Dr. Elena Villanueva joins the show to discuss environmental toxins, chronic illness, root-cause medicine, advanced lab testing, and a more personalized approach to patient care. Together, we explore how chemicals, plastics, mold, heavy metals, gut dysfunction, and other underlying factors can contribute to complex symptoms and why identifying and measuring these patterns can help guide more targeted care.

We dive into:

• Environmental toxins and their potential role in chronic illness
• The cumulative impact of chemicals, plastics, mold, and heavy metals
• Why a comprehensive patient history is essential for identifying root causes
• Using advanced lab testing to uncover and measure underlying patterns
• The connection between environmental toxins, gut health, and immune function
• How gut dysfunction can influence nutrient absorption, brain function, and metabolic health
• The role of the Gut Zoomer and Wheat Zoomer in providing additional clinical context
• Why retesting can help practitioners measure progress and refine patient protocols
• Simplifying complex protocols to improve patient adherence
• How practitioners can take a more personalized, evidence-based approach to chronic health concerns

🕒Chapters

00:00 Meet Dr. Elena Villanueva

00:55 From Sports Medicine to Functional Medicine

02:13 Why More Patients Are Seeking Holistic Care

04:13 The Rise of Complex Chronic Illness

05:38 Why a Good Patient History Still Matters

07:27 Using Advanced Labs to Find the Root Cause

08:07 Trauma, Toxins & Thoughts

10:10 The Hidden Impact of Environmental Toxins

11:39 Understanding Cumulative Toxic Load

12:40 Why Detox Protocols Can Become Overwhelming

14:23 Testing, Retesting & Finding What Works

15:34 Simplifying Complex Supplement Protocols

17:11 Building an Evidence-Based Approach

17:54 Why Testing Matters for Precision Care

19:08 The Problem with Pill Fatigue

20:15 Supporting Detox, Repair & Regeneration Together

21:33 Who Should Consider Toxin Testing?

22:04 Wheat Zoomer & Immune Reactivity

23:13 How Toxins Can Disrupt Gut Health

24:14 The Gut, Immune System & Brain Connection

24:39 Helping Practitioners Put the Pieces Together

27:25 The Shift Toward Root-Cause Medicine

28:03 Final Takeaways

🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD 

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd 

https://www.rootedfemme.com/ 

🔗 Dr. Elena Villanueva, DC

https://www.instagram.com/drelenavillanueva/ 

https://modernholistichealth.com/ 

🔗 Explore the Gut Zoomer: 

https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-zoomer

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Dr. Jack Kreindler joins the show to discuss longevity, human performance, physiological medicine, and what it truly takes to preserve vitality as we age. Together, we explore why longevity should go beyond disease prevention and quick fixes to focus on building the physical capacity, resilience, and independence needed to thrive throughout life.

We dive into:

• Redefining longevity around vitality, healthspan, and physiological capacity
• What extreme environments and human performance science can teach us about aging
• Using VO2 max, body composition, and functional assessments to understand health trajectories
• Why treating everyday patients more like athletes can support long-term performance
• Building strength, mobility, and resilience to maintain independence with age
• Why foundational physiology should come before peptides and other longevity interventions
• GLP-1s, emerging therapies, and the importance of thoughtful risk management
• The limitations of quick fixes and longevity trends popularized on social media
• How clinicians can incorporate performance science and physiological medicine into patient care
• Why preserving physical and cognitive function is central to a meaningful approach to longevity
  
  
  🕒Chapters
  00:00 Meet Dr. Jack Kreindler
  00:37 Redefining What Longevity Really Means
  01:27 What Extreme Environments Teach Us About Human Performance
  02:20 Can We Have the Physiology of a 60-Year-Old at 90?
  02:47 Moving Beyond Disease Prevention
  03:15 Using Performance Testing to Optimize Health
  04:51 Treating Patients Like Athletes
  05:22 Understanding VO2 Max and Physiological Capacity
  06:08 Setting Goals for Lifelong Vitality
  07:06 Recognizing Your Health Trajectory Before It Declines
  07:40 Measuring Body Composition, Strength & Function
  08:48 Finding the Physiological Barriers to Better Health
  09:44 Training the Body for Long-Term Resilience
  10:11 Peptides, Pharmaceuticals & Longevity Technology
  11:10 Why Cutting-Edge Treatments Need a Strong Foundation
  12:49 Why There Are No Shortcuts to Longevity
  14:55 GLP-1s, Muscle Mass & Responsible Use
  16:18 The Risks of Longevity Hype on Social Media
  18:03 Advice for Clinicians Entering Longevity Medicine
  19:09 Preserving Healthspan Through Physiological Medicine
  20:24 Where to Learn More About Dr. Jack Kreindler
  
  🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD
  https://nourishmedicine.com/
  https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/
  
  🔗 Dr. Jack Kreindler, MD
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackkreindler/
  https://wellfounded.health/
  
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Angela Pifer joins the show to discuss SIBO, digestive dysfunction, the gut-brain connection, and why lasting gut health requires looking beyond symptoms to uncover the underlying drivers. Together, we explore how stress, nervous system dysregulation, infections, diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors can influence digestion and why a personalized, root-cause approach is essential for breaking the cycle of recurring gut issues.

