Take Back Your Health®

By Amy Myers, MDMedicine Health & Fitness

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February 10, 202542. From Diagnosis to Thriving: How Taylor Dukes Chose Integrative Medicine to Heal Brain Cancer
A free way to support your cancer treatment? Shifting your mindset and finding the positives in life. This week, I'm joined by Taylor Dukes, a family nurse practitioner, mother of two, and former colleague. We sat down to discuss her cancer journey—from finding out she had a brain tumor to entering remission—what she's learned in the years since her initial diagnosis, and how reframing her mindset helped her thrive.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment: When doctors found a brain tumor in Dukes' right frontal lobe, the mother of two didn't jump straight into surgery. Instead, she implemented a lot of integrative therapies such as coffee enemas, hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy, wearing a red light helmet, and more. "In the five months between when I got diagnosed and when I actually had surgery, we were able to shrink the brain tumor in half," says Duke."

The Power of Positive Thinking: Dukes, who currently has "no evidence of disease," believes that as long as you’re breathing, there is always hope and there are always options. "No diagnosis, no test, no statistic has the ability to figure out the number of your days," says Dukes, who credits prayer and meditation for her mindset. "Your mind is powerful and what you believe is so, so powerful."

Maintaining Your Health After Cancer: Two years after her diagnosis, Dukes is now in maintenance mode and focuses on getting her immune system back on track. She keeps up with regular fasting, eats a lower-carb diet, and alternates between red light therapy, ozone therapy, and sauna. “I'm starting specific therapies to target the co-infections and Lyme markers I have,” she says.

Resources mentioned:
Sunlighten (Infrared sauna )

MitoRed (Red light and near-infrared therapy devices )

Lume Box (Portable red light therapy device)

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/
Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com
Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers

Connect with Taylor Dukes:
Website: https://taylordukeswellness.com/
Online store: https://shop.taylordukeswellness.com/collections/all-products
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylordukeswellness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylordukeswellness/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylordukeswellness

06:40 A Life-Changing Diagnosis
10:15 Integrative Approach to Healing
18:19 The Power of Faith and Family
20:26 Life After Surgery
24:41 Immune System Suppression and Cancer Growth
25:01 Prevention and Immune System Recovery
25:26 Targeted Therapies and Integrative Approaches
26:55 Conventional vs. Integrative Treatment Options
31:11 Support Systems and Personal Decisions
34:08 Navigating Parenthood During Cancer
37:55 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Resilience
49 min
December 16, 2024 Bonus Material: Surprise Interview With my Daughter Elle
I recorded a surprise bonus podcast episode! My daughter, Elle, interviewed me! I had so much fun recording with my little Bunny. I hope you enjoy it!
11 min
December 16, 202441. Healing Through Hardship: My Experience with Toxic Mold Exposure, PTSD, and a Cancer Scare (Season Finale)
I am excited to say that I have wrapped up season 1 of my Take Back Your Health™ podcast. For the last episode of the season, I have finally recorded my first solo cast. This is not just any solo cast. This is so personal and vulnerable for me—I literally bared it all in this episode. I definitely saved the best for last this season. I share what ups and downs I have been through over the last three years and, most importantly, a big health scare. I hold back tears (for the most part) as I describe almost being diagnosed with cancer and all of the very outside-the-box treatments I tried to finally get the all clear.
You will not want to miss this episode!
As the season comes to a close I want to thank you all for listening and let you know how very much I appreciate all of your support.
I love what I do, and if I’m being honest, so much has transpired in my personal life. I’m finding it challenging to envision a season 2. It can be tough to publish a podcast episode every week. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the effort it takes to work on my podcast, and weighing whether to keep going. So, I want to hear from you! If my podcast has helped you in any way and you would like to hear a season 2, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you!
Regardless of what the future holds, I cannot thank you enough for joining me on this journey to Take Back Your Health™.

