Functional Medicine 101: What Most People Don't Understand About Health with Susannah Ashcroft Batty

In this episode of the WILD & WILD Podcast, host April Wild is joined by Susannah Ashcroft Batty, an interactive and functional medical practitioner specialising in health, wellness and whole-body healing. Susannah’s work focuses on rebalancing the entire person, mind, body and lifestyle, rather than treating isolated symptoms.Susannah shares how personal loss became the catalyst for her journey into the wellness space and ultimately led her to build a purpose-driven practice rooted in preventative health. Together, April and Susannah explore how to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of chronic disease and create long-term vitality through intentional daily choices.The conversation dives into the importance of whole foods, nourishing the body and caring for mental wellbeing as equally essential pillars of health. Susannah also discusses the benefits of breastfeeding and myth-busts common assumptions around intermittent fasting, highlighting that much of the existing research has been conducted on men and does not always translate to women’s bodies.They also explore birth as a powerful, physiological experience rather than something to fear. Susannah explains the principles of hypnobirthing, why birth does not have to be traumatic and the deep connection between the mind and body during labour. She shares insights into the importance of vaginal birth and how informed, supported choices can transform the birthing experience.This episode is an empowering listen for anyone interested in functional medicine, women’s health, longevity, conscious birthing and holistic wellbeing.Sponsored by Activit DrinksVisit www.activitdrinks.com and use code WILD40 for 40 percent off your order.Sponsored by London Nootropics - use code WILD for a discount https://www.londonnootropics.com/WILDProduced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk