In this episode of the Boss Body Podcast, Dr. Tim Jackson interviews Dr. Cassie Smith, a board-certified endocrinologist turned functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Smith recounts her transition from traditional endocrinology to a holistic approach, driven by her frustration with conventional practices. She emphasizes the importance of cellular health, circadian rhythms, and environmental factors in overall wellness. The discussion covers challenges in the healthcare system, the impact of statins on thyroid function, and the significance of gut health. Dr. Smith shares her vision for a new clinic offering regenerative therapies and her dedication to educating both patients and providers.

Episode highlights:

• Dr. Cassie Smith’s transition from traditional endocrinology to functional and regenerative medicine
• Importance of cellular medicine, circadian health, and environmental factors in overall health and wellness
• Challenges and resistance faced when transitioning to functional and regenerative medicine
• Relationship between cholesterol, thyroid health, and the impact of statins on thyroid function
• Role of cholesterol in cellular health and the importance of maintaining a balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
• Limitations of insurance coverage for comprehensive testing and treatments
• Interconnectedness of gut health and mental health, and the impact of environmental toxins on neurological function
• Frustration with the limitations of insurance in providing the best care for patients
• Plans to offer innovative therapies and open a new clinic
• Vision of educating children about healthy habits and reaching the masses through social media

Connect with guest:

Dr. Cassie Smith is a board-certified Endocrinologist, nationally respected speaker, researcher, and locally sought-after endocrinologist who focuses on a holistic approach with industry leading hormone and peptide therapy to treat patients struggling with overwhelm make lifestyle changes to rebalance and align their health. She is the founder of Modern Endocrine, a comprehensive clinic that is using extensive laboratory testing, genetic testing, preventative care, lifestyle modifications, and restorative medicine practices to personalize patient care and treatment plans for autoimmune and chronic diseases. As an expert endocrinologist, her goal is to help patients understand all their causes of inflammation which ultimately lead to illness by way of hormone imbalances, and provide a treatment path focused on a holistic, rather than traditional systems based, medical approach.

Instagram: @modernendocrine_ 

Facebook: Modernendocrine

Website: www.modern-endocrine.com

Episode Transcript

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https://healyourbody.org/episode89

All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson