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The Fringe

Dr. Alyson Evans, DC; Dr. Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD; & Dr. Abby Kramer, DC

The Fringe is a podcast about how humans heal. Each week, Fringe’s medical team breaks down the science behind light, supplements, sleep, stress, pain, hormones, and recovery in a way that’s warm, clear, and actually useful.From red light therapy to minerals, gut health to brain health, fertility to menopause, inflammation to injury care, we explore the tools and routines that help real people feel better in real life.You’ll hear simple explanations, practical takeaways, surprising science, and

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01:00:03

Did We Forgot How We're Supposed To Regulate? Why...

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2026/10/09

Somewhere along the way, many of us lost the instinct to self regulate, and our wellness may be paying the price. On this episode of the Fringe Podcast, we sit down with therapists Caleb Austin and Bridger Falkenstein of the Beyond Healing Center to explore why feeling okay has become such a struggle today. They unpack the myth that we should be able to handle everything on our own, how a nonstop pace keeps the nervous system stuck in fight or flight, and how co-regulation helps the body to return

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00:26:24

The Dirt We Engineered Out of Childhood

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2026/09/25

Did we over sanitize and synthesize everything? And are our kids' immune systems paying the price for it?Dr. Abby Kramer, from Fringe, sits down with Dr. Carly and Dr. Rachel of Kale Blossom to dig into the hygiene hypothesis and the mineral-rich earth we've slowly scrubbed away in the name of "clean." They explore why dirt, sunshine, and time outdoors helps develop resilient kids, and what happens when hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and indoor living take their place. From rashes and allergies

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00:47:07

Boredom Has a Bottom: The Hidden Cost of Endless...

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2026/09/11

Have we engineered boredom out of existence? And have our youth lost something essential in its absence? This episode digs into what happens to a nervous system that's never prompted to be still, never asked to sit with nothing. Gwen Wild an Occupational Therapist and creator of BrainWorks™, has spent 25 years working with children's development and sensory needs — supporting kids with autism, sensory processing disorders, and neurological and developmental conditions — and she's seen firsthand what

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00:38:56

Why Everyone Feels Tired, Wired and Depleted

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2026/08/27

Nearly everyone walking into a care practice right now says some version of the same thing: tired, wired and depleted. This episode explores the nervous system stuck in overdrive, the inputs that keep it there, and the toll it takes on sleep, mood, energy, and so much more.Dr. Abby Kramer sits down with her good friend Dr. Nicole Huffman, Naturopathic Doctor, former strength coach of 12 years, and a "Terrain First" practitioner, to unpack what depletion actually looks like clinically and what's

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00:48:34

The Postpartum Burnout No One's Testing For...

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2026/08/14

Postpartum burnout has a name. It isn't "just motherhood."Stacia Scott, CEO and founder of Postpartum Care USA, joins Dr. Abby Kramer for a conversation about the exhaustion that so often gets labelled normal — and what she finds when she looks for a cause instead. "This is the biggest hormonal shift in the shortest amount of time in a woman's entire life." Stacia argues, and she walks through what she sees driving exhaustion...➜ Hormone crashes within hours of delivery, in what she calls one of the

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00:48:16

The Light We Lost When We Lit Everything

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2026/07/31

Before we flipped a switch on darkness, our bodies kept time with the sun, the moon, and the fireside.Light is the oldest instruction our biology ever received. For a couple hundred thousand years, human light had four features: very bright days, very dark nights, gradual transitions at either end, and a seasonal swing across the year. Every cell we have was built around that pattern. Then, we replaced all four of those features with nearly 93% of our time now spent inside, and never really asked

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00:59:06

How Care "Down There" Is Changing Women's Health

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2026/07/16

What would pregnancy and postpartum look like if pelvic floor care were part of the plan from day one?On this episode, Fringe Women's Health Director, Liz Frey, PT, sits down with Dr. Marcy Crouch, PT — better known as the Down There Doc — a pelvic health physical therapist with 15+ years of experience and a mission to make women's bodies a whole lot less of a mystery. Marcy shares the moment that redirected her entire career, why she treats "vaginas like elbows," and how her own experiences

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00:50:54

Restoring the Flow Within: Reconnecting with the...

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2026/06/26

Some people pick paths. Dr. Perry Nickelston, carves them out.In this episode, Dr. Alyson sits down with her longtime friend and one of the most exciting thinkers in the health and wellness field — the self-described "lymphatic ninja" behind Stop Chasing Pain. They go all the way back to 2011 where they first started working together, but this conversation is about where Perry's work has landed 15 years later: the lymphatic system, and why it may be the most overlooked system in your body.Dr. Perry

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00:45:30

It Takes More Than Hormones to Fix Our Hormones -...

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2026/06/17

In this episode, Dr. Genevieve Newton, PhD sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, the beloved "Girlfriend Doctor", to bring the science (and heart) to what's really happening during menopause, and why chasing symptoms in isolation rarely works.Together they trace menopause back to the roots: inflammation, adrenal dysregulation, and hormone imbalance, what Dr. Anna calls the "devil's pitchfork." Rather than reaching for a prescription pad, this conversation explores how nutrition,

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01:03:50

Fertility's Oldest Secrets: Ancient Medicine, The...

