S3 E8 - Functional Medicine + the Gut-Brain Connection with Adriana Osipian

**In this episode, Katie and Sophie are joined by Adriana Osipian to explore functional medicine as a holistic, root-cause approach to health. Adriana shares her personal journey alongside practical insights into how gut health, microbiome balance, and circadian rhythms influence overall wellbeing, from immunity to pregnancy.**  **Together, they discuss the impact of antibiotics, the value of mindful eating, and simple tools like elimination diets to support the body’s natural healing processes.**  Drawing on both modern science and ancient systems like Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, this conversation highlights the importance of personalized care, reducing reliance on quick fixes, and building self-trust. With practical guidance on finding the right practitioner and supporting your health day-to-day, this episode offers an empowering perspective on working with the body, not against it. All Curious Health Podcast Links SORA Function Website  SORA Instagram SORA Weekly Meal Plan (Barcelona based) - discount code for meal boxes: SORA10 1:1 Consultation with Adriana (online) - discount code: SORAF to get 15% OFF Find a trusted Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Mark Hyman podcast Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William Li Access to all things Curious Health Podcast  **Katie Belle Benson** *is a herbalist + Bach Flower practitioner focused on holistic + emotional health. A mother of two, she draws from years of study in plant medicine, alternative healing + culinary arts, to offer grounded, personalized care through 1:1 sessions both in person + online. Katie integrates curiosity, intuition + a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom into her work.* www.houseofbelle.es **Sophie Anderson** *is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor based in Barcelona, Spain. With a deep affinity for nervous system health, innate intelligence + the body's natural healing capacity, Sophie supports clients in reconnecting with themselves both physically + energetically.* www.koeolife.com