Episode 98: Functional Medicine Expert Dr. Will Cole

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, I’m speaking with leading functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole, whose work I appreciate and respect so very much. Dr. Cole has been named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, and specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for his patients. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Cole is also the bestselling author of</span> <a href= "https://drwillcole.com/ketotarian"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ketotarian</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(</span><a href= "https://drwillcole.com/ketotarian"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://drwillcole.com/ketotarian</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">),</span> <a href= "https://drwillcole.com/the-inflammation-spectrum"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Inflammation Spectrum</span></em></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(</span><a href= "https://drwillcole.com/the-inflammation-spectrum"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://drwillcole.com/the-inflammation-spectrum</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">), and his latest book</span> <a href= "https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Intuitive Fasting</span></em></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(</span><a href= "https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://drwillcole.com/intuitive-fasting</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">), in which he shows how to use the powerful benefits of flexible intermittent fasting to gain metabolic flexibility and find food peace. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>There is truly so much to glean from my conversation with Dr. Cole, but here are some of my favorite takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">When it comes to your health, remember that “common” does not mean “normal.” Each individual’s health is