This episode explores movement as medicine, and what soul-led activity looks like. Dr. Louder discusses the internal struggle many people face with exercise, advocating for less one-size fits all exercise fads and more heart-centered activities designed to align with your body and spirit's needs rather than external goals. Listen in to learn how to build a ritual around your workouts and find joy in moving your one, precious body.

What if your hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings weren't just random menopause symptoms but signals your body has been sending for decades? In this groundbreaking conversation with genomic nutritional pioneer Amanda Archibald, we uncover how menopause is not a cliff you suddenly fall off, but the visible tip of an iceberg that's been building throughout your life.

Your DNA contains the blueprint for how your body processes hormones, manages stress, and detoxifies, and when we decode this information, we gain unprecedented power to address menopausal symptoms at their source. Amanda explains why the traditional approach of simply replacing hormones often fails without addressing the underlying genomic patterns that determine how well those hormones function in your unique body. Instead,  cellular function, environmental factors, and nutrition form the three foundational elements for addressing menopausal symptoms. 

The conversation takes fascinating turns as we explore the estrobolome (the gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen), why serotonin production depends partly on estrogen, and how specific herbs like Mexican oregano can act as "gene whisperers" that help optimize your body's hormonal pathways. We debunk the myth that MTHFR is the only gene that matters and instead look at how multiple genes--more than 22 of them--interact to create your personal hormonal landscape.

Most importantly, we reveal how understanding your genomic patterns can save you from wasting money on supplements and treatments that don't address your specific needs. Whether you're in your 20s preparing for the future, in the midst of perimenopause, or beyond, this conversation offers a revolutionary framework for understanding the decades-long conversation between your genes and hormones.

Ready to discover how your DNA holds the keys to hormonal balance? This episode will transform how you think about menopause and empower you with practical insights to work with your unique genetic makeup rather than against it.

Changes are ahead! In this episode, Dr. Mary Louder introduces her new podcast, "The Doctor Mary Louder Show," focusing on integrating medicine with the soul, spirituality, and energetics. She also goes over recent changes to the practice, in particular a new holistic primary care model. In other exciting news, she mentions her upcoming book, "Anatomy of a Soul's Calling," set to release on September 23, 2025 (the autumnal equinox--come to the launch party!) and her new functional mushrooms line, mycoVIM. Listen now to catch all the changes in this new iteration of both podcast and practice!

In this insightful episode of Since You Put It That Way, I sit down with Dr. Heather Voorhees to tackle one of the most pressing issues in health and medicine today: the spread of misinformation, malinformation, and disinformation. We break down how to differentiate between reliable health information and the misleading content that floods social media and the internet.

Dr. Voorhees, a researcher in interpersonal health communication, shares her expertise on how people talk about illness, the impact of chronic illness identity, and the dangers of false health claims. She provides practical tools to help you think critically about health-related content, question sources effectively, and avoid falling for deceptive marketing tactics.

Learn more about Dr. Heather Voorhees and her research: https://hvoorhees.com

Dr. Mary Louder and Dr. Arielle Schwartz speak in this episode about what it means to be resilient, now to find that middle ground between constant anxious motion and shutting down in overwhelm, and the various paths into finding your own resilience. Dr. Schwartz discusses her own history with finding resilience and how yogic practice led her to a better understanding of how we can all find peace through self-acceptance and self-compassion, and together with Dr. Louder, starts putting the pieces together for a fuller picture of what mind-body-spirit health really means and how we can all practice it when facing uncertainty in our own futures. A must-listen episode!

Learn more about Dr. Schwartz here: https://drarielleschwartz.com/

Read her many books here: https://drarielleschwartz.com/books-by-dr-schwartz/

Find her therapeutic yoga classes on YouTube: Dr. Arielle Schwartz’ YouTube Channel

...a lot, as it turns out! And possibly not in the areas you'd think. In this episode, Dr. Louder talks with Dr. Megan Pass, a physical therapist, about how fascia is a whole-body organ, and the implications of that fact: how headaches can sometimes be due to lower back issues, how foot pain might be related to the glutes, and how patients and practitioners can help restore balance in the system to help us all live our best lives. Listen in!

In this episode of Since You Put It That Way, Dr. Mary Louder and Dr. Megan Pass delve into the fascinating world of fascia. Discover why fascia is crucial to your overall health and how you can transform your understanding and relationship with this vital connective tissue. Tune in to learn about the techniques and insights that can help you unwind and care for your body’s fascia.

Welcome to the tastiest episode yet! Dr. Mary Louder and Jeffrey Larson, a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and food stylist, discuss his journey into gluten-free baking, inspired by his mother's celiac diagnosis. Mr. Larsen highlights the emotional and physical challenges of adopting a gluten-free diet, noting the importance of comprehensive testing and creating inclusive meal environments. Then, in true holistic fashion, he and Dr. Louder talk about the significance of love and emotional support in managing dietary restrictions, allowing people to remain connected to their family and culture through food. Take a listen, and check out Mr. Larsen's cookbook, "Gluten-Free Baking at Home". 

Listen in as Dr. Mary Louder and Dr. Shyamaa Creaven discuss the importance of building resilience as an alternative to therapy, focusing in particular on the roles of community and spirituality in helping people face adversity. They discuss the overdiagnosis of trauma, caused in large part by a broadening definition of trauma, and the possibility of growth after trauma (which is actually more likely than having PTSD!) Get the details in the full episode, and learn all about the five pillars of resilience and how you can apply them to your own life. A great episode!

Listen in as Dr. Mary Louder and Neda Leonard, MS, PharmD, BCPS, BCGD, explore the transformative impact of pharmacogenomics on personalized medicine, emphasizing the potential to tailor drug therapies to individuals based on their genetic makeup. From a discussion of ethical and efficacy concerns surrounding genetic testing, including potential biases and privacy concerns, to the importance of considering genetic factors that can either open the road for the body to use the medication or close that road off, they delve into many facets of this new field and how it can reduce the load of side effects and toxicity on patients and help them lead happier, healthier lives.

Learn more about Dr. Leonard's Pharmacogenomic services