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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 1H 23M

The Type A, Perfectionism Trap: the Invisible Stress Response & It’s Impact on Your Health featuring Dr. Lesley Allen

from Unapologetic Living with Elizabeth Elliott · host Elizabeth Elliott

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation Dr. Lesley Allen and I dig into the possible side effects of the Type A, Perfectionism Trap! The Type A overachiever is often celebrated — driven, disciplined, and endlessly productive — yet beneath that polished surface, the body may be quietly crying out for rest. Living in constant “go mode” keeps the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, gradually wearing down your adrenals, gut, and immune function. The problem? Traditional lab markers often miss the subtle shifts that signal imbalance long before disease sets in. You can look “perfect on paper” while your body is whispering for help. That’s where root cause medicine steps in — to listen to the story beneath the symptoms, to understand the why behind the what, and to restore balance before burnout becomes breakdown. True healing begins when we stop pushing and start listening — when we allow our worth to be defined not by how much we do, but by how deeply we are. Dr. Lesley AllenWith over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Lesley Allen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a leading Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in personalized, root-cause-driven care. Her expertise blends advanced testing, integrative lifestyle strategies, and cutting-edge genetics to empower clients to optimize their health, reverse chronic conditions, and prevent disease. Passionate about redefining the healthcare model, Dr. Allen's mission is to provide transformative, results-driven care that inspires lifelong wellness.Connect with Dr. Allen: Website: www.dnadoc.comBook a FREE 15 minute phone consultation! Instagram: @dnadocfmGet her 4 Day Metabolic & Energy Reset Challenge PURCHASE BOOK NOW! Get Patched! Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Support the showStay Connected with ElizabethJoin the Fusion Community! Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.comInstagram:  @fusionbodyworkandwellness@theselfloveleap_Find her latest on YouTubeGET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love LeapElevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical BreathworkBecome the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & PompoirSave 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

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Send us Fan Mail In this conversation Dr. Lesley Allen and I dig into the possible side effects of the Type A, Perfectionism Trap! The Type A overachiever is often celebrated — driven, disciplined, and endlessly productive — yet beneath that polished surface, the body may be quietly crying out for rest. Living in constant “go mode” keeps the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight, gradually wearing down your adrenals, gut, and immune function. The problem? Traditional lab markers often...

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