Welcome to Rise Above: My Journey from Weather Forecasting to Functional Medicine

Rise Above PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to Rise AboveEpisode DescriptionWelcome to the very first episode of Rise Above with Dr. Emily Wheeler.If you've ever felt like your body is changing but nobody can explain why, this podcast is for you.In this introductory episode, Dr. Emily shares her unique journey from meteorology, aviation, and weather forecasting to functional medicine—and how learning to recognize patterns, anticipate change, and understand complex systems shaped the way she helps women navigate their health today.You'll learn why she created Rise Above, what the name means, and what you can expect from future episodes as she helps women 40+ understand their bodies, restore their vibrance, and rise above the gaps in healthcare.In This Episode✓ Meet Dr. Emily Wheeler✓ How a degree in meteorology unexpectedly prepared her for functional medicine✓ Why pattern recognition matters more than symptom chasing✓ The connection between weather forecasting and health forecasting✓ Why women often feel dismissed despite "normal" lab work✓ The mission behind Rise Above✓ What listeners can expect from future episodesKey Takeaways☀️ Your symptoms are information, not inconveniences.☀️ Health changes rarely happen overnight—there are often early signals long before a crisis develops.☀️ Understanding your body's patterns can reduce fear and create clarity.☀️ Functional medicine focuses on understanding the whole system, not just isolated symptoms.☀️ You deserve explanations, not just test results.☀️ The goal is not to fear your body's signals, but to learn how to interpret them.About Dr. Emily WheelerDr. Emily Wheeler is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner with nearly two decades of experience helping women understand complex symptoms through a systems-based approach.Before entering healthcare, she earned a degree in Meteorology with an Aviation Emphasis from the University of Oklahoma and became a licensed private pilot. Today, she combines her background in forecasting, pattern recognition, and systems thinking with functional medicine to help patients gain clarity and confidence in their health journey.Topics DiscussedWomen's HealthPerimenopauseMenopauseHormone HealthFunctional MedicineHistamine IntoleranceFatigueBrain FogGut HealthStress & ResilienceHealth ForecastingSystems ThinkingFavorite Quote from the Episode"Your body is always communicating. The goal isn't to fear those signals. The goal is to understand them."Connect with Dr. Emily🌐 Website: DrEmilyWheeler.com📧 Join the Weekly Insights Email🎙️ Subscribe to Rise Above📱 Follow on Social Media: @DrEmilyWheelerSubscribe & ShareIf this episode resonated with you, subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you know a woman who is navigating changing hormones, fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms, share this episode with her.Together, we can rise above confusion and create a clearer forecast for our health.☀️ Your body is always communicating. Let's learn how to listen.