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Dr. David Amron and Dr. Karen Herbst are leading experts in lipedema and related fat disorders. Dr. Amron, a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and founder of The Roxbury Institute, developed the Advanced Lipedema Treatment (ALT) Program after performing over 10,000 surgeries. Dr. Herbst, a board-certified endocrinologist and Head of Research at The Roxbury Institute, co-authored the U.S. standard of care for lipedema and has pioneered research on lipedema, Dercum’s disease, and connective tissue disorders.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

- Diagnosing and preventing Lipedema as the next frontier in care, shifting focus from symptom management to true root-cause healing.

- Hormones through life stages, puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, and how these transitions influence the onset and progression of Lipedema.

- Estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol in driving inflammation, vascular changes, and fat distribution unique to this condition.- Bioidentical HRT and GLP-1s: how they work, when they help, who should avoid them, and their evolving role before and after surgery.

- Surgery timing around pregnancy or menopause and how early intervention can protect long-term outcomes and tissue health.

- Managing swelling through compression, lymphatic drainage, pool therapy, rebounders, and anti-inflammatory nutrition.

- Why diuretics backfire for most Lipedema patients and what safer, evidence-based options exist for fluid balance and inflammation control.

- Fertility, IVF, and hormone shifts in Lipedema, plus insights into metabolic and inflammatory responses during treatment.

- Ultrasound as a powerful diagnostic and monitoring tool that strengthens medical validation and insurance accessibility.

- Advocacy, patient education, and the Lipedema Society’s growing mission to advance research, coverage, and global awareness.

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Dr. Ambika Vaid is an integrative veterinarian at Chewy’s first-ever pet clinic in Denver and an advisor to Badlands Ranch, the premium dog nutrition brand founded by actress Katherine Heigl. Inspired by the loss of her own dog to chronic illness, Dr. Vaid turned to holistic veterinary care and now blends conventional medicine with acupuncture, herbal therapies, and nutritional strategies. She’s currently completing advanced training in Western herbal medicine and veterinary acupuncture, with a mission to help pets live longer, healthier lives.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

How the loss of Dr. Vaid’s beloved labradoodle to chronic illness became the catalyst for her transition into integrative veterinary care.

The rise of chronic health conditions in pets, including allergies, gut issues, anxiety, joint problems, and cancer, and why conventional treatments often don’t address root causes.

How Dr. Vaid combines conventional diagnostics with Eastern approaches like acupuncture, Western herbal medicine, detox protocols, and nutritional therapy for comprehensive pet care.

The connection between poor gut health, leaky gut, and immune dysregulation, and how these imbalances affect mood, behavior, and physical health in animals.

The impact of common environmental stressors, such as EMFs, pesticides, household toxins, and over-vaccination, on inflammation, detox capacity, and long-term pet health.

Why she joined Badlands Ranch as an advisor and how she helps ensure clean, science-backed, nutrient-dense dog food formulations that support foundational health.

Her approach to functional lab testing, food sensitivity detection, and individualized treatment plans, including the use of Chinese herbs, supplements, and therapeutic diets.

How the autonomic nervous system plays a role in chronic illness and behavior issues in pets, and how she supports it through non-pharmaceutical tools.

Practical tips for pet parents: safe flea and tick prevention, liver support, reducing allergen load, and improving emotional regulation in anxious pets.

The future of veterinary care and why Dr. Vaid believes the next evolution lies in personalized, holistic, and preventative animal medicine.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Chewy Online pet marketplace offering a wide selection of food, supplements, and wellness products.⁠

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Higher Dose Red light therapy and PEMF mats for humans and animals, designed to support relaxation, circulation, and inflammation recovery.⁠

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Earthing Grounding tools that help reduce exposure to EMFs and support nervous system balance.⁠

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:⁠http://badlandsranch.com

⁠Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/drambikavaid⁠

KEYWORDS

Pet health, integrative veterinary care, holistic pet wellness, acupuncture, herbal medicine, pet nutrition, chronic disease, preventative care, dental health, surgery, environmental toxins, vaccine protocols, pet food quality, Badlands Ranch, Chewy clinics, functional medicine for animals.

MEET THE GUEST

Alison Marras is a holistic nutritionist, published author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook, and gut health expert specializing in autoimmune disease and food sensitivities. After putting her own Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and IBS into remission, she made it her mission to help other women heal chronic digestive symptoms without restrictive elimination diets.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

- Alison’s personal journey with Hashimoto’s, PCOS, and unexplained fertility challenges, and how these experiences shaped her approach to functional nutrition.

- How restrictive diets and wellness misinformation contributed to food fear, disordered eating patterns, and a stressed relationship with her body.

- The role of gut health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar regulation in fertility and thyroid healing.

- Why Alison shifted from elimination diets to a root-cause approach using functional testing, nervous system support, and mindset work.

- Her experience with multiple miscarriages, IVF, and how she prepared her body and mind for a healthy pregnancy after loss.

- Practical nutrition strategies for balancing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supporting fertility without falling into extremes.

- The emotional toll of long-term healing and how trauma, perfectionism, and identity shifts show up in the wellness space.

- Her tips for rebuilding trust with food: from honoring cravings to tuning into satiety cues and letting go of guilt.

- Why over-supplementing and constantly “optimizing” can backfire, and how to return to a simpler, more sustainable path.

- Alison’s mission to help women feel safe in their bodies and trust their healing timeline through gentle, personalized support.

EPISODE RESOURCES

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MEET THE GUEST Joe has been helping Pulse business and consumer clients succeed for over 8 years, and it’s the most fun he’s ever had! One of Joe’s specialties is helping business clients ramp Pulse PEMF revenue quickly to achieve ROI by leveraging all available tools, structures, and resources. He believes his clients should never feel like they have to figure things out alone. Almost half of Joe’s professional customers are multiple-system deployments that have re-purchased. Some locations operate five to six Pulse systems and generate multiple six-figure revenues.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT

- What PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy is, how it recharges low-functioning cells, and why it’s becoming a foundational tool for healing, recovery, and long-term resilience.

- Joe’s background in healthcare tech and how his own breakthrough experience inspired eight years dedicated to PEMF education, support, and global system deployment.

- How PEMF restores cellular voltage and membrane potential to enhance detoxification, reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial energy, and accelerate tissue repair.

- Benefits across a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, fatigue, post-surgical recovery, poor circulation, jet lag, athletic performance, and fertility support.

- The difference between full-body systems, localized applicators, and wearables, and how placement, waveform, and frequency determine outcomes.

- Why PEMF is completely safe, non-invasive, and fundamentally distinct from harmful EMFs or radiation exposure.

- How it regulates the nervous system, calms stress, and promotes parasympathetic balance and emotional resilience.- Inspiring success stories from multi-system clinics achieving six-figure results to individuals reversing long-term, treatment-resistant symptoms.

- What to look for when choosing a PEMF system, from intensity to ROI, and why Pulse stands out in both reliability and clinical performance.- Why Joe believes PEMF is not just therapy but a core pillar of longevity, detox, and sustained cellular energy for everyone, from athletes to everyday users.

EPISODE RESOURCES

Pulse PEMFhttps://pulsepemf.com

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Wonderfeel Longevity formulas for brain and cellular health that supports energy and recovery.

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Oura Ring Tracks sleep, HRV, and recovery, ideal to monitor PEMF impact.

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Swanwick Blue-light blocking glasses that improve sleep and support nervous system balance alongside PEMF.

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CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

Website:http://www.pulsepemf.com/joe-lehotayInstagram: www.instagram.com/lehotayjoe TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@pemfjoe Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jyGd7IIL3NRADWfIACCPw Substack:https://substack.com/@joelehotay

KEYWORDS PEMF therapy, cellular energy, recovery, inflammation, nervous system, detox, lymphatic flow, biohacking, pain relief, mitochondrial health, stress, chronic fatigue, magnetic field, wellness technology, regeneration, immune support.---

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