The Whole & Complete Woman

Most women are following biohacking advice that was never designed for their biology, and the results speak for themselves: exhaustion, weight that will not move, accelerated aging, and a growing sense that the body is working against them no matter what they try. In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, originally recorded live at the All Things Woman Summit, Dr. Alicia Newsome pr...

Peptides have become one of the biggest conversations in health and wellness, but most people hear the word without knowing what it actually means or where the real evidence stops and the hype begins.   In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Katie Bean, DMS, PA-C, a physician associate of 16 years and founder of Escape the Clinic, to talk about t...

Most women have been told that discipline looks like waking up before the sun to get a workout in, and that anything less is falling behind, when the truth is that sacrificing sleep for exercise can work directly against the results they are chasing. In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, originally recorded live at the All Things Women Summit, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with M...

Most women living with unrelenting exhaustion have been told it is stress, hormones, or simply part of getting older, and they have learned to stop asking questions because no one has been able to give them a real answer. In this special episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, originally recorded live at the All Things Women Summit, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Evan H. Hirsch, MD, kn...

Most women have spent years being told what to cut, what to avoid, and what to eliminate, yet despite following all the rules, they still feel confused, guilty, and exhausted by food. The problem is not willpower and it is not discipline. The problem is that the advice was never designed to be sustainable or to fit the real lives, cultures, and kitchens of actual women.   In this episode of The Wh...

Most women have been told their thyroid labs are normal and left the appointment feeling confused, because normal is not the same thing as optimal, and that gap is where so many women get stuck for years without answers. In this special episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, originally recorded live at the All Things Women Summit, Dr. Alicia Newsome brings you a teaching session from Ama...

If you have ever finished a full week of work, checked off every task on your list, and still felt like you made zero progress, this episode is going to explain exactly why that happens and what to do about it.   In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Philippa Channer, marketing strategist, speaker, author, and founder of Channer Consulting. Phil...

Most women navigating perimenopause and hormonal imbalance are told the same thing. Your labs look normal. This is just part of aging. There is not much we can do. And they leave that appointment feeling more dismissed than when they walked in.   In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Dr. Erin Ellis, a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in...

Most high achieving women are not struggling because they are weak. They are struggling because the patterns driving their behavior were never theirs to begin with. In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Dr. Robyn Graham, anxiety breakthrough strategist, certified neuroscience coach, pharmacist, and bestselling author of You, Me, and Anxiety. Dr....

One in six couples struggles with infertility. Yet most of them leave their doctor's office with two words and no answers. Unexplained infertility. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with Dr. Kela Smith, PhD, Doctor of Natural Medicine and founder of the Hormone Puzzle Society, to uncover what conventional medicine keeps missing about fertility, hormones, and women's health at every sta...

In this essential episode on personalized medicine and comprehensive hormone testing, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals why the "test, don't guess" philosophy is critical for diagnosing hormonal imbalances and achieving optimal health. She exposes the major limitations of traditional lab work, standard blood tests, and insurance-covered testing, explaining why most women are told their thyroid labs, horm...

In this essential episode on stress and hormone imbalance, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the third major root cause of hormonal dysfunction that most doctors overlook—chronic stress and adrenal fatigue. She explains how stress affects hormones beyond just emotional pressure, breaking down the impact of relational stress, environmental toxins, physical demands, and constant overwhelm. Dr. Newsome demo...

Most hormone imbalance treatment is fundamentally flawed. Birth control pills for PCOS. Antidepressants for hormone-related mood swings. Thyroid medication without testing for root causes. It's time for a different approach to hormone health. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome talks with functional medicine expert Alicia Newsome about why conventional approaches to hormonal imbalance keep failing...

In this powerful 7-minute episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the hidden toxin connection that's sabotaging women's hormones—and it's not what most doctors are testing for. She breaks down the two major categories of toxins disrupting hormonal balance: biotoxins (mold, parasites, bacteria, viruses, fungi) and external toxins (chemicals in food, beauty products, plastics, and household items). This...

Struggling with hormonal imbalances? Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey from hormonal chaos to optimal health in this essential guide to understanding your hormones. Learn how to identify common hormonal imbalance symptoms, discover evidence-based solutions for hormone balance, and take control of your health naturally.  Dr. Alicia combines clinical expertise with real-world experience...

In this essential episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals why two people exposed to the same virus can have completely different outcomes and provides a blueprint for building immune resilience year-round. She covers the eight non-negotiable daily habits for immune strength, essential immune-boosting nutrients, and the critical gut-immune connection (70% of your immune system lives in your gut!). Dr....

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome explores the transformative power of gratitude and its impact on overall health and wellbeing. With Thanksgiving approaching, this is the perfect time to understand how intentional gratitude practices can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and boost emotional resilience. Dr. Newsome shares evidence-base...

Choosing the right cooking oil matters for your health. Learn which oils reduce inflammation, support heart health, and which ones to avoid in your kitchen. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down everything you need to know about healthy cooking oils and cooking fats. She explains which oils are best for high-heat cooking, which ones to use as finishing oils, and which common cooking oils...

Struggling with stubborn belly fat that won't budge no matter how much you diet or exercise? You're not alone. and it's not your fault. In this episode of The Whole & Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine physician specializing in women's hormonal health, reveals why belly fat is actually a hormone problem, not a willpower problem. Dr. Newsome explains how four key...

In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman, Dr. Alicia Newsome shares the cultural role of alcohol and why many women are choosing to drink less. She introduces the concept of mocktails as a refreshing, health-conscious alternative sharing her own experience with cutting back, the benefits she’s noticed, and simple ways to build a functional mocktail bar at home. Dr. Alicia also breaks down h...

Summary   Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey of exhaustion and the importance of health for peak performance. She discusses the impact of stress, the role of cortisol, and how hidden hormone disruptors can affect overall well-being. Dr. Newsome emphasizes the significance of nutrition and sleep in managing energy levels and offers actionable steps for achieving optimal health and produ...

In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with certified doula and perinatal educator Melissa Mitchell to explore holistic care during pregnancy and postpartum.    Melissa shares her journey from medical school dreams to becoming a doula, emphasizing the power of advocacy, education, and spiritual support for birthing women. Together, they discuss the importance...

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Ladies, are you ready to feel like yourself again? Tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel, chasing after goals that never seem to materialize? It's time to break free from the cycle of mediocrity and step into your true potential. Welcome to The Whole and Complete Woman, where we're not just talking about goals - we're talking about desires. Because let's face it, God didn't put those dreams i...

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome discusses the importance of comprehensive hormone testing and why your current blood work may come back normal even if you feel something is off in your body. She covers the five hormones that are often overlooked in traditional testing: estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin. Dr. Newsome explains the role of each hormone, signs of imbalance, and...