You Think. A Lot.

You’ve read the books, tracked the macros, cut the gluten, and taken the supplements.

Maybe you’ve done:

• The elimination diet (twice)

• The functional test panels

• 23andMe and every SNP decoded

  
  

• You’re not lazy. You’re not ignorant.

You’re the opposite — a hyper-curious, research-loving problem solver.

So why are you still bloated, exhausted, moody, or stuck in symptom spirals?

When Intelligence Becomes a Block

In clinic, I often work with people who know a lot. And yet, they’re frustrated, anxious, or burnt out from trying to be their own practitioner.

Here’s what I’ve noticed:

• The smarter you are, the more noise you absorb

  Overthinkers consume a ton of content — which leads to confusion, contradiction, and paralysis.

• You’re constantly course-correcting

  One blog post says oestrogen dominance. The next says cortisol. The next? Gut. And suddenly you’re treating all of them, and none of them well.

• You’re tired of feeling like a project

  Health stops being a journey and becomes a job. You go from joyfully eating to micro-managing your nutrient timing.

 What Actually Works (and Why It’s Simpler Than You Think)

You don’t need more hacks. You need clarity, consistency, and a little compassion.

Let’s start here:

1. Master Your Foundations First

Before tackling root causes, ask:

• Are you eating real food 2-3x/day?

• Do you poop daily and sleep through the night?

• Are you moving your body gently, not punishing it?

If not, no amount of liver detox or hormone testing will move the needle.

2. Your Nervous System Sets the Tone

No amount of magnesium can compensate for chronic stress.

Try:

• Eating without your phone

• Walking after meals instead of doom-scrolling

• 10 deep breaths before supplements or meals

You’re not just feeding your cells. You’re telling your body it’s safe.

3. Stop Collecting Data. Start Integrating

Knowledge is only useful when applied with consistency. Instead of trying something new every week, try this:

Pick one protocol. Follow it for 4–6 weeks with intention.

Reflect on how you feel. Adjust then, not every time you see a new video.

4. Your Symptoms Are Not Random

Smart people often gaslight themselves:

“Maybe it’s in my head.”

“I’m probably just stressed.”

But symptoms are your body’s language. They’re not bad. They’re information.

Listen. Don’t rush to mute them.

5. Build a Trusted Team

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Overthinkers often resist asking for help — especially if you’ve already “tried everything.”

But a good practitioner will help:

• Prioritise (what matters now)

• Simplify (what you can actually stick to)

• Personalise (what your body actually needs)

Final Thoughts

Being intelligent, sensitive, and curious is a gift. But it can also make healing harder — because you’re always thinking.

Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do is simplify.

Get quiet. Listen to your body. Nourish the basics.

And let someone else hold the map for a while.