EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 54 MIN
What's Behind Your Hormonal Imbalances w/ OBGYN Dr. Tabatha Barber
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In today’s episode, Dr. Tabatha shares her personal journey from struggling with her own health issues to becoming a functional medicine practitioner focused on helping women take control of their well-being. We dive into important topics like: The biggest disruptors of hormone balance and how to avoid them The connection between gut health and hormone function How stress and lifestyle choices impact estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol Why birth control isn’t a fix for hormone imbalances—and what to do instead Natural strategies for supporting hormone health through diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes Dr. Tabatha also shares practical advice on what tests to ask your doctor for, how to support your body through perimenopause and menopause, and why advocating for your own health is so important. Bio: Dr. Tabatha Barber has devoted her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being. As a young girl, she struggled with self-esteem and identity issues, dealt with peer-pressure, and survived the ridicule and stigma of becoming a teenage mother. As she shared in her first published book titled, From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine’s Purpose, those events led Tabatha to finding her purpose in life. With perseverance and grace, she was able to redirect her path in life and become a successful physician. Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually. She is the host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women’s health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life. Connect with Dr. Tabatha Barber: Instagram: gutsydrtabatha Website: drtabatha.com For 15% off your order at Coconu Use Code KARALYNNE15 at https://coconu.com/?ref=justingredients- / Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In today’s episode, Dr. Tabatha shares her personal journey from struggling with her own health issues to becoming a functional medicine practitioner focused on helping women take control of their well-being. We dive into important topics like: The biggest disruptors of hormone balance and how to avoid them The connection between gut health and hormone function How stress and lifestyle choices impact estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol Why birth control isn’t a fix for hormone imbalances—and what to do instead Natural strategies for supporting hormone health through diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes Dr. Tabatha also shares practical advice on what tests to ask your doctor for, how to support your body through perimenopause and menopause, and why advocating for your own health is so important. Bio: Dr. Tabatha Barber has devoted her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being. As a young girl, she struggled with self-esteem and identity issues, dealt with peer-pressure, and survived the ridicule and stigma of becoming a teenage mother. As she shared in her first published book titled, From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine’s Purpose, those events led Tabatha to finding her purpose in life. With perseverance and grace, she was able to redirect her path in life and become a successful physician. Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually. She is the host of The Functional Gynecologist Podcast; where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma! By incorporating functional medicine into her women’s health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life. Connect with Dr. Tabatha Barber: Instagram: gutsydrtabatha Website: drtabatha.com For 15% off your order at Coconu Use Code KARALYNNE15 at https://coconu.com/?ref=justingredients- / Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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