Getting your labs done can feel empowering. FINALLY, you can have hard data about what’s going on inside your body.

But want to know the truth? Those results alone rarely create transformation. In this episode, Erin is talking all about Function Health, a direct-to-consumer lab testing company founded by Dr. Mark Hyman. She breaks down exactly what you get, and why it’s valuable if you’re serious about improving your health.

There can be major advantages of this kind of testing (think comprehensive biomarker panels, functional medicine interpretation, and the ability to track trends over time), but even the best labs won’t move the needle without a plan for integration.

Tune in to learn about Erin’s “Information + Integration = Transformation” framework, along with real-world client examples to show how coaching, mindset shifts, and consistent action are the true game changers. 

In this episode:

• The #1 misconception about comprehensive lab testing
• How Function Health’s biomarker panels stack up against traditional testing and why Erin thinks it’s a smart idea for certain people
• The key difference between conventional reference ranges and functional medicine’s optimal ranges (and why this matters for early intervention!)
• Erin’s “Information + Integration = Transformation” framework for turning knowledge into lasting behavior change
• How Erin’s client shifted from red flags in their blood work to coaching and lifestyle shifts to spark change

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Episode 212: A Functional Medicine Approach to Labs

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