Hosted by Julia Ward, MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 66 episodes
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A podcast designed to empower you with cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to transform your health and wellness. Hosted by Dr. Ward, a seasoned functional medicine practitioner with over a decade of experience in functional medicine, this podcast dives into crucial topics like hormonal balance, brain health and the root causes of chronic illness. Whether you're seeking solutions for lingering health issues or striving to optimize your well-being, join us and discover how small changes can lead to profound transformations.
Julia Ward, MD hosts The Functional Edge with Dr. Julia Ward, a health show with 66 episodes published.
What if chronic mouth pain was actually a nervous system, hormonal, and inflammatory issue? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Sklar to explore Burning Mouth Syndrome, a misunderstood condition that disproportion
Perimenopause is not just about estrogen. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christina Enzmann to explore why midlife symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, poor sleep, and low libido often involve
What if one of the most powerful healing tools wasn't a supplement or treatment, but the ability to regulate your own nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dawson Church to explore EFT tapping, trauma reco
Could hidden toxic burden be one of the missing pieces behind stubborn symptoms and chronic health challenges? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Hoyt to explore heavy metals, environmental toxins, detox reactions, bi
What if symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, and dizziness were all connected through the autonomic nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diana Driscoll to explore the hidden role of inflammation, va
What if the future of medicine focused less on disease—and more on building health before things go wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Russell Van Maele to explore longevity medicine, regenerative farming, bioma
Chronic foot pain is rarely just a foot problem. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Emily Splichal to explore regenerative podiatry, sensory input, and the foot-to-core connection. We discuss why plantar fasciitis and
What if your sex life was one of the most important indicators of your overall health? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tangie to explore how sexual function reflects everything from hormones and metabolism to stress
What if healing isn’t just about what you do—but what your subconscious believes? In this episode, I sit down with Peter McLaughlin to explore how hypnosis can help rewire stress patterns, unlock deeper healing, and shif
What if the biggest driver of chronic disease isn’t what you’re missing—but what you’re carrying? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Savage to explore toxic burden, how it impacts inflammation and aging, and why t
What if developmental delays weren’t random—but rooted in biology we can actually address? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt to explore the root causes behind autism, ADHD, and chronic childhood illne
What if healing could be guided by frequency? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Norri Collier to explore frequency-specific microcurrent (FSM) and how it’s helping patients with chronic pain, nerve injuries, and infla
Hair thinning doesn’t just happen—it’s driven by deeper root causes. In this episode, I sit down with Faraz Khan to break down the real drivers behind hair loss, from hormones and nutrient deficiencies to stress and scal
What if the air inside your home is quietly affecting your health? In this episode, I sit down with Mimi Fei to uncover how indoor air quality—often far more polluted than outdoor air—can drive symptoms like fatigue, bra
Postmenopausal women are living longer—but not always living well. In this episode, Dr. Pat McShane joins Dr. Julia Ward to explain why women’s health research has long overlooked older women and what that means for hear
What if the brain doesn’t need more medication — it needs more safety? In this episode, I sit down with Carol Garner-Houston, founder of Brain Harmony, to explore how a bottom-up, neuroplasticity-based approach restores
What if you could retrain your brain to overcome anxiety, fear, sleep disruption, and performance blocks? In this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward speaks with Helen Dugdale, certified brain coach and founde
What if protecting your eyesight has less to do with carrots—and more to do with your gut, brain, and mitochondria? In this episode of The Functional Edge, Dr. Julia Ward sits down with Dr. Rani Banik to discuss the root
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anshul Gupta, board-certified physician and Hashimoto’s expert, about why conventional thyroid care falls short and how functional medicine addresses the root causes of autoimmunity. We
In this episode of The Functional Edge, I sit down with Dr. Ed Park, an Ivy League-educated OB-GYN turned regenerative medicine specialist, to explore the mechanics of aging and cutting-edge strategies for longevity. We
Jeff Hoyt
Zeolite Labs
1 appearance on this show
Diana Driscoll
optometrist, inventor, leading expert in the autonomic nervous system · POTS Care
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Emily Splichal
functional podiatrist, human movement specialist · Naboso
1 appearance on this show
Peter McLaughlin
relationship coach and certified hypnotherapist · Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corp.
1 appearance on this show
Paul Savage
Founder and Chief Medical Officer · MDLifespan
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Paula Kruppstadt
board-certified pediatrician and pioneer in Pediatric Functional Medicine
1 appearance on this show
Helen Dugdale
psychotherapist, brain coach, educator, author of Put Insomnia to Sleep · Australian Brain Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Rudrani Banik
board-certified neuro-ophthalmologist and functional medicine physician
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Anshul Gupta
board-certified physician, Hashimoto’s expert · Ema Unlimited
1 appearance on this show
Ed Park
OB-GYN turned regenerative medicine specialist · Devoted Health
1 appearance on this show
Andra McHugh
eczema expert and homeschooling mom of four · Eczema Kids Podcast
1 appearance on this show
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