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Facilitated
Functional Medicine Stories, Strategies, and Science from The Facility. ||
Get the inside scoop on functional medicine with real patient cases, expert insights, and practical strategies to take charge of your health. Hosted by a functional medicine doctor and nutritionist, Facilitated unpacks lab testing, cutting-edge treatments, and wellness trends—no fluff, just the good stuff. Whether you’re a patient, practitioner, or just health-curious, we’ll help you connect the dots and make functional medicine make sense.
Episodes
44 episodes
43| How Neurooptometry Can Ease Anxiety, Boost Reading, And Speed Brain Injury Recovery with Dr. Alex Talaber
A conversation with neurooptometrist Dr. Alex Talaber of Neurovision Therapy Institute in Denver, Colorado. We rethink vision as a brain-driven system that shapes attention, mood, ...
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Episode 43
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42| Q+A ish: Zebra Cakes And The Truth About Basics
We break down why “normal” labs don’t always mean you feel well and show how patterns across markers tell a clearer story. Then we get practical about foundations that beat biohacks, real-world setbacks, and exactly what we eat on a typical day...
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41| From Lab Rats To Lives Changed: Rethinking Medical Careers And Finding A Fit In Functional Medicine
We share hard-won lessons for students chasing healthcare careers, from lab benches and surgical suites to functional medicine rooms where time and systems thinking change outcomes. The heart of the conversation: slow down, test paths, and choo...
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Episode 41
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40| In The Words of Garth Brooks...
We share why we paused, what changed in the clinic, and how we’re choosing quality over hype. Recent cases highlight hormone patterns, parasite finds, and a better intake flow that reduces overwhelm and improves outcomes.• word‑of‑mouth...
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Episode 40
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39| Inside The Supplement Industrial Complex: What Works, What’s Waste, And How To Choose Wisely
We challenge the supplement industrial complex, break down why “pixie dust” formulas fail, and show how lifestyle and targeted dosing beat hype-driven stacks. Real cases, clear criteria, and lab-guided choices replace guesswork and marketing no...
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Episode 38
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34:47
38| Vision: Simplicity, Boundaries, And Better Care
We reflect on a year of simplifying care, tightening boundaries, and improving outcomes by focusing on what actually moves health forward. We share how clearer systems, humble collaboration, and teaching foundations beat complexity and constant...
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Episode 38
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43:02
37| How My Dad’s Quiet Example Built My Life And Business (Kate Solo)
Happy Birthday Daddy D!
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Episode 37
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10:52
36| Dear Internet Trolls, Our Spellcheck Works
We unpack a defamatory review, the limits of what we can say under HIPAA, and how to defend a care process without violating privacy. We pivot from online noise to the patient wins, boundaries, and structures that make functional medicine work....
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Episode 36
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13:47
35| Oral Hygiene 101: Your Mouth Is Not Vegas
We connect oral health to blood pressure, metabolism, and immune function by focusing on the oral microbiome and daily habits that protect nitric oxide production. Practical tools include hydroxyapatite toothpaste, flossing and water flossers, ...
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Episode 35
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42:45
34| Emotional Constipation, Courage, & Your Nervous System with Self-love Coach Quiggy
A conversation with mindfulness-based self-love coach Jonathan Quigg "Quiggy". We connect functional medicine with self-love and relationship work to show how nervous system ...
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Episode 34
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33| Inside Functional Medicine At Our Clinic: What It's Really Like to Be a Patient
We share how our functional medicine clinic bridges the gap between rushed primary care and siloed specialty care, focusing on human stories, data, and doable steps. The process restores hope with a clear plan, thoughtful labs, and real collabo...
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Episode 33
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BONUS: Stop Calling A Temporary Lab Change “Boosted Immunity”
A single lab spike does not equal better health. We dive into the viral claim that an upper cervical adjustment “boosts immunity” by raising salivary IgA for 30 minutes and unpack what that marker actually reflects at your barrier surfac...
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32| From Pixie-Dusted Pills To Proven Protocols: GLC 2025 Recap
We unpack a weekend of research into practical steps: food-first strategies, meaningful biomarkers, and supplements at real doses that move the needle. From omega-3 targets and nitric oxide to fiber, PFAS, mastic gum, tocotrienols, and saffron,...
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Episode 32
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35:22
31| Seeing Through Health Halos: Quick Tips to Read Food Labels
Kate Daugherty, MS, CNS breaks down how packaging claims blur judgment and teaches a fast, reliable method to read nutrition labels with confidence. By the end, you can spot serving-size traps, translate sugar into teaspoons, and see through “c...
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Episode 31
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30| 3-Month Reversal: How One Patient Beat Sky-High Triglycerides with Food, Movement, and Mitochondria
We share how a midlife patient reversed severe hypertriglyceridemia in three months using precise nutrition, movement, and targeted support after costly conventional care failed to move the needle. The story shows how education, not shame, turn...
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Episode 30
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29| Reconnecting with Your Womb: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health with Erika Perez
Fertility massage therapist Erika Perez shares her journey from marketing professional to womb care specialist, blending ancient Mayan techniques with modern support for fertility, painful periods, and reconnection with the body.• Erica...
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Episode 29
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28| Grip Strength, Gucci Loafers, and Glass Water Bottles: Inside the Vibrant Longevity Summit
We share what mattered most at the Vibrant Longevity Summit—where the science shines, where presentations missed, and why basics still beat biohacks for real people. From polyphenols to peptides and testing strategy, we focus on practica...
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Episode 28
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27| Metabolic Health: It's Not About Vanity
Heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease may appear to be separate illnesses, but they all share a common root cause: metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen explores the connection between these top killers and reveal how addressin...
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Episode 27
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26| Mold Illness: Mysterious Symptoms of Mycotoxin Exposure
Environmental toxins from water-damaged buildings and mold are often overlooked causes of multi-system symptoms that conventional medicine struggles to diagnose. We explore how mold exposure affects approximately 10-15% of the population who ca...
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Episode 26
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25| Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in Non-Diabetics: What We Know, What We Don't, and What to Watch
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide valuable insights but are often misunderstood and misused by people without diabetes. We debunk common misconceptions about glucose monitoring and explain why a flat glucose line isn't necessarily opti...
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Episode 25
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35:35
24| Needle in Hay: Finding What Matters with Vibrant Wellness Labs ft. Andrea Whitmarsh
Dr. Mitchell and Andrea Whitmarsh from Vibrant Wellness Labs dive deep into how lab testing quality impacts patient care and clinical outcomes.• Lab certifications matter - CLIA is standard but CAP accreditation ensures higher quality c...
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Episode 24
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38:54
23| Breaking Barriers: A Candid Talk on Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Pelvic Health with Dr. April Dominick
Kate and Dr. April Dominick share the story of their instant connection and growing friendship, which began with a coffee meeting arranged by a mutual patient and evolved into a powerful professional collaboration focused on pelvic floor health...
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Episode 23
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35:44
22| Middle Medicine: Beyond Root Causes
We introduce the concept of "Middle Medicine" as an alternative to traditional functional medicine approaches that often focus too narrowly on finding a single root cause or running excessive tests without results.• Frustration with the...
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Episode 22
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