Dr. Kate's Functional Medicine Podcast

🌟 Sign up for your FREE Breast Health Checklist here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-breast-health-checklist-signup 🌟 Given that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, we need to be doing more to protect breast health - beyond screening measures alone. The good news is that Functional Medicine can help! Tune in to learn why breast cancer is on the rise, what your hormones have...

Estrogen dominance can cause an array of frustrating and debilitating symptoms at any stage of a woman’s life including heavy periods, trouble losing weight, endometriosis, and even something as common as headaches. But how do you know if you’re estrogen dominant - and more importantly, what can you do about it? Tune in to learn how to assess and address estrogen dominance in females! Estrogen met...

🌟 Get your FREE Testosterone Boosting Checklist Here: https://www.drkateld.com/free-t-boosting-checklist 🌟 Though testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, it’s absolutely crucial for female health, too. In fact, testosterone is the most abundant active hormone in women - even more than estrogen! Yes, it helps women grow and maintain muscle mass, but it does a whole lot more, and when...

Berberine has been called “Nature’s Ozempic” for it’s ability to help folks balance their blood sugar, improve type 2 diabetes, and drop unwanted fat. But does it live up to the hype? Tune in to learn how Berberine works, and if it’s actually good for weight loss! 🌟Free Functional Fat Loss Trio Checklist🌟  https://www.drkateld.com/free-fat-loss-user-guide-signup

There’s a good reason people are so excited about Akkermansia muciniphila - and it’s not just because this friendly bacteria is endorsed by a movie star! It’s because Akkermansia is so good at healing and sealing gut hyper-permeability, also known as leaky gut. Tune in to discover how this novel bug can help you lose fat, banish metabolic syndrome, reduce gut inflammation, decrease food sensitivit...

Low ferritin can be the root cause of serious symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, restless legs, and hair loss even if your blood iron levels are normal. But did you know that sub-optimal ferritin can cause thyroid problems, too? Tune in to discover the common connection between low ferritin and thyroid problems - and how to fix it! Check out thyroid testing options here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyr...

🌟 FREE Functional Hair Growth Checklist: https://www.drkateld.com/free-hair-re-growth-checklist-signup 🌟 Over 50% of women will experience hair loss or thinning in their lifetime - but that doesn’t mean it’s normal! If you’re struggling to figure out the reason for your hair loss and thinning, or you’re not convinced that it’s simply aging or genetics, tune in to discover how leaky gut may be at...

FREE Androgenic Hair Loss User Guide: https://www.drkateld.com/androgenic-alopecia-supplement-guide-sign-up Hair Loss Deep Dive Tutorial Do you think you have androgenic alopecia - otherwise known as female pattern hair loss - but you don’t know what to do about it? Tune in now, because in this podcast I’m going to: explain the hormonal cause of this common problem show you how to test those hormo...

Get your FREE Functional Fat Loss Trio User Guide: https://www.drkateld.com/free-fat-loss-user-guide-signup Here’s a bummer of a statistic - about 90% of people who lose a significant amount of weight eventually gain most of it back. I know - it’s so frustrating and defeating to work so hard, only to get stuck in weight loss resistance. Tune in to learn how to overcome weight loss plateaus, reboun...

Get your FREE Ferritin Boosting Checklist: https://www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup Have you tested your ferritin levels yet? If you’re dealing with symptoms like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or hormonal imbalances, it’s time to get this checked, because ferritin is one of the first lab indicators of low iron levels. That’s right - you might have early signs of insuff...

Are you wondering if going grain-free is a viable wellness strategy or just another fad diet? Tune in to discover what this food plan entails, the pros and cons, and who might benefit from a diet that avoids grains. For more tips and strategies, sign up for your FREE Stress Better Starter Kit here: https://www.drkateld.com/starter-kit Sign up for practical tips, insights, and strategies for whole...

In order for your thyroid to make useful, active thyroid hormone, a bunch of things have to go just right. When they go wrong, it can be easy to miss - even for your doctor! Tune in to learn how 4 treatable thyroid problems can stay hidden IF you don’t get a complete thyroid panel. Check out Dr. Kate’s favorite practitioner grade supplements for comprehensive thyroid support Learn more about compl...

