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Episode 121: Behind the Scenes of My Car...

Lauren Papanos
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My Career Journey Behind the Scenes of My Career Path: Your Questions Answered

This is a long overdue episode that you have been asking for, for YEARS! In this episode, I answer the questions I get most often about my career journey, how I built my practice, and the trainings that shaped my approach. You can also find more specifics on this over at functionalfueling.com/about. I hope this episode helps guide you on your career path!

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

  • How a functional medicine undergrad gave me a systems-first lens that guides my work today

  • Lessons from working as a sports dietitian in sports medicine and athlete performance, including interpreting labs, supporting menstrual health, and integrating sports medicine into nutrition practice

  • How I use performance data—speed, strength, nervous system function, and body composition—to identify what truly moves the needle

  • The story behind building Functional Fueling®, some of the advanced trainings I’ve completed, and simple advice for starting a private practice

  • Why I pivoted to preventive care, my experience in internal medicine, and how I spot advanced hormone patterns in chronic disease populations

  • How I apply systems biology in practice, connecting thyroid, gut, liver, and heart, and sequencing care for effective results

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