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Dr. Gil Winkelman ND
by Gil Winkelman ND MA
The Ask Dr. Gil Podcast explores the intersection of natural medicine, spirituality, and mind-body healing. Hosted by Dr. Gil Winkelman, ND—a naturopathic physician with over two decades of experience—this show dives into practical and profound ways to restore mental, emotional, and neurological balance.Dr. Gil shares insights from his clinical work helping people overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, migraines, concussions, and more through LENS neurofeedback and natural therapies. Discover how science and spirituality come together to unlock true healing.
Episodes
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Transactional Relationship vs Reciprocity: Why Receiving Feels Like Owing
Transactional relationship are a part of life. But how can we identify our desire to give and receive as coming from a place of our heart as opposed to something else? A patient I’ll call Renee learned early that being useful was how she stayed wanted. At a dinner with close friends she noticed…
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Future Tripping: The Future hasn’t Happened Yet
You’re on a good date and part of you is already explaining to friends why it didn’t work out. Dr. Gil Winkelman explains future tripping, anxious desire, and how to tell a possibility from a verdict. A patient I’ll call Simone was on a second date that was going genuinely well, and somewhere in...
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Emotionally Attached? What It Actually Means to You
Why do we get emotionally attached to an old sweater, worn at the cuffs, faded, torn at the collar — the kind of thing you’d grab in a fire before almost anything else in your closet? It belonged to someone you loved. That attachment isn’t a distortion of judgment about a piece of fabric. It’s […]
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Why Do I Need Constant Reassurance? The Real Reason
A patient I’ll call Eugene told me something a few weeks ago that stuck with me: “I keep telling myself I don’t need this. Then I check my phone every ten minutes hoping she texted back.” He wasn’t being dramatic. He was describing something a lot of people live with quietly — why do I […]
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Therapist for People Pleasing: What’s Actually Driving It
If you’ve searched for a therapist for people pleasing, you already know the pattern: saying yes when you mean no, anticipating what everyone else needs before they ask, feeling responsible for keeping things comfortable for people who never asked you to. What you might not know is why it’s so…
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Chemistry vs. Compatibility: Why Attraction Isn’t Enough
Maya has a type — she’ll tell you this herself, laughing, like it’s a personality trait. Brilliant, funny, magnetic, a little unavailable, always in the middle of becoming something. She’s dated four of these types in the last six years, and each time, she’s felt the most alive she’s ever been.…
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Why Do I Feel Like I Have to Earn Love? What the Nervous System Actually Learned
Why do I feel like I have to earn love? There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from giving constantly — anticipating what people need, making yourself useful, performing — and never quite feeling like you’ve done enough to rest. Underneath it, often, is a quiet sense that love is...
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How to Overcome Fear of Intimacy — And Why That’s the Wrong Question
How to overcome fear of intimacy is the wrong question. Fear of intimacy isn’t a malfunction. It’s a prediction. You want closeness. Someone safe comes toward you. And something in you wants to pull away. You understand the pattern. You might know exactly where it came from. You may even see it...
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What Is the Frequency of Love? What the Nervous System Is Organized Toward
If you love this or other episodes, please subscribe, rate, review, and share at Apple Podcasts. What Is the Frequency of Love? What the Nervous System Is Organized Toward There’s a question that tends to appear after healing work produces something real. The anxiety is better. The baseline is...
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Nervous System Healing Program: What Rewrite the Signal Actually Does in Eleven Weeks
Nervous System Healing Program: What Rewrite the Signal Actually Does Many nervous system healing programs emphasize one primary layer. Somatic work may emphasize the body. Group therapy may emphasize the relational field. Naturopathic care may emphasize the biochemical terrain. For some people,...
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How to Know If Therapy Is Working: A Clinical Assessment
How to Know If Therapy Is Working: What to Look for at Six Months Most people assess whether therapy is working by how they feel. If they feel better, it’s working. If they don’t, it isn’t. This episode argues that feelings are one data stream — and not always the most informative one at the […]
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The Emotional Healing Process: What Happens After the Pattern Loosens
What happens after insight? What happens after the pattern you’ve spent years trying to understand actually begins to lose its grip? Most content about the emotional healing process describes a destination — regulation, integration, relief. It rarely describes what arrival actually feels like. In...
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Therapy Not Working? Why the Level of the Intervention Has to Match the Level of the Pattern
Therapy Not Working? Why the Level of the Intervention Has to Match the Level of the Pattern If therapy isn’t working — not because it was bad therapy, but because something is still running despite genuine insight and real effort — this episode is for you. The standard explanations for why…
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How to Regulate Your Nervous System: What Actually Changes When the Work Goes Deep Enough
How to Regulate Your Nervous System: What the Destination Actually Looks Like Learning how to regulate your nervous system is one of the most common goals people bring to integrative and naturopathic practice. But the goal is usually framed around symptom management — reducing anxiety, improving...
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Healing Generational Trauma: 3 Mechanisms Behind Inherited Family Patterns
Healing generational trauma begins with understanding what you’re actually working with — because not all inherited patterns come from the same place. You’re in a conflict with someone you love and you hear yourself say exactly what your father said. Or you carry a grief you can’t locate in your...
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Achievement Identity: The Hidden Cost of Being the Capable One
Achievement Identity: The Hidden Cost of Being the Capable One Achievement identity — the pattern of organizing your sense of self around what you’re capable of — is one of the most socially rewarded and least examined patterns in high-functioning people. You deliver. You solve problems. People...
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Signs Your Nervous System Is Healing (Even When You Can’t Tell)
If you’ve been doing healing work and wondering whether anything is actually changing, these are the signs your nervous system is healing — even when it doesn’t feel like it. Most people making real progress are missing it entirely. That’s not a motivation problem. It’s a measurement problem.…
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Spiritual Bypassing: When Your Practice Becomes the Problem
Spiritual bypassing is one of the most common ways well-intentioned healing work quietly stalls. Most people doing it have no idea it’s happening. In this episode, Dr. Gil breaks down what spiritual bypassing actually looks like in clinical practice. It’s not a failure of sincerity — it’s a…
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Spiritual Practice and Healing: What the Managing Mind Can’t Reach
When Healing Has a Ceiling: Spirituality, Surrender, and What the Managing Mind Can’t Reach Some people do everything right — the therapy, the somatic work, the self-awareness — and still hit a wall. In this episode, Dr. Gil explores why certain forms of healing require states that effortful...
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Why Anxiety Won’t Go Away: What Your Nervous System Is Actually Trying to Signal
You’ve tried to think your way out of it. Reminded yourself that things are okay. Maybe done the work — therapy, practices, frameworks. You can describe your patterns with real precision. It’s still there. Why anxiety won’t go away is a question I am often asked. In this episode of AskDrGil, I...
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How to Heal From Childhood Trauma: Why Your Body Can Actually Finish What It Started
There is a quiet assumption running through most of contemporary healing culture: that trauma is a permanent condition. That the goal is management, not resolution. That you will always be working with it, never through it. Learn how to heal from childhood trauma. Dr. Gil thinks that assumption…
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The Root Cause of Recurring Symptoms
You’ve treated the symptom. More than once. Different approaches, different practitioners, different protocols. Things improved. And then the same essential experience came back. Finding the root cause of your symptoms is key. In this episode of AskDrGil, Dr. Gil introduces a framework that...
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How to Reverse Biological Age: Dr. Kavin Mistry on Primal Health
Most conversations about how to reverse biological age focus on what to take, what to eat, or what to optimize. This one starts somewhere different. Dr. Kavin Mistry is a board-certified neuroradiologist with 25 years of clinical experience — and someone who spent formative years living with the...
