Sonoran Stories with Admissions

What happens when you step off the traditional career path to follow a calling? In this energizing and heartfelt interview, Sonoran University alumni Dr. Karthik Ramanan (“Dr. K”) shares how a high-pressure finance career, personal health challenges, and a commitment to personal transformation led him to naturopathic medicine.  Dr. K opens up about the lifestyle changes that healed his body, the courage required to reinvent himself, and the evolution of his career from ND to coach, speaker, and entrepreneur. His story is a powerful reminder that success is not linear — it’s intentional, holistic, and deeply personal.  Listeners will gain insights into brand building, finding your voice, embracing failure, and creating a life rooted in purpose and service.  Why listen: If you’re a career changer, or you’re wondering whether the natural health career is possible for you, this episode will show you that transformation begins with one courageous decision. Links:https://www.drkarthikramanan.com/about/https://www.instagram.com/dr.karthikramanan/https://www.facebook.com/groups/emotionalhealthwarriorshttps://www.sonoran.edu/admissions/Hashtags #CareerChanger #DrKRamanan #SonoranStories #WallStreetToWellness #NaturopathicJourney #HolisticHealth #FutureND #SonoranUniversity #TransformationStory #IntegrativeMedicine #PurposeDrivenCareer 

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

Start your journey with us. In this introductory episode, host Courtney Badowski welcomes listeners to Sonoran Stories with Admissions and sets the stage for what this podcast is all about — authentic voices, meaningful conversations, and practical guidance for aspiring naturopathic, integrative medicine, and health science students.  You’ll learn how Sonoran University’s holistic admissions philosophy helps uncover each applicant’s purpose, passion, and potential. Courtney also shares what to expect in future episodes, from student journeys to alumni and faculty insights, and invites you to join a community where connection and belonging are core to becoming a healthcare professional.   Why listen: If you’re exploring an integrative medicine or natural health career path and want genuine insight into what it takes to thrive at Sonoran, this is where your story begins. Hashtags #SonoranStories #FutureND #NaturopathicMedicine #HolisticEducation #IntegrativeHealth #SonoranUniversity #AdmissionsJourney #HealthSciences #NaturopathicDoctor #NaturalMedicine #StudentVoices #ClinicalNutrition #ClinicalMentalHealth #BecomeAnND #BecomeaCNS #BecomeaCMHC