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ReInvent Healthcare
Hosted by Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo · EN
Reinvent Healthcare provides support, insight, and cutting edge information for health and wellness practitioners passionately committed to transforming our broken, disease-focused, healthcare system.
Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, shares more than 30 years of clinical experience using science-based, nutritional and natural approaches for successfully correcting the imbalances that lead to chronic disease. Her vast knowledge, infectious energy, and love for all things geeky will provide listeners with the kind of insights and information found nowhere else. Her commitment to and success in supporting the body's own ability to heal makes her a proven leader in the field of functional healthcare.
An internationally recognized nutrition and women’s health authority, Dr. Ritamarie’s goal is to provide practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to guide their clients to optimal, lasting health. Reinvent Healthcare provides that rare opportunity to thoroughly explore complicated issues. Dr. Ritamarie and expert guests will devote an entire month to a complex health topic, focusing on specific aspects each week. In the final episode, she will respond to questions submitted by her listeners, making Reinvent Healthcare a uniquely interactive and personal experience.
Dr. Ritamarie leads the way in the exploration and use of proven, science-backed, restorative therapeutics that go well beyond treating symptoms and get to the root cause of disease. Using diet, exercise, adaptogens, fasting, intermittent fasting, effective and directed supplementation, blood sugar and ketone testing, vitamin and mineral analysis, and herbal therapy, Dr. Ritamarie proves repeatedly that our bodies have an innate wisdom to heal when supported properly.
A self-proclaimed geek with a gift for teaching, Dr. Ritamarie will use nutritional endocrinology, nutrigenomics, epigenetics, functional assessments, and comprehensive lab testing, to take a deep dive into the science behind stubborn, yet common conditions such as inflammation, diabetes, food allergies, parasites, hair loss, hyper and hypo thyroidism, insulin dysregulation, autoimmune disease, Alzheimer's, adrenal fatigue, metabolic imbalance, gluten sensitivity, and microbiome/GI tract issues. She will also explore recognized but lesser known holistic approaches that are moving to the forefront of the wellness industry.
Be sure to join Dr. Ritamarie and Reinvent Healthcare each week, your go-to podcast for finding solutions to a broken system, one success story at a time.
More about your host Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo
Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone b...
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Parasites, Detox, and the Cases That Don’t Resolve
1w ago01:12:17Tap to summarizeThere are cases that don’t resolve the way you expect them to.The labs look reasonable. The protocol makes sense. And yet… something isn’t shifting.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Kim Rogers to explore a layer that’s often debated and often misunderstood—parasites, gut burden, and the role they may play in complex, unresolved cases.This isn’t about assuming parasites are the answer. It’s about expanding how we think. When symptoms don’t line up and progress stalls, it may be worth asking different questions.You’ll hear where this conversation can be useful, where it can go too far, and how to approach it without losing clinical discernment.What’s Inside This Episode? Why 90% of people may have parasites and not even know itHow unexplained skin issues, mood swings, and hormone imbalances may start in the gutThe truth about poop, parasites, and why your detox isn’t workingHow she turned her own health horror story into a mission-led wellness brandKim’s story blends science, storytelling, and jaw-dropping realness that cuts through today’s filtered health noise.Resources and Links:Download the full transcriptDownload our FREE Immune Modulation Strategies Guide here to support immune balance with targeted nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle strategiesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksExplore Kim Rogers’ work on her website at https://rogershood.comFollow Kim on Instagram @mrsrogers.hoodConnect with Kim on TikTok @mrsrogershoodListen to Kim’s podcast, What’s Eating UApply for Kim’s affiliate program here Guest BioKim Rogers - Worm Queen! Kim Rogers has spent more than 20 years working within the Western healthcare system—authoring national certification exams, advising health boards, and teaching in colleges—until her own health crisis revealed something