Forum Health Integrative Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the Forum Health Integrative Medicine Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr breaks down the central role of mitochondria in energy production, aging, and chronic disease. He explains why modern lifestyles—marked by stress, toxins, and poor nutrition—disrupt cellular function, leading to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety. The conversation explores how methylene blue works as both an energy enhancer and antioxidant, supporting mitochondrial efficiency while reducing oxidative stress. From clinical applications in chronic illness to performance benefits for athletes and high achievers, this episode highlights a powerful shift in medicine—from treating symptoms to restoring cellular health.- - - - -About the Guest:Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and a pioneer in Health Optimization Medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. As the Chief Medical and Health Education Officer and co-founder of Troscriptions, he focuses on restoring balance at the cellular level using tools like methylene blue, metabolic testing, and oxygen-based therapies.His work bridges the gap between advanced medical technologies and foundational health, helping both high performers and chronically ill patients improve energy, recovery, and resilience.- - - - -Social Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@troscriptionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/Website: https://drscottsherr.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherrTroscriptions: https://troscriptions.com/- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lynese Lawson and Dr. Andrew Petersen to break down peptide therapy and whether it's hype or truly the future of regenerative medicine. We explore how peptides work as signaling molecules, the importance of proper dosing and guidance, and how stacks like the Glow Stack can support healing, skin health, and longevity. This conversation highlights why personalized care and foundational health matter for real results.- - - - -About the Guest:Dr. Lynese Lawson, DO, FMCP is a functional and regenerative medicine physician with over 40 years of experience, specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide therapy, and root-cause approaches to chronic illness and cognitive decline. She has extensive expertise in treating mold illness, Lyme disease, and complex inflammatory conditions, while also helping patients optimize longevity and metabolic health. Dr. Lawson is known for translating advanced peptide science into practical, personalized strategies that empower patients to improve their biological age and overall quality of life.- - - - -Social Handles:Website: https://proactivwellnesscenters.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProactiveWellnessCenters- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C, to explore the transition from your 30s into perimenopause and why so many women start feeling “off” despite normal labs. We discuss how hormone decline begins earlier than expected, how stress, gut health, and detox pathways influence symptoms, and what women can do to proactively support their bodies through this phase.- - - - -About the Guest:Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a prominent voice at Forum Health, specializing in an integrative, “root-cause” approach to women’s hormone health. Her clinical expertise spans the complexities of perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, and metabolic dysfunction, with a particular focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and overcoming weight loss resistance. Through her virtual clinic and educational community, Menopause & More, Alicia empowers women to move beyond standard symptom management by decoding complex lab data to optimize the interplay between gut, thyroid, and adrenal health.- - - - -Social Handles:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Alicia-Barkholtz-APNP-FNP-C/61583638750602/- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Maureen Pickle, PA-C, MPH to explore the female microbiome and why it plays such a critical role in women’s health. We talk about how the vaginal microbiome protects against infections, how hormones influence bacterial balance, and how everyday factors like clothing, hygiene products, medications, and diet can disrupt this delicate ecosystem. Most importantly, we discuss how women can better support their bodies through education, testing, and personalized care.- - - - -About the Guest:Maureen Pickle, PA-C, MPH, is a functional medicine expert and clinical educator for Microbiome Labs specializing in the “gut-vagina axis.” With a background in public health, she bridges the gap between traditional gynecology and systemic wellness by helping patients and practitioners decode the microbial signatures behind fertility, hormone health, and chronic urogenital infections. A leading voice on BiomeFx testing, Maureen is dedicated to translating complex microbiome data into actionable, evidence-based protocols for women’s holistic health.Support gut and vaginal health naturally with V Flora Balance — a 4‑in‑1 probiotic and cranberry blend designed to maintain a healthy microbiome. Learn more today.https://www.shopforumhealth.com/v-flora-balance.html- - - - -Social Handles:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/microbiomelabsWebsite: https://microbiomelabs.com/home/- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we step back as Dr. Shilpa Saxena leads a powerful conversation with Dr. Andrew Petersen on Pico IV therapy. Together, they explain how IV cannabinoids support immune regulation, calm inflammation, and improve symptoms ranging from pain and brain fog to fatigue and mood. This episode breaks down the science in a clear, practical way for both patients and practitioners exploring next-generation integrative therapies.