Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman

Leland Stillman, MD
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On this podcast, we explore what it means to be healthy and empower people with information to achieve optimal wellness. Join Dr. Stillman each week for a new episode where he reviews critical books and interviews experts on a wide range of topics that are vital to health and well-being. drstillmanuncensored.com

  1. The Hidden Cause of Your Fatigue

    6D AGO

    The Hidden Cause of Your Fatigue

    What if the reason you are exhausted, anxious, or stuck in your healing journey has nothing to do with toxins, hormones, or the latest biohack and everything to do with one simple truth: you are not eating enough? In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman unpacks one of the most common patterns he sees in high performing, health conscious patients. They shop organic, avoid processed food, practice portion control, and invest heavily in supplements yet still struggle with fatigue, low mood, brain fog, and stalled progress. The hidden culprit in many cases is inadequate intake of three foundational nutrients: protein, potassium, and folate. Dr. Stillman explains how low protein can impair dopamine and stress hormone production, how suboptimal potassium intake can quietly undermine cellular energy and blood pressure regulation, and how insufficient folate may contribute to elevated homocysteine, mood changes, and impaired detoxification pathways. With a holistic, food first philosophy grounded in clinical experience, Dr. Stillman challenges the over supplementation trend and reframes fatigue as a potential signal of undernourishment rather than deficiency in willpower or mindset. He explores how modern food sourcing, restrictive dieting, and even reheating meals can significantly reduce nutrient density. This episode offers a clinically responsible, biochemically informed roadmap for restoring energy, metabolic resilience, and mental clarity by returning to the fundamentals. If you are doing everything right but still do not feel well, this conversation may change the way you think about nourishment and performance. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store: https://store.stillmanmd.com/collections/all The 14-Day Rest Protocol: Dr. Stillman’s 14-Day Reset: https://drstillmanuncensored.com/p/dr-stillmans-14-day-reset?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store. Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get more information or purchase your patches here. Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    14 min
  2. EMFs, Human Performance, and Recovery

    FEB 25

    EMFs, Human Performance, and Recovery

    In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with veterinarian Dr. Elena Shockman to explore her personal journey from burnout and chronic symptoms to recovery through integrative care. Dr. Shockman shares her experience navigating brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, neuropathy, and sleep disruption while practicing emergency veterinary medicine, and how mineral repletion and light-based therapies supported her return to function. The discussion highlights the physiological impact of depletion, stress, and nervous system dysregulation, reframing chronic symptoms not as personal failure but as signals of unmet biological needs. The conversation emphasizes the clinical importance of foundational mineral balance in restoring cognitive clarity, sleep quality, and musculoskeletal comfort. Dr. Shockman describes measurable improvements in sleep latency, nervous system calm, exercise recovery, and daily resilience, underscoring how targeted nutritional support can influence parasympathetic tone and energy regulation. Rather than presenting a single intervention as a cure-all, the episode models a layered, systems-based approach that integrates nutrition, light signaling, recovery practices, and lifestyle context. This holistic framework mirrors modern functional and integrative medicine principles that prioritize physiology over symptom suppression. The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion about applying integrative principles to veterinary medicine through Dr. Shockman’s new platform aimed at improving supplement safety, education, and continuity of care for pets. The broader message extends beyond human or animal health: sustainable healing requires rest, repair, and strategic support, not relentless output. For listeners interested in energy optimization, nervous system recovery, and root-cause medicine, this episode offers a clinically grounded, hopeful perspective on how thoughtful integration of modern and traditional tools can restore vitality over time. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Learn more and connect with Dr. Elena Shockman… Follow Elena on Instagram @paw_and_pestle Visit www.pawandpestleblog.com Get your light therapy patches. Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store. Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get more information or purchase your patches here. Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    6 min
  3. Stories of Hope Stories of Healing: Dr. Elena Shockman

