Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E – Details, episodes & analysis

Anxiety and depression aren’t just in your head—they start in your gut. In this episode of Medical Disruptor, I break down how the gut-brain axis, vagus nerve, and microbiome influence your mood and mental health. If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, it’s time to start healing from the gut. 🔗 Join the Waitlist for a consult today: drefratlamandre.com/waitlist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if both conventional and Functional Medicine are missing the bigger picture? In this episode of Medical Disruptor, Andrea Nakayama—a Functional Medicine nutritionist and founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance—reveals the flaws in modern healthcare and why patients are often overlooked. From medical gaslighting to the wellness industry’s obsession with expensive tests and supplements, we challenge the status quo and explore why Narrative Medicine and Systems Thinking are essential for real healing. If you’ve tried everything and still feel unheard, this episode will change how you approach your health. 🔗 Join the Waitlist for a consult today: drefratlamandre.com/waitlist Guest links: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling Crazy? It’s Not You – It’s Perimenopause (Here’s How to Fix It) Are you exhausted, moody, and struggling to sleep, only to be dismissed with the usual explanation that it’s just stress or aging?  Let’s set the record straight—you’re not crazy, they’re wrong. In this episode, we’re uncovering the truth about perimenopause with Amanda Swan, a Yale-trained nurse practitioner and founder of Swan Integrative Health and Wellness.  Amanda is on a mission to transform women’s health by empowering them with real solutions, not just surviving it. Perimenopause is not your enemy; it’s your body’s way of signaling that it needs support.  Millions of women are left feeling exhausted, achy, and emotionally drained during this phase of life, and Amanda is here to change that. On this episode of the Medical Disruptor, we explore why so many women experience broken, restless sleep, the hidden causes of joint pain, and the hormonal imbalances behind wild mood swings.  Amanda shares her approach to fix these issues rather than just masking symptoms.  She also explains why women often receive conflicting responses from doctors, leaving them feeling frustrated and overlooked. If you’ve been told to “just deal with it,” this episode is a wake-up call.  Whether you’re experiencing the symptoms yourself, supporting a loved one, or preparing for what’s ahead, Amanda’s insights will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take control of your health. The Medical Disruptor Podcast is a show broadcasted live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life. Looking to become a client? Join Dr. E's waiting list here: drefratlamandre.com/waitinglist Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok [00:00:10] Introduction to Amanda Swan and integrative care [00:09:05] Perimenopause symptoms explained [00:13:00] Hormonal and lifestyle interventions [00:19:50] Microbiome and chronic infections [00:26:05] Reforming medical education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dr.E takes on everything you need to know about reversing acid reflux. Learn how to combat acid reflux naturally (without acid blockers) and how to stop the pain that comes with it Acid Reflux may cause difficulty swallowing, a sore throat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, cough, and chest discomfort. Some people don’t even know that they have it.   If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have “brain fog”? People describe it as having trouble concentrating on one task, feeling “not clear”, and not being able to produce at the same level they used to. Does this sound familiar? But what causes brain fog? Brain fog can be triggered by a range of things from diet to allergies to autoimmune conditions to environmental toxins and much, much more. To fix your brain you have to start by fixing your body.   If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dr. E takes on the Gallbladder. It’s an organ that people don’t think about...until it acts up! The gallbladder helps us break down fats. When it causes pain and discomfort, surgery is often the only option. Functional medicine looks to discover the root cause of the gallbladder issue and correct it before it gets out of hand. If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dr. E takes on Hashimotos. Hashimoto’s is the leading cause of hypothyroidism It's an autoimmune disease where the body attacks the thyroid gland  The thyroid cannot function under this attack and cannot produce enough thyroid hormones. This affects evert part of your body And because it's an autoimmune issue, people who have it are at high risk of getting another autoimmune issue But all is not lost!  Nutrition and lifestyle changes can significantly improve your symptoms and healing. If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dr. E takes on why Menopause doesn't have to be miserable!  Before and during menopause your body does some pretty interesting things... It's time we roll up our sleeves and talk about hormones. In this week's episode, we will discuss why you’re having these symptoms and what you can do about it. We will also explore BioIdentical Hormone therapy as an option for hormonal imbalance. Tune in this Tuesday, October 25th at 12 PM EST when Dr. E takes on the functional approach to women's hormonal imbalances and what you can do to start feeling better!  If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dr. E takes on if you really need to take supplements. In an ideal world, no one would need dietary supplements. It turns out that even if you are eating a whole-food diet you still might not be getting all the nutrients you need. Modern-day plants and vegetables no longer have the same nutrients as they once did. If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Dr. E takes on Long-Covid COVID seems like “old news” to many of us, but for those suffering from Long Covid, it is still lingering and creating long-lasting health problems. Sometimes called “long haulers” or “long COVID," these patients can have fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and other symptoms long after the time of their infection.  To understand why Covid has long-lasting effects on some of us and how to turn it around take a listen!  If you’re interested in learning more about The Knew Method you can visit our website theknewmethod.com or schedule a consult at theknewmethold.com/pcconsult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices