Beyond Diagnosis

If your erections are changing, it may not be “just aging.” 

Rita De Michele sits down with Dr Arthur Burnett II, a Johns Hopkins urologist whose research helped make treatments like Viagra possible, to explain why erectile dysfunction can be an early signal of bigger health issues like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. They also unpack common testosterone misconceptions, when men should ask for PSA screening, and how modern pros...

Rita De Michele sits down with Mary Petto to unpack why so many women feel stuck in stress loops, anxiety patterns, and emotional overwhelm even when they logically know they are safe. This conversation explores how the body and inner mind can stay locked in survival mode, how early experiences shape the meaning we attach to situations, and why two people can live through similar events but carry completely different emotional patt...

What birth experience did you have?
At 24, Moran Liviani experienced a childbirth that changed her forever, leaving her feeling disempowered and anxious due to fear and past trauma. This honest labor and delivery story explores how past experiences can profoundly impact giving birth. Join Rita De Michele as Moran shares her journey, questioning whether she could ever experience childbirth again, and how to feel empowered amids...

If anxiety spikes at night and your mind races when things go quiet, this episode explains how to calm your nervous system so sleep can come more naturally.

Rita De Michele speaks with psychotherapist and brain coach Helen Dugdale about the anxiety and insomnia cycle and why your mind can feel loud the moment your head hits the pillow. You will learn simple, practical ways to calm anxiety, regulate your nervous system, reduce bedtim...

What if mindset is only part of the mental health puzzle?

Rita De Michele sits down with Carla Archer, an Elevated Results Coach and Frequency Integrated Leader, to explore how nutrition and frequency based wellness can support mental and emotional well being in a deeper, more sustainable way. Carla shares a grounded approach that connects brain health, neurology, and nervous system regulation with intentional daily practices, helpi...

Do you feel like your body is overreacting to everything lately? 

Host Rita De Michel speaks with Magic Barclay about PNEI trauma pathways that can keep the immune system and stress response switched on, and the practical shifts that can help calm the system and support whole body healing naturally. 

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Feeling stuck with chronic symptoms, normal test results, and no clear plan?

Rita De Michele speaks with Functional Medicine health coach Chloe Barrett about why healing can feel so fragmented when providers do not communicate, and how an integrated care team approach can help you finally connect the dots. They talk about whole person healing for chronic invisible illness, emotional overwhelm, and complex health challenges...

What if the shame you have carried was never yours to hold?
Rita De Michele is joined by Dr Martina Zangger, a trauma informed therapist and researcher with over 20 years of experience supporting women and children impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence. Together, they talk about trauma and childhood sexual abuse through a survivor centered, feminist, holistic lens, including how shame gets misplaced onto the victim,...

Have you been doing all the right things but your nervous system still feels stuck in stress, overwhelm, or survival mode? 
Rita De Michele sits down with Kayse Gehret, founder of Microdosing for Healing, to explore how microdosing may support trauma recovery, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and real resilience building in a grounded, intentional way.

Kayse shares what she has learned from nearly 30 years in ho...

What do you do when life throws you the ultimate curveball, but you still have to show up for your kids?

In this powerful episode of Beyond Diagnosis, host Rita De Michele sits down with Vanessa Maiorano, a mother who battled Hodgkin lymphoma, breast cancer, meningitis, and 17 surgeries—all while raising two young children. Despite the unimaginable challenges, Vanessa found the strength to share her journey and write children's...

Why do so many women with anxiety, depression, and trauma still feel like something deeper is being missed in their health journey?

Rita De Michele talks with Dr Jennifer Dall, Grief Informed Neurodivergence Specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically, about what happens when anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD all crash the party at once. Diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s, Dr Jennifer helps women swap self blame for self understandi...

Are you struggling with the imbalances that come with midlife? 

Rita De Michele talks with Lisa van Roode about how healing through frequency can support midlife women to address root cause imbalances, restore energy, and start thriving again. Discover the power of healing through frequency and how this transformative approach can restore balance to your body and mind. If you're seeking natural ways to reclaim your energy, vita...

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...