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2026/05/27

A patient walks into a clinic with undetectable AMH, ovaries that look shriveled on ultrasound, and a single sentence:"I'm looking for a miracle." Nine months later, she conceives naturally. Then does it again.This is the healing energy we’re bringing as we sit down with Dr. Lorne Brown, to unpack what 26 years of treating fertility has taught him.We get into the science (and stories) behind:Why egg quality may actually be an energy problemDr. Brown's journey to studying medical laser science for

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01:04:00

Are You Treating the Athlete — Or Just Following the...

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2026/05/07

This episode of The Fringe is for the clinicians, athletic trainers, and movement professionals who have felt the disconnect between what they learned in school and what they're actually seeing on the field and on the treatment table. Between the high-volume, load-and-go, figure-it-out-when-it-breaks model, and the emerging one, where intentionality, cellular biology, and smarter recovery are reshaping what athlete rehab looks like. Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, and Corey Tremble, DAT, LAT, ATC

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00:40:22

Better Sleep, Less Soreness, More Energy? Let's Talk...

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2026/04/15

Join Dr. Abby Kramer and Dr. Genevieve Newton as they nerd out on the science behind magnesium. From its supportive roles in energy metabolism and heart health, to the benefits it offers for sleep, energy, and muscle function.They jump straight into WHY you need magnesium. Discussing how naturally occurring magnesium levels in agricultural soil have declined over the past century, and how that shift has reduced the magnesium content in both plants, foods and water. Leading to deficiencies, which

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00:48:00

Red vs Near Infrared Light Therapy Explained:...

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2026/04/01

In this episode of the Fringe, Dr. Alyson and Dr. Genevieve team up to break down two questions we get asked frequently - What are the key differences between red and near-infrared (NIR) light therapy? And which one do I use? They kick off the episode discussing the electromagnetic spectrum and the key differences between each wavelength of light, including specific health and wellness outcomes. They share how both wavelengths can provide a wide range of physiological benefits, from skin health to

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01:05:04

Supporting Autism Through Holistic Therapies: The...

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2026/03/26

In this episode of The Fringe, we explore how holistic approaches, including functional lab testing and red light therapy, are being used to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Fringe Scientific Director, Dr. Genevieve Newton sits down with Rita Mastrangelo, FDN-P, from Purely Functional Nutrition, to talk about innovative holistic therapies that may improve overall health, behavior, and quality of life for neurodiverse kids. Rita candidly shares her personal experiences raising a

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00:45:22

From Sunlight to Supplementation: The Impact of...

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2026/03/18

In This episode, Dr. Abby and Dr. Genevieve share why vitamin D is so important for your overall health. From supporting immunity to brain health, cardiovascular function, and bone strength. They break down how we get vitamin D from sunlight, food, and supplements, and why many people's level fall short. Exploring how factors like genetics, body composition, and metabolism can affect the systems ability to absorb and uses vitamin D. Plus, diving into the role of vitamin K2 in helping direct calcium

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00:32:05

Exploring Nutritional Gaps in Modern Day Kids

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2026/03/12

In this episode, Dr. Abby Kramer and Dr. Genevieve Newton sit down to chat about the development of Fringe's new Kids Mighty Multivitamin. Discussing modern day nutritional gaps many kids face. Unpacking pitfalls in the kids supplement industry and how Fringe made a conscious choice to formulate a kids multivitamin from a very different starting point than most. Listen as they get real about the importance of organic, food-based nutrients, safety testing, intentional daily values, and addressing

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00:41:11

Light Therapy & Pelvic Health: Women's Care Meets...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of the Fringe, Dr. Alyson and Dr. Liz dive into the importance of pelvic health and the use of light therapy to support several women's health at cellular level. They explore the role of pelvic health physical therapy, the development of Fringe's Light Therapy Wand, and its applications for postpartum care, pelvic pain, menopausal support, and several other related women's health conditions. The conversation focuses around the need for open, thoughtful discussions about women's

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00:51:36

Fringe's Journey into the Supplement Industry

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2026/02/16

In this episode, Fringe’s Scientific Director, Genevieve Newton, and Medical Director, Abby Kramer, team up to discuss Fringe’s entry into the supplement game. Starting straight from the top and hitting big picture questions like… Why Fringe wanted to start formulating supplements, how our team selected three specific supplements to be part of our Essential line, and the industry norms our team of doctors have not only experienced, but pushed back against with our own vision and values. Getting to

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00:55:18

Fringe Founder Story

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2026/02/09

In this episode of The Fringe, co-founders Alyson and Anthony share their journey behind building Fringe. From day zero to its current place in the world. Reflecting on past professional experiences, where they first met and collaborated, and how previous work environments formed Fringe. The conversation deep dives into the challenges they've faced (individually and collectively), their motivations for creating Fringe, and shared passion for developing a "do good" company culture that prioritizes

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00:46:48

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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2026/01/29

In this episode, Dr. Alyson and Dr. Abby discuss the impact of winter on mental health, particularly focusing on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). They explore the importance of natural light, circadian rhythms, and how simple lifestyle changes can improve mood, energy, balance, and sleep. The conversation explores the impact of Magnesium and Vitamin D, and the benefits of Red Light Therapy. Offering practical tips for managing SAD and creating a more supportive environment for your body and mental

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