Stress Better Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean
Learn how to stay healthy and keep going despite the ongoing, unavoidable stress in your life - with host Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean!
This podcast was designed with you in mind - that is, if you happen to be busy, overworked, time-starved, or stressed-out with no end in sight.
This SAMPLE podcast will give you a little taste of the whole-person health guidance, practical strategies, and Functional Medicine perspective you'll enjoy in the Stress Better PREMIUM Podcast - subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com!
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Are you in perimenopause and wondering what in the world is going on with your hormones? Or maybe youâre having weird new symptoms and youâre unsure if theyâre being caused by perimenopausal hormone shifts. Tune in, because in this episode Iâm going to explain what happens to hormones during perimenopause and share practical strategies you can use to accurately assess your hormones and relieve your symptoms.
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Berberine is having a resurgence in popularity due to its impact on GLP-1, metabolism, the gut microbiome, inflammation, and weight loss - but which form of purified berberine extract is the most effective? Is one really better than the other, or is it just a case of savvy marketing? Tune in to see what the evidence has to say about two different forms of berberine extract - dihydroberberine and berberine HCL.
The vagus nerve has so many crucial roles in the body that itâs hard to pick just one - itâs involved in everything from stress resilience to circulation to stomach function. But in this episode, Iâm going to show you how taking care of your vagus nerve can help you lose body fat, so tune in! Iâve got some great, practical functional medicine strategies to share with you!
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Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, mood swings, or overwhelm? You could be one of the millions of people who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder aka ADHD. If youâve been diagnosed with or suspect you have ADHD, tune in now, because in this episode, Iâm going to share some Functional strategies to treat your symptoms and help you regain control of your brain!
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If you have trouble with procrastination, focused attention, completing tasks, anxiety, and disorganization, you may be one of the estimated 8 to 9 million adults with ADHD - and you might not even know it. Tune in to learn how testing and treating Zinc deficiency can help you manage your symptoms and get your brain back!
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Given that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, we need to be doing more to protect breast health - beyond screening measures alone. The good news is that Functional Medicine can help! Tune in to learn why breast cancer is on the rise, what your hormones have to do with it, and how you can prevent breast cancer from developing or coming back!
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Estrogen dominance can cause an array of frustrating and debilitating symptoms at any stage of a womanâs life including heavy periods, trouble losing weight, endometriosis, and even something as common as headaches. But how do you know if youâre estrogen dominant - and more importantly, what can you do about it? Tune in to learn how to assess and address estrogen dominance in females!
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Though testosterone is often thought of as a male hormone, itâs absolutely crucial for female health, too. In fact, testosterone is the most abundant active hormone in women - even more than estrogen! Yes, it helps women grow and maintain muscle mass, but it does a whole lot more, and when levels drop, youâre really going to feel it. Tune in to learn how to assess your testosterone levels and boost them if theyâre low!
Berberine has been called âNatureâs Ozempicâ for itâs ability to help folks balance their blood sugar, improve type 2 diabetes, and drop unwanted fat. But does it live up to the hype? Tune in to learn how Berberine works, and if itâs actually good for weight loss!
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Thereâs a good reason people are so excited about Akkermansia muciniphila - and itâs not just because this friendly bacteria is endorsed by a movie star! Itâs because Akkermansia is so good at healing and sealing gut hyper-permeability, also known as leaky gut. Tune in to discover how this novel bug can help you lose fat, banish metabolic syndrome, reduce gut inflammation, decrease food sensitivities, and prevent chronic disease!
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Low ferritin can be the root cause of serious symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, restless legs, and hair loss even if your blood iron levels are normal. But did you know that sub-optimal ferritin can cause thyroid problems, too? Tune in to discover the common connection between low ferritin and thyroid problems - and how to fix it!
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Over 50% of women will experience hair loss or thinning in their lifetime - but that doesnât mean itâs normal! If youâre struggling to figure out the reason for your hair loss and thinning, or youâre not convinced that itâs simply aging or genetics, tune in to discover how leaky gut may be at the root of your problem!
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Do you think you have androgenic alopecia - otherwise known as female pattern hair loss - but you donât know what to do about it?
Tune in now, because in this podcast Iâm going to:
- explain the hormonal cause of this common problem
- show you how to test those hormones to make sure youâre addressing the correct root cause of your hair loss
- give you evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to support healthy hair growth
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Hereâs a bummer of a statistic - about 90% of people who lose a significant amount of weight eventually gain most of it back. I know - itâs so frustrating and defeating to work so hard, only to get stuck in weight loss resistance. Tune in to learn how to overcome weight loss plateaus, rebound, and resistance, and maintain a healthy metabolism in the long-term!
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Have you tested your ferritin levels yet? If youâre dealing with symptoms like hair loss, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or hormonal imbalances, itâs time to get this checked, because ferritin is one of the first lab indicators of low iron levels. Thatâs right - you might have early signs of insufficient iron and not even know it! Tune in to find out how to raise your ferritin (and get some relief) using Functional Medicine!
Are you wondering if going grain-free is a viable wellness strategy or just another fad diet? Tune in to discover what this food plan entails, the pros and cons, and who might benefit from a diet that avoids grains.
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In order for your thyroid to make useful, active thyroid hormone, a bunch of things have to go just right. When they go wrong, it can be easy to miss - even for your doctor! Tune in to learn how 4 treatable thyroid problems can stay hidden IF you donât get a complete thyroid panel.
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Learn more about complete thyroid testing here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page
Do you have symptoms of low thyroid function like fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, or hair loss? The root cause could actually be coming from your gut - specifically gut hyper-permeability, aka leaky gut. Tune in to learn how to boost your thyroid function by healing and sealing your digestive system!
Want to learn more about comprehensive thyroid testing? Click here: https://www.drkateld.com/thyroid-test-info-page
Hereâs a link to Dr. Kateâs favorite nutraceutical supports for leaky gut: https://www.drkateld.com/leaky-gut-thyroid-support
Youâve probably heard of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro - all of which function as Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists or GLP-1 boosters. But did you know that many natural substances including foods, spices, and even beneficial bacteria can also be GLP-1 boosters? Tune in to learn how you can lose weight and balance your blood sugar using âNatureâs Ozempic!â
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You might already know that Vitamin D is a key micronutrient for bone health and positive moods, but did you know that itâs crucial for preventing dementia and Alzheimerâs disease? Tune in to discover how you can reduce your risk of developing dementia by over 50% using Functional Medicine!
Check out my favorite Vitamin D supplements here: https://bit.ly/vitamin-D-options
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Problems with Progesterone can create serious chaos - Iâm talking about severe PMS, horrible insomnia, anxiety, and downright rage - among other nasty symptoms. Especially when progesterone isnât balanced with other hormones like estrogen and testosterone. In this episode, Iâm going to show you how to raise and rebalance progesterone using natural, Functional Medicine strategies - so tune in now!
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You may have heard of adaptogens like Ginseng and Ashwagandha - but did you know that specific adaptogens work especially well during peri-menopause and menopause? They might not be as famous, but these adaptogens are great at soothing hot flashes, relieving irritability, calming palpitations, and supporting healthy blood sugar levels, which helps you drop body fat. Tune in to discover what these awesome herbs can do for you!
Dr. Kateâs Favorite Adaptogens for Menopause and Perimenopause: https://www.drkateld.com/adaptogens-menopause
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Stress hives are a common, baffling, and extremely irritating symptom of poor stress regulation in the body, but when we address the root cause - hyperactive histamine & intestinal hyper-permeability (leaky gut) - we get real, lasting relief! Listen to learn how.
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If youâre looking for a better way to get to the bottom of your health concerns, Functional Medicine has answers for you! And youâre in the right place here on my podcast, because all of my podcast episodes are based on a Functional Medicine approach. But, hold up a second, you might be wondering what Functional Medicine is, exactly - if so, keep listening!
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According to a new World Health Organization report released in April of 2023, 1 in 6 people across the world experience infertility. And if youâre one of them, or you know someone who is struggling with fertility issues, Iâm sharing my top 10 Functional Medicine strategies for treating infertility.
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Check out Dr. Kateâs favorite supplements for fertility HERE
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Did you know that there are 500 species and three pounds of bacteria in your digestive system, making up your gut microbiome - and they might be making you fat? Tune in to this episode to learn three key ways that your microbiome keeps you from losing weight - and how to leverage your gut bug balance to help you drop some body fat!
Check out DIY Functional Gut Testing options HERE
Learn how to work with Dr. Kate to get to the root of your gut and weight issues HERE
View Dr. Kateâs favorite probiotics and supplements for microbiome-based body fat loss HERE
Do you ever wonder if your stress and anxiety is being caused by your genes? The answer is probably YESâŚand NO! Tune in to learn how to determine your individual genetic predispositions and then overcome them using practical, Functional Medicine strategies. You wonât want to miss this one!
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Do you suffer from severe pain and cramping during your period? How about bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or even depression? Maybe youâve struggled with infertilityâŚwell, you could be one of the 190 million women worldwide who suffer from endometriosisâŚbut you might not even know it! Tune in as Dr. Kate shares the biggest root cause of this debilitating disease - and how to treat it using Functional Medicine!
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Unpopular opinion alert! In this episode, Dr. Kate is tackling some hard truths about toxic positivity - particularly, how it can actually make you sick! Tune in to learn more!
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What do fatigue, weight gain, and depression all have in common? They can all be rooted in hormone imbalance. But understanding which hormones are involved makes all the difference - especially during transitional seasons like menopause. In this episode Dr. Kate explains how to assess and address thyropause, the overlap of thyroid dysfunction and sex hormone decline.
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Apply for a 1:1 Newbie Consultation with Dr. Kate HERE
Dr. Kateâs favorite hormone balancing supplements HERE
Dr. Kateâs favorite thyroid supporting supplements HERE
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Do you have brain fog? If so, youâre in good company - this frustrating and stressful symptom is a common result of chronic stress. Not to mention, itâs one of the top lingering symptoms of long COVID. In this episode Iâm going to share 3 Functional Medicine strategies you can use to banish brain fog by attending to your gut health - so keep listening!
Check out Dr. Kateâs fave L-Glutamine Supplement HERE.
Do you have brain fog? If so, youâre in good company - this frustrating and stressful symptom is a common result of chronic stress. Not to mention, itâs one of the top lingering symptoms of long COVID. In this episode Iâm going to share 3 Functional Medicine strategies you can use to banish brain fog by attending to your gut health - so keep listening!
Check out Dr. Kateâs fave L-Glutamine Supplement HERE.
Did you know that 50% of women notice hair loss and thinning by age fifty? If youâre experiencing unexplained hair thinning, and youâre not seeing any improvement from fancy shampoos or strategic haircuts, itâs time to try a Functional Medicine approach. In this episode Dr. Kate shares the top 3 root causes of hair thinning - and how to fix it!
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If you have stress in your life, you might have high cortisol, too! And if you have high cortisol, it could be making you sick. In this episode, Iâm going to share 5 ways you can lower cortisol levels using Functional Medicine - so tune in!
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Adaptogens HERE
Because a Functional Medicine and âFood Firstâ approach to health have so much overlap, Dr. Kate is sharing her top 3 foods for a healthier, more resilient stress response system in todayâs episode. Tune in for cutting-edge research in a practical, actionable, delicious format that helps you eat your way to less stress.
For more info about working 1:1 with Dr. Kate, click HERE.
In this weekâs premium episode, Dr. Kate is sharing an important (and practical) perspective shift to help you achieve your goals - without shame, blame, or wishful thinking. PLUS a very important announcement about exciting changes in the Stress Better Podcast Community!
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Itâs time for a research spotlight! In this episode, Dr. Kate breaks down some emerging research about cancer reduction and anti-aging - specifically, how simple lifestyle interventions can dramatically reduce our chances of serious illness in the long run. Strap on your thinking caps and learn with Dr. Kate!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Is your skin trying to send you a message, but youâre not sure what? Have you tried every cleanser and cream and only seen âmehâ results? In this episode, Dr. Kate is explaining how three main body systems could be stressing out your skin beneath the surface, and sharing actionable steps you can take to clear your skin of blemishes, spots, discoloration, and other âissuesâ from the inside-out.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
In the final installment of this mini-series, Dr. Kate unpacks the fourth mental stressor that turns into physical stressors - and drives you NUTS! Of course, she also provides practical and actionable strategies to help you stress better and stay healthy despite these everyday stressors.
If you havenât listened to the first three of the series, you know the drill - go back and start there!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Did you know that anxiety and stress literally suck the life out of you? Thatâs right - the physical processes that go along with anxiety burn through micronutrients and minerals like crazy. And the medications you might be taking to manage these symptoms also create depletions of key nutrients, eventually leading to burnout on every level.
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to replenish your body and prevent anxiety!
To listen to more full episodes and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe to the Stress Better PREMIUM podcast at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
To check out Dr. Kateâs favorite supplements that help you replenish your body during stress, click HERE.
In Part 3 of this mini-series, Dr. Kate unpacks the third of four mental stressors that turn into physical stressors - and drive you NUTS! Of course, she also provides practical and actionable strategies to help you stress better and stay healthy despite these everyday stressors.
If you havenât listened to Part 1 & 2 of the series, go back and start there!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (appropriately nicknamed "SAD") is a subtype of depression that affects an estimated 10 million Americans (with women being 4 times more likely to be diagnosed than men) and the symptoms range from mild to severe. Fatigue, feeling hopeless, oversleeping, weight gain, cravings for sweets, difficulty concentrating, and irritability are all considered indicators of SAD, all occurring at the same time of year. Sound familiar?
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to figure out what the heck is going on with your thyroid!
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In Part 2 of this mini-series, Dr. Kate unpacks the second of four mental stressors that turn into physical stressors - and drive you NUTS! Of course, she also provides practical and actionable strategies to help you stress better and stay healthy despite these everyday stressors.
If you havenât listened to Part 1 of the series, go back and start there!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
In part 1 of this mini-series, Dr. Kate unpacks the first of four mental stressors that turn into physical stressors - and drive you NUTS! Of course, she also provides practical and actionable strategies to help you stress better and stay healthy despite these everyday stressors.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Sometimes the question âhow are you?â can be surprisingly difficult and uncomfortable to answer - and even create stress! In this weekâs episode, Dr. Kate is explaining why accepting both âgoodâ and âbadâ things as truth - at the same time - helps shift your body out of a chronically stressed state. Itâs science! Listen in to learn!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Dr. Kate is continuing her âFunctional Medicine in Real Lifeâ series this week, which highlights specific case studies and common conditions where a Functional Medicine approach really shines - and can offer game-changing results. Sheâs explaining the connection between thyroid imbalance and cholesterol - two all-too-common conditions where a step-by-step approach saves us a LOT of headache.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Are you buddies with your Natural Killer Cells? Perhaps youâve been ignoring them - without realizing how much they do for you! In this episode, Dr. Kate is sharing the low-down on your immune system - and how to keep it happy in the face of chronic stress using practical, lifestyle-based stress better strategies.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Dr. Kate kicks off a new series on the Stress Better podcast, with the goal of helping you connect the dots between stress and some common symptoms and dysfunctions that might be all too familiar. This week sheâs exploring the tangled web of anxiety and digestive issues, specifically how stress can cause nausea and reflux, and how this connection can trigger a downward spiral of really bothersome health issues.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
What does blood sugar have to do with stress - and why does it matter? In this weekâs episode, Dr. Kate explains why you wake up at 2am, get crabby for no reason, and struggle to lose fat - all because of the stress your out-of-control blood sugar is putting on your body!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Isnât it ironic that stress relief often seems to create more stress? When youâre already tired and stretched thin, typical stress less advice can seem unreasonable and even patronizing. If youâre sick of trying to relieve stress, Iâve got a solution for you - and weâre going to be talking about it in this episode, so listen in!
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Feeling like you canât relax - even when you have the time and space to do so? The truth is, weâve sort of normalized this feeling - this constant state of being âon.â To our over-stimulated brains, it becomes an addiction, a dopamine-seeking behavior like multi-tasking. Weâve gotten so used to being in a constant state of alertness that it becomes our baseline, but itâs far from the physiologic, rest-and-digest, tend-and-befriend baseline that our bodies need to stay healthy and our minds need to stay well. And itâs bothersome - the sleepless nights, anxiety, work-obsession, and time wasted on activities that isolate us from others keep us from living our most full & fulfilled lives.
Tune in to learn how a Functional Medicine approach to stress can help you shut off your overthinking brain without resorting to denial or dissociation.
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Everyone responds differently to stress, but there are two main categories or patterns that can be helpful to identify - in order to get along better with others, help our kiddos grow, and even prevent chronic disease! Join Dr. Kate as she contrasts hyper-responders with hypo-responders and teaches you how to find a healthy balance between the two.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
One of the quickest ways to get stuck in a stress cycle is by failing to feed your brain! In this weekâs episode, Dr. Kate shares some of her favorite essential âbrain foodsâ to keep your neurology firing on all cylinders.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
In this weekâs episode, Dr. Kate unravels the phenomenon of ânoticingâ and explains how you can train your brain to notice (and create) a more positive, stress optimized headspace!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Nutritional strategies are a dime-a-dozen these days, and most of them have their own unique pros and cons. In this episode, thanks to a great listener question, Dr. Kate discusses the upsides and potential pitfalls of a Grain-Free Diet - listen in!
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Did you know that between 50 and 60% of women will experience a UTI (urinary tract infection) in their lifetime? While typically not super dangerous, UTIâs are no fun. Youâve got the often-intense burning with urination, a sense of urgency, and feeling like you have to pee all the time, even if you just went and hardly anything comes out. UTIâs can also cause abdominal pain, back pain, and - if not addressed in a timely manner - can progress to something more serious like a kidney infection.
A good many gals people stuck in a cycle of UTIâs where they donât stay away. According to one study, about 26% of women have a recurrence during the six months after treatment for their initial UTI, and in a different study, 53% of women aged more than 55 years, and 36% of younger women, reported a recurrence within 1 year after their first UTI was treated.
Thatâs why Dr. Kate is sharing some of her go-to strategies for helping folks break the UTI cycle using lifestyle changes & specific nutraceutical support in this BONUS, full-length episode of the Stress Better Podcast.
Be sure to check out Dr. Kateâs favorite versions of the UTI-busters she shares in this episode over at THIS LINK!
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Itâs time for a research spotlight! In this episode, Dr. Kate breaks down some emerging research about anxiety - specifically, the remarkable positive impact of certain strains of probiotics on test anxiety in college students. Strap on your thinking caps and learn with Dr. Kate!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your self-care âto-doâ list? Have you noticed that your wellness goals feel restrictive or too hard to maintain? Do you feel ashamed by your lack of discipline when it comes to nutrition, exercise, or self-care? In this episode of the Stress Better Bonus Podcast, weâre deconstructing the concept of resilience, and shedding all of those âshoulds.â Because resilience and bootstrapping just ainât the same!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
In this episode, Dr. Kate ruffles some feathers in her discussion of Adrenal Fatigue - specifically, questioning whether itâs a real thing or not. Listen in to hear her deconstruct this phrase and suggest a better, more Functional way forward.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Thanks to a great listener question, in this episode Dr. Kate puts artificial sweeteners in the hot seat! Â Listen in & learn why theyâre not the weight-loss solution youâre looking for, where they hide in your grocery cart, and what to eat instead for less fat and a better stress response.
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Dr. Kate shares her top evidence-based nutraceuticals that boost your immunity and help prevent colds, flus, and even COVID-19. Tune in to this super-practical episode for adults and kids!
Enjoy this clip of the subscriber-exclusive episode here on the Bonus podcast. To listen to the full episode and access all the weekly premium content, subscribe at www.stressbetterpodcast.com.
Sometimes ânormalâ tests are a relief - but other times theyâre the most frustrating thing ever. Because if standard lab testing comes back within normal limits, it doesnât give us much to work with. It can put the brakes on further help from more conventional providers. And it can even lead to minimization or dismissal of problematic, chronic symptoms.
Thatâs why Dr. Kate loves utilizing Integrative & Functional Lab Testing. Thereâs always a nugget of actionable data that we can build on when we get the big picture! In this BONUS episode, Dr. Kate digs in to the differences between Conventional and Functional lab testing - and explains how it helps folks like you!
