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The Soulstem Podcast

The Soulstem Podcast

Written by: Topher Scott and Kenny Mittelstadt
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Hosted by Topher Scott, LPC-Associate, RYT-200 (Supervised by Lesley Smith, LPC-S), an integrative mental health therapist, and Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt, DACM, DC, IFMCP, a functional medicine practitioner, this podcast explores healing beyond the conventional.

Together, we dive into the root causes of dis-ease—familial, relational, systemic, ancestral, dietary, and environmental—and unpack what it means to reclaim wellness on your own terms.

From nervous system regulation and functional nutrition to spiritual integration and the impact of systems of oppression, we invite listeners into honest, unfiltered conversations at the intersection of science, soul, and social change. This is a space for the rebels, the seekers, the helpers, and the healing-hearted.

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Episodes
  • Burnout Isn't A Personal Failure

    Burnout Isn't A Personal Failure
    Sep 4 2025

    Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s shaped by early experiences, family dynamics, school pressures, and the work cultures we move through. In this episode, Kenny unpacks the physiological toll burnout takes on the body, while Topher traces how colonialism and capitalism have embedded a productivity mindset that leaves us cut off from joy and balance. Together, they explore why many of us stay stuck in cycles of overwork, what it takes to recognize when environments are unsafe, and how small shifts can begin the process of healing.
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    19 mins
  • What's Missing In Modern Medicine?

    What's Missing In Modern Medicine?
    Aug 20 2025

    In this second episode of the Soulstem Podcast, co-hosts Topher Scott and Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt unpack the blind spots of today’s healthcare system, from 7-minute visits to the quick-fix mentality that overlooks deeper causes of suffering. Drawing on both their personal stories and professional experiences, they reveal how functional medicine and counseling can work together to reimagine healing in a way that is relational, systemic, and sustainable.

    Stay connected

    Counseling and mental-health support (TX Residents): https://sacredkincounseling.com

    Root-cause functional medicine care (TX, CA, FL Residents): https://drkennymittelstadt.com
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    36 mins
  • You're Not Broken: What Are Symptoms Really Telling You?

    You're Not Broken: What Are Symptoms Really Telling You?
    Aug 6 2025

    In this opening episode of The Soulstem Podcast, co-hosts Topher Scott and Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt share personal stories that led them to question conventional models of health and healing. From misdiagnoses to fragmented care, they explore how deeper, integrative approaches—like functional medicine, Internal Family Systems, and Polyvagal Theory—offer a more compassionate path. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt pathologized, dismissed, or told their symptoms were “just in their head.” You’ll walk away with a powerful reminder: you’re not broken—you’re brilliantly adaptive.

    Stay connected

    Counseling and mental-health support (TX Residents): https://sacredkincounseling.com

    Root-cause functional medicine care (TX, CA, FL Residents): https://drkennymittelstadt.com
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    20 mins
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