How I Became a Functional Medicine Provider | Root Cause vs. Conventional Care

In this first episode of The Elevated Health Podcast, I share how I went from studying nutrition to practicing functional medicine and why I believe root cause healthcare is the future of chronic disease management. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with symptom-based medicine, short appointments, or prescriptions that don’t address the underlying issue, this episode will resonate. We discuss: • The difference between conventional medicine and functional medicine• Why metabolic dysfunction is at the root of so many chronic conditions• How nutrition, insulin resistance, inflammation, and gut health connect• What it means to practice root cause medicine• Why patients deserve deeper investigation, longer visits, and personalized care This episode lays the foundation for everything we discuss on this podcast — including metabolic health, hormones, gut health, diabetes, weight loss, longevity, and preventative care. If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.