Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics

In this conversation, Rana el Kaliouby, an Egyptian-American AI scientist and co-founder of Blue Tulip Ventures, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human emotions. She discusses how AI can enhance empathy in healthcare and family therapy through innovative technologies like Happy Pillar. The talk delves into ethical considerations of AI, emphasizing privacy and consent. Rana also underscores the importance of integrating AI in education, fostering understanding among young and old, to create a future where technology promotes genuine human connection.

In many ways, the legal side of functional medicine can feel like the Wild West—uncertain, unregulated, and full of risks. The reality is, we all want to have our practices legally buttoned up, but navigating the legal landscape can feel overwhelming—and expensive. What Scott Rattigan, creator of Functional Lawyer, shares in this episode is a real game-changer. He not only breaks down the complexities of the legal side of things but also offers real solutions for us—solutions that can make sure we're covered without the stress and uncertainty that often comes with it. Whether you're just starting out or growing your established practice, you're going to get actionable insights on how to avoid common legal pitfalls, protect your practice, and actually move forward with confidence. It’s a topic that’s been an unmet need for so long, and I'm so excited to bring this to you. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NEW FRONTIERS LISTENERS Download 5 Essential Legal Documents for Every Functional or Integrative Medicine Practice: https://www.functionallawyer.com/resource-downloads GUEST DETAILS Scott Rattigan, JD Founder: Functional Lawyer: https://www.functionallawyer.com/kf Co-founder: Origins Incubator - https://www.originsincubator.com/ The Junto Podcast Playlist: https://fxmedlaw.com/junto-youtube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-rattigan/ Email: info@functionallawyer.com Phone: 941-229-0928 Scott Rattigan, JD, is the founder of Functional Lawyer, offering flat-rate legal solutions to help practitioners protect their licenses and grow their businesses. Inspired by helping his wife build her functional medicine practice, Scott provides high-quality legal support for health coaches, doctors, and more. He’s an attorney, internationally recognized speaker, host of The Junto with Scott Rattigan, bestselling author of The Practice of Telemedicine, and co-founder of the practice success software ReveliaDx. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Functional Lawyer: https://www.functionallawyer.com/kf CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

I’ve been looking forward to sharing this conversation with you because it’s one I’m truly passionate about. Today, we’re diving into the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock with one of its creators, the brilliant Dan Belsky. It’s a tool I use regularly with my patients, and one that’s transforming how we approach aging and interventions. While this show is a bit more technical than usual, the science is fascinating, and the real-world applications are incredibly valuable. This isn’t just about theory—it’s about practical insights that can change how we measure aging and track the effectiveness of the treatments we offer. Stick with us, and you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge that can make a difference in your practice. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Daniel W Belsky, PhD Website: www.belskylab.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS DIAMOND DUTCH: https://dutchtest.com/for-providers Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ GOLD TimeLine Nutrition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2xms Vibrant Wellness: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/ EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DRKARA at https://www.oneskin.co/DRKARA Why MitoQ’s mitochondria-targeting is a critical step for your healthspan and longevity strategy. https://www.mitoq.com/drkara CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Group Program: https://tinyurl.com/4hvusavw Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist and co-founder of Microbiome Labs, dives into groundbreaking findings on cartilage regeneration. He discusses a natural combination of boswellia and celery seed extract that showed impressive results in osteoarthritis patients, boosting mobility and reducing pain. The clinical trials revealed significant markers of cartilage repair and a reduced need for traditional medications. Kiran emphasizes the vital connection between gut health and joint wellness, paving the way for innovative approaches to long-term joint health.

