Episode 74: Why You’re Still Stuck in Healing: How Missing the Basics Breaks Even Advanced Protocols

BIA & HRV Explained: The New Way Doctors Are Measuring Healing, Stress & ResilienceWhat if healing didn’t have to be based on guesswork?What if you could actually see how your body is responding to stress, detox, nutrition, and emotional regulation—in real time?In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we introduce two powerful diagnostic tools that are changing the way health is assessed and supported:BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) and HRV (Heart Rate Variability).These tools allow practitioners and individuals to move beyond symptom-based care and into precision, terrain-based medicine—where we measure capacity, resilience, and readiness before pushing the body further.We explore how BIA and HRV help reveal:⚡ Cellular hydration, integrity, and electrical balance🧠 Nervous system regulation and stress patterns💧 Fluid distribution and drainage efficiency🔄 Recovery capacity and healing readiness📊 Why some protocols work—and others stallInstead of asking, “What symptom do we treat next?”These tools help us ask, “Is the body ready to heal?”This episode is for:Anyone who feels stuck despite doing “all the right things”Practitioners wanting more accurate assessment toolsPeople curious about data-informed, trauma-aware medicineThose seeking clarity instead of trial-and-error healingIf you’ve ever felt like your healing journey has been a series of experiments, this conversation will show you what changes when the body’s signals are finally measured and understood.📍 Find a location to get BIA & HRV testing:👉 👉 https://www.biomed-drainage.org/📚 Learn how to use BIA & HRV in practice / Take the course:👉 https://biomed.thinkific.com/💛 If this episode helped you see your health in a new way, please share it, subscribe, and leave a review.Have questions about testing or training? Send them our way—we’d love to explore them in future episodes.— The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Episode 74: Why You’re Still Stuck in Healing: How Missing the Basics Breaks Even Advanced ProtocolsIf you’ve been on a healing journey for years…If you’ve tried the advanced tools, protocols, and methods…If you understand the language of nervous system regulation, trauma, terrain, detox, and biological medicine…and you still feel stalled—This episode is for you.In this conversation, we explore a truth that challenges modern healing culture:The more advanced your healing becomes, the more foundational it must be.Not because you’re missing everything.Not because you need to start over.But because complexity often hides instability.Advanced tools don’t fix broken foundations.They expose them.In this episode, we unpack:Why advanced healing tools fail when basics are unstableHow complexity can mask missing foundationsThe difference between returning to basics and “starting over”Why healing plateaus often come from ignored fundamentalsHow long-term healing requires refinement, not escalationWhat “foundations” actually mean in biological medicine and trauma-informed careThis episode is not for beginners.It’s for the people who’ve been doing the work.The ones who know more than most.The ones who are tired of chasing the next thing.Because real progress doesn’t come from more complexity.It comes from deeper stability.And sometimes the most advanced move you can make…is returning to what actually supports the body.Learn more about terrain-based healing and foundations:https://www.biomed-drainage.orgBecome certified as a Biological Medicine Practitioner:https://biomed.thinkific.com/💛 If this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s been healing for years and feels stuck.Subscribe, leave a review, and stay connected as we continue this season of deep foundations and real healing.— The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

You changed your diet.You followed the protocols.You regulated, detoxed, supplemented, rested, and tried again.So why are the symptoms still here?In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we open the 2026 season with a foundational truth that reframes the entire healing journey:Symptoms are not the problem. They’re the strategy.When symptoms persist despite “doing the work,” it’s often not because you’re failing—it’s because the body is responding intelligently to an internal environment that isn’t ready for change yet.This conversation explores why symptom-focused healing so often keeps people stuck, and what shifts when we stop asking how to make symptoms go away—and start asking what the body is actually asking for.Why symptoms persist even with clean diets, supplements, and protocolsThe difference between symptom management and internal terrain healingHow the body uses symptoms as protective and adaptive responsesWhy doing more can sometimes slow healing downWhat capacity, safety, and readiness have to do with recoveryHow listening changes outcomes more than controllingThis episode isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about understanding yourself.If you’ve ever wondered:“Why am I not getting better?”“What am I missing?”“Is my body broken?”This conversation will give you a new lens—and likely a sense of relief.Because when you understand the why behind symptoms, healing stops feeling like a battle and starts becoming a collaboration.Learn more about terrain-based healing and drainage:https://www.biomed-drainage.orgBecome certified as a Biological Medicine Practitioner:https://biomed.thinkific.com/💛 If this episode resonates, share it with someone who feels stuck in their healing journey.Subscribe, leave a review, and join us as we begin a new season focused on listening—not chasing.— The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the Brain Protocol book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Why Your Lymph Is Still Backed Up: The Hidden Truth About Lymphatic Congestion No One Is Talking About… YetIn this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we’re taking you behind the scenes into a powerful real-life case that opened our eyes even more to the complexity of the lymphatic system.After six months of focused work — supporting lymph drainage, opening the kidneys, improving hydration, movement, breathwork, and terrain — a client’s diagnostic test still showed major lymphatic congestion.So… what was going on?This surprising result led us into a deeper investigation and revealed several critical truths about the lymphatic system that almost no one is addressing — not in functional medicine, not in detox programs, and definitely not in mainstream health.In this episode, we explore:💧 What the lymphatic system really doesNot just “detox” — but immune surveillance, fluid regulation, communication, and terrain management.⚠️ Why lymphatic congestion can remain—even with consistent supportAnd why the typical tools (dry brushing, rebounding, gua sha) don’t always address the real blockages.🧠 The deeper biological medicine insights that helped us understand this caseIncluding how emotional states, autonomic patterns, structural issues, and terrain imbalance affect lymph flow.🌿 The core reasons the lymph “locks up” that aren’t talked about… yetWe break down what we now see over and over again in clients who can’t get their lymph moving despite best efforts.🔄 What to do when your lymph isn’t responding to what “should” workPractical tools, reframes, and deeper layers that bring the whole picture together.If you’ve been working on your lymph and still feel swollen, puffy, inflamed, or blocked… this episode is going to help you connect dots that finally make sense.And if you’re a practitioner — this will change the way you assess drainage forever.🌱 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Explore biological medicine and drainage education:👉 https://www.biomed-drainage.orgBecome a certified Biological Medicine Practitioner:👉 https://biomed.thinkific.com/Join the 1 Day Case Based Learning Webinar: BIA, Nerve Express & PEMF Therapy February 7th 9-2pm MT 👉 ⁠https://drdicksonthom.com/💛 If today’s conversation opened something for you, please share it, subscribe, and leave a review.Your support helps more people discover a more compassionate, root-cause approach to healing.Have a question you want covered on the podcast?We love hearing from you — send it our way!—The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Episode 70: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You — Healing Acne, Eczema & Psoriasis from WithinYour skin is more than just what you see in the mirror — it’s your body’s messenger.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we unpack the deeper story behind acne, psoriasis, and eczema through the lens of biological medicine and emotional healing.Rather than seeing skin issues as something to suppress or “fix,” we explore how the skin acts as a primary emunctory (body block) — a pathway your body uses to eliminate toxins, emotions, and inflammation when other systems are overloaded.We cover:🔍 How the skin reflects the state of your inner terrain💥 The real root causes behind chronic acne, eczema, and psoriasis🌿 Why suppressing symptoms can push illness deeper into the body🧠 The link between emotions, nervous system regulation, and skin flare-ups💧 Gentle, supportive ways to open drainage and restore skin balance naturallyIf you’ve been fighting your skin — feeling frustrated, defeated, or lost — this episode will help you reframe your relationship with it. Because your skin isn’t betraying you; it’s communicating with you.Learn how to listen, support, and respond to what your skin is trying to say.Dive deeper into biological drainage and skin health at www.biomed-drainage.orgGet certified as a Biological Medicine Practitioner: biomed.thinkific.com💬 If this episode resonated, please share it with someone struggling with skin issues or feeling disconnected from their body’s signals.And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people discover this work.With warmth and curiosity,The Thom’s🌿 Resources :Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

