In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp talk about the core protocols that create the foundation for autoimmune recovery. Their discussion focuses on simple and effective strategies such as consistent sleep, nutrient rich food, natural light, and stress reduction. These core practices are presented as the building blocks of healing, without which advanced interventions often fail to bring lasting results.Amy shares her perspective on how patients can benefit when they first focus on mastering the basics. Dr. Stillman explains why these practices may seem too simple on the surface but are in fact essential for long term wellness. Together they highlight how daily choices, carried out consistently, can have a profound impact on restoring balance and resilience in the body.Listeners will walk away with practical tools and a clear understanding of how to use core protocols as the starting point for recovery. The conversation blends medical insight with integrative lifestyle strategies and provides hope for sustainable progress in the healing journey.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Learn more about Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp dive into the Autoimmunity Recovery Roadmap, a practical framework designed to help patients achieve long-lasting results. They discuss why foundational lifestyle strategies such as nutrition, light exposure, stress management, and reducing environmental toxins are non-negotiable starting points for healing. Without these essentials, even the most advanced therapies often fail to produce sustainable improvements.Dr. Stillman explains his concept of the “therapeutic tree,” which begins with low-cost, high-impact lifestyle choices before moving into more advanced therapeutics. From mineral balancing and hormone optimization to therapies like hyperbaric oxygen and ozone, each step is carefully layered based on individual needs and test results. Amy adds her perspective on living the foundations daily, sharing how consistency transforms healthy routines into second nature. Together, they emphasize a personalized and sustainable approach to recovery. Every patient’s journey is unique, requiring adjustments based on their biology, environment, and capacity. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how to move beyond short-term fixes toward a structured roadmap that builds resilience and long-term wellness.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Learn more about Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp dive deep into the role of laboratory testing in uncovering and addressing autoimmunity. Many patients come to the practice frustrated by vague diagnoses, mystery symptoms, and treatments that don’t work. Dr. Stillman explains why precise diagnostic testing is the cornerstone of his Autoimmunity Recovery Program, and how tests like Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), comprehensive blood work, and targeted allergy testing can reveal hidden drivers of chronic illness.Amy shares her personal healing experience, reflecting on the impact of food elimination, careful reintroduction, and why overly restrictive diets may not always be the best long-term solution. Together, they discuss common testing pitfalls, from ordering labs that don’t change treatment protocols to relying on outdated results. They emphasize the importance of choosing practitioners who understand both the strengths and limitations of testing, as well as the critical need to personalize care for each patient.Whether you’re newly diagnosed with autoimmunity or searching for better answers after years of frustration, this conversation will help you understand which lab tests truly matter and why working with the right practitioner makes all the difference.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman is joined by Dr. Patrick Lovegrove, a seasoned functional medicine practitioner, to uncover the principles and strategies that truly make a difference in patient care. Drawing on years of clinical experience, they discuss how lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and environmental factors combine to influence long-term health. The conversation highlights why a root-cause approach is essential for addressing chronic illness and why conventional, symptom-based models often fall short.Listeners will learn how functional medicine empowers patients to understand their bodies more deeply, identify overlooked triggers, and build personalized strategies for resilience and healing. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Lovegrove also explore the critical role of patient education, collaboration, and individualized care plans in achieving lasting results. Their discussion underscores how simple changes in diet, environment, and mindset can have profound impacts on well-being.Whether you are a patient seeking solutions, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or a practitioner looking to expand your perspective, this episode provides valuable insights into the future of holistic, integrative care. By the end, you’ll see how functional medicine bridges the gap between modern science and timeless healing wisdom, helping people not just manage disease, but thrive.To learn more about Dr. Lovegrove’s work, click here. Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with Dr. Simone Gisondi to explore her journey through autoimmune illness and recovery. Dr. Simone shares what it was like to live with debilitating symptoms, the frustration of not finding answers in conventional medicine, and the turning point that led her to a more integrative, holistic approach to healing.Together, Dr. Stillman and Dr. Simone highlight the hidden factors that drive autoimmunity, from environmental toxins and nutritional imbalances to chronic stress and lifestyle triggers. They discuss why individualized care, rather than a one-size-fits-all model, is essential for lasting results, and how addressing root causes can help restore immune balance, reduce flare-ups, and improve long-term quality of life.This conversation is filled with practical insights and hope for anyone struggling with autoimmunity or supporting a loved one on their healing journey. To learn more about Dr. Gisondi and her work, visit her website here, and her book: “Against Medical Advice: Overcomng Stroke During Divorce”. here.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland StillmanSpecial Q&A EpisodeIn this special Q&A session, Dr. Leland Stillman addresses a wide range of listener questions on integrative and functional approaches to health. Topics include the role of advanced cholesterol testing in cardiovascular risk assessment, practical insights on hormone support, and how herbal detoxification formulas may aid the body’s natural elimination pathways. He also discusses nuanced conditions such as vertigo and migraines, emphasizing the importance of individualized care and context when evaluating symptoms and therapies.The episode highlights emerging considerations for Alzheimer’s prevention, coronary calcium scoring, and the impact of mineral balance on health. Dr. Stillman shares his perspective on water quality, dietary fats, and the therapeutic window for supplements, underscoring how both environment and lifestyle shape long-term wellbeing. He also touches on more exploratory questions such as ionic foot detox baths, DMSO research for cataracts, and the role of binders in detox protocols—always with the reminder that rigorous clinical application requires a qualified practitioner.This wide-ranging conversation offers clarity on common health questions while reinforcing a holistic, personalized approach to modern medicine. Whether you are exploring hormone optimization, managing migraines, or navigating conflicting nutrition advice, this Q&A provides valuable insights into how integrative strategies can support resilience and longevity.If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Live Autoimmunity Masterclass 👉 Reserve your seat here.Links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Stillman’s Substack | 14 Day Reset Program | Optimize Your Lighting Environment | Links to books are listed on Dr. Stillman's Substack |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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellness 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Amy Arp and Dr. Stillman uncover the overlooked, and often dismissed, root causes of autoimmune disease. Drawing on decades of medical history, clinical experience, and patient success stories, they challenge the conventional “one cause, one treatment” model. Autoimmunity, they explain, is rarely triggered by a single event—it’s the result of multiple, interacting factors like environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, chronic infections, and persistent stress. Using powerful analogies, from hurricane-uprooted trees to misunderstood medical pioneers, Dr. Stillman illustrates why a holistic, multi-pronged approach is essential for true healing.Listeners will learn why removing toxins from plastics and non-stick cookware to harmful personal care products can be life-changing, yet is rarely enough on its own. The conversation covers the role of heavy metals like mercury, overlooked food sensitivities, and the surprising impact of environmental factors such as smart meters, indoor lighting, and tap water contamination. Amy shares personal insights from her own journey with multiple sclerosis, and Dr. Stillman explains how targeted lab testing, including hair mineral analysis, helps uncover hidden triggers. They emphasize the importance of restoring immune tolerance, balancing mineral systems, and eliminating dietary and lifestyle stressors without resorting to overly restrictive, lifelong elimination diets.Finally, Dr. Stillman and Amy explore the often-ignored role of emotional health and stress management in autoimmune recovery. Through powerful patient stories, they highlight how unresolved emotional stress can stall physical healing and how addressing it can accelerate recovery. This episode is packed with practical strategies, clinical pearls, and hope for anyone struggling with autoimmunity.Ready to uncover your own hidden root causes and start healing? Register for the Autoimmunity Masterclass Webinar.