What if the root cause of fatigue, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, and chronic health issues wasn't what you think… but how you breathe?

In this powerful episode of Push Pause to Heal, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer sits down with airway expert and dentist Dr. Bahar Esmaili to uncover the surprising connection between breathing, sleep, posture, and whole-body health.

Dr. Bahar shares the deeply personal story that changed the course of her career—when her young daughter began struggling with severe sleep and breathing problems that doctors repeatedly dismissed. What she discovered transformed the way she practices medicine and opened the door to a much bigger truth: many chronic health issues begin with dysfunctional breathing.

Together, Emily and Bahar explore why so many symptoms are treated in isolation—and what happens when we finally start looking at the body as one interconnected system.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why mouth breathing may be silently affecting your nervous system and overall health
• The surprising connection between sleep, airway health, posture, and chronic symptoms
• Simple ways to start noticing your own breathing patterns and what they reveal about your body

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't always start with doing more—it often begins by pausing long enough to listen to what your body is trying to say.

Because sometimes the smallest shifts—like how you breathe—can change everything.

Host: Dr. Emily Roedersheimer Functional Medicine Physician | Host of Push Pause to Heal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedlivingfxmed/

Guest: Dr. Bahar Esmaili Airway Dentist & Founder of Center for Breath and Beyond Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theairwayqueen

This week, Dr. Emily sits down with anesthesiologist Dr. Joseph Elisha to explore the lessons decades in the operating room taught him about stress, emotional hijacking, and the power of stepping back before reacting.

Together, they unpack the powerful parallels between anesthesia and the moments of stillness we can create in our own lives. They talk about Dr. Elisha's powerful DROP technique, the importance of declaring the pause, and why small, intentional shifts can transform how we show up for ourselves and the people we love.

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Podcast: Drop the Shades

What if the biggest barrier to better health isn't a lack of information but the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it?

This week, Dr. Emily sits down with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Founder and CEO of Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, to explore the powerful role health coaching plays in creating real, lasting change.

They discuss why lifestyle change can feel so hard, the five foundational habits that shape our health, and why human connection—not just information—is often the missing piece. Dr. Sandy also shares her inspiring perspective on healthy aging and how it's never too late to build strength, energy, and purpose.

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In this solo episode, Dr. Emily shares two big paradigm shifts that changed everything — her health, her practice, and the way she thinks about healing.

First, she discovered functional medicine and learned to look for root causes instead of just treating symptoms. Then she realized that true healing isn't just about tests or supplements. It's about creating the right conditions for your body to thrive. Sleep, real food, gentle movement, connection, and small, sustainable habits form the foundation of lasting health.

If you've tried everything and still don't feel like yourself, this episode is for you. Health doesn't start with fixing. It starts at the foundation.

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What if just 15 minutes a day could change the way you feel in your body and your life?

This week, Dr. Emily sits down with fitness mentor, cancer exercise specialist, and breast cancer survivor Carly Fauth. Carly shares the powerful story of launching a podcast from her chemo chair, the mindset that carried her through treatment, and why movement is one of the most important tools we have for healing, resilience, and disease prevention.

You'll hear how to build a simple "fitness foundation," the truth about exercise during and after cancer, and why minimums matter. From habit stacking to redefining high-intensity workouts, Carly offers practical, compassionate strategies that make movement feel doable, even on your hardest days.

Book mentioned by Carly: Moving Through Cancer

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Podcast: Fit in Fitness

What if your prescriptions were only part of the healing equation?

This week, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer sits down with integrative pharmacist, TEDx speaker, and wellness educator Dr. Emlah Tubuo for a powerful conversation about whole-person health, intentional living, and how modern healthcare often treats symptoms while missing the deeper story.

Together, they explore how common medications can quietly deplete essential nutrients, why chronic disease often develops silently, and how education and prevention can change long-term outcomes.

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Podcast: Intentional Living with Emlah

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In this first episode of Push Pause to Heal, Dr. Emily Roedersheimer shares the personal journey that transformed her health and her career. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 10, she spent years managing symptoms before discovering functional medicine and the powerful role stress and lifestyle play in healing.

Dr. Emily introduces the core philosophy behind this show: root-cause healing, the body's innate ability to repair, and the impact of small, intentional pauses in a busy, high-pressure world.

Welcome to Push Pause to Heal!

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