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ND Inspo

Connect.Grow.Inspire.Naturopathic Doctors keeping Naturopathic Doctors & Students INSPIRED by our medicine through our own stories.

Episodes

Ep 31 | Leveling Up Your Evidenced Based Practice with Dr. Jordan Robertson, ND

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Jordan Robertson, a Naturopathic Doctor, clinic owner, author, and owner of The Confident Clinician. With her background in critical appraisal and research, Dr. Jordan has a vision of bridging the gap between research and clinical application for preventative medicine. We discuss; - Tips for leveling up your Evidenced Based Practice - How it's helped to create a sustainable clinic - How to make the most out of your time reviewing research & taking CEUs - L...

Aug 19, 202156 minEp. 31

Cycle Charting, Fertility Support and Body Literacy with Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu

In this episode I sit down with Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, founders of Fertility Continuing Education, an organization that creates continuing education in the field of fertility awareness, restorative fertility treatment and perinatal care to healthcare professionals. We cover all things cycle charting including; what is it and what does it tell us, how is it different than apps, how to distinguish between fluids, and how to use it for more accurate blood test timing. Connect and learn Fert...

Apr 27, 202145 minEp. 30

Building Practice in a Pre-licensed State & Client Relationship Management with Dr. Nicholas Morgan, ND

I am so excited to share this episode with you, Dr. Nicholas Morgan is a Naturopathic Doctor who has a decade of experience practicing in a pre-licensed State and was even able to complete a 3 year residency in one as well. In this episode he shares the principles he used to build up good relationships with his clients as well as the tools that have helped ensure good Client Relationship Management (CRM). I learned a bunch in this episode and so I hope you get as much out of it as I did! Flodesk...

Mar 23, 202155 minEp. 29

Journey to Naturopathic and Integrative Oncology with Dr. Miranda LaBant, ND

In this episode Dr. MIranda LaBant shares with us her journey to Naturopathic Medicine including her experience in Belize, her journey to Naturopathic Oncology, some of her favorite Integrative Oncology treatments, and so much more. Follow along with Dr. Miranda; IG-@drlabant https://thesantecenter.com BIO: Dr. Miranda LaBant, ND Dr. Miranda LaBant, ND graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Illinois. After receiving her doctorate in naturopathic medicine she moved to Kailua Kon...

Mar 09, 202144 minEp. 28

Financial Advisor Shares How Naturopathic Doctors Can Create Financial Health ft Ryan Burklo

Let's talk finances!! Ryan Burklo is a financial planner who works largely with Naturopathic Doctors (awesome, right?!) and he is on a mission to help us improve our financial health so that we can continue to help our patients with their health. In this episode, we cover a ton so buckle up your seatbelts! What is financial health? How do we pay down those dang student loans? What is the difference between a Roth IRA and traditional IRA? What does it mean to be replaceable in my business? What i...

Feb 23, 202155 minEp. 27

120K in Debt to 100K Months with Dr. Alicia MacPherson, ND

In this episode I chat with Dr. Alicia MacPherson, a Naturopathic Doctor and high-performance mentor for Naturopathic Doctors and Healthcare practitioners ready to uplevel their life and business. She went from 120k in debt to making 100k months. Now, she is helping others do the same. We talk all about what her practice and business journey has been like from the beginning up to now, how it has evolved, what tools worked for Dr. Alicia, and tons and tons of pearls on how to do the same in the o...

Jan 19, 202149 minEp. 26

How to Find Your Niche & Niching in Fertility with Dr. Aumatma, ND

Dr. Aumatma is a Naturopathic Endocrinologist & Nutritionist, as well as author and sought out speaker specializing in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.She has been in practice for 15 years and in this episode, Dr. Aumatma shares with us how putting "a stake in the ground" and finally picking her niche completely changed her practice for the better in more ways than one. She shares the formula to picking your niche, who should pick a niche, when in practice you should consider nic...

Jan 05, 20211 hr 16 min

Naturopathic Business Expert Prepares Us for Success in 2021 with Dr. Andrea Maxim, ND

In this episode I invited on Dr. Andrea Maxim to share with us some tips for success as we enter into the New Year. Dr. Andrea Maxim is a Naturopathic Doctor, founder of MAXIMized Business, the creator of the MAXIMized Practitioner Method, and the host of Profitable Practice podcast. So needless to say she is an expert in business and truly an inspiration.We chatted about;~2:00- What brought you to Naturopathic Medicine & then to become a Business Mentor?~7:00 - The importance of systems in ...

