Hormonally Speaking: Recent Episodes
Christine Garvin
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As women, we’ve been taught SO LITTLE about our hormones, and yet they are the captain controlling the ship that is our bodies!
Not only do our hormones impact us physically, but they are the deciding factor in our mental health. And there are far too many of us currently suffering with debilitating stress, anxiety, and depression.
I’ve been lucky to meet some of the leading, cutting-edge hormonal experts in the game, and this podcast gathers them together to give you an incredible overview of your hormones, from head to soul.
Cover photo: Duncan Chaboudy, duncanchaboudy.com
Thyroid issues will end up impacting many women over their lifetime, especially as we make our way into perimenopause. But it's not just limited to a sluggish thyroid; unfortunately, autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimotos are becoming more and more common.Today I'm talking with Dr. Heather Stone, who has helped thousands of women overcome their thyroid issues. In the episode, we cover:-Why your symptoms are not about your age, but your toxic load-Lesser known autoimmune diseases that impact the thyroid, where in some cases, antibodies don't even show on lab tests-That it's possible to go into remission from Hashimotos and Graves Disease with the right support-Why you always need to pay attention to the adrenals and blood sugar levels-The details of Dr. Heather's Thyroid Transformation BlueprintDr. Heather has kindly offered listeners a free gift: The Thyroid Transformation Quick Start (http://thyroidtransformationblueprint.com/). Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas. Find her on her website: http://reversemycondition.com/, on IG @drheatherstone, and on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw .
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I'm so excited for you to watch this week's episode of Hormonally Speaking!My guest is my good friend and incredible Functional Medicine Practitioner Vashti Kanahele, who just released her book, "Passports and Parasites."In it, she details living in a variety of places around the world, from war-torn regions to warm, sandy beaches like Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Lagos, and Curacao. While that all sounds very glamorous, she actually developed some major health issues along the way, eventually learning she had Lyme and Hashimoto's. We talk about her journey, and how she dealt with these very intense illnesses while being far away from her home base of the US. We cover:-Figuring out why she wasn't feeling well, and putting the pieces together to begin the healing process-What it took to come out on the other side of chronic illness-Why building community is so important, no matter where in the world you are living-Her work now to support other women with similar issuesWhat's even more exciting is that she details the whole breathtaking, powerful, and inspiring journey in her new book, which you can grab here: https://amzn.to/3seEC1n. It's a great gift for someone on your list (or yourself) this holiday season!Vashti Kanahele, an author and functional medicine practitioner, exudes a profound passion for exploring diverse cultures and embracing immersive experiences. Her personal triumph over Lyme disease and complex chronic illness fuels her determination to empower others on their healing journeys. Having lived in Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Lagos, and Curacao, Vashti's experiences have shaped her holistic approach to health and wellness.Now residing in Virginia with her family and African village dog, Owen, Vashti’s practice is dedicated to seeking the root causes of disease. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate heart, she delves deep into patients' health histories, lifestyles, and environmental factors to uncover the underlying triggers of their ailments. Through her writings and clinical expertise, Vashti inspires others to embrace the world's beauty, travel freely, and embark on a transformational path to vibrant health. Learn more at her website: https://vashtikanahele.com/.
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Happy Halloween and almost Day of the Dead!For this week's episode, I had a chance to chat with my old friend, Ryan Dungan Hurd, who is a master dream researcher. I thought it was the perfect time of year to chat about the sometimes scary, sometimes illuminating, but always powerful subject of sleep paralysis, where people can feel awake and held down, even though they are still in a sleep state. Ryan and I dive into all the fascinating ways that sleep paralysis and paying attention to/recording your dreams can impact your health, including:-What sleep paralysis is, and the myriad of ways it can show up-Facing your fears and processing your trauma-Spiritual experiences that can occur via paralysis-How the way you take care of your body during the day - and in the evening before bed - can impact not only sleep paralysis, but also your hormones-Sleep supports-Ways to use your dreams to help guide your health decisions in waking lifeAnd lots more!If you love experiencing the veil between the two worlds being its thinnest at this time of year, this is the perfect episode for you!Ryan Dungan Hurd (he/him) is an educator, author and dream researcher. He is interested in consciousness studies at the intersections of ecology, spirituality and material culture. His latest work is Lucid Talisman: Forgotten Lore. Ryan has been featured on NPR, CNN, Coast to Coast, Psychology Today, and many more. With a background in both archaeology and dream research, Ryan currently teaches graduate level courses at University for Peace in Costa Rica and National University in California. Ryan is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and abides by their ethical guidelines. His website DreamStudies.org has been going strong since 2007. He currently lives in Philadelphia, PA.
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There's a lot of talk today about needing to set boundaries in our lives, including how doing so (or not doing so) impacts our hormones. But what does that really mean? I find when I ask people what boundaries they have, or feel like they need to set in their lives, they don't have an answer. Which is why I had this discussion with Lesley King, who helps people find a new career in a year. She shares actionable ways to figure out next steps in your life (and these are easily applied to health & hormones too), including:-Understanding your patterns so you know how to change them-Learning what boundaries are - aka "giving people an idea of what you want and what you don't want"-Getting clear on what you want in a situation or in relationships-How important it is to celebrate your wins, even when you don't achieve the exact goal you set out to do-Creating safety by setting up "rules"Lesley King works with people who feel stuck and confused about what’s next. They don’t just want any job. They want an ideal career aligned with their values and desired lifestyle. She helps them find a new career in a year. Learn more at https://lesleykingempower.com.
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This week on the podcast, we are diving into something that I see as a very important part of hormone health: money. Not money in and of itself, but the security and safety that having enough money to meet your needs (and then some!) can do for your hormones. I brought on my good friend and amazing Business Coach, Jen Aly, to talk about how to get to this safe place through creative means.
We dive into:-Learning grounded and practical ways to manifest (no spiritual bypassing!)-Understanding that you won't harvest the same day you plant the seed-Utilizing the Hakomi Sensitivity Cycle-Practices for expansion-How bringing in more money goes back to cycles again and again-More practical tips & exercisesJen has been kind enough to gift you a coupon for 50% off of anything in her online store. This includes half off of Jen's "Money Mastery Program" worth $295. Use code "PODCAST" at checkout: https://jenalycoaching.com/course-list/. Jen Aly supports creative and holistic entrepreneurs to create, grow, & optimize thriving businesses. Her unique framework is vision led, guided by the creative process, and focuses on cultivating prosperity and growth mindsets. She teaches marketing, sales, and financial skills in ways that are genuine, practical, leveraged, and fun.She is founder of the virtual MBA Academy community membership program. Her TEDx talk, "Harness Creativity as your Greatest Business Asset" was among the 10% of TEDx talks chosen for TED.com. A coach since 2003, she also geeks out on art, wellness, and travel. You can find more at her website.
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Did you know that enzymes are a necessary and powerful part of your overall health?
Unfortunately, many of us aren't producing the amount of enzymes we need, and we are no longer getting enough from food, either.
On today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Ellen Cutler, who explains why enzymes are so important, how even eating organic food doesn't mean you are absorbing nutrients well, why organ-specific detoxification is so important, and so much more.
You'll also learn:
-How much of our water is now considered toxic
-Why toxicity makes us feel more stressed, and how trauma impacts our digestion
-All the reasons why digestive enzymes are necessary for everyone
-How you can prevent kidney issues and UTIs
-About testing how to determine which enzymes are best for your body
Dr. Cutler has so much amazing information to share from her vast experience in the wellness field, and you'll glean so much from this interview.
Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization to food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method). Connect with her at DrEllenCutler.com.
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Struggling to find your sex drive after it was a big part of your life for many years? Or maybe you've always tended towards low libido, and would like to see it increased?
Today we are chatting all about intimacy, desire, and sex drive with Physician Assistant, Women's Sexual Health Educator and Intimacy Coach Jordan D’Nelle.
We have an amazing, eye-opening conversation about all things desire, diving into the root causes of why things may be "off."
This includes:
-A breakdown of how your hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle
-How stress and your adrenal function impacts your desire
-How too much testosterone can actually inhibit sex drive
-Key truth: the more you talk about sex, the more interested you are (and how to do this well!)
-Syncing dating and romance with your cycle
We also dive into the best options when it comes to lubrication support (and why coconut oil isn't the best option!), what asexuality is all about, and what to do when trauma from giving birth happens to the vulva.
If you are ready to turn your libido ship around, this episode is a great way to dive into the underlying issues that may be inhibiting your sex drive.
Jordan D’Nelle is a Physician Assistant and Women’s Sexual Health Educator and Intimacy Coach, and speaker. She is the founder and host of the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Podcast, where conversations about sex, sexuality, sexual intimacy and relationships happen. She wants to help women feel informed about their pleasure while also create a safe space for women to feel validated. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine, Women’s Health Magazine and many other podcasts. Learn more at her website.
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Welcome to season 5 of Hormonally Speaking!
To kick off this season, I'm talking to Dr. Kela Smith, a hormone specialist who focuses on infertility.
This is such an important area, because infertility is running rampant in many parts of the world, and the answer isn't always IVF.
Dr. Smith and I deep dive into why infertility has become so common, and all the ways that we can support the body to overcome infertility naturally.
We cover:
-Why infertility is a symptom and not the "cause"
-How stress, toxins, and food all play a role in the infertility epidemic
-Utilizing functional lab tests in order to see what is going on in the gut, with hormones, and the ability to detoxify, which are all pieces of the puzzle
-Why it's so imperative to get really clear about what's not serving you
What I love about our discussion is that whether or not you are trying to conceive, Dr. Smith's advice is going to help improve your hormone situation. She is sharing the keys to hormone health!
And Dr. Smith was kind enough to share a FREE gift with you - His and Hers Fertility Meal Plan.
Dr. Kela Smith, Ph.D., DNM, DHM is a leading Holistic Integrative Fertility & Hormone Doctor, dedicated to supporting women and couples facing fertility challenges. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method, it has been her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, have a healthy happy pregnancy, and easy postpartum. An accomplished author, she also hosts The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, Solving-Infertility Summit, and Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Dr. Kela's expertise also extends to guiding and inspiring future fertility experts as the lead educator at Fertility Coach University. With vast experience and dedication to holistic health, she's a renowned authority in her field. Join her in solving the infertility puzzle at www.coachkela.com.
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-Perimenopause Like A Boss (starts Sep 11th! Only a couple of spots left!)
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This is a POWERFUL one!
For every hormone issue from PMS to perimenopause to endometriosis, there is a spiritual/energetic component. We often overlook this to focus more on the physical side of things.
Working through old traumas, issues with boundary setting, and more are all important when it comes to healing our hormones. I take you through a journey to start doing that right now.
Come back and do this one more than once!
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I wanted to share my recent EFT session on Youtube here as a bonus for you. If you want to watch the tapping sequence, you can find the video here.
If you are having a hard time with perimenopause, this tapping session is going to help you deal with the emotional side of the equation, which may be impacting you more than you think.
Need more support for your perimenopausal journey? Then checkout our signature program, Perimenopause Like A Boss.
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This week, we are tackling your perimenopause-related questions!
We had over 40 questions submitted, and got through about 6 or so in 75 minutes. So we will be back in future episodes with more answers!
Here's some of the questions we answered in this episode:
-“Any specific ways to support my body and mind while heading into perimenopause?”
-“What kind of hormone testing is best to get overall picture?”
-“Testosterone injections make me so hungry all the time. Is there a way to combat that without feeling like I just can’t eat? Does it eventually go away?
-“Thyroid medication and gut issues, I’ve read that it can cause gut dysbiosis is that true.”
-“What are a few ways to get started on the journey of figuring out what hormones are doing and what to expect e.g., finding a compatible Dr (may have to kiss a few frogs), recommended testing, knowing your numbers, types, etc.”
We also tell you a little bit about our brand-new program, starting July 10th - Perimenopause Like A Boss. We'd LOVE for you to join us during this 4-week course, where you'll get all your questions answered about peri, and SO MUCH MORE. If you sign-up this week, you can get $50 off with code "BOSS" at checkout.
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Think you know everything there is to know about perimenopause and menopause?
Or maybe you know very little about either?
Either way, today's episode is going to BLOW YOUR MIND.
I'm talking with Kristin and Maria of Wise + Well, who form a "deep bench" when it comes to mid-life, and they showcase their expertise in shifting hormones, symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, diet and lifestyle factors, and cutting-edge research.
Get ready to be educated on:
-The misinformation and buzzword approaches to these phases of life, and how to tune out the noise
-It's not just about hormones: lipids, thyroid, bone health and more are impacted in peri and menopause
-Why it's so important to keep hormone receptors open, which means you might need to bring in BHRT earlier than you think
-Focusing on the right kind of diet and lifestyle approaches to maintain bone mass and energy for the rest of your life
-And so much more!
Get ready to take some notes, and throw out some ideas you had about this important time of life.
Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Find out more at their website and on IG.
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There are lots of new products flooding the market to help women in perimenopause and menopause, especially bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
But not all products are created the same. Unfortunately, many products on the market are full of ingredients that ultimately aren't good for our hormones because of the additives they contain. And when they are topical, this can be a major issue because as you'll learn today, our skin is our biggest organ!
In this episode, I talk with Mary Beth Perrone, co-founder of Radiate Wellness, a physician formulated product line that encompasses BHRT, sleep support, skin health, and anxiety support. You'll learn all about how these products can support you through the journey of both perimenopause and menopause.
We also cover:
-How perimenopause can arrive way earlier than you expect (and what to look for)
-Why you may need BHRT earlier than you think
-The importance of getting BHRT that is clean without tons of additives and preservatives
-How transdermal application can be superior to other forms of BHRT
-And much more!
Mary Beth Perrone’s passion for women’s topics is evidenced by her contributions to women’s health and wellness in many, many forms—physically, mentally and spiritually. Through her work as Co-Founder of Radiate Wellness, she supports women on their perimenopause and menopause with journey with clean, affordable products and services.
As a Co-Founder, Co-Host and Speaker of the Women’s Wellness Fest and Mindful Movement FL, Mary Beth has empowered hundreds of women each year through yoga, meditation and other wellness and healing modalities to empower, nurture and rejuvenate women’s minds, bodies and souls. Mary Beth is a Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor, Ayurveda Health Coach, and Sisterhood Circle Facilitator. Fully committed to making the world and our communities a better place. Find out more at radiatewellnessproducts.com.
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What question do I get the most from people? Why it's "what are your favorite supplements?", of course!
While we each need particular supplements based on what is going on in our body, I wanted to share a few of my favorites today for different situations. I cover my favorite collagen product, best liver support, suppositories for vaginal atrophy, detoxification support, GI medical food, and anti-aging skincare.
Most of these you can find on my Fullscript store, and you get 10% off for signing up! Here's the products you can find there:
Perfect Amino from Body Health
Liposomal Glutathione from Designs for Health OR Quicksilver Scientific
Bezwecken hydration ovals
UltraGI Replenish® - Chocolate from Metagenics
The other two products not on Fullscript that I mention are:
Paleo (or Veggie) Cleanse from Designs for Health (use code "TENOFF" at checkout for 10% discount)
Annmarie Trial Kit (contains my favorite anti-aging serum!)
Shoot me an email with your questions for products I recommend for other health issues for a future episode!
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Are you ready to hear one of the most powerful healing stories out there?
Grab your tissues and get ready to laser-focus on today's episode with world-renowned physician, Dr. Terry Wahls.
Known as the creator of the "Wahls Protocol," Dr. Wahls faced her own mortality after being diagnosed with MS and declining over the years that followed.
Medication wasn't helping, and she found herself dependent on a tilt-recline wheelchair before she decided it was time to take things into her own hands.
That's when she developed her protocol utilizing health and lifestyle changes, which onto the biking track, eventually competing in cycling races.
Listen to her incredible story, and how you can work with research-backed strategies to manage both MS and other autoimmune diseases.
What we cover:
✨Her discovery that a low-fat diet was not supporting her body
✨The gift of creating daily lifestyle practices that brought life back to her body
✨How endometriosis and psoriasis can be early signs of developing autoimmunity
✨The role bacteria and infections play in MS
✨How radical transformations of health can happen with dietary changes and basic supplementation in even the most vulnerable populations
✨And so much more!
This is an episode you 100% don't want to miss! And, she's offering a special gift for you, Diet Cheat Sheet, which is a summary of the diet that Dr. Wahls is used in her clinics and clinical trials to restore cellular health. Great for the refrigerator!
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018 she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care and patient advocacy. In addition, Dr. Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. Dr. Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain and now pedals her bike to work each day.
She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions. Learn more about the current study Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis at https://wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/. Pick up a one-page handout for the Wahls™ Diet at https://terrywahls.com/diet/ Follow her on Instagram @drterrywahls, and on Facebook/Twitter at @TerryWahls.
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Sleep, oh how we want it, but sometimes we don't know how to get it!
Particularly as we step into perimenopause, sleep becomes a tougher thing for many of us. Cortisol spikes, hormonal shifts, stress triggers and more can make for fitful nights and exhausted days.
Luckily, you're about to learn how to get better sleep, ASAP.
Today I'm talking with Dr. Leigha Saunders, and we cover the myriad of ways to get to the root cause of why it's so hard for you to find good sleep.
Turning her post-partum sleep deprivation into an opportunity to serve the millions of women who suffer in sleeplessness, Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor and mom of two who deeply understands the struggle of insomnia.
Dr. Leigha is an innovative leader and engaging speaker, passionately educating women as well as clinicians on the intersection of sleep and hormone health. Her passion for helping women get a good night’s sleep fuels her private practice that helps women gain energy, balance their mood, regulate hormones and sleep deep.
Dr. Leigha is the creator of The Better Sleep Bootcamp, the 5 Step Framework for women want better sleep through hormonal balance.
Ultimately, her goal is to help women reclaim their rest so they can do what sets their soul on fire during the day. With sleep scores that make us all jealous, Leigha’s ultimate mission is to help women chase their dreams, not exhaustion!
Dr. Leigha is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, holds general, IVIT and therapeutic prescribing certification with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario (OAND) and Canadian Associations of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Dr. Leigha has been published in the CAND's journal, has delivered evidence-based lectures to her colleagues through the OAND and Confident Clinician Club on the topic of sleep disturbances, insomnia, cardiovascular health and hormone replacement therapy.
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This week, I'm sharing my latest yearly blood labs with you, breaking down the most important markers, especially when it comes your thyroid, blood sugar, and iron health.
These areas are so important for your overall hormone health! And these affordable labs offer a chance to see something before it becomes a full-blown issue.
My hope in sharing these is that you'll be educated enough on your own labs to know what questions to ask your doctor.
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Are you one of the women that have recently been diagnosed with or recognized that you have ADHD?
After so many years of the medical system focusing on boys for ADD/ADHD, in the last few years there's been a big realization that many girls and women have suffered with the condition silently.
That's because ADHD often looks very different in girls and women. And hormones are a part of that picture.
In today's episode, my guest Adele Wimsett and I dive into this fascinating intersection of ADHD and hormone health, and why, in particular, ADHD may begin to rear its head during perimenopause.
We talk about:
✨The importance of cortisol and insulin when it comes to working with ADHD
✨Hormonal fluctuations and how they exacerbate ADHD symptoms
✨How ADHD can show up for different women, and how to figure out best practices for yourself
✨The role that BHRT may play in leveling out ADHD sypmtoms in perimenopause
✨And so much more!
Considering that we are under so much stress and juggling multiple things everyday, it's no wonder so many women are finding out they have ADHD. This episode helps to guide you in the process of how to make it your superpower, instead of a constant struggle.
Adele Wimsett is a Women's Health Practitioner & Cyclical Living Expert. Having co-authored the book Essential Feminine Wisdom, she is passionate about educating women & girls on how to harness the power of their cyclical nature. From menarche to menopause, Adele bridges the woo & the science, supporting women to balance their hormones naturally. Adele's niche within the Women's Health arena is specialising in supporting ADHD women to understand how their hormones affect their traits. Find out more at her website, and follow her on her IG.
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Bringing Sexy Back workshop
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It’s easy to focus solely on our sex hormones when we think about hormone health, but it is equally important to work on our nervous system first and foremost. By doing so, we can help regulate our hormones and improve our overall health and well-being.
Today, we have with us Lizzy Zima, a personal trainer, somatic practitioner, and creator of Empower Body Mind Soul. Lizzie’s work focuses on helping women release trauma, connect with their inner guidance, and embody their true strength and competence.
One of the key things that Lizzy emphasizes in her work is the importance of regulating our nervous system in order to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She combines tools such as breathwork and EFT with functional strength training and intuitive pleasure-based movement to help her clients achieve this goal.
What We Talk About:
✨How Lizzy got into this work
✨The importance of being able to experience the full range of emotions, but understand how to come back to a regulated state
✨Reclaiming feminine power and feminine wisdom
✨Nervous system tools to incorporate into your daily life
✨Why connecting with the earth is important for health.
✨And a lot more!
Lizzy Zima is a personal trainer, somatic practitioner & creator of EMPOWER Body Mind Soul, a self-honoring movement & mindfulness modality, that helps women release trauma, connect to their inner guidance, and embody their true strength & confidence.
Her music-driven classes combine tools for nervous system regulation & emotional resilience – such as breathwork & EFT, with functional strength training & intuitive pleasure-based movement & self love, to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
At the heart of her work is the prayer that we may metabolize our past traumas, release shame & unworthiness, and rise up to embody our power, & offer our greatest gifts in service to the rebalancing of our world.
She offers classes, workshops, women’s circles, and private sessions both online & in Asheville, NC
You can learn more about Lizzy at her website and sign up for classes!
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BHRT is a natural approach to hormone replacement that can help with long-term issues such as bone health, heart health, and brain health, as well as during the peri-menopausal and menopausal transitions.
We have a special guest with us today, Ricky Brandon, a Health and Wellness Advocate who, along with his wife Kandi, started hormone balance centers because they could not find the high level of care they desired for their own family.
After years of searching, 1000s of hours and training, research, and trial and error, Ricky has finally landed on the process and system that mixes traditional medicine with alternative medicine to help people feel great again and live longer and younger with natural hormone replacement therapy.
During the conversation, Ricky talks about the struggles he and his wife encountered while searching for the right hormone replacement therapy for their family. He highlights that women are usually more aware when something is wrong with their bodies than men and that ignoring the signs can have dire consequences.
What We Discuss:
✨How to navigate what’s going on in your body
✨The challenges Ricky and his wife experienced while finding the right hormone replacement therapy
✨Why it’s important to educate yourself on hormones
✨How low testosterone affects mood and drive
✨Estrogen and breast cancer risk
✨Digging into the details of bioidentical replacement hormone therapy
✨And a lot more!
This episode provides valuable information on BHRT and how it can benefit women’s health. BHRT is a natural approach to hormone replacement that can help with long-term health issues and the peri-menopausal and menopausal transitions.
Ricky Brandon is a health and wellness advocate. He and his wife Candy started Hormone Balance Centers because they could not find the high level of care they desired for their own family. After years of searching, thousands of hours in training, research, and trial, and error, he has finally landed on the process and system that mixes traditional medicine with alternative medicine and helps people feel great again and live younger and longer with natural hormone replacement therapy.
Learn more about Ricky at his website and checkout his Ebook & Audiobook Do Your Hormones Have You Draggin’, Saggin’ & Naggin’.
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While many people focus solely on sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone, it is also important to emphasize that it’s essential to support the adrenals and thyroid first to work on hormonal balance.
Today, I am welcoming Dr. Isabella Wentz, a renowned integrative pharmacist and bestselling author, to discuss the importance of supporting our adrenals and thyroid in maintaining a healthy hormonal system.
She herself was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, and her passion for finding the root causes of chronic health conditions has led her to write several bestselling books, including “Hashimoto’s Protocol” and “Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.”
In her latest book, “Adrenal Transformation Protocol,” Dr. Wentz shares a four-week program to reset the body’s stress response using targeted safety signals. The program has already helped over 3500 individuals, with an impressive success rate of over 80% in improving brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.
What We Talk About:
✨Dr. Wentz’s journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
✨Why adrenal glands are critical to our survival.
✨The importance of cortisol in our day-to-day health.
✨Why knowing your foundational foods is important.
✨Lifestyle and dietary approaches to dealing with Hashimoto’s.
✨And a lot more!
By focusing on the adrenals and thyroid, we can support our hormonal system and achieve optimal health. So be sure to check out Dr. Wentz’s latest book and learn more about the importance of adrenal and thyroid support in today’s episode.
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.
As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best-seller “Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause,” the protocol-based #1 New York Times best-seller “Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back,” and the Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health.”
Her latest book, “The Adrenal Transformation Protocol,” is set to be released on April 18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido.
Learn more about Dr. Wentz at her website and make sure to check out her book “The Adrenal Transformation Protocol” once it releases on April 18th, 2023. You can pre-order now using this link!
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Have you ever heard of Qigong? To put it simply, Qigong is a broad term that encompasses various styles and lineages of breath, visualization, and movement practices.
One of the key benefits of practicing Qigong is its ability to improve physical health and well-being. Research has shown that Qigong can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve balance and coordination, and even boost the immune system.
Today, I am bringing on my dear friend Vicki Dello Joio to talk more about Qigong and her work in energy and trauma and how it affects the body. I met Vicki many years ago when I took her class as part of my Holistic Health Education masters program.
Her class was a turning point for me, as it solidified my interest in energy work and its connection to overall health and wellness. I knew then that I wanted to pursue this field further.
In the episode, we cover:
✨The basics of Qigong and how Vicki got into this practice.
✨The power of connecting to your body and mind.
✨How the feminine can rise within her power.
✨The importance of self-defense for women.
✨And much more on energy work and movement!
Vicki’s work in energy and trauma is incredibly important and often overlooked when it comes to hormones and health, I am so excited to have her here today to share her knowledge with all of you.
Vicki Dello Joio is a life-changing workshop leader, Qi (energy) master teacher and inspirational speaker. Since 1975, her brand of brilliance has empowered wellness-motivated and spiritually-inclined seekers to infuse body-mind-spirit practices into their very cells so they can tap into their birthright of joy — use it as a fuel not a goal — for a lifetime.
In addition, Vicki has drawn from decades of theater performance, directing experience along with her life-long study of martial arts to fire up visionary speakers to amplify their charisma and deliver their message with passion, presence, and power.
Her methods for both crafting stories AND her focus on the energy behind how they are told have touched and transformed hundreds of speakers to stand and deliver with joy, confidence, and ease.
Popular host of monthly program Qi Talks and a Hall of Fame-recognized teacher of the Chinese Art of Qigong by the Association of Women Martial Arts Instructors, Vicki’s “Spiritual Fitness” program and book, The Way of Joy, has transformed the lives of thousands of participants since 1975.
Learn more about Vicki at her website.
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While talk therapy is incredibly valuable, sometimes it's not enough to just talk through our emotions and experiences.Somatic therapy, on the other hand, focuses on the mind-body connection and helps us to process and release emotions that are stored in our bodies. This can be particularly helpful for people who have experienced trauma or struggle with anxiety or depression.Today, we're lucky enough to be joined by Maria Victoria Albina, a master certified somatic life coach, UCSF trained family nurse practitioner, and breathwork meditation guide. She's a true expert in this field and has helped countless individuals reconnect with their bodies and minds in order to break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people pleasing and reclaim their joy.What We Get Into:✨The definition of codependency and why it matters to your health and relationships.✨Balancing your nervous system and brain health and why this is so important. ✨How somatic therapy brings us back into connection with our body so we can communicate with it and release what doesn't serve us.✨Why what you say to yourself throughout the day matters.María-Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley. Learn more about at her website, follow her on Instagram and check out her podcast!
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Did you know that stress ultimately comes from the brain?
Yet we rarely focus on the brain when it comes to the root cause of not only stress and nervous system dysregulation, but long-standing pain in the body.
And we’re not referring to talk therapy here. There are specific brain exercises we can do to help process old trauma and rewire the nervous system. And they are so cool!
I talk all about it with Alyssa Chang, a neuroscience health coach who specializes in helping people connect with their bodies’ unique needs.
Neuroscience health coaching involves delving deep into the inner workings of our nervous system, including how it governs our thoughts, behaviors, feelings, and movements. By taking a brain-based approach to understanding trauma and how it affects us, we can learn to trust ourselves and live a life designed around our intuition and inner guidance.
What we discuss:
✨What vision therapy is and experience Alyssa walking Christine through an exercise
✨Why massage therapy won’t get to the root of musculoskeletal pain, and how to get rid of the issue permanently
✨How pain impacts us from a cellular level
✨What vestibular training is, and how it can help with things like balance
Whether you’re interested in learning more about neuroscience health coaching or simply want to take a step towards greater self-awareness and connection with your body, we invite you to join us for this exciting conversation with Alyssa Chang.
Alyssa Chang is a neuroscience health coach for those seeking a scientific, compassionate,and whole human approach to health and healing, so you can learn how to live a life designed with listening and attuning to your body’s unique needs.
Neuroscience health coaching involves deeply understanding the inner-workings of the nervous system and its role in how it governs the way we think, behave, feel in our body and move through the world.
A brain based approach allows us to deeply understand the way trauma has shifted our ability to embody intuition, access safety and trust ourselves while also providing us a path forward to heal and thrive.
Learn more about Alyssa and neuroscience health coaching at her website.
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There are many aspects of healing; physical, emotional, spiritual. When addressing reproductive health, multiple kinds of healing modalities can come into play, especially for the reproductive issues that are misunderstood.
Today I'm talking with Samantha Denae, a certified holistic and feminine health practitioner, endometriosis advocate, educator, and survivor, to discuss the benefits of Yoni steaming and energy healing for reproductive health.
Yoni steaming, also known as vaginal steaming, and energy reiki healing are just a few of the healing tools we will be covering in this episode.
What We Talk About:✨Samantha’s journey with endometriosis
✨How Yoni steaming changed Samantha’s life
✨Ways to honor your body during your period
✨The importance of teaching youth about their periods
✨The connection between trauma and physical ailments
✨And a lot more!
Yoni steaming and energy healing are powerful tools for reproductive health, and Samantha Denae is a passionate advocate for using holistic practices to heal and love yourself.
Samantha Denäe, CHHP, is a certified holistic & feminine health practitioner, Endometriosis advocate, educator, and survivor.
Her personal journey and experience with Endometriosis has led her to the destination and purpose of a womb healer. As the owner of Samantha Denâe, LLC, Samantha provides spiritual healing services such as yoni steaming, reiki, spiritual massage cleanses and more to work towards the goal of unlearning to learn and love self and your womb. She also creates holistic products like ENtouch Womb Detox Capsules, a special herbal blend suited for reproductive healing of stagnant blood flow and tissue in the uterine cavity to create a healthier period for self, other herbal capsules for healing, yoni steam blends, and more.
In Samantha’s spare time, she educates high school students on period and reproductive health and how to advocate for themselves with doctors and family. Additionally, as a womb motivational speaker, Samantha provides her audience with a real life look at trauma and how it plays a role in your health and physical ailments, how to begin healing by correlating the physical and spiritual to learn how trauma plays the biggest role in your life.
Simply, she is your motivational guide to healing yourself and womb!
Check her out at her website and follow her on Instagram!
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Having endometriosis can be a lifelong journey of ups and downs, hard conversations with doctors, and constant advocating for yourself.
However hard this journey is, it has the ability to lead you to a strength you never knew you had and a passion for helping others.
Today’s special guest is Tiffany Narron, a writer, poet, and postpartum and bereavement doula living in North Carolina. Tiffany’s journey in hormonal health has been full of ups and downs, and she has experienced firsthand the challenges of navigating the medical system. But her experiences have led her to a different place in her own life and work, where she now supports women and cycling beings through grief and trauma.
Tiffany brings a unique perspective to her work in compassionate communication and bereavement support, blending poetry, breathwork, Narrative Medicine, somatic centering, and creative healing arts modalities.
What We Talk About:✨Tiffany’s journey with hormonal health.
✨Accepting the diagnosis of endometriosis.
✨Hormonal support for miscarriage and endometriosis.
✨How to hold space for loss and trauma and learning to let go of what you can’t take on.
✨And so much more!
Join us as we dive into Tiffany’s journey and the work she is doing to support women and cycling beings in the world today. Her story is sure to inspire and empower you on your own journey towards hormonal health and overall well-being.
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Grab your spot for Bringing Sexy Back: Kick Start A Lagging Sex Drive!For the last week, the big news in the nutrition world has been the study about erythritol and its impact on heart health. I break down the facts of the study, what has been missed in the media, and if it's safe to continue consuming some of your favorite protein bars, powders, and low-to-no-sugar desserts.
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This week on Hormonally Speaking, we have Abby Epstein, the acclaimed American film director and producer best known for her work on the documentaries "The Business of Being Born" "Until the Violence Stops,” and “Weed The People.”
Epstein has won several awards for her documentaries, including the Audience Awards at Vancouver’s Amnesty International Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival, as well as premiering at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW festivals.
We discuss her and her business partner Ricki Lake's latest movie, “The Business of Birth Control”, which aims to shed light on the effects of hormonal contraceptives and the need for newer and better options. The documentary was inspired by the book "Sweetening the Pill" by Holly Grigg-Spall.
We Cover So Much Including:
✨How the film was not made to promote a specific ideology, despite what some people think
✨That it was difficult to find experts in the field who would speak out against the status quo (but they still found some amazing ones!)
✨The fact that modern medicine has often failed women, leading to poor menstrual health, low body literacy, and high rates of endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, anxiety, and depression
✨Why there is a need to evolve and develop solutions regarding women's health and bodies, especially in terms of contraception and long-term effects of medications
✨And so much more good stuff!
Our conversation was powerful, and one you don’t want to miss, especially if you are currently on birth control, or have children that are.
You’ll also want to see the movie ASAP - especially since March 8 is International Women’s Day - which you can stream here. Use code “HORMONALLYSPEAKING” at check out to get half off.
ABBY EPSTEIN made her film directing debut at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival with the documentary, V-Day: Until the Violence Stops, featuring Jane Fonda, Salma Hayek, and Rosie Perez. The film won the Audience Award at Vancouver’s Amnesty International Film Festival and premiered on Lifetime Television, receiving both an Emmy and a Gracie Allen Award. In 2007, she teamed up with Ricki Lake for their widely acclaimed documentary, The Business of Being Born, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by New Line Cinema/Netflix and broadcast on Showtime. The film’s success led to their follow-up series, More Business of Being Born, featuring Cindy Crawford, Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bündchen and Christy Turlington plus a book, Your Best Birth, published by Hachette. Next, the duo teamed up for Weed the People, which premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Nashville Film Festival. Weed the People was acquired by Netflix for distribution.
Under their company, BOBB Films, Ms. Epstein and Ms. Lake produced the documentaries Breastmilk and The Mama Sherpas and are currently in production on The Business of Birth Control. Prior to her film work, Ms. Epstein directed Broadway theater, helming national tours and international productions of RENT and The Vagina Monologues.
Learn more about "The Business Of Birth Control" here: Facebook, Instagram: Abby Epstein / Ricki Lake Twitter, Website
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Have you wanted to test your hormones, and your doctor has said you can take the test whenever you'd like? Or maybe your doctor has refused to test your hormones, and so you are doing so elsewhere, and need information on how to go about doing it? In this quickie "Straight To The Hormones" episode, I cover which hormone tests are the most important to take, and when you should take them, plus tracking ovulation.
Interested in learning more about testing your hormones, including optimal ranges for labs? Then sign-up for Hormones 101: Intro To The Menstrual Cycle here.
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Welcome to our series of quickies that tell you exactly what you never learned when it comes to your hormones. Today, we are chatting cervical mucus, what it's all about, and how to tell the difference from it normal vs. an infection.
Interested in signing up for Hormones 101: Intro To The Menstrual Cycle? Head over here.
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Many women and cycling people have been impacted by how society views our bodies, and what we believe we should eat in order to have a particular body type. This has impacted both our mental and physical health, leading to disordered eating, as well as hormonal issues for many of us.
This is why I think today's conversation is so important to have and there is no one better to talk about it than Sarah Speers with Empowered Eating. Sarah is an emotional eating coach, energy worker and trained psychotherapist. Her mission is to empower souls to do the inner work to uncover and improve the root, mental, emotional and energetic factors affecting health and happiness.
What We Discuss:✨Sarah's journey with an eating disorder
✨The spectrum of disordered eating and how this relates to hormones
✨What an emotional eating coach does
✨How to learn to love yourself again while healing
✨Utilizing energy medicine to move through the process
If you are struggling with an eating disorder or you think you may have disordered eating, please be sure to reach out to a trained professional to get help. There is a way to make peace with your body.
Sarah Speers is an Emotional Eating Coach, Energy Worker, & Trained Psychotherapist. Her mission is to empower souls to do the inner work to uncover and improve the root Mental, emotional and energetic factors effecting health and happiness.
