The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel exhausted, ragey, foggy, and disconnected from yourself?

In this special storytelling episode, I take you through the fictionalized case study of a patient named Sarah—a midlife woman whose labs were normal, but whose life felt like it was unraveling. Together, we explore the clues that ultimately helped her reclaim her energy, peace, and power.

In this episode, we cover:

• 01:00 How to “investigate” symptoms like fatigue, rage, bloating, and disconnection
• 04:00 The 5 suspects draining Sarah’s vitality and how we tracked them down
• 06:00 What labs don’t always reveal (and what to look for instead)
• 07:30 Tools like candida protocols, vagus nerve toning, pregnenolone, and flower essences
• 13:30 The moment her symptoms lifted and the powerful insight it revealed
• 17:30 How your symptoms might be your soul’s whisper—not just a health hiccup

Links and resources:

• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/daily-journal

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

What if your most persistent symptoms aren't problems to fix, but soul invitations you’ve been too overwhelmed to hear?

In this deeply personal episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I explore what happens when we stop viewing midlife symptoms as biochemical failures and start seeing them as calls from the psyche and soul. If you’ve been doing the “right” things—lab testing, protocols, even nervous system work—but still feel like something deeper is stirring, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• 03:30 How physical symptoms reflect stored trauma, unmet needs, and identity shifts
• 06:15 The importance of safety and nervous system regulation before engaging in soul-level healing
• 10:20 Archetypal lenses: how anxiety, rage, depletion, or people-pleasing often mirror collective feminine archetypes
• 13:00 When clients say “I’ve done everything”—what might really be happening
• 15:30 Flower essences, journaling, and sacred ritual as tools for reconnection
• 18:45 Healing as re-embodiment, not bypass: why we need to be witnessed in the mess
• 21:00 The spiritual process of unraveling, re-membering, and redefining health in midlife

Links and resources:

• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/book-report

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

What if your anxiety isn’t all in your head but in your gut?

In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, I’m unpacking one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic anxiety: the gut-brain loop. If you’ve been stuck in an endless cycle of fear, bloating, panic, poor sleep, and nervous system dysregulation, this conversation is for you.

I’m walking you through how gut dysfunction, hormone shifts, trauma history, and poor vagal tone keep the loop going—and how I help patients safely interrupt the cycle so they can feel calm, grounded, and clear again.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the gut-brain axis is central to anxiety, especially for women 35+
• The signs your gut is inflamed and how they show up as mood symptoms
• How trauma, chronic stress, and hormone shifts alter your gut-brain loop
• Why anxiety and constipation often show up together in midlife
• How poor vagal tone and nervous system dysregulation keep you in fear
• Terrain-based tools to reset the gut-brain axis

Links and resources:

• Vagal Tone Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/vagal-guide/signup
• 21-Day Gut Healing Reset: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset/getting-started
• Panic Proof by Dr. Nicole Cain: https://www.panicproof.com/

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

What if your low mood isn’t just hormonal—or “just stress”—but a sign of inflammation in your brain and body?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the concept of inflammatory depression and why so many women in perimenopause feel anxious, flat, foggy, or fatigued and are handed a prescription before anyone investigates what’s actually going on.

I’ll walk you through how inflammation, hormone shifts, nutrient deficiencies, gut imbalances, and nervous system dysregulation all contribute to low mood and what to do about it. You’ll also hear a powerful case study of a woman who healed her mood by targeting the real root causes.

In this episode, we cover:

• 03:00 The hormonal imbalances that mimic or trigger depression
• 04:00 What inflammatory depression is—and why it’s not just about serotonin
• 06:00 How inflammation affects neurotransmitters, brain signaling, and mood
• 07:30 The top causes of brain inflammation in midlife
• 13:00 What labs and markers I run to assess mood-related imbalances
• 16:00 My go-to nutrients, herbs, and functional tools for supporting mood
• 19:00 Homeopathic remedies I use based on emotional patterns
• 22:30 A case study: how inflammation, nutrient depletion, and dysregulation were behind one patient’s “treatment-resistant” depression

Links and resources:

• Vagal Tone Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/vagal-guide/signup
• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/daily-journal
• 21-Day Gut Healing Reset: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset/getting-started
• Lab Interpretation Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/book-report-2/Landing

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

What if bloating and constipation aren’t just gut issues but warning signs from your hormones, stress response, and nervous system?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many women in midlife feel chronically bloated, constipated, and inflamed—and why basic advice like “just take fiber” or “cut dairy” often doesn’t work.

I’m sharing the five most common root causes of constipation and bloating in women 35+, how I help my patients assess their patterns, and what you can start doing today to begin resetting your terrain.

