Continuing with the "How I See It" Series, in this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m breaking down the deeper layers of endometriosis—beyond hormones and inflammation—to reveal what’s truly driving chronic pain and exhaustion for so many women and moms. If you’ve struggled with painful cycles, fatigue, or even infertility, this conversation will shift your perspective on how you approach healing & managing endometriosis. Tune in to discover: - Why endometriosis is more than just a hormonal imbalance—and what that means for healing - The surprising connection between chronic stress, childhood patterns, and pelvic pain - How your immune system and gut health play a critical role in endometriosis - Why conventional treatments like birth control often fail to address the root cause - The role of toxins, nervous system dysregulation, and emotional patterns in fueling inflammation - What you can do today to support your body, balance hormones, and reclaim your energy If you’re tired of the cycle of pain, fatigue, and frustration, this episode will give you the missing insights to finally move toward healing. Links from this episode: Get the free Hormone Alchemy Workshop: https://nw-functional-medicine.ck.page/272adb865a End the exhaustion, reclaim your vitality and go from surviving to thriving:https://2ly.link/24CZN Send me a DM on instagram to get more information about Functional Motherhood and my Deep Dive Private Coaching. www.intstagram.com/drkirstin Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin #drkirstin #endometriosis #endometriosissupport #hormones *Disclaimer: this is NOT medical advice and is for educational purposes only. Always consult with YOUR doctor before making any changes to your routines.…

What if the root of your chronic health struggles, burnout, and overwhelm wasn't about doing more & finding the right protocol, but learning to meet the needs you've been taught to ignore? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I'm sharing the crucial understanding that transformed my own journey from burnout, endometriosis, migraines, overwhelm and exhausted to thriving in both my health and motherhood. If you're stuck in the cycle of pushing through fatigue, feeling guilty for resting, and watching your health decline despite trying "all the right things," this episode will change everything. Tune in to discover: - Why being a "good mom" shouldn't mean sacrificing your health and happiness - The real reason you're still exhausted (even after addressing hormones, diet, and stress) - How childhood patterns show up in motherhood as burnout, overwhelm, and chronic health issues - The surprising connection between meeting your own needs and healing chronic conditions - Why traditional approaches to autoimmune disease, fatigue, and hormone issues often fail moms - The transformative shift that helps you reclaim your energy, joy, and presence with your kids If you're ready to stop feeling like you're drowning in your chronic health struggles & barely surviving through motherhood and start truly thriving—in your health, your energy, and your relationship with your kids—this episode holds the missing piece you've been searching for. Links from this episode: End the exhaustion, reclaim your vitality and go from surviving to thriving Send me a DM on instagram to get more information about Functional Motherhood and my Deep Dive Private Coaching. www.intstagram.com/drkirstin…

What if the reason you’re stuck in your healing journey isn’t because you need to do more, but because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to change? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show, I’m kicking off a new series where I break down the biggest health challenges I see—autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormone imbalances, chronic fatigue, and more—through the lens of deep transformation. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. We’re diving into why stress, capacity, and safety are the true foundations of healing, and how shifting your inner world can unlock the results you’ve been chasing. Tune in to hear: Why stress is at the root of nearly every chronic health condition—and how to stop it from sabotaging your healing. How your body’s sense of safety determines whether you gain or lose weight, recover from illness, or stay stuck. The powerful connection between your beliefs, nervous system, and ability to heal. Why doing more isn’t the answer—and what to do instead to get real, lasting results. How to shift your internal wiring so that your body finally aligns with what you want, not what you fear. If you’re ready to break free from cycles of burnout, exhaustion, and plateaued progress, this episode will give you the perspective shift you need to start seeing long term, sustainable change. Links from this episode: Worthy Breakthrough Workshop⁠ ⁠Functional Motherhood⁠ ⁠Send me a message on instagram to learn more about the deep dive process or head to www.nwfunctionalmedicine.com…

What if resting wasn’t about losing momentum, but about creating the capacity to grow, heal, and thrive? In this episode of The Doctor Kirstin Show , I’m diving into the second part of our conversation on rest—how it’s deeply tied to our sense of worthiness and our ability to receive support, healing, and joy. Rest isn't just physical; it’s about rewiring your mindset, breaking through limiting beliefs, and creating space for what you truly want. As a mom, entrepreneur, or someone navigating chronic health challenges, you might fear that rest will derail your motivation or progress. But the truth is, the opposite happens when you learn to integrate rest into your life intentionally. I’ll share a transformative process I’ve developed to help you build capacity, regulate your emotions, and align your mind, body, and spirit for long-term success. Tune in to hear: Why rest is foundational for emotional regulation, avoiding burnout, and creating space for growth. The three key barriers to achieving what you want: stress, emotional dysregulation, and worthiness. How subconscious beliefs about rest and support might be blocking your progress. The importance of transitioning your motivation from pain to focused joy and alignment. Practical rituals and tools to help your mind and body embrace rest and rejuvenation. If you’re ready to explore rest as a superpower for sustainable growth, this episode is for you! Links from this episode: FREE Hormone Alchemy Workshop Worthy Breakthrough Workshop Functional Motherhood Come find me on instagram to learn more about the new deep dive process…

