EP 43. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Courtney Chichilitti, a pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner, to dive deep into gut health, cortisol management, and how to truly get to the root of your health issues. After over 20 years in the pharmacy world, Dr. Courtney made a massive career shift and retired from traditional medicine to focus on what really matters—helping people heal from the inside out.

We chat about the overwhelming stress, inflammation, and nervous system burnout that so many of us face, and how she discovered a better way to support her health. She opens up about her personal journey of being on birth control from a young age, dealing with endometriosis, and spending 16 years on antidepressants. Dr. Courtney shares the pivotal moment that led her to take control of her own health through holistic practices, focusing on the gut-brain connection, and getting off meds.

We also dive into the scary truth about the supplement industry and how most people don’t realize they’re taking low-quality products that don’t work. Dr. Courtney’s mission is to help people understand the power of probiotics, quality supplements, and real stress management that can actually help you heal.

Plus, we talk about the importance of becoming your own health advocate, listening to your body, and knowing when Western medicine isn’t the only answer. Dr. Courtney gets real about what it’s like to run through life with your hair on fire, and how she’s found her calm, happy place by prioritizing gut health, stress resilience, and truly nourishing her body.

If you’re ready to break free from prescriptions, constant exhaustion, and feeling like you’re not in control of your health, this episode is a must-listen!

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Key Takeaways:

- How gut health impacts everything from mood to inflammation

- The power of probiotics and the gut-brain connection

- Why Dr. Courtney left traditional pharmacy to pursue functional medicine

- The dangers of low-quality supplements and how to find the right ones

- Real talk on birth control, antidepressants, and their long-term effects

- How stress and cortisol wreck your nervous system—and how to fix it

- Actionable steps to start healing from the inside out and build true stress resilience

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