Why do I feel off? If your labs look normal but you still feel exhausted, bloated, foggy, are experiencing acne for the first time, or simply feeling not like yourself, this conversation is for you. I'm so excited to be bringing you today's episode of The Joy Ride Podcast. I sit down with Emily Pittman, a Functional Health Practitioner and founder of in·well, to talk about root cause health, naturopathic medicine, and why women deserve real answers about their symptoms instead of a quick fix. After I stopped taking birth control, my body went through a massive shift and I started dealing with symptoms including: cystic acne, loss of vision, bloating, and irregular sleep. Feeling completely helpless, I sought out help after hearing from a friend who had a similar experience after getting off of the pill. I spent 5 years working with naturopaths and embarked on a journey of learning about my body in ways I had never imagined before. I share my experience and what it taught me about truly understanding my body from the inside-out. Emily shares her own story too, from being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism as a teenager to leaving a 10-year corporate finance career for functional wellness. Together we break down what “root cause” health really means, how functional lab work, health history, and muscle testing come together to build a personalized protocol, and why two women with the same symptoms can need completely different support. We also talk about how to stop living in fear around gluten, dairy, and toxins, how to avoid a cabinet full of supplements you may not need, and why you are not your diagnosis. In this episode we get into: - Why women should look for the root cause of their symptoms - What to do when your labs are normal but you still feel off - My naturopathic journey: cystic acne, bloating, and learning my body - What functional health is and how Emily works with clients - What muscle testing is, how it works, and how it’s done both in person and remotely - Common root cause stressors: gut health, mold, immune challenges, heavy metals, and chemicals - Emily’s 3-phase, 3 to 4 month approach: foundational nutrients, detox, and maintenance - Letting go of perfectionism and fear around food and supplements - Why you are not your diagnosis - Supporting your body through perimenopause, menopause, autoimmune conditions, and hormone changes Work with Emily: Emily offers virtual functional health support through in·well and she’s offering 20% off to anyone who mentions this podcast. She also offers a free discovery call. Her info and discount code are linked below. xo, Rebekah Joy - LINKS: Book a Discovery Call w/ Emily Emily's Instagram Work w/ Rebekah Rebekah's Instagram
