I had the most fascinating conversation with Dr. Lé Santha Naidoo about something I see constantly in my practice: high-achieving women who've learned to "handle everything" but struggle to receive help—and how this pattern can literally make us sick.

Dr. Naidoo is triple-board certified and author of "Fat to Fabulous," but what struck me most was her vulnerability in sharing her own healing journey. After losing a pregnancy in a car accident, she suffered 9 years of undiagnosed pain. When she finally had surgery, her community showed up in ways she never expected—and their support accelerated her healing more than any prescription could.

We dive deep into how childhood trauma creates patterns that affect our health decades later, why purpose matters more than hormones for many symptoms, and how community support isn't just nice to have—it's essential medicine.

If you've ever felt like you need to "have it all together," this conversation will challenge everything you think you know about strength and healing.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/225

Are you pushing through chronic symptoms without pause? You'll want to listen to this episode!

In it I sit down with Lisa Beth Lent, who transformed her health from complete dysfunction with Graves disease to sustained remission. Lisa shares the warning signs most of us ignore - from persistent headaches to that feeling of running on empty - and reveals how learning to truly listen to your body can prevent autoimmune breakdown.

We explore practical nervous system regulation techniques, the power of stillness in our overstimulated world, and simple breathwork you can use anywhere. Lisa also discusses her experience with various healing modalities and explains why self-compassion is crucial for lasting recovery.

This conversation offers hope and actionable guidance for anyone dealing with autoimmune conditions or recognizing they've been pushing through symptoms too long.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/224

After 30 years in emergency medicine, Dr Newman learned a hard truth: She could save patients through their crisis, but they never actually got better. They'd leave with longer medication lists, only to return sicker. It wasn't until her own health crashed during menopause that she discovered cellular medicine - the missing piece that explains why we stay sick.

In this conversation with Dr. Siobhan Newman, you'll discover why your mitochondria might be "underwater," her three dietary "nos" that are silently destroying your cellular health, and the recovery-first approach that must happen before any optimization.

We dive deep into the inflammatory cascade, why COVID taught us so much about immune dysfunction, and practical steps you can take today to support true healing at the cellular level. If you're tired of managing symptoms instead of addressing root causes, this episode will change everything.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/223

In this episode, Gina Worful explains the real science behind why we lose control around food, and it has nothing to do with weakness.

When stress hits, your brain shifts from logical decision-making to survival mode, making food taste better and shutting off fullness signals.

You'll discover why your prefrontal cortex goes offline during stress, how to recognize early warning signs before cravings overwhelm you, and Gina's 3-step method to regulate your nervous system and make conscious food choices.

This completely reframes self-sabotage as self-protection and teaches you to work with your body's natural responses.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/222

I had goosebumps during this conversation with Johanna Dahlman, the Alopecia Angel.

Her story from devastating hair loss diagnosis to growing thick hair an inch per month shows what's possible when you stop treating symptoms and start healing root causes. What really amazed me is that 90% of her clients see hair growth in under 8 weeks. Not through quick fixes, but by identifying blind spots like medications (birth control, SSRIs), hair products in active lawsuits, breast implants triggering autoimmune responses, and environmental toxins we never consider.

This isn't just about hair though; it's about whole health. Her clients don't just regrow hair, they get their energy back, joint pain disappears, and they show up differently in relationships and careers. If you're dealing with any type of hair loss or autoimmunity, this conversation will shift how you think about healing.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/221

Dr. Kela Smith overcame her own unexplained infertility at 36 and had her second baby at 40.

Now she's helping couples worldwide understand why fertility struggles are skyrocketing. We dive into the real culprits - chronic stress, environmental toxins, and gut health issues - plus her foundational Hormone Puzzle Method. She shares her Magic Plate nutrition approach, how to spot hormone-disrupting products in your home, and why belief in your body's healing ability comes first.

Whether you're trying to conceive or just want to optimize your health, this conversation gives you practical tools to work WITH your body instead of against it.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/220

In this episode, I sit down with functional medicine practitioner Angela Simpson who reveals that up to 80% of her female clients are teetering on autoimmunity without knowing it.

We dive into her sustainable 80-20 approach that reverses autoimmune conditions without the stress of perfectionism. Angela explains why comprehensive testing is crucial, how hormonal changes trigger inflammation, and why the gut is "ground zero" for healing. Learn about real client transformations and discover actionable strategies for getting your health back on track—even if you've been told your symptoms are "just hormonal."