- - - - -Dr. Shilpa Saxena is an internationally recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine and serves as Chief Medical Officer at Forum Health. Known for bridging evidence-based medicine with patient-centered care, she helps guide the responsible integration of emerging therapies into clinical practice.In this episode, Dr. Saxena steps into the guest-host role, leading a thoughtful, science-driven conversation that connects immune regulation, inflammation, and whole-person healing. Her ability to translate complex medical concepts into clear, practical insights makes this discussion valuable for both patients and practitioners navigating chronic illness, recovery, and longevity-focused care.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Barkholtz to talk about how women's hormones shift throughout every stage of life—not just during puberty and menopause. We explore the fertile years, the often-overlooked hormone changes women can feel in their 30s, and how birth control, stress, sleep, gut health, and cycle syncing can all impact hormone balance. This conversation is a practical, empowering look at how women can better understand and support their bodies.- - - - -About the Guest:Alicia Barkholtz, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a prominent voice at Forum Health, specializing in an integrative, "root-cause" approach to women's hormone health. Her clinical expertise spans the complexities of perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, and metabolic dysfunction, with a particular focus on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and overcoming weight loss resistance. Through her virtual clinic and educational community, Menopause & More, Alicia empowers women to move beyond standard symptom management by decoding complex lab data to optimize the interplay between gut, thyroid, and adrenal health.- - - - -Social Handles:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Alicia-Barkholtz-APNP-FNP-C/61583638750602/- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Credeur to explore what it really looks like to raise kids through a functional medicine lens. We discuss nutrition, sleep habits, supplements, screen time, emotional resilience, and how parents can guide children toward lifelong health. Dr. Credeur shares the strategies he used with his own sons to build strong habits, athletic performance, and long-term wellness.- - - - -About the Guest:Dr. Brandon Credeur is a pioneering healthcare entrepreneur known for his southern work ethic and for building one of the largest single-office, cash-based practices in the country. Driven by a passion for identifying the root causes of health challenges, he has served tens of thousands of individuals seeking an alternative to the traditional healthcare landscape. A fierce advocate for patient autonomy, Dr. Credeur has acted as a "healthcare warrior" at the regulatory and legislative levels to protect the integrity of his professional model while mentoring other providers to build high-impact, patient-centered practices.- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: https://forumhealth.com/Clinic Locator: https://forumhealth.com/clinics/- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Rodriguez, NP, to explore how stress affects women's hormones across the lifespan—from cycles and fertility to perimenopause and menopause. We break down cortisol, thyroid function, sleep disruption, weight gain, and why so many women feel "wired and tired." You'll walk away with practical, doable steps to restore resilience and protect your hormonal health.- - - - -About the Guest:Emily Rodriguez, CNM, APNP is a nurse practitioner at Forum Health's Madison clinic with a background in nurse midwifery and holistic women's care. After experiencing the life-changing impact of functional medicine as a patient herself, she transitioned into integrative care to help women address root causes of hormonal imbalance, stress dysfunction, and thyroid issues. Emily specializes in women's health, hormone optimization, and building practical, sustainable strategies for resilience.- - - - - Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Seibold to break down the powerful connection between chronic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction. We explore how inflammation impacts insulin resistance, weight gain, fatigue, and chronic disease—and why it often starts at the cellular level. From gut health and genetics to sleep, stress, and diet, we share practical lifestyle strategies to calm inflammation and restore metabolic balance.- - - - -About the Guest:Dr. Garrett Seibold is a functional medicine physician with a special interest in helping you unlock your body’s innate ability for self-healing through personalized nutrition, lifestyle modification, and integrative care. He works with both adults and children, offering pediatric functional medicine support for complex, chronic concerns. Dr. Seibold is also passionate about preventive and regenerative approaches, including the thoughtful use of peptide therapy, to support long-term health, resilience, and vitality.Dr. Seibold has gained invaluable experience working in rural Idaho for more than 8 years in the outpatient setting, hospital wards, emergency department, and skilled nursing facilities. His greatest joy in life comes from spending time with his wife and five daughters. He also enjoys time spent on the golf course with family and friends.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