shocking: her body was infested with parasites.After years of being dismissed by doctors while suffering from endometriosis, mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and extreme fatigue, Kim took matters into her own hands. What she found? Worms, candida, and heavy metals were silently wreaking havoc on her body—and no one in conventional medicine was talking about it.Now known as the “Worm Queen,” Kim has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for showing exactly what she detoxed (think: visible worms, mucus, and more). Her raw, unfiltered videos have reached millions—because they expose the side of wellness that no one wants to talk about, but everyone needs to hear.Kim is the founder of RogersHood Apothecary and the creator of the ParaFy Kit, a holistic parasite cleanse protocol that’s waking people up to what’s living inside them.Check Kim out on :🎙 Dr. Josh Axe ShowEpisode: Kim Rogers on Parasites and Healing from the Inside Out Watch on YouTube🎙 Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkEpisode: What’s Really Living Inside You? A Conversation with the Worm Queen Watch on YouTube🎙 Ancient Health PodcastEpisode: Parasites, Detox & Gut Truths with Kim Rogers Watch on YouTube
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Peptides: Signals, Safety, and Why the Foundation Matters for Clinical Success
2w ago00:25:38Tap to summarizePeptides are everywhere: fat loss, tissue healing, gut repair, sleep, hormones, inflammation, brain health, anti-aging, and recovery. The real question isn’t whether peptides influence physiology. They do. The question is: can the body respond?In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo unpacks the hype versus the science behind peptides. You’ll learn why peptides are signaling molecules, why foundational health matters more than the newest intervention, and how to use peptides responsibly for lasting, predictable results.This episode is for practitioners ready to move beyond trends, integrate interventions with metabolic readiness, and apply clinical reasoning at every step.What’s Inside This EpisodeWhy peptides are signals, not magic bulletsWhen advanced interventions fail because the foundation is missingHow metabolic terrain determines response to peptide therapySeparating promise, hype, and clinical evidenceA practical framework for evaluating peptide use safelyHow to counsel clients who are curious about peptides without overselling or dismissingThe risks of replacing foundational support with trendy interventionsIntegrating peptides with labs, genetics, nutrition, and lifestyleResources and Links:Download the full transcriptGet your FREE guide: Beyond Protocols: A Practitioner's Guide to Root Cause Pattern Recognition for a structured framework to integrate symptoms, systems, and sequence in complex casesJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
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GLP-1 Medications: Muscle Preservation, Metabolic Resilience, and What Every Practitioner Must Know
3w ago00:29:02Tap to summarizeGLP-1 medications are everywhere in metabolic health conversations, but weight loss doesn’t equal metabolic restoration. Appetite suppression without strategy can compromise muscle, nutrient status, digestion, and long-term resilience.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie walks through a functional practitioner’s approach to GLP-1s, including how to protect lean mass, maintain nutrient density, optimize metabolic flexibility, and support digestion while using these medications. Learn why context matters more than the number on the scale and how to create a sustainable, clinically precise plan.What’s Inside This EpisodeWhy weight loss is not the same as metabolic restorationHow GLP-1s affect appetite, digestion, and nutrient intakeProtecting muscle and functional strength while on these medicationsKey labs and markers to track metabolic resilienceHow diet, protein, fiber, phytonutrients, and exercise fit inRisks of nutrient depletion, slowed digestion, and functional declineHow to help clients transition off GLP-1s without losing metabolic gainsPractical steps for integrating GLP-1s into a systems-based metabolic strategyResources and LinksDownload the full transcript hereGet your FREE guide: Beyond Protocols: A Practitioner's Guide to Root Cause Pattern Recognition for a structured framework to integrate symptoms, systems, and sequence in complex casesAccess the Genetic Pathway Mapping Workshop Replay to learn a clinical framework for identifying genetic patterns and applying targeted epigenetic strategies. Approximately 2 hours of training.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
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Seed Oils: Why Both Sides Are Missing the Real Problem
