Your Health Reclaimed: Exposing The Root Causes Of Lyme & Chronic Illness So You Can Finally Heal

Dr Brad Montagne
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Are you finding it hard to regain your health and to be able to really live in spite of going to many doctors and working hard to heal? This podcast helps you understand and heal the root causes of your failing health – your lifestyle – the way that you live - so you can reclaim your health and restore your life. Over the last 4 decades, your host, Dr Brad, has helped thousands reclaim their health and restore their life, no matter how many self attempts and doctors they have seen that failed to help them. Listen to discover exactly why you are not regaining your health, and being able to enjoy your life. We'll uncover the root causes of your failing health, and give you practical steps on what you need to do to begin to heal. Learn what you can do on your own, and how to chose the right clinician when you need help. Every Monday and Thursday, Dr Brad will share key insights that will dramatically affect your life and your ability to heal. If you've exhausted the care available to you and are desperate to find help, start by listening to Episode #2: How Steve Finally Beat Chronic Illness After 10 Doctors Failed Him

  1. 2D AGO

    Why Exercise Alone Won’t Burn Fat: Insights from Frederick Hahn

    Are you exercising but not seeing results? Discover why traditional fitness advice might be holding you back and how Frederick Hahn’s SlowBurn training method can transform your health and fitness journey. In this episode of Your Health Reclaimed, Dr. Brad sits down with Frederick Hahn, founder of SlowBurn Personal Training Studios and co-author of The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution. Together, they explore the science behind SlowBurn training, debunk common fat loss myths, and discuss the critical role of diet and hormones in achieving your fitness goals. Frederick shares his expertise on building muscle, improving bone density, and why safety and efficiency should be at the core of any fitness program. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your health journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reclaim your health. Key Takeaways: Why exercise alone won’t burn fat and what actually works.The science behind SlowBurn training and its benefits for muscle and bone health.How diet and hormones play a critical role in fat loss.Practical tips for safe and efficient strength training.Debunking the “calories in, calories out” myth. Timestamped Outline: [00:00] - Welcome to Your Health Reclaimed with Dr. Brad.[00:48] - Meet Frederick Hahn: Founder of SlowBurn Personal Training Studios.[02:11] - What is SlowBurn training? Safety, efficiency, and results.[04:55] - The truth about fat loss: Exercise vs. diet.[07:08] - Why you can’t “walk away the pounds.”[10:22] - The role of hormones in fat storage and weight loss.[14:43] - Animal vs. plant-based diets: Nutritional insights.[18:26] - Practical tips for balanced eating and fitness.[22:53] - Why low-carb diets are key to fat loss.[23:19] - Closing thoughts and teaser for the next episode. Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps us reach more listeners like you! Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Visit healthfullyu.com for exclusive resources and insights mentioned in this episode. SlowBurn training Frederick Hahn fitness fat loss myths safe strength training low-carb diet benefits resistance training for beginners building muscle safely hormonal balance and weight loss fitness podcast 2026 HealthfullyU podcast

    24 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Real Reason Diets Fail (And What to Do Instead to cure permanently)

    Tired of the endless cycle of dieting, restriction, and guilt? Discover the real reason diets fail and learn how to heal your relationship with food in this insightful conversation between Dr. Brad and life coach Nan Saysana. In this episode, Nan shares her powerful turning point after 30 years of struggling with food: the problem isn't what you eat, but why. We dive deep into the emotional triggers—like stress, loneliness, and boredom—that lead to binge eating. You'll learn why restricting calories and relying on willpower often backfires, and how shifting your focus from being "furious" to "curious" can unlock lasting food freedom. Dr. Brad also discusses the hidden dangers in our food supply and why understanding food quality is critical for hormonal balance and overall health. This discussion provides a holistic roadmap to stop seeing food as the enemy and start addressing the root cause of your eating habits. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why fad diets like Keto, Paleo, and calorie counting are not sustainable.The pivotal mindset shift from focusing on what you eat to why you eat.How to become a "detective" of your own emotional triggers.A powerful final message: be curious, not furious with yourself, to break the cycle. Connect with Us: Dr. Brad: Visit healthfullyu.com for more holistic health insights.Nan Saysana: Find coaching and support at MiloBingeFix.com. If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

