We sit down with Dr. Susan Lovelle to discuss how personalized lab testing can reveal what routine bloodwork may miss. We examine insulin, thyroid hormones, cortisol, glucose patterns, body composition, and the lifestyle factors that shape health. Dr. Lovelle also explains why she starts with a patient’s story, uses testing to guide care, and looks beyond weight loss when evaluating progress. - - - - - Dr. Susan Lovelle is a former award-winning plastic surgeon and founder of Balanced Performance, where she helps clinicians and organizations integrate science-based wellness, hormonal optimization, and performance strategies into practice and leadership. An educator in functional and integrative medicine, she has taught at A4M. She serves as faculty and content expert for Microbiome Labs, MedBio Institute, PheoBiome, and Pendulum, with a focus on genomics, gut health, hormonal physiology, and complex metabolic health. She has also developed resilience and performance programs for organizations including Cigna, DWEN, Liberty Mutual, and Vistage. Dr. Lovelle is the author of the Amazon bestselling book Thrive! The Five-Week Guide to Mastering Your Energy at Any Age, and has been featured on The Doctors, Forbes, Lifetime TV, and Good Morning Washington. - - - - - Connect with Dr. Susan Lovelle: Website: https://www.balancedperformance.pro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsusanlovelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsusanlovelle/ - - - - - Connect with Dr. Ivan Rusilko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilko/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrusilko/ This podcast is brought to you by Access Medical Labs. Claim 10% off your first invoice here: https://lp.accessmedlab.com/getstarted. - - - - - DISCLAIMER: The content herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only, containing opinions of the participants, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific questions or concerns and dial 911 in case of a medical emergency. Never delay seeking nor disregard medical advice because of information shared herein. Please be aware that different healthcare providers may have varying approaches to lab testing and interpretation. The selection of specific tests, methodologies, and treatment recommendations can differ based on the provider’s training, experience, and the individual needs of the patient. Providers should always use their best clinical judgment when making decisions for patient care. MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro Music Song: “Exciting” by HitsLabLicensed via: Envato ElementsLicense Code: FRDG5LAYC2Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/exciting-CN8759TLicense Certificate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alXX0Hc-ltCX8I3diCH9NfZmKSlgwQjJ/view?usp=sharingEnvato Support: https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/newSong: “5 Please Don't Go”Artist: Alex MakeMusicVerification Link: https://www.shazam.com/song/1714682478/5-please-dont-goNote: This track shows differing artist listings across platforms, and we are addressing this with licensing partners.- - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/channel-growth/