4w ago00:45:13Tap to summarizeThe conversation around seed oils is confusing. Some claim they are toxic, while others insist omega-6 fats are harmless. The truth lies elsewhere. The important factors are what the oil contains, how it is processed, and the metabolic health of the person consuming it.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo cuts through the confusion, unpacking: fatty acid balance, omega-6 to omega-3 ratios, oxidation, cell membrane signaling, inflammation, insulin resistance, and practical strategies to navigate modern dietary fats. If you work with clients who struggle with inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, or cardiovascular risk, this episode will help you move from dogma to clinical precision.What’s Inside This Episode:Why “seed oils” is a misleading categoryHow refined oils differ from whole seedsThe metabolic consequences of excess omega-6The role of oxidation and processing in health outcomesHow fatty acid balance influences inflammation and insulin signalingWhy individual metabolic health changes oil toleranceKey questions practitioners should ask before recommending oilsA framework for evaluating oils without fear or hypeResources and Links:Download the Full Transcript hereDownload our FREE Beyond Protocols: A Practitioner's Guide to Root-Cause Pattern Recognition to learn how to identify underlying patterns, connect symptoms with root-cause mechanisms, and make more strategic clinical decisions. Access the Genetic Pathway Mapping Workshop Replay to learn a clinical framework for identifying genetic patterns and applying targeted epigenetic strategies. Approximately 2 hours of training.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here
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The Vaginal Microbiome: Why Hormones Aren’t Working and What You’re Missing
Jun 1000:43:17Tap to summarizeYou’ve increased estrogen.You’ve supported the gut.You’ve cleaned up the protocol.And… she’s still dealing with dryness. recurrent UTIs., and discomfort that keeps coming back.At some point, it stops being a hormone conversation.When labs look “fine” and symptoms persist, adding more support doesn’t fix the problem. It just exposes it.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca to look at a pattern that gets missed in conventional and functional care: the vaginal microbiome.This is NOT a side topic but a primary driver.They walk through what happens when Lactobacillus balance is disrupted, why vaginal pH shifts matter more than most practitioners realize, and how these changes can create symptoms that look hormonal but don’t respond to hormone-based approaches.You’ll start to see why some cases don’t resolve…and what to look at next when they don’t.What’s Inside This Episode?Normal estrogen… but persistent drynessWhy UTIs keep coming backWhen pH—not hormones—is the issueThe key Lactobacillus strains that matterHow antibiotics and HRT disrupt the ecosystemUrgency and leakage that aren’t a bladder problemThe link to fertility, aging, and tissue healthWhy systemic protocols fail when the issue is localResources and LinksDownload the Full TranscriptDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereDr Anna’s Resources and LinksDr Anna’s Website: https://drannacabeca.comCheck out Dr Anna’s productsFind her on Social Media FacebookYouTube: The Girlfriend Doctor: TikTokPodcast Labs & Testing Mentioned in This EpisodeThese tools go beyond traditional testing (HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas) and help assess overall vaginal microbiome balance, including beneficial Lactobacillus species.MDL (Medical Diagnostic Laboratories) - Vaginal testing that includes both pathogenic organisms and beneficial bacteriaBiomeFX Vaginal Microbiome Kit - Advanced microbiome analysis to assess vaginal bacterial balanceTiny Health Vaginal Microbiome Test - At-home testing option for evaluating vaginal microbial healthGuest BioAnna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is best selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on those topics and shares the secret behind the ebb and flow of intimacy as she demystifies the fascinating hormonal changes over time. She will help you discover how the “love hormone”, Oxytocin can breathe life into your relationship, and how Cortisol can take it away - and how the delicate balancing act of those hormones can reignite your libido and support a healthy relationship, most importantly the one you have with yourself.She is sassy, blunt, speaks from the heart and has a wonderful sense of humor, and this is why we call her The Girlfriend Doctor, because everyone needs a friend like her! She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend. She lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses and dogs.
