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If you’ve spent years blaming your hormones for fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings and still feel like no one has explained what is actually wrong, this episode is for you. In this live Q&A, I answer a question from “Julia,” a homeschooling mom in the Pacific Northwest with seven children, including a newborn. She is recovering from birth at home, preparing for a move, doing all the “right” things she knows help (light, exercise, sleep, protein)… and still feels the toolbox is just out of reach. After more than 20 years of hormone chaos, she is terrified of slipping back into the dark season she’s been in before and just wants enough energy to do the basics and enjoy her life instead of wanting to crawl into a hole. I walk through why symptoms like fatigue, fog, and mood swings can plague someone for decades without ever being fully explained, and why the real problem is usually upstream of the hormones themselves: metabolic and nutrient imbalances, toxins and stress (including emotional and relational trauma), and infections and microbiome problems. I also talk about postpartum hormone crashes, progesterone, and why so many women are put on antidepressants when what they really need is their hormone “signal” restored. This is the same framework I expand on in The End of Autoimmunity . Do you have a question for me? Submit them here and I will answer them as I am able. My book is now available to purchase here. If you read it, please leave a comment or review. I am looking forward to reading your thoughts. As always, this is education, not medical advice. See our disclaimers here . Until next time, be well, Dr. Stillman Here’s exactly what we cover in this episode 00:00 – How the public Q&A works: weekly live sessions, how to submit questions, and how these replays become podcast episodes 00:32 – Julia’s story: homeschooling seven kids including a newborn, recovering from birth at home, preparing for a move in the Pacific Northwest, doing the “right” things but feeling like the toolbox is out of reach and fearing another dark season 01:10 – The core question: why fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings can haunt someone for 20+ years without a clear explanation or lasting relief 02:00 – Hormones as light switches: why hormones are signals, not the whole system, and why you have to look upstream at energy production, nutrients, toxins, and infections 03:17 – First root cause: nutrient and metabolic imbalances; using thyroid as an example (tyrosine, B6, vitamin C, zinc, and other cofactors) and why many different deficiencies can create “thyroid” symptoms 04:01 – How Dr. Stillman thinks about nutrient testing, why he starts with metabolic issues first, and how he covers this in chapter 5 of The End of Autoimmunity , including hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) 04:38 – Second root cause: toxins and stress; modern endocrine disruptors, how toxins can block hormone receptors, and why you can have “normal” hormone levels with low‑hormone symptoms 05:35 – The paradox of hormone excess and deficiency at the same time: adding more hormone to “overcome” interference, and ending up with insomnia and dizziness or similar mixed pictures 06:34 – Hormone resistance: women with high hormone levels (for example, PCOS and elevated DHEA) who still have deficiency symptoms, and why low toxic burden and lower stress are essential for balanced hormones 07:25 – Emotional and relational stress as hormone disruptors: abuse, neglect, lack of love, stored trauma, and how forgiveness, emotional release, and leaving toxic relationships can sometimes resolve “hormone” symptoms 09:45 – Third root cause: infections and the microbiome; elevated beta‑glucuronidase, glucuronidation and enterohepatic circulation, and how gut bugs can drive hormone recirculation and imbalance 11:37 – When antibiotics or herbal antimicrobials can be surprisingly helpful for hormone symptoms, why Dr. Stillman uses them in a shared decision-making process, and why stool testing is usually reserved for resistant or extreme cases 13:44 – Why some women struggle so much more postpartum: huge hormone swings, sharp progesterone drops, and how this can trigger postpartum depression, anxiety, or psychosis 14:45 – Progesterone and GABA: why progesterone is one of the most underappreciated hormones in women’s health, how it partners with the calming neurotransmitter GABA, and why low progesterone can feel like a brain stuck at 7,000 RPMs 16:00+ – Why many women are put on SSRIs and SNRIs while the underlying hormone signal is never addressed, and how all of these layers (nutrients, toxins, infections, emotions, hormones) fit into a single decision-making framework Enter the giveaway to win a free copy of my book here . The giveaway ends today, September 16th. You can purchase my book available now ! Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Book your evaluation here. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
If your blood work keeps coming back “normal” while you feel more tired, more painful, and more scared every year, this episode is for you. In this live Q&A, I answer a question from “Pam,” a retired woman in Georgia who has seen multiple functional medicine doctors, taken supplements, followed strict autoimmune diets, and still feels like nothing helps. Her labs look fine twice a year, but her body tells a very different story: worsening fatigue, joint pain, and now new neuropathy symptoms. Her core question is simple and deeply important: If my labs are normal but I’m getting worse, what am I missing, where do I start testing, and how do I know if I’m actually making progress? I walk through why standard blood work is designed to catch late-stage organ failure, not early repair deficit, how I use my Repair Deficit Panel and hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) to see trouble long before a CMP or CBC changes, and why so many people don’t get better even after trying “all the things.” Then I outline the principles, essentials, and hazards framework from my book The End of Autoimmunity so you can understand why supplements and strict diets often fail, and what has to be in place before any protocol has a chance to work. Here’s exactly what they cover 00:00 – How these public Q&As work, how to submit your own question, and how to book an evaluation with Dr. Stillman’s team 00:26 – Pam’s story: retired in Georgia, multiple functional doctors, supplements, strict autoimmune diets, “nothing has helped,” new neuropathy, and fear that it will “just keep getting worse” 01:02 – Her core question: “If my blood work keeps coming back normal but I keep getting worse, where do I start testing, what am I missing, and how do I know if I’m making progress instead of just treading water?” 01:26 – What “normal labs” usually means: CMP, lipid panel, CBC, and why these are like the 10‑yard line of physiology, only changing when deeper systems have already been off for a long time 02:32 – Introducing the Repair Deficit Panel: 14 markers Dr. Stillman uses to gauge how sick someone really is, what systems are struggling, and why this gives far more insight than routine labs (as explained in chapter 5 of The End of Autoimmunity ) 04:21 – Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA): why he runs it on most patients, the 20+ minerals and metals it measures, how it gives “hundreds of dollars” worth of information for about $100, and why it’s so useful when budgets are tight 06:00 – What standard blood work is actually built to catch (life‑threatening organ dysfunction) and what it typically misses when you’re trying to prevent disease or optimize health 07:19 – Why functional medicine visits, supplements, and strict diets often fall short: huge variability in training, patients seeing 4–5 practitioners before his clinic, and common patterns in why they still don’t feel better 08:03 – Principles: why mindset, honesty, follow‑through, and how you treat others all show up again and again in the most dramatic healing stories in his case files 09:25 – Essentials: the non‑negotiables (sleep, time outside, real food) that are almost always broken in patients who aren’t improving, even after lots of testing and protocols 10:23 – Hazards: hidden environmental and lifestyle threats (like processed food) that quietly keep people sick until someone takes a careful history and removes them 11:01 – Why supplements so often fail: no principles, no essentials, unresolved hazards, and then “fistfuls of pills” with no clear diagnostic reasoning, versus a targeted 5–10 products used on top of a solid foundation 12:39 – Why elimination and strict diets alone rarely fix complex chronic illness, how the supplement industry’s content shaped the conversation, and why things like sunlight, circadian rhythms, and mindset were ignored for years 13:30+ – How all of this fits into the five‑part framework (principles, essentials, hazards, diagnostics, therapeutics) laid out in The End of Autoimmunity , and why getting these layers in order is the only way to know if you’re truly making progress Enter the giveaway to win a free copy of my book here . You can purchase my book September 15th or pre-order now . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Book your evaluation here. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
If your tick‑borne panel is lit up with Lyme and co‑infections and you still have no idea what is actually making you sick, this episode is for you. In this live Q&A, I answer a question from “Diane,” a homeschooling mom in the Midwest who feels like she has tried everything, is terrified she is going to crumble under the fatigue, and now has a stack of positive Lyme markers she does not know how to interpret. I walk through why those panels can be full of “positive” results without clearly explaining your symptoms, why chasing each marker one by one feels like whack‑a‑mole, and how I use my five‑part framework (principles, essentials, hazards, diagnostics, therapeutics) to decide what actually matters first. This is the same framework I lay out in far more detail in my book on repair deficit and chronic illness. Here’s exactly what we cover in this episode: 00:00 – Live Q&A intro, who “Diane” is (homeschooling mom, Midwest, exhausted and overwhelmed), and her core question: “My labs show a lot of tick‑borne illness markers. Where do I even start, and how do I know if it’s working?” 02:00 – Why a tick‑borne illness panel can come back with many positive markers and still not tell you what is actually driving your symptoms 03:00 – The role of toxins and malnutrition: why bodies with high toxic load and poor nutrition struggle to clear infections, and why environment, diet, and lifestyle often matter more than another round of antibiotics 03:50 – Case story: a man told his Lyme was “causing” autoimmune hyperthyroidism, how further testing revealed a mercury problem from high‑mercury fish, and how treating the mercury led to remission and avoiding thyroid removal 04:45 – Correlation vs causation: why positive Lyme markers are not always the true cause of fatigue, pain, or thyroid symptoms 05:04 – Why chasing individual markers one at a time leaves people feeling like they are playing whack‑a‑mole, and the big mistake of not retesting labs over time 05:40 – Lab “noise” and variability: what happens when you actually trend markers like Lyme titers, why values can swing from day to day, and why Dr. Stillman rarely orders or trends Lyme serologies now 06:35 – The difference between treating a number and treating a person: William Osler’s quote, why context and detailed history matter more than any single lab result 07:30 – IGF‑1 as an example: how low IGF‑1 often reflects poor sleep, low protein, low calories, or unrelenting stress, and why you must fix growth hormone / repair capacity before expecting antibiotics or protocols to work 11:30 – Why so many people with complex tick‑borne panels say they’ve “tried everything” and still don’t feel better, and why in many of those cases the main problem is not actually a tick‑borne infection 13:20 – How to think about order of operations: overview of the five‑part framework from the book (principles, essentials, hazards, diagnostics, therapeutics) and why principles, basics, and hazard removal must come before heavy diagnostics and protocols 14:30 – Essentials and hazards in real life: light, water, “soil” (environment), detoxification, and why you cannot live in a sick environment and expect to get well 18:00 – When antibiotics, herbals, and other anti‑infectives still have a place, and why they work better once terrain and repair deficit are addressed 22:00 – Practical guidance for patients like Diane: how to rank priorities when money is tight, what to ask your clinician, and how to avoid getting lost in endless specialty testing 27:00 – Closing thoughts: encouragement for those who feel confused and hopeless, reminder that labs are tools not destiny, and where to learn the full framework in Dr. Stillman’s book and by booking an evaluation with his team Enter the giveaway to win a free copy of my book here . You can purchase my book September 15th or pre-order now . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Book your evaluation here. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
If you’re the high‑functioning, “do everything right” type who is still exhausted, foggy, itchy, and stuck with “normal” labs, this live Q&A walks through how I actually map fatigue, thyroid issues, and eczema through the lens of repair deficit. Here’s exactly what we cover 00:00 – Who this is for: high‑achieving adults who are always tired, living on caffeine, and collecting labels like “borderline thyroid” and “mild autoimmune,” plus how this ties into my upcoming book on repair deficit 03:10 – Why fatigue is an energy system problem, not a character flaw: mitochondria as “spark plugs,” why stimulants are tire patches, and what real restoration looks like 08:25 – Low thyroid vs. low cellular energy: why many patients have “normal” thyroid labs but classic symptoms, and how I interpret TSH, free T3, free T4, and antibodies in context 14:00 – Eczema and skin flares as repair‑deficit signals: what itchy, inflamed skin is often saying about gut, immune balance, and toxic load instead of just “you need more cream” 19:40 – Nutrient “spark plugs” that drive energy and repair: magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C, protein, and why you usually can’t supplement your way out of a bad environment 24:50 – How stress quietly burns through nutrients: the loud‑noise magnesium study, chronic fight‑or‑flight, and why that matters for fatigue, thyroid function, and skin 30:05 – Toxins and environment: mold, heavy metals, PFAS, EMF, and how they show up in chronic fatigue and “mysterious” autoimmunity‑type symptoms 36:20 – Infections and immune burden: Lyme, co‑infections, viruses, parasites, and how I decide when they are central vs. background noise in a fatigue or eczema case 42:15 – Lab strategy: which basic labs I find most helpful for chronic fatigue / low thyroid / eczema, and what patterns point toward repair deficit rather than “just stress” 48:30 – Real‑world case patterns: composite examples of patients who moved the needle only when we fixed light, sleep, food, and toxins before adding more supplements 54:10 – Q&A highlights: rapid‑fire answers on iron, ferritin, reverse T3, adrenal testing, histamine, and how to think about “methylation” without getting lost in the weeds 1:01:00 – Where to start if you see yourself in this episode, and how these same principles form the backbone of my upcoming book on repair deficit and chronic illness Enter the giveaway to win a free copy of my book here . You can purchase my book September 15th. Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
