Beyond Diagnosis

Are unresolved emotional stress and trauma the hidden causes of autoimmune and chronic illnesses?
Rita De Michele talks with Rachel Reimer, a Symptom Support Coach specializing in autoimmune and chronic illness, about the powerful connection between emotional stress and physical symptoms. Rachel shares insights on how unresolved emotional issues can manifest in the body, leading to long-term health challenges. They discuss the...

Rita De Michele interviews Michelle Niemeyer, a coach and former attorney, who shares how a PBC diagnosis led her to transform her health and productivity. After earning a certification in Nutritional Health Coaching, Michelle went on to study Happiness Science and Leadership. She created The Art of Bending Time as a tool to help organisations and individuals improve retention, avoid burnout and get more done.

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Ever wondered why your sex drive has dropped — and what your body’s trying to tell you? 

Rita De Michele sits down with Dr Diane Mueller, board-certified sexologist and naturopathic doctor, to reveal the hidden health causes behind low libido and how to reignite desire naturally. Discover how hormones, stress, and lifestyle choices impact passion — and the simple steps to restore energy, connection, and confidence at any age. 

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Have you tried everything to feel better, yet still feel tired, toxic, or out of balance?
Discover how Far Infrared Sauna Therapy can unlock deep detox, cellular healing, and renewed energy from the inside out. In this episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele speaks with Phillip Wilson, founder of Relax Sauna USA and a pioneer in energy-based healing. Together they explore the science-backed benefits of far infrared li...

Are your ADHD-like symptoms in midlife really ADHD—or something else your doctor missed?
Rita De Michele, health advocate, sits down with Claudine François, Functional Medicine Practitioner and creator of The Midlife Body Code™. Together they uncover why so many women in midlife struggle with brain fog, distraction, and fatigue that mimic ADHD. Learn how hormones, stress, and underlying imbalances can blur the diagnosis—and wh...

Are you tired of being told your only option is IVF or that your chances are “too low”?
Rita De Michele speaks with Dr Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist changing how fertility is understood.

Discover how a root-cause, functional approach can help you balance hormones, heal your body, and conceive naturally—without the drugs, emotional strain, or huge medical bills. Learn about her revolution...

Can fibroids really shrink without surgery?
Rita De Michele talks with Rosemary Gattuso, who shares how she reversed her fibroids naturally through holistic and lifestyle changes.

Told surgery was her only option, Rosemary found another path—one that healed her body and restored her health.
 If you’re looking for natural answers to fibroids and hormone balance, this story will inspire you to take control of your healing jou...

What if your supplements are doing more harm than good? 

Rita De Michele talks with Dr Anthony de Pontes — a homeopath, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner with over 27 years of experience. Together, they unpack the surprising reasons behind supplement sensitivity, how trauma can affect the body’s ability to heal, and why personalized, root-cause care matters more than ever. 

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What if your nervous system is the key to healing everything from anxiety to chronic pain? 

Jakob Gricar—a trauma-informed coach and somatic expert—joins Rita De Michele to explore how regulating the nervous system transforms health from the inside out. Through years of study across continents, Jakob helps people dismantle limiting identities, release trauma, and reclaim their authentic selves.

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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...