Welcome to Functional Wellness with Dr. Alison, where we decode the language of your symptoms and discover the root causes conventional medicine misses. I'm Dr. Alison DiBarto Goggin, a functional medicine physician who's been serving families since 2009. Over the past 15 years, I've helped thousands of people finally get answers after years of being told "your labs are fine" or "it's just stress." As both a functional medicine doctor and shamanic practitioner, I bridge the gap between scientific precision and intuitive wisdom. Symptoms aren't problems to suppress; they're information to decode. This podcast is your guide to understanding what's really happening inside your body. We'll explore: *How gut health impacts everything from your mood to your immune system *Why autoimmunity isn't a life sentence—it's a message *The hidden connections between hormones, thyroid, and chronic fatigue *How to interpret your labs beyond "normal" ranges *Root cause solutions for chronic symptoms that won't go away Whether you're struggling with mysterious symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to optimize your family's health, this podcast will give you the education and tools to become your own best health advocate.