The most engaging conversation between health professionals happens in chance meetings in the hallways. During these moments so much is learned .*One Thing* brings together thought leaders in conversation and we share it with health enthusiasts , practitioners, and learners. Our conversations primarily focus on one significant thing in the arenas of gut health, brain health, immune system, metabolism, performance, and aging . This for clinicians and patients alike who are insightful and motivated.
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Is picky eating really “just a phase”? Feeding specialist and mom Lena Livinsky says no — and this conversation may completely change the way you see mealtime struggles .In this episode, Lena explains why picky eating is often a biological and nervous system response rather than a simple behavior problem. Drawing from both her clinical expertise and her personal journey with her son, she shares how underlying sensory, mechanical, gut health, and environmental factors can shape a child’s relation...
What if the thing your doctor is calling a disorder is actually a brain that's working fine — just in the wrong environment? Dr. Steve Rondeau has analyzed more than 50,000 brain scans, and his work is starting to change how a lot of clinicians, including me, think about psychiatric diagnosis. If you've spent years collecting diagnoses, swapping medications, and wondering whether the next label will finally be the right one — this conversation is for you. If you've spent years collecting diagnos...
What if the root cause of brain fog, chronic illness—and even autism—wasn’t just neurological… but a metabolic problem at the cellular level ? In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Kurt Woeller , Chief Medical Officer at Mosaic Diagnostics, to break down the critical role of mitochondria in complex chronic conditions. From fatigue and gut dysfunction to regressive autism, this conversation explores how mitochondrial dysfunction may be a hidden driver behind it all. You’ll learn how ...
Most skincare advice is focused on fixing what you can see—wrinkles, texture, tone. But by the time those changes appear, the underlying biology has already been shifting for years. In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Rinde sits down with pharmacist and founder of Atika Wellness , Lily Shapiro, PharmD – to explore a more accurate way to think about skin health—one that moves beyond “anti-aging” and toward what she calls skin span. Lily breaks down the science behind how skin actually a...
Why Some Patients Do Everything Right — and Still Don’t Fully Heal Some patients do everything right — and still don’t fully heal. They follow the plan. Change their diet. Take the supplements. Commit to lifestyle shifts. Show up consistently. And yet something deeper remains unresolved. After more than twenty years in clinical practice, Dr. Adam Rinde has seen this pattern repeatedly. At some point, the question shifts from “What are we missing physically?” to “Is there another layer of healing...
What if inflammation isn’t just something to manage… but something you could actually remove? For decades, chronic inflammation has been treated with suppression — steroids, biologics, immune blockers. But what if there were a way to physically remove inflammatory burden from the bloodstream? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pamela Smith — ER physician, toxicologist, hormone specialist, and pioneer in therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) — to explore the emerging science behind physically redu...
Dr. Anna Sitkoff, naturopathic physician and medicinal mushroom researcher, reveals why so many people try high-quality mushroom products and feel nothing. This deep dive explores extraction methods, fruiting body versus mycelium, proper dosing, and the clinical applications of Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, and Turkey Tail for immune support, gut-brain health, and neurodegeneration.find her on your socials at:@drannasitkoff @lucidummedicinalsfull episode notes at https://onethingpod.com/sitkof...
Dr. Lara Briden challenges everything you think you know about metabolism, revealing why energy—not weight—is the true marker of metabolic health. This conversation explores how modern life has pushed our physiology into states it was never designed for, and offers a compassionate, science-based approach to understanding your body as a logical system rather than a problem to fix. GUEST INFORMATION: Name: Dr. Lara Briden Title/Credentials: Naturopathic doctor, author, former evolutionary biology ...
After 6 years of hosting The One Thing Podcast and 20 years in clinical practice, I'm thrilled to announce my first group program: The Gut Freedom Intensive. This is a 6-week cohort-based course that brings my one-on-one clinical approach to a small group format. If you've been struggling with IBS, SIBO, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, bloating, or any form of digestive distress, this intensive is designed for you. What You'll Get: 6 weekly live group sessions with me Personalized roadmap for your s...
