
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD
73. Dr. Robin Berzin: Why "Normal" Labs Are Failing Women (and What to Ask For Instead)
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What if your bloating, fatigue, or fertility struggles aren't separate issues, but signs of a deeper imbalance no one's connected yet? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Dr. Robin Berzin, founder of Parsley Health, and we dig into how functional medicine uncovers the why behind your symptoms and why conventional care keeps missing it. We talk about the most overlooked root causes of chronic illness, the truth about blood sugar and hormones, and why fertility issues are often metabolic in disguise. You'll also learn how functional medicine works in real life, how to find the right provider, and why Dr. Berzin created her "brains, bones, and booty" framework for aging well—especially…