Our new podcast series takes you on a journey into the world of personalization in healthcare, exploring how practitioners are addressing unique individuals, not just conditions.
Hosted by Dr. David Duizer, Personalized will bring you insightful interviews with doctors, researchers, professionals and practitioners who are at the forefront of this medical revolution. Explore the stories behind groundbreaking treatments, innovative technologies, and the incredible impact personalized medicine is having on people’s lives.
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Episodes
Episode 31: Empowering Resilience in Breast Cancer Care and Patient Support with Dr. Laura James ND, FABNO
In this episode, Dr. Laura James shares her inspiring journey in breast cancer care, reflecting on the vital role NDs play in supporting resilience for women facing this diagnosis. We explore the power of patient empowerment, the impact of a glass-half-full mentality, and the importance of showing up as compassionate caregivers. With wisdom gained from years of experience, she reminds us that 75% of medicine is about listening and connecting as human beings.
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Episode 30: The Body Keeps the Score with Dr. Node Smith ND
Somatic release, meditation, basic detox tools—Dr. Node Smith ND discusses the systematic way he helps people release the traumas that cause illness. Before there was functional medicine, there was naturopathic medicine and in this episode, you get a behind-the-scenes look at how NDs evaluate practice tools and find their unique niche with the ultimate goal of healing as many people as they can.
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Episode 29: The Tiger Doctor: Whole-Body MRI to Stem Cell Therapies With Dr. Elaine Chin MD
Dr. Elaine Chin MD of Bespoke Wellness dives into the latest testing, technologies and advice strategies she uses with her longevity-focused, performance-driven patient population. Learn from her 20+ years of experience, from pioneering nutritional DNA testing in 1999 to her state-of-the-art new concierge medical clinic.
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Episode 28: Functional Medicine Practice Building with Jon Mitchell PA-C
Launching a functional medicine practice is a journey filled with challenges, but also great rewards. In this episode, Jon dives deep into the business side of things, sharing his insights on crafting effective programs, highlighting the power of personalization, and revealing how to empower patients to discover their own path to health and live a “hell yes” life.
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Episode 27: A Primer on Elers-Danlos Syndrome and ADHD with Dr. Kalin Johnson PharmD
One in 5000 Americans have Elers-Danlos syndrome. In this episode Dr. Kalin Johnson pharmD explains how to assess, treat and advocate for patients with this connective tissue disorder. She also helps us better understand how to treat our neurodivergent patient population with “help that is helpful.”
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Episode 26: From ER to Functional Medicine: Jennifer Kosova’s Journey to Personalized Patient Care
In this episode, Jennifer Kosova, PA-C, discusses her transition from the ER to functional medicine. She shares insights on using lab results to create individualized treatments for optimal health. Jennifer highlights the importance of testing panels, including LDL, blood sugar, uric acid, and nutrient levels, and delves into personalized solutions that transform patient care. Tune in to learn how these approaches can significantly improve health outcomes.
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Episode 25: Blood Glucose, Functional Testing and Endurance Sport: Nurse Practitioners Jesse and Matthew Naquin
In this episode, husband and wife duo Jesse and Matthew Naquin share their journey of establishing Untamed Health, a practice dedicated to functional medicine in a conventional medical landscape. Drawing on their years of endurance racing and personal health optimization, they discuss with Dr. Duizer the significance of functional testing, glucose monitoring, and the value of personalized healthcare.
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Episode 24: Weekend Warrior to Athlete: Optimizing Every Body with Pharmacist Dr. Hussam Hamoush
Low-dose naltrexone, GLP-1 agonists, the genetics of metabolism, and spirituality. In this wide-ranging discussion, pharmacy owner, sports nutrition expert, and entrepreneur Dr. H shares practical strategies for optimizing patient outcomes and how he’s overcome personal health challenges to become a better clinician.
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Episode 23: The Art and Science of Change With Health Coach Ellen Palmer
In this episode, Executive and Health Coach Ellen Palmer shares how to bring clarity to business decisions in our professional practices. Also, how to create a culture of action in your patient base by uncovering where “willingness” truly lies.