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this week’s episode of Intergative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, we take a short break from the Autoimmunity Series to sit down with Emily Jurschak, a physical therapist and myasthenia gravis survivor, to discuss her remarkable journey through chronic illness and the limitations of conventional medicine. Diagnosed at just 17, Emily’s early experience was defined by the standard pharmaceutical-heavy approach, high-dose prednisone and immunosuppressants, all of which offered little results and, at times, unwanted side effects. Emily candidly shares the emotional toll of navigating her diagnosis as a teenager and the systemic gaps in care that left her reliant on lifestyle changes and implementing root-cause approach to managing her care and recovery.Together, Dr. Stillman and Emily explore how lack of education around alternative therapies shaped the early course of her illness. As Dr. Stillman explains, medical management of autoimmune disease often emphasizes symptom suppression rather than root-cause resolution—a theme Emily lived out firsthand through years of recurring flares and medication side effects. Despite pushing herself physically and emotionally, Emily found herself on a therapeutic roller coaster, But hope arrived in the form of personal empowerment. Emily was introduced to the world of quantum biology, circadian rhythms, and holistic health. This sparked a deeper exploration into nutrition and alternative therapies, an approach long ignored in her conventional care. As she began to reclaim her health and later overcame infertility challenges, Emily’s story is a testament to the importance of looking beyond the pharmaceutical model. This episode sets the stage for part two, where Emily’s healing journey continues.If Emily’s journey inspired you, you can learn more about her work in physical therapy, especially if you are looking for support around pelvic floor or orthopedic recovery, by visiting her website - Fiat Physical Therapy or following her on Instagram @fiatphysicaltherapyYou don’t have to be stuck in survival modeYou can reclaim your healthJoin my live Autoimmunity Masterclass on Tuesday, August 13th at 8 PM Eastern.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at https://lifewave.com/stillmanwellnessStay 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman and Amy Arp unpack the emotional and clinical reality of receiving an autoimmune diagnosis. With compassion and clarity, listeners will walk through the immediate aftermath, how shock, fear, and confusion are natural responses, and why it's essential to give yourself space to grieve. Amy emphasizes the importance of processing your emotions fully before rushing into treatment plans, while Dr. Stillman reminds us that most autoimmune diseases are well underway by the time of diagnosis, making early, intentional decisions vital to long-term outcomes.Dr. Stillman outlines a balanced, medically sound approach that honors both standard of care and holistic interventions. He discusses how, in many cases, initial pharmaceutical treatment can stabilize acute inflammation, but it's the long-term pursuit of root-cause healing that leads to sustainable recovery. He encourages patients to ask hard questions, demand data from their providers, and seek practitioners who empower them, not those incentivized by institutional pressures. Amy shares personal insights about pushing back on her care plan and why that decision led her to a transformative healing journey.If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode will give you a sense of direction, agency, and most importantly, hope. Dr. Stillman’s integrative practice model blends lab-guided precision, lifestyle medicine, and transparent care. Ready to take control of your healing? This is the hope and the information you’ve been searching for. Join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman is joined by Amy Arp to unpack what an autoimmune diagnosis truly means, and what most conventional doctors simply aren't telling patients. Drawing from clinical experience and patient stories, Dr. Stillman explains how chronic inflammation, toxic exposures, and gut dysbiosis are often the real culprits behind autoimmune conditions like MS, Crohn’s, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Rather than managing symptoms indefinitely with high-risk drugs, he outlines how root-cause approaches grounded in integrative and environmental medicine can lead to deep, lasting healing.Amy shares her own remarkable healing journey, how she went from being told she’d never have children or live a normal life, to thriving again without medications. Together, they expose the broken incentives driving the pharmaceutical system and the psychological stronghold it has over both patients and practitioners. From misinformed consent to the revolving door of biologic drug prescriptions, Dr. Stillman pulls back the curtain on how mainstream medicine often traps patients in a cycle of dependency, while ignoring natural, cost-effective solutions that actually work.If you've ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling hopeless, confused, or wondering if there’s more to the story, this episode is for you. Don't miss your chance to go deeper and take control of your health: sign up now for Dr. Stillman’s free Autoimmune Masterclass Webinar, where he’ll share the exact protocols and tools he uses to help patients reverse disease and reclaim their lives. This is the hope and the information you’ve been searching for. Join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new series on autoimmunity. In this foundational conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman, MD is joined by Amy Arp—autoimmune recovery specialist and former MS patient—to explore what conventional medicine often overlooks: the earliest signs that your immune system is under stress. Long before an official diagnosis, symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and skin issues can indicate a growing repair deficit in the body. The earlier you recognize and address these signs, the greater your chances of avoiding full-blown disease.This series is designed to help you reframe how you think about autoimmunity—not as a single disease or diagnosis, but as a systemic breakdown caused