We dive into:

• SIBO symptoms and why bacterial overgrowth is often a downstream issue
• Why identifying root causes matters before jumping into treatment
• The role of stomach acid, digestive function, and nutrient deficiencies in gut health
• Stress, trauma, the vagus nerve, and the gut-brain connection
• Why repeated rounds of antibiotics may not resolve recurring digestive symptoms
• IBS, leaky gut, and the importance of looking at the bigger clinical picture
• Restrictive diets, food reintroduction, and rebuilding tolerance to foods like beans and FODMAPs
• How slowing down, chewing thoroughly, and eating in a relaxed state can support digestion
• Circadian rhythm, sleep, movement, muscle mass, and other foundations of long-term health
• Social connection, creativity, and joy as overlooked components of overall wellness
• Alcohol's impact on the gut, inflammation, sleep, and the body's ability to process toxins
• Why simplifying treatment and addressing upstream drivers can lead to more sustainable gut health

🕒Chapters

00:00 Meet Angela Pifer, the “SIBO Guru”

01:11 SIBO Symptoms and What to Look For

02:10 Looking Beyond SIBO to Find the Root Cause

04:01 Where Practitioners Should Start With Testing

07:26 Stress, the Vagus Nerve, and Digestive Health

10:16 Leaky Gut, IBS, and Recurring Symptoms

11:37 Why Treating SIBO Alone May Not Be Enough

13:04 The Problem With Repeated Antibiotic Treatment

13:46 What to Do When SIBO Keeps Coming Back

15:30 Restrictive Diets, FODMAPs, and Food Reintroduction

18:13 How Slowing Down and Chewing Supports Digestion

20:42 Longevity Tools vs. Foundational Health Habits

21:48 Social Connection, Creativity, and Gut Health

23:48 How Alcohol Affects the Gut and Microbiome

25:59 Simplifying Gut Health and Addressing Root Causes

27:56 Where to Find and Work With Angela Pifer

🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD 

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd 

https://www.rootedfemme.com/ 

🔗 Angela Pifer, FMN

https://siboguru.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/sibo.guru 

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Dr. Kyle Bills joins the show to explore the neuroscience of dopamine, anxiety, addiction, and the emerging role of non-pharmacological interventions in supporting brain health. Together, we discuss how targeted vibrational stimulation may influence neurological pathways involved in reward, craving, and behavior and how this technology could complement existing therapies to support more effective, personalized care.

We dive into:

• How dopamine and GABA interact within the brain’s reward and learning pathways
• Why dopamine is more than a “feel-good” neurotransmitter and how it shapes behavior
• The neuroscience behind cravings, addiction, and withdrawal
• How targeted vibrational stimulation may influence dopamine-related brain circuitry
• What clinical research is showing about anxiety and substance use recovery
• How non-pharmacological interventions may complement cognitive behavioral therapy and other standards of care
• The potential role of this technology in supporting sleep, cravings, and behavioral change
• The future of neuroscience-driven, non-pharmacological approaches to mental and neurological health

🕒Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Meet Dr. Kyle Bills

00:51 – The Science Behind NeuroNova

03:00 – Dopamine, Addiction & Withdrawal

06:32 – How Vibrational Stimulation Works

06:57 – Understanding GABA & Dopamine

10:34 – Supporting Addiction Recovery & Anxiety

14:40 – The Neuroscience of Anxiety & Negative Thinking

17:21 – Clinical Outcomes & Reducing Anxiety

18:17 – Social Media, Cravings & Behavioral Addiction

20:40 – Clinical Applications & Future Research

21:19 – Sleep & Non-Pharmacological Support

22:12 – Where to Learn More About NeuroNova

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Kyle Bills, PhD

https://www.instagram.com/drkylebills/ 

https://migraineandneurorehabcenter.com/ 

https://choosecove.com/ 

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Dr. Aimie Apigian joins the show to explain how unresolved trauma can become embedded in the body's biology, shaping energy, digestion, sleep, pain, mood, and the ability to respond to stress. Drawing from her experience as a physician, adoptive mother, and trauma specialist, she breaks down the difference between healthy activation and nervous system overwhelm, including the shutdown state that can leave people feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck.