Some of the most common things my clients have said they want more of in their life are energy, mental clarity or stillness or more internal peace (something along those lines), and happiness/joy. If you're thinking yes, but also I want to be healthy, the question I ask is what would having health give you. Like, how would you feel about yourself, your life, when you have the health (or any outcome) you want? Most people will tell you to do the hard thing meaning do what you need to do first, or get yourself motivated and do everything before you take a break, earn your rest. And this by far is one of the most common stories that I find behind people who struggle to rest AND in many of these cases my clients with these patterns are coming to see me because they have anxiety or a chronic illness or they're stuck in a pattern that no matter how hard they work to achieve it... they can't. I'm offering a different perspective on rest. Flipping the story. Giving you a different way to look at your relationship with rest and doing MORE of what you want to do in your day/life. One thing you might find is that doing more of what you want doesn't necessarily come at the expense of doing what you need to do... in fact, you might find that "motivation" comes back and the procrastination seems to dissolve a lot faster. If this episode resinated, come find me over on instagram @drkirstin and send me a message. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. If you'd like to learn more about the programs mentioned at the end, head to this link for the WORTHY breakthrough workshop Or send me a message over on instagram to get the details about the new breakthrough series that, in 8 weeks, will get to the root of your anxiety, burnout, rage, guilt and overwhelm making those "old" patterns. By the end of the 8 weeks you'll not only be no longer stuck, but you'll also know that the things that used to make you upset, that you used to react to, no longer do that anymore and now you have the capacity to respond. Now you no longer ride the emotional rollercoaster and the mental spirals and cycles? You've stepped off of those and created your new path.…

On this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show , we are diving deep into the journey of healing autoimmune conditions by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of health. In this episode Dr Kirstin highlights the frustration many feel when navigating conflicting health information. She stresses the importance of patience, consistency, and self-trust in the healing process. She also explores the emotional patterns commonly associated with autoimmune diseases, referencing Dr. Gabor Maté’s work on the connection between suppressed emotions and chronic illness. Dr. Kirstin connects these insights to the challenges and opportunities of motherhood, explaining how healing unaddressed emotional wounds can benefit not only mothers but their children as well. This episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps for those seeking holistic solutions to autoimmune struggles and motherhood challenges. Links from this episode: Save your spot and add on hormone lab testing for the next round of Functional Motherhood Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin…

Today on the podcast I have guest Dr Emma Andre with me sharing about the benefits of Psychedelic medicine, specifically Ketamine, for mental health and trauma. It's been used for mental health for over 20 years to help with conditions like depression and anxiety and it works faster than traditional antidepressants. Here on this podcast we talk a lot about transformational medicine and how our health and disease has a lot to do with the stories we tell ourselves and our inner world. On this episode you'll learn how we can use psychedelic medicine, like Ketamine, to improve chemical imbalances in the brain and help to really disrupt negative feelings and patterns to create new, healthier ones. Ketamine is the first legal clinician-prescribed psychedelic treatment for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, OCD, substance use disorders, and other mental health-related conditions.We hope you enjoy this episode! Links from this episode: You can find Dr Emma and her services at medicinewithin.com Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin…

Have you ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel trying to balance your hormones, but it doesn't feel like you're getting anywhere? This is super common because we're often missing pieces that ALL need to be there in order to restore balance to our health and hormones. In this episode you'll learn: - How to get off the rollercoaster of chronic health issues - I'm showing you exactly how we look at the WHOLE body and the areas that are so commonly overlooked that leave people frustrated and wondering what you're doing wrong Links from this episode: Join me for my free Hormone Alchemy Workshop on November 8th! Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin…

If you're new here, welcome! I'm Dr Kirstin Lauritzen. Today we are talking all about a super common root cause that I see all the time when it comes to healing chronic health conditions and balancing hormones... it's the fear of resting and the constant pressure to achieve and do everything . There's a connection between your subconscious beliefs and physical health. The problem starts when we stop listening and start ignoring how we feel. That's when the "mind over body" approach can lead to burnout, fatigue, and worsening symptoms. In this episode you'll learn: - How fear and guilt around rest & recovery contribute to health challenges. - About the power of addressing emotional and mental health alongside physical symptoms - You'll get practical strategies for moms to create space and restore balance your life... (hint... it's not necessarily about "doing" less) And if you loved this episode, subscribe and share it with a friend or out on social media. And join me for the newest FREE workshop coming up on November 8th: "Hormonal Alchemy," where I'm showing you exactly how to transform your hormone health and reduce stress. Links from this episode: Register for The Hormone Alchemy Workshop Coming Up November 8th! Get The WORTHY Workshop Join Functional Motherhood today! Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin #athlete #drkirstin #momathlete…

