Episode Details

Why Your Bloodwork Lies & Hidden Hormone Fueling Disease with guest expert Dr. Elizabeth Boham — #67

Detox, Insulin & Cancer Risk

If you've ever been told your blood sugar is "normal" but you're still struggling with stubborn belly fat, low energy, inflammation, or concerns about future disease risk, this conversation is going to change how you think about your health.

In this eye-opening episode from an important interview from 2023 but released now for the first time as a podcast episode, Samantha sits down with functional medicine physician and nutrition expert Dr. Elizabeth Boham to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of modern disease: insulin resistance. Together, they explore the surprising connection between insulin, cancer risk, menopause weight gain, detoxification, stress, and longevity—and why many women may be experiencing metabolic dysfunction years before it shows up on standard lab work.

The good news? This isn't about perfection. It's about making small, sustainable changes that help create a body that's more resilient, more energized, and more capable for decades to come. Because the goal isn't just looking good today—it's building a body that still lets you hike, travel, play with grandkids, and live independently at 80 and beyond.

What You'll Learn

1. Insulin is a growth hormone — and that single fact explains why high levels of it can quietly raise your risk for more than one disease at once.
2. Why "normal" blood sugar doesn't mean you're in the clear — find out what your doctor's standard labs might be missing entirely.
3. The ideal fasting insulin number — discover the specific range Dr. Boham looks for, and why so many women fall outside it without ever knowing.
4. How alcohol tolerance explains insulin resistance — learn the surprisingly relatable analogy that makes this confusing topic finally click.
5. Why timing matters as much as what you eat — find out how the exact same meal can affect your body completely differently depending on the clock.
6. The everyday toxin you've probably never thought twice about — discover which exposure has been linked to both insulin resistance and breast cancer risk.
7. What your gut has to do with hormone balance — learn how transit time in your intestines can influence estrogen reabsorption.
8. The plate-building formula Dr. Boham recommends for every single meal — find out the three things she says should be on it, every time.
9. How much fiber you're probably missing — discover the real daily number most women should be aiming for, and how far off average actually is.
10. A 24-hour window your workout quietly opens up in your body — learn what's happening inside your cells in the day after you exercise.

About our guest expert:

Dr. Elizabeth Boham is a physician, nutritionist, and functional medicine expert who practices at the renowned The UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. A breast cancer survivor herself, Dr. Boham is passionate about helping individuals understand the root causes of chronic disease and empowering them with science-backed strategies to optimize metabolic health, reduce cancer risk, and support long-term vitality.

Her work focuses on nutrition, hormone balance, detoxification, gut health, and lifestyle medicine as powerful tools for prevention and healing.

Connect with Dr. Boham

Instagram: elizabethbohammd

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