Real Medicine is a podcast that bridges traditional and alternative medicine inspired by patients. Hosted by Canadian physician Dr. Jennifer Anderson,Md, this show explores the fusion of conventional and holistic health approaches through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and personal stories.
Discover practical insights on integrating all types of medicine into a personalized approach that works for you. Each week, we offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for a balanced, personalized approach to health. The goal is to empower listeners and inspire them to take an active role in their health and wellness.
Tune in to explore how modern medicine and holistic practices can enhance your well-being. Welcome to Real Medicine
Episode 9: Addiction: Real Addiction, Real Recovery: A Story of Hope
Laurie recounts his journey through alcohol addiction, highlighting the pain he attempted to numb and the community support that ultimately restored his life and family in this interview.
24 Sept 2025
Episode 8: Addiction: Real People, Real Medicine: A Story of Sobriety
John recounts his transformative journey overcoming alcohol addiction through a 12-step program and community support, highlighting the power of personal truth in healing in this interview with the hosts of Real Medicine.
6 Aug 2025
Episode 7: Beyond the Substance: Understanding Addiction as a Survival Strategy (Part 2)
This episode examines how addiction manifests beyond substances, influencing daily behaviors through dopamine imbalances triggered by trauma and stress, impacting motivation and well-being.
29 Jul 2025
Episode 6: Productivity, Praise, and Pain: Rewriting the Story of Addiction
The host explores how addictive behaviors manifest beyond substance abuse, examining productivity, approval-seeking, and technology as coping mechanisms that can become controlling habits.
23 Jun 2025
Episode 5: Real Medicine: Addiction, Trauma, and the Path to Healing
Dr. Jennifer Anderson examines the relationship between addiction and trauma, highlighting addiction as a survival mechanism rooted in pain, and explores healing modalities like therapy and plant medicine.
20 May 2025
Episode 4: Real Medicine - Where the Healing Begins
In this episode of Real Medicine, we dive into the invisible wounds left by the healthcare system — the kind that don’t show up on scans but live deep in the body, mind, and memory. We talk about medical trauma — what it is, how it shows up, and why it’s so often missed. From medical gaslighting and systemic dismissal to the ripple effects on caregivers, providers, and siblings of complex patients, this episode names what many have felt but never had words for. You’ll hear insights from: My p...
7 May 2025
Episode 3: Hockey and Mental Health - Real Medicine with Riley Cote
In this powerful episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Jennifer Anderson sits down with former NHL enforcer turned wellness advocate Riley Cote to explore the journey from trauma to healing. Riley shares his raw and deeply personal transformation—how years of head injuries, chronic pain, and emotional toll from professional hockey led him to question everything he knew about health and recovery. Now a co-founder of Athletes for CARE , Riley is a vocal advocate for cannabis, psychedelics, breath work,...
21 Apr 2025
Episode 2: Advocacy, Grief, and the Medicine We Don’t Talk About
In this deeply personal episode of Real Medicine, Dr. Anderson shares her journey through the hidden world of medical trauma — the unspoken grief, fear, and emotional injuries that many patients, caregivers, and even healthcare providers carry. Drawing from her own experiences in the Pediatric ICU with her son, and more recently navigating a new medical crisis with another child, she explores how medical systems often dismiss trauma instead of recognizing and healing it. Through powerful stor...
3 Apr 2025
What is Real Medicine?
In this inaugural episode of the Real Medicine podcast, Dr. Jennifer Anderson shares her personal and professional journey in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches and the need to address medical trauma. She discusses her experiences as a physician and a mother, particularly the challenges faced when traditional medicine fell short in treating her son's severe health issues. Dr. Anderson advocates for a broader understanding of health that includes alternative therapie...
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