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/219

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar joins me today to break down why your menstrual cycle is actually the key to optimizing your workouts, timing your nutrition, and finally making progress with stubborn weight loss.

As an emergency medicine physician who transitioned to integrative medicine after reversing her own Hashimoto's, Dr. Jen brings both clinical expertise and real-world experience. She explains why the "hustle harder" mentality works for men but can backfire for women, especially during perimenopause.

You'll learn why your stress resistance changes throughout your cycle, why daily intermittent fasting might sabotage your goals, and how to time everything from HIIT workouts to longer fasts. We also dive into why every woman needs to lift weights and red flags about hormone advice on social media. If what used to work isn't working anymore, this episode gives you a new framework for working with your body's rhythms.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit inspiredliving.show/218

What if everything you've been told about cancer treatment is leaving out the most important piece?

After healing her own breast cancer 100% naturally despite living what most would call a perfect clean lifestyle, Katrina discovered that one-size-fits-all medicine - whether conventional or alternative - fails because it doesn't address YOUR unique root causes.

In this episode, we break down her comprehensive 10-part framework for building an individualized cancer recovery team. We explore why PET scans use glucose to find cancer yet patients are told diet doesn't matter, how stress can sabotage even perfect nutrition, and the shocking truth about what most oncologists never test.

Whether you're facing a diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this conversation gives you the tools to take control of your health journey through collaborative care that honors both your body's wisdom and medical expertise.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/217

The biggest hormone myth is finally being debunked, and it's kept millions of women suffering needlessly.

I'm talking with Dr. Deb Matthew about the shocking truth: estrogen actually protects against breast cancer, with studies showing a 24% reduction in risk. For 20 years, women have been denied hormone support based on a completely misinterpreted study.

We dive deep into how hormone imbalances fuel autoimmune conditions, why your doctor might still be afraid to help you, and what you need to know to advocate for yourself. If you've been told you're "too young" or "too old" for hormones, or that feeling exhausted and irritable is just "normal aging," this conversation could change everything. You deserve to feel resilient, not depleted.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/216

Ever wonder why you can't stop craving sugar and carbs no matter how hard you try? It's not about willpower; it's about the wrong bacteria controlling your gut.

Paul Barattiero, founder of Echo Water and pioneer in hydrogen therapy, reveals the shocking truth behind those relentless food cravings. Your gut should naturally produce 10-12 liters of hydrogen gas daily through proper fermentation, but most of us are nowhere near that.

In this conversation, Paul shares how he accidentally discovered hydrogen water while desperately trying to heal his wife's severe health issues. What he found changed everything: 96% of your gut bacteria need a specific electrical environment to thrive, and when they don't get it, the wrong bacteria take over - literally controlling what you crave. I dive deep into the science behind why your microbiome needs negative electrical potential, how hydrogen water creates the perfect terrain for healing, and why you might finally be able to eat foods you've been avoiding for years.

This isn't another wellness trend… We're talking about 1,500+ studies and real solutions for chronic inflammation and autoimmunity!

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts visit inspiredliving.show/215

After 35 years in medicine, Dr. Joe Jacko has seen it all - and he's ready to tell you what the medical industry doesn't want you to know. In our conversation, he breaks down why patients only get half the information they need, how drug studies use misleading statistics, and why evidence-based medicine has become cookbook medicine driven by insurance profits.

But this isn't just criticism, it's empowerment.

We discuss Blue Zone residents living to 100 without knowing medical science, why purpose can outweigh poor health markers, and practical strategies for advocating for yourself in medical appointments. Dr. Jacko now runs a comprehensive wellness clinic proving that lifestyle medicine works better than pills for chronic conditions.

Key topics: patient empowerment, lifestyle medicine, autoimmune healing, finding integrative doctors, Blue Zones longevity secrets, and why gentle movement beats over-exercising.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit: inspiredliving.show/214

Chris Burres, chief scientist at MyVitalC, sits down with me to expose a shocking truth about the supplement industry.

Peer-reviewed research shows 50% of supplements don't contain what's on their labels - and Chris tested 22 ESS60 products to prove it.