Dec 22, 202049 min

Helping Patients Implement Healthy Habits Through Mindset, Knowledge, Empowerment with Dr. Denise Patterson,ND

In this episode I spoke with Dr. Denise Patterson, ND about all things habits as she recently published her first book, Healthy Habits Haul. I must say, this is one of my favorite topics because I truly believe that habits are what build our health. With the new year quickly approaching, I wanted to get the scoop on what keeps us from creating those healthy habits despite having all of the information at our fingertips, how we can empower our patients to implement those habits and what mindset s...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 7 min

How to Improve Communication, Compliance, and Sales in Life and Practice with Dr. Jamil Sayegh, ND

This episode with Dr. Jamil Sayegh is one that you will want to listen to a few times over. For some context, I asked Dr. Jamil to come on because he is a Naturopathic Doctor as well as a life, business and relationship coach and I frequently see his inspirational posts on instagram so what better person to have on a podcast geared towards helping to keep Naturopathic Doctors and Students inspired?! I knew this would be a powerful episode but I was blown away by the end with how much actionable ...

Nov 12, 20201 hr 9 min

Naturalpreneurs: Building Your Successful and Scalable Practice with Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND

In this episode, Dr. Jaquel shares with us her own experiences in business as well as some of the most common pitfalls she notices as she mentors fellow Naturopathic Doctors and Integrative Practitioners that wastes our time and keeps us from scaling up. Dr. Jaquel also discusses the benefits of niching, the importance of the culture within your practice, and how setting an intention for yourself and your practice can keep you focused and shift your perspective. Dr. Jaquel Patterson is a nationa...

Oct 01, 202031 min

Health Equity in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND

In this episode Dr. Cyndi Gilbert joins me to discuss health equity for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and what we as Naturopathic Doctors and students can do to continue making improvements within our profession and as healthcare providers. Dr. Cyndi also talks about her own journey towards becoming an advocate and a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, ND (she/her) is a naturopathic doctor, author, and faculty member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has over 12 years of exper...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 5 min

Younger Joints Today and Clinical Pearls for Joint Pain with Dr. Angela Cortal, ND

In this episode with Dr. Angela Cortal, we cover the 7 steps to improving joint pain, clinical pearls to be aware of with chronic joint pain, how hormones and mindset can play a role, a couple of case examples of hormones and joint pain, when to consider PRP or prolotherapy for your patients and where to start if you are interested in learning more about PRP and prolotherapy. Dr. Angela is a Naturopathic Physician, Best-selling author, Regenerative Medicine expert, speaker and teacher based in O...

Sep 17, 202059 min

Journey Towards Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, Author, and Publisher with Dr. Tursha Hamilton, ND

If you don't know Dr. Hamilton, she is an author, speaker, publisher, entrepreneur, coach and so much more! She has helped so many fellow NDs have their voices heard through her collaborative publishing efforts which in turn helps our Naturopathic community at large.In this episode, we cover so many great topics such as the elephant in the room aka the validity of Naturopathic Medicine, the importance of the Black Family Health-O-Pedia and resources like it, the importance of knowing our heritag...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 14 min

A Drink Called Mindfulness, Identity, & Leveling Up with Dr. Erin Edwards

Dr. Erin Edwards is a recent graduate from CCNM, a Reiki Level II practitioner with a background in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. Dr. Edwards recently released her first book called, A Drink Called Mindfulness: How to go from Hot Mess to Self Aware Before 30, where she uncovers her own areas of growth through vulnerability and the tools she used to shift from apathetic to awake. In the intro to the book she says that; “Spoonfuls of mindfulness each day has replaced my addiction to alcohol...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 10 min

Naturopathy & Yoga Practice in India with Dr. Apar Soaji

In this episode I speak with my friend Apar Avinash Saoji, Ph.D., a Yoga and Naturopathy consultant in India, also holding a PhD in Philosophy (Yoga) with multiple peer reviewed research studies under his belt. We met several years ago at the International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine World Conference (http://icnmnaturopathy.eu/en/) in Barcelona, and at the time he allowed me to pick his brain (I obviously love asking questions!) about how Naturopathic Medicine is practiced in India which i...

Jun 24, 20201 hr 20 min

Staying Up-To-Date, Informed, and Educated with Dr. McKenzie Mescon, ND

Recently Dr. McKenzie Mescon posted about the passing of Dr. Burton Rose who created the clinical reference tool called Up-To-Date which has kept healthcare providers from around the world in the loop for years. In tribute to Dr. Rose she was inspired to share the many ways in which she keeps herself informed of the latest research and findings for her patients. I reached out to Dr. Mescon because I think that we all know it’s important to stay informed but maybe we aren’t sure which resources a...

Jun 17, 20201 hr 1 min

Physician,Heal Thyself: Biases, Self-love, Feeling “Not Enough” with Dr. Charley Cropley, ND

In this episode we begin the conversation of Physician, Heal Thyself in the context of the current events as well as it's general application and purpose in allowing us to be able to meet patients with our own self honesty and self love, giving them space to do the same for themselves which is where healing begins.Charley Cropley is a Naturopathic Doctor, teacher and author practicing in the Boulder/Denver area since 1979. He has trained hundreds of doctors in his methods of Self-Healing and vit...

