Why do you still feel off even when your labs are “normal” (nervous system, chronic pain, and real root-cause healing for women).

Let’s talk about the thing no one is saying out loud…

👉 What if your labs are “normal”…
but you still feel exhausted, anxious, inflamed, or just not like yourself?

Because that doesn’t mean nothing is wrong.
It means we might not be looking in the right place.

In this conversation, I’m sitting down with Dr. Laura Ricci; a Doctor of Physical Therapy who went from being the practitioner… to the patient.

And her story? It will stop you in your tracks.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode:

Your nervous system impacts EVERYTHING.

If your body doesn’t feel safe:

• digestion shuts down
• hormones get disrupted
• immune function drops
• pain can stay even after healing

⚡ What We Dive Into:

✨ Why women are told “everything looks normal”… when it’s not
✨ The connection between stress, people-pleasing, and chronic symptoms
✨ Neuroplastic pain (and why pain can exist without injury)
✨ How to actually start healing from the inside out
✨ Why tracking data (like HRV) can sometimes make things worse 😅
✨ The role of essential oils + foundational wellness for nervous system support
✨ The 3 things that made the BIGGEST difference in her healing

💛 Where to Start (Without Overwhelming Yourself)

Dr. Laura’s advice is simple (and honestly… refreshing):

👉 Pick ONE thing
👉 Start there
👉 Let the rest build

Because healing isn’t a complete life overhaul overnight…
it’s small shifts that create a ripple effect.

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Disclaimer:
The statements in this content have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The benefits discussed here apply only to pure essential oils from doTERRA.

Peptides explained (GLP-1s, growth hormone peptides, collagen/copper peptides), Plus natural alternatives using essential oils and supplements to support nausea, digestion, sleep, recovery, inflammation, and muscle while you’re on peptides.

Okay… can we talk about peptides? 😅
Because they are everywhere right now. Your feed is full of people injecting on Stories like it’s no big deal… and meanwhile you’re like:
“Wait. What is this… and should I be doing it?”

In this solo episode, I’m breaking it down in normal-person language... because I’m curious too.
I’m not here to shame peptides OR hype them. I’m here to help you understand what they are, why people use them, what the side effects can be, and what you can do to support your body (especially if you’re already using them).

Here’s what I cover 👇

🧬 What peptides actually are:

I think of peptides like a text message to your cell receptors; telling your body what to do more efficiently.

💉 GLP-1 peptides:

We talk about how GLP-1s work (slower gastric emptying + appetite signaling), what the research shows, and the big side effects people report:

• 🤢 Nausea
• 🚽 Diarrhea or constipation
• 💪 Muscle loss (this one matters WAY more than people talk about)

And if you’re using GLP-1s, we talk about supportive options for:

• digestion & enzyme support
• gut + microbiome support
• nutrient support (because eating fewer calories can mean fewer nutrients)

🧠 Growth hormone peptides:

These are the ones I’m still learning the most about, but we talk through:

• why sleep disruption happens early on
• joint pain + water retention
• how to support sleep and recovery in a more natural way

✨ Collagen / copper peptides for skin:

If you’re in the “give me collagen and less crepey skin” era… same.
We talk about topical vs injectable peptide options, and what to do if you’re not ready to go full peptide stack.

🌿 “Poor man’s peptides” (natural alternatives)

If you’re:

• needle-avoidant
• budget-conscious
• or just not sure what you’re putting in your body…

I share the natural tools I actually use in my own anti-aging / wellness routine and what pathways they support (metabolism, inflammation, muscle support, sleep, skin, recovery).

💸 Let’s talk cost + reality

Some peptide stacks can run hundreds to $1,000/month…
and I want you to know you do have options, even if you’re not doing peptides (or you only want one, not five).

Link to products: https://link.doterra.com/yw53VU

Bottom line: let’s learn this together.
And let’s support your body in ways that feel aligned, realistic, and safe.

Disclaimer:
The statements in this content have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The benefits discussed here apply only to pure essential oils from doTERRA.

Infertility, PCOS, high cortisol, and hormone imbalances are skyrocketing, and today we’re talking about what’s REALLY driving it (and what to do next).

One in eight couples are struggling to conceive… and the rates have doubled since the 1990s. So if you’ve been told “just wait,” “just relax,” or you’re quietly wondering why this feels so hard — this episode is for you.

I'm sitting down with Elizabeth Amos, FNP-C, CNM — Functional Medicine trained and former clinician with Gary Brecka's 10X Health Solutions — to unpack the real root causes she's seeing behind infertility: stress hormones, endocrine disruptors, gut health, insulin resistance, thyroid issues, and the missing labs most conventional providers never run.

🎧 In this episode, we talk about:

✨ Why infertility rates are rising (and why it’s not “just age”)
🧠 The stress → cortisol → DHEA → hormone domino effect
🥚 PCOS + insulin resistance: what’s actually driving it
🦠 The gut connection (GI-MAP + the “5R” gut healing process)
🧪 Labs most doctors miss (and what Liz checks first)
💧 Practical swaps that matter: water filtration + EWG app + toxin load
🥩 The simple nutrition targets Liz starts with (protein + veggies)
⚡ Why caffeine + alcohol can keep your body stuck in fight-or-flight
🤝 Why working with both partners changes outcomes (yes, men matter too)
🌿 Gentle support vs forcing the body (functional approach vs IVF-only)

🧡 If you’re in the TTC season…

This isn’t about blaming your body. It’s about supporting it — so it can do what it was designed to do.

🔗 Connect + resources mentioned:

• Find a certified functional medicine practitioner: IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) “Find a Practitioner” (ifm.org)
• Mentioned tool: EWG app (Environmental Working Group)

- Elizabeth’s website: https://elizabethamosnp.com/

- EWG website: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

- doTERRA products: https://referral.doterra.me/1209

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Disclaimer:
The statements in this content have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The benefits discussed here apply only to pure essential oils from doTERRA.