S1E19 Root Cause Healing, Hormones & Whole-Body Wellness with Julie James

In this episode of 40s Forward, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf sits down with Julie James, functional health practitioner and founder of the Wholistic Health Method, to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out.

This conversation dives deep into the root-cause approach to health—moving beyond symptom management and into understanding how hormones, gut health, lifestyle, and mindset all intersect to impact how we feel after 40.

If you've ever been told "everything looks normal" but you still don't feel like yourself… this episode will open your eyes to what might be missing.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• What "root cause medicine" really means—and why it matters

• Why symptoms are signals, not problems to suppress

• The connection between gut health, hormones, and energy

• How stress and inflammation disrupt the entire body

• Why many people feel dismissed in traditional healthcare

• The role of functional testing in uncovering hidden imbalances

• How small daily habits create long-term health outcomes

Why This Matters After 40