Episodes
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Protecting Your Energy: Emotions, Intuition & the Body - EP127
Some rooms look safe, happy, and holy, and you still leave them completely drained. Dr. Ana Lara has spent years asking why, and Dr. Kirk Slagle’s answer is that your energy is finite, and how you handle the first moments of an encounter decides how much of it you keep. Dr. Lara and Dr. Slagle,...
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The Five Spheres of Wellness: Energy, Spirit & Mind - EP126
We spend our days doing, doing, doing, then come home depleted and wonder why. Dr. Kirk Slagle’s answer is that we have lost connection to what is happening around us and inside us, and that connection can be practiced until it becomes natural. Dr. Ana Lara sits down with Dr. Kirk Slagle…
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Faith Over Fear: Two Doctors Share What Almost Took Them Out - EP 125
She had never told anyone. Not her husband. Not her family. Not her closest colleagues. In this episode, Dr. Ana Lara shares a story she has carried alone for fifteen years — a dark moment when physical illness, grief, and isolation converged — and the voice she heard that stopped her. This is…
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The Complexity of Mental Health: Trauma, Faith & Why People Don't Heal - EP124
Why do some people struggle to understand what a person with serious mental health challenges is going through? Because the brain under trauma does not respond to logic, positive thinking, or simple advice. And because the people who appear most put together are often the ones carrying the most —...
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Postpartum Truth, Hormones & the Mental Health Gap - Part 2 - EP123
Postpartum depression. Postpartum anxiety. Postpartum psychosis. But what about postpartum rage — the thing almost no one talks about, that has a hormonal explanation and a name, and that women are still suffering through alone because they're afraid to say it out loud? Dr. Ana Lara continues her...
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Postpartum Truth, Hormones & the Mental Health Gap - EP122
Every new woman who walks through Dr. Lara's door says the same thing: I went to doctor after doctor and they kept telling me I was normal. You are not crazy. You are not normal. Your hormones have not been checked — and there is a difference. Dr. Ana Lara sits down with her longtime friend and...
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Why Doctors Follow the Crowd — And How to Protect Your Own Thinking - EP121
Doctors are not immune to fear. They are not immune to social pressure, groupthink, or the institutional conditioning that makes saying yes easier than saying wait. Understanding how that happens — and what it costs patients — is something every person who interacts with the medical system needs…
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Insulin Resistance: The Silent Epidemic Doctors Keep Missing - EP120
Millions of people are insulin resistant for 10 to 20 years before they develop diabetes. Their labs come back "normal." Their doctors tell them they're fine. And the whole time, elevated insulin is quietly driving weight gain, brain fog, hormone disruption, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and…
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Postpartum Hormones, Psychosis & What Doctors Are Missing in Women's Mental Health - EP119
She was a labor and delivery nurse. She told her husband, her mother, her family, and every medical professional she saw that something was terribly wrong. She was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in four months. Her symptoms never resolved. She was not crazy — she was hormonally depleted…
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: A Naturopathic Doctor's Honest Take - EP118
Everyone is talking about GLP-1 medications. Hollywood is using them. Doctors are prescribing them. Influencers are promoting them. And Dr. Lara is not going to stay quiet about what she is actually seeing — in her clinic, on her patients, and in the evidence that is not making headlines. Dr. Ana...
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes: What Every Parent Must Know - EP117
Anthony Bates had 25 sports physicals. Not one of them checked his heart. At 20 years old, he died of sudden cardiac arrest after a workout — from a condition that could have been detected with an EKG. His mother Sharon turned that grief into a mission that has now screened over 2 million people...
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Why You're Not Healing — The Hard Truths Most Doctors Won't Say - EP116
You've tried the treatments. You've seen the doctors. You've bought the supplements. And you're still not well. Before you blame the medicine, the doctor, or your diagnosis — this episode is going to ask you something harder. Have you actually committed? Dr. Ana Lara gets candid — genuinely…
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Real Patient Cases: Arthritis, Thyroid Cancer, Lupus & Diabetes Reversed - EP115
What does naturopathic root-cause medicine actually look like when it works? Not in theory — in real cases, with real patients, real lab values, and outcomes that conventional medicine told them weren't possible. This episode is the evidence. Dr. Ana Lara shares five de-identified clinical cases...
