21. Autoimmune Diseases, Trauma, and Psychedelic Therapies with Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD

In this week's episode, we dive into the world of functional medicine with Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD, a visionary who's redefining the treatment of autoimmune diseases and trauma. With a practice that’s garnered a waitlist of over 5000 people, Dr. Gottfried's revolutionary healing approach explores a wide range of modalities, including mindfulness and psychedelics. In this episode, you’ll learn: Dr. Gottfried's transition from traditional obstetrics to her current focus on autoimmune, trauma, and plant medicine. The specific mindfulness techniques that Dr. Gottfried employs, such as Hakomi therapy, EMDR, holotropic breathwork, and more. The significant impact of trauma on immune function and mental health. How Dr. Gottfried is working with cutting-edge therapies beyond the conventional, including psychedelic-assisted treatments like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. Dr. Gottfried's insights offer a new perspective on health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of addressing both physical and emotional aspects of autoimmune diseases. 02:13 Dr. Gottfried's Journey into Functional Medicine 05:26 The Rise of Autoimmunity and Its Triggers 13:34 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 21:18 Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 34:18 Legal and Practical Aspects of Psychedelic Therapy 53:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Connect with Amy Myers, MD Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD Connect with Sara Gottfried, MD Website: https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/ ACE score The Autoimmune Cure

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Are you on the path to optimal health and looking for the latest breakthroughs in longevity and functional medicine? After her own struggle with an autoimmune thyroid condition, Dr. Amy Myers has made it her life’s mission to expose the flaws of conventional medicine and help others avoid the pain that she endured. More than a Functional Medicine doctor, Dr. Amy Myers is a two-time New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and visionary founder and CEO behind the influential e-commerce wellness brand, Amy Myers MD®. Through this brand, and with a clear vision of creating a path to optimal health and wellness for all, Dr. Amy Myers is here to change the future of medicine and empower others to Take Back Their Health. This show will be a mix of solo episodes and conversations with world renowned leading experts on the topics of functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health and empowering people to get to the root of their issues and offer solutions so they can thrive. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy