01. My Story and Journey to Functional Medicine

Introduction: Brief overview of your personal journey and the purpose of the podcast. Emphasis on the importance of sharing your story to connect with listeners. Early Health Challenges: Childhood experience with irregular menstrual cycles. Initial acceptance of it as a normal part of life. Introduction of birth control to regulate periods, accompanied by challenging side effects. Life as an Athlete: Growing up as an athlete, focusing on basketball. Challenges faced during a cross-country meet due to menstrual issues. Encounter with supportive moms who prompted a visit to the OBGYN. Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis of leukemia in your husband and its impact on your health. Relapse and the emotional toll it took on both of you. Struggling with a prolonged period, multiple doctor visits, and misdiagnoses. Critical Moment: Discovery of ovarian torsion and the need for emergency surgery. Reflection on the emotional and physical challenges during this time. Turning to Faith and Functional Medicine: Seeking divine guidance for a solution. Revelation to return to school and discovering functional medicine. Transition from nutrition to understanding blood work and supplements. The Role of Functional Medicine: Emphasis on treating root causes rather than masking symptoms. Personal success in achieving a normal menstrual cycle. Transition to helping other women achieve optimal health through functional medicine. Business Challenges and Divine Guidance: Acknowledgment of challenges in the business side of health coaching. A divine sign leading you to continue your journey in functional medicine. Gratitude for the opportunities and success encountered along the way. Closing Remarks: Appreciation for the journey and the opportunity to help others. Expressing excitement for sharing knowledge on functional medicine. Encouraging listener feedback and engagement. Connect with Lacy Instagram: https://instagram.com/lacylain handles: @lacylain and @thefunctionalmedicinewoman Facebook: https://facebook.com/disciplinedmotherhood Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/lacylain Join the FREE Holistic Health Hub Membership