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Why Doctors Are Leaving Medicine — And What It Means for You - EP114
54% of physicians report frequent burnout. 57% experienced significant emotional distress in the past year. And a growing number of doctors — many of them under 40, many of them excellent — are walking away from medicine entirely. This is not a personal failure. It is a systemic crisis. And it is...
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Medical Gaslighting, Public Trust & Accountability in Medicine - EP113
Trust is the currency of medicine. When physicians and public health institutions lose it — through silence, inconsistency, or decisions that serve institutions over patients — the damage reaches every doctor's office in the country. And we are living in that aftermath right now. Dr. Ana Lara…
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Toxemia: Heavy Metals, Mold & the Toxic Burden Behind Chronic Disease - EP112
Your body is always detoxifying. The problem is when the toxic burden exceeds the body's capacity to eliminate — and the result can look like autoimmune disease, neurological symptoms, skin conditions, joint pain, or chronic fatigue that no one can explain. Toxemia is the fourth obstacle to cure,...
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Diet, Digestion & Stress: Root Causes of Chronic Illness - EP111
You are not merely what you eat — you are what you digest, absorb, assimilate, and eliminate. And that principle doesn't just apply to your gut. It applies to everything you are taking in spiritually, mentally, and emotionally as well. Continuing the root-cause series, Dr. Ana Lara goes deep on…
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Spiritual Disharmony: The Root Most Doctors Won't Touch - EP110
Physical illness is often the last place disease shows up — not the first. Before it reaches the body, it travels through the spirit and the soul. And until we address what's happening there, we are treating the symptom of a symptom. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Ana Lara takes a full...
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The Naturopathic Therapeutic Order: How Real Healing Works - EP109
Conventional medicine goes straight to step seven. Naturopathic medicine starts at step one — and that difference is why one model manages disease while the other resolves it. No supplement can outcompete a persistent physiological insult. Real healing requires a specific order. Dr. Ana Lara…
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The Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
The body was designed to heal itself. Naturopathic medicine is built on that truth — and on six foundational principles that have guided root-cause healing for centuries, long before "integrative" or "functional" medicine existed. Dr. Ana Lara walks through all six foundational principles of...
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What Does a Naturopathic Doctor Actually Do?
If you've ever wondered whether a naturopathic doctor is just a "natural" version of your MD — or confused an ND with a functional medicine practitioner — this episode is going to clear that up entirely. The difference isn't the tools. It's the paradigm. Dr. Ana Lara breaks down what naturopathic...
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Healing Power of Your Voice: Humming, Singing & Your Nervous System
You have a therapeutic tool built into your body that you've probably stopped using — your own voice. Humming, singing, and chanting aren't just cultural traditions or childhood habits; they are measurable, physiological healers that your nervous system already knows how to receive. Dr. Ana Lara...
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Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Hidden Healer
Your vagus nerve touches your heart, your gut, your immune system, and your capacity to feel safe — and most people don't even know it exists. When it's dysregulated, everything downstream suffers: digestion, sleep, mood, inflammation, and resilience. Dr. Ana Lara breaks down the vagus nerve —…
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Episode 104: The Healing Power of Water: Hydrotherapy in Naturopathic Medicine
Did you know that one of the oldest healing therapies in the world may be flowing from your tap? In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself, we explore the fascinating world of hydrotherapy, a cornerstone of naturopathic medicine that has been used for thousands of years across cultures to…
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Episode 103: What Is Homeopathy? A Deep Dive into Its History, Philosophy, and Power
Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast! In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of homeopathy — what it is, where it came from, and why it continues to help millions of people around the world. Learn about the history and philosophy of homeopathy, how it works differently from...
