Physician, Heal Thyself The Podcast

I want to dedicate this episode to the lovely Apostle Shirley Pace, a great woman of God, who joined the Lord in November 2024, and on her deathbed blessed me with a prophecy that edified my soul. As she told me, “Always be yourself, Dr. Lara. You bring light to the darkness in this world. Continue to be that pillar of light in this world by speaking God’s truth. Continue to bring healing to His people. You are a bold and courageou...

In this episode, God leads me to share about my family’s journey into the U.S., my upbringing and how my experiences have molded me into who I am today. I share about my desire to learn and grow, because of the limitations my parents experienced in their country.

Never make assumptions about others, get to know who they are. Everyone has a story of triumph, no matter how small or great. I talk about being a root type of person, and ...

A lot of detox products are pretty misleading, and while “detox” might be a marketing term, there are some ways that you can support your systems of elimination for optimal function.

In this episode, we will discuss the difference between a cleanse and detoxification; learn about the 5 systems of elimination, knowing the reasons to do a detoxification program, the appropriate testing of environmental toxin & heavy metals, a...

March is National Kidney Month, a month dedicated to educating the public on kidney health. This episode is dedicated to bringing education and awareness to the serious effects of declining kidney function.

Kidney statistics: According to the CDC, in 2023:

More than 1 in 7 US adults—about 35.5 million people, or 14%—are estimated to have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

As many as 9 in 10 adults with CKD do not know they have it.

 About 1...

Join the conversation with Dr. Cory Ostroot and Jessica Waala, owners of The Healing Couple; as we discuss what breathwork is, the healing benefits of breathwork, how respiratory patterns are associated with emotions and so much more. Dr. Cory and Jessica dedicate their time teaching people Reset Breathwork and training others to be teachers of breathwork. Breathwork can help us to regulate our emotions, nervous system and have bet...

The Gut-Brain axis is a complex two-way communication system between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, where signals are sent back and forth through nerves, hormones, and immune cells. Essentially allowing the gut to influence mood, cognition, and mental health. While the brain can impact digestion and gut function, this connection is primarily facilitated by the vagus nerve, which acts as a key pathway for information tran...

February is Cancer Prevention Month to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection. In this episode we will talk about the Naturopathic Therapeutic Order, what type of testing you should consider doing for cancer prevention screening that are often times not taken into consideration, We will discuss the 4 Pillars of Health, cleaning up your lifestyle from toxic chemicals, learn more about possible carcinogens, le...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month to bring awareness and education on how to improve and prevent heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. About 805,000 people die each year from a heart attack. This means 1 in every 5 people. We will discuss the leading risk factors for heart disease, medical conditions that impact the heart, nutritional changes you should consider, the benefits of exercise on y...

Hormones! Hormones! Hormones! They have such an impact on our wellbeing. Yet so many people do not understand how they function and how to optimize your hormone levels. In this episode we discuss what are hormones, what are sex hormones, the steroid pathway of hormones, how hormones are converted, the effects hormones have on us, and common side effects hormone imbalance have on people. We will discuss perimenopause transition and ...

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. This episode is dedicated to teach you more about how the thyroid gland functions. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front of the neck. The thyroid gland process important hormones that help regulate many of the body’s functions, such as metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, energy, digestion, mood, blood pressure, cognitive function and so much more.  In this epi...

Joining me is a special guest. He is a pillar of light in the Naturopathic Medical community. Dr. Rick Kirschner has over 40 years of experience! He graduated in 1981 from National University of Natural Medicine. He was an Oregon licensed Naturopathic Physician until 2020, when he retired his license. He is the past President of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute, current president of the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine textb...

Jackie Brewton left a thriving corporate career over 20 years ago to follow a higher calling. For over two decades, Jackie has been on a mission to empower teens and equip parents with the essential knowledge and guidance they need on the topic of love, sex and relationships.

She is authored two books for teens, 7 Secrets Guys Will Never Tell You: A Teen Girl’s Guide on Love, Sex, and Relationships AND The Truth About Sex: Real Stor...

Join Dr. Lara and Jackie Brewton in a conversation geared for parents on how to approach their children about relationships, and how to start communicating with children early on according to age appropriateness. These conversations start by talking about safety at an early age, building a relationship with the child where they feel safe to go to the parent. Learn some great tips from Jackie.

Jackie Brewton left a thriving corporate...

Joining me is a special guest. He is a pillar of light in the Naturopathic Medical community. Dr. Rick Kirschner has over 40 years of experience! He graduated in 1981 from National University of Natural Medicine. He was an Oregon licensed Naturopathic Physician until 2020, when he retired his license. He is the past President of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute, current president of the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine textb...

Our walk with Christ is not how many imagine it to be. People think that once we accept our walk with Jesus Christ, that life is perfect; and that is not the reality. Jesus came to the world to restore the relationship between men and women with God. He came to heal and restore those most in need: the sick, the poor, the demon possessed. The approach Jesus has with people is one that heals and frees people from their past, and invi...

Learn about the top 7 foods you want to avoid, to be healthier. Most doctors do not talk to their patients about the importance of diet. These foods have been known to cause issues in your health. We will discuss how inflammation and oxidative stress has an impact on your health.

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Join the conversation with Dr. Ana Lara and Christina Lombardo, certified holistic nutritionist and her unique approach to helping people with addiction and trauma using nutrition. We will discuss how healthy food choices can help heal and restore the nervous system.

Substance abuse

Nervous system health practices, healing the body from the inside out.

What we eat makes a difference

Food is one of the main ways that causes inflammation...

If you battle with seasonal depression, you don’t want to miss this episode. Learn how nutrition and exercise can help elevate your mood during times when you feel low. Many people experience depression during the winter months, not only due to lack of sunlight, it could be due to grieving loss and a time of transition into a new season. The winter months are usually a time we slow down, but in a busy world we do not know how to sl...

Listen to the conversation on the importance of having a healthy community and sisterhood, for women to have support and encouragement during several stages of life. Join in the conversation with Dr. Ana Lara and her very great friend, Marcy Wilkinson; on how they have grown together through challenging seasons of life. They share how doing life as friends, moms, wives, professionals and servants of God. Marcy shares her relationsh...