Episode 67: The Fifth Emunctory: The Emotional Key to Finally Releasing Toxins

If you’ve done all the detoxes, followed every protocol, cleaned up your diet, and still feel stuck—there’s likely one system you haven’t supported: your fifth emunctory.

In biological medicine, emunctories are the body's natural drainage pathways—most people know the physical ones: skin, lungs, kidneys, and colon. But there’s a fifth that almost no one talks about… and it’s the one that holds the key to why your body can’t let go.

👉 Your nervous system—and your ability to process emotion—isn’t just involved in healing. It’s essential to elimination.

In this episode, we explore how emotional congestion shows up as physical stagnation, how trauma impacts drainage, and why many people stay “toxic” despite doing everything right.

We break down:

• Why your nervous system is a functional emunctory in biological medicine

• How unresolved emotions and nervous system dysregulation block detox

• The difference between pushing detox vs. supporting drainage

• How somatic work, nervous system regulation, and emotional release create true momentum in healing

• What it actually looks like to create space in the body—physically and emotionally—for release

If you’re stuck in chronic symptoms, always bouncing between protocols, or feel like your body is holding onto something—it probably is. And this episode helps explain why.

We don’t offer quick fixes, but we do offer a new framework: one where emotions are not separate from the body—they are the body.
And when you work with them, not against them, your biology responds.

• Learn more about drainage-based healing at: www.biomed-drainage.org

• Join us in person: Omega Institute Workshop, Oct 10–12 in NY

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Welcome back to Connecting with the Thom’s!

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” for detox—supplements, cleanses, infrared saunas, lymphatic massage—but you still feel inflamed, foggy, or downright exhausted... this episode is for you.

Today, we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood and skipped steps in the healing process: drainage.
Not detox. Not forcing your body to push harder. But instead, gently supporting your body’s natural elimination pathways—starting with your lymphatic system and lungs.

We’ll walk you through:

• 🔍 The real difference between detox and drainage

• 💨 How nebulizing can support lymphatic movement and lung-based toxin release

• 🚫 Why most detox protocols backfire without open drainage pathways

• 🌿 How to safely exit the “healing crisis” loop by working with your body

• 💡 Simple, terrain-based tools that align with biological medicine and trauma-informed care

This is the conversation your nervous system, liver, and lymph have been waiting for.
We’re not here to push harder—we’re here to clear smarter.

• You feel worse after detoxing or supplements

• You're stuck in cycles of inflammation, fatigue, or brain fog

• You’re curious about nebulizing, drainage-focused healing, or biological medicine

• You want a trauma-informed approach that supports your body’s rhythm

• You’re a practitioner ready to better support drainage in your clients

🔬 Ready to learn more about terrain-based healing and drainage?
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Get hands-on tools for nervous system regulation, drainage, and trauma-informed movement that accelerates true healing.

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Until next time—stay grounded, stay curious, and keep connecting.
—The Thom’s

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Have you been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, or suspect your thyroid is behind your low energy, mood swings, brain fog, or chronic fatigue? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help you move beyond surface-level protocols that don’t work.

In today’s Q&A-style conversation, we’re tackling your top questions and revealing what most healing plans miss when it comes to supporting autoimmune thyroid issues. Whether you’ve tried everything or are just starting your journey, we break down the Top 3 things you can start doing right now to support your thyroid, regulate your body, and finally feel more like yourself again.

✅ The Top 3 Things You Can Do for Hashimoto’s Today

1. Foundational foods to calm inflammation and support immune tolerance

2. The role of stress and nervous system regulation in long-term thyroid repair

3. The essential minerals and timing of thyroid medication that make a real difference

🧬 Why many “healing” protocols ignore the drainage and terrain of the body
💊 When to take thyroid meds, what to pair them with, and how to support absorption

• You’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, or have autoimmune symptoms

• You feel like no one’s connecting the dots between your labs, stress, and lived experience

• You’re doing all the “right things” but not getting real relief

• You’re a practitioner wanting deeper, more biologically-aligned tools for client support

🗓️ Join us LIVE October 10–12 at the Omega Institute in New York
→ We’ll teach you in person how to support your terrain, drain toxins safely, and regulate your nervous system for whole-body healing.

🌐 Want to learn more right now?
→ Explore biomed-drainage.org – our new online education space for nervous system health, thyroid recovery, terrain support, and biological medicine tools.

If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s navigating thyroid or autoimmune challenges.

You can also submit your own questions for future Q&A sessions—we’d love to hear from you and support your healing journey.

💛 With care,
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Connecting with the Thom’s Podcast: Episode [63]

Have you ever experienced something that completely shifted how you see health, healing, and the human body? In today’s episode, I share my personal journey through a recent biological medicine course (which my Dad hosted) that quite literally changed everything for me.

This wasn’t just an educational training—it was a paradigm shift. One that confirmed so much of what I’ve felt and observed in my own healing journey and in working with others. If you're a healthcare practitioner, wellness enthusiast, or someone on a healing path, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when we stop chasing symptoms and start working with the body’s innate intelligence.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered:

• “Why isn’t my health improving even when I do all the ‘right’ things?”

• “What’s missing from conventional healthcare?”

• “How do we support healing on a deeper, root-cause level?”

✨ My biggest takeaways from the course and how they’ve transformed my approach
🧠 Why understanding terrain theory, drainage, and regulation is essential for true healing
🔬 How biological medicine bridges the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom
💥 The mind-blowing insights about the nervous system, inflammation, and chronic symptoms
🌱 Why this information matters for everyone—whether you’re sick, stressed, or simply striving for better health

This episode will leave you inspired, curious, and perhaps even a little fired up to explore a new path. Because healing isn’t just about doing more—it’s about doing what actually works with how the body is designed.

📍 Join us in person! We’re teaching a live workshop at the Omega Institute in New York, October 10–12. This is your chance to learn how to regulate, support your terrain, and apply the biological medicine principles in your own life.

🌐 Explore more education and resources at our new website: biomed-drainage.org — your go-to space for biological medicine, drainage, terrain, and nervous system tools.

Learn more about biomed courses here.

If this episode sparked something in you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and let us know your biggest takeaway. We’re here to walk this healing path with you—one empowered step at a time.

Thanks for tuning in. Let’s keep connecting. ❤️
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Feeling Lost After a Diagnosis? Here’s Your Roadmap to Healing

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), ADHD, or any chronic condition can feel like your world has just shifted beneath you. It’s normal to experience shock, fear, overwhelm, or even a sense of loss for the life you expected. But a diagnosis is not a dead-end—it’s a turning point.

In this episode of Connecting with the Thom’s, we take a trauma-informed and biological medicine approach to navigating a new diagnosis. Instead of just managing symptoms or reacting out of fear, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of how your body works.

✅ How to emotionally process your diagnosis without getting stuck in fear or overwhelm
✅ The critical role of your nervous system in healing and how to create safety in your body
✅ Why tracking your heart rate variability (HRV) can be a game-changer for your recovery
✅ First steps to take after a diagnosis from a biological medicine perspective
✅ Why addressing underlying inflammation, toxins, and stress response is key to healing
✅ The power of self-advocacy—how to ask the right questions, explore options, and take control of your health journey

💡 Your body is not broken. It is responding to something—let’s uncover what that is.
💡 The nervous system and immune system are deeply connected. Learning to regulate stress can directly impact your ability to heal.
💡 Knowledge is power—but applied knowledge is transformation. The steps you take today can shape your future health.

A diagnosis does not define you. It is an invitation to listen to your body, to take control of your healing journey, and to explore holistic solutions that go beyond symptom management.

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to our podcast and share it with someone who might need to hear this message today. Your story isn’t over—it’s just beginning.

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Thank you for tuning in—we’re honored to walk this path with you. You are not alone. ❤️

The Hidden Truth About Weight Loss: Why Ozempic Isn’t the Answer

Hello, dear listeners!

In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the latest research on Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, revealing why they may not be the long-term weight loss solution they were once believed to be.

While the weight loss industry focuses on quick fixes, there’s a deeper issue that’s often overlooked—and it might be the missing link to lasting results. We uncover the key factor behind stubborn weight gain and share practical, science-backed alternatives that go beyond medication to restore balance in your body.

Tune in as we discuss:
✅ The surprising reason why Ozempic isn’t as effective as once thought
✅ What’s really driving weight gain (and why it’s not just about diet and exercise)
✅ Holistic solutions to support sustainable weight loss and metabolic health
✅ How to apply this knowledge to transform your energy and well-being

Remember, knowledge isn’t power—applied knowledge is power. True change happens when you take action. We encourage you to implement what you learn today so you can experience real shifts in your health and vitality.

If this is your first time listening, welcome! We appreciate you being here and would love your support—subscribe to our channel so you never miss an episode.

We love hearing from you! Connect with us to share your thoughts or suggest future topics. If you're interested in learning more about biological medicine or trauma-informed movement, check out the show notes for additional resources.

Thank you for tuning in—we look forward to connecting with you again soon!

Warm regards,
The Thom’s

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