    28 min

  3. MAR 2

    How to Stop Binge Eating: Holistic Strategies for Food Freedom

    Have you ever found yourself reaching for food not because you’re hungry, but because you’re stressed, bored, or overwhelmed? You aren't alone. In this transformative episode of Your Health Reclaimed, Dr. Brad sits down with Nan Saysana, a former English teacher turned life coach, to uncover the root causes of binge eating and emotional eating. Nan shares her powerful personal story of battling a 30-year cycle of binge eating and reveals the pivotal realization that changed everything: willpower isn't the answer. Together, Dr. Brad and Nan explore why restrictive diets often fail and how suppressing emotions can lead to unhealthy food habits. This conversation goes beyond standard nutrition advice. You’ll discover holistic strategies to manage your emotions, shift your mindset, and heal your relationship with food naturally. Whether you are struggling with food addiction or simply want to improve your holistic wellness, this episode offers the practical lifestyle guidance you need to find true food freedom. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why willpower is a trap when it comes to binge eating recovery.How to identify and manage the emotional triggers behind your cravings.The difference between European and American food quality and its impact on your health.Actionable holistic steps to stop overeating and reclaim your peace of mind. Connect with Us: Dr. Brad: Visit healthfullyu.com for more holistic health insights.Nan Saysana: Find coaching and support at MiloBingeFix.com. If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! #BingeEatingRecovery #EmotionalEating #HolisticWellness #FoodFreedom #StopBingeEating #IntuitiveEating #NanSaysana #DrBrad #HealthfullyU #WellnessPodcast #MindfulEating #FoodAddiction #HealYourRelationshipWithFood #HolisticHealth #BingeEatingSupport

    25 min

  4. FEB 26

    Toxic Foods, The Gut Wall, & Reversing Severe Lyme Disease

    Are everyday foods quietly destroying your health? What if the key to reversing severe chronic illness is healing a barrier that is only one cell thick? In part two of this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Brad and Serena Teddy expose the hidden dangers in our modern food supply—from processed meats to invisible toxins—and explain why the gut is the absolute hardest organ in the body to heal. They also explore a deeply emotional success story: a young woman with severe Lyme disease, told by traditional doctors she would never have children, who completely reversed her symptoms and is now pregnant with her third child. If you have ever been told your condition is permanent, this episode will change how you view your body's ability to heal. 🎧 In this episode: 00:00 - Challenging the Medical "Standard of Care"05:14 - The "Impossible" Pregnancy: Reversing Severe Lyme Disease11:29 - The Physical Power of Healing Emotional Trauma14:53 - The Truth About Peptides & Protein Assembly20:44 - Toxic Foods: Are Everyday Meals Destroying Your Gut?23:12 - Why the 1-Cell-Thick Gut Wall is so Vulnerable 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brad & the Practice: Explore holistic wellness modalities: www.healthfullyu.comInstagram: @healthfullyuE-mail: drbradandlisa@healthfullyu.com 🔗 Connect with Serena Teddy: Website: www.steddyhealth.comInstagram: @steddyhealthE-mail: hello@steddyhealth.com