A practical discussion on the updated food pyramid, focusing on protein, food quality, digestion, and sustainable nutrition choices.- - - - -In this episode, we continue our conversation on the updated food pyramid and what it really means for everyday eating. We sit down with our co-host Dr. Andrew Petersen and nutrition coach Renata Esteves to explore protein needs, plant diversity, food quality, and digestion. Rather than promoting extremes, our discussion focuses on realistic, sustainable steps that support gut health, muscle strength, and long-term vitality.- - - - -Renata Esteves is an integrative nutrition health coach and national board-certified practitioner at Forum Health. She takes a holistic, whole-person approach to care—addressing not only diet, but also lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, movement, mindset, and daily habits. Renata works closely with physicians to help patients implement sustainable changes, offering education, accountability, and support that bridge the gap between medical recommendations and real-life healing.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Why the food pyramid was flipped—and how real food, protein, and metabolic science are reshaping modern nutrition guidance.- - - - -In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Petersen and health coach Renata Esteves to break down why the food pyramid was flipped upside down—and why it took so long to happen. Together, we explore how outdated science, food policy, and ultra-processed diets contributed to today’s chronic disease epidemic. We unpack what the new dietary guidelines actually mean in real life, why metabolic health matters more than calories, and how eating real food can transform long-term health outcomes.- - - - -Renata Esteves is an integrative nutrition health coach and national board-certified practitioner at Forum Health. She takes a holistic, whole-person approach to care—addressing not only diet, but also lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress, movement, mindset, and daily habits. Renata works closely with physicians to help patients implement sustainable changes, offering education, accountability, and support that bridge the gap between medical recommendations and real-life healing.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Explore why burnout goes beyond stress, how it affects hormones, gut, and mitochondria—and what functional medicine can do to restore energy.- - - - -In this episode, we continue our deep dive into burnout and why it goes far beyond stress or self-care. Together with Erika Shepard, NP, we explore how chronic stress impacts hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and cellular communication—and why recovery takes time. We discuss functional medicine testing, mitochondrial repair, peptides, detox strategies, and the importance of rebuilding connection. Burnout isn’t the end of your story—it can be the beginning of healing.- - - - -Erika Shepard is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about elevating the mental and physical well-being of the patients she serves.Erika is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of both Arizona State University and Georgetown University. In addition to being a medical provider, she is an international speaker who has spoken on stages like TEDx. With over 14 years in the medical field, Erika seamlessly integrates her conventional medical training with functional, integrative, and mind-body medicine. Combining the science of medicine with the wisdom of her professional and personal experiences, she empowers individuals to move beyond survival—helping them thrive in mind, body, spirit, and environment.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Explore the herpes virus family, chronic viral reactivation, and personalized integrative strategies when symptoms persist beyond conventional care.- - - - -In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Petersen as we take a deeper look at the herpes family of viruses and why symptoms can linger when conventional care falls short. We explore chronic viral reactivation, immune dysfunction, and how integrative medicine approaches these complex patterns with personalized, patient-first strategies designed to uncover the real “why” behind unresolved illness.- - - - -Dr. Petersen is a nationally recognized Lyme disease expert who takes a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. As such, he treats environmental toxins, endocrine dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, electromagnetic dysfunction, and any other chronic infections.Dr. Petersen has dedicated his career to unraveling the complexities of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and addressing conditions that often elude traditional diagnosis and treatment methods.Before his tenure as the chief of staff for Forum Health, Dr. Petersen served as the hospital chief of staff in Wellington, Texas. This invaluable experience allowed him to recognize the limitations of conventional medicine and inspired him to seek better solutions. With 24 years of experience as a physician, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a visionary perspective to every patient he serves. His pioneering spirit, coupled with his exceptional expertise in Lyme disease and related conditions, makes him a beacon of hope for patients seeking a path to healing and wellness in the face of complex medical challenges.