Ep. 68 - Epigenetics, Functional Medicine and Feeling Empowered in your Healing Journey with Dr. Karyn Shanks

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Today’s podcast guest is Dr. Karyn Shanks - a physician, teacher, and author of Heal—A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy, Reverse Chronic Illness, and Claim the Potential of a Vibrant New You.</span></p> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In today’s episode, Karyn and I talk about the difference between functional and conventional medicine and why she chose her career. We talk about her book, Heal, and how it empowers those with chronic illness to take back their power in their chronic illness journey. We chat about genes and victimhood, and so much more!</span></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><strong>In today’s episode we chat about:</strong></span></p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why Karyn chose her career</span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Karyn's book, Heal, and what inspired her to write a roadmap for healing for those with chronic illness</span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Your genes are not your destiny!</span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Feeling stuck is a story - let's find the reason we feel the way we feel</span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;">How to empower yourself along your healing journey instead of getting stuck in victimhood</span></p> </li> </ul> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Links and things…</strong></span></p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href= "https://www.karynshanksmd.com/">Karyn’s Website</a></span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/KarynShanksMD">Karyn’s Facebook</a></span></p> </li> <li> <p class=""><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/karynshanksmd/">Karyn’s Instagram</a></span></p> </l