The Better Question: Is Muscle the Missing Longevity Blueprint?

The Better Question: What If the Science Was Never Actually Settled?

In this episode, Dr. Erika Schultz discusses the long-standing controversy surrounding thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative historically used in vaccines. Using the 2025 federal decision to remove thimerosal from U.S. vaccines as a starting point, she examines how science, politics, and public health communication intersect in conversations about vaccine safety. Dr. Schultz explains the historical role of thimerosal in preventing contamination in multi-dose vaccine vials and reviews concerns regarding cumulative ethylmercury exposure in infants and children. She discusses research related to mercury toxicity, neurological vulnerability, fetal exposure, and the permeability of the developing blood-brain barrier. A major focus of the episode is the distinction between trusting science and critically evaluating scientific evidence. Dr. Schultz argues that scientific literacy requires individuals to ask questions, examine primary studies, and remain open to ongoing inquiry rather than treating scientific consensus as permanently settled. - - - - - About the Host: Dr. Erika Schultz is a clinician specializing in root-cause, systems-based approaches to health and healing through integrative and functional medicine. She focuses on understanding the human body as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated symptoms, working to identify and address the underlying drivers of dysfunction such as nervous system imbalance, chronic inflammation, gut dysregulation, toxicity, hormonal disruption, and unresolved stress patterns. With advanced training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine (DACM) and clinical nutrition (ACN), she integrates traditional medical wisdom with modern clinical science to create individualized, phase-based treatment strategies that support long-term recovery and resilience. Her work combines functional diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and nervous system regulation to help patients restore optimal function, while emphasizing personalization, timing, and the body’s adaptive capacity as essential components of true healing. - - - - - Erika Schultz, LAc, DACM, ACN Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paramountwell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://paramountwell.com/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/] Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5t7dgakM87p66MU0O2qmvE?si=391e1f17188d448f], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resiliency-method-the-truth-about-healing-podcast/id1885534318] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-resiliency-methodr-the-326588334/] - - - - - Ready to go deeper? Take the first step toward restoring your health by booking a discovery call at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery] or an initial consultation at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation]. - - - - - Mercury exposure can silently impact your health. Download Dr. Erika Schultz’s FREE report Understanding Mercury to uncover hidden risks and learn practical steps for protection. Get your copy today at https://www.drerikaonline.com/understanding-mercury-free-report [https://www.drerikaonline.com/understanding-mercury-free-report]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

The Better Question: Can We Trust the Research?

Former NASA engineer Amanda Smith joins Dr. Erika Schultz to explore how science, intuition, and nervous system awareness come together in healing. From health archetypes to gut dysfunction and medical intuition, this episode challenges one-size-fits-all medicine. - - - - - About the Guest: Amanda Smith is a former NASA aerospace engineer and Division I athlete who transitioned into health and wellness coaching after experiencing significant personal health challenges, including severe allergies and gut dysfunction that led her into a deep exploration of integrative and holistic healing. Drawing from her engineering background, she applies systems thinking to the human body, combining scientific analysis with somatic awareness and intuitive interpretation to understand complex patterns of health and disease. Her work bridges science, nervous system regulation, and what she describes as medical intuition, allowing her to identify emotional, energetic, and physiological imbalances that may contribute to dysfunction. She is also the creator of the “Gutsy Chick Quiz,” which categorizes health consumers into archetypes—Bruiser, Brainster, Chillster, and Stickler—to better understand how individuals engage with healthcare systems and make decisions about their healing. Through her coaching, Amanda emphasizes personalized, root-cause approaches that integrate lifestyle, timing, emotional health, and body awareness, while encouraging a shift away from one-size-fits-all medical or wellness models toward more individualized and sustainable paths to healing. - - - - - 🎧 Cosmic Body Shenanigans Podcast Blending science, spirituality, and playful curiosity, this show explores the mysteries of the body, mind, and cosmos. Each episode invites listeners to expand perspective, embrace wonder, and discover practical insights for living with more connection and vitality. * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4dHbCB9g6r6gR0KgDtg3ZE?si=1ea3ec23d9d94245] * Watch on YouTube [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2di-pSjOx8_iQFM81KJshD-DcLCbW8PY&si=-3dBpDZa5KRS2dn5] * Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cosmic-body-shenanigans-podcast/id1727285215] Websites: GutsyChickQuiz.com [https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68016c6411186a001585cc04] https://bodywhisperhealing.com/ [https://bodywhisperhealing.com/] - - - - - Erika Schultz, LAc, DACM, ACN Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paramountwell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://paramountwell.com/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/] Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5t7dgakM87p66MU0O2qmvE?si=391e1f17188d448f], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resiliency-method-the-truth-about-healing-podcast/id1885534318] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-resiliency-methodr-the-326588334/] - - - - - Ready to go deeper? Take the first step toward restoring your health by booking a discovery call at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery] or an initial consultation at ⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation]. - - - - - Get clarity on today’s healthcare challenges with Dr. Erika Schultz’s FREE report. Discover research‑backed insights and practical strategies to support your health journey at ⁠drerikaonline.com/healthcare-research-free-report⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/healthcare-research-free-report]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

The Better Question: Is There a Miracle Supplement?

