Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison

Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin

Welcome to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison, where we decode the language of your symptoms and discover the root causes conventional medicine misses. I'm Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, a functional medicine physician who's been serving families since 2009. Over the past 15 years, I've helped thousands of people finally get answers after years of being told "your labs are fine" or "it's just stress." As both a functional medicine doctor and shamanic practitioner, I bridge the gap between scientific precision and intuitive wisdom. Symptoms aren't problems to suppress; they're information to decode. This podcast is your guide to understanding what's really happening inside your body. We'll explore: *How gut health impacts everything from your mood to your immune system *Why autoimmunity isn't a life sentence—it's a message *The hidden connections between hormones, thyroid, and chronic fatigue *How to interpret your labs beyond "normal" ranges *Root cause solutions for chronic symptoms that won't go away Whether you're struggling with mysterious symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to optimize your family's health, this podcast will give you the education and tools to become your own best health advocate.

  1. Chapter 3 Body and Sacral Meditation

    23 HR AGO

    Chapter 3 Body and Sacral Meditation

    Chapter 3 Body and Sacral Meditation by Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin

    18 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Perimenopause Support: What You Need to Know with Dr. Alison & Nurse Jen

    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 symptoms women don't realize are hormone-related ✨ Why conventional healthcare often misses the mark with perimenopause support ✨ The importance of comprehensive hormone testing (blood work + DUTCH testing) ✨ What's NOT working: random supplements, band-aid solutions, and "just deal with it" advice ✨ How functional medicine and personalized coaching create lasting results ✨ Our 90-day Perimenopause Reset Program and how it works Whether you're just starting to experience symptoms or you've been struggling for years, this conversation will help you understand what's happening in your body and what real, root-cause support looks like. Perimenopause Reset Program (90-day done-for-you support): https://www.claritywellnesscoach.com/service-page/perimenopause-power-pack Schedule Your Free Consultation: https://www.claritywellnesscoach.com/service-page/perimenopause-power-pack Connect with Dr. Alison: Website: littleblackbagmedicine.com ABOUT US: Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin is a functional medicine practitioner specializing in chronic illness, autoimmunity, and hormone health through Little Black Bag Medicine. Nurse Jen Schroer is a registered nurse specializing in perimenopause and hormone support through personalized coaching and education. Together, we've created a comprehensive program that combines hormone testing, functional medicine protocols, and expert nursing support to help women thrive through perimenopause. KEYWORDS: perimenopause, perimenopause symptoms, hormone testing, DUTCH test, functional medicine, hormone imbalance, menopause support, perimenopause treatment, natural hormone balance, women's health, hormone coaching, perimenopause help

    44 min
  3. Perimenopause 101: Why It's Starting Earlier & What You Can Do About It

    9 MAR

    Perimenopause 101: Why It's Starting Earlier & What You Can Do About It

    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 were taught) ✅ The most common early symptoms women notice (hint: it's not just hot flashes) ✅ Why viral infections like COVID-19 and Epstein-Barr may be triggering earlier perimenopause ✅ The truth about hormone testing—why your doctor won't run labs and what tests actually help ✅ A simple, whole-body foundational protocol supporting the brain, adrenals, liver, gut, and blood sugar balance Dr. Alison shares the exact supplement and essential oil protocol that's helping her patients regulate cycles, reduce symptoms, and regain their energy—without chasing 100 different solutions. Perfect for: Women in their 40s experiencing unexplained symptoms Anyone told "this is just part of aging" by their doctor Women seeking natural, functional medicine approaches to hormone balance Those frustrated with conventional medical options for perimenopause Coming up in this series: Sleep optimization, weight management, brain health, ADHD in perimenopause, expert interviews, and more. Resources mentioned: Foundational Perimenopause Protocol: https://link.doterra.com/BWYqQE Book a consultation: littleblackbagmedicine.com

    19 min
  4. Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Disease: Spiritual Healing Through Goddess Mythology

    2 MAR

    Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Disease: Spiritual Healing Through Goddess Mythology

    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'll learn: ✨ Why women's healing journeys are spiral, not linear (and what that means for your recovery) ✨ The red thread of Ariadne: how giving away your life force creates chronic depletion ✨ Angrboda's three burnings: surviving betrayal by your body, relationships, and the medical system ✨ Mary Magdalene's teaching: you cannot heal what you abandon ✨ The Egyptian Pylon Path: the full descent into darkness and the gifts waiting on the other side ✨ How to integrate all versions of yourself (the wounded child, the fierce protector, the sovereign woman) Available now on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback at https://a.co/d/0di0l0Ar And come join us in the Goddess Medicine Circle on Facebook for the free guided book course starting March 6th. https://www.facebook.com/groups/goddessmedicinecircle And a chance to win a private shamanic reiki session with me: https://bit.ly/4bUEisV This episode is for women with chronic illness, autoimmunity, medical trauma, MCAS, POTS, thyroid issues, digestive disorders, or anyone recovering from surgery who knows there's more to healing than protocols alone. #ChronicIllnessWarrior #AutoimmuneHealing #WomensHealth #SpiritualHealing #TraumaRecovery #GoddessWisdom #FunctionalMedicine #ShamanicHealing

