Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison

About Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison

Welcome to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison, where we decode the language of your symptoms and discover the root causes conventional medicine misses. I'm Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, a functional medicine physician who's been serving families since 2009. Over the past 15 years, I've helped thousands of people finally get answers after years of being told "your labs are fine" or "it's just stress." As both a functional medicine doctor and shamanic practitioner, I bridge the gap between scientific precision and intuitive wisdom. Symptoms aren't problems to suppress; they're information to decode. This podcast is your guide to understanding what's really happening inside your body. We'll explore: *How gut health impacts everything from your mood to your immune system *Why autoimmunity isn't a life sentence—it's a message *The hidden connections between hormones, thyroid, and chronic fatigue *How to interpret your labs beyond "normal" ranges *Root cause solutions for chronic symptoms that won't go away Whether you're struggling with mysterious symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to optimize your family's health, this podcast will give you the education and tools to become your own best health advocate.

Publisher

Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jul 2019

Latest episode

18 May 2026

Latest episodes

195 episodes in the feed.

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   18 May 2026

   The Brain-Hormone Conversation

   The Brain-Hormone Conversation Estrogen, Progesterone, Thyroid, the Estrobolome, and the Woman in the Middle of It All If your labs are normal but your brain is anything but, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison goes deep on the hormone-brain connection in Episode 3 of the May brain health series. Estrogen as a brain hormone. Progesterone as the brain’s calming hormone through allopregnanolone and the GABA system. Thyroid as the metabolic gas pedal, and why standard TSH testing misses most of the picture. And the estrobolome, the gut microbiome system that actively recycles and regulates your estrogen from inside your intestines. Includes the labs to actually ask for, why bioidentical progesterone is not the same as synthetic progestins, and why perimenopausal brain symptoms often start years before cycles change. Topics covered: estradiol and neurotransmitters, perimenopausal brain imaging, glucose regulation in the brain, progesterone and allopregnanolone, GABA, bioidentical hormone replacement, full thyroid panels, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the estrobolome, beta-glucuronidase, gut-hormone axis, DUTCH testing. The Mama Brain Reset Doors close Sunday May 24 at midnight. The 30-day root cause program for the perimenopausal brain, the post-viral brain, and the woman whose mind has gone quiet. Investment $247 all-in. Comment MAMA on Dr. Alison’s Facebook posts or visit https://alisondibartogoggin.podia.com/mama-brain Feminine Medicine Class Wednesday May 20: Brain Medicine and the Sacred Mind. Link in description. Discount for The Mama Brain Reset for attendees. https://www.facebook.com/events/1631961514728671 Subscribe to the series Episode 4: The Forgotten Brain Foundations (drops May 25, the day the cohort begins).

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   11 May 2026

   Long COVID and the Brain What Post-Viral Inflammation Taught Me About Getting My Mind Back

   If you have not been yourself since a virus, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison goes deep on the post-viral brain in Episode 2 of the May brain health series. Long COVID, EBV reactivation, mast cell activation, POTS, and the neuroinflammation that ties them all together. Includes the full personal story arc Dr. Alison previewed in Episode 1, from EBV in high school through the February 2026 long-hauler symptoms that hit three weeks after a COVID infection. Plus the labs to actually order, the protocols she uses with her patients and herself, and the research that finally validates what women in chronic illness communities have been saying for decades. Topics covered: microglial activation, blood-brain barrier disruption, autonomic dysfunction, mast cell activation syndrome, EBV reactivation patterns, post-viral thyroiditis, the DUTCH test, monolaurin and other antivirals, methylation support, the nicotine patch protocol, and the difference between productive rest and real rest. The Mama Brain Reset Doors open today, May 11. The 30-day root cause program for brain fog, post-viral patterns, and the perimenopausal brain. Investment $247 all-in. Doors close May 24. Comment MAMA on Dr. Alison’s Facebook post or visit littleblackbagmedicine.com. Subscribe to the series Episode 3: The Brain-Hormone Conversation (drops May 18). Episode 4: The Forgotten Brain Foundations (drops May 25).

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   4 May 2026

   Mothers Brain : Why You’re Losing Your Words, Your Focus, and Yourself in the Fog

   If you are losing your words, walking into rooms and forgetting why, or feeling like the woman you used to be has gone quiet, this episode is for you. Dr. Alison kicks off a four-part May series on brain health by breaking down the five root cause drivers of brain fog in midlife women: hormones, infections, sleep, mood, and insulin. You will learn why “mom brain” is a dismissal, not a diagnosis, and why your normal labs may not be telling you the full story. Includes evidence-based citations on perimenopausal brain imaging, the glymphatic system, and the post-viral cognitive landscape, plus a brief look into Dr. Alison’s own post-viral journey. Topics covered: perimenopause and the brain, estrogen and neurotransmitters, full thyroid panels, Epstein Barr Virus reactivation, long COVID, the glymphatic system, sleep architecture, the inflammatory hypothesis of depression, insulin resistance and cognition. A foundational episode that sets up the rest of the May series. Subscribe to the series Episode 2: Long COVID and the Brain (drops May 11). Episode 3: The Brain-Hormone Conversation (drops May 18). Episode 4: The Forgotten Brain Foundations (drops May 25). Find Dr. Alison littleblackbagmedicine.com | Functional medicine consultations and ongoing care for women in midlife.

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