In this episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Joseph Carchedi—an internationally recognized, board-certified functional medicine physician and founder of the Lower Gwynedd Functional Medicine Institute. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carchedi shares his remarkable journey from emergency medicine to becoming a passionate advocate of root-cause, patient-centered care.

Dr. Carchedi discusses:

• Why he left traditional emergency medicine to fully embrace functional medicine

• How uncovering root causes—like hidden environmental exposures—can change patient outcomes

• The challenges and rewards of leaving the insurance model for a fee-for-service approach

• His use of gene analysis, nutrition, IV therapy, and lifestyle medicine to treat chronic illness, fatigue, and autoimmunity

• A powerful patient story involving post-Chernobyl thyroid dysfunction

• Advice for MDs/DOs looking to transition into integrative medicine and reclaim joy in their practice

Tune in to hear Dr. Carchedi’s mission to empower patients to live longer, healthier lives—and his candid insights into why functional medicine is the future of healthcare.

🌐 Learn more: lgfunctionamedicine.com

In this episode, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch, also known as the "Energy MD"—a world-renowned fatigue expert, bestselling author, and professional speaker. Dr. Hirsch shares his deeply personal journey into functional and environmental medicine after both he and his wife suffered from chronic fatigue.

Discover how Dr. Hirsch’s frustrations with traditional and even functional medicine led him to develop the clinically proven Energy MD Method, designed to address the "Toxic Five": heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, and nervous system dysfunction. With a mission to help reverse one million cases of fatigue, Dr. Hirsch now operates a virtual health coaching practice, empowering patients globally with a personalized, root-cause approach to chronic fatigue and long COVID recovery.

This episode covers:
✅ The root causes of chronic fatigue and long COVID
✅ Dr. Hirsch’s 4-step Energy MD Method
✅ How environmental medicine transformed his approach
✅ Transitioning from physician to virtual health coach
✅ Strategies for MDs/DOs seeking location freedom and deeper impact

Whether you’re a physician looking to niche down or someone battling fatigue, this episode offers a powerful look at reclaiming energy and life through integrative medicine.

🌐 Learn more: EnergyMDMethod.com

In this inspiring episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Aimee Duffy, founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine and a powerhouse in the field of personalized, root-cause healing. With over two decades of medical experience, Dr. Duffy shares her journey from conventional family practice to pioneering integrative care that puts the patient first.

Dr. Duffy opens up about her early passion for OB/GYN, how hormone confusion led her to explore functional medicine, and why she ultimately opened her own cash-based clinic to help patients in a more meaningful way. She dives deep into hormone health, adrenal fatigue, gut dysfunction, and the transformational power of personalized care—sharing moving patient stories and advice for MDs/DOs looking to make the leap.

In this episode:
✅ Her transition from conventional to integrative medicine
✅ The reality of adrenal fatigue and modern stress
✅ How hormone imbalance affects women at every age
✅ Real patient success stories—including a life-changing autoimmune recovery
✅ Tips for physicians navigating cash-based models
✅ The power of peptides, personalized medicine, and emerging longevity tools
🌐 Learn more about Dr. Duffy’s clinic: https://carolinaintegrativemedicine.com
🌐 Speaking & coaching: https://amyduffymd.com

Whether you're a practitioner exploring integrative medicine or a patient seeking true healing, this episode is filled with valuable insights and real hope.

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