03/05/2026
Most of modern healthcare is very good at managing disease. What it’s not very good at is actually creating health.
I see this all the time. Someone’s labs come back “normal,” but they still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, gaining weight, and generally not like themselves. The system says everything is fine, but the patient knows something is off.
In this episode of The Trillium Show, I sat down with Danese Rexroad, Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, to talk about what’s actually driving so much of the chronic illness we’re seeing today. Danese works at the intersection of metabolic health, hormone optimization, and functional medicine, and we had a really thoughtful conversation about why so many people fall through the cracks of traditional healthcare.
We talked about why metabolic dysfunction sits underneath so many major diseases, what’s really happening with hormones as we age, and why women navigating perimenopause are so often dismissed or told their symptoms are “just part of getting older.” We also got into environmental toxins like BPA and glyphosate, the role of strength training as we age, and how medications like GLP-1s can be helpful when they’re used thoughtfully and paired with the right lifestyle strategy.
This episode is really about zooming out and looking at the bigger picture. Not chasing symptoms, but understanding root causes and building a plan that protects your health span, not just your lifespan.
If you’re interested in learning more about Ways2Well, you can head to the link below. They’ve also been kind enough to offer a discount for listeners of the show.
https://shop.ways2well.com/?ref=drhall
Use code DRJASONHALL for 10% off when you sign up.
And as always, if there’s a topic you want us to go deeper on shoot me a DM or email info@drjasonhall.com
