The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for MDs/DOs

The Functional and Integrative Medicine Podcast for MDs/DOs
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Welcome to The Functional & Integrative Medicine MDs/DOs Podcast—the go-to playlist for exploring the cutting-edge world of root cause medicine. Hosted by Ginger Allen, founder of Your Medical Liaison, this podcast dives deep into the transformative power of functional and integrative care.
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The podcast focuses on various themes including functional medicine, integrative healthcare, autoimmune disease management, and regenerative therapies, with episodes that explore topics such as the connection between gut health and brain function, the role of plant-based nutrition in disease reversal, and insights into the latest healthcare technologies. Specific episodes feature expert discussions on chronic disease prevention and the business strategies for independent practitioners.

Welcome to The Functional & Integrative Medicine Podcast for Providers — the go-to playlist for exploring the cutting-edge world of root cause medicine. Hosted by Ginger Allen, founder of Your Medical Liaison, this podcast dives deep into the transformative power of functional and integrative care.
In this episode, host Ginger Allen welcomes Dr. Taylor Soderberg — MD, PhD, microbiome expert, medical consultant, and executive director of Science Riot — to discuss how the microbiome is reshaping both conventional and integrative medicine.
With dual degrees in medicine and integrative physiology, Dr. Soderberg bridges the gap between academic research and clinical care. From her early days teaching in underserved schools to leading microbiome innovation at Tiny Health, Dr. Soderberg now helps providers and companies apply cutting-edge microbiome science to real-world health outcomes.
This episode covers:
✅ Why the microbiome is the ultimate bridge between conventional and integrative care
✅ Real-world transformations using pediatric microbiome testing
✅ The importance of collaboration between MDs, DOs, and functional medicine providers
✅ How to step into functional medicine — without a full certification right away
✅ The future of probiotics, GLP-1 support, and microbiome-hormone research
✅ How stand-up comedy and science communication go hand in hand
Whether you're a provider new to functional medicine or a seasoned practitioner looking to go deeper into gut health, this conversation will spark new inspiration and give actionable insight into one of the fastest-evolving fields in medicine.
🎧 Learn more about Dr. Soderberg at: https://doc-tay.com
📱 Follow her on Instagram: @doctortaycomedy
🎭 Explore her nonprofit, Science Riot: https://scienceriot.org

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