Table Talk

By Pharm To Table

In this podcast, our expert functional medicine pharmacists will help you make sense of all of the health and nutrition information out there - from fasting, to toxins, to supplements and more!

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

Table Talk episodes:

August 09, 2025Breaking the Acne Cycle: Inflammation, Hormones & the Gut Connection
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Mariane Rizkallah
| | DrMariane.com
In Today's Episode
Acne isn’t just a surface-level issue—it’s a signal from the body that something deeper is out of balance. In this episode we are joined by fellow pharmacist Dr. Mariane Rizkallah to explore how functional medicine offers lasting solutions for acne and chronic inflammation. Dr. Mariane shares her personal journey of overcoming persistent hormonal acne, her transition from traditional pharmacy to integrative healing, and the foundational steps to support whole-body wellness.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Why acne is more than just a skin issue
Dr. Mariane personal healing journey from acne, gut issues, and antidepressant side effects
The importance of gut health and the mind-body connection in skin healing
Testing vs. guessing: when functional lab testing can make all the difference
The dangers of DIY supplementing (like DIM and Vitex) without hormone testing
How to safely support the liver and detoxification pathways
Why sleep, stress, and emotional health matter for clearer skin
The Clear Skin Blueprint: Dr. Maryanne’s step-by-step program for healing from within
Bonus: A sneak peek at her Product Acne Guide and recipe book
Get 50% off The Clear Skin Blueprint Program with code MELODY at checkout
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33min
February 17, 2025The Circadian Code: Why Your Sleep-Wake Cycle Matters More Than You Think
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Lindsey Dalton
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AROUND THE TABLE
Megan Morrison
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In Today's Episode We
Define what the circadian rhythm is
Dive deep into sunlight and why it’s so crucial for our health and wellbeing
Introduce the topic of malillumination.
Explain why it’s so important to have sun exposure first thing in the morning
Share other ways besides light to regulate the circadian rhythm
Detail what other health conditions have been linked to circadian rhythm disruption
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34min
December 06, 2024Boosting Immunity Naturally: Essential Lifestyle Tips and Supplements
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Lindsey Dalton
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In Today's Episode We
Explain how the immune system works
Pinpoint a type of medication many Americans take that hinders the immune system
Discuss various lifestyle factors that affect the immune system
Describe specific diet modifications that can support the immune system
Pinpoint the effect sugar has on the immune system
Highlight the importance of good gut health in proper immune function
Share various supplements that can boost the function of the immune system
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52min
November 11, 2024Decoding Your Health with Organic Acids Testing: Nutrients, Detox & More
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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We are so excited to bring you this podcast episode, in which we sit down with Dr. Sam Madera, a naturopath who practices integrative and functional medicine.
In Today's Episode
Explain what organic acids are
Describe what an organic acids test can tell us about the functioning of our bodies
Discuss the difference between an organic acids test and a diagnostic test
Pinpoint the key markers for energy and mitochondrial processes
Reveal who can benefit from an organic acids test
Share how organic acids test can complement genetic testing
Chat about how the test results can help determine dietary changes to make
Links:
https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/tests/organic-acids-profile
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48min
October 25, 2024Beyond Allergies: The Complex World of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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We are so excited to bring you this podcast episode where we got to sit down with Jessica Pizano, leading nutrition specialist in the country for mast cell activation disorders.
In this episode we
describe what a mast cell is and how activation of mast cells can cause problems in the body
elaborate on the symptoms someone with a mast cell disorder may have
discuss why it can be difficult to make a diagnosis
reveal why environment and mind/body are important aspects in care
share the medications and supplements that can be used to manage mast cell activation
chat about how anxiety and depression can be linked to mast cell activation
define metabolomics and how it is different from nutritional genomics
Links:
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36min
August 29, 2024Functional Medicine Stories with Aparna and Lauren
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Lauren Castle
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AROUND THE TABLE
Aparna Trikha
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On this episode we:
In this episode, two of our pharmacists discuss how they were led to functional medicine through their own health journeys.
We discuss how:
understanding the root cause of conditions can lead to healing
if you aren’t getting the answers you want from conventional doctors, functional medicine can be a good next step
every journey is unique and some people will see results sooner than others; patience is key
trusting our bodies and the process is super important when pursuing optimal health
the mind and body are connected and working on improving mental health can be pivotal in improving overall health
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46min
June 21, 2024Magnesium, Omega-3s, and Beyond: Supplement Essentials & Safety
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Alex Keller
Full Script | | Full Bio
In this episode we
In this episode, we got to sit down with Dr. Alex Keller. Dr. Alex Keller is a practicing naturopathic doctor in Ottawa, Canada, and the Medical Director at Fullscript. He is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with an HBSc in Health Sciences and Psychology and completed a degree in naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Discuss supplement quality and the questions you should be asking before you buy a product
Explain why it’s important to think about supplements from an ingredient-based approach and less from a product-based approach
Reveal the number of supplements that people should take to minimize pill burden and maximize success
Explore two options Fullscript offers to increase supplement compliance
Share the gaps that most people should be looking at when they're talking with their provider about supplements
Elaborate on why supplements are not one-size-fits-all
Chat about the risks of buying supplements from e-commerce distributors
Links
Fullscript
Podcast on Supplements - Choosing Quality Supplements
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36min
April 24, 2024Eczema and Other Skin Conditions
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Lindsey Dalton
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AROUND THE TABLE
Mariya Farooqi
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In this episode we:
Discuss the conventional options for treating eczema
Elaborate on the connection between eczema and gut health
Reveal supplements that can help with eczema
Share our personal stories with eczema
Chat about the various root causes of eczema and testing options
Present how eczema treatment is not one-size-fits-all and it takes an individualized approach
Pinpoint why addressing eczema in children is so important
Eczema and probiotics blog post
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39min
February 23, 2024Finding Your Voice as an Advocate for Your Health Through our Birth Stories
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Elyse Wagner
| | ElyseWagner.com
In Today's Episode
In this episode, we got to chat with Elise Wagner, co-founder and chief well-being officer for the functional medicine coaching academy.
In this episode we:
discuss how Elise discovered functional medicine at age 13
elaborate on how an autoimmune disease diagnosis sparked Elise to want to help others improve their health through functional medicine and health coaching
pinpoint why health coaching is such a vital component of any health journey
chat about how Elise nourished her body and mind during pregnancy and prepared for delivery
share birth stories and what we would have done differently looking back
discuss the importance of being your own advocate and asking questions even when it’s uncomfortable
talk about what you can do to prepare for labor so that your birth plan can be carried out successfully even if you can’t speak up for yourself
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/
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51min
December 31, 2023Functional Medicine Stories with Nicole and Xenia
Show Notes
HOST
Melody Hartzler
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AROUND THE TABLE
Nicole Grams
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AROUND THE TABLE
Xenia Madera
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In Today's Episode
We are so excited to release the first episode of a series called Functional Medicine Stories. In these episodes, members of the team will be sharing their stories of how they discovered functional medicine and how it led them to where they are now.
In addition, we talked about the following:
Discuss how functional medicine is a journey and not just a quick fix
Share how functional medicine can help even when you’ve “tried everything”
Elaborate on how symptoms of depression and fatigue led Xenia to dive deeper into functional medicine
Present how one simple intervention can make a dramatic difference in your health
Reveal how Nicole discovered she could have used functional medicine earlier in her health journey
Acknowledge how mindset can lead you to live a life without regret
Discuss our “aha” moments regarding how we decided to pursue helping people through functional medicine
Foundations of Sleep podcast episode
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43min

FAQs about Table Talk:

How many episodes does Table Talk have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.