Most people think “getting labs done” means answers. But if your labs are being compared to a population where 74% of adults are overweight or obese, is “normal” really healthy?
In this episode, we break down how we evaluate health the Terrain way — through functional interpretation, systems thinking, and clinical discernment. Because your labs don’t live in isolation, and neither do you.
Instead of asking, “What medication matches this symptom?” we ask, “What system needs support so your body can correct the symptom?”
This is slow medicine — investigative, thoughtful, and rooted in physiology, not protocols.
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
Why standard lab ranges can mislead you
What “functional” blood work interpretation really means
Our foundational testing approach:
Full blood chemistry panels
GI and microbiome testing
Nutrient + mitochondrial testing
Hormone testing (including DUTCH)
Heavy metals & environmental toxins
Mold & mycotoxin testing
Food sensitivities (at the right time)
Genetic data when appropriate
Why testing environment matters — not just the data
Why we “out-primary-care primary care”
The difference between treatment and terrain correction
Why we don’t guess — we correlate labs, exam findings, and physiology
We also walk through the tools we use to support healing: botanical medicine, acupuncture, IV therapy, regenerative injections, ozone, peptides, physical medicine, NET for emotional patterns, and more.
Because health isn’t one modality — it’s the right modality at the right time for the right person.
📖 Spiritual Reflection
“Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” — Jeremiah 33:6 (NIV)
Healing is never random, chaotic, or accidental. God promises restoration, not confusion — and the way the body heals reflects His order. The Terrain Method honors this divine design by investigating deeply, removing what blocks healing, nourishing what has been depleted, and allowing the intelligence God built into the body to re-establish balance. Every test we run, every pattern we interpret, and every system we support is an act of partnering with His blueprint for wholeness.
The Art & Science of Muscle Testing — How the Nervous System Speaks
We'll break down what it is, why skeptics misunderstand it, how it pairs with labs, and why it's one of our most important clinical tools.
👉 Up Next: Episode 27
What happens when the most powerful medical system in the world faces a crisis — and breaks?
In this episode, we take an honest look at how the conventional model failed during COVID, not to shame it, but to learn from it — and to begin introducing what we call The Terrain Way of practicing medicine.
Because here’s the truth: Emergency medicine saves lives. But emergency-room thinking can’t build health.
Where mainstream medicine lost its way — especially during COVID
Why lack of accountability destroys trust & innovation
The danger of “one-size-fits-all” healthcare
Why the future belongs to slow medicine — not speed, not shortcuts
Using conventional labs as a starting point, not an ending point
Why we “out-primary-care primary care”
The real work of preventing chronic disease
Individualized care vs protocol-driven care
“Do no harm” doesn’t mean “do nothing”
We share how we practice at Terrain Wellness — digging deep, listening long, testing intelligently, and honoring the design of the human body instead of forcing it into rigid protocols.
Healing isn’t fast food. It’s slow, wise, patient, and personal.
Systems fail when pride leads and humility leaves. God’s order brings healing; man's arrogance brings confusion.
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” — Proverbs 15:22 (NASB)
True medicine seeks truth — even when inconvenient. True healing requires humility — even when uncomfortable.
Most people think genetics are a fixed script — a destiny you can’t escape. But your DNA is not a verdict. It’s a blueprint — and your daily choices, environment, and spiritual life determine how that blueprint gets built.
In Part II of our genetics discussion, we explore how to work with your biology instead of feeling trapped by it. If you’ve been told, “It’s just genetic,” this episode will set you free.
Why genes don’t act alone — they operate in networks
What SNPs really mean (beyond “I have MTHFR”)
23&Me, Ancestry, StrateGene, Opus23 & raw data decoders
The truth about methylation & why it matters for mood, detox, hormones & more
Folic acid vs. methylfolate — and why the difference matters
Cleaning up your epigenetics (the signals above your genes)
Why knowing your genes isn’t the same as healing your body
Daily habits that turn healing genes “on” — nutrition, rest, detox, faith & safety in your nervous system
The difference between genetic labels and genetic stewardship.
