Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺

Unshelling Medicine: Self Care Benefits and Mental Health Tips for Healthcare Recipients 💊🩺

What is the meaning of self care? Looking for self-care questions for Mental Health? Dive into Unshelling Medicine 💊 podcast, the Best Medical Health Podcast that bridges the gap between complex healthcare topics and everyday understanding of the importance of self care. Questions about self care strategies and healthcare will be covered in this Medicine-based podcast show! Hosted by Idongesit Obeya, MSN, BSN, RN, CCM, and featuring leading physician consultants, we simplify diagnoses, diseases, and medical mysteries—from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and POTS to Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune disorders, and beyond. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, we deliver evidence-based medicine with clarity and compassion. Why This Podcast Stands Out? Patient-Focused Learning: Get actionable insights on symptoms, treatments, and prevention for chronic illnesses like migraines, COVID-19, sickle cell disease, and arthritis. Cutting-Edge Updates: Stay ahead with guideline changes, medical ethics debates, and healthcare system shifts. Mental Health & Medicine: Explore psychological perspectives, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in clinical practice. Inclusive Healthcare Dialogues: Discussions on women in medicine, clergy support in patient care, and integrative approaches (allopathic, traditional Chinese medicine, and holistic therapies). For Medical Professionals: Deep dives into clinical case studies, ER challenges, pediatric-to-geriatric care, and evidence-based practice. Key Medicine Health Topics Covered: 🔬 Diagnostic Challenges – Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), hypermobility disorders, rare diseases 💊 Chronic Illness Management – Autoimmune diseases, heart disease, kidney disease, Crohn’s & ulcerative colitis 🧠 Mental Health in Medicine – Psychological warfare, suicidal ideation, therapy innovations ⚖️ Medical Controversies & Innovations – Healthcare costs, malpractice, medical technology 🌿 Holistic & Traditional Medicine – Keto diet, probiotics, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and more Who Should Listen? ✔ Patients & Caregivers navigating complex medical journeys ✔ Nurses (BSN), Doctors & Clinicians seeking practical, evidence-based insights ✔ Curious Minds fascinated by medical mysteries, brain science, and clinical breakthroughs Subscribe Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and major platforms—where expert knowledge meets real-world understanding.

