For years, functional medicine has focused on lab results and supplement protocols. Dr. Deanna Minich knows there's a deeper layer most practitioners miss. As a nutrition scientist who worked under Dr. Jeffrey Bland and educated for the Institute for Functional Medicine, she's witnessed how artificial light at night disrupts women's hormones more than almost any other factor, yet it's completely ignored.
In this episode, Dr. Minich reveals why 85% of people are Omega-3 deficient despite supplementing, how eating a rainbow of 30+ plant species weekly rebuilds your microbiome diversity, and why your skin's "photo-metabolome" produces healing compounds from sunlight that Vitamin D pills can never provide. She explains the Goldilocks principle of sun exposure, why most women only get 11-15 grams of fiber daily when they need triple that, and how stress functions as a toxin that triggers leaky gut and impairs detoxification. Dr. Minich also shares why women's heightened sensitivity isn't a weakness but a powerful gift for intuition and healing.
If you're tired of functional medicine that stops at labs and supplements, this conversation offers a comprehensive framework integrating circadian optimization, creative expression, gut diversity, and the spiritual aspects of women's health that determine true longevity.Guest’s socials + website

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Everyday “healthy” choices might be silently rewiring your immune system—from canned soup and tap water to perfume, makeup, and even your couch—while autoimmune diseases quietly explode, especially in women. In this gripping conversation, Dr. Aly Cohen reveals how under-regulated chemicals, hidden toxins, and epigenetic changes may be driving the autoimmune epidemic, but also how strategic swaps, smarter water, food, air, and a 4-A framework can actually change the destiny of your health. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can truly detox, reverse flares, and protect future generations, this episode turns overwhelming science into a suspenseful, empowering roadmap.

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In this episode, Kayla sits down with Dr. Karan Rajan, who is one of the most followed medical professionals on social media, and he breaks down the gut microbiome like you've never heard before. If you've ever felt bloated after eating fiber, tried keto and felt amazing temporarily, or wondered why your "clean" diet isn't delivering results, this episode is for you.
They talk about why fiber is non-negotiable fuel for your gut bacteria, how to gradually increase intake from 10g to 50g+ daily, and the specific prebiotic fibers that matter most. Dr. Rajan shares his daily eating protocol, explains why prebiotics trump probiotics, and reveals the critical differences between male and female microbiomes. You'll also learn his exact protocols for recovering from antibiotics, healing leaky gut and why fasting activates your gut's self-cleaning system.

Guest’s socials + website
Instagram: @drkaranrajan
Website: https://www.drkaranrajan.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter: https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com/
Become a Member of Kayla's Female Longevity Membership: https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/checkout/become-a-member