✨ Spiritual Reflection
Your biology was never meant to be a prison — it was designed for partnership and participation.
Your genetic report does not get the final say — God does.
Your biology was never meant to be a prison — it was designed for partnership and participation.
“I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. Choose life so that you and your children will live.” — Deuteronomy 30:19 (MSG)
You don’t inherit hopelessness — you inherit the ability to choose healing, alignment, and life.
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Are your genes really your destiny? Or could your environment, lifestyle, and even your faith change how your DNA expresses itself?
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Dani and Richard Lockwood unpack how modern medicine often treats genetics like religious doctrine—rigid and unchangeable. But true health isn’t found in fatalism; it’s found in stewardship.
🔍 In this episode, we explore:
Why DNA isn’t destiny—how genes respond to environment, mindset, and faith
The difference between genetic inheritance and spiritual heritage
Epigenetics: what it means to live “above your genes”
The “Twin Unicorn” example and how identical DNA can create radically different lives
Understanding common SNPs (like MTHFR, COMT, and GST) and their impact on detoxification, hormones, and mood
Common symptoms of poor genetic expression: allergies, mood imbalance, fatigue, and more
Why premature genetic testing can be misleading if your body’s terrain isn’t clean
Dr. Dani’s full-circle journey—why lifestyle and environment must come before lab work
Genetic expression is more than chemistry—it’s communication. What you eat, how you rest, the faith you practice, and even the words you speak all shape how your body interprets its code.
Our genes may carry the echoes of the generations before us, but God’s mercy rewrites every story. What’s inherited doesn’t have to be repeated.
“I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.” — Deuteronomy 5:9-10 (NASB)
Your DNA is not a life sentence—it’s an invitation to stewardship, healing, and transformation.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
Rich unpacks this one.
What happens when marriage starts to feel like a scorecard instead of a sanctuary?
In Episode 19, Keeping Score in a Marital “Concentration Camp,” we dive into how resentment quietly replaces connection — and how unhealed patterns turn love into survival mode.
It’s raw, real, and surprisingly hopeful — because recognizing the pattern is where healing begins.
Ever notice how the people who make you the most anxious are the ones you can’t seem to let go of?
We mistake intensity for intimacy all the time.
Anxious attachment makes us chase validation instead of connection — and call it love.
Real love feels peaceful, not panicked.
Let’s talk about the difference between bonding through fear and connecting through trust.
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#AnxiousAttachment #EmotionalHealing #FireYourDoctor #DrDaniLockwood
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
Why “healthy switching” (from milk to soy to almond to oat… or tap to bottled to filtered water) never feels like enough
How toxins overwhelm the body and get stored in cells, bones, organs—even the brain
The role of epigenetics in helping us influence health outcomes in a toxic world
Our stewardship and responsibility where do we learn this from… see 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Common toxins you need to know: BPA, cadmium, lead, and flame retardants (and why flame retardants can block thyroid function)
Nutrient depletion from toxins: how they interfere with B vitamins, selenium, and folate—affecting energy, fertility, and repair
Detox genetics: MTHFR vs. GST–GPX pathways, and why some people are the “early warning systems” for chemical exposure
Case study: Lorraine—severe brain fog linked to mercury levels 10x higher than normal!
Why autoimmune is not a true diagnosis but a sign of a body under toxic assault
Practical steps to reduce household toxins—and how to access our free Toxic Toolkit at FireYourDr.com
📖 Spiritual Reflection:
“The land cannot be sold permanently because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers. Throughout the land that you hold, you must provide for the redemption of the land.” — Leviticus 25:23–24 (NIV)
God calls us to stewardship—not just of our own bodies, but of the land He created. Detox is both a physical act and a spiritual responsibility: clearing what contaminates so redemption and healing can take place.
👉 Learn more, grab your Toxic Toolkit, or connect with us at FireYourDr.com
💧 Resources Mentioned:
If you’re inspired to take action on what we discussed in this episode, here are a few trusted tools and missions we support:
1️⃣ Water Testing: Start with My Tap Score — a reliable resource for city and well water testing. For a deeper look at our favorite filters, bath/shower options, and testing kits, see our Terrain Wellness Water Filtration Guide.
