Amber White on Whole-Body Dentistry and the Oral–Systemic Connection

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Amber White, RDH, HHP—registered dental hygienist, holistic health practitioner, and founder of Beyond the Mouth and Beyond Dentistry Collective. Amber shares how her journey through traditional dentistry led her to a deeper understanding of the oral–systemic connection, revealing how factors like mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and the oral microbiome influence total-body health. Drawing from her work mentoring practitioners worldwide, she offers a powerful perspective on moving beyond symptom-based care toward a more integrative, root-cause approach that supports long-term healing, patient trust, and practitioner longevity.

Topics Discussed:

-The oral–systemic connection: How issues in the mouth—like inflammation, bacteria, and mineral imbalances—can impact the entire body, influencing everything from hormonal health to the nervous system and chronic disease patterns

-The limitations of traditional dentistry: Why a symptom-based, insurance-driven model often overlooks early warning signs and root causes—leading to delayed treatment, patient frustration, and missed opportunities for true prevention and healing

-The shift to biological, whole-body care: How Amber White helps practitioners and patients move toward a more integrative approach—focusing on root cause, patient education, longer appointment times, and collaborative care that supports long-term health outcomes and practitioner sustainability

Amber’s Website, Email, and Social Media:

www.naturallyamberwhite.com

info@naturallyamberwhite.com

@naturallyamberwhite

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Adriana McCulloch—owner of Choice Coaching, certified life coach, psychology expert, and breast cancer survivor—to explore the often-overlooked emotional and psychological impact of cancer. With nearly two decades of experience and her own lived journey through diagnosis and treatment, Adriana brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight to her work. Together, they discuss why cancer is not just a physical condition but a profound emotional trauma, what happens when support disappears after treatment ends, and how individuals can move beyond survival mode to rebuild identity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

About Adriana McCulloch:
Adriana is a dynamic, psychology-based life coach dedicated to helping individuals impacted by cancer reclaim their mental and emotional strength. With a degree in psychology, a life coaching certification, two decades of professional experience, and her own powerful cancer journey, Adriana brings both expertise and heartfelt understanding to every client she serves.

She believes cancer is more than a diagnosis to endure—it can be a catalyst for powerful, lasting change. Adriana’s mission is to help people move beyond survival mode and step into resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose. Through her energy, authenticity, and unwavering commitment, she empowers clients to transform one of life’s most difficult challenges into an opportunity for deep healing and lasting personal growth.

Topics Discussed:

- The Emotional Aftermath of Cancer: Why the post-treatment phase is often the hardest—marked by fear of recurrence, identity loss, and a lack of support once medical care ends.

- The Missing Piece in Cancer Care: How conventional medicine overlooks the psychological and nervous system impact of diagnosis and treatment—and why mental health is essential to true healing.

- Reclaiming Identity, Intimacy & Self-Worth: Navigating body image changes, sexuality, and personal identity after cancer—and how intentional inner work can lead to long-term transformation.

Choice Coaching Website: https://www.choicecoaching.org/

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod

Dr. Scott Schroeder, Foot & Ankle Surgeon, on Metal Sensitivities in the Body - 35

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, we sit down with Dr. Scott Schroeder, a podiatric physician and foot & ankle surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Schroeder shares what he began noticing after years of placing and later removing metallic implants in patients—cases where symptoms like chronic fatigue, brain fog, pain, and neurological issues dramatically improved after the metal was removed. The conversation explores metal allergies, galvanic reactions between dental and orthopedic metals, and why practitioners across dentistry, surgery, and functional medicine may need to rethink how metals in the body impact whole-person health.

Topics Discussed

• Dr. Scott Schroeder shares what he observed after removing metallic implants from hundreds of patients, including cases where chronic symptoms improved significantly following removal.
  
  
• The conversation explores metal allergies, delayed hypersensitivity reactions, and how metals used in the mouth and elsewhere in the body may contribute to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain, inflammation, and neurological issues.
  
  
• Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, and Megan Barnett discuss galvanic reactions between dissimilar metals, why cross-disciplinary collaboration matters, and how a root-cause approach can help patients better understand complex health challenges.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/uqn-0optCck

Andrea McBeth, ND on the Science Behind Thaena - 34

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Andrea McBeth, ND — co-founder and CEO of Thaena — to explore the powerful idea that humans are ecosystems. Andrea breaks down the science of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, explaining why the real magic may lie in the microbial signals our bodies depend on. Together, they discuss how modern life erodes microbial biodiversity and what it means to restore resilience through postbiotic support like ThaenaBiotic®. It’s a bold, fascinating conversation about poop, postbiotics, and the future of humans healing humans.

Topics Discussed:

• Thaena’s core idea — humans are ecosystems: how modern life can erode microbial biodiversity and resilience, and why restoring postbiotic signals may help ecosystems recover (“Humans Healing Humans”).
• Postbiotics explained (and why they matter): how prebiotics feed microbes, probiotics are the microbes, and postbiotics are the signaling molecules microbes produce—described as the “language” that communicates with human cells throughout the body.
• Microbiome loss + rebuilding resilience: “mass extinction” of microbial diversity in modern life (diet, hygiene, antibiotics, C-sections), plus practical ways to protect and restore your ecosystem—fiber, lifestyle, stress/sleep, and reducing microbe-harming exposures when possible.

