Episode 32: Estrogen is a B*tch and so is Breast Implant Illness with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Kate Vazquez

Send us Fan MailIt’s supposed to be healthcare, not sick care. Our healing journey sometimes feels like it's caught in the web of traditional medical practices. You know, the ones that have shaped our thoughts about staying healthy.But here's the kicker: in our quest for that genuine, lasting healing, we can totally miss the real reasons behind our health bumps and bruises. It's like they're hiding in plain sight as we're living in an age of quick fixes and those temporary 'feel better now' solutions, which often steal the spotlight.And like for many women’s health journey, breast implants and the influence of hormones like estrogen have played significant roles in their health experiences, affecting everything from mood and physical appearance to metabolism and overall wellness. In this episode, Kate Vazquez, a Functional Medicine Practitioner explores the challenges of estrogen and breast implant illness, sharing how her transition from Western medicine to holistic approaches, along with her experiences with birth control and deep dive into the realm of hormones, has equipped her with invaluable insights into the complexities of women's health.Listen NOW and know more about why estrogen is a b*tch and so is breast implant illness!Key Points From This Episode:Transition from Western Medicine to Functional Medicine: Kate Vazquez’s journey towards root-cause healingHow everything in the body is interconnected and relatedThe healing power of food: Restoring gut health and balancing cortisolAbout Kate Vazquez:Kate Vazquez is a former Physician Assistant who left western medicine to become a functional medicine practitioner, mentor, speaker, author, and thought leader. She is the founder of Radiant by Design, where she blends functional medicine, human design, and nervous system regulation for a unique approach that cultivates a deeper healing of the mind, body, and spirit. She guides women to overcome stress and imbalances in their body so they can embrace the radiance of who they truly are.Mentioned on the Show:Take the Stress Response Quiz Connect with Kate Vazquez:WebsiteFacebookInstagramThreadsCalling all personality test aficionados! Get ready to unleash your work superpowers!Dive into the realm of work personas with our emPOWERed quiz! Every persona is a world of its own, brimming with unique strengths and challenges. Let’s join forces to amplify those strengths and catapult you to stellar success!It’s time to get quizzical! Take a leap into the universe of self-awareness now with the "What is Your Work Persona Type?" quiz. Blast off to BeccaPowers.com/links, where the first button is your portal to boundless self-discovery and empowerment! Get ready, superhero, your adventure begins now! 🚀💥Useful Links:·      Watch Full Episodes on YouTube·      Becca’s Website·      Follow Us on Instagram·      Connect on LinkedIn·      Find Us on Facebook·      Get Becca’s Book: A Return to Radiance·      Book Becca to Speak Podcast Produced by Jen Kourtei at Savvy Edge Marketing