Episodes , books, and resources mentioned in this episode:
The Devastating Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure with Ann Shippy, MD: https://amymd.io/5

The Power of EMDR therapy: Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety with Ginger Poag: https://amymd.io/6

The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer (with Jenn Simmons, MD): https://amymd.io/7

From Prevention to Treatment: Inside Dr. Connealy’s Integrative Cancer Solutions: https://amymd.io/c

Autoimmune Diseases, Trauma, and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr. Sara Gottfried: https://amymd.io/8

The Terrain Approach to Cancer: Dr. Nasha Winters on Revolutionizing Integrative Oncology: https://amymd.io/9

The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy: https://amymd.io/a

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies by Dr. Nasha Winters: https://amymd.io/b

Prenuvo (Preventive full-body MRI)
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/
Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com
Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers

02:54 Challenges and Personal Struggles
03:15 Mold Issues and PTSD
07:09 Legal Battles and Separation
09:00 Health Scares and Family Support
12:57 Exploring Alternative Medicine
18:07 Spiritual Journeys and Healing
28:57 Reflections and Future Plans
36:06 Practical Health Advice
42:00 Cancer Recommendations
44 min
December 16, 202440. From Prevention to Treatment: Inside Dr. Connealy’s Integrative Cancer Solutions
When it comes to living a healthy, full life, you must take inventory of your daily routine—it can inform the current and future state of your health. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, a leading expert in integrative medicine, who is known for addressing the root cause of disease, including cancer. We sat down to discuss cancer prevention, early detection, and how key lifestyle changes can treat and prevent disease.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why Cancer Diagnoses Are More Common Today: Since 1990, there's been an 80% increase in cancer among young people especially. Dr. Connealy attributes this to a variety of factors—pollution in the air, water, and food supply, people leading more sedentary lives, and the rise of antibiotics—that weren't as prevalent decades ago. "It's toxic everywhere, and it doesn't matter where you eat, what you eat, it's present."

How to Prevent Disease: In that same vein, there are steps you can take to help your body help you. It all starts with how you live your 24-hour day, says Dr. Connealy. As for what you can do to Take Back Your Health™? Address your emotional state, detoxify, go outside, exercise, boost your vitamin C intake, clock in quality sleep, eat a paleo diet, and limit daily stressors wherever possible. "Your body is miraculously made. It's constantly trying to take care of you," adds Dr. Connealy.

Early Detection Signs: While Dr. Connealy says bloodwork doesn't typically reveal a cancer diagnosis, there are markers you should be cognizant of. If your C reactive protein ("a nonspecific marker for inflammation"), for example, is over 0.5, that is something to be weary of because "inflammation is the precursor to all diseases," says Dr. Connealy, who also emphasizes the importance of tracking levels of vitamin D, which influences over 3,000 genes.

Resources mentioned:
Prenuvo (Preventive full-body MRI)
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/
Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com
Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers

Connect with Dr. Connealy:
Website: https://www.connealymd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConnealyMD/
Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigherinconnealy/
Twitter: https://x.com/drconnealymd
Podcast - Cancer Conversation: https://cancercenterforhealing.com/webinar/
Books - The Cancer Revolution: https://amymd.io/4