When was the last time you thought about your colon? For most people, it’s not until something goes wrong — bloating, irregularity, inflammation, or that dreaded diverticulitis diagnosis — that it finally gets their attention.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we’re breaking down what your colon is really trying to tell you — and why it’s one of the most important (and misunderstood) systems in the body.From the biological medicine perspective, your colon isn’t just a waste chute — it’s a primary drainage organ that plays a vital role in detoxification, immune balance, and even emotional regulation. When it’s congested or inflamed, every other system pays the price.We’ll explore:💩 The real connection between colon health and whole-body toxicity🔥 What causes diverticulitis and how to support healing naturally🧠 Why your gut and nervous system are constantly in conversation🩺 Colonoscopies — when they’re helpful, when they’re not, and how to make an informed choice🌿 How to gently support your colon through biological drainage, hydration, and emotional releaseIf you’ve ever wondered “Should I get a colonoscopy?” or “Why do my gut symptoms keep coming back?” — this conversation will bring clarity, context, and practical tools to help you make empowered decisions for your health.Because your colon isn’t just a part of your digestive system — it’s a mirror of your inner terrain.Learn more about biological drainage at www.biomed-drainage.org💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who’s been struggling with gut issues or confused about colon health.And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Connecting with the Thom’s.With curiosity and care,The Thom’s✨ Resources & Links:Let's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Episode 69: Why Am I Not Getting Better? 5 Hidden Blocks to Healing No One Talks AboutYou’ve changed your diet. You’ve tried detoxes. Maybe you’ve worked with multiple practitioners. Yet despite all the effort—you’re still not feeling better.Sound familiar? You’re not alone.In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we explore one of the most frustrating parts of the healing journey: when progress stalls. We break down the often-overlooked reasons why people stay stuck, and how biological medicine and trauma-informed approaches can shift things forward.Here’s what we’ll cover:🚫 Why drainage matters more than detox—and how skipping this step keeps toxins recycling⚡ The role of cellular energy—your body may not have the electrons it needs to heal💔 The fifth emunctory—how unresolved emotions and nervous system dysregulation block release🧩 Missing diagnostic tests—simple but critical details that impact overall health🌀 Why “doing more” isn’t the answer—and how slowing down can create more lasting resultsIf you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me? Why isn’t this working?”—this episode will reframe that question and give you tools to uncover the real reason your body isn’t healing. Spoiler: you’re not broken. You just need the right support.✨ Resources & Links:Learn more at www.biomed-drainage.orgJoin us at the Omega Institute Workshop (Oct 10–12, NY) for a hands-on healing experience💛 If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who feels stuck in their healing. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Connecting with the Thom’s.With love + curiosity,The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

🎙️ Episode 68: PEMF & Electrons: The Missing Link to Finally Healing Your Body?Are you doing “all the right things” for your health—but still feel stuck? Drainage, eating clean, managing stress, and yet your energy just doesn’t return?In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we explore a piece of the healing puzzle that’s often overlooked: the role of electrons and cellular energy in true recovery.We dive into:⚡ What electrons actually do in the body and why they’re vital for healing🌀 How PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy) helps recharge cells, improve circulation, and restore balance🧪 The connection between toxicity, energy depletion, and why detox protocols sometimes fall flat🧘 How supporting your body energetically can make emotional release and drainage more effective🌍 Simple ways to increase your electron availability—even beyond PEMFToo often, healing protocols focus only on what to remove (toxins, stressors, foods) instead of what the body needs to thrive. This episode reframes the conversation: if your cells don’t have enough energy, your body simply can’t repair, detox, or regulate itself.If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s still a “missing piece” in your healing journey, this might be it.✨ Resources & Links:Learn more about drainage-based healing: www.biomed-drainage.orgJoin us live at the Omega Institute Workshop – Oct 10–12 in New YorkTo learn more about the PEMF device we now use in our practices please contact [email protected]💬 If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who’s searching for new answers on their healing path. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!With love + curiosity,The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Episode 67: The Fifth Emunctory: The Emotional Key to Finally Releasing ToxinsIf you’ve done all the detoxes, followed every protocol, cleaned up your diet, and still feel stuck—there’s likely one system you haven’t supported: your fifth emunctory.In biological medicine, emunctories are the body's natural drainage pathways—most people know the physical ones: skin, lungs, kidneys, and colon. But there’s a fifth that almost no one talks about… and it’s the one that holds the key to why your body can’t let go.👉 Your nervous system—and your ability to process emotion—isn’t just involved in healing. It’s essential to elimination.In this episode, we explore how emotional congestion shows up as physical stagnation, how trauma impacts drainage, and why many people stay “toxic” despite doing everything right.We break down:Why your nervous system is a functional emunctory in biological medicineHow unresolved emotions and nervous system dysregulation block detoxThe difference between pushing detox vs. supporting drainageHow somatic work, nervous system regulation, and emotional release create true momentum in healingWhat it actually looks like to create space in the body—physically and emotionally—for releaseIf you’re stuck in chronic symptoms, always bouncing between protocols, or feel like your body is holding onto something—it probably is. And this episode helps explain why.We don’t offer quick fixes, but we do offer a new framework: one where emotions are not separate from the body—they are the body.And when you work with them, not against them, your biology responds.Learn more about drainage-based healing at: www.biomed-drainage.orgJoin us in person: Omega Institute Workshop, Oct 10–12 in NY💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this.Have a question for us? Submit it for a future Q&A episode—we love hearing from our community.With love and curiosity,The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/

Welcome back to Connecting with the Thom’s!If you’ve been doing “all the right things” for detox—supplements, cleanses, infrared saunas, lymphatic massage—but you still feel inflamed, foggy, or downright exhausted... this episode is for you.Today, we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood and skipped steps in the healing process: drainage.Not detox. Not forcing your body to push harder. But instead, gently supporting your body’s natural elimination pathways—starting with your lymphatic system and lungs.We’ll walk you through:🔍 The real difference between detox and drainage💨 How nebulizing can support lymphatic movement and lung-based toxin release🚫 Why most detox protocols backfire without open drainage pathways🌿 How to safely exit the “healing crisis” loop by working with your body💡 Simple, terrain-based tools that align with biological medicine and trauma-informed careThis is the conversation your nervous system, liver, and lymph have been waiting for.We’re not here to push harder—we’re here to clear smarter.You feel worse after detoxing or supplementsYou're stuck in cycles of inflammation, fatigue, or brain fogYou’re curious about nebulizing, drainage-focused healing, or biological medicineYou want a trauma-informed approach that supports your body’s rhythmYou’re a practitioner ready to better support drainage in your clients🔬 Ready to learn more about terrain-based healing and drainage?Explore our brand-new education hub: biomed-drainage.org📅 Join us LIVE Oct 10–12 at the Omega Institute in NY Book your Spot Now https://bit.ly/3Xr60FBGet hands-on tools for nervous system regulation, drainage, and trauma-informed movement that accelerates true healing.📥 Have a question or topic you’d love us to explore?Send it our way for a future Q&A episode!💛 If this episode resonated, we’d love your support:→ Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others find this work.→ Tag us on social and let us know your biggest takeaway!Until next time—stay grounded, stay curious, and keep connecting.—The Thom’sLet's connect beyond the podcast:Julie's Info: Website:  https://fitomize.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitomizefitnessInstagram: http://instagram.com/fitomizefitnessFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/fitomize/HRV FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrvjourney/LinkedIn for Julie -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-thom-b133881a0Join Julie's email list:  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/8RlwuumfVZaum1yiEmudDr. Thom's Info:Website:  https://drdicksonthom.com/LinkedIn for Dr. Thom -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-thom-7a36163/Purchase the book:  https://drdicksonthom.com/product/the-brain-protocol-book/BTG’s Book; https://drdicksonthom.com/product/basic-treatment-guidelines-aka-natures-laws-to-live-by/