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The Wayfarer and the Challenges of the Unknown
Most people get stuck in a healing loop, mistaking ongoing searching for progress. The challenges of the unknown halt their journey. But what if your in-between state isn’t a failure, but a vital phase of transformation that can still shift? In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, we dive into the…
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What Your Childhood Nervous System Is Still Doing to You
There is a curriculum that every human being completes in the first years of life. It has no textbooks. No teachers who know they are teaching. It’s woven into your childhood nervous system in early life. It happens in the space between a child and the people they depend on for survival. By the...
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When Healing Burnout Arrives: The Initiate’s Dilemma
You have been doing the work. The therapy, the practices, the retreats, the protocols. You are not avoiding your healing — you are pursuing it seriously. And somehow, the more you pursue it, the more exhausted you become. Healing burnout may have set in. This is not a sign that something is wrong...
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Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns
You ended the relationship. You took time. You reflected. You told yourself — clearly and sincerely — that the next person would be different. But your relationship patterns keeps repeating. And then, somewhere in the middle of the next relationship, you looked up and realized you were in the…
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Breaking Free from the Alchemist Shadow
Healing is a profound journey, but what happens when the quest for transformation becomes an identity? Many individuals find themselves stuck in the cycle of healing, perpetually seeking the next breakthrough without realizing that they have already done the essential work. In this post, we’ll...
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Healing Archetype Quiz: Starting from the Right Place
Most healing theories overlook one critical factor: your unique archetype. Discover the five distinct healing profiles that explain why the same treatment can work wonders for some—and do nothing for others. Gil Winkelman, a seasoned naturopathic doctor and consciousness expert, introduces a...
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Healing Maps: How to Find Your True Level
Most healing is driven by the wrong focus — but what if the secret lies in healing at the right level? Dr. Gil Winkelman reveals a powerful healing maps framework based on your body’s signals, mind patterns, and ancestral influences to unlock your true potential for health. If you’ve ever felt...
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Why One-Size-Fits-All Healing Protocols Fail
Many people follow healing protocols meticulously — only to find they don’t get the results they expected. What if the problem isn’t your willpower, compliance, or even your effort? What if the missing piece is understanding that you are uniquely different, and your healing needs a tailored map?…
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Archetypes, Biology, and the Hidden Patterns Running Your Health
Archetypes, Biology, and the Hidden Patterns Running Your Health Most of us never stop to ask: why do I keep ending up here? Same stress. Same symptoms. Same emotional loops. The answer might not be in your labs or your lifestyle — it might be in your archetypes. In this episode, I sit down to […]
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The Surprising Power of Releasing the Emotionally Charged
Often we are shaped by the emotionally charged. Dr. Gil Winkelman uncovers how unresolved energy gets stuck in our bodies, creating patterns we mistake for who we are. Discover why trauma isn’t just about the past, but about incomplete energy in the present, and learn how to finally complete…
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How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology
Discover how your biography becomes biology and unlock the hidden power of your energetic field and discover how your beliefs, emotions, and memories shape your health—sometimes before symptoms even appear. If you’re tired of chasing symptoms that seem beyond your control, this episode reveals…
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The Hidden Cost of Self-Betrayal
Keywords self-betrayal, chronic symptoms, authenticity, healing, nervous system, energy, self-awareness, personal growth, emotional health, vibrational coherence Summary In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the concept of self-betrayal and its physical manifestations in the...
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Are Insights Enough for Healing
Summary In this episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses the significance of insight in understanding our reactions and behaviors, emphasizing that while insight is valuable, it is not sufficient for healing or change. He explores the limitations of awareness in altering physical and emotional...
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The Psyche as Frequency: How Thoughts, Emotions & Shadow Shape the Body’s Vibration
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, we delve into the concept of vibrational medicine, exploring how thoughts, emotions, and psychological factors influence our health. He discusses the vibratory aspects of emotions, the impact of attachment styles on health, and how trauma can affect our internal...
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The Surprising Link Between Shadow Work, Belief Systems, and Vibrational Healing
Vibrational healing requires one to unlock the hidden power of your thoughts and emotions, by discoveringhow shadow, belief systems, and vibrational patterns shape your body’s vibration and healing process. If you’ve ever wondered why lasting health feels elusive despite conventional treatments,...
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Unlocking the Power of Vibrational Medicine- Part 1
In this episode of the Ask Dr. Gil podcast, Dr. Gil Winkelman introduces the concept of vibrational medicine, emphasizing its significance in health and healing. He discusses the increasing number of patients who are not responding to traditional treatments, suggesting that exploring vibrational...
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Unlocking the Healing Power of Frequencies
In this episode of Ask Dr. Dr Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the healing power of frequencies. Frequencies occur in biology and impact health in many ways. He discusses how frequencies influence our physical and emotional well-being, the role of coherence in heart and breath, and the potential…
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The Illusion of Authority: AI’s Role in Medicine
In this conversation, Dr. Gil Winkelman discusses the increasing prevalence of AI in healthcare, particularly in medical and psychological assistance. He highlights the limitations of AI, emphasizing that it can provide incorrect information and lacks the nuanced understanding that human…
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Can You Heal Your Life? The Evolution of Mind-Body Medicine
Can you heal your life? In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the transformative work of Louise Hay, particularly her book ‘You Can Heal Your Life.’ He discusses the historical context of Hay’s work, its impact on mind-body medicine, and the evolution of these concepts over…
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The Hidden Aspects of Health: Understanding Your Shadow
In this episode, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the concept of ‘shadow’ as introduced by Carl Jung and its profound impact on both mental and physical health. Understanding the shadow can be extremely ipmortant for uncovering underlying causes of illness. He discusses how repressed emotions,...
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Exploring the Depths of the Shadow Self
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gill, Dr. Gill Winkelman explores the concept of the shadow self, a term coined by Carl Jung, which encompasses the parts of ourselves that we often reject or deny. He discusses how these shadow traits can be both negative and positive, and how embracing them can lead…
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The Neuroscience of Compassion: Building Emotional Resilience
In this episode of “Ask Dr. Gill,” Dr. Gil Winkelman delves into the complexities of compassion, exploring why caring for others can be both nourishing and exhausting. He discusses the importance of empathy, the neuroscience behind compassionate actions, and how to prevent burnout by grounding...
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The Healing Power of the Blue Man Archetype
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gill, Dr. Gill Winkelman delves into the concept of the Blue Man archetype as presented by Matthew Fox, exploring its implications for health, healing, and spirituality. He discusses the significance of the color blue in various spiritual traditions, the importance of...
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Unlocking the Power of Embodiment
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the concept of embodiment, emphasizing its importance in understanding mind-body awareness and improving nervous system regulation. He discusses how trauma can lead to disembodiment and shares practical techniques like breath work and...
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Neuroplasticity and Attachment: Keys to Emotional Healing
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gil, Dr. Gil Winkelman explores the relationship between attachment and neuroplasticity, emphasizing that attachment styles can change over time. He discusses the different types of attachment styles, how they affect relationships, and the importance of understanding…
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Understanding Co-Regulation and Attachment Theory
In this episode of Ask Dr. Gill, Dr. Gill Winkelman delves into the intricate connections between yoga, co-regulation, and attachment theory. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, not just romantic ones, in our emotional and physical health. The discussion highlights how our nervous...
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Food Additive Safety Regulations: US vs. The World
The conversation explores the differing approaches to food safety regulations between the United States and other countries, particularly focusing on the FDA’s ‘generally regarded as safe’ standard and contrasting it with the more precautionary principles adopted by the European Union and Japan....
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The Ask Dr. Gil Podcast explores the intersection of natural medicine, spirituality, and mind-body healing. Hosted by Dr. Gil Winkelman, ND—a naturopathic physician with over two decades of experience—this show dives into practical and profound ways to restore mental, emotional, and neurological balance.Dr. Gil shares insights from his clinical work helping people overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, migraines, concussions, and more through LENS neurofeedback and natural therapies. Discover how science and spirituality come together to unlock true healing.
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