Beyond Diagnosis
Beyond Diagnosis helps people who are not getting the solutions or outcomes they're seeking from traditional medical care.
We raise awareness of functional, integrative, alternative, life and wellness, and mindset professionals and what they offer, so you can speak up and make confident, informed decisions whilst fostering autonomy for your health.
By following, you will gain access to content for people who have long-term health concerns and connect with functional, well-being, and mindset professionals.
Follow along; this is your path of Alternative Healing with your Host Rita De Michele | Health Advocate | Podcast Host
Episodes
108 episodes
When Your Brain Will Not Focus No Matter What
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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42:20
Why Midlife Women Feel “Off” and How Frequency Healing Can Help
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 star...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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42:03
Can Emotional Stress Cause Autoimmune Disease? Here's What You Need to Know
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 co...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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29:04
How to Reclaim Joy After Autoimmune Disease
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 ...
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Episode 104
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48:36
What’s Causing Your Low Sex Drive and How To Fix It!
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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38:29
Do Infrared Saunas Actually Work? Benefits, Risks & How Long to Feel Results
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 Beyo...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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40:45
Midlife women and ADHD: What’s really going on with focus and fatigue?
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™. Toge...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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34:59
Why Do Conventional Fertility Treatments Fail — And What Root-Cause Approach Works Instead?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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55:23
My Fibroids Were Out of Control—Until I Tried This
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 foun...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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32:57
Why You React to Supplements: The Hidden Sensitivity No One Talks About
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 unpac...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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53:19
Trauma Lives in the Body: How to Finally Release It
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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43:35
Asbestos Exposure: The Deadly Aftermath You’re Not Prepared For
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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48:01
The Truth About Juicing, Cleanses & Bowel Movements
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 ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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54:27
How to Overcome Anxiety and Self-Doubt to Reclaim Your Health
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
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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29:55
The Real Fix for Inflamed Skin and Sensitivities (Yes, It Starts Inside)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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40:58
Is It Possible to Thrive With Addison’s Disease? This Daily Practice Says Yes
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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34:39
Why You Can’t Sleep at Night—and How to Fix It
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 creat...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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29:55
Just Got Diagnosed? What No One Tells You About the Emotional Rollercoaster
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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29:55
Are You Struggling with Chronic Pain? The AO Body Scan May Have Answers
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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37:09
How I Trusted My Intuition and Found the Right Health Solution for My Child
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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38:10
Why You Wake Up Tired (Even After 8 Hours of Sleep)
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 qu...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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37:59
SOT Therapy for Chronic Illness: A Root Cause Breakthrough
Struggling with chronic illness and searching for a root cause solution? Rita De Michele is joined by renowned naturopath Dr. Chelsea Azarcon to explore SOT (Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy) — a cutting-edge IV treatment t...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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31:25
Struggling with Hot Flashes, Mood Swings & Weight? Watch This
Why am I gaining weight during menopause even without changing my diet?Perimenopause Coach Ashley Malik joins Rita De Michele to reveal the truth about hormones, weight gain, and how to feel like yourself again during perimenopaus...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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29:22
What Real Wellness Feels Like (Not What You’ve Been Sold)
Is wellness something you can buy—or something you build? Rita De Michele talks with Dr. Susannah Ward, author of Mastering Real Wellness, about how true health starts in the mind, not the medicine cabinet. They unco...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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34:26
Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Success — and How to Finally Stop
Struggling to stop self-sabotage or negative thinking? In this episode, Life and Transformational Coach Bhavya Arora shares proven mindset strategies to overcome fear, reprogram your mind, and reach your full potential. Discover how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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31:07