Episode 113: Stop Chasing Symptoms: Why Your Hormones Might Not Be the Real Problem with Patricia Elliott

You've been told it's your hormones.Maybe it's your thyroid.Maybe it's stress.Maybe it's just getting older.But what if your symptoms are pointing to something else entirely?In this episode of The Balanced Body Podcast, Monika Eva is joined by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach Patricia Elliott to explore why so many women stay stuck treating symptoms instead of uncovering what's actually driving them.Fatigue, stubborn weight, brain fog, digestive issues, hormone imbalances, and thyroid concerns often look incredibly similar on the surface. The challenge? The root cause isn't always what you think.Together, Monika and Patricia discuss why conditions like Hashimoto's, mold exposure, chronic stress, grief, gut dysfunction, and hormone imbalances can all present with overlapping symptoms—and why chasing one diagnosis or one supplement rarely leads to lasting results.If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still don't feel like yourself, this episode will help you understand why connecting the dots is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why it's not always "just hormones"• How different root causes can produce nearly identical symptoms• Why Hashimoto's, mold exposure, and hormone imbalances are often confused• The impact chronic stress and grief can have on your physical health• Why women often have more than one root cause contributing to their symptoms• How functional practitioners identify patterns instead of simply treating symptoms• Why personalized testing and a thorough health history matter• How shifting your focus from symptom management to root-cause healing can change everythingWhether you're navigating stubborn weight, low energy, digestive issues, thyroid concerns, hormone imbalances, or simply know something feels "off," this conversation will give you a new perspective on what your body may actually be trying to tell you.Connect with Monika EvaFollow Monika on InstagramClick Here for Free Weight Loss & Energy Blocker AssessmentConnect with Patricia Elliott🌿 Website:www.lifecyclehealing.net📖 Free Awareness Guide:https://lifecycle-healing-auvgfe.subscribepage.io/📱 Instagram: @lifecyclehealing📱 Facebook: @lifecyclehealing📱 TikTok: @lifecyclehealingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to The Balanced Body Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who's been told "everything looks normal" but knows there's more to the story.Thanks for listening. Please rate & review so we can reach more women with this very important information. Share with a friend whom you know would benefit from listening to The Balanced Body Podcast.Follow your host, Monika Eva, on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/monikaeevaTake my FREE Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to find out what's blocking you from releasing the weight & being energized here:https://www.monikaeva.com/whatsblockingyouLearn more about working with Monika here:https://www.monikaeva.com