Over the course of 10 years, she has worked with thousands of people to help them strengthen their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual bodies. She offers a unique approach to coaching and energy work, fusing traditional and alternative modalities to help process emotional wounds, reprogram the subconscious, rebalance the body's energy systems and creating lasting change with regards to how one thinks, feels and behaves. Find out more at her website, and follow her on IG.
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Welcome to my new series, "Straight To The Hormones"!
We've put together this series of 5-10 minute episodes to cover the basics of hormones that I promise, you never learned. And it's going to make you SO MUCH MORE in tune with your body.
Today we're covering why you feel like crap the day before your period. It's probably not the reason that you think.
Have a question for this series? Drop me an email.
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Stress is very complex, and so many of us are dealing with it on a very extreme level, and it deeply affects our health.
These stressful situations that we find ourselves in can go back to parts of our life that we don’t necessarily remember or understand, but how do we get access to those past stressors that are still showing up today and really work through them?
My guest today will help you learn how to work through these issues so you can live a truly happy life. Monica Obando who is a Colombian born American industrial designer by profession, who discovered her passion for helping others by becoming a clinical and transpersonal hypnotherapist, her soul searching journey took her to combine her love for the arts and her passion for yoga and hypnosis to create a new transformational modality that has helped 1000s to create incredible life changing breakthroughs.
What We Discuss:✨What is hypnosis and what does it do
✨The problem with running away from your inner self
✨What issues women come to Monica with
✨Balancing hormones and emotions
✨How ancestral pain impacts us in our current lives
We can’t get rid of stress completely, that is just not a realistic goal, but learning about the root cause of a lot of stressors can help you work through them in a healthier way.
Monica Obando is a Colombian-born American, Industrial Designer by profession who discovered her passion for helping others by becoming a Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Her soul-searching journey took her to combine her love for the arts and her passion for yoga and hypnosis to create a new transformational modality that has helped thousands to create incredible life changing breakthroughs.
Learn more about hypnosis and Monica at her website and follow her on Instagram.
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Sign-up for Sleep: How To Get It - And How To Keep It - All Night!
Sleep is a crucial aspect of our overall health and well-being, and yet, it seems like more and more people are struggling with getting a good night's rest.
Women, in particular, seem to be affected by sleep issues as they age.
But what exactly is the connection between sleep and our health, and why is it so important to get enough of it?
In this week's episode, Christine discusses the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual processes that take place in our bodies while we sleep, and why sleep is so crucial to our overall health.
She also discusses the impact of stress on our sleep and how it affects our daily lives.
She covers:
- Struggling with sleep in the hospital due to pain and body being in fight or flight response
- Using technology to distract from thoughts/provide background noise, but why that ended up hindering sleep
- Factors that can contribute to poor sleep in women over the age of 35
- The roles that cortisol and melatonin play in sleep/wake cycle, and how that 3am wake-up call is impacted by these hormones
- Why blood sugar regulation is important for good sleep
Christine also talks about her upcoming sleep workshop, which delves deeper into these topics, including the role of food and supplements in promoting good sleep.
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A lot of women struggle to get the correct diagnosis from doctors concerning menstrual and reproductive issues. Often, it can take a decade or more to find out what is happening.
Something we’ve never covered on the podcast before is Lichen Sclerosus, an autoimmune disorder of the vulva that is majorly under-diagnosed. That’s why I am super excited to chat with Jaclyn Lanthier to go in-depth about this topic. Jacqueline Lanthier is the founder of the Lost Labia Chronicles, a content hub for lichen sclerosus information and education.
What We Talk About:✨Jaclyn’s journey with lichen sclerosus.
✨What lichen sclerosus is and what it looks like in women.
✨What is the lead-up to lichen sclerosus symptoms.
✨What chronic pain and sexual dysfunction look like, and how to come out on the other side.
For those suffering with lichen sclerosus, this episode will help you find more information on the issue, provide you with a community to join, and help you learn tools to manage the symptoms. Even if you don’t have it, you are going to learn so much and have your mind blown!
Jaclyn Lanthier is the founder of The Lost Labia Chronicles, a content hub for lichen sclerosus information and education. She is also a content creator, board member, facilitator, and volunteer for Lichen Sclerosus Support Network, a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with Lichen Sclerosus by providing evidence-based education.
Learn more about Jaclyn and lichen sclerosus at her website and follow her on Instagram.
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Stress is something that affects every single person, and although stress and mental health are discussed a lot, we forgot how much stress can affect our bodies, especially our hormones.
Today’s guest is Rachel McLeod, who is a mental health therapist and emotional wellness coach. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression and trauma disorders into remission, she’s developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal.
What We Discuss:✨How the brain handles anxiety.
✨How to process old trauma and heal.
✨What tapping is, and how it works.
✨The antidote for self-hatred.
✨The mind-body connection with stress.
✨And a lot more!
This is a great episode for those that struggle to manage their stress and feel like it has taken over their mind and body. This interview will give you tools to help you work through that stress and trauma and help you find healing.
Rachelle McCloud, LCSW is a Mental Health Therapist and Emotional Wellness coach. Through years of successfully helping clients move their anxiety, depression, and trauma disorders into remission, she has developed a program that empowers people to skillfully get rid of symptoms and heal. She is also the facilitator of the Facebook group Releasing the Baggage of Anxiety, Depression, and Traumatic Stress where she delivers free training on leading interventions that work well for getting rid of symptoms, not just coping or managing them. Her mission is to empower people to do their own healing work effectively, safely, and skillfully.
Learn more about Rachelle at her website and follow her on Instagram.
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We know how important movement is for the body, but unfortunately, we are not moving as much as we should, or can’t find movement that works well for our bodies.
This is why I am so excited to bring on Dawnelle Arthur today to talk about movement and how it doesn’t always have to look like traditional exercise. Dawnelle is a movement therapist orthopedic exercise specialist, health coach, and online fitness teacher with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in helping people recover from injuries and helps to improve their mobility, flexibility, strength, and agility in every class she teaches.
What We Talk About:✨Why Dawnelle got started in Movement Therapy
✨How Dawnelle recovered from hip replacement surgery at the age of 40
✨The importance of movement and the lymphatic system
✨Why mobility training is so important.
✨And much more!
If you struggle with moving your body more, because you don’t like traditional exercise, or maybe your body has trouble moving, then this is the perfect episode for you.
Dawnelle Arthur is the owner of AgeDEFY, an online movement therapy studio that offers live workouts on Zoom, FEEL BETTER movement therapy programs, and over 100 online workouts. She is passionate about helping people recover after injury and has experience making a comeback, having bounced back stronger than ever after two hip replacements. With her unique blend of expertise and experience, Dawnelle is dedicated to helping people feel better daily through her movement therapy and fitness programs.
Learn more about Dawnelle at her AgeDEFY program on her website and follow her on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
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We all have that inner voice that isn’t always so nice, and this voice can sometimes be the barrier to experiencing true health, happiness, and fulfillment in life.
Today I am speaking with Brooke Ansley, who is a certified hypnotherapist and creator of Happy Body Blueprint. Brooke combines her passion for the mind body connection with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a 200 hour yoga instructor certification, and her experience as a former Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist to help women heal their negative inner self talk.
What We Discuss:✨How Brooke got started in hypnotherapy
✨Why hypnotherapy is probably a lot different than you think
✨How hypnotherapy helps stress, negative self-talk, AND your hormones
✨The best way to keep your progress going when it comes to health
✨And so much more!
Negative self-talk affects us all and that is what makes this episode such a great fit for everyone!
Brooke is a certified hypnotherapist and creator of Happy Body Blueprint, a course that teaches women how to build a fit body with hypnosis, so they can ditch the diet cycle for good. She combines her passion for the mind-body connection with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a 200 hour yoga instructor certification and a unique skillset as a former Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist.
Brooke aims to help women heal their negative inner self talk, so they can free up headspace for more motivation, happiness and healthier choices. It’s her goal to empower women to reconnect with their bodies and create long-term, sustainable health.
Learn more about Brooke and hypnosis at her website and follow her on Instagram.
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Please note, this is a recording of a workshop. The Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint deal mentioned at the end is available until Thursday, Jan. 5th.
Tired of having your period be the thing you dread every month?
Dealing with period issues for not only days, but weeks on end?
Make 2023 the year you finally change your period story to one where you love and embrace her, because she's become a pleasure to have!
During this 30-minute webinar, I'm going to give you the five keys to balancing your hormones, which will:
-Make your periods easier
-Help you get rid of brain fog & headaches
-Banish fatigue and insomnia
-Give you focus
-Get rid of mood swings
-Increase your sex drive
No matter what your period issue, if you are in your 20s with a wonky menstrual cycle or in your 40s with perimenopause, these keys underlie all hormonal issues, and knowing what to do with them will get you on the right track.
Start your new year off on the right foot to getting your cycle flowing beautifully in 2023!
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We're here with the 10 top ranked episodes of 2022, and we're counting 'em down from 10 to number 1 (like that old Kasey Kasem reference?).
As I mention in the podcast, I want you to have easy access to all the episodes. So here are their direct links:
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Season 4, Episode 11: Learn The Real Deal About Bioidentical HRT In Perimenopause w/Jill Chmielewski
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Season 3, Episode 21: Restore Your Metabolism with Dr. Ashley Dwyer
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Season 3, Episode 13: Underlying Causes Of Chronic Health Issues with Dr. Tenesha Wards
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Season 3, Episode 20: Using Mindset, Protein, and Weight Training to Craft Your Body w/Cynthia Sims
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Season 3, Episode 15: Understanding Serum (Blood) Labs So You Know What To Ask Your Doctor w/Christine Garvin
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Season 3, Episode 12: Boundaries, Fibroids 101, Gut Health and Quick Update with Christine Garvin
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Season 3, Episode 17: Understanding Root Causes of PMS & PCOS + The Power Of Bioidenticals w/Dr. Pamela Smith
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Season 3, Episode 10: Healing Breast Cancer Naturally with Katrina Foe
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Season 3, Episode 14: How Attachment Theory and Whacked-Out Hormones Are Connected w/Elizabeth Gillette
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Season 3, Episode 11: How Your Genes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle w/Christina Sanders
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When you think of health you probably think of mental and physical health, but have you ever thought of what a healthy home means for your overall wellness?
I’m so excited to speak with today’s guest, Ashley Spanovich, who is the founder of Awakening Spaces, a consulting firm that supports health conscious individuals and those who have been impacted by mold, chemicals and EMS to create safe, nurturing spaces.
What We Talk About:✨The foundation of a healthy home
✨Understanding what mold, chemicals, and EMFs in your home do to your body
✨Items to keep out of your room for a healthier mind and body
✨The impact that mycotoxins and mold have on your health
✨And so much more!
Creating a healthy home is something everyone should be aware of when it comes to healing and living an overall healthy life.
Awakening Spaces is a full service interior design and consulting firm that support health conscious individuals and those who have been impacted by mold, chemicals, and EMFs create safe nurturing spaces. Whether you’re renovating, building new, or looking to improve your existing space, we’re here to help you navigate the massive project you’re taking on by looking at your environment holistically and outlining the steps you need to take so that you can feel confident that your home is supporting your health and you can get back to your life.
Learn more about Ashley and Awakening Spaces at her website.
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Adult acne can be stressful both mentally and physically and is usually treated topically or with intense prescription drugs. But underlying issues such as gut health, hormones, and stress play a huge role in our skin health.
Today we are taking a deep dive into skin health with Emilia Papadopoullos, who uses her education in nutritional therapy and training with the Institute of Functional Medicine to help people with stubborn acne finally achieve clear skin and regain their confidence through diet and lifestyle changes.
What We Discuss:✨The connection between skin and hormones in the gut
✨What blood sugar has to do with skin health
✨Why it’s so important to eat (nearly) first thing in the morning
✨How PCOS affects the skin
✨Why women need to support their testosterone
If you are someone who has always struggled with your skin and it feels like you have tried everything then this episode is for you!
Emilia Papadopoullos developed an interest in skin health from an early age as she developed chronic acne in her teens and was later diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Unable to clear her skin through medications and skincare, Emilia entered the world of nutrition, which finally helped her understand what her body needed to naturally rebalance her hormones and achieve clear skin.
Alongside her nutritional therapy qualifications, Emilia has done additional training with the Institute of Functional Medicine. She now successfully helps people with stubborn acne finally achieve clear skin and regain their confidence through diet & lifestyle changes.
You can learn more about Emilia at her website.
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Let's talk hormone issues, Hailey Bieber's ovarian cyst, and why you need to be empowered about your hormone health NOW, before a major life-threatening issue arises.
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Most of the health info about there tells us it’s super important to get good sleep between the hours of 10pm and 8am in order for long, healthy lives.
But what happens if your job is at night, and you have to sleep during the day? And what if you are surrounded by alcohol at that night job, which we know negatively impacts health outcomes over time?
On this episode, I talk to Danielle Sholly, who is a trained integrative nutritionist who also works as an exotic dancer. She has fine-tuned what it takes in order to not only stay healthy, but thrive, working nights at a non-traditional job.
We also talk about skin health, which is what guided Danielle on her health journey in the first place, and how she now has the healthiest skin of her life, even with working non-traditional hours.
What We Cover:✨How Danielle got into integrative nutrition for women
✨The steps to finding the root cause of skin and health issues and what to do about them
✨The importance of listening to your body’s feedback
✨How exotic dancing helped to make her feel more embodied and healthy
✨ And much more!
Danielle Sholly is a health and life coach moonlighting as an exotic dancer and is now bringing all her experience and wisdom to the dancer community on how to thrive in the industry and stay healthy while figuring out your next steps, so you can align with your true purpose.
Danielle moved to Asheville NC in 2012 and a year later landed my dream job working in an integrative health clinic. She got trained as a phlebotomist and did regular bloodwork on our patients. She was using my health coaching in the clinic and got to see the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes improving patient’s health.
During that time, Danielle also fell in love with pole dance when a friend of hers got certified to teach pole and wanted a practice student. Danielle learned her first tricks in her friends living room where she had a pole set up.
She trained in the S-Factor methodology, which focuses on sensuality and reclaiming your power as sexual being without shame.
Danielle began dancing professionally when she lost her job suddenly and was swamped with debt. She felt comfortable pole dancing at this point, so she thought, “Why not try it…YOLO?”
Her first night she only made $182, but that was already way more than she had ever made at her day job working $16/hr for 8 hours.
The first month she made $2700 only working 10 shifts… her mind was blown! The next month 3k, then 5k, then 6k!!! All while only working 25 hours a week.
Now, Danielle consistently hits over 10k per month and desires to show other dancers how to embody their most bada$$ selves, make more money, stay healthy and fit, and use their dancing career to fuel their true purpose.
Learn more about Danielle at her website and on Instagram.
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I'm excited to share with you about something new I just brought into my practice, and how it's going to help my 1:1 clients, and those in Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint, get to the next level when it comes to their health and hormone balance.
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Autoimmune disorders and chronic illness seem to be everywhere these days. Much of the time, these health issues are treated with medication or surgery, or worse, nothing at all. Rarely do doctors work on root cause issues that actually can send autoimmune conditions into remission, or alleviate chronic illness altogether.
In this episode, I talk with Eliza Hippel, a Certified Nutritional Consultant who’s passionate about helping individuals struggling with autoimmune and chronic illness.
What We Discuss: ✨Eliza’s story about how she found true healing
✨What oxalates are and how do they affect the body
✨How ancestral diets can help heal different issues in the body
✨The importance of having daily stress management practices
✨ And much more!
If you struggle with autoimmune disorders and chronic illness this episode may help you find new ways to help your body heal and flourish.
Eliza Hippel is a Certified Nutritional Consultant passionate about helping individuals struggling with Autoimmune and Chronic illness. Eliza has her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and has been working as a Physiotherapist for the last four years. Eliza also works as a Personal Trainer, focused on active rehab and promoting health through physical exercise. After years of working with clients, noticing a lot of chronic health issues, Eliza started studying ancestral diets as a way to heal from some of these chronic issues. Eliza uses protocols like GAPS (Gut and Physiology Syndrome), Carnivore, Keto and Paleo as tools to improve health from the inside out. Eliza is passionate about spreading awareness on the role of nutrition to optimize our health.
You can learn more about Eliza at her website and check out her Instagram.
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I talk a lot about trauma and how it can affect our physical healing journey. For most people, the missing component to experiencing true healing is acknowledging and working on their trauma.
There is no one better to discuss this area with than Kelly Kristen. She is a life and relationship coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist best selling author, host of the Worshipped Woman podcast, and creator of the ICE healing method.
What We Cover: ✨The difference between little and big traumas
✨Why we get so caught up in our emotions
✨The importance of how the brain, hypothalamus, and pituitary glands impact our hormones
✨How somatic therapy and hypnotherapy can change the course of your life
✨Kelly’s answer to trauma – using her ICE method
✨ And so much more on trauma healing!
If you are someone that has been on a healing journey for quite some time, you are doing everything right, but you are still struggling with symptoms, then I recommend listening closely to this episode.
Kelly Kristin is a life and relationship coach, clinical hypnotherapist, best selling author, host of The Worshipped Woman podcast and creator of the ICE healing method. She was named one the top female life coaches to look out for in 2021 by Yahoo! Her speciality is in working with women who have in been in toxic relationships to heal, rise into their personal power and become a woman who thrives.
You can find Kelly on her website, Instagram, and on her Podcast, The Worshipped Woman.
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Starting a new health journey can feel like it is one more thing to take on in life.
Women especially are expected to do it all, so how are we supposed to fit in healing ourselves?
This is why I really enjoyed with Jenn Pike, simplicity guru and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women’s health and hormones.
What We Cover:
✨Jenn’s story of how she learned she was burnt out and doing too much
✨What the steps are to get out of the burnout state ✨What happens when we don’t listen to our bodies ✨How Jenn helps women with the Hormone Project
✨And much much more!
Jenn talks about everything from balancing life as a mom and businesswoman to what birth control is doing to women’s bodies, the impact of fibroids on your health, perimenopause, and everything in between! This is a great episode if you have ever been in that burnout state, and let’s face it, who hasn’t?
Jenn Pike is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women’s health and hormones. She is the best-selling author of three books; The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen and The Simplicity Body. She is the fiercely driven Founder of The Hormone Project, Synced and The Audacious Woman. Potentially powerful programs dedicated to empowering and teaching women what they should have known about their bodies all along; the incredible healing abilities, wisdom and power they hold and how to bring them to life.
Jenn sits on the Advisory Board for STRONG Fitness Magazine and serves you up weekly doses of education, wisdom and inspiration on The Simplicity Sessions Podcast which has been in Apple’s Top 200 in Health since its debut in September 2018 and her channel Simplicity TV on Youtube. As an inspired wife and Mom of two, she understands that true well-being as a woman is a journey to be enjoyed not a struggle to be forced. She will inspire you to cut the bs and create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do. Check out Jenn at her website and podcast, The Simplicity Sessions.
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In today's bonus episode, I share with you what estrogen metabolism is, where it takes place, how to make sure your body is doing it better, and why it may be the biggest issue underlying your period problems.
Want to see the graphics I share: Head over to the video recording on Youtube.
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A lot of times when it comes to healing, we can overlook what other cultures have used for centuries as powerful healing remedies such as herbs, nature, and flower essences.
Today I bring on the show clinical herbalist, nutritionist, flower essence practitioner, postpartum doula, artist, and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio, Sara Miller. She is passionate about womb wellness and loves helping folks to be more resilient, happy, and healthy through plant connection, nourishment, rest, creativity, and self-compassion.
What We Cover: ✨Sara’s journey to studying herbalism
✨How to calm the nervous system with nature, herbs, and flower essences
✨The many different ways to incorporate more herbs into your life
✨Herbal remedies to help with the menstrual cycle
✨And so much more!
This episode will give you so much knowledge about herbs and flower essences while opening up your eyes to the natural healing remedies that are all around us and how easy it is to incorporate them daily.
Sara Marie Miller is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, flower essence practitioner, postpartum doula, artist and podcast host of Thyme in the Studio. She is passionate about womb wellness and loves helping folks be more resilient, happy and healthy through plant connection, nourishment, rest, creativity and self-compassion. You can learn more at her website.
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Today we’re chatting about one of my favorite topics, perimenopause. This time of a woman’s life can be so confusing and often times dreaded. I am here to change that, and so is my guest for today’s episode.
Jill Chmielewski is a registered nurse, certified health coach advocate for aging women, and a mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging.
What we discuss:
✨What is going on with hormones during perimenopause?
✨How Jill helps women who have trouble sleeping during this time in their life
✨How to approach Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
✨What hormone balance looks like for women with fibroids
✨And a lot more on how to navigate this time in your life!
If you are struggling to understand your midlife body and hormones then this episode is for you! It is possible to feel healthy, strong, and vibrant during midlife and beyond, we just need a little guidance.
Jill is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~ and embrace the notion that it’s absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, and strong through midlife and beyond.
Jill believes that education is the key to helping women understand their bodies, manage their health, and advocate for themselves as they age. Jill created The Peri to Menopause Roadmap andThe Beginner's Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy to help women navigate the wild ride from perimenopause through menopause and beyond. In early 2022, she launched Pausing Together, an online community for women to connect, learn, and open up discussions on topics that affect "PAUSAL" women (available on Apple and Google).
Jill has been called upon as a “pausal” guest expert on Women’s Health Unplugged, The Period Party Podcast, The Forever Chic podcast, the Paloma Health Speaker Series, Corporate Wellness Partnership’s “Uncomfortable Conversations” Series, and The Dr. Louise Newson Podcast.
Credentials
- BSN- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- MJ – Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law (Loyola University School of Law)
- Registered Nurse (RN) since 1993
- School of Applied Functional Medicine, Level 1 & 2, Completed 2018
- Functional Nutrition Alliance Health Coaching Program, Completed 2017
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Certification, 2016
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What's the big missing ingredient that keeps people struggling with their health?
Mindset.
Today, I'm sharing with you my own journey around getting my mind SET RIGHT, and the three pillars to shifting mindset FOR GOOD. Whether it's hormone or autoimmune issues, money, work, or family issues, mindset is the key to making changes stick.
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Here’s the truth — illness starts before the symptoms appear. Treating only the symptoms of a disease does not help you recover your health. You need to get to the bottom of what caused your illness to begin your healing journey.
I’m speaking with gifted practitioner Dr. Carol Lourie on the podcast today to help us navigate the world of breast cancer. Dr. Lourie has over three decades of clinical experience as a naturopath, acupuncturist and homeopath, and has helped 1000s of women recover their health.
What we cover: ✨How Carol got into doing this kind of work
✨Why there is such a high rate of breast cancer reoccurence
✨Different herbs that help your health during treatment
✨Dietary recommendations for people with cancer, that can also apply to reducing chances of cancer
✨And so much more important information!
This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Carol is a wealth of information around the journey of breast cancer and recovery. Learn more about Dr. Lourie’s program Empowered Against Recurrence through this FREE class.
Dr. Carol Lourie is a dedicated practitioner with over three decades of clinical experience as a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, and Homeopath. She’s helped thousands of women recover their health after a breast cancer diagnosis through her holistic protocols involving nurturing nutrition, targeted supplementation, healthy and joyful lifestyle changes, and an empowered mindset.
The path of healing helps you discover not only who you are, but enables you to create the life of your dreams. We support this by addressing the emotional and spiritual components of breast cancer, so deep healing can occur.
“There is always a path for healing.”
Check out Dr. Lourie’s website and don’t forget to checkout her FREE class, Empowered Against Recurrence.
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In this bonus episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk about a new device I've been using for a few weeks called Lumen.
It helps you hack your metabolism by telling you whether you are burning fat or carbs via measuring your CO2 levels.
I share how I've been using it, and what it has shown me about my own metabolism. It's pretty amazing to see how your body is responding in real time!
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Sometimes what we blame on hormones is not that simple.
As you’ll learn on today’s episode of Hormonally Speaking, there are root cause issues that underlie hormonal imbalances. Kasey Goins, a functional diagnostic nutritionist, expert in women’s health, and former physician assistant focuses on getting to this root cause with her clients to help solve not only their hormonal issues, but other health concerns, as well.
We discuss: ✨Kasey’s experience of being a Physicians Assistant and why she left the field in order to work with functional nutrition
✨Why minerals are the best place to start when trying to find the root cause of hormonal issues
✨The biggest health issues that women face
✨What the usual missing piece is in someone’s recovery
✨And so much more!
If you’ve tried to work on hormone issues but keep hitting a wall, this episode is going to help you to understand the why, how, and what testing you need in order to start making real progress.
Kasey Goins is a functional diagnostic nutritionist, expert in women’s health, and former physician assistant. Over the last 3 years, she has helped hundreds of women overcome hormonal imbalances naturally with a root cause approach through group programs and 1:1 work.
You can start your own healing journey by downloading her free Detox Guide on her website and find her on Instagram.
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Getting the toxins out of your life seems to be a buzzword these days, but what does living a low toxin life actually look like?
I'm so happy to chat with Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life, to discuss how to live this kind of lifestyle, what it looks like, and the many benefits it provides.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
✨Alexx's personal story of becoming antiobitic-resistant with strep and not having a period for 2 years, being diagnosed with early-onset menopause, and how this led to removing toxins from her life
✨The differences about what is allowed in food in the US vs. what is allowed in Australia and Europe
✨How foods packaged in plastic are impacted by their cross-country journey to the store
✨Why our system of poverty-eating is subsidized by food corporations, and how to start disengaging from the system and support fresh, local agriculture
✨And so much more!
Alexx also talks about her international best selling book, Low Tox Life and how it has changed people's lives and helped them ease into living a low toxic lifestlye.
Alexx Stuart's passions run wide and deep. She founded the online community and education hub Low Tox Life in 2010 and is responsible for birthing the low tox movement with the phrase low tox which has resonated with people around the world. Her international bestselling book Low Tox Life and podcast by the same name have supported millions in achieving their personal, home and planet health goals. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant to organizations committing to change for good, whether it's a focus on people's health or the planet's. You can find Alexx at her website: https://www.lowtoxlife.com, and listen to her popular podcast Low Tox Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast....
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Getting and staying healthy can feel really confusing sometimes.
There's so much information out there - a lot of it conflicting - and it can make many of us feel overwhelmed, unsure, and can keep us from moving forward.
Luckily, there are people like Lauren Sanchez, who is helping to cut through the chaos and deliver the experts who know how to get to the root of the issue(s).
Lauren is now on her sixth (!) season of the Total Wellness Mastery Show, and she has learned quite a few things over the years.
We cover the big "aha's" in today's episode, including:
-How to truly build community to help people in their healing process
-Which areas of health have stood out the most over the years, and how those areas have changed over time
-What's in store for this year's Total Wellness Mastery Show, including some really exciting new information!
I'm lucky enough to be a part of this year's show, and I can't wait for you to hear my interview with Lauren.
Grab your spot HERE. The Show begins on Oct. 10th!
Lauren Sanchez is a board-certified holistic health practitioner, women's weight loss specialist and founder of the Purposeful Wellness Corporation. She’s known for her no-nonsense, keep-it-simple approach for helping busy women get their health, body, confidence and energy levels back and better than ever through holistic modalities that bring balance to the body and mind. Find out more at her website.
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Did you know stress can affect every single function in the body?
Today we talk with Stress Reset Expert Dr. Erin Kinney and learn how everyone can manage their stress better so it they can regain their hormonal health.
We also talk about:
-Dr. Kinney's own journey with stress and what led her to helping others
-The role that the amygdala plays in everyday stress
-What cortisol resistance is, and how it is similar to insulin resistance
-How to practice "doing nothing"
-Meditation isn't necessarily what you think it is
Considering I believe stress is the number #1 biggest issue when it comes to hormonal dysregulation, I absolutely don't want you to miss this episode so that you can start to feel better right now.
Dr. Erin Kinney is a Stress Reset Expert and founder of the Stress Reset Formula™. As a Naturopathic Doctor and coach, she helps stressed and burnt out women with adrenal fatigue improve their mood, balance their hormones and increase their energy. But what Dr. Kinney is really passionate about is helping women reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies and reestablish harmony in their lives.
Many of the women Dr. Kinney works with also suffer from anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, depression, insomnia, thyroid disorders, constipation, gas and bloating, weight gain, joint pain and much more.
Dr. Kinney's role is to figure out the underlying cause of your imbalances and help your body reestablish harmony so that when you begin to feel better, you will continue to feel better! She has helped hundreds of patients overcome their fatigue and other health issues using personalized diet, lifestyle modification, genetic testing and counseling, homeopathic remedies, and herbal medicine. You can find Dr. Kinney at her website, on her Instagram @drkinney, where she is always sharing stress management tips, and listen to her podcast The Dr. Kinney Show.
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Have you ever chased a story?
Do you have any idea what that means?
Well, if you don't already know, you are about to find out today.
Chasing a story is a revolutionary idea of throwing out the traditional storytelling technique of tying things up with a bow, where the audience takes in a lesson the storytelling is giving.
Instead, the story is worthy in-and-of-itself without a perfect ending, and the audience has a chance to "chase the story" by asking questions of the storyteller. And eek! This is what I'm going to be doing on Sep. 22nd at Bottle Riot in Asheville, NC.
In today's episode I talk with creator Tracy Hopkins, who founded Chase The Story Revolution, and things get vulnerable real quickly as we discuss her experience finding her own story.
We also cover:
-How each us of have a story, and how sharing that story can cannot us, instead of separate us
-How stressing out about falling into old stories or patterns in our lives can make things worse for our health as compared to acceptance
-The way that our stories become even more important as we find ourselves heading into perimenopause and menopause
-What the Chase The Story Revolution looks like, and how to be a part of it!
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Tracy Hopkins, MSW, CPDC is a story chaser, change agent, and an illuminator. Throughout her career, her personal approach has been shaped by the fascination of human behavior, the extraordinary capacity of human connections, and the pivotal journeys individuals embark upon to dig deep, lean in, and broaden their capacity for transformative change.
Tracy strives to create platforms and opportunities that invite people to share their stories as a way to cultivate a culture of truly investing in one another. Her passion leads her to assist people in identifying personal values to discover purpose and meaning, acknowledgement of authentic self, and become agents of change.
Tracy has worked within the field of private pay behavioral/mental health for over 20 years and serves as the Director of Engagement & Belonging at outBACK Therapeutic Expeditions; a premiere wilderness therapy program dedicated to bringing families BACK together.
Tracy is also the founder of Dare to Rise, a Coaching & Consulting firm focused on engaging and empowering individuals and institutions to initiate transformation. Her various lived experiences, coupled with the expansive roles held within outdoor education, high adventure programming, wilderness therapy, and residential treatment centers, have served as catalysts to become a story chaser. By chasing the story, Tracy believes people form an undeniable investment and deeper desires to move through the world as a collective.
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As cycling people, we've long been taught that our fun, exciting, sexual selves end at menopause.
But that's simply not true, and Dr. Sharon Stills is here to bust that myth wide open!
In today's episode, we are covering all the good stuff, including:
✨ Why perimenopause and menopause can be the BEST time in your life, not the worst
✨ Finding your sexy self in menopause
✨ Dr. Stills favorite way to test hormones (how she's been doing it for the last 20 years!)
And we DEEP DIVE into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), answering these questions:
✨ Why using bioidentical estrogen is not necessarily dangerous in cases of breast cancer
✨ Why bioidentical progesterone can be a game changer
✨ A breakdown of the different forms of BHRT, including topical, oral, compounded and what should be used in different situations
We also talk about Dr. Stills upcoming Mastering the Meno(pause) Transition Summit, where you'll learn even more about this juicy time of life!
*Sign-up for the Summit* here**
Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backwards.
Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods.
Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve!
She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast.
She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland.
Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one on one. Learn more at her website.
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Indoor mold is unfortunately a common problem that contributes to allergies, asthma, brain fog, and moodiness. But did you know it can also impact your hormones?
When indoor mold is toxic (there are about 13 toxic species), it impacts the cells, brain, and body systems in a myriad of ways. Mold releases something called mycotoxins in the body, which causes many of the debilitating symptoms people are dealing with.
Functional Health Coach and Detox expert Bridgit Danner joins me in this episode to help break down exactly what is happening when mold gets inside your body, and what to do about it.
Some of the topics we discuss include: ✨How that breakthrough bleeding, thyroid autoimmunity, or even weight gain can be an indication of a mold issue
✨How mold directly impacts the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, which are the epi-center of our sex, adrenal, and thyroid hormones
✨What signs to look for in your house when you suspect mold
✨Following what your body tells you, even when it’s really scary (like dealing with a mold infestation!) can change your life for the better
We also talk about what supplements are most helpful when you are dealing with mold and mycotoxins, as well as testing that Bridgit offers to help you get on track.
Bridgit Danner was working as an acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon when her health started to deteriorate. She learned a lot, tried a lot of things, and even completed a functional health coaching program in an effort to heal herself and become a better practitioner.
Although several things kind of helped, nothing helped completely, and she hit rock bottom in the winter of 2014. Soon after she discovered toxic mold in her 100-yr old home and began the long journey of home and body repair.
Bridgit got into the natural medicine field in 2000 as a young environmentalist. She practiced as an acupuncturist and integrative clinic owner for 13 years, performing well over 10,000 sessions, before transitioning to the online space as a functional health coach and educator.
Bridgit loves to teach about everyday detox, functional living, and toxic mold illness at her website. She is also the founder of a line of detox supplements called Functional Detox Products. Find her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/bridgit.danner/.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during her life.
In this episode, I talk to breast cancer survivor and Author of Amazon Book Bestseller, Sex, Drugs, Babies and Breast Cancer: Health Benefits of Estrogen Gene Testing TJ Hills.
TJ and I discuss:
✨ Her story of how she found out she had breast cancer, moved through treatment, and then learned the role of genes in her cancer
✨Which genes impact estrogen metabolism
✨Why Bioresponse DIM may be a better option than regular DIM
✨The role do antioxidants play in estrogen support
✨How the chemicals we have in America are different than other parts of the world and what that means for you
TJ explains in-depth the genes you need to know that predispose you towards breast cancer, what nutritional supports are needed depending on your genetic results, when xenoestrogens play a bigger role and when they don’t, and SO MUCH MORE!
This is required listening if you have had breast cancer, it runs in your family, or you have a friend facing it.
T.J. Hills is the Author of Amazon Book Bestseller, Sex, Drugs, Babies and Breast Cancer: Health Benefits of Estrogen Gene Testing, published by the Better Estrogen Foundation.
TJ Hills is an advocate of Estrogen Metabolism Gene Testing as an empowering health tool for all women and a breast cancer prevention tool for those at higher risk. Information about where to obtain testing is at her website, https://betterestrogen.com.
The book was adapted from her speeches to corporate events, medical conferences and breast cancer and women’s groups. She has also spoken on National TV, radio outlets and podcasts.
A breast cancer patient in remission since 2009, she is a Board Member of the Better Estrogen Foundation, and Former Board Member of the Estrogen Gene Test Co, and Hormonal Cancer Foundation.
She has spent 30 plus years advising the largest Institutional Investors and Hedge Funds. Inquiries about her availability to speak at an event may be directed to info@betterestrogen.com.
In this new bonus episode series, I'm talking about the exact reasons protein is so important for not only your sex hormones, but your thyroid, adrenals, hair, skin & nails, neurotransmitters and more.
I also cover how many grams of protein you should be shooting for a day.
This is the first of weekly (or bi-weekly) short episodes we'll be doing this season to cover topics that are important to YOU. As I mention in the podcast, we'll be setting up a phone line for you to leave questions that I will cover in these shorts, so stay tuned.
Here is the great deal with Annmarie Skin Care mentioned in the episode (only available until Aug. 30th!)
Here's my article on 10 Ways to Get 30g of Protein At Breakfast.
If you want to check out the paper on heavy metals in collagen, go here. To get my favorite brand of collagen, Neocell, at 10% off, sign-up at my Fullscript dispensary.
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Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of Hormonally Speaking!
We are kicking off this season with a fabulous guest, Dr. Tabatha Barber, who is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine.
Dr. Barber is a dynamic practitioner and she shares her own experiences of what propels her to do the work she does, including:
-How she went from being a teenage mother to becoming a triple board-certified doctor, and how that paved the way for her to fight for women, their health, and hormonal balance.
-Finding her way to functional medicine after re-injuring herself barely six weeks after her back surgery, and her doctor telling her "back surgeries are like Lay's potato chips - you can't have just one."
-Explaining how birth control does not balance your hormones, but instead overrides your own hormones, causes leaky gut, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and can be a contributor to turning on autoimmune conditions.
-Breaking down how doctors don't intervene in health conditions until they are already full-blown diseases, as there aren't medications or surgeries available until it gets to that point.
-Why bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is safe and can be life-changing, and how they are different from HRT.
And so much more!
Dr. Barber is so inspirational as a forward-thinking doctor who understands how we truly heal from the ground up.
You'll leave this interview not only more knowledgeable about how the healthcare system works, but also with hope that more doctors will make the move to the functional side.
