<p>In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, host Rebecca George is joined by Rebecca Belch to share her journey from traditional medicine to functional health, emphasizing the importance of gut health, stress management, and personalized care in women&#39;s health. Discover practical tips for advocating for your health, understanding hormonal balance, and the power of foundational habits.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Topics</p><p>Gut health and its impact on overall wellness</p><p>Stress and its role in hormonal imbalance</p><p>Personalized approaches in functional medicine</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance Podcast</p><p>00:36 Rebecca Belch&#39;s Journey to Functional Medicine</p><p>03:16 Common Health Issues in Women</p><p>05:53 The Importance of Foundational Health Practices</p><p>08:30 Intermittent Fasting: Pros and Cons</p><p>13:21 Functional Medicine Approach to Health</p><p>15:05 Cultural Norms vs. Health Realities</p><p>17:05 The Impact of Gut Health on Overall Well-being</p><p>19:44 Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare</p><p>21:20 Working with Live Oak Integrative Health</p><p>26:35 Simple Steps to Improve Health</p><p>28:12 Finding Radiance in Christ</p><p><br></p><p>Website - https://liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><p>Christian Theology Handbook: You can check out the CSB Christian Theology Handbook by<a href="https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/holman-handbook-series/?emid=pm:em:260501%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7C2634076_radical_radiance_christian_theology_handbook:na:na&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=fy26_bh-bibles_spring26_cth&utm_source=radical-radiance&utm_content=acquisition_christian-theology-handbook_20260501"><u>⁠ ⁠clicking here.⁠⁠</u></a></p><p>Life Counsel Bible: You can check out the CSB Life Counsel Bible by<a href="https://www.lifecounselbible.com/?emid=pm:em:260501%7Cacq%7Cna%7Cbibles%7Cchristian_standard_bible%7Cna%7C2634076_radical_radiance_life_counsel_bible:na:na&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=fy26_bh-bibles_spring26_life-counsel-bible&utm_source=radical-radiance&utm_content=acquisition_life-counsel-bible_20260501"><u>⁠ ⁠clicking here.⁠⁠</u></a></p><p><u>Previnex: Check out Sleep Health PLUS and get 15% (code REBECCA15) off your first order by</u><a href="https://www.previnex.com/discount/rebecca15/?rfsn=8662538.4cbaef"><u> clicking here</u></a><u>.</u></p><p>Live Oak Integrative Health: If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, head to<a href="http://liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance"><u>⁠ ⁠liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance⁠⁠</u></a> to learn more, receive a discount on service packages, and get started with Live Oak Integrative Health today.</p><p>Comfy Earrings: If you’re tired of earrings that look good but don’t feel good, you have to try Comfy Earrings.<a href="http://www.comfyearrings.com"><u>⁠ ⁠Check them out here!⁠⁠</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p>Speaking:<a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking"><u>⁠ ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Creative Business Coaching:<a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching"><u>⁠ ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Camp for Creatives:<a href="https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives"><u>⁠ ⁠https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4"><u>⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f"><u>⁠ ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz:<a href="https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6"><u>⁠ ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz:<a href="https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67"><u>⁠ ⁠https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67⁠⁠</u></a> </p><p>Books:</p><p>You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World:<a href="https://amzn.to/44omO3k"><u>⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/44omO3k⁠⁠</u></a></p><p>Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl:<a href="https://amzn.to/43IaFpM"><u>⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/43IaFpM⁠⁠</u></a> Before Dawn: Knowing God’s Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life:<a href="https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv"><u>⁠ ⁠https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv⁠⁠</u></a><br></p>