The Root Cause Rx

In this episode, we’re going straight to the root of something almost nobody connects: Your anxiety… might actually be coming from your gut. If you’ve ever felt wired but exhausted, anxious for “no reason,” bloated after meals, foggy, overstimulated, or like your body is sounding an alarm you can’t shut off, this one’s going to hit home. I break down the real physiology behind the gut–brain loop:...

If you’ve ever been told “your labs look fine” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, inflamed, or just off … this episode is going to hit home hard. Today, we’re diving into the hidden nutrient deficiencies that almost NO ONE is testing for — the ones that quietly drain your energy, wreck your hormones, fry your nervous system, and make you feel older than you are. And the wild part? You c...

You’re not broken. You’re dysregulated. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into cortisol — not the clickbait version, but the real, nuanced story your body’s been trying to tell you. Tired but wired? Can’t sleep, can’t focus, crash after meals, or feel stuck in go-mode with no off switch? This one’s for you. I’m breaking down: • Why cortisol is a rhythm — not just a number • The 3 most common d...

You’re exhausted, but your labs are “normal”? In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 sneaky root causes of fatigue that most doctors miss — including mitochondrial burnout, hidden blood sugar crashes, and hormone patterns that get overlooked (especially in women). If you’re sick of being told it’s “just stress” or getting handed an antidepressant without answers… this one’s for you. Let’s get to the...

Tired, bloated, burned out — and your doctor says you’re “fine”? This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. In this first episode of The Root Cause Rx, Dr. Nate Fulton — naturopathic doctor, stepdad of 2, dad of 1, mitochondria nerd, and functional medicine realist — shares what this show is all about and why you’re not crazy for feeling the way you do. No fluff. No bandaids. Just real talk abou...