Dr. Tabatha Barber has devoted her life to giving women a voice and a choice when it comes to their health and well-being. As a young girl, she struggled with self-esteem and identity issues, dealt with peer-pressure, and survived the ridicule and stigma of becoming a teenage mother.
As she shared in her first published book titled, From White Trash to White Coat: The Birth of Catherine’s Purpose, those events led Tabatha to finding her purpose in life. With perseverance and grace, she was able to redirect her path in life and become a successful physician. Dr. Tabatha Barber is triple board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine.
She has the unique situation of being licensed to practice medicine in over half the country, so you now have the ability to work with a functional physician virtually.
She is the host of The Gutsy Gynecologist Show (formally the Functional Gynecologist Podcast); where she shares her wisdom and knowledge with women everywhere to reclaim their health. She is also a keynote speaker, mentor, wife, mom, and grandma!
By incorporating functional medicine into her women’s health practice, she is able to provide women with the tools they need to optimize their health and happiness, which, in turn, allows those women to pursue their purpose in life. Find out more at https://drtabatha.com.
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July is Fibroid Awareness month, so I wanted to bring out this episode from my 2021 Hormone Summit.
For any fibroid warriors out there, this interview with Chunte Bates is going to change the way you feel about your fibroids.
Yes, we talk about diet approaches and supportive supplements for when you are dealing with fibroids, and yes, she has naturally shrunk her largest 10cm fibroid to 6cm over time. But the biggest and most important part of this interview is our discussion about how the way you are living your life has to change when you have fibroids. And that it is an opportunity to truly come into your body and yourself.
I really enjoyed this interview, and I know you will too!
Want to know how to work with fibroids naturally? Check out my Fibroids 101 course, and use code "byefibroids" for 20% off at checkout.
Chunte Bates is a womb wellness blogger and fibroid survivor. She uses her blog to spread awareness about uterine fibroids and share her journey of healing from the physical and emotional impact that women often face when dealing with this diagnosis. Chunte hopes to educate and inspire women to reclaim their bodies. Find out more at her website.
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Are you having random symptoms after having Covid?
Not sure if they are connected?
Today, my good friend and colleague Vashti Kanahele and I talk about the issues we are seeing with clients post-Covid, particularly when it comes to the thyroid and gut.
There are several new studies pointing to how Covid can impact these systems of the body, which we share during our conversation. And we talk about what functional practitioners are seeing across the board.
We also cover:
-Heart health blood test markers that are being impacted by both Covid and the vaccine
-Our own experiences with post-C symptoms
-Looking out for your own "weak" areas in your body, and how the virus may impact them for the longer term -Initial approaches you should take if you are having weird symptoms post-C
-The importance of nervous system regulation for healing
If you or a family member are dealing with long-Covid, this episode is worth listening to.
Vashti Kanahele is a certified women's health coach, thyroid and hormone specialist, and environmental toxins educator. As a functional medicine health coach, she looks at the foundations of your health to lead you to the root cause of your health issues and to support you in your healing journey.
In her practice, she supports women struggling with Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Disease, as well as women with chronic illnesses like Lyme. One of her passions is working with moms concerned about early-onset puberty and educating girls on body literacy so they can make informed choices about their health.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Science and is a certified Integrative Women's Health Coach. She has earned multiple certificates, including; IWHI Hormones 101, Functional Nutrition Lab Digestive Intensive, a certificate in Environmental Health from Lara Adler an expert on environmental toxins and integrative health, and Nicole Jardim's Fix Your Period Apprenticeship. She is currently working towards certification in Functional Medicine through the School of Applied Functional Medicine. You can find her at her website or on IG at greenpapayahealth.
Think you may have a thyroid problem? Take the quiz to find out.
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Have you ever thought you might need metabolic restoration?
Or maybe you are wondering what metabolic restoration even is?
Well, some of us have unfortunately blown out our metabolism with the low-calorie diets we've tried over the years. And our body needs some TLC to bring it back into balance.
That's where Dr. Ashley Dwyer comes in. Dr. Dwyer, a former pharmacist, moved into holistic nutrition counseling and metabolic restoration after her personal frustration with how the medical system handled her health issues.
She has learned that health is all about bio-individuality, between what we eat, how we move our body, as well as having support from a community.
In today's episode we cover:
-What undereating and overexcising can do to the body
-Why intermittent fasting and HIIT aren't always the best options for women
-How to go about healing your metabolism
-The thing that is essential for better health
And much more!
Hope you enjoy listening in to our lively discussion about all things food and movement related.
Dr. Ashley Dwyer is CEO/founder of TeamBDN Coaching and a former pharmacist. After going through a slew of health issues due to lifestyle factors and stress, Ashley saw firsthand just how our current medical system was flawed. After 3 PCPs, 2 endocrinologists, and 3 functional medicine practitioners, she finally got the help she needed. Ashley decided to shift her life's work in this direction, focusing on holistic health coaching instead of handing out "bandaids" behind a counter. Ashley and her team specialize in holistic nutrition, macro tracking, metabolic restoration, individualized fitness plans, accountability, and community, helping women between the ages of 25-50 eat more and reach their health goals. Find her at thebigdaynutrition.com and on IG @dr.dwyer and @teambdncoaching.
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Did you know that weight training can change your life?
On today's episode of Hormonally Speaking, you'll learn directly from Certified Personal Trainer & NPC Bodybuilding Bikini Competitor Cynthia Sims exactly how it can.
And you don't have to be in your 20s or 30s to sculpt the body (and mind) that you want! (Though it doesn't hurt to start then, either.)
We cover:
-How to get into weight training if you've never lifted a single weight before
-Why mindset plays a HUGE role in your fitness, as well as every other part of your health game
-The benefits for your hormones and sexy time
-How much protein you really should be eating daily (bet it's more than you think!), and carbs aren't the devil!
We also talk about her upcoming program that can shift your body, mind, and spirit in 6 weeks.
Cynthia is such a good motivator and you are guaranteed to love her infectious personality!
Cynthia Sims is a Certified Personal Trainer and Myofascial Release Practitioner. She's also a Registered Nurse, Certified Yoga Teacher and NPC Bodybuilding Bikini Competitor. Her mission is to EMPOWER her clients through her knowledge of the body, fitness, lifestyle choices and nutrition to change your life for the better in a meaningful and sustainable way. She's here to help you feel strong and vibrant to live your best life. For her online at her website, on Facebook, and Instagram.
Here's her special pancake recipe!
Breakfast Pancake
1/2 cup raw oats
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
2 egg whites
Choice of fruit; my favorites are pineapple, banana, apple, blueberry
Stevia or monk fruit
Cashew butter or nut butter if choice
Blend oats, cinnamon, sweetener in blender until it reaches flour consistency.
Mix eggs and egg whites.
Add flour mixture to eggs and whisk
Add fruit (save 1/2 to top pancake)
Cook on stove top
Top pancake with 1 tbp cashew butter and remaining fruit.
It feels absolutely bonkers out there right now, for a lack of a better description.
I've been profoundly impacted - yet unsurprised - by the leaked Roe decision, Ukraine's pain, the Uvalde shooting, continued racism, the extreme temperatures in India on a global scale, while also being thrown around by rising prices, houselessness and housing crunches, and an alarming rise in health issues on a local level.
Of course, this is after years of unrest preceding these issues. I knew I needed a reset in my own thinking, because what we've been doing isn't working and it feels like we're sinking. It was time to talk about a path forward.
So I brought onto the podcast some good friends and smart as hell women, who are leading in their respective fields to bring the issues women are facing to the forefront.
They include Prosperity & Business Coach Jen Aly, Astrologer Diotima Mantineia, and Masculine Feminine Coach Sarah Poet to chat about the issues global and personal issues that so many women are facing right now, and what the path forward might look like.
We get into lots of juicy stuff, including:
-Sovereignty and boundaries
-The power of cycles in your daily, weekly, and monthly lives, particularly when it comes to harnessing energy
-The places we as women need to step up, and appreciating what women in recent history have done to get us here
-Recognizing internalized misogyny
-Climate change as the single biggest issue that will impact everyone on the planet
And lots more!
I'll tell you that I came out of this discussion energized for what is ahead. And I know you'll get some good, concrete steps from the discussion on how to focus and move forward in creating a better, more just world for all.
Guest Bios:
Jen Aly is a dedicated creative & coach who supports creative and holistic entrepreneurs to create thriving businesses. She teaches prosperity mindset, marketing, sales, and financial tools in ways that are soul-aligned, practical, intuitive, and fun. Her TEDx talk, "Harness Creativity as your Greatest Business Asset" was among the 10% of TEDx talks chosen for TED.com. Find her at her website.
Diotima Mantineia is a professional astrologer, and the author of “Touch the Earth, Kiss the Sky: Allowing the Rational Mind to Welcome Magic and Spirituality”. You can find her online at her website.
Sarah Poet is a truth seeker, a soul traveler, a former school creator turned feminine/masculine integration expert, and, as it turns out, a medicine woman for modern times. To this end, Sarah is a teacher, couples coach and Sacred Union activator, energy medicine practitioner, mentor, speaker, spiritual counselor, systems analyst, and new-paradigm leadership coach and business consultant. You can find the Sacred Remembering Podcast and Sarah's TEDx on the masculine & feminine within each person at her website.
As women, most of us have experienced some form of PMS and we’ve all been told it’s normal from our doctors, commercials for drugs to help it, and society.
But the reality is that just because it's common, it doesn't mean it's normal.
And there's always root causes to PMS and it's bigger, badder sister, PMDD, as well as PCOS. In this week's episode, Dr. Pamela Smith,
Anti-Aging/Functional Medicine specialist and I cover all this and more:
-How testing helps determine what is causing PMS
-The major underlying causes of our hormone issues
-Multi-faceted approaches to PCOS, which has grown exponentially over the last 20 years
-How to heal from the ground-up, gain more energy, and improve fertility
-The importance of bioidentical hormones not only when it comes to anti-aging, but for our bone, heart, and brain health (for both women & men!)
Plus, Dr. Smith talks to me about her new book, "What You Must Know About Women's Hormones." You'll get to see the difference in size from the first edition to now; this book is chock full of the most recent studies on women's health is not to be missed!
Pamela Wartian Smith, M.D., MPH, MS spent her first twenty years of practice as an emergency room physician with the Detroit Medical Center in a level 1 trauma center and then 28-years as an Anti-Aging/Functional Medicine specialist.
She is a diplomat of the Board of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Physicians and is an internationally known speaker and author on the subject of Anti-Aging/Precision Medicine. She also holds a Master’s in Public Health Degree along with a Master’s Degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine.
Dr. Smith is in private practice and is the senior partner for The Center For Precision Medicine with offices in Michigan and Florida. She has been featured on CNN, PBS, and many other television networks, has been interviewed in numerous consumer magazines and has hosted two of her own radio shows.
Dr. Smith was one of the featured physicians on the PBS series “The Embrace of Aging” as well as the on-line medical series “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” and “Regain Your Brain”. Dr. Pamela Smith is the founder of The Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine and is the past co-director of the master’s program in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine at The Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida.
She is the author of eleven best- selling books. Her book: “What You Must Know About Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, and So Much More” was published 2020. Her best seller, “Max Your Immunity,” was released in late 2021. Her newest book: What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones, 2nd edition, was just released in May 2022. Her new PBS/CNN special: How to Maximize Your Immune System is being aired this summer. You can contact her at her websites, Precision Medicine and Pamela Smith, MD.
In this week's episode, I go over my most recent blood labs to show you what patterns to look for in your own labs, so you can be more informed when going over results with your doctor.
From a functional standpoint, blood labs are a huge help in determining nutritional deficiencies before they turn into something worse. They also help to show early patterns of dysfunction in different systems like your gut, liver, kidneys, adrenals, and thyroid.
The more you understand about these kinds of labs, the more useful conversations you can have with your doctor, especially if you are dealing with symptoms.
Please note, I am not a doctor and am not diagnosing, treating, or recommending any type of treatment plan (even to myself!) and just as I recommend to you, I go over these results with my doctor.
This is also not a comprehensive overview of all the usual lab markers - I only brought in the ones on my own labs that fit a pattern of dysfunction.
Hope you learn something new!
What's attachment theory got to do with hormones? More than you might think.
If you haven't heard of attachment theory before, you're going to learn all about it in today's episode with Attachment Specialist Elizabeth Gillette.
Fresh off of releasing her new book, Attachment Theory Workbook for Couples, Elizabeth is sharing how our attachments, which are set when we are children, impact us in our daily lives and relationships.
When I first learned about attachment theory a few years ago, my mind was blown! It explained a whole lot about why I acted the way I acted - especially in my romantic relationships - and why I kept participating in the same patterns over and over again.
And the reality is, how we act (or react) in relationships majorly impacts our nervous system on a daily basis. If you've been here for a while, you know how nervous system deregulation is a huge underlying issue when it comes to our sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA.
Elizabeth and I dive into all of this and more! And she explains the different attachment styles in such a great way that you'll know yours by the end of the episode.
Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW, is an attachment specialist. In her therapy and coaching practices, she supports her clients in developing secure ways of relating and improving their relationships by breaking old patterns and establishing healthy connections with integrity. Elizabeth is the author of Attachment Theory Workbook for Couples, a resource that offers a framework for understanding attachment theory and interactive exercises and tools individuals and couples can utilize to create expansive, spacious, and connected relationships. Find her her website.
Links mentioned in the intro:
Creative Intentions Women's Retreat on Sat, April 30th
So You've Learned You've Got A Fibroid...Now What? Free 30 minute webinar on Wed. May 18th 12pm EST
Christine's online hormone & gut school
Today's Episode:
Many people who work in functional medicine have had their own health "breakdown" - which led them into this work.
Dr. Tenesha Wards is no exception. Dr. Wards shares her story of first facing mortality at age 15, and what she and her mom discovered (pre-easy internet access days!). She also recounts her health relapse after giving birth to her baby, and how she came out of that situation stronger and healthier than ever.
We talk Lyme, EBV, gut health, and so much more as underlying issues of so many chronic illnesses. We also cover:
*How the adrenals need to be supported to deal with any hormone issue
*The two biggest things that will help those with a Hashimotos' diagnosis (and a fantastic skin tip, to boot!)
What Dr. Wards believes links nearly all long Cvid cases
Dr. Wards is a wealth of information, and she explains everything in a way you can understand and connect the dots. I know you'll enjoy this one!
Dr. Tenesha Wards, founder of Infinity Wellness Center in Austin, Texas and The Energy Recovery System Online Functional Medicine Coaching Program is a Holistic Doctor who concentrates on Chronic Fatigue, GI Issues, Women's Hormone Issues from Pre/Post Menopause to Infertility, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Burnout, and Insomnia. She believes in the importance of treating the whole person and not just the symptoms.
Thousands of women have found Dr. Wards after not seeing results with traditional practitioners, cookie cutter programs and expensive supplements. Her holistic approach to wellness means she specializes in finding and correcting the core root cause to conditions like Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Pain, and Fibromyalgia.
Drawing from her personal struggles with Lyme Disease, Autoimmunity, and Epstein Barr Virus is where she finds the fuel to pursue her passion - Helping people Heal Near and Far. You can find her at her website and on Instagram.
Check out the Fibroids 101 program here. Use code "FIB101" for $25 off.
Head to my website, christinegarvin.com, to sign-up for my free webinar, "Gut On Fire! Cool It Down To Boost Your Hormones."
A lot of us might not think about the fact that our genes may be a part of our heavy periods or PMS, or fibroids or cysts.
Or maybe you do, and you are irritated with your parents for the genes they passed down to you!
But in reality, it's not as simple as what you got from your parents. AND there's a lot you can do when you understand things like gene mutations, how metabolism and detoxification works in the body, and learning how your dietary and lifestyle choices impact those things.
In other words, you have OPTIONS, once you know what is going on.
This is what I'm chatting about with Christina Sanders, a board-certified nurse practitioner and a nutritional therapy practitioner with 23 years of clinical experience. She and I dive deep into how your genes are impacting your health and hormones.
She breaks down the basics of how these systems work (I learned a TON!), and then we cover specific gene mutations like MTHFR and COMT mutations, which oversees estrogen and dopamine metabolism.
This is fascinating stuff, so buckle up!
Christina Sanders is a board-certified nurse practitioner and a nutritional therapy practitioner with 23 years of clinical experience. She received her first bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and attained her second bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. In addition to her clinical cardiology practice, Mrs. Sanders is the owner of Nutrition NP, where she focuses on optimizing health and wellness through lifestyle genetics. Her approach couples nutrigenetic testing and nutrigenomics expertise to guide your daily choices and create the biggest returns on your health.
Christina Sanders offers personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations as well as targeted supplement suggestions. Mrs. Sanders' primary goal in working with clients is improving their states of health by educating and empowering them to use their genetic results to make impactful daily choices. Connect with her at her website.
We have a powerful episode today with Katrina Foe, Functional Nutritional Therapist, who went through a journey with breast cancer that is a bit different from the norm.
Any way a person with breast cancer decides to move forward with their healing is completely valid, whether natural, integrative, or conventional. And what works for one person won't necessarily work for another.
Katrina shares her journey with utilizing state-of-the-art functional testing in order to learn the root causes of her cancer, as well as specific treatments based on her genetics.
We talk about her learning she had cancer, what her initial steps were, and what became her long-term plan. She also shares a little-known secret about how some women have healed themselves of breast cancer.
Her goal in sharing her story to inspire other women to learn about their different options and to keep asking questions.
Katrina Foe is a Functional Nutritional Therapist, Pilates Teacher Trainer, and mom of 7. In 2015, she had her own health journey with breast cancer which drew her into functional nutritional therapy. She trained through the Nutritional Therapy Association, is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, and is a Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She has also been an instructor for Restorative Wellness Solutions for the last 2 years, training other practitioners how to read and interpret functional lab tests.
She is the creator of the online programs DesignedforHealth.net and ReversingInfertility.com which help clients use food as medicine in order to address their root issues and turn their health around.
She also works with private clients all over the world using these cutting-edge lab tests. Katrina loves a good puzzle so it is her joy to dig into the complicated cases.
Her husband, Larry and their 7 kids all live in northern Idaho on their small family farm. They are passionate about raising their own organic, nutrient-dense chicken, beef, eggs and produce. They homeschool the kids and they help out with everything from the garden to the editing of videos.
Katrina also own a Pilates studio called Personalized Pilates, in Scottsdale which she started in 2001. Larry runs the studio from Idaho and Katrina trains Pilates instructors through her online platform, PilatesFreedom.com. Her specialty is Pre and Postnatal Pilates which she teaches at conferences internationally.
Katrina believes that God has given us wonderful herbs, food, movement, and nutrients to heal our bodies with, we just need to get the man-made toxins out of the way and support our body's ability to heal itself. Find her at reversinginfertility.com.
Think you are too old to start lifting weights?
Here's the truth - you AREN'T, and getting a "late" start can still lead you to the best shape you've ever been in your life!
You're going to learn all about HOW in today's episode with Strength Coach Tina Tang. A latecomer to fitness - she started at age 42 - Tina now shows up 20-year-olds at her gym as she makes it look easy in her 50s.
We talk about why strength training is so important as women age, from protection against osteoporosis to hormone support.
We also discuss how lifting weights can lead to deeper impacts in other areas of your life, especially when it comes to following your dreams.
You'll be inspired and feel seriously motivated by the end of this interview!
Before starting as a strength coach in 2012, Tina Tang was an equities trader at Goldman Sachs and later transitioned to a jewelry designer who owned various stores in New York City.
Over the past 9 years, Tina has coached over 3,700 sessions, trained her female clients to their first push ups, pulls ups and compound barbell lifts. Strength is her specialty.
Tina is a fit at 50 coach and the creator of the 4S Formula to help mid-life women get stronger and leaner, through one on one coaching and her online group fitness classes. Tina specializes in training women over 40 and teaches them how to take control of their bodies by getting progressively stronger.
Did you know that within our menstrual cycle, there are deeper cycles of the chakras, elements, and Ayurvedic types?
Understanding how these different cycles work together to support you during your follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and period phases might be the key that's been missing in determining why your periods are off.
Love Your Moon Cycle Founder Reenee Khanna explains this powerful combination provided from ancient times in order to help us with our present day issues. Being out of sync with these cycles can underlie hormonal imbalances, not to mention cause more stress and other health issues.
Reenee shares with us:
-How the different chakras show up throughout your cycle
-The role that the earth's elements play in reconnecting to our bodies
-The powerful role that Ayurveda plays in leveling out imbalances
This is fascinating information that will make you feel a bit more magical alongside helping to sort out your period issues!
Reenee Khanna is the Founder of Love Your Moon Cycle, a clinical herbalist and purveyor of ancient wisdom and medicine. Over the last five years, Reenee has been helping women around the world battle PMS and painful periods, using ancient medicinal wisdom and Ayurveda. Not only have these women been able to find relief from painful periods, but they have also transformed their lives to feel energized and vibrant throughout their cycle. Find out more at loveyourmooncycle.com.
Today, I get really personal with you and share my story of nearly losing my life from a fibroid-surgery-gone-wrong.
Nearly dying definitely impacts the way you look at and move through life, and it catapulted me into doing the work that I now do, helping women find their own hormone balance.
Warning: some tears are shed during this episode! But I want you to know how important this life transition and work is to me. And that I've put all of the passion and determination in a program that will help you to determine exactly what is going on in your body: The Hormone Breakthrough Blueprint.
Listen in to learn more! And read all about the program specifics here.
In American culture getting older is considered capital B-A-D.
Your looks fade, your worth diminishes (because it's so tied up in those looks...), you become cranky, everything starts to hurt...so the culture tells you.
But the truth is, perimenopause (and the menopause beyond it) can actually be the best time of your life.
In today's episode, perimenopause expert Rachel Hughes and I talk all about peri - the ups and downs, ways to support your body better, and how to shift that outlook. We also cover:
-Body changes - the better you take care of it, the more it will reward you (and it nudges you in that direction more and more)
-Knowing who you are, and letting the world know it
-Mindset and beliefs around peri
-Stepping into your second act, where you get to be as sexy as you wanna be
Grab a cup of tea for this lovely conversation that every woman should listen to, whether in perimenopause or headed in that direction at any point!
Rachel Hughes is a mid-life mother, wife, CNC and perimenopausal blogger.
She has a sincere heart to create safe spaces where peri- and menopausal women can help each other navigate these particular years together with honesty, thoughtfulness and a lot of laughter.
After finding that her own perimenopausal symptoms were disruptive to her life she sought out meaningful help and information and felt that there were not enough resources for mid-life women where they could learn from each other and express themselves with plenty of compassion and without judgement.
She has worked with chronic pain patients for over 10 years and understand how food, nutrients and movement can be used as powerful tools to help people rebalance and heal themselves from all sorts of physical and physiological challenges, including those driven by fluctuating hormones.
Find out more at her website.
I get asked all the time what women should be doing daily to support their hormones. So I thought it was time to put together an episode that outlines the top five things I do everyday to support my hormone & overall health (plus a couple of bonuses!).
Beyond the basics of eating nutritious food, staying hydrated, movement, sleep, and stress reduction, our hormones need other specific support. I spill the beans, which includes:
-What I do to up my protein intake each day
-The best way to combat stress
-The thing that I keep to a minimum
-Specific nutrients I use based on hormone labs
-What's had the biggest impact on my sleep
Plus two bonus things that take hormone health to the next level!
If you want to sign up for the next free webinar coming up on Dec. 1st at 12pm, you can do so here: Why Making Yourself #1 Is The Only Way Your Hormones Are Gonna Chill The F Out.
Planning a long trip or moving abroad for a job or for fun (aka #lifegoals)? Figuring out the healthcare situation in a new place can be both daunting and frustrating.
That's where Expat Health Code comes in.
Especially if you have been working with or using Functional or Naturopathic medicine, it can be hard to find these options outside of the US or Europe. That's why today's guest, Vashti Kanahele, MS, CHHC created Expat Health Code.
Bringing together a Naturopathic Doctor alongside functional health coaches, Vashti has developed a comprehensive experience for the expat community to access the healthcare they may be missing.
After living in 6 countries outside of the US, from Iraq to Nigeria, Vashti understands the ups and downs and pitfalls of trying to figure out healthcare in different countries. She shares her experiences (some of which will surprise you!) and explains how to navigate a new place to build yourself the best healthcare team.
You'll also learn where she got the best healthcare, and where it was the toughest.
This is a fascinating episode for those Americans living outside the US, or anyone who moves to a country different from their place of origin. Or if you are like me, and plan to eventually move abroad, this episode will give you the health foundations you need for the eventual move. Find out more at the Expat Health Code website or on their IG.
Vashti Kanahele is a Functional Medicine Coach and founder of Green Papaya Health.Vashti has a background in healthcare and international development. She is a certified holistic health coach through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Vashti has pursued further education in Hormone Health, Environmental Health, completed the Fix Your Period Apprenticeship, as well as advanced studies in Functional Medicine. Before becoming a Health Coach, she worked for the United States Agency for International Development, focusing on maternal/fetal health. Vashti worked in conjunction with the United Nations on several projects in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She holds a BA and MSHS.
Her own journey with complex chronic illness, miscarriages, and feeling passed over by the medical system led Vashti to change careers and become a health coach. She believes that crap food, toxins, and stress are a big reason why we struggle and is on a mission to help as many people as possible get better and stay better. In her private practice, Vashti works with women with complex chronic illnesses including mold illness, Lyme, and autoimmune conditions. Vashti doesn’t subscribe to a one-and-done method, but rather that each individual that she’s see’s is unique, and therefore, their coaching experience is based on their biodindivuality. She is constantly researching new methods to meet clients where they’re at to help them regain vitality.
Vashti has been an expat for 12 years, and while it has its challenges, she can’t imagine living life any other way. She has lived in Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Lagos, and Willemstad. Vashti is passionate about bringing a blend of functional and naturopathic care toexpats and their families and building a supportive community. In her practice, Vashti provides 1:1 consultations and coaching packages.
Find out more at her website.
You've probably heard that stress impacts your menstrual cycle. And it might have gone in one ear and out the other because well, you gotta get things done.
Problem is, if you are having issues with your period, your body hasn't been able to ignore the impact of stress. And those period issues are a direct result.
Today, I break down for you exactly how stress is impacting your reproductive system via cortisol's (our stress hormone) affect on hormones like FSH, LH, and estrogen and progesterone.
I also share with you not only the obvious ways you are stressed, but also the "stealth" stressors that you are probably missing, but they are having a HUGE impact on you, nonetheless.
And if you want to understand more about estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH and how they all work together to make your cycle happen each month, join me for my free webinar next Wednesday, Nov. 3rd at 12pm EST where I break it all down for you. You can grab your spot here.
Have you heard of the Carnivore Diet?
If you haven't, this dietary approach is all about eating just animal foods. Yep, no vegetables whatsoever.
And while that may sound like a prescription for heart disease based on conventional thinking, many people embarking on the Carnivore Diet are finding the opposite.
They are enjoying better health than they have in their lifetime.
On today's episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with Ede Fox, aka @blackcarnivore, who lost 80 pounds on first a keto - then transitioned to Carnivore - diet. She also reversed multiple autoimmune diseases once going full Carnivore.
Ede breaks down for us:
-The different "levels" of Carnivore
-Oxalates in vegetables and how they can be damaging to our health
-The importance of community and support when going on a Carnivore journey
-How this diet can be particularly beneficial for the Black community
-How going Carnivore can positively impact your hormones
This is a fascinating conversation, and I recommend going into it with an open mind if this is the first you've heard of Carnivore. You are guaranteed to learn a ton!
Ede Fox is a health coach and founder of the Black Carnivore community. Fox lost 80lbs, regained her health on a carnivore diet then turned to help others find the same success. She runs a carnivore coaching program, a growing facebook community, hosts a Podcast and a weekly livestream on Youtube. If you are interested in a strong supportive community of carnivores you’ll want to follow her on YouTube and Instagram to stay on top of all she’s doing.
Instagram: @blackcarnivore
Facebook: Ede Fox
Podcast: Black Carnivore Podcast
YouTube: Black Carnivore
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What's the one thing that so many women are overlooking when trying to fix their hormones?
Environmental toxins.
Sadly, we have a plethora of chemicals in our environment, beauty products, and food that negatively impact both our hormones and overall health in a deep and profound way.
And because many of these chemicals have been deemed "safe," we miss the compound effect they are having inside of our bodies.
In the kick-off episode for our third season of Hormonally Speaking, I speak with environmental toxins expert and self-professed nerd Lara Adler, who breaks down a ton of scientific info for us, including:
-How the industry studies chemical toxicity, and how this isn't the best approach to determining the actual effects on our health
-Specifically how these chemicals impact our hormone receptors, as well as how they mimic our own hormones
-Where to look for the biggest offenders, and how to start clearing these chemicals out of your environment
This is a power-packed episode of information that will surprise you, and just might be the key to your hormonal dysregulation.
Lara Adler is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and self-educated Environmental Toxins Expert. She's been a featured speaker on over a dozen Summits, dozens of podcasts, and appeared in a 9-Part Documentary Film Series viewed by millions around the world. She is a member of the Naturopathic Association of Environmental Medicine and the American Holistic Health Association. She's attended lectures and symposiums presented by highly respected institutions like the New York Academy of Sciences, and the Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center and by many of the top names in Epigenetics, Hormone Disruption, and Environmental Health, on topics ranging from prenatal chemical exposures to environmental chemicals impact on the developing brain. She reads books on plastics, flame retardants, and water fluoridation for fun, and feels honored to share what I know with others, so they can make smarter, healthier choices. Find out more at her website.
Learn all about what we're covering in this year's Hormone Summit, plus more.
Haven't signed up for the Summit yet? Head over here IMMEDIATELY if not sooner to grab your spot!
Do you change your skincare routine throughout the month? Probably not (I know I don't!).
But why not? It turns out our skin cycles too, based on our hormones (of course).
On today's episode, I'm talking with skin care specialist Rachel Kraus, founder of Dirty Peach Skin, about how our skin changes throughout our menstrual cycle. We dive into what types of products, ingredients, and practices are best depending on if you find yourself in your follicular, ovulatory, luteal, or menstrual phase.
We also talk about toxins found in much of skincare out there, and what you should be looking out for. Skin is our biggest organ, so it matters what we put on it!
If you have trouble with breakouts around your period, dry skin, sensitive skin (I had to get in a question about rosacea!), this is the revolutionary episode for you.
Rachel Kraus is the owner and founder of Dirty Peach Skin. An innovative skin care company that uses the power of clean products and cycle syncing to kick hormonal acne to the curb! We formulate products to be safe for women's hormones and fertility. And we believe in changing the beauty industry by making skincare more about women's health and less about beauty.
Rachel has been formulating products for close to a decade and recently found herself in the women's health industry after having multiple issues with hormonal acne and period problems! All of which was solved by her own products and cycle syncing! Find her at her website or on Instagram.
Been feeling hungover lately after only a glass of wine?
Notice that your energy is off the entire day after enjoying a cocktail?
Does sleep escape you when you include a beer with dinner?
These are all signs that alcohol may be working far more against you these days rather than helping to calm you down.
And it may be one of the biggest reasons your hormones are out of whack.
In this week's episode, I chat with Tēfa Hallock, who decided to quit drinking two years ago when she noticed how much it was impacting her energy and ability to focus on her daughter's needs.
Though not a big drinker before, Tēfa learned how much alcohol was influencing not only her energy, but also her emotional world. We dive into what this experience has taught her, the benefits physically as well as spiritually, and how she deals with social experiences now (yes, she still goes out!).
We also talk about the ways that her menstrual cycle changed after giving up alcohol, which is particularly important for women in their 40s as their hormonal landscape is shifting and the liver needs extra support. One study recorded increased levels of estrogen, testosterone, and luteinizing hormone (LH) after just one alcoholic drink.
Raw and authentic, this interview provides a window into recognizing when alcohol is impacting more than you think.
Tēfa Hallock's unique resume blends 25 years of environmental activism with decades of business leadership, project management, and sustainable local government work. Her interdisciplinary expertise is a valuable asset to elected officials, CEO's, and executive directors who must remedy complex environmental, operational, or financial issues.
Tēfa's ability to cultivate successful endeavors while staying true to core values makes her a welcomed member of many teams, especially those looking to make a real difference in the world. Find out more at her website, or drop her a message at her IG.
Fertility is a tough subject for many women these days, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s interview, Dr. Cleopatra shares with us how you can not only easily get pregnant in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, but you can also have the superbaby of your dreams!
If you’ve struggled to get pregnant, take heart – Dr. Cleopatra will make you a believer because she’s helped so many women around the world to get there. Focused on what she calls the “primemester” – the 3 months before you fall pregnant – it’s all about using epigenetics and cutting-edge research to help you naturally conceive.
Dr. Cleopatra is The Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of The Fertility & Pregnancy Institute. She is a scientist and university professor who pioneered the field of fertility biohacking and creating superbabies. To date, Dr. Cleopatra has scientifically studied tens of thousands of women and families and has helped women in 19 countries on 6 continents have their superbabies. She has received nearly $3 million in grant funding from multiple arms of the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute on Standards Technology, and private foundations, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Dr. Cleopatra has been cited in over 1,000 scientific studies in the past 5 years alone, and is a selected member of the Fulbright Specialists Roster. Dr. Cleopatra is the author of the forthcoming book detailing her revolutionary at-home conceiving system, the Primemester Protocol. Dr. Cleopatra teaches women to use the primemester—the magical and powerful window of opportunity before pregnancy when we literally have the power to change the quality and expression of the genes that we pass down to our babies and grandbabies—to create their superbabies.
Using the science-driven, big-hearted Primemester Protocol developed and refined by Dr. Cleopatra over the past 24 years, in combination with the cutting-edge process of Fertility Epigenetic Tailoring, The Fertility & Pregnancy Institute supports women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to reverse reproductive aging; get pregnant quickly and easily; reduce miscarriage risk; and finally have the superbaby they have been dreaming of for as long as they can remember.
Dr. Cleopatra and her husband, Jaïr, have three superbabies who were conceived on the first try using the Primemester Protocol and born in March (all three of them!) right before Dr. Cleopatra’s 35th, 37th, and 40th birthdays.
In this interview from the 2020 Hormone Summit, I sit down with Dr. Beth Westie to chat about her revolutionary approach to balancing your hormones - eating for your cycle.
We basically have four different bodies throughout our cycle, and Dr. Beth explains the ins and outs of this, and which foods support those different bodies. She blends together cutting-edge research along with Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for a whole-system approach.
This is a super-fun and inspiring interview, so I invite you to dig in and start applying some of her recommendations right away!
Dr. Beth is the author of the Best Selling book, The Female Fat Solution, the creator of the 12 Week Female Fat Solution Challenge, the Eat for Your Cycle Method, and the host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. She has made it her mission to change the way women view their health. Traveling the country to educate and empower women to take their health into their own hands, she uses nutrition to help women work with the natural cycle of their bodies to achieve lasting weight loss results. Learn more at her website.
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How much are your beliefs and mindset running the game in your body?
When we are dealing with hormonal issues and struggle with endometriosis or other inflammatory illnesses, a lot of us are busy looking for that magic supplement or dietary change. When in reality, we need to be looking for what Endometriosis Expert Melissa Turner calls an "environment of healing."
So many women deal with perfectionism - either naturally inclined to be that way, or because society pressures us to - and from this, stems an epidemic of hormone issues. Problem is, we often turn to the perfectionism when we are trying to deal with our hormonal imbalances.
In today's episode, Melissa and I talk about approaching health from a different viewpoint. This includes:
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Cutting through beliefs like our body is a problem that needs to be fixed
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Learning how to look at supporting your healing
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How to go about making the best choices for your own body's needs, and recognizing your inherent ability to heal
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Tools to help calm your nervous system, which is key to connecting to your body's needs
This episode is a must listen for every woman who deals with hormone concerns, as well as those facing endometrosis, fibroids, adenoymosis, and more.
Melissa Turner has become one of the leading experts on endometriosis and how to manage it holistically. This experience came out of her own journey in struggling for over 15 years with stage 4 endometriosis and finally living a normal, pain & symptom-free life. Her mission is to empower more women to manage endometriosis holistically so they can stop suffering and reach beyond endo! Find her at her website.
In today's episode, I pulled an interview from the 2020 Hormone Summit vault to look at how trauma impacts our health, with therapist Kambra Meyer. She and I talk about how trauma from our childhood and beyond can impact our health and hormones in the present day. Then we dive into a form of therapy called Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT), which can help safely process those traumas and clear the way for better health. Kambra explains exactly how and why this therapy is so effective at rooting out trauma from its source. Want to try AIT? Check out the video that Kambra and I talk about during the interview here. After you try it out, drop me a line and let me know how it went!
What is the number #1 issue I hear from clients?
CONSTIPATION.
It's pretty much an epidemic in western societies, for a number of reasons. And a lot of people still don't even realize they have it!
