Dr. Rachel Maurice, The Unconventional MD

Dr. Rachel Maurice, The Unconventional MD Together we can get you back to living the life you desire.

I help busy, overtired professionals unlock their innate capacity for healing to reclaim their youthful energy & vitality so they can begin to experience true health in mind, body, and spirit.

Everyone talks about collagen like it’s just about skin.But what if collagen is actually a signal of how well your body ...
03/24/2026

Everyone talks about collagen like it’s just about skin.

But what if collagen is actually a signal of how well your body is functioning?

In my newest podcast episode with Rachel Maurice, we talk about:

Why collagen production changes as we age
How stress and light affect the body more than we realize
Why fat loss is a modern-day problem (not a willpower problem)
And what happens when you start focusing on prevention instead of reacting

This conversation completely shifts the way you think about health in midlife.

Go listen to Episode 323A 🎧

Listen on Spotify and You Tube

https://youtu.be/Md8PR52hQ8c

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/VVhjTIfWA1b

03/22/2026

Our bodies weren’t designed to sit all day and then suddenly isolate muscles under artificial lights.

We were built for movement that’s natural, integrated, and actually makes sense for how a body functions.

Walking is simple, but it’s not basic.

It uses your whole body without excessive strain. It’s low impact, so you’re not constantly loading your joints with high pressure, but you’re still stimulating your bones in a way that supports their natural electrical charge, what our cells actually run on.

It also supports your fascia, the connective web that connects & holds everything together. With every step, you’re creating gentle compression and release, helping it stay hydrated, elastic, and able to glide the way it’s meant to. This is what supports fluid movement, resilience, and perhaps most importantly, the vast internal network through which your body communicates using light-based signaling at the cellular level.

And when you take it outside, it’s a completely different experience.

Natural light is full spectrum. It’s what our biology was designed for. It helps regulate your circadian rhythm, supports hormone balance, and signals your mitochondria to produce energy more efficiently. It also supports blood sugar balance, hydration, and your overall “charge.”

This is the kind of movement your body understands.

Not forced. Not isolated. Not artificial.

Just go for a walk.

Save this for a reminder, share it with someone who needs it, or tell me when was the last time you just went for a walk?

03/22/2026

I thought I’d reintroduce myself since there are so many new faces here 🤍

Hi, I’m Rachel The Unconventional MD.

After 20 years as a conventional anesthesiologist, my journey led me beyond traditional medicine into quantum biology, trauma release, and a deeper understanding of how the body truly communicates.

After facing my own struggles with fatigue and stress, I discovered that healing isn’t about doing more, it’s about giving your body the right signals so it can do what it was designed to do… thrive.

Now, I help busy professionals tap into their body’s innate wisdom, restore their energy, and finally break free from what’s been holding them back, so they can take back their health and their life.

If this resonates with you, I’m so glad you’re here 🤍

03/21/2026

First time using my Sun Hugg (was gifted it) and honestly it’s a game changer.

It keeps me warm enough to stay out longer, still lets all the good light through, not just UVB, but the full spectrum that your body uses as signals.

Even if it’s not technically bathing suit weather, I can still soak up the sun without overthinking it.

I’m wearing a Kiniki tan-through suit here, which is perfect if you want a bit of coverage instead of full exposure, but the enclosure makes both options private and comfortable.

Such a simple way to make sure you get consistent, full-body light this time of year ☀️

03/20/2026

“Feeling healthy” isn’t the same as being healthy.

Symptoms are the final warning sign, not the beginning.

Your body is like an iceberg:�what you feel is just the surface. The real story is underneath.

Stop waiting for something to go wrong.

We don’t have a shortage of medicine.
�We have a shortage of proper inputs:
This starts with increasing nature’s frequencies & reducing the artificial manmade ones.

Fix the inputs.
Change what’s below the surface.

03/19/2026

Before you reach for another detox protocol, product, or supplement…�pause.

You need to open your natural detox pathways first�otherwise, you can actually make things worse.

One of the most overlooked ways to do that…�is by building your redox potential.

Simply put�your redox potential is your body’s battery system.

And it’s charged by sunlight…
�even natural light when the sun isn’t directly shining.

The red, infrared, and UV wavelengths help structure the water inside your body�creating a separation into negative and positive zones near biological surfaces.

That negatively charged zone, rich in electrons�forms what’s called an exclusion zone.
Meaning…
�nothing larger than an electron can enter,�and toxins are actually pushed out.

Nature already provides the inputs your body needs to function optimally.

But when that exclusion zone is thin or weak,�your cells become more vulnerable�allowing toxins in… chemical, biological, synthetic, microbial.

And if you start detoxing with products before your redox potential is strong…�you risk mobilizing toxins faster than your body can eliminate them.

Which can actually lead to more buildup,�not less.

That’s why in this space, you’ll hear:
Redox… before you detox.
�Stop skipping the foundation. Your cells need this first.

03/17/2026

Collagen is having a moment in the longevity and aesthetic world.

Most people think hair, skin, nails, beauty, anti-aging.

