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Suburban Warrior
Midlife is not a time to slow down—it’s a time to rise. Suburban Warrior is the go-to podcast for women who want to take charge of their health, embrace their power, and thrive in this exciting chapter of life.
Hosted by Crissy Pyfer, a Holistic Health Coach and fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, Crissy draws upon her own personal journey through menopause, years of experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms and medical gaslighting, to fuel her passion for advocating for women's health. By sharing her own experiences and knowledge, Crissy aims to support, educate and inspire women to embrace their power and thrive in midlife.
Each episode explores the unique health and wellness challenges women face in midlife, from hormonal shifts and stress management to fitness, mental health, self-care, nutrition, and the many changes women face during what may be one of the most confusing and overwhelming times of her life, perimenopause and menopause.
With expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable tips, Suburban Warrior empowers you to build strength, resilience, and balance, while redefining what it means to live your best life. The podcast emphasizes holistic approaches to health, offering actionable tips, expert interviews, and relatable experiences.
Your journey to health, happiness, and midlife mastery starts here—because warriors like you don’t just survive, they thrive. Join the community of empowered women who are redefining midlife wellness with grit and grace, one healthy step at a time!
Suburban Warrior
175 | The Hidden Inflammation Destroying Women’s Health | Dr. Sam Shay
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What if the reason you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or overwhelmed is that no one has actually looked at the full picture of your health?
In this episode, I sit down with functional medicine expert Dr. Sam Shay for one of the most eye-opening conversations we’ve had about chronic inflammation, hormones, burnout, gut health, genetics, and the hidden stressors that keep so many women stuck in survival mode.
We talk about why so many women are being told their labs are “normal” while still feeling terrible, the difference between conventional and functional medicine testing, and how inflammation may be driving everything from fatigue and brain fog to hormone imbalance and chronic illness.
Dr. Shay also breaks down the truth about cortisol, methylation, MTHFR, gut testing, adrenal dysfunction, and why there is no magic bullet for healing. Instead, he shares the framework he uses to help people finally understand what their body has been trying to communicate all along.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or frustrated trying to figure out your health, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and hopeful.
Connect with Dr. Shay:
Website: https://drsamshay.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/
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Podcast edited and produced by Chris Assist Media