In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Brooke Stubbs is joined by Dr. Austin Lake to discuss why healing begins with foundational lifestyle habits rather than prescriptions or quick fixes. Drawing from his training in physiotherapy and integrative medicine, Dr. Lake challenges the conventional view of the body as broken and presents a model of care that supports the body’s innate ability to heal when the right conditions are in place.
Dr. Lake explains his approach of starting with circadian rhythm, sleep quality, meal timing, and daily routines before introducing supplements or lab testing. By walking through a patient’s day, he uncovers the most meaningful opportunities for change, which often lay the groundwork for improvements in energy, hormone balance, and overall health. From there, the conversation expands into women’s health, fertility, and hormone regulation, including perspectives on birth control, cycle-based support, and the growing impact of environmental toxins.
Dr. Lake emphasizes the importance of strategically using advanced testing after foundational habits are addressed to personalize care and improve outcomes. This episode offers listeners a patient-focused look at how integrative care can help restore balance, energy, and long-term health.
Key Topics Covered
🕒 Daily routines and small habit shifts that drive real health change
🌙 Circadian rhythm and sleep as the foundation of healing
🥗 Meal timing for energy, metabolism, and hormone balance
🧂 Mineral and magnesium support for recovery and hydration
🧪 Lifestyle first, labs second for targeted healing
🦠 Toxins and hidden drivers of hormone disruption
🍞 Elimination diets to uncover food sensitivities
🌸 Women’s hormone health across the menstrual cycle
Timestamps
00:00 – Why Healing Starts With Foundations
02:05 – Dr. Austin Lake’s Journey Into Functional Medicine
05:10 – Chronic Disease, Autoimmunity & Women’s Health
08:20 – Why Women Are Burned Out & Overmedicated
12:10 – Foundations Before Supplements or Labs
15:00 – Strategic Use of Vibrant Wellness Testing
19:00 – Gut Health, Toxins & Hormone Disruption
23:00 – Circadian Rhythm, Sleep & Metabolic Health
27:10 – Nutrition Timing & Common Women’s Health Mistakes
31:30 – Supplements That Actually Matter
36:00 – Hormone Imbalance, PCOS & Birth Control
41:00 – Supporting Women Through the Cycle
45:00 – Mindset, Stress & Fear as Root Causes
49:05 – Faith, Healing & Long-Term Vitality
Resources Mentioned
🔗 Connect with Dr. Austin Lake on Instagram
📱 Connect with Dr. Brooke Stubbs on Instagram
📚 Learn more about Wholly Health
Follow us on:
🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/Vibrant_lab
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vibrantlabs/
📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/VibrantAmerica
💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/vibrantwellness
📧 Contact Us: support@vibrant-wellness.com
Ready to Join the Community?
Become a Vibrant Wellness Provider Today!
Interested in Being a Guest on our Next Episode? Apply Here!
Limitations
Please note the information provided by Vibrant Wellness is intended solely for research and informational purposes to help inform lifestyle choices aimed at potential risk mitigation. The information is not intended to be used by the patient for any diagnostic purpose and is not a substitute for medical advice by a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a licensed healthcare practitioner for any questions regarding diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or health assessment.