Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
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Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
EP 07: When Therapy Meets Functional Medicine with Amanda Larson
Get to the Root Podcast
31 minutes
8 months ago
EP 07: When Therapy Meets Functional Medicine with Amanda Larson
What if the key to emotional healing lies not just in the mind, but in the gut, the cells, and the nervous system?
In this episode of the Get to the Root podcast, Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder/CEO, kicks things off by discussing how functional medicine can address mental health issues by focusing on gut health, hormones, and inflammation. Amanda Larson, owner and founder of The Holistic Counseling Center, then shares how functional medicine supports mental health by addressing the root causes of physical and emotional symptoms. Amanda opens up about her personal journey with thyroid issues, infertility, and nutrient deficiencies, which led her to integrate functional medicine into her counseling practice. She highlights the connection between trauma, nervous system dysregulation, gut health, and chronic illness, and explains how therapies like EMDR, somatic work, and parts work help clients heal both mentally and physically. Amanda emphasizes the importance of nutrition, movement, and stress management, in regulating mood and promoting long-term well-being. The conversation underscores the value of personalized, integrative care that treats the whole person, not just their symptoms.
Tune in to learn how functional medicine can transform mental health from the inside out!
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Get to the Root Podcast
Get to the Root is the podcast redefining what health benefits should be. Hosted by Dr. Erica Armstrong, founder and CEO of Root. Here, we explore the category we created: root cause health benefits—a smarter approach to care that uses advanced lab screening and functional medicine to reverse chronic conditions and optimize health. The result? Healthier people and lower healthcare costs for employers. In each episode, we sit down with forward-thinking employers, innovative brokers, and healthcare leaders who are driving real, measurable change. If you're ready to move beyond sick care and get to the root of what’s driving costs—and outcomes—this podcast is for you.
