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Send us Fan MailDementia is one of the biggest fears people carry quietly, and the hardest part is not knowing what to do with that fear. We sit down with Dr Ashanthi Gajaweera, a neurologist with more than two decades in traditional practice, to unpack why she stepped outside the insurance-based model and founded HealthSpan Neurology, a preventative neurology clinic built around cognitive longevity and dementia risk reduction long before symptoms show up. We talk through what a real dementia prevention programme looks like when you finally have time to do it properly: longer visits, a clear sequence of assessment and testing, and a stepwise plan that prioritises what matters most for the individual rather than dumping “a million things” on one to-do list. Shashanti shares how she thinks about mechanisms that drive cognitive decline such as metabolic health and inflammation, how she sets expectations for patients who feel subtle change, and why empowerment and agency are just as important as lab results. A standout thread is menopause and brain health. Ashanthi explains why hormonal change can intersect with memory, mood, migraines, and overall neurological resilience and why women deserve prevention guidance that takes menopause seriously instead of treating it as an afterthought. We also get candid about the “jungle” of brain health claims, how to avoid pseudoscience without becoming cynical, and what it takes to market a prevention service that many people do not even realise exists. If you care about evidence-based brain health, cognitive longevity, and practical dementia prevention, subscribe, share this with someone who worries about their future, and leave us a review with your biggest takeaway.Guest BiographyDr Ashanthi Gajaweera is a neurologist and founder of Healthspan Neurology, a preventative practice focused on dementia prevention and cognitive longevity. After 20+ years in traditional medicine, she transitioned away from the insurance-based model to create a more proactive, patient-centred approach to brain health.Her work centres on helping individuals understand and reduce their risk of cognitive decline before symptoms appear, using an evidence-informed and personalised framework. With certification in menopause care, she brings a unique perspective to how hormonal changes in midlife impact brain health.Known for her clear, data-driven approach and her stance against pseudoscience, Dr Gajaweera empowers patients to move from fear to agency, with practical strategies to take control of their long-term cognitive health.LinksWebsite: healthspanneurology.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgajaweera/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhen depression does not lift with medication, people often assume the next step is simply “try another tablet” and wait. That waiting can cost years of energy, work, relationships, and self-belief. I sit down with Dr Scott West, Chief Medical Officer at Nashville Neurocare Therapy and a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience, to talk plainly about what options look like when standard care stalls and what modern neurocare is doing differently.We dig into transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS therapy) as an outpatient neuromodulation treatment, how it moved from early research to real-world clinical use, and why it has become a meaningful tool for treatment-resistant depression. We also explore how TMS has expanded into anxious depression and OCD, why diagnosis labels can lag behind what brain-circuit treatments are actually doing, and how combining approaches like psychotherapy and medication management can improve response and remission. Along the way, we tackle a topic patients feel immediately: expectations. Even with symptom improvement, stress at home, work conflict, and unmet coping skills can pull people back into relapse if those pieces stay untouched.Then we go behind the scenes of mental health care delivery: hiring and training great staff, tracking outcomes, managing bottlenecks, and navigating insurance coverage for TMS and treatments like esketamine. We also talk about the awareness gap, why many clinicians still do not refer, and how digital monitoring tools could help clinics understand longer-term results after patients return to the community. If you care about practical mental health innovation, this is a grounded look at where neurocare is now and where it is heading next. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with someone who needs better options, and leave a review telling us what topic you want us to unpack next.Guest BiographyDr. Scott West is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in the treatment of depression and treatment-resistant mental health conditions. He is the Chief Medical Officer at Nashville NeuroCare Therapy, where he focuses on integrating advanced neurotherapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) into patient care. Dr. West’s work bridges traditional psychiatry and emerging neuromodulation approaches, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and expanding access to innovative mental health treatments.LinksWebsite: https://nashvilleneurocare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-west-90190323/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailMost chronic pain care breaks down at the exact moment it needs to get more precise. When someone has failed back surgery, persistent post-op pain, nerve symptoms that do not match the scan, or years of “nothing worked”, the usual five-minute consultation cannot hold the complexity. We sit down with Dr David Glick, a pain physician with decades of experience, to unpack what changes when you slow the process down and treat diagnosis as the main intervention.We talk through his method of building a nerve “roadmap” using careful examination, detailed history, and specialised electrodiagnostic testing, then translating that into a clear plan patients can trust. Along the way we challenge one of the biggest traps in modern musculoskeletal medicine: treating MRI findings as the cause, even when disc bulges and tears are common in people without pain. You’ll hear why clinical correlation, timeline, and symptom distribution matter more than a dramatic report, and how rushed care can funnel people towards procedures and even surgery that never targets the true pain generator.We also get practical about neuroplastic pain, expectation setting, and medication management. Chronic pain can become wired into the nervous system, meaning improvement may come in stages, and patients may not recognise progress without guidance. Finally, we explore how telemedicine second opinions can still deliver real results when they focus on clarity and reducing catastrophising, plus what it takes to build a sustainable model for time-intensive, quality-first care. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with someone navigating chronic pain, and leave a review with the one change you wish healthcare would make.👤 Guest BiographyDr David Glick is a pain specialist with over 36 years of clinical experience and the Medical Director of HealthQ2. He focuses on complex chronic pain cases, including patients who have failed conventional treatments or undergone unsuccessful surgeries.David is known for his highly detailed, patient-centered approach, including extended consultations, advanced diagnostic techniques, and a strong emphasis on patient and practitioner education. He is also a co-founder of the American Society of Pain Educators (now Pain Week), where he has helped train clinicians to better interpret imaging, manage patient expectations, and deliver more effective care.His work challenges conventional models of medicine, advocating for deeper clinical thinking, better alignment of incentives, and more meaningful patient outcomes.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://www.healthq2.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-glick-30145512/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailPrimary care is supposed to prevent illness, not just react to it, yet the way healthcare is paid for often pushes doctors into an impossible pace. I’m joined by Dr Frank Okuson Jr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and medical director in Texas, to talk candidly about what it’s like managing thousands of patients with complex chronic disease while trying to do the right thing with diabetes, hypertension, obesity and metabolic health. When the day is built around volume, the “root cause” conversation becomes the first thing to disappear. Frank explains why he’s transitioning away from the standard insurance-driven workflow towards a smaller, prevention-focused practice model of roughly 300 patients. We dig into what that extra time unlocks: closer follow-up, better coordination with specialists, real conversations about sleep, stress, diet and exercise, and support that improves medication adherence. He also shares why advanced screening can matter, including deeper cardiovascular risk markers such as apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a), plus tests for inflammation and insulin resistance, especially when standard lipid panels look normal but risk is still high. We also get into the parts people avoid saying out loud: the cost fears that shape patient decisions, the hours lost to paperwork and prior authorisations, and the emotional reality of not being able to bring every long-term patient into a smaller model. If you care about preventive healthcare, physician burnout, patient-centred care, and what a more sustainable future for primary care could look like, this conversation will give you both the frustration and the blueprint. Subscribe for more honest clinician conversations, share this with someone who’s frustrated by rushed care, and leave a review with the one change you want most in primary care.👤 Guest BiographyDr Frank Okosun Jr. is a board-certified internal medicine physician and Medical Director at Brazos Primary Care in Texas. With over 20 years of experience in medicine, he specialises in managing complex chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.Driven by a passion for delivering deeper, more meaningful patient care, Dr Okosun is transitioning his practice from a traditional high-volume model to a prevention-focused approach, centred on root-cause medicine, advanced diagnostics, and personalised care.He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, contributing to the education and development of future physicians.🔗 Guest Contact & LinksWebsite: https://frankokosunmd.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankokosunmd/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailPatient experience isn’t a slogan, it’s a system, and most clinics are trying to run a Ferrari on square wheels. We sit down with Karen Farah, CEO and founder of The Melting Pot Studio, to unpack what top medical practices do differently when they want patients to feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. We get practical about healthcare workflow design and digital transformation, starting where most software projects fail: messy processes, unclear ownership, and poor adoption. Karen shares her four-phase roadmap, from stakeholder interviews and workflow mapping to low-risk automation, integration, and finally more advanced AI in healthcare. The focus stays human-centred throughout, because the best tech only works when staff trust it and know how to use it in real clinic operations. We also explore how smoother intake, smarter follow-ups, and pattern recognition can cut admin load, reduce staff burnout, and improve patient retention. Along the way, Karen explains why many clinics still treat patient experience as a transactional A-to-B workflow, and how practices can shift towards an ongoing, tailored journey that patients actually want to return to. If you’re building or scaling a health and wellness practice, you’ll leave with clear ideas you can apply immediately. Subscribe, share this with a practice owner who needs it, and leave a review with the one workflow you would fix first.Guest BiographyKaren Farah is the CEO and Founder of The Melting Pot Studio, a digital transformation firm serving healthcare and other highly regulated industries. With a background in construction engineering, operations, and technology, Karen helps organisations improve patient and staff experience through better systems, workflow standardisation, and practical technology adoption. Her work focuses on making innovation more human-centred, helping clinics and healthcare teams reduce friction, improve retention, and build trust through smarter operational design.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://www.themeltingpotstudio.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenpfarah/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailYour labs can look “fine” while your body feels like it’s falling apart, and it’s not because you’re weak or lazy. We sit down with Dr Negin Rajaipour, board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Vita Rican Medical, to talk about what happens when chronic stress and trauma shape the nervous system so deeply that symptoms become a default setting.We dig into her E3 Method: Elevate, Embody, Evolve. Elevate starts with the story, shifting the clinical lens from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” and bringing in both adverse childhood experiences and the often-ignored adverse adulthood experiences that can rewire the nervous system just as powerfully. Embody covers the functional medicine and integrative medicine work, including how HPA axis disruption and cortisol patterns can affect thyroid function, sex hormones, sleep, insulin resistance, and stubborn weight. Evolve tackles what many care models miss: rebuilding identity so healing can actually hold.We also explore psychedelic-assisted therapy through a safety-first, structured approach, including ketamine therapy and supervised plant medicine work where legal, with a clear message that integration is where real change takes root. And we don’t dodge the hard truth about physician burnout: the system often demands clinicians perform like robots while carrying human grief, moral injury, and trauma.If you care about nervous system regulation, trauma-informed care, functional medicine, and modern healing that treats the whole person, this conversation will land. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.👤 GUEST BIOGRAPHYDr. Negin Rajaipour is a board-certified family medicine physician and the Founder and Medical Director of VitaRegen Medical. She is the creator of the E3 Method (Elevate, Embody, Evolve), an integrative framework that combines functional medicine, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care to address the root causes of chronic illness.Drawing from both her clinical background and personal healing journey, Dr. Negin’s work focuses on helping patients rebuild their health and identity after physical and emotional collapse. She is also the author of The Resurrection Algorithm and is currently developing a telehealth-first practice alongside a future flagship clinic in San Diego.Contact Details🌐 Website: https://vitaregenmedical.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-negin-rajaipour-md-52b486166/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailMost people assume rehabilitation ends when the hospital says you’re ready to go home. The truth can be harsher: many families walk into a gap where therapy stops, confidence collapses, and a loved one becomes afraid to move in the very place they’re meant to recover. We sit down with Susan Pattison, founder of SP Therapy Services in Greater Manchester, to talk about community rehabilitation, home physiotherapy, and neuro physiotherapy for adults living with stroke, brain injury, spinal injury, MS, and Parkinson’s. Susan explains why practising on a smooth gym floor can miss the point, and how real progress is built around carpets, stairs, doorsteps, toys on the floor, and the daily tasks that define independence. We also dig into falls prevention and balance training, including the uncomfortable idea of being “disabled by love” when carers remove too many chances to move. From neuroplasticity to goal-setting, Susan shares how she measures progress when change is subtle and non-linear, and why patient-centred functional goals often matter more than neat outcome scores. We also talk honestly about referral timing, NHS capacity pressures, the role of group programmes, and the practical challenges of running a specialist community clinic while trying to deliver ideal care. You’ll leave with a clearer view of what good neurorehabilitation looks like and how to support recovery without wrapping someone in cotton wool. If this conversation helps you think differently about rehab after injury or illness, please subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Guest BiographySusan Pattison is a specialist neurophysiotherapist and founder of SP Therapy Services, a community-based rehabilitation practice serving Greater Manchester and surrounding regions. With over 20 years of experience, she supports adults recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and long-term neurological conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s. Susan is passionate about delivering personalised, home-based care that helps patients regain independence and reach their full rehabilitation potential.