In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to get to the root of where those feelings/behaviors come from. Our thought patterns, behaviors, our actions come from our belief systems. It's "programming" or "conditioning". It's what we learned as we grew up. We learned how to survive. We learned how to have our needs met. Sometimes though as we get older, that "belief system" no longer works for us. And that's what today's episode is all about. Get the WORTHY Workshop for $67 today. Join Functional Motherhood click here today and get the pre-presale exclusive pricing (our next live group round starts in November): ⁠⁠https://drkirstin.com/functional-motherhood⁠ If you heard something that resonated or was helpful let me know! Send me a message or share this episode on Instagram and don't forget to tag me ⁠⁠@drkirstin⁠⁠ !…

In today's episode I'm sharing my thoughts behind why I believe if we really want to shift out of overwhelm and burnout we need to shift more than just our "mindset". I share my experience with learning how Chiropractic appointments not only helped me heal but also helped me get out of overwhelm. Which I later learned is something we can access any time we want. And now I'm sharing that with you today. If you want to check out Functional Motherhood click here to join today (our next live group round starts in November): ⁠https://drkirstin.com/functional-motherhood Or get on the waitlist for future rounds: ⁠Join The Waitlist Here⁠ If you heard something that resonated or was helpful let me know! Send me a message or share this episode on Instagram and don't forget to tag me ⁠@drkirstin⁠ !…

In this "off the cuff" episode with Dr K, I am covering one of the lesser known patterns that I see so often in my practice. If you are an ambitious, high achieving woman who also has a low libido, this is for you. Instead of talking about the physical body, Hormone Replacement Therapies etc. we talk about supporting the energy body. If this episode and style of episode was helpful and landed for you, let me know! Come chat with me over on instagram, send me a DM . I'd love to hear from you. And if you'd like to explore this further and get to the root of many of the patterns I discussed in this episode: Enroll in Functional Motherhood…

Elizabeth Hulsey is a Doula, Childbirth Educator, and advocate for Sacred Feminine Support. Her own path has been one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering dedication. Her personal experience with infertility ultimately led her to the incredible joy of motherhood, igniting a deep passion to become a safe space for healing and empowerment for mothers who have experienced prior birth or childhood wounds. She firmly believes in the profound impact of emotional and spiritual in-work and how it can positively guide mothers through the intricacies of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Whether through personalized virtual doula services or in-person support, her mission is to stand by your side, providing comfort, confidence, and companionship. Links from this episode: http://therootedmamacircle.comand use the code DRKIRSTIN10 to save 10%! Find Elizabeth on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/with.love.elizabeth.hulsey The doors for Functional Motherhood are open for the next LIVE group starting on September 17th. If you're just joining us and it's after 9/17 - you can still join! You can take the training on its own and upgrade to private coaching to get 1:1 support. Enroll at www.drkirstin.com/functional-motherhood Check out these previous videos: ➡️Creating an integrated mind and body - https://youtu.be/LR7STf2O-YU ➡️You don’t have to stop training for sport post-menopause - https://youtu.be/wGxOr1nm7G0 ➡️How To Overcome Overtraining and Inflammation Through Gut and Mitochondria Health - https://youtu.be/AQEop2CZC5o ➡️Why is strength training so important for runners? - https://youtu.be/fI_WfvP0gpw Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin #athlete #drkirstin #momathlete…

For the longest time I was terrified of facing my emotions and the stuff that had happened in my past that made me want to vomit even remotely thinking about it. So... I didn't. Until I got to a point in my life that so much was happening that I didn't like and I so desperately wanted to change it.What I realized was that I had a choice. I could either continue choosing the "hard" I was currently living in OR I could choose to face the hard deep inner work and allow myself to transform and create the life I do want.If you're in a similar place, realizing that what you're doing right now isn't working and you KNOW there's something better for you - you just don't quite know how to get there... this episode is for you. Links from this episode: Join Functional Motherhood now:www.drkirstin.com/functional-motherhood If you find yourself constantly looking for the next and the next thing to feel good about yourself, happy or successful: https://kirstin-lauritzen.mykajabi.com/offers/7EFsSvuK Check out these previous videos: ➡️Creating an integrated mind and body - https://youtu.be/LR7STf2O-YU ➡️You don’t have to stop training for sport post-menopause - https://youtu.be/wGxOr1nm7G0 ➡️How To Overcome Overtraining and Inflammation Through Gut and Mitochondria Health - https://youtu.be/AQEop2CZC5o ➡️Why is strength training so important for runners? - https://youtu.be/fI_WfvP0gpw Let's connect! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drkirstin Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drkirstin #athlete #drkirstin #momathlete…

In today's episode we are diving into what Functional Motherhood means and how to both create and define what Functional Motherhood means to you. What does the motherhood of your dreams look like? It is POSSIBLE for you to create it - it might take some work, some looking into patterns, beliefs, shifting, reframing but it IS possible. We also talk about the lack of resources available for mom's and both why and how I am changing that. If you want to check out Functional Motherhood (also previously known as Mindset For Motherhood) click here to join today: https://drkirstin.com/mindset-for-motherhood Or get on the waitlist to learn when doors open for the next live round: Join The Waitlist Here If you heard something that resonated or was helpful let me know! Send me a message or share this episode on Instagram and don't forget to tag me @drkirstin !…