In this episode, returning guest herbalist Leslie Whalen teaches you how to make your own medicine using herbs found in your local area. She covers 4 steps to making sure you are able to extract the correct medicinal properties in a way that gets you the most benefits. With these 4 steps- Identification, Harvesting, Extraction Techniques, and Dosing, you will have the confidence to start your own apothecary. The Folk Method she teaches in this episode requires no measuring or complicated mathematical equations while still giving you truly safe and effective medicine. Plants are medicine if used properly with the right techniques.

If you have been curious about making your own tinctures and salves, but didn't know where to start, this episode is for you!

Leslie Gossett Whalen is an herbalist, naturalist, forager, and educator. Her mission is to support people in finding their way back to the wisdom of our ancestors. She started the School of Earth and Awe to teach people how to recognize that natural food and medicine are abundantly available all around us. She offers classes, workshops, and consultations. You can find her teaching schedule at www.schoolofearthandawe.com/events

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In this episode of Diagnosis Redefined, Erica interviews Ryan Hughes, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and functional medicine practitioner. Ryan, who specializes in uncovering the root causes of ADHD, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep issues, shares his personal journey with ADHD, including his own diagnosis and the path he’s taken to manage it naturally. He dives into the rising number of ADHD diagnoses and explores whether it’s due to misdiagnosis or environmental factors contributing to the surge. Ryan also discusses how individuals with ADHD can harness their unique traits to optimize brain health, improve performance, and recover faster—without solely relying on medication.

If you’re looking for natural, science-backed solutions to optimize brain health, performance, and recovery—whether you’re an athlete or someone seeking a better way to manage daily life—this episode will provide actionable advice on how to thrive with ADHD without relying solely on medication.

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Website: https://optimizeyourbrainhealth.com/

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In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a topic that’s been on my heart for a while: the growing number of so-called “functional medicine” practitioners who aren’t actually practicing functional medicine at all.

I can’t tell you how many clients come to us saying, “I tried functional medicine—it didn’t work.” But when they share their story, it’s clear they never experienced real functional care in the first place.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the five biggest red flags to watch out for so you don’t waste your time, your money—or your hope—on someone who’s not doing it right. We’ll talk about what functional medicine really is, what it absolutely is not, and how to find someone who’s actually going to help you get to the root of what’s going on in your body.

Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode will give you clarity and confidence moving forward.

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