Re-Think Aging with Cynthia Libert, M.D.

E24: Amelia Scott Barrett, M.D. — How to Break the Migraine Cycle and Support a Healthy Aging Brain

Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cindy welcomes Amelia Scott Barrett, M.D. [https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com/], affectionately known as (Dr. B), a Stanford-trained neurologist, functional genomics expert, and author of the upcoming book,  Decode Your Migraine: Live in Alignment With Your Biology for Lasting Relief. Dr. B is transforming how we understand migraine. Rather than viewing migraine as “just a headache,” Dr. B explains that it is a biological warning sign that the brain is under stress and struggling with imbalances in brain chemistry, inflammation, mitochondrial energy production, and vascular function. In this chat, Dr. B shares groundbreaking research linking migraine in midlife to an increased risk of dementia later in life, highlighting why chronic headaches should never be ignored. She explains how repeated migraines can lead to “chronification,” where the brain becomes increasingly sensitized to pain, affecting memory, cognition, and overall neurological function. By identifying each individual’s unique genetic patterns, functional genomics helps uncover the root causes of migraine and guides highly personalized strategies for lasting relief. The conversation also explores the powerful role of hormones, especially estrogen fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause, as common migraine triggers in women. In addition, Dr. B discusses how transdermal estradiol patches, targeted nutrients such as magnesium, riboflavin, and CoQ10, and foundational lifestyle practices like sleep, strength training, and whole foods can dramatically improve both migraine symptoms and long-term brain health. Join the Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/] to access resources for your journey. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Free Headache Quiz [https://theheadachequiz.com/] TEDx Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQlzyOL-i0M] The Migraine Relief Code Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/mv/podcast/migraine-relief-code-with-dr-amelia-scott-barrett-md/id1793802899]  Dr. B’s Blog [https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com/category/videos/] Subscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out. Connect with Dr. B: Website [https://ameliascottbarrettmd.com/] YouTube [http://youtube.com/channel/UC0hnYJc1OksMQ_WVgczqF7g] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-scott-barrett-md-244b7a7/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ameliascottbarrettmd/?__coig_restricted=1] Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/migrainereliefcode] Connect with Dr. Cindy:  Linktree [https://linktr.ee/drcindylibert] Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] Produced by: Social Chameleon [https://socialchameleon.us/] Medical Disclaimer: The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

E23: Precision Brain Health (Part 2): A Case Study Using Genetics to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Let’s Explore Your Next Best Steps – Book a Complimentary Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session]  Take the first step toward vibrant health with a free 15-minute strategy session. Share your health goals, explore our approach, and discover personalized care.  In this second episode of our two-part series on understanding genetics, Dr. Cindy welcomes back her co-host, Carol McCarthy, MS, FMCHC, to explore how functional genomics coaching turns complex genetic data into simple, personalized action steps. Emphasizing bioindividuality, they explain why the right approach is the one tailored to your unique biology, not generic health advice. Through a powerful client story, Carol reveals how focusing on environmental changes rather than simply dieting sparked meaningful transformation. By reducing toxin exposure, her client experienced better sleep, fewer headaches, and renewed energy, building the momentum and confidence needed to embrace deeper, lasting lifestyle changes. Dr. Cindy and Carol also share practical strategies to stabilize blood sugar and protect your brain health, including food order, pairing carbs with protein and fat, movement after meals, and choosing savory breakfasts. The episode closes with a profound message of hope about how small, personalized changes can slowly reshape your long-term health trajectory. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/services/the-rethink-aging-community] Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] CaringForTheBody.org [http://caringforthebody.org] Continuous Glucose Monitors [https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/treatment/continuous-glucose-monitors.html] Oura Ring (Sleep Tracking) [https://ouraring.com/] Subscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out. Connect with Carol: Caring For The Body [https://www.caringforthebody.org/team-members/carol-mccarthy]  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-mccarthy-aa936627/] Connect with Dr. Cindy:  Linktree [https://linktr.ee/drcindylibert] Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] Produced by: Social Chameleon [https://socialchameleon.us/] Medical Disclaimer: The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

E22: Precision Brain Health (Part 1): Understanding Genetics, Blood Sugar, and Cognitive Risk

Let’s Explore Your Next Best Steps – Book a Complimentary Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session]  Take the first step toward vibrant health with a free 15-minute strategy session. Share your health goals, explore our approach, and discover personalized care.  In the first episode of a two-part series on understanding genetics, Dr. Cindy welcomes her new co-host, functional genomics coach Carol McCarthy, MS, FMCHC, to explore how your genes interact with your lifestyle to shape your health outcomes. With a background in biophysics and genetics, Carol shares her personal journey through cancer and autoimmune disease, and how it led her to functional medicine and genomics-based care. Carol breaks down the science of functional genomics, using a powerful "piano and sheet music" analogy to show how daily choices like nutrition, stress, sleep, and toxin exposure directly influence gene expression. She also simplifies SNPs, explaining how small genetic variations can impact everything from metabolism to inflammation and disease risk. Together, they explore the link between blood sugar and brain health, revealing how insulin resistance disrupts both metabolism and cognition, and share personalized lifestyle strategies to support long-term health. Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/] to access resources for their journey  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/services/the-rethink-aging-community] Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] CaringForTheBody.org [http://caringforthebody.org] Subscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out. Connect with Carol: Caring For The Body [https://www.caringforthebody.org/team-members/carol-mccarthy]  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-mccarthy-aa936627/] Connect with Dr. Cindy:  Linktree [https://linktr.ee/drcindylibert] Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] Produced by: Social Chameleon [https://socialchameleon.us/] Medical Disclaimer: The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

