What We Learned from Dr. Anthea Todd: Your Symptoms Aren’t Random – They’re Messages
When we sat down with Dr. Anthea Todd for our very first episode of In Your Skin this week, we knew we were in for a fascinating conversation. What we didn’t expect? Just how many mind-blowing insights we’d walk away with. Dr. Anthea has a way of making health make sense, and honestly, we’re still thinking about some of the things she said.
Dr. Anthea’s insights were game-changing, and we’re so grateful she shared them with us. If you haven’t already, go listen to the episode! It might just change the way you think about your health forever. Listen to the full episode here.
Here are our Top Takeaways from this Eye-Opening Conversation
Your Body is Always Working for You, Not Against You:
Dr. Anthea flipped the script on how we think about symptoms. That lingering fatigue? The acne that won’t budge? The stubborn bloating? They’re not random. They’re messages from your body, signs that something needs attention. Instead of fighting them, she encouraged us to ask: What is my body trying to tell me?
It’s such a simple shift, but wow, does it change things! Instead of feeling frustrated with our bodies, we can start working with them.
Just Because a Blood Test is ‘Normal’ Doesn’t Mean You Are:
So many women are told, “Everything looks fine, it’s just stress,” when they know something is off. Dr. Anthea calls this “the space between,” where traditional medicine stops looking, but you still don’t feel your best. That’s where functional medicine comes in, filling the gaps that conventional health care misses.
This really hit home. How many times have we questioned ourselves just because a doctor dismissed our concerns? Her advice? Trust yourself. No one knows your body better than you do.
Suppressing Emotions Can Show Up in Your Skin, Your Gut, and Even Your Thyroid:
We were shook when she explained how emotional suppression can literally manifest in our health. Resentment, unspoken anger, or repressed sadness? They don’t just disappear – they show up as breakouts, gut issues, fatigue, or even autoimmune conditions.
One of Dr. Anthea’s clients was struggling with anxiety, gut issues, and menopause symptoms – only to realise it all intensified around Christmas. The real culprit? A painful custody battle that resurfaced every holiday season. Her body was screaming at her to process the grief.
Mind. Blown.
Feeling Good is NOT a Guilty Pleasure – It’s Essential for Your Health:
Okay, confession time: We both have a tendency to always be productive. If we’re not learning, working, or achieving, we feel… guilty? Sound familiar?
Dr. Anthea shut that down real quick. Feeling good isn’t a luxury, it’s how your body knows it’s on the right path. Whether it’s dancing naked (yes, she actually does that), blasting your favourite song, or taking a walk without a podcast playing. If it brings you joy, do more of it. No guilt necessary.
Your Subconscious Beliefs Could Be Keeping You Stuck:
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things – eating well, exercising, meditating – but still not feeling great? Dr. Anthea explained that sometimes, our subconscious beliefs are running the show. If deep down, we believe “I have to hustle to be successful” or “Rest is lazy,” then no amount of green juice is going to fix that.
This was such a wake-up call! Shifting these deep-rooted beliefs might be just as important as fixing our diets or taking supplements.
Final Thoughts: The Power of Listening to Your Body
If there’s one thing we walked away with, it’s this: Your body is talking to you all the time. The question is, are you listening?
Let’s make listening to our bodies the new wellness trend. Who’s with us? 💖