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Discover how GLP-1 therapy supports inflammation reduction, brain health, and energy—not just weight loss—in integrative medicine.- - - - -In this episode, we explore how GLP-1 therapy is helping patients far beyond weight loss. Erika Shepard shares how GLP-1s may support reduced inflammation, improved brain health, and better energy when used within an integrative medicine approach. This conversation highlights why GLP-1 therapy is about metabolic healing—not just the number on the scale.- - - - -Erika Shepard is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about elevating the mental and physical well-being of the patients she serves.Erika is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of both Arizona State University and Georgetown University. In addition to being a medical provider, she is an international speaker who has spoken on stages like TEDx. With over 14 years in the medical field, Erika seamlessly integrates her conventional medical training with functional, integrative, and mind-body medicine. Combining the science of medicine with the wisdom of her professional and personal experiences, she empowers individuals to move beyond survival—helping them thrive in mind, body, spirit, and environment.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Learn how the Cleerly Scan reveals hidden arterial plaque and why cholesterol alone doesn’t predict heart disease risk.- - - - -In this episode, We're joined by Michael Sermon, PA-C, MPAS, to discuss cardiometabolic health and the Cleerly Scan. This advanced imaging tool reveals plaque inside the arteries long before a heart attack occurs. We break down cholesterol misconceptions, different plaque types, and how early detection can change outcomes. This conversation highlights how prevention, collaboration, and deeper diagnostics are reshaping heart care.- - - - -Michael brings his extensive experience to Forum Health Madison, where he looks forward to partnering with patients on their health journeys. His areas of focus include men’s health, cardiovascular disease, gut health, metabolic disease (obesity, thyroid disease, diabetes, mitochondrial dysfunction), autoimmune disease, and detoxification support. He is particularly passionate about precision age reversal, peptide therapies, and hormone optimization, with a strong emphasis on cardiovascular health—the leading cause of death in America.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Learn how Prolozone and medical ozone therapy reduce joint pain, inflammation, and chronic conditions through regenerative healing.- - - - -In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kristen Reynolds to explore Prolozone and ozone therapy—powerful regenerative tools used for joint pain, arthritis, and chronic inflammation. We break down how medical ozone works, why it’s different from environmental ozone, and when localized injections or IV ozone may be helpful. We also discuss real patient outcomes, safety considerations, and how these therapies fit into integrative medicine.- - - - -Dr. Kristen Reynolds is an integrative medicine physician with Forum Health, serving patients at the Mequon and Brookfield, Wisconsin, locations. She specializes in regenerative therapies, including Prolozone, IV ozone therapy, and intraosseous ozone techniques to support joint health, chronic pain relief, and systemic healing. Dr. Reynolds is known for combining evidence-informed treatments with personalized, root-cause care to help patients improve function, mobility, and quality of life.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Burnout isn’t fixed by more self-care. Learn how disconnection, stress biology, and community systems drive burnout—and why awareness is the first step.- - - -In this episode, we explore why burnout is so often misunderstood—and why self-care alone rarely works. Joined by Erika Shepard, NP, we discuss how burnout shows up as fatigue, apathy, brain fog, sleep disruption, and emotional exhaustion, and what’s happening biologically beneath the surface. We unpack the role of chronic stress, disconnection, and community systems, and why burnout isn’t the end of your story—it’s a signal inviting deeper healing.- - - - -Erika Shepard is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about elevating the mental and physical well-being of the patients she serves.Erika is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of both Arizona State University and Georgetown University. In addition to being a medical provider, she is an international speaker who has spoken on stages like TEDx. With over 14 years in the medical field, Erika seamlessly integrates her conventional medical training with functional, integrative, and mind-body medicine. Combining the science of medicine with the wisdom of her professional and personal experiences, she empowers individuals to move beyond survival—helping them thrive in mind, body, spirit, and environment.- - - - -Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Root-cause strategies for perimenopause, thyroid issues, and GLP-1 use—helping women achieve sustainable, muscle-preserving weight loss.----In this episode, we talk with Margaux Cousturian, PA-C, about the real reasons women struggle with stubborn weight gain—especially in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. We explore how perimenopause, thyroid health, stress, inflammation, and GLP-1 medications intersect, and why lasting results require more than calorie counting. Margo shares practical steps, smarter lab testing, and simple strategies to support muscle, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss.----Margaux Cousturian is a dedicated and experienced Physician Associate (PA-C) with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercer University. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Georgia, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors. Margaux brings a wealth of expertise in integrative and functional medicine to her role at Forum Health Knoxville, where she specializes in hormone therapy, autoimmunity, weight loss, and preventive health. Margaux has built a reputation for her leadership in gastrointestinal (GI) and autoimmune treatments. Margaux is also a published researcher, with her work featured in PLOS ONE, exploring treatments for bowel conditions. She has completed advanced training in functional medicine through the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) program and is working toward certification with the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). Margaux is an advocate for patient education and is a frequent speaker at wellness events, including the Knoxville Wellness Innovation Summit and the HotWorx Stress Management Seminar. She is passionate about empowering her patients through personalized, comprehensive care that addresses both the root causes of illness and long-term wellness.----Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Find out how 25 years of HRT misinformation is finally being corrected—and what the FDA’s removal of the black box warning means for women’s health today.----In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Peterson and Dr. Melissa Miskell to uncover how a misinterpreted study shaped 25 years of fear around hormone therapy—and what the FDA’s removal of the black box warning now means for women. We explore the real science behind HRT, the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones, and why personalized care matters more than ever. This is the start of a new era in women’s health.----Dr. Melissa Miskell is an accomplished medical professional with expertise in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and a wellness-focused approach to healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in the field, she is highly skilled in helping both men and women balance their hormones and improve their overall health and wellness. Dr. Miskell is a firm believer in the power of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to improve health and well-being. She takes a personalized approach to each patient, tailoring her treatments to their individual needs and goals. Her focus is on helping her patients achieve optimal hormone balance and improve their overall quality of life.Throughout her career, Dr. Miskell has remained committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in hormone replacement therapy and other areas of healthcare. She is a respected member of several professional organizations and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of medicine. She is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare provider who is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health and wellness through personalized treatments and a holistic approach to healthcare.----Dr. Melissa MiskellWebsite: https://hormonesbydesign.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hormonesbydesign249/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonesbydesign/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbyemenopause----Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Discover how mitochondrial health drives blood sugar, energy, stress, and longevity—and the simple steps that stabilize glucose and fuel real vitality.----In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Eliszewski to unpack the powerful connection between mitochondria and blood sugar. We explore how energy crashes, brain fog, glucose spikes, and inflammation often trace back to cellular dysfunction—and the simple daily habits that make a real difference. From food sequencing and post-meal walks to toxin reduction and light exposure, this conversation shows how healing the cell can transform energy, metabolism, and overall health.----Dr. Drew Eliszewski is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic and has always strived to empower his patients with the goal of making them feel their absolute best by offering nutritional and health advice along with chiropractic care and rehabilitation strategies. Dr. Drew is enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve you and your family and bring health and wellness to the Madison community; he can’t wait to get to know you and help you feel the best you can by looking deeper and gathering your whole health picture.Dr. Drew believes you have control of your health and can’t wait to be your biggest advocate to help you on your wellness journey. With a strong passion for weight training and weight loss, he has helped patients and athletes on all levels achieve their top goals. He has also broadened his chiropractic career, practicing rehab strategies to help patients get out of pain and, better yet, stay out of pain. Dr. Drew graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2017. In his spare time, Dr. Drew loves to spend time with his family. He has a strong passion for fitness, working out, and sports; he is an avid Badger sports fan and Packers fan.----Forum HealthFind us at: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/