Working Women Mentor

Separate the Problem from the Solution: A Smarter Way to Think About Women’s Health

Episode Summary

Episode Notes

Functional nutritionist and narrative medicine practitioner Andrea Nakayama joins Working Women Mentor to share the personal story that reshaped her life and career. After navigating her late husband’s cancer diagnosis while pregnant, Andrea witnessed firsthand the gaps in the medical system. That experience led her to build a new approach to health that considers the whole person, not just the diagnosis. 

In this conversation, Andrea explains why many women struggle to find lasting answers for their health and what needs to change in the way we think about wellness.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• Why quick fixes, protocols, and biohacks often fail in complex health situations
• The concept that biology is never separate from biography and how life experiences shape health
• The foundational health non-negotiables Andrea focuses on first: sleep, digestion, and blood sugar balance
• Why separating the problem from the solution leads to better decisions in health and life
• How slowing down and listening to your body can be the most powerful step toward healing

This episode is for the woman who feels overwhelmed by wellness trends and wants a calmer, clearer way to think about her health. If you have ever wondered why a solution that worked for someone else did not work for you, this conversation offers a thoughtful framework for understanding your body with more compassion and clarity.