Integrative Medicine with Dr. Leland Stillman

Welcome to the first episode in our brand-new series on autoimmunity. In this foundational conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman, MD is joined by Amy Arp—autoimmune recovery specialist and former MS patient—to explore what conventional medicine often overlooks: the earliest signs that your immune system is under stress. Long before an official diagnosis, symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and skin issues can indicate a growing repair deficit in the body. The earlier you recognize and address these signs, the greater your chances of avoiding full-blown disease.This series is designed to help you reframe how you think about autoimmunity—not as a single disease or diagnosis, but as a systemic breakdown caused by toxic overload, nutrient depletion, infections, and chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. Stillman explains why waiting for a label like “rheumatoid arthritis” or “Crohn’s disease” can cost you precious time—and how focusing instead on cellular repair, lifestyle change, and metabolic health can lead to real, lasting recovery.If you're struggling with unexplained symptoms or trying to make sense of a recent diagnosis, this series will give you the tools and clinical insights to take back control of your health. Subscribe to follow each episode as we dig deeper into the causes, testing, and protocols that are changing lives—without relying solely on drugs.If you enjoyed this episode and want to go deeper into Dr. Stillman's approach to autoimmunity, join his free masterclass webinar. As a thank you for being a loyal listener, you can grab your free download of "The Testing I Trust" here: https://www.stillmanwellness.com/Testing-I-Trust.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Leland Stillman continues his conversation with Dr. Russell Jaffe—MD, PhD, clinical pathologist, immunologist, and founder of PERQUE—diving deep into the key principles behind his book Thriving in the 21st Century. This discussion unpacks Dr. Jaffe’s decades of research and clinical experience, offering a framework for preventing and reversing chronic disease through a blend of biochemical precision, lifestyle intervention, and systems-based thinking.Dr. Jaffe outlines his “eight predictive biomarkers” model, explaining how these indicators—ranging from first morning urine pH to LRA by ELISA/ACT testing—can provide early insight into immune tolerance, metabolic resilience, and inflammatory load. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of conventional lab reference ranges, the role of high-potency, bioavailable vitamin C, and how detoxification, hydration, and alkalinity work synergistically to restore function at the cellular level. Dr. Stillman and Dr. Jaffe also discuss the root causes of oxidative stress and the clinical utility of measuring oxidized cholesterol.This episode is ideal for clinicians, health coaches, and informed patients looking for a strategic, evidence-based approach to long-term wellness. Dr. Jaffe’s work challenges the reactive, pharmaceutical-heavy model of conventional medicine and offers a preventative roadmap rooted in physiology, nutrient synergy, and personalized care. To learn more, explore his book Thriving in the 21st Century, available now on Amazon, and visit drrusselljaffe.com for tools, resources, and practitioner education.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman reconnects with Ashlee to explore her family’s extraordinary journey through trauma, mold toxicity, and the limitations of conventional care. After her two-year-old son suffered a devastating eye injury from a rooster attack, Ashlee and her family were thrust into a whirlwind of surgeries, long recovery timelines, and overwhelming diagnoses—including predictions of permanent blindness and a prosthetic eye. What followed was a story of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of integrative healing that defied all expectations.Ashlee shares how her son’s eye began to heal rapidly and unexpectedly after introducing phototherapy patches that support stem cell activation and inflammation modulation—paired with prayer, light therapy, and holistic care. The story takes another turn when the family unknowingly moves into a mold-contaminated home. Within months, they were facing infections, neurological symptoms, and the birth of a newborn with health issues. After confirming severe environmental toxicity, Ashlee made the bold decision to evacuate their home, pursue detoxification strategies, and document their recovery through nutrition, nervous system regulation, and bioenergetic support.This episode is a must-listen for families dealing with chronic illness, practitioners navigating complex cases, and anyone seeking real-world examples of what’s possible when root-cause medicine meets radical self-advocacy. You’ll hear about the testing methods Ashlee used, the clinical results they achieved—including complete mycotoxin clearance—and how belief, biology, and environment all shape the healing process. Subscribe to Dr. Stillman Uncensored and follow @stillmanmd for more resources on environmental medicine, mold recovery, and whole-family wellness.To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her mold course, use this link to recieve 15% off the course. For more information about Ashlee’s bare naked course, visit her website here, or follow her @simplholistic to get connected. Try the light therapy patches today. Purchase here.