian rhythm, sunlight, blue light, red/infrared light, mitochondria, metabolism, and why energy transfer can shape fatigue, resilience, and even blood sugar and insulin resistance.
This episode is a perspective shift. If your symptoms seem impossible to diagnose, hit play.
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Chapters
[00:00:00] Welcome back, Dr. Eleanor Stein
[00:05:31] Quantum biology basics
[00:15:10] Light changes metabolism
[00:30:24] Structured water explained
[00:36:00] Grounding and electrons
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1h 4min
January 17, 2026 Understanding Inflammation - The Body’s Response to Damage
What if I told you, there's a hidden link, a common factor that lies at the root of all diseases?
It’s Inflammation and it affects everything.
Sounds scary, right? Whether it's heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or even Alzheimer's, inflammation is the common thread connecting these health issues together.
From your brain to your heart to your toes, inflammation is the silent culprit behind disease and pain. Even though you can’t always see it, inflammatory reactions are happening all the time to protect your body from damage.
So, what causes inflammation and how can we avoid it? If you already have it how can you make it go away?

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