In this raw and eye-opening episode, Nicole Doran sits down with West Palm Beach content creator Gracie Abercrombie to talk about what health really looks like behind the aesthetic.

Gracie opens up for the first time about her long struggle with disordered eating and how a GLP-1 medication helped quiet the food noise and bring balance back to her life. She also shares her journey through Hashimoto’s, why she had to walk away from high-intensity workouts, and how red light therapy, microneedling, and nervous system regulation became non-negotiables in her healing routine.

From skin health and injectables to hormonal chaos and real self-worth, this is a conversation about the intersection of wellness and womanhood. Gracie’s honesty is a breath of fresh air in an industry that too often glamorizes the extremes.

Whether you’re exploring GLP-1s, navigating inflammation, or simply looking for ways to feel better in your skin, this episode offers hope, honesty, and tools you can use.

Resources & Links:

• Follow Gracie on Instagram
• Follow Gracie on TikTok
• Learn more about red light therapy
• Learn more about the Oura Ring
• Struggling with inflammation, an autoimmune condition, or hormones? Book a consultation with our Integrative and Functional Medicine Provider here

🌿 Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:22) Meet Gracie Abercrombie

(00:45) Gracie’s Content Creation Journey

(03:50) Passion, Purpose, and Finding Balance in Work

(09:52) Gracie Talks Aesthetics: Botox, and Filler

(12:10) How Gracie Maintains Natural Results with Injectables

(17:06) Chemical Peels for Pigmentation & Why She Dissolved Her Lip Filler

(23:45) Red Light Therapy, Skin Health, and Everyday Wellness Hacks

(27:08) Low-Impact Fitness: Pilates, Walking, and Movement for Hormone Health

(30:37) Body Image Pressure and Shifting the Narrative

(31:30) Gracie’s Hashimoto’s Diagnosis and Initial Symptoms

(32:49) Supporting Hashimoto’s Naturally: Lifestyle Over Medication

(34:48) High Stress, High Cortisol: How Burnout Impacts Thyroid Health

(36:56) GLP-1s for More Than Weight Loss: Managing Appetite, Stress, and Inflammation

(39:17) Eating Disorders, Weight Fluctuations, and Healing with GLP-1s

(49:09) How Beauty Standards and External Validation Shaped Gracie’s Body Image

(55:57) What Recovery Really Looks Like: Therapy, Support, and Self-Acceptance

(01:02:08) Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Join Nicole Doran in a conversation with Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific, as they explore the deeper science behind detox, hormone balance, immune repair, and longevity. Dr. Shade unpacks how liposomal delivery systems, advanced binders, and immune-regulating peptides are reshaping the future of health.

From mold toxicity and post-viral inflammation to hormone imbalances and gallbladder dysfunction, Dr. Shade explains how today’s chronic health issues often stem from blocked drainage, overburdened detox pathways, and misunderstood hormone signals. You’ll hear how estrogen dominance can impact liver flow, how histamine reactions are often tied to nervous system overwhelm, and why proper sequencing is the key to safe and effective detox.

This episode offers a refreshingly detailed roadmap for anyone navigating brain fog, fatigue, inflammation, or hormonal chaos, with tools that blend clinical precision and root-cause thinking. Whether you’re a practitioner or a patient, Dr. Shade brings clarity to some of the most complex health puzzles.

If you’re ready to understand how detox, hormones, and immune function are truly connected, this conversation is packed with practical science, clinical insight, and a dose of hope.

Resources & Links:

• Check Out Quicksilver Scientific
• Dr. Shade’s Push-Catch Protocol
• Liposomal Glutathione
• Liposomal Vitamin C
• Dr. Shade’s BitterX
• Quicksilver Scientific Institute (for practitioners)
• Kidney Care
• Think you may be struggling with hormonal imbalances, gut issues, or chronic inflammation? Work with a Functional and Integrative Medicine Practitioner

🌿 Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:24) Meet Dr. Christopher Shade: CEO & Founder of Quicksilver Scientific

(02:09) How It All Started: From Mercury Testing to Longevity

(04:59) Mercury Detox 101: Understanding Safe and Effective Protocols

(07:45) What Is Liposomal Delivery and Why Does It Matter?

(11:55) How the Push Catch Detox System Works

(14:32) Dr. Shade’s Personal Detox Journey and Protocol Tips

(24:27) Post-COVID Symptoms and Detox Challenges

(28:02) What Is Dysbiosis and How Does It Impact Inflammation?

(29:11) Mast Cell Activation, Detox, and Histamine Overload

(31:14) Post-COVID Immune System Priming and How to Calm It

(36:43) Female Hormone Support: Topical and Oral Delivery Innovations

(43:01) Peptide and Hormone Delivery: The Future of Personalized Health

(47:42) The Role of Spirituality in Scientific Innovation

(51:46) Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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Join Nicole Doran in a conversation with Grace Terrell, a holistic nutritionist with a passion for simplifying wellness in a world full of biohacks, trends, and overwhelm. In this episode, Grace & Nicole unpack how a deeper connection to nourishment, intuition, and self-awareness can transform your health at every level.

Grace shares how her early interest in nutrition expanded into a full-spectrum approach to well-being, one that blends ancestral eating, nervous system regulation, and the emotional side of healing. From blood sugar stability and mindful eating to the power of presence and breath, Grace offers a grounded, human-centered perspective on what it means to thrive.

You’ll hear practical tools for managing stress, balancing hormones, and tuning in to your body’s cues, without falling into restriction or rigidity. Grace also dives into how social media influences our food choices and self-image, and why sustainable health begins with slowing down.

If you’re navigating hormonal changes, burnout, or simply want a more embodied approach to health, this conversation is full of insight, compassion, and clarity.

Resources & Links

• Follow Grace
• Purchase Deep Nutrition by Catherine Shanahan
• Purchase Good Energy by Casey & Calley Means
• Purchase Root Cause by Izabella Wentz
• Live Healthillie Non-Toxic Storefront
• Interested in trying curcumin or glutathione? Check out our IV menu here

🌿 Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:21) Meet Grace Terrell: Holistic Nutritionist

(01:32) Grace’s Health Journey: From Veganism to Vitality

(07:12) Healing the Gut: SIBO, IBS, Candida & More

(08:48) Moving, Mold, and the Impact of Environment on Health

(12:26) How to Actually Fix Bloating, Fatigue & Gut Pain

(14:11) Nutrition Myths: Fiber, Veganism, and the Bioindividual Diet

(17:28) What Causes Leaky Gut and How to Heal It

(23:55) Wellness Trends That Don’t Work (And What Actually Does)

(27:31) Is What You’re Eating Sabotaging Your Digestion?

(30:01) Supplements That Help (And the Ones to Skip)

(32:46) The Truth About Parasite Cleanses

(35:05) Sugar Cravings: What They Mean and How to Break Free

(37:03) Glucose Spikes, CGMs & Blood Sugar Awareness

(41:46) Histamine Reactions and the Gut-Hormone Connection

(45:23) Simplifying Gut Health: What Really Works

(47:33) Final Thoughts & Resources