by toxic overload, nutrient depletion, infections, and chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. Stillman explains why waiting for a label like “rheumatoid arthritis” or “Crohn’s disease” can cost you precious time—and how focusing instead on cellular repair, lifestyle change, and metabolic health can lead to real, lasting recovery.If you're struggling with unexplained symptoms or trying to make sense of a recent diagnosis, this series will give you the tools and clinical insights to take back control of your health. Subscribe to follow each episode as we dig deeper into the causes, testing, and protocols that are changing lives—without relying solely on drugs.If you enjoyed this episode and want to go deeper into Dr. Stillman's approach to autoimmunity, join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this follow-up episode, Dr. Leland Stillman continues his conversation with Dr. Russell Jaffe—MD, PhD, clinical pathologist, immunologist, and founder of PERQUE—diving deep into the key principles behind his book Thriving in the 21st Century. This discussion unpacks Dr. Jaffe’s decades of research and clinical experience, offering a framework for preventing and reversing chronic disease through a blend of biochemical precision, lifestyle intervention, and systems-based thinking.Dr. Jaffe outlines his “eight predictive biomarkers” model, explaining how these indicators—ranging from first morning urine pH to LRA by ELISA/ACT testing—can provide early insight into immune tolerance, metabolic resilience, and inflammatory load. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of conventional lab reference ranges, the role of high-potency, bioavailable vitamin C, and how detoxification, hydration, and alkalinity work synergistically to restore function at the cellular level. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Jaffe also discuss the root causes of oxidative stress and the clinical utility of measuring oxidized cholesterol.This episode is ideal for clinicians, health coaches, and informed patients looking for a strategic, evidence-based approach to long-term wellness. Dr. Jaffe’s work challenges the reactive, pharmaceutical-heavy model of conventional medicine and offers a preventative roadmap rooted in physiology, nutrient synergy, and personalized care. To learn more, explore his book Thriving in the 21st Century, available now on Amazon, and visit drrusselljaffe.com for tools, resources, and practitioner education.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman reconnects with Ashlee to explore her family’s extraordinary journey through trauma, mold toxicity, and the limitations of conventional care. After her two-year-old son suffered a devastating eye injury from a rooster attack, Ashlee and her family were thrust into a whirlwind of surgeries, long recovery timelines, and overwhelming diagnoses—including predictions of permanent blindness and a prosthetic eye. What followed was a story of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of integrative healing that defied all expectations.Ashlee shares how her son’s eye began to heal rapidly and unexpectedly after introducing phototherapy patches that support stem cell activation and inflammation modulation—paired with prayer, light therapy, and holistic care. The story takes another turn when the family unknowingly moves into a mold-contaminated home. Within months, they were facing infections, neurological symptoms, and the birth of a newborn with health issues. After confirming severe environmental toxicity, Ashlee made the bold decision to evacuate their home, pursue detoxification strategies, and document their recovery through nutrition, nervous system regulation, and bioenergetic support.This episode is a must-listen for families dealing with chronic illness, practitioners navigating complex cases, and anyone seeking real-world examples of what’s possible when root-cause medicine meets radical self-advocacy. You’ll hear about the testing methods Ashlee used, the clinical results they achieved—including complete mycotoxin clearance—and how belief, biology, and environment all shape the healing process. Subscribe to Dr. Stillman Uncensored and follow @stillmanmd for more resources on environmental medicine, mold recovery, and whole-family wellness.To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her mold course, use this link to recieve 15% off the course. For more information about Ashlee’s bare naked course, visit her website here, or follow her @simplholistic to get connected. Try the light therapy patches today. Purchase 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? Schedule a consultation 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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
