Dr. Scott Schroeder, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, on Metal Sensitivities in the Body - 35

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, we sit down with Dr. Scott Schroeder, a podiatric physician and foot & ankle surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Schroeder shares what he began noticing after years of placing and later removing metallic implants in patients—cases where symptoms like chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, and neurological issues dramatically improved after the metal was removed. The conversation explores metal allergies, galvanic reactions between dental and orthopedic metals, and why practitioners across dentistry, surgery, and functional medicine may need to rethink how metals in the body impact whole-person health.

Topics Discussed

• Dr. Scott Schroeder shares what he observed after removing metallic implants from hundreds of patients, including cases where chronic symptoms improved significantly following removal.
  
  
• The conversation explores metal allergies, delayed hypersensitivity reactions, and how metals used in the mouth and elsewhere in the body may contribute to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain, inflammation, and neurological issues.
  
  
• Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, and Megan Barnett discuss galvanic reactions between dissimilar metals, why cross-disciplinary collaboration matters, and how a root-cause approach can help patients better understand complex health challenges.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

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Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/uqn-0optCck

Andrea McBeth, ND on the Science Behind Thaena - 34

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Andrea McBeth, ND — co-founder and CEO of Thaena — to explore the powerful idea that humans are ecosystems. Andrea breaks down the science of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, explaining why the real magic may lie in the microbial signals our bodies depend on. Together, they discuss how modern life erodes microbial biodiversity and what it means to restore resilience through postbiotic support like ThaenaBiotic®. It’s a bold, fascinating conversation about poop, postbiotics, and the future of humans healing humans.

Topics Discussed:

• Thaena’s core idea — humans are ecosystems: how modern life can erode microbial biodiversity and resilience, and why restoring postbiotic signals may help ecosystems recover (“Humans Healing Humans”).
• Postbiotics explained (and why they matter): how prebiotics feed microbes, probiotics are the microbes, and postbiotics are the signaling molecules microbes produce—described as the “language” that communicates with human cells throughout the body.
• Microbiome loss + rebuilding resilience: “mass extinction” of microbial diversity in modern life (diet, hygiene, antibiotics, C-sections), plus practical ways to protect and restore your ecosystem—fiber, lifestyle, stress/sleep, and reducing microbe-harming exposures when possible.

Thaena's Website: https://thaena.com

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

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In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Dr. Chris Motley, DC, DABCA — Traditional Chinese Medicine Guide, to explore the powerful intersection of frequency medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and chronic infection. Dr. Motley shares how the body functions as an energetic system—examining biofields, meridians, fascia, and homeopathy as tools for restoring balance. From parasites and Epstein-Barr to emotional patterns and inherited programming, this conversation challenges conventional models of illness and offers a deeper look at what it truly means to heal the whole person.

Topics Discussed:

• Frequency Medicine & the Biofield
  The conversation explores the body as an energetic system that emits measurable frequencies and interacts constantly with its environment. Dr. Motley explains how fascia, meridians, and the body’s piezoelectric properties—such as those activated through acupuncture—help regulate energetic flow. The episode also discusses tools like laser therapy, microcurrent, and frequency-based devices used to detect imbalances and restore coherence to the biofield.
  
  
  
• Parasites, Chronic Infections & the Energetic Terrain
  Dr. Motley shares insights on how pathogens like strep, C. diff, parasites, Lyme, and Epstein-Barr interact with the body’s energetic landscape. Rather than focusing solely on killing microbes, the discussion emphasizes strengthening the host terrain so infections are less likely to persist or return. Homeopathy is highlighted as a frequency-based signal that may help “wake up” dormant infections and re-engage the immune system’s recognition and response.
  
  
  
• Emotional Patterns, Organ Systems & Whole Health
  Drawing from Chinese medicine, the episode examines connections between organs and emotions—such as gallbladder and resentment or kidneys and fear. The hosts and Dr. Motley discuss how family dynamics, close relationships, and shared environments can influence health on an energetic level. Ultimately, whole health is framed as recognizing inherited and developmental emotional programming and understanding how these patterns shape physical well-being.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7YhSRR4wyJ4