Episode 32: What Functional Testing Can and Can’t Tell You

Functional testing can give us valuable information, but a lab report is never the whole picture.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how I use functional testing as an FDN-P to look for patterns, correlations and clues, and why testing isn’t about finding one marker that explains everything. We’ll talk about what testing can help us better understand, what it can’t tell us, why more testing isn’t always better and what I really mean when I say “Test, Don’t Guess.”

Because the goal isn’t to test everything. It’s to use the right information, in the right context, to help determine what makes sense to focus on next.

In this episode:

• What functional testing can and can’t tell us
• Why patterns and correlations don’t necessarily equal causation
• How testing can help prioritize next steps
• Why your symptoms, history and lifestyle still matter
• When testing may make sense and when it may not
• Why functional testing never replaces appropriate medical care

Wondering whether functional testing might make sense for you?

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call with me. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you’ve already tried and whether my approach may be a good fit for what you need.

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Episode 31: Is It Perimenopause…or Is It Something Else?

Fatigue. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Changing cycles. Weight and body composition changes. Digestive issues. If you're in your 40s or early 50s, it's easy to wonder: Is this all perimenopause?

In this episode, we're talking about why changing hormones may absolutely be part of the picture—but aren't always the whole story. I share some of my own experience in my early 40s, the foundational habits that changed how I felt, and why symptoms are worth paying attention to rather than automatically chalking everything up to hormones.

We'll also talk about when it may be time to look a little deeper and why my Test, Don't Guess philosophy isn't about testing everything—it's about getting the right information when you need it.

Plus, I'm introducing Perimenopause in Balance: Support, Health & Real Life, my new FREE Facebook community for women navigating this stage of life. Come join us for education, support, honest conversation, and plenty of “wait…me too” moments.

Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseinbalance/

Episode 30: The Most Underrated Health Habit: Sleep

Sleep might not be as exciting as a new supplement, workout, or nutrition trend—but it impacts nearly every part of your health.

In this episode, we’re talking about why sleep is one of the foundations I prioritize with almost every client, especially in midlife. We’ll look at what your body is actually doing while you sleep, how sleep affects blood sugar, cravings, cortisol, muscle recovery, and metabolism, and why perimenopause can suddenly make good sleep harder to come by.

I’m also sharing simple ways to protect your sleep (without creating a complicated 27-step nighttime routine) and what to consider if you're doing all the “right” things and still waking up exhausted.

Because sleep isn’t something we squeeze in after we take care of everything else. Sleep is part of how we take care of everything else.