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Conversations for Health

Conversations for Health

Designs For Health 80 Episodes Sep 10, 2025

Conversations for Health is a podcast featuring engaging discussions with industry experts, focusing on evidence-based research and practical tips in functional medicine. Hosted by Evelyne, each episode offers in-depth interviews and deep dives into emerging clinical insights. The show aims to empower listeners with knowledge, debunk myths, and provide valuable information from leaders in the field.

Episodes

Understanding Histamine Intolerance and MCAS with Michelle Shapiro
Understanding Histamine Intolerance and MCAS with Michelle Shapiro Sep 10, 2025 01:07:01 Michelle Shapiro is an integrative and functional registered dietitian in New York City who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal long-standing gut and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Michelle has a virtual practice of five nutritionists where she and her team work one-on-one towards these goals. She is the host of the Quiet the Diet podcast, where she
Urgent Care Meets Functional Medicine with Victoria and Akash Bhagat
Urgent Care Meets Functional Medicine with Victoria and Akash Bhagat Sep 3, 2025 55:32 Victoria and Dr. Akash Bhagat are the powerhouse duo behind NeuMed Urgent Care and IV Therapy. Dr. Akash is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who has launched several innovative E.R. and urgent care facilities in Houston, bringing tech-enabled and hospitality-inspired care to life. Victoria is a board-certified Family Nurse practitioner with over a decade of experience across cardiolo
Targeting and Treating Lyme Disease with Dr. Julianna Dudas
Targeting and Treating Lyme Disease with Dr. Julianna Dudas Aug 27, 2025 01:18:07 Dr. Julianna Dudas is a naturopathic doctor specializing in treating autoimmune disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and other complex conditions like chemical sensitivity and tickborne infections. She is a San Diego native with a medical degree from Bastyr University, California and an undergraduate degree in anthropology from Columbia University. She actively participates in legislativ
The Intersection of ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Functional Medicine with Dr. Dan Sullivan
The Intersection of ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Functional Medicine with Dr. Dan Sullivan Aug 20, 2025 01:01:43 Dr. Dan Sullivan is a licensed natural doctor, a naturopathic doctor with a focus on ADHD, executive function, and neurodiversity through a functional medicine lens. Based in California and New Mexico, he helps patients optimize their mental, physical, and emotional health through a functional root cause approach. He earned his doctorate from Boston University, California, and holds a bachelor's d
Optimizing Long-term Athletic Development with Robert Yang
Optimizing Long-term Athletic Development with Robert Yang Aug 13, 2025 01:26:22 Robert Yang is a leading expert in digestive wellness, hormone restoration, and performance nutrition with over 27 years of clinical experience. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on a variety of topics on nutrition, gut health, and performance enhancement. He serves as an advisory board member for Titleist Performance Institute, the National Pitching Association, and the USDA's US Na
The Role of Hormones and Supplements in Gut Inflammation with Dr. Inna Melamed
The Role of Hormones and Supplements in Gut Inflammation with Dr. Inna Melamed Aug 6, 2025 55:41 Dr. Inna Melamed is a pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner who specializes in Crohn's and colitis, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, and digestive dysfunction.  She is the founder of Digestive Reset, the author of two books, Crohn's and Colitis Fix and Digestive Reset, and a frequent contributor to professional education platforms.   In this episode of Conversations for Health,
Nutrients and Supplements for Lasting Weight Loss with Derek Johnson
Nutrients and Supplements for Lasting Weight Loss with Derek Johnson Jul 30, 2025 01:06:40
Tackling Liver Health and Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Robert Rountree
Tackling Liver Health and Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Robert Rountree Jul 23, 2025 01:11:38 Dr. Robert Rountree is a functional and integrative medicine physician. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill in 1980. He completed a three-year residency in family and community medicine at the Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, after which he was certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He completed
Men's Health, Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Adam Silberman
Men's Health, Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Adam Silberman Jun 11, 2025 01:13:37 Dr. Adam Silberman is a naturopathic doctor and expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Silberman brings over a decade of training and clinical experience to his patients and their families, specializing in the use of advanced lab work, diagnostic analysis, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, antiaging peptide therapy, natural medicine, and ultrasound-guided joint injections to a
Battling Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dane Johnson
Battling Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dane Johnson Jun 4, 2025 01:07:25 Dane Johnson, board certified nutritionist and the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, a company dedicated to helping people with IBD achieve deep healing through a blend of holistic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and personalized guidance. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool and at 23 years old he couldn't ignore his symptoms any long
Implementing Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy During Menopause with Dr. Manna Semby
Implementing Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy During Menopause with Dr. Manna Semby May 28, 2025 01:07:11 Dr. Manna Semby is a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor and Menopause Society certified practitioner. She specializes in midlife transformation through hormone optimization, brain health, and systems biology. She is the founder of Aruna Personalized Medicine and creator of the Aruna method, a multimodal model designed to help high achieving women reclaim energy, clarity and resilience dur
Supporting Longevity in Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles
Supporting Longevity in Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles May 21, 2025 01:08:36 Kalea Wattles, ND, IFMCP, is a naturopathic physician and functional medicine practitioner specializing in fertility optimization. Currently serving as the Clinical Special Projects Manager at The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she has been on staff since 2017, she is committed to the advancement of the field through research and education. She is the host of IFM's podcast Pathways to We

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