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Leland Stillman shares his personal lab results from multiple blood draws, revealing dramatic day-to-day variability in key biomarkers including cholesterol, cortisol, and TSH based on travel, stress, and lifestyle factors. This real-world data provides crucial insights for autoimmune patients who often receive conflicting lab results and struggle with hormonal imbalances and metabolic dysfunction.Dr. Stillman discusses optimal biomarker targets beyond conventional ranges, including ideal cholesterol levels for longevity and homocysteine targets for cardiovascular protection. He shares a compelling case study of a patient with treatment-resistant depression who achieved complete recovery through comprehensive hormone replacement therapy targeting testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, and DHEA—illustrating the power of addressing root-cause hormonal dysfunction over symptom management alone.This episode offers essential guidance for patients navigating functional medicine testing, particularly those with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Stillman's integrative approach emphasizes correlating lab findings with clinical symptoms rather than relying solely on reference ranges, providing a practical framework for personalized autoimmune and chronic disease management. Discover the hidden triggers sabotaging your autoimmune healing in Dr. Stillman's exclusive monthly masterclass—register here to learn how his patients reclaim their health.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, is the founder of PERQUE and a leader in nutritional immunology. He discusses the true power of vitamin C, revealing its critical role as an antioxidant and its surprising bioavailability. Listeners learn about common supplement myths, why many don’t deliver, and the nutrient's essential function in supporting overall health. Jaffe emphasizes the synergy between vitamin C and minerals like magnesium, and the importance of mindful dietary choices in today's toxic environment.

In this episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with Mary Rankin—entrepreneur, survivor, and creator of the antioxidant-rich wellness product Skin Sips. Mary shares her extraordinary health journey from being an investor with no background in medicine to facing a life-threatening diagnosis of aplastic anemia. After experiencing severe fatigue, dangerously low blood counts, and conflicting medical advice, Mary turned to one of the world’s leading hematologists at MD Anderson, who helped stabilize her condition. But Mary’s journey didn’t end with conventional treatment—she sought deeper healing.Through self-education and collaboration with integrative physicians, Mary discovered a potent antioxidant called superoxide dismutase (SOD), derived from a proprietary French melon extract. With a vision to help others dealing with fatigue, immune dysregulation, and skin issues, she developed Skin Sips, a simple nutraceutical drink that has since delivered surprising results—even among patients with chronic fatigue and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Stillman and Mary explore the science behind SOD, the limitations of conventional care, and why addressing cellular oxidative stress is key to recovery and longevity.This is more than a product story—it’s a testament to self-advocacy, mindset, and the power of integrative approaches. Whether you’re a practitioner, patient, or wellness entrepreneur, Mary’s story will inspire you to question the status quo, take ownership of your health, and rethink what’s possible.Try SkinSipsTo purchase SkinSips, visit: https://e7c14f.myshopify.com/?ref=leland_stillman. Use code StillmanMD for free shipping.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.stillmanmd.com/Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this compelling conversation, Dr. Leland Stillman welcomes Dr. Christiane Northrup—board-certified OB/GYN, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized advocate for women’s health and medical freedom. From her early days growing up on a working farm to practicing academic medicine at some of the nation's top institutions, Dr. Northrup shares the personal, clinical, and spiritual journey that led her to become a leading voice in holistic, integrative care. She offers a rare look into the heart of a physician who dared to challenge the system from within—and walked away to speak truth.This episode explores critical, often controversial topics, including the use of bioidentical hormones, informed consent in vaccination, and the impact of early life trauma on lifelong health outcomes. Dr. Northrup reflects on formative experiences with her own family’s medical challenges and how they shaped her belief in the body’s innate ability to heal. She and Dr. Stillman unpack the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, the mind-body connection, and the transformational potential of menopause when approached with wisdom instead of fear.This conversation is a must-listen for holistic practitioners, coaches, and health entrepreneurs who want to serve at a higher level. Dr. Northrup speaks candidly about censorship, institutional pushback, and how to stay rooted in integrity in a rapidly shifting medical landscape. If you’re seeking inspiration, clinical insight, and spiritual clarity on how to support real healing in today’s world, tune in now. Special Gift for Listeners: As a thank you for tuning in to this conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup, visit https://drnorthrup.mykajabi.com/christiane-northrup-md-offerings to receive a free download from Dr. Northrup, along with access to additional valuable resources on women’s health, holistic healing, and conscious living.