by Christie Wylde
Serving the Naturopathic Medicine profession since 2024. A podcast that highlights and celebrates the uniqueness of our medicine and approach to patient care. The host, Christie Wylde, is in her last year of training to be an ND and all guests are NDs who've graduated from an accredited institution. Episodes are clinically relevant, professionally empowering, clinically relevant. To learn more, join the community on Instagram: @bytheroots.thepodcast
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April 9, 2025
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Leslie Solomonian and host Christie Wylde explore the intersections of naturopathic medicine, social justice, and the importance of curiosity and healthy skepticism in healthcare. They discuss the challenges of evidence-based medicine, the impact of social determinants on health, and the need for compassion in patient care. Theconversation also touches on the appropriation of indigenous knowledge, the economic pressures influencing healthcare decisions, and the importance of rest in healing. Dr. Solomonian emphasizes the responsibility that comes with privilege and the need for a more inclusive approach to healthcare education. In this conversation, Christie Wylde and Leslie explore the complexities of naturopathic medicine, its historical context, and the need for a collectivereflection on its principles. They discuss the importance of interprofessional collaboration, the role of Indigenous voices in truth-telling, and the necessity of bravery in challenging institutional norms. The dialogue emphasizes the need for cultural humility, a common ethos in education, and thepursuit of justice within the profession. Ultimately, they call for actionable steps to empower learners and practitioners to advocate for health justice and to ensure that the principles of naturopathic medicine are upheld in practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr. Solomonian</strong></p><p>Leslie Solomonian (she/her) is a doctor of naturopathicmedicine and professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is a long-time advocate for environmental and social causes. She co-foundedNaturopathic Doctors for Environmental and Social Trust in order to support the naturopathic profession in taking action for these critically important determinants of health. She holds a Masters degree in Public Health in family and community medicine with a specialization in community development. Leslie is committed to working to elevate the capacity of the naturopathic profession to agitate for Planetary Health and ecological justice. Leslie is the author of the textbook Naturopathic and Integrative Pediatrics, and All They Really Need, a book for caregivers on strategies to cultivate both child and planetary health. Promoting the health of the planet and all who share it is critical for promoting the health of the next generation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Dr. Solomonian</strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a><br>IG: lsolomoniannd<br>www.lesliesolomonian.weebly.com</p><p><br></p><p>#NaturopathicMedicine #EnvironmentalJustice #SocialDeterminantsofHealth #Evidence-BasedMedicine #Privilege #TraditionalKnowledge #COVID-19 #biomedicalmodel #interprofessionalcollaboration #indigenousvoices #advocacy #culturalhumility #healthjustice #education #principles</p><p><br></p>
February 19, 2025
<p>In this episode of By the Roots podcast, host Christie Wylde is joined by Dr. Jenny Bennett, an autoimmune specialist, to explore the complexities of autoimmune diseases and the role of naturopathic medicine in their treatment. Dr. Bennett discusses the multifaceted nature of autoimmune conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding both genetic and environmental triggers. She outlines five main areas that can influence autoimmune responses, including diet, microbiome, infections, hormones, and environmental factors. The conversation also delves into the challenges patientsface in navigating their health journeys, the potential for remission, and the importance of a collaborative approach to care. In this conversation, Dr. Jenny Bennett shares her journey from a new doctor facing personal challenges to a seasoned practitioner who emphasizes the importance of curiosity over ego in patient care. She discusses the emotional toll of medical practice, the limitations of conventional training, and the need for community and mentorship in the medical field. Dr. Bennett also highlights the significance of whole person care and the challenges posed by algorithmic approaches in functionalmedicine.</p><p> </p><p>About Dr. Bennett<br>Dr. Jenny Bennett(Dr. Jenny Berg) is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and founder of Aria Integrative Medicine. She received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Prior to medical school, she received her BS in Pharmacological Chemistry from the University of California, San Diego.<br>Dr. Bennett utilizes treatments from both Eastern and Western medical practices to find the best approach for treating all diseases. She recognizes that every person expresses conditions differently, therefore each person needs to have an individualized treatment plan for that condition. Her extensive knowledge in conventional and alternative medicine allows her to provide the best possible care for her patients.</p><p>Dr. Bennett’s special interests include treating a wide variety of conditions associated with autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Since having been diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2013, she has a deep appreciation for the effect that thyroid conditions have on people, and has developed sincere compassion for those living with lifelong chronic conditions.</p><p>When she is not busy seeing patients at Aria Integrative Medicine, she enjoys spending time with her partner, sonand crazy dog, exploring all the pacific northwest has to offer. She also teaches Rheumatology at Bastyr University is on the Board of Directors for the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP) and has participated on the Board of Directors for the Autoimmune AdvocacyAlliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact:<br>[email protected]<br>https://www.ariaintegrative.com<br>IG: @ariaintegrative<br>TikTok: @drjennybennett</p><p>#autoimmunediseases #naturopathicmedicine #rheumatology #patientcare #hormones #environmentaltriggers #remission #holistichealth #mentorship #integrativemedicine #autoimmunediseases #medicalpractice #mentorship #patientcare #curiosity #ego #functionalmedicine #wholepersoncare #medicaltraining #communitysupport</p><p><br></p>
February 12, 2025
<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Kathryn Kloos (she/her) discussesher work as a naturopathic physician specializing in women's health, particularly pelvic floor therapy. She shares her journey into this field, the importance of addressing both physical and emotional aspects of women's health, and the integration of psychedelic therapies in her practice. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and treating sexual trauma, the emotional impacts of childbirth, and the need for holistic approaches in women's healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Kloos shares her extensive experience inhealing through ceremony, plant medicines (including ayahuasca and psilocybin), and body-based therapies. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-work in the healing process, particularly for practitioners in the fieldwith Kloos emphasizing the importance of training for practitioners to effectively hold space for their patients' healing journeys.</p><p><br></p><p>Meet Dr. Kloos</p><p>Dr. Kathryn Kloos is a board certified Naturopathic primarycare physician, herbalist and licensed massage therapist. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science at Bastyr University’s first ever Herbal Science degree in 2003. As a licensed massage therapist, she has many years of experience intreating musculoskeletal conditions using myofascial massage, deep tissue and intuitive energy work.</p><p> </p><p>Her deep reverence for nature and sincere desire to learnherbal medicine led her to South America where she spent 6 months experiencing the traditional healing practices of Chilean indigenous healers and Amazonianfolk healers. Witnessing the extraordinary healing power of nature inspired her to pursue further training as a naturopathic physician. She graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon with specialinterests in physical medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. Her practice focuses on strengthening overall health through nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, massage/bodywork, Holistic Pelvic Care™ and lifestyle counseling.</p><p><br></p><p>#womenshealth #pelvicfloortherapy #naturopathicmedicine #emotionalhealing #sexualtrauma #integrativehealth #psychedelic therapy #reproductivehealth #somaticdialogue #holisticcare #healing #plantmedicines #trauma #ketamine #therapy #psilocybin #pelvicfloortherapy #selfwork #mindfulness #holistichealth #woundedhealer</p>
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