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Bringing Hope, driven by science. Isabelle Amigues, MD, is a physician scientist with a speciality in rheumatology. She has trained both in Paris, France as well as Columbia University, in New York City. At age 40, in the midst of an existential crisis, she was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. A timely meeting with a non-traditionally trained practitioner taught her a different approach to disease. She experienced the power of meditation, visualization, energy healing and love. Her journey through cancer inspired her to learn more about these alternative approaches, and now that she has studied many of them she has integrated them into her own practice of medicine. Dr. Amigues is the author of multiple book chapters and scientific articles in rheumatology. She is the founder and CEO of UnabridgedMD.
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Episodes
163 episodes
The Neuroscience of Collective Healing — Why Your Brain Heals Faster in Groups
Dr. Isabelle Amigues unpacks why patients often recover better, faster, and more deeply in a supportive group. From mirror neurons and oxytocin to vagus nerve activation and the power of clinician belief, she explains how community and medicine...
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21:04
Elizabeths Lupus & Celiac Journey—Finding Hope, Healing, and the Right Rheumatologist
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with her patient Elizabeth Anthony to discuss her journey from a high school lupus diagnosis and years of difficult symptoms, to finally finding answers and support at UnabridgedMD. Liz ...
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How to Pick The Best Insurance Plan For You
Choosing a health insurance plan can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re living with a chronic illness like inflammatory arthritis. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down insurance in simple, practical terms so you can stop gue...
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From Rheumatoid Arthritis to Remission: Erica’s Story of Hope, Healing, and the Leadville 100
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Erica Canzler, who shares her journey from a life-changing rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in 2015 to complete remission—and finishing the legendary Leadville 100 race. ...
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20:17
How COVID-19 Affects Your Immune Health — Rheumatology101 with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
Can a COVID-19 infection flip a hidden switch in your immune system—triggering arthritis or other autoimmune conditions? Dr. Isabelle Amigues explains what she’s seeing in clinic, the science behind post-infection immune shifts, and why treatme...
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17:28
Inflammatory Arthritis: The Power of Early Action and A Rheumatologist Who Listens
Early action changes everything. In this episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues breaks down exactly how timely diagnosis, clear treatment goals, and a physician who actually listens can move patients from painful flares to true remission—without living ...
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16:01
Pain Free Thanksgiving: GOUT Prevention and Education
Don't fear Thanksgiving if you have GOUT. Dr. Isabelle Amigues — your friendly rheumatologist — serves up essential guidance on how to enjoy your holiday feast without triggering a GOUT flare. Whether you’re personally managing GOU...
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16:41
The Science of Meditation in Inflammatory Arthritis
🧘♀️ Can meditation really reduce inflammation? Dr. Isabelle Amigues dives into the science behind how meditation—and even prayer—can activate the body’s innate healing systems, decrease inflammation, and support remission in autoimmune ...
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Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection: Lessons from the Counter Clockwise Study for Rheumatology
In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues dives into the groundbreaking Counter Clockwise Study by Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, exploring how the way we
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From Pain to Possibility: Cliff’s PMR Journey to Remission with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
In this hope-filled episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Cliff—a former patient—to trace his journey from sudden, debilitating pain and months of uncertainty to full remission and a return to the life he love...
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Episode 19
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32:00
Gut Health, Antibiotics & Post-Infectious Syndromes: Dr. Katrina Coulter on the Microbiome, Post-Lyme, and Long COVID
Did you know the trillions of microbes in your gut might shape everything from your immune system to your mental health—and even how you recover after an infection? 🌱In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Ami...
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38:34
From Exhaustion to Empowered: Postpartum Autoimmunity Journey & The Path to Remission with Dr. Isabelle Amigues
After two pregnancies—and nearly a year of feeling like she had the flu every day—Morgan (a pediatric cardiology professional and mom of two) was told “labs look normal.” Still, she had daily joint pain, low-grade fevers, shortness of breath...