Dr. Leland Stillman shares his personal lab results from multiple blood draws, revealing dramatic day-to-day variability in key biomarkers including cholesterol, cortisol, and TSH based on travel, stress, and lifestyle factors. This real-world data provides crucial insights for autoimmune patients who often receive conflicting lab results and struggle with hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Stillman discusses optimal biomarker targets beyond conventional ranges, including ideal cholesterol levels for longevity and homocysteine targets for cardiovascular protection. He shares a compelling case study of a patient with treatment-resistant depression who achieved complete recovery through comprehensive hormone replacement therapy targeting testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA—illustrating the power of addressing root-cause hormonal dysfunction over symptom management alone.This episode offers essential guidance for patients navigating functional medicine testing, particularly those with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Stillman's integrative approach emphasizes correlating lab findings with clinical symptoms rather than relying solely on reference ranges, providing a practical framework for personalized autoimmune and chronic disease management. Discover the hidden triggers sabotaging your autoimmune healing in Dr. Stillman's exclusive monthly masterclass—register here to learn how his patients reclaim their health.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Jaffe—MD, PhD, and founder of PERQUE—to talk all things vitamin C. But not just any vitamin C—we’re diving into what Dr. Jaffe calls “nature’s ascorbate,” the most bioavailable and effective form out there. We bust some big myths about what’s really inside most commercial vitamin C supplements, why oxidation ruins potency, and why so many products just don’t work the way people think they do.Dr. Jaffe breaks down how vitamin C fuels your mitochondria, keeps your antioxidant systems running, and helps your body deal with everything from toxins to chronic inflammation. We also talk about how it works hand-in-hand with nutrients like magnesium and choline, and why pH balance and detox pathways matter more than ever in today’s toxic world.If you’re working to reverse chronic illness, recover from stress or toxic exposure, or just want to upgrade your daily wellness game, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to figure out the right dose of vitamin C for your body, and why this one nutrient might be more foundational than you ever realized. For more resources, visit stillman.substack.com and follow me on Instagram @stillmanmd.👉 Want to explore more of Dr. Jaffe’s work, books, and philosophy? Head to drrusselljaffe.com or check out his full catalog on Amazon.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Mary Rankin—entrepreneur, survivor, and creator of the antioxidant-rich wellness product Skin Sips. Mary shares her extraordinary health journey from being an investor with no background in medicine to facing a life-threatening diagnosis of aplastic anemia. After experiencing severe fatigue, dangerously low blood counts, and conflicting medical advice, Mary turned to one of the world’s leading hematologists at MD Anderson, who helped stabilize her condition. But Mary’s journey didn’t end with conventional treatment—she sought deeper healing.Through self-education and collaboration with integrative physicians, Mary discovered a potent antioxidant called superoxide dismutase (SOD), derived from a proprietary French melon extract. With a vision to help others dealing with fatigue, immune dysregulation, and skin issues, she developed Skin Sips, a simple nutraceutical drink that has since delivered surprising results—even among patients with chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Stillman and Mary explore the science behind SOD, the limitations of conventional care, and why addressing cellular oxidative stress is key to recovery and longevity.This is more than a product story—it’s a testament to self-advocacy, mindset, and the power of integrative approaches. Whether you’re a practitioner, patient, or wellness entrepreneur, Mary’s story will inspire you to question the status quo, take ownership of your health, and rethink what’s possible.Try SkinSipsTo purchase SkinSips, visit: https://e7c14f.myshopify.com/?ref=leland_stillman. Use code StillmanMD for free shipping.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.stillmanmd.com/Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this compelling conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Christiane Northrup—board-certified OB/GYN, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized advocate for women’s health and medical freedom. From her early days growing up on a working farm to practicing academic medicine at some of the nation's top institutions, Dr. Northrup shares the personal, clinical, and spiritual journey that led her to become a leading voice in holistic, integrative care. She offers a rare look into the heart of a physician who dared to challenge the system from within—and walked away to speak truth.This episode explores critical, often controversial topics, including the use of bioidentical hormones, informed consent in vaccination, and the impact of early life trauma on lifelong health outcomes. Dr. Northrup reflects on formative experiences with her own family’s medical challenges and how they shaped her belief in the body’s innate ability to heal. She and Dr. Stillman unpack the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, the mind-body connection, and the transformational potential of menopause when approached with wisdom instead of fear.This conversation is a must-listen for holistic practitioners, coaches, and health entrepreneurs who want to serve at a higher level. Dr. Northrup speaks candidly about censorship, institutional pushback, and how to stay rooted in integrity in a rapidly shifting medical landscape. If you’re seeking inspiration, clinical insight, and spiritual clarity on how to support real healing in today’s world, tune in now. Special Gift for Listeners: As a thank you for tuning in to this conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup, visit https://drnorthrup.mykajabi.com/christiane-northrup-md-offerings to receive a free download from Dr. Northrup, along with access to additional valuable resources on women’s health, holistic healing, and conscious living.