Lori Aikman, a family nurse practitioner, shares her journey into functional medicine and the founding of Queen Bee Medicine, a direct primary care telemedicine practice for women. She discusses the challenges faced in conventional medicine and the need for a deeper understanding of women's health. Lori explains the concept of functional medicine and how it focuses on root cause analysis.
She highlights the holistic approach of Queen Bee Medicine, which combines nutrition, fitness, and healthcare. Lori also discusses the challenges of building her business and the importance of taking care of one's health as an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Lori Aikman, a mompreneur and functional medicine practitioner, shares her experience of balancing business and motherhood. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to motherhood while running a business and the importance of finding a balance between work and family life.
Lori emphasizes the need to be intentional with time management and prioritize tasks that move the business forward. She also talks about her plans for managing her business and family with the arrival of a new baby. Lori highlights the importance of self-trust and teaching children to follow their intuition. She shares her current reading and listening recommendations and expresses joy in the stage of life she is in with her growing family. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Lori and seek support in their journey as mompreneurs.
Takeaways
Functional medicine takes a deeper dive into root cause analysis and focuses on optimal health rather than just diagnosing diseases.
Queen Bee Medicine offers comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate care for women, combining nutrition, fitness, and healthcare.
Direct primary care and telemedicine provide convenient and personalized healthcare options for busy women.
Functional lab testing, including hormone panels and adrenal hormone testing, helps identify underlying issues and guides treatment plans.
Women need to prioritize their health and seek help when experiencing symptoms that are dismissed by conventional medicine. Balancing business and motherhood requires intentional time management and prioritization.
Being present with family while running a business is essential for maintaining work-life balance.
Self-trust and following intuition are important lessons to teach children.
Finding joy in the different stages of family life is a valuable mindset.
Connecting with other mompreneurs and seeking support is beneficial for personal and professional growth.
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