# Pathways to Well-Being

A podcast by The Institute for Functional Medicine. Functional medicine uses the latest advances in the areas of genomics, epigenetics, nutrition, and lifestyle to find personalized solutions that lead to improved patient outcomes. Now, more than ever, the functional medicine approach is critical to address the rising tide of chronic disease and increase resilience among the most vulnerable populations in the time of a pandemic. Everyone deserves to find their own pathway to optimal health, which requires expanding access to high quality medical care for all individuals. Pathways to Well-being is a clinician-focused podcast that will feature leading practitioners and researchers from around the world engaged in conversations about the foundations of health, the latest medical advances from the front lines of health care, and the ways in which we can all help increase access to quality functional medicine care for everyone.

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## Latest episodes

- [Sleep, Mitochondria, and Energy Balance With Dr. Lisa Portera](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/1f56eab93c7c) (2026-09-16, 51 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2613695/c1e-0wr3xc74r6pa60w41-dmd97zodbxdq-blhyrf.mp3
- [Nutrition, Brain Health, and the Gut-Brain Axis With Megan Lyons](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/731fc98066e5) (2026-08-06, 52 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2562410/c1e-jz01vt4p8r0t5x7p4-wwn4787migrj-sy78dk.mp3
- [The Gut Microbiome, Aging, & Optimizing Healthspan with Tom Fabian, PhD, CNTP](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/895e4ab650f6) (2026-07-10, 42 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2527932/c1e-k8mzksd3n6puxdp7r-9j25w0jkcqop-esu4tb.mp3
- [Cardiology and the Functional Medicine Approach in Academic Medicine with James Carter, MD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/f7d98c6b4398) (2026-06-15, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2494070/c1e-x6znjf16vjqs098n9-1p298029cwmo-r03wo1.mp3
- [Functional Medicine Oncology & Cancer Survivorship with John Neely, MD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/a17b930a2d6c) (2026-05-19, 43 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2467177/c1e-mp8vos41j4kio78z9-9jg186p9cq8k-4l31gc.mp3
- [Supporting Patients in the Era of GLP-1 Medications Monique Class, MS, APRN-BC](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/fb96912c48b8) (2026-04-28, 54 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2438771/c1e-wqg0jtv7knxcx3xoo-jpxnjp22t5jz-jqq82b.mp3
- [Understanding Histamine Intolerance with Amy Rolfsen, ND](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/404b3b85ff6b) (2026-04-07, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2415954/c1e-rqwxntow3d3s7r21n-7zrq6v7xa8qv-exsyad.mp3
- [Nutrition, Menopause, and Women’s Health at Midlife and Beyond with Annina Burns, PhD, RDN, FMCP](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/7b0ab347d806) (2026-03-17, 31 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2398421/c1e-1wn9ocnjoxjb172n0-34xpxx88sd5w-u73lps.mp3
- [In Conversation with the 2025 Linus and Ave Helen Pauling Award Winner Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, and Jeffery Bland, PhD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/10451f19e464) (2025-09-22, 41 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2147005/c1e-7oq1mf9wv8xt2v954-z3kx69mocm26-phcczc.mp3
- [Exploring the Potential of Psychedelics in Mental Health with Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/2248e9c86e17) (2025-08-15, 49 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2112764/c1e-99481ad47kxt0m869-gpzv7ngzto8q-fcttua.mp3
- [Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Modulating the Parasympathetic Response](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/60d6a974ac74) (2025-07-17, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2091605/c1e-qqjk0td77d2anrj63-6z31k96kszqk-qierry.mp3
- [Ketogenic Diets and Brain Health with Dr. Terry Wahls](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/c457fe30a11b) (2025-06-18, 49 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2069482/c1e-zq5gwt7mnzjsnm411-1pk6zxnvcn5v-3ukzfb.mp3
- [Breath, Autonomic Balance, and Health with Sachin Patel, DC](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/e836be1f11d8) (2025-05-20, 52 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2043231/c1e-6xkgntowvo6hzv41k-1pkzmwg3c6zm-eeq1wi.mp3
