Bridging Holistic Healthcare, Spirituality, and Traditional Medicine with Julie Freeman

EPISODE 139: Ever wondered if alternative or holistic medicine actually works? Does it have a seat at the table with traditional medicine, or is it all just “woo-woo science”? We’re here with answers!In this enlightening episode of The Longevity and Lifestyle Podcast, we’re interviewing Julie Freeman, a seasoned healthcare expert and co-founder of Intrinsic Wellness. Julie packs an impressive resume — aside from being a registered dietitian, she’s pursued psychology, functional medicine, epigenetics, yoga, Reiki, intuitive guidance, and much more. Her early struggle with sugar addiction and obesity, hormonal issues, and a later diagnosis of a rare form of leukemia were all key to her exploration of the profound connection between food, spiritual healing, and traditional medicine.With 40+ years of experience in her back pocket, Julie's work at the intersection of science and spirituality combines the best of both Western and Eastern traditions, providing valuable insights and hope for those with complex health challenges seeking a holistic approach to well-being. Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Julie’s health journey (01:38)Self-love as a way of healing (09:14)Julie’s holistic approaches for patients (11:26)How to tackle sugar addiction (16:41)The role of intuition in well-being (19:06)Combining physical, holistic, and energetic medicine (25:17)Plant medicine: psilocybin (30:22)Recommendations for women entering menopause (31:09)Julie’s take on the future of health and functional medicine (42:09)Outro (44:47)Additional Resources:➡️ Take the first step to a longer and healthier life: http://LLInsider.com/ ➡️ One-on-one coaching with Claudia: https://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/coaching ➡️ Full list of resources, links, and show notes: http://longevity-and-lifestyle.com/podcast-139-julie-freemanConnect with Julie Freeman:✨ Email: [email protected] / [email protected]✨ Website: https://www.juliefreeman.net/✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JulieFreemanMindfulWellness/✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070241499782Follow Claudia on social media: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevityandlifestyle/ ✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiavonB ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-von-boeselager/ ✨ Twitter: https://twitter.com/longevitylifest ✨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longevityandlifestyle Follow The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast:✨ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ogQDBd ✨ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77XDkcNfzZCasJXL672h01 The Longevity & Lifestyle Podcast is dedicated to everyone who wants to increase their lifespan, improve their quality of life, and unlock peak performance.Never miss an episode! Subscribe now ➡️ @LongevityandLifestyle