Best Quorum Sense Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 83: End of Life Doula, House Calls, & Spirituality; Meet Dr. Ken Gorczyca 52:42

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Dr. Ken Gorczyca, CHPV, is a veterinary home euthanasia practitioner and a companion animal end-of-life doula at A Gentle Rest in San Francisco as an associate. He is also an artist who paints pet portraits in memory and in life. You can find his artwork at kengorczyca.com. Topics covered in this episode: Dr. Ken's journey into IHE practice Vision …

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Ep. 82: Everyone Is An Artist: Living Your Best Life as a Mobile Vet; Meet Dr. Dawn Filos 51:17

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Dr. Dawn Filos grew up in New Jersey, in a family of eccentric animal lovers, preparing her for a lifelong career spent with like-minded pet people. She spent most of her career in Pennsylvania, where she remained after veterinary school for the last ~32 years. She is a house call vet and had a practice called Bucks Mercer Mobile Vet straddling New…

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Ep. 81: Quorum Sensing Molecules?!: Diagnosing UTIs, Ear Infections, & More On House Calls; Meet Scientist & QSM Dx Founder Ed Goluch 57:53

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Ed Goluch is the founder and CEO of QSM Diagnostics, makers of the Otter eQ laboratory instrument platform and FetchDx mail-in testing kits. Prior to QSM, Ed was a tenured professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University. Ed earned his PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and he ha…

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Ep. 80: Crazy Squirrel Mode: Overcoming Burnout, Living Our Best Lives, & Loving Our Patients & Clients Again; Meet Dr. Kate Moore 1:04:08

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Dr. Kate Moore grew up in Michigan but happily relocated to Southern California after gaining acceptance to Western University of Health Sciences. Since graduating in 2015, she has worked with exotics in several GPs, while learning acupuncture and laser therapy, until she opened her own house call practice in August of 2022. Along with owning and o…

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Ep. 79: Integrative, Holistic, & Concierge House Call Vet Love; Meet Rosemarie Niznik, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CVTP, CVBMA, CVSMT 41:53

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Dr. Rosemarie Niznik is the founder of Harmony Rose Animal Wellness, a holistic house call practice serving Wisconsin and Illinois. A graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, she began her career in small animal practice before shifting her focus to integrative medicine after experiencing the benefits of acupuncture and…

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Ep. 78: Lifting Up Not Putting Down™: Anticipatory Grief, Spirituality, & IHE; Meet Nancy Gordon, LCSW 1:09:27

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Nancy M. Gordon, LCSW, is a grief expert, licensed therapist, consultant, #1 international best-selling author, speaker, and engaging podcast guest. Her new book, I Miss You Already: Preparing for the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet©, is a teaching memoir on anticipatory pet grief. Her private practice includes direct client coaching, speaking/podcasti…

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Getting off your ass with John King 1:04:45

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In this episode Jono sits down with educator and author John King. You may have read some of John's articles in various publications or his books. John is passionate about helping farmers help themselves through dialogue. John has found that getting farmers together in a room or out in a paddock (or on a bus so they can't run away!) is one of the m…

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Farming, family and motherhood with Ruby Frew 28:24

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In this episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono interviews his wife Ruby Frew! Ruby is a farmer and a mother among many other things. However, family and farming are what matters most for Ruby. In this short and sweet conversation, Ruby shares her journey from an early interest in sheep and beef farming to a career in dairy, and also how becoming…

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Tapping into the retail market with Logan Wait 50:25

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In this episode, Jono sits down for a pre-sunrise yarn with Logan Wait. Logan's family have been dairy farming in the Waikato for a century and a half, but this conversation is not so much focused on the family dairy farm... Instead, Logan shares a brand new concept: Earth First Food. Earth First Food creates the opportunity to buy high quality, di…

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A celebration of soil and connection: Conversations at Underground 27:34

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In this episode, Jono takes the podcast kit to North Canterbury to check out Underground Festival. This was a great opportunity to capture some of the conversations happening while people mingled between presentations at this wonderful celebration of soil. There were some stand-out themes like community and connection, and also practical takeaways …

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Ep. 77: Part 2: Be The Lobster: A Candid Convo with My Naturopathic Doctor; Meet Dr. Erica Zelfand 38:28

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Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people …

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People, economics and environment with Otto Dogterom 41:34

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In this episode Jono jumps in the tractor cab with dairy farmer and president of Federated Farmers' North Otago Provincial Executive, Otto Dogterom. Otto has been dairy farming for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share from how he got started, to navigating family farming ups and downs, to simple principles he uses to monitor farm pe…

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Ep. 76: Part 1: Just Because It's Common Doesn't Mean It's Normal: Integrative Mental Health, Life Force, & Psychedelics; Meet Dr. Erica Zelfand 48:10

