Ronda Nelson

Why Patients Stop Coming Back (And What You Can Do About It) Your patients aren't disappearing because of their budget or their schedule. In most cases, they stop coming back because of what happened - or didn't happen - during their very first visit. In this episode: • Why patients drift off just as they start feeling better - and what it reveals about your communication • The one conversation most practitioners skip that would keep your patients coming back • Why certain words are quietly costing you patients without you realizing it • The patient I had to let go - and what I had to own about why it happened • A 60-second accountability touchpoint that makes patients feel like you actually care • How to spot the tire kickers and information shoppers before they waste your time If your patients are ghosting you, going quiet, or just not coming back - this episode is for you. In almost every case, drop-off isn’t a compliance problem. It’s a leadership problem. And the fix starts with one conversation you’re probably not having. Chapters: 01:07 Why Patients Ghost 03:04 Anchor the Care Plan 05:37 30 Percent Better Trap 07:40 Build Visit Structure 08:39 Supplements and Boundaries 12:47 Accountability and Follow Up 13:40 Lead With Confidence 16:41 Tire Kickers and Free Info 20:52 Wrap Up and Next Steps Links: Practice Strategy Call → https://ift.tt/c9hfGFx Website → https://ift.tt/TAeVdBn Transcript → https://ift.tt/h1yqtRd #patientretention #cashbasedpractice #functionalmedicinebusiness #clinicalentrepreneur #wellnesspractice #integrativehealth #practicegrowth #healthcoach #acupuncture #chiropractor #clinicalleadership #practitionertips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5MI8CkuBoM via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ April 21, 2026 at 06:01PM

New Lion’s Mane for Brain Fog, Sleep, and Menopause | Lee Carroll Mushrooms may play a far greater role in human health than we originally thought - and should be included in every protocol. In this episode, I sit down with Lee Carroll, Chief Medical Herbalist at Real Mushrooms, to talk about two new Lion’s Mane products targeting brain fog, sleep, and menopause - and why mushroom quality matters more than most people realize. We unpack the difference between fruiting body mushroom extracts and mycelium-on-grain products, why so many Lion’s Mane supplements fail to deliver, and how practitioners can think clinically about how to use these new formulas: Lion’s Mane Focus and Lion’s Mane Calm. We also talk about the women in practice dealing with brain fog, poor sleep, irritability, and that unsettling feeling that something is off mentally or emotionally - and why Lion’s Mane may deserve a closer look in those cases. This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. What we cover in this episode: • Lion’s Mane for brain fog, sleep, and menopause • Why mushroom quality matters • Fruiting body vs mycelium-on-grain • How to think about Lion’s Mane Focus vs Lion’s Mane Calm • L-theanine, choline, Reishi, and nervous system support • Why mushrooms may belong in foundational protocols 🍄 Real Mushrooms FREE bottle offer: Sign up for a Real Mushrooms Practitioner Account ( https://ift.tt/yw4sSRc ) , place an order priced at $150 or more on their website, and drop Ronda’s name as your referral to get a FREE bottle of both Lion's Mane Calm and Focus. Practitioners who already have accounts also receive this free gift. Lee Carroll’s website + mushroom course: https://ift.tt/E8GZpnB Lee’s blog on Ergothionine - Ergothioneine: Rediscovering a Forgotten Molecule: Royal Lee, Mushrooms, and the Early Clues to Ergothioneine’s Power - https://ift.tt/XvZKoq8 Chapters: 02:10 Lee’s Mushroom Journey 05:02 Mushroom Market Problems 09:16 New Lions Mane Formulas 12:17 Clinical Use in Menopause 16:32 Theanine Calm and Dosing 18:39 Choosing Focus vs Calm 22:15 L Theanine Beyond Adults 23:32 Who Should Avoid It 24:58 Why Humans Need Mushrooms 28:20 Immune And Gut Benefits 30:10 Foundational Protocol Reframe 32:21 Royal Lee Mushroom History 35:11 Dosing And Expectations #LionsMane #Perimenopause #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #ClinicalEntrepreneur #MedicinalMushrooms #BrainFog #Menopause #NaturalHealth #WellnessPractitioner #RealMushrooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Jh8vBKi7M via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ April 14, 2026 at 05:01PM

