Wellness Connection MD
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Welcome to the Wellness Connection MD podcast, where Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey become your partners on a quest for optimal wellness. Simply stated, our goal is to bring to you up-to-date, honest, vetted, unbiased, evidence-based information about health and wellness, along with practical solutions, in order to empower you to overcome your healthcare challenges, and to optimize your health in mind, body, and spirit. As our population ages, and we are faced with an alarming epidemic of chronic diseases. Clearly, the current drug-based sick-care model of healthcare is simply not working. The cost of healthcare is skyrocketing for patients, and for our society at large, and legions of patients with chronic diseases are falling through the cracks of modern medicine. These people are often desperate to be heard, to be taken seriously, and to have their concerns adequately addressed. On the Wellness Connection MD podcast we will focus more on a preventive, lifestyle-ba
Episodes
- The Myth of the Whiny Woman: Why Women's Symptoms Are So Often Ignored
Wellness Connection MD discusses how sexism in medicine causes women’s symptoms to be ignored, leading to misdiagnosis and undertreatment for conditions ranging from menopause to heart disease and autoimmune disorders. The episode explores…
- When the Body Sounds the Alarm: Dysautonomia, MCAS, COVID, and the Immune Connection
This episode features nutritionist Tyler Mathews discussing dysautonomia, MCAS, and Long COVID. Mathews explains the role of the immune system, viral triggers, gut health, and offers recovery strategies focusing on root causes rather than…
- A Functional Medicine Guide To Longevity And Health Span
Dr. Jerry Kitchens discusses functional medicine
- Constipation 101: Causes, Red Flags, and Practical Solutions
This episode of Wellness Connection MD explores constipation, defining it, identifying critical red-flag symptoms, and discussing its causes beyond a simple lack of fiber. It details practical solutions involving lifestyle, diet, stress, h…
- The Curious Case of The Mysterious Raisinoma
Dr. McMinn recounts a holiday medical mystery involving his father's foot, unexpectedly leading to the diagnosis of McMinn Raisinoma Syndrome. The story illustrates how assumptions can be misleading and highlights the importance of curiosi…
- Gratitude as Medicine: What the Science Really Shows
What if one simple daily practice could improve your mental clarity, emotional resilience, and even your physical health—without costing a dime or carrying any risk? Gratitude may be one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—tools for i…
- Insulin Resistance: The Silent Epidemic
Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay welcome nutrition expert Shannon Davis to the show to explore insulin resistance—a condition affecting millions of Americans, often without them even knowing that they have it. Learn what insulin resistance rea…
- Depression: A Functional Root Cause Approach
Your Depression Might Not Be What Your Doctor Thinks It Is. What If Your Antidepressants Aren't Working Because Nobody's Looking at the Real Problem? You've tried the medications, and you've done the talk therapy, but nothing seems to be w…
- Processed Foods Esposed: Your Guide to Eating Real and Feeling Great
Ever wondered how processed foods impact health, mood, and even longevity? In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn welcomes Functional Nutritionist Rachel Olsen for a practical and eye-opening discussion about processed f…
- Microplastics: The Invisible Threat to Your Health and Our Planet
Did you know the average person may be ingesting a credit card’s worth of plastic every single week? Microplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere—from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountain peaks. But they’re not just pollutin…
- Train Your Brain: The Science Behind BrainHQ
In this illuminating episode of Wellness Connection MD , Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay welcome renowned neuroscientist Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science and creator of BrainHQ. Together, they explore the science of neuroplasticity—how…
- Parkinson's Disease: A Functional and Integrative Approach
In this follow-up to their previous Parkinson’s Disease (PD) episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay explore how functional and integrative medicine can complement traditional treatments for PD. They emphasize that their goal is not to repla…
- Living Well with Parkinson's: What Patients and Caregivers Need to Know in 2025
This episode of Wellness Connection MD celebrates Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Dr. McMinn welcomes two extraordinary guests to shine a compassionate and informed light on Parkinson’s disease. Nurse Practitioner Laura Lieb, a Parkin…
