Me and my co-host, Yvette, are both licensed pharmacist and certified functional medicine practitioners. In this Podcast we will be discussing our lives and how we moved from "Pills to Purpose" helping people make the difficult lifestyle changes we all know we need. We also educate our listeners in the science of our bodies and how easily our biochemistry can be manipulated.
From Pills to Purpose
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Me and my co-host, Yvette, are both licensed pharmacist and certified functional medicine practitioners. In this Podcast we will be discussing our lives and how we moved from "Pills to Purpose" helping people make the difficult lifestyle changes we all know we need. We also educate our listeners in the science of our bodies and how easily our biochemistry can be manipulated.
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June 28, 2026
Episode 19: Root Causes of Chronic Diseases: A Functional Medicine Approach
<p><u><strong>Summary</strong></u></p><p>This in-depth discussion explores the root causes of chronic diseases, emphasizing the importance of understanding insulin resistance, early signs, and the limitations of conventional medicine. Learn how lifestyle, stress, and metabolic health are interconnected and what proactive steps you can take to prevent and address these health issues.</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Keywords</strong></u></p><p>Chronic diseases, insulin resistance, root cause medicine, peripheral neuropathy, metabolic health, early signs, lifestyle,stress, functional medicine</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Key topics</strong></u></p><p>Root cause of chronic diseases</p><p>Insulin resistance and early signs</p><p>Limitations of conventional medicine</p><p>Lifestyle and stress impact on health</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Sound bites</strong></u></p><p>"Avoid unnecessary surgeries."</p><p>"Test early, test often."</p><p>"Take charge of your health."</p><p> </p><p> <u><strong>Chapters</strong></u></p><p>00:00 Understanding Chronic Diseases and Their Origins</p><p>02:43 The Role of Insulin Resistance</p><p>05:24 The Impact of Stress on Health</p><p>07:58 Recognizing Early Signs of Chronic Conditions</p><p>10:51 The Importance of Metabolic Health</p><p>13:32 Reevaluating Women's Health Issues</p><p>16:15 The Connection Between Symptoms and UnderlyingCauses</p><p>19:07 Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach</p><p>21:49 The Misconceptions of Supplements</p><p>24:34 Taking Charge of Your Health</p><p>27:19 Final Thoughts on Chronic Disease Management</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Resources</strong></u></p><p>Yvette Robertson - RPh FxMed -<a href="https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson">https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson</a></p><p>Johann Beukes - RPh FxMed - <a href="https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann">https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann</a></p><p>Medication Reduction Specialists’ website – <a href="http://www.less-meds.com">www.less-meds.com</a></p><p>Cardio Metabolic Panel - <a href="https://bit.ly/CardioMetabolic-MRS">https://bit.ly/CardioMetabolic-MRS</a></p>
June 14, 2026
Episode 18: Unlocking the Root Causes of Chronic Diseases: A Solution-Focused Approach
<p><u><strong>Summary</strong></u></p><p>This episode explores the root causes of chronic diseases, emphasizing solution-focused approaches over management. Hosts Yvette and Johan discuss stress, lifestyle, microbiome, and the importance of addressing underlying factors for true health restoration.</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Key topics</strong></u></p><p>Root cause medicine vs management of chronic diseases</p><p>Impact of stress, sleep, and microbiome on health</p><p>The role of diet, seed oils, and inflammation</p><p>Importance of resistance training and muscle health</p><p>Questioning the management mindset in healthcare</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Sound bites</strong></u></p><p>"Stress is a massive factor in chronic disease."</p><p>"Seed oils can trigger insulin release."</p><p>"Stop owning your disease; it's not who you are."</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Chapters</strong></u></p><p>00:00 Understanding Chronic Disease Management vs.Solutions</p><p>02:32 The Role of Stress in Health</p><p>05:27 Family History and Genetic Factors</p><p>08:09 The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle Choices</p><p>11:05 The Importance of Sleep in Health</p><p>13:58 Insulin Resistance and Its Causes</p><p>16:40 The Influence of Seed Oils on Health</p><p>19:23 Navigating Health Information in the Digital Age</p><p>20:27 Questioning Pharmaceutical Solutions</p><p>22:00 Understanding Symptoms vs. Diseases</p><p>23:50 The Importance of Nutritional Deficiencies</p><p>25:05 Building Muscle for Health</p><p>30:02 The Role of Gut Microbiome</p><p>33:38 Mindset and Identity in Health</p><p>39:48 Empowerment Through Knowledge</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Resources</strong></u></p><p>Yvette Robertson - RPh FxMed -<a href="https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson">https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson</a></p><p>Johann Beukes - RPh FxMed - <a href="https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann">https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann</a></p><p>Medication Reduction Specialists’ website – <a href="http://www.less-meds.com">www.less-meds.com</a></p><p>Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology - <a href="https://bit.ly/CSAP-MRS">https://bit.ly/CSAP-MRS</a></p>
May 31, 2026
Episode 17: The Hidden Power of Insulin: Friend or Foe?
<p><u><strong>Summary</strong></u></p><p>This masterclass explores the vital role of insulin inthe human body, its functions, how modern lifestyles impact insulin levels, and strategies to prevent and reverse insulin resistance and related health issues.</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Keywords</strong></u></p><p>insulin, diabetes, insulin resistance, blood sugar,metabolic health, fasting insulin, lifestyle changes, health prevention</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Key topics</strong></u></p><p>The importance of insulin in human survival</p><p>How modern diets cause insulin resistance</p><p>The cycle of high insulin and its health impacts</p><p>The role of fasting insulin testing in health assessment</p><p>Strategies to reverse insulin resistance and preventdiabetes</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Sound bites</strong></u></p><p>"Without insulin, you'll die."</p><p>"Insulin is the fat storage hormone."</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Chapters</strong></u></p><p>00:00 Understanding Insulin: Friend or Foe?</p><p>06:48 The Importance of Insulin in Energy Metabolism</p><p>14:00 Insulin Resistance: The Cycle of High Insulin</p><p>20:19 The Dangers of Constant Insulin Elevation</p><p>25:06 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: A Path to Health</p><p>29:59 Insulin Resistance and Cognitive Decline</p><p>34:59 Generational Health: Passing Down Good Habits</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Resources</strong></u></p><p>Johann Beukes - FxMed - <a href="https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann">https://bit.ly/MRS-Johann</a></p><p>Yvette Robertson - FxMed - <a href="https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson">https://bit.ly/YvetteRobertson</a></p><p>Medication Reduction Specialists’ website – <a href="http://www.less-meds.com">www.less-meds.com</a></p>
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