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Real Medicine is a podcast that bridges traditional and alternative medicine inspired by patients. Hosted by Canadian physician Dr. Jennifer Anderson,Md, this show explores the fusion of conventional and holistic health approaches through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and personal stories.
Discover practical insights on integrating all types of medicine into a personalized approach that works for you. Each week, we offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for a balanced, personalized approach to health. The goal is to empower listeners and inspire them to take an active role in their health and wellness.
Tune in to explore how modern medicine and holistic practices can enhance your well-being. Welcome to Real Medicine
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In this deeply moving episode of Real Medicine, Laurie opens up about his battle with alcohol addiction, beginning with early life experiences and the heartbreak of raising a child with cancer. With raw honesty, he reflects on the pain he tried to numb, the moments that broke him, and the community that helped him heal. Through the lens of AA, Laurie shares how recovery gave him not just sobriety—but his life, his purpose, and his family back. This is a story of vulnerability, hope, and the q...
In this episode of Real Medicine, we sit down with John to hear his powerful journey from the depths of alcohol addiction to the clarity and connection he found through recovery. With honesty and heart, John shares what led him to seek help, how the 12-step program changed his life, and the role of community in his healing process. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and hope—because sometimes, real medicine starts with one person's truth. Music copyright 2025 Jason Houghton ...
In Part 2 of this series, we explore how addiction goes far beyond substances — showing up in our daily lives through food, phones, productivity, and the constant chase for approval or control. We dive into the science of dopamine, the brain’s reward chemical, and how overuse of certain behaviors creates dopamine withdrawal — a state that leaves us feeling anxious, restless, unmotivated, or numb. This isn’t a failure of willpower. It’s a survival response rooted in trauma, stress, and nervous...
What if addiction isn’t just about substances — but about the habits we use to survive? In this episode, I invite you to get curious about the ways addiction shows up in all of us — in our work, our need for approval, our phones, and even in the drive to constantly be productive. These behaviors often begin as coping strategies, but over time, they can quietly take control. Through personal stories and insights from Dopamine Nation, we begin to unpack what addiction really is — and why the ke...
In this episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Anderson explores the deep connection between trauma and addiction through a compassionate, trauma-informed lens. Drawing from both her personal story and professional experience, she unpacks how addiction is not a failure, but a survival strategy often rooted in unprocessed pain. Using the powerful framework of genetics and epigenetics, Dr. Anderson reframes healing as something we can influence—through therapy, connection, plant medicine, and s...
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