The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast

The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast From the Ready Room to the Treatment Room

05/01/2026

It can be confusing—and frustrating—when different providers offer different answers.

Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett talk about why this happens, especially in complex autoimmune conditions where standard testing doesn’t always provide clear results.

Healthcare involves both science and interpretation, and understanding that can help patients navigate uncertainty with more clarity.

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04/30/2026

Acupuncture is widely recognized for pain relief—but its role goes deeper.

Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett talk about how this approach can support immune regulation and overall system balance, especially for those navigating autoimmune conditions.

When used alongside other therapies, it offers another layer of care that addresses both symptoms and underlying patterns.

Connect with others navigating integrative health paths. → Contact hello@meridianpassagewellness.com for more info.

04/29/2026

Many people feel like they have to pick one path.

Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett explore why that divide doesn’t serve patients—and how blending approaches can create more effective, personalized care.

From medications to lifestyle changes, each tool has a role depending on timing, severity, and individual needs.

A more flexible approach can support both immediate stability and long-term healing.

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04/28/2026

Autoimmune conditions don’t happen in isolation.

Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett explore how genetics and environmental triggers work together to shape immune responses.

From infections and gut health to hormones and environmental exposures, identifying what’s driving inflammation is a key part of understanding autoimmune disease.

This perspective helps move beyond symptom management toward a more complete view of health.

Connect with others navigating integrative health paths. → Contact hello@meridianpassagewellness.com
for more info.

04/25/2026

It’s a common question in integrative health.

Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett unpack why testing in naturopathic care often looks different—and how it can actually provide a more complete understanding of complex conditions like autoimmune disease.

Instead of separating the body into isolated systems, this approach considers how everything connects.

That difference can change how patients move forward.

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→ Contact hello@meridianpassagewellness.com
for more info.

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04/24/2026

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Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett talk through why diagnosis is often complex, what integrative approaches can offer, and how patients can better navigate the path toward clarity.
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Many autoimmune conditions don’t appear on standard tests which can leave people feeling unheard and unsupported.
Dr. Kristin Barnes and Dr. Jenny Bennett talk through why diagnosis is often complex, what integrative approaches can offer, and how patients can better navigate the path toward clarity.
If you or someone you know has been searching for answers, this conversation offers a grounded place to start.

Join the community on Facebook for episode updates.
→ Contact hello@meridianpassagewellness.com

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04/03/2026

It’s legal in some places…

But still misunderstood.

* The language we use shapes how we see it
* The way we use it shapes the experience
* The stigma hasn’t fully gone away

Maybe the shift isn’t about making it “normal.”

Maybe it’s about giving it the respect it deserves.

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04/01/2026

What if nothing is being “fixed”?

What if instead:

* You see something clearly
* You understand something differently
* You notice patterns you couldn’t before

And that’s what changes everything.

Sometimes the shift isn’t in the situation…

It’s in how you see it.

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03/30/2026

What if the part we’re trying to remove…
is the part that matters most?

As these conversations become more mainstream:

* We try to make them safer
* More familiar
* More clinical

But people don’t describe these experiences like medicine.

They describe:

* Meaning
* Connection
* Something bigger than themselves

So the question is:

Can you separate the experience…
from the outcome?

See the full episode here: https://youtu.be/m1vr-y8T2FY?si=gjr3RegmynJyiCgH

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03/27/2026

Not everything that sounds spiritual… is.
* The language is easy to learn
* The role is easy to claim
* The audience is open and trusting

That combination can create confusion:

Who is guiding… and who is performing?

This isn’t about rejecting new ideas.

It’s about staying grounded while exploring them.

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03/24/2026

We don’t usually think about death…

Until something makes us.

For some, that moment opens a different kind of curiosity:

* What actually happens when we die?
* Why do some experiences feel like crossing that threshold?
* What changes when fear becomes understanding?

Sometimes the hardest questions…
are the ones that change us the most.

For the full episode: https://youtu.be/m1vr-y8T2FY?si=3dIryibdlNgEyoAn
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03/24/2026

Not all experiences are meant to be spontaneous.

* Bad day → drink
* Celebration → drink
* No thought required

But some experiences are different:

They require intention.
They require preparation.
They require the right mindset.

And sometimes…
the right decision is to wait.

That alone changes everything.

For the full episode --> https://youtu.be/m1vr-y8T2FY?si=3dIryibdlNgEyoAn

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