202. Inflammation, Energy, and Learning: A Functional Medicine Lens with Dr. Kendall Stewart
Non Linear Learning - Rethinking Education for Neurodivergent Learners
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Show Notes
Dr. Vaish Sarathy speaks with Dr. Kendall Stewart (former surgeon turned functional medicine + genomics clinician) about the biochemistry of learning: how inflammation, metabolic factors, neurotransmitter balance, and genetics can influence regulation, sensory stability, and why some kids respond to interventions while others don't.
What we cover:
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Why progress can look like "good days/bad days" when inflammation fluctuates
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Nutrigenomics vs exome sequencing vs pharmacogenetics (and why personalization matters)
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A parent-friendly clinical framework: inflammation → autophagy/insulin tendencies → neurotrophic factors → glutamate/GABA → methylation
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Sensory stability (vestibular/visual) and why eye contact can reduce listening for some learners
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Microbiome basics: inflammation load, butyrate, absorption/biofilms
Resources
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Dr. Kendall Stewart: www.drkendalstewart.com
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Non Linear Education (NLE): https://www.drvaishsarathy.com/nonlineareducation
Medical disclaimer (important):
This episode is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your qualified clinician for medical decisions—especially for children and complex conditions.