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Episode 22: East Meets West: Chinese Medicine & Functional Lab Interpretation Featuring Dr. Tatyana Steele-Hall
Dr. Tatyana Steele-Hall, LAc, is a one-of-a-kind practitioner who combines 5000-year-old Traditional Chinese and Korean medicine with modern lab diagnostics. In this episode, Dr. Steele-Hall helps us weed through functional medicine testing and teaches us why we should always look at gut health in root-cause medicine.
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Episode 21: Food as Medicine: Nutrition, Global Healthcare and Behaviour Change Expert Eve Persak
Eve Persak MS RDN CNSC CSSD embarked on a global mission to understand what it really means to “eat well.” In this episode, we dive into how to properly guide dietary change in your patients and how to understand food systems at large and at home.
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Episode 20: Doctor as Teacher: Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND on How to Be an Evidence-Based Functional Practitioner
Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND realized early in her career that functional medicine doctors need a standard of care to legitimize our medicine. Her Confident Clinician community helps bridge the gap between science and root cause medicine.
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Episode 19: Beginner to Biohacker: 27 Years of Helping Every Body Heal with Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp DC, IMFCP
Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp, DC, IMFCP, has been optimizing her patients’ health for 27 years. In this episode, we cover the courses she’s taken, the tools she has at home and in the clinic, and her strategies to personalize care. After her seven books, she shares why every practitioner should consider writing one, too.
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Episode 18: Goals, Grit, and Growth: Transforming Health Outcomes With Dr. Miriam Zylberglait MD
Dr. Miriam Zylberglait MD found herself disillusioned with hospital care as she watched her colleagues burnout during the pandemic. As a response, she started VirtualMD and began her career as an author. Now she transforms health using “good medicine.”
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Episode 17: Finding Your “Wolf Pack,” Designing Mission-Driven Companies and Doing Less With Dr. Julie Durnan ND
Dr. Julie Durnan ND is a community builder, clinician and award-winning founder. When she watched clinics close during the pandemic Dr. Durnan launched Ginger Desk to provide virtual assistant staffing to her colleagues. She shares how she learned to do less, and enjoy life more, while still achieving business success.
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Episode 16: Clinic Ownership, Governance and the Importance of VO2 max: Meet our Host Dr. David Duizer ND, CSCS
Personalized podcast host becomes guest in this special episode: Dr. David Duizer ND, CSCS talks about balancing your passions with excellent patient care as the way to build the practice of your dreams. We dive into laboratory and fitness testing, building your team and how to create treatment plans that get results.
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Episode 15: Habits, Happiness and Medicine: What Dr. Ardash Gupta has learned from 20 years of treating obesity
Weight loss trends come and go, but in this episode, Dr. Ardash Gupta DO, MS, FACOFP, shares what really helps patients find lasting weight management. Clinician, researcher and professor Dr. Gutpa treats patients post-operatively after bariatric surgery—he uses pharmaceutical medications, but his area of specialty is behaviour change and neuroplasticity. A published author of two books, he emphasizes accountability, mindful eating, and he shares why finding happiness is the ultimate weight loss secret.
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Episode 14: Lab Tests to Mindset: Optimizing Fertility with Dr. Sarah Zadek ND
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Zadek deep dives into her testing process, sharing her expertise and recommendations to support patients on the path to fertility. She works with females and couples to get to the root cause of their infertility guiding them through a lens of personalization.
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Episode 13: Functional Neurological Health 101 With Dr. Pamela Hutchison
In this episode, Dr. Pamela Hutchinson ND tells an inspiring story of how a severe neurological impairment in her sister led her to dedicate her life and practice to uncovering the secrets to better nervous system and brain health. She explains her personalized approach to brain health and shares the actionable steps she takes in her own practice when caring for patients with neurological conditions, mental health concerns and complex chronic disorders.
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Episode 12: Access Your Wisdom: How To Cultivate Experiences of Inner-Knowing as a Clinician and Business Owner
In this episode, consultant Connie Phenix explains how she assists clinicians and business leaders in tapping into an often-overlooked internal source of wisdom. She shares how we all possess the ability to leverage intuition for improved decision-making and provides insights on cultivating a practice to tune into this inner voice.
