What if your doctor said you were “fine,” but you knew something was wrong?

In this powerful episode of The Ambitious Chick, Dr. Libby Wilson shares her journey from traditional family medicine to building a soul-aligned practice that actually gets to the root cause of burnout, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance.

We talk about adrenal health, the pressure to follow a path that looks good on paper, and what it really takes to reclaim your health, purpose, and power—on your own terms.

If you’re a purpose-driven woman craving clarity, vitality, and freedom, this one’s for you.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Dr. Libby Wilson, founder of Best Life Functional Medicine and a former family physician who walked away from a successful medical career to follow a deeper calling.

Together, we unpack the real reasons so many women feel exhausted, burned out, and disconnected from their bodies—and how Dr. Libby used functional medicine to heal herself and build a thriving, soul-aligned business helping others do the same.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or stuck in a job that looks good on paper but drains your soul, this episode will validate what you’ve been feeling and inspire you to reclaim your wellness and your power.

• Why conventional doctors often miss what’s really going on with women’s health

• The truth about adrenal fatigue (and why it’s very real—even if your doctor says it’s not)

• How stress affects your hormones, energy, weight, and sleep

• The 4 root causes Dr. Libby tests for with her clients

• How she went from “golden handcuffs” in family medicine to starting her dream business

• Tips for women who feel out of alignment and don’t know where to start

• Why your intuition is your greatest diagnostic tool—and how to trust it again

“Just because the labs say you're fine doesn’t mean your body is thriving. There’s always a root cause—and you deserve to find it.” – Dr. Libby

“Entrepreneurship let me create the business and the life I needed. I stopped settling for what looked good and started living what felt right.” – Dr. Libby

Dr. Libby Wilson is an M.D. with board certification in Family Practice. She graduated from Wright State School of Medicine in 2001 and then completed her 3-year Family Practice Residency program at Miami Valley Hospital in 2004. At graduation, she received the John Worthman, MD award honoring her outstanding interpersonal skills, broad knowledge of medicine, and dedication to lifelong learning.

She is also certified in functional medicine through The Institute of Functional Medicine and The Kalish Institute and is a certified life and weight loss coach through The Life Coach School.

Read more about her journey with functional medicine and the life-changing effects it's had on her and her family.

Dr. Libby's passion is helping people find optimal health and create a life they love. She loves to interpret labs, explain them to clients in a way they can understand, and create plans to fix what is found. Middle-aged women who have spent their whole life taking care of others but are now ready to prioritize their own health hold a special place in Dr. Libby's heart and she loves sharing her knowledge to get them back on track.

Dr. Libby lives in Troy, Ohio with Andy, her husband of 25+ years, two teenage daughters, Josie and Ainsely, and their golden retriever, Zipper. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, running, lifting weights, reading, and all things related to health and fitness. She's completed two Ironman triathlons, the Boston Marathon, and the JFK 50-miler. She currently loves participating in CrossFit.

Connect with Dr. Libby:

Website: https://www.bestlifefunctionalmedicine.com

Instagram: @dr_libby_wilson

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063197633604

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_libby_wilson/videos

Take her free Adrenal Fatigue Quiz: https://bestlifefunctionalmedicine.com/adrenal-quiz/