We’ve all had patients struggling with chronic conditions like long COVID, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and chronic fatigue. Despite all the tools in our functional medicine toolkit, there’s still something missing. How can we truly help them? I’m excited to have Ashok Gupta back on the New Frontiers podcast to offer a new take on healing from chronic illness. He explains that many chronic diseases stem from a malfunction in the brain's threat detection system, where the body overreacts to perceived threats, triggering immune, nervous system, or mood responses, creating a vicious cycle. Ashok shares how retraining the brain and calming the nervous system can reset the body’s response to chronic stress and presents the growing body of research supporting the Gupta Program, including new subjective measurements like CRP showing its impact. What excites me most is the potential for this approach to help some of my toughest-to-treat patients. With more studies emerging, I’m increasingly hopeful this could be a game-changer. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2t55s3y3 for the full list of links and resources. Complimentary Gupta Program Brain Retraining Subscription If you are a practicing clinician with patients who suffer from an inflammatory condition, you are entitled to free access to one of the world's foremost neuroplasticity programs, and the only one with independent randomized controlled trial data. To benefit, please visit https://www.guptaprogram.com/health GUEST DETAILS Ashok Gupta Email: ashokguptaprogram@gmail.com https://guptaprogram.com/ Ashok Gupta is an internationally recognized speaker, filmmaker, and health practitioner who specializes in supporting individuals with chronic illness. After overcoming ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) through his own neuroplasticity research, Ashok developed the Gupta Program in 2007 to help others recover. He has published several medical papers and continues to research chronic conditions, with recent studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the Gupta Program. Ashok is dedicated to advancing holistic approaches to healing and improving outcomes for those facing chronic illness. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS DIAMOND DUTCH: https://dutchtest.com/for-providers Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ GOLD TimeLine Nutrition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2xms Vibrant Wellness: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/ EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DRKARA at oneskin.co/DRKARA MiToQ: Target mitochondria for better health and longevity with MitoQ’s advanced supplements at mitoq.com/drkara CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

In this conversation with Siobhan Mitchell, Chief Scientific Officer at MitoQ and a PhD in neuroscience, the discussion centers on the transformative potential of MitoQ in mitochondrial health. Siobhan shares insights on how this targeted antioxidant protects our cells, countering oxidative stress that can lead to diseases like diabetes and cognitive decline. They also explore MitoQ's benefits for heart health, particularly in postmenopausal women, and tackle the link between environmental toxins and brain health, emphasizing the urgency for proactive health measures.

Join me for a fascinating conversation around an exciting breakthrough in dementia detection that’s offering real hope for early intervention. Dr. Hans Frykman, Chief Scientific Officer at Neurocode Laboratories, is here to share groundbreaking insights into cutting-edge biomarkers that can identify pathology associated with Alzheimer's disease before symptoms even appear. What’s even more fascinating is how these same tools are revealing neuroinflammation caused by infections, including COVID, Lyme disease, and mold exposure—issues that are incredibly relevant in functional medicine today. The assays Dr. Frykman and his team have developed, and continue to research, are transforming the way we think about diagnosing and addressing neurodegeneration. We’re talking about a potential game-changer that allows us to intervene earlier, reverse damage, and ultimately improve the trajectory of these conditions. This is an extraordinary time in science and medicine, and the work we’re discussing today is at the forefront of it all. Don’t miss out on how this could reshape your practice. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2t55s3y3 for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Dr. Hans Frykman, MD PhD FRCPC hfrykman@neurocode.com Hans Frykman MD, Ph.D., FRCPC is the founder, CEO, and medical director of BC Neuroimmunology Lab located in the UBC hospital on the University of BC campus in Vancouver BC. He is the medical director for Lykke Lab a genetics laboratory also on the University of BC campus. Also, he is the CSO for Neurocode Lab Inc. in Bellingham WA, a high-complexity, specialty lab focused on neuroimmunology and biomarkers in neurodegeneration. Dr. Frykman has a clinical faculty position at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Neurology. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DIAMOND DUTCH: https://dutchtest.com/for-providers Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ GOLD TimeLine Nutrition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2xms Vibrant Wellness: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/ EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DRKARA at oneskin.co/DRKARA Try Qualia NAD+ for up to 50% off! Visit http://qualialife.com/kara15 and use code KARA15 at checkout for an additional 15% off your entire purchase! Why MitoQ’s mitochondria-targeting is a critical step for your healthspan and longevity strategy. https://tinyurl.com/2b5benmd Want more? CONNECT WITH DrKF Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

We’re witnessing an exciting shift in how we understand gut health and disease—and it’s all thanks to the powerful metabolites produced by the microbiome, like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and secondary bile acids. In today’s episode, Dr. Tom Fabian shares groundbreaking insights into how these postbiotics influence intestinal barrier integrity, immune balance, and even muscle regeneration. These compounds are also connected to key processes like glucose metabolism and healthy aging. What’s truly fascinating is how this science is opening up new frontiers in treating IBS, metabolic conditions, and chronic gut issues. With the upcoming launch of Diagnostic Solution Laboratories’ StoolOMX test, an add-on to the GI-MAP, we now have a tool to measure these metabolites in clinical practice, making personalized and effective treatments more attainable. This is a pivotal moment in functional medicine that you don’t want to miss. ~DrKF FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE CONVERSATION! Get the Updated GI-MAP® Guide with StoolOMX™ Insights! The new GI-MAP® Guide now includes StoolOMX™ insights on bile acids and short-chain fatty acids, enhancing your understanding of IBS, IBD, and gut motility. Refine treatment strategies and optimize patient care with this essential resource. Download now! https://tinyurl.com/5ehysjp7 Check out the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2t55s3y3 for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Thomas Fabian, PhD, CNTP Email: tom.fabian@diagnosticsolutionslab.com Dr. Fabian is a leading expert on the role of the microbiome in health, immune function, chronic disease, and aging. As a translational scientist, his primary focus is on the clinical application of microbiome research in the integrative and functional medicine space. He received his PhD in molecular biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has worked as a biomedical researcher in the biotechnology industry, and more recently, as a consultant in the microbiome testing field. Currently, Dr. Fabian serves a consultant and science advisor with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, and he is also a Science Advisory Board member with Designs for Health. In addition, he is certified as a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner by the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory: https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/ Phone: 877-485-5336 CONNECT WITH DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