🔗 Guest DetailsWebsite: https://www.sptherapyservices.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-pattison-22080734/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan Mail“How much is PRP?” is often the wrong first question. I’m joined by Dr Tammy Penhollow, an osteopathic physician and founder of Precision Med PRP, to talk about why regenerative medicine outcomes hinge on what happens before treatment not just the injection itself. If you’re dealing with spine pain, disc problems, knee pain or shoulder injuries and trying to avoid surgery, her message is simple: you cannot expect great results from platelet rich plasma or bone marrow concentrate if your body is running on chronic inflammation, poor sleep and missing nutritional basics. We dig into her prehab model: building an anabolic, healing state through sleep, protein, vitamin D and targeted lifestyle changes, guided by baseline labs and a functional assessment. We also discuss why dynamic ultrasound matters, why “chasing higher platelet numbers” can miss the point, and how expectations change when patients have multiple high quality touch points rather than a rushed, transactional consult. We also get honest about the current orthobiologics landscape, including the rise of bolt on regenerative services, the ongoing myths around PRP as a one time fix, and the need for ethical patient education as the field grows. If you’re curious about functional medicine, orthobiologics, and what high integrity regenerative care should look like, this conversation offers a clear framework you can use straight away. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone weighing PRP or surgery, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Guest BiographyDr Tammy Penhollow is an osteopathic physician based in Arizona and the founder of Precision Med PRP. Originally trained in anesthesiology and pain medicine, she transitioned into regenerative medicine after seeing the limitations of high-volume conventional care. Her practice focuses on orthobiologics for spine, knee, shoulder, and other joint issues, with a strong emphasis on “Prehab” — optimizing sleep, nutrition, inflammation, and structural function before treatment to improve outcomes. She is also an educator and content creator committed to helping patients and practitioners navigate regenerative medicine in a more ethical, evidence-informed way.Website: https://precisionmedprp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-penhollow-d-o-6a52085a/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailSurviving a stroke or traumatic brain injury is only the beginning. The real question is what happens next when someone needs to walk, think, speak, swallow, dress, toilet, work, and live safely again. We sit down with Dr Tanya Harris, a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and medical director of a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, to pull back the curtain on how recovery is built day by day and why rehab medicine is still widely misunderstood.We unpack what physiatry actually covers, from musculoskeletal physical medicine to high-acuity rehabilitation after catastrophic illness and injury. Dr Harris explains the PM&R mindset of “adding life to years”, why early referral matters for neuroplasticity after stroke and brain injury, and what a truly multidisciplinary rehab team does differently: coordinated nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, neuropsychology and more, all aligned to the patient’s goals and the family’s reality at home.Then we get into the hard part: healthcare access. Dr Harris shares what it looks like to spend hours on prior authorisations, peer-to-peers and appeals, why insurance denials have increased, and how short-term cost decisions can push patients away from intensive inpatient rehabilitation towards lower-intensity settings. We also explore what a fairer system could look like, including the case for universal coverage and lessons drawn from New Zealand’s approach.If you care about stroke recovery, brain injury rehabilitation, inpatient rehab, and the future of healthcare, subscribe, share this conversation, and leave a review. What part of the rehab journey do you think the public most misunderstands?Guest BiographyDr. Tanya Harris is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty focus in brain injury medicine. She serves as Medical Director of a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital at Good Samaritan, where she leads multidisciplinary care for patients recovering from complex injuries and illnesses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and spinal cord injury. Passionate about restoring function, independence, and quality of life, Dr. Harris is also a committed advocate for greater awareness of PM&R and for better access to intensive rehabilitation services.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://multicare.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-harris-md-79a7ab66/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever wondered why TMJ pain, headaches, poor sleep, and stubborn neck tension so often travel together, this conversation makes the case that the jaw is rarely acting alone. We sit down with Dr Curtis Westersund, a dentist with 46 years in practice and 25 years focused on functional, systems-based dentistry, to challenge a familiar clinical reflex: treating pain as the main target. Curtis argues that pain can be a poor metric for health because it’s easy to mute while the underlying biomechanics keep pulling the body further off course.Curtis shares his own turning point, from weekly migraines and heavy ibuprofen use to the day a dental orthotic changed everything and he hasn’t had a migraine since 2002. From there we dig into what he actually sees in practice: worn and cracked teeth, grinding, gum recession, temporalis pain, limited jaw opening, head and neck restriction, and a steady overlap with airway and sleep-related breathing problems. The core idea is adaptive capacity: humans survive and thrive by compensating, but those compensations eventually create new strain. When breathing is harder, posture shifts to protect the next breath, and that can ripple from the bite to the neck and beyond.We also talk shop on how digital diagnostics such as CBCT imaging and T-Scan bite analysis reduce “wild guessing”, why biomechanics is still under-taught in dentistry, and how business incentives, time constraints, and insurance structures shape what care patients can access. Curtis closes with what he’s building next: teaching platforms, global education, and AI-enabled ways to help clinicians learn faster and patients find the right kind of support.Subscribe for more practitioner-level conversations, share this with a colleague who treats complex pain patterns, and leave a review so more clinicians can find the show. What’s the biggest link you see between bite, breathing, and posture?Guest BiographyDr Curtis Westersund is a Calgary-based dentist with more than 46 years of clinical experience, including the last 25 years focused on functional, systems-based dentistry. Through his work at Dentalife, he helps patients with complex TMJ, structural, airway, and bite-related issues using a whole-person, biomechanical approach. Known for his “teeth to toes” philosophy, Dr Westersund combines digital diagnostics, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address root causes rather than simply manage symptoms.Contact Details Websites: www.dentalife.com and www.digitaltmj.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-westersund-5727323/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailMost women are told to accept postpartum leakage, bowel changes, reduced sensation, or discomfort as “normal”. We don’t buy that, and neither does Dr Troy Hailparn, a board-certified gynaecologist and pioneer in functional and cosmetic gynaecology. She explains how her work began as a response to patients whose concerns were brushed off, and why a better standard starts with one simple habit: ask about bladder function, bowel function, and sexual function, then examine and name external vulvar anatomy with the same seriousness as internal findings.We talk about procedures that most clinicians never learn in residency, including labioplasty and other vulvar surgeries, and why motivation is often misunderstood as purely aesthetic. Dr Hailparn shares how irritation, pain, hygiene issues, sport discomfort, and trauma history can shape what patients ask for, and why counselling and team-based support matter. We also get practical about pelvic floor myths, when kegels fail, and how “normal after childbirth” can become a dangerous excuse to stop investigating.On the systems side, we dig into informed consent, patient understanding, and the realities of building a cash pay solo clinic that makes time for long consultations. Dr Hailparn also outlines her evidence-led interest in regenerative medicine like PRP and exosomes, plus the bigger goal she wants next: proper training pathways through residency education or fellowship programmes. If women’s health, pelvic floor care, postpartum recovery, menopause counselling, and patient-centred gynaecology matter to you, subscribe, share this conversation with a friend, and leave us a review. What part of women’s care do you think medicine still avoids talking about?Guest BiographyDr. Troy Robbin Hailparn, MD, FACOG, FICS is a board-certified gynecologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience and the founder of the Cosmetic Gynecology Center of San Antonio. A pioneer in cosmetic and functional gynecology, she has spent more than two decades addressing overlooked issues in women’s sexual health, pelvic function, postpartum recovery, and quality of life. Dr. Hailparn authored ACOG’s first labiaplasty training module, teaches other physicians, and is known for her patient-centered, science-based approach to care.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://cosmeticgyn.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhailparn/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailSurgery is rarely a single moment in theatre. The real make-or-break work happens in the quieter weeks beforehand, when patients are anxious, deconditioned, undernourished, or simply unsure what to do next. We sit down with Dr Scott Russo, founder of Recover Health and a long-time spine surgeon, to talk about surgical optimisation and why “getting ready” is not a nice-to-have but a clinical pathway that can change outcomes.We walk through the practical building blocks of prehabilitation: finding a patient’s why, training the mind with breath practice and visualisation, improving sleep and resilience, and making realistic nutrition upgrades that support healing. Scott shares a striking story of an elderly patient repeatedly cancelled for surgery who rebuilds mobility and confidence through a structured plan using pool therapy and simple home training. We also get specific about what to measure, from anxiety and depression screening to frailty tests, walk distance, and nutrition risk.Telehealth threads through the model as a way to expand access, especially for patients far from specialist care, while also raising important questions about older patients and digital barriers. If you lead a practice, manage a service line, or want to understand where surgical pathways leak value, this conversation connects clinical detail with operational reality.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more healthcare leaders can find it. What part of surgical preparation do you think the system ignores most?Guest BiographyDr. Scott Russo is the founder of Recover Health and a former orthopedic and spine surgeon with more than three decades of clinical experience. After performing over 9,000 surgeries and facing his own life-threatening illness, he developed a deep interest in how patients can be better prepared to recover from serious health events. Through Recover Health, Dr. Russo helps patients improve surgical readiness through mindset, nutrition, physical conditioning, and behavioral support, with the goal of reducing complications and improving long-term outcomes.LinksWebsite: www.recoverhealth.netLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-s-russo-61110253/ About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA patient can spend years chasing an explanation for arm pain, numbness, tingling, or a shoulder that simply stops working under load, only to be told nothing shows up on tests. That gap between lived symptoms and clinical certainty is where thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) so often falls apart, especially the neurogenic form involving the brachial plexus. I’m joined by Dr Scott Werden, a diagnostic radiologist at Vanguard Specialty Imaging in San Francisco, who has spent decades building better ways to see and explain what is happening at the crowded junction of neck, chest and shoulder. We talk through what thoracic outlet syndrome is in clear terms, why arm motion can dynamically compress nerves, and why standard neurological exams can miss the problem entirely. Scott shares what patients usually endure before reaching the right clinician, plus the controversial tools people lean on, from provocative manoeuvres to selective scalene injections. He also challenges the over-reliance on EMG and nerve conduction studies for early neurogenic TOS, and explains how advanced MRI imaging can shift care from guesswork to an anatomical, treatable plan. Along the way we dig into medical dogma, the history of “disputed” neurogenic TOS, and what a true multidisciplinary model looks like when one clinician quarterbacks input from imaging, physiotherapy, pain management and surgery. If you care about diagnostic accuracy, patient advocacy, sports medicine, or collaborative healthcare, this conversation will sharpen how you think about brachial plexus compression and missed diagnoses. Subscribe, share this with a clinician or athlete who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Guest BiographyDr Scott Werden is a physician and radiologist with Vanguard Specialty Imaging in San Francisco, California. He has spent more than two decades focused on improving the diagnosis and understanding of thoracic outlet syndrome, helping patients and clinicians navigate one of medicine’s most misunderstood conditions. His work centers on advanced imaging, specialist collaboration, and raising awareness to improve outcomes for people living with TOS.LinksWebsite: https://www.tosmri.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwerden/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailNeuropsych testing looks clinical from the outside, but from the inside it is a high-stakes mix of patient anxiety, complex logistics, and constant financial pressure. We sit down with Tiffany Miller-Bolerjak, Office Manager and Administrator at Dallas Neuro Rehab Centre and the CEO behind a credentialing and consulting firm, to show what it really takes to run a specialist neurorehabilitation and neuropsychology clinic day to day. We talk about the patient journey across the lifespan, from children being assessed for ADHD, autism, learning issues, anxiety, and behaviour challenges to older adults worried that memory testing will take away their independence. Tiffany explains how neuropsychological assessment batteries vary by age, education, and background, why some appointments must start with the clinician to reduce fear, and how the final report turns into practical treatment plan recommendations around sleep, movement, hydration, diet, and cognitive strategies. Then we go behind the scenes into healthcare operations: six-week psychometrist training, costly materials, scoring platforms, and the shift to subscription-based assessment tools that require continual retraining. We also dig into accessibility and affordability, including the reality of patients delaying care for financial reasons and how insurance deductibles create dramatic seasonal demand swings that can distort clinic growth strategy and staffing. Finally, Tiffany shares leadership lessons that apply to any medical practice: listening to office managers, building flexibility into policies, reducing no-shows through better communication, and creating a workplace culture that keeps good people. If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a practice owner or clinic manager, and leave a review to help more healthcare teams find the show.Guest BiographyTiffany E. Miller-Bolerjack, MHSA is the Office Manager and Administrator at Dallas NeuroRehab Center, where she oversees the operational and administrative systems behind a specialist neurorehabilitation practice serving children, adults, and geriatric patients. She also serves as CEO and Managing Member of Dragon Slayers Credentialing and Consulting, supporting healthcare organisations with credentialing, policy development, and operational improvement. With a background spanning in-home care, case management, psychiatric practice management, and healthcare administration, Tiffany brings a practical, systems-level perspective on staffing, patient experience, referral growth, and the realities of running complex specialist clinics.LinksWebsite: www.dallasneurorehabcenter.