If you have been told you are “too old,” “infertile,” or “a bad candidate” and quietly watched your hope shrink with every failed round, this story is for you. In this Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing episode , Dr. Stillman talks with board‑certified applied quantum biology and health coach Sarah Kleiner about how she went from multiple miscarriages, failed IVF cycles, and pressure to use donor eggs at 42, to conceiving naturally and delivering a healthy son at 43 after changing her light environment, daily rhythms, and nutrition instead of just doing “more treatment.” This is a real‑world look at how circadian biology, metabolism, and environment intersect with fertility, and a preview of the framework Dr. Stillman lays out more fully in his upcoming book The End of Autoimmunity that comes out in September. Here’s exactly what they cover 00:00 – Why Dr. Stillman is sharing Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, and how Sarah’s story ties into his upcoming book on repair deficit and chronic illness 02:10 – Sarah’s background as a mom, coach, and “doing everything right” with diet and lifestyle, yet still facing miscarriages and unexplained infertility in her 40s 06:05 – The fertility journey: multiple losses, two failed IVF cycles, pressure to use donor eggs, and being told her chances with her own eggs were effectively zero 10:32 – How her environment and routines actually looked: late nights under bright artificial light, little morning sunlight, chronic stress, and constant “biohacking” experiments 14:48 – Going carnivore and heavy fasting: what improved at first (gut, weight) and what quietly worsened over time (thyroid, cycle health, energy, fertility markers) 19:15 – Discovering circadian biology and quantum health: what she learned about light, timing, and hormones that none of her fertility doctors had discussed 23:40 – The specific changes she made: morning sunlight, reducing blue light at night, shifting meal timing, changing sleep, and reintroducing seasonal carbohydrates 28:05 – Weight, labs, and symptoms: how her body composition, cycles, temperature, and labs responded once she stopped living in permanent “survival mode” 32:22 – The turning point: conceiving naturally after being told IVF with her own eggs was pointless, and how this pregnancy at 43 compared to her earlier pregnancies 37:10 – What this means for other women labeled “too old,” “infertile,” or “unexplained”: how Dr. Stillman thinks about fertility through the lens of repair deficit and environment 42:03 – Practical first steps for women and couples: light, sleep, food, labs, and questions to bring to your own clinician before doing “more treatment” 47:20 – How Sarah’s story fits into the larger pattern Dr. Stillman is seeing in clinic, and how it informs the framework he lays out in his upcoming book on repair deficit, hormones, and chronic illness Learn more about Sarah and her work by visiting sarahkleinerwellness.com or follow her on Instagram or Facebook . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
If you have been told you have “chronic inflammation” or an autoimmune disease and handed a lifetime of drugs with no real explanation of why you are sick, this conversation is meant to give you clarity and options. Dr. Stillman sits down with his mentor, Dr. Russell Jaffe , an NIH trained physician and biochemist who helped pioneer integrative medicine, to explain why he believes inflammation is really a “repair deficit” and how that lens can help you understand your symptoms, make sense of your labs, and know what to ask for before accepting “this is just how it is.” Dr. Jaffe shares how decades of work on collagen, elastin, platelets, and connective tissue repair led him to rethink almost every inflammatory disease as a failure of the body to complete repair. They walk through how this repair‑deficit model applies across arthritis, cardiovascular disease, gut issues, and autoimmune conditions, and why simply “fighting inflammation” misses the point. They then discuss toxic burden, supplement quality, dietary recommendations, and how Dr. Stillman uses Jaffe’s work in his own clinic, including his upcoming book The End of Autoimmunity . Here’s exactly what they cover 00:00 – Why autoimmunity is the real civilizational threat, why “The End of Autoimmunity” matters, and how collapsing repair capacity can take down a society 01:30 – Dr. Jaffe’s background: triple‑degree day at Boston University, NIH lab medicine, half a century in integrative and conventional medicine, and lifelong mindfulness practice 04:30 – Inflammation, autoimmunity, and why almost every chronic “‑itis” sits on the same biology of immune defense and repair gone off track 06:30 – How Jaffe’s early research on collagen and elastin cross‑links, platelets, and cholesterol delivery led him to see inflammation as a chronic repair problem, not just “fire” 09:00 – The “repair deficit” reframing: why the body keeps calling for repair, what blocks platelets and immune cells from finishing the job, and how that shows up as chronic illness 12:00 – Building PERQUE supplements around that model: bioavailability, nitrogen‑blanketed vitamin C, and why most products are damaged or contaminated before you ever take them 15:30 – Dr. Stillman’s clinic experience: switching patients off low‑quality supplements, seeing better results on fewer products, and why he chose to stock Jaffe’s formulas 19:00 – How poor‑quality supplements and lax manufacturing can actually add toxin burden (heavy metals, PFAS, other contaminants) and deepen repair deficit instead of helping 22:00 – “More of the good, less of the bad”: Jaffe’s simple rule for nutrients that truly support repair, and how this ties back into autoimmunity and chronic inflammation 25:00 – Coming back to autoimmunity: how uncorrected repair deficit becomes chronic inflammation, then self‑attack, and why solving this is the real path out of the autoimmune epidemic You’ll walk away with a simple lens for thinking about almost every chronic diagnosis you’ve heard of, why “fighting inflammation” is not enough, and what it looks like to actually feed the body’s repair systems instead. Want to explore more of Dr. Jaffe’s work, books, and philosophy? Visit drrusselljaffe.com or check out his full catalog on Amazon . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
