The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast
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Transformation Through Functional Medicine with Dr Sandra Scheinbaum
Sept 15, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum discuss how mindset, daily habits, and functional medicine can reshape health outcomes. They explore the power of belief, positive psychology, and taking control of your well-being beyond genetics.
The Intersection of Naturopathy and Psychedelics with Dr Erica Zelfand
Aug 25, 2025
Kristin Barnes speaks with Dr. Erica Zelfand on bridging science and soul in healing. They discuss how psychedelic and integrative therapies can support mind, body, and spirit by uniting conventional and indigenous wisdom.
From Military to Mindful Coaching with Dan Gurley
Aug 11, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dan Gurley, a trauma-informed coach and former aviator, discuss healing from complex PTSD, nervous system regulation, and the power of finding purpose after trauma.
Integrating Mind and Body in HealthCare with Dr Ryan Phillips, Neurogrove
Jun 23, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes speaks with Dr. Ryan Phillips about psilocybin-assisted therapy, integrative mental health, and the shortcomings of modern healthcare. They discuss how true healing requires bridging physical and emotional care through nutrition, neurofeedback, and plant medicine.
From Ejection to Empowerment: A Pilot's Journey with Kegan Gill
May 19, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes talks with Navy pilot and author Kegan “Smurf” Gill about surviving a near-fatal ejection, traumatic brain injury, and the mental health challenges that followed. Kegan shares how sleep, psychedelics, and holistic healing helped him rebuild—and how he’s now guiding others through their own recovery.
Functional Healing Isn't Hard: Dr Clarence (Lance) Cutsforth, Founder of Mon Sana
May 5, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes speaks with Dr. Clarence Cutsforth about trauma recovery, addiction, and the role of functional medicine in healing the whole person. They explore the gut-brain-heart connection, community-based care, and how Mon Sana is helping veterans and first responders find lasting change.
Healing Our Heroes: The Power of Psychedelics w/ Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, No Fallen Heroes Foundation
Apr 21, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes talks with Matthew “Whiz” Buckley of No Fallen Heroes about psychedelic therapy for veterans, the barriers they face in getting help, and why community and compassion are essential to healing PTSD and trauma.
The Invisible Wounds of Trauma w/ Dr Jill Richards, Catalysis Acupuncture Owner & Chief Catalyst
Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jill Richards explore how trauma and nervous system dysregulation impact chronic health conditions like TBI. They discuss acupuncture, Feldenkrais therapy, and why healing often begins outside the traditional medical system.
The Intersection of Conventional & Alternative Medicine w/ Dr. Brianna Cardenas, Healed & Empowered
March 10, 2025
In the debut episode, Dr. Kristin Barnes talks with Dr. Brianna Cardenas about navigating chronic illness, the failures of traditional medicine, and how integrative care—including fascial counterstrain—can transform both patient and provider healing journeys.
