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One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde
Hosted by Dr. Adam Rinde · EN
The most engaging conversation between health professionals happens in chance meetings in the hallways. During these moments so much is learned .*One Thing* brings together thought leaders in conversation and we share it with health enthusiasts , practitioners, and learners. Our conversations primarily focus on one significant thing in the arenas of gut health, brain health, immune system, metabolism, performance, and aging . This for clinicians and patients alike who are insightful and motivated.
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Episode 130 : Why Your Mushroom Supplements Don’t Work (and How to Fix It) with Anna Sitkoff, ND
Jan 2500:59:16Tap to summarizeDr. Anna Sitkoff, naturopathic physician and medicinal mushroom researcher, reveals why so many people try high-quality mushroom products and feel nothing. This deep dive explores extraction methods, fruiting body versus mycelium, proper dosing, and the clinical applications of Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi, and Turkey Tail for immune support, gut-brain health, and neurodegeneration.find her on your socials at:@drannasitkoff @lucidummedicinalsfull episode notes at https://onethingpod.com/sitkoff
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Episode 129. Dr. Lara Briden, Beyond Willpower: Understanding Metabolism Through Biology, Not Blame
Jan 101:00:56Tap to summarizeDr. Lara Briden challenges everything you think you know about metabolism, revealing why energy—not weight—is the true marker of metabolic health. This conversation explores how modern life has pushed our physiology into states it was never designed for, and offers a compassionate, science-based approach to understanding your body as a logical system rather than a problem to fix.GUEST INFORMATION:Name: Dr. Lara BridenTitle/Credentials: Naturopathic doctor, author, former evolutionary biology researcher Background: Has peer-reviewed publications and thesis in evolutionary biology, specializes in women's health with focus on centering female physiology as normal mammalian function EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Evolutionary Biology FrameworkDr. Briden explains how her background in evolutionary biology informs her medical practice, viewing women's bodies as logical systems that make biological sense Menopause as Evolutionary AdvantageDiscussion of how menopause evolved as a survival advantage, with post-reproductive women being essential for family group survival Debunking the Willpower MythChallenges the narrative that metabolic issues are about eating too much and exercising too little The Asthma AnalogyExplains why telling people to "just lose weight" is like telling someone with asthma to "just breathe better" Environmental FactorsDetails how environmental toxins, gut microbiome changes, and epigenetics contribute to metabolic dysfunction across species and generations Energy as Metabolic MarkerExplains metabolic flexibility and how the body should preferentially burn fat in fasting states Blood Sugar CrashesDiscusses how insulin resistance often presents as reactive hypoglycemia rather than high blood sugar Seed Oils DiscussionDr. Briden shares her perspective on high-dose omega-6 oils as metabolically problematic signaling molecules Nervous System and MetabolismExplores how the autonomic nervous system significantly impacts insulin sensitivity and metabolic rate Key Metabolic NutrientsDiscuss essential nutrients for metabolic health: magnesium, taurine, choline, inositol, and glycine, historically obtained from organ meats Mitochondria as MastersFascinating discussion of mitochondria as dynamic cellular powerhouses affected by emotions and social activity Lab Testing SimplifiedProvides practical lab markers for insulin resistance: ALT levels, ALT to AST ratio, and triglycerides RESOURCES MENTIONED:Metabolism Repair For Women, by Dr. BridenPeriod Repair Manual (previous book) Potential upcoming cookbook collaboration KEY TAKEAWAYS:Metabolism problems often come before weight gain, not after—it's about insulin resistance first Energy levels and satiety between meals are better indicators of metabolic health than body weight Environmental factors including toxins, processed oils, and gut dysfunction are major contributors to metabolic issues The body has a complex system that can't be micromanaged—focus on removing obstacles and supporting overall health Simple lab tests (ALT, triglycerides) can reveal insulin resistance more effectively than complex testing Website: https://www.larabriden.com/CALL TO ACTION:Subscribe to the One Thing Podcast for more conversations that challenge conventional health wisdom and center biology over blame. Share this episode with someone who's been struggling with metabolic health issues—these insights could be exactly what they need to hear.