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Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand's training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people …

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Ep. 75: Beyond Words: Frequency, Vibration, & Animals In The Home; Meet Janet Marlow of Pet Acoustics 54:38

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Janet Marlow is the Founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, a pioneering company that develops music and sound solutions tailored to the auditory sensitivities of animals. With decades of expertise in sound frequency and animal behavior, she has created innovative products to enhance the well-being of pets, including dogs, cats, horses, and birds. Janet'…

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Banging on about soil health with Matthew Evans 53:14

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We decided to sneak one more podcast in for 2024!! In this episode Jono sits down with food fanatic and farmer Matthew Evans from Fat Pig Farm in Southern Tasmania. Matthew started his career as a chef and food critic, and through a love for food - and noticing a link between good food flavour and soil health - he began a life-changing journey into…

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Ep. 74: "Friends Don't Let Friends Get Male Goats!"; Meet Dr. Gabrielle Wimmer 50:50

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Dr. Gabrielle Wimmer has been an Upstate New Yorker for her whole life; born and raised in Central NY, went to undergrad at Houghton College in Western New York, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine(c/o 2022) in the Finger Lakes, and now practices in the Mohawk Valley. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age, and alwa…

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Optimising life with Rachel and Greg Hart 48:52

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In this episode Jono sits down with Rachel and Greg Hart from Mangarara Station in central Hawke's bay. Greg and Rachel are passionate about nature, community and farming, and this is very easy to pick up in this wonderful conversation. It's a conversation that covers the farm's journey from sheep farming to the haven of life it is today, covering …

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Ep. 73: A Hooman House Call Vet, A Creator, & A Connector; Meet Dr. Maryal Concepcion 1:04:55

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A Sacramento native, Dr. Maryal Concepcion (she/her) MD FAAFP is a Filipinx creator and connector. She is a mom to two young boys and married to a fellow rural family physician. She is the founder and host of the podcast, My DPC Story, and features direct care physicians. In September of 2021, she opened Big Trees, MD, the first Direct Primary Care…

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Helping people transition in agriculture with Darren Doherty 1:01:38

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With this release, we celebrate episode 50 of the Quorum Sense podcast!! Jono sits down with Darren Doherty from over the ditch in Australia. Darren is a farmer and an educator, well known for his vast knowledge of farm systems function, design and management. In this conversation we hear how about Darren's journey to where he is now. He and Jono d…

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Shifting the global agricultural paradigm with Allen Williams 1:05:25

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In this special episode of the Quorum Sense podcast going abroad, Jono sits down to chew the fat with 6th generation family farmer Allen Williams. Allen was a university professor with 24 years in academia under his belt when he decided that he needed to go back to his roots on the farm. Since this challenging step, Allen has been on an incredible …

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Beyond the basics of pasture management with Jim Elizondo 48:03

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In this special episode - which is part 1 in the mini series of the Quorum Sense podcast going abroad - Jono sits down with Jim Elizondo to discuss grazing management and nutrition. Jim has vast experience trialing different types of grazing management over his long career as a cattleman and educator. Jim is trained in accountancy and yet he also l…

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Ep. 72: Diffusing "Balance" Essential Oil In The Car: Integrative House Calls In Nashville, Intention, Aromatherapy, Sound Healing, Beekeeping, Plant Medicine, & Inspiration; Meet Dr. Arielle Walton 1:08:54

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Dr. Arielle Walton, a Nashville-based veterinarian originally from Atlanta, GA, is a 2012 graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, she developed a passion for traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), particularly acupuncture, and became a certified veterinary acupuncturist under the guidance of Dr. X…

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Organic Kiwifruit and a "get stuck in" attitude with Levi Belcher 28:45

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In this episode Jono speaks with keen 24-year-old kiwifruit orchard manager Levi Belcher about how he got started in the industry, and why he was attracted to soil health and regenerative practices. Levi talks about how having a "get stuck in" attitude has made a big difference in his career. If you are a Kiwifruit grower interested in regen practi…

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Ep. 71: Highly Independent Relief & Mobile Vets (And Cats!); Meet Dr. Julie Liu 39:06

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Dr. Julie Liu is a cat-friendly and Fear Free freelancer, speaker, and general practice vet based in Austin. She has been a frequent contributor to Fear Free, serves on the Fear Free speakers bureau, volunteers on the AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice committee, and acts as the vice president of the Relief Veterinary Medical Association. In late 2023, she…

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From rural banking to organic dairy farming with Willie White 52:52

