In this special episode, functional medicine health and leadership coach Alyssa Bloom takes over the Systems Saved Me® podcast. Alyssa shares her journey from chronic health struggles to wellness, eye-opening statistics on women’s health, and introduces the core principles behind functional medicine. She dives deep into the first 2 of 5 key lifestyle factors—sleep and movement—offering practical strategies listeners can use right away. If you’re curious about holistic health, root-cause healing, and making small changes that add up to meaningful results, this is JUST the episode for you!

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – Introduction to the episode and Alyssa Bloom’s background in functional medicine and leadership.

2:29 – Eye-opening statistics about the current state of women’s health in the U.S.

5:53 – The episode’s purpose: shifting from fear to empowerment and the potential of lifestyle medicine.

6:56 – Alyssa shares her personal story of unresolved symptoms and how functional medicine provided answers.

10:04 – Explanation of the “five R framework” and the personalized, root-cause approach of functional medicine.

12:38 – Introduction to the five foundational lifestyle factors for optimal health.

14:19 – Deep dive into sleep: why it matters, how it heals, and practical tips for better rest.

20:20 – Discussion on movement and exercise: reducing sedentary time, current recommendations, and finding joy in movement.