Episode 51: Transforming Pain Into Purpose and Power Through Holistic Health with Amanda Soukoulis
Struggling with stubborn health issues like unexplained fatigue, brain fog, or gut problems that doctors can’t solve? In this episode, we reveal how functional medicine and advanced self-tracking tools can help you uncover the real root causes of your symptoms and finally reclaim your energy, focus, and vitality. Amanda Soukoulis, a former private equity professional turned functional health practitioner, shares her inspiring story of hitting rock bottom in her mid-twenties—and how she transformed her pain into purpose.
Learn about Amanda’s groundbreaking U3 system (“Uncover, Uproot, Unleash”), which uses comprehensive lab testing and data-driven strategies to personalize healing and optimize wellness. Discover the underrated power of peptides, the connection between gut health and brain function, and why investing in your well-being pays lifelong dividends. Plus, Amanda offers actionable tips on harnessing wearables like Whoop, breaking free from overwhelm, and why you don’t have to heal alone.
Whether you’re a high-achiever burned out by stress, someone tired of being dismissed by the healthcare system, or simply seeking holistic ways to feel your absolute best—this episode will spark hope, provide real solutions, and help you step into your highest potential. Tune in now to learn how your health can become your greatest investment!
In this episode, Kathy and Amanda discuss:
Turning health challenges into purpose
Functional lab testing for root causes
Personalized approaches to optimal wellness
The power of peptide therapies
Overcoming chronic illness with self-advocacy
Timestamps:
00:00 "I Didn't Recognize Myself"
04:00 From Finance to Purpose-Driven Power
09:24 "Understanding Body's Warning Signals"
11:13 Puzzling Health Optimization Journey
13:19 Uncovering Root Causes of Illness
18:45 "Peptides: Boosting Sleep and Recovery"
22:11 Histamine Detox Cures Chronic Issues
23:45 Cumulative Disconnection and Misalignment
29:08 "Prioritizing Health as an Investment"
32:30 Exploring Wearable Health Technology
36:45 Optimizing Wellness Through Routine
39:10 "Live Fully, Overcome Life's Thieves"
41:46 "Sparkle Through Trials"
More About Amanda Soukoulis
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Amanda Soukoulis is a devoted champion for optimal living, a bio-optimization coach and functional medicine nutrition practitioner. With over 25 years of experience as both an athlete and coach, Amanda has dedicated her life to partnering with peak performers, guiding them to heal from the inside out. She is passionate that their health becomes a catalyst rather than a constraint, empowering them to fully unleash their highest potential and purpose. Through her U³ System—UNCOVER, UPROOT, and UNLEASH—she guides clients through transformative health journeys, addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms and stressors so that they may heal their bodies and bio-optimize their health. Holding a specialized Functional Nutrition certification, a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Science from Penn State University, Amanda transforms health challenges into stepping stones for extraordinary living, helping her clients create legacies of impact, vitality, and excellence.
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