00:00 Rising Cancer Rates: A Modern Epidemic
02:46 Dr. Connealy’s Personal Journey
09:47 The Importance of Prevention and Early Detection
15:30 Practical Steps for Health and Wellness
30:20 Understanding Hemoglobin A1C and Nagalase
30:52 Immune System and Hormone Testing
31:26 Cancer Profile and Liquid Biopsies
32:53 Bioenergetic Testing and Chinese Medicine
35:30 Tumor Microenvironment and Conventional Oncology
37:53 Integrative Approaches to Cancer Treatment
42:31 Low Dose Chemotherapy and Insulin Potentiation
47:22 The Role of Fasting and Lifestyle Changes
52:13 QT Scan: A Kinder Breast Evaluation
59 min
December 09, 202439. The Terrain Approach to Cancer: Dr. Nasha Winters on Revolutionizing Integrative Oncology
When it comes to cancer care—from the specific diet you follow to the type of treatment you subject your body to—quality intervention is key. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Nasha Winters, an integrative oncologist and cancer "thriver" (she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 19), who is pioneering the future of cancer care. We sat down to discuss the root cause of the illness, the importance of doing a self-audit of your home and habits, and why there is a time and a place for conventional cancer care.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Cancer Goes Beyond Genetics: Cancer was originally believed to be genetic, but recent research demonstrates that it's a metabolic disease. A common denominator among cancer cells is that they all have very damaged mitochondria (known as the powerhouse of the cell), shares Dr. Winters. "We were just looking at the wrong organelle all these years when the real organelle of interest was the mitochondria and the environment in which the mitochondria is swimming in and being exposed to," she adds.

Why a Self-Audit Is a Non-Negotiable: An easy first step to change your terrain is knowing what you’re putting on, in, and around your body. This can be anything from skincare products and kitchen utensils to water filtration systems and air fresheners. "The more we're exposed to at a younger age, the more our nervous systems, our immune systems, and our metabolic systems are wired differently to make us more vulnerable to disease in general and cancer in particular," says Dr. Winters. Making small lifestyle changes can lead to a big, sustainable impact.

Blending Two Types of Care Is Vital: Despite her lifelong mission to educate patients and practitioners on the transformative benefits of integrative medicine, Dr. Winters isn't here to villainize conventional cancer treatments. She does, however, stress the importance of marrying the two—based on your individual needs and diagnosis. It's important to ask yourself, says Dr. Winters: "How can I make the standard of care effective with as few toxins as possible while simultaneously protecting the healthy cells and strengthening the environment, the terrain in which cancer happens?"

Resources Mentioned:
AirDoctor (Ultra HEPA air filters)

AquaTru (Countertop reverse osmosis water purification systems)

Aquasana (Whole-home and under-sink water filtration )
Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/
Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com
Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers

Connect with Dr. Winters:
Website: https://www.drnasha.com/
Podcast - Metabolic Matters: https://www.drnasha.com/metabolic-matters
Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health (non-profit & training): https://www.mtih.org/
Books: https://www.drnasha.com/books-and-education
Mitovida: https://mitovida.com/

00:49 Dr. Nasha's Cancer Journey
08:23 Accidental Discoveries and Fasting Benefits
16:02 Nutritional Changes and Health Improvements
22:35 Exploring Metabolic and Mitochondrial Theories of Cancer
27:42 Debunking the Genetic Mutation Theory of Cancer
28:33 The Role of Mitochondria in Cancer
29:30 Changing the Environment to Combat Cancer
30:13 Self-Audit: Evaluating Your Surroundings
33:43 The Impact of Conventional Treatments on Cancer
35:43 A New Approach to Cancer Treatment
44:54 The Vision for a New Cancer Hospital
1 hr 5 min
December 02, 202438. The Inflammation Epidemic: How to Heal Your Body From the Inside Out with Dr. Will Cole
Looking inward is the first step to enhancing your overall health, from putting gluten sensitivities at bay to keeping autoimmune flare-ups dormant. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert and dear friend. We sat down to discuss why some people are more sensitive to inflammatory foods and environmental toxins, the role of trauma in autoimmunity, and the importance of spending time in nature.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why Every Body Is Different: Have you noticed how certain people can eat inflammatory foods or live among mold with no side effects? Turns out, this resilience comes down to genes. "The more gene variants you have makes your body slower at detoxing, slower at methylating, more prone to being sensitive to an environmental toxin, a virus or a mold, chronic stress, or trauma," says Dr. Cole.
What Contributes to Inflammation: The way food is grown and processed has an effect on well-being. "We're seeing food reactions that 15 years ago we weren't having," says Dr. Cole. "And I think every few years, we're seeing people with more sensitive systems. So it's not the food's fault per se. It's what we've done to the food supply and what we've done to the human microbiome."
Find the Right Diet for You: "Don't focus on all the things you 'can't have,' but you can have whatever you want," says Dr. Cole, who recommends making hearty, easy-to-digest stews and soups if you're looking for soothing, gut-friendly recipes. " I want to shift someone's mindset away from this sort of dieting culture to 'I love my body enough to nourish it with things that love me back.'"
The Link between Trauma and Autoimmunity: While environmental toxins and microbiome health can result in autoimmune issues, so can psychological trauma. "The higher one's ACE (Adverse Childhood Events or Experiences) score, the more likely that that's a component to things like autoimmune conditions and metabolic issues," says Dr. Cole.

