Beyond Diagnosis

Rita De Michele
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  • Alternative Health
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You are not out of options. Beyond Diagnosis helps you find answers, explore trusted support, and discover what else may be possible for your health. Hosted by Rita De Michele, this health podcast features expert conversations and real-life stories for people seeking solutions to long-standing health concerns, lifestyle change, prevention, and better mental well-being. So you can look beyond symptoms, make more informed decisions, and discover trusted practitioners through the Beyond Diagnosis Collective.

  1. Oct 15

    Normal Blood Results But Still Sick? The Truth Doctors Won't Tell You

    Why do you still feel unwell when your blood test results come back normal? Learn how to get the answers you deserve. Many people experience persistent health issues, yet standard screenings often fail to provide a clear explanation. Host Rita De Michele sits down with naturopath Susan Hunter, author of The Health Edit, to discuss why you might be struggling with unexplained symptoms despite receiving a clean bill of health from your doctor. They explore practical strategies for women over 40 who are navigating chronic fatigue and feeling dismissed by the medical system. You will learn how to advocate for your own care, ask more effective questions during consultations, and adopt a naturopathic approach to identifying the root causes of your health concerns. 0:00 When Normal Blood Tests Aren't Enough 0:59 Why Women Are Often Left Without Answers 3:39 Decoding Your Fatigue and Blood Work 5:48 The Role of Muscle in Metabolic Health 7:13 Navigating the Long Road of Perimenopause 14:03 Developing Your Personal Discernment Filter 34:42 Where to Start Your Health Journey 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.susanhunter.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/susan.hunter01 https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hunter-health/ https://www.instagram.com/susanhunterhealth/ WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  2. Sep 29

    Perimenopause & Stress: Why You Feel So Drained Right Now

    Can stress affect your period and menstrual cycle? Your period may be telling you more about your overall health than you realise. Rita De Michele speaks with Robyn Llewellyn, holistic kinesiologist trained in traditional Chinese and mind-body medicine, about the connection between menstrual health, stress, the nervous system and feeling safe enough in your body to slow down. Robyn explains why simply telling women to “do less” or “manage stress” may not be enough, and explores how understanding your menstrual cycle and supporting your nervous system can provide important insights into your health and wellbeing. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.flowbeing.com.au/ https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robyn-llewellyn-2a86a323a https://www.facebook.com/FlowBeingKinesiology https://www.instagram.com/flowbeing/ WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  3. Sep 25

    How Do You Keep Going After Cancer? A Cancer Survivor’s Story

    How do you stay mentally strong when cancer changes your life more than once? Australian author, motivational speaker and cancer advocate Kate Gale joins Rita De Michele on Beyond Diagnosis to share her extraordinary experience of living through breast cancer, supporting others through cancer, and now facing Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After more than 18 years of as a cancer survivor, caregiver and patient, Kate speaks openly about resilience, fear, family, mental strength and what life really looks like after a cancer diagnosis. Through her upcoming memoir Angry. Grateful. Still Alive., Kate is using her experience to help cancer patients, survivors and their families feel seen, supported and less alone. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.instagram.com/kategale_author/ https://kategale.com.au/ WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  4. Sep 20

    Why You Still Feel Grief (Even When You Think You’ve Moved On)

    Can grief live in the body? Rita De Michele speaks with Somatic Grief Therapist Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki about how grief affects us physically and emotionally, and how somatic therapy, mindfulness and yoga may support healing after loss.  🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087242064447 https://www.instagram.com/somaticgrieftherapy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wendroff-rawnicki/ https://www.somaticgrieftherapy.com/ WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  5. Sep 10

    What It Was Really Like on Oxford Street During the HIV Crisis

    Greg Johnson reflects on working as a pharmacist on Sydney's Oxford Street during the HIV AIDS history. Greg served a community facing uncertainty, stigma, and loss. This episode explores the vital role of pharmacy community care in providing support beyond just prescriptions, as patients sought trust and a listening ear during a time of immense struggle. We also discuss the medical shift that occurred roughly 30 years ago when the introduction of antiviral therapy changed the course of the epidemic. This conversation offers a perspective on how Sydney healthcare professionals can support patients through their most challenging moments. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://gsjohnston.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gsjohnston WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  6. Sep 4

    Finding Answers When Your Doctor Says Everything Is Normal

    Why do you still feel unwell when your doctor says everything is normal? Rita De Michele speaks with Dr Jonathan Carp, board-certified dermatologist and lifestyle medicine physician, about the connection between nutrition, lifestyle, skin health, longevity and overall wellbeing. Dr Carp explores how lifestyle medicine, stress management, nutrition and therapeutic mental imagery may help people look beyond symptoms and become more active participants in their own health. If your tests look normal but you still feel like something is missing, this conversation offers another perspective on what may be worth exploring. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://miraclenoodle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/miraclenoodle https://www.facebook.com/MiracleNoodle WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  7. Aug 30

    The Hidden Reason You're Feeling Anxious All the Time & what to do about it

    Can you rewire your brain to improve anxiety, ADHD, trauma responses and cognitive health? On Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele speaks with Dr Michael Bagnell, Functional Neurologist, Chiropractic Physician and brain health educator, about mental health through the lens of functional neurology. They explore anxiety, ADHD, trauma, dementia, brain health and how neuroplasticity may help us better understand the way the brain can adapt and change. Interested in the Touchpoint Solution Wristband to help with Anxiety, ADHD or Sleep? Touch Point Solutions will give my audience a 20% discount. Use code BBC https://www.thetouchpointsolution.com/pages/request-a-quote CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://www.bagnellbraincenter.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michael-bagnell-306432308/ https://www.instagram.com/bagnell_brain_center/ https://www.facebook.com/bagnellbraincenter WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

  8. Aug 21

    Is Your Child’s Health Struggle More Than Just a Diagnosis?

    Rita De Michele speaks with Emily Roper, a Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist and certified Midwife’s Assistant, about how pregnancy, birth, and early new born experiences may influence long-term neurological development. Emily shares insights from more than a decade of working with children experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, sensory challenges, and developmental delays, helping parents and professionals better understand what may be happening beneath the symptoms. Emily has attended more than 600 births and supported hundreds of families during the postpartum period. She also trains professionals, teaches postgraduate students, speaks at conferences, and hosts The Early Roots Podcast, where she makes complex developmental topics easier for parents and professionals to understand 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST http://www.earlyrootstherapy.com/ http://facebook.com/earlyroots http://instagram.com/earlyroots WHEN YOUR HEALTH STILL DOESN’T MAKE SENSE Unresolved symptoms? Normal tests, but still unwell? A diagnosis that does not explain everything or conflicting advice leaving you unsure what to do next? Beyond Diagnosis helps you look beyond symptoms, uncover what else may be worth exploring and connect with whole-person practitioners. Hosted by health advocate Rita De Michele, the podcast brings you expert conversations across functional medicine, holistic, alternative and mindset practices. Providing actionable insights and solutions on the podcast and Beyond Diagnosis Collective. https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Subscribe for weekly episodes. INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST? I welcome practitioners with credible expertise and people whose health experiences could help others. Watch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig FOLLOW ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademichele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/ Instagram; ...

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You are not out of options. Beyond Diagnosis helps you find answers, explore trusted support, and discover what else may be possible for your health. Hosted by Rita De Michele, this health podcast features expert conversations and real-life stories for people seeking solutions to long-standing health concerns, lifestyle change, prevention, and better mental well-being. So you can look beyond symptoms, make more informed decisions, and discover trusted practitioners through the Beyond Diagnosis Collective.

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  • Creator
    Rita De Michele
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Beyond Diagnosis
  • Show Website
    Beyond Diagnosis

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