How Functional Labs Validate the Body’s Story with Catie Perkins

Many women feel frustrated with their health, not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they’ve been disconnected from trusting their own bodies for far too long. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Catie Perkins, an Integrative Health Practitioner who uses functional medicine lab testing to help women rebuild self-trust and understand what their bodies have been communicating all along. Catie shares how reframing lab results as evidence of the body’s resilience, not failure, can be a powerful catalyst for healing, especially for women who have felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck despite “doing everything right.” She also explains how chronic stress, over-giving, and hyper-discipline can show up on labs, impact the nervous system, and keep women trapped in survival mode and why compassion, curiosity, and individualized support are essential for true recovery. If you want to learn how to use functional labs to empower clients, validate their experiences, and support deeper, more sustainable healing, tune in to today’s Integrative #HealthCoachSuccess episode 417. Enjoy the show, and let us know what you think! https://IHP.Coach/417 ----- Stephen Cabral Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy Founder of IHP Institute * * * * * Please Subscribe & Like if the video was helpful - thanks! * * * * * CONNECT WITH IHP Institute ✩ Website: https://IntegrativeHealthPractitioner.org ✩ Podcast: https://www.integrativehealthpractitioner.org/podcasts/ ✩ Email: Support@ihp.coach SOCIALS ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihp_certification ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativehealthpractitioner ✩ Facebook Support Group: https://CabralSupportGroup.com VIDEO MENTIONS ✩ Visit Catie Perkins website https://www.chrysaliswellnessbycatie.com/ ✩ Follow Catie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrysalis.wellness ✩ Integrating Labs into Your Health Coaching Packages https://IHP.Coach/156 * * * * * NEW HERE Integrative Health Practitioner Institute (IHP) is a world-renowned Health Coach Certification company. IHP draws upon state-of-the-art Functional Medicine while combining it with the ancient healing knowledge of Eastern Medicine and philosophies. Our mission at IHP is to train the next generation of health coaches to teach people all around the world how to heal themselves and others. We believe in putting a Health Coach in Every Home™ and with thousands of IHP graduates, we are well on our way! We’re excited to help you along this journey of exploring what being a Health Coach is all about and how to grow a successful business after graduation. If you have any questions about the program we’re here to help! You can set up a call to talk with recent graduates at IHP.coach/discover or email us at Support@ihp.coach We hope to see you in the IHP community!