HEALING JOURNEYS
A documentary series exploring the root cause of illness and the search for well being. Coming soon.
ABOUT
Healing Journeys follows a new breed of Functional Medicine practitioners and their patients working together to identify the root cause of disease. With the patient as hero and the practitioner as guide—they create a program to create healing from within. We follow the patient’s healing journey as they explore a variety of techniques—some self-care, some ancient wisdom, and some rooted in the best of modern science. All skillfully woven together by the type of doctor we all want to care for us.
EPISODE ONE
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Hacking the Vagus Nerve explores one of the most urgent health challenges of our time. This investigative documentary uncovers the hidden power of the vagus nerve, a key regulator of stress, mood, and immunity. Through compelling patient stories and expert commentary, the film shows how activating this nerve can improve outcomes for millions living with anxiety, trauma, and chronic disease. Hacking the Vagus Nerve delivers both scientific credibility and emotional resonance at a time when stress and mental health issues are dominating global headlines.
EPISODE TWO
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Mold: The Hidden Epidemic dives deep into the stories of patients whose mold exposure evolved into serious chronic illness with near-fatal consequences. Filled with raw emotion, this documentary offers hope through the guidance of physicians experienced in mold-related disease and the treatments that can lead patients back onto a healing journey toward full recovery.
OUR TEAM
The Healing Journeys Documentary series is produced by the non-profit Root Cause Project and led by healthcare visionary Roland Peralta, Dr. Mark J. Tager, and award winning director Brian Lilla.
Roland Peralta - Executive Producer
Roland Peralta co-founded Nutrafol, the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, which sold to Unilever in 2022 for $1.2 billion. His personal recovery from thyroid cancer and rheumatoid arthritis fueled his passion for functional medicine and science-driven wellness. In 2024, he founded The Root Cause Project, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the health and wellness paradigm shift through documentary storytelling.
Dr Mark Tager - Producer
Mark Tager, MD is a physician, author, and educator known for his engaging approach to health communication and training. He has created nationally recognized courses on personalized nutrition and authored consumer and professional books, including Feed Your Skin Right. Clinically, he focuses on integrative care, combining functional medicine and nutrition to address chronic conditions. He is the director of The Root Cause Project and co-founder (with Dr. Peter Staats) of The Vagus Nerve Society.
Brian Lilla - Director
Brian Lilla is an award-winning filmmaker with over 20 years of experience creating documentaries that span environmental, LGBTQ, and social justice themes. His films have screened at top festivals and streamed on Netflix, Discovery, Amazon Prime and dozens of broadcast outlets across the globe. Variety Magazine has described films as “intelligent and awe inspiring,” while the New York Times wrote: “Lilla’s work is beautifully filmed and patiently explained.”
Dr. Joel Evans - Lead Scientific Advisor
Joel M. Evans, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN and international lecturer, is the Chief of Medical Affairs for the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). He is also the Director of The Center for Functional Medicine in Ridgefield, CT. He continues to serve as the external lead of the IFM Advanced Practice Module in Hormone Health since its inception.
Contact
Email: info@healingjourneysfilm.com
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