Suncoast Whole Health

Dr. Karen Chase

Suncoast Whole Health is a podcast hosted by Dr. Karen Chase, focused on helping health and healing make sense — without quick fixes, fear-based messaging, or unrealistic promises. Each episode explores how the body actually works, why pain and stress behave the way they do, and what supports real, sustainable healing. Topics include pain, nervous system regulation, stress, sleep, movement, recovery, and long-term wellness — all explained in a clear, practical, and grounded way. This show is designed for people who want to better understand their health, make informed decisions, and feel more

Episodes

  1. Jun 9

    Season 2, Episode 8: Low Back Pain: What’s Really Going On?

    Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, yet many people never fully understand what's causing it. In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explores the many factors that contribute to low back pain—from muscles and joints to stress, movement patterns, and the nervous system. You may be surprised to learn that the source of pain isn't always where it hurts.

  2. Jun 7

    Season 2, Episode 7: Why You're Still in Pain

    Have you ever wondered why you're still in pain even though you've tried everything? In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains how pain works, why healing isn't always a straight line, and why ongoing pain doesn't necessarily mean ongoing damage. Understanding the difference could change the way you think about recovery forever.

  3. Apr 19

    Statins & Cholesterol Deep Dive: Episode 2

    If cholesterol is so dangerous, why does your liver produce most of it? In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase breaks down what cholesterol actually does in your body: building sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, creating vitamin D, maintaining brain function, and forming the membrane of every single cell. You'll learn why cholesterol often rises during menopause, after surgery, or during stress—and why that's not random. It's your body adapting. This is the episode that changes how you think about cholesterol.

  4. Apr 12

    Statins & Cholesterol Deep Dive: Series Introduction

    You've been told your cholesterol is too high. You've been handed a statin prescription. But has anyone explained WHY your cholesterol went up? What it's actually doing in your body? Whether statins truly prevent heart attacks in people like you? In this series introduction, Dr. Karen Chase explains why she created the Statins & Cholesterol Deep Dive - an 8-part series that explores what conventional medicine often doesn't explain. You'll learn what cholesterol actually does, why sugar and insulin resistance drive dysfunction, how menopause affects your numbers, what the statin studies really show, and what supports heart health long-term. This isn't about fear or rebellion. It's about informed decisions based on understanding your biology.

  5. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep. 6 - What I Wish Every Patient Knew Before Starting Care

    In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains why expectations matter in healing, how progress is often misunderstood, and what realistic recovery actually looks like. Through a real patient story, she highlights why looking at the whole picture — not just one symptom — is essential for long-term improvement.

  6. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep. 5 - Why Your Pain is Real - Even When Tests Come Back "Normal"

    Pain is real — but it’s rarely just physical. In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains how the nervous system processes pain, why imaging doesn’t always explain symptoms, and how stress and sleep influence pain levels.

  7. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep. 4 - Why Relaxation Is Not Optional: Your Nervous System and Healing

    In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains how the nervous system affects healing, including stress, fight-or-flight responses, and why relaxation is essential for recovery, sleep, and pain relief.

  8. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep. 3 - Why Healing Takes Time (and Why That's actually a Good Thing)

    Healing rarely happens overnight. In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains why recovery takes time, how the body adapts to long-term stress and pain, and what realistic progress actually looks like.

  9. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep.2 - What Integrative and Functional Medicine Actually Mean (And Why They Matter for You)

    In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains her integrative approach to healing and why looking beyond symptoms matters. Learn how the body adapts over time, why tests don’t always tell the full story, and what supporting the whole system really means.

  10. Jan 21

    Season 1, Ep. 1 - Who I am, What I Do, and Why this Podcast Exists

    In this first episode of Suncoast Whole Health, Dr. Karen Chase introduces the purpose behind the podcast and the philosophy that guides her work. This show isn’t about quick fixes or miracle cures — it’s about helping health and healing make sense. You’ll learn what “whole health” really means, why symptoms don’t happen in isolation, and how understanding the body as a connected system can change the way you approach pain, stress, and long-term wellness. This episode sets the foundation for everything that follows.

  • 10 Episodes

About

Suncoast Whole Health is a podcast hosted by Dr. Karen Chase, focused on helping health and healing make sense — without quick fixes, fear-based messaging, or unrealistic promises. Each episode explores how the body actually works, why pain and stress behave the way they do, and what supports real, sustainable healing. Topics include pain, nervous system regulation, stress, sleep, movement, recovery, and long-term wellness — all explained in a clear, practical, and grounded way. This show is designed for people who want to better understand their health, make informed decisions, and feel more

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Karen Chase
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Karen Chase
  • Show Website
    Suncoast Whole Health