But what I was never taught in medical school, or during my years as a practicing anesthesiologist is that collagen is far more than skin deep.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It forms the connective tissue and fascia that create the infrastructure holding everything in place….organs, muscles, even bones.

But it gets even more interesting…
The structure of collagen forms tiny water nanotubules that create a network where light can travel through the body.

We often think communication in the body happens through:�• Biochemistry (hormones & neurotransmitters) the slowest�• Electrical signals (nerves & heart) faster

But light is the fastest and most fundamental form of communication.

Communication is everything in health. Without it, there’s chaos and breakdown.

So collagen isn’t just about looking younger.�It’s about how the body communicates and functions at a deeper level.

Not all collagen is the same. You can take supplements, or you can stimulate your body to produce more naturally.

If you’re interested in how I improve my collagen, comment COLLAGEN below.

03/15/2026

Most parents would spend almost anything to help their child get healthy.

They would find the time.�They would find the money.�They would search for answers and do whatever it takes.

Many people would even do the same for their dog.

But when it comes to their own health…

We push through the pain.�We ignore the warning signs.�We say we’ll deal with it later.

Somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that putting ourselves first is selfish.

But here’s the truth:
Our kids are watching us.
They’re learning how to care for their own bodies by watching how we care for ours.

If we constantly put our health last, what example are we setting for them?

Because our children won’t learn self-care from what we tell them.
�They will learn it from what we show them.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish.

It might actually be one of the most important things you can do for your family.

What do you think…..should parents prioritize their own health more?

Sunset walks > another hour scrolling wellness advice. 🌅Saturday reflection…So many people are searching for health in g...
03/15/2026

Sunset walks > another hour scrolling wellness advice. 🌅

Saturday reflection…

So many people are searching for health in gyms, supplements, and endless information.

But the truth is, our bodies already hold incredible wisdom.

Animals instinctively know how to live in alignment with nature. Humans have the unique capacity to override those instincts with the prefrontal cortex. which can be powerful, but it can also disconnect us from the signals our bodies are constantly sending.

The human body was exquisitely designed to function in relationship with nature:
the rhythm of the sun and darkness,
the grounding of the earth beneath our feet,
the intelligence of the heart,
and the joy within.

When we reconnect with these natural rhythms, our nervous system often begins to regulate and the body can do what it was designed to do…..restore and heal.

When we step away from the noise and busyness of modern life, we create space for our biology to communicate clearly again.

And when we listen… the body remembers how to thrive.

✨ Try this today: Step outside for a few minutes. Feel the ground beneath your feet. Take a deep breath. Notice how your body responds.

💭 What’s one place where you feel most connected to yourself?

📸 Photo by the talented
Shirene Briell

www.shirenebriell.com

03/14/2026

Most people drink coffee for energy… but it’s actually draining it.

What if your morning ritual didn’t depend on caffeine?

I did go through a brief period where I drank coffee… not because I loved it, but because I was desperate for energy. It never really felt good in my body, and I never liked the taste.

These days, instead of coffee I make my own nut milk and blend it with chai, reishi or chaga mushroom powder, organic vanilla, cinnamon… and sometimes ginger.

It’s warm, grounding, and doesn’t come with the crash that stimulants often bring.

Caffeine is an alkaloid poison that stimulates the body’s fight-or-flight response. That’s why it’s a diuretic and often stimulates a bowel movement,
the body is trying to eliminate it.

Coffee culture is so normalized that most people never question it. Coffee shops on every corner, coffee in movies, coffee as the default way to “function.”

But you don’t have to rely on a stimulant to get through your day. That quick jolt often comes at the expense of long-term energy.

For me, nourishing drinks like this cashew chai mushroom blend are a way to start the day grounded instead of stimulated.

If you’re curious to explore the topic more deeply, check out Caffeine Blues by Stephen Cherniske and the documentary Planet Mind Control by Jason Christoff.

Do you actually like coffee… or do you drink it for the energy? ☕️

The question everyone asks when they see my patch… 👀Sun. Salt air. Barefoot on the beach. 🌊✨Feeling alive. Energized. Gr...
03/12/2026

The question everyone asks when they see my patch… 👀

Sun. Salt air. Barefoot on the beach. 🌊✨
Feeling alive. Energized. Grateful.

And yes… I’m wearing my patch.

“Are there studies on that?”
➡️ Yes. Multiple double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Gold standard science. ✅

But here’s the kicker…
Tylenol has never been studied in kids under 2.

Yet millions of babies take it every day.
Recommended.
Trusted.
Rarely questioned.

I’m not anti-Tylenol.
I’m just pro-perspective.

Studies are helpful…
But real-world outcomes matter just as much.
What people actually experience.

This tech focuses on:
✨ Wellness
✨ Performance
✨ Cellular energy

The human body is brilliant.
It doesn’t need another pill,
It Just needs the right signals.

💭 Would you try this approach for yourself? Comment below!

I shared more about the science + real-world results in a Zoom tonight.

Missed it? Comment REPLAY and I’ll send you the full replay. 👇

Photo Credit: Shirene Briell
🌎 https://shirenebriell.com

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