We dive deep into the Nobel Prize-winning ESS60 molecule that extended rat lifespans by 90% with zero tumors, how it works in your mitochondria to buffer oxidative stress, and why manufacturing integrity matters more than marketing claims. Chris also shares his personal migraine transformation story and explains why mindset journaling might be the most important longevity practice you're not doing.

This conversation will change how you think about cellular health and supplement quality forever.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/213

I'm busting the biggest autoimmune myths with Dr. Cory Rice, who went from solving cold cases in forensics to solving the puzzle of autoimmune disease.

This isn't your typical "manage your condition" conversation - we're talking about actual reversal and why these conditions aren't rare anymore (affecting 1 in 10 people!).

Dr. Rice explains why 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, why women are disproportionately affected, and reveals his mandatory gut testing approach that's helping patients reclaim their lives. If you've been told there's no hope or you just need to "manage" your autoimmune condition, this episode will change your perspective completely.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/212

In this episode I'm sharing Heather's incredible story of refusing conventional cancer treatment and choosing the metabolic approach instead.

At 37, facing vulvar cancer, she declined surgery and radiation, implementing therapeutic ketogenic diet, high-dose IVs, and complete lifestyle transformation. Now cancer-free and helping others, she reveals why blood sugar dysfunction drives both autoimmunity and cancer, and the one test that shows metabolic health in 94% of people.

We dive deep into how our biography influences our biology and practical steps you can take today to assess your own metabolic health.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/211

Meet Jess Faulds, who was diagnosed with MS at just 15 years old. After failing four different disease-modifying therapies, she underwent an intense stem cell transplant at 26 that essentially wiped out her immune system.

Six years later, she's living symptom-free with no relapses or progression.

As a personal trainer and holistic nutrition coach, Jess shares the practical strategies that supported her healing: staying active through treatment, plant-based whole foods nutrition, her "if you bite it, you write it" food tracking method, and mindset tools like "comparison is the thief of joy."

Whether you're dealing with autoimmune issues or want to optimize your health, this conversation offers hope and actionable wisdom.

For the complete show notes, links and transcripts, visit: inspiredliving.show/210

This week I'm joined by Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia's Chief Health Officer, for a fascinating dive into your body's repair system.

We explore what's really happening to your stem cells as you age - spoiler alert: they don't disappear, they just get stuck in toxic environments that prevent them from working.

Dr. Pardi breaks down the science of stem cell exhaustion, one of the 15 hallmarks of aging, and shares practical strategies to support these ancient repair mechanisms. From the evolutionary origins of stem cells to cutting-edge protocols that work with your body's natural rhythms, this conversation reveals how to optimize your repair system at any age.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/209

I'm sitting down with mental health advocate Brian Sachetta to discuss something that affects so many of us: how chronic stress triggers autoimmune flares.

Brian breaks down why our nervous systems evolved for acute threats but now struggle with constant modern stressors like social media and work pressure.

The key insight? Healing only happens in our parasympathetic state, but we're stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

We share practical tools you can use anywhere: breathing techniques, movement, eye exercises, and grounding practices that actually work with your evolutionary wiring instead of against it.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit: inspiredliving.show/208

I'm obsessed with this conversation. Hali Laricey taught me how to read my CBC with differential like a detective - and you probably already have years of these sitting in your patient portal right now. Those "normal" labs everyone dismisses? 

They're actually hiding specific patterns that can predict autoimmune flares months before symptoms hit. Hali breaks down the exact functional ranges for neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes that reveal bacterial loads, viral activity, and chronic infections like EBV. This isn't about ordering expensive specialty tests - the CBC with differential is available anywhere and costs almost nothing. 

If you've been told your labs are normal but you still feel terrible, this episode will give you the tools to have empowered conversations with your healthcare team.

For the full show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/207

I've watched it happen over and over… high-achieving women who appear to have it all together while their bodies are quietly screaming for help through autoimmune symptoms.

My guest Tori Jenae, a trauma-informed coach with multiple psychology degrees, reveals why the very traits we think make us "good" might actually be making us sick. She breaks down how people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning create chronic stress that literally changes our biology.

Tori shares her powerful framework of three consciousness levels for healing and explains why your immune system might be the protective mother you never had. If you're tired of managing symptoms without addressing root causes, this episode offers a roadmap for healing that goes far beyond diet and supplements.

For the complete show notes, links and transcript visit inspiredliving.show/206