02:19 Discussing Food Dyes and Health Activism
06:17 The Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines
10:48 Understanding Inflammation and Autoimmunity
11:22 Genetics, Epigenetics, and Health
18:45 Empowering Health Choices
24:13 Parenting and Healthy Eating
30:31 Personal Diet Journeys: From Vegan to Paleo
42:45 The Role of Trauma in Autoimmunity
48:21 Practical Tips for Better Health

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

Connect with Dr. Cole:
Website: https://drwillcole.com/
Podcast (The Art of Being Well): https://drwillcole.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrWillCole
56 min
November 25, 202437. How Habitat Optimizing Plasma Exchange Could Change the Future of Brain Health with Dr. David Haase
While cleaning up your closet can clear your mind, cleaning up your cellular habitat can change your life. This week, I'm joined by Dr. David Haase, who specializes in integrative holistic medicine and is the founder of the Maxwell Clinic in Tennessee. We sat down to discuss neurofeedback, diagnosing head injuries, and how plasma exchange (aka "an oil change" for cells) can help optimize your brain health and enhance your well-being in the long run.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The Science of Brain Injuries: "When the brain gets injured, the blood vessels get damaged… You no longer have the amount of vascular supply to the neurons," says Dr. Haase, adding that around 80% of people suffer from a "meaningful head injury." Fortunately, an isolated injury doesn't necessarily mean your entire brain is hurt. "One area of the brain getting injured may not come out as a deficit, but you have decreased your brain ability to be maximally resilient and maximally efficient." This is where neurofeedback comes in.
What Is Neurofeedback: "Neurofeedback is a way of retraining the brain to be more electrically efficient," says Dr. Haase. This brain training, which involves measuring the electricity coming off your scalp, shows how your brain reacts to certain stimuli. This feedback can help train the brain to adjust its learning pattern naturally, thus improving focus, mood, migraines, and seizures. "If the brain gets more efficient, everything else can start to improve," he adds.
Why Habitat-Optimizing Plasma Exchange Is a Game Changer: Dr. Haase is a pioneer of Habitat-Optimizing Plasma Exchange (HOPE), an intravenous treatment that cleans and replaces your plasma to improve your cellular habitat. "This process of 'oil change' for the blood decreases the rate at which Alzheimer's proceeds by over 60%," he says of the highly individualized method. "It is the single most powerful single therapy, especially for moderate Alzheimer's disease that exists."

05:46 The Role of Brain Function in Health
15:44 Understanding Neurofeedback
24:06 Diagnosing Brain Injuries and Their Impact
28:25 The HOPE Program and Cellular Health
30:23 Understanding Toxins and Nutrient Deficiencies
30:35 Aphoresis: The Oil Change for the Body
32:12 Mechanism of Action: Optimizing the Habitat
33:55 Clinical Applications and Success Stories
36:16 Procedure Details and Safety Measures
37:33 Plasma Exchange for Various Conditions
50:39 Insurance and Cost Considerations

