The Integrative Medicine Roundtable

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The Integrative Medicine Roundtable: Where Practitioners Lead brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health coaches, nutritionists, and functional medicine providers for peer-to-peer conversations about the future of healthcare. Hosted by the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS), each episode explores clinical insights, emerging research, practice growth, and real-world lessons from practitioners leading the integrative medicine movement. Learn, connect, and grow alongside a community that shares your vision for patient care.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Turning Brain Data Into Better Rehabilitation

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mark Tommerdahl about the Brain Gauge, a device designed to assess brain performance through controlled fingertip vibrations. We explore how its short and in-depth assessments track change, how sensory-motor exercises aim to strengthen brain connectivity, and how clinicians can use the data alongside other therapies. We also discuss at-home use for ongoing monitoring while noting that the Brain Gauge does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Mark Tommerdahl, PhD, is a neurophysiologist, biomedical engineer, and president of Cortical Metrics. A former professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he has spent more than 25 years studying cortical connectivity, sensory processing, and brain function. He helped develop the Brain Gauge to translate laboratory neuroscience into quantitative tools that clinicians and individuals can use to assess and monitor brain performance. His work supports our goal of helping practitioners combine objective data, emerging technology, and individualized care. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.corticalmetrics.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marktommerdahl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorticalMetrics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzmxVY2ewNmuFsVJ-IAIQA - - - - - Connect with the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS): Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  2. Oct 29

    Why Your Migraines Keep Coming Back: A Root-Cause Approach

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett about looking beyond migraine triggers to understand the biology behind recurring headaches. We explore how ferritin, homocysteine, magnesium, genetics, gut health, inflammation, cellular energy, sleep, and hormonal changes may shape a person’s migraine pattern. Dr. Barrett also explains why testing and treatment should be individualized and reviewed with a qualified healthcare professional. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett, MD, is a Stanford-trained, board-certified neurologist, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Decode Your Migraine. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, she helps patients look beyond symptom-only treatment to investigate the biological factors that may be contributing to recurring migraines. As the founder of The Migraine Relief Code, she combines functional testing, genomics, nutrition, sleep support, and personalized lifestyle strategies. Her work supports our goal of helping practitioners connect conventional medicine with thoughtful, individualized approaches to long-term health. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliascottbarrettmd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/migrainereliefcode YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ameliascottbarrettmd Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E2Ie3nxHck1OkW8daiygh - - - - - Connect with the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS): Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  3. Oct 22

    How to Make Nutrient-Dense Eating Easier

    In this episode, we speak with Chef James Barry about why avoiding junk food does not automatically make a diet nourishing. We explore nutrient density, food quality, absorption, whole-animal eating, and the nutritional role of organ meats. James also shares approachable ways to begin, from adding small amounts of chicken heart or grated liver to familiar meals to using organ-based seasoning. His message is simple: start small and choose changes you can sustain. - - - - - About the Guest: Chef James Barry is a culinary expert, ancestral nutrition advocate, and founder of Pluck, a line of organ-based seasonings designed to make whole-animal nutrition more approachable. During his more than 20 years as a professional chef, he worked privately for celebrities and founded the organic meal delivery service Wholesome2Go. His practical approach supports our mission to help practitioners and families translate nutritional knowledge into realistic daily habits without sacrificing flavor or convenience. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://eatpluck.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-barry-2149113b Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAncestral - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  4. Oct 15

    Helping Families Reduce Childhood Eczema Triggers

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple about treating pediatric eczema from the inside out. We explore skin pH, Staphylococcus aureus colonization, the gut-skin connection, added sugar, processed foods, and her simple plant-points strategy for picky eaters. We also discuss her 2026 retrospective study of 197 children, in which program participation was associated with a 52.9% average improvement in eczema severity scores at six months. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author, and founder of Integrative Health Carolinas in Charlotte, North Carolina. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in integrative approaches to childhood eczema, allergies, and gut health. Her personal experience helping her three children navigate eczema inspired her to create the Eczema Transformation Program. Her whole-child approach supports our mission to help practitioners combine evidence-based care with nutrition, lifestyle, environmental awareness, and family education. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.dranamaria.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AnaMariaTemple Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ana-mariatemplemd - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  5. Oct 8

    The HEART Framework for Root-Cause Cardiology

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj about his shift from interventional cardiology to integrative, root-cause care. We explore why controlled cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar may not reveal every driver of cardiovascular disease, and how his HEART framework considers hormones, energy, autonomic health, rest and repair, toxins, and trauma. We also discuss thoughtful medication de-escalation, realistic lifestyle steps, and why listening can be therapeutic. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, MD, FACC, IFMCP, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist, functional medicine practitioner, and healthspan innovator. After more than two decades in traditional cardiology, he shifted his focus from managing cardiovascular events to exploring the lifestyle, metabolic, emotional, and environmental factors influencing heart health. He is the founder of Well12 and host of The Curious Cardiologist podcast. His approach supports our mission to help practitioners combine conventional medicine with personalized, whole-person strategies that improve prevention and long-term care. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://integrativeheartinstitute.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorsanjaymd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorsanjaymd - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  6. Oct 1

    How Functional Medicine Helped One Doctor Love Medicine Again

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Broyles about why she left traditional primary care to build a functional medicine practice. We explore how rushed visits, administrative demands, and limited time with patients contributed to burnout—and how longer visits and root-cause care helped her love medicine again. We also discuss practitioner self-care, living what we teach, and how personal needs inspired her to develop products for active adults and women navigating menopause. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Lisa Broyles, MD, CFMP, is a family and functional medicine physician and the founder of Way2HealthMD. A graduate of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, she helps patients explore the lifestyle, environmental, and physiological factors influencing their health. She is also certified in the Bredesen Protocol for cognitive decline prevention. Her commitment to personalized, root-cause care supports our goal of helping practitioners build more thoughtful and whole-person approaches to medicine. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://way2healthmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/way2healthmd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Way2healthmd/100075685666932/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkelKe_MvgEl8iAWMJ9K2yA/featured - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: ⁠⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠http://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  7. Sep 24

    The Menopause Gut: Why Hormones Are Only Part of the Story

    In this episode, we speak with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, about why the gut deserves a central role in perimenopause and menopause care. We explore how the microbiome supports hormone metabolism, immunity, detoxification, and digestion, plus why constipation may worsen symptoms. Cynthia also shares practical ways to support midlife health through stress regulation, hydration, movement, protein, fiber, fermented foods, sleep, and personalized microbiome testing. - - - - - About the Guest: Cynthia Thurlow, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner, author, functional nutrition expert, and international speaker with more than 25 years of experience in health and wellness. Known for her viral TEDx talk on intermittent fasting, she is a recognized authority on women’s metabolic health, hormone balance, and perimenopause and menopause care. Cynthia is the founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, and author of Intermittent Fasting Transformation and The Menopause Gut. Her whole-person approach supports our goal of helping practitioners combine lifestyle care, personalized tools, and appropriate medical treatment to improve long-term patient health. - - - - - Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Website: https://www.cynthiathurlow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GRmQSxzZtbO0RtAeQl8gM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaThurlow - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: ⁠https://ncintegrative.org/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/⁠ Youtube: ⁠http://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/

  8. Sep 16

    How Safety Helps the Nervous System Heal

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Aimie Apigian about what happens when ordinary stress crosses into trauma physiology. We explore her five-step map from startle to shutdown, how the nervous system may influence cellular energy and immune signaling, and why pushing harder can backfire when the body already feels overwhelmed. We also discuss safety, somatic support, emotional capacity, and practical questions clinicians can use to recognize a patient's state and guide care more thoughtfully. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a double board-certified physician, preventive medicine specialist, and leading expert on the Biology of Trauma®. With master's degrees in Biochemistry and Public Health, plus training in somatic modalities, functional medicine, and addiction medicine, she connects neuroscience with body-based healing. She is the founder of The Mind-Body-Biology Institute and author of The Biology of Trauma. Her work helps people understand how stored emotional and physical stress may affect cellular chemistry, energy, immune function, and nervous system health. Her whole-person approach supports our goal of helping practitioners connect physiology, emotional health, and clinical care. - - - - - Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: Website: https://www.biologyoftrauma.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigianPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5IzNnKbpBpA1ZRdAXcFMzl - - - - - Join the NCIMS community and connect with fellow practitioners: Website: https://ncintegrative.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

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    Welcome to The Integrative Medicine Roundtable—a space where practitioners lead! Join us as we connect healthcare professionals, practitioners, and integrative leaders who are actively advancing healthcare every day. This show brings you real-world clinical insights, emerging research, and practical experience through genuine, colleague-to-colleague conversations rather than classroom lectures. Follow The Integrative Medicine Roundtable and join the growing NCIS community by visiting ncintegrative.org. Check us out! Website: https://ncintegrative.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCintegrative/ Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@ncintegrativemed8814 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncintegrative

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The Integrative Medicine Roundtable: Where Practitioners Lead brings together physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health coaches, nutritionists, and functional medicine providers for peer-to-peer conversations about the future of healthcare. Hosted by the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS), each episode explores clinical insights, emerging research, practice growth, and real-world lessons from practitioners leading the integrative medicine movement. Learn, connect, and grow alongside a community that shares your vision for patient care.

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