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-emmalee-miller/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailYour blood tests can look perfect while your body feels anything but. We sit down with Dr Jeff Matz, functional medicine practitioner and founder of Via Nova Health, to unpack why that happens and what to do when fatigue, weight gain, low mood, low libido, or brain fog keep showing up despite being told “everything is normal”. Jeff shares how his work evolved from pain management into root cause care built on education, realistic behaviour change, and a plan you can actually stick to. We get specific about the patterns he sees most often in women aged roughly 35 to 55 navigating hormonal transitions and early signs of metabolic dysfunction. Jeff explains why the old calories in calories out story often falls short, how people end up on piles of supplements and conflicting diets, and how he simplifies treatment so it becomes manageable. We also dig into functional medicine testing: when it’s worth going deeper, when it’s a waste of money, and the simple question he asks before ordering any lab. Finally, we talk tools and trade-offs, including HRT, peptides, lifestyle interventions, and supplementation, with an emphasis on informed consent and long-term thinking. If you’re looking for a clearer, calmer approach to hormone health, weight loss resistance, and sustainable wellness, this conversation will give you a strong starting point. Subscribe, share with a friend and leave a review with the one symptom you most want answered.Guest BiographyDr. Jeff Matz, DC, MS is a functional medicine practitioner and founder of Via Nova Health, serving patients across the Carolinas and southeastern United States. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, he helps people uncover the root causes behind persistent symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal.” His work focuses on hormonal imbalances, autoimmune issues, GI dysfunction, metabolic health, and proactive aging through lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation, and advanced therapies including peptides, IV therapy, and ozone.LinksWebsite: https://via-nova-health.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-matz-35964b2b/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA career can be built twice, but it rarely happens without a cost. We talk with Dr Yasmin Areida, who starts out as a plastic surgeon in Egypt, retrains across continents, and rebuilds her clinical life in the US after discovering her credentials are not recognised. That professional reset collides with something even more personal: a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis that forces her to rethink what “getting better” actually looks like when you live with autoimmune disease. We walk through the functional medicine and clinical nutrition principles she uses with patients, starting with a gut health first foundation and then expanding into movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted nutrition support. Yasmin explains why “food is medicine” is true but incomplete without time, consistency, and realistic expectations, especially when symptoms have built up over years. You will also hear how she uses deep breathing techniques to support high stress states and how she frames progress for people who feel stuck. If you are curious about the practical side of functional nutrition, we break down her patient journey from comprehensive intake forms and food journals to 45 to 60 minute consults that build a health timeline. We also discuss advanced diagnostics in a clear, grounded way, including stool analysis, hormone testing such as DUTCH style testing, and assessments related to mould or Lyme, plus how scope of practice rules shape referrals and team based care. Finally, we compare the US and Egypt in terms of access, perceptions of functional medicine, and the real business constraints behind delivering high touch healthcare. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more practitioners and patients can find the show. What part of Yasmin’s journey or approach do you want to hear more about next?Guest biographyDr Yasmin Areida, MD, MS, CNS, LDN is a functional medicine and clinical nutrition practitioner based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Originally trained and licensed as a physician in Egypt, she rebuilt her career in the United States after relocating, combining her medical background with advanced training in functional medicine, nutrition, and patient-centered wellness care. Her work focuses especially on GI health, autoimmune conditions, and hormone imbalances, informed in part by her own experience with rheumatoid arthritis. Dr Areida also has a background in aesthetics and education, bringing a broad, integrative perspective to modern healthcare.LinksWebsite: https://www.dryasobeautyclinic.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yasmin-arieda-md-ms-cns-ldn-14500792/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailHealthcare can be world-class and still feel impossible to navigate. When you are bounced between specialities, sent for duplicate tests, or left holding results you cannot interpret, the real gap is often ownership of the journey. We sit down with Dr Michael Averbukh, CEO and managing partner at Serenity, to talk about a practical answer: nurse-led health case management built around patient advocacy, continuity, and clear next steps.We break down what “dedicated nurse case manager” actually means day to day, from onboarding and clinical intake to planning preventive care, preparing for appointments, and debriefing after consultations so nothing gets lost. Michael also explains why Serenity chooses to complement existing GPs and specialists rather than replace them, and why the service avoids commercial links to preferred providers. The goal is simple but demanding: reduce friction in a fragmented healthcare system while protecting clinical integrity and a genuinely human patient experience.We also go inside the operating model: how to hire for attitude as well as clinical competence, how to maintain consistent quality, and how a tailored CRM and future platform can support high-touch care at scale. Finally, we explore why the model resonates with expats in Portugal, why London’s mix of NHS pathways and abundant private choice creates a different kind of overwhelm, and what it takes to grow without compromising standards.If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a colleague in healthcare leadership, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.Guest BiographyDr Michael Averbukh is a healthcare leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning clinical practice, hospital leadership, strategy, and operations. He is the CEO and Managing Partner of Serenity, where he leads a high-touch health case management model designed to help clients navigate fragmented medical systems through dedicated nurse support, personalised advocacy, and coordinated care planning.LinksWebsite: https://serenity-portugal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-averbukh-md-mha-7b935a44/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailImagine adding years to your life by fixing your bite. That’s not hype; it’s the real-world impact of restoring chewing and reducing chronic oral inflammation, and it sits at the heart of our conversation with advanced implant surgeon Dr Mark Whitefield. We connect the dots between teeth, metabolism, and the brain, showing how the mouth acts as the body’s sentinel and why ignoring it can derail health far beyond the jaw.We dig into the numbers and the mechanisms. When people lose effective chewing, diet quality collapses and malnutrition rises. Restore mastication with well-planned implants, and you don’t just bring back comfort—you open the door to fibre-rich foods and steadier blood sugar. We talk through evidence that A1C can drop meaningfully when patients regain function, and we examine periodontal disease as a chronic inflammatory driver tied to cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, and even cognitive decline. From the oral microbiome to amyloid research, we explore why targeted management of high-risk pathogens matters.Technology is the accelerator. Dr Whitefield walks us through modern digital dentistry: intraoral and facial scanning, photogrammetry, 3D printing, surgical design software, and dynamic guidance that elevates precision and outcomes. On the operational side, AI tools streamline eligibility checks, patient communication, and scheduling, cutting friction so teams can focus on care. We also face the system head-on—insurance complexity, access gaps, and the rise of corporate DSOs—while sharing practical ways clinicians can collaborate across disciplines, from quick oral screenings to salivary DNA testing that directs treatment.If you care about metabolic health, brain health, or simply eating well without pain, you’ll find a new framework for prevention that starts in the mouth and ripples through the whole body. Subscribe for more deep, no-spin conversations at the edge of medicine and dentistry, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others discover the show.Guest BiographyDr. Mark Whitefield is a fourth-generation dentist and founder of Implant Evolution and Whitefield Biomed in Nashville, Tennessee. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he specialises in advanced implant dentistry and oral-systemic health integration. Dr. Whitefield is a strong advocate for the role of mastication in longevity and metabolic function and is pioneering the integration of AI and digital technologies into modern dental practice. His work focuses on restoring real function to patients while driving innovation in the digital revolution of dentistry. LinksWebsite: https://implantevolution.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mark-whitefield-afaaid-aaacd-3995ab40/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful growth strategy for an aesthetics clinic isn’t ads or discounts, but trust? We sit down with Dr Cian McLoughlin, Medical Director at OSO Clinic in London, to unpack how a doctor-led, boutique model can deliver natural results, safer decisions, and stronger patient relationships in a noisy market.Cian traces his journey from a stretched hospital system to a practice that puts clinical judgment first. We dig into why OSO combines medical aesthetics with IV therapy and diagnostics, and how “inside-out” care tackles root causes like fatigue and nutrient gaps while improving skin quality and confidence. From anti-wrinkle and dermal fillers to biostimulators and longevity-focused supplementation, Cian explains how he evaluates treatments, trials new products himself, and sets honest timelines so outcomes match expectations.We get candid about misconceptions in cosmetic medicine, including the viral fear that filler never goes away, and how better education is shifting patients from quick fixes to one-to-five-year plans. Cian shares a clear stance on ethics over profit, why the right answer is sometimes “no treatment,” and how that integrity turns retention into word-of-mouth acquisition. We also explore UK regulation, the realities of compliance (GMC, CQC, MHRA), and why clearer oversight would raise standards and make safe choices easier for patients.Behind the scenes, Cian walks through the rhythm of a medical director’s week: consults, treatments, team training, protocol updates, and the unglamorous admin that keeps care safe. He reveals the clinic’s operational edge, including a custom stock and traceability system that automates lot numbers, expiries, and IV formulations to reduce risk without drowning the team in paperwork. Looking ahead, OSO is focused on thoughtful growth—expanding capacity while avoiding commoditised device services that prioritise volume over nuance.If you care about natural results, transparent guidance, and a clinic where systems and ethics drive every decision, this conversation offers a grounded blueprint. Subscribe, share with a friend who values doctor-led care, and leave a review to tell us what you want explored next.Guest Biography Dr. Cian McLoughlin is an aesthetic doctor and the Medical Director at OSO Clinic in London — a doctor-led boutique clinic blending medical aesthetics, IV therapy, and longevity-focused wellness. Trained in Ireland and based in the UK, Cian is known for an ethics-first approach to patient care, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and sustainable clinic systems. In this episode, he shares what’s changing in patient expectations, how regulation shapes practice standards, and why patient acquisition is often a by-product of trust and retention rather than marketing tactics. Contact / Links: Website: https://osoclinic.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-202a8b225/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA surprising path led Jono Goosen from Zimbabwe’s gyms and rugby fields to a chicken farm—and then to a London practice changing how people think about back pain. Along the way, he learned a lesson that now shapes every session: environment and systems govern outcomes. That insight fuels his work with myoreformation, a whole-body manual approach that separates muscles and ligaments, opens joints, resets fascia, and restores blood and lymph flow while guiding the nervous system out of high alert.We dive into what a session actually feels like, why the first three treatments in two weeks matter, and how the method blends Bowen roots, elements of VHT, and lymphatic stimulation to create a calm, responsive body. Expect clear talk on why “strengthen your core” can miss the mark when the back is already overloaded, and how decompressing soft tissue first makes strength safer and more effective. Johnno explains the common scenario where scans look “fine,” yet pain persists—highlighting the gap between being medically stable and physically confident—and how careful manual work plus mindful participation bridges that space.You’ll hear a frank look at conventional approaches—steroid injections, surgical pathways, and load-based rehab—and where they help or fall short. We discuss preventative care, early tension as a key signal, and the psychology of healing, including why brief regressions can be a normal part of resetting long-held patterns. On the business side, Johnno shares what actually grows a practice built on results: education, trust, and word of mouth. He also outlines the next step—a training school to meet demand across the UK, with the goal of more practitioners who can deliver this integrative, system-aware care.If you’re living with persistent back pain, working in rehab, or simply curious about smarter, kinder ways to restore movement, this story offers practical takeaways and a hopeful roadmap. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s the biggest back pain myth you want us to tackle next?Guest BiographyJono Goosen is a London-based back pain and movement specialist and founder of Jono Goosen Limited. Originally from Zimbabwe, Jono trained in sports science before discovering Myoreformation — a full-body therapy designed to separate muscle structures, restore lymphatic and blood flow, and reset the body’s natural healing capacity.Now one of only three Myoreformation practitioners in the UK, Jono focuses on helping clients move beyond chronic back pain and regain confidence in their bodies. He is currently working toward establishing a UK-based training school to expand access to the modality nationwide.LinksWebsite: https://www.jonogoosen.