Podcasts

The Integrative Practitioner Podcast is the leading on-the-go resource for education, connections, and inspiration, bringing you closer to top industry experts through exclusive interviews with leaders in integrative medicine.

Editor’s note: The views and options expressed in these podcasts are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Integrative Practitioner.

Michelle Maiers, DC, PhD, executive director of research and innovation at the Northwestern Health Sciences University Center for Health Healthcare Innovation, and Charles Sawyer, DC, Chuck Sawyer, special assistant to the president at the Northwestern Health Sciences University Center for Health Healthcare Innovation, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss race and diversity in integrative healthcare and call to action for practitioners.

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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Geri Brewster RD, MPH, CDN, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss the influence of nutrition on the immune system and how the health of the microbiome can impact the immune response.

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac., leading holistic eye doctor, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss natural and holistic approaches to eye health, including nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle considerations as well as how to incorporate vision care into an integrative healthcare team. 

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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Heather Skeens, MD, CFMP, cornea, cataract, and refractive fellowship trained integrative ophthalmologist and practice management expert, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss challenges facing integrative healthcare practices and paths forward following the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States.

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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The circadian rhythm, or “body clock,” shapes every function of the body, from the cellular level on up to cognitive power and social interactions. Yet, at this time during the pandemic, many of are cut off from the routines that previously helped maintain a strong circadian rhythm. Catherine Darley, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss daily touchpoints patients can use to strengthen their rhythm, improving both sleep and daytime alertness. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States.

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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Laura Rokosz, PhD, pharmacologist and food scientist, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss practical approaches to boosting immune resilience with patients. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States.

Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

Ashley Koff, RD, founder of The Better Nutrition Program, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss simple steps practitioners can take to improve nutrition outcomes with their patients. This episode is sponsored by the University of Western States. 

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Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

Advancing technology and the future of healthcare

Jeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer of Fullscript, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss technology and navigating integrative medicine in a virtual world. This episode is sponsored by Fullscript.

Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

Carolina Brooks ND, BA, IFMCP, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss challenges in the herbal medicine industry and how to incorporate herbal medicine strategies to patient practice. This episode is sponsored by Fullscript.

Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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Catherine Darley, ND, joins Integrative Practitioner editor, Katherine Rushlau, to discuss how immune function is impacted by sleep and how to create positive routines to support sleep and mental health.

Find us at integrativepractitioner.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Theme music: “Upbeat Party” by Scott Holmes via freemusicarchive.org.

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