E21: Dr. Lauren Deville: Why Doing the Right Thing at the Wrong Time Can Make You Worse

Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] In this episode, Dr. Cindy sits down with the founder of Nature Cure Family Health [https://www.naturecurefamilyhealth.com/], Dr. Lauren Deville NMB, to explore the powerful naturopathic concept known as The Therapeutic Order. This framework emphasizes supporting the body’s natural healing capacity by first removing obstacles to health and strengthening foundational habits before turning to more aggressive treatments. Dr. Lauren explains how many symptoms are actually intelligent responses from the body attempting to protect itself from toxins, infections, or environmental stressors. The conversation explores why highly sensitive patients often act as “canaries in the coal mine,” reacting to triggers such as mold, chemicals, contaminated water, or electromagnetic exposure before others notice the effects. Together, they also discuss detoxification, mitochondrial health, nervous system regulation, and the importance of listening carefully to a patient’s life story to uncover root causes. The episode concludes with a discussion about Dr. Lauren’s books The Holistic Gut Prescription [https://a.co/d/0gBvEEMN] and How to Be Healthy: Body, Mind, and Spirit [https://a.co/d/05kid2xe], and a reflection on how faith, prayer, and a Christian worldview can guide both physicians and patients in approaching healing with wisdom, humility, and trust. Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/] to access resources for their journey  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: The Holistic Gut Prescription [https://a.co/d/0gBvEEMN] How to Be Healthy: Body, Mind, and Spirit [https://a.co/d/05kid2xe] Christian Natural Health Podcast [https://www.drlaurendeville.com/podcast] The Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/services/the-rethink-aging-community] Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] CaringForTheBody.org [http://caringforthebody.org] Subscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out. Connect with Dr. Lauren and Nature Cure Family Health: Website [https://www.naturecurefamilyhealth.com/] Books  [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Lauren-Deville-NMD/author/B01I7EQVAI?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true] Podcast  [https://www.drlaurendeville.com/podcast] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-deville-8b65861/] Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurenDeville/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzJyfPXKVgk/meet-dr-lauren-deville-from-nature-cure-family-health-in-tucson-arizona-naturopa/] Connect with Dr. Cindy:  Linktree [https://linktr.ee/drcindylibert] Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] Produced by: Social Chameleon [https://socialchameleon.us/] Medical Disclaimer The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. Disclaimer: The Re-Think Aging podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

E20: Dr Elizabeth Hart: Life After Cancer: From Surviving to Thriving

Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] In this episode, Dr. Cindy welcomes her friend and trusted colleague, Dr Elizabeth Hart [https://hartreach.life/], a medical doctor, certified functional health coach, and cancer survivorship specialist based in South Africa, for a thoughtful conversation about resilience after cancer. Dr Liz shares how her own journey through chronic fatigue led her beyond conventional medicine into functional medicine and health coaching, reshaping the way she supports patients facing complex chronic illness. Together, they explore the gap many survivors experience after treatment ends, when scans are clear but energy, clarity, and emotional stability have not yet returned. The discussion centers on the reality that surviving cancer often marks the beginning of a new chapter rather than a return to the old normal. Dr Liz explains how cancer treatment can leave lasting effects on mitochondrial function, inflammation, hormones, and cognitive health, contributing to fatigue, brain fog, and accelerated aging. She describes how many survivors feel abandoned once treatment ends, and how her work focuses on guiding them through recovery using a whole-person framework that integrates lifestyle medicine, emotional processing, and supportive community. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Cindy and Dr Liz highlight the six pillars that form the foundation of survivorship care: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress regulation, relationships, and healing past trauma. They also explore emerging complementary therapies, including breathwork, music therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care, emphasizing that healing after cancer requires far more than medical clearance. The episode ultimately reframes survivorship as an opportunity to rebuild health with intention, rediscover purpose, and cultivate resilience for the years ahead. You'll learn: * Why Cancer Survivorship Requires More Than Being Declared “Cancer Free” * How Lifestyle Medicine Helps Restore Energy, Brain Function, and Long-Term Health * Why Chronic Inflammation Plays a Key Role in Both Cancer Risk and Accelerated Aging * How Addressing Trauma and Emotional Stress Supports True Recovery After Cancer * How Rediscovering Purpose and Meaning Helps Survivors Flourish After Cancer Viewers are invited to join the Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/] to access resources for their journey  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Hartreach Cancer Survivorship Programme [https://hartreach.life/] The Re-Think Aging Community [https://www.caringforthebody.org/services/the-rethink-aging-community] Free Strategy Session with Dr. Cindy [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] CaringForTheBody.org [http://caringforthebody.org] Subscribe now for new episodes on the first and third Mondays of each month, and receive inspiration to help you live with more clarity, peace, and purpose, from the inside out. Connect with Dr Elizabeth: Website [https://hartreach.life/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethjanehart/] Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/hartreachcancersurvivorshipprogram/] Email: elizabeth@hartreach.life Connect with Dr. Cindy:  Linktree [https://linktr.ee/drcindylibert] Strategy Session [https://www.caringforthebody.org/free-strategy-session] Produced by: Social Chameleon [https://socialchameleon.us/] Medical Disclaimer The Re-Think Aging Podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. Disclaimer: The Re-Think Aging podcast features diverse expert perspectives. Statements made by guests represent their own views and do not necessarily reflect those of Cynthia Libert, M.D., or Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine. Content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding personal health decisions. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.