In this episode, we cover:

• 03:00 The real role of your gut in hormone detox, neurotransmitters, and inflammation
• 06:00 The five root causes of bloating and constipation in women 35+
• 16:00 Rachel’s story: how her gut healing began with safety, breath, and regulation
• 22:00 Terrain-based tools I recommend: bitter herbs, magnesium, castor oil packs, ginger, flax, movement, and breathwork
• 25:00 Why nourishment, not restriction, is the foundation for gut healing

Links and resources:

• 21-Day Gut Healing Reset: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset/getting-started
• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/daily-journal
• Vagal Tone Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/vagal-guide/signup

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

What if you’ve done all the right things…but your body still isn’t healing?

In this episode, I delve deep into a powerful (and often overlooked) question: What if your nervous system doesn’t feel safe enough to heal?

We explore the core concepts of Polyvagal Theory, how the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) works to improve vagal tone and shift the body into a healing state, and why regulation is often the most important, and missing, part of any health protocol.

You’ll learn how nervous system dysregulation blocks detox, digestion, hormone balance, and immune repair, and how gentle, sound-based neural exercises can help unlock your body's natural healing potential.

In this episode, we cover:

• 02:00 How a dysregulated nervous system becomes the hidden obstacle to cure
• 03:00 Why you can’t detox, digest, or repair without a sense of safety
• 04:00 Polyvagal Theory 101: the 3 states of your autonomic nervous system
• 06:30 How the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) works—and what makes it different
• 10:30 What titration really means and why going slow leads to deeper healing
• 13:30 How to map your nervous system and identify your “home” state
• 15:30 Sound as vibrational medicine—and why it’s more ancient than it seems
• 22:30 Real case studies: when meditation doesn’t work, chronic GI issues, and trauma shutdown
• 26:00 Why SSP isn’t the cure—it’s the entry point to reconnecting with your healing capacity

Links and resources:

• Free Vagal Tone Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/vagal-guide/signup
• Episode 1 Naturopathic Principles: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a148aacf-0b68-41d0-8707-45f6d314c314/
• Episode 2 Therapeutic Order: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6fae6042-8790-4cd9-add5-813f84132a22/
• Episode 4 Gut-Brain Axis: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/47733e90-298c-4bfb-bd76-46b443dd26a4/
• Episode 6 The Vagus Nerve: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b278c36f-eb4e-4004-9cea-44bd78a8db8e/
• Episode 7 Seeds of Health: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c5b19f1-94c8-4fcc-8e1e-8d29857080dd/
• Episode 11 Part 1 Functional Lab Testing & Terrain-Based Evaluation: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d9c5db5b-1345-4af5-afb8-dcd1b51e609d/
• Episode 11 Part 1 Functional Lab Testing & Terrain-Based Evaluation: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1f2d7e3d-3744-4fd6-bd7c-0283647fcde6/

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

If your energy is crashing, your mood is shifting, and your doctor keeps saying “everything looks fine,” it might be time to take a deeper look at your thyroid.

In this eye-opening episode, I share how thyroid function is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed during perimenopause and why that matters. You’ll learn the surprising ways your hormones, gut, stress levels, and nutrient status all impact thyroid health, and how to get the right labs (and interpretation) for your body.

In this episode, we cover:

• 06:00 How hormone shifts, gut health, and stress affect thyroid function in midlife
• 07:30 The deeper signs of thyroid imbalance that many women overlook
• 11:00 Why hair loss, fatigue, low mood, and feeling cold may be thyroid-related
• 13:30 The role of stress and nervous system dysregulation in thyroid slowdowns
• 15:00 How gut inflammation and nutrient depletion impact energy and metabolism
• 17:30 The effects of toxins, trauma, and stealth infections on thyroid vitality
• 18:30 Gentle, supportive tools for thyroid health
• 21:00 Why some women don’t feel better on thyroid meds and what to explore next
• 23:00 The spiritual and emotional component of thyroid healing
• 25:00 A real-life case study on healing fatigue, hair loss, and low iron with terrain-based care

Links and resources:

• Lab Interpretation Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/lab-guide/Landing
• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/daily-journal
• 21-Day Gut Healing Reset: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset/getting-started

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Your labs are trying to tell a story, are you listening?

In Part 2 of this deep dive, we move beyond conventional blood work and into the advanced functional labs I use to map the full terrain of a woman’s body during perimenopause and menopause.

From gut health to hormone rhythms, mitochondrial function to hidden infections, this episode shows you how labs, when used correctly, become a roadmap for personalized healing, not just a list of “high” or “low” numbers. If you’re tired of band-aid solutions and ready to work with your body (not against it), this episode will open your eyes to a whole new approach to lab interpretation and healing.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why advanced functional testing matters for true root-cause healing
• The Dutch Panel: hormones, cortisol rhythms, melatonin & detox capacity
• Stool testing: gut health, microbiome, inflammation & immune function
• SIBO breath testing: when bloating, constipation, and brain fog won’t go away
• Organic acid tests: mitochondria, B vitamins, neurotransmitters, detox markers
• Hair tissue mineral analysis for minerals and toxic elements
• Genetic testing (MTHFR, COMT) and how it impacts detox, mood, and energy
• Chronic viral load and stealth pathogen screening (EBV, CMV, candida)
• Food sensitivities, allergies, and hidden inflammatory burdens
• Autoimmune screening: how to catch it before it becomes disease
• The whole-body, soul-centered approach to interpreting labs and healing

