About this episode
Are you tired of 10-minute doctor visits that leave you with more prescriptions but no real answers? After 35 years in medicine, Dr. Myra Reed reveals why she left traditional practice behind and how functional medicine is transforming her patients' lives. If you're dealing with brain fog, fatigue, unexplained pain, or digestive issues - this conversation will change how you think about healthcare. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ?00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Myra Reed and her medical background ?02:35 - Her shift from traditional to functional medicine ?05:07 - What happens in a 90-minute first appointment ?08:17 - The four pillars: gut, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle ?12:11 - The truth about cholesterol: high isn't always bad, normal isn't always safe ?25:30 - Dealing with information overload and supplement overwhelm ?28:17 - How Dr. Reed's membership model works and what patients can expect ?30:58 - The power of lifestyle changes and managing stress ?36:29 - The one baby step to start healing today Check out Dr. Myra Reed's bio: Dr. Myra Reed is a Functional Medicine Internist with over 30 years of medical experience and founder of a concierge-style practice on Florida's Emerald Coast. She is the author of Smarter, Stronger, Longer: Live Longer, Perform Better, where she shares her proactive approach to achieving optimal vitality and longevity. Through her Smarter, Stronger, Longer Optimal Vitality & Longevity Program, Dr. Reed helps busy professionals and midlife adults struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hormone imbalances uncover the hidden root causes of their symptoms. These often include hormone chaos, gut dysfunction, and environmental toxins such as mold. She blends advanced diagnostics, hormone optimization, detox strategies, and lifestyle medicine to help her patients regain energy, clarity, and youthful resilience—without relying on the conventional "pill-for-an-ill" approach. Dr. Reed's mission is to empower patients to take control of their health, prevent chronic disease, and live with vitality, focus, and strength at any age. Download Dr. Reed's health quizzes and 7-day meal prep plan: https://drmyrareed.com/free-downloads/ Get your copy of Dr. Reed's new book "Smarter, Stronger, Longer":