We dive into:

• How Dr. Apigian's personal health crisis changed the direction of her medical career
• The difference between stress, trauma, and nervous system overwhelm
• The three nervous system states: safety, activation, and shutdown
• Why high cortisol can coexist with fatigue, collapse, and low capacity
• How the body trauma loop keeps people moving between activation and overwhelm
• Why complex patients need precise, stage-appropriate nervous system support
• How somatic exercises can create a felt sense of safety in the moment
• The role of parts work in reducing inner conflict and supporting regulation
• Why healing must address the mind, the body, and biology
• What clinicians should understand before recommending trauma-focused therapies

🕒Chapters

00:00 Meet Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD

00:34 From Surgery Residency to a Personal Health Crisis

02:34 Finding Functional Medicine and Trauma Healing

04:41 When Talk Therapy Did Not Create Forward Movement

07:26 The Three States of the Nervous System

09:23 Stress vs. Overwhelm, Freeze, and Shutdown

13:07 The Critical Line of Overwhelm

15:43 Understanding the Dorsal Vagal State

18:07 The Body Trauma Loop

18:31 A Precision Approach to Nervous System Healing

21:45 Why Dr. Apigian Entered Addiction Medicine

23:45 The Power of Simple Somatic Exercises

25:21 What Changed in the First 21 Days

27:17 A Stomach Support Exercise for Felt Safety

30:13 Why Pressure and Weight Can Feel Regulating

33:13 Building Capacity Before Deeper Trauma Work

34:57 What Clinicians Need to Know

36:42 Somatic Work and Parts Work

39:23 Healing the Mind, Body, and Biology

42:33 Somatic Coupling and Complex Symptoms

44:39 Resources for Individuals and Practitioners

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD

https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book 

https://www.instagram.com/draimie 

https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/ 

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Dr. Anil Bajnath joins the show to discuss the future of integrative medicine, artificial intelligence, multi-omics, and how personalized healthcare is transforming the way clinicians identify and treat chronic disease. Together, we explore why moving beyond symptom management to uncover root causes is essential for improving patient outcomes and advancing the next generation of medicine.

We dive into:

• What precision medicine really means and why it's reshaping healthcare
• How AI can enhance clinical decision-making without replacing the clinician
• The role of multi-omics in identifying the root causes of chronic illness
• Environmental toxins, lifestyle factors, and other hidden drivers of disease
• Why biomarkers and personalized data are the foundation of preventive medicine
• Pharmacogenomics and tailoring treatments to each individual's unique biology
• The concept of your "biological 401(k)" and investing in long-term healthspan
• Why clinicians need to embrace systems biology and pattern recognition
• The future of precision health education and preparing providers for the next era of medicine
• Practical ways patients and practitioners can begin applying precision medicine today

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Why Precision Medicine Changes Everything

01:35 Meet Dr. Anil Bajnath

04:20 The Biggest Problem with Modern Healthcare

08:15 Why Personalized Medicine Beats Standard Care

12:10 AI Is Changing Medicine Faster Than You Think

16:45 Multi-Omics: The Future of Healthcare

21:30 The Hidden Health Impact of Environmental Toxins

26:05 Investing in Your Biological 401(k)

30:10 The Biomarkers Every Practitioner Should Know

34:15 Why Everyone Should Measure Lp(a)

37:10 What's Next for Precision Medicine

38:55 Connect with Dr. Anil Bajnath 

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Anil Bajnath, MD

https://www.instagram.com/dranilbajnath/

https://anilbajnath.com/ 

https://longevityequation.net/ 

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Dr. John Kim joins the show to discuss mold illness, cell danger response, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and why many patients remain stuck despite following conventional detox protocols. Together, we explore how environmental toxins, infections, trauma, gut health, and cellular resilience all influence the body's ability to heal and what clinicians can do to better support lasting recovery.

We dive into:

• Cell danger response and its role in chronic illness
• How mold toxins disrupt mitochondria, cell membranes, and energy production
• Why emotional trauma and chronic stress can drive immune dysfunction
• The connection between mold illness, gut health, and the microbiome
• Why some patients react poorly to glutathione, binders, and traditional detox protocols
• Advanced testing for mold illness, inflammation, and mitochondrial health
• The importance of supporting drainage pathways before detoxification
• How mycotoxins contribute to brain fog, fatigue, and neuroinflammation
• Practical strategies for addressing chronic mold exposure and supporting cellular healing
• Why a personalized, root-cause approach leads to better long-term outcomes

🕒Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. John Kim

01:07 From Pharmacist to Functional Medicine Practitioner

04:28 The Heart Attack That Changed Everything

08:26 Toxins, Tick-Borne Illness & Childhood Trauma

10:55 Why Emotional Trauma Is a Root Cause of Chronic Illness

11:17 What Is Cell Danger Response?