    FEB 18

    Stories of Hope Stories of Healing: Dr. Elena Shockman

    In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with veterinarian Dr. Elena Shockman to explore her personal journey from burnout and chronic symptoms to recovery through integrative care. Dr. Shockman shares her experience navigating brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, neuropathy, and sleep disruption while practicing emergency veterinary medicine, and how mineral repletion and light-based therapies supported her return to function. The discussion highlights the physiological impact of depletion, stress, and nervous system dysregulation, reframing chronic symptoms not as personal failure but as signals of unmet biological needs. The conversation emphasizes the clinical importance of foundational mineral balance in restoring cognitive clarity, sleep quality, and musculoskeletal comfort. Dr. Shockman describes measurable improvements in sleep latency, nervous system calm, exercise recovery, and daily resilience, underscoring how targeted nutritional support can influence parasympathetic tone and energy regulation. Rather than presenting a single intervention as a cure-all, the episode models a layered, systems-based approach that integrates nutrition, light signaling, recovery practices, and lifestyle context. This holistic framework mirrors modern functional and integrative medicine principles that prioritize physiology over symptom suppression. The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion about applying integrative principles to veterinary medicine through Dr. Shockman’s new platform aimed at improving supplement safety, education, and continuity of care for pets. The broader message extends beyond human or animal health: sustainable healing requires rest, repair, and strategic support, not relentless output. For listeners interested in energy optimization, nervous system recovery, and root-cause medicine, this episode offers a clinically grounded, hopeful perspective on how thoughtful integration of modern and traditional tools can restore vitality over time. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Learn more and connect with Dr. Elena Shockman… Follow Elena on Instagram @paw_and_pestle Visit www.pawandpestleblog.com Get your light therapy patches. Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store. Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get more information or purchase your patches here. Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    24 min
  4. DHEA, Copper Sulfate & EMF: Your Questions Answered

    FEB 11

    DHEA, Copper Sulfate & EMF: Your Questions Answered

    In this Q&A episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman tackles pressing questions about hormone optimization, environmental toxins, and practical health strategies. He dives deep into DHEA supplementation for fertility, exploring why this sex steroid hormone can be a game changer for some women trying to conceive while others may need to avoid it entirely. Dr. Stillman shares a fascinating case study of a patient who achieved pregnancy after failed IVF cycles simply by optimizing thyroid hormone levels. He also unpacks the shocking truth about copper sulfate in organic produce, revealing that 60 milligrams per person per day is being sprayed on crops worldwide. That is 60 times the amount most people consume in their diet. The episode addresses critical environmental health concerns from EMF exposure at the 49ers practice field to practical strategies for reducing toxin load at home. Dr. Stillman explains why he hardwires every device in his office, why patients should never sleep within 30 feet of a smart meter, and how simple changes like keeping phones off the body can make a measurable difference. He explores indoor air quality solutions, the hidden dangers of VOCs in new furniture and clothing, and why patients in major cities consistently have the toughest time getting well. Whether dealing with chronic congestion, planning a pregnancy, or optimizing health in an increasingly toxic world, this episode provides actionable protocols listeners can implement immediately. Dr. Stillman discusses the Buteyko breathing method for nervous system regulation, strategies for rewiring a hypersensitive nervous system after mold exposure, and why the fundamentals of minerals, hydration, sunlight, and proper nutrition consistently outperform expensive interventions. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Light Therapy Masterclass Reserve your seat 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: Supplement Store: https://store.stillmanmd.com/ 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 more information or purchase your patches here. 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    30 min
  5. Stories of Hope Stories of Healing: Jim Laird Part I

    FEB 4

    Stories of Hope Stories of Healing: Jim Laird Part I

    In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman sits down with strength coach Jim Laird to explore a deeply personal recovery story that bridges performance culture, chronic stress, and autoimmune illness. Jim shares his experience developing severe ulcerative colitis after years of extreme training, emotional strain, and relentless work demands. Their conversation reframes exercise not simply as a health tool but as a stressor that must be balanced with recovery, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. The discussion highlights how high achievement and outward fitness can mask a growing repair deficit that eventually forces the body to demand change. The episode walks through Jim’s path back to health using foundational lifestyle shifts that many patients overlook. He describes how slowing down, improving sleep, changing diet, reducing training intensity, and learning how to relax became central to his recovery. Just as important was the psychological work of forgiveness, trauma processing, and rebuilding a healthier relationship with performance. Dr. Stillman connects these experiences to patterns he sees in clinical practice, where overtraining, chronic stress, and unresolved emotional strain often complicate autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Together they emphasize that healing rarely comes from one intervention but from stacking small sustainable habits that restore the body’s capacity to repair. This conversation offers a practical framework for understanding modern burnout through an integrative medical lens. The episode underscores the importance of matching exercise to an individual’s physiology, prioritizing restoration as much as effort, and respecting the body’s warning signals before crisis occurs. For listeners navigating chronic illness, fatigue, or autoimmune symptoms, Jim’s story illustrates that recovery is not about perfection or extreme protocols. It is about learning to work with the nervous system, honoring limits, and building a life that supports long term resilience. Learn more and connect with Jim Laird… Follow Jim on Instagram. Visit www.vitalitybrotherhood.com 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: Shop supplements recommended in Dr. Stillman’s store. Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get more information or purchase your patches here. Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Apply to be a patient 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    41 min
  6. Modified Citrus Pectin, Vitamin D & Light Therapy: Your Questions Answered

