About My Guest

Keri Brooks is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner,  Women’s Wellness Specialist and is an avid corporate speaker and food educator.  In addition, she holds certifications in personal training, Pilates, yoga,  and Intuitive healing. 

She has been featured on local radio shows, podcasts and several online Wellness Summits.

Most recently, she helped facilitate a landmark study as the lead Nutritionist in a Functional Medicine Study with the Mayo Clinic. 

She’s the creator of  30 Days to Thrive, a transformational jump-start program that has helped hundreds of men and women reclaim their bodies, healthy habits and well-being. Keri is an expert in her field. Dr. Dan Kalish, founder of Kalish Functional Medicine Institute and author, recognized her as a top graduate from his program and called her a “brilliant practitioner and nutritionist”. Sean Croxton, fellow FDN practitioner, founder of Underground Wellness and creator of Underground Wellness Radio (the Number 1 rated Health Podcast Show in the United States) says Keri is the “practitioner he entrusts his family, friends and now perspective clients to”.

In her free time, Keri loves to play!  She hikes, practices yoga, dances and Paddle Boards!  

She’s a huge foodie and single mama who is dedicated to finding ways to simplify healthy eating for you and your family.

Summary

In this fun and insightful chat, Leah Vachani sits down with Keri Brooks, a functional medicine expert, to dive into why so many women feel run down despite trying to live a healthy lifestyle—a phenomenon Keri calls "Feel Like Crap Syndrome" (FLC). They break down five game-changing health strategies, covering everything from why liver detox is a must for vitality to how nervous system regulation can help tackle stress. Keri also dishes on the importance of sleep for hormonal balance, digestion’s impact on overall health, and how precision medicine testing can give women the personalized insights they need to thrive.

This conversation is packed with actionable tips and inspiring advice, perfect for anyone wanting to take control of their health journey. Tune in for real talk, simple rituals, and empowering ways to feel better!

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The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.

Takeaways

FLC syndrome affects women who seem to be doing everything right.

Liver detox is crucial for overall health and vitality.

Supporting the nervous system can help reduce stress and improve well-being.

Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, impacting hormones and brain function.

Digestion is the gateway to health; optimizing it is key.

Precision medicine testing can provide insights into individual health needs.

Women should advocate for their health and seek comprehensive testing.

Simple daily rituals can significantly improve detoxification processes.

Breathwork and meditation are effective tools for calming the nervous system.

Empowerment comes from understanding and addressing health issues proactively.

Sound Bites

"I started seeing my own journey."

"The liver is kind of my new hero."

"We can always heal, there's always room to rebuild."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Meet Keri Brooks: Functional Medicine Practitioner

02:53 Understanding FLC Syndrome: Feel Like Crap Syndrome

05:13 Five Essential Health Strategies for Women

08:09 The Importance of Liver Detox

17:47 Calming the Nervous System for Better Health

25:22 The Critical Role of Sleep in Health

28:38 Optimizing Digestion for Overall Wellness

32:52 Precision Medicine Testing: Taking Control of Your Health

36:12 Empowerment and Resources for Women’s Health

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