Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E
Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E

Medical Disruptor™ by Dr. E

Dr. Efrat LaMandre PhD, FNP-C

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The Medical Disruptor™ Podcast was made for people who want to take their health to the next level. Dr. E’s mission is to give you reliable, science-based health information through a unique lens, using functional medicine to help you get the answers you’ve been looking for. In our episodes, Dr. E explains the root cause of your symptoms so you can take control, stop suffering and start living. Dr. E wants to empower you to realize your symptoms are NOT in your head while giving you the tools to take control of your health.

Recent Episodes

Your Story Is Data: Why Medical Studies Don’t Always Apply to You
NOV 20, 2025
Your Story Is Data: Why Medical Studies Don’t Always Apply to You
You walk into your doctor's office with a clear pattern-"Every time I eat this, this happens"-and you're told it doesn't align with the studies. Your experience gets labeled "anecdotal" and dismissed as irrelevant. But what if your story isn't just valid…what if it's actually data? Most people are never taught that medical studies describe populations, not individuals. In this episode, I break down why studies are essential for modern medicine-but also why it fails to capture the full reality of your lived experience. If you’ve ever had “normal labs” but an abnormal life, or you’ve been told “that doesn’t make sense,” this episode is going to make everything click. This isn’t anti-science-this is science completed. And it’s how we end medical gaslighting one person at a time. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 00:00 – Why Studies Don’t Always Account for You 01:12 – What “N” Means in Research 02:30 – Why Large-N Studies Matter 04:08 – The Limits of Population Averages 05:20 – When “Normal” Doesn’t Mean You’re Well 06:40 – How Medical Gaslighting Happens (Without Malice) 08:00 – Introducing N-of-1 (Your Personal Data) 09:15 – Real-World Examples of N=1 Data 10:30 – “Insufficient Evidence” vs. “No Effect” 12:00 – Large N + N=1: Why We Need Both 13:10 – How to Use N=1 in Daily Life 14:30 – Practical Tracking (2–4 Variables Only) 15:40 – How to Run Your Own Mini-Experiment 17:00 – What to Do If Your Experiment “Fails” 17:45 – The Emotional Side: Rebuilding Self-Trust 18:40 – How to Talk to Your Clinician with Your Data 19:45 – When Your Provider Dismisses Your Logs 20:30 – A Note for Clinicians: Integrating N=1 21:20 – Final Takeaway: You Are a Data Source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Your 'Good' Cholesterol Numbers Could Still Mean Heart Disease Risk
NOV 13, 2025
Why Your 'Good' Cholesterol Numbers Could Still Mean Heart Disease Risk
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, yet most people never learn about the tests that actually reveal their true risk. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I explain why your genetics are not your destiny, why traditional cholesterol panels often miss the full picture, and how modern testing can show what is really happening inside your arteries. My goal in this episode is to help you understand your true risk, build a prevention-focused care team, and take back control with information that is rooted in evidence, not fear. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but still want deeper answers, this episode gives you the modern roadmap for protecting your heart. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Why traditional heart-disease testing is incomplete 03:12 Genetics vs environment: what really drives risk 06:55 Cholesterol myths & particle number explained 13:28 ApoB, Lp(a), LDL-P: the tests that matter 19:45 Inflammation, insulin resistance & metabolic fire 25:30 Gut–heart connection: what the microbiome reveals 29:55 How to build your heart-health team 33:22 Four habits that lower risk by up to 80% 36:44 Final takeaway: prevention you can start today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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