Last year Trinity's son became very sick with a chronic illness. He had all kinds of crazy symptoms. He couldn't keep anything in his stomach and lost 100 pounds and it was truly difficult to pinpoint the root cause of the issues. As a matter of fact, they spent the better part of a year trying to get to get a true diagnosis to bring her son some relief so that he could return to living a normal life. Here's the thing, chronic illness can take so many forms: muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue, insomnia, poor digestion, irritable bowels, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression…this list can go on forever. But, you know what all chronic illness has in common? They are a huge expense to your quality of life. When Trinity's son was sick she became sick with anxiety worrying about finding a cure for him. They both struggled to work and live life and they continue to suffer anxiety that the issues may return at any moment!

Ladies, the bottom line is that If YOU are suffering from any of these, you’re not being the best human you can be. Whether it’s parenting, supporting a family, being a community member, building a career, or just enjoying your life, chronic illness is keeping you from doing it at 100%. And you know what else all these things have in common? Western medicine does not have good solutions for them. Have you ever been told “it’s all in your head” or “you just need to reduce stress” by a trusted expert or doctor?

I'm sure you're thinking, "yes! A million times!" So, if you're ready to learn how to solve these common problems with no gimmicks or expensive therapies, just real data with real solutions, you'll love our guest today, Dr. Elizabeth Davidson. Dr. Elizabeth is a Holistic doctor, functional bloodwork specialist, intuitive healer, entrepreneur, author, forager, skier, and single mom. Everyone's health is a puzzle and she combines science and intuition to help people put that puzzle together, solving "unsolvable" symptoms and rebuilding health for maximum life.

Elizabeth helps her clients recognize all the healing power they have within themselves. Many of her clients are moms... and Girl, if you can grow a human being inside your body, it makes something like lupus or hormonal imbalance look simple to solve in comparison. Dr. E has helped many women just like you solve autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, anxiety, hypothyroidism, and various hormonal issues.

Her "magic" is helping her clients solve "unsolvable" symptoms simply and holistically with no medications. 

In this episode, Elizabeth teaches us:

1. 80% of our immune system is in your gut. The secret to great health begins with healing or resetting your gut microbiome.
2. The foundation of health lies in your mindset. Our confidence about our bodies ability to heal has been diminished by modern society because we are focused on using drugs to treat our symptoms, without getting to the root cause of the issues.
3. Sleep is when healing happens, where you process memories, digest your food...sleep is FOUNDATIONAL to health and wellness. Further, the first thing to be impacted when you lack sleep is your immune system.
4. Schedule at least 5 interrupted minutes a day to do something for yourself! Treat yourself more like a friend and show yourself love and compassion. It is great for your health!
5. Symptoms are information. When you experience a symptom, ask yourself "why"? And then ask yourself why you're taking certain mediations? Medications are also stressors to your body because this is another substance they your body knows how to process. There should always be an "end date" to using your medication and you should strive to solve your medical ailments at the root cause of the issue.

To find more of Elizabeth:

Website | drelizabethdavidson.com

IG | @doctorelizabethvt

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And we are here to add some midlife magic to your lives as well in the form of a community of women who are going through the same shit as you. They are struggling, winning, questioning, loving, and even feeling stuck at times...just like you. SO, let me ask you. Would you rather be struggling alone or with a tribe of women who empathize with you!? Who know how you feel? Who are willing and able to support you and lift you up? Because we are better together. You don't have to ride this roller coaster alone.

We've got your back with a no-nonsense blueprint and a supportive tribe. Make sure we're connected on Facebook and Instagram. Then, visit dearmidlife.com for:

Accelerated Education: Tap into our toolkits and courses that contain expert interviews, curated resources, and actionable steps that demand growth.

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We can't wait to meet you in the middle! xo Trinity and Shelby