In today's episode, I talk with Functional Nutritionist and Hormone Expert Marieke Steen about what exactly constipation is, what the underlying causes are, and most importantly, how to get things moving.
She shares her own story of being constipated for most of her childhood and young adult years, and the steps she took to get out of the "stuckness."
It's a layered approach, looking at physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of digestion, but there's also a few things you can do to get things moving RIGHT AWAY. Marieke shares all of these options with you.
And besides your gut thanking you, your hormones will too!
Marieke Steen is a Functional Nutritionist and Hormone expert, helping women with fertility issues, hormonal, acne, or other hormonal imbalance or disorders. Her motto is: don’t accept feeling just ok, you deserve better! You can find her at mariekesteen.com.
Want more information about constipation and hormones? Check out her article Why constipation causes toxicity and hormonal imbalances. And you can join her FB group here.
*The parasympathetic essential oil blend that she mentioned during the episode is basically distilled lime essential oil and clove essential oil, so either buy one of each and just put a drop of each on your finger and rub it on your mastoid bone (behind the earlobes) or use the blend from vibrant blue oils: https://shop.vibrantblueoils.com/product/parasympathetic-essential-oil/
**The inflammatory blend she uses on her neck in the evening or on her shoulders or belly (and massage clockwise) has:
- Dill
- Frankincense
- Ginger root
- Grapefruit
- Tarragon
- Ylang Ylang
and the blend is available at vibrant blue oils https://shop.vibrantblueoils.com/product/anti-inflammatory-essential-oil/
This week, I dive into the emotional/energetic/soul connection to your hormone (and gut) issues.
We can eat all the clean food, take all the great supplements, make all the lifestyle changes, but if we don't deal with our emotional landscape, our hormonal dysfunction will remain.
Whether you have fibroids, ovarian cysts, polyps, endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMDD or other issues, it's necessary to understand your way of processing emotions, pattern pitfalls, past traumas, and how you move through life. I share the approaches that have helped me the most, including:
-AIT and EFT
-The Enneagram
-Learning about - and how to - respect my body's boundaries
-And what it means to "love from the inside"
Plus I lead you through a short exercise to connect with your well of self-love.
Hopefully this episode will ground you even more deeply into your beautiful, complicated, powerful self!
Feel free to check out the IG post I talked about here.
What is the OAT test?
OAT stands for Organic Acid Test, and are compounds that show up in the urine that are byproducts of metabolism. Everything we eat, all the toxins we take in, all the supplements we take are metabolized through processes in the gut, liver, and kidneys so that what is no longer needed can be excreted via our sweat, urine, and stool.
What’s particularly useful about a test like this is that it can show levels of some of the baddest guys out there, including:
*Mold
*Yeast
*Strains of Clostridia, which are part of dysbiosis in the gut
*Oxalates
It also shows you:
*How well our detox mechanisms are working when it comes to glutathione and B vitamins
*Levels of neurotransmitters
*What your mitochondria are up to
So yes, it tells us a LOT.
What does this have to do with hormones? I cover this and more in the episode:
-Dysbiosis, inflammation and hormones: how they are all connected
-Markers on the OAT that show you how you are detoxing, which can help guide you on dealing with estrogen dominance
-How oxalates might be impacting you, and why that green smoothie might be the worst thing for your hormones
I also get real about some of the health issues I'm facing at the moment, and how the OAT results are helping me to deal with them.
It's a slam-packed episode! I recommend grabbing some tea and pen and paper to take some good notes, especially if you have already done an OAT. And if you want to see what the test looks like, as well as seeing the markers I'm referring to, head over to my Youtube channel.
In today's episode, Nicole Jardim, The Period Girl (and my biggest hormone mentor) breaks down exactly the way your thyroid is impacting your hormones - and how your hormones are impacting your thyroid. This is essential information for many women because low thyroid function, along with the autoimmune disorder Hashimotos, runs rampant in society today. I recommend getting out your notebook for this one - Nicole covers all the major points, and you may want to take this information to your healthcare practitioner! Want to learn more from Nicole? Take her free period quiz to find out what is going on with your cycle. Then dive into the answers in her new bestselling book, Fix Your Period: Six Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance. Want to gain access to the whole 2020 Hormone Summit, with information that covers everything from fertility to hormone testing, breath work to dealing with trauma? Click here to purchase the Summit for only $39!
Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world, and as a result, she’s earned the nicknames “Period Girl” and “Professional Period Fixer”.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about coaching. Life coaches, business coaches, career coaches...the list goes on.
But health coaching is something that is unique. It provides a space and support for moving through the sometimes tough changes we have to make to improve our overall health and well-being.
On today's episode, I talk with certified ADAPT Functional Health Coach Ken Kiser to breakdown exactly what health coaching is, and how he works with clients. We even jump into a "mini-session" with me in the hot seat.
As a functional nutritionist, I'm finding how helpful it is to offer coaches to some of my clients who need extra support. So while I sit down and assess their health history and utilize testing, creating nutritional protocols based off of these factors, Ken helps clients get to the heart of what may be impeding change.
If you know what health changes you need to make but are struggling with the "doing" part, a health coach may be just what you need to get you over the hump.
Listen to the end for a special offer from Ken!
Ken Kiser is a certified ADAPT Functional Health Coach that specializes in working with patients who suffer from digestive health issues. He supports gut healing through empowering clients to make diet and lifestyle changes that build health and vitality while minimizing flare ups. Although Ken is very well trained, his greatest asset is his own health journey. He too suffered from digestive health issues and was able to heal himself through diet and lifestyle change. It is through his own struggles that motivates Ken to help others. Find him at his website.
Do you experience brain fog, memory problems, and headaches that you just can’t get rid of no matter what you try?
What about numbness and tingling in your arms or legs?
Digestive issues not getting any better even after trying every change of diet, supplement, and lifestyle approach possible?
Then there may be something deeper at play. And that thing is mold.
I’m so excited to share this episode with you, because mold is an underlying health issue that isn’t getting the coverage that it deserves.
I dive deep with Functional Nutritionist Ellen Lovelace into one of her areas of expertise, mold toxicity. We talk about how mold gets into our bodies, the most common place where mold comes from, and signs and symptoms of this often debilitating illness.
I ask her about how mold impacts hormone health (yep, unfortunately it does), as well as other ways it shows up in our system (spoiler alert – it can get into our brain and also cross the placenta!).
She shares her own story of dealing with mold toxicity, and what it took to get her life back on track.
Though it’s not an easy road to get rid of mold toxicity, Ellen explains the best ways to test for mold both in your house and inside your body. She talks about some of the approaches to getting rid of mold, and the timeline you are looking at for the process.
In my opinion, this is required listening because it’s something that is being overlooked in much of the medical community. It may be the hidden key for what ails you.
What does fitness mean to you?
Is it pushing your body to the limit in order to make gains, or is it pushing yourself to get off the couch to do anything at all?
The truth is, neither of these options are the best for your overall health and well-being. And, there is a different way.
In today's episode, I chat with fitness specialist Jenni Hulburt about how to tap into your own body's cycle in order to move in a way that feels best to you.
We talk about how your body needs different movement depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle (and also, where you are in the cycle of the year, as well as your life). Jenni breaks down what types of movement are best during your follicular phase, and then what supports you best during your luteal phase, and finally, your period.
We also discuss how to use your intuition when you’re not motivated or consistent with moving your body. This is a big one for many women who just aren't inclined to move their body because of previous harm from fitness or society's pressures, as well as those who have never felt called to do much movement.
I love Jenni's spiritual and cyclical approach to movement, and I know you will too!
Jenni Hulburt is a fitness specialist teaching movement that’s part cyclical, seasonal, sweaty, and spiritual. She has a Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and Sport Psychology. As a student of nature, and wellness advocate with doTERRA, she works with plant allies in the form of essential oils to teach others about the gifts of the earth for our well-being and our connection to life. Find out more at her website, or follow her on IG. Also check out her podcast, Wild Wellness.
In today's episode, I sit down with Chinese Medicine practitioner Ashley Kuper to talk about acupuncture, herbs, hormones, and everything in-between.
If you've never quite understood how acupuncture works, you'll totally get it by the end of this interview.
We also talk about what it means when practitioners look at your tongue, take your pulse, and assess your body in ways that are so different from the Western medical approach.
Best of all, we dive deep into how Chinese Medicine views hormonal imbalances and approaches to healing (including a fascinating explanation of the yin and the yang). We find spots where functional health and TCM intersect, as well as how they differ.
If you deal with:
-Fibroids
-PMS
-Endometriosis
then tune in to this episode to learn how TCM can help with these painful hormone issues.
Ashley Kuper L.Ac., Dipl.OM practice is located in Asheville, NC and focuses on fertility/women’s health, acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders, psycho-emotional issues, preventative medicine, Cosmetic Acupuncture and overall health maintenance and stress relief.
She brings her intellect, experience and my compassion to every session, ensuring a comfortable, non-judgmental healing space for all. She incorporates many modalities into each treatment including acupuncture, herbal medicine, food therapy, essential oils, gua sha, and cupping. She is grateful for this medicine and believes in its power! She is committed to using the tools she has learned to make her community a happier and healthier place. Learn more at her website.
Have you struggled to get pregnant, or experienced miscarriages?
Do you have a diagnosed (or suspected) underlying hormonal issue such as PCOS or endometriosis?
If any of that is part of your experience, today's inspiring episode is for you.
I'm talking to my friend and colleague, Ashley Looft, about her incredible journey towards a viable pregnancy after dealing with multiple miscarriages and hormone imbalances.
You are GUARANTEED to learn something new (at least I did!) about what you can do when nothing else works. Ashley covers:
1) The importance of "cleaning up your gut" when you are trying to get and stay pregnant
2) The need for bioidentical progesterone for much longer in a pregnancy than most doctors are going to admit if you've previously had miscarriages
3) The fascinating and scientifically-supported option available if you are at your wits-end, that you more-than-likely have never heard of before
Ashley bravely shares her experiences to help you find your way to carrying your dream baby to term.
Ashley Looft is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who helps women experiencing fertility and cycle struggles dig deep to find the root of their struggles and uses nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle to support their bodies in healing so that they can live their most healthy, happy, and fertile life. She came to this work through her own struggles with PCOS, Endometriosis, and 4 pregnancy losses.
Ashley was tired of going to the doctor and being told that her only options were the pill or to get pregnant so she decided to take matters into her own hands and apprenticed with Nicole Jardim to become a Women's Health Coach and then continued on to go to school for Nutritional Therapy. When Ashley is not working to help others she loves to spend time with her husband and two dogs traveling, reading, cooking, running, and hiking in the beautiful Arizona desert. You can find her online at wholehealthyhappylife.com or on social media @wholehealthyhappylife.
It was a BIG year on many levels. In today's episode, Christine shares what her biggest realizations around health were this year, including getting to the deeper underlying issues that are at play for nearly every one of us.
If you want to think about what part of your health you'd like to focus on next in 2021, this episode is a great place to start!
Trigger warning There is a discussion about sexual assault.
This is a powerful episode about what we can accomplish as human beings.
I talk a lot about trauma on this podcast because it is something literally everyone of us has experienced, and it is something that plays a massive role in our health (and hormones!). On today's episode, I sat down with Yoga Practitioner Amber Kleid to talk about how she transformed sexual trauma into a deep reverence for her body and health by using yoga and meditation.
She continues to use these practices to manage Lupus to this day.
It may sound simple to use these practices (and probably something you've heard before), but it's more complex than that. It takes commitment, dedication, and support, and we dive into the hows and whys during our conversation.
Transformation is possible, and though we all have our own path of getting there, you'll learn some of the key parts that bring healing into your life.
Amber Kleid is a yoga practitioner who loves to help others find ways to feel good in their own bodies by movement, breath, fun exploration and lots of encouragement. In 2013 she was diagnosed with Lupus and needed to make some serious lifestyle changes. Instead of going to the gym she turned to a consistent yoga practice. You can find her at her website, as well as on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram for online classes and personal sessions. Don't forget to sign up for her amazing free Masterclass!
And if you're interested in learning more about my Get Your Hormones Right program, click here.
In this episode, Christine breaks down for you exactly how your liver impacts your hormones through everything from cholesterol production to estrogen detoxification.
You'll learn about Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detox, nutrients necessary for each process, how blood sugar impacts the whole shebang, and the tie-in to your adrenal and gut health.
She also includes daily, monthly, and yearly practices from food to lifestyle that will get your liver humming along wonderfully.
Good liver function is ESSENTIAL to balancing your hormones, and may be the main thing you are missing when working on your hormone health.
Head over to Get Your Hormones Right to learn more about this life-changing program beginning in January!
Sexual pain, postpardum, perimenopause and menopause care, post-cancer survivorship.
These are all powerful areas that impact so many women's lives, and yet we don't have spaces of support in the medical industry or society at large.
Dr. Heather Quaile aims to change that.
Sexual health is an area that needs to opened up on multiple levels, from healthcare to legislation, and this is where Heather does her work. Viewing sexual pain from a bio/psycho/social approach, she believes in trauma-informed care that comes from a multitude of providers, including allopathic doctors and functional practitioners.
We talk about specific instances of pain, including in menopause and with vulvodynia, and how we need to take a multi-pronged approach is supporting healing.
We also chat about how important it is to educate girls on their bodies to change the whole paradigm, so that when they are women, they will experience less pain.
Learn about Heather's work in legislation around women's health happening in Georgia (which mirrors a lot of what is going on nationwide in the US), and well as educating about trans rights.
We also dive into the $150 billion sex trafficking industry, what Heather is doing to fight it, and how each of us can, too.
This interview covers SO MUCH of what is important in women's health today. It'll connect some major dots for you in your own sexual health journey.
Dr. Heather Quaile (She/Her/Hers) is a board certified, women’s health nurse practitioner with specialty training in female sexual medicine and vulvoscopy, from San Diego Sexual Medicine with renowned sexual medicine physician Dr. Irwin Goldstein. She has focused her training specifically in Integrative Gynecology to include: menopause, female sexual dysfunction, sexuality and cancer, sex and pregnancy, and integrative/functional medicine. Dr. Quaile is also trained as a sexual assault nurse examiner and a sex counselor, providing sexual health education, information and personalized counseling to patients of all ages. Dr. Quaile has been working in all aspects of women’s healthcare for over 20 years caring for women of all ages across the health-illness continuum. Her expertise includes peri/menopausal concerns, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, low libido in women, interstitial cystitis, effects of cancer and cancer treatments on sexuality, pregnancy/postpartum sexuality, and female sexual health. You can find her at her website.
Have you ever thought about money impacting your hormone health? After today's episode, you won't miss the connections ever again.
Money has a huge impact on our nervous system, as I discuss with Prosperity & Business Coach Jen Aly. Whether we are entrepreneurs, take care of the family finances, or don't want to look at money, it can cause physiological, emotional, and energetic stress that in turn affects our hormones.
As a creative, Jen knows all-too-well the pitfalls of not facing money head-on. She shares her story with us, and how she ended up becoming a money coach because of those experiences.
The energy of money is so integral to our overall well-being, and whether we choose to shun it or hold on too tight to it, it will show itself in our physical health.
Jen teaches us how to take a different approach, and how this cause major shifts in our overall well-being.
For creative and holistic entrepreneurs, Jen Aly is a bridge to the world of finance & business. She started her first of 7 businesses 15 years ago, has learned a lot the hard way, has filed bankruptcy, and has more than tripled her income within 3 years. In 2013 she bootstrapped an Asheville, NC based handmade jewelry business and grew it successfully. As a coach and facilitator, Jen empowers creative and holistic entrepreneurs in money and business. A coach since 2003, she is a certified coach through both Martha Beck & Best Year Yet. Her TEDx Talk, "Harness Creativity as Your Greatest Business Asset" was among the 10% of TEDx talks to be chosen for TED.com. You can find her at her website, on IG, FB, and LinkedIn.
Get your free gift, the Money Makeover Kit, here.
Check out information about Jen's upcoming Money Mastery Intensive.
In today's episode, Christine dives into everything the Summit will cover from A-Z.
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Without a doubt, you've heard about the many benefits of CBD, considering it's everywhere these days.
But do you know how supportive CBD or THC, or best yet, the combination of the two can be for reproductive and autoimmune issues?
In today's interview, I sat down with Dr. Michele Ross, a neuroscientist that studied addiction who fell into using cannabis after debilitating illness struck her and nothing else would help.
Once wheelchair bound and on oxygen after surviving deadly bloodclots, Dr. Ross found her way to plant medicine after deciding she couldn't live a life using opiods to just get through.
She found her way to thriving.
We have a powerful discussion about how the proper use of cannabis can not only help the extreme pain of fibromyalgia, but also period pain, menopause, and chemically-induced menopause. We dive into how cannabis suppositories may even help with fibroids and ovarian cysts, plus other issues in the uterus.
I was blown-away with what I learned, and I'm sure you will be too. This is information that everyone should be aware of.
And we definitely chat about her time on Big Brother 11!
Dr. Michele Ross holds a doctorate in Neuroscience and an Executive MBA. As both a patient with multiple chronic illnesses including fibromyalgia and a scientist, she has been a leader in drug policy reform, patient advocacy, and cannabis education. Dr. Ross is the author of five books including Vitamin Weed: A 4-Step Plan to Prevent and Reverse Endocannabinoid Deficiency and the upcoming CBD Oil For Health.
She has created educational courses on multiple platforms including the Holistic Cannabis Academy, Green Flower Media, and her own sites including fibrouniversity.com and drmicheleross.com. Dr. Ross is known for breaking boundaries as the first scientist to star on a reality television series in the world, finishing 4th place on the hit CBS series Big Brother 11. She has been featured on the Today Show, the Doctors, Vice, and many other media outlets, and now lives in Las Vegas. Find her at her website, or grab her book, Vitamin Weed: A 4-Step Plan to Prevent and Reverse Endocannabinoid Deficiency.
Are you able to talk to your doctor about your sexual health concerns?
Are you aware of the myriad of ways you can deal with everything from bacterial vaginosis to vulvodynia to STDs to hormone issues?
If not, today's episode is here to rescue you. I sat down with Sexual Health Pharmacist Tara Thompson and we discussed all the ways that you can be supported when it comes to your sexual health, from traditional medications and therapies to over-the-counter options, pelvic floor health, and functional approaches from supplements to herbs.
Tara's mission is to educate both patients and doctors on all the options available for women's and men's reproductive health, sexual concerns, and life transitions. She is working with doctor's offices to create protocols around supporting transgender healthcare, and we chat about specific ways healthcare practitioners can be more inclusive in their practices.