Thaena's Website: https://thaena.com

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Dr. Chris Motley, DC, DABCA — Traditional Chinese Medicine Guide, to explore the powerful intersection of frequency medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and chronic infection. Dr. Motley shares how the body functions as an energetic system—examining biofields, meridians, fascia, and homeopathy as tools for restoring balance. From parasites and Epstein-Barr to emotional patterns and inherited programming, this conversation challenges conventional models of illness and offers a deeper look at what it truly means to heal the whole person.

Topics Discussed:

• Frequency Medicine & the Biofield
  The conversation explores the body as an energetic system that emits measurable frequencies and interacts constantly with its environment. Dr. Motley explains how fascia, meridians, and the body’s piezoelectric properties—such as those activated through acupuncture—help regulate energetic flow. The episode also discusses tools like laser therapy, microcurrent, and frequency-based devices used to detect imbalances and restore coherence to the biofield.
  
  
  
• Parasites, Chronic Infections & the Energetic Terrain
  Dr. Motley shares insights on how pathogens like strep, C. diff, parasites, Lyme, and Epstein-Barr interact with the body’s energetic landscape. Rather than focusing solely on killing microbes, the discussion emphasizes strengthening the host terrain so infections are less likely to persist or return. Homeopathy is highlighted as a frequency-based signal that may help “wake up” dormant infections and re-engage the immune system’s recognition and response.
  
  
  
• Emotional Patterns, Organ Systems & Whole Health
  Drawing from Chinese medicine, the episode examines connections between organs and emotions—such as gallbladder and resentment or kidneys and fear. The hosts and Dr. Motley discuss how family dynamics, close relationships, and shared environments can influence health on an energetic level. Ultimately, whole health is framed as recognizing inherited and developmental emotional programming and understanding how these patterns shape physical well-being.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7YhSRR4wyJ4

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Renee Pirkl, Psy.D., PC—a psychologist and human performance specialist who helps individuals and teams move beyond shame, fear, and stagnation into clarity, courage, and purposeful action. Drawing from her work with high performers, teams, and everyday humans alike, Dr. Pirkl unpacks how curiosity, compassionate self-inquiry, and the DISC framework can transform both personal growth and group dynamics. She also explores the energetic weight of shame, why the words we use to describe our diagnoses deeply matter, and how emerging tools like psilocybin-assisted therapy may help unlock new pathways toward genuine, whole-person healing.

Topics Discussed:

-How shame keeps us small, why naming our “shame gremlin” changes everything, and the role of curiosity and courage in breaking through performance blocks.

-Using DISC and other personality frameworks to build healthy, high-performing teams, increase self-awareness, and honor both strengths and “growing edges.”

-Rethinking diagnoses and identity (“my anxiety,” “my disease”), plus an introduction to psilocybin-assisted therapy, the default mode network, and what whole health truly means to Dr. Pirkl.

Renee Pirkl's website: https://www.reneepirkl.com/

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Ozone Therapy Explained with Dr. Philip Mollica - 31

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett sit down with Dr. Philip Mollica, a pioneer in ozone therapy and integrative biological dentistry. Dr. Mollica shares his decades of experience using ozone as a powerful therapeutic tool, explaining what ozone is, how it works in the body, and why it has become a cornerstone of integrative dental and medical care. Together, they explore ozone’s role in supporting the microbiome, addressing chronic infection and inflammation, and its potential applications in longevity and at-home health optimization—offering a practical and accessible perspective on whole-body healing.

Topics Discussed:

• What Ozone Is and How It Works in the Body
  Dr. Mollica explains ozone as “energized oxygen,” breaking down what ozone actually is, how it behaves in nature and medicine, and why its volatility makes it such a powerful therapeutic tool when used correctly.
• Ozone Therapy in Dentistry and Integrative Medicine
  The conversation dives into how ozone is stabilized and applied clinically, why it can target harmful pathogens without disrupting the healthy microbiome, and how it differs fundamentally from antibiotics in dental and medical care.
• Practical Applications, Longevity, and At-Home Ozone Use
  Dr. Mollica shares real-world uses of ozone—from dental infections and chronic conditions to longevity and health optimization—along with insights into accessibility, safety, and at-home ozone systems.

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod

Hyperbaric Healing & Whole-Body Recovery with Dr. Erich Lieberknecht - 30

On this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, and Dr. Kelly Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM sit down with Dr. Erich Lieberknecht, founder of B-Line Clinic in Bend, Oregon. Dr. Lieberknecht shares his journey from traditional chiropractic care to a cellular-medicine approach rooted in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, shockwave therapy, neuro-mapping, and advanced recovery technologies. Together, they explore how oxygen, energy production, and biomechanics drive healing at the deepest levels of the body. This conversation offers an eye-opening look at what becomes possible when we support the body’s innate ability to repair from the inside.

Topics Discussed:

• The advantages of hard-shell hyperbaric chambers—higher pressure, higher oxygen concentration, temperature control, and comfort—and how they accelerate neurological and tissue repair.
  
  
• How shockwave therapy reduces inflammation, recruits stem cells, stimulates new blood vessel growth, and helps patients avoid or delay joint replacement while returning to the activities they love.
  
  
• Neuro-mapping and microcurrent as tools to “update the software” of the nervous system, resolve long-standing pain patterns, restore biomechanics, and why true whole health leads to kinder, more connected communities.

Dr. Erich Lieberknecht’s Website (B-Line Clinic): chirobendoregon.com

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod