Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine

Dec 10 2024 81 ep. 48 mins 12
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Bringing you the leaders in Functional and Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rob Downey explores the cutting edge protocols and strategies to reclaim health and create a better life, from the inside out.

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The Hidden Health Markers Your Doctor Is Overlooking—And How They Can Change Everything

Dec 10 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Rob Downey and Evan Transue discuss the evolution of functional medicine and its ability to address chronic health issues by using functional lab testing. They explore the strengths of Western medicine in life-threatening conditions and the limitations it faces in dealing with long-term health problems. Evan shares his personal journey with multiple health diag

From Pain to Vitality: Transformative Tips You Can Use Today with Jane Hogan

Dec 04 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Rob Downey interviews Jane Hogan, "The Wellness Engineer," who shares her innovative approach to addressing chronic pain through neuroplasticity, breathwork, and nervous system regulation. Drawing from her engineering background and expertise in functional medicine, Hogan explains how trauma and subconscious patterns contribute to pain and highli

A Functional Approach to Hair Loss with Saril Vasquez

Nov 20 2024 40 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Rob speaks with Saril Vasquez, a functional medicine expert, about a holistic approach to hair loss. Saril shared her personal journey of overcoming severe hair thinning and how she discovered the root causes, like leaky gut, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and lifestyle factors. They discuss how most hair loss can be reversed through proper nutrition, pers

Finding Peace: The Overlooked Key to Health with Dr. Rob

Nov 13 2024 42 mins  
Today's episode is a bit different. This is a local lecture I did on Peace. I explore the vital role of peace in our overall health and well-being. While many believe that diet is the single most important factor, I challenge that assumption by suggesting that effective stress management may actually have an even greater impact on health. Drawing on tools from functional medicine,

Optimizing Brain Health Through Metabolic Balance with Dr. Peter Kan

Nov 07 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Rob Downey interviews Dr. Peter Kan about the concept of neurometabolic health, which bridges the connection between brain function and metabolic processes. Dr. Kan explains that optimal brain health depends on balanced blood sugar, adequate oxygenation, nutrient utilization, and inflammation control. He discusses the role of functional medicine in addressing t

Heart-Centered Functional Medicine: Merging Science with Compassion

Oct 30 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, founder of Well Empowered, shares her approach to functional medicine, which combines data-driven insights with a heart-centered, holistic perspective. She views health as a sacred journey, encouraging clients to move beyond restrictive health narratives and instead create a "vision of vitality" to guide their unique paths toward wellness. Dr.

Achieving Balance and Resilience with Meditation with Jeff Patterson

Oct 23 2024 40 mins  
In this podcast episode, Jeff Patterson shares his transformative journey from a young boxer to a meditation expert, emphasizing how meditation can significantly enhance both athletic and everyday performance. He discusses the deeper principles of meditation, including the concept of yielding, which involves physical, mental, and emotional adaptability. Jeff explains how regulating

Genetics and Health: How Epigenetics Shapes Your Wellbeing with Dr. Sam Shay

Oct 16 2024 47 mins  
Dr. Rob is joined by functional medicine practitioner Dr. Sam Shay. They discuss the role of genetics in weight management, explaining that excess weight is often a symptom of deeper health issues rather than the primary problem. He categorizes weight gain into three main types—inflammatory, hormonal, and caloric—each influenced by specific genetic factors such as inflammation

What to do When Your Depression is "Treatment-Resistant" with Silvia Covelli and Dr. Achina Stein

Oct 08 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of the "Field Notes" podcast, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Silvia Covelli and Dr. Achina Stein about a groundbreaking 45-day program aimed at addressing treatment-resistant depression through a holistic, functional medicine approach. Silvia shares her personal journey of overcoming severe depression after 25 years, highlighting the importance of integrating physical a

The Immune System-Brain Connection with Dr. Jeffrey Bland | Field Notes Podcast

Jul 08 2024 55 mins  
I’m excited to share one of my favorite interviews I’ve ever done. It’s with the Father of Functional Medicine, Dr. Jeffrey Bland. This interview is from our Rewire Your Brain Masterclass, and I’m making it available for a limited time because I believe it will truly help so many people. Dr. Bland discusses the intimate connection between the immune system and the brain. M