#939: Dopamine Detox - Fix Burnout, IBS, Pain & Low Drive

Dopamine isn’t just about pleasure—it’s the master regulator of motivation, pain, digestion, immune function, and healing capacity. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down how dopamine dysfunction shows up as burnout, chronic pain, IBS, constipation, low motivation, anxiety, and stalled healing. We explore the difference between low dopamine tone vs dopamine resistance, how chronic stress and modern life blunt reward signaling, and why gut protocols often fail when the nervous system isn’t addressed. You’ll learn how dopamine impacts the immune system, gut motility, inflammation, and recovery—and what actually helps restore balance, from circadian rhythm and protein intake to dopamine detox strategies and targeted support. If you’ve tried “everything” and still feel stuck, flat, or exhausted, this episode connects the dots you’ve been missing. Secure Your Spot for Labs Decoded - Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Series where we'll teach how to read and interpret your own labs and functional ranges. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

If you struggle with Raynaud’s syndrome, cold hands and feet, white or blue fingers, or painful winter flares, this episode is for you. Raynaud’s is often dismissed as a simple circulation issue — “just wear gloves” — but that advice completely ignores what’s really driving it. In this episode, we break down why Raynaud’s is a vascular regulation problem, not a skin issue, and how deeper root causes like gut infections (H. pylori), chronic inflammation, nitric oxide deficiency, iron issues, thyroid dysfunction, and nervous system stress all play a role. We explain the difference between primary vs. secondary Raynaud’s, why autoimmune conditions often overlap, and how gut health directly impacts blood vessel function. You’ll also learn practical functional strategies to support circulation, reduce flares, and address the real drivers behind Raynaud’s — not just mask symptoms. Secure Your Spot for Labs Decoded - Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Series where we'll teach how to read and interpret your own labs and functional ranges. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Fatty liver disease has been renamed—and it’s more dangerous than most people realize. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), why 1 in 3 adults now have fatty liver, and why most people have zero symptoms until damage is advanced. We cover insulin resistance, ultra-processed foods, fructose overload, environmental toxins, mold, bile flow, gut health, and the critical labs most doctors don’t run (including GGT). If your labs have ever been called “normal” but you still feel off—this episode is mandatory listening. Secure Your Spot for Labs Decoded - Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Series where we'll teach how to read and interpret your own labs and functional ranges. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Peptides are everywhere right now — but nobody is talking about when you shouldn’t use them. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, Liz and Becca break down VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) — what it does, why it’s powerful, and why some people feel flushed, dizzy, or wiped out after using it. You’ll learn: What VIP actually does in the body (blood vessels, gut, brain, circadian rhythm) Why reactions like flushing are not allergic reactions Who needs to be cautious (low blood pressure, mold exposure, POTS, MCAS) How VIP interacts with nitric oxide and circulation Why peptides are not shortcuts — and when timing matters most This is a must-listen if you’re considering peptides, already using them, or confused by the nonstop peptide hype online. Secure Your Spot for Labs Decoded - Lunch-n-Learn Webinar *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

DHEA is one of the most commonly self-prescribed hormones—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down the real difference between DHEA vs DHEA-S, how cortisol patterns impact adrenal health, and why taking DHEA without testing can worsen acne, anxiety, estrogen dominance, and fatigue. We cover when DHEA supplementation actually helps, when it hurts, how stress, under-eating, over-training, menopause, and chronic illness affect adrenal output—and what to fix before reaching for hormones. If you’re dealing with fatigue, low libido, stubborn weight gain, hormone imbalance, or burnout… this episode is a must-listen. Labs Decoded - Free 5 Day Webinar Lunch-n-Learn Reserve Your Spot Now A free 5-day Lunch & Learn series teaching you how to understand your lab work through a functional medicine lens — so symptoms finally make sense. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Feeling wiped after workouts that used to energize you? This episode breaks down the real reason exercise can start working against you. We dive into exercise intolerance, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic stress, cortisol, hormone shifts, long viral activation, and why “pushing through” often backfires—especially for women in high-stress seasons or perimenopause. Learn how fatigue, soreness, inflammation, poor recovery, and stalled progress are signs your body needs support, not more grind. If your labs look “normal” but your body feels broken, this conversation connects the dots. Labs Decoded - Free 5 Day Webinar Lunch-n-Learn Reserve Your Spot Now A free 5-day Lunch & Learn series teaching you how to understand your lab work through a functional medicine lens — so symptoms finally make sense. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. David Jockers to unpack the science behind intermittent fasting, metabolic flexibility, mitochondria, research bias, and why women need a more nuanced approach to fasting. We dive into blood sugar regulation, cortisol, growth hormone, GLP-1, autophagy, protein intake, feast-famine cycling, and how fasting can support fat loss, energy, gut health, and brain performance — when it’s done the right way. If you’ve ever wondered whether fasting is good or bad for women (especially in perimenopause), this conversation will bring clarity, context, and actionable guidance you can use right away. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

In this powerful interview with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh, we unpack what really happens when the immune system gets stuck in a chronic loop — and why so many women stay sick even after gut protocols, detoxes, antibiotics, antivirals, and “kill stacks.” We break down TH1 vs TH2 dominance, immune tolerance, microglial priming, mitochondrial burnout, perimenopause-triggered dysregulation, and why real healing requires restoring immune balance — not just treating symptoms or chasing pathogens. If you’ve felt “stuck,” sensitive to everything, or trapped in relapse cycles…this episode is your roadmap back to resilience. Connect with Dr. Turnpaugh: Web: https://turnpaughhwc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Turnpaugh_Health *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Women are being put on hormones without anyone fixing the root problems — and it’s wrecking their results. In this episode, we break down The 10 Commandments of HRT so you can avoid hormone chaos, wasted money, and feeling worse instead of better. We cover why progesterone MUST be paired with estrogen, why “start low and slow” matters, how testosterone impacts metabolism and mood, and why metabolic health, gut health, and liver detoxification are non-negotiable before and during HRT. If you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or considering hormone therapy — this episode is your roadmap. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Too many women are stuck in the endless testing loop — GI Maps, DUTCH tests, mineral panels, stool tests — but still don’t feel any better. In this episode, we break down why more testing isn’t better when there’s no strategic plan, why results often contradict symptoms, and how real healing happens through a phased, root-cause process instead of supplement stacks and protocol hopping. If you’ve spent money on labs but still feel bloated, fatigued, inflamed, or confused…this conversation will be a game-changer. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard