231. When Normal Isn’t Optimal: What My Labs Revealed—and Why You Deserve to Feel Better Before You Get Sick🤒

Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. If you’re constantly tired, struggling with brain fog, or just feel off—but your doctor says your labs look “normal”—this episode is for you. Tanya shares the deeply personal results of her own foundational functional lab testing and explains why so many high-capacity women are dismissed by conventional medicine. You'll learn what functional labs can reveal that standard testing misses, how chronic stress hijacks your health before disease shows up, and why now is the best time to start healing. Whether you’re in perimenopause, leadership, or simply carrying more than your share, you don’t have to keep pushing through. This episode is your reminder: You are not imagining your symptoms—and you don’t have to wait until you’re sick to feel better. In This Episode: Why "normal labs" don’t always mean optimal health What Tanya discovered through her own hormone, gut, and metabolic lab testing How chronic stress and inflammation show up before disease What makes functional health testing different (and empowering!) Why this is the ideal window for rebuilding your health naturally How to explore your own healing path with faith and science working together I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Episode Resources: GFL Episode Catalog   5 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE Coaching Call now! Get personalized and practical strategies for work-life balance. Start your grace-filled life and leadership journey ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workwithme   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community   3️⃣ FREE WORKSHOP: Watch my FREE “Conquer Your Email Inbox” workshop! It's your key to jumpstart productivity ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workshop   4️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Get on the waitlist for functional health coaching. It’s the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/health   5️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they’re meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don’t forget to follow the show so you don’t miss any episodes! And, if you’re feeling really generous, I’d be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.