By The Roots

Serving the Naturopathic Medicine profession since 2024. A podcast that highlights and celebrates the uniqueness of our medicine and approach to patient care. The host, Dr. Christie Wylde, is a recent Bastyr grad and all guests are NDs who've graduated from an accredited institution. Episodes are clinically relevant, professionally empowering, and clinically relevant.To learn more, join the community!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/bytheroots/membershipInstagram: @bytheroots.thepodcastJoin our newsletter: https://christiewylde.myflodesk.com/bytheroots

By The Roots is a health podcast hosted by Dr. Christie Wylde, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Christie Wylde hosts By The Roots, a health show with 31 episodes published.

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  S2, E11: From Pastor to Practitioner w/ Dr. Jorge Morales, ND, CNS, LDN *TEASER*

  Aug 26, 20266 min

  Get cozy for this inspiring, heart-felt episode* with Dr. Jorge Morales. Meet Dr. Jorge: Dr. Jorge Morales is a naturopathic physician, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), and licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN) with a passion for integrative oncology, precision nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. He currently serves as an Oncology Resident at Nourish Healthcare, where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-informed, whole-person cancer care. Dr. Morales is also a Nutritionist with Nutrisense, specializing in diabetes reversal, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle and stress coaching to help patients optimize their metabolic health and achieve long-term wellness. In addition, Dr. Morales is one of the clinical providers for NEO7 Bioscience, where he helps integrate advanced molecular diagnostics and precision oncology into patient care. Through NEO7's comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and biomarker testing, he assists in interpreting complex molecular data to support personalized treatment strategies and optimize integrative cancer care. As a conference speaker, Dr. Morales recently presented at the Symposium: Personalized Nutrition for Oncology & Cancer Care, where he delivered his lecture, "Emotional and Behavioral Roadblocks in Cancer Care: A Whole-Person Oncology Perspective," highlighting the critical role of emotional health, behavior change, and patient-centered care in improving oncology outcomes. Outside of clinical practice, Jorge enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their two Maltipoos. He is an avid reader who is passionate about lifelong learning and enjoys traveling to experience new cultures and perspectives. Connect w/ Dr. Jorge: drjorgeluismorales@gmail.com IG: @drjorgemoralesnd *This a teaser; to listen to the full episode, join our Patreon community at the Student Colleague/Colleague level. By The Roots exclusively serves the Naturopathic Medicine Professional community, and it supported by listeners like you on our Patreon platform. Special thanks to the Producer of this episode: Raylene Jordan Join our Patreon community and become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/c/bytheroots/membership

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  S2, E10: The state of Naturopathic Medical education w/ Dr. Ryan Hofer, ND

  Aug 7, 20261h 27m

  In the US, naturopathic medical schools are at an impasse. With the department of education downgrading our professional status and severely limiting access to student loans, coupled with a recent pattern of declining enrollment numbers,our profession is in crisis. In this potent conversation, host Dr. Christie Wyldetalks with recent NUNM alum and creator of the site, Debt By Natural Causes, Dr. Ryan Hofer. Together, they outline just a handful of the problems currently affecting Naturopathic Medical schools and the profession, and what it could meanif we don’t rally as a collective to address them. MeetDr. Ryan: Ryan is an Educator andNaturopathic Doctor who writes about debt in Naturopathic and Acupuncture in the Substack newsletter Debt by Natural Causes. He is the volunteer Executive Director of the Pain Relief and Education nonprofit and the Regulatory Lead forthe Acupuncture Workforce Alliance. Ryan also represented student borrowers at the Department of Education's Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization negotiated rulemaking. He enjoys spending time outdoors, video production, hot yoga, and talking about what comes next. Connect w/ Dr. Ryan: https://naturoryan.com/ https://debtbynaturalcauses.substack.com/ CNME decisionletter: https://debtbynaturalcauses.substack.com/p/cnme-placed-on-12-month-monitoring By The Roots exclusively serves the Naturopathic Medicine Professional community, and it is supported by listeners like you on our Patreon platform. Special thanks to the Producer of this episode: Raylene Jordan Join our Patreon community and become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/c/bytheroots/membership

