Doc's Thoughts

About Doc's Thoughts

The WHEALTHY Life™ with Dr. Lynn Wagner — integrative physician and founder of Wagner Integrative Health. Most of medicine is built around avoiding disease. I'm interested in the other thing: what it actually takes to feel alive. Each episode brings a physician's eye to how we actually live — the biology, the beauty, and the texture of it all — through real conversations, with guests worth listening to and sometimes just me. No noise, no fear, no chase for perfect. Living is one thing. Feeling alive is everything.

Publisher

Lynn K Wagner, MD

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Jan 2024

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   The WHEALTHY™ Life With Dr. Sara Norris

   PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) affacts more than 10% of women globally. Today on the WHEALTHY Life™ Dr. Lynn Wagner welcomes Dr. Sara Norris, ND, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in women's health services, pediatrics, skin health, and digestive health. For women's health she is an expert in natural treatment options for endometriosis, PCOS, fertility, menopause and other hormonal health issues. The two discuss issues that arise with PMOS and the importance of finding a provider that will fully understand your needs and treatment options. Learn more or become a patient at Wagner Integrative Health in De Pere, WI: wagnerintegrativehealth.com

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   The WHEALTHY™ Life With Angela McKaye

   Imagine spending years being told there's nothing wrong with you — normal labs, specialist after specialist, and the suggestion that maybe it's just stress. This episode is for the person who knows it's more than that. Dr. Lynn Wagner welcomes Dr. Angela McKaye, ND, a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist who has joined Wagner Integrative Health. Dr. McKaye specializes in POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, chronic fatigue, and chronic pain — the tangled, hard-to-name conditions that leave so many patients exhausted and unheard. Having navigated her own difficult recovery, Dr. McKaye brings a rare combination of clinical depth and lived understanding. In this conversation, she explains why these conditions travel together, why they're missed for so long, and how an integrative, root-cause approach helps patients regain stability, energy, and quality of life. Learn more or become a patient at Wagner Integrative Health in De Pere, WI.

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   The WHEALTHY Life™ with Kyle Maiorana

   In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Maiorana, RDN, IFNCP, a board-certified Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist (CGN), Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert (CNE), and founder of Root Down Nutrition. Kyle's journey into functional nutrition began after a life-changing health crisis. As a former ICU dietitian, she followed conventional nutrition and medical recommendations until a severe bout of food poisoning triggered a cascade of health challenges. Despite experiencing digestive issues, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, skin concerns, nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposures, and impaired detoxification pathways, she was repeatedly told that her symptoms had nothing to do with diet or lifestyle and that symptom management was her only option. Determined to find answers, Kyle turned to integrative and functional medicine. Through personalized testing, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions, she addressed the root causes of her symptoms and transformed her health. Today, she helps others do the same by cutting through the confusion surrounding nutrition, supplements, and functional testing. As a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, Kyle is passionate about making healthy eating both practical and enjoyable. Her philosophy is simple: You should never have to sacrifice great food for great health." In this conversation, we discuss: • The connection between gut health and overall wellness • Food sensitivities and digestive dysfunction • Functional nutrition testing and when it's helpful • Nutritional deficiencies and hormone balance • The role of lifestyle factors in chronic health concerns • How to navigate conflicting nutrition advice • Practical ways to improve your health without sacrificing the foods you love Follow Kyle: 📍 Root Down Nutrition Website: https://www.rootdownnutrition.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 📍 Root Down Nutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootdownnutrition/ If you're overwhelmed by the endless stream of nutrition information and wondering what actually applies to you, this episode provides clarity, actionable insights, and a fresh perspective on achieving lasting health.

Who has been a guest on Doc's Thoughts

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• Tanya Jensen
• Rena Esposito
• Eliza Andrews
• Robb Mier
• Thomas Matzke

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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