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonogoosen/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if recovery isn’t about the number on a scale—but whether life starts working again?That question anchors our conversation with Dr. Dany McCurdy-McKinnon, a Los Angeles psychologist who blends neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and coordinated team-based care to treat complex eating disorders—and is now developing a carefully designed AI tool to extend support between sessions.We trace Dany’s path from neuroimaging research to leading a specialist practice and how shifting economics and the closure of academic units forced many clinicians to rethink access. She explains how cash-pay demand declined after COVID while low-cost therapy platforms surged—and why patients often can’t see the difference between convenience and true specialist care.Dany challenges persistent myths: eating disorders affect all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Traits like perfectionism, overcontrol, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation can increase vulnerability—but, when channelled through DBT and Radically Open DBT, can also become strengths in recovery.We explore why she prioritises functionality—returning to school or work, eating with friends, fewer crisis calls—over weight-focused metrics. She outlines the importance of coordinated care led by the psychotherapist alongside a GP, dietitian, and psychiatrist, and highlights underserved groups including gender-diverse clients and perimenopausal women.On technology, Dany shares how her AI therapist is built with strict guardrails: narrow clinical scope, protocol-driven design, de-identified training inputs, and a required human component through live roundtables and optional sessions.If you care about eating disorder recovery, clinician sustainability, and ethical mental health innovation, this episode offers a grounded look at what works: clear boundaries, coordinated teams, expanded access through trainees and selective insurance, and technology that supports—not replaces—human connection.Guest BiographyDr. Dany McCurdy-McKinnon, PhD, is a Los Angeles–based licensed psychologist specialising in neurobiological approaches to eating disorders. She is the founder of DMM Clinic and Calai Health, where she integrates neuroscience, trauma-informed therapy, and whole-person care to treat complex eating disorders across the lifespan.She emphasises coordinated, multidisciplinary care and believes recovery extends far beyond weight restoration—focusing instead on functionality, relationships, and long-term resilience. She is currently developing an AI-supported platform designed to expand access to specialty-informed care while preserving human connection.Links 🌐 https://dmmeatingdisordersclinic.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmccurdymckinnon/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailPelvic health isn’t a niche problem—it’s something most people will face at some point, from teenage athletes and new mums to high-stress executives, ageing men, and cancer survivors. In this episode, physical therapist and clinic founder Laura Bunso explains how a once-undervalued speciality became the centrepiece of a thriving, patient-first practice that quietly changes lives every day.Laura shares the personal turning point that shaped her mission, then outlines what real pelvic floor care looks like: respectful assessment, clear education, and tailored plans focused on restoring coordination—not chasing perfection. We explore surprising recoveries in men misdiagnosed with "prostatitis", the emergency-room reality of severe constipation, and why paradoxical contraction makes straining the worst thing to do. She explains how surface EMG biofeedback gives patients real-time insight into hidden muscles and how small behaviour shifts—caffeine, breath, posture, voiding habits—unlock relief faster than expected.Beyond treatment, Laura discusses how hip pathology can drive pelvic floor tension, why reimbursement still lags behind evidence, and how billing systems often misunderstand pelvic care. We also cover her clinic’s growth: private one-to-one sessions, new satellite locations, and telehealth delivering much of the behavioural change work remotely. Her ethos is simple: common does not mean normal—and people deserve help long before surgery or long-term medication.Whether you’re a clinician building a focused service, a patient searching for answers, or someone who suspects there’s more to “going when you can", this conversation offers tools, hope, and a blueprint for better care. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people discover pelvic health that truly works.Guest BiographyLaura Bunso, PT, MTC, is a certified manual therapist and founder of Smart Body Physical Therapy in Jacksonville, Florida. With over 20 years of experience, she leads a specialised pelvic health clinic serving men and women with incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-surgical recovery needs.Trained in orthopaedics and pelvic health, Laura made the bold decision to focus exclusively on pelvic therapy after recognising a major gap in care. Her practice integrates internal manual therapy, behavioural retraining, and surface EMG biofeedback to treat bowel, bladder, and sexual health dysfunctions.She is also the host of the podcast Pelvic Like It Is, where she shares practical pelvic health education for the public. Links / Social Media Handles🌐 Website:  https://smartbodypt.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bunso-pt-mtc-88bb428/🎙 Podcast: 'Pelvic Like It Is': (Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartbodyptFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartBodyPTAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailImagine if every patient heard a short, thoughtful message from their clinician each morning—delivered in the doctor’s own voice—nudging healthier choices and reinforcing care plans. That vision sits at the heart of our conversation with Victor Brown, founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, who brings a seasoned engineer’s mindset from the energy sector to the realities of running a modern private clinic.We dig into why reactive care keeps clinics on the back foot and how proactive, AI-driven engagement raises satisfaction and drives natural referrals without drowning teams in admin. Victor explains how simple automations—integrated scheduling, digital intake, eligibility checks, and AI summaries—tighten operations so practices can handle growth without breaking billing, data entry, or staff morale. He shares what’s fading (legacy, proximity-only marketing) and what’s rising (telehealth touchpoints, highly personalised outreach), along with clear examples any clinic can pilot in weeks, not months.Trust is a recurring theme. We talk about building it across generations, pairing new tools with education so patients understand how and why they’re being supported. We also cover the guardrails: clinical oversight, review loops, and the “garbage in, garbage out” reality of any powerful system. For owners, we highlight the metrics that matter—patient growth rate, revenue per patient, and seasonal trend analysis—to steer smarter investments. Victor closes with a look at Xcellent Life’s next-gen platform and global plans, underscoring a simple truth: clinics that experiment, learn, and operationalise AI will thrive; those that delay will struggle to compete.If this conversation sparks ideas for your practice, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review telling us which workflow you’ll automate first.Guest BiographyVictor Brown is the Founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, a healthcare technology company focused on leveraging AI-driven systems to improve patient engagement, acquisition, and long-term outcomes. With over 20 years in the energy sector working in highly regulated environments, Victor brings a systems-engineering mindset to healthcare — applying proactive, data-driven approaches to patient care and clinic growth.Inspired by personal experiences within his own family, Victor transitioned into healthcare technology to build solutions that shift care from reactive treatment to proactive vitality management. Through intelligent automation and personalized AI engagement, Xcellent Life helps medical practices increase patient satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and grow sustainably.Victor is passionate about using technology responsibly to protect what he calls our greatest infrastructure: human life.LinksWebsites: www.xcellentlife.com and www.xcellentagent.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorlbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xcellentlifeAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if most therapy “failures” aren’t about motivation at all, but about a broken first match? Dr Ayelet Hirshfeld, clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and founder of PsyEcology Inc., joins us to unpack the biggest quiet crisis in mental health: early dropout within the first one to two sessions. She explains why private practice tends to keep people longer, how large systems flatten nuance, and why forcing clients to retell their story across multiple starts erodes trust, courage, and outcomes.We dive into ANNA, an ethical AI platform designed to solve a deceptively simple problem: fit. Each clinician trains a virtual therapist persona that mirrors their real relational style, pace, tone, and areas of expertise. Clients can interact with these personas via text before booking, ask how the therapist would approach their problem, and decide whether the cadence and worldview resonate. Instead of static directories and rushed intakes, ANNA uses implicit communication signals to match people with clinicians who are more likely to help them stay, engage, and heal. It’s not therapy by machine; it’s a low-friction preview that respects the human bond.Ayelet also maps the scale of unmet need: tens of millions in the US without adequate care, dropout rates as high as 65 percent in large systems, and a massive indirect economic burden on both sides of the Atlantic. We talk candidly about ethical risks when AI lacks safeguards, the necessity of flagging harm and routing to human support, and why the industry must adopt tools that strengthen—not replace—clinical judgment. Beyond product, we explore clinician wellbeing, from sleep and movement to organisational health, and how trauma-informed design should guide innovation, especially amid global stressors.If you care about mental health access, clinician burnout, and technology that genuinely serves care, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful path forward. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review with your take on how AI should support the first step into therapy.GUEST BIOGRAPHYDr. Ayelet Hirshfeld is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and the founder of DiversItUS® Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Inc. and most recently, PsyEcology Inc. — an ethical AI platform designed to reduce therapy dropout rates by improving therapist-client matching. With a background that spans trauma treatment, AI system design, and executive health leadership, Ayelet is pioneering how relational intelligence and technology can work hand-in-hand to transform mental healthcare. She also serves as an advisor to international organizations addressing clinician burnout and trauma recovery.Links 🌐 Website: https://diversitus.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelethirshfeldphd/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if healing could be engineered by tuning the body’s software? We sit down with Dr Joe Purita, a pioneer in orthobiologic and regenerative medicine, to explore how a modern clinic moves beyond single fixes and toward systems that reboot health. From his early leap into PRP and stem cells to a clinic built around oxygen, light, ozone, and advanced IVs, Joe explains how to turn mechanisms into outcomes—without the hype.We unpack hyperbaric oxygen through a different lens: nitric oxide signalling that mobilises stem cells from the bone marrow. Then we step inside EBO2, where blood meets ozone in a dialysis filter and photobiomodulation across six wavelengths to lower viral load, activate NRF2, and support detoxification. Waste analyses have revealed mycotoxins and petroleum compounds, pointing toward practical strategies for microplastics and “forever chemicals.” Add plasmapheresis—an “oil change” swapping plasma for albumin—and you get a powerful clean-up sequence for complex cases.Energy takes centre stage. Intermittent hypoxia therapy stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis; red and infrared light enhance ATP production; refined NAD protocols improve efficiency and comfort. For mycotoxin illness or post-viral syndromes, we discuss practical stacking: EBO2 to reduce burden, phosphatidylcholine for membranes, hydrogen gas for selective antioxidant support, and targeted IVs when appropriate. Throughout, Joe keeps claims grounded—no cure promises, just clear mechanisms and measured gains.Looking ahead, Muse cells—pluripotent and stress-enduring—may integrate into tissues at higher rates, shifting the field from repair toward regeneration. With gene therapy costs falling, senolytics maturing, and smarter detox strategies emerging, the next wave of regenerative care is coming into focus. If you're curious how oxygen, light, and cell intelligence can reshape recovery and healthspan, this conversation delivers the science, the ethics, and the playbook.GUEST BIOGRAPHYDr. Joe Purita is a globally recognized pioneer in orthobiologic and regenerative medicine and Chief Medical Officer of PUR-FORM in Boca Raton, Florida. Trained as an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, he transitioned from joint replacement surgery into cellular and regenerative therapies after early work with PRP revealed the body’s innate healing potential.He now leads a 12,000-square-foot multimodal clinic offering advanced therapies including EBO2, hyperbaric oxygen, plasmapheresis, photobiomodulation, intermittent hypoxia therapy, exosomes, and Muse cell treatments. Dr. Purita lectures internationally on regenerative medicine and longevity science and remains at the forefront of biologic innovation.LINKS🌐 Website: https://www.purformhealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-purita-md-00544423/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailHere is a tightened version reduced by well over 50 characters while keeping the substance and flow strong:A 50-year career doesn’t just tell stories; it reveals patterns we can finally change. Mike Delaney joins us to trace his path from overcrowded NHS wards and pub-based “supervision” to designing trauma-informed, somatic programmes that work when words fail. After confronting his own addiction in the 90s, Mike returned with a clear insight: most substance use sits on unprocessed trauma. That belief led him to pioneer equine-facilitated psychotherapy in UK rehabs, build LEAP’s training pathway, and help design Delamere’s Stop-Start-Grow model—where safety, environment, breathwork, yoga, and horse work drive transformation.We explore what makes somatic therapy different: the body speaks first under threat, and horses mirror states we struggle to name. Mike shares outcomes from his work with London Underground after 7/7, where non-verbal approaches supported staff back to work and life. He also explains why purpose-built spaces and well-supported teams improve engagement and results.Post-COVID shifts shape the conversation. Mike has seen a sharp rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses, believing lockdowns stripped away masking. That demands flexible formats and careful thinking around stimulant use for clients with addiction risk. We also confront the ketamine surge among young people—rapid bladder damage, dissociation, isolation—and the limits of traditional recovery models. Mike argues for honest education, tailored harm-reduction without abandoning abstinence, and funding systems that recognise treatment’s true return.We close on running a clinic that works: time-bound therapy blocks, clear homework, respectful challenge, strategic use of Zoom, and equine-led retreats on the horizon. His guiding principle remains simple—create safety, meet people where they are, and let the body lead lasting recovery.Guest BiographyMike Delaney is a veteran mental health professional with over 50 years of experience spanning psychiatric nursing, addiction recovery, trauma therapy, and holistic care. A former NHS nurse turned clinical innovator, Mike introduced equine-assisted psychotherapy and somatic breathwork into UK recovery programmes—long before they were mainstream.He currently serves as Clinical Director at Delamere rehab in Cheshire and is a co-founder of multiple therapeutic centres and training programs, including LEAP and EquiScotia. Mike is also a published author and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed, person-centred care that meets clients where they are.Social MediaWebsite: www.mikedelaneytherapy.