- Dysautonomia Recovery Part 2: A Proven Path to Wellness
What if the root cause of your dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, rapid heart rate, blood pressure swings, chest pain, gut issues, and post-Covid funk wasn’t “just anxiety”—but a hidden autonomic nervous system dysfunction? In this co…
- Yeast Overgrowth: The Evidence and the Outcomes
In this edition of the Wellness Connection MD podcast Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay take you on a thought-provoking journey through the critical role of yeast overgrowth, especially in the context of the gut microbiome, echoing the wisdom o…
- A Functional Approach to Cardiovascular Wellness
In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss a functional (root cause) approach to cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide for both men and women. Your chances of dying from thi…
- Beyond Fertility: The Power of Understanding Your Cycle
In this episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay are visited by Elizabeth Ellison , a Postpartum Nurse & Fertility Care Practitioner. Together we explore women’s reproductive health with a focus on understanding the menstrual cycle as a vital…
- Preconception Care
This episode of the Wellness Connection MD podcast focuses on the critical topic of pre-conception care , emphasizing the importance of both parents optimizing their health in the months leading up to pregnancy. The hosts explain that the…
- Fall Prevention and Balance Traiining
This episode contains an interview with inventor, author, and entrepreneur Jim Klopman about the important issues of fall prevention and balance training. Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury and death in those over 65 years…
- McMinn Sinusitis Microbiome Protocol
The podcast "Wellness Connection MD" focuses on providing evidence-based, commercial-free wellness information. It aims to empower listeners with practical solutions for optimizing health. On today's show we proudly announce Dr. McMinn's n…
- Raising Healthy Kids- Part 2: Everything Else
This show is the second episode in a two-part series on the topic of raising healthy kids in this modern world. In our last episode we focused on healthy eating. In this show we discuss many of the other major issues. Some of the topics di…
- Raising Healthy Kids- Part 1: Healthy Eating
This is the first of a two-part series on raising healthy children in our modern-day world. In this episode we focus on healthy eating. In part two we will explore many other aspects of Raising Healthy Children. Our guests, Lindsay Mathews…
- Supplements for Our Most Common and Devastating Diseases
Wellness Connection MD is THE evidence-based podcast on all things wellness. This episode is a follow-up to our previous show on the Top Ten Supplements for all-purpose use. However, in this edition Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss spe…
- Our Top Ten Favorite Supplements and the Science Behind Them
In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. Jim McMinn and health coach Lindsay Mathews dive deep into the world of nutritional supplements. They count down their top 10 favorite supplements, explaining the science and research behind e…
- Acupuncture with Dr. Margot Walbert
In this episode of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, Dr. McMinn takes an evidence-based look into the world of acupuncture alongside Dr. Margot Walbert, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Walbert shares her expertise on acupuncture's phi…
- The Path to Optimal Wellness
On the Wellness Connection MD podcast wet strive to present to you practical solutions to your health care concerns. In this episode we describe a step by step guide to achieving your optimal wellness goals . Beginning a wellness journey m…
- Root Causes of Disease
Podcast summary In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn take a deep dive into the root causes of disease and how an understanding of these root causes can be used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool as a part of a functional…
- Emotional Wellness: Part 2
This is Part 2 of a series on Emotional Wellness. The conversation explores various aspects of our emotions, including the connection between lifestyle medicine, such as exercise, sleep, and diet, and our emotional well-being. We also disc…
- Emotional Wellness: Part 1
This is the first episode in a two part series on the urgently important topic of emotional wellness. In this episode of Wellness Connection MD, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay Matthews discuss the importance of emotional wellness with guest…
- Welcome to Wellness Connection MD- Evidence-based Wellness Medicine.
Welcome to the launch of the Wellness Connection MD podcast, where Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey become your partners on a quest for optimal wellness. On our previous show, the Functional Medicine Podcast, we discussed a wide variety of hea…
- The Evolution of Functional Medicine to Wellness Connection MD
Welcome to the Functional Medicine Podcast. This episode is actually a mini-cast" announcing our name change to "Wellness Connection MD,” which will start with our next episode. Our podcast has always been dedicated to providing up-to-date…
- Adrenal Fatigue
Unraveling Adrenal Fatigue In this insightful podcast Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay, along with special guest Rachel Olsen, will delve into the science of adrenal fatigue. We will break down the controversy surrounding this important subjec…
- Men's Sexual Health with Valerie Padd
In this episode of the Functional Medicine Podcast we present to you a detailed discussion of men's sexual health with our special guest Nurse Valerie Padd, certified sexual educator and coach. Sexual well-being is a part of the fabric of…
- Sexual Health for Women with Valerie Padd
On the Functional Medicine Podcast we attempt to help you achieve "optimization" in every aspect of your life, and your intimate life is no exception. As a functional medicine doctor, I heard the concerns of my women patients, and sadly, t…
- Lifestyle Medicine: The Most Powerful Medicine on Earth
Have you ever contemplated the potential of Lifestyle Medicine? Get ready to have your mind expanded as we journey through this empowering field of medicine that influences health outcomes more powerfully than anything else. You're about t…
- Inflammation
Scientists agree that chronic inflammation contributes to just about every disease known to man, such as heart disease, cancer, metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative diseaes, etc. Dr. McMinn and Lindsay tackle the diff…
- Mind Body Medicine
Modern medicine these days is often practiced in silos. We have an "ologist" for this (like a cardiologist) and an "ologist" for that (like a gastroenterologist), and they are often not talking to each other. However, in fact it is all con…
- Wellness Optimization: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Our goal in this podcast is to give you the tools you need to help you reach your own optimal health potential in mind, body, and spirit. We go beyond treating disease, and prevntion to empower you with the information you need in order to…
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Women
Testosterone is a fundamental part of the "Symphony of Hormones" for both women and men. In this podcast we discuss the scientific evidence and our own clinical experience as it pertains to this important hormone in connection to women's o…
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men
We often think of testosterone in the context of libido and muscles. However, there is so much more to this amazing hormone for men. Just about every cell in the body has testosterone receptors. As such, testosterone levels affect brain he…
- Vaginal Ecosystem
Vaginal health is an important part of overall health. Unfortunately women are too often left to suffer unnecessarily with common problems like dryness, pain with intercourse, yeast infections, and vaginitis. In this episode we will break…
- Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a common and often under-treated condition in women. It is not always a benign condition, since it can lead to vaginal atrophy, urine leakage, increased frequency of urinary tract infections, pain with intercourse, and o…
- Top 10 Concerns of Women
In this episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay discuss the Top Ten Concerns of Women in a Johnny Carson type countdown, and offer a functional medicine perspective on these concerns. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the…
- Functional Nutrition
This episode features Rachel Olsen, MS, RD, who is an IFM certified functional nutritionist. Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsey delve into the topic of functional nutrition with Rachel and try to articulate just how important nutrition is for ou…
- Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer is the number one cancer in women, and has reached epidemic proportions. However, women are not helpless victims in the fight against it. In this podcast, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay share evidence-based information and stra…
- PCOS
On this episode of the FMP, Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay explore the root causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and repercussions of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They also discuss conventional and integrative therapies to help women with PCO…
- Toxins
The topic of this podcast is toxins and detoxification! While not acknowledged by much of western medicine, toxins exist in many areas of our daily lives, and can wreak havoc on our bodies. Listen in to learn how to avoid and treat toxins!…
- Hair Loss
Today's episode is about a frustrating topic for many women, HAIR LOSS. Many avenues lead to losing your hair, but Dr. McMinn and Coach Lindsay are here to educate you about options to help you keep a strong, full head of hair. Support the…
- Osteoporosis MiniCast
This episode is an abbreviated cast where Dr. McMinn discusses one of the most serious, yet treatable conditions that he sees: osteoporosis. Support the show Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to support the show . -Check out our website at https:/…
- Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia may be the silent killer preventing you from achieving optimal wellness. This episode, Dr. McMinn and Coach Laurel discuss common misconceptions, causes, and treatments that coincide with fibromyalgia. Support the show Please…