Episodes

October 17, 2025 54 mins
This enlightening conversation, Karen Rudolf shares her journey from nursing to holistic healing, emphasizing the importance of self-care, emotional health, and advocacy in healthcare. She discusses the generational patterns that influence our perceptions of worthiness and the impact of stress on caregivers. Karen highlights the need for effective communication and the power of words in shaping our beliefs and experiences. The disc...
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In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Alan Salas shares his journey from a successful chiropractic physician to a mind and body expert. He discusses the importance of understanding the mind-body connection in healing, the impact of stress on health, and the power of the subconscious mind. Dr. Salas emphasizes the need for holistic treatment approaches and the significance of deprogramming negative beliefs to achieve clarity and fo...
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In this powerful conversation, Sid Mohasseb joins Idongesit Obeya to share great knowledge into the true nature of entrepreneurship, risk, and investment. Rather than focusing only on financial gain, Sid emphasizes that entrepreneurship is about creating and exchanging real value, navigating uncertainty, and building businesses that are both viable and sustainable. Together, they explore the mindset required for both entrepreneurs...
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This episode discusses the need for entrepreneurs and startup founder to have a community support.Idongesit Obeya and Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya discuss their journey as founders, celebrating their recent graduation from the Founders Institute. They explore the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the impact of perfectionism, and the importance of community and support. The conversation emphasizes the need for vulnerability, learning...
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine podcast, host Idongesit Obeya engages with Brad, an accredited metabolic health practitioner, to explore the complexities of metabolic health, the importance of lifestyle changes, and the role of health coaches discussing the historical context of metabolic health practices, the significance of understanding insulin resistance, and the need for collaboration in healthcare. Brad shares his ...
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, we dive deep into holistic psychiatry with Dr. Zand, founder of Anywhere Psychiatry. He explains why psychiatry needs to move beyond medication-only approaches and into a space where the mind, body, and spirit are equally valued. From exploring the cultural influences on mental health to the importance of trauma-informed care, Dr. Zand breaks down how holistic strategies can resha...
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Melissa Hall Klepacki opens up about her journey from personal illness and years of misdiagnosis to becoming a leading advocate for gut health. She shares how antibiotics, toxins, lifestyle, and even birth conditions can alter the microbiome, and why understanding the ecosystem of bacteria in our gut is essential for overall well-being. Melissa walks us through her 3-step gut heal...
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of frequency medicine with wellness practitioner Yvonne Schimmel. Yvonne shares her journey from personal health struggles to discovering frequency-based body scans, holistic nutrition, and the powerful role of emotional wellness in healing. Together with Idongesit, she unpacks how integrative approaches can complement traditional medicine and prov...
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This episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast dives into the fascinating world of happy brain chemicals with Dr. Loretta Breuning. Together, we unpack how dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins shape our behaviors, habits, and even our conflicts. Loretta explains why these chemicals are not meant to flow nonstop, how social comparison has ancient roots in our monkey brains, and what it takes to replace negative thought loo...
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In this powerful and sobering episode, we sit down with Matthew Friedman, CEO of the Mekong Club, to expose the hidden crisis of human trafficking and modern slavery. Matt shares firsthand stories from decades on the front lines—stories that will move you and challenge you to act. We discuss the harsh reality faced by millions worldwide, the role of deception in recruitment, and the heartbreaking barriers survivors face even after ...
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In this deeply reflective episode, executive coach Meike Bettscheider joins Idongesit to explore the hidden dynamics behind leadership, both in the boardroom and at home. From loneliness at the top to navigating emotional intelligence, Meike shares how true leadership starts with self-awareness, healing subconscious patterns, and embracing vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. The conversation expands into the real-wo...
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This episode dives into the transformative power of trauma with Estefana Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. Through her own experience growing up in a restrictive, hyper-religious environment, Estefana shares how she became an outlier and how that shaped her approach to healing. We explore how trauma responses like people-pleasing or anger are actually survival mechanisms, and why questioning the norm ...
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In this episode, George Haymaker joins Idongesit to explore how brain training, neuroplasticity, and identity transformation can radically shift our lives. George shares his personal story of overcoming addiction at 52 and walks us through the scientific truth: it’s never too late to change. Whether it’s addiction recovery or high-performance entrepreneurship, he reveals the power of rewiring the brain and building new thought patt...
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In this powerful episode, Carmen Theobald, founder of Horse Sense North, joins Idongesit for an illuminating conversation about trauma, healing, and the deep connection between humans and horses. Carmen explains how equine-assisted work supports people navigating personal growth, leadership challenges, and even trauma recovery—particularly for first responders and caregivers. She reveals why horses are unparalleled emotional mirror...
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In this powerful episode, Naomi Mamiye opens up about the struggles and defining moments that led her to become one of the top healthcare interior designers in the U.S. From losing her mother at age 12 to navigating a young divorce with four kids and no financial support, Naomi shares how resilience became her identity, not by choice but by survival. She walks us through her journey of discovering a hidden talent for design and tur...
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What if the key to changing your life lies in teaching your brain a new story? In this episode, neuroscientist and transformation coach George Haymaker joins Idongesit to explore the science of change, how identity is wired into our neural pathways, and how anyone—even at rock bottom—can retrain their brain. George shares his own journey from addiction to coaching, and offers powerful metaphors and strategies for rewiring habits at...
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What does inflammation have to do with your dinner plate or how you sleep? In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, rheumatologist Dr. Isabelle Amigues joins Idongesit to explain how everyday choices—from processed foods to poor sleep—can silently drive chronic disease. Drawing from her experience as both physician and cancer patient, she shares powerful insights on healing, resilience, and the science behind immune dysfunc...
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In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Angela Blanco shares how Fluency Lab is helping healthcare professionals bridge communication gaps with their Spanish-speaking patients. She explains why interpreters aren't always enough and how her personalized one-on-one language coaching makes room for real-life, emotionally intelligent communication in clinical settings. Angela and Idongesit dive deep into the importance of u...
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In this raw and empowering conversation, Alana—naturopath and nutritionist—dives into the hidden rules and emotional patterns that shape our relationship with food. She and Idongesit unpack how childhood conditioning, societal expectations, and the weight-loss industry have deeply affected how many of us, especially women, eat and feel about our bodies. With real-life insights from motherhood, client experiences, and her own healin...
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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Cesar A. Lara unpacks obesity not as a lifestyle flaw but as a full-body disease rooted in food toxins, mindset, and systemic misunderstanding. He shares how societal shame, stress, and poor nutrition converge to create a health crisis—and how healing starts with compassion, knowledge, and intentionality. Together with host Idongesit, they explore the importance of “releasing” weight, the emotiona...
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