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The Gut Freedom Intensive –Special Announcement
Dec 300:11:47Tap to summarizeAfter 6 years of hosting The One Thing Podcast and 20 years in clinical practice, I'm thrilled to announce my first group program: The Gut Freedom Intensive.This is a 6-week cohort-based course that brings my one-on-one clinical approach to a small group format. If you've been struggling with IBS, SIBO, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, bloating, or any form of digestive distress, this intensive is designed for you.What You'll Get:6 weekly live group sessions with mePersonalized roadmap for your specific digestive imbalancesDeep dives into gut immunity, microbiome, food sensitivities, and moreInteractive assignments to identify YOUR root causesGuidance on nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, and functional testingOngoing support throughout the programThis isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Through guided exercises and assessments, we'll uncover exactly what YOUR gut needs to heal.Course Details:Starts: February 4th, 2026Duration: 6 weeksFormat: Live weekly sessions + comprehensive curriculumLimited to 25 participantsSpecial Listener Discount: Listen to the special announcement where I mention a code that will give a discount of 20% off - good through December 15th, 2025Enroll at: [Gut Freedom Intensive]Questions? email support@soundintegrative.com I look forward to guiding you on your journey to gut freedom.Show Notes:🔗 Enroll in Gut Freedom Intensive: [LINK]📅 Course Starts: February 4, 2026#guthealth #IBS #SIBO #digestivehealth #gutfreedom #functionalmedicine
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Episode 128. How Plant-Forward Living Reversed This MD’s Chronic Illness with Dr. James Thompson
Nov 2301:06:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. James Thompson, MD — a board-certified allergist, immunologist, author, and health educator — shares how a 21-day Daniel Fast sparked a life-changing shift toward plant-forward living. After 34 years in medicine, he realized that despite following what he believed was a “healthy” diet, he still required multiple long-term medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, and chronic inflammation. A plant-based lifestyle helped him eliminate medications, improve sleep and joint pain, and even restore vision. Today, Dr. Thompson leads the Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation, delivering accessible nutrition and lifestyle medicine education to underserved communities. His FEARLESS Method (Food, Exercise, Avoid Toxins, Restorative Sleep, Less Stress, Engage Mind, Social Energy, Spirituality) is a practical roadmap for chronic disease prevention and sustainable health. What You’ll LearnHow fasting and plant-forward eating triggered Dr. Thompson’s health transformationWhy medical education still provides minimal nutrition trainingHow plants impact inflammation, cholesterol, metabolic health, and cognitive resilienceThe truth about protein needs and nutrient considerations (B12, omega-3s)How to start a plant-forward lifestyle without going “all or nothing”Health disparities in Black communities and why trust in healthcare remains fracturedThe FEARLESS Wellness pillars and how to apply themKey TopicsPlant-forward nutrition · fasting · inflammation · lifestyle medicine · sleep · stress · chronic disease prevention · community health · spirituality · affordabilityTime Stamps:00:00 — Intro: Why nutrition conversations are polarized01:30 — Meet Dr. James Thompson03:11 — How the 21-day Daniel Fast changed everything04:00 — Running, meds, and early health struggles05:23 — The nutrition gap in medical training07:20 — Diving into nutrition education08:00 — Fasting & time-restricted eating10:00 — How plant-forward living improved his health11:20 — Greens, beans, berries & whole foods12:21 — Unexpected vision improvements14:29 — Defining plant-based vs. plant-forward15:20 — Protein myths & amino acid basics18:43 — How much protein you really need20:44 — Key nutrients: B12 & omega-3s24:26 — Getting omegas from plant foods26:04 — Why patients trusted his holistic approach29:51 — Introducing lifestyle medicine in practice32:32 — Reversing chronic conditions through diet34:29 — Planting seeds for long-term change37:13 — Asthma, acne & inflammation stories40:01 — Creating the FEARLESS Method42:45 — The 8 FEARLESS pillars45:16 — Starting small without overwhelm48:25 — Working with the Black community51:34 — Why medical mistrust persists54:00 — COVID-19 & vulnerable populations56:13 — The limits of access without education57:03 — His current work & foundation59:15 — What to buy with $5 for a healthy meal1:00:50 — Spiritual frameworks for hard times1:02:08 — Closing reflectionsNotable Quotes“Within six months of going plant-based, I no longer needed blood pressure or cholesterol medication.” “Doctors learn to diagnose and prescribe, not prevent.” About Dr. James Thompson, MDDr. Thompson spent over three decades in allergy/immunology and internal medicine before shifting to lifestyle health education. His work focuses on plant-forward nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and equitable community wellness. His book FEARLESS Wellness outlines eight pillars for long-term vitality.Website: FearlessMD21.com Foundation: HealthyLivingWithAVision.org
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Episode 127 THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION: How Your Oral Health Affects Everything | Dr. Toni Engram
Nov 1000:58:56Tap to summarizeYou can spot a mouth breather from across the room — but what if that simple habit is reshaping your child’s face, disrupting their sleep, and setting the stage for autoimmune disease?In this episode, Dr. Toni Ingram — biological dentist and founder of Flourish Dental Boutique in Dallas — joins us to uncover the powerful link between your mouth and your overall health.We dive into:• The truth about mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and cardiovascular protection• How the oral microbiome drives inflammation and chronic illness• Why dental plaque is a living biofilm — and what that means for disease risk• Natural ways to strengthen teeth and rebalance your microbiome (no fluoride required)• The oral clues behind poor sleep, ADHD-like symptoms, and immune dysfunctionDr. Ingram reveals why your mouth is the gateway to your body — and how small daily practices like tongue scraping, xylitol sprays, and nasal breathing can transform your energy, sleep, and long-term health.✨ Contest alert: Listen to the end for details on how to win an Oral DNA Microbiome Testing Kit!Follow @drtonyingram on Instagram or visit flourishdentalboutique.com for more.---Detailed Show Notes Found at: exclusive subtack page: https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/episode-127-dr-toni-engram-the-mouth Sponsor Spotlight: Feeling stressed, anxious, or restless? Discover how to calm your nervous system with Pulsetto, the vagus nerve stimulation device designed to lower stress and improve sleep—drug free. 👉 Try it here: https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM
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Episode 126: From Trauma to Tranquility: The Science of Shaking with Richmond Heath
Oct 2100:53:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the One Thing podcast, host Dr. Adam Rinde delves into the fascinating world of Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) with Richmond Heath, founder of TRE Australia. Discover how the body's natural tremor response, often suppressed in our culture, can be a powerful tool for healing stress and trauma. Richmond shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, revealing how TRE has transformed his understanding of trauma recovery. Whether you're curious about the science of trauma, the mind-body connection, or seeking practical ways to calm your nervous system, this episode offers profound insights. Join us as we explore the innate wisdom of our bodies and learn how to harness it for better health and well-being.Bio: Richmond Heath is the founder of TRE Australia and an integrative physiotherapist who has dedicated his career to exploring the body's natural tremor response as a means of recovering from stress and trauma. His work with Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) has been applied in various settings, from war zones to natural disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating the body's innate ability to heal itself. Time Stamps:03:44 - Richmond's first TRE experience and immediate physical changes05:27 - Shift in clinical practice approach with patients07:09 - Types of tremors and common patterns in TRE14:23 - The autonomic nervous system and recovery reflex mechanism20:17 - How the body determines what tension to release22:01 - Ukraine outreach work with 400+ participants38:19 - Safety considerations and self-regulation techniques39:33 - Range of emotions and experiences during TRE42:34 - Vision for TRE integration in healthcare and schools46:06 - Online TRE course development and accessibility47:59 - Closing thoughts on reframing panic attacks as dischargeDetailed Show Notes Found at: exclusive subtack page: https://adamrinde.substack.com/p/episode-127-healing-through-tremoring Sponsor Spotlight: Feeling stressed, anxious, or restless? Discover how to calm your nervous system with Pulsetto, the vagus nerve stimulation device designed to lower stress and improve sleep—drug free. 👉 Try it here: https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM
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Episode 125: Os Aponte: The Art of Lifelong Strength—How Discipline, Neural Training, and Kettlebells Build Resilient Bodies and Minds
Oct 600:46:17Tap to summarizeAt just 16, Os Aponte was running a martial arts school in Puerto Rico with over a hundred students. Today, he’s a U.S. Army veteran, author, and strength coach known for blending martial arts discipline, neuroscience, and movement mastery into a philosophy of lifelong fitness.In this conversation, Os shares how leading soldiers in the Army shaped his approach to strength, why “less is more” in training, and how neural efficiency—not just muscle size—creates real, lasting power. You’ll also hear how kettlebells, gait mechanics, and breathwork can rewire your body for performance at any age.Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or weekend mover, Os’s story will challenge how you think about fitness and inspire you to see training as a lifelong pursuit of self-mastery.We discuss:How Os became a martial arts instructor at 16What the military taught him about leadership and physical masteryThe difference between strength, conditioning, and fitnessWhy neurological training beats burnoutThe power of the Turkish get-up and “leaving one in the tank”How to make your fitness serve your life—not the other way around💬 Sponsor Spotlight:Feeling stressed, anxious, or restless? Discover how to calm your nervous system with Pulsetto, the vagus nerve stimulation device designed to lower stress and improve sleep—drug free.👉 Try it here: https://pulsetto.sjv.io/jed7KM📍 Connect with Os: Bird Rock Fit, La Jolla | StrongFirst Workshops | Follow Osvaldo on his website www.ironcoreway.com for insights, tips, andupdates on his upcoming workshops and events.📘 Book: Iron Core in Four Chambers (coming soon)
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Women's Metabolism throughout life with Stacy Sims, PHD
Aug 31, 2022Tap to summarizeIn this episode I welcome on the esteemed exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, PhD. My patients have been hearing me talk about her for years when I first started recommending her book ROAR. And, now with so many women struggling with their metabolism during their 40's and 50's , I asked her to come on and speak about her new book Next Level: Your guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. There are not many people who have left me speechless during my podcast and Dr. Sims did. Her explanation of the importance of estrogen, protein, nutrient timing, specific training stimuli, and overall resilience was precise , poignant, and actionable. I am sure you are going to enjoy this episode and feel more equipped to understand what the heck is happening to your body as you age. About our Guest STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. With the unique opportunities, Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR)written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men TEDx talk .Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry has established a new niche in sports nutrition; and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health. As a direct result, she has been named:One of the top 50 visionaries of the running industry (2015) by DMSE Sports.One of the top 40 women changing the paradigm of her field (2017)by Outside Magazine. Stacy Sims, PhD website
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