Unlock the hidden drivers of hormone and gut health by exploring the intersection of nervous system regulation, root-cause diagnostics, and cycle syncing. This episode is a must for clinicians ready to advance their understanding of holistic, personalized wellness. In this illuminating episode, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and integrative health coach Veda Leclerc to discuss how nervous system support and cycle alignment are...
Jul 16, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Imagine your gut as a lively city, filled with trillions of tiny residents whose health directly influences your immunity, longevity, and ability to fight viruses. Today, we explore the "Gut Revolution," examining how nourishing these microscopic allies can unleash your body's natural healing abilities. Hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, are joined by Dr. Christine Bishara, a physician, gut health expert, and author of "The Gut Revolution." Dr. Bishara shares her personal jour...
Jul 09, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Could your “brain fog” actually be a sign of neuroinflammation or a leaky blood-brain barrier? What if the key to lifelong cognitive resilience lies in healing the brain, not just resting it, after a concussion? Today, we unveil the latest clinical insights into brain health, concussion recovery, and the vital role of the blood-brain barrier in cognitive longevity. Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcoming Dr. David Musnik, a board-certified sports and functional medicine ex...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN, in this month’s audio edition of the Vibrant Voice as they discuss research-backed tools for clinical clarity, focusing on the latest research on tick-borne pathogens and co-infection detection. 🎙️ Key Topics in This Month's Episode: 🔬 Research Article: A Customizable Multiplex Protein Microarray for Antibody Testing and its Application for Tick-Borne and Other Infectious Diseases. 🧠 Guide: Chronic Lyme Disease and Neurological Sympt...
Jun 26, 2025•5 min
Beyond symptom management, can personalized hormone therapy unlock true longevity and address the subtle, often dismissed symptoms that impact women's health? This episode cuts through the noise to explore the evolving landscape of women's hormonal health, from early interventions to the nuances of bioidentical and body-identical hormones. Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Dr. Nirusha Kumaran, Medical Director at the London-based Human Clinic, to discuss personalized...
Jun 25, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Could a child's focus and mood problems really boil down to low iron levels and overlooked gut parasites? What happens when a leading pediatric nutritionist uncovers "obvious" root causes of ADHD and autism that most doctors miss? Join hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, as they welcome Lucinda Miller, clinical lead at Nature Doc and acclaimed expert in pediatric nutrition, naturopathy, and functional medicine. Drawing on over 25 years of clinical experience and her own journey...
Jun 18, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 100
What if aging weren't an inevitable decline? Today, we challenge the conventional "sick care" model, presenting a new paradigm where the goal isn't just to treat disease, but to deconstruct the aging process itself and optimize for a state of vibrant wellness. In this episode, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who transitioned into longevity and performance medicine. Dr. Gladden shares his person...
Jun 11, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Despite being the leading cause of death, heart disease often receives less urgent attention than cancer. This episode delves into an integrative cardiology approach, exploring advanced diagnostics, personalized lifestyle interventions, and innovative therapies that are revolutionizing heart health and longevity. Today on the Vibrant Wellness podcast, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Dr. Giovanni Campanile, a Harvard-trained cardiologist and pioneer in integrative ca...
Jun 04, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN, in this month’s audio edition of the Vibrant Voice as they discuss hidden hormone disruptors, methods for enhancing patient health, and why relying solely on hormone testing might not be enough. 🎙️ Key Topics in This Month's Episode: 🌸 Perimenopause and Autoimmunity: Exploring underlying drivers and strategies to restore immune tolerance. 🦠 Lyme and Autoimmunity: Understanding the complex relationship, diagnostic approaches, and comp...
May 29, 2025•6 min
Think you know constipation management? This episode challenges conventional wisdom, delving far beyond fiber and water to uncover overlooked root causes and innovative functional medicine strategies. This is essential listening for clinicians seeking to offer transformative results in gut health and vibrant wellness. Today, on the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, speak with certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Better Belly The...