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32:50
When Medicine Meets Mindset: Dr. Isabelle Amigues with Daniel Eisenman on Healing Beyond Diagnosis
In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues joins Daniel Eisenman—author, facilitator, and host of the Breaking Normal podcast—to share her deeply personal journey of receiving a diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer on her 4...
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1:03:58
Compassion in Action: Nursing, Lifestyle Medicine & Women’s Health with Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Mooney
In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Mooney to explore the heart of nursing, the power of lifestyle medicine, and the urgent need for stronger advocacy in women’s health. T...
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Episode 14
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44:30
From Desperation to Remission: Holly's Healing Journey With Dr. Isabelle Amigues
In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Holly Gould to share her remarkable story of struggle, perseverance, and healing. After seeing more than a dozen doctors who couldn’t provide answers, Holly felt s...
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Episode 15
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22:58
From Fatigue to Clarity: Healing Mitochondria and the Brain with Dr. Scott Sherr
In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, board certified internal medicine physician and a pioneer in integrative and functional medicine, to dive deep into the root causes of fatigue...
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44:37
Why Leaving Insurance-Based Physical Therapy Transformed Patient Care — with Dr. Lindsey Arnold
In this episode of the UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Lindsey Arnold, a physical therapist who made the bold decision to leave the traditional insurance system to provide better care. Lindsay shares her journey from f...
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26:09
Rewiring the Brain: Chiropractic Neurology for Dysautonomia, POTS, and Chronic Illness Recovery
In this illuminating episode of The UnabridgedMD Podcast, Dr. Isabel Amig sits down with Dr. Michael Lovich, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, to explore how brain-based chiropractic care is transforming outcomes for patients with dys...
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45:02
“I Was Crippled by Arthritis—Until I Found Real Answers” | Patricia’s Story at UnabridgedMD
What happens when you’re in pain, desperate for answers, and the healthcare system makes you wait months to see a specialist? Patricia faced this nightmare—until she discovered UnabridgedMD.In this inspiring interview, Dr. Isabelle Amig...
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29:25
Unlocking Brain & Body Harmony: Music‑Powered Rehabilitation ft. Dr. Tom Fritz
Want to feel better faster—whether you're recovering from injury, battling chronic pain, or pushing your limits as an athlete? In this episode of Unabridged with Dr. Amigues, we host Dr. Tom Fritz, neuroscientist and founder of the breakthrough...
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40:53
Healing Chronic Illness with Holistic Tools & Science
Can Western medicine and holistic healing work together? In this episode of Unabridged with Dr. Amigues, we dive into the journey of a chronic illness warrior turned holistic health practitioner, who shares how craniosacral therapy, stem cell t...
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19:29
From Lupus to Leadership: A Journey of Healing, Functional Medicine, and Hope with Dr. Ward
In this powerful and inspiring episode of UnabridgedMD, host Dr. Isabelle Amigues welcomes Dr. Ward, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, to share his remarkable story of resilience, healing, and clinical transformation. Diagnos...
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27:17
Integrative Healing: Exploring Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Chrissy Davis-Allen
What exactly is naturopathic medicine, and how can it transform your approach to health? Join Dr. Isabelle Amigues as she sits down with Dr. Chrissy Davis-Allen, a passionate naturopathic physician and true healer at heart. Discover Dr. Davis-A...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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22:30
Trusting the Intuition: Stacy’s Journey from Dismissal to Diagnosis
In this heartfelt episode of UnabridgedMD: Stories of Hope, Dr. Isabelle Amigues is joined by Stacy—a patient, medical professional, and fierce self-advocate—who shares her powerful story of persistence through years of being dismissed by provi...
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24:01
It’s Not All in Your Head: Lisa’s Story of Rare Autoimmunity, Resilience & Finding Hope
Welcome back to the UnabridgedMD Podcast, where hope is driven by science.In this deeply personal and emotional episode, Dr. Isabelle Amigues speaks with Lisa, a longtime patient and now dear friend, about her courageous journey through mul...
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