<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/fan_mail/new">Send Vanessa a Text Message</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'>Support the Intentionally Well Podcast</a>IWP Website: <a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'>Intentionally Well Podcast</a>What happens when a diagnosis becomes the end of the conversation...instead of the beginning?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Cipriano, a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner specializing in functional and integrative medicine, to unpack what’s often missed in modern healthcare. After years working in conventional medicine, and through her own son’s complex health journey with Lyme disease, Dr. Pamela began to see patterns that couldn’t be ignored: patients being labeled, managed, and medicated…without ever truly understanding what was driving their illness.We dive into the challenges of misdiagnosis, exploring how patients are often given a label while the underlying cause remains hidden. We talk about why conventional testing can miss what’s really going on, when antibiotics may be necessary and how to approach them responsibly, and the impact of chronic inflammation, diet, and other lifestyle factors on reversing disease processes. Dr. Pamela also sheds light on hidden contributors to conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s, why the medical system often stops investigating too soon, and the gap between managing disease and truly resolving it.If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis didn’t tell the full story, this episode will give you a completely different lens to look through.Key Takeaways<ul><li> A diagnosis is often the description of a problem, not the explanation</li><li> Testing is not always definitive, especially with chronic infections </li><li> Many chronic conditions may have underlying drivers that are never explored</li><li> The body is often responding to something deeper, not randomly “breaking down” </li><li> Asking better questions can completely change the direction of healing</li></ul>Connect with Dr. Pamela Cipriano:<ul><li><a href='https://www.thepracticeofhealthandwellness.com'>Visit Her Website</a></li><li>Mention Intentionally Well or Vanessa for 10% off patient services</li><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Pamela.Cipriano'>Follow on Facebook</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/practicehealthwellness'>Follow on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@dr.pamelacipriano1329'>Watch on YouTube</a></li></ul>Connect with Vanessa and the podcast: <ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'>Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'>Vanessa on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'>Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'>Podcast on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'>Podcast on X</a></li><li>Email: <a href='mailto:intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com'>intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com</a></li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods">Support the show</a>This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send Vanessa a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support the Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;IWP Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when a diagnosis becomes the end of the conversation...instead of the beginning?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Cipriano, a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner specializing in functional and integrative medicine, to unpack what’s often missed in modern healthcare. After years working in conventional medicine, and through her own son’s complex health journey with Lyme disease, Dr. Pamela began to see patterns that couldn’t be ignored: patients being labeled, managed, and medicated…without ever truly understanding what was driving their illness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into the challenges of misdiagnosis, exploring how patients are often given a label while the underlying cause remains hidden. We talk about why conventional testing can miss what’s really going on, when antibiotics may be necessary and how to approach them responsibly, and the impact of chronic inflammation, diet, and other lifestyle factors on reversing disease processes. Dr. Pamela also sheds light on hidden contributors to conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s, why the medical system often stops investigating too soon, and the gap between managing disease and truly resolving it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis didn’t tell the full story, this episode will give you a completely different lens to look through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; A diagnosis is often the description of a problem, not the explanation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Testing is not always definitive, especially with chronic infections &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Many chronic conditions may have underlying drivers that are never explored&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The body is often responding to something deeper, not randomly “breaking down” &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Asking better questions can completely change the direction of healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Dr. Pamela Cipriano:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thepracticeofhealthandwellness.com'&gt;Visit Her Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mention&lt;b&gt; Intentionally Well&lt;/b&gt; or &lt;b&gt;Vanessa&lt;/b&gt; for &lt;b&gt;10% off &lt;/b&gt;patient services&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Pamela.Cipriano'&gt;Follow on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/practicehealthwellness'&gt;Follow on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@dr.pamelacipriano1329'&gt;Watch on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Vanessa and the podcast: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'&gt;Podcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'&gt;Vanessa on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'&gt;Podcast on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'&gt;Podcast on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'&gt;Podcast on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: &lt;a href='mailto:intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com'&gt;intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send Vanessa a Text Message Support the Intentionally Well Podcast IWP Website: Intentionally Well Podcast What happens when a diagnosis becomes the end of the conversation...instead of the beginning? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pamela Cipriano, a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner specializing in functional and integrative medicine, to unpack what’s often missed in modern healthcare. After years working in conventional medicine, and through her own son’s complex health journey w...