In this episode, Dr. James Thompson, MD — a board-certified allergist, immunologist, author, and health educator — shares how a 21-day Daniel Fast sparked a life-changing shift toward plant-forward living. After 34 years in medicine, he realized that despite following what he believed was a “healthy” diet, he still required multiple long-term medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, and chronic inflammation. A plant-based lifestyle helped him eliminate medications, improve sleep and joint pa...
You can spot a mouth breather from across the room — but what if that simple habit is reshaping your child’s face, disrupting their sleep, and setting the stage for autoimmune disease? In this episode, Dr. Toni Ingram — biological dentist and founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Dallas — joins us to uncover the powerful link between your mouth and your overall health. We dive into: • The truth about mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and cardiovascular protection • How the oral microbiome drives i...
In this episode of the One Thing podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde delves into the fascinating world of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) with Richmond Heath, founder of TRE Australia. Discover how the body's natural tremor response, often suppressed in our culture, can be a powerful tool for healing stress and trauma. Richmond shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, revealing how TRE has transformed his understanding of trauma recovery. Whether you're curious about the science of ...
At just 16, Os Aponte was running a martial arts school in Puerto Rico with over a hundred students. Today, he’s a U.S. Army veteran, author, and strength coach known for blending martial arts discipline, neuroscience, and movement mastery into a philosophy of lifelong fitness. In this conversation, Os shares how leading soldiers in the Army shaped his approach to strength, why “less is more” in training, and how neural efficiency—not just muscle size—creates real, lasting power. You’ll also hea...
This episode features clinical psychologist Dr. Helen McCarthy, who presents her Appetite Pendulum framework to help individuals re-learn how to eat in tune with their body's natural hunger and fullness signals. She explains why willpower often fails, particularly during evening overeating, and introduces practical strategies like the 10-second Pause Technique. The discussion also covers identifying four common 'saboteurs' of healthy eating and the complementary role of GLP-1 medications, offering evidence-based tools for a healthier relationship with food.
“There is always a reason for illness. You may not have all your answers today, but that doesn’t mean answers don’t exist. Never give up.” – Dr. Diana Driscoll In this episode, Dr. Diana Driscoll — optometrist, researcher, patient, and founder of POTS Care — takes us inside her groundbreaking journey to uncover the hidden mechanisms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). After years of worsening illness and dismissal by the medical system, Dr. Driscoll combined her medical expertis...
Are you running on autopilot… or carrying silent trauma? Trauma isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it hides in plain sight...numbness, autopilot living, or the body’s quiet tension. Psychologist and somatic trauma specialist Dr. Shahrzad Jalali calls this silent trauma —the unrecognized emotional wounds that high achievers carry into their careers, relationships, and even their gut health. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jalali shares: How to spot the difference between everyday stress and unco...
What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with Dr. Shirley Hershko, a globally recognized ADHD specialist, to dismantle the myths, reveal the hidden faces of ADHD in adults and women, and share practical tools for thriving with a differently wired brain. Whether you’re struggling with focus, overwhelmed by daily life, or simply curious about the real story behind ADHD—this episode will change the way you see yourself or your loved ones. 00:00 – Intro &a...
How do we move forward when the future is uncertain and the path to healing feels like a rollercoaster? In this episode, host Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with renowned sports and performance psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus to explore the emotional and mental dynamics of healing, resilience, and intentional recovery. Drawing from her decades of experience working with Olympic athletes, business leaders, and wellness warriors, Dr. Perlus offers a compelling framework for managing fear, reframing perfec...
What happens when all your supplements, clean eating, and protocols stop working—and you just keep getting sicker? Danielle Pashko had built her career in functional medicine, doing everything “right.” But after thyroid cancer, Lyme disease, and long COVID wrecked her health, she hit a wall. Nothing worked—until she stopped chasing fixes and started going inward. In this episode, Danielle shares how she finally started healing by rewiring her nervous system, using Qigong, martial arts, and visua...