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

Connect with Dr. Haase:
Website: https://maxwellclinic.com/
Phone number of the Maxwell Clinic: (615) 3700091
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwellclinic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxwellclinic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQq0FWvHt95ItFuVvpfMvbA
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/maxwellclinic
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhaasemd/
1 hr 2 min
October 28, 202436. Learn How to Breathe and Align Your Body to Build Strength with Aaron Alexander, CR, LMT
Did you know how you move and breathe is tied to your strength and longevity? This week, I'm joined by Aaron Alexander, a pioneering movement coach, author, and creator of The Align Method. We sat down to discuss the importance of proper breathing, functional movement, the best ways to align your body, and why everyone should "redevelop a relationship to the ground."
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Breathing: Compared to breathing in through your mouth, breathing in through your nose reigns supreme. Doing the latter helps you take advantage of filtration, additional nitric oxide (allowing for oxygen to flow to vital organs), and humidification. "Your nose is preparing the air for your lungs and the rest of your body every time you breathe," says Alexander. "It's like passing through the processing plant."
Spending Time on the Floor Has Its Health Benefits: Challenge yourself to sit on the floor for 30 minutes each day, whether that means watching TV on your living room floor or eating dinner at your coffee table. Why? This simple act benefits your mobility, setting you up for healthier aging in the long run, and your digestion. "It's like a shotgun of health and vitality for your hips, for your knees, for your ankles, for your pelvic floor," says Alexander.
Everything in Life Is Fitness: Think outside the gym, shares The Align Method creator. "Fitness is not a thing that you do, but fitness is who you are as a person," he says, adding that using your visual, breathing, and postural muscles all count as fitness. "You're always in a place of training yourself," shares Alexander. "Every moment throughout your day is an opportunity to heal your body a little bit more."

02:11 Aaron's Journey into Bodybuilding
05:54 Understanding Functional Movement
14:39 The Importance of Breathing
18:23 Incorporating Ground Sitting
27:11 Integrating Movement into Daily Life
27:44 Setting Up a Movement-Friendly Home
28:35 Lymphatic System and Movement
30:07 Core Principles of the Aligned Method
30:20 Fitness as a Lifestyle
32:58 Mind-Body Connection
36:35 Polyvagal Theory and Cooperative Play
38:28 Getting Started with the Aligned Method
40:51 Diet and Nutrition Insights

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

Connect with Aaron Alexander:
Website: https://www.alignpodcast.com/
Free trial of the Align Method: https://join.alignpodcast.com/products/align-method-program-join/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AlignPodcast
Align Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/align-podcast/id988576741
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/
58 min
October 21, 202435. Harnessing Medicinal Fungi: The Key to Reducing Inflammation and Boosting Immunity with Dr. Robert Rountree
What you eat and drink determines how you feel—and can inform your ability to develop or ward off chronic disease. This week, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Rountree, a leading expert in integrative and personalized medicine. We sat down to discuss how an inflammatory diet is linked to chronic disease, the health benefits of medicinal fungi, and which types you should start incorporating into your daily wellness routine.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases: If you regularly consume inflammatory foods and beverages (think: high-sugar, high-carb, and overly processed), you run the risk of setting inflammation in the body in motion, says Dr. Rountree, adding, "The problem is, it doesn't always turn off." And inflammation is the precursor to virtually all chronic diseases.
The Power of Medicinal Fungi: Training your immune system is possible, according to Dr. Rountree, and medicinal fungi can help strengthen it to combat a wide range of infections. "The first rule is to eat as many of the ones you like as you can," he shares, citing lion's mane, shiitake, oyster, and king trumpet as the best mushrooms to cook with.
Mushroom Varieties and Their Benefits: Different mushrooms have different benefits. Cordyceps can help with adrenal and kidney support, reishi is known as "the elixir of immortality" can help support stamina, while coriolus (also known as turkey tail) can help combat cancer. Go ahead and have your pick of the harvest—you can't go wrong with any of them.

