Functional Medicine for Women: Nurse Mel (Melanie Mancil) | Ep 66

Send us Fan MailYou're doing everything "right" and you're still exhausted - and your labs came back "normal." This conversation is for you.In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Melanie Mancil - "Nurse Mel," RN, BSN, functional medicine specialist and founder of Twelve28 - about functional medicine for women and what conventional care keeps missing.Mel shares:- The health mystery that took her from RN to functional medicine- Why "normal" lab ranges fail so many women- Hormones and perimenopause: why there's no one-size-fits-all- How stress and cortisol drive the burnout cycle- The honest truth about GLP-1s and peptides - powerful tools, not finish linesWhether you're a busy mom, a founder, or just tired of being patted on the head at the doctor, this conversation will help you trust your own body again.A note: Melanie speaks from clinical experience. Nothing here is medical advice; peptide, hormone, and prescription therapies should only be used with a qualified, licensed provider.CONNECT WITH MELANIE:Instagram: @melaniemancilWebsite: https://twelve28rx.com/CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER(R):Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageher———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.