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 08: [Special Edition] Root Member Story: Solving the Mystery of Excess Cortisol
Get to the Root Podcast
17 minutes
7 months ago
EP 08: [Special Edition] Root Member Story: Solving the Mystery of Excess Cortisol
When conventional care couldn’t explain her symptoms, Madelyn kept searching for answers. In this episode, she shares her two-year struggle with unexplained weight gain, fatigue, acne, and excessive sweating. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, her concerns were repeatedly dismissed, with doctors attributing them to normal post-college changes.
Madelyn’s turning point came when she connected with Root Functional Medicine. Through advanced testing, including a saliva cortisol panel, Root uncovered the true cause: Cushing’s syndrome, a rare hormonal condition caused by a pituitary tumor.
She recounts the relief of diagnosis, her successful surgery, and the dramatic improvement in her health, including a 60-pound weight loss and getting her life back.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-advocacy, truly listening to piece together the full health puzzle, and going beyond routine labs to uncover the root cause.
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.
