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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
15 episodes
15| Not A Quick Fix: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Philosophy with Dr. Matt Weaver
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen sits down with Dr. Matt Weaver, a physical medicine specialist, to explore approaches to pain management and the evolution of chiropractic care. Matt shares his philosophy on treating the person rather than just the condi...
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Episode 15
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1:04:52
14| Beyond Diagnoses: Reimagining Healthcare Systems for Patient-Centered Care
We explore the frustrations and challenges within the current healthcare system while envisioning a more connected, transparent future that prioritizes patient wellbeing and biological understanding over isolated symptoms and quick diagnoses.
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Episode 14
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42:15
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13| Fiber: Why You (probably) Need More
Fiber is the unsung hero of gut health, metabolic health, and overall wellness, yet most people are getting only about 15 grams daily when they should aim for 25-38 grams. Functional Nutritionist Kate Daugherty breaks down what fiber is, why it...
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Episode 13
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15:05
12| Is This Normal? Functional Medicine Takes on Your Most Embarrassing Health Questions
Dr. Mitchell and Kate tackle the health questions you're too embarrassed to ask anyone else, exploring what's normal versus what's common when it comes to digestive issues, hormonal changes, and more. We differentiate between everyday health oc...
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Episode 12
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31:27
11| Diagnosing The Biology: Why Cortisone Injections Aren't Fixing Chronic Pain
A holistic approach to chronic pain requires looking beyond symptoms to identify underlying causes and triggers in the full biological picture. Our patient with chronic tendon pain had multiple contributing factors that cortisone injecti...
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Episode 11
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18:50
10| The Ripple Effect: How One Small Change Transforms Your World
We explore the ripple effect of health changes – how small adjustments create waves of transformation that extend beyond ourselves and positively impact those around us.• The internal ripple effect occurs when one small change creates u...
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Episode 10
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21:22
9| Data-Driven Health: About NEW Direct Order Labs
We introduce our new Direct Order Labs service that provides comprehensive laboratory testing directly to consumers without requiring a doctor's visit or prescription.• Advanced ...
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Episode 9
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28:09
8| High Cortisol Meets Chronic Inflammation: Decoding The Paradox
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen explores the paradoxical relationship between high cortisol levels and persistent inflammation, breaking down the complex feedback loops that keep many patients trapped in chronic stress and inflammatory states.• ...
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Episode 8
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22:42
7| Health Questions + Confessions: Parasites, Eye Floaters, Little Debbies and All
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen and Kate Daugherty dive into a candid Q&A session addressing common health questions while sharing personal insights about their own wellness approaches. They tackle everything from parasite cleanses to blood pressure...
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Episode 7
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46:23
6| Bean There, Drank That: Coffee Benefits, Health Effects, and Brewing Secrets
We break down the science of coffee brewing and consumption, exploring brewing techniques, bean quality, and health considerations while debunking common myths. • Water quality forms the foundation of good coffee with filtered or spring...
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Episode 6
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54:39
5| Chemical Soup: Navigating Toxins in Our Daily Lives
We tackle the often-overlooked topic of daily chemical exposures and their significant impact on our health journey. We explore practical strategies for reducing toxin load from personal care products, home cleaning supplies, water quality, foo...
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Episode 5
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34:18
4| Infected & Inflamed: The Smoldering Forest Fire vs A Blowtorch
Dr. Mitchell and Kate discuss the critical difference between healthy immune reactions and chronic inflammation, explaining why many patients struggle with being both "infected and inflamed" simultaneously.• The ideal immune response cr...
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Episode 4
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16:00
3| Gut Health Inventory: The North to South Assessment We Use
We explain our North to South inventory approach that assesses the entire digestive system and helps connect the dots between seemingly unrelated health issues. This systematic method examines everything from chewing habits to stool quality, re...
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Episode 3
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22:38
2| The Four Horsemen: Understanding the Silent Killers of Chronic Disease
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen and Kate Daugherty explore the importance of comprehensive lab testing for preventing chronic disease and detecting health issues before they manifest as symptoms. We'll double down on why an annual metabolic check-up mat...
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Episode 2
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29:25
1| The Dashboard of Your Health: Why Baseline Testing Matters More Than You Think
We bring real stories, strategies, and science from functional medicine to help you understand how lab testing and interpretation can transform your approach to health.In this episode:• Getting proper lab tests and underst...
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Episode 1
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18:55