Patient Journeys

Patient Journeys Podcast

Patient Journeys, is a podcast where patients tell their stories, taking you through the many challenges and lessons they faced on the road back to wellness.

You will also hear from a range of complimentary and integrative medicine practitioners as they draw on their extensive knowledge and experience to provide important insights along the way.

Patient Journeys explores the often complex puzzle people face when seeking answers, and illustrates how an holistic and interdisciplinary approach can transform lives.

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    Befriending the Nervous System

    Danny Urbinder
    I think we can all agree that our medical system is in crisis. And, while there may be countless ways proposed for how we might…
  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Chronic Pain

    Danny Urbinder
    Chronic disease is a complex and multifaceted manifestation of a struggling system and it requires a comprehensive understanding of the whole person to identify underlying…
  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming CIRS

    Danny Urbinder

    Join your host Danny Urbinder as our guest, Amie Skilton, describes her journey overcoming Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).  Throughout her story you’ll also hear commentary from a range of relevant experts to provide important insights along the way. 


    CIRS is a progressive, multi-system, multi-symptom illness characterised by exposure to biotoxins. The ongoing inflammation can affect virtually any organ system of the body and if left untreated becomes debilitating.

    Guest experts:

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve an unhealthy relationship with food, eating, exercise and body shape.

    For those affected, the physical and emotional repercussions can be overwhelming, impacting many aspects of health as well as family and social wellbeing.

    In this episode of Patient Journeys, we hear from Natalie Douglas, who suffered from multiple eating disorders from the ages of 13 to 22. As Natalie describes her many challenges, frustrations and lessons, you’ll also hear commentary from guest experts, including Dr Jeffrey DeSarbo, Gabe Covino and Marci Evans, to provide important and valuable insights.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Graves’ Disease

    Danny Urbinder

    Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Medical treatment of Graves' disease includes antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy. In this episode of Patient Journeys, Denise Furness describes her journey from debilitating disease progression to becoming symptom-free through an Integrative Medicine approach, using nutrients, diet, herbs and stress management techniques.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The COVID-19 and MTHFR Connection

    Danny Urbinder

    COVID-19 has been primarily characterised by respiratory symptoms. But, for some, the infection may also be accompanied by a cytokine storm. This causes the migration and activation of white blood cells and inflammatory proteins known as cytokines and can result in the destruction of lung tissue and surrounding blood vessels. Excessive and impaired blood clotting, known as coagulopathy, is another common complication and is related to poorer outcomes and mortality.

    What causes one person to be at risk of these outcomes and others not is still uncertain, but there are some interesting studies that warrant our consideration in order to minimise these risks.

    One such study from July 2021 assessed the proposal that high homocysteine, associated with an MTHFR gene mutation might be a predictive biomarker for the severity of COVID-19 infection.

    We’ve heard a lot about MTHFR in recent years, and we know that relatively common variations in the gene are associated with a range of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, migraines and autoimmune diseases amongst others.

    What we’re not so familiar with are the potential impacts MTHFR gene variations might have on someone with a COVID-19 infection.

    To help us better understand this study and the role MTHFR and homocysteine may be playing in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we invited Dr Denise Furness to the podcast.

    Dr Furness is a functional geneticist and nutritionist. She is a pioneer in the field of nutrigenomics and personalised health with over 15 years of experience in the area. She began her career as a research scientist focusing on folate metabolism, methylation and DNA damage in relation to pregnancy health. Over the years her research expanded covering vitamin D, immune markers, and oxidative stress.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The Intersection of Digestive Conditions and Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    Around one in every twenty Australians has an eating disorder. These are serious mental illnesses characterised by obsessive thoughts about food and body weight and frequently co-occur with a wide range of psychiatric or physical symptoms.

    Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are one of the most common consequences of an eating disorder. In fact, according to our guest, Marci Evans, the vast majority of people with an eating disorder experience difficult digestive symptoms or gut disorders.

    Marci goes on to examine the features of eating disorders that lead to gastrointestinal disturbances. She describes the difficult and unique challenges health practitioners face when managing functional gut disorders in patients with eating disorders and explores the ways these can be best managed.

    Marci identifies as a Food and Body Imager Healer® practising from a Health At Every Size and anti-oppression lens. She has dedicated her career to counselling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. In addition to her group private practice, Marci launched an online eating disorders training platform for clinicians in 2015 and co-directs a specialised eating disorder internship at Simmons University. In 2018 she received the Professional Integrity Award from The Behavioural Health Dietetics Practice Group of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets. She loves social media so be sure to connect on Instagram or Facebook or tweet her @marciRD and check out her blog at www.marciRD.com/blog.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The Neurobiology of Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    When we look at our understanding of eating disorders it soon becomes apparent that we are facing something that is multifaceted in nature and involves a complex set of causes and behaviours.

    The research on eating disorders is extensive and from this, there are a number of prevailing theories that seek to address underlying causes.

    One of the ways we can begin to understand eating disorders is through the lens of neurobiology. And, our guest today is a psychiatrist who specialises in the neuroscience and treatment of eating disorders.

    When we look at our understanding of eating disorders it soon becomes apparent that we are facing something that is multifaceted in nature and involves a complex set of causes and behaviours.
    The research on eating disorders is extensive and from this, several prevailing theories seek to address underlying causes.
    One of the ways we can begin to understand eating disorders is through the lens of neurobiology. 

    In this episode, we explore this area with a psychiatrist who specialises in the neuroscience and treatment of eating disorders.

