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Dr. Brooke Stubbs - Foundational Female Health Pillars

Aug 7, 2025

Dr. Brooke Stubbs, double board-certified in internal and lifestyle medicine, dives deep into female health pillars like inflammation and gut dysfunction. She elucidates how chronic symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog often stem from overlooked factors. The conversation uncovers the significant role of diet, sleep, and stress management, while challenging common myths about processed foods and plant-based diets. With actionable strategies, Dr. Stubbs empowers women to reclaim their health and navigate the complexities of hormonal balance and lifestyle choices.

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Inflammation Feels Like Chronic Flu

Brooke Stubbs compares chronic inflammation to a slow-burning fire that leaves you drained and unwell.
She says chronic inflammation feels like "constantly having the flu" and reduces systemic energy.

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Foundational Health Pillars For Women

Brooke Stubbs lists core lifestyle pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, toxin avoidance, and social connection.
She highlights processed foods, refined grains, and refined sugars as primary nutrition problems.

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Gut Dysbiosis Raises Systemic Inflammation

Brooke Stubbs explains gut dysbiosis fuels overeating and raises inflammatory signaling in the body.
She connects gut imbalance to altered neurotransmitters and downstream metabolic and immune effects.

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Today I’m joined by Dr. Brooke Stubbs, a double board-certified physician in internal and lifestyle medicine, for a deep dive into inflammation, what drives it, how it shows up in the body, and why so many women are silently affected by it. We explore how gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances, poor sleep, and emotional stress contribute to chronic symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, and burnout. Dr. Stubbs shares why inflammation is often overlooked in conventional care—and how a functional, root-cause approach can lead to lasting healing.She also explains how food, movement, stress management, and environment can either fuel or reduce disease over time.If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system or frustrated by vague symptoms, this conversation offers clarity, empowerment, and science-backed tools to take your health into your own hands.This episode is brought to you by Seed. Save 25% off Seed: https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=kaylabarnes&utm_term=25p&promo_code=KAYLABARNES25Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction02:57 – Women Are Being Misdiagnosed (Here’s Why)09:10 – How Ultra-Processed Foods Hijack Your Biology15:05 – The Gut-Brain-Immune Axis Is Real (And Powerful)21:23 – Environmental Toxins Are Disrupting Your Hormones27:02 – Longevity Medicine Isn’t Just for Men33:10 – Debunking “Plant-Based Is Always Healthier”39:18 – Your Nervous System Is a Missing Piece44:56 – What Dr. Stubbs Actually Eats in a Day_______________Dr. Brooke Stubbs + WebsiteIG: / brookiestubbsmd Website: https://brookestubbsmd.com/Kayla Socials + WebsiteInstagram: / kaylabarnes TikTok: / femalelongevity Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevityWebsite: https://www.kaylabarnes.comFollow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.comBecome a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-memberkayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member