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.

#FunctionalMedicine #AdrenalFatigue #HormoneBalance #RootCauseHealing #IntegrativeMedicine #MDsDOs

In this inspiring episode of The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast, host Ginger Allen sits down with Dr. Annemieke Austin, a pioneering physician in the world of functional and integrative medicine. Dr. Austin shares how a personal health journey and early exposure to nutrition science led her to seek out the root causes of illness—long before "functional medicine" became a mainstream term.

With a background in biochemistry, a medical degree from Loma Linda, and over 16 years of experience, Dr. Austin blends conventional medicine with evidence-based holistic approaches to offer transformative patient care. This episode dives into her clinical insights, her approach to hormone replacement therapy, longevity research, brain health, and how MDs and DOs can thoughtfully transition into root-cause-based care.

You’ll learn about:
✅ Dr. Austin’s early adoption of functional medicine
✅ Real patient stories that changed lives
✅ Hormone therapy in perimenopause and beyond
✅ Longevity and brain health research, including rapamycin & peptides
✅ Practical advice for MDs/DOs exploring integrative approaches
✅ How to begin small when incorporating root cause medicine

🌐 Connect with Dr. Austin: https://doctoraustin.com

Dr. Austin is a voice of experience for any physician looking to elevate care through a deeper, more holistic lens. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of medicine!

#FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #HormoneHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #LongevityMedicine #MDsDOs