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In this discussion, Jono sits down with dairy farmer and Quorum Sense board member Willie White to hear about his journey into organic regen dairy farming. From humble beginnings on the family farm as a child - and watching his parents convert a part of the farm to dairy - Willie has always had a strong connection with the land. After a career in r…

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Ep. 70: Compounding Medicine for House Call Vets; Meet Pharmacist, Dr. Lauren Forsythe 36:06

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Dr. Lauren Forsythe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. She is also a diplomat of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Dr. Forsythe graduated from the University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Sh…

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Ep. 69: Feline House Calls in Brisbane, Kangaroo Hour, & LOVING Our Work; Meet Dr. Chantal Davina Celindano 46:00

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Chantal Celindano BVSc(Hons) MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) ISFM AdvCert FB has dedicated her 20 years in practice to feline medicine, working at cat hospitals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and London. She has obtained postgraduate qualifications in Feline Medicine and is an ISFM Advanced Practitioner and ANZCVS mentor. Chantal also runs a house-call …

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Unintended consequences of GE and GMOs with Prof Jack Heinemann 54:09

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In this special episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono interviews Professor Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury on the topic of GE and GMO in New Zealand. Professor Heinemann's experience in this field, along with a long list of credentials, make him one of the leading voices in the country. And this conversation uncovers issues and…

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More than meat with Carrie & Tom Andrews 46:23

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In this episode Jono catches up with Carrie and Tom Andrews from Wholly Cow Butchery in Cambridge. Carrie and Tom are passionate about supporting their local community and creating opportunities from listening to their customers needs. From caring for the animals, to slaughter, to butchery and even turning what would normally be waste products into…

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Ep. 68: There is No Right or Wrong: Your "Burnout Story"; Meet Dr. Amy Grimm 55:41

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Dr. Amy Grimm is a veterinarian, certified life coach, anti-burnout advocate, founder of Daring DVM Coaching, and host of the Daring DVM Podcast. She coaches busy, burned-out professionals and helps them transform and fall in love with their lives and careers again. Dr. Amy is on a mission to reshape mental health in the veterinary field by inspiri…

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Ep. 66: Part 2: Mobile Vets Gone Wild!: Thinking Way Outside The Box; Meet The Wilderness Vet, Dr. Caroline Murray 40:25

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Dr. Caroline Murray, aka, The Wilderness Vet, was born in Australia, brought up in England, and has lived in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, so she is a professional wanderer and explorer. She feels happiest on top of a horse and/or on a mountain in the remote wilderness somewhere hot and has worked, traveled, and volunteered extensively in the UK…

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The future of the whenua (land) with Zeb Horrell 1:04:21

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In this episode we have an in-depth and very personal conversation with Zeb Horrell. Zeb is a third generation sheep and beef farmer from northern Southland, and Zeb's contributions span much wider than the family farm. Zeb shares his experience with enterprises, Future Whenua, Polyculture Paddock and Burning Horse festival, and a recent move from …

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How organic regen dairy farmers, Charlotte and Russell Heald, are living their dream life 45:45

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Charlotte and Russell Heald are passionate dairy farmers "living their dream life" in Norsewood, Manawatū. Earlier this year they won the OrganicNZ award for Regenerative Organic Farmer of the Year. Russell and Charlotte share their journey from conventional share milking to dairy farm ownership. And how a personal health focus began their on farm …

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Ep. 65: Part 1: NZ Mobile Vet Practice, Flying Dogs, Jungle Primates, & Mongolian Ponies; Meet The Wilderness Vet, Dr. Caroline Murray 42:49

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Dr. Caroline Murray, aka, The Wilderness Vet, was born in Australia, brought up in England, and has lived in New Zealand for nearly 20 years, so she is a professional wanderer and explorer. She feels happiest on top of a horse and/or on a mountain in the remote wilderness somewhere hot and has worked, traveled, and volunteered extensively in the UK…

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Ep. 64: Location-Based Mobile Scheduling & Routing, House Calls in Hawaii & Israel, Plus A Candid & Humanizing Conversation Beyond Mobile Practice (TW): Meet Dr. Barr Hadar & Eyal Zukovsky of Kumba 56:39

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Dr. Barr Hadar is Kumba's Co-founder and Chief Veterinary Officer, a scheduling and routing tool for mobile vets. He has previously had an independent house call practice out of his car in Hawaii, focusing on end of life in care and general practice. Dr. Barr is currently actively engaged in the intersection of technology and veterinary medicine. H…

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From IT to regenerative farming with Stephen Newman 51:52

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In this episode Stephen Newman shares his journey from the IT industry, to dairy farming in his thirties, to later discover regenerative agriculture and the power of farm discussion groups. Stephen had no farming background when he started dairy farming and relied heavily on advice from consultants. And he saw synthetic nitrogen as a vital element …