Do you have symptoms of low thyroid function like fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, or hair loss? The root cause could actually be coming from your gut - specifically gut hyper-permeability, aka leaky gut. Tune in to learn how to boost your thyroid function by healing and sealing your digestive system! Want to learn more about comprehensive thyroid testing? Click here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroi...

You’ve probably heard of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro - all of which function as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 boosters. But did you know that many natural substances including foods, spices, and even beneficial bacteria can also be GLP-1 boosters? Tune in to learn how you can lose weight and balance your blood sugar using “Nature’s Ozempic!” Check out D...

You might already know that Vitamin D is a key micronutrient for bone health and positive moods, but did you know that it’s crucial for preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Tune in to discover how you can reduce your risk of developing dementia by over 50% using Functional Medicine! Check out my favorite Vitamin D supplements HERE Interested in learning more about working with me one on on...

Problems with Progesterone can create serious chaos - I’m talking about severe PMS, horrible insomnia, anxiety, and downright rage - among other nasty symptoms. Especially when progesterone isn’t balanced with other hormones like estrogen and testosterone. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to raise and rebalance progesterone using natural, Functional Medicine strategies - so tune in now!...

You may have heard of adaptogens like Ginseng and Ashwagandha - but did you know that specific adaptogens work especially well during peri-menopause and menopause? They might not be as famous, but these adaptogens are great at soothing hot flashes, relieving irritability, calming palpitations, and supporting healthy blood sugar levels, which helps you drop body fat. Tune in to discover what these...

Stress hives are a common, baffling, and extremely irritating symptom of poor stress regulation in the body, but when we address the root cause - hyperactive histamine & intestinal hyper-permeability (leaky gut) - we get real, lasting relief! Listen to learn how. Check out Dr. Kate’s favorite nutraceuticals for dealing with stress hives HERE Sign up for practical tips, insights, and strategies...

If you’re looking for a better way to get to the bottom of your health concerns, Functional Medicine has answers for you! And you’re in the right place here on my podcast, because all of my podcast episodes are based on a Functional Medicine approach. But, hold up a second, you might be wondering what Functional Medicine is, exactly - if so, keep listening! Sign up here for weekly practical tips,...

According to a new World Health Organization report released in April of 2023, 1 in 6 people across the world experience infertility. And if you’re one of them, or you know someone who is struggling with fertility issues, I’m sharing my top 10 Functional Medicine strategies for treating infertility. Learn more about the DUTCH complete hormone test here: https://www.drkateld.com/DUTCH-info Check ou...

Did you know that there are 500 species and three pounds of bacteria in your digestive system, making up your gut microbiome - and they might be making you fat? Tune in to this episode to learn three key ways that your microbiome keeps you from losing weight - and how to leverage your gut bug balance to help you drop some body fat! Check out DIY Functional Gut Testing options HERE Learn how to wor...

Do you ever wonder if your stress and anxiety is being caused by your genes? The answer is probably YES…and NO! Tune in to learn how to determine your individual genetic predispositions and then overcome them using practical, Functional Medicine strategies. You won’t want to miss this one! View Dr. Kate’s favorite Methylation & COMT supports HERE Find more info about working with Dr. Kate HERE...

Do you suffer from severe pain and cramping during your period? How about bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or even depression? Maybe you’ve struggled with infertility…well, you could be one of the 190 million women worldwide who suffer from endometriosis…but you might not even know it! Tune in as Dr. Kate shares the biggest root cause of this debilitating disease - and how to treat it using Funct...

Unpopular opinion alert! In this episode, Dr. Kate is tackling some hard truths about toxic positivity - particularly, how it can actually make you sick! Tune in to learn more! Sign up for your FREE Stress Better Starter Kit HERE . Dr. Kate’s favorite emotional stress-busting supplements: (emotional stress supplements) HERE .

What do fatigue, weight gain, and depression all have in common? They can all be rooted in hormone imbalance. But understanding which hormones are involved makes all the difference - especially during transitional seasons like menopause. In this episode Dr. Kate explains how to assess and address thyropause, the overlap of thyroid dysfunction and sex hormone decline. Order your at-home complete th...