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-delaney-reg-mbacp-senior-fellow-accph-cctp-5124645/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan Mail“There’s nothing you can do” might be the most damaging sentence a person with cognitive decline ever hears. We sit down with Dr Ivan Cichowicz, a board‑certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist, to unpack a more hopeful, practical path: combine the right medications with targeted lifestyle changes, clear education and steady support so patients can feel and function better.Dr Ivan shares how he moved from standard outpatient psychiatry to a focus on brain health after wave upon wave of anxious, newly diagnosed patients arrived with a prescription and no plan. We walk through the first steps he takes—cutting through online noise, protecting families from scams, and starting with high‑yield basics like daily movement, sleep quality and lower‑sugar, nutrient‑dense meals. He explains how he adapts Bredesen‑inspired strategies without perfectionism, using short “bursts” of ketosis or structured exercise to build momentum. When motivation is fragile or a patient is brought in by family, he shifts the environment: simpler breakfasts, neighbour dinners, chair yoga and short walks that make the healthier choice the easier one.We dig into team care—how psychiatry, neurology, endocrinology and direct primary care can share a lane without turf wars—and why he remains medication‑friendly while championing integrative tools. Expect practical talk on prevention: sleep’s role in glymphatic clearance, exercise and inflammation, glucose control and mood, plus why metabolic thinking is gaining ground across psychiatry. Dr Ivan also previews his upcoming dementia education platform designed to scale what works: community, accountability and simple tech that keeps people engaged long after the first surge of motivation fades.If you or a loved one has felt stranded after a dementia diagnosis, this conversation offers a map. Subscribe, share with a caregiver or clinician who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find a realistic, hopeful approach to brain health.Guest BiographyDr. Ivan Cichowicz, MD is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist based in Florida. He is the co-founder of Mindful Behavioral Health, an outpatient psychiatric practice focused on adult and cognitive mental health, and serves as a primary investigator in brain health research at COGNITIVA Brain Health.A passionate advocate for functional and lifestyle-based care, Ivan is currently building an education platform to empower patients and caregivers with proactive tools to delay or prevent dementia. His approach blends conventional psychiatry with integrative, evidence-based interventions — rooted in the belief that early lifestyle change can meaningfully shape long-term brain health outcomes.Social Media:Websites: 🌐 mindfulbh.com 🌐 cognitivabrainhealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-cichowicz-md-psychiatry/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailSlow regulation and rising de novo autoimmune conditions in younger patients are at the heart of this conversation. Aly’s prescription is practical and empowering: remove common sources of harm (think water filtration, safer food contact, smarter cleaning and personal care), then add what strengthens cells—nutrient-dense food, targeted supplements, quality sleep, movement, and stress relief. No gimmicks, no silver bullets—just steps that stick.We also go behind the scenes of The Smart Human: why Aly refuses brand deals to keep her message clean, how she rebuilt after a major hack, and what she’s creating next. From a researcher-first podcast to a new women’s health summit featuring seasoned clinicians “talking turkey,” she’s focused on turning evidence into action for patients, parents, and practitioners.Aly also shares insights from her role supporting WHO’s global work on traditional and tribal medicine, bridging modern rheumatology with time-tested healing systems to widen the lens on what works.If you’ve wondered which exposures matter most, how to prioritize change on a budget, or how clinicians can counsel on environment in a 15-minute visit, this conversation offers real answers and a humane roadmap.👤 Guest BiographyDr. Aly Cohen, MD, FACR is a board-certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist based in Princeton, NJ. She is the founder of The Smart Human, a platform that bridges the gap between scientific research and everyday health strategies, with a focus on environmental exposures and disease prevention. Aly is a contributing expert to the World Health Organization’s Global Plan on Traditional and Tribal Medicine and the author of Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Through clinical care, public speaking, podcasting, and curriculum development, Dr. Cohen is helping to redefine how we think about health in the modern world.🔗 Key Links:🌐 Website: https://www.thesmarthuman.com📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thesmarthuman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesmarthuman🌐 Smart Human Women’s Health Summit 2026: https://www.thesmarthuman.com/summit📘Detoxify (Simon & Schuster)📘Non-Toxic (Oxford University Press)TEDx Talk – How to Protect Your Kids from Toxic Chemicals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gWo53wKShIThe Smart Human Podcast:  https://www.thesmarthuman.com/podcastAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat would change if we stopped chasing comfort and started building function into daily life? That question sits at the heart of our conversation with Dr Michele Bechor, licensed psychologist and founder of Emblem Psychology and Consulting. Michelle shares how a pre‑med start gave way to a career defined by stories, context, and behaviour—where lasting outcomes come from what we practise, not what we promise.We dig into a practical, behaviour‑first blueprint for treating anxiety, OCD, and body‑focused repetitive behaviours like hair pulling and skin picking. Michele’s framework, “parenting the environment,” treats caregivers as catalysts for change by shifting reinforcement, replacing reassurance with small exposures, and aligning the home with the person’s goals. She explains how she flexes between parent coaching and individual therapy to meet readiness, and why moving from relief‑seeking to function‑seeking unlocks freedom for both kids and adults.The conversation also tackles a thorny industry trend: quick fixes and the seductive certainty of AI. Michele highlights what technology can’t replicate—the weight of nuance, the therapeutic alliance, and the in‑the‑moment personalisation that turns skills into change. At the same time, she shares clever ways to use digital tools to strengthen motivation, and what the pandemic taught us about telehealth’s reach and limits. As a new practice founder operating across PSYPACT states, Michele opens up about marketing, niche pressure, ethical guardrails, and designing a business that honours evidence‑based care.If you’re a clinician, caregiver, or anyone navigating anxiety or BFRBs, you’ll leave with clear strategies, smarter questions, and a grounded path forward. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.Guest BiographyDr. Michele Bechor is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Emblem Psychology & Consulting. With a deep focus on anxiety, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors, Michele brings a behavioral lens to both individual and family-based care. Her standout approach — “parenting the environment” — empowers caregivers to actively support behavior change for loved ones facing chronic mental health or behavioral challenges. Michele is especially passionate about bridging clinical science with practical strategies, and she’s currently building a multi-state virtual practice grounded in evidence-based care.Contact Details and Social Media HandlesWebsite: https://www.emblempsych.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-bechor-ph-d-33bb3114a/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579592342279Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emblempsychology/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailBeauty shouldn’t feel like a sales pitch. It should feel like being seen, heard, and guided with care. That’s the spirit Raquel Merlini brings to her aesthetics practice—where combination therapy, honest education, and thoughtful follow-up create results that look real in daylight and last beyond the selfie.We talk about how a patient-first journey starts at the front desk and continues through tailored consultations, baseline photos, and proactive check-ins. Raquel explains why injectables alone fall short, and how blending neurotoxins, hyaluronic fillers, biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse, lasers, and solid skincare repairs both structure and texture. With rapid weight loss on GLP‑1 medications rising, she unpacks the trade-offs—skin laxity, collagen decline—and how regenerative strategies can rebuild integrity rather than chase volume.Expectations are the battleground of modern aesthetics. Raquel shares how she navigates filtered images, influencer ideals, and 20‑year throwbacks with clear anatomy-led guidance and the courage to say no when a request threatens safety or taste. We also dive into functional threads: peptides such as BPC‑157 and GHK‑Cu, NAD and glutathione for recovery, and how stress, menopause, and sleep shape outcomes. Beyond treatments, Raquel shows why culture is a clinical tool—mentoring new injectors, offering scholarships, and building a team that genuinely enjoys working together. That unity translates into smoother operations, calmer rooms, and better care when demand spikes.If you’re curious about ethical aesthetics, how to get natural results, or what’s next in regenerative medicine, this conversation offers a grounded roadmap. Subscribe for more smart, human-centred health insights, share this episode with a friend who loves evidence-based skincare, and leave a review to tell us what you want to hear next.Guest Biography Raquel Merlini is a Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with over 14 years in the plastics and aesthetics industry. She’s the founder of R SKIN Aesthetics, a values-driven clinic focused on safe, ethical, and empowering aesthetic care. Raquel blends clinical expertise with mentorship, education, and scholarship programs — all designed to uplift women and promote integrity in beauty. A former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and personal trainer, she brings a holistic, compassionate approach to every client and conversation.Contact Details and Social Media Handles🌐 Website: https://rskin.net📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rskinnurseraquel/https://www.instagram.com/rskinnurseraquel/rskinaestheticshttps://www.instagram.com/rskinadmission🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rskinaesthetics💼 LinkedIn: Raquel MerliniAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA night in the ER can teach you a lot about urgency—especially when routine problems arrive because there’s nowhere else to go. That’s where Dr Chereka Kluttz started, and it’s why she added a law degree to her stethoscope: to translate between clinical reality and the rules that shape care. We sit down with Jarika to explore how a physician-attorney can bridge the gap between clinicians, operations, and legal teams to design systems that protect patients, respect providers, and actually move faster.Chereka shares how leadership roles exposed the slow grind of change and why she left to consult across startups and telehealth, where she could influence policy, compliance, and workflow design at scale. We examine the biggest disconnect she sees: clinicians ask for quick fixes while organisations juggle regulatory risk, insurance constraints, and operational limits. Her approach blends a clinical eye with health law expertise to stress-test protocols, craft provider training, and build policies that pass scrutiny without breaking on the floor.Access stays at the centre of the conversation. Chereka explains why limiting coverage doesn’t reduce demand—it shifts it to the ER under EMTALA, inflating costs and stretching capacity. She makes the case for universal access and fewer insurance hurdles to route routine care to primary settings, keep emergencies for emergencies, and lower hidden system costs. Along the way, she opens up about the real time drains of compliance work, the value of listening to providers early, and the practical steps leaders can take to align incentives with outcomes.If you’re a clinician frustrated by stalled change, a startup navigating compliance, or a leader aiming for safer, faster care, this conversation offers a clear blueprint for action. Follow the show, share with a colleague who needs it, and leave a review to tell us which change you’d prioritise first.Guest BiographyDr Chereka Kluttz, DO, JD is a board‑certified family medicine physician and attorney with over 11 years of clinical experience, including more than seven years in emergency medicine. She works at the intersection of healthcare delivery, regulatory policy, and provider advocacy, helping organizations improve patient experience while protecting clinical integrity.Through consulting, regulatory writing, telehealth, and education, Dr Kluttz supports healthcare startups and organizations in building compliant, patient‑centered systems that actually work in real‑world clinical settings. She is passionate about equitable access to care, provider wellbeing, and creating healthcare systems that heal both people and institutions.Social Media Handles 🌐 www.medicalwritingandconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherekaskluttzdojd/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailNeuropathy isn’t a sentence to slow decline. In this episode, we unpack a surprisingly simple truth: in diabetes, nerves swell while tunnels stay tight. Compression—not just metabolic damage—drives pain, numbness, and imbalance. That insight unlocks an actionable plan that starts at the bedside and can end with restored sensation and freedom from burning pain.Dr. Stephen Barrett, podiatrist, surgeon, and educator, explains the mechanics: glucose-driven sorbitol loading draws water into nerves, enlarging them by ~50%. As they pass through rigid tunnels, nerves get squeezed, starved, and dysfunctional. Though symptoms often mimic a “stocking and glove” pattern, careful mapping reveals patchy deficits that match specific entrapments. Drawing on Dr. Lee Dellon’s landmark work, Barrett shares how surgical decompression—first in the hand, then mirrored in the foot—can relieve pain and restore sensation, often improving balance and reducing falls.The game-changer? The Phoenix Sign—a simple diagnostic manoeuvre using a sub-anaesthetic dose of lidocaine, papaverine, or even D5W. It can restore strength in a dropped foot within minutes, flagging focal ischaemia and predicting surgical success. It also helps clinicians distinguish central from peripheral causes in complex patients. Across ~100 studies, the data are compelling: 90% pain relief, 70% restoration of protective sensation, and ulcer recurrence dropping from ~40% to <5%.We explore systemic barriers—entrenched paradigms, pharma-first mindsets, and a strange reluctance to decompress foot nerves despite doing so in the hand. Barrett shares practical solutions: patient selection, vascular checks, and a clear-eyed view of outcomes in long-standing cases. He also previews a global multi-site trial using the Phoenix Sign across causes of foot drop to improve diagnosis and access to care.If you care about evidence that saves limbs, improves lives, and cuts costs—this episode delivers. Listen, test, and when the Phoenix rises—act. 👤 Guest BiographyDr. Stephen Barrett is a podiatrist, surgeon, educator, and thought leader in the field of peripheral nerve care. He is Chairman of the Association for Extremity Nerve Surgeons and founder of US Neuropathy Centers, where he has pioneered the use of surgical decompression to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Dr. Barrett is also the host of The Pod of Inquiry, a podcast dedicated to deep, evidence-driven conversations in medicine. His work focuses on challenging outdated medical dogmas and delivering real, lasting relief to patients through innovative, research-backed approaches. ing relief to patients through innovative, research-backed approaches.🔗 Social Media & LinksWebsites: usneuropathycenters.com and podofinquiry.