🌍 ParticipAid: Terrain Wellness provides a monthly clinic sponsorship for ParticipAid, co-founded by our friend Dr. Erin Moore, which brings sustainable health education and medical resources to communities in Nepal. Learn more or support their mission at particip-aid.org.
💛 Compassion International: The Lockwood family supports Compassion International, a non-profit lifting children out of poverty through education, nutrition, and spiritual guidance. Learn more or sponsor a child at compassion.com.
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
Why toxins are the obstacle to cure in naturopathic medicine—and why labs decline when the body is overloaded
The uncomfortable truth: it’s easy to blame “them,” but what we consume feeds the toxic cycle
Environmental toxins that overwhelm detox pathways: plastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial waste
How clogged drainage funnels and detox organs keep the body from healing
Conventional medicine’s dismissive response: “It’s genetic,” “It’s autoimmune,” or “It’s all in your head”
Real-world toxic exposure examples:
Oil spills in North Dakota
Water contamination in Poplar, Montana and Flint, Michigan
The Valley of the Drums in Kentucky (PCBs and dioxins)
Why pollution and poverty are linked—and why the poor suffer most from environmental collapse
Why “going green” isn’t enough—real solutions require stewardship and addressing global poverty
Common toxins found in patient panels: heavy metals, pesticides, phthalates, BPA, and mold
How naturopathic medicine’s focus on removing the obstacle to cure restores the body’s healing capacity
📖 Spiritual Reflection:
“Earth is polluted by its very own people, who have broken its laws, disregarded the rules, and violated the covenant everlasting.” — Isaiah 24:5 (MSG)
Healing starts with stewardship—caring for the bodies and the earth God entrusted to us. When we face toxins honestly and embrace God’s design, restoration becomes possible.
💧 Resources Mentioned:
If you’re inspired to take action on what we discussed in this episode, here are a few trusted tools and missions we support:
1️⃣ Water Testing: Start with My Tap Score — a reliable resource for city and well water testing. For a deeper look at our favorite filters, bath/shower options, and testing kits, see our Terrain Wellness Water Filtration Guide.
🌍 ParticipAid: Terrain Wellness provides a monthly clinic sponsorship for ParticipAid, co-founded by our friend Dr. Erin Moore, which brings sustainable health education and medical resources to communities in Nepal. Learn more or support their mission at particip-aid.org.
💛 Compassion International: The Lockwood family supports Compassion International, a non-profit lifting children out of poverty through education, nutrition, and spiritual guidance. Learn more or sponsor a child at compassion.com.
👉 Learn more or connect at FireYourDr.com
⬅️ This episode continues directly from Episode 19: Redeeming the Mind (Part 1), where we began unpacking how God transforms our mental health beyond just chemical signals.
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
Attachment theory: what we watch is what we repeat, and how attachment styles shape adult relationships
The importance of boundaries, oxytocin, and bonding in relational and emotional health
IQ vs EQ: why emotional intelligence matters more than intellectual intelligence in resilience and healing
The four parts of discipline: delayed gratification, acceptance of responsibility, dedication to truth, and balance
Why mentally healthy people may still “suffer in growth” as old patterns are challenged
Why the mind is more than a chemical process—how integrating nervous system signals and emotional recalibration is essential for true healing
📖 Spiritual Reflection:
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out...” — Romans 12:2 (MSG)
When we align with God’s design, unhealthy attachment patterns are released, emotional intelligence matures, and discipline becomes the foundation for wholeness in both mind and spirit.
👉 Learn more or connect at FireYourDr.com
➡️ Next up in Episode 21: Toxins and the Toxic World — The Hidden Cause of Illnesses and the Obstacle to Cure, we’ll dive into how environmental toxins overwhelm the body, why conventional medicine often dismisses these issues, and how naturopathic medicine removes the “obstacles to cure.”
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
How God redeems the process of removing old idols to heal and transform the mind, body, and spirit
Why true peace surpasses all understanding when trauma patterns are released
Re-educating the mind to feel physical sensations and integrate emotional experiences
How our brains are wired toward negativity—and what that looks like in daily life
Attachment theory: what it is and why it matters in relationships
📖 Spiritual Reflection:
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out...” — Romans 12:2 (MSG)
God designed the mind to be more than chemistry. When we embrace redeemed attachments, re-educate our thoughts, and allow Him to renew us, transformation happens from the inside out.
👉 Learn more or connect at FireYourDr.com
➡️ Don’t miss Part 2 in Episode 20: The Transformed Mind — Why Attachment, Boundaries, and Discipline Matter, where we continue this conversation and dive deeper into how God’s design shapes emotional intelligence and growth.
From Trauma to Transformation: Releasing What the Body Holds
🔍 In this episode, we explore:
Why you cannot separate mind, body, and spirit—no matter what insurance coding says
How trauma victims often walk with constant exposure and find ways to both thrive and numb (addiction, isolation, drive, and fear)
Adverse childhood events (ACEs) and their long-term effects
Generational trauma and how it can be inherited
The wisdom of The Body Keeps the Score (Dr. Bessel van der Kolk) and trauma therapies like somatic experiencing (Dr. Peter Levine) and Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)
Trauma in nature: freeze, collapse, and "playing dead" as survival
Why a loving witness is vital for healing—and why believing patients’ experiences matters
What somatic processing and NET are, plus Rich and Dr. Dani’s personal stories of clearing trauma
📖 Spiritual Reflection “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”— Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV)
✨ Trauma leaves its mark, but in Christ, healing and redemption are possible.
👉 Learn more or connect with us at FireYourDr.com
Taking Back Your Sex Drive, Desire, and Energy—Naturally, with God’s Design in Mind
⚠️ Disclaimer:If there are young ears around, please be aware that this episode discusses intimacy, sexual health within marriage. You may want to use headphones or listen privately.
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
If you don’t know how it works, you can’t fix it
Understanding how the physical and mental components of sex drive work for males and females
Hormonal, neurological, and psychological factors that drive desire
Prioritizing sex in marriage
1 Corinthians 7:3–5 (The Message) reminds us:“The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs. The wife doesn’t get to say ‘no’ to herself, and the husband doesn’t get to say ‘no’ to himself. Don’t deprive each other—except if you both agree to a time of prayer and fasting—then come back together again. Otherwise, Satan will use your lack of self-control to tempt you.”
Ways to calm your body naturally
Vagus nerve stimulation for relaxation
Deep breathing, meditation, and gentle movement
Modulating cortisol levels to reduce stress and restore rhythm
Dr. Dani’s self-talk on exercise and rhythm
How the messages we tell ourselves can support or sabotage natural hormonal and energy rhythms
Strategies to reframe mindset and cultivate sustainable energy and desire
📖 Spiritual Reflection:Your body’s rhythms—rest, desire, and vitality—are part of God’s intentional design. Sexuality and intimacy are gifts meant to be honored within the covenant of marriage.
“Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth.” — Proverbs 5:18
When we align with God’s design, calming the body and mind, and renewing how we speak to ourselves, we cultivate a natural flow of energy, desire, and vitality that honors both body and soul.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
📖 Scripture + Reflection:
Matthew 11:28–30 (The Message)
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
✨ Sometimes the exhaustion we feel isn’t just physical—it’s a signal that our bodies and souls are both crying out for true rest.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com.
When Your Labs Look “Normal” but Your Body (and Soul) Say Otherwise
You’ve been told everything looks fine on paper—but inside, you’re exhausted, anxious, gaining weight, or stuck in brain fog. The truth? Your thyroid isn’t broken… it’s communicating. And it’s time we started listening. In this episode, we explore how the thyroid is often the canary in the coal mine—a signpost, not the deepest issue.
🔍 In this episode, we unpack:
📚 Resources mentioned:
Isaiah 30:21 (NASB)
“Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right or to the left.”When it feels like no one is listening, your body—and your Creator—still are. Sometimes the whispers of fatigue, weight changes, or mental fog are divine nudges,
How Ultra-Processed Foods, Spiritual Starvation, and Metabolic Chaos Are Keeping Us Sick, Addicted, and Deficient
We live in the most overfed yet undernourished generation in history. Surrounded by abundance but starved of meaning, Americans are hooked—not just on sugar and salt, but on speed, convenience, and emotional numbing through food.