- [Whole Health and Transforming Healthcare Systems With Tracy Gaudet, MD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/393953cb8180) (2025-05-13, 44 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2039270/c1e-nqp23td1q2xbo594w-gp3v2rq3u7rj-u3fhfq.mp3
- [Healing the Physiological Effects of Trauma](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/afb4dfb43a5d) (2025-04-30, 43 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2022109/c1e-wqg0jt3d318txm4r3-6zo9n290bp22-py2eoj.mp3
- [Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Health and Improved Health Across the Lifespan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/ef09a4201d20) (2025-04-19, 51 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2015962/c1e-gm4nvumgz80u07qdn-1pkkwvvoa4mx-b9fgty.mp3
- [Chronic Infections as an Underlying Cause of Persistent Symptoms](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/d4efb3b9a896) (2025-03-18, 50 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010572/c1e-1wn9oc59dq2b1pjpr-7z3kronphgo1-vpc6zu.mp3
- [Pediatric Food Allergies & Intolerances with Rebecca Carey, MD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/fc515d227431) (2025-02-12, 42 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010573/c1e-gm4nvumg062f0763w-mk41gpqnh007-m4vwsr.mp3
- [Revisiting the Trending Topics in Functional Medicine of 2024](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/f9f3a75e8dd6) (2024-12-22, 43 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010574/c1e-jz01vt5mg69t0mg66-xxo876m3t1rm-sb0vp2.mp3
- [Linking Stress and Inflammation to Chronic Disease](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/d0aa3964d52f) (2024-11-23, 40 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010575/c1e-3wz09ck3dg9s6ompm-1pkdrwxma93o-7coec4.mp3
- [Optimizing Cancer Care & Prevention](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/73153277c253) (2024-10-25, 41 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010576/c1e-1wn9oc59d17u1p04m-47k1ow92uxm4-mvcmqq.mp3
- [The Impact of Toxins on the Gut Microbiome, With Dr. Joseph Pizzorno](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/d96abc73254e) (2024-10-21, 47 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010577/c1e-836zgformwrs4kdv8-9jr0w92kf0v-eafvh2.mp3
- [Improving Thyroid Function by Targeting the Gut Microbiome](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/977198589391) (2024-09-14, 47 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010578/c1e-qqjk0tdnv9zin88gd-ndn41qjpt14q-oyk7y7.mp3
- [Biological Aging and Extending Healthspan, With Dr. Kara Fitzgerald](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/3f23d8c8beb4) (2024-08-25, 37 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010579/c1e-x6znjf9r3q8i0qv77-0vk29wv5bn6-wkvwzx.mp3
- [Neuroinflammation, Brain Function, & Mental Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/c09879561842) (2024-08-22, 43 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010580/c1e-wqg0jt34o19ixzg4r-6zow9xz1unrz-unydww.mp3
- [Whole-Person Care for Perimenopause Symptoms](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/24bec4e2d641) (2024-07-27, 46 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010581/c1e-gm4nvumg0j3t032o4-7z3kroz3fwwz-ixpcke.mp3
- [Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion and How Functional Medicine Pharmacists Can Help](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/dd07ca517f2b) (2024-07-12, 44 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010582/c1e-mp8vosqk17qhorpm1-kp4dj8p4c0xx-ybgoxp.mp3
- [Mental-Emotional-Spiritual Connections to Physiology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/c9d19c785592) (2024-06-24, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010583/c1e-jz01vt5mgv4t0m2q8-7z3kroz9iw8n-x13vq0.mp3
- [Exploring the Gut-Skin Connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/9557b24d4129) (2024-05-18, 50 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010584/c1e-7oq1mf9g8krc2422w-6zow9xzqtwmx-lxjjtt.mp3
- [How the Changing Seasons Impact Nutrition, Health, & the Body’s Internal Clock](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/8afd4970b6d9) (2024-04-27, 36 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010585/c1e-drk9vtmr32jc0mn5z-mk41gpkwczk6-b2bdse.mp3
- [The Phytobiome, Planetary Health, and Human Disease](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/b2c5cf4bc9d9) (2024-04-13, 38 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010586/c1e-zq5gwt72jvjinzm90-z3294q3pc2j1-b0b01v.mp3
- [Micronutrient Deficiencies, Ultra-Processed Foods, & Personalized Food Plans](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/541116fc8697) (2024-04-08, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010588/c1e-jz01vt5mgvkh08j2w-v6dzwq66ik6x-ud6bgj.mp3
