What if getting healthier didn't require an extreme diet, expensive wellness gadgets, or changing everything overnight? Michaela sits down with integrative and functional nutrition PhD Dr. Sarah Khan to talk about finding the root causes behind autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and other persistent symptoms. Drawing from both her professional work and her own experience with Hashimoto's, Sarah explains why small, sustainable changes can often be more powerful than intense protocols you can't maintain. From advocating for better blood work to “exercise snacks,” cholesterol, GLP-1 medications, and accessible nutrition, this conversation is about taking charge of your health without making wellness another full-time job. Michaela and Sarah Explore:Root-cause health & self-advocacy: Why symptoms like fatigue and brain fog deserve a closer look, the importance of blood work, and advocating for yourself when you know something isn't right.Small changes that actually stick: From 10-minute walks and “exercise snacks” to affordable foods and simple nutrition swaps, Sarah explains why consistency beats intensity.Food, cholesterol & GLP-1s: Sarah discusses balanced nutrition, cholesterol, statins, sustainable weight loss, and her nuanced approach to GLP-1 medications.Key TakeawaysConsistency beats intensity. Small changes you can actually maintain can compound over time. A simple habit like walking after meals may be more sustainable than trying to overhaul your entire life at once.Health doesn't have to be an elite luxury. Movement, sunlight, hydration, stretching, canned beans, frozen vegetables, and other accessible options can still support better health—even when money or food access is limited.Focus on feeling better, not just weighing less. Sustainable nutrition supports energy, brain function, metabolic health, and overall well-being. Weight loss may become a secondary effect rather than the only goal.Memorable Quotes“Consistency will outweigh intensity every single time." - Dr. Sarah Khan“Health seems so elite—like it's only something that if you have a lot of money and resources, you can access. And that's not what it is at all.” - Dr. Sarah Khan“Exercise is just movement, and it's accessible and it's free.” - Dr. Sarah Khan“We have to take charge of our own health.” - Michaela Gaffen StoneAbout Dr. Sarah KhanDr. Sarah Khan is an integrative and functional nutrition PhD whose work focuses on helping people struggling with autoimmune disease, gut health issues, and hormonal imbalances identify potential root causes and build sustainable plans for long-term health. Connect with Dr. Sarah KhanWebsite: SarahFunctionalNutritionist.com