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193: OPTIMIZING YOUR ZZZ's -- Don't Sleep on the Benefits of a Good Night's Slumber 19:41

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There is no ailment that a good night's sleep can't help. Dr. Michelle ND goes solo this week and discusses the relationship she sees between stress and sleep, and how much of the time melatonin isn't the miracle cure we want it to be. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or pres…

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192: UNPACKING P.O.T.S. -- Cardiovascular Symptoms Rooted in Dysautonomia 36:31

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Join us this week as we dive into the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (P.O.T.S.) with Dr. Carissa Doherty, ND. Dr. Doherty ND sheds light on the different types of P.O.T.S. and how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of this often under-recognized condition. Discover how Long COVID has brought POTS-like symptoms,…

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191: LACTOFERRIN — Nature's Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial 26:25

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Discover the remarkable properties of lactoferrin, a powerful protein derived from colostrum and mammalian milk, celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. Uncover how this multifunctional compound supports iron metabolism and its clinical applications in enhancing health and combating infections. The information presented on …

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Ep. 63: Part 3: Things You Can & Can't Control, Single Parenting, & Building Your Personal Team; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 35:17

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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Blending research and farming with David Musgrave 59:41

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In this episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono has a fascinating discussion with David Musgrave about pastoral farming and science in New Zealand David is a multi-generational farmer who's family started farming at Waihi Bush Farm in the 1800s, and its where David farmed until recently. As well as farming, he has a vast career in science and res…

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190: NUTRIENT SPOTLIGHT -- DISCUSSING THE ABSORPTION, LAB TESTING AND BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B12 27:37

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In this episode, Dave and Michelle explore the intricacies of Vitamin B12 absorption, its critical role in methylation, cell division, DNA synthesis, lab testing, and numerous health benefits. Learn about the symptoms of B12 deficiency, including glossitis, fatigue, and neurological issues, along with the different forms of B12 supplements, accurat…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Lets discuss wintering with Deane Parker, Duncan Humm and Jono Frew 1:01:16

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In this podcast, recorded especially for our Wintering Innovations Series, Deane Parker, Duncan Humm and Jono Frew discuss their wintering journeys. Deane talks about going from relying on unreliable winter crops to a full bale grazing system on his mid Canterbury dairy farm. Duncan shares his journey from heavy pugging on his mid Canterbury deer f…

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Ep. 62: Part 2: You Can't Be All Things To Everyone All The Time; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 39:00

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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189: MICROBIAL SOCIAL NETWORKING -- Microbial Communication, Signalling and Regulation Through Quorum-Sensing 27:46

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Microbes can work work together .... if the conditions are favourable for cooperation. An understanding of quorum sensing offers new perspectives, and thus, treatment perspectives that may decrease disease severity without contributing to antibiotic resistance. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not in…

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188: PHYTONUTRIENT PHENOMENON -- Raising Awareness of the Health Benefits of Black Seed Oil 16:44

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A short and sweet episode with Dr. Michelle ND about Black Seed Oil, with special emphasis on its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory actions. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure any …

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Ep. 61: Part 1: An Herbalist Cottage In the Woods, Doula for Veterinary Moms, & Rejection Of Western Medicine As Trauma; Meet Dr. Emily Yunker 47:14

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Emily Yunker, DMV, CVMRT, CVH, Doula is a vet and mom and a whole lot more. She works full-time in rehabilitation and integrative medicine while sometimes working in ER medicine. She is also The Veterinarian Doula, a role that has her working with moms who are vets, everywhere from fertility and conception planning through those first rough weeks b…

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187: THE GASTRO-COLIC REFLEX -- Is Pooping After Coffee Normal? 9:08

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Do you or someone you know poop right after eating or drinking a coffee? Like other reflexes, this one is not pathological, but you've got to get the balance right. And yes, even decaf coffee may poo-tentiate your gastro-colic experience. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or p…

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Transforming waste into biochar with Dylan Graves 1:27:25

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In this fascinating episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono sits down in the studio with Dylan Graves from Tuatapere for an in depth talk about some of the powerful uses and functions of Biochar. After years of journeying around the world teaching, Dylan felt there was something missing in his life. Then he discovered Permaculture and the wonders…

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186: Sh*t My ND Says (Every ... single ... day) -- The Foundations Such as Protein, Sleep, Stomach, Hydration etc. 55:16

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An organic episode (that was supposed to be brief) with Drs. Dave and Michelle ND discuss the foundations of naturopathic medicine that we speak about with EVERY SINGLE PATIENT and touch on EVERY SINGLE DAY. It is a good summary episode that can help you prepare for a naturopathic journey, either as a patient or a new practitioner. The information …