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephen-barrett-92776a51About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA heart patient who became a septuagenarian athlete doesn’t just tell a comeback story—he rewrites how we think about prevention, performance, and purpose. We sit down with Dr Akil Taher to trace his path from stents and a cardiac arrest to plant-powered endurance, deep lifestyle change, and advocacy for a neglected but crucial test: lipoprotein(a).Akil shares the moment he chose a different ending—promising a half marathon while being wheeled to bypass surgery—and how he rebuilt with simple, repeatable habits. Running became “meditation in motion,” food shifted to whole plant staples, and sleep, breathwork, and social support rounded out the routine. We unpack the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and the science behind them: how nutrition, movement, rest, stress control, substance avoidance, and community influence inflammation, oxidation, gut health, autonomic balance, and immune resilience. He contrasts acute care’s brilliance in emergencies with its tendency to manage numbers over causes, and offers a practical way to co-create care plans that fit real lives.We also spotlight LP(a), a genetic driver of atherosclerosis and aortic valve disease that far too few clinicians test. Akil explains who is most at risk, why one lifetime test—reported in nanomoles—matters, and what to do if it’s elevated: stricter risk control, family screening, and targeted therapies where appropriate. We look at PCSK9 inhibitors, apheresis, and the pipeline of LP(a)-lowering drugs now in late-stage trials. Along the way, Akil tackles industry pressures, training gaps in nutrition, and the cultural narratives that normalise decline with age. His takeaways are direct and hopeful: adversity can be a teacher, adventure keeps you alive, and age is not a limit.If this conversation sparks a shift for you, share it with someone who needs a nudge, subscribe for more evidence-led stories, and leave a review to help others find the show.Guest BiographyDr Akil Taher is a board-certified physician, author, and septuagenarian athlete who transformed his life after undergoing open-heart surgery at age 61. Today, he’s a passionate advocate for lifestyle medicine and a powerful voice in the push to make LP(a) testing a standard part of preventive care. Through global speaking engagements, his bestselling book Open Heart, and innovative outreach like “Shop and Cook with the Doc,” Dr. Taher continues to inspire others to reclaim their health—no matter their age or history. Social Media Handles:🌐 Website: https://www.akiltaher.com/📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akiltaher/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiltaher/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AkilTaherAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailYour smartest thoughts go missing when your nervous system is on fire. That’s the hard truth—and the opportunity—at the centre of this conversation with Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and educator Natalie Brooks, whose SMART framework blends somatic practice with mentalisation to make therapy work when life feels unworkable.We trace Natalie's path from UCLA’s behavioural health services—where highly capable students struggled to apply CBT and DBT tools—to mentalization-based treatment that restored reflective function, but only once arousal dropped. The breakthrough came by bringing the body into the room. Natalie walks us through targeted breath and movement sequences drawn from yoga science that lower activation so clients can mentalise again. She shares her own rheumatoid arthritis story, how returning to daily somatic practice changed pain and mobility, and why cognitive insight without bodily safety leaves trauma unresolved.You’ll hear what a session actually looks like: a body check-in, a 0–10 state rating, a short regulation practice matched to anxiety or low mood, then focused exploration of thoughts, feelings, and relationships. We unpack “Root Up, Inside Out,” the idea that sustainable change starts at the physiological root and rises into clear thinking and better connection. Natalie explains somatic mentalising and interoception training—relearning hunger and fullness cues in eating disorders, catching early signs of shutdown in dissociation, and building micro-practices clinicians and patients can use between sessions.We also map the current landscape: rising toxic stress, autoimmune symptoms in high-performing professionals, post-pandemic burnout among clinicians, and the promise and pitfalls of ketamine and psilocybin when not paired with psychotherapy. Natalie outlines how SMART offers a practical, evidence-aligned path that complements medication while addressing the body’s baseline state. She shares her mission to train more clinicians and build short, accessible courses tailored to anxiety, depression, trauma, and autoimmune challenges.If you’ve ever left therapy feeling clear only to spiral when stress hits, this conversation offers a different route: regulate first, reflect next, relate better. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs grounded tools, and leave a review to help others find the show.Guest Biography Natalie Brooks, MA, LMFT, RYT-200 is a Los Angeles–based licensed psychotherapist and educator specialising in integrative, somatic mental health. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Natalie is the founder of SMART—Somatic Mentalizing & Affect Regulation Therapy—a therapeutic model grounded in neuroscience, yoga science, and mentalisation theory. Her work focuses on helping clients regulate the nervous system before engaging in cognitive work, particularly those navigating trauma, depression, eating disorders, or relational wounds. A long-time yoga practitioner and trainer, Natalie brings lived experience and clinical rigour to her work. Contact About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailPain doesn’t always mean damage, and quick fixes rarely change the story. We sit down with Dr Niko Tejada, founder of Kinetic Rehabilitation, to unpack a smarter way to move: a patient‑first model that treats the whole body, builds trust, and uses technology to serve fundamentals rather than distract from them. Niko’s journey—from athlete to clinician to entrepreneur—reveals why he left traditional, high‑throughput systems to craft a lean practice that prioritises time, education, and continuity over volume and gimmicks.Across the conversation, we explore how psychosocial factors, fear avoidance, and nervous system sensitivity can amplify pain even when tissues are fine. Niko explains why a global assessment—jaw to feet, left to right—often solves “mystery” aches, and how meeting people exactly where they are turns compliance into genuine buy‑in. He draws a clear line between modalities that soothe and interventions that solve, making the case for consistent, progressive loading, better sleep and stress habits, and clear, measurable steps that lead to resilient movement.We also look ahead. From AI‑powered motion analysis and remote therapeutic monitoring to the promise of VR‑assisted sessions, Niko maps a future where better data makes every minute with a clinician more impactful. He argues that healthcare professionals must step into the public arena with strong, values‑led brands to counter misinformation and guide people toward safer, smarter choices. If you’ve ever wondered why your pain keeps returning, how to rebuild confidence after injury, or what tech actually helps, this conversation offers practical answers and a hopeful blueprint.If this resonates, follow and share the show, leave a review to help others find it, and tell us: what belief about rehab are you ready to reassess?🧑‍⚕️ Guest BiographyDr. Niko Tejada is a Florida-based physical therapist and founder of KinetiQ Rehabilitation, a practice redefining how movement, pain, and long-term recovery are approached. With a background in performance training and a passion for holistic care, Niko blends deep clinical insight with a flexible, tech-enabled model that meets patients where they are. His mission? To shift the narrative from symptom suppression to empowerment through smarter, individualized movement solutions.Contact Details and Social Media HandlesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-tejada-92269b1b0/Website: www.kinetiqrehabilitation.comAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailYour body knows when life feels safe long before your thoughts catch up. That single idea reframes anxiety, burnout, and “stuckness,” and it’s where our conversation with occupational therapy consultant Anele Griessel begins. We dig into how sensory-informed practice helps neurodivergent teens and adults reduce overwhelm, rebuild resilience, and find a route back to connection by working with the nervous system, not against it.Anele walks us through the foundations of OT—function, roles, and context—and why stress and trauma often present as a “can’t do” long before words are useful. She breaks down the safety-to-action pathway in accessible language, explaining how the brainstem gatekeeps input and why talk therapy can stall when the executive brain is offline. From there, we get practical: stop, breathe, notice. Annelle shares playful prompts for “notice with intent” that double as micro-mindfulness without the jargon, giving listeners tools they can use at a bus stop, in a corridor, or between meetings.We also explore choosing joy as a daily stance rather than a fleeting feeling. Inspired by Desmond Tutu, Anele shows how joy, safety, and playfulness are not soft add-ons but evidence-aligned strategies that cue regulation and open the door to change. She offers clear examples from her work with autistic and ADHD clients, discusses family-wide sensory literacy, and reveals why small actions become routines, habits, and—eventually—durable resilience.There’s a sneak peek at Anele's upcoming sensory journal app that pairs daily noticing prompts with a playful profiling tool to map sensory preferences—seekers, sensitives, avoiders, and low registrants—and translate them into morning routines, workday adjustments, and rest strategies. Along the way, we touch on expert witness insights, the realities of time and bureaucracy, and the simple power of rest and humour to protect clinicians from burnout.If you’re a clinician, parent, educator, or anyone who feels flooded by modern life, this conversation offers grounded science, kind language, and steps you can try today. If it resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find it.👤 Guest BiographyAnele Griessel is an Occupational Therapy Consultant, Sensory Integration Specialist, and Expert SEN Witness with over 25 years of experience. Based in Warwick, UK, she supports neurodivergent teens and adults through body-based, sensory-informed approaches that help regulate stress and build resilience. Anele is also the founder of Estemoa-OT Ltd, and is currently developing a mobile app that helps users better understand and nurture their sensory systems. Her clinical lens blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and the belief that healing begins when we choose joy.Contact DetailsWebsite: www.estemoa-ot.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anelegriessel/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the real blocker to lasting change isn’t a lack of insight, but a nervous system still bracing for impact? That question runs through our conversation with licensed mental health counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist Natalia Urquiza-Manzano, founder of House of Unashamed, where she helps women dismantle shame and end self-sabotage with a blend of therapy, subconscious work, and empowerment coaching.Natalia shares how early therapy, single motherhood, and her own relapse cycles shaped a practice that prioritises accessibility and results. We dig into why talk therapy can map the problem but often stalls at the edge of action, and how hypnotherapy engages the subconscious where automatic patterns live. From childhood regression and parts work to the “smoke alarm” metaphor for background beliefs, she shows how shifting core narratives reduces cravings, builds tolerance for good things, and makes sustained sobriety possible. The focus is practical and humane: name the story, stabilise, then update it at the level where your body recognises safety.We also tackle the realities of modern care. Clients arrive informed by TikTok and Instagram, eager for quick fixes on vaping, attachment, or validation addiction. Natalia counters the urge to bypass with clear boundaries and embodied work: pause, scan the body, notice the urge, and choose an opposite action that rewires the loop. For clinicians, we explore burnout prevention through therapy-for-the-therapist, ritualised self-care, and scheduling breaks. On the business side, Natalia talks building lean systems, marketing without hype, and scaling impact through community groups like her “Girls Night In,” which pairs education with reflective tools and grounded homework.If you’re curious about how to turn “I know what I’m doing” into “I can do something different,” this conversation offers grounded steps, honest stories, and a framework to replace shame with self-trust. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review to share what opposite action you’ll try this week.Guest Biography Natalia Urquiza-Manzano, LMHC, CCHt is a licensed mental health counselor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and the founder of House of Unashamed. She works with women to break cycles of self-doubt, heal shame patterns, and rebuild self-trust through an integrative approach that blends clinical therapy, subconscious work, and empowerment coaching.With a background in addiction and trauma treatment, Natalia is passionate about helping clients move beyond insight into embodied, lasting change. Her work challenges shame-based narratives and supports women in living more aligned, grounded, and purposeful lives — personally and professionally.Contact Details🌐Website:  https://houseofunashamed.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-urquiza-manzano-lmhc-ccht-65b74a309/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailTherapy gets real when people are allowed to bring their whole selves into the room. We sit down with licensed mental health counsellor Jitesha Hanson to unpack geek therapy, a neuroaffirming approach that uses hobbies, games, art and fandoms as clinical tools for regulation and growth. From a Switch on the table to sketchbooks and fidgets within reach, the space itself signals safety, creativity and collaboration.Jaitesha explains how regulation emotion mapping captures the what, when and why of a client’s creative habits, then translates that into personalised interventions. We dig into internal family systems and explore how parts work comes alive through play: building a confident self in The Sims to practise decision-making, journalling insights and then scaffolding them into everyday life. We also talk about adapting bilateral stimulation beyond rigid protocols, using walking, alternating hand writing and rhythmic activities that support stimming rather than suppress it.The conversation widens to misdiagnosis and masking, why authentic clinicians matter, and how culture and shame shape access to care. Jaitesha shares an integrative lens on thyroid challenges, boundary-setting and throat chakra themes, and explains when and why she refers to holistic and medical providers for whole person care. We also get honest about the business side: notes that drain energy, insurance rates that undercut small clinics and the vision for The Alchemist Lab to train health professionals in practical, neuroaffirming methods. If you’re curious about therapy that fits your brain and leverages what you love, this is a fresh, grounded roadmap.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend and leave a quick review so more people can find these tools.👤Guest Biography Jaitesha Hanson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified Geek Therapy® practitioner based in Florida. She specializes in neuroaffirming care that embraces creativity, identity, and pop culture to help clients heal. Through her clinic and educational platform, The Alchemist’s Lab, she’s helping reimagine mental health as a playful, human, and radically authentic space for transformation.Website: https://thealchemistslab.