May 28, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Did you know that men lose a testosterone-producing cell every four seconds? What does that mean for energy, mood, and longevity? Discover the latest science-backed strategies to optimize men’s hormone health, boost patient performance, and unlock the regenerative power of modern sports medicine, essential listening for clinicians seeking real-world, actionable tools to support vibrant wellness and longevity. Today on the Vibrant Wellness podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Melissa Gentile, INHC, ...
May 21, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Is hormone replacement therapy a risk or a protector for women's cardiovascular health? Debunking outdated myths, this episode explores the latest research on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and its potential to support vibrant wellness, especially for women navigating menopause. Today, hosts Dr. Emmy Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Deidre Arms, BC-APRN, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, to discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and its imp...
May 14, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Is it possible that the key to addressing autoimmune conditions lies not just in diet and supplements, but also in understanding the profound impact of trauma and emotional health? Discover how to shift from a survival mindset to one of healing, and explore the counterintuitive power of stillness in achieving vibrant wellness. Today on the Vibrant Wellness podcast, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, welcome Justin Janoska, MS, founder of the Autoimmune Revolution, to d...
May 07, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Is NAD therapy the ultimate secret weapon for preventing cognitive decline, and why are more people worried about losing their minds than their hearts? Today, explore the clinical realities and transformative potential of NAD therapy, peptides, and practical lifestyle interventions, all examined through a functional lens focused on vibrant wellness. In this episode of Vibrant Wellness, hosts Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC welcome renowned performance and longevity medicin...
Apr 30, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and Adair Anderson, MS, RDN, LDN, in this month’s audio edition of the Vibrant Voice as they discuss hidden hormone disruptors and strategies for supporting patient health. 🎙️ Key Topics in This Month's Episode: 🧪 Hormone Testing: Saliva vs. Urine - Understanding the difference. 🍎 Nutrition strategies to reverse insulin resistance in menopause. ⚠️ Endocrine disruptors in menopause and how to address them. 🧠 Gut-Brain-Hormone Axis: Insights from Ayurveda with Dr. Nee...
Apr 29, 2025•6 min
Unlock the secrets to true healing as we explore the intricate connection between emotional trauma and chronic illness, challenging the conventional view that separates mind and body. Discover how unresolved emotional and nervous system patterns could be the missing link in the journey to vibrant wellness. Today, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, talk with Serena Teddy, a physician assistant specializing in integrative and functional medicine, about the profound impact of e...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Can you heal your skin from the inside out? Is your daily dairy intake sabotaging your skin's clarity? Dive into the powerful connection between nutrition, the gut, and our largest organ, the skin. This episode promises to uncover the intricate relationships and the latest approaches to addressing common skin issues. Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND, and co-host Melissa Gentile, INHC, as they welcome Dr. Dana Filatova, DCN, CNS, LDN, a doctor of clinical nutrition, to explore the dynamic interplay betwe...
Apr 16, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast , Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Ben Weitz to discuss the latest insights on Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and its connection to IBS. They explore the evolving nomenclature, underlying autoimmune factors, testing options, and the latest treatment strategies—including why a single probiotic isn’t the answer. Dr. Weitz is a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner with over 35 years of experience spe...
Feb 05, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Adair Anderson in this month’s audio edition of the Vibrant Voice as they explore cutting-edge research, new product launches, and practical strategies for supporting patient health. 🎙️ Key Topics in This Month's Episode: 🔬 New study: The link between micronutrient imbalances and colorectal cancer. 🏋️ Detox strategies for 2025: Liver support and weight loss insights. 💪 Optimizing recovery for female athletes with liver detoxification. 🧪 New test launch: The UTI ...
Jan 30, 2025•7 min
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and co-host Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Neela Sandal, founder and director of Atma Clinic, to explore the intersection of Ayurveda and functional medicine for hormonal health. Dr. Sandal shares his expertise in personalized care, blending ancient wisdom with modern research to help patients overcome conditions like HPA axis dysfunction, Hashimoto's, menopause, and more. Learn how Ayurvedic principles like doshas can guide...
Jan 29, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown and Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. Darshan Shah —board-certified surgeon, wellness expert, and founder of NexHealth—to explore the intersection of functional medicine and longevity science. Dr. Shah shares his remarkable health transformation story and explains why biomarkers are essential for optimizing health decades before disease symptoms appear. From transitioning from a high-powered surgical career to founding a global net...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast! Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Melissa Gentile as they host Ellie Kempton , a functional medicine dietitian and metabolic health expert, for an enlightening conversation on GLP-1 hormones . Discover actionable strategies to naturally optimize GLP-1 production, reclaim metabolic health, and build sustainable habits that support lifelong wellness. Ellie’s fun, insightful approach blends science with practicality, making complex con...
Jan 15, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Join Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and co-host Melissa Gentile as they interview Dr. Lara Briden, an evolutionary biologist and naturopathic doctor with nearly 30 years of expertise in women's health. Dr. Briden shares groundbreaking insights into endometriosis, the interplay between hormones and immune function, and emerging approaches to persistent pelvic pain. Key Topics Covered: 🌸 Overview of endometriosis and its symptoms 🔬 Paradigm shifts in understanding endometriosis 🔥 The role of inflammation ...
Jan 08, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode, Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Melissa Gentile welcome Brendan Vermeire—a holistic health practitioner and metabolic health scientist—to discuss the complex connections between chronic Lyme disease, neuroinflammation, and mental health. Brendan shares how his journey from military aspirations to functional medicine advocacy has shaped his innovative approach to care. Key Takeaways for Functional Medicine Providers: Brendan’s Journey : Learn how his path to functional medicine inspired ...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 85
In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast , Dr. Emmie Brown, ND and Melissa Gentile sit down with Dr. James Greenblatt, a leading expert in integrative psychiatry. Dr. Greenblatt explores how genetic factors like MTHFR mutations can influence psychiatric conditions and shares practical insights on using targeted nutritional and metabolic interventions in mental health care. He highlights the impact of supplements—such as magnesium, vitamin B3, and ashwagandha—on managing anxiety and ADHD. ...
Dec 26, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Join us on the Vibrant Wellness Podcast as Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi shares how his journey from competitive fitness to naturopathic medicine reshaped his understanding of health. With a background in psychology, kinesiology, and functional medicine—and mentorship under cardiologist Dr. Mimi Guarneri—Dr. Pedi focuses on preventive strategies in digestive health, hormonal balance, and cardiovascular wellness. In this episode, Dr. Pedi dives into the critical link between gut health and overall well-bein...
Dec 18, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Join Dr. Chris Shade, founder of Quicksilver Scientific and a pioneer in detoxification science, as he shares practical strategies for managing toxin burden and promoting optimal health. From his roots in a steel town to advancing mercury and heavy metal detoxification, Dr. Shade brings decades of experience to tackling chronic conditions like Lyme disease. This episode dives deep into detoxification, emphasizing the often-overlooked phase three detox processes. Dr. Shade explains how chronic in...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 82
Explore new insights into the gut microbiome and get early insights into our product pipeline The microbiome continues to reveal its profound impact on overall health, from hormone regulation to mental resilience and cardiovascular wellness. As we explore these connections, we’re preparing for an exciting year ahead, with innovations on the horizon to transform patient care. 📚 [Vibrant Blog] The Gut-Hormone Connection: How Beta-Glucuronidase Shapes Estrogen Metabolism and Patient Outcomes 📚 [V...
Dec 05, 2024•7 min
Unlock the potential of epigenetics in this compelling episode with Dr. Ashley Beckman, a leading expert in Chinese medicine and epigenetics. Dr. Beckman explains how only 10% of our health is determined by our genes, while the remaining 90% is influenced by daily choices—diet, exercise, mindset, and environmental exposure. She debunks the myth that genetics are destiny and empowers listeners to rewrite their health narratives with informed decisions. We dive deep into the connection between tox...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 81
Could your drive for success be impacting your health without you knowing it? Join us as we examine the effects of insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with Dr. Megan Lyons, founder of The Lyons Share. Formerly in a high-stress corporate career, Dr. Lyons faced health challenges that led her to embrace functional wellness. She now empowers others through sustainable, personalized strategies that address root causes rather than just symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Lyons shares ...
Nov 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 80
