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Weekly Insight: Re-thinking my Health Journey

I’ve been feeling off lately.

Little things: gut issues, low energy, mood swings, migraines, skin changes, and yes, a few extra pounds.

I know I’ve done the work to get my cortisol and stress dialed in

(as much as one can while working full time with two little kids).

But deep down, I started to feel like something else was going on.

Maybe my hormones are starting to shift (I’m 36, so this is entirely possible).

Maybe my gut is wrecked from five years of consistent antibiotic use (thank you, kids).

Maybe it’s extra inflammation.

As a hormone coach and someone who’s worked in wellness for 14+ years, it was honestly hard to admit I needed help.

But I knew if I wanted real answers, I had to get to the root cause.

Enter: functional medicine.

So what is functional medicine?

It’s an approach that looks at the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Instead of asking “What drug treats this problem?” the question becomes “Why is this problem happening in the first place and how do we fix it for good?”

Why functional over traditional medicine?

I’ve chosen this path because:

→ I want answers beyond “your labs look normal.”

→ I want a plan that connects hormones, stress, sleep, nutrition, and gut health as one system.

→ I want to feel my best as I get older, not just “fine.”

How I started:

I booked a tour and a 60-minute intake appointment at a new functional medicine clinic in Nashville.

It was unlike anything I’ve experienced.

My practitioner asked about my health history starting from birth until now. Every detail mattered.

What we’re digging into first:

Gut health: I just did my first GI Map, a test that looks at the microbiome, pathogens, and digestive function.
Labs: They drew 12 (!) vials of blood to run 50+ markers. Everything from cholesterol and A1C to hormones, inflammation, and nutrient levels.

I have no idea where this will lead, but I’m excited to start this journey.

And I’ll be sharing everything I learn along the way, so you can see if it’s the right path for you too.

🏆Your Well Challenge

A real-life mini challenge - something simple to try this week!

Do a quick self-audit. Write down one recurring health issue you’ve been ignoring

→ fatigue, bloating, headaches, poor sleep, anything.

Instead of brushing it off, ask yourself: what could this symptom be telling me about the bigger picture?

Has something in my life shifted?

Has this symptom happened before?

Bonus: bring it up at your next doctor’s appointment or start tracking when it happens.

Small awareness shifts are the first step to root-cause healing.

Want to know more about functional lab testing? Reply here and let me know and I’ll write a newsletter deep dive on it!

🤍 The Social Edit

What I’ve been sharing on social this week — in case you missed it.

The bomb that dropped in the wellness industry last week
Cortisol lowering hacks that actually work
9 silent signs that you are burnt out

🔥 My Hot Take

My POV on wellness trends, what’s hype, and the business behind it all.

AI is coming for your sleep.

But it’s not in the way you think…

Eight Sleep, a brand loved by Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and some of the worlds top athletes just raised $100M to use AI to improve your sleep.

But no, I am not talking about Robots.

Eight Sleep is using technology inside its smart bed to automatically regulate your temperature throughout the night so you get the deep, restorative sleep that you need.

Sleep is critical for hormone balance ,cortisol levels, fat loss, cognition, basically powering our entire wellbeing.

And studies say temperature is one of the most important factors in improving sleep.

But it doesn’t stop there.

Eight sleep is working on AI-powered solutions for women’s health and heart health.

Truly turning your bed into a preventive health tool.

What is your take? How do you feel about AI taking over our sleep?

Reply here and let me know your thoughts!