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.stillmanmd.com/Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Dr. Leland Stillman speaks with Dr. Olle Johansson, a pioneering researcher from Sweden’s prestigious Karolinska Institute, about the underreported biological and environmental impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Dr. Johansson shares his decades-long journey from groundbreaking neuroscience and peptide research to investigating the health implications of man-made EMFs, ranging from skin disorders to immune dysfunction and even potential links to antibiotic resistance. This is essential listening for anyone curious about electrohypersensitivity (EHS), microwave radiation, and the silent biological toll of our wireless world.Dr. Stillman and Dr. Johansson discuss the emerging science connecting EMF exposure to chronic illness, infertility, neurological diseases, and the alarming decline in pollinators like bees. With an emphasis on peer-reviewed research and firsthand clinical insights, they explore how EMFs may impair immune function, contribute to cancer risk, and disrupt fundamental biological processes. Most strikingly, Dr. Johansson recounts a landmark double-blind study confirming that EHS patients could detect microwave radiation, even when hidden, offering compelling evidence that EMFs affect human biology in real time.This conversation is a call to action for individuals, practitioners, and policymakers to take the EMF crisis seriously. Learn actionable steps to reduce exposure, how EMFs are impacting our health on a cellular level, and why mainstream medicine remains largely silent on the issue. For further reading and EMF mitigation resources, visit Dr. Stillman’s Substack and support Dr. Johansson’s independent research at research.radiation.dk. Don’t miss this critical dialogue on what could be one of the greatest environmental health threats of our time.Want to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs.Boost Your Health with Light Therapy – Experience the benefits of Dr. Stillman’s favorite light therapy product. Get yours at teamquantumwellness.com/buy.Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode of Stories of Hope, Stories of Healing, Dr. Leland Stillman is joined by Ashlee Rowland of @simpleholistic to explore her extraordinary transformation from a chronically ill teenager to a thriving mother of two. Diagnosed in her early teens with a host of debilitating conditions—rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and more—Ashlee shares how she was funneled through the conventional medical system without ever being offered a true path to healing. It wasn’t until she moved to Hawaii and was immersed in nature, light, clean food, and a toxin-free lifestyle that her body began to reverse what she had been told was "incurable."Together, Ashlee and Dr. Stillman break down the fundamental pillars that catalyzed her recovery: light, grounding, mineral balance, and ancestral eating. The conversation unveils how real healing doesn’t come from a pill or surgery, but from creating alignment between one’s environment and biology. Listeners will be particularly struck by the emotional and psychological journey Ashlee shares—from moments of despair to the empowerment that came through vision-casting, faith, and radical self-responsibility.This episode calls to reclaim your health sovereignty and rethink the cultural myths around disease and chronic symptoms. Ashlee’s story exemplifies the holistic principle that when you remove the poisons and nourish the body with nature’s fundamentals, the body has an incredible capacity to heal. Whether you're struggling with a diagnosis, searching for answers, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of holistic medicine, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom from two practitioners who have seen true healing. To connect with Ashlee and learn more about her work, including her signature Bare Naked Hormones course, visit: https://simplholistic.org/bnh-course.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here: https://lifewave.com/simplholistic/enrollment/enrollerselectionWant to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs: https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life: https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Dr. Leland Stillman sits down with holistic practitioner Magdalena Lewicki and her husband, retired physician Dr. Mark Lewicki, to discuss their powerful journey into phototherapy. What began as curiosity evolved into a transformative approach to health, boosting energy, improving sleep, and even reversing aging signs in their lives and those of loved ones.They share compelling personal stories, including improved recovery after exercise, relief from chronic joint pain, and surprising cardiovascular improvements—all from using light-activated patches that stimulate the body’s own regenerative processes. These drug-free, non-invasive tools are reshaping their view of what true healing looks like.This conversation dives deep into how light therapy aligns with holistic principles, activating the body’s natural healing potential without side effects or dependency. If you’re interested in cutting-edge, non-pharmaceutical health solutions, this episode offers inspiration and insight into the future of medicine.Try the X39 patches today. Purchase here. https://lifewave.com/magdawellness1/enrollment/EnrollerSelection?market=PLWant to take your health to the next level? Here are a few ways to deepen your knowledge and take action on your health:Work with Dr. Stillman – Ready to optimize your health with a functional and integrative approach? Schedule a consultation at Dr. Stillman’s practice and get a personalized health plan tailored to your needs. https://www.naplesfunctionalmedicine.com/Stay Informed & Inspired – Subscribe to Dr. Stillman’s newsletter for exclusive health insights, podcast updates, and expert guidance on living a vibrant life. https://stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fstillmanmd.substack.com%2FpodcastDon’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stillmanmd.substack.com/subscribe