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Food Sensitivities and Genetics: Why Restrictive Diets Make You More Reactive
Jun 300:07:00Tap to summarizeWhat happens when food elimination starts making things worse?You remove the obvious triggers. You follow the labs and the genetics. The plan becomes more precise.Yet… the client becomes more reactive, the range of tolerated foods narrows, and overall resilience declines.This is not a lack of effort. It is a pattern.Food sensitivity reflects the state of the system, not just the food. When stress, blood sugar instability, microbiome disruption, or inflammation are present, even a well-designed approach can backfire.Layer genetics on top without context, and each variant becomes a reason for further restriction.At that point, the question is no longer what to remove. It is whether the system can tolerate anything at all.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie explains why this occurs and how to shift from progressive elimination to restoring resilience.What’s Inside This Episode?When food elimination increases reactivityWhy “safe foods” stop being toleratedAllergy vs intolerance vs sensitivity and why it mattersWhy food reactions reflect system stressHow genetics gets misapplied as restrictionThe hidden cost of over-restrictionThe role of cortisol in worsening sensitivityThe question to ask before removing another foodHow to rebuild resilience and expand the dietResources and Links:Download the full transcript here.Download our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesAccess the Genetic Pathway Mapping Workshop Replay to learn a clinical framework for identifying genetic patterns and applying targeted epigenetic strategies. Approximately 2 hours of training.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
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May 2700:05:24Tap to summarizeYou’ve seen cases where everything appears to line up, yet nothing changes.The labs are acceptable.The genetics make sense.The plan is solid, and progress stalls.At that point, most practitioners begin adjusting. When a case stalls like this, the issue is rarely the intervention itself.It is the timing.Genetics suggests what may be needed.Labs show where the system is under strain.Symptoms reflect how the body is compensating.When these are not interpreted together, support is often introduced into a system that is not ready to respond.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie breaks down metabolic readiness and how to determine when the body can actually use what you are introducing.If your cases look correct on paper but fail to move clinically, this is the shift.What’s Inside This Episode?Why your “right” call can stall a caseThe risk of acting on data too quicklyWhen fixing one marker worsens the systemWhy insulin is the problem you’re not prioritizingThe unintended consequences of pushing methylationWhat low ferritin is costing youHow genetics can point you in the wrong directionWhen more intervention creates more imbalanceThe difference between correction and overcorrectionThe question that tells you to wait, not actResources and Links:Download the full transcriptDownload our FREE Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient OutcomesAccess the Genetic Pathway Mapping Workshop Replay to learn a clinical framework for identifying genetic patterns and applying targeted epigenetic strategies. Approximately 2 hours of training.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here
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Oxytocin and Hormones: The Missing Link to Metabolism, Mood, and Longevity
May 2001:11:39Tap to summarizeWhat’s Inside This Episode?Why oxytocin is more than a “love hormone”• The hidden link between oxytocin and digestion, gut motility, and metabolism• How oxytocin influences blood sugar and pancreatic function• Why environmental toxins disrupt oxytocin more than other hormones• The connection between oxytocin, mood, bonding, and emotional resilience• How hormone imbalances contribute to disconnection and chronic illness• The truth about hormone replacement and long-standing misconceptions• Practical ways to support oxytocin naturally and clinicallyResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here.Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and LinksCheck out Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson’s Website: https://drlindseyberkson.comSocial Media:Find Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson on FacebookFind Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Instagram Books & Resources:Oxytocin MedicineHormones: Vilified to Vindicated Everything Hormones (CME Course) Membership & Ongoing Learning:Membership – https://drlindseyberkson.com/membershipAgile Thinking Substack – https://drlindseyberkson.substack.com/Guest BioDr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson: Where Audacity Meets ScienceAs a Distinguished Hormone Scholar from the highly praised Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities, Dr. Berkson worked shoulder-to-shoulder with pioneering scientists who discovered the first hormone receptors. Her breakthrough book, Hormone Deception (McGraw-Hill 2002,Awakened Medicine Press 2016), earned her this prestigious invitation, as she exposed the public health emergency of environmental toxins assaulting our hormones and provided the original guidelines for reducing exposure.Her impact on medical literature continues to grow. Dr. Berkson’s book Healthy Digestion the Natural Way (Wiley & Sons, 2000) was the first gut, nutrition, and mindfulness book to sell over 1 million copies. Her work Sexy Brain (Awakened Medicine Press 2017) further explored endocrine disruption and gender-bending, while her latest book, Oxytocin Medicine, reveals how the “hormone of connection, empathy and calm” is under attack – and what we can do about it.
