31: How Functional Medicine Can Help You Reach Your New Year’s Goals

Written By Carly Bayless
 

😬 Let’s be honest - most New Year’s resolutions fail because they focus on willpower instead of supporting your body’s innate healing capacity.

💊 In this episode, I break down how functional medicine supports sustainable, aligned wellness goals by uncovering the why behind your symptoms.

We’ll explore:

  • Why traditional calorie restriction and “try harder” approaches fail

  • How hormones impact energy, weight, and motivation

  • Thyroid & metabolism - the real story!

  • The role of insulin and blood sugar in cravings and fat storage

  • Nervous system regulation & stress

  • Why gut health influences mood and willpower

  • The difference between symptoms and root causes

  • How targeted supplementation can accelerate progress

  • The value of lab testing vs guessing

  • The emotional & mental side of healing

  • Why healing is a partnership - not something you can get from a prescription

You’ll hear practical examples of:

  • women who finally lost weight when their thyroid was optimized

  • men whose energy returned after stabilizing cortisol

  • moms whose anxiety improved after addressing nutrient depletion

  • individuals who finally felt like themselves again when hormones were balanced

This isn’t about “New Year, New You.”- it’s about coming back to the way God made you!

💛 RESOURCES & LINKS

🙋‍♀️ WANT HELP?

We’d love to support you. Schedule a free discovery call with us at Nurture Functional Medicine.

 
Carly Bayless https://carlybayless.com
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