Interviews with experts who straddle the promising yet confusing space between healthcare and wellness. Here, find conversations that Adrienne had with health and wellness experts with a wide variety of backgrounds, philosophies, and areas of focus.

Learn why soluble fiber is the “unsung hero of gut health” with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, or how you can shape your gene expression with Dr. Jay Goodbinder. Find out exactly how to start practicing intermittent fasting (and its benefits) with Dr. Amy Shah, or what types of blood tests you should get with naturopath Dr. Carrie Jones. Learn about the complexities of thyroid health with Dr. Aviva Romm, and balancing your hormones with Alisa Vitti. If there’s a wellness topic you want to learn more about, chances are we’ve talked about it with someone who has dedicated their life to studying it. 

Read these interviews to learn in-depth information about specific topics from the people who understand them best.

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Certified Lactation Consultant Andrea Syms-Brown on Why to Do Natural Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding vs Pumping, and More

Certified Lactation Consultant Andrea Syms-Brown on Why to Do Natural Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding vs Pumping, and More

Despite the fact that breastfeeding is a natural process, many women struggle in their efforts to achieve natural breastfeeding. That’s where a certified lactation consultant can be a lifesaver (sometimes literally). Adrienne spoke with Andrea Syms-Brown, an international board-certified lactation consultant, founder of Baby in the Family, and the women who “saved” Adrienne on her own breastfeeding journey. Read on to learn about why natural breastfeeding can be so difficult for women, how to think about breastfeeding vs pumping, the importance of proper positioning, and much more.
Valencia Porter, MD, MPH on How Exposure to Chemicals Affects Your Health, and What to Do About It

Valencia Porter, MD, MPH on How Exposure to Chemicals Affects Your Health, and What to Do About It

Growing up interested in science and medicine, Dr. Valencia Porter always knew she’d become a doctor. What she didn't know was that, after working for several years working as a conventional physician, she would pivot to a completely new approach. Today, the double-board certified doctor is also a functional medicine practitioner and an author with a masters in public health focusing on environmental health. She has spent years working as the lead physician and educator at The Chopra Center, and much of her work centers around the health impacts of exposure to chemicals. Read on to learn about the risks of environmental toxicity, the different types of toxins, how to remove toxins from the body, and more. 
What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains

What’s the Perfect Amount of Sleep? Dr. Michael Breus Explains

“Look, here’s the bottom line: everything you do, you do better with sleep.” That’s one of the driving principles behind the work of Dr. Michael Breus, aka “The Sleep Doctor.” As a clinical psychologist, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Breus has spent his life researching the topic of sleep and helping countless people improve their health through better sleep.
Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function

Foods that Help Your Immune System: the Link Between Gut Health and Immune System Function

When it comes to getting and staying well during cold and flu season, your top defense is with the food you eat. At our panel on Nov. 9, 2017, we talked to board-certified internist,  functional medicine doctor, and author of “The Happy Gut,” Dr. Vincent Pedre, health coach and author of “The Real Food Grocery Guide,” Maria Marlowe, and INDAY founder Basu Ratnam (they hosted!) about their best tips for eating for immunity.
James Maskell on Founding “Evolution of Medicine” and the Role of a Functional Medical Doctor

James Maskell on Founding “Evolution of Medicine” and the Role of a Functional Medical Doctor

James Maskell didn’t realize his upbringing was a little unusual until he got to school and was the only kid who not only knew what a chiropractor was, but had his own, and a naturopath. He was also the only student whose mother had to be called before he could be given antibiotics. Though she wasn’t a medical professional, she somehow knew that antibiotic resistance was going to be problem and wanted to protect her son.