Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is one I wish every pregnant woman could hear before she ever steps foot in a provider’s office or hospital room.

We’re talking about self-advocacy during pregnancy and birth — and what every woman needs to know about informed consent.

Because here’s the truth:

Pregnancy does not cancel your autonomy.Being in labor does not erase your rights.And wearing a hospital gown does not mean you surrender your voice.

Let’s get into it.

Nicole Angus BIO:

Nicole Angus is the founder of Rooted Success Solutions, where she partners with naturopathic doctors and wellness professionals to strengthen their business operations, marketing systems, and patient communication. She is passionate about helping purpose-driven practitioners build sustainable, impactful practices that truly serve their communities.

Before launching her business, Nicole trained and worked as a licensed birth doula, supporting women through pregnancy and childbirth. While she is not currently practicing as an active doula, she remains deeply connected to maternal health education and continues to advocate for informed consent, patient autonomy, and women feeling confident in medical spaces.

Her unique perspective bridges both worlds — understanding the clinical environment from the provider side and the vulnerability of patients from firsthand birth support experience. Nicole believes that empowering women to advocate for themselves during pregnancy and birth creates stronger families, healthier outcomes, and more collaborative relationships between patients and providers.

If you are interested in contacting Nicole and learning how she can help your business with social media or marketing email her at nicole@rootedsuccesssolutions.com

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

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For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

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Today we’re talking about a topic that is rapidly gaining attention in functional and integrative medicine: neuroinflammation.

This silent process inside the brain may be a major contributor to symptoms that many patients struggle with — brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and even neurodegenerative diseases.

In this episode, we’ll break down four essential questions:

1. What is neuroinflammation?

2. What causes it?

3. How can we detect it?

4. And most importantly — how can we treat it naturally?

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

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Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for

27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years.

Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree

in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent several years in a highly integrative

practice in Wisconsin before moving to Arizona. He also maintains his CCN

(Certified Clinical Nutritionist) credentials to keep in touch with the ever

changing the nutritional world.

Today we are diving into a topic that so many people are curious about — but often confused by — and that is the world of therapeutic supplements and herbs.

Why do some people take supplements and see amazing results… while others spend hundreds of dollars and feel absolutely nothing?

Is it the supplement?Is it the dose?Is it the quality?Or is it who’s guiding them?

In this episode we will discuss:

1. What does therapeutic quality and dosing mean?

2. What makes a supplement therapeutic?

3. Why don't people see results?

4. Why are cheap supplements actually costing you more in the long run?

5. Inside the manufacturing process.

6. The role of a trained practitioner

7. Misconceptions about Natural Medicine and many other topics

This is a two part series, make sure to follow up with episode 94.

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #exercise #fitness #antiaging, #supplements, #herbs, #qualitysupplements, #therapeutic

Join us on this episode with guest Daniel Boenning, B.S.,CCN has been a Biotics Research representative for

27 years learning and sharing from the doctors he has met over the years.

Daniel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree

in Biochemistry of Nutrition. He spent several years in a highly integrative

practice in Wisconsin before moving to Arizona. He also maintains his CCN

(Certified Clinical Nutritionist) credentials to keep in touch with the ever

changing the nutritional world.

Today we are diving into a topic that so many people are curious about — but often confused by — and that is the world of therapeutic supplements and herbs.

Why do some people take supplements and see amazing results… while others spend hundreds of dollars and feel absolutely nothing?

Is it the supplement?Is it the dose?Is it the quality?Or is it who’s guiding them?

In this episode we will discuss:

1. What does therapeutic quality and dosing mean?

2. What makes a supplement therapeutic?

3. Why don't people see results?

4. Why are cheap supplements actually costing you more in the long run?

5. Inside the manufacturing process.

6. The role of a trained practitioner

7. Misconceptions about Natural Medicine and many other topics

This is a two part series, make sure to follow up with episode 94.

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #exercise #fitness #antiaging, #supplements, #herbs, #qualitysupplements, #therapeutic

Today we’re talking about something most of us experience but rarely talk about: shame. More importantly, we’re uncovering why shame often makes us hide behind a mask, repeat toxic behaviors, and even lie to ourselves and others—and what we can do to break free.

Shame is a deeply painful emotion. It’s that feeling that says, ‘I am flawed,’ or ‘I am not enough.’ Unlike guilt, which is about what we’ve done, shame is about who we are.

When we experience shame, the natural reaction is to protect ourselves. And one of the ways we do that is by putting on a mask. A mask is a persona we show to the world that hides our true feelings, our fears, and our vulnerabilities. While it can be helpful in the short-term, over time, it can trap us in cycles of toxic behavior.

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #exercise #fitness #antiaging, #socialmask #identity

#shame #Toxicbehavior #manipulation #narcism

Today, we’re going deeper into one of the biggest forces that pulls us out of alignment: groupthink.

Human beings are wired for connection. We are created for relationship—with God and with one another. But the same need that draws us toward community can also pressure us into silence, conformity, and self-betrayal.

Today we’re exploring:

· Why belonging feels essential

· How groupthink forms

· How social conditioning shapes belief

· And how faith-based discernment helps us remain grounded without becoming isolated

This episode is not about becoming rebellious or argumentative. It’s about learning how to stay faithful, thoughtful, and whole in a world that often rewards agreement over truth.

In this episode we will discuss the following:

1. The human need to belong

2. What is groupthink

3. Social conditioning and invisible influence

4. The cost of conformity

5. Faith-based discernment in community

Please like, share and subscribe to the channel. Let us know what topics you are interested in learning about.

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #groupthink #brainwashing #manipulation #healthyrelationships #speakingup

Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast devoted to caring for the healer—mind, body, and spirit—so that we can live and practice with clarity, wisdom, and compassion.

Today’s episode asks a timely and deeply important question:

Are you turning to artificial intelligence for medical advice?

And if so—what should you understand before you trust what it tells you?

AI tools are now everywhere!

They answer health questions instantly, explain diagnoses, suggest treatments, and offer reassurance in moments of fear.

But when it comes to your body, your health, and your life, there are critical truths you deserve to know before proceeding.

In this episode we will talk on the following points:

1. Why people are turning to AI for medical advise

2. The most important limitation - AI does not know you

3. AI can sound certain even when it is wrong

4. Risks of using AI instead of medical care

5. When AI can be used wisely

6. Warning signs you may be over-relying on AI

7. Questions to ask before trusting AI advise

8. Learn how AI for natural medicine is not accurate.

Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.

Resource Links:

For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:

Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/

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

#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #AI #AIformedicine

Welcome to Physician Heal Thyself, the podcast devoted to educating people on things related to health in a whole person approach.Today we’re exploring a question that often arises in clinics, hospitals, and patient portals:Why can’t doctors simply give patients their lab results without discussion?What legal responsibility does a physician have in reviewing and communicating those results?This topic sits at the intersection of law, ethics, patient safety, and trust—all central to the practice of medicine.Let’s walk through it together.We will touch on the following points:The Physicians Legal Duty of CareWhy Simply Releasing Results is NOT EnoughStandard of Care and Medical NegligenceEthical Responsibilities Beyond the LawWhy Conversation Matters in HealingThe Patient’s Role in This PartnershipPlease like, share and subscribe to the channel. Let us know what topics you are interested in learning about.Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.Resource Links: For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raicesndmedcenter/#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #exercise #fitness #legalduty #labresults #physiciandoctorrelationship #AImedical