In The Field with Dr. Alison Monette

About In The Field with Dr. Alison Monette

"In The Field," hosted Dr. Alison Monette, ND is where the wisdom of nature meets the language of science — and where the real conversation about human health begins. Made for the curious, lifelong learner, each episode explores relevant health topics through the lens of biophysics and decentralized health, cutting through the noise of centralized medicine to get to the truth of what your body needs. Complex ideas become practical wisdom you can bring into your day — connecting the dots between biophysics, light, and the rhythms that drive true health.

Publisher

Fieldlab

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Ep. 026: Food Metabolism Starts In The Eye

   Food metabolism is a topic that has garnered a great deal of interest and study. Partly in an effort to understand how the human body transforms food energy into biological function and partly because it seems to be a major problem for many in the modern world. As a result, humans have generated an immense amount of knowledge related to this topic. But, what we “know” is focused only on where metabolism happens–the liver, the gut, the cell–and remains stuck at the level of energy. Rarely is it asked: What allows food metabolism to occur? What is the role of the environment and the information it provides? Is food just energy or is it also information? If yes, what are the implications? Is food metabolism a spontaneous process of transformation occurring within the organism OR is it what happens when an organism is in unity with its environment? Is all metabolism created equally? Does it always happen as we’ve been told it should? This conversation sets out to fill in the gaps. And, as the title suggests, assert that food metabolism actually starts in the eye. It’s a dynamic interplay between organism and environment. If you don’t respect that relationship, food metabolism will always remain broken. The catalyst for this episode was a talk that Dr. Alison gave to the Quiet Corner Chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation on this very topic. That lecture goes deeper into the history and the science, but also provides you with a framework to support normal food metabolism. That lecture is available exclusively to Fieldlab members. To become a member, https://fieldlab.mn.co/plans/1903955?bundle_token=180260f0f3488d6e30a110c55270dd5b&utm_source=manual [Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, health, or professional advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. Any reliance on information provided through the podcast is solely at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.]

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Ep. 025: Reflections From El Salvador – True Health vs. Wellness, An “Aha” Moment & Remembering How to Be Human

   A trip to El Salvador always yields tremendous insights. The people, the culture and the raw beauty help us to remember what it means to be human. In this episode, Dr. Alison reflects on the lessons learned from her most recent trip to El Salvador. The conversations she had and connections she made all revolved around a similar theme: true health versus wellness, and the choice El Salvador faces between preserving its connection to true health or moving toward modern wellness. She uses this to tell the story of modern wellness in America – how we got here, the outcomes it’s produced and why the American trajectory serves as a warning not a model for other countries. Note: This episode is only the first half of the conversation. To hear the entire conversation, join us in Fieldlab, my private learning ecosystem here (https://fieldlab.mn.co/plans/1903955?bundle_token=180260f0f3488d6e30a110c55270dd5b&utm_source=manual). [Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, health, or professional advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. Any reliance on information provided through the podcast is solely at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.]

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Ep. 024: If You Think You Have High Cortisol, You Probably Don’t

   In the field, Cortisol is the subject of many conversations–specifically with patients who feel that they have “high cortisol.” This isn’t a surprise considering that much of the health content being produced in the modern world is about cortisol. And the dominant message: your fatigue, weight gain, inability to sleep, etc. is due to your high cortisol levels. If you check this set of boxes, then all of your health issues are explainable through this lens. For many, that message resonates deeply. Not only because they “check the boxes,” but actually for a simpler reason: because many live in a constant state of anxiety, panic and most importantly: stress. And stress has become synonymous with cortisol in our modern understanding of human biology. Some have taken it one step further, seeking out a blood cortisol level. Oftentimes, this returns a higher than normal value and for many this is confirmation: “I have high cortisol. “ Naturally, people are looking for solutions. At play here are the usual “fixes”: diets, detoxes and protocols. But, because these don’t seem to be having the impact they once did, new offerings have emerged: courses, programs and even retreats marketed as helping you “fix” your cortisol. There’s just one major problem with all of this: in the field, we rarely see a patient with truly high cortisol as measured using an Adrenal Stress Index; even when they have a high blood cortisol. And the rest of their labs often confirm: there is no rhythm happening here. Unless you’re looking at this issue biophysically, this is a story you will inevitably miss and the outcomes for your health could be disastrous. Today’s conversation picks up where the rest of the health space has left off. Dr. Alison explains why we’ve gotten the cortisol story so wrong, what she’s seeing clinically and what an abnormal rhythm actually means about your true health. In Part 2, we talk about the biophysics of cortisol and its actual purpose in human function. This is a conversation that will likely surprise you and help you see cortisol, your environment and your health in a totally different way. If you're interested in going deeper, join us in Fieldlab, my private learning ecosystem here (https://fieldlab.mn.co/plans/1903955?bundle_token=180260f0f3488d6e30a110c55270dd5b&utm_source=manual). [Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, health, or professional advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. Any reliance on information provided through the podcast is solely at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.]

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