#239 From Healing Crisis to Vitality Cindy Dupuie FMP, CN on Root Cause Healing, Hormones & Strong Bones

How one woman’s breakdown at 43 became her breakthrough—and what every midlife woman needs to know about hormones, bones, iron, and nervous system healingIn this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, I sit down with functional medicine expert Cindy Dupuie of A Living Balance, whose personal healing crisis at age 43 became the catalyst for a completely new path.After a divorce triggered Cindy's body to breakdown, she found herself without solutions in the traditional medical system. So she took matters into her own hands—diving deep into Functional Medicine, root-cause healing, and rebuilding her health from the inside out.Now, with decades of experience, she helps women do the same.This episode is packed with wisdom, real-life case studies, and empowering insights you can start applying today.Cindy’s healing crisis at 43 and why it changed everythingWhy Functional Medicine focuses on root cause vs symptom managementThe truth about cholesterol (and why it’s not the enemy)Understanding HRT, FSH, and hormone shifts in midlifeThe Cell Danger Response and how your body signals stressWhy your body is constantly responding to signals—not just supplements and medicationCindy’s personal bone health storyThe most important bone tests to ask forHow hormones, minerals, and lifestyle all impact bone strengthIron & ferritin—why low levels are often missedGraves’ disease & hypothyroidism—what to look forThe difference between AFib and heart palpitationsEstrogen dominance—what it really meansRecurrent UTIs and the role of vaginal estrogenThe emerging conversation around stem cells and healingHow the nervous system influences every system in the bodyWhy signaling safety to your cells is essentialThe role of lifestyle, environment, and emotional health in recoveryYou are not broken.You are a puzzle—and every piece matters.Cindy reminds us that true healing comes from looking at the whole picture and building the right healthcare team to support you.Cindy Dupuie is a Functional Medicine practitioner, certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine, with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration.She is also a certified yoga instructor, blogger, lecturer, and passionate advocate for nourishing, whole-body healing.After her own health crisis in 2002, she has dedicated her life to helping others restore their health using a root-cause, personalized approach.Website: A Living Balance https://alivingbalance.net/about/Instagram: Instagram (@cindy_dupuie)·       Free resource: Download Lab Checklist for The Pause Years https://mailchi.mp/ec838eef0e74/lab-checklist·       Course: Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age https://alivingbalance.net/course/·       Discount code for listeners: MME20 for 20% offThis is one of those episodes you’ll want to listen to more than once.It’s not just about hormones or gut health—it’s about understanding your body, advocating for your health, and realizing that healing is possible at any age.If you want to a balanced approach to movement, mindset & nutrition The Vibrant Living Academy https://vibrant-living-with-tanya.mykajabi.com/vibrant-living-studio Peptides Beginner's Guide https://vibrant-living-with-tanya.mykajabi.com/peptidesbegguide   My Favourite Products:LifeWave Phototherapy Patches  Using your own light - how cool is that?? to improve your health & wellbeing click here https://vibrant-living-with-tanya.mykajabi.com/phototherapy Upgrade your Multi, omegas, collagen supplementsWant collagen, omegas and more to improve your health and wellbeing - check out VitalHealth, click here and ask me any questions.Living Libations for skin, hair and teeth care & red light, ⁠click here ⁠ 🔥 What We Cover🧩 The Big Takeaway👩‍⚕️ About Cindy Dupuie🌿 Connect with Cindy💬 Final Thoughts