Dr. Kateâs 1:1 clients have access to hundreds of testing options - and you can, too. To learn more and submit an application for a virtual Functional Medicine consultation with Dr. Kate, click HERE.
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to figure out what the heck is going on with your thyroid!
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In this episode, Dr. Kate answers some listener questions, touches on some uncomfy topics, and invites you to evaluate your own self-help tendencies!
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Itâs time for a research spotlight! In this episode, Dr. Kate breaks down some emerging research about long COVID - specifically, the connection between lingering symptoms and COVIDâs impact on the gastrointestinal system, or gut. Strap on your thinking caps and learn with Dr. Kate!
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Making healthier food choices is a worthy goal - but a difficult one for many. Shifting your perspective can make it easier! Dr. Kate shares her strategy for maintaining dietary change over the long run (itâs helped her clients for nearly a decade).
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In this episode, Dr. Kate dives into the topic of alcohol consumption, offering some data, some science, and her personal thoughts about alcoholâs place in a healthy, stress better lifestyle. Put on your thinking cap and listen - you donât want to miss this one!
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Menopause often reveals underlying, unaddressed hormone dysfunction, strips away estrogenâs protective buffering from our brains, and ushers in a season of increased risk for cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. And, with the right approach, all of these potential issues can be prevented or treated, which also minimizes the symptoms we associate with menopause, too! In this BONUS episode, Dr. Kate dispels 3 menopause myths that hold you back from a healthy menopausal transition.
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Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to lose weight AND balance your stress!
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Awareness is the first step to change, and Dr. Kate is encouraging some uncomfortable awareness about kids and stress - specifically some shocking statistics about the triggers and consequences of chronic stress in our kiddos lives. This is an important one, so listen up!
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Because so many of our well-being strategies involve slow and steady progress, you deserve a quick win every once in awhile! And learning how to snack smarter to stress better is both a quick and delicious win for sleep, anxiety, brain fog, and more!
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In this episode, Dr. Kate takes a step back and reviews the big-picture idea behind stressing better - and teaches you how to recognize the downstream effects of chronic stress, helps you understand why chronic stress impacts your whole person (body, mind, and emotions), and shows you a few integrative, evidence-based strategies to stay healthy despite the chronic stress in your life. Buckle up, buttercup!
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Interpreting lab testing can be confusing, frustrating, and discouraging - especially if youâve got unexplained symptoms that you donât know how to treat! In this episode, Dr. Kate explains how ânormalâ lab results and âoptimalâ lab results are different, and why it matters. Listen in now!
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Feeling overworked, burned out, or mentally fatigued? You may benefit from adaptogens - specific plants and fungi that boost energy, mood, and cognitive function! All while helping you adapt to stress in your life. Give it a listen!
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Even with all the mood-boosting sunshine and fresh, seasonal produce to eat, there are a few things about summertime (especially in temperate regions) that create a bit more stress in your body. Dr. Kate âcalls outâ three of them and offers some simple solutions to make sure your stress-response system stays cool, calm, and clean this season!
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to stay chill - in more way than one - this summer!
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Dr. Kate responds to the question âWhy do you talk so much about stress?â and argues that, even though itâs counter-cultural, you should care about how your body is handling stress (and not just because she says so).
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Dr. Kate shares insights on Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture that she learned while studying abroad in Shanghai, China. Despite itâs reputation as a pseudoscience, acupuncture is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy for everything from depression to fertility to chronic pain. Listen and learn!
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Dr. Kate shares her top 3 foods that create systemic inflammation - the kind that contributes to weight gain, autoimmunity, Alzheimerâs, and even cancer. Listen in to discover how intentionally limiting these foods can dramatically improve your health, longevity, and quality of life - both now and in the future!
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Have you ever had a hot flash? This question doesnât only apply to menopausal females, by the way! Listen in to learn whatâs really causing your hot flashes - and what you can do about it - from a Functional Medicine perspective.
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Feeling panicky, worried, stuck or tense? You may benefit from adaptogens - specific plants and fungi that boost energy, mood, and cognitive function! All while helping you adapt to stress in your life. Give it a listen!
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Approximately 60 to 70 percent of people with thyroid dysfunction donât know they have it. How can this happen, you ask? Well, part of the problem has to do with how and when we test the thyroid, part of it has to do with a lack of awareness about the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction, and a BIG part of the problem is the similarity of symptoms related to both thyroid and stress.
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to figure out what the heck is going on with your thyroid!
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Do world events ever leave you feeling stressed, helpless, and hopeless? Us, too! In this episode, Dr. Kate explains how taking physical action can break the cycle of fight-or-flight and help you reset your stress response system, despite the awfulness happening around you. Listen now!
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Do you struggle to recognize or acknowledge when youâre stressed? Do you feel like you can âhandle itâ or âpower throughâ? Maybe you simply donât feel stressed, even if you know your life situation is, objectively, stressful. All of these things can put you at risk for developing stress-related chronic diseases, and are worth investigating BEFORE those signs and symptoms show up. In this episode of the podcast, Iâll show you HOW.
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Dr. Kate shares emerging research on the link between antibiotic use and dementia - translating it from âgeek speakâ into crucial, actionable steps you can take today to reduce your risk of cognitive decline in the future. Donât miss this episode!
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Feeling tired, apathetic, depressed, foggy, or flabby? You may benefit from adaptogens - specific plants and fungi that boost energy, mood, and cognitive function! All while helping you adapt to stress in your life. Give it a listen!
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Are you sure thereâs something âoffâ with your hormones, but having trouble getting the insights you need from lab testing? Listen in as Dr. Kate shares four common issues folks have with hormone testing - and what to do about it!
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The number one cause of hormone imbalance is STRESS. Not age, not genetics, not a bad roll of the dice. Stress - mental, emotional, and physical - can dramatically shift your hormone levels independent of all those other factors. And when I say âhormone levels,â I mean all of them. Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone are only the tip of the iceberg, though they are definitely at the mercy of stress and can create quite the mess if not balanced.
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to balance your hormones AND stress better!
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Itâs time for a research spotlight! In this episode, Dr. Kate breaks down some emerging research about stress and ulcerative colitis - specifically, how being part of a health community positively impacts those who suffer from chronic diseases. Tune in to learn with Dr. Kate!
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Stress hives are a common, baffling, and extremely irritating symptom of poor stress regulation in the body, but when we address the root cause - hyperactive histamine & intestinal hyper-permeability (leaky gut) - we get real, lasting relief! Listen to learn how.
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Dr. Kate walks through three ways that food can be a stressor - mentally, emotionally, AND physically - and discusses our typical reactions to food stress: denial, obsession, and something in-between.
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Dr. Kate introduces the gut-brain axis, the role of your "wee beasties" aka the microbiome, and practical tips for building stress resilience by caring for your bacteria!
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Dr. Kate argues that there is no "new normal," and talks about what that means for our approach to handling stress going forward.
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One of the easiest, most effective ways to manage chronic stress is by balancing your blood sugar. Having "rollercoaster blood sugar levels" that spike and crash over the course of the day (and night) is a huge physical stress trigger, exponentially increasing the output of cortisol, your body's long-term stress hormone. AND, wonky blood sugar levels lead to other problematic symptoms and disease processes like insomnia, chronic inflammation, type 2 Diabetes, and weight gain. And by weight gain, I mean an increase in body fat - which is a stressor in itself!
Listen to this full-length, BONUS episode to discover evidence-based, Functional Medicine strategies to lose weight AND balance your stress!
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This episode is our first little science lesson, and Dr. Kate is going to be your rapid fire human physiology teacher today, so get excited! This is just a taste of the incredibly complex cascade that is your stress-response system, and weâll definitely be going more in-depth, probably repeatedly, into this process because itâs so key to understanding how we create stress resilience.
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Dr. Kate insists that the balance you think you want isn't what you really want - let her know if she convinced you by leaving her a comment on Instagram (@drkateLD)!
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Dr. Kate shares the quickest, simplest, cheapest way to stress better - I know! It's only the second episode!
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This episode is your introduction to building stress resilience instead of avoiding, managing, or denying stress.
It's part of the "why" behind our new approach to stress - and key to incorporating and focusing on Functional Medicine strategies to optimize your body's response to stress.
It's also a BONUS full-length episode from the Stress Better Premium Podcast, Dr. Kate's subscription-based podcast with weekly episodes.
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