Episode 2 | Leading With Purpose: A Conversation with Sonoran's President, Dr. Lise Alschuler

In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, Sonoran University President Dr. Lise Alschuler shares the life experiences that shaped her calling to naturopathic medicine and her vision for the next generation of integrative healthcare professionals.  From her transformative first encounter with acupuncture to decades of leadership in integrative healthcare, Dr. Alschuler reflects on the mentors, values, and defining moments that guide her work today. She discusses whole person care, the importance of presence and compassion in patient encounters, and what it means to practice — and teach — “soul medicine.”  This episode offers a rare and heartfelt look at the why behind Sonoran’s mission: to graduate integrative health practitioners who are grounded, reflective, ethical, and equipped to change healthcare for the better.  Why listen: Future students will leave feeling inspired, validated, and more connected to the purpose and power of natural healthcare.Hashtags #DrLiseAlschuler #SonoranStories #IntegrativeMedicine #WholePersonCare #FutureHealers #NaturopathicLeadership #SonoranUniversity #NaturopathicEducation #PurposeDrivenLife #HolisticHealth #MindBodyMedicine  Chapters00:00 Dr. Alschuler's Journey and Valuable Advice12:35 Career Journey and Integrative Medicine18:00 Naturopathic Oncology and Personal Experience24:21 Impact of Personal Experience on Patient Care