Healthful Roots

Healthful Roots

Hosted by: Dr. Victoria Andarcia

Join Dr. Victoria Andarcia, an expert in gut health and women's hormones, as she explores topics ranging from hormonal balance, fertility, and cycle regulation to perimenopause and menopause. Tune in for expert...

Episodes

More Than a Body: The Science of Conscious Living with Susan Caroline

Season #1

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Susan Caroline — a PhD in Metaphysical Science — to have the kind of conversation that just might change how you see yourself. We're talking about things like why living in the...
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Female Friendships & Self Discovery with Dr. Alaa Ahmed

Season #1

Episode 42. Female Friendships, Emotional Intimacy & Navigating Disconnection with Dr. Alaa Ahmed Have you ever felt like you were drifting apart from your partner but couldn't quite explain why? Or noticed that...
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"Why I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore — And What's Actually Happening"

Season #1

You're sleeping. You're working out. You haven't changed a thing. And somehow you're still waking up at 3am, gaining weight, and feeling like a stranger in your own body. Your doctor says everything looks fine. It's...
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It’s Not Just Kegels: The Truth About Pelvic Floor Therapy

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aryn Delaney, Doctor of Physical Therapy with advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, to demystify pelvic floor therapy and why it’s such a missing piece in women’s...
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Inside Complex Care: Chronic Disease with Dr. Angela Jordan, DNP

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with my colleague Angela Jordan, who specializes in treating some of the most complex cases in medicine — including cancer, chronic disease, tickborne illness, and viral reactivation. This...
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Healing Beyond Adjustments: Chiropractic Care & Beyond with Dr. Sandy Arthur

Season #1

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Sandy Arthur, founder of Well Co. Chiropractic and Active Release. Sandy is a chiropractor who also practices acupuncture and Active Release Technique (ART),...
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Sister Talk: Behind the White Coat with Victoria Andarcia, MD

Season #1

This week the mic gets turned on me — literally. My sister, Christa, joins the show and asks me the questions. From why I chose to go to medical school, to the moments that almost made me quit, to how my personal life...
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Hormone Myths That Keep Women Stuck

Season #1

In this solo episode, I talk through some of the most common misconceptions I continue to hear from women. This isn’t about pushing hormone therapy or dismissing concerns. It’s about helping you understand: Why...
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Two Friends, Two Seasons: Pregnancy, Postpartum & the Truth About Becoming a Mom

Season #1

This week’s episode is a heart-to-heart with two of my best friends—one pregnant with her first baby and the other already navigating life as a mom of two. We talk about what they expected versus what actually...
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Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause Webinar

Season #1

If you missed my recent webinar, here’s your chance to catch the replay! In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about navigating the transition through perimenopause and menopause — from...
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Sex & Bone Health

Season #1

Menopause brings big changes — and two of the most common (but least talked about) are bone health and pain with sex. In this episode, Dr. Victoria Andarcia breaks down why bone density matters, what’s happening with...
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E32. Hormones and Your Headspace: Supporting Mental Health in Midlife

Season #1

In this episode, I sit down with Gail Gerbig from Seaside Mental Wellness to talk about mental health during perimenopause and menopause. We explore why these transitions can impact mood and anxiety, practical ways to...
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