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Pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Joel Warsh joins Manifesting Your Mission to share his journey from traditional Western medicine to a more balanced, root-cause approach to children's health. From vaccine conversations and parental choice to rebuilding trust in medicine, Dr. Warsh offers thoughtful insights on asking better questions, weighing risks and benefits, and empowering families with information. Dr. Warsh is the author of " Between a Shot and a Hard Place ", a guide for parents navigating today's most complex children's health decisions. In this episode, you will learn... What integrative medicine really means and how it supports long-term wellness. Why open conversations around vaccines and children's health matter. How parents can feel more confident making informed health decisions. "There's no honest way to explain the edge, because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over." – Hunter S. Thompson Time Codes: 00:00 Introduction and Silver Linings 02:41 Transitioning to Integrative Medicine 05:52 The Role of Nutrition in Medicine 09:47 Vaccine Conversations and Public Perception 10:47 Understanding Vaccine Risks and Benefits 14:36 Distrust in Medicine and Pharmaceutical Companies 19:41 Personalizing Vaccine Schedules 24:39 Minimizing Vaccine Side Effects 29:08 Global Perspectives on COVID-19 Responses 31:36 Reevaluating Vaccines: Safety and Discussion 32:39 Advocacy at the White House: A Personal Experience 33:46 The State of Food Safety: Chemicals and Health 35:35 Chronic Diseases: The Role of Nutrition and Environment 37:43 Access to Healthy Food: Socioeconomic Challenges 40:19 The Impact of Food Dyes: Health Risks and Awareness 44:15 Managing ADHD: Lifestyle Changes and Nutrition 47:18 Picky Eaters: Strategies for Healthier Choices 49:31 The Importance of Family Meals: Reconnecting with Food 51:49 Travel and Perspective: Life Lessons from Abroad 53:16 Inspiring Reads: Eye-Opening Books and Perspectives 53:53 Quotes that Inspire: Finding Courage in Words 55:45 Documentaries that Enlighten: Nature and Humanity 57:15 Mentorship and Support: The Role of Partners 58:11 Advice for the Future: Trusting Your Instincts Apple Podcasts Listeners: Click "Episode Website" below the show notes to view them in full, including bonus links, recommendations, and goodies! Connect with Dr. Warsh: Instagram: @drjoelgator Substack: @drjoelgator Website: integrativepediatrics.com Books: Between a Shot and a Hard Place , Parenting at Your Child's Pace , Love, Dad Connect with Brianna: Instagram: @briannabrownkeen X: @brownbrianna TikTok: @briannabrownkeen YouTube: @briannabrownkeen - Full video versions of each episode are available here! ManifestingYourMission.org TheNewHollywood.org BriannaBrownKeen.com To follow along, learn more, and stay in the know with all things MYM and the podcast, sign up for our newsletter at ManifestingYourMission.org . Together, we can Rise Higher, Shine Brighter, and Give back! Check out our Inspirational Playlist on Spotify, featuring music recommendations from each podcast guest. Don't forget to visit our Amazon Storefront , where you can shop the MYM Podcast reading list and product recommendations from our guests! #commissionsearned Start Manifesting Your Mission HERE: Purchase Your Guidebook! 12-Week Accountability Coaching Private Coaching Thriving Community Retreats Subscribe to Manifesting Your Mission on Spotify Subscribe to Manifesting Your Mission on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Manifesting Your Mission on YouTube BONUS CONTENT! Dr. Warsh's Favorites... Book Rec: The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Documentary Rec: Planet Earth (HBO Max) Inspirational Song: "Starman" by David Bowie