This was an explosive conversation. We talked about: Transgenderism, where it came from and its tragic record of failure Male, female, and the importance of hormones and gender in a Christian worldview Good, evil, and how transgenderism doesn’t fit the narrative of evolutionary biology Stories of transgendered individuals who were redeemed by Christ Why “conversion therapy” is considered “unscientific” Fair warning. This episode is a candid conversation about transgenderism, medicine, and faith. If you're around children or listening in a public place, you may want to use headphones. Patrick Hahn is a researcher, lecturer, and author who has spent his career studying the harm caused by the medicalization of everyday life. Here’s exactly what they cover 00:00 – Why an integrative medicine podcast is tackling youth gender medicine at all, how explicit this discussion gets, and a clear content warning for parents 02:22 – Hahn’s journey from evolutionary biology and psychiatric genetics into chronicling medical harm, including his own stroke after a COVID booster and why it pushed him to write on pediatric gender medicine 08:44 – The origins of gender medicine: 1920s Berlin surgeries, Elmer Belt at UCLA, and why many early surgeons quietly walked away once they saw long‑term outcomes 14:20 – What the Johns Hopkins and Dutch clinic data actually showed about adult gender transition and mental health, and how the field pivoted toward treating children and teens when adult results failed to deliver 16:24 – Hahn’s attempt to build an ethical framework on evolution alone, where it broke down, and what that means for how we think about the body and the person 18:12 – Dr. Stillman’s experience prescribing bioidentical hormones, and his perspective on hormones, faith, and lived masculinity and femininity in real patients 22:01 – What is known about puberty blockers and cross‑sex hormones in young people: bone density, fertility, brain development, and a case of measurable IQ loss 23:28 – Hormones in the wider environment: endocrine disruptors, Pottinger’s cats, Hahn’s observations from Ghana, and how diet and toxins may be reshaping male and female bodies 28:44 – Clinical patterns Dr. Stillman is seeing: low testosterone in young men, a rise in congenital genital abnormalities, and what those trends might suggest 36:28 – What a functioning society would simply refuse to permit, how institutional decay lets this continue, and the parallels to integrative medicine’s own fight for legitimacy 42:25 – The political and legal landscape: state‑level bans, Medicare/Medicaid restrictions, and why both Hahn and Dr. Stillman see COVID as a turning point in public trust 44:47 – Personal stories from Hahn’s research (including a man who lived as a woman for 31 years), birth rates and family size, religious conversion and shifts in identity, and practical steps for families and local activism Learn more about Patrick’s work: www.patrickhahn.net Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this conversation, Dr. Stillman sits down with longtime friend and activist Justin Harvey to talk about how ordinary people can actually move the needle on public health and freedom in their own towns. They start with Justin’s “hobby” of creative, peaceful protest in Orlando, then walk through how a small group helped push fluoride out of drinking water across Florida. From there, they dig into why flock cameras and hyperscale AI data centers are the next big battles over health, privacy, and local control, and why showing up at city council with a clear plan can matter more than anything happening in Washington. Here’s exactly what they cover 00:02 – How Dr. Stillman and Justin met, and why Justin’s idea of a “morning hobby” is standing outside the mayor’s neighborhood with protest signs 02:07 – Justin’s favorite antics, from marching beside a pride‑parade float with a megaphone to the giant “vaccine injury” inflatable elephant outside city hall 04:33 – Why Justin’s unapologetically “algorithm‑unfriendly” Instagram still grew to nearly 50,000 followers, and what that says about hunger for uncensored content 05:45 – The inside story of getting fluoride out of Florida’s water: key lawsuits, Surgeon General Ladapo’s role, and how a handful of people created statewide momentum 09:02 – The simple, repeatable playbook: polite but persistent emails, educating council members who often have no idea what’s being added to the water, and using their reelection incentives to get fluoride on the agenda 13:12 – How Justin organized others with maps, schedules, email templates, and “one extra step” that made it easy for busy parents and workers to participate 19:40 – Justin’s path from shy first protest speeches to confident city‑council testimony, and why you don’t need formal training to be effective locally 23:29 – What hyperscale AI data centers really are, why they’re so massive and noisy, and the potential impacts on land, wildlife, water, and nearby families 28:26 – What flock cameras do, how automatic license plate readers feed a 24/7 surveillance grid, and real cases of innocent people being wrongly accused by “the system” 30:06 – Common objections: “Don’t we need this for AI?” “Isn’t this safer?” and Justin’s responses about risk, necessity, and demanding genuinely “safe and effective” tech 36:28 – Overdevelopment in Florida, the loss of “old Florida,” and why some residents are saying “no more” to giant industrial projects in rural counties 40:16 – The problem with blaming foreign enemies while ignoring domestic corruption, captured agencies, and a justice system that rarely holds powerful actors accountable 46:13 – Why Dr. Stillman believes real health is now as much about community, trust, and local resilience as it is about biochemistry, supplements, or lab work 49:23 – How rebuilding high‑trust, locally rooted communities can reduce crime, reduce the demand for surveillance, and improve both physical and mental health 51:19 – Where to find Justin online, and an invitation for listeners to borrow his templates and tactics to fight data centers, flock cameras, and other local battles where they live You’ll walk away with a practical sense of how fluoride came out of Florida’s water, why data centers and flock cameras are the next fronts in the fight for health freedom and privacy, and how a few committed people can shape what happens in their own backyard. Follow Justin & his work: Instagram: @justin_wearechange X: @ justinwearechange Rumble: @ Wearechange Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this conversation, Dr. Stillman talks with Brian Richards , founder of SaunaSpace, about why so many chronically ill patients don’t actually need another pill… they need more light . Brian shares how a simple homemade light‑bulb sauna cleared his insomnia, fatigue, and acne, and how near‑infrared sauna has become one of the most consistent difference‑makers in Dr. Stillman’s practice for detox, brain fog, and mood. They cover the physical, emotional, and spiritual sides of heat and light: sweating out stored toxins, calming an over‑fired nervous system, and treating your body like the God‑given temple it is in a world full of junk light and EMF. Here’s exactly what they discuss in this podcast: Brian’s “four‑out‑of‑ten” life: low energy, back acne, insomnia, and irritability in his late twenties while doing manual labor in rental real estate… 02:39 The phone call to his naturopathic‑MD mother who simply said, “You’re probably just toxic. You need to detox and you should get a sauna.”