#767 – Dr. Alicia Newsome – Unlocking Women’s Health: A Functional Approach
#766 – Ronnie Figueroa – Unlocking Inner Transformation | Healing, Spirituality, and Self-Discovery
June 9, 2026
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In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her inspiring journey from struggling with fibromyalgia to becoming a leading advocate for holistic and functional medicine tailored to women’s health. Discover practical insights on hormonal balance, gut health, parasite cleansing, and how advanced testing can revolutionize personalized care.
Dr. Alicia Newsome is a functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle physician specializing in root-cause, personalized care for women. She focuses on issues like hormone balance, periods, fertility, detoxification, and overall wellness, often addressing why conventional medicine may fall short in providing lasting solutions.
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Main Topics:
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Dr. Alicia’s journey from conventional medicine to holistic healing
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Root causes of chronic women’s health issues like fibromyalgia, PCOS, endometriosis
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The influence of toxins, gut health, and stress on hormonal balance
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The importance of advanced lab testing (Dutch test, comprehensive panels)
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Natural protocols for detoxification, parasite cleansing, and hormone regulation
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The role of mental health, gratitude, and lifestyle in physiological health
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Challenges within mainstream healthcare and advocacy for proactive, personalized care
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Timestamps:
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(00:00) – Introduction: From fibromyalgia diagnosis to holistic health advocate
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(02:10) – Dr. Alicia’s early struggles with conventional fibromyalgia treatment
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(07:12) – Root causes of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
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(09:31) – Stress, gut health, and inflammatory drivers
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(11:27) – Mental health and gratitude practices affecting physiology
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(14:22) – Hormonal imbalances during peri/menopause and gut-hormone connection
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(16:17) – Addressing estrogen detox pathways for women’s health
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(17:46) – Main health concerns for women: weight resistance, energy, mood
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(20:22) – Impact of sleep, diet, and circadian rhythms
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(22:41) – Cellular detoxification protocols and detox myths
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(23:50) – Parasite cleansing stories and lunar timing
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(25:54) – How parasite cleanses can resolve hormonal issues
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(32:42) – Sex differences: Why women experience chronic health issues differently
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(34:19) – Hormonal cycle phases and stress impacts
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(36:17) – Main blood and functional testing recommendations
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(39:28) – The 90-day personalized health reset process
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(44:34) – Addressing mainstream healthcare failures and advocating for personalized testing
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(50:43) – Advanced testing for hormones, toxins, and genetics
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(58:15) – Resources: How to connect with Dr. Alicia and access her programs
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(60:32) – Wrap-up and final thoughts: Rest as a foundation of health
