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Facilitated
Functional Medicine Stories, Strategies, and Science from The Facility. ||
Get the inside scoop on functional medicine with real patient cases, expert insights, and practical strategies to take charge of your health. Hosted by a functional medicine doctor and nutritionist, Facilitated unpacks lab testing, cutting-edge treatments, and wellness trends—no fluff, just the good stuff. Whether you’re a patient, practitioner, or just health-curious, we’ll help you connect the dots and make functional medicine make sense.
Episodes
35 episodes
34| Emotional Constipation, Courage, & Your Nervous System with Self-love Coach Quiggy
A conversation with mindfulness-based self-love coach Jonathan Quigg "Quiggy". We connect functional medicine with self-love and relationship work to show how nervous system ...
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Episode 34
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1:17:47
33| Inside Functional Medicine At Our Clinic: What It's Really Like to Be a Patient
We share how our functional medicine clinic bridges the gap between rushed primary care and siloed specialty care, focusing on human stories, data, and doable steps. The process restores hope with a clear plan, thoughtful labs, and real collabo...
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Episode 33
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BONUS: Stop Calling A Temporary Lab Change “Boosted Immunity”
A single lab spike does not equal better health. We dive into the viral claim that an upper cervical adjustment “boosts immunity” by raising salivary IgA for 30 minutes and unpack what that marker actually reflects at your barrier surfac...
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11:56
32| From Pixie-Dusted Pills To Proven Protocols: GLC 2025 Recap
We unpack a weekend of research into practical steps: food-first strategies, meaningful biomarkers, and supplements at real doses that move the needle. From omega-3 targets and nitric oxide to fiber, PFAS, mastic gum, tocotrienols, and saffron,...
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Episode 32
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35:22
31| Seeing Through Health Halos: Quick Tips to Read Food Labels
Kate Daugherty, MS, CNS breaks down how packaging claims blur judgment and teaches a fast, reliable method to read nutrition labels with confidence. By the end, you can spot serving-size traps, translate sugar into teaspoons, and see through “c...
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Episode 31
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14:54
30| 3-Month Reversal: How One Patient Beat Sky-High Triglycerides with Food, Movement, and Mitochondria
We share how a midlife patient reversed severe hypertriglyceridemia in three months using precise nutrition, movement, and targeted support after costly conventional care failed to move the needle. The story shows how education, not shame, turn...
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Episode 30
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26:27
29| Reconnecting with Your Womb: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health with Erika Perez
Fertility massage therapist Erika Perez shares her journey from marketing professional to womb care specialist, blending ancient Mayan techniques with modern support for fertility, painful periods, and reconnection with the body.• Erica...
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Episode 29
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44:43
28| Grip Strength, Gucci Loafers, and Glass Water Bottles: Inside the Vibrant Longevity Summit
We share what mattered most at the Vibrant Longevity Summit—where the science shines, where presentations missed, and why basics still beat biohacks for real people. From polyphenols to peptides and testing strategy, we focus on practica...
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Episode 28
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35:16
27| Metabolic Health: It's Not About Vanity
Heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease may appear to be separate illnesses, but they all share a common root cause: metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen explores the connection between these top killers and reveal how addressin...
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Episode 27
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16:25
26| Mold Illness: Mysterious Symptoms of Mycotoxin Exposure
Environmental toxins from water-damaged buildings and mold are often overlooked causes of multi-system symptoms that conventional medicine struggles to diagnose. We explore how mold exposure affects approximately 10-15% of the population who ca...
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Episode 26
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37:07
25| Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in Non-Diabetics: What We Know, What We Don't, and What to Watch
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide valuable insights but are often misunderstood and misused by people without diabetes. We debunk common misconceptions about glucose monitoring and explain why a flat glucose line isn't necessarily opti...
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Episode 25
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35:35
24| Needle in Hay: Finding What Matters with Vibrant Wellness Labs ft. Andrea Whitmarsh
Dr. Mitchell and Andrea Whitmarsh from Vibrant Wellness Labs dive deep into how lab testing quality impacts patient care and clinical outcomes.• Lab certifications matter - CLIA is standard but CAP accreditation ensures higher quality c...
