#399 Ultimate Guide to Hair Loss with Danielle Kepics, PA-C

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

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This week on The Less Stressed Life, we're talking about reversing hair loss, healing the scalp, and supporting whole-body health with Danielle Kepics, PA-C. As a functional medicine practitioner, certified fertility educator, and former physician assistant, Danielle brings a unique perspective to tackling hair loss from every angle—nutrition, infections, stress, and scalp care.

We’re talking about why hair loss happens even when you’re doing everything right, how stress and infections like COVID can quietly trigger it, and what really works to bring your hair (and health) back to life. If you’ve struggled with thinning hair, breakage, or mystery scalp issues, this real, raw conversation will leave you feeling empowered and hopeful.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why "poverty calories" stall healthy hair growth
• The hidden role of post-viral infections, mold, and stress in hair loss
• What meds (like birth control, thyroid meds, and SSRIs) can quietly trigger hair thinning
• How to treat your scalp like your skin for better regrowth
• Why patience (and a microscope!) were key to Danielle’s recovery

ABOUT GUEST:
Danielle Kepics, PA-C, is a functional health practitioner, certified fertility educator, mental health therapist, nutrition coach, and former personal trainer — earning her the title of "unicorn" in women’s health. After a decade in conventional medicine, she founded Empowered Mind + Body and now helps women optimize their health through lifestyle and clinical deep dives. Danielle is also the co-founder of Unconventional Collaborative, a mastermind for health pros. Outside of work, she's an adventure-loving Enneagram 8w7, passionate about movement, connection, and living authentically.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.empoweredmindbody.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

SPONSOR:
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