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Episode 102: Nature Cure: The Roots of Naturopathic Medicine and the Forgotten Healing Wisdom
What is Nature Cure? | The Origins of Naturopathic Medicine Explained In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast, we explore the fascinating history of Nature Cure, the birth of Naturopathic Medicine, and how ancient healing traditions shaped modern holistic healthcare. Discover how...
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Episode 101 - Ketamine: A Breakthrough Therapy or Band-Aid Solution?
What is ketamine, and why is it becoming one of the most talked-about treatments in mental health today? In this episode of Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast, we explore the science, psychology, and controversy behind ketamine therapy. Learn how ketamine works in the brain, its effects on...
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Episode 100: “Losing Weight the Right Way: A Physician’s Guide to Sustainable, Healthy Fat Loss”
This is our 100th episode!!! I want to give a heartfelt thank you to the support team: Bill Brassow, Owner of PodWorks Studio https://podworksstudios.com/ Jio Gaon, Editor at PodWorks Studio Nicole Angus, Rooted Success Solutions, social media expert. [email protected] Jeffri Lynn…
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EP 99: The Invisible Aftermath: How Concussions & TBIs Rewire Your Mind, Emotions, and Behavior
Welcome back to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast where we explore the deeper layers of healing—beyond symptoms, beyond diagnoses, and into the patterns that shape how we live, think, and show up in the world. Today’s episode is one that many people don’t even realize they’re living through....
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EP 98: Toxic Love, Inflamed Minds: Abusive Relationships Drive Neuroinflammation & Chronic Disease
Welcome back to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast where we explore the deep connections between mind, body, and healing. Today we’re diving into a topic that is both deeply personal and profoundly physiological: abusive and toxic relationships—and how they literally inflame the brain and body,...
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Episode 97: Healing from Birthing PTSD — Reclaiming Your Body, Mind, and Power
Welcome back to Physician Heal Thyself The Podcast — the space where we explore deep healing for the healer, the mother, the woman. Today’s episode is tender, powerful, and deeply needed. We are talking about birthing PTSD — what it is, why it happens, how to prevent it, and most importantly… how...
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Episode 96: Advocating for Yourself During Pregnancy, Delivery & Informed Consent w/ Nicole Angus
Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is one I wish every pregnant woman could hear before she ever steps foot in a provider’s office or hospital room. We’re talking about self-advocacy during pregnancy and birth — and what every woman needs to know about informed consent. Because here’s the...
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Episode 95: Neuroinflammation: The Hidden Driver of Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Chronic Disease
Today we’re talking about a topic that is rapidly gaining attention in functional and integrative medicine: neuroinflammation. This silent process inside the brain may be a major contributor to symptoms that many patients struggle with — brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline,...
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EP 93: Why Quality Matters: The Truth About Therapeutic Supplements w/ Daniel Boenning Part 2 of 2
Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for 27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years. Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent...
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EP 93: Why Quality Matters: The Truth About Therapeutic Supplements w/ Daniel Boenning Part 1 of 2
Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for 27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years. Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent...
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Episode 92: Behind the Mask: Understanding Shame and Toxic Behaviors
Today we’re talking about something most of us experience but rarely talk about: shame. More importantly, we’re uncovering why shame often makes us hide behind a mask, repeat toxic behaviors, and even lie to ourselves and others—and what we can do to break free. Shame is a deeply painful emotion....
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Episode 91: Groupthink and the Human Need to Belong
Today, we’re going deeper into one of the biggest forces that pulls us out of alignment: groupthink. Human beings are wired for connection. We are created for relationship—with God and with one another. But the same need that draws us toward community can also pressure us into silence…
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Episode 90: Are You Turning to AI for Medical Advice? What You Need to Know Before Proceeding!
Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast devoted to caring for the healer—mind, body, and spirit—so that we can live and practice with clarity, wisdom, and compassion. Today’s episode asks a timely and deeply important question: Are you turning to artificial intelligence for medical advice?...
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Episode 89: The Legal Duty to Review Lab Results: Why Doctors Must Discuss Findings With Patients
Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast devoted to educating people on things related to health in a whole person approach.Today we’re exploring a question that often arises in clinics, hospitals, and patient portals:Why can’t doctors simply give patients their lab results without...
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Episode 88: Surrendered and Submitted in the Love and Freedom of Christ” Part 2 of 2
Maybe you don’t feel safe to feel loved and heard. Maybe you have been hurt by people who were supposed to be safe for you, and you had to survive abuse. This could make it difficult to see God, hear from God or want to be in a relationship with God. This conversation is for you. When surrender…
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Episode 87: Surrendered and Submitted in the Love and Freedom of Christ” Part 1 of 2
We’re talking about two words that often carry emotional weight, especially in church spaces: surrender and submission. For some people, these words bring comfort.For others, they bring confusion, resistance, or even pain. But Scripture shows us that when surrender and submission are rooted in...
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Episode 86: Knowing God’s Voice: Discernment in an Age of Noise
In a world flooded with opinions, influencers, spiritual leaders, and powerful systems competing for our trust, how do we know what’s truly from God? Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice.” That statement assumes discernment—not blind obedience. In this episode, we explore how to separate God’s…
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Episode 85: Whole & Aligned: Faith, Health, and the Courage to Speak
Today we’re talking about health, but not just nutrition or exercise. We’re talking about whole-person health—mind, body, and spirit—and how it’s deeply impacted by whether or not we feel free to think for ourselves, speak truthfully, and live authentically. From a Christian perspective, we…
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Episode 84: “Rooted and Powerful: Walking Confidently in Your Identity in Christ”
If you’ve ever questioned your worth…If you’ve ever felt overlooked, insecure, or unsure of your purpose…Or if you’ve ever shrunk yourself instead of standing boldly in who God created you to be—this episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about confidence through identity—specifically, who you...
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Episode 83: “Daughters by Design: God’s Purpose, Power, and Identity for Women”
In a world that constantly defines women by appearance, productivity, or comparison, God offers something radically different—identity by design. Today’s episode is an invitation to step away from cultural noise and step into God’s truth about who women are, why He created them, and the value…
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Episode 82: Changing your Mindset and Breaking Unhealthy Behaviors in 2026!
Welcome to the podcast.Changing your life doesn’t start with a new diet, a new workout, or even a new routine. It starts in the mind.Our thoughts shape our feelings, our habits, and ultimately our behaviors. If your mindset is stuck in old patterns, your actions—even when well-intentioned—will...
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Episode 81: You’re Not Alone in Feeling Alone: Navigating Holiday Loneliness
If you’re listening on Christmas Day, I want to start by saying this:I’m really glad you’re here. For many people, today is full of warmth, noise, laughter, and tradition.But for many others, Christmas can feel unexpectedly—or painfully—lonely. You might be physically alone.You might be…
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Episode 80: Reset & Realign: Building New Year Goals You’ll Actually Achieve
Every year, so many of us enter January with big energy. We say, “This is my year. I’m going to get fit, save money, change my mindset, accomplish everything I’ve ever dreamed of.”And then… life happens.Work gets busy. Motivation drops. Old habits sneak back in. And before we know it, our goals…
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Episode 79: Scrolling Mindfully — The Real Impact of Social Media on Your Mental & Physical Health
We’re diving into a topic that affects nearly everyone: how social media impacts our mental and physical health—and what we can do to build a healthier relationship with it.Whether you’re a casual user, a content creator, or someone who constantly battles the urge to check their notifications…
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Episode 78: Tapping into Calm - How EFT Supports Your Nervous System
Emotional Freedom Technique, EFT is a mind-body practice that uses gentle tapping on specific points on your body — the same points used in acupuncture — to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and even help process emotional pain. We’ll unpack how it works, why it helps regulate your nervous...