Lyme, Misdiagnosis & Hidden Infections: What Medicine Overlooks in Chronic Illness with Dr. Pamela Cipriano

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms">Send Vanessa a Text Message</a><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'>Support the Intentionally Well Podcast</a>This episode is a quick, in-between episode — a few clips from my conversation with Dr. Pamela Cipriano that I wanted to share. The full, rerecorded episode will feature a complete conversation with all the stories and insights, and is really where the full value is. Think of this as a sneak peek to give you a sense of what’s coming.These clips touch on misdiagnosis, hidden drivers of disease, and factors that conventional medicine often overlooks. They are valuable perspectives on their own, even before the full episode is ready.If you haven’t already, check out the most recent episode (98) with Matt Blackburn, and feel free to explore older episodes, recommended products, and other resources on the website.I wanted to share these clips because I felt they were worth hearing, even before the full conversation is ready. I hope they give you a little insight and something to think about. Connect with Vanessa and the Podcast:<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'>Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'>Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'>Vanessa on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'>Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'>Podcast on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'>Podcast on X</a></li><li>Email: <a href='mailto:intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com'>intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com</a></li></ul> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods">Support the show</a>This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms"&gt;Send Vanessa a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'&gt;Support the Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a quick, in-between episode — a few clips from my conversation with Dr. Pamela Cipriano that I wanted to share. The full, rerecorded episode will feature a complete conversation with all the stories and insights, and is really where the full value is. Think of this as a sneak peek to give you a sense of what’s coming.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These clips touch on misdiagnosis, hidden drivers of disease, and factors that conventional medicine often overlooks. They are valuable perspectives on their own, even before the full episode is ready.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you haven’t already, check out the most recent episode (98) with Matt Blackburn, and feel free to explore older episodes, recommended products, and other resources on the website.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wanted to share these clips because I felt they were worth hearing, even before the full conversation is ready. I hope they give you a little insight and something to think about. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Vanessa and the Podcast:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'&gt;Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'&gt;Podcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'&gt;Vanessa on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'&gt;Podcast on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'&gt;Podcast on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'&gt;Podcast on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: &lt;a href='mailto:intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com'&gt;intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send Vanessa a Text Message Support the Intentionally Well Podcast This episode is a quick, in-between episode — a few clips from my conversation with Dr. Pamela Cipriano that I wanted to share. The full, rerecorded episode will feature a complete conversation with all the stories and insights, and is really where the full value is. Think of this as a sneak peek to give you a sense of what’s coming. These clips touch on misdiagnosis, hidden drivers of disease, and factors that conventional me...

A Little Check-In + Sneak Peek at What's Coming

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms">Send Vanessa a Text Message</a>Mitolife Listener Code: Vanessa15 for 15% off at <a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'>https://www.mitolife.co/</a>Feeling exhausted, burned out, or like your health efforts aren’t giving you the results you want? In this episode, I sit down with repeat-guest Matt Blackburn, founder of Mitolife, to explore the hidden drivers of burnout, cellular aging, and chronic degeneration.Matt explains his CLF protocol (calcification, lipofuscin, and fibrosis), and how these processes affect energy, recovery, and long-term health. We discuss why conventional wellness advice like “eat clean, sleep well, get sun” is essential but often not enough in today’s modern, high-stress, high-toxin world. In his well-researched opinion, strategic and foundational supplementation can provide the support your body needs to recover and thrive.We touch on:<ul><li>The science of calcification, fibrosis, and lipofuscin</li><li>How modern stressors and environmental toxins impact recovery</li><li>Key nutrients that support cellular health (Examples: Vitamin E, Vitamin K2, etc.)</li><li>Systemic enzyme therapy and why it matters</li><li>His recent experience with peptide therapy</li><li>Listener questions about health foundations, supplements, and practical takeaways</li></ul>This episode is for anyone ready to go deeper than surface-level health advice. We break down the foundations most people overlook and highlight strategies that can truly help your body recover, perform, and thrive.Connect with Mitolife/Matt Blackburn:<ul><li>Mitolife Website (use code Vanessa15 for 15% off): <a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'>https://www.mitolife.co/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattblackburn/'>@mattblackburn</a></li><li>Mitolife Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mitolife/'>@mitolife</a></li><li>Mitolife YouTube Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MitolifeOfficial'>Mitolife Official</a></li><li>Mitolife Radio Podcast: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mitolife-radio/id1454068609'>Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>Peptide Resource: <a href='https://peptideinitiative.com/'>Peptide Initiative</a></li></ul>Connect with the Podcast:<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'>Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'>Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'>Vanessa on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'>Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'>Podcast on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'>Podcast on X</a></li><li>Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods">Support the show</a>This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms"&gt;Send Vanessa a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mitolife Listener Code: Vanessa15 for 15% off at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.mitolife.co/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feeling exhausted, burned out, or like your health efforts aren’t giving you the results you want? In this episode, I sit down with repeat-guest Matt Blackburn, founder of Mitolife, to explore the hidden drivers of burnout, cellular aging, and chronic degeneration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matt explains his &lt;b&gt;CLF protocol&lt;/b&gt; (calcification, lipofuscin, and fibrosis), and how these processes affect energy, recovery, and long-term health. We discuss why conventional wellness advice like “eat clean, sleep well, get sun” is essential but often not enough in today’s modern, high-stress, high-toxin world. In his well-researched opinion, strategic and foundational supplementation can provide the support your body needs to recover and thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We touch on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The science of &lt;b&gt;calcification, fibrosis, and lipofuscin&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How modern stressors and environmental toxins impact recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Key nutrients that support cellular health (Examples: Vitamin E, Vitamin K2, etc.)