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True healing requires us to look beyond the surface and listen to the deeper story our body is telling. That’s the powerful reminder from my conversation with Dr. Chris Turnpaugh, a leader in functional neurology and systems-based medicine.
In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, we dig into what’s broken in the modern medical model and more importantly, what actually works for people living with complex, chronic conditions. From environmental toxins to mindset and lifestyle, Dr. Chris explains why today’s healthcare system is incredible at putting out fires but unequipped to prevent them in the first place.
Dr. Chris started his career within traditional medicine but soon realized that acute care training doesn’t prepare doctors to address long-term, multi-system illness. Over decades of treating mystery conditions: Lyme, mold toxicity, long-haul infections, he’s learned that healing begins when patients feel heard, and when providers take the time to connect, care, and look for the “why” beneath the symptom.
Why This Matters to You
Feeling buried under symptoms your doctor can’t explain? You’re asking the wrong questions. Dr. Chris Turnpaugh breaks down why our system treats crises, not causes and how true healing begins when you start listening to the story your body is telling.
Frustrated by “normal” labs but still not feeling like yourself? Stop outsourcing your health. Be the CEO. Ask better questions, seek practitioners who listen, and partner with you, not talk over you.
Think you need more supplements or expensive biohacks? You don’t. Healing starts with the majors: move your body, eat real food, get sunlight, sleep deeply, and connect with nature.
Wondering if it’s too late to feel good again? It’s not. Dr. Chris reminds us that you don’t need to be wealthy to be healthy, you just need awareness, consistency, and the willingness to make small, ancestral shifts that guide you back home to yourself.
Actionable Advice
Be your own advocate. Don’t stop at “normal” lab results, ask “how did I get here?” and “how do I not end up here again?”
Find a provider who listens. Choose someone compassionate, humble, and curious, someone willing to learn your story.
Start with the basics. Focus on clean meats, fruits, and vegetables. Eat seasonally and locally when possible.
Simplify your healing. Walking, grounding, rest, and sunlight are free and powerful tools.
Test, don’t guess. Annual or semiannual bloodwork can help you catch issues long before symptoms flare.
Dr. Chris Turnpaugh began his career inside the traditional medical system, trained to treat symptoms and emergencies. Over time, he saw how many patients with chronic, complex conditions were being overlooked, people who didn’t fit neatly into a diagnosis or quick prescription. That realization pushed him to explore functional neurology and systems-based medicine, where he now helps patients uncover the root causes of illness, restore balance, and reconnect to the body’s innate ability to heal.
Links and Resources to Explore
Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center Website
Dr. Chris Turnpaugh on Facebook
Dr. Chris Turnpaugh on Instagram
Dr. Chris Turnpaugh on Youtube
Listen to the Full Episode – Available now on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.
Healing isn’t about perfection, it’s about direction. Start listening to your body, honor what it’s asking for, and take one small step toward balance today. Your body already knows what it needs. It’s time to start hearing it.
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