Listen to the two-part series on our conversation on with Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chavez, NMD on the future of Naturopathic Medicine and the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Movement. Dr. Franco-Chavez has been advocating for health and natural medicine. Listen in!...
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The Future of Naturopathic Medicine & MAHA w/ Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chavez, NMD Pt 1 of 2
Listen to the two part series on our conversation on with Dr. Jessyca Franco-Chavez, NMD on the future of Naturopathic Medicine and the Make America Healthy Again Movement. Dr. Franco-Chavez has been advocating for health and natural medicine. Listen in! SPECIAL...
Episode 52: The Power of Spiritual Authenticity and Emotional Healing
Are you a feeler? Do certain people or environments drain your energy? Do social interactions make you feel depleted? You may be a highly sensitive person, and interacting with insincere situations leaves you feeling disconnected, confused, and your nervous system...
Thriving Through Menopause
Power in the Pause! Thriving Through Menopause Men! Please listen to this episode and understand your wife’s health! Many women feel like they are losing their minds; they are losing themselves in this transition, and men can be a critical support to women during this...
Low Hormone Levels in Teens and Young Women: Signs, Causes & What to Do
What the heck is going on with our youth? Low hormone levels in teens and young women are becoming alarmingly common, and yet, they often go unnoticed by traditional medicine. Dr. Lara shares her clinical experience on what she is witnessing happening with teens and...
Episode 49: Hormone Myths and Mistakes | What Every Woman Should Know
Hormones have a huge impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Learn about the myths and the most common mistakes women make that impact their hormones. These are real clinical observations that Dr. Lara sees in her clinic. This episode is designed to...
Episode 48: Depression and Men’s Mental Health
Join the conversation about men’s health with James Monte, a top pharmaceutical rep with IBSA. He specializes in thyroid function and endocrine optimization and is passionate about helping others. He’s a dedicated family man and husband, with three children ages 16,...
Episode 47: Men’s Health and The Top Reason Why Men Are Driven to See a Doctor!
Join the conversation about men’s health with James Monte who is a top pharmaceutical rep with IBSA. He specializes in thyroid function and endocrine optimization and has a passion for helping others. He’s a dedicated family man and husband, with three children ages...
Episode 46: The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a path to healing and peace. Forgiveness is a release or dismissal of something, encompassing both God’s forgiveness of our sins and our responsibility to forgive others, mirroring God’s mercy and grace. What does the Bible say about forgiveness?...
Episode 45: Mental Health Issues On The Rise w/ Bill Brassow
Meet Bill Brassow, founder and producer of PodWorks Studios in Mesa, AZ, where Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast is recorded. We talk about the rise of mental health issues on the rise that we are both noticing. I appreciate the perspective of people outside the...
Episode 44: My Take On Medical Cannabis Use for Christians
When is medical cannabis use right? Is medical cannabis safe for consumption for Christians? I will discuss the different ways to use cannabis, the different strains and their benefits, THC vs CBD, dosing, and the various conditions that people can benefit from using...
Episode 43: How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is over 3,000 years old, used to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. The actual practice of acupuncture includes placing hair-thin needles into the skin on certain points of a meridian. The needles are sterilized to prevent infection and are only...
Episode 42: The Reason YOU are NOT Healing and the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy!
I want to dedicate this episode to the lovely Apostle Shirley Pace, a great woman of God, who joined the Lord in November 2024 and, on her deathbed, blessed me with a prophecy that edified my soul. As she told me, “Always be yourself, Dr. Lara. You bring light to the...
Episode 41: My Story…God will take a “Nobody” and make them into a “Somebody”
In this episode, God leads me to share about my family’s journey into the U.S., my upbringing and how my experiences have molded me into who I am today. I share my desire to learn and grow because of the limitations my parents experienced in their country. Never make...
Episode 40: Detoxes Are a Scam!…Unless You Do This.
A lot of detox products are pretty misleading, and while “detox” might be a marketing term, there are some ways that you can support your systems of elimination for optimal function. In this episode, we will discuss the difference between a cleanse and detoxification,...
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