Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison

The Brain-Hormone Conversation Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, the Estrobolome, and the Woman in the Middle of It All If your labs are normal but your brain is anything but, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison goes deep on the hormone-brain connection in Episode 3 of the May brain health series. Estrogen as a brain hormone. Progesterone as the brain’s calming hormone through allopregnanolone and...

If you have not been yourself since a virus, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison goes deep on the post-viral brain in Episode 2 of the May brain health series. Long COVID, EBV reactivation, mast cell activation, POTS, and the neuroinflammation that ties them all together. Includes the full personal story arc Dr. Alison previewed in Episode 1, from EBV in high school through the February 2026 long-...

If you are losing your words, walking into rooms and forgetting why, or feeling like the woman you used to be has gone quiet, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison kicks off a four-part May series on brain health by breaking down the five root cause drivers of brain fog in midlife women: hormones, infections, sleep, mood, and insulin. You will learn why “mom brain” is a dismissal, not a diagnosis, a...

Estrogen and cholesterol are more connected than most doctors discuss. Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin breaks down exactly what estradiol does for your cardiovascular system, why midlife women see lipid shifts that have nothing to do with diet, and what functional testing and targeted support actually look like. Covers ApoB, Lp(a), MPO, hsCRP, Lp-PLA2, insulin, homocysteine, thyroid, and the production...

Struggling with weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, or brain fog during perimenopause? The answer might be in your gut. In this episode of Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison, we explore the estrobolome—the collection of gut bacteria that directly regulate how your body processes estrogen. Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, a functional medicine physician specializing in perimenopause and women's hormo...

Struggling with perimenopause symptoms and feeling like no one understands what you're going through? Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin (functional medicine physician) and Nurse Jen Schroer (specialized nurse practitioner) join forces to talk about what's really happening during perimenopause and how to get the support you deserve. In this 30-minute conversation, we cover: ✨ The most common perimenopause...

Are you experiencing insomnia, brain fog, irregular periods, or crushing fatigue in your 40s? You might be in perimenopause—and it could be lasting longer than you think. In this foundational episode of our Perimenopause Deep Dive series, Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, functional medicine physician, breaks down: ✅ What perimenopause actually is and why it can last up to 10 years (not the 5 years we w...

Are you a healer who has given everything to others until your body gave out? Do you wonder why healing never seems to stick? You might be walking the Heroine's Journey. In this special book launch episode, Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin—functional medicine physician, shamanic practitioner, and author—shares the spiritual side of healing chronic illness through her new book "Goddess Medicine." What you...

If you've ever come home from what should have been a normal day and spent the next week in bed, this episode is for you. Today we're talking about post-exertional malaise, ME/CFS, long hauler fatigue, and chronic muscle pain from the perspective of someone who both treats these conditions and lives with them. Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin walks through the full spectrum of fatigue, from normal sorene...

Struggling with severe brain fog, insomnia, migraines, or POTS symptoms after a viral infection? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Alison shares her personal experience with post-viral cognitive dysfunction and breaks down the science behind long COVID neurological symptoms, chronic fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation. Discover evidence-based strategies for brain recovery including: -Re...

Chronic hives, mysterious allergic reactions, and unexplained symptoms? You might have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Functional medicine physician Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin shares everything you need to know about MCAS - from symptoms and diagnosis to root causes and treatment protocols that actually work. Learn about the connection between MCAS, long COVID, POTS, EDS, and gut health. Disc...

Struggling with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)? Functional medicine physician Dr. Alison shares her personal POTS recovery story and comprehensive treatment strategies. Topics covered: ✓ POTS symptoms, diagnosis & subtypes (hypovolemic, neuropathic, hyperadrenergic) ✓ Long COVID and viral-induced POTS ✓ Why doctors dismiss POTS as anxiety ✓ Root causes: EBV, MCAS, dysautonomia, a...

That "immune-boosting" supplement almost put me in the hospital. That fitness program everyone loves left me unable to get out of bed. Those "normal" lab results while I was actively dying. If you have autoimmunity, you've probably experienced the frustration of trying to do everything right and still ending up in flares. In this episode, I'm breaking down the six major trigger categories that kee...

In this episode, I'm getting real about what actually causes autoimmunity, and spoiler alert: it's not just your unresolved trauma. While trauma is correlated with autoimmune disease, I'm calling out the dangerous trend of blaming women's emotions and past experiences for complex immune dysfunction. When 80% of autoimmune patients are women, and the message is "you got sick because you didn't proc...

Welcome back to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison. This is the story I never wanted to tell, but the one so many of you need to hear. In 2019, a doctor yelled at Dr. Alison that she had cancer. No tests. No conversation. Just fear. The GI who performed her colonoscopy was aggressive and dismissive. After that scope, everything changed. She went from "a little inflammation" to end-stage colitis i...

Simple Metta Meditation for loving kindness

Free Introduction to the Heart Chakra and the program: Sacred Alignment: A Shamanic Journey Through the Chakras Unlock Hidden Wisdom, Heal Deep Wounds, and Reconnect with Your Soul Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey through your chakras? Join me in this FREE 4-week shamanic journeying course where we will explore the energy centers of your body—uncovering hidden parts of yourself,...

Discover Your Meeting Place: Shamanic Journey with Alison Are you new to shamanic journeying and curious where to start? This class will guide you through your own journey to find your meeting place to ground and center, meet with guides, ancestors, and power animals and enhance your meditation and journeying experiences. Optional: bring journal, pen, and eye mask. Audio includes - Introduction to...

Not sure you can get better? Tired of nothing working and feeling overwhelmed? Listen to this podcast to dive deeper into how to support your mindset and health! FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBBMedicine Brain Health Prevention Program: https://l.bttr.to/ASx39 Schedule online: www. LittleBlackBagMedicine.com

Does gut health affect mental health? What about the serotonin in your gut? Dr. Alisons shares some myths and truths about gut health and brain health today! Join our FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBBMedicine Free brain health course: https://alisondibartogoggin.podia.com/your-best-brain-program Brain Health Protocol: https://us.fullscript.com/u/protocols/VHJlYXRtZW50UGxhblRlbXBsYX...

Dr. Alison shares her top supports for brain balance for the whole family: lifestyle, movement, rehab, eye movements, supplements, oils, and more! Join the Functional Medicine FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBBMedicine Free Brain Balance Program: https://alisondibartogoggin.podia.com/your-best-brain-program Get the Supplement protocol: https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/littleblack...

Learn about the link between soybean and vegetable oil and gut health. New research shows that these oils may be a causative factor for colitis and leaky gut! Schedule online: www. LittleBlackBagMedicine.com

Are you wondering if ice baths, cryotherapy or cold showers are right for you? Dr. Alison shares why she feels that it isn't always the right choice for women (but it's okay if it's working for you) and what the research says. Schedule online: www. LittleBlackBagMedicine.com

Dr. Alison reviews "To Dye For" by Alden Wicker and how chemicals in our clothing, water, air, and food have been linked to almost all health issues and diseases. She shares her take on the information presented and what she recommends for supporting your health. Get the book: https://a.co/d/9uG9uB9 Detox Protocols: https://us.fullscript.com/protocols/littleblackbagmedicine-favorite-detoxification...

Dr. Alison shares her journey of looking for her root cause for her autoimmune illnesses, creating a spreadsheet of support, and not giving up hope! Connect with Me: Website: www. DrAlisonGoggin.com IG: @alison.dibarto.goggin FB: @LittleBlackBagMedicine FB community: www.facebook.com/groups/LBBMedicine