Unraveling the Multifactorial Nature of Anxiety with Shae Leonard

In this episode, my colleague and friend Shae Leonard who is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, shares her journey from Western medicine to functional medicine and the importance of mindset in healing. She discusses her own health challenges, including anxiety, gut issues, and seizures, and how she realized that Western medicine was not helping her heal. Shae emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health, addressing nutrition, gut health, and toxic burden. She also highlights the significance of mindset in healing and how rewiring thought patterns can lead to positive changes. We also dive into her experience of pregnancy and postpartum, emphasizing the need for trust and surrender during these periods.TakeawaysFunctional medicine takes a holistic approach to health, addressing nutrition, gut health, and toxic burden.Mindset plays a crucial role in healing, and rewiring thought patterns can lead to positive changes.Finding a practitioner who listens and gives hope is essential in the healing journey.Challenges and health issues can be catalysts for personal growth and finding one's purpose.Recognizing the connection between thoughts and physical health is key in overcoming anxiety and other health challenges. Anxiety is a signal of imbalance in the body and mind, and it can be caused by a combination of mental, emotional, and physical factors.Optimal nutrition and overall health are crucial in managing anxiety and creating a healthy mind and body.Pregnancy and postpartum can bring up new challenges and emotions, and it is important to prioritize self-care and surrender to the process.Radiant and resilient living involves trusting in God, surrendering control, and prioritizing mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Follow Shae on IG: @shaeleonardFor more information, visit her website at shaeleonard.com.Learn more about the mental and emotional cause of anxiety in my solo episode "The Deeper Truth Behind Anxiety" on Apple or Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.