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  S2, E9: The adoptee experience as a determinant of health in clinical practice w/ Dr. Hannah Cunningham, ND

  Jul 22, 202650 min

  By The Roots is supported by our Patreon community. This episode was generously produced by Raylene Jordan. To join, visit ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/ByTheRoots/membership⁠ . Dr. Hannah Cunningham was led to Naturopathic Medicine by a burning curiosity and desire to have a deeper understanding. Unlike many of her peers, she didn't aspire to be a doctor. She talks with host Dr. Christie Wylde about how her experiences as an adoptee slowly shifted her desire to serve the community she felt such a strong connection to, and how our understanding of the adoptee experience can help us all be better clinicians for this unique demographic. Meet Dr. Hannah: Dr. Hannah Cunningham, ND (she/her) is aWashington-licensed naturopathic doctor and approaches care of the mind and body through the lens of integrative mental health and social determinants of health. Her path to her work began with a deep curiosity about the human experience – from anatomy and physiology to psychology and our systemic experiences. Following a CNME accredited integrative psychiatry focused residency, she stepped into private practice recognizing wellness is both a physiologic and systemic journey. Her clinical approach emphasizes relational care, supporting patients in building resilience and using integrative modalities. Her work is informed by her own intersecting identities including being a queer, multicultural, transracial and transnational adoptee, and a commitment to incorporating patients’ personal narratives into medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys urban and nature adventures, music, and a cozy moment reading with her dog, Poppy. Connect w/ Dr. Hannah: hello@mazurahintegrativemedicine.com https://www.mazurahintegrativemedicine.com/ Resources for exploring the Adoptee Consciousness modelmentioned in today’s episode: The article: Adoptee Consciousness Model_Final.docx A website by one of the authors: Coming to consciousness – Harlow's Monkey

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  S2, Ep8: Filling the gap w/ EllyPop creators, Dr. Jackie Kirihara and Dr. Amanda Watters *TEASER*

  Jul 8, 202614 min

  This is a just a teaser of this potent conversation; the full episode is available exclusively to our Patreon community. Join us at the Colleague level for immediate access of all exclusive content. Students can join at their special reduced amount through graduation + NPLEX II testing. Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/c/bytheroots/membership There are many ways to use your Naturopathic Medical education, and Drs. Jackie Kirihara and Amanda Watters join host, Dr. Christie Wylde, to discuss the unique path they’ve taken. From seeing a need to sharing an idea to developing a fully-fledged nutritive product you can find on shelves, this episode has twists, turns, and loads of advice for those wanting to carve their own path in the profession. Meet the EllyPop duo: Dr. Amanda Watters is the Chief Executive Officer at EllyPop and first imagined creating natural electrolyte popsicles for kids when working in a pediatricprimary care clinic during residency. She saw first hand how quickly childrencan get dehydrated, and how important it is for parents to have convenient, healthy options to offer their kiddos. In addition to wanting new options for hydration, she feltinspired to find creative and delicious new ways to enjoy herbal tea. For generations, grandmothers have been preaching the benefits of sipping a cup of ginger tea to calm an upset tummy, or some chamomile tea to wind down at night, and Dr. Amanda has shared many of these same recommendations with her patients over the years. Working in pediatrics however, she knows many children (and their adults!) who are reluctant to sit down with a hot cup of tea, but will enthusiastically enjoy a freezer pop with the same great botanical benefits. After sitting with the idea for a few years, she shared the visionwith her friend and colleague, Dr. Jackie, and together they committed to making this dream a reality... EllyPop was born! Outside of her work at EllyPop she maintains a small clinicalpractice, and also teaches in the Pediatrics course at National University of Natural Medicine. Patient, parent, and provider education is one of her favorite parts of being a doctor, where she spends time ensuring that families continue to gain a greater understanding of how to make positive changes in their lives. Dr. Jackie Kirihara is the Chief Marketing Officer at EllyPop™.Her passion for inspiring families to think differently about their approach to children’s health started while working with Dr. Amanda Watters while attending her doctorate program. When Dr. Amanda came to her with the idea of a fun,healthy, and approachable hydrating herbal tea for families, Jackie was instantly drawn to the vision, and brought her entrepreneurial spark along for the ride. Building and nurturing a brand from the ground up through design, personality and sheer determination is a place where Jackie thrives. With the help of her designer husband and business-savvy Dad, she well equipped to bring the EllyPop business dreams to reality. Outside of her work at EllyPop, Jackie serves her community as a naturopathic doctor and midwife at an integrative functional medicine clinic in Portland, OR. She is the proud mom of two EllyPop-loving daughters. Dr. Jackie brings energy, heart, and authenticity to everything she does. Connect w/ Drs. Jackie & Amanda: www.ellypop.com IG: @ellypopnaturals

