The Power of Functional Medicine || Taking Control of Your Family's Health with Dr. Liz Corcoran

Описание: In this episode of the Real Life Real Kitchen podcast, host Zoe Willis engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Liz Corcoran, a functional medicine doctor and psychiatrist. Dr. Corcoran shares her journey into medicine, driven by a natural curiosity about human behavior and a desire to help others, particularly those with special needs in her family. She discusses the differences between psychiatry and psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the whole person rather than just their symptoms. Dr. Corcoran highlights the complexity of mental health, which is influenced by a person's history, culture, and biology, and the necessity of building trust and rapport in the healing process.

As the conversation progresses, Dr. Corcoran explains her transition to functional medicine, which focuses on addressing the root causes of health issues rather than merely treating symptoms. She discusses the significance of nutrition and lifestyle changes in improving health outcomes, particularly for children. The episode also touches on the importance of family dynamics in fostering healthy eating habits and the role of the microbiome in overall well-being. Dr. Corcoran provides practical advice for families looking to make healthier choices, emphasizing that small, incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in health and vitality.

Welcome to the Real Life. Real Kitchen Podcast with your host, Zoë F. Willis, English mother-of-many, Mum Mentor, and your host at this weekly gathering of real talk, real food, and real family life.

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👤 About Dr. Liz Corcoran

Dr Liz has a passion for empowering people to restore their health through changing how they interact with their world. Through her own and family members’ struggles with health she was led to Functional Medicine. She graduated Royal Free University College London in 2005 and completed MRCPsych training in psychiatry. She has completed further education with the Institute of Functional Medicine and is a Certified Practitioner.

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Youtube:    / @drelizabethcorcoran5912  

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Takeaways
"Being nosy is a good way to be."
"The body is not a series of soloists; it's an orchestra."
"Food is information; it can change your biology."
"You have a lot more control and autonomy than you ever realized."
"Healing occurs through the relationship you have with the person."
"Small incremental changes can lead to significant improvements in health."
"The microbiome is like a cushion between us and the outside world."
"Nutrition and lifestyle medicine is precision medicine."
"The body has a number of core underlying functions that happen all the time."
"We need to think about the whole person, not just their symptoms."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Functional Medicine and Psychiatry
01:38 The Journey to Medicine: Curiosity and Compassion
05:30 Understanding Psychiatry: The Human Experience
09:11 Psychiatry vs. Psychology: Key Differences
12:24 Transitioning to Functional Medicine: A New Perspective
19:35 Functional Medicine: Root Causes and Holistic Healing
27:34 The Microbiome: Our Inner Ecosystem
35:18 The Microbiome and Its Impact on Health
41:00 The Role of Diet in Health and Disease
52:39 Cultural Shifts in Family Eating Habits
57:23 Small Changes for Big Health Improvements