09:55 The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Diseases
13:51 Understanding Inflammation and Diet
24:47 Solutions: Mushrooms and Medicinal Fungi
30:51 Understanding Trained Immunity
31:06 Clinical Insights on S. Boulardii
32:17 Medicinal Mushrooms and Beta Glucans
33:53 Mushroom Varieties and Their Benefits
38:16 Cordyceps: The Ancient Remedy
39:55 Reishi and Other Medicinal Mushrooms
49:35 Immune Plasticity and Nutritional Support

Episode mentioned with Dr. Jeffrey Bland: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KXcZpmbCf8srG1J6ZK1To?si=ede8ce173ebd41a0

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/

Connect with Dr. Rountree:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-rountree-md-2802198/
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM): https://www.ifm.org/
You may also find Dr. Rountree at his Boulder Wellcare clinic in Colorado (USA).
59 min
October 14, 202434. The Power of EMDR therapy: Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety with Ginger Poag
When it comes to experiencing a traumatic event, overcoming its rippling effects can feel overwhelming—like there's no end in sight. EMDR is here to change that. This week, I'm joined by Ginger Poag, a clinical psychotherapist and trauma counselor specializing in EMDR therapy. We sat down to discuss how EMDR works, the effects this modality has on the brain, and why those with anxiety, trauma, and PTSD may benefit the most from it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
What Is EMDR: An acronym for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR therapy "allows us to get into the limbic system of the brain where traumas are stored,” shares Poag. "So we're able to access it there, desensitize it, and then move it to a different part of the brain where the brain can now realize, okay, that happened in the past. It's no longer an active threat."
How EMDR Works: EMDR helps you reprocess traumatic events through bilateral movements using eye movements, hand tappers, or sound. This is important because "on a subconscious level, what we do today is being affected by the trauma still stored and unprocessed," says Poag. Introducing a positive belief ("I can overcome anything") can also be done during your session.
EMDR vs Talk Therapy: While talk therapy is always an option, Poag says it can feel limiting to someone with a history of trauma. "I feel like there's a form of narrative therapy where you keep telling your story over and over again, and it can be more traumatizing to the client," she shares, adding, "What I like about EMDR so much is that I don’t need to know every little detail. All of the work is happening in your brain."
Ketamine Can Help Access Emotions: Reserved for people who are having a hard time accessing certain memories or those hitting a plateau, using a small dose of ketamine—administered by a clinician—can prove helpful during EMDR sessions. "It's been so effective, and we're able to process through so much at an even quicker rate with the ketamine," says Poag.

02:17 Understanding Trauma and EMDR
04:08 Types of Trauma and Their Impact
09:50 Mechanisms Behind EMDR
11:35 EMDR in Practice: Methods and Effectiveness
13:02 Personal Testimony: Overcoming PTSD
20:00 Comparing EMDR with Traditional Talk Therapy
25:06 EMDR for Couples and Recent Traumatic Events
26:21 Exploring Ketamine in EMDR Therapy
28:43 EMDR Session Timelines and Effectiveness
34:26 EMDR for Children and Young Patients
42:08 Intensive EMDR Sessions and Retreats

Connect with Dr. Myers:
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/
Episode mentioned with Dr. Ann Shippy (The Devastating Effects of Toxic Mold Exposure)

Connect with Ginger Poag:
Website: https://www.columbiaemdr.com/
To find an EMDR practitioner - Emdria website: https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/
EMDR Therapy Intensives: https://www.columbiaemdr.com/emdr-therapy-intensives
EMDR Intensive Retreat Costa Rica: https://www.columbiaemdr.com/costarica
49 min

About Take Back Your Health®

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Are you on the path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine? After her own struggle with an autoimmune thyroid condition, Dr. Amy Myers has made it her life’s mission to expose the flaws of conventional medicine and help others avoid the pain that she endured. More than a Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and visionary founder and CEO behind the influential e-commerce wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Through this brand, and with a clear vision of creating a path to optimal health and wellness for all, Dr. Amy Myers is here to change the future of medicine and empower others to Take Back Their Health. This show will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations with world renowned leading experts on the topics of functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health and empowering people to get to the root of their issues and offer solutions so they can thrive.

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