What if your bloating, fatigue, or fertility struggles aren't separate issues, but signs of a deeper imbalance no one's connected yet? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health, and we dig into how functional medicine uncovers the why behind your symptoms and why conventional care keeps missing it.

We talk about the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness, the truth about blood sugar and hormones, and why fertility issues are often metabolic in disguise. You'll also learn how functional medicine works in real life, how to find the right provider, and why Dr. Berzin created her "brains, bones, and booty" framework for aging well—especially for women.

Dr. Robin Berzin is a Columbia-trained MD, pioneer in reimagining primary care and author of State Change. She's helped thousands of patients get off the prescription treadmill and finally feel like themselves again.

We Also Discuss:

The wake-up call that changed everything
Why most functional medicine was failing
How functional care actually works
The blood sugar-hormone connection no one talks about
Brains, bones, and booty: the new longevity framework for women
The real reason your mental health symptoms won't go away
What no one tells women between pregnancy and menopause
The hidden crisis in kids' health—and what to do about it

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Learn more about Dr. Robin Berzin:

Instagram: @robinberzinmd Instagram:@parsleyhealth Website: https://robinberzinmd.com

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