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Episode 24
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38:54
23| Breaking Barriers: A Candid Talk on Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Pelvic Health with Dr. April Dominick
Kate and Dr. April Dominick share the story of their instant connection and growing friendship, which began with a coffee meeting arranged by a mutual patient and evolved into a powerful professional collaboration focused on pelvic floor health...
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Episode 23
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35:44
22| Middle Medicine: Beyond Root Causes
We introduce the concept of "Middle Medicine" as an alternative to traditional functional medicine approaches that often focus too narrowly on finding a single root cause or running excessive tests without results.• Frustration with the...
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Episode 22
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9:53
21| Rocky Mountain Conference Recap: Dr. Silverman's Functional Medicine Wisdom
2025 Rocky Mountain Conference sponsored by NutriDyn Recap!When we reflect on last weekend's seminar with Dr. Rob Silverman, we're excited to share valuable insights on...
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Episode 21
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41:15
20| When It's Your Time: Life Lessons from ER to Dermatology with Lydia Prusinowski, PA-C
Lydia Prusinowski, a seasoned physician assistant, shares her journey from 14 years in emergency medicine to finding new purpose in dermatology practice. She ...
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Episode 20
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43:14
19| Swimmers & Shooters: The Male Side of Fertility
Men contribute to roughly 40% of fertility challenges, making male reproductive health a vital yet often ...
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Episode 19
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30:08
18| The Fertility Spectrum: A Functional Medicine Approach (Female-focus)
Infertility affects 19% of women in the US, yet conventional medicine often labels cases as "unexplained" before rushing to expensive interventions that bypass rather than address underlying issues. We share how functional medicine views fertil...
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Episode 18
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50:22
17| Why We Do Things Differently: Six Years of Functional Medicine Lessons
We reflect on six years of practice at The Facility and examine why we approach functional medicine differently than many other clinics in the industry.• The term "functional medicine" isn't protected, allowing anyone to claim expertise...
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Episode 17
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35:26
16| Decoding Lab Testing: When Less Is More
Functional medicine practitioners Dr. Mitchell and Kate dive into the complex world of medical testing, explaining when testing helps, when it doesn't, and how to avoid getting overwhelmed by data without action. They share candid insights abou...
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Episode 16
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23:19
15| Not A Quick Fix: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Philosophy with Dr. Matt Weaver
Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen sits down with Dr. Matt Weaver, a physical medicine specialist, to explore approaches to pain management and the evolution of chiropractic care. Matt shares his philosophy on treating the person rather than just the condi...
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Episode 15
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1:04:52
14| Beyond Diagnoses: Reimagining Healthcare Systems for Patient-Centered Care
We explore the frustrations and challenges within the current healthcare system while envisioning a more connected, transparent future that prioritizes patient wellbeing and biological understanding over isolated symptoms and quick diagnoses.
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Episode 14
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42:15
13| Fiber: Why You (probably) Need More
Fiber is the unsung hero of gut health, metabolic health, and overall wellness, yet most people are getting only about 15 grams daily when they should aim for 25-38 grams. Functional Nutritionist Kate Daugherty breaks down what fiber is, why it...
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Episode 13
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15:05
12| Is This Normal? Functional Medicine Takes on Your Most Embarrassing Health Questions
Dr. Mitchell and Kate tackle the health questions you're too embarrassed to ask anyone else, exploring what's normal versus what's common when it comes to digestive issues, hormonal changes, and more. We differentiate between everyday health oc...
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Episode 12
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31:27
11| Diagnosing The Biology: Why Cortisone Injections Aren't Fixing Chronic Pain
A holistic approach to chronic pain requires looking beyond symptoms to identify underlying causes and triggers in the full biological picture. Our patient with chronic tendon pain had multiple contributing factors that cortisone injecti...
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Episode 11
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18:50