- [ADHD Management: The Benefits of Lifestyle-Based Interventions & Functional Lab Testing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/d93613c9b041) (2024-03-05, 47 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010587/c1e-0wr3xckrdgvc10155-7z3kroz8u3m4-msxa5r.mp3
- [Long COVID & the Functional Medicine Approach to Care](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/2aac93cba82b) (2024-02-24, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010589/c1e-drk9vtmr32nipd490-1pkdrwpzfvp5-5juorr.mp3
- [The Oral-Systemic Connection & Personalized Nutrition Interventions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/5dcc9108d4cb) (2024-02-10, 38 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010591/c1e-1wn9oc59d16i171jj-6zow9xz7awm6-phsyw4.mp3
- [Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/f4aaa198b345) (2024-01-30, 51 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010590/c1e-gm4nvumg0jjt050qq-pk4jwqk5upk2-w6rwaf.mp3
- [Whole Health and Functional Medicine in 2023 and Beyond](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/b2e91821323a) (2023-12-19, 55 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010592/c1e-zq5gwt72jvnhn2njj-25nk0w5xt50-wree3n.mp3
- [Diabetes Subtypes and Individualized Approaches to Metabolic Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/3eddfb2743cb) (2023-11-28, 44 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010593/c1e-836zgformwgi4v4jj-34dgxw49sxoq-erywdv.mp3
- [Environmental Toxins & Cancer: Exposure, Risks, and the Path Forward](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/1b4c371b9bc3) (2023-10-24, 52 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010594/c1e-vqnrjt7jxg0b393kk-6zow9xzri954-r3rlvp.mp3
- [Fasting and the Gut Microbiome: Exploring the Connection and Health Benefits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/341739d8dfa5) (2023-09-19, 48 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010595/c1e-pqd7rt1px32i4n400-kp4dj8pqh875-spgj6m.mp3
- [Exploring Mood Disorders and Brain Health Through the Lens of Functional Psychiatry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/0482f982e5ca) (2023-08-22, 46 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010596/c1e-5w5m0c1ndp4tnknoo-jpdjqzp8iomz-esq9z5.mp3
- [Akkermansia & Gut Health With Dr. Colleen Cutliffe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/ae25739547c3) (2023-07-25, 29 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010597/c1e-7oq1mf9g8kji292oo-34dgxw4rb7zx-uvv1ti.mp3
- [Food and Mood: Nutritional Psychiatry, the Microbiome, and Mental Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/e1850af409d6) (2023-07-11, 45 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010598/c1e-k8mzksgzv32ax3xoo-8dr903dztrv1-dq8tyo.mp3
- [Navigating Menopause: Hormones, Mental-Emotional Function, and Sexual Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/737093f3f0e3) (2023-06-27, 51 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010599/c1e-drk9vtmr320t0z0qq-gp3k5mprupo-o971fj.mp3
- [Nutrition’s Role in Anxiety Disorders: Evaluating Mental Wellness With Dr. Kate Henry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/aaaf2e0e9707) (2023-06-06, 47 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010600/c1e-qqjk0tdnv8ofnon44-7z3kroz6hnmj-rehkjb.mp3
- [Phytocannabinoids for Treating Common Conditions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/6f1000abf8a4) (2023-05-16, 46 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010601/c1e-jz01vt5mgrmt0o099-0vk29wvmtgw6-vxhk7e.mp3
- [Increasing Healthspan: From Micronutrients to Hormetic Stressors, With Dr. Rhonda Patrick](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/023f7b7ae894) (2023-05-02, 64 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010602/c1e-6xkgnto596ziz2z00-8dr903d7hk0q-xc6ehj.mp3
- [The Oral Microbiome & Systemic Disease](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/d4d3e06ac572) (2023-04-11, 47 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010603/c1e-wqg0jt34o6zcx3xoo-z3294q35czq-xws1re.mp3
- [Fueling for Fitness: Igniting Metabolism Through Personalized Lifestyle Interventions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/8387d1cedad8) (2023-03-28, 49 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010606/c1e-x6znjf9r3o9i01066-rk4d2qndarxk-gtqm5i.mp3
- [Healthy Aging and Longevity with Mark Hyman, MD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1458377114/4de25537adf3) (2023-03-14, 30 min): audio https://episodes.castos.com/67eee8b899af11-87681396/2010605/c1e-2wgr3cm9768a59544-gp3k5mpqhozk-416wtu.mp3

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