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Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness

Functionally Enlightened

Welcome to the Functionally Enlightened podcast. We interview well-respected medical and functional practitioners as well as patients who have overcome disabling chronic conditions, such as dysautonomia. These important guests provide helpful tips on managing chronic pain and illness, using a combination of traditional and whole-body healing modalities, that you can begin to implement into your daily life. By listening, subscribing and leaving a review, you have already begun on your wellness

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Eps 68. Oxygen, Inflammation & Healing: How EWOT...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, to explore the powerful connection between oxygen utilization, inflammation, and chronic illness recovery.Brad shares his deeply personal health journey—from autoimmune arthritis and malignant melanoma to a later diagnosis of Lyme disease and Bartonella—and how conventional treatments failed to produce lasting healing. His search for answers led him to Exercise With Oxygen

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00:53:09

Eps 67. Toxic Superfoods & The Oxalate Overload You...

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2025/11/13

In this powerful episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Dr. Sharon Surita, PhD, BCFDNP sits down with Sally K. Norton, MPH, nutrition expert, public health researcher, and author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better.Sally holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s in Public Health, and her career has spanned major medical schools in medical education and public health research. After years of personal health struggles,

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00:50:05

Healing Chronic Lyme: How Frédéric Roscop Recovered...

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2025/10/30

In this powerful episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Dr. Sharon Surita welcomes Frédéric Roscop, an award-winning osteopathic practitioner and scientist from the UK, who shares his deeply personal journey of living with undiagnosed Lyme disease for over 20 years—and how he ultimately healed himself when conventional medicine failed.💡 Frédéric reveals the science behind Liquid Intelligence™, his double-patented healing process that integrates biochemistry, frequency-based therapy, and

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00:42:20

Eps 65. Lyme Missed, Lives Lost: Nicole Bell on...

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2025/10/16

Lyme disease shouldn’t be a guessing game. In this episode, Nicole Bell—MIT/Duke engineer, author of What Lurks in the Woods, and CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics—shares how her husband’s undiagnosed Lyme and co-infections (Bartonella, Babesia) led to a tragic outcome… and why that drove her mission to change the standard of care for tick-borne illness. We break down:-Why antibody tests miss stealth infections -How direct detection (PCR, digital PCR) + sample enrichment improve sensitivity-Smart strategies

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00:45:17

Eps 64. Autoimmunity, Hormones & Cancer—The Missing...

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2025/10/02

In this powerful episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Heather, a functional oncology and nutrition specialist whose personal battle with cancer and autoimmune disease led her to pioneer a holistic approach to healing.Heather shares her journey from cancer diagnosis to choosing alternative treatments over conventional chemo and radiation, and how she rebuilt her health through nutrigenomics, blood sugar regulation, and individualized care. Together, Sharon and

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00:50:47

Eps 63. Genomics, Detox & Chronic Illness: How Elite...

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2025/09/09

On this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Piper Gibson and Bailey Williams, co-founders of Elite Gene Labs, to explore the world of functional genomics and its power in supporting those with chronic illness, environmental toxicity, and implant-related complications.Piper and Bailey share their deeply personal journeys into genomics—how neurological symptoms, autoimmune struggles, and years of unanswered questions led them to discover how genetics could guide

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00:43:06

Eps 62. Mesh Implant Survivors: Jennifer DeGlopper &...

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2025/09/01

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Sharon Surita, PhD, FDNP and Jennifer DeGlopper—both mesh implant illness survivors—come together to share their lived experiences with surgical mesh complications.From infections, autoimmune reactions, and chronic pain to navigating dismissive medical systems, Sharon and Jennifer open up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual toll of mesh-related illness.Together they explore:-Symptoms that can linger long after mesh surgery-Why biofilm and infections make

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00:52:39

Eps 61. Can Red Light Therapy Heal You? | Healing,...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon Surita, PhD, BCFDNP, sits down with Dr. Carl Rothschild, a pioneer in red light therapy and infrared sauna technology, to explore the science, safety, and life-changing benefits of these therapies.With nearly five decades of chiropractic experience, Dr. Rothschild shares:-How red light therapy went from a dismissed idea to a cornerstone of his clinical success-Why this technology can help with skin conditions, fat loss, inflammation,

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The Science Behind Relax Sauna with Phillip Wilson

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2025/08/07

In this episode, Sharon sits down with Phillip Wilson, founder of Relax Saunas, to dive deep into the healing science of far infrared therapy—a game changer for those dealing with implant illness, ASIA syndrome, chronic fatigue, and detox struggles.Phillip shares how far infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas and why his ceramic semiconductor technology offers near 100% pure far infrared—able to vibrate water molecules, induce a healing fever, and promote deep parasympathetic relaxation.They

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00:51:12

Eps 59. Gut Healing Starts Here: Food, Bacteria & the...

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2025/07/23

In this episode, Sharon sits down with Natalie Earl, a functional nutritionist and founder of Nutrition with Confidence, to unpack how gut health, nervous system regulation, and ancestral eating can help reverse chronic illness—especially when conventional medicine falls short.Natalie shares her own story of recovery from eczema, PMS, and autoimmune symptoms, and how it led her to embrace functional medicine, deep gut healing, and food-based protocols. They dive into:-The GAPS protocol & healing

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00:44:03

Eps 58. The Truth About Autoimmune Healing:...

