Forum Health Integrative Medicine Podcast

GLP1 Plateaus: Why Weight Loss Stalls & What to Do

Is a GLP1 plateau a sign your medication stopped working? Not always. When the scale stops moving after weeks of steady progress, there are several factors worth looking

Recurrent UTIs in Perimenopause & Menopause: The Estrogen Link

Recurrent UTIs, urinary urgency, and burning often show up for the first time around perimenopause and menopause, yet most women have no idea their hormones could be invo

Hormone Therapy for Today - What Women Need to Know

Hormone therapy for women just underwent a major shift, and Forum Health providers Emily Rodriguez, CNM, APNP; Traci Eliszewski, NP, AGACNP-BC; and Alexandra Wilson, MSN,

Hormone Pellet Therapy | What to Expect & Side Effects

What actually happens during a hormone pellet therapy appointment, from your first visit to the day the pellet goes in? Forum Health Cary practitioners Shelly Garcia and

An Open Forum with Dr. Shilpa Saxena

Gut health might be the real reason behind your brain fog, skin issues, and stubborn hormone symptoms. In this conversation, originally recorded for The Lab Report podcas

Recurrent UTIs & Interstitial Cystitis | Root Causes

If your urine cultures keep coming back normal but you still feel like you have a UTI, you're not alone. Recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and overactive bladder aff

GLP-1 Safety Explained: Gut Health, Detox, and Choosing the Right Peptide Source

GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease, but lasting success depends on much more than the prescription itself. In this episode,

Super Gut: The Missing Link to Better Health 

What if your gut microbiome is the missing piece behind chronic inflammation, fatigue, metabolic disease, and even brain health? In this episode, Dr. William Davis expla

When Your Labs Look Normal But You Still Feel Terrible 

In this episode, we explore why “normal” labs do not always mean optimal health. Dr. Dicken Weatherby explains how functional blood chemistry analysis looks at patterns,

A Mother’s Journey Into Functional Medicine 

In this episode, we sit down with Amber Shuey as she shares the personal story that led her into functional medicine and health coaching. Amber opens up about supporting

Why Lowering Inflammation Changes Everything in Autism Care 

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt, we explore the powerful connection between gut health, neuroinflammation, and autism. Dr. Kruppstadt shares pract

Autism Is More Than Behavior: A Functional Medicine Perspective 

In this episode, we explore a functional medicine approach to autism with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt. We discuss why autism is more than a behavioral diagnosis, how gut health,

AOD-9604: The Peptide That Targets Fat, Not Muscle 

In this episode, we explore AOD-9604, one of the most talked-about peptides in metabolic health and weight management. We discuss how it works, how it differs from GLP-1

PCOS Isn’t Just Hormonal — It’s Metabolic

In this episode, we break down the real root cause of PCOS and why it’s much more than a hormone problem. We explore how insulin resistance, inflammation, stress, sleep,

EMFs Explained: The Invisible Stressor Affecting Your Health 

In this episode, we explore EMFs, the invisible electrical fields created by Wi-Fi, phones, Bluetooth, wearables, and modern technology. We discuss how EMFs may affect ce

PCOS Is Now PMOS: What Women Need to Know 

In this episode, we explore the major shift from PCOS to PMOS—Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome—and what this updated definition means for women’s health. We discu

Microplastics, Fertility, and the Hidden Toxins in Daily Life 

In this episode, we explore the connection between microplastics, environmental toxins, fertility, and whole-body health. We discuss the documentary The Plastic Detox, ho

Fiber, GLP-1, and the Gut Health Connection 

In this episode, we explore the fiber maxing trend and what it really means for gut and metabolic health. We break down how fiber supports blood sugar, cravings, hormones

How Essential Oils Support Hormones, Gut Health, and the Brain 

In this episode, we explore how essential oils can be a powerful yet gentle tool for sensitive patients. We discuss how oils work through the nervous system, common misco

Amino Acids Explained: The Foundation of Mental Health

In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how amino acids play a foundational role in mental health. We discuss how neurotransmitter imbalances drive anx