    Dr Jeffrey DeSarbo is a physician and psychiatrist who completed his medical internship and training in psychiatry through the New York University residency program and he is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

    Dr DeSarbo’s special interest in neurosciences has led him to a unique approach to assessing and treating eating disorders as well as other psychiatric conditions.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Befriending the Nervous System

    Danny Urbinder
    I think we can all agree that our medical system is in crisis. And, while there may be countless ways proposed for how we might…
  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Chronic Pain

    Danny Urbinder
    Chronic disease is a complex and multifaceted manifestation of a struggling system and it requires a comprehensive understanding of the whole person to identify underlying…
  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming CIRS

    Danny Urbinder

    Join your host Danny Urbinder as our guest, Amie Skilton, describes her journey overcoming Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).  Throughout her story you’ll also hear commentary from a range of relevant experts to provide important insights along the way. 


    CIRS is a progressive, multi-system, multi-symptom illness characterised by exposure to biotoxins. The ongoing inflammation can affect virtually any organ system of the body and if left untreated becomes debilitating.

    Guest experts:

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve an unhealthy relationship with food, eating, exercise and body shape.

    For those affected, the physical and emotional repercussions can be overwhelming, impacting many aspects of health as well as family and social wellbeing.

    In this episode of Patient Journeys, we hear from Natalie Douglas, who suffered from multiple eating disorders from the ages of 13 to 22. As Natalie describes her many challenges, frustrations and lessons, you’ll also hear commentary from guest experts, including Dr Jeffrey DeSarbo, Gabe Covino and Marci Evans, to provide important and valuable insights.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    Overcoming Graves’ Disease

    Danny Urbinder

    Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Medical treatment of Graves' disease includes antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and thyroidectomy. In this episode of Patient Journeys, Denise Furness describes her journey from debilitating disease progression to becoming symptom-free through an Integrative Medicine approach, using nutrients, diet, herbs and stress management techniques.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The COVID-19 and MTHFR Connection

    Danny Urbinder

    COVID-19 has been primarily characterised by respiratory symptoms. But, for some, the infection may also be accompanied by a cytokine storm. This causes the migration and activation of white blood cells and inflammatory proteins known as cytokines and can result in the destruction of lung tissue and surrounding blood vessels. Excessive and impaired blood clotting, known as coagulopathy, is another common complication and is related to poorer outcomes and mortality.

    What causes one person to be at risk of these outcomes and others not is still uncertain, but there are some interesting studies that warrant our consideration in order to minimise these risks.

    One such study from July 2021 assessed the proposal that high homocysteine, associated with an MTHFR gene mutation might be a predictive biomarker for the severity of COVID-19 infection.

    We’ve heard a lot about MTHFR in recent years, and we know that relatively common variations in the gene are associated with a range of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, migraines and autoimmune diseases amongst others.

    What we’re not so familiar with are the potential impacts MTHFR gene variations might have on someone with a COVID-19 infection.

    To help us better understand this study and the role MTHFR and homocysteine may be playing in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we invited Dr Denise Furness to the podcast.

    Dr Furness is a functional geneticist and nutritionist. She is a pioneer in the field of nutrigenomics and personalised health with over 15 years of experience in the area. She began her career as a research scientist focusing on folate metabolism, methylation and DNA damage in relation to pregnancy health. Over the years her research expanded covering vitamin D, immune markers, and oxidative stress.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The Intersection of Digestive Conditions and Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    Around one in every twenty Australians has an eating disorder. These are serious mental illnesses characterised by obsessive thoughts about food and body weight and frequently co-occur with a wide range of psychiatric or physical symptoms.

    Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are one of the most common consequences of an eating disorder. In fact, according to our guest, Marci Evans, the vast majority of people with an eating disorder experience difficult digestive symptoms or gut disorders.

    Marci goes on to examine the features of eating disorders that lead to gastrointestinal disturbances. She describes the difficult and unique challenges health practitioners face when managing functional gut disorders in patients with eating disorders and explores the ways these can be best managed.

    Marci identifies as a Food and Body Imager Healer® practising from a Health At Every Size and anti-oppression lens. She has dedicated her career to counselling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor. In addition to her group private practice, Marci launched an online eating disorders training platform for clinicians in 2015 and co-directs a specialised eating disorder internship at Simmons University. In 2018 she received the Professional Integrity Award from The Behavioural Health Dietetics Practice Group of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets. She loves social media so be sure to connect on Instagram or Facebook or tweet her @marciRD and check out her blog at www.marciRD.com/blog.

  • Start Learning Stream
    1 Session

    The Neurobiology of Eating Disorders

    Danny Urbinder

    When we look at our understanding of eating disorders it soon becomes apparent that we are facing something that is multifaceted in nature and involves a complex set of causes and behaviours.

    The research on eating disorders is extensive and from this, there are a number of prevailing theories that seek to address underlying causes.

    One of the ways we can begin to understand eating disorders is through the lens of neurobiology. And, our guest today is a psychiatrist who specialises in the neuroscience and treatment of eating disorders.

    When we look at our understanding of eating disorders it soon becomes apparent that we are facing something that is multifaceted in nature and involves a complex set of causes and behaviours.
    The research on eating disorders is extensive and from this, several prevailing theories seek to address underlying causes.
    One of the ways we can begin to understand eating disorders is through the lens of neurobiology. 

    In this episode, we explore this area with a psychiatrist who specialises in the neuroscience and treatment of eating disorders.

    Dr Jeffrey DeSarbo is a physician and psychiatrist who completed his medical internship and training in psychiatry through the New York University residency program and he is a graduate of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

    Dr DeSarbo’s special interest in neurosciences has led him to a unique approach to assessing and treating eating disorders as well as other psychiatric conditions.

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