The Whole & Complete Woman

In this essential episode on stress and hormone imbalance, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the third major root cause of hormonal dysfunction that most doctors overlook—chronic stress and adrenal fatigue. She explains how stress affects hormones beyond just emotional pressure, breaking down the impact of relational stress, environmental toxins, physical demands, and constant overwhelm. Dr. Newsome demonstrates the critical cortisol-horm...

Most hormone imbalance treatment is fundamentally flawed. Birth control pills for PCOS. Antidepressants for hormone-related mood swings. Thyroid medication without testing for root causes. It's time for a different approach to hormone health.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome talks with functional medicine expert Alicia Newsome about why conventional approaches to hormonal imbalance keep failing—and what root cause medicine revea...

In this powerful 7-minute episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals the hidden toxin connection that's sabotaging women's hormones—and it's not what most doctors are testing for. She breaks down the two major categories of toxins disrupting hormonal balance: biotoxins (mold, parasites, bacteria, viruses, fungi) and external toxins (chemicals in food, beauty products, plastics, and household items).

This episode delivers the functional me...

Struggling with hormonal imbalances? Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey from hormonal chaos to optimal health in this essential guide to understanding your hormones. Learn how to identify common hormonal imbalance symptoms, discover evidence-based solutions for hormone balance, and take control of your health naturally. 

Dr. Alicia combines clinical expertise with real-world experience to help you decode your body's s...

In this essential episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome reveals why two people exposed to the same virus can have completely different outcomes and provides a blueprint for building immune resilience year-round. She covers the eight non-negotiable daily habits for immune strength, essential immune-boosting nutrients, and the critical gut-immune connection (70% of your immune system lives in your gut!).

Dr. Newsome shares her top herbal suppl...

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome explores the transformative power of gratitude and its impact on overall health and wellbeing. With Thanksgiving approaching, this is the perfect time to understand how intentional gratitude practices can reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, decrease inflammation, and boost emotional resilience. Dr. Newsome shares evidence-based gratitude techniques including ...

Choosing the right cooking oil matters for your health. Learn which oils reduce inflammation, support heart health, and which ones to avoid in your kitchen.

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down everything you need to know about healthy cooking oils and cooking fats. She explains which oils are best for high-heat cooking, which ones to use as finishing oils, and which common cooking oils may be harming your health. Learn ...

Struggling with stubborn belly fat that won't budge no matter how much you diet or exercise? You're not alone. and it's not your fault. In this episode of The Whole & Complete Woman Podcast, Dr. Alicia Newsome, a functional medicine physician specializing in women's hormonal health, reveals why belly fat is actually a hormone problem, not a willpower problem. Dr. Newsome explains how four key hormones: insulin, cortisol, estrog...

In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman, Dr. Alicia Newsome shares the cultural role of alcohol and why many women are choosing to drink less. She introduces the concept of mocktails as a refreshing, health-conscious alternative sharing her own experience with cutting back, the benefits she’s noticed, and simple ways to build a functional mocktail bar at home. Dr. Alicia also breaks down how alcohol impacts your body from...

Summary

Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey of exhaustion and the importance of health for peak performance. She discusses the impact of stress, the role of cortisol, and how hidden hormone disruptors can affect overall well-being. Dr. Newsome emphasizes the significance of nutrition and sleep in managing energy levels and offers actionable steps for achieving optimal health and productivity.

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In this episode of The Whole and Complete Woman, Dr. Alicia Newsome sits down with certified doula and perinatal educator Melissa Mitchell to explore holistic care during pregnancy and postpartum. 

Melissa shares her journey from medical school dreams to becoming a doula, emphasizing the power of advocacy, education, and spiritual support for birthing women. Together, they discuss the importance of postpartum care, setting bounda...

Ladies, are you ready to feel like yourself again? Tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel, chasing after goals that never seem to materialize? It's time to break free from the cycle of mediocrity and step into your true potential. Welcome to The Whole and Complete Woman, where we're not just talking about goals - we're talking about desires. Because let's face it, God didn't put those dreams in your heart as a tease.

Today, we'...

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome discusses the importance of comprehensive hormone testing and why your current blood work may come back normal even if you feel something is off in your body. She covers the five hormones that are often overlooked in traditional testing: estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, and insulin. Dr. Newsome explains the role of each hormone, signs of imbalance, and how testing is conducted. She also...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Whole and Complete Woman podcast! Dr. Alicia Newsome is back with practical tips and strategies for achieving your health, wealth, and relationship goals. In this season preview, Dr. Alicia shares exciting updates, upcoming events, and a sneak peek into the valuable content you can expect.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HBqrLMAMdPk

Highlights:

✅ Mini workshops on stress, energy, and hormo...

Are you struggling with hormonal imbalances, fatigue, weight loss resistance, or perimenopause symptoms? Dr. Alicia Newsome introduces her proprietary process, the Reset Framework, and its core component, the Hormone Compass program. This comprehensive approach is designed to help women identify and address the root causes of hormonal imbalances. By optimizing key areas of health, including nutrition, detoxification, sleep, and str...

Are you struggling with low energy, exhaustion, heavy periods, weight loss resistance, or perimenopause symptoms? Dr. Alicia Newsome offers solutions through functional medicine. Learn how to identify the root causes of your health issues, balance hormones, optimize weight loss, and navigate perimenopause naturally. Discover the power of diagnostic testing, stress management, nutrition, detoxification, and sleep for overall well-be...

Dr. Alicia Newsome shares her personal journey from high-stress government work to fulfilling a passion for functional medicine. After experiencing a devastating miscarriage, she re-evaluated her life and career, recognizing the toll her demanding job was taking on her health and well-being. Leveraging her pharmaceutical industry background, Dr. Newsome transitioned back into private practice with a focus on the challenges women fa...

Feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures? Discover powerful strategies to manage stress and boost your well-being. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Newsome breaks down the science of stress, explaining the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Learn practical self-care techniques, emotional regulation tools, and time management tips to reclaim your peace of mind. From understanding the impact of stress on your body to building resil...