    17 min
  5. Post-Exertional Malaise, ME/CFS, and Long Hauler Fatigue: What's Happening in Your Body and How to Heal

    23 FEB

    Post-Exertional Malaise, ME/CFS, and Long Hauler Fatigue: What's Happening in Your Body and How to Heal

    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 soreness after overdoing it at the gym to the kind of debilitating exhaustion where chewing food is an effort and getting to the bathroom leaves you breathless. In this episode you'll learn what myalgic encephalomyelitis actually means and why it matters, how post-exertional malaise differs from ordinary tiredness, why this is not a deconditioning problem and why pushing harder makes it worse, what NIH-funded research is telling us about the gut microbiome and ME/CFS, what testing can and cannot tell us right now, and what a real functional medicine approach to these conditions looks like, including diet, gut health, mitochondrial support, viral protocols, and pacing strategies. This episode is for women who are tired of being told they just need more exercise, more sleep, or more willpower. There are biological reasons your body responds the way it does. There are root causes worth investigating. And there is a path forward. Resources mentioned in this episode are available at https://us.fullscript.com/plans/littleblackbagmedicine-pems and www.littleblackbagmedicine.com. To work with Dr. Alison directly, schedule online at the same link.

    30 min
  6. Healing Your Brain After COVID: Neurological Recovery from Viral Infections & Long Haulers

    16 FEB

    Healing Your Brain After COVID: Neurological Recovery from Viral Infections & Long Haulers

    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: -Research on immune dysregulation and neuroinflammation after viral infections -Clinical trials for long COVID cognitive symptoms (baricitinib, low-dose naltrexone, metformin) -Essential nutrients for brain health: NAC, CoQ10, omega-3s, vitamin D, B-vitamins -Why Lions Mane and nootropics help some people but worsen ADHD symptoms in others -Dopamine support and saffron spray for post-viral mood and cognitive issues -Nicotine patches for neuroinflammation (watch: https://youtu.be/S9PHDJCncUI) -Game-changing functional neurology brain exercises that rewire your nervous system -Mitochondrial support, phosphatidylcholine, and anti-inflammatory protocols Whether you're dealing with long COVID, Epstein-Barr reactivation, post-viral MCAS, or POTS, this episode provides actionable recovery strategies grounded in current research. Learn why post-viral brain symptoms persist for months or years and what you can do about it today.

    23 min
  7. MCAS, Hives, and Hope - A Functional Medicine Guide to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

    2 FEB

    MCAS, Hives, and Hope - A Functional Medicine Guide to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

    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. Discover why standard testing often fails, which probiotics make histamine WORSE, and how to implement effective antihistamine protocols, dietary changes, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Alison shares her personal journey with severe MCAS after COVID and the protocols that brought her to remission - including the probiotic mistake most people make, therapeutic supplement dosing, and the brain-gut connection. Download the FREE MCAS & Mold Illness Manual: https://alisondibartogoggin.podia.com/mcas-manual Topics: MCAS symptoms, histamine intolerance, DAO enzymes, low histamine diet, mast cell stabilizers, long COVID, POTS, EDS, gut dysbiosis, biofilms, mold exposure, vagus nerve support, functional medicine protocols. Disclaimer: Educational content only, not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider. Connect: www.littleblackbagmedicine.com | @AlisonDiBartoGoggin

    18 min
  8. Living Well With POTS: Tools, Tech & Truth

    26 JAN

    Living Well With POTS: Tools, Tech & Truth

    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, autoimmunity ✓ Compression socks & garments for POTS ✓ FL-41 glasses for light sensitivity ✓ Heart rate monitoring & wearables (Oura, Apple Watch, Visible) ✓ Hydration & electrolyte strategies ✓ Nervous system support & vagal toning ✓ Iron deficiency in POTS ✓ Beta-blockers vs. functional medicine approaches ✓ POTS and chronic illness management Perfect for POTS patients, long-haulers, chronic illness warriors, and anyone seeking functional medicine solutions beyond standard care. Learn more: www.LittleBlackBagMedicine.com

    26 min
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Welcome to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison, where we decode the language of your symptoms and discover the root causes conventional medicine misses. I'm Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, a functional medicine physician who's been serving families since 2009. Over the past 15 years, I've helped thousands of people finally get answers after years of being told "your labs are fine" or "it's just stress." As both a functional medicine doctor and shamanic practitioner, I bridge the gap between scientific precision and intuitive wisdom. Symptoms aren't problems to suppress; they're information to decode. This podcast is your guide to understanding what's really happening inside your body. We'll explore: *How gut health impacts everything from your mood to your immune system *Why autoimmunity isn't a life sentence—it's a message *The hidden connections between hormones, thyroid, and chronic fatigue *How to interpret your labs beyond "normal" ranges *Root cause solutions for chronic symptoms that won't go away Whether you're struggling with mysterious symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to optimize your family's health, this podcast will give you the education and tools to become your own best health advocate.

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