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Systemic enzyme therapy and why it matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;His recent experience with peptide therapy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listener questions about health foundations, supplements, and practical takeaways&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for anyone ready to go deeper than surface-level health advice. We break down the foundations most people overlook and highlight strategies that can truly help your body recover, perform, and thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Mitolife/Matt Blackburn:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mitolife Website&lt;/b&gt; (use code &lt;b&gt;Vanessa15&lt;/b&gt; for 15% off): &lt;a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'&gt;https://www.mitolife.co/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattblackburn/'&gt;@mattblackburn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mitolife Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/mitolife/'&gt;@mitolife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mitolife YouTube Channel: &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@MitolifeOfficial'&gt;Mitolife Official&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mitolife Radio Podcast: &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mitolife-radio/id1454068609'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Peptide Resource: &lt;a href='https://peptideinitiative.com/'&gt;Peptide Initiative&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with the Podcast:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'&gt;Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'&gt;Podcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'&gt;Vanessa on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'&gt;Podcast on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'&gt;Podcast on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'&gt;Podcast on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send Vanessa a Text Message Mitolife Listener Code: Vanessa15 for 15% off at https://www.mitolife.co/ Feeling exhausted, burned out, or like your health efforts aren’t giving you the results you want? In this episode, I sit down with repeat-guest Matt Blackburn, founder of Mitolife, to explore the hidden drivers of burnout, cellular aging, and chronic degeneration. Matt explains his CLF protocol (calcification, lipofuscin, and fibrosis), and how these processes affect energy, recovery, and lo...

Burnout, Cellular Aging & The CLF Protocol: What Most Health Advice Misses | Matt Blackburn

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms">Send Vanessa a Text Message</a><ul><li>Listener Discount ($50 off Inner Balance) — <a href='https://www.innerbalance.com/?utm_source=spotify&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=lopez&amp;coupon=podcastdrsarah'>Click here to redeem the podcast code</a></li><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'>Support the Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li></ul>Are hormones really the root driver of so many of the challenges women face, from brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, sleep issues, libido changes, and gut struggles? And is hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, something every woman should consider, or something to fear? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, founder of Inner Balance and a nationally recognized expert in women’s hormone health, longevity, and bioidentical hormone optimization. We dive into why she has seen so many women are chase all the wrong solutions for their health, like gut protocols, weight loss, supplements, etc., when hormones may actually be the main driver. We dive into why many women start HRT later than they might need to, and what earlier support could look like. Along the way, we unpack common misconceptions about HRT and natural aging, and explore how timing, dosage, and delivery systems can make all the difference. We also look at the broader picture of how hormones influence immunity, metabolism, sexual health, and brain function, and why fear and misinformation around HRT continue to persist.I share my own questions, hesitations, and devil’s advocate thoughts throughout the conversation, and reflect on how this discussion has somewhat shifted my perspective. This is a nuanced and practical conversation for women of all ages who want to understand their bodies more deeply, make informed choices, and reclaim clarity and agency in their health.Whether you are curious, cautious, or already on your HRT journey, this episode will give you perspective, tools, and insight, with no hype, no fear, and just real information. Connect with Dr. Sarah and Inner Balance:Inner Balance Website: <a href='https://www.innerbalance.com/?utm_source=spotify&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=lopez&amp;coupon=podcastdrsarah'>Inner Balance</a> Inner Balance on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd/'>@innerbalancemd</a> Dr. Sarah Daccarett on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaccarettmd/'>@sarahdaccarettmd</a>Connect with the Podcast:<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'>Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'>Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'>Vanessa on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'>Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'>Podcast on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'>Podcast on X</a></li><li>Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com</li></ul>  <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods">Support the show</a>This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms"&gt;Send Vanessa a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listener Discount ($50 off Inner Balance) —&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.innerbalance.com/?utm_source=spotify&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=lopez&amp;amp;coupon=podcastdrsarah'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Click here to redeem the podcast code&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Support the Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are hormones really the root driver of so many of the challenges women face, from brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, sleep issues, libido changes, and gut struggles? And is hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, something every woman should consider, or something to fear? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, founder of &lt;em&gt;Inner Balance&lt;/em&gt; and a nationally recognized expert in women’s hormone health, longevity, and bioidentical hormone optimization. We dive into why she has seen so many women are chase all the wrong solutions for their health, like gut protocols, weight loss, supplements, etc., when hormones may actually be the main driver. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into why many women start HRT later than they might need to, and what earlier support could look like. Along the way, we unpack common misconceptions about HRT and natural aging, and explore how timing, dosage, and delivery systems can make all the difference. We also look at the broader picture of how hormones influence immunity, metabolism, sexual health, and brain function, and why fear and misinformation around HRT continue to persist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I share my own questions, hesitations, and devil’s advocate thoughts throughout the conversation, and reflect on how this discussion has somewhat shifted my perspective. This is a nuanced and practical conversation for women of all ages who want to understand their bodies more deeply, make informed choices, and reclaim clarity and agency in their health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you are curious, cautious, or already on your HRT journey, this episode will give you perspective, tools, and insight, with no hype, no fear, and just real information. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Dr. Sarah and Inner Balance:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inner Balance Website: &lt;a href='https://www.innerbalance.com/?utm_source=spotify&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=lopez&amp;amp;coupon=podcastdrsarah'&gt;Inner Balance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Inner Balance on Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd/'&gt;@innerbalancemd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dr. Sarah Daccarett on Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaccarettmd/'&gt;@sarahdaccarettmd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with the Podcast:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'&gt;Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'&gt;Podcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'&gt;Vanessa on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'&gt;Podcast on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'&gt;Podcast on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'&gt;Podcast on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send Vanessa a Text Message Listener Discount ($50 off Inner Balance) — Click here to redeem the podcast codeSupport the Intentionally Well PodcastAre hormones really the root driver of so many of the challenges women face, from brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, sleep issues, libido changes, and gut struggles? And is hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, something every woman should consider, or something to fear?  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, MD, founder of Inner...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms">Send Vanessa a Text Message</a>Original air date: 7/16/2024Mitolife listener code (15% off any order): VANESSA15In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Matt Blackburn, founder of Mitolife and host of the Mitolife Radio podcast. This discussion explores what it means to change your mind thoughtfully in a space that often rewards certainty and punishes nuance. Matt shares his journey of evolving perspectives in health and wellness, why authenticity matters, and how navigating judgment can impact both personal growth and health decisions.We also dive into several areas where Matt has shifted his thinking over time, including:<ul><li>Iron metabolism, ferritin markers, and anemia</li><li>Vitamin C: whole food versus ascorbic acid</li><li>Zinc supplementation</li><li>The broader tendency to demonize nutrients and supplements</li></ul>This episode also serves as a foundation for an updated conversation coming soon, where Matt and I will continue to chat about the everchanging field of health and wellness.Connect with Matt:<ul><li>Mitolife Website: <a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'>Mitolife</a> (Vanessa15 for 15% off)</li><li>Matt Blackburn on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattblackburn/'>Matt Blackburn</a></li><li>Mitolife on TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mitolifeofficial'>@mitolifeofficial</a></li></ul>Connect with the Podcast:<ul><li>Website: <a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'>Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'>Support the Intentionally Well Podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'>Podcast on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'>Vanessa on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'>Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'>Podcast on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'>Podcast on X</a></li><li>Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods">Support the show</a>This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2009046/open_sms"&gt;Send Vanessa a Text Message&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Original air date: 7/16/2024&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mitolife listener code (15% off any order): VANESSA15&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we revisit a conversation with Matt Blackburn, founder of Mitolife and host of the Mitolife Radio podcast. This discussion explores what it means to change your mind thoughtfully in a space that often rewards certainty and punishes nuance. Matt shares his journey of evolving perspectives in health and wellness, why authenticity matters, and how navigating judgment can impact both personal growth and health decisions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also dive into several areas where Matt has shifted his thinking over time, including:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Iron metabolism, ferritin markers, and anemia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vitamin C: whole food versus ascorbic acid&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zinc supplementation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The broader tendency to demonize nutrients and supplements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode also serves as a foundation for an updated conversation coming soon, where Matt and I will continue to chat about the everchanging field of health and wellness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Matt:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mitolife Website: &lt;a href='https://www.mitolife.co/'&gt;Mitolife&lt;/a&gt; (Vanessa15 for 15% off)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matt Blackburn on Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/mattblackburn/'&gt;Matt Blackburn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mitolife on TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@mitolifeofficial'&gt;@mitolifeofficial&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with the Podcast:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://intentionallywellpodcast.com/'&gt;Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2009046/supporters/new'&gt;Support the Intentionally Well Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/'&gt;Podcast on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/'&gt;Vanessa on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcast'&gt;Podcast on YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessa'&gt;Podcast on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://x.com/wellwithvanessa'&gt;Podcast on X&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.me/thegiftofgoods"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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