In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Joseph Carchedi—an internationally recognized, board-certified functional medicine physician and founder of the Lower Gwynedd Functional Medicine Institute. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carchedi shares his remarkable journey from emergency medicine to becoming a passionate advocate of root-cause, patient-centered care.

Dr. Carchedi discusses:

• Why he left traditional emergency medicine to fully embrace functional medicine

• How uncovering root causes—like hidden environmental exposures—can change patient outcomes

• The challenges and rewards of leaving the insurance model for a fee-for-service approach

• His use of gene analysis, nutrition, IV therapy, and lifestyle medicine to treat chronic illness, fatigue, and autoimmunity

• A powerful patient story involving post-Chernobyl thyroid dysfunction

• Advice for MDs/DOs looking to transition into integrative medicine and reclaim joy in their practice

Tune in to hear Dr. Carchedi’s mission to empower patients to live longer, healthier lives—and his candid insights into why functional medicine is the future of healthcare.

🌐 Learn more: ⁠lgfunctionamedicine.com

In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Joseph Carchedi—an internationally recognized, board-certified functional medicine physician and founder of the Lower Gwynedd Functional Medicine Institute. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carchedi shares his remarkable journey from emergency medicine to becoming a passionate advocate of root-cause, patient-centered care.

Dr. Carchedi discusses:

• Why he left traditional emergency medicine to fully embrace functional medicine

• How uncovering root causes—like hidden environmental exposures—can change patient outcomes

• The challenges and rewards of leaving the insurance model for a fee-for-service approach

• His use of gene analysis, nutrition, IV therapy, and lifestyle medicine to treat chronic illness, fatigue, and autoimmunity

• A powerful patient story involving post-Chernobyl thyroid dysfunction

• Advice for MDs/DOs looking to transition into integrative medicine and reclaim joy in their practice

Tune in to hear Dr. Carchedi’s mission to empower patients to live longer, healthier lives—and his candid insights into why functional medicine is the future of healthcare.

🌐 Learn more: lgfunctionamedicine.com

In this episode, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch, also known as the "Energy MD"—a world-renowned fatigue expert, bestselling author, and professional speaker. Dr. Hirsch shares his deeply personal journey into functional and environmental medicine after both he and his wife suffered from chronic fatigue.

Discover how Dr. Hirsch’s frustrations with traditional and even functional medicine led him to develop the clinically proven Energy MD Method, designed to address the "Toxic Five": heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, and nervous system dysfunction. With a mission to help reverse one million cases of fatigue, Dr. Hirsch now operates a virtual health coaching practice, empowering patients globally with a personalized, root-cause approach to chronic fatigue and long COVID recovery.

This episode covers:
✅ The root causes of chronic fatigue and long COVID
✅ Dr. Hirsch’s 4-step Energy MD Method
✅ How environmental medicine transformed his approach
✅ Transitioning from physician to virtual health coach
✅ Strategies for MDs/DOs seeking location freedom and deeper impact

Whether you’re a physician looking to niche down or someone battling fatigue, this episode offers a powerful look at reclaiming energy and life through integrative medicine.

🌐 Learn more: EnergyMDMethod.com

In this inspiring episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Aimee Duffy, founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine and a powerhouse in the field of personalized, root-cause healing. With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. Duffy shares her journey from conventional family practice to pioneering integrative care that puts the patient first.

Dr. Duffy opens up about her early passion for OB/GYN, how hormone confusion led her to explore functional medicine, and why she ultimately opened her own cash-based clinic to help patients in a more meaningful way. She dives deep into hormone health, adrenal fatigue, gut dysfunction, and the transformational power of personalized care—sharing moving patient stories and advice for MDs/DOs looking to make the leap.

