top of page

The medical disruptor podcast

Hosted by Dr. Efrat LaMandre, this is the only show that features credentialed clinicians (MD, NP, PA, DO)  who are actively challenging the status quo from within the exam room. Every episode dismantles the limitations of conventional medicine by blending it with innovative, integrative solutions.

hero-fg.png

• NURSE PRACTITIONER • HEALTHCARE • THE KNEW METHOD • HEALTH SPEAKER • MEDICAL ENTREPRENEUR • 
NURSE PRACTITIONER • HEALTHCARE • THE KNEW METHOD • HEALTH SPEAKER • MEDICAL ENTREPRENEUR •

Rectangle-red-1-2.png

Exposing the limits of modern medicine without rejecting it.
Showing patients how to get answers in the exam room and beyond.

LATEST EPISODE

The Key to Staying Motivated and Committed to Your Goals

253
EPISODE #
Gradient Abstract Background

New year’s resolutions are easy to make—but hard to keep. Learn how to stay motivated, build better habits, and commit to goals without burning out or giving up too soon.

LATEST EPISODE
EPISODE #
00
247.png

Dr. E DID THE WORK SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.

Guests are hand-selected by Dr. E for how they think and practice, sharing insights you won’t hear in a typical exam room.

Use the search bar on home page  to explore.

Available on your favorite platforms:

ALL ePISODES

EPISODE #
242

Heart Attacks with "Normal" Cholesterol? A Functional Cardiologist Explains

Heart attacks happen even with “normal” cholesterol. This episode reveals why standard labs miss real risk, and how advanced testing finally shows what actually drives heart disease.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
241

Why Sleep Is As Important As Diet

Sleep deprivation quietly drives disease, from heart attacks to Alzheimer’s. In this episode, Dr. E breaks down why sleep matters and how to fix it before your health pays the price.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
240

Cognitive Decline Is A Choice-Here's How You Opt Out.

Alzheimer’s isn’t inevitable. Dr. Bredesen reveals the science-backed protocol reversing cognitive decline by addressing root causes long before memory loss begins.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
239

Your Story Is Data: Why Medical Studies Don't Always Apply to You

Your symptoms aren’t “anecdotal,” they’re data. This episode explains why medical studies miss individuals, and why your lived experience matters when labs say “normal.”

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
238

Why Fasting, Cold Plunges & Exercise Actually Work: Hormesis Explained

Not all stress is bad. Dr. Eleanor Stein explains how the right dose builds resilience, boosts mitochondria, and rewires the brain—without burnout, extremes, or gimmicks.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
237

The Future Of Heart Health Featuring Dr. Philip Ovadia

Heart disease is still treated with outdated advice. Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why metabolic health—not symptom control—is the missing key to real cardiovascular prevention.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
236

Why Your 'Good' Cholesterol Numbers Could Still Mean Heart Disease Risk

Heart disease risk is often missed by standard tests. This episode explains smarter screening, why genetics aren’t destiny, and how to take control with real prevention—not fear.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
235

Should I Get Genetic Testing? Geneticist Explains Why Your Genes Aren't Your Fate

Genetic testing isn’t always helpful. Dr. Melissa Ilardo explains why believing your genes control your future can harm your health—and how epigenetics gives you more power than you think.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
234

Bring Harmony Back To Your Hormones: The Functional Medicine Approach To PCOS

PCOS is more than irregular periods or acne. This episode explains why the diagnosis is just the surface—and how finding the root cause is key to real healing.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
EPISODE #
233

Sunlight as Medicine: How Light Heals Hormones, Mood & Metabolism

Sunlight is medicine, not just vitamin D. This episode reveals how light regulates genes, metabolism, sleep, and mood—and why deficiency is fueling chronic disease.

Captura de pantalla 2025-12-06 a la(s) 16.34.04.png
  • Page 2

Powered by RiseOne

bottom of page