    28 min

  5. FEB 23

    The Detox Myth: Reversing Lupus & The Leaky Gut-Brain Connection

    Have you been told your chronic illness is permanent? In this episode of Health Reclaimed, Dr. Brad sits down with functional medicine practitioner Serena Teddy to explore the hidden roots of chronic illness, Lyme disease, and autoimmunity. Serena shares how she successfully reversed her severe Lupus diagnosis by doing deep nervous system work during the peak of the 2020 pandemic. Dr. Brad also challenges mainstream physiology, revealing why your liver is NOT your primary detox organ and explaining the shocking 2-hour timeline that connects a "leaky gut" directly to a "leaky brain." 🎧 In this episode, we cover: 00:00 - Introduction & The Spiritual Roots of Creation01:17 - Serena’s Story: A Devastating Lupus Diagnosis at 2003:10 - Why Medical Textbooks Ignore the Root Cause of Disease04:35 - The Missing Link: Healing the Nervous System to Get Off Medication09:33 - The Simple Truth About Autoimmunity & Inflammation11:40 - The Detox Myth: Why Your Liver ISN’T the Main Detox Organ14:21 - How Leaky Gut Actually Starts19:44 - The Enteric Nervous System & The Gut-Brain Axis22:15 - Leaky Gut = Leaky Brain: The Shocking 2-Hour Connection 🔗 Connect with Dr. Brad & the Practice: Explore holistic wellness modalities: www.healthfullyu.comInstagram: @healthfullyuE-mail: drbradandlisa@healthfullyu.com 🔗 Connect with Serena Teddy: Website: www.steddyhealth.comInstagram: @steddyhealthE-mail: hello@steddyhealth.com

    25 min

  6. FEB 19

    Why Doctors Are Burnt Out, and How They Reclaim Life | Dr Safoora Zaka — Ep 2

    A candid audio conversation about why doctors burn out, and what really helps them heal. Your Health Reclaimed presents an intimate sit down with Dr Brad Montaña and our guest, Dr Safoora Zaka, as she shares the human cost of modern medicine, and why family, time, and connection changed everything. Who this episode is for Patients frustrated with rushed care, clinicians feeling overwhelmed, and anyone who wants to understand the human side of medicine. If this episode helped you please follow the show, rate it on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. Website: https://healthfullyu.com Email: drbradandlisa@healthfullyu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthfullyu Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsafoorazaka Which part of modern medicine do you think needs to change first, and why? Tell us on Instagram or leave a voice message, we may feature it in the next episode. #WhyDoctorsAreBurntOut #DoctorBurnout #ResidencyLife #PhysicianWellbeing #HumanCenteredCare #YourHealthReclaimed #FrontlineStories #WorkLifeBalance

    25 min

  7. FEB 16

    From Hospital Rounds to Aesthetic Medicine, Dr Safoora Zaka | Ep-1

    In this revealing episode of Your Health Reclaimed, Dr Brad interviews Dr Safoora Zaka, an internal medicine trained physician who built a thriving aesthetic medicine practice after stepping away from insurance driven care. This conversation goes beyond Botox and fillers. Dr Safoora explains why understanding anatomy and listening deeply are essential to safe, transformative results. She describes the freedom of working outside the insurance system, how longer consultations restore trust, and why faith and relationship often determine outcomes more than technology. What you will hear in this episode The real reason she chose aesthetics over traditional hospital workWhy six minute visits fail patients, and what patient centered care looks like insteadHow aesthetic medicine still demands serious medical expertise, anatomy, and judgementPractical insights into consultations, injectables, lasers, and regenerative tools like PRPEmotional and cultural threads, from training in Pakistan to practicing in the United States This episode is for patients tired of rushed care, for clinicians thinking about a change, and for anyone curious about the human side of medicine. Listen, subscribe, and if you enjoyed this conversation please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify. Share this episode with a friend who believes healthcare should be more human. Episode Highlights with Timestamps 00:00 Intro and episode theme 03:18 Why anatomy matters in aesthetics 12:43 Transition from Kaiser to private practice 16:26 Why leaving insurance gave clinical freedom 18:37 Consultation style, 15 to 30 minute visits 20:36 Faith, trust, and patient belief in healing 22:48 Closing thoughts, human side of doctoring Connect With the Show🌐 Website: https://healthfullyu.com 📧 Email: drbradandlisa@healthfullyu.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthfullyu Your Health Reclaimed explores the root causes of chronic illness and challenges the modern healthcare system by bringing forward conversations that prioritize truth, connection, and real healing. About Today’s Guest, Dr Safoora Zaka📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsafoorazaka 📧 Email: drzaka@yahoo.com Website: drzaka.com Dr Safoora Zaka is a board-certified internal medicine physician with expertise in palliative care, obesity medicine, and aesthetic medicine. She brings a deeply human, anatomy-driven approach to patient care, focusing on connection, trust, and individualized treatment. If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this episode with someone who believes healthcare should be human again. #AestheticMedicine #HealthcareReform #DoctorPodcast #PatientCare #PhysicianJourney #MedicalFreedom #WomenInMedicine #YourHealthReclaimed

    23 min

  8. FEB 12

    Doctors Get 6 Minutes PER Patient: Why Healthcare FAILED Chronic Illness | Part 3 Brian Sachetta

    Doctors spend 30 seconds diagnosing BEFORE entering your room. Dr. Brad exposes why healthcare fails 75% of patients with chronic illness. Brian Sachetta reveals: 3 Questions NO ONE asks doctors (success rate, timeline, cost)Insurance destroyed medicine: Doctors reduced to techniciansHospital cafeterias = most unhealthy food (published research)40% of top studies FRAUDULENT (JAMA admits it)YouTube PhDs: Information overload without foundation = chaos You can't see your own blind spots. That's why coaching works. They discuss: Bio-individuality: Same diet fails different peopleNervous system dysregulation from stress + poor nutritionWhy history-taking (not pills) finds root causesMedical system's acute care bias (great for broken legs, terrible for chronic disease) ------------------- 00:00 The Power Dynamics in Healthcare 03:19 The Need for Comprehensive Care 07:54 Personal Health Journeys and Self-Discovery 12:02 The Importance of Perspective in Health ------------------- The system profits from your sickness. Get the right questions. WATCH PART 1-3 for the complete system breakdown! Follow & Connect with Dr. Brad: 📲 Instagram: @healthfullyu 🌐 Website: healthfullyu.com ▶️ YouTube: Your Health Reclaimed Follow & Connect with Brian Sachetta: 🌐 Website: getoutofyourhead.com/about 📲 Instagram: www.instagram.com/getoutofyourhead 📲 Facebook: www.facebook.com/getoutofyourheadbooks #HealthcareFail #ChronicIllness #MedicalSystem #HealthfullyU #DrBrad #MentalHealthTruth #BigPharma #PatientRights #RootCause #ChronicDiseaseAwareness #FunctionalMedicine #BioIndividuality #AdrenalFatigue #MedicalCorruption #HealthCoaching #NervousSystemHealth #HolisticHealing #PatientAdvocacy #WellnessTruth #SickCare #6MinuteDoctorVisits #InsuranceDestroyedHealthcare #HospitalFoodPoison #YouTubePhDs #MedicalSchoolFail #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthSystemExposed #AskYourDoctor #BiohackingHealth #RealHealthcare Disclaimer: I hold a doctoral degree in chiropractic; however, I am not currently licensed as a chiropractor and do not provide chiropractic care or any services regulated as the practice of chiropractic under applicable state law. All client services offered through this practice—including but not limited to bio-energy techniques, holistic wellness modalities, educational consultations, lifestyle guidance, and any other non-medical or non-chiropractic methods—are not chiropractic treatments, do not involve the diagnosis or treatment of any medical or musculoskeletal conditions, and are not intended as a substitute for licensed medical or chiropractic care. By receiving services, you acknowledge and understand that these modalities are strictly non-chiropractic, non-medical, and complementary in nature, and that no chiropractic adjustments, manipulations, or regulated therapeutic interventions are being performed. You are encouraged to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare provider for any medical or chiropractic concerns.

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Are you finding it hard to regain your health and to be able to really live in spite of going to many doctors and working hard to heal? This podcast helps you understand and heal the root causes of your failing health – your lifestyle – the way that you live - so you can reclaim your health and restore your life. Over the last 4 decades, your host, Dr Brad, has helped thousands reclaim their health and restore their life, no matter how many self attempts and doctors they have seen that failed to help them. Listen to discover exactly why you are not regaining your health, and being able to enjoy your life. We'll uncover the root causes of your failing health, and give you practical steps on what you need to do to begin to heal. Learn what you can do on your own, and how to chose the right clinician when you need help. Every Monday and Thursday, Dr Brad will share key insights that will dramatically affect your life and your ability to heal. If you've exhausted the care available to you and are desperate to find help, start by listening to Episode #2: How Steve Finally Beat Chronic Illness After 10 Doctors Failed Him

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