In this episode of Root to Rising, Christine Hummel sits down with Allison Augsburger, a registered dietitian and integrative nutritionist, to unpack what it really means to listen to your body, advocate for yourself, and build a career that aligns with your values.

Allison shares her personal health journey—one that traditional medicine couldn’t fully explain—and how it ultimately led her to integrative nutrition, gut health, and entrepreneurship. Together, Christine and Allison explore the limitations of symptom-based care, the power of holistic health, and the confidence it takes to step away from conventional paths—both personally and professionally.

• What integrative nutrition actually means—and how it differs from conventional care
  
  
• Why so many people are told “everything looks normal” but still feel unwell
  
  
• Allison’s personal struggle with gut health—and how she became her own first client
  
  
• The truth about IBS diagnoses and why they often don’t provide real solutions
  
  
• How food sensitivities and inflammation impact the entire body
  
  
• Why healthcare often prioritizes quick fixes over root causes
  
  
• What it really takes to advocate for yourself in medical settings
  
  
• The importance of asking questions, seeking second opinions, and trusting your instincts
  
  
• How Allison transitioned from clinical work to building her own private practice
  
  
• The confidence gap women face when considering entrepreneurship
  
  
• Why waiting for “perfect timing” can hold you back
  
  
• How building a strong network changes everything
  
  

• Symptoms are signals—not the problem
  
  
• Healing often requires a whole-body, whole-life approach
  
  
• You are allowed to question, pause, and choose what’s right for your body
  
  
• Confidence comes from experience—but courage comes from action
  
  
• You don’t need to have every answer to take the next step
  
  
• Advocacy is one of the most powerful skills you can develop
  
  

Christine and Allison dive into why women often wait until they feel “fully ready” to make career moves—while men tend to leap before feeling qualified. Allison reflects on how years of experience, client outcomes, and self-trust helped her finally choose herself and return to her own practice.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t need permission to pivot—in your health, your career, or your life.

⭐Allison Bradbury Augsburger 

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