What happens when the doctor becomes the patient?

In Episode 05 of Designed for More, Dr. Jeremy Maass is joined by his wife, Venicia, for their most personal conversation yet.

Before building the approach to healthcare that defines Motus today, Jeremy faced debilitating migraines, chronic pain, digestive issues, and a long road of unanswered questions. Despite seeking help through conventional medicine, chiropractic care, and other treatments, lasting relief seemed out of reach.

And while Jeremy was fighting to get his health back, Venicia was navigating a different side of the journey: learning how to support someone she loved through chronic illness, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of not knowing what the future would hold.

Together, they share:

• The health crisis that changed Jeremy's life during chiropractic school

• How their journey led them toward functional medicine, functional neurology, and nutrition

• The role of dietary changes and an anti-inflammatory lifestyle in Jeremy's recovery

• The often-overlooked emotional challenges of being a spouse and caregiver

• How faith, perseverance, and unanswered prayers shaped their marriage

• Why their personal experiences became the foundation for how they care for patients today

This episode is about more than overcoming pain. It's about finding purpose in the middle of difficult seasons, learning to advocate for your health, and recognizing that sometimes our greatest challenges become the very things that equip us to help others.

Whether you're navigating chronic health challenges yourself or walking alongside someone who is, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story matters.

You weren't designed to simply get by. You were Designed for More.

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Mold, parasites, bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens—what happens when these unwanted invaders interfere with your gut health?

In this episode of Designed for More, Dr. Jeremy Maass and Dr. Luke Moore explore the complex relationship between pathogens, digestive health, and chronic symptoms.

They break down the potential effects of mold exposure, mycotoxins, parasitic infections, Lyme disease, and bacterial imbalances while discussing why symptoms often overlap and why identifying the true source of dysfunction isn't always straightforward.

The conversation also explores biofilms, post-infection recovery, and the importance of restoring gut resilience rather than focusing exclusively on eliminating pathogens.

Most importantly, they challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to functional medicine and explain why finding a potential problem doesn't automatically mean you've found the root cause.

Because better health isn't just about eliminating the bad—it's about restoring the body's ability to function the way it was designed to.

You were Designed for More—it's time to start living it.

SIBO is everywhere in the gut health conversation—but what if SIBO isn’t actually the root problem?

In Episode 03 of Designed for More, Dr. Jeremy Maass and Dr. Luke Moore break down Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and why simply treating the bacteria may not be enough.

SIBO is often secondary to something else happening in the body. So instead of stopping at “How do we get rid of the bacteria?” we’re asking a more important question:

Why is the overgrowth happening in the first place?

In this episode, we dive into:

• Common signs and symptoms of SIBO

• Why SIBO can interfere with nutrient absorption

• The limitations of treating a diagnosis without finding the cause

• Stomach acid and its role in digestion

• Liver and gallbladder function

• Motility and the importance of keeping digestion moving

• The ileocecal valve and why structure matters

• Why testing should actually change the course of care

• The problem with one-size-fits-all protocols

• How a North-to-South approach can help uncover what’s being missed

The biggest takeaway: SIBO is secondary. Something is allowing that bacterial overgrowth to happen—and lasting progress means looking beyond the label to find the root cause.

Because when it comes to your health, the goal isn’t just to manage what’s happening. It’s to understand WHY it’s happening.

You were Designed for More—it’s time to start living it.