Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau—Top Doctor of Functional Medicine and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute—to unpack the science, emotion, and theology behind hormone health and its profound impact on mental wellness.

Dr. Nancy shares her own journey from misdiagnosis and medical gaslighting to radical healing through functional medicine. She reveals how underlying hormonal imbalances like PCOS, Hashimoto's, estrogen dominance, and adrenal dysfunction are often dismissed by conventional healthcare, leading many women to feel unheard and stuck on lifelong medications.

Together, Diana and Dr. Nancy explore how the root causes of anxiety, depression, and fatigue can be uncovered through deeper testing, intentional lifestyle changes, and faith-informed care. They also talk about the importance of integration—biology, psychology, and theology—and the freedom that comes from learning to advocate for yourself.

Quotes to Share:

• “You are worthy. You are worth it. You are deserving of feeling good.” — Dr. Nancy Beliveau

• “No two women are the same. Our biology, psychology, and theology all intersect uniquely.” — Diana S. Rice, LMHC

Key Topics Covered:

• Functional labs vs. conventional labs: what you’re not being told

• Root causes of mood swings, fatigue, and PMS

• Hormone myths: the truth about estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone

• The "second puberty" of midlife women

• Why traditional lab panels miss thyroid and hormone issues

• How faith, nutrition, breathwork, and nervous system regulation support hormone healing

• Addressing guilt around medication with compassion and discernment

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed mental health care

• How to detox safely without extremes

• Empowering men’s health too: low testosterone, ED, and emotional suppression

Resources Mentioned:

• Holistic Wholeness Institute Free Masterclasses

• No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz

• Breathly App and Pause App for breathwork

• Functional testing options: Dutch Test, salivary hormone testing, full thyroid panels

• Supplement mentions: Saccharomyces boulardii, lavender capsules, DIM, Maca

Guest Bio: Dr. Nancy Beliveau is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Top Doctor of Functional Medicine, and founder of the Holistic Wholeness Institute. After years of struggling with unexplained health issues and being dismissed by traditional medicine, Dr. Nancy discovered functional medicine and experienced profound healing. She now dedicates her life to helping others uncover root causes and achieve true wellness—mind, body, and spirit.

Connect with Dr. Nancy: Website: https://holisticwholenessinstitute.com Instagram: @holisticwholenessinstitute

Connect with Diana: Website: https://throughthevalleytherapy.com Instagram: @throughthevalleytherapy Podcast Instagram: @theholisticcounselorpodcast

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychological care. Always consult with licensed professionals before making any health decisions.

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