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2025/07/09

In this episode, Sharon sits down with Dr. Anju Mathur—founder of Angel Longevity Medical Center—to explore what truly works when conventional medicine fails. After years of practicing as a traditional MD, Dr. Mathur found herself chronically unwell with “normal” labs and no answers. That led her to discover the transformative power of functional testing, detoxification, metabolic nutrition, and hormone optimization.We cover:-Her personal shift from mainstream to integrative medicine-Why thyroid

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00:46:26

Eps 57. Managing Chronic Illness & PANDAS Naturally:...

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2025/06/20

In this episode, Sharon Surita sits down with Ethan Pompeo, founder of Green Valley Nutrition, to explore his powerful personal healing journey through autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and neurological symptoms.Diagnosed with PANDAS and living with dysautonomia, Ethan opens up about how CBD oil changed his life—helping to relieve tics, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and inflammation. Now, he’s sharing what he’s learned with others navigating similar paths.🧠 Topics Covered:-What is PANDAS and why

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00:43:25

Perimenopause Isn’t Supposed to Be This Hard: Real...

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2025/06/07

In this empowering episode, Sharon sits down with Jennifer Woodward, FDN-P, author of Easy Perimenopause: The Essential Guide to Modern Midlife. Jennifer shares her personal journey into functional nutrition—sparked by her son’s health struggles—and how it led her to specialize in supporting women through the often confusing and overwhelming hormonal shifts of perimenopause.Together, Sharon and Jennifer unpack:🌿 Early warning signs and commonly misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause🧪 The role of

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00:57:16

Eps 55. Are breast implants making you sick? - with...

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2025/05/26

In this powerful and eye-opening interview, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Tim Sayed joins Sharon Surita, PhD, to dive deep into the complex and often controversial world of Breast Implant Illness (BII) and explant surgery.👉 Dr. Sayed shares his personal journey into explant-focused care and the science behind why some patients develop inflammatory symptoms after getting implants—from brain fog and fatigue to gut issues and mood changes.🎙️ What you'll learn in this episode:• What Breast

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00:51:03

Adriana Shuman’s Blueprint for Detoxing Your Life,...

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2025/05/09

In this powerful episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Adriana Shuman, Certified Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Health and Wellness Strategist, and founder of Your Wellness Made Simple. With a background in pharmacy and a deep understanding of holistic health, Adriana shares how addressing root causes — not just symptoms — is the real path to healing. 🌿✨We dive into: 🔹 Why mindset shifts are essential for true recovery🔹 How unresolved trauma and chronic stress

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00:43:55

From Exercise Science to Energy Medicine: Healing...

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2025/04/24

In this episode of Functionally Enlightened, Sharon sits down with Randee Engelhard—exercise scientist, posture therapist, and NAET-certified practitioner—to explore her powerful journey into functional and energy-based healing.Randee shares how personal experiences with chronic pain led her from traditional physical therapy to a deeper understanding of emotional, biochemical, and energetic root causes. Discover how she helps clients with complex, disabling conditions using tools like muscle

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00:42:26

Eps. 52. Is Mold Making You Sick? Root Cause Insights...

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2025/04/18

Could mold exposure or environmental toxins be the missing link in your health journey?In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, Sharon sits down with Dr. Lauren Tessier, ND; a nationally recognized expert in environmentally acquired illness and mold-related health conditions.They dive deep into the complex world of mold toxicity, environmental health, and why conventional medicine often misses these root causes.Dr. Tessier shares:✨ Common (but overlooked) symptoms of mold illness✨

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Eps 51. Healing Chronic Illness: Dr. Bill Rawls on...

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2025/04/03

What if the key to healing chronic illness isn’t just about treating symptoms, but restoring cellular health? 🌿In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, a leading expert on Lyme disease, herbal therapies, and cellular wellness, to explore the root causes of chronic illness and how to support healing through natural solutions.✅ Topics Covered:🔹 Dr. Rawls' personal journey from chronic illness to recovery🔹 How herbs can support cellular function and

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00:46:56

Eps 50. Heart Rate Variability & Healing: Dr. Torkil...

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2025/03/19

Dr. Torkil Færø—emergency physician, medical researcher, and author of the bestselling book The Pulse Cure—joins Sharon Surita to explore how heart rate variability (HRV) serves as a powerful tool for tracking stress, recovery, and overall health.Dr. Færø shares his expertise on HRV monitoring and why it’s an underutilized biofeedback tool for conditions like dysautonomia, POTS, mitochondrial dysfunction, PTSD, and autoimmune-related conditions. He breaks down how lifestyle factors—including stress,

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00:41:55

Breaking Free from Chronic Pain: Patricia Tashiro’s...

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2025/03/08

Chronic pain can feel like a life sentence—but what if the key to healing isn’t what you think? In this episode of the Functionally Enlightened Podcast, we sit down with Patricia Tashiro, a passionate advocate for chronic pain recovery, whose journey began after her daughter’s traumatic brain injury.Despite trusting conventional medicine, Patricia realized that true healing required a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, functional medicine, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). Now,

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