… 07:15 How discovering John Harvey Kellogg’s 19th‑century incandescent “light bath” led Brian to build his first at‑home sauna with four bulbs and plywood… 07:45 The immediate shift when he used it before bed: falling asleep quickly and waking up actually rested for the first time in years… 09:24 What a therapeutic session really looks like: raising core temperature about three degrees, sweating roughly a pound of water, and staying a few minutes past the point you want to get out… 10:10 Why sweating passively in a calm, parasympathetic state is completely different from “breaking a sweat” while working or exercising… 04:12, 12:29 How near‑infrared light restores cellular “charge,” supports melatonin and glutathione, and helps your cells use the minerals and protein you’re already working so hard to get in… 29:31 The emotional and spiritual changes Brian noticed over 4–6 months: clearer thinking, more patience, and feeling more connected to God and others instead of reactive and irritable… 23:14, 38:50 How SaunaSpace’s Firelight bulbs and silver‑lined Faraday‑cage sauna were engineered to mimic the sun, reduce EMF, and get you to a full therapeutic sweat in 15–20 minutes without preheating… 41:37, 47:00 Practical how‑to: towels, rotation in the sauna, binders like humic/fulvic acid, and why many patients need more minerals, not just more plain water, when they start sweating regularly… 48:13, 52:06 Why Dr. Stillman consistently sees the biggest heavy‑metal eliminations and HTMA shifts in patients who combine minerals, diet, and lifestyle work with near‑infrared sauna… 21:58, 53:20 You’ll walk away knowing exactly why we recommend this specific kind of sauna, how to use it, and what to watch for in your sleep, mood, and labs. You can purchase your own Sauna Space here . Use code STILLMAN to save 10% Book mentioned in this episode: Light Therapeutics Read the Electrolytes Solution Article Dr. stillman shares. Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
How did I become so interested in hair tissue mineral analysis? It happened almost by accident. In this episode, Amy Arp interviews Dr. Stillman about his personal experience with hair tissue mineral analysis. Dr. Stillman shares how this test made sense of his own family history and the stories of his patients in a way that no other test had before. Across nearly two years of his own samples, they unpack what his minerals and metals revealed about stress, burnout, emotional healing, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining mineral balance. If you’ve ever wondered why we’re so excited about hair tissue mineral analysis, this is a must-listen-to episode. Here’s exactly what they discuss in this podcast: How Dr. Stillman’s seven‑generation New England ancestry, including a great uncle whose disabling seizure disorder ended in suicide, planted early questions about heavy metals long before HTMA entered the picture… 01:20 Why being the underweight, sickly kid who missed twenty‑one days of first grade convinced him there had to be a better explanation than conventional medicine was offering… 01:52 How years of training in East Asian medicine, traditional kung fu in China, and blood chemistry mentorships eventually led to his first hair tissue mineral analysis test that he initially didn’t know how to read… 04:03 Why the real cost of frequent blood and urine testing, sometimes reaching two thousand dollars a year per person, pushed him to search for a more sustainable way to track patients over time… 05:47 How the “checking account” analogy helps explain why blood testing is a single snapshot while hair testing reveals months of underlying mineral history… 07:50 Why a phone call to his mentor Clark Engelbert about a confusing first HTMA result exposed a classic “hair on fire” stress pattern hiding in his own chemistry… 11:17 How he discovered that correcting mineral imbalances often matters more than chasing any single mineral level, and why this is one of the most misunderstood aspects of HTMA… 12:12 How that “hair on fire” pattern matched the wired‑but‑tired, burned‑out pace he was keeping as a solo practitioner building a practice from scratch… 13:57 How the difference between heavy metals as pure poisons and minerals as the spark plugs of life explains why symptoms build quietly for years before a health crisis appears… 16:32 Why copper toxicity, often driven by well‑meaning wellness advice, became one of the clearest examples of how metals and minerals compete for the same binding sites in the body… 19:40 How a health department phone call about his own elevated mercury level became a surreal confirmation that HTMA results reflect something real… 27:29 Why watching a patient’s aluminum level rise twenty‑one fold between two tests, alongside a dramatic improvement in her health, changed how he interprets metal elimination… 30:50 How meeting his wife, pursuing neurofeedback and EMDR, and watching his own minerals settle into balance showed him how closely mineral chemistry can track emotional maturity and resilience… 33:28 Why the birth of his son and an unexpected medical crisis forced him to pause his own healing journey, and what that taught him about the priorities he asks every patient to weigh… 40:32 How the deeply individualized nature of every HTMA protocol means no two patients, including Dr. Stillman himself, ever receive the same supplement plan… 43:14 Why the biggest mistake he sees other practitioners make is treating HTMA with supplements alone instead of pairing it with real diet, lifestyle, and nervous system coaching… 46:42 How tracking his own mercury levels down to 0.042 over more than a year gave him personal proof that the body detoxifies exactly the way the hair says it will… 49:11 You can listen to the Stories of Hope Stories of Healing mentioned here: Emily’s , Jaydee’s , Clark’s , and Kenna’s . You can pre-order Dr. Stillman’s new book at a discounted rate for a limited time here . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
What does cholesterol really have to do with heart disease? Should you take a statin? Should anyone? In this episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Stephen Hussey for an in-depth conversation on cardiovascular health, coronary artery calcium scores, cholesterol, and the factors that influence long term heart health. They cover how cellular energy production, inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle contribute to cardiovascular function. They discuss how patients can better understand their test results and engage in informed conversations with their healthcare providers. Here’s exactly what they discuss in this podcast: How an abnormal coronary artery calcium score, elevated cholesterol, or a history of heart disease can leave patients wondering what their results actually mean and what steps to take next…00:40 Why cardiovascular health may depend on more than cholesterol levels alone and how cellular energy production fits into the broader discussion of heart function…02:40 How coronary artery calcium scoring can provide additional context when evaluating cardiovascular risk as part of a comprehensive clinical assessment…08:36 Why inflammation, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle factors are increasingly being explored for their role in supporting long term cardiovascular health…15:42 How Dr. Hussey explains the relationship between blood vessels, circulation, and overall cardiovascular function through an integrative medicine perspective…22:15 Why shared decision making is essential when weighing the potential benefits, risks, and uncertainties of cardiovascular testing and treatment options…31:47 How individualized nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and environmental factors may contribute to supporting heart health alongside conventional care…39:54 Why empowering patients with education and evidence based discussions can help them make informed healthcare decisions with their medical team…54:12 How simple lifestyle practices may have a meaningful impact on long term health when combined with a personalized, comprehensive approach to care…55:48 Why understanding the underlying drivers of cardiovascular health may change how patients think about prevention, resilience, and healthy aging…56:10 You can find Dr. Stephen Hussey at resourceyourhealth.com and @DrStephenHussey on Instagram. Additional resources: Books mentioned in this episode: “The Trouble with Medical Journals” by: Richard Smith and “Bad Science” by: Ben Goldacre For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Keller Norland to explore the intersection of elite athletic performance, recovery, and personalized health optimization. Catching into Keller’s journey from a childhood passion for triathlon to competing at the highest levels of the sport, the conversation examines the physical demands of Olympic level training and the importance of maintaining resilience while balancing travel, competition, and recovery. Hooking listeners into a practical discussion on performance and wellness, Keller shares how individualized testing, personalized mineral and vitamin protocols, recovery tools, and lifestyle strategies became part of his overall approach to health. Together, he and Dr. Stillman explore how targeted interventions may help support energy, recovery, and performance when incorporated into a broader, personalized plan. The conversation also highlights the importance of consistency, feedback, and continually refining what works best for each individual athlete. With a holistic yet medically grounded perspective, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment offers insight into what it takes to pursue excellence in sport while prioritizing long term health. From personalized nutrition and recovery support to the lessons learned through years of training and competition, Keller’s story provides an inspiring look at how small improvements can compound into meaningful results for athletes and high performers alike. Follow Keller’s Journey to the Olympics on IG: @keller.norland15 Learn more about the phototherapy patches Keller used throughout his training and recovery. Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Additional resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman offers a deeply personal update on his son Benjamin’s recovery journey while answering questions from families facing similar challenges. Catching into the difficult realities of neurological injury, rehabilitation, and long term caregiving, Dr. Stillman shares the interventions his family pursued, the experts they consulted, and the lessons learned during eighteen months of intensive recovery efforts. The episode provides a candid look at the practical, emotional, and logistical demands that accompany caring for a child with complex medical needs. Hooking listeners into a thoughtful discussion of integrative and rehabilitative care, Dr. Stillman explores therapies such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, nutritional support, sleep optimization, feeding strategies, and emerging regenerative approaches. He also discusses the importance of caregiver wellbeing, family routines, and building a strong support network while navigating a demanding recovery process. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that treatment decisions should be individualized and made with appropriate clinical guidance. With a holistic yet medically grounded perspective, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode focuses on resilience, perseverance, and the power of hope when families face uncertain circumstances. From evidence informed therapies and practical caregiving advice to the realities of measuring progress over time, Dr. Stillman offers an honest account of what recovery can look like when progress is measured in meaningful milestones rather than quick fixes. The result is an encouraging resource for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals seeking insight into the long road of healing and neurological recovery. For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about what happens when lab reports and lived experience do not match. Dr. Hornaman shares how years of “normal” thyroid labs, dramatic weight gain, crushing fatigue, and dismissal from providers pushed her into thyroid specialization. From there, she and Dr. Stillman outline how thyroid hormones affect metabolism, energy, weight, mood, and brain function, and why a single TSH value rarely captures the full story. They walk through what a more complete thyroid evaluation can include, how to interpret labs in the context of symptoms, and why two patients with the same numbers may need very different plans. You will hear practical discussion about medication options, dosing decisions, and why some people remain symptomatic even on treatment. They also zoom out to cover the impact of nutrition, stress, sleep, environmental toxins, and lifestyle patterns on thyroid and metabolic health. With a holistic yet medically grounded approach, this episode challenges checkbox thyroid care and illustrates what patient‑centered, integrative thyroid treatment can look like in real life. If you have ever been told “everything looks good” while your body clearly says otherwise, this conversation offers language, concepts, and next steps to help you pursue better answers. You can find Dr. Amie Hornaman at dramie.com and her new book at thyroidfixbook.com For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Jaydee Azavari , a former home birth midwife, educator, and patient of the practice, for a conversation that traces her health journey from the toxic waterways of Flint, Michigan to a melanoma diagnosis that cracked everything open. Catching into Jaydee’s story of perfectionism-driven health pursuits across two decades, the episode explores how vegan and raw food diets, adrenal burnout, relentless self-reliance, and environmental exposures including mercury amalgams and dioxin contamination quietly depleted the very system she was working so hard to optimize. Together, Dr. Stillman and Jaydee unpack how SIBO, hypothyroidism, early menopause, and ultimately a melanoma diagnosis at what felt like her healthiest point in years revealed just how far beneath the surface the real physiological damage had traveled. Hooking listeners into a broader conversation about what genuine healing actually requires, Dr. Stillman and Jaydee explore the mineral balancing, circadian health practices, bioidentical hormone therapy, and hair tissue mineral analysis that brought Jaydee to what she describes as an eight or nine out of ten in her overall health, including the complete resolution of lifelong allergy symptoms she had never been able to fully control. The episode moves through Jaydee's decision to decline conventional melanoma surveillance, her root canal removal in Tijuana, her immersion into quantum and circadian biology, and the unexpected faith conversion that she credits as the connective thread running through all of it. With a holistic and medically grounded perspective, this episode challenges listeners to consider what becomes possible when the