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

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Published: 2026-07-22T07:00:00+00:00
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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 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. Why "normal" blood sugar doesn't mean you're in the clear — find out what your doctor's standard labs might be missing entirely. The ideal fasting insulin number — discover the specific range Dr. Boham looks for, and why so many women fall outside it without ever knowing. How alcohol tolerance explains insulin resistance — learn the surprisingly rel…

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