In this episode:
✅ Her transition from conventional to integrative medicine
✅ The reality of adrenal fatigue and modern stress
✅ How hormone imbalance affects women at every age
✅ Real patient success stories—including a life-changing autoimmune recovery
✅ Tips for physicians navigating cash-based models
✅ The power of peptides, personalized medicine, and emerging longevity tools
🌐 Learn more about Dr. Duffy’s clinic: https://carolinaintegrativemedicine.com
🌐 Speaking & coaching: https://amyduffymd.com

Whether you're a practitioner exploring integrative medicine or a patient seeking true healing, this episode is filled with valuable insights and real hope.

#FunctionalMedicine #AdrenalFatigue #HormoneBalance #RootCauseHealing #IntegrativeMedicine #MDsDOs

In this inspiring episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Annemieke Austin, a pioneering physician in the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Austin shares how a personal health journey and early exposure to nutrition science led her to seek out the root causes of illness—long before "functional medicine" became a mainstream term.

With a background in biochemistry, a medical degree from Loma Linda, and over 16 years of experience, Dr. Austin blends conventional medicine with evidence-based holistic approaches to offer transformative patient care. This episode dives into her clinical insights, her approach to hormone replacement therapy, longevity research, brain health, and how MDs and DOs can thoughtfully transition into root-cause-based care.

You’ll learn about:
✅ Dr. Austin’s early adoption of functional medicine
✅ Real patient stories that changed lives
✅ Hormone therapy in perimenopause and beyond
✅ Longevity and brain health research, including rapamycin & peptides
✅ Practical advice for MDs/DOs exploring integrative approaches
✅ How to begin small when incorporating root cause medicine

🌐 Connect with Dr. Austin: https://doctoraustin.com

Dr. Austin is a voice of experience for any physician looking to elevate care through a deeper, more holistic lens. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of medicine!

#FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #HormoneHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #LongevityMedicine #MDsDOs

In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt. With nearly 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has led the way in integrating functional and nutritional approaches into psychiatric care. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined and The Mind Refined, and has authored eight books, including the bestselling Finally Focused and his latest, Functional and Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal.

Dr. Greenblatt shares his early passion for nutrition and mental health, and how it led him to transform his psychiatric practice. He opens up about the challenges of bridging traditional psychiatry with functional medicine, the life-saving role of nutritional testing, and how a personalized approach can drastically improve outcomes in conditions like ADHD, eating disorders, depression, and addiction.

Key Topics:
✅ Biochemical individuality and the importance of personalized care
✅ Root cause approaches to ADHD, eating disorders, and antidepressant withdrawal
✅ How functional psychiatry is shifting the future of mental health
✅ Real patient stories showing dramatic results
✅ Advice for MDs and DOs looking to integrate functional psychiatry

Guest Details:
Dr. James Greenblatt
🌎 Website for Clinicians: https://www.psychiatryredefined.org
🌐 Website for the Public: https://www.themindrefined.com
📖 Books: Finally Focused, Functional and Integrative Medicine for Antidepressant Withdrawal

In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Deepali Kashyap, a pioneering functional gynecologist and the founder of Galleria Women's Health in Henderson, Nevada. As a board-certified OBGYN with additional training in functional medicine and menopause management, Dr. Kashyap is redefining women’s healthcare by addressing the root causes of hormone imbalances, menopause symptoms, infertility, and overall sexual health.

Dr. Kashyap shares her personal journey into functional medicine after struggling with her own health challenges as a young physician and mother. She discusses how blending traditional and functional medicine helps women reclaim their energy, optimize hormones, and achieve lasting wellness. Through personalized care, bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, and lifestyle modifications, Dr. Kashyap is helping women break free from the idea that fatigue and discomfort are inevitable with aging.

Key Topics:✅ The benefits of functional gynecology and hormone optimization
✅ How to address menopause, infertility, and hormone imbalances holistically
✅ The impact of sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle on women’s health
✅ Navigating functional medicine within an insurance-based model
✅ Advice for MDs and DOs looking to transition into functional medicine

Guest Details:
Dr. Deepali Kashyap, Founder of Galleria Women’s Health
🌎 Website: https://galleriawomenshealth.com/
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeepalikashyap/

Join us for an inspiring conversation about empowering women through root-cause medicine! 🎙✨

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In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Bhanote, a trailblazer in integrative and lifestyle medicine. As a quintuple board-certified physician, best-selling author, and the visionary founder of Wellkula, she blends ancient wisdom with modern science to revolutionize healthcare.

