Hair loss is one of the most emotionally devastating health challenges, especially for women, and it’s far more common than most people think. But what if we told you it’s not the real problem?

In this transformative episode, Susan sits down with Carrie Hicks, a salon owner turned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to uncover the deeper truth about hair loss. What begins as a conversation about thinning strands quickly becomes a powerful exploration of root cause healing, the ripple effects of stress, and how lifestyle choices, not genetics, are often the missing link to lasting recovery.

Carrie shares her journey from stylist to health advocate after witnessing alarming levels of post-pandemic hair loss in her clients. Her story is one of heartbreak, relentless curiosity, and a commitment to helping women reclaim their health, confidence, and power, starting from the inside out.

Together, Susan and Carrie explore how digestion, mineral imbalances, metabolic health, and emotional wellbeing are intimately connected to hair loss, and why no serum, supplement, or PRP injection can replace the foundational work of living in alignment with your body.

This episode is a call to action for anyone who’s been told their hair loss is “just genetic,” for those feeling like a stranger in their own skin, and for anyone ready to stop chasing surface-level fixes and start healing at the root.

Your hair is trying to tell you something. Let’s finally listen.

Learn More About Carrie Hicks:

She is the founder of Crimson & Clover Hair Studio in Flagstaff, AZ and Nurish.d Hair Loss + Wellness, is a licensed Cosmetologist, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.

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Thyroid nodules are more common than most people realize, affecting up to 80% of the population, and yet, the truth about them is rarely talked about.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever been blindsided by a diagnosis, felt dismissed by the medical system, or wondered if there was a better way.

Thyroid advocate and educator Jennifer Holkem shares her powerful journey from fear and frustration to fierce advocacy. After a misdiagnosis and a near-surgical intervention, she discovered a groundbreaking, non-surgical treatment option that not only saved her thyroid, but reignited her life’s purpose.

You’ll learn:

• Why most thyroid nodules are not cancer, and what to actually do about them
• The surprising reason doctors often push unnecessary surgery
• The revolutionary procedures that preserve your thyroid and your quality of life
• How Jen turned her story into a movement, empowering thousands around the world
• What it really takes to advocate for your health and reclaim your voice
  
  

This is more than a medical conversation, it’s a wake-up call, a guide, and a dose of hope for anyone who’s been told to “just live with it.”

Healing is never just about one procedure. A huge part of Jen’s journey, and her ongoing transformation, has come from lifestyle optimization. That’s where our work together has been key. From functional lab testing to DNA-based insight and pH360, Jen is living proof that when you address the root causes and support your body the way it was designed, healing happens.

If you’ve ever felt like no one was listening, this episode proves that your voice, your health, and your choices matter.

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In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Piper Gibson, and let me tell you, this conversation is packed with insight, truth bombs, and hope for anyone dealing with chronic health issues that feel confusing, overwhelming, or unsolvable.

Dr. Gibson is an epigenetics expert, a functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Elite Gene Labs and the Tic Disorder Institute. She brings years of experience working with families, especially those navigating tic disorders, anxiety, ADHD, autoimmune symptoms, and chronic inflammation. We dive into how our genetics and environment interact, how symptoms are often signals (not life sentences), and what’s actually possible when we start asking better questions.

We talk about:

• Why so many kids are being dismissed with “they’ll grow out of it” and why that’s not good enough
• What tic disorders really are and how to decode them
• The critical role inflammation and gut health play in anxiety, ADHD, and other neurological symptoms
• Why genomic testing matters, how it works, and what it can actually tell you
• The myth of “one-size-fits-all” health and how personalization changes everything
• How Dr. Piper's own son’s health crisis led her to this work, and what she's learned from helping hundreds of families since

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the system, overwhelmed by information online, or unsure of where to start, this episode is for you. Dr. Piper and I are both passionate about helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered to take control of your health in a real, personalized way.

You are not broken. Your body is trying to talk to you. Let’s start listening together.

Learn more about Piper Gibson:

Dr. Gibson founded the Tic Disorder Institute: Regenerating Health and Elite Gene Labs, where she empowers families and healthcare professionals to address tic disorders and optimize wellness. She is a Doctor of Functional Medicine, Advanced Holistic Nutrition, and a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine.

Dr. Gibson helps individuals address the root of their symptoms through functional lab testing, nutrition, and genetic insights. She is also the author of Tic Talk: Common Misconceptions, Natural Approaches, and Real Conversations about Tic Disorders.

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Connect with Piper Gibson:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegeneratingHealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ticdisordersecrets

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