In this episode, we confront the uncomfortable truth about our modern diets—and the physical and spiritual hunger driving us into chronic disease:
“Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance.”
—Isaiah 55:2 (NASB)
This episode is a wake-up call to stop feeding a broken system and start nourishing what matters—your body, your faith, and your future.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
Why Health Sovereignty Starts in the Gut and Ends with Discernment
Most Americans aren’t thriving—they’re surviving. And no, your bloat, brain fog, autoimmune flares, or five prescriptions aren't just “normal” or “age-related.”
In this episode, we tackle the uncomfortable but necessary truth: you can’t reform a system you’re still dependent on—especially when it’s built on symptom suppression, not true healing. And at the center of this conversation? Your gut.
We’ll cover:
“Test everything; hold fast to what is good.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:21
This episode is a challenge to the status quo—and an invitation to return to the body’s God-given design, where discernment replaces dependency, and health becomes a byproduct of wisdom, not blind compliance.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
Not Designed for This—Gout, Emotional Eating, and the Pain of Disconnection
We’re surrounded by food, but starving for meaning. In this episode, we unpack the deep connection between the Western diet, emotional eating, and chronic inflammatory conditions like gout—and how they reflect a deeper disconnection from how we were designed to live and eat.
Topics we cover:
“The Western diet is pornography for your tastebuds.” — Richard Lockwood
The Bible reminds us:
“Everything is permissible for me”—but not everything is beneficial.
“Everything is permissible for me”—but I will not be mastered by anything.” (1 Corinthians 6:12)
This episode is part science, part soul check—a conversation on food, identity, and healing through reconnection with God's design.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
The Terrain Within—Microbiome Collapse, Autoimmune Epidemics, and Our Hunter-Gatherer Roots
For over a century, we’ve waged war on germs—but what if it’s the terrain, not the invader, that determines disease?
In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from germ theory to terrain theory—and how the collapse of our gut microbiome has led to a surge in autoimmune disease and chronic illness. But this isn’t just biology—it’s design.
Your microbiome is not a random collection of microbes. It’s a complex, interdependent ecosystem—evidence of intelligent design. We were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and the breakdown of this inner world reflects how far we’ve drifted from that original design.
We’ll cover:
This episode invites you to rethink what it means to be well—not just in your body, but in alignment with how you were created to live.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com
Decoding the Gut–Hormone–Mood Connection
Ever feel like your gut and hormones are in open rebellion? Mood swings, fatigue, and stubborn symptoms may not be all in your head—they might be in your microbiome.
In this deep-dive episode, we uncover the powerful and often overlooked relationship between your gut, hormones, and mood—and how your body’s inner terrain may be crying out for restoration.
We’ll explore:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
—Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Your mind, mood, and hormones are not separate from your biology—they are deeply tied to the inner ecosystem God designed to bring balance. When that ecosystem breaks down, so does our peace, clarity, and joy.
This episode is your field guide to decoding the internal chaos—and finding holy harmony between your belly, brain, and body.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at fireyourdr.com
Why Your Microbiome Might Be Making You Fat and Sick
You’ve probably heard that your gut is important—but did you know it might be the reason behind your bloating, brain fog, weight gain, chronic illness, and even… bad breath?
In this episode, we dive into the complex world of the microbiome—the inner ecosystem God designed to work in harmony with your body. When that balance is disrupted, it impacts every system.
You’ll learn:
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
—Proverbs 17:22
God created your body with wisdom and intentional design. Your microbiome isn’t just about digestion—it’s part of the divine infrastructure that influences your immune system, mood, metabolism, and more. When we nourish it well, our whole being flourishes.
If you’re tired of surface-level fixes, this episode offers clarity on the underlying patterns that affect your health—and hope for renewal aligned with how you were fearfully and wonderfully made.
👉 Learn more or get in touch at FireYourDr.com