Dr. Bhanote’s expertise spans functional culinary medicine, gut-brain health, and cellular wellness, with a focus on plant-powered nutrition and holistic healing. In this episode, she shares her journey from pathology and hospital-based medicine to integrative and functional medicine, uncovering the missing link between traditional healthcare and true healing. She also discusses the importance of nutrition, mindfulness, and cellular health in disease prevention and longevity.

Key Topics:
✅ The connection between gut health, brain function, and longevity
✅ How integrative medicine bridges the gap between traditional and holistic care
✅ The role of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle changes in reversing disease
✅ Rethinking healthcare through a cellular and pathology-based lens
✅ Advice for MDs and DOs transitioning into functional medicine

Guest Details:
Dr. Bhanote, Founder of Wellkula
🌎 Website: DrBhanote.com
📖 Best-selling Author & Educator in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine

In this episode ofThe Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. David Bilstrom, a globally recognized leader in functional and regenerative medicine. As a quadruple board-certified physician, author, and international speaker, Dr. Bilstrom is transforming the way we understand and treat autoimmune diseases. He is the director of the International Autoimmune Institute and Bingham Memorial Center for Functional Medicine—the first U.S. medical center affiliated with a teaching hospital to treat all autoimmune diseases using a root-cause approach.

Dr. Bilstrom shares his journey from rehabilitation medicine to becoming a pioneer in reversing and preventing autoimmune disease. He discusses how functional medicine goes beyond symptom management to address the underlying causes of chronic conditions, helping patients achieve real, lasting health. With inspiring patient success stories, insights into groundbreaking research, and a passion for educating both patients and clinicians, Dr. Bilstrom is leading the charge in reshaping autoimmune care.

Key Topics:
✅ The root causes of autoimmune disease and chronic illness
✅ How functional medicine is revolutionizing patient care
✅ The importance of proper lab testing and interpretation
✅ Reversing autoimmunity and preventing chronic disease
✅ Advice for MDs and DOs transitioning to functional medicine

Guest Details:
Dr. David Bilstrom, Director of the International Autoimmune Institute
🌎 Website:DrDavidBilstrom.com
📖 Book:https://edu.drdavidbilstrom.com/nursepractitionersguide
🎓 Certification for Clinicians: Autoimmune Paradigm Course

This episode is a must-listen for any physician or healthcare professional looking to expand their understanding of functional medicine and its impact on autoimmune care. Tune in and be inspired by the future of medicine! 🎙✨

Welcome to The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast—a must-listen for physicians and healthcare professionals passionate about root cause medicine. Hosted by Ginger Allen, founder of Your Medical Liaison, this podcast dives into the world of functional and integrative healthcare, showcasing the latest advancements, expert insights, and real-world success stories from MDs and DOs who are transforming patient care.

Each episode features top physicians, thought leaders, and innovators discussing cutting-edge approaches to chronic disease, regenerative medicine, holistic wellness, and the business side of running a functional medicine practice. Whether you're a physician exploring this field, a healthcare entrepreneur, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of patient-centered care, this playlist offers invaluable knowledge and inspiration.

Topics You’ll Explore:

Join us as we redefine medicine and inspire a new era of healthcare, where physicians treat the whole person—not just the symptoms. Tune in, learn, and elevate your practice today! 🎙✨

Guest Details:
Dr. Christopher Coller, Founder of Precision Functional Medicine
Website: PrecisionFunctionalMedicine.com
For Physicians: FunctionalHealthProfessionals.com

Be inspired, learn from an expert, and explore the future of patient-centered, root cause medicine!