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  S2, Ep7: Creative solutions for clinical education w/ Dr. Lauren Young, ND

  Jun 24, 202643 min

  It's no secret that our Naturopathic Medical schools arefacing increasing struggles. And as Dr. Young notes in this compelling conversation, the health of profession is dependent on its schools. After all, if there are no students, there is no future. Together, Drs. Wylde and Young discuss what it looks like to innovate a clinical education that lightens the load on schools, improves the clinical education for students, and serves to fill the gap between the underserved/neglected and naturopathic providers. Her work exemplifies the power of collaboration and the creative scrappiness that the Naturopathic Medicine profession has demonstrated for decades. In this timely conversation, Dr. Lauren explains how her model can (and should!) be duplicated to bring this opportunity to more students and patients. Meet Dr. Young: Dr. Lauren Young is a distinguished naturopathic physicianwith a deep commitment to integrative medicine, education, and professional advocacy. She earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport after studying health psychology and conducting cardiovascularresearch at the University of Connecticut. With a diverse background in integrative healthcare,Dr. Young has worked in settings ranging from acupuncture-based detoxification at Lincoln Memorial Hospital to naturopathic care at Yale-affiliated Griffin Hospital. She founded her own clinic in 2009 and now leads a multi-specialtymulti-clinic medical group throughout Connecticut, where she specializes in complex autoimmune and endocrine conditions, as well as oncology. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Young is passionate about education. She has served as clinical faculty for theUniversity of New England School of Osteopathic Medicine and mentors physicians in Manchester Hospital’s residency program, educating conventional practitioners on the importance of natural medicine. In 2018, ManchesterMemorial Hospital revised its bylaws to grant her medical staff privileges, making her one of the few naturopathic physicians in the country with hospital privileges. Dr. Young is a committed leader in the naturopathicprofession. She has served on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ Professional Affairs Committee, contributed to national board exam development, and currently chairs the Connecticut Board of Naturopathic Physicians. In recognition of her dedication, she received the Vitalist Awardfor leadership from her peers and the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association (CNPA) in 2023. Additionally, she has presented at numerous osteopathic and naturopathic conferences throughout New England and founded oneof Connecticut’s few naturopathic residencies in 2018. Passionate about advancing integrative medicine, Dr.Young continues to lecture, write, and advocate for the role of naturopathic medicine in healthcare. Her greatest accomplishment is her family and children, which she enjoys being inspired and humbled by daily. Connect w/ Dr. Young https://www.ctnaturalhealth.com/ drljyoung@gmail.com IG: collaborativehealthct By The Roots exclusively serves theNaturopathic Medicine Professional community, and it supported by listeners like you on our Patreon platform. Special thanks to the Producer of this episode: Raylene Jordan Join our Patreon community and become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/c/bytheroots/membership

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