The Hidden Power of Hormones: Summary
In The Hidden Power of Hormones episode, Becca, co-founder of FitMom and an expert in functional health, shares her journey from personal health struggles to becoming a leading figure in alternative health care. Becca discusses her early life, characterized by unexplained weight gain and chronic symptoms that persisted through her athletic career and beyond. Her health issues culminated in a difficult postpartum period, which led her to explore Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) as a means to find answers where conventional medicine failed. This exploration not only transformed her health but also equipped her to assist others facing similar issues, particularly women with complex health cases involving hormones, metabolism, and autoimmune conditions.
Becca’s practice, FitMom, focuses on helping women achieve optimal health by addressing the root causes of their symptoms. She and her team use a comprehensive approach beginning with a high-fiber Mediterranean diet to support liver, adrenal, thyroid, and gut health. They monitor clients with tools like continuous glucose monitors and employ advanced strategies like ketosis, fasting, and the use of peptides to combat inflammation and improve metabolic flexibility. Her tailored treatments also incorporate genetic insights, offering a personalized approach to functional health that has resulted in significant improvements for her clients.
Additionally, Becca talks about the importance of being open to experimentation in health practices and the need for personalized approaches. She emphasizes the integration of both functional and conventional medical practices, highlighting her collaboration with medical professionals to provide a holistic treatment plan. Through her work with FitMom, Becca has built a successful business that helps complex cases and maintains a strong, organic referral base. Her story underscores the transformative power of functional health practices and the importance of not being constrained by traditional medical paradigms.
The Hidden Power of Hormones: Topics
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:57 Becca’s Personal Health Journey
02:19 CrossFit and Health Challenges
04:40 Discovering Functional Health
07:08 Client Challenges and Functional Health Insights
13:51 Inflammation and Genetic Predispositions
18:52 Diet and Detox Strategies
26:08 Postpartum Inflammation and Immune Response
26:44 Autophagy and Immune System Regulation
28:06 Ketosis and Metabolic State
29:37 FitMom: The Journey and Evolution
31:10 Client Success Stories and Functional Medicine
33:31 Target Audience and Ideal Clients
36:44 Peptides and Advanced Functional Medicine
44:21 The Future of Medicine and Personal Health
46:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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