Tech Talk with OptimalRx
Optimal Quality - Optimal Education - Optimal Innovation. We’re excited to announce our Podcast Channel - TechTalk with OptimalRx. Our insightful podcast is designed to be another way we keep the practitioner community informed with clinically relevant highlights including research on herbs in action, new products and their usages, guest speakers, and much more.
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Episodes
69 episodes
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters: Botanical Management of Anxiety with Dr. Lise Alschuler
In 2016, OptimalRx had the privilege of hosting Dr. Lise Alschuler for two remarkable webinars on the topic of cognition and mood, the first being Botanical Management of Anxiety. In this podcast recording, we have highlighted the h...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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36:23
Clinical Comparison of the Ginsengs
In this episode of Tech Talk with OptimalRx, Kristin and Julianne discuss the clinical use of different Panax species (American Ginseng, Korean Ginseng, and Tienchi Ginseng) as well as two other important plant adaptogens that are ofte...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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46:45
Herbal Lymphatics: Part 2, with Kristin Gilmour
In Part 2 of our Herbal Lymphatics podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into the unique cell type, structure and function of the lymphatic system, and how herbal medicines can be utilised to support lymphatic integrity and activity. Kristi...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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31:03
Herbal Lymphatics: Part 1, with Kristin Gilmour
In Part 1 of our Herbal Lymphatics podcast, Julianne interviews Kristin regarding the importance and unique role of herbal lymphatics and lymphagogues. Kristin outlines the significance of this broad and varied group of phytomedicines in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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27:45
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Mary Bove: Botanical Management of Metabolic Syndrome
In 2015 OptimalRx had the privilege of recording some lectures presented by wonderful American Naturopathic doctor, herbalist, and midwife, Mary Bove, who we sadly lost this year. Mary was such an inspiring and passionate advocate for bot...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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31:36
The Five Elements with Janella Purcell
Kristin and Julianne speak with Janella Purcell, a pioneer in Australia’s Health and Wellness industry with over 25 years of clinical experience as a Naturopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist. Janella rose to prominence as a whole-food TV ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:18:01
Astrology - The Missing Energetic Map of Western Herbalism with Rebecca Holly
Kristin and Julianne speak with Rebecca Holly, a Naturopath, Astrologer, and Green Witch practicing Folk Herbalism in an earth-centred and heart-led way. In this podcast, Rebecca explores some of the language and concepts in Astrological ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:12:47
Traditional Herbal Prescribing – Incorporating TCM, Ayurveda, and Western Energetics with Dr. Jimi Wollumbin
Kristin and Julianne speak with Dr. Jimi Wollumbin, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor and a registered medical practitioner with AHPRA, regarding the depth and richness of traditional medicine systems, including TCM, Ayurveda and West...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:18:23
Herbal Wisdom Through Seasonal, Lunar, and Menstrual Phases with Amanda Trieger
Kristin and Julianne speak with Amanda Trieger, an experienced Naturopath, Doula and Women’s Health Educator. Amanda has a deep connection to Earth Medicine and cyclical living and in this podcast Kristin and Julianne discuss with Amanda ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:07:05
Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms - Part 2
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne follow on from last month's Part 1 of Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms by further discussing how they individually prescribe medicinal mushrooms based on the mushroom's clinical affinities and therapeutic ac...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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34:31
Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms – Part 1
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne discuss the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms with a focus on how the individual mushrooms can be a part of a wider herbal medicine dispensary, the impact of mushroom polysaccharides on the immune system,...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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39:53
Summer Series - Unsung Herbal Heroes: a Clinician’s Perspective on Unique Phytomedicines (Part 2) with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into four unique phytomedicines, Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata), Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum), Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis), and Red Root (Ceanothus american...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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46:23
Summer Series - Unsung Herbal Heroes: a Clinician’s Perspective on Unique Phytomedicines (Part 1) with Kristin Gilmour and Julianne Grant
In this podcast, Kristin and Julianne delve into four unique phytomedicines, Burr Marigold (Bidens species), Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), and Kudzu (Pueraria lobata
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:00:52
Male Mental Health Throughout Key Life Stages with James Hancock
Kristin and Julianne speak with James Hancock, an experienced clinical Naturopath and passionate Herbalist, about the diverse mental health challenges that can occur through key life stages in the male patient. James delves into the conce...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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55:50
Mental Health Through The Menopausal Transition with Rhiannon Hardingham
Kristin and Julianne speak with Rhiannon Hardingham, an experienced Naturopath and educator who has dedicated her Naturopathic practice to supporting the reproductive health of her patients. In this podcast, Rhiannon chats about the uniqu...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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29:02
Mental Health Through Adolescence with Sheryl Sivell
Kristin and Julianne speak with Sheryl Sivell, an experienced Naturopath who has been in full time family Naturopathic clinical practice for 32 years. In this podcast, Sheryl chats about the unique mental health challenges faced by adoles...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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54:22
Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters - Assoc. Prof. Bevin Clare: North American Botanicals
Associate Professor Bevin Clare has dedicated her life to plants. Bevin has studied herbal medicine around the world, blending her knowledge of traditional uses of plants with modern science and contemporary healthcare strategies. Several years...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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42:52
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Addiction with Alisa Asano
Kristin and Julianne speak with Alisa Asano, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Counsellor, who specialises in supporting individuals with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and addiction. Alisa draws on her unique qualifications and clinical e...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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32:18
Managing Addictions with Prof. Eric Yarnell
Kristin and Julianne welcome back Prof. Eric Yarnell to the podcast, an experienced Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America. Eric brings his wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in the realm of addictions, particularly focu...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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28:14
The Biochemical Foundations for Addiction and Recovery with Christina Veselak
Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Christina Veselak, a licensed Psychotherapist and addiction recovery/relapse prevention specialist from the United States of America. Christina has specialised in addiction recovery for over 40 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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48:57
A Naturopath's Approach to Topical Steroid Withdrawal with Melissa Colosimo
Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Naturopath Melissa Colosimo of Husk Naturopathy about the complex and often misdiagnosed condition of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Melissa Colosimo is a naturopath and nutritionist with a c...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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41:28
Eczema and Psoriasis with Dr. Julie Greenberg
Join Kristin and Julianne as they interview Dr. Julie Greenberg, a registered Naturopathic Doctor from the United States of America who has dedicated her Naturopathic practice to holistic skin care. Hear Dr. Greenberg compare and discuss ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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47:34
Acne with Asha Evertsz
Join Julianne and Kristin as they interview Naturopath Asha Evertsz about the extremely common skin disease, Acne. Asha, an experienced clinical Naturopath who has spent the span of her career specialising in acne, discusses the many drivers of...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:12:09
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters - Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 2: Nervines
We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Low Dog share her wisdom around plant medicine for stress management a few years ago, and we are sharing excerpts from a lecture she recorded for OptimalRx in 2017. In this podcast recording, you will h...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:04:42
Summer Series - Phytomedicine Wisdom from the Masters – Dr. Tieraona Low Dog: Stress Management Part 1: Adaptogens
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is an American herbalist, educator, author, researcher, and medical doctor, who seeks to connect people to the medicine and magic already present in their bodies and lives. We were lucky enough to have Dr. Tieraona Lo...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:17:26