foundational mineral and hormonal systems of the body are finally treated with the depth and precision they deserve. The conversation explores why patients who appear to be doing everything right can still find themselves facing serious illness, and how decades of cumulative depletion from environmental toxin exposure, dietary choices, chronic stress, and perfectionism-driven overextension can create a clinical picture that standard testing consistently fails to catch. Dr. Stillman and Jaydee examine the role of hair tissue mineral analysis in revealing what blood work misses, why circadian alignment and mineral replenishment may form the true foundation beneath every other therapeutic intervention, and how Jaydee's transition from self-reliant new age practice into Christian faith gave her the first genuine sense of rest and surrender she had ever known. With remarkable honesty and depth, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode reminds listeners that healing is rarely linear, that the body is always trying to do the right thing, and that finding the right practitioner and the right framework can change everything. You can find Jaydee: On IG @rising_sovereign_podcast The Rising Sovereign Podcast : https://www.rising-sovereign.com/ Buy Patches here. Or visit her website https://www.jaydeeazavari.org/ For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
On today's episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden , a board-certified otolaryngologist, founder of Breathe MD, and one of the most controversial figures to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bowden traces her path from a hardware store in Atlanta to the halls of Stanford, where she completed her ENT residency, before ultimately building a cash-only direct specialty care practice in Houston that would put her at the center of a national firestorm. Her story begins not with rebellion but with curiosity, a lifelong sensitivity to inauthenticity, and a growing unease with a medical system she watched drift further from its patients and deeper into bureaucratic compliance. When the pandemic arrived just six months after Dr. Bowden opened her independent practice, her freedom from hospital contracts and insurance obligations gave her something most physicians lacked entirely: the autonomy to act on clinical judgment. She treated more than 6,000 COVID-19 patients using a range of evidence-informed interventions including monoclonal antibodies, ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, corticosteroids, and nutritional support, iterating her protocols in real time as she observed outcomes firsthand. When she began publicly raising concerns about breakthrough infections and vaccine mandates, Houston Methodist Hospital suspended her privileges and labeled her a spreader of dangerous misinformation. Rather than retreat, she resigned, retained legal counsel, held a press conference, and sued one of the most powerful nonprofit hospital systems in the state of Texas. Dr. Bowden and Dr. Stillman explore what the COVID era revealed about the deeper fractures inside American medicine, from the consolidation of physician practices into corporate health systems to the suppression of clinical dissent and the quiet erosion of the patient-physician relationship. Dr. Bowden shares what she believes are the most promising paths forward, including her organization Americans for Health Freedom, grassroots legislative advocacy, and the growing movement of physicians choosing independent practice over institutional employment. This episode is a must-listen for patients, practitioners, and anyone who has ever wondered what medicine could look like when a doctor's only obligation is to the person sitting across from them. Learn More: To learn more about Dr. Bowden’s work visit: www.breathemd.org Purchase her NEW book “Dangerous Misinformation: The Virus, The treatments, and The Lies” by: Dr. Mary Talley Bowden Follow Dr. Bowden on IG @MaryBowdenMD Additional Resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Lisa Pitel-Killah for a compelling conversation on minerals, burnout, entrepreneurship, and the overlooked foundations of human health. Catching into Lisa’s journey from finance and restaurant ownership into the health and wellness space, the episode explores how chronic stress, demanding careers, and modern lifestyles can gradually erode resilience, energy, and recovery capacity. Together, they discuss why lasting improvement often depends on more than a single supplement, lab marker, or treatment strategy. Hooking listeners into a more nuanced model of integrative medicine, Dr. Stillman and Lisa unpack the role of mineral balance, nutrition, lifestyle habits, environmental context, and individualized care in supporting patient outcomes. The conversation examines why patients frequently improve through layered interventions that combine behavior change, targeted nutritional support, and sustainable health practices rather than isolated solutions. They also explore how burnout, over performance, and the constant drive to push harder can create health consequences that many people fail to recognize until their bodies force them to slow down. With a holistic yet medically grounded perspective, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment challenges listeners to rethink what successful healing actually requires. From self care and restorative practices to personalized wellness goals and practical therapeutic strategies, Lisa and Dr. Stillman offer an insightful discussion on building health in a way that aligns with real life, long term function, and sustainable wellbeing. You can find Lisa Pitel-Killah at : - lisapitelkillah.com and vykoncustoms.com - IG @lisapitelkillah - If you are a healthcare practitioner interested in applying for a Vykon account, please mention Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman when submitting your application. https://vykoncustoms.com/stillmamd Additional Resources: For Dr. Stillman’s latest article visit here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode, Dr. Leland Stillman continues his conversation with Jim Laird to explore a deeper question behind chronic illness recovery. Catching into the hidden influence of sleep, light exposure, environment, hormones, and modern lifestyle demands, the episode examines why some patients continue to struggle with fatigue, immune dysfunction, infections, digestive issues, and declining resilience despite doing many things “right.” Through Jim’s personal experiences and Dr. Stillman’s clinical perspective, listeners are introduced to a more nuanced view of healing that goes beyond symptom management and quick fixes. Hooking into the complexity of real world health challenges, the conversation explores recurring infections, immune stress, severe fevers, antibiotic decisions, chronic inflammation, head trauma history, hormonal decline, and the cumulative burden of modern living. Dr. Stillman discusses why integrative and functional medicine approaches often require meeting patients where they are, combining foundational lifestyle changes with individualized physician guided care when clinically appropriate. The episode also highlights how sleep deprivation, circadian disruption, toxic exposures, and long term physiological stress may influence recovery, energy production, hormone regulation, and overall quality of life. With a holistic yet medically grounded lens, this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing installment challenges simplistic ideas about natural health, performance optimization, and aging. Jim and Dr. Stillman discuss why sustainable healing may depend on understanding tradeoffs, respecting biological limits, and building resilient health practices over time rather than relying on isolated interventions. From environmental modification and recovery habits to personalized support strategies, the episode offers a thought provoking discussion for anyone navigating chronic illness, autoimmune concerns, low energy, recovery plateaus, or the search for a more complete framework for healing. You can listen to Part I of Jim's Story here To learn more about Jim Laird visit his website here Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
