Functional Medicine Reality Podcast
About
The Functional Medicine Reality Podcast exposes the truth about what really happens in healthcare and why so many patients with complex, chronic conditions are left searching for answers. Hosted by Dr. Mark Su, founder & leader of RootSeek’s nationwide virtual care team, this show goes beyond quick fixes to uncover the root causes of illness—like Lyme disease and co-infections, mold toxicity, gut dysbiosis, hormone imbalances, hidden infections, and heavy metal exposure. Each episode reveals real patient journeys and expert clinician reasoning, showing you how functional medicine tackles chronic fatigue, autoimmune flares, brain fog, cardiovascular risk, and hard-to-solve cases where conventional medicine often stops short. From environmental toxins to stress-driven inflammation, from gut repair to longevity hacks, you’ll learn how to advocate, decide, and heal on your term s—with practical, next-step strategies you can trust. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate “mystery symptoms,” controversial treatments, or cutting-edge testing, this podcast will be your compass. Episode highlights: Goes “behind the curtain.” We invite clinicians to think out loud, showing the decision-making process most patients never see. Spotlights real patient journeys. Raw stories reveal the triumphs and trade-offs of navigating chronic illness, performance optimization, preventive care, and more. Asks the hard, patient-centered questions. We challenge experts on controversies, practical constraints, and emerging evidence—so you can separate trustworthy insight from trend-driven noise. Delivers actionable clarity. Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, hacking longevity, or just trying to sleep better, you’ll leave with next-step strategies backed by clinical reasoning. The team at RootSeek (nationwide virtual care) is ready to empower you to advocate, decide, and heal, on your terms! If you’re asking any of the following questions (or something similar), this podcast is for you: Can functional medicine help with chronic Lyme disease, co-infections, or post-treatment symptoms? How do I know if mold toxicity or environmental toxins are making me sick? What’s the best way to detox from heavy metals, pesticides, or hidden chemical exposures? Are my fatigue, brain fog, or joint pains linked to gut health or hidden infections? How do functional medicine doctors diagnose and treat autoimmune conditions differently? What advanced tests uncover root causes that standard labs miss? Can functional medicine address chronic inflammation, histamine intolerance, or mast cell activation? What are the most effective protocols for gut repair, microbiome balance, and leaky gut? How do I separate real solutions from false hope when dealing with complex chronic illness? What steps can I take now to reclaim energy, hormone balance, and overall vitality? Tune in for transparent conversations that turn complicated science into practical truth and put the power of informed choice back where it belongs: with you .
Creators
Dr. Mark Su MD, Functional Medicine Practitioner for Health and Longevity
host
Dr. Mark Su MD, Functional Medicine Practitioner for Health and Longevity
host
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Episodes(6)
12. Functional Medicine and Mold: A Deep Dive into Mycotoxin Testing with Mike Schrantz
In this episode of the Functional Medicine Reality Podcast, I sit down again with my friend and colleague Mike Schrantz, an Indoor Environmental Professional I often call the “Doctor of Homes.” I’m the “Doctor of People,” and together we work at the intersection where sick buildings and sick bodies
12. Functional Medicine and Mold: A Deep Dive into Mycotoxin Testing with Mike Schrantz
In this episode of the Functional Medicine Reality Podcast, I sit down again with my friend and colleague Mike Schrantz, an Indoor Environmental Professional I often call the “Doctor of Homes.” I’m the “Doctor of People,” and together we work at the intersection where sick buildings and sick bodies
11. Unveiling the Truth: Financial Incentives in Healthcare
One of the questions I am asked most often by patients is this: “Don’t doctors get paid to prescribe medications?” It is a fair question. And if you have ever left a medical visit feeling rushed, unheard, or confused about why a prescription was offered when you wanted to talk about lifestyle change
11. Unveiling the Truth: Financial Incentives in Healthcare
One of the questions I am asked most often by patients is this: “Don’t doctors get paid to prescribe medications?” It is a fair question. And if you have ever left a medical visit feeling rushed, unheard, or confused about why a prescription was offered when you wanted to talk about lifestyle change
10. Understanding Your Symptoms: The Critical Role of Differential Diagnosis with Mihaela
Hey friends. This is one of those foundational conversations that quietly shapes everything we do in healthcare, yet it’s rarely talked about outside medical training. In this episode, I walk you through the concept of differential diagnosis, what it is, why it matters, and how overlooking it can de
10. Understanding Your Symptoms: The Critical Role of Differential Diagnosis with Mihaela
Hey friends. This is one of those foundational conversations that quietly shapes everything we do in healthcare, yet it’s rarely talked about outside medical training. In this episode, I walk you through the concept of differential diagnosis, what it is, why it matters, and how overlooking it can de