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.stillmanmd.com/Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Dr. Leland Stillman speaks with Dr. Olle Johansson, a pioneering researcher from Sweden’s prestigious Karolinska Institute, about the underreported biological and environmental impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Dr. Johansson shares his decades-long journey from groundbreaking neuroscience and peptide research to investigating the health implications of man-made EMFs, ranging from skin disorders to immune dysfunction and even potential links to antibiotic resistance. This is essential listening for anyone curious about electrohypersensitivity (EHS), microwave radiation, and the silent biological toll of our wireless world.Dr. Stillman and Dr. Johansson discuss the emerging science connecting EMF exposure to chronic illness, infertility, neurological diseases, and the alarming decline in pollinators like bees. With an emphasis on peer-reviewed research and firsthand clinical insights, they explore how EMFs may impair immune function, contribute to cancer risk, and disrupt fundamental biological processes. Most strikingly, Dr. Johansson recounts a landmark double-blind study confirming that EHS patients could detect microwave radiation, even when hidden, offering compelling evidence that EMFs affect human biology in real time.This conversation is a call to action for individuals, practitioners, and policymakers to take the EMF crisis seriously. Learn actionable steps to reduce exposure, how EMFs are impacting our health on a cellular level, and why mainstream medicine remains largely silent on the issue. For further reading and EMF mitigation resources, visit Dr. Stillman’s Substack and support Dr. Johansson’s independent research at research.radiation.dk. Don’t miss this critical dialogue on what could be one of the greatest environmental health threats of our time.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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman is joined by Ashlee Rowland of @simpleholistic to explore her extraordinary transformation from a chronically ill teenager to a thriving mother of two. Diagnosed in her early teens with a host of debilitating conditions—rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and more—Ashlee shares how she was funneled through the conventional medical system without ever being offered a true path to healing. It wasn’t until she moved to Hawaii and was immersed in nature, light, clean food, and a toxin-free lifestyle that her body began to reverse what she had been told was "incurable."Together, Ashlee and Dr. Stillman break down the fundamental pillars that catalyzed her recovery: light, grounding, mineral balance, and ancestral eating. The conversation unveils how real healing doesn’t come from a pill or surgery, but from creating alignment between one’s environment and biology. Listeners will be particularly struck by the emotional and psychological journey Ashlee shares—from moments of despair to the empowerment that came through vision-casting, faith, and radical self-responsibility.This episode calls to reclaim your health sovereignty and rethink the cultural myths around disease and chronic symptoms. Ashlee’s story exemplifies the holistic principle that when you remove the poisons and nourish the body with nature’s fundamentals, the body has an incredible capacity to heal. Whether you're struggling with a diagnosis, searching for answers, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of holistic medicine, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom from two practitioners who have seen true healing. To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her work, including her signature Bare Naked Hormones course, visit: https://simplholistic.org/bnh-course.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here: https://lifewave.com/simplholistic/enrollment/enrollerselectionWant 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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with holistic practitioner Magdalena Lewicki and her husband, retired physician Dr. Mark Lewicki, to discuss their powerful journey into phototherapy. What began as curiosity evolved into a transformative approach to health, boosting energy, improving sleep, and even reversing aging signs in their lives and those of loved ones.They share compelling personal stories, including improved recovery after exercise, relief from chronic joint pain, and surprising cardiovascular improvements—all from using light-activated patches that stimulate the body’s own regenerative processes. These drug-free, non-invasive tools are reshaping their view of what true healing looks like.This conversation dives deep into how light therapy aligns with holistic principles, activating the body’s natural healing potential without side effects or dependency. If you’re interested in cutting-edge, non-pharmaceutical health solutions, this episode offers inspiration and insight into the future of medicine.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here. https://lifewave.com/magdawellness1/enrollment/EnrollerSelection?market=PLWant 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? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’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 stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe