In this week's Rebel Wellness episode, I’m getting real about one of the biggest roadblocks I see people face on their health journeys: relying solely on traditional healthcare. Today, I'm examining the common mistakes I see people make when navigating their path to wellness through mainstream medical systems. I'll discuss the importance of building a diverse healthcare team, including not just traditional practitioners, but also functional medicine doctors, integrative specialists, and other complementary professionals who can provide a more holistic, root-cause approach to health.

From the differences between upstream and downstream healthcare philosophies to the pros and cons of testing options and insurance limitations, this episode unpacks why you might need more than your primary care physician to optimize your well-being. I also shar ...