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Kristin and Julianne welcome back Prof. Eric Yarnell to the podcast, an experienced Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America. Eric brings his wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in the realm of addictions, particularly focusing on how natural medicine practitioners can best manage and support patients with different types of addiction. This podcast delves into some specific addictive substances, including opioids, benzodiazepines, alcohol, and nicotine, as well as the ben...

Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Christina Veselak, a licensed Psychotherapist and addiction recovery/relapse prevention specialist from the United States of America. Christina has specialised in addiction recovery for over 40 years and has a vast range of experience and training in supporting the emotional, social and spiritual components of recovery, including her expertise as a mental health nutritionist and training in Western Herbal Medicine. This podcast delves in...

Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Naturopath Melissa Colosimo of Husk Naturopathy about the complex and often misdiagnosed condition of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Melissa Colosimo is a naturopath and nutritionist with a clinical focus on chronic and debilitating skin conditions. Eczema and TSW is a subject she is hugely passionate about, not only as an advocate for her clients, but also as they are conditions she experienced herself. Melissa dives into the ins and outs ...

Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Dr. Julie Greenberg, a registered Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America who has dedicated her Naturopathic practice to holistic skin care. Hear Dr. Greenberg compare and discuss two prevalent skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis. Dr. Greenberg dives into the pathophysiology of each condition, the major drivers, functional testing options, and herbal treatment considerations. This podcast interview touches on aspect...

Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Naturopath Asha Evertsz about the extremely common skin disease, Acne. Asha, an experienced clinical Naturopath who has spent the span of her career specialising in acne, discusses the many drivers of acne, the emotional and psychological challenges that are all too common with this disease, and the role both the skin and gut microbiomes play in the development and progression of acne. We also delve into the phytomedicines that Asha utilises clinica...

We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Low Dog share her wisdom around plant medicine for stress management a few years ago, and we are sharing excerpts from a lecture she recorded for OptimalRx in 2017. In this podcast recording, you will hear Dr. Tieraona Low Dog discuss the use of herbal nervines in the management of stress. Dr. Tieraona Low Dog imparts her extensive clinical experience, outlining individual herbal nervines, specifically nervine tonics and nervine relaxants. Each plant ...