Semaglutide Patient Experiences

Last episode we spoke with my colleague Dr. Spice Lussier about the basics of semaglutide. We touched on how and why it works scientifically, its benefits and side effects, and the kind of patients that benefit most from it. Today we will hear first hand what it’s like to take it from two of my own…

Everything You Need to Know About Semaglutide, AKA Ozempic and Wegovy

This episode is all about the weight loss treatment that’s become a sensation across the country. You may know it by the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy, but we call it by its generic name semaglutide. At our practice we’ve been treating patients with semaglutide for over a year and we’ve learned a l…

Hailey's Health Journey Pt. 2

Back on episode 8 of the podcast, we recorded a live appointment with my new patient Hailey who came to me because she didn't feel like herself anymore. Now in her mid-40s, she was struggling with fatigue, moodiness, and an inability to lose weight. With labs, we looked at her hormones and thyroid …

My Own Path to Naturopathic Medicine Pt. 2

Today I am talking again with my oldest son Anthony who is a health journalist and my podcast producer. Last episode we shared our story—how Anthony came down with a mystery illness and we both realized that our mainstream healthcare system can really struggle to effectively diagnose and treat chro…

My Own Path to Naturopathic Medicine, Part 1

I have been in the health and wellness industry my whole career, for over 30 years. But for most of that time, I thought of healthcare and medicine in a pretty simplistic way: you get sick, you see a doctor, they diagnose and treat. your illness and you get better. But in 2011, my oldest son, Antho…

3 Tips for a Healthier and Happier 2023

Throughout my career as a doctor, health coach, and fitness instructor, I've noticed people repeatedly make the same mistakes when they set goals and resolutions for the new year. They make them too difficult and they make them based on what people expect them to do, not what they actually want or …

Prioritizing Yourself and Your Health, with Andrea Laughlin

We're all feeling a little overwhelmed this time of year. With so many parties, family gatherings, and work obligations, it's easy to let your health slip through the cracks. When I met today's guest, Andrea Laughlin, she was completely burnt out. As a mother and business owner, she was so busy and…

Seed Cycling with Kate Morton of Funk It Wellness

So many of my patients use oral contraceptives—AKA, the pill—to correct all kinds of menstrual cycle problems outside of contraception, like heavy and painful periods, acne, and mood fluctuations. But the pill depletes your hormones, can negatively affect your emotions and oftentimes it creates mor…

Hailey Has Hope Again: A New Patient Recording

We’ve talked about what appointments with naturopaths are like, but now we are showing you firsthand. This episode is a real recording of an appointment with a real patient of mine—Hailey. This is the first time I’ve seen her and we will check in with her again in future episodes to see how her tre…

The Daily Habits of a Naturopathic Doctor

On this episode we are switching chairs and I am the one being interviewed, answering the most basic and important health questions we all have. What does my day to day life look like? What do I eat? How do I exercise? How do I manage stress? My friend and marketing guru Jessica Pate has been askin…