    JAN 28

    Modified Citrus Pectin, Vitamin D & Light Therapy: Your Questions Answered

    In this Q&A episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman explores practical clinical reasoning behind detoxification, micronutrient balance, and individualized therapeutic decision-making. He discusses the selective use of modified citrus pectin for heavy metal support, emphasizing case-by-case application rather than one-size-fits-all protocols. The conversation highlights how gut health, mineral status, and detox capacity are deeply interconnected, and why patient context determines whether a given intervention is helpful, neutral, or unnecessary. A central theme of the episode is the nuanced use of vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and mineral optimization in autoimmunity and chronic illness. Dr. Stillman explains why PTH may serve as a more functional marker of vitamin D activity than serum levels alone, particularly in higher-dose therapeutic settings. He outlines how deficiencies in magnesium and other trace minerals can confound lab interpretation, reinforcing the importance of comprehensive nutritional assessment and ongoing clinical monitoring rather than rigid adherence to isolated lab targets. The episode also addresses food sensitivity testing, gut-healing strategies, and environmental contributors to chronic symptoms, including copper burden from plant-based protein sources. Dr. Stillman shares why targeted food avoidance can be transformative for some patients yet minimally impactful for others, depending on illness severity and adherence. He closes by discussing his clinical approach to gut support, detoxification tools, and the thoughtful use of adjunctive therapies, underscoring a consistent theme throughout the episode: there are no universal rules in integrative medicine, only tools that must be applied with care, context, and clinical judgment. This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Anti-Aging Masterclass Reserve your seat 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: Supplement Store: https://store.stillmanmd.com/ 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 more information or purchase your patches here. 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    23 min
  7. Melatonin, Omega-3s & Protein Quality: Your Questions Answered

    JAN 21

    Melatonin, Omega-3s & Protein Quality: Your Questions Answered

    In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Stillman takes on a wide range of listener questions by stepping back and looking at how the body works as a whole, connecting everyday symptoms to underlying patterns in modern health and physiology. The discussion spans metabolic health, hormone regulation, nutrient and mineral balance, immune function, detoxification pathways, and recovery from chronic stressors, with an emphasis on clinical context rather than isolated findings. The conversation also explores commonly asked and emerging topics such as probiotic use, light exposure, testosterone regulation, thyroid patterns, and nutritional supplementation. Dr. Stillman reviews proposed biological mechanisms and clinical considerations while maintaining a medically conservative and evidence informed perspective. Individual variability, environmental influences, and adaptive capacity are highlighted as important factors in how people respond to different inputs. This episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Across all questions, the central theme is thoughtful clinical reasoning over rigid protocols, reflecting how integrative medicine blends conventional medical training with systems thinking to better understand complex physiology, evolving research, and real world clinical uncertainty. If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Masterclass on Hormones, Toxins, and Autoimmunity. Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health: Supplement Store: https://store.stillmanmd.com/ 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 more information or purchase your patches here. 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    37 min
  8. Nicotine Patches, Hormones & Heavy Metal Detox: Your Questions Answered

    JAN 14

    Nicotine Patches, Hormones & Heavy Metal Detox: Your Questions Answered

    In this episode of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman, Dr. Leland Stillman explores listener's questions with a wide range of clinical topics using a physiology focused and integrative framework. He discusses post viral symptoms, hormone and thyroid patterns, gallbladder and detox pathways, autoimmune tendencies, and recovery from injury. The emphasis remains on mechanisms, context, and clinical reasoning rather than isolated lab values or diagnostic labels. The conversation also examines emerging and debated approaches including seven keto DHEA, light based therapies, neurofeedback, probiotics, peptides, and detox related technologies. Dr Stillman reviews proposed mechanisms and practical limitations while underscoring the importance of separating clinical observation from marketing narratives and recognizing individual variability in response. Throughout the episode, a consistent theme emerges that long term health support is grounded in foundational lifestyle, nutritional, and environmental inputs rather than quick fixes. This educational discussion reflects the complexity of integrative medical practice and the careful judgment required when interpreting evolving evidence and patient experiences. If you'd like to continue learning more about Dr. Stillman's methods of healing join his Live Light For Longevity Masterclass Reserve your seat 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: Supplement Store: https://store.stillmanmd.com/ 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 more information or purchase your patches here. 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 drstillmanuncensored.com/subscribe

    52 min
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On this podcast, we explore what it means to be healthy and empower people with information to achieve optimal wellness. Join Dr. Stillman each week for a new episode where he reviews critical books and interviews experts on a wide range of topics that are vital to health and well-being. drstillmanuncensored.com

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