Ep 26 Cortisol Testing and Cushing's: The Importance of Advocating for the Right Testing with Sam Weakland

Ep 26 Cortisol Testing and Cushing's: The Importance of Advocating for the Right Testing with Sam Weakland

Author: Jensen Schoonover March 7, 2024 Duration: 35:44

Join Sam Weakland on her health journey as she shares her struggles with weight gain and dismissed symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Discover her proactive approach to cortisol testing and the validation she found in functional testing. We also learn Sam's biggest lesson in listening to her body and her advice for advocating for oneself in medical settings. Sam is currently enrolled in the Nutritional Therapy Association program and plans to use her experience to help others when she launches her holistic wellness practice. Tune in for inspiration and insights!


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Ever finish a nutrition or wellness certification and realize there's a whole world of functional lab testing nobody covered in class? That's exactly where host Jensen Schoonover found himself, and it's the spark for Test Don't Guess-Functional Lab Chats. This podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tools that can transform a practice, moving beyond theory into the tangible data of gut health, hormone panels, mold exposure, and mineral balances. Each conversation is a deep dive with practitioners who are in the trenches, lab experts who interpret the numbers, and educators who design the courses. You’ll hear how they navigate the complexities of different tests, apply the results to real client scenarios, and build more confident, evidence-based approaches to care. It’s for the curious, the detail-oriented, and those tired of guessing. Jensen’s discussions strip away the intimidation, making advanced functional lab work feel accessible and actionable. Tune in to find clarity, learn from colleagues' experiences, and discover how to integrate these powerful assessments into your own work. This isn't about abstract science; it's about the applied art of using data to guide genuine healing, one insightful chat at a time.
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