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast , Dr. Sarah Nasir shares her visionary approach to treating addiction through a deeply integrative and compassionate lens. As an osteopathic physician and founder of Zara Care, she is reshaping addiction recovery by combining primary care with holistic healing, addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Nasir opens up about her personal transformation from stigmatizing addiction to becoming a leading voice for destigmatization in medicine. She explains ho...
In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde welcomes back microbiologist and PolyBio Research Foundation co-founder Dr. Amy Proal. Together, they unravel a framework for understanding chronic illnesses through the lens of persistent infections and their impact on mitochondria, immunity, and neurological health. Dr. Proal shares cutting-edge research linking pathogens like herpesviruses, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, and even latent parasites to conditions like Alzheimer’s, long COVID, chronic fatigue syndr...
This week on The One Thing Podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde welcomes back renowned rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen to dive deep into her groundbreaking new book, "Detoxify" (releasing May 2025!). Forget extreme deprivation and unsustainable measures. Dr. Cohen shares her balanced, practical, and science-backed approach to navigating the environmental toxins that challenge our bodies daily. Learn how to reduce your body's burden, support your immune system, and gain peace of mind by focusing not just on...
In this episode, Dr. Adam Rinde sits down with integrative medicine specialist Dr. Carla Kuon from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to explore the latest insights into long COVID , chronic fatigue syndrome , and post-viral illnesses . Dr. Kuon shares powerful breakthroughs from her clinical work and research—especially around mitochondrial health and how overlooked deficiencies in riboflavin (B2) and iron (ferritin) can disrupt the body's energy systems. You’ll learn how chronic inf...
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast , Dr. Adam Rinde and Dr. Paul Anderson discuss a powerful concept shaping chronic illness care: the Cell Danger Response (CDR) . If you or someone you know is dealing with persistent fatigue, inflammation, long COVID, or autoimmune challenges, this discussion offers deep insights into what may be happening at the cellular level—and why traditional approaches often fall short. Dr. Anderson explains the phases of the CDR, how it affects mitochondrial functi...
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast , host Adam Rinde interviews neurologist Dr. Sui Wong to discuss a revolutionary approach to migraine management. Migraines are often treated reactively, but what if we could build resilience against them from the ground up? Dr. Wong shares insights into how lifestyle interventions, brain resilience, and nervous system regulation can play a crucial role in reducing migraine attacks. They also dive into: 🧠 The science behind migraines and why they’re more...
Parkinson's and gut health: The connection you need to understand! Uncover practical steps you can take today to support a healthier gut environment and improve overall well-being for both patient and caregiver In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde dives deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and microbiome expert. After her husband's Parkinson’s diagnosis, Martha took a radical approach—teaching herself chemist...
Is Long COVID wreaking havoc on your nervous system? In episode 110 of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde interviews Dr. Robert Groysman, an anesthesiologist (MD), and pioneer in treating dysautonomia (autonomic nervous system dysfunction) and post-viral illness. Discover groundbreaking therapies, including: * **Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS):** Learn how affordable, transcutaneous VNS can help regulate inflammation and calm your nervous system , * **Stellate Ganglion Blocks:** Understand how ...
In this Episode I welcome on Sami Inkinen CEO of Virta Health to discuss Virta Health's approach to Type 2 Diabetes reversal' Virta Health utilizes a continuous remote care intervention (CCI) that incorporates individualized carbohydrate restriction, health coaching, and telemedicine to manage and reverse Type 2 Diabetes We cover topics such as: Impact of individualized carbohydrate restriction: The role of the patient-provider relationship: Addressing quality of food The Virta change model: GLP...
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, hosted by Dr. Adam Rinde, the focus is on integrative and naturopathic medicine, specifically addressing complex chronic illnesses and cancer care. Dr. Rinde introduces the guest, Dr. Paul Anderson, a leading voice in the field with over 30 years of clinical experience. The episode aims to explore the topic of coagulopathy in chronic disease, discussing its mechanisms, implications, and potential treatments. Guest Highlights • Dr. Paul Anderson: o Leadin...
