Dr. Will Cole: Inflammation - The Health Issue Behind the Health Issues

Dr. Will Cole: Inflammation - The Health Issue Behind the Health Issues

Author: Dear Media January 26, 2026 Duration: 1:01:02
In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I’m joined by Dr. Will Cole, New York Times bestselling author, leading functional medicine expert, and host of The Art of Being Well podcast, for a powerful conversation about what’s really driving many of the health challenges we face in midlife. Dr. Cole is one of the nation’s top functional and integrative doctors and the founder of the world’s first functional medicine telehealth centers. He works with patients around the globe, specializing in uncovering the root causes of chronic issues like inflammation, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain health concerns. Together, we explore why inflammation lies at the heart of so many chronic conditions, how stress and unresolved trauma impact the body, and the practical lifestyle changes that support lasting health and vitality. In this episode, we discuss:What inflammation really is and why it’s behind so many health issuesThe gut–brain connection and its role in hormones and immunityWhy functional medicine focuses on root causes, not symptomsThe foods and lifestyle habits that fuel (or fight) inflammationHow chronic stress and trauma show up in the bodyWhy midlife is a powerful time to reclaim your healthHow to make sustainable changes without extremes For more on Dr. Will Cole, follow him on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorwillcole/ Website: https://drwillcole.com/ Listen to his podcast The Art of Being Well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-being-well/id1539535133  Thanks to my Sponsors:Bloom: Go to bloom.com and use code OVER50 for 20% off your first order. Brickhouse Nutrition: Visit ToneToday.com and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderHero Bread: Go to hero.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 10% off your orderOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with code FLOURISHING at www.oneskin.co/FLOURISHING #oneskinpodO Positiv: Head to OPositiv.co/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetv Have a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6  Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating life after fifty can feel like uncharted territory, but it’s also a space brimming with potential for renewal and vibrant growth. That’s the heart of Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse. Drawing from her own journey and a career built on curiosity-first in television news and later through creating a deeply personal YouTube community-Dominique facilitates honest conversations that move far beyond the typical narratives about aging. This podcast, from Dear Media, delves into the multifaceted reality of this life chapter, exploring topics from physical health and fitness to cultural shifts, continuous education, and profound self-improvement. Listeners will hear interviews and reflections that tackle the real questions women are asking about purpose, wellness, relationships, and identity. It’s a resource for anyone ready to redefine what it means to flourish, offering practical wisdom and genuine camaraderie. Each episode aims to provide both insight and inspiration, proving that the years after fifty are not an ending, but a compelling new beginning rich with opportunity for the woman who is wise, healthy, and wonderfully aware of her own strength. Tune in for a dialogue that honors experience while eagerly exploring what comes next.
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