13:23 How Mitochondria Sense Threats

15:31 Why Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog Happen

18:50 The Link Between Cell Membranes & Mitochondrial Dysfunction

20:19 How Mold Toxins Damage Energy Production

27:28 Why Mold Keeps the Body Stuck in Survival Mode

29:10 The "Humpty Dumpty" Effect Explained

31:14 Best Lab Tests for Mold Illness

33:19 Provoked Mycotoxin Testing: Does It Work?

37:56 Advanced Testing for Cell Membrane Health

39:36 Mold's Impact on the Gut Microbiome

43:31 Why Mold Detox Protocols Fail

49:23 Final Takeaways & Where to Learn More

🔗 Dr. Phillip Oubre, MD

https://oubremedical.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/oubremedical/ 

🔗 Dr. John Kim, Pharm.D.

https://www.drjohnkim.com/

https://www.instagram.com/john.pharmd

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Dr. Eboni Cornish joins the show to discuss neuroinflammation, brain fog, SPECT imaging, root-cause medicine and practical strategies for improving brain health. Together, we explore how environmental toxins, gut health, infections, trauma and lifestyle factors can contribute to cognitive symptoms—and why individualized care is essential for lasting healing.

We dive into:

• Neuroinflammation and the root causes of brain fog
• How SPECT imaging can uncover hidden patterns in brain health
• The connection between the gut, immune system and brain
• Mold, Lyme disease, histamine and environmental triggers of cognitive dysfunction
• Neurofeedback, mitochondrial support and other tools for brain recovery
• Why restrictive diets don't work for every patient
• Supporting children, adults and neurodivergent patients with personalized care
• Perimenopause, hormone changes and their impact on cognitive health
• Practical, affordable lifestyle strategies that support brain health and longevity
• Why meeting patients where they are leads to better long-term outcomes

🕒Chapters

00:00 Meet Dr. Eboni Cornish

01:10 Is Your Brain "On Fire"?

02:22 The Hidden Causes of Brain Fog

03:36 Looking Inside the Brain with SPECT Imaging

06:09 Can Brain Damage Be Reversed?

07:30 Why Some Patients Never Get Better

09:44 Neurofeedback and Brain Retraining

10:13 Mast Cells, Histamine & Inflammation

11:11 Supporting the Brain Through Mitochondrial Health

12:24 Why Restrictive Diets Can Backfire

13:41 The Importance of Meeting Patients Where They Are

14:59 Helping Children Expand Their Diets

17:58 Perimenopause, Hormones & Brain Health

20:22 The Reality of Food Access and Health

24:35 Making Healthy Eating Practical

26:08 Progress Over Perfection

28:11 The Foundations of Brain Health

29:23 Functional Medicine Doesn't Have to Be Expensive

30:13 Final Takeaways

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco/

🔗 Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD

https://www.drebonicornish.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/

https://www.amenclinics.com/team/eboni-cornish-md/ 

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What if the future of healthcare isn't treating disease but preventing it before it starts?

In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs sits down with Danese Rexroad, Family Nurse Practitioner and Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, to explore how advanced testing, precision medicine, metabolic health, and regenerative therapies are changing the way we approach longevity.

They discuss why "normal" lab results don't always mean optimal health, the importance of fasting insulin and comprehensive biomarker testing, environmental toxins, inflammation, peptides, regenerative medicine, and the role of genetics in personalized healthcare.

Whether you're a healthcare practitioner or someone looking to take a proactive approach to your health, this conversation offers practical insights into finding root causes and optimizing long-term wellness.

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🔗 Dr. Brooke Stubbs, MD

https://www.rootedfemme.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd

🔗 Danese Rexroad, MSN, FNP-C

https://ways2well.com/

https://www.instagram.com/saima_danese/

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Many women spend decades believing they're simply overwhelmed, anxious, disorganized, or "bad at keeping up."

But what if the real issue is ADHD?

Women's health expert Dr. Jolene Brighten explains why ADHD is often missed in women, why symptoms become dramatically worse during perimenopause and how hormones, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and brain energy all play a role.

We discuss:

✔ Why ADHD often goes undiagnosed until midlife
 ✔ The connection between estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and brain function
 ✔ ADHD vs normal perimenopause symptoms
 ✔ Exercise as a powerful brain-health intervention
 ✔ GLP-1 medications and neuroinflammation
 ✔ Functional medicine strategies for women with ADHD
 ✔ Sleep, gut health and hormone optimization

🔗 Dr. Alex Carrasco, MD

https://nourishmedicine.com

https://www.instagram.com/dralexcarrasco

🔗 Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD

https://drbrighten.com

https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten

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All content from Vibrant Wellness, including but not limited to YouTube videos, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services or advice, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on the channel, podcast, or other content linked from this channel or podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this channel is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

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