New Lion’s Mane for Brain Fog, Sleep, and Menopause | Lee Carroll Mushrooms may play a far greater role in human health than we originally thought - and should be included in every protocol. In this episode, I sit down with Lee Carroll, Chief Medical Herbalist at Real Mushrooms, to talk about two new Lion’s Mane products targeting brain fog, sleep, and menopause - and why mushroom quality matters more than most people realize. We unpack the difference between fruiting body mushroom extracts and mycelium-on-grain products, why so many Lion’s Mane supplements fail to deliver, and how practitioners can think clinically about how to use these new formulas: Lion’s Mane Focus and Lion’s Mane Calm. We also talk about the women in practice dealing with brain fog, poor sleep, irritability, and that unsettling feeling that something is off mentally or emotionally - and why Lion’s Mane may deserve a closer look in those cases. This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. What we cover in this episode: • Lion’s Mane for brain fog, sleep, and menopause • Why mushroom quality matters • Fruiting body vs mycelium-on-grain • How to think about Lion’s Mane Focus vs Lion’s Mane Calm • L-theanine, choline, Reishi, and nervous system support • Why mushrooms may belong in foundational protocols 🍄 Real Mushrooms FREE bottle offer: Sign up for a Real Mushrooms Practitioner Account ( https://ift.tt/0O3jQan ) , place an order priced at $150 or more on their website, and drop Ronda’s name as your referral to get a FREE bottle of both Lion's Mane Calm and Focus. Practitioners who already have accounts also receive this free gift. Lee Carroll’s website + mushroom course: https://ift.tt/ywdTH9I Lee’s blog on Ergothionine - Ergothioneine: Rediscovering a Forgotten Molecule: Royal Lee, Mushrooms, and the Early Clues to Ergothioneine’s Power - https://ift.tt/YgkbEAJ Chapters: 02:10 Lee’s Mushroom Journey 05:02 Mushroom Market Problems 09:16 New Lions Mane Formulas 12:17 Clinical Use in Menopause 16:32 Theanine Calm and Dosing 18:39 Choosing Focus vs Calm 22:15 L Theanine Beyond Adults 23:32 Who Should Avoid It 24:58 Why Humans Need Mushrooms 28:20 Immune And Gut Benefits 30:10 Foundational Protocol Reframe 32:21 Royal Lee Mushroom History 35:11 Dosing And Expectations #LionsMane #Perimenopause #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #ClinicalEntrepreneur #MedicinalMushrooms #BrainFog #Menopause #NaturalHealth #WellnessPractitioner #RealMushrooms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Jh8vBKi7M via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ April 7, 2026 at 11:25PM

The Real Problem With the Standard Process Price Increase Standard Process and MediHerb raised their prices, and practitioners are fired up. But the real problem is not just the price increase - it’s what happens when frustration starts driving clinical decisions. After a Facebook post in December lit up the practitioner community, I saw reactions all over the board. Some people were frustrated. Some were ready to make big changes. Others were more neutral. And honestly, I understand all of it. But being frustrated with a company and making the best decision for a patient are not the same thing. In this episode, I’m sharing my perspective on the whole conversation, including my own history with Standard Process, what the pricing data actually showed when I went back and looked at it, and the five questions I think practitioners need to ask before they start changing products, switching companies, or reworking protocols out of irritation. In this episode, I cover: • What the price data from 2022 to 2026 actually showed • Why MediHerb and Standard Process are not exactly the same conversation • Why being mad is not a treatment strategy • The five questions to ask before changing products, brands, or protocols • When a higher-priced product may still be the better clinical and financial choice If you want support making clinical decisions like this with more confidence, check out Clinical Academy: rondanelson.com/clinicalacademy Chapters: 1:28 The Facebook post that sparked the conversation 03:46 Ronda’s personal history with Standard Process 06:35 Why being mad is not a treatment strategy 11:49 Why MediHerb went up more than Standard Process 15:03 From blind loyalty to intentional choosing 21:47 Five questions to ask before switching anything #SupplementPricing #FunctionalMedicine #ClinicalEntrepreneur #WellnessPractitioner #StandardProcess #MediHerb #PractitionerEducation #SupplementStrategy #ClinicalDecisions #FunctionalMedicineEducation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZzLsKLfaAQ via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ April 7, 2026 at 03:00PM

How I’d Start a Cash-Based Wellness Practice Today If I had to start my wellness practice over again today, I would do a lot differently - especially in the first 90 days. In this episode, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts, pricing lessons, and business decisions I would make much sooner if I were rebuilding from scratch. Because the biggest mistakes I made early on were not clinical. They were mental, strategic, and completely avoidable. I’m sharing: • The 5 mindset shifts I’d adopt immediately • Why you have to think like a business owner, not just a practitioner • Why done beats perfect every time • The pricing truth most practitioners need to hear • Why trying to help everyone slows your growth • What I’d focus on first to build momentum faster • Why some offers get zero yeses - and how to fix that If you’re a wellness practitioner trying to build a cash-based practice, this episode will help you get clear, move faster, and avoid some of the mistakes I made in the beginning. If you want support building your practice with real strategy, check out Clinical Business Academy: rondanelson.com/cba Timestamps: 03:29 What I Would Do Differently 04:36 Mindset Build A Business 06:13 Done Beats Perfect 08:54 Speed And Clear Niche 10:38 Leverage AI And Network 12:16 Get Reviews And Testimonials 13:07 Create An Easy Yes Offer 19:58 Wrap Up And Join CBA #WellnessPractice #CashBasedPractice #FunctionalMedicineBusiness #PracticeGrowth #WellnessPractitioner #ClinicalEntrepreneur #PricingStrategy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBohQh7PtR0 via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ March 31, 2026 at 03:00PM

The Blood Sugar Pattern Practitioners Keep Missing Could blood sugar dysregulation be the real reason your patient is anxious, exhausted, gaining weight, waking at 2–4 a.m., or struggling with hormone symptoms? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked root causes in clinical practice: blood sugar imbalance. Too often, practitioners chase thyroid, adrenal, cortisol, or hormone issues first - when the real problem is unstable blood sugar and poor metabolic regulation. Inside this episode, I cover: • Common blood sugar symptoms that get mistaken for anxiety, hormone imbalance, adrenal dysfunction, or thyroid issues. • The best labs for blood sugar dysregulation, including fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and the HOMA-IR calculation. • What it means when fasting glucose looks normal but insulin is elevated. • Why waking between 2–4 a.m. may point to blood sugar instability, cortisol disruption, and liver glycogen issues. • Why intermittent fasting can backfire for some women. • The clinical strategies I use to help stabilize blood sugar quickly. If you haven’t grabbed my free 5 Clinical Non-Negotiables Guide, start there: rondanelson.com/nonnegotiables Blood sugar is one of the five foundational things I assess with nearly every patient - because when you miss this piece, you can end up chasing symptoms instead of solving the real problem. And if you want deeper clinical training that helps you connect the dots faster, think more clearly, and stop second-guessing what’s really driving the case, join me inside Clinical Academy: rondanelson.com/clinicalacademy Timestamps: 01:15 Episode 298 Basics 04:26 Key Symptoms Checklist 07:15 Night Waking Hack 13:16 Labs To Order 16:09 HOMA IR Explained 20:32 Fasting Snacking Movement 25:08 Free Resource Outro #bloodsugar #functionalmedicine #clinicalacademy #fatigue #anxiety #hormones #insulinresistance #homair #fastinginsulin #practitionertraining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i515kuxV3c via Ronda Nelson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcS6EsQNQb7dAn0EIUK5BfQ March 24, 2026 at 03:00PM

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In this episode, I'm saying something that might ruffle a few feathers: most of us are over-testing. Not because we're bad clinicians - but because we've been conditioned to reach for a lab portal before we've done the most important diagnostic work first.