What I Discuss with Bob: How a healthy outdoorsman and fishing guide went from running half marathons and hiking across Hawaii to becoming nearly bedridden after a COVID-19 booster shot changed the course of his life forever…02:03 Why Bob’s worsening neurological symptoms including severe fatigue, vertigo, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and brain fog left him unable to work, fish, or participate in everyday life…06:38 How repeated medical visits left him feeling dismissed, misdiagnosed, and prescribed medications that failed to address the root cause of his symptoms…12:26 Why many patients experiencing chronic inflammatory and autoimmune-like symptoms continue searching for answers outside conventional medical systems when standard testing fails to explain their condition…13:54 How integrative and functional medicine approaches may help uncover underlying contributors to chronic illness through advanced lab testing, nutritional evaluation, and personalized care plans…15:08 Why severe nervous system dysregulation, sleep disruption, and unrelenting anxiety have become increasingly reported concerns among patients struggling with post-viral and post-vaccine syndromes…16:01 How elevated ferritin, blood pressure instability, nutrient deficiencies, and digestive dysfunction may reflect broader patterns of inflammation and immune dysregulation…21:59 Why Dr. Stillman emphasizes individualized treatment strategies including lifestyle modification, nutritional optimization, targeted supplementation, and physician-guided therapies tailored to each patient’s unique presentation…24:10 How ivermectin, zinc repletion, dietary changes, and other integrative interventions became part of Bob’s personalized recovery approach under close medical supervision…29:14 Why some patients report meaningful improvements through intensive therapies after conventional and supportive treatments fail to fully restore function and quality of life…26:26 How Bob ultimately pursued advanced plasma filtration and regenerative therapies in Japan after years of debilitating symptoms and limited progress with standard medical care…02:36 Why this Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode explores not only physical recovery, but also the emotional toll chronic illness places on patients, spouses, families, and relationships…11:45 What happens when a thriving, active life suddenly disappears overnight and no one seems willing to believe what caused it? In this powerful Stories of Hope Stories of Healing episode , Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Bob Benson to explore a deeply personal recovery journey following a prolonged and debilitating illness that began after a COVID-19 booster shot. Together, they discuss the neurological, cardiovascular, digestive, and autoimmune-like symptoms that disrupted every aspect of Bob’s life, along with the frustration many patients experience when searching for answers within conventional healthcare systems. The conversation also examines how integrative medicine approaches may help identify overlooked contributors to chronic illness through advanced testing, nutritional support, and individualized treatment strategies. Listeners will hear an honest discussion about severe insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, blood pressure instability, chronic fatigue, and the emotional impact of losing the ability to work, exercise, travel, and enjoy meaningful relationships. The episode also explores physician-guided therapies including ivermectin, zinc optimization, dietary and lifestyle interventions, blood donation, and advanced plasma filtration procedures pursued abroad. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Stillman emphasizes medically responsible, personalized care while highlighting the importance of restoring function, hope, and quality of life for patients navigating complex chronic illness. For Dr. Stillman’s most recent article visit HERE Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman , Dr. Stillman sits down with Kenna Cooley to unpack a striking and complex recovery story that begins with a sudden and severe health collapse. A previously healthy 19 year old newly married college student, Kenna went from full function to debilitating symptoms in less than two weeks after moving into a new apartment. She experienced intense joint pain, neurological symptoms, dizziness, and profound fatigue that left her unable to stand or walk independently. After months of unanswered questions and worsening quality of life, a key environmental clue shifted the entire clinical picture and set her on a path toward recovery. Dr. Stillman explores how environmental exposures, particularly suspected mold related illness, can contribute to rapid health decline in otherwise healthy individuals. The conversation highlights a personalized and data driven approach to care using advanced lab testing, including mineral analysis and targeted nutritional protocols. Kenna shares her experience navigating significant detoxification responses, the importance of dose adjustments, and the gradual but meaningful return of function over several months. The episode also addresses common misconceptions around iron metabolism, supplement use, and the importance of biochemical balance rather than isolated treatment of lab abnormalities. This episode offers a detailed look at complex chronic illness recovery through an integrative, medically informed lens, emphasizing individualized care, patient engagement, and the role of environmental and lifestyle factors. Kenna’s case highlights how targeted, data-driven interventions can support gradual improvements in function over time. For a deeper understanding of the clinical framework used in cases like this and how Dr. Stillman approaches autoimmune conditions in practice, his new book The End of Autoimmunity is available now for pre-order at a limited-time discounted price before it increases at launch this summer. Pre-order limited time Pre-order your copy of The End of Autoimmunity today at a limited-time discounted price: https://stillmanwellness.com/preordernow For Dr. Stillman’s most recent article visit: https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/when-your-body-is-collapsing-and?r=22fgob If you want the full framework behind what we did with Kenna, my book The End of Autoimmunity releases this summer at stillmanmd.com. For Dr. Stillman’s most recent article visit: HERE Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store . Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. Read this weeks Substack Post related to this: Click HERE Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe
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