Get to know Morgan! Her passion for root cause medicine, gut health, and food as medicine is so refreshing!

Morgan is a board-certified physician assistant with three years of experience in acute care and outpatient medicine. She graduated from Southern California University of Health Sciences and has since worked in the emergency department and urgent care. Over time, she has developed a deep passion for preventative and functional medicine, focusing on holistic approaches to health. Morgan’s special interests include metabolic health, autoimmune conditions, hormone health, overall wellness, and disease prevention. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys living an active lifestyle, whether that’s spending time outdoors walking her two dogs, playing volleyball and pickleball, or weight training. She’s also an avid plant enthusiast, tending to her large collection of houseplants.

Get to know Alexis! She has been such a wonderful addition to our team and has the biggest heart for people!

Alexis is a board-certified physician assistant with over 15 years of experience in patient care. She spent much of her career helping individuals navigate chronic pain and now brings that same depth of compassion and dedication to foundational medicine. Alexis is passionate about treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and believes that healing begins when patients feel seen, heard, and truly supported. Her clinical interests include hormone health, graceful aging, food as medicine, and the powerful role of movement and mindfulness in overall wellbeing. She loves working collaboratively with patients to uncover root causes and guide them toward lasting, meaningful change. Outside of the clinic, you’ll often find Alexis practicing yoga, exploring the outdoors, or enjoying nourishing meals with her family.

Summary

In this episode of the Flourishing Life podcast, hosts Jackie and Tad Tewes discuss various health topics, including thyroid health, detoxification, the role of peptides, testosterone therapy, and strategies for maintaining energy and muscle during weight loss. They share patient success stories and emphasize the importance of empowering patients in their healthcare journey. The episode concludes with a discussion on their favorite supplements and their benefits for overall health.

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Takeaways

• Thyroid health requires more than just TSH testing.
• Detoxification can lead to significant weight loss.
• Small, consistent changes can help overcome health ruts.
• Peptides can play a crucial role in health optimization.
• Testosterone therapy can be more effective with pellets than creams.
• Low energy can stem from various factors, including hormonal imbalances.
• Empowering patients to advocate for their health is essential.
• Maintaining muscle during weight loss is achievable with the right plan.
• Patient success stories highlight the impact of personalized care.
• Supplements like creatine and parasite cleanses can offer significant benefits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Flourish in Life Podcast

02:07 Common Patient Experiences and Thyroid Health

05:31 Detoxification and Weight Loss Resistance

08:26 Overcoming Ruts in Health Habits

11:14 The Role of Peptides in Health

16:09 Testosterone Therapy: Creams vs. Pellets

20:20 Addressing Low Energy and Mood Issues

22:27 Empowering Patients in Healthcare

26:33 Maintaining Muscle During Weight Loss

29:37 Success Stories from Patients

36:13 Favorite Supplements and Their Benefits