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiteshahanson/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailCare that starts with connection changes everything. We sit down with Carolina Alay, a board-certified behaviour analyst and coach, to explore how data, compassion, and play can coexist to help neurodivergent children communicate, self‑advocate, and thrive. From preschool observations to parent onboarding, she shows what intensive ABA looks like when it’s human-first and rigorously measured.Carolina takes us inside her fieldwork—direct observations, daily data collection, and real-time coaching for technicians and families. She explains why ABA intensity matters for closing skill gaps and how pairing and play create the emotional safety learning needs. You’ll hear about a summer camp in an indoor playground that delivered real outcomes: toileting success, reduced food avoidance, independent utensil use, and spontaneous peer imitation, all within a structured, goal-driven routine.We talk tools for parents—from understanding the function of behaviour to building communication and sustaining gains across home and school. We also face hard truths: insurance barriers often leave families without coverage unless there's an autism diagnosis, despite clear benefits for ADHD and other delays. Carolina shares workarounds through coaching, collaboration with speech and OT, and a focus on generalisation.We dig into metrics that matter—mastery criteria, cross-setting progress, graduation rates—and challenge the myth that ABA is robotic. Carolina paints a wider vision of behavior analysis across classrooms, clinics, and even HR, always grounded in data and dignity.Behind the scenes, we explore the systems that support compassionate care: rapid-response channels for field staff, open culture, and the power of delegation. Carolina previews two big initiatives: a tool to streamline intake/reporting, and an English programme to help skilled migrants become job-ready as RBTs.If you care about autism support, coaching, compassionate ABA, or play-based therapy with real results, this episode delivers insight and next steps.🎧 If it resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a hopeful, practical path forward.👤 Guest BiographyCarolina Alay is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCABA) and the founder of Blue Minds and Perfectly Balanced Coaching, based in Southern Florida. Originally from Colombia, Carolina brings a unique, bilingual approach to behavior therapy that blends data-driven techniques with deep compassion and family involvement. She specializes in working with neurodivergent children and their families, combining ABA principles with emotional wellness and coaching to create long-term, meaningful change.Contact DetailsWebsites: https://perfectlybalancedcoaching.com and https://www.bluemindsllc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemindsllcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-alay-bcaba-ab368435/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluemindsautismAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason you can’t change isn’t a lack of insight, but a nervous system that hasn’t caught up? We sit down with clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist Kriti Gupta Goel to explore how hypnosis closes the gap between knowing and feeling, turning stuck patterns into progress. Kriti’s path runs through years of endometriosis, fertility grief, and a hysterectomy that ended pain but opened new layers of loss—experiences that fuel a grounded, compassionate approach to mental health where body and mind heal together.We break down how clinical hypnotherapy works: relaxing the conscious mind so the subconscious can update outdated responses to anxiety, burnout, emotional eating, and phobias. Kriti uses everyday moments—dozing on the train, getting lost in a book—to demystify trance and show why clinical hypnosis is consent-led, respectful, and effective. From her practice in a community hub next to a GP clinic, she explains real-world barriers: NHS recognition without regulation, long waits, a default to medication, and GPs unsure how or whether to refer. The solution starts with education, referral prompts, and sharing outcomes to build trust.We also look at the clinic as a living system. Word of mouth drives steady growth, while demand shifts across smoking cessation, alcohol, weight loss, and a sharp rise in teen and preteen clients facing anxiety, low confidence, and body image pressure. Hypnotherapy’s efficiency appeals to young people seeking relief without endlessly retelling their pain, and Kriti pairs it with tools like breathwork and sleep routines for lasting change. Looking ahead, she’s building group programmes and school workshops to widen access and equip parents and educators with tools for co-regulation and stress literacy. Along the way, she shares a truth many therapists recognise: as clients heal, clinicians heal too, because the work teaches the nervous system safety through repetition and care.If you’re curious about how hypnosis can support real change—or you’re a clinician considering integrative approaches to mental health—this conversation offers clarity, nuance, and usable ideas. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the one belief you’d most like to rewire next.Guest BiographyKriti Gupta Goel is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, and Coach with over two decades of experience in mental health. She’s the founder of Kriti Therapy, an integrative practice blending subconscious reprogramming, inner child healing, and somatic tools to support deep emotional transformation. Kriti helps clients move beyond insight to lasting change by accessing the subconscious mind. Based in Greenwich, UK, she runs a private practice in a community hub near a GP clinic and advocates for greater awareness and acceptance of hypnotherapy within mainstream care. Contact Details 🌐 Website: www.krititherapy.com 📷 Instagram: @krititherapy 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kritiguptagoel/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA common emergency drug changed the way we think about adolescent mental health. Dr Saraya Rahman joins Andrew to share how ketamine, when paired with careful preparation, skilled psychotherapy, and real-world integration, can help teens with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD, and complex trauma shift from survival to growth.We trace her path from paediatric hospitalist to integrative clinician, unpacking what set and setting truly mean in practice: building trust, regulating the nervous system, and creating the container before a single dose is given. Saraya explains the neuroplastic window ketamine opens, why objective data such as PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, sleep and HRV matter, and how early gains can lower blood pressure, restore motivation, and make developmental milestones feel reachable again. She’s candid about ethics—clear consent, boundaries in altered states, and avoiding the “quick fix” trap—as well as the family systems work that often determines whether change holds.We also zoom out to the wider landscape: school stressors, climate grief, masking in neurodivergent youths, and the rising tide of disconnection. Saraya contrasts international models—from protocol-heavy programmes in Australia to VA-backed access in North America—and outlines a pragmatic care pathway: IV induction with intensive integration followed by lower-cost, intramuscular, group-based maintenance. The goal is not to glorify a molecule, but to build a humane system where adolescents are seen, supported, and equipped to rewrite their stories.If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about youth mental health, and leave a review with one insight you’re taking away. Your feedback helps more people find thoughtful, evidence-informed conversations like this one.Guest BiographyDr. Suraiya “Simi” Rahman, MD is a board‑certified pediatric hospitalist, integrative medicine physician, and a leader in adolescent psychedelic‑assisted care. She is the co‑founder of IYAKAP (Adolescent & Young Adult Ketamine‑Assisted Psychotherapy), a global consultation and education group supporting clinicians working at the intersection of youth mental health and psychedelic medicine.With over a decade of experience in pediatric trauma centers, Dr. Rahman brings a deeply trauma‑informed, systems‑based lens to mental health care—integrating ketamine therapy with psychotherapy, somatic practices, narrative medicine, and family‑centered healing. Her work focuses on supporting adolescents with treatment‑resistant conditions while advancing ethical, scalable models of care through education, mentorship, and advocacy.Contact Details and Social Media Handles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/Websites: https://www.palamedicine.com and https://www.ayakap.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/palamedicine.pasadenaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pala_medicineAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA drowsy drive into a tree turned a seasoned dentist into an airway evangelist. Dr Dar Radfar joins us to reveal how the mouth maps to the airway, why snoring is a health signal not a punchline, and how simple, patient-friendly tools can restore real sleep and daytime energy. We unpack his path from CPAP intolerance to oral appliance therapy, the systems he teaches practices to adopt, and the social ripple effects of better sleep—from saved marriages to safer commutes.We explore the dentist’s unique vantage point: worn incisors, scalloped tongues, high-arched palates, dry mouth, and retruded jaws often shout “airway problem.” For children, the stakes are even higher. Snoring, mouth breathing, bedwetting, and ADHD-like behaviour can improve when the airway is opened through early ENT assessment and orthodontic expansion. Dr Rad details when CPAP remains essential, how mandibular advancement devices help mild to moderate apnoea, and why severe cases may consider Inspire. He also shares how low-level laser therapy reduces TMJ pain by boosting cellular energy and how thoughtful supplementation can calm the mind without liver-taxing sedatives.We connect sleep to long-term brain and heart health. Repeated oxygen drops disturb glymphatic clearance and strain the cardiovascular system, while gum disease bacteria add another pathway to cognitive and cardiac risk. The takeaway is a call to break silos: cardiology, oncology, ENT, primary care, and dentistry should all ask about sleep and make testing easy. Dr Rad argues for routine home sleep screening at 40, and previews an AI tool that triages risk via photos and a quick questionnaire, then routes users to home tests and telemedicine. Subscribe, share with someone who snores, and leave a review with your top sleep question—we’ll feature the best ones next time.Guest BiographyDr. Dar Radfar (Dr. Rad) is a California-based dentist, educator, and founder of RAD Health Inc. and RAD Seminar, where he coaches dentists globally on implementing sleep apnea treatment, oral appliances, and low-level laser therapy. After his own diagnosis with sleep apnea, Dr. Rad became a leading advocate for airway-centered dentistry and has helped over 4,000 patients while training countless practitioners.He also develops functional health products such as Rad Zz (a natural sleep aid) and Rad Jaw (for TMJ relief), blending his clinical experience with product innovation and holistic care.Contact Details and Social Media HandlesWebsite: https://www.drrad.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdarradfar/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.radhealthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dar.radfar.2025/RAD Seminar: https://www.radseminar.com805 Dentistry: https://www.805dentistry.comAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailA pharmacist who loved chemistry. An ER doctor who loved the chase. A mother who needed steadier hours and a body that needed steadier rhythms. Ros Jabar—Dr Ros—shares how a lifetime of pivots forged a simple, humane way to help people who aren’t “ill” yet aren’t thriving. Her story winds from rejection letters and late-night A-levels to a coffee hut that paid for med school, a weekend pharmacy that kept the lights on, and the eventual birth of Rosmedics, a clinic built on safety, context and common sense.We unpack WILL—Wellness and Health in Life—a seven-principle framework born from real life and clinical pattern-spotting. Think habits that defeat procrastination, sleep that respects circadian rhythm, light that nourishes vitamin D and mood, breathing that calms the nervous system, movement that fits real days, food that grows rather than comes in packets, and space to switch off. Ros explains how these elements help the “not sick, not well” majority reclaim energy, weight, focus and joy. We get candid about colleague scepticism, why evidence still matters, and how clinicians can responsibly counter loud but risky health hacks on social media.Inside the clinic, Ros blends personalisation and measurement—blood panels, practical coaching and supportive modalities like IV nutrients, NAD, hyperbaric oxygen and infrared—always with the rule that lifestyle sits upstream and medicine is there when pathology arrives. We talk regulation, GMC appraisal, the realities of running a mission-led business, and a bold plan to pilot WILL with schools, law firms and hospital cohorts so simple health literacy starts earlier and spreads faster. If you’ve ever felt “fine” but far from flourishing, this conversation maps a road back to better.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with the one habit you’ll start this week.Guest BiographyDr Ros Jabar, also known as Dr Ros, is the founder of RosMedics and the creator of WHiL—a wellness programme built around seven practical, evidence-informed lifestyle principles. With roots in pharmacy and emergency medicine, Ros made a powerful shift into holistic care after facing her own midlife health challenges. Her work blends clinical expertise with a common-sense, empowering framework to help clients bridge the gap between “not sick” and truly thriving. She is based in Cardiff and is passionate about supporting women through hormone transitions and health optimisation with clarity, compassion and clinical rigour.Contact DetailsWebsite: 🌐 RosMedics.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ros/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosMedicsAesthetics/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosmedics/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailPower fails, smoke drifts, roads close—and chronic conditions do not pause. We sit down with Dr Danielle Esler, dual-trained in primary care and public health and former Deputy Chief Health Officer in Australia, to map a practical path for making everyday care truly disaster-ready. From evacuating before a category five cyclone with an asthma-prone child to coordinating elements of a globally admired pandemic response, Danielle brings hard-earned insight and calm, actionable guidance.We start with a clear look at respiratory care that moves with the patient. Danielle explains why noisy, wall-tethered nebulisers fall short during disruption, and how quiet, hands-free, breath-activated delivery can bring hospital-grade therapy anywhere. We dig into connected care, remote monitoring, and the promise of devices that can deliver a range of particle sizes—from standard inhaled meds to emerging biologics—without a power outlet. Alongside the tech, we keep equity front and centre: rural communities, people with disabilities, and children with sensory needs benefit most when care is mobile and calm.Preparedness belongs in primary care. Danielle outlines a simple, high-yield checklist for routine chronic disease reviews: planning for smoke days, heatwaves, floods, blizzards, power loss, and supply shortages; maintaining flexible medication refills; storing action plans offline; and making smart choices between sheltering in place and evacuating. We compare health records in the UK, Australia, and the US to show how interoperable, patient-held records safeguard continuity and dignity when patients cross systems. We also confront training and policy gaps—why clinicians often avoid these talks, how to teach disruption-ready triage, and why cross-agency alignment matters when schools schedule athletics during heavy smoke.If you want your care plan to hold when the grid doesn’t, this conversation offers a blueprint: connected records, mobile devices, and brief but decisive preparedness questions woven into every chronic care visit. Subscribe, share with a colleague who manages complex patients, and leave a review with one step you’ll add to your next care plan.👤 Guest BiographyDr Danielle Esler is a dual specialist in Primary Care and Public Health and the Chief Medical Officer at Misti, a women-led health innovation company focused on accessible, digitally enabled respiratory care. With more than 20 years of experience across clinical medicine, health policy, education, and AI ethics, she has held leadership roles including Deputy Chief Health Officer of the Northern Territory. Danielle splits her time between Australia and the US, advocating for equity-driven system design and disaster preparedness in healthcare.🔗 Guest Contact & SocialsWebsite: https://www.misti.