It’s very difficult (often impossible) to completely avoid many of the environmental toxins that can cause harm - like air pollution and forever chemicals that contaminate our water and food supply. But Drs. Bob and Rosalind Wright at Mount Sinai have a hopeful solution to this dilemma. They are pioneering the study of “resiliency factors,” not just “risk factors,” that can offset the risks of harmful exposures. It’s a fresh and welcome take on exposomics that I am very excited to share with you. For instance - did you know that omega-3 intake during pregnancy can protect against the development of asthma in the child, even if the child is exposed to known risk factors for asthma? Or that positive relationships (ones that create a sensitive, positive, caregiving environment) have been shown to potentially mitigate the effects of environmental toxins? As a practitioner, I am always looking to empower patients with real solutions to the health challenges we inevitably face and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Dr. Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH and Robert O. Wright, MD, MPH Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai https://icahn.mssm.edu/ Dr. O. Robert Wright is the Ethel H. Wise Chair of Environmental Medicine at Mount Sinai and co-founder of the Institute for Exposomic Research. His research links environmental exposures, like those tracked in the PROGRESS cohort, with the developmental origins of diseases. Dr. Rosalind J. Wright is Dean for Public Health at Icahn School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Institute for Climate Change, Environmental Health, and Exposomics. A pioneer in environmental health, she studies how early-life exposures influence chronic diseases and has been NIH-funded for over 23 years. She also mentors the next generation of clinical scientists. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS DIAMOND DUTCH: https://tinyurl.com/4anbz7b3 Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ Integrative Therapeutics: https://tinyurl.com/4emwj48z GOLD OneSkin: http://oneskin.co/DRKARA TimeLine Nutrition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2xms Vibrant Wellness: https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/ EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS Try QUALIA NAD+ for up to 50% off! Visit https://www.qualialife.com/kara15 and use code KARA15 at checkout for an additional 15% off your entire purchase. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DRKARA at oneskin.co/DRKARA CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Group Program: https://tinyurl.com/4hvusavw Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

Join me and Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, my brilliant friend, scientist, and the powerhouse CEO of Pendulum, for our deepest dive yet into all things Akkermansia. This free-flowing conversation will take your understanding of this extraordinary strain to a whole new level. We’ll explore Akkermansia’s pivotal role in metabolic health—think cravings, weight regulation, A1C—and why we’re deficient in the first place. Plus, we’ll discuss its connection to stress, anxiety, and even neurodegenerative diseases. We’ll also dive into the hotly debated topic of Akkermansia’s impact on MS, unpacking both sides of the controversy. And, we’ll touch on its promising influence on hormonal balance, from infertility to menopause. As someone who's deeply invested in science, I’m personally bullish on Akkermansia and trust Pendulum’s products as part of my own foundational health stack. With groundbreaking science and fresh insights, this episode will change the way you approach your practice. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics Colleen Cutcliffe is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Pendulum. She has more than 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the senior manager of biology at Pacific Biosciences and a scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen completed her postdoctoral studies at Northwestern’s Children’s Memorial Hospital. Colleen received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Pendulum: https://tinyurl.com/hzbxh75f EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NEW FRONTIERS LISTENERS Healthcare providers - Create a healthcare account with Pendulum to unlock wholesale pricing and get $50 off your first wholesale order with code WSKARA50 at https://tinyurl.com/hzbxh75f Not a practitioner but ready to try Pendulum probiotics for yourself? Take 20% off your first membership order with code KARA20 at checkout. https://tinyurl.com/2tjp3jb4 CONNECT WITH DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Group Program: https://tinyurl.com/4hvusavw Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw