The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers

The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers
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Welcome to The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers — the go-to playlist for exploring the cutting-edge world of root cause medicine. Hosted by Ginger Allen, founder of Your Medical Liaison, this podcast dives deep into the transformative power of functional and integrative care.

  1. Interview with Integrative Medicine Innovator & Patient-Centered Care Leader, Dr. Karen Sun

    23H AGO

    Interview with Integrative Medicine Innovator & Patient-Centered Care Leader, Dr. Karen Sun

    In this episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Karen Sun—Board-Certified Internist, Functional Medicine expert, and founder of The Integrative Wellness Center in Irvine, California. After facing her own struggles with menopause, burnout, and the limitations of conventional care, Dr. Sun transformed her practice—and her life—through bioidentical hormone therapy and root-cause medicine. Now, with over 20 years of experience in functional medicine, she helps women reclaim vitality by addressing adrenal burnout, hormone imbalances, gut health, and environmental toxins with a holistic, evidence-based approach. Dr. Sun shares her personal story, clinical insights, and practical protocols for restoring hormonal health—including her use of subcutaneous hormone pellets and the importance of treating the whole person, not just symptoms. She also opens up about healing provider burnout and integrating mindfulness, Eastern philosophy, and self-care into a joyful, sustainable medical practice. In this episode, we cover:✔️ The role of adrenal fatigue and testosterone in women’s health✔️ How to safely and effectively use bioidentical hormone pellet therapy✔️ Why most women are misdiagnosed with depression instead of hormone imbalance✔️ How detox, gut healing, and stress reduction enhance hormone outcomes✔️ Mindset shifts and Eastern wisdom for reversing provider burnout✔️ Dr. Sun’s hands-on training program for clinicians interested in hormone therapy 🌐 Learn more: TheIntegrativeWellnessCenter.com

    34 min
  2. Interview with Allie Chandler, CEO of Upsell Health

    FEB 9

    Interview with Allie Chandler, CEO of Upsell Health

    In this episode, host Ginger Allen sits down with Allie Chandler, founder of Upsell Health and a trailblazing marketing strategist in the functional medicine space. From her personal journey healing chronic Lyme to helping scale wellness brands to over $100M, Allie brings unmatched insight into the unique marketing needs of functional and integrative medicine providers. Allie shares practical strategies for building sustainable, value-driven practices—without burning out. She breaks down her Practitioner Archetype Framework, offers tips on creating your own supplement line, and explains how empathy-led marketing can build trust with chronically ill patients. You’ll also hear why long-form content and personal storytelling are key to growing a brand in 2026. This episode is a must-listen for providers ready to grow with integrity and impact. In this episode, we cover:✔️ Building a supplement line for better margins and patient outcomes✔️ Defining your niche, brand voice, and ideal patient avatar✔️ The role of authentic storytelling in patient trust✔️ Allie’s top trends: nostalgia marketing and long-form content✔️ DIY marketing tools and templates to support providers at every stage 📲 Connect with Allie: upsellhealth.com/start

    34 min
  3. Interview with Tatiana Pestana, MD, MPH, CCMS, IFMCP, of Pestana Wellness

    FEB 9

    Interview with Tatiana Pestana, MD, MPH, CCMS, IFMCP, of Pestana Wellness

    In this inspiring episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Tatiana Pestana—Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and the founder of Pestana Comprehensive Wellness in South Florida. Dr. Pestana shares her powerful journey from 20+ years in conventional care to building a cash-based integrative practice focused on uncovering root causes and restoring health. With expertise in culinary medicine, hormone optimization, pediatrics, and chronic illness, Dr. Pestana explains how she blends science, compassion, and advanced diagnostics to deliver transformative outcomes for her patients—including her own child with juvenile arthritis. Whether you're a provider considering the leap into functional medicine or simply curious about personalized care that goes beyond symptom management, this episode is packed with clinical insight, business wisdom, and heartfelt purpose. In this episode, we cover:✔️ Transitioning from insurance-based to cash-pay care✔️ Treating pediatric and adult patients through root-cause medicine✔️ Using culinary and lifestyle interventions to reverse chronic disease✔️ The power of advanced testing and hormone therapy✔️ Building patient trust and personalizing care through time and science 🌐 Connect with Dr. Pestana: pestanawellness.com

    27 min
  4. Interview with Emily Roedersheimer, DO, IFMCP of Balanced Living Functional Medicine

    FEB 9

    Interview with Emily Roedersheimer, DO, IFMCP of Balanced Living Functional Medicine

    In this transformative episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Emily Roedersheimer—Board-Certified Family Physician, IFM Certified Practitioner, and founder of Balanced Living Functional Medicine. Dr. Emily shares her powerful personal story of reversing her own rheumatoid arthritis through lifestyle change and functional medicine—an experience that led her to leave conventional family practice and create a new model for sustainable, root-cause healing. Her innovative program, Health Begins Here, leverages a health-coach-led, lifestyle-first approach that reduces patient symptoms by an average of 63% in just three months—often before patients ever meet with her directly. This episode is packed with practical insights for providers seeking more impact, better outcomes, and a more sustainable way to practice medicine. Dr. Emily offers a blueprint for reversing chronic disease, reclaiming work-life balance, and empowering both patients and practitioners to thrive. In this episode, we cover:✔️ Dr. Emily’s personal journey from autoimmune disease to remission✔️ The structure of her lifestyle-first program & why it works✔️ Using health coaches to scale care and improve outcomes✔️ Reversing burnout with systems that support both provider & patient✔️ Her “Push Pause to Heal” philosophy and the power of micro-breaks✔️ Advice for clinicians considering functional medicine or health coaching models 🌐 Learn more: BalancedLivingFM.com📢 Coming soon: Push Pause to Heal Podcast

    30 min
  5. Interview with Joanna Sapir of Business Strategies for Holistic Practitioners

    FEB 9

    Interview with Joanna Sapir of Business Strategies for Holistic Practitioners

    In this episode, host Ginger Allen sits down with Joanna Sapir—business strategist, educator, and host of The Business Revolution for Practitioners podcast—to tackle one of the most overlooked areas in functional and integrative medicine: business structure and sustainability. Joanna shares how providers can stop trading time for dollars and start building purpose-driven, profitable practices. From creating structured client programs to developing aligned sales systems, she lays out a clear, values-based blueprint that helps practitioners reduce burnout, increase retention, and reclaim their time. You'll learn how to shift from inconsistent income to predictable revenue, market with intention, and design a practice that aligns with your mission and lifestyle. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this conversation will help you lead your business—not just survive it. In this episode, we cover:✔️ How to stop selling sessions and start creating transformational client programs✔️ Joanna’s “bullseye client” method to attract and retain aligned patients✔️ Sales strategies that don’t feel like sales (aka “no-pitch selling”)✔️ Designing your schedule and pricing based on your life, not just your business✔️ Building backend programs for long-term support and recurring revenue✔️ Joanna’s 5 departments every practice needs to run sustainably 🎁 Free gift: 3 Powerful Systems to Build a Stronger Practice – joannasapir.com/yml🎙 Learn more: joannasapir.com📣 Binge her podcast: The Business Revolution for Practitioners

    30 min
  6. Interview with Dr. Nash Winters of Dr. Nasha and Tending the Terrain

    FEB 9

    Interview with Dr. Nash Winters of Dr. Nasha and Tending the Terrain

    In this unforgettable episode, host Ginger Allen is joined by Dr. Nasha Winters—stage IV cancer survivor, integrative oncology trailblazer, and best-selling author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. Diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer at just 19 years old, Dr. Nasha was given only months to live. With no treatment options available, she unknowingly began a decades-long experiment in terrain-based, metabolic medicine that led her not only to survive—but to revolutionize cancer care itself. Now an internationally recognized leader in integrative oncology, Dr. Nasha shares the core principles of her “Test, Assess, Address” methodology that empowers both patients and providers to move beyond disease management into proactive, personalized healing. In this powerful episode, we cover:✔️ Dr. Nasha’s personal story: from patient to pioneer✔️ The science and strategy behind terrain-based cancer therapy✔️ How fasting, lifestyle, and epigenetics shift cancer outcomes✔️ Why prevention ≠ mammograms, and what to do instead✔️ Breaking free from insurance-driven limitations in oncology✔️ The mindset shift every provider needs to support patient agency This is a must-listen for any provider ready to transform their approach to cancer and chronic disease—from reactive to resilient, from fear-based to empowered. 🌐 Learn more: DrNasha.com📚 Read her books: The Metabolic Approach to Cancer & Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology🎓 Explore clinical training: Terrain Advocate Program

    37 min
  7. Interview with Tracy Cherpeski of Tracy Cherpeski International

    JAN 15

    Interview with Tracy Cherpeski of Tracy Cherpeski International

    In this episode, host Ginger Allen sits down with Tracy Cherpeski—executive coach, business consultant, and founder of the Thriving Practice Community—to tackle one of the biggest challenges in medicine today: provider burnout and business overwhelm. Tracy shares her deep expertise in operations, leadership development, and strategic planning to help physicians and healthcare leaders scale their practices without sacrificing their well-being. She offers a powerful framework for reclaiming time, avoiding micromanagement, and stepping fully into the CEO role while still staying true to your clinical calling. This episode covers:✅ How to reclaim your time through delegation and time leadership✅ Strategies for scaling your practice while preserving harmony over balance✅ Practical mindset shifts for transitioning from clinician to CEO✅ How to prevent burnout before it starts—and why it’s a systemic issue, not a personal failure✅ Why slowing down is the key to sustainable growth✅ The critical importance of clarity, presence, and purpose in your professional and personal life Whether you're building your practice from scratch or looking to optimize your systems and energy, Tracy's insights will empower you to lead with intention and create a business that supports—not drains—your life. 🌐 Learn more: ThrivingPracticeCommunity.com🏢 Explore her coaching work: PracticeSuccess.co

    40 min
  8. Interview with Sabrina Patel, MD of ZIA Health Wellness

    JAN 5

    Interview with Sabrina Patel, MD of ZIA Health Wellness

    In this inspiring episode, Ginger Allen interviews Dr. Sabrina Patel, a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of ZIA Health. With over a decade in hospital and outpatient care, Dr. Patel shares her personal journey from burnout and autoimmune diagnosis to discovering functional medicine—and creating a thriving concierge wellness practice that merges clinical science with whole-person healing. Dr. Patel breaks down her signature four-pillar approach—hormones, detox, gut health, and lifestyle—and reveals how this framework is transforming her patients' lives. She also offers candid insights on the business side of launching a functional medicine practice, the importance of mentorship, and why traditional primary care providers should embrace a more root-cause-focused model. This episode covers:✅ Dr. Patel’s transition from conventional medicine to functional and integrative care✅ Her own healing journey with autoimmune disease and hormone optimization✅ The essential lab tests she relies on for gut and hormone health✅ Clinical pearls from real patient transformations✅ Business lessons from launching a direct-pay practice✅ The power of mentorship and community for new functional providers✅ Advice for MDs and DOs curious about integrating functional medicine into their practice Whether you're a clinician looking to expand your tools or a provider starting out in functional medicine, Dr. Patel’s story will inspire and empower you to build a practice rooted in purpose and transformation. 🌐 Learn more: ZIAHealthWellness.com

    33 min
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Welcome to The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers — the go-to playlist for exploring the cutting-edge world of root cause medicine. Hosted by Ginger Allen, founder of Your Medical Liaison, this podcast dives deep into the transformative power of functional and integrative care.

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