Are supplements helping—or just becoming expensive clutter? Dr. Erika Schultz and clinicians Lyric Turner and Susan Hoffland break down why most supplement strategies miss the root cause and how a phase-based, personalized approach changes everything. - - - - - Dr. Erika Schultz, DACM, ACN is a clinician focused on root-cause, systems-based healing through integrative and functional medicine approaches. Lyric Turner and Susan Hofland are clinicians working alongside Dr. Schultz, contributing to patient-centered, phase-based nutritional and regenerative strategies. - - - - - Erika Schultz, LAc, DACM, ACN Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paramountwell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://paramountwell.com/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/] Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5t7dgakM87p66MU0O2qmvE?si=391e1f17188d448f], ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resiliency-method-the-truth-about-healing-podcast/id1885534318] & ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-resiliency-methodr-the-326588334/] - - - - - Stop relying on quick fixes that don't last and finally start seeing real progress. Download Dr. Erika's free report, The Five Reasons Your Health Is Struggling To Improve, to learn the exact steps to turn your health around: https://www.drerikaonline.com/struggling-to-improve-free-report [https://www.drerikaonline.com/struggling-to-improve-free-report] - - - - - Ready to go deeper? Take the first step toward restoring your health by booking a discovery call at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery] or an initial consultation at ⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

The Better Question: What's Really Driving Endometriosis?

What if endometriosis isn't just about misplaced tissue—but about dysregulated signaling in the body? David Wikenheiser, ND joins Dr. Erika Schultz to explore stem cells, hormones, the vagus nerve, inflammation, and what true root-cause healing may look like. - - - - - About the Guest: David Wikenheiser, ND is a licensed naturopathic physician with over 30 years of experience in natural and regenerative medicine. He focuses on root-cause approaches to chronic illness, nervous system regulation, immune balance, and restoring the body's innate healing capacity through practical and integrative strategies. - - - - - David Wikenheiser, ND Website: https://www.drwik.com/ [https://www.drwik.com/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelownanaturopathdoctor/ [https://www.facebook.com/kelownanaturopathdoctor/]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNWPUhmQF8mhpeSfLkcA6JQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNWPUhmQF8mhpeSfLkcA6JQ] 🎧 The Natural Facts Podcast Unpacking the science behind natural health—this show dives into evidence‑based insights, root‑cause approaches, and practical strategies to help listeners make informed choices for resilience and longevity. * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0QlDEjTVavjIVlifpjYDR9?si=30c01167d2b5443c] * Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-natural-facts/id1836431586] - - - - - Erika Schultz, LAc, DACM, ACN Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paramountwell.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://paramountwell.com/] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/] Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5t7dgakM87p66MU0O2qmvE?si=391e1f17188d448f], ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resiliency-method-the-truth-about-healing-podcast/id1885534318] & ⁠⁠⁠iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-resiliency-methodr-the-326588334/] - - - - - Ready to go deeper? Take the first step toward restoring your health by booking a discovery call at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery] or an initial consultation at https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation [https://www.drerikaonline.com/initial-consultation]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

The Better Question: Is Muscle the Missing Longevity Blueprint?

Muscle isn't just about strength—it's the key to longevity. Dr. Heidi Codino and Dr. Serena Russum, ND break down how hormones, menopause, and muscle loss impact your health—and what you can do to stay strong, sharp, and resilient for decades to come. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Heidi Codino and Dr. Serena Russum, ND are doctors specializing in women's health, hormonal balance, and longevity medicine. They focus on root-cause healing, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and functional medicine approaches to help women thrive from puberty through postmenopause with optimal health and vitality. - - - - - Dr. Heidi Codino and Dr. Serena Russum Website: https://www.blossominglongevity.com/ [https://www.blossominglongevity.com/] Instagram: http://instagram.com/blossominglongevity [http://instagram.com/blossominglongevity] Email: Info@blossominglongevity.com 🎧 Hormone Heroines Podcast From thyroid health to hormone balance, this show empowers women to uncover root causes and embrace integrative solutions for energy, resilience, and longevity. Each episode connects expert insights with practical steps, making hormone health accessible and transformative. * Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormone-heroines-podcast/id1851547060] * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Suq9AdUp9Aq10PyuCfVtb] * Listen on iHeart Radio [https://iheart.com/podcast/305165609/] - - - - - Ready to go deeper? Take the first step toward restoring your health by booking a discovery call at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery]. Balance your hormones, reclaim your energy. Dr. Erika Schultz’s Hormone Program uncovers root causes of fatigue, mood swings, and weight challenges, guiding you toward resilience and lasting wellness. Learn more today at https://www.drerikaonline.com/hormones [https://www.drerikaonline.com/hormones]. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://paramountwell.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://paramountwell.com/] Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@paramountwellness3529]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/paramountwellness/] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/] Follow us on: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5t7dgakM87p66MU0O2qmvE?si=391e1f17188d448f], ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resiliency-method-the-truth-about-healing-podcast/id1885534318] & ⁠⁠iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-resiliency-methodr-the-326588334/] - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]