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-eslerAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the missing step between therapy and surgery isn’t a new implant, but a smarter signal? We sit down with neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine specialist Dr Jeff Gross to trace a candid journey from the operating theatre to a precision, cell‑centred approach that rebuilds tissue, calms inflammation, and extends function without defaulting to the scalpel.Jeff explains how a career spent treating neck and back pain exposed a wide care gap: after therapy and injections, patients were pushed to surgery because nothing else sat in the middle. That pressure—and questions from patients—led him to the science of stem cells, exosomes, and the broader secretome. He breaks down why exosomes are emerging as the most precise, low‑risk tools, how targeted vesicles can prioritise muscle, bone, neural, skin, or metabolic support, and where natural killer cell exosomes and MUSE cells might fit in careful, compliant practice. Along the way, he details strict sourcing standards, low immunogenic profiles, and what real‑world outcomes look like: pain down, function up, MRIs that sometimes show cartilage gains.We also get practical. Jeff’s clinic at ReCelebrate blends lifestyle foundations—sleep, exercise, nutrition, and epigenetics—with image‑guided joint and spine injections, and a developing nutraceutical line built on plant‑derived exosomes inspired by Mediterranean blue zones. He’s frank about regulatory constraints in the US, the financial incentives that slow mainstream adoption, and the small but notable shift as insurers begin covering platelet‑rich plasma because it cuts surgical spend. The throughline is precision and transparency: make claims that match evidence, measure what matters, and keep patients fully informed about all options.If you’re curious about regenerative medicine, stem cells, exosomes, autoimmune support, or how to pursue longevity strategies that go beyond hype, this conversation offers grounded insights and clear next steps. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s weighing surgery, and leave a review with the question you most want answered next.Guest Biography Dr Jeff Gross, MD is a board-certified neurological surgeon and the founder of ReCELLebrate, a regenerative medicine clinic focused on root-cause healing and self-repair. With a background in molecular cell biology and decades of clinical experience, Jeff has become a pioneer in using stem cells, exosomes, and personalized cellular therapies to treat chronic conditions and promote longevity. His work bridges cutting-edge science with a deeply patient-centered approach, helping individuals reclaim health without relying on drugs or surgery.Website: https://recellebrate.com/e-mail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gross-md-5605605/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recellebrateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recellebrateTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@recellebrateAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailThe ground shifts when deception enters a relationship. We invited betrayal trauma specialist Ladonna Carey to walk us through a clear, humane path from the first moments of crisis to the deeper work of repair, and the conversation cuts through the noise: this isn’t a communication problem, it’s a trauma problem rooted in secrecy and avoidance.We start with stabilisation—sleep, food, breath, and the small routines that help a jolted nervous system settle. From there, Ladonna explains how she assesses the betrayer’s readiness to face the “hidden basement” of their behaviour and why pushing into couples therapy too soon compounds harm. The centrepiece is structured full disclosure. Trickle truth keeps the injured partner on high alert; a guided, comprehensive disclosure, paired with careful coaching on questions, reduces re‑traumatisation and creates the first real chance for trust to grow.As safety improves, we move into attachment repair and practical transparency that closes the gaps exploited by secrecy without turning intimacy into surveillance. Ladonna shares the tools she relies on—attachment profiles, the Gottman assessment, somatic regulation, and tailored self‑care that fits each person’s temperament, from kickboxing to yoga and journaling. We also tackle cultural trends shaping today’s cases: the rise of online infidelity disguised as “not cheating,” and the surge in grey divorce, especially when illness shifts roles at home. On the practice side, Ladonna breaks down why intensives outperform 50‑minute slots, how she’s training clinicians through SOS sessions and a 2026 conference, and what needs to change in insurance to keep skilled therapists in the field.If you or your clients are navigating betrayal, you’ll leave with a grounded framework: stabilise first, assess readiness, disclose fully, rebuild safety and attachment, and integrate whole‑person care. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a clear map, and leave a review to help more listeners find evidence‑based guidance on healing after deception.Biography LaDonna Carey is a licensed psychotherapist and the founder of the Betrayal Recovery Center, where she specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complex emotional aftermath of infidelity and relational betrayal. With a background in clinical psychology and domestic violence advocacy, LaDonna integrates trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and attachment theory into her work. She's also a speaker, educator, and the author of the upcoming book Surviving Betrayal. Through her therapy intensives, online programs, and therapist trainings, LaDonna is building a new standard of care for betrayal traumaContact DetailsWebsite: https://ladonnacarey.comEmail: [email protected]: @betrayalrecoverycenterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladonna-carey-47384525/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailEver watched a great training fall apart in a real crisis? We sat down with Valeria Lerma, a licensed clinical social worker and strategic leader, to unpack a practitioner-centred approach that keeps skills online when stress is high and time is short. Instead of piling on theory, Valeria starts with self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and values-based decision-making—so nurses, techs, teachers, and officers can actually use what they know in the heat of the moment.We trace how acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, somatic practices, and the neurosequential model converge into simple tools that shift behaviour on the floor: breathwork to drop out of high beta, quick resourcing to re-open the frontal lobe, and “padded boundaries” that hold limits while preserving safety and rapport. The results in her hospital are striking—fewer restraints, seclusions, and injuries, alongside better retention—because staff can recognise activation, calm their own system, and respond with clarity and care.Then we take it wider. In classrooms, behaviour becomes communication, not defiance—letting teachers restart learning without shame. For police, non-hierarchical, empathic communication reduces escalation while maintaining safety. Valeria also shares a telehealth crisis model that lets schools consult clinicians on the spot, increasing voluntary admissions and reducing traumatic emergency detentions for youth. We get honest about barriers too: why funding paths often exclude mission-driven for-profit providers, and how a citywide pilot could generate data for sustainable policy change.If you care about trauma-informed care that actually works—in hospitals, schools, and public safety—you’ll find practical frameworks and field-tested steps you can use right now. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review with one change you’ll try this week.BiographyValeria Lerma, LCSW‑S is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. With over 15 years in the field, she leads trauma-informed, employee-centered training initiatives that improve outcomes for both staff and patients.Her work extends into schools and law enforcement, and she’s pioneering a telehealth model to reduce unnecessary emergency detentions for youth. Valeria’s long-term mission is to reform mental health systems through compassionate, practical change.📬Contact DetailsEmail: [email protected]: www.sanantoniobehavioral.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/valeria-lerma-lcsw-s-756a7846/🏥 Hospital Social MediaInstagram: www.instagram.com/sabehavioral/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if your local dentist could spot a silent killer before it struck? Our conversation with Dr Jeffrey Sherer, founder of the Dental Design Studio, traces a bold path from a single startup to 23 practices built without private equity—and reveals how dentistry can power real public health gains.We talk about the early bet on patient-first decisions, the shift to digital dentistry that removed messy impressions and reduced waste, and the choice to keep a clinician in charge of strategy. Jeffrey shares how he went from chairside care to leading a complex operation, learning HR, finance, CQC compliance, and international recruitment while still carving out time to mentor dentists and cover emergency sessions himself. The result is a culture where standards stay high because leadership stays close to patients.The heart of the episode is prevention. A hypertension screening pilot across selected sites in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and Humber flagged meaningful numbers of undiagnosed high readings and channelled patients toward GP follow-up. Dental nurses gained new skills, and the clinics proved their value as a trusted, regulated entry point for wider health—especially with the ties between gum disease and cardiovascular risk. We also go deep on sensitive conversations around diet and obesity, particularly for children and high‑risk groups, with practical training that turns dental visits into moments that can change long‑term health.We grapple with the tough parts: recruiting for rural practices, the tilt toward private work among younger dentists, Brexit-driven visa hurdles, and the OR exam bottleneck that holds back capable overseas clinicians from serving NHS patients. Demand is soaring—thousands can register interest within a day of opening—and we compare strategies from extended hours to surgical utilisation. Jeffrey explains why avoiding private equity lets him buy equipment that improves patient comfort even when the spreadsheet says no, and why parliamentary recognition matters when you are trying to expand access without losing quality.If you care about NHS dentistry, access to urgent dental care, or how prevention can scale through everyday clinics, this one will challenge assumptions and offer practical hope. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who thinks a dental visit is just about teeth.🧾 Guest BiographyDr Jeffrey Sherer is the founder and clinical director of The Dental Design Studio, a growing network of 23 dental practices across the UK. With over two decades in practice, he brings a unique blend of clinical excellence and strategic leadership. A former Director of the Hillingdon Local Dental Committee and contributor to BDJ and Dentistry.co.uk, Jeffrey is also a vocal advocate for NHS dental reform. Under his guidance, The Dental Design Studio has led initiatives in digital dentistry, hypertension screening, and obesity prevention—earning recognition in the House of Commons and from national media including BBC RadiAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailBurnout from seven-minute visits and endless admin is real; so is the alternative. We sit down with Dr Todd Born, a naturopathic doctor and certified nutrition specialist who traded a busy Bay Area integrative clinic for a lean, global telehealth practice serving the US, UK, EU, Australia, and beyond. He walks us through the honest trade-offs—no physical exams or manipulation—alongside the surprising wins: calmer patients at home, faster logistics, and a structured approach that finally fits complex chronic illness.Todd explains how he runs root-cause care without a waiting room. Think stepwise plans, quick feedback loops, and targeted labs rather than kitchen-sink protocols. He shares the playbook for cross-border care: lab aggregators like Regenerus and Rupa Health, co-management letters to local GPs and specialists to keep costs down, and vetted supplement sourcing to avoid counterfeits and tariffs. We dig into the realities of different health systems—why the US is unmatched for emergencies yet struggles with chronic disease, and how socialised models can still block referrals or basic testing. When adherence falters or cases stall, he calls it plainly, narrows the plan, or pulls in subspecialists to confirm diagnoses.Behind the scenes, Todd runs a one-person operation with precision: 60–90 minute new visits, 45-minute follow-ups, buffers that prevent delays, and billing by time to protect depth. He’s candid about what he misses—human connection, paediatrics in person, the simple power of a hug—and why telehealth still wins for reach and outcomes. We also look ahead to his next step: short, evidence-based videos and talks designed to debunk health myths and give clinicians practical frameworks they can use the next day. If you’ve wondered whether telemedicine can deliver for autoimmune, gut, and neuro complexity, this conversation offers a grounded, hopeful yes—backed by process, not hype.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone stuck in the chronic-care maze, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find thoughtful, evidence-based conversations.Guest BiographyDr. Todd Born, ND, CNS is a board-certified naturopathic doctor and certified nutrition specialist with a global telehealth practice spanning North America, the UK, Europe, and Australasia. As co-owner of Born Integrative Medicine Specialists, Dr. Born specializes in complex chronic conditions including autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and gastrointestinal disorders. A frequent speaker at medical conferences and advisor to supplement companies, Dr. Born is known for combining clinical precision with a practical, compassionate approach.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://bornintegrativemedicine.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-todd-a-born-nd-cns-a572b610/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornNaturopathicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.born.bims/You Tube: https://wwAbout Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if recovery didn’t just mean stabilising symptoms, but rewiring the brain with purpose, novelty and intention? Dr Jeffrey DerSabo, award-winning neuropsychiatrist and medical director of ED180, joins us to explore why eating disorders are uniquely half medical and half psychiatric—and how care should change to match that reality. From the subtle language of “I feel fat” to the hard metrics of labs and DEXA scans, Jeffrey breaks down what comprehensive, team-based treatment looks like and why a coordinated physician–therapist–nutritionist model saves lives.We dig into the neurobiology of a “bucket list” and why it’s far more than travel photos. Novelty and meaningful goals keep dopamine and serotonin healthier as we age, build cognitive reserve, and give patients the intrinsic “pull” to power through difficult treatment. Jeffrey shares the IPIG framework—Intrinsic, Purposeful, Intentional, Gratitude—as a practical compass for both patients and clinicians. He also opens up about clinician wellness, leading with calm in high-risk cases, and how to model balance so teams don’t carry work home in a way that burns them out.COVID redrew the map for care. Telehealth expanded access, but complex eating disorders still benefit from in-person nuance; we talk about where virtual shines and where it falls short. Jeffrey is frank about rising self‑medication, spikes in anxiety and OCD, and the system-level barriers that slow progress: insurance authorisations focused on BMI, affordability gaps, and the pressure of venture-backed treatment centres. Through it all, he’s committed to education and access—sharing free resources, offering upcoming textbook PDFs to colleagues, and writing at bucketlistdoctor.com to multiply impact.If this conversation sparks ideas for your own brain-health bucket list—or questions about ED180’s 180-day model—subscribe, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review telling us one intentional step you’ll take this week.📄 Guest BiographyDr. Jeffrey DeSarbo is a neuropsychiatrist and the Medical Director of ED-180 Treatment Programs in New York. With a background in both psychiatry and neuroscience, he specializes in treating eating disorders through an integrative lens that combines medical insight, brain science, and purposeful living. He is the author of The Neurobiology of a Bucket List and the upcoming Translation: Demystifying the Neurobiology of Eating Disorders. His work explores how meaning-driven choices and lifestyle changes can positively shape brain health, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery.Contact DetailsWebsite: https://bucketlistdoctor.com📘 Request a free PDF copy of Dr. DeSarbo’s upcoming book via his website.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdesarbo/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com