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Episode 11: How Therapist Melanie Yearow Offers Safety and Hope to People Living With Complex Trauma
Counsellor Melanie Yearow, RPC, MPCC, has dedicated her 30-year career to helping individuals process complex trauma. In this episode, we delve into a therapist’s mind as Melanie discusses the essential skillset practitioners require to assist clients navigating through challenging stages of healing. She shares insights on caring for ourselves while supporting others on their healing journey.
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Episode 10: Fitter Than Ever, How Denise Kirtley Went From Pre-diabetes to Fitness Competitions in Three Years
Denise Kirtley is reimagining the aging process for women over 50. In this inspirational episode Denise explains why time is on your side. With discipline, sustainable strategies and a vision of your best self, you CAN age with grace and be fitter than ever.
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Episode 09: From Accidents to Insights, What 5 Million Tests Have Taught IGS CEO Jon Orban About Health
Jon Orban, Founder and CEO of Integrative Genetic Solutions discusses the pivotal role of data analytics in shaping the future of healthcare and what trauma medicine, fintech entrepreneurship, and ultimately, getting hit by a car has taught him about adaptability and perseverance.
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Episode 08: Re-Engineering Health with Metabolic, Nutrient and Genetic Optimization with Dr. Heather Bartlett MD
Dr. Heather Bartlett MD is on a mission to transform lives. In this episode, Dr. Bartlett educates us on what it really takes to burn fat and improve metabolism, how to work with your genetics, and ultimately how to find lasting wellness when it feels like the odds are stacked against you.
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Episode 07: Never Fear Starting Over with TCM Practitioner Suzanne Swearengen
Chinese Medicine practitioner Suzanne Swearengen shares why we should never be afraid to begin again. And how deep care and empathy ensure happy patients and a thriving practice. From cold laser to acupuncture, Suzanne shares her unique practice style with us.
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Episode 06: Turning Pain into Power: From Deep Depression to Brain Health Expert with Dr. Romi Fung ND
As a child, Romi Fung struggled with health challenges that seemed impossible to solve. At age 18, he had a breakthrough that lead him not only to heal himself but to become a naturopathic doctor specializing in brain and nervous system health. He teaches us the novel way he assesses and treats his cognitive health patients.
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Episode 05: From Sitting Alone in an Office to a Thriving Practice with Dr. Robert Baritz DC
From DNA testing to acupuncture, over his 35-year career, Dr. Robert Bartiz has helped thousands of people feel better. In this episode, he provides insights on what it truly means to stay curious throughout your career and the innovative way he’s been able to spread his message to people around the world.
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Episode 04: The Evolution of a Practice, Pain & Performance with Dr. Clark Gaston ND
After losing his father to cancer, Dr. Clark Gaston ND went on to create a thriving practice helping people correct nutrient deficiencies and recover from injuries so they can live longer, healthier lives. Dr. Gaston talks about how he started his practice by doing hands-on therapies in gyms, eventually treating NBA players and UFC fighters.
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Episode 03: Nutrient Forms, Beyond What You Learned in Medical School with Dr. Corina Dinca ND
Nutrient expert and educator Dr. Corina Dinca ND does a deep dive into vitamin and mineral forms. In this masterclass, you will learn about nutrients in a way that isn’t taught in medical school.
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Episode 02: Transform Burnout—Reset, Rebalance and Reimagine with Dr. Jannine Krause ND
From working with NFL players and UFC fighters to a newfound passion for helping people age with energy, Dr. Krause talks about how she personally bounced back from burnout and found her passion for practice again.
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Episode 01: From Struggle to 7-Figure, Heart-Centred Business Owner with Dr. Ashley Mayer ND
Dr. Ashley Mayer ND, also known as Dr. Green Mom, exploded during the pandemic as a trusted voice for parents concerned about vaccine safety and child immunity. In this episode, she talks about how she went from a struggling single mother to a seven-figure business owner by teaching other parents what worked for her daughter.
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Meet Dr. David Duizer
Dr. Duizer is a naturopathic doctor with a special interest in the holistic approach to cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and autoimmune disease. His clinical focus is to address the cause of disease and support the body’s ability to heal naturally. Through advanced laboratory testing and the use of nutrition, lifestyle modification, herbal medicine, orthomolecular medicine, intravenous therapy and physical medicine Dr. Duizer aims to reduce symptoms and reverse disease processes.