Links and resources:

• Listen to Part 1: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d9c5db5b-1345-4af5-afb8-dcd1b51e609d/
• Lab Interpretation Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/lab-guide/Landing
• Rupa Health Lab Shop: https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_6G8Rzpn
• Blood Chemistry & CBC Analysis Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Chemistry-CBC-Analysis-Perspective/dp/0976136716
• Perimenopause: Listening to Your Body’s Wisdom Through Lab Testing: https://drkellylivingston.com/blog/perimenopause-listening-to-your-body-s-wisdom-through-lab-testing

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/thevitalspiritmethod

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

If you’ve ever walked away from your doctor’s office with “normal” labs but still knew something was off, this episode is for you.

In Part 1 of this two-part lab deep dive, I’m walking you through the conventional lab panels I run in practice, how I read them through a functional lens, and why standard reference ranges so often miss the early signs of imbalance in women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

We'll talk about everything from hormone rhythm disruption, nutrient depletion, blood sugar issues, and inflammation, to how these “basic labs” hold deep insight when viewed in the context of your whole terrain.

In this episode, we cover:

• 03:00 What it means to heal your terrain and interpret labs holistically
• 06:00 How I assess CBC, metabolic panels, iron, B vitamins, and liver markers
• 11:00 Glucose, insulin, A1C, and the link to anxiety and weight gain
• 13:00 Cholesterol, cardiovascular risk markers & why estrogen is protective
• 15:00 What a full thyroid panel should include (hint: it’s more than just TSH)
• 17:00 The case for testing estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and pregnenolone
• 21:00 Other markers I always run: ferritin, DHEA, prolactin, CRP, IL-6, ANA
• 24:00 Why labs are only part of the picture and what your body is really trying to say

Links and resources:

• Lab Interpretation Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/lab-guide/Landing
• Rupa Health Lab Shop: https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_6G8Rzpn
• Blood Chemistry & CBC Analysis Book: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Chemistry-CBC-Analysis-Perspective/dp/0976136716
• Perimenopause: Listening to Your Body’s Wisdom Through Lab Testing: https://drkellylivingston.com/blog/perimenopause-listening-to-your-body-s-wisdom-through-lab-testing

Lab Panels & Markers Discussed (and commonly run):

• Standard Labs: CBC, metabolic panel, fasting glucose, A1C, insulin, iron panel, ferritin
• B vitamins: B12, B6, methylmalonic acid, folate
• Hormones: Estradiol (E2), progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, prolactin
• Thyroid panel: TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, anti-TPO, anti-thyroglobulin
• Inflammation & cardiovascular markers: hs-CRP, IL-6, homocysteine, cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL/LDL, lipoprotein A, Apo B
• Immune & stealth pathogen testing: ANA, Epstein-Barr virus, Candida antibodies
• Micronutrient deficiencies and omega-3 index

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Is it anxiety, burnout, or perimenopause?

Today, I’m breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why so many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how you can begin to understand this transition through a whole-body, whole-self lens.

Whether you’re in your late 30s or early 40s and starting to feel “off,” or you’re navigating symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, brain fog, or cycle changes, this episode will help you name what’s happening and reclaim your power in the process. 

In this episode, we cover:

• 01:00 What perimenopause is (and what it’s not)
• 07:00 What early signs to look for in your 30s and 40s
• 13:00 Breaking down the four phases of perimenopause
• 16:00 What labs to run and why sex hormone testing isn’t enough
• 20:00 How to prepare your body (and soul) for this transition
• 22:00 Two patient case studies showing what’s possible with the right support
• 26:00 Why perimenopause isn’t a problem to fix

Links and resources:

• [FREE] Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/daily-journal
• Episode 7. Why Your Health Philosophy Matters + The Seeds of Health for True Healing: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c5b19f1-94c8-4fcc-8e1e-8d29857080dd/

Dr. Kelly's FREE Lab Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/lab-guide/Landing

• Hormone testing (estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH)
• Comprehensive dried urine testing (e.g., DUTCH test)
• Thyroid panel (TSH, free T3, free T4, thyroid antibodies)
• Cortisol and HPA axis testing
• Metabolic markers: lipids, insulin, blood sugar
• Inflammation markers: hs-CRP, homocysteine
• Iron & ferritin (especially in women with heavy bleeding)
• Pregnenolone – the “mother hormone”

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

Thank you so much for joining The Vital Spirit Podcast. 

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast as it helps us reach more women who are ready to awaken their healing potential.

Remember, healing isn’t a destination; it’s a journey. Every step brings you closer to the vibrant health you were born to experience. Let’s walk this path together. 

If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.