Jun 09, 202051 min

Implicit Bias & Institutionalized Racism Affecting Healthcare with Kailey Williams, ND Student

In this episode, ND student Kailey Williams joins me to discuss some extremely important topics such as what implicit bias is, how these biases impact healthcare and health outcomes, how we can check our own implicit biases, how we can be better allies and make it a lifestyle change, and even some ways in which our education must improve to better represent all BIPOC for the sake of better treatments and health outcomes.We unpack a lot but this will be an ongoing conversation of how we, as a pro...

Jun 05, 20201 hr 7 min

Hormone Health and Coming Full Circle in my Healing Journey with Dr. Laura Neville, ND

Dr. Laura Neville is a Naturopathic Doctor graduating from NUNM, with a background in massage therapy and exercise science as well as Ballet and competitive gymnastics (so cool!). She is the creator of Energy Explosion, she is a speaker, writer, and works with Labrix where she had her "full circle" moment in her healing journey which we talk about in this episode. We also talk about her own experience with Naturopathic Medicine which ultimately lead her to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor and why ...

May 13, 20201 hr 3 min

The Healing Power of Nature, Research, and Tips for Support During a Pandemic with Dr. Orna Izakson, ND

Dr. Orna is a Naturopathic Doctor, writer, registered herbalist, and environmentalist with extensive studies in botanical and herbal medicine, as well as a Master’s degree in journalism. She is currently practicing in Portland, Oregon at her eco-clinic, Celilo Natural Health Center.In this episode we discuss the role that Nature and greenspace play in our health as well as the research behind it, we’ll also discuss some ideas for you to share with your patients and clients during this time. Be s...

May 06, 20201 hr 10 min

The Serpent & the Butterfly: the 7 Laws of Healing with Dr. Ben Reebs

Dr. Ben Reebs is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of the Portland Clinic of Natural Health, he is an award-winning integrative physician, a NMI associate, and he has recently published his first book; the Serpent & the Butterfly , the 7 laws of Healing which is a wonderful guide to Naturopathic Medicine.Get the book here!Website: www.drreebs.comIG @drreebsFB www.facebook.com/drreebs

Apr 29, 202053 min

Going Virtual: Where to Start, Common Stalling Tactics, Keeping it Simple, Staying True to You with Dr. Tyna Moore, ND, DC

Dr. Tyna Moore is a Naturopathic and Chiropractic Doctor currently helping medical professionals create a presence online to help improve their businesses especially during this time. In this episode we cover so many topics around Marketing Mindset, Do's and Don'ts on Social Media, How to Keep things Simple and Common Stalling Tactics to be aware of and STOP doing.She is currently offering a FREE online course you can find here to Recession Proof Your Marketing. Follow her on IG @drtynaBe sure t...

Apr 21, 20201 hr 9 min

Inequality as a Comorbidity: COVID-19 and Beyond with Dr. Dorian Richardson

Dr. Dorian Richardson and I sit down to discuss what is up with the racial disparities we are seeing with COVID-19, particularly the high mortality rates amongst African Americans. Dr. Dorian addresses the underlying factors that we need to be aware of and what we can do differently to help dispel inequality in the healthcare system as Naturopathic Doctors. Connect with Dr. Dorian Richardson at; www.dorianrichardson.com

Apr 14, 202052 min

Understanding the Psycho-Social Implications of COVID-19 and How to Help as Naturopathic Doctors with Dr. Robert Kachko

Dr. Robert Kachko, N.D, L.Ac joins us today to discuss the psycho-social implications of COVID-19 and how we can address this with our patients and clients to better help them through this time. Dr. Kachko is the current President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Co-founder and CEO of TribeRx, and practicing Doctor and Acupuncturist at Inner Source Health in NY. He is a continued advocate for Naturopathic Medicine and understands the importance of our role in helping to tr...

Apr 06, 202046 min

COVID-19, Naturopathic Principles, Togetherness with Dr. Louise Edwards

Dr. Louise Edwards ND, LAc discusses how to clinically rationalize COVID-19, how to apply our Naturopathic Principles when approaching cases, why togetherness is so important at this time, and how to utilize techniques such as kindness and compassion for our own health and the wellbeing of others.

Apr 01, 20201 hr 11 min

COVID-19 Updates and Actions Steps for NDs with Dr. Jill Skurnowicz

Dr. Jill provides updates on the current circumstances of the pandemic, clinical signs to be aware of, and actions steps that we as Naturopathic Doctors can be taking to help our community at large. You can find Dr. Jill at www.Holgistic.com Listeners should consult with their primary care physician before making any changes to their current health routines.

Mar 30, 202036 min
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