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Stop Chasing SNPs: What MTHFR and APOE Actually Mean in Practice
May 1300:11:09Tap to summarizeYou’ve seen this before. A genetic report comes back loaded with red SNPs. MTHFR. APOE. COMT, and suddenly everything feels more complicated. More supplements. More restrictions. More second-guessing.That creates overwhelm.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie breaks down how to actually use genetics in practice without turning it into a list of problems to fix. SNPs aren’t diagnoses, and they don’t tell you what to do on their own.What matters is how those variants show up in the body.You’ll learn how to step back, look at pathways instead of individual SNPs, and connect genetics with labs, symptoms, and physiology, so your decisions actually make sense.If genetic testing has ever made things harder instead of clearer, this will change how you approach it.What’s Inside This Episode?• Why genetic testing often creates overwhelm instead of clarity • The problem with focusing on individual SNPs like MTHFR and APOE • Why SNPs are variants, not diagnoses or mutations • The shift from “red flags” to pathway-based thinking • How to integrate genetics with labs, symptoms, and physiology • What to look at instead of reacting to every variant • How to prioritize interventions using systems thinking • Why sequencing matters more than stacking protocolsResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereDownload our FREE Smart Supplementation MatrixJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out our other podcast episodes here
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How to Clear High-Risk HPV Naturally and Reduce Cervical Cancer Risk
May 600:44:35Tap to summarizeHPV gets treated like a life sentence, and the conversation usually stops at fear, procedures, or a vaccine that does not fully protect. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie talks with women’s health expert Dr. Doni Wilson about what actually drives HPV persistence, why most women are told “there’s nothing you can do,” and how a terrain-based approach helps the body clear high-risk HPV and stay negative long term.You’ll learn what to look for beyond exposure, how the vaginal microbiome, hormones, blood sugar, nutrient status, toxins, and chronic stress shape susceptibility, and which overlooked lab clues can point to the real problem, before it becomes a crisis.What’s Inside This Episode?The question most HPV conversations never askWhy eliminating a virus isn’t the same as eliminating riskThe early signals and lab clues that matter before abnormal cells appearThe missing piece in cervical cancer prevention most women never hearHow understanding the why changes everythingResources and Links:Download the full transcript here. Download our FREE Free Guide to Supporting a Healthy and Balanced Immune SystemJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes hereGuest Resources and Links Dr. Doni Wilson’s website: doctordoni.com Get Dr Doni’s Free Training for Healthcare PractitionersFind Dr Doni on Facebook: @drdoniwilsonInstagram: @drdoniwilsonTwitter: @glutenfreedocTickTok: @drdoniwildonYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoniWilsonNDGuest BioDr. Doni Wilson is a powerhouse naturopathic doctor, professional midwife, clinical nutritionist, best-selling author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, and an internationally renowned speaker and thought leader in women’s health. For over 25 years, she has been on the cutting edge of health care, helping women to transform their health naturally. As the creator of the Stress Recovery Protocol®, developed through her own journey overcoming chronic migraines, Dr. Doni has helped thousands of patients break free from health challenges and become resilient to stress. A true advocate for women’s health, she is dedicated to empowering others to take control of their healing, drawing awareness to the profound impact of stress and trauma on the body.You can find her blog, podcast How Humans Heal, and transformational programs at DoctorDoni.com.
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