In this episode, I'm tackling something I see constantly in my DMs and community: the frustrating gap between what practitioners can offer and what clients actually need — and why the "more data" approach that AI has supercharged is often making things worse, not better
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Why real clinical magic isn't about more data
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The AI trap: why a 50-page Claude-generated report isn't actually more helpful than a focused, thoughtful plan (and why I see this same pattern in both health and business coaching)
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Why timeline and health history conversations are non-negotiable
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The client's responsibility vs. the practitioner's responsibility
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A full client case study: how a "stressed out, can't lose weight" presentation turned out to be Hashimoto's, gut dysbiosis, gluten intolerance, and low progesterone
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My deep dive into why bodies stall out: thyroid conversion issues, HPA axis/cortisol dysregulation, insulin resistance, dieting history, liver clearance of estrogen, sleep
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Hair loss deep dive: thyroid antibodies, full iron panels, androgen patterns, and delayed telogen effluvium
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Why the wellness industry's business models are burning out even the most skilled practitioners, and the phased-protocol approach I actually use with clients now
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My take on the Dr. Mary Claire Haver conversation happening online right now, and why I refuse to shrink my work to make other people comfortable
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Why I built the Simplicity Method to be 50% clinical, 50% business.
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