Guest: Dr. Hannah Lawler, Naturopathic Doctor (ND)

Core Theme: Moving beyond the "pill for every ill" mentality to embrace nutrition (The Bean Protocol™), individualized hormone support, and the powerful signaling of the female cycle.

Key Takeaways & Highlights

1. The Luteal Phase "Truth Serum"

Uni and Hannah discuss the emotional intensity often dismissed as "just PMS."

• The Luteal Narrative: The luteal phase (the week before your period) acts as a "BS filter." While it can feel like "lunacy," it often highlights real issues in life or relationships that we suppress during the rest of the month.
• Actionable Advice: Don’t make life-altering decisions (like divorce) during this phase, but document the feelings. Use them as data points to address once your hormones settle.

2. Naturopathic vs. Conventional Medicine

Dr. Lawler clarifies the rigorous path of an ND:

• Training: Four years of medical school, including biochemistry, anatomy, and pharmaceuticals, plus extensive training in nutrition, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy.
• The "Village Doctor" Approach: Hannah operates a concierge practice, making house calls. This allows her to see a patient’s environment—poking around the pantry to see what they think is healthy versus what actually supports their biology.

3. The Foundation of Nutrition: The Bean Protocol

Both Unique and Hannah emphasize that nutrition is not a "fad" but the literal building blocks of cells.

• Soluble Fiber (Beans & Psyllium): Essential for clearing recycled estrogen and toxins from the liver. This is the "insurance policy" for anyone on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
• Personal Responsibility: You cannot drive a "Ferrari" (your body) and put in the cheapest fuel. High-performance health requires high-quality, consistent inputs.

4. Advanced Optimizations: Peptides & Genetics

When the foundation of nutrition is set, Dr. Lawler looks at "levers" to move the needle:

• Peptides: Signaling molecules that tell cells to perform specific tasks (e.g., recovery, skin health, or mood). Hannah highlights GHK-Cu (copper peptide) for anti-aging and Thymosin Beta-4 for recovery.
• Genetics (3x4 Genetics): Understanding "bottlenecks," such as the COMT gene, which affects how you process caffeine and adrenaline. Knowing your genetics removes the "DIY" guesswork from health.

5. Thyroid Health & The "Canary in the Coal Mine"

The discussion touches on why Hashimoto’s is so prevalent today:

• Environmental Toxins: Halogens like fluoride, chlorine, and bromine can "plug" iodine receptors in the thyroid, leading to dysfunction.

Root Cause: It’s never "just" the thyroid; it’s a response to stress, viruses, or environmental toxicity (like mold).