Beyond Diagnosis
Beyond Diagnosis helps people who are not getting the solutions or outcomes they're seeking from traditional medical care. We raise awareness of functional, integrative, alternative, life and wellness, and mindset professionals and what they offer, so you can speak up and make confident, informed decisions whilst fostering autonomy for your health. By following, you will gain access to content for people who have long-term health concerns and connect with functional, well-being, and mindset professionals. Follow along; this is your path of Alternative Healing with your Host Rita De Michele | Health Advocate | Founder of ONUS platform | Podcast host: Beyond Diagnosis
Episodes
What happens when the dangers of asbestos turn into a lifelong fight for health and justice?
In this powerful conversation, host Rita De Michele speaks with Dr Duncan E Graham SC — a medical doctor, senior counsel at the NSW Bar, and writer whose career has been deeply tied to asbestos-related cases. With decades of experience bridging medicine and law, Duncan reveals the hidden health consequences of asbestos, the failures of gove...
Are you sure your detox is actually helping—and not harming—your body?
Rita De Michele sits down with Dr. Virginia Marston, a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, to uncover the safe and effective way to detox. Learn how the right approach can clear toxins, restore energy, and rebuild your immune system so your body can truly flourish.
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Is a victim mindset and constant anxiety holding you back from living your healthiest life?
Rita De Michele sits down with award-winning Nutritional Medicine Practitioner, Mind Body Eating Coach, and Holistic Counsellor Fiona Kane. Fiona shares how negative self-talk, emotional eating, and a cycle of anxiety can quietly sabotage your goals—and more importantly, how to shift your mindset to reclaim control. With 18 years of experien...
What if the secret to healthier skin starts with your immune system?
Host Rita De Michele speaks with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, a leading immunologist and molecular medicine expert, to reveal how inflammaging silently affects your skin and overall health. You’ll discover the surprising ways stress and inflammation show up on your skin, why sensitivities keep happening, and the science-backed steps you can take to calm your body, protect...
What if being diagnosed with a rare chronic illness became the moment you chose to fight back?
In this powerful episode, Rita De Michele speaks with Martin Stark—Addison’s Disease survivor, global speaker, and founder of the World Gay Boxing Championships—on how courage became his greatest medicine.
After surviving two comas and a tracheotomy, Martin transformed his life through mindset, advocacy, and the discipline of boxing. He s...
Do you find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2am wondering why your body just won’t let you sleep?
In this episode, host Rita De Michele sits down with Claudine Francois, Board-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and creator of The Midlife Body Code™. Claudine explains the real reasons behind midlife insomnia—hormones, hidden stressors, and habits—and shares simple, practical steps you can use tonight to finally sleep throu...
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed after a chronic illness diagnosis?
You're not alone — and there is a way through. In this episode, host Rita De Michele sits down with chronic pain expert Jen Uschold to explore how to navigate the emotional impact of a diagnosis using mental fitness, emotional regulation, and whole-person healing strategies. With over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist, National Board Certified Heal...
Are your test results "normal" but you still feel awful?
You're not alone. In this episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele and guest Bobbie Hively explore the AO Body Scanner—a non-invasive, frequency-based tool helping people identify the root causes of chronic, invisible, and unresolved health issues. From emotional blocks to digestive distress, Bobbie shares how this technology helps clients find r...
Are you ready to challenge the status quo of healthcare for your child?
In this enlightening episode, Ray Doktor shares the heartfelt journey of advocating for his son Max, who faced chronic fatigue and a myriad of complex health challenges. Ray's story emphasizes the importance of parental intuition and the courage required to seek real answers beyond the dismissive "they'll be fine" mentality often encountered ...
Are you doing everything "right" but still waking up tired?
In this powerful episode, sleep therapist and educator Ahna de Vena reveals what most health systems miss when it comes to true rest and recovery. Learn why quality sleep is a lost art, how it affects everything from performance to emotional well-being, and how you can reclaim it naturally. Whether you're burned out, chronically tired, or just curious about...
Struggling with chronic illness and searching for a root cause solution?
Rita De Michele is joined by renowned naturopath Dr. Chelsea Azarcon to explore SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy) — a cutting-edge IV treatment targeting chronic infections, viruses, and long-term health conditions. Discover how this innovative therapy is helping patients finally heal from what conventional medicine often overlooks.
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Why am I gaining weight during menopause even without changing my diet?
Perimenopause Coach Ashley Malik joins Rita De Michele to reveal the truth about hormones, weight gain, and how to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause.
Learn simple, empowering tips to rebalance your body and take control of this phase of life — naturally.
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What if real wellness isn’t about being disease-free but about mastering your mind and emotions?
Rita De Michele speaks with Dr. Susannah Ward, author of Mastering Real Wellness and a leading voice in holistic medicine. Together, they explore why true well-being doesn’t come from trends, supplements, or perfect health—but from showing up for yourself and building inner resilience.
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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your mental health and holding yourself back from your full potential?
Rita De Michele sits down with Bhavya Arora, certified Life, Career, and Transformational Coach, to explore how shifting your mindset can lead to deep personal growth and self-discovery. Bhavya shares powerful insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, building emotional resilience, and creating meaningful change in both life an...
Struggling with anxiety and overthinking?
In this episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele sits down with Rosemary Gattuso, trauma-informed mediator and author of “It’s Not You, It’s Me – A Chronic Overthinker’s Guide to Self-Reflection.” They explore the deeper roots of overthinking, its link to anxiety, and practical tools to calm the mind and find clarity. A powerful conversation for anyone ready to take control of...
What if everything you thought about mobility and pain was wrong?
Host Rita De Michele sits down with renowned physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales, founder of the AMT Certification, to reveal the deeper truth behind limited mobility. Discover how pain is not your identity—and how the right approach to movement could transform your body and mind. Whether you're navigating chronic pain, post-injury immobility, or j...
Can belief truly heal the body?
In this powerful episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele sits down with Sarah Susak—author of YOURU: Find the Guru within You—to explore how inner transformation, Vedic meditation, and holistic practices helped her navigate two life-threatening cancer diagnoses and a near-death autoimmune crisis. Sarah shares the raw, inspiring truth behind her healing journey, revealing the deep connection...
What if diabetes isn’t just about blood sugar?
In this episode, host Rita De Michele speaks with Dr. Anju Mathur, a board-certified expert in functional and anti-aging medicine, about treating diabetes at the root. Dr. Mathur explains how natural therapies, lifestyle shifts, bioidentical hormones, and cellular health play a crucial role in addressing the underlying causes of chronic illness. Discover how functional medicine goes be...
Still feeling unwell despite all the tests?
In this episode of Beyond Diagnosis with Rita De Michele, holistic health expert Anne Barratt shares how kinesiology, bio-resonance therapy, and energy work uncover the root causes of symptoms that others often miss. As founder of Empowering Health, Anne helps clients heal by exploring emotional blocks and energetic imbalances. If you're searching for answers beyond the physical, thi...
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy but still feeling bloated, exhausted, or stuck with your weight?
In this episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele interviews Nutritional Therapist Joanne Posey to break down the missing piece of the GLP-1 puzzle: nutrition and lifestyle.
Learn what to eat, how to manage side effects, and what women in menopause really need to know to make GLP-1 medications work with their bodies, not against t...
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