We also talk about "bridging" the two worlds of allopathic and functional medicine, which is a strong suit of pharmacists because they have been trained on herbs just as much as medications.
If you've been dealing with something "down there" and haven't felt safe to turn to your healthcare provider or anyone else about it, this episode will give you hope! There is help. Tara offers a list of resources that range from the Sexual Medicine Society of America to the Pelvic Guru at her website.
Tara Thompson is a pharmacist and patient advocate in the field of sexual health. She recognized the lack of pharmacist education, as the drug experts, in the field of sexual medicine and knew she could make a difference. She created her website, as well as her Facebook and Instagram pages with the same name, in order to bring education to the public surrounding sexual medicine and the drugs involved in a patient's pathway of care. Her passion is treating, counseling, and educating patients and providers alike about men's and women's sexual health conditions ranging from vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis to erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. Tara has been a practicing compounding pharmacist for 8 years in the field of sexual medicine, developing and designing pharmaceutical drug combinations for various sexual health conditions. She collaborates with providers nationwide who practice sexual medicine.
She is working toward her sex educator certification through AASECT, which she hopes to complete by 2021. She also co-developed an advocacy panel called "justASK!" which hosts different sexual health experts on a monthly basis to encourage patients to ask any questions surrounding sexual health. She is a supporter of the LGBTQ community and also an advocate of mental health and the fight against sexual trauma and trafficking. Tara is currently researching and gathering evidence for drug treatment protocols in the field of transgender medicine. As a pharmacist, Tara feels like she brings another element of care to the healthcare team, in terms of drug decisions, strengths, and dosing. In her spare time, she love to cheer on the Atlanta Braves, kayak the Etowah River, and build forts with her kids.
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This week's episode is with Ellie Thomas, Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Deep Transformational Coach, and it's all about nourishment.
Ellie focuses on teaching women how to properly nourish their bodies in order to support not only hormonal health, but overall vitality.
I love this approach, since most women need nourishment in their lives - it's a BIG missing piece. Particularly during Covid times, women put themselves last - and sometimes, what they focus on for themselves is pretty far away from being truly nourishing.
In this interview we cover:
-What the heck is nourishment, and what does it actually look like?
-Why it's not just about WHAT you eat, but what your body does with it
-How nourishing yourself reconnects you to your body, helping with a plethora of issues from PMS to disordered eating
-How food is just as important to your community as it is to your hormones
-What kicked off her personal health journey (there's probably some similarities to yours!)
-Freebies! And how you can connect with Ellie
Sink into the wisdom that Ellie has to share!
As a Holistic Nutrition Consultant & Deep Transformational Coach, Ellie helps her clients nourish, step into, and love the extraordinary people they were created to be. Through her journey of learning to nourish and love her full self, on the mind, body, and soul levels, she has come to believe that stabilizing and nourishing the body allows us to visit and heal deeper aspects of our being, and that true health goes beyond the food. Ellie is the host of the Deeply Nourished for Life podcast, the creator of the Well Woman Reset Program, the co-founder of the Well Together Collective, a speaker and mentor for women aspiring to impact others on their health and wellness journey. You can find her at her website.
Fertility issues are very common for women these days, but what happens if you have the added layer of endometriosis?
For those that don't know, endometriosis is a condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus (when it should only be inside of the uterus) and causes an incredible amount of pain both during a woman's period and ovulation, and for some women, throughout the month.
In today's interview, I chat with Lizzie Alexander, PhD, who is The Endo Fertility Specialist. She works with women who have endometriosis who have struggled to get pregnant by getting to the root issues at play.
We cover:
*How to get diagnosed with endometriosis (it often takes YEARS, and Lizzie shares with us how to cut that time way down)
*Exactly how endo inhibits fertility
*How inflammation is at the center of endometriosis, and what you can do about it
*What hormones are at play, and what hormone testing can help
*She shares her story of successfully getting pregnant after waiting over 25 years to get diagnosed with endo
This is a powerful discussion that really breaks down exactly why it's hard to conceive if you have endometriosis. Not to mention the fact that there are women who are having trouble conceiving that don't even realize they have endo.
Lizzie Alexander, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Holistic Massage Therapist. Lizzie specializes as a Women's Health Coach for women with Endometriosis wanting to get pregnant. She is an Entrepeneur and a mother of one. She used to be a Marine Biologist, a scientific researcher and environmental consultant, but she is now a certified Coach with a love for health, hormones, nutrition and cooking – in particular Endometriosis and fertility. You can find her at her website or on her FB group for women who struggle to conceive: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thriveandconceivewithendometriosis/.
There has been a ton of focus on mask-wearing, social distancing, and staying-at-home since Covid became a pandemic.
While all of these approaches are necessary in slowing down the spread of the virus, on the whole, we are not talking about what is necessary to diminish the impact of the virus on individuals: a healthy immune system.
Today, I’m talking with my colleague Ellen Syversen, Holistic Nutritional Counseling and Therapy, about what we need to do to support our immune systems to both tackle this virus, and the many others that come our way at any given time.
Both Ellen and I utilize a stool test in our practice that provides an immune function marker, so we see on the daily how depressed so many people’s immune systems are. This is true for a variety of reasons, and we cover many of them, including:
–Diet, including the impact of sugar and alcohol on our immunity
–Gut Health
–Lifestyle choices
–Stress levels
and more.
We also talk about some of the nutrients that the latest research is telling us will help support your body to have a better fighting chance against Covid.
Now is the perfect time to work on cleaning up your “inner” house as well as protecting yourself out in the world. This episode is a great guide on how to do just that!
Ellen Syversen, MPH, CHES, NTP, has a master’s degree in public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and over 20 years of experience as a certified health educator. Her passion for nutrition started as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa where she worked on maternal and child health issues as a Nutritionist in a rural village for two years. Prior to starting a nutritional therapy practice, Ellen managed and directed the OSU Lane County Extension Nutrition Education Program and conducted numerous seminars county wide.
Combining her background as a health educator with her training as a Nutritional Therapist & Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Ellen offers clients holistic, functional nutrition counseling, therapy, and education with the goal of correcting imbalances in body chemistry and achieving optimal wellness naturally.
Some of her areas of expertise include chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, digestive dysfunction, hormonal balance through diet and blood sugar issues. Ellen loves to practice what she preaches and enjoys getting people excited about expanding their food horizons and using natural supplements, diet, and lifestyle approaches to restore health and wellness.
Ellen offers a free, confidential, no obligation, 20 minute phone consultation for potential clients, and she also offers long distance consultations via Skype, Zoom and phone. Ellen is available for speaking engagements and workshops and can be reached pathwaysforhealth [at] gmail.com. You can also find her at her website.
In today's episode, I ride solo to talk about one of the three major things that underlies your hormone health: your adrenals.
Often overlooked when it comes to hormones, how your adrenals are functioning is actually at the root of how your menstrual cycle is doing.
When I run hormone labs on clients, I look to their adrenal health first (as measured by a 4-point cortisol test) before we begin to tackle estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Why? I tell you the exact reasons in this episode. And hint: it's not about "adrenal fatigue" (and I explain why).
What I cover:
-The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis - what each part is and its function, and how they "talk" to each other
-Why your lowered adrenal function has more to do with the brain than the adrenals
-How both cortisol - the stress hormone - and DHEA - the precursor hormone to estrogen and testosterone - are produced in the adrenals and their relationship to one another
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Why when your cortisol goes up, your sex hormone output goes down
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The 5 Basic Things you absolutely NEED to be doing to take care of your adrenals (and by extension, your sex hormones)
Questions? Comments? Let me know what you think! Please leave us a review if you enjoyed the episode, or shoot me an email @christinegarvin [at] christinegarvin.com.
Christine Garvin, MA, NE, RWS is a Functional Health Coach based in Asheville, NC. She weaves together her personal health journey - including a fibroid surgery that nearly killed her - with her training in functional health, nutrition, and hormones to help women heal their gut and achieve hormonal balance. She is the host of the podcast, Hormonally Speaking, sees clients all over the world via Zoom, and offers self-guided healing programs at her website. Find out more at christinegarvin.com.
Today, we’re headed a bit off track from the usual hormone and gut talk as I sit down with Astrologer Diotima Mantineia.
But don’t get me wrong – this episode is about health – our own, our community’s, and our planet’s – just as much as any other.
Diotima takes us into a journey of what the stars (and planets) are telling us about the rest of 2020 – and into 2021. We talk Covid, the protests, the precipice where America finds itself – and we talk about how to use astrology to support your OWN health and immune system.
Here are some of the highlights:
*Learn about the 200-year cycle that kicks off this December, and what that means for humanity
*We talk about Pluto’s return to where it was originally stationed when America was born, and what that means for everything we are experiencing now (and in the coming years)
*Come to understand how past-life experiences can help each of us tune more deeply into empathy and connection to oppressed people
*See how different consciousnesses beyond human form can support us in transitioning to a fairer, just world AND can help us with our own health issues
*Learn how astrology can help you in your healing process
We cover so, so much more that will help you weather these intense times, which you can watch below. Be sure to check out Diotima’s book for even more help.
Diotima Mantineia has been a professional astrologer and tarot reader for almost thirty years. She is the author of Touch the Earth, Kiss the Sky: Allowing the Rational Mind to Welcome Magic and Spirituality.
Her passion for science led to a degree in crop and soil science as well as graduate work in the field. She has broad, multicultural training in various styles of magic and shamanism. Her spiritual path is rooted in the Western Mystery Traditions, the principles of Yoga, and a profound connection with the natural world. Learn more at her website. Also, find her on FB.
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Hormonally Speaking podcast! We’re kicking off this season with an amazing guest and topic.
Stress has become such a big part of nearly every woman’s life that many of us wear it as a badge of honor. Being busy makes us feel good on some level, even as it begins to impact our sleep, mood, and hormones.
But did you know that you might actually be ADDICTED to stress?
In today’s episode, I dive deep into this topic with the wonderful Dr. Mariza Synder, a Functional Practitioner, Women’s Health Expert, and bestselling author. She understands this topic so well because she’s experienced it herself.
We cover specifically how stress impacts our health, hormones, and brain function, and the ways we can become truly addicted to our stress chemicals.
She also shares her own experiences of noticing and overcoming her stress addiction, as well as ways to begin to unwind these patterns.
She shows us a wonderful thing you can do to instantaneously get out of stress-mode, and it takes about 30 seconds!
Every woman with hormonal issues needs to listen to this episode, because the hormone situation will never get better without tackling stress.
Here’s where you can grab the special free gift from Dr. Mariza mentioned in the show!
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner, women’s health expert and the author of seven books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils. Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook.
For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the top rated Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women’s hormone tips, including recipes and remedies.
Find Dr. Mariza on FB, Twitter: @drmariza, IG: @drmariza, YouTube: and Pinterest.
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Do you have digestive issues that just don't get better, no matter how much you change your diet?
Are you bogged down by joint pain, allergies, or fatigue, and just can't seem to figure out why?
Hormones out-of-whack no matter how many supplements you take?
Symptoms can give us some information, but unfortunately they don't tell us exactly what is going on in our gut. Luckily, we now have access to lab testing that DOES tell us what's happening deep in our gastrointestinal tract.
Functional nutritionists utilize these lab tests to see what pathogens, opportunistic bacteria, and beneficial bacteria are at play in order to figure out how to re-balance our gut "garden", as Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Andrea Dahlman explains in today's episode.
We also get a chance to see how a person is absorbing fat (important for the body's usage of fat-soluble vitamins), if they are releasing enough pancreatic enzymes, if gluten is an issue, and inflammation and immune system markers that provide the whole picture.
Adding in the knowledge of specific food sensitivities leads to customized protocols that are bioindividual and lead to deep healing in the gut. We also talk mold testing and other options for stool testing in this super-informative episode.
Dive in and get ready to learn a ton!
Andrea Dahlman is Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in Digestive health and IBS. She has been in practice for 9 years. Her friends call her the poop talker. Andrea helps clients identify the root causes of their digestive imbalances and helps them restore health by addressing the underlying issues. Her work focuses on the digestive process from the first fork full of food to the last flush of the toilet. She educates, empowers and partners with clients so they can make life long sustainable changes. It is her goal to return to them to a life they love free of digestive challenges. You can find Andrea at her website or on social media as Redeeming Nutrition. She has a virtual practice and sees clients from all over US.
One of the most popular episodes on Hormonally Speaking is with Rebecca Sairs about PMDD. We didn't have a chance to cover her story during that episode, so I thought I'd bring her back to find out how she first discovered she had PMDD and the ups and downs of healing it over the years.
If you haven't heard about PMDD, it stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and is even classified in the DSM-5.
Think of it as PMS on steroids. It can include intense mood swings, marked irritability or anger, depression and anxiety in the week leading up to your period (and sometimes longer).
Rebecca's story of how she has conquered this condition is both educational and inspirational. Give it a listen if this is something you currently suffer from, or think might be an issue.
Rebecca Sairs is a registered yoga teacher and certified health coach who specializes in helping women ditch their PMDD symptoms naturally. She does this by empowering women to make lasting food and lifestyle changes so that they can feel happy and like themselves all month long. Rebecca believes that a woman should be the PMDD Boss of her wellbeing, and she strives to help her clients keep their power when making decisions around their health. Rebecca is certified through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, studied under Nicole Jardim in her Fix Your Period Apprenticeship, and is currently working on her National Board Certification in health and wellness coaching. You can find Rebecca at her website, or on Instagram.
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“If you go into something just for the money, then when times get really tough, emotionally, it’s going to drain you. But if you go into something because you are passionate about it, you’re going to be a lot more resilient. So that when it does dip, you’re still going to have that passion, because this is what you want to do, it’s just life is taking you a different route right now.”
A message for our times!
In this episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with my old friend Lola Akinmade, who has become a famous travel writer and photographer during the decade I’ve known her.
I was so interested to hear her story and thoughts, because she juggles a successful career with being a mom, as well as being a Nigerian-born woman in a field full of white, mostly American men.
She’s always inspired me, and I know she will inspire you too. Listening to Lola, we begin to see it is our self-limitations that hinder us the most, because she’s got gender, race, and motherhood working “against” her, yet she’s still been able to go further than I think even she dreamed.
Particularly during this time in history, when many of us are reassessing what is important in life, and what we really want our future to look like, Lola’s points about passion and determination are truer than ever.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Award-winning writer and photographer Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström has photographed and dispatched from 70+ countries for various publications. She is the 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Bill Muster Award recipient. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Travel + Leisure, Slate, Travel Channel, Adventure.com Magazine, AFAR, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, several in-flight magazines, amongst others.
She has collaborated with high profile commercial brands from Mercedes-Benz and Dove to Intrepid Travel and National Geographic Channel. In addition to contributing to several books, she is the author of the following books – 2018 Lowell Thomas Award winner for best travel book, DUE NORTH, & bestselling LAGOM: Swedish Secret of Living Well available in 18 foreign language editions.
She has been recognized with multiple awards and nominations for her work, including a Pushcart Prize nomination, and was honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture in 2018.
She was in South Africa on a photography assignment for National Geographic Channel and was featured in a vignette called “Through The Lens” which airs on Nat Geo channel across the globe. She also owns and runs Geotraveler Media – a multimedia and travel consulting agency providing a spectrum of travel media-related services. Her photography is represented by National Geographic Image Collection and Wonderful Machine.
She is editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm – an editorial site which encourages travelers to explore Stockholm deeper and slowly. She is also a founder of the NordicTB which provides digital marketing, content creation, and social media collaboration with travel brands and destinations. Connect with her at her website: https://akinmade.com/.
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What’s a far-too-common menstrual issue that’s not talked about nearly enough?
Well, there’s more than a few, but this one impacts an estimated 1 in 10 women:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, aka PCOS.
This common condition was something I had yet to cover on Hormonally Speaking, so I was truly excited to bring on PCOS expert Robyn Srigley, aka The Hormone Diva.
During our lively chat, we got down to exactly what classifies a woman as having PCOS (which can unfortunately be tough to get diagnosed, even with lab tests).
We also dive into Robyn’s four step method to naturally level out your hormones, which includes addressing blood-sugar balancing, mindset&stress, inflammation, and sex hormones themselves (hint – birth control unfortunately will not regulate your hormones).
You’ll also get to hear Robyn’s powerful story, as she has faced all the ups and downs of PCOS since she was a teenager.
This is interview is packed full of great information and tips if this is something you currently deal with or think might be an issue.
Robyn Srigley is a Holistic Nutritionist and The Hormone Diva. Robyn is the creator of Hormone Diva Society, an online membership community for women with PCOS and Endometriosis to fix their cycles and end fatigue without more drugs, surgeries or restrictive diets. Robyn’s signature 4-Root Method used inside Hormone Diva Society has not only reversed her own PCOS symptoms but has helped hundreds of PCOS & Endo Divas around the world. You can find out more about her work at her website.
Wanna join us for our virtual class at 6pm EST on Thursday, April 23rd? Email me for the Zoom link!
I've got a special episode for you this week that is wildly pertinent for the time we are living in.
Many of us are stressed to the gills due to the lockdown's impact on our economy and our paychecks, having to keep kids at home all day and teach them, and missing out on physical, in-person connection.
But even with all of the negatives we are experiencing, there's something deeper and profoundly healing bubbling under the surface.
What if the way we were living before Corona was unsustainable not only for the Earth, but for each of us as women?
What if we couldn't ever truly heal our adrenals or hormones because of the continuous stress and fast-paced life before CV?
What if this virus is really a reprieve, one that is paving the way for the feminine timeline? For a more balanced world on the other side?
Sarah and I dive deep into these questions and vision the light at the end of the tunnel. If you've felt into more spaciousness despite the fear of what is happening and what is to come, this episode provides a roadmap for the future.
Sarah Poet, M.Ed, helps women to remember the sacred truth that lies within them, the truths we often spend many years looking for outside of ourselves. Sarah is the host of the Sacred Remembering podcast for “Modern women waking up to the truth of who they are,” which includes leading conversations on modern feminine leadership through our grounded awakenings. Sarah is the founder & creator of Embodied Breath, where she is a presence-based teacher, healer, mentor, & coach for women & conscious couples building sacred relationships. What makes Sarah unique is that she doesn’t bypass the difficult stuff on the way to awakening, rather we need to go through it all. Sarah is also an expert on the feminine & masculine archetypes, and how to heal & balance them, within all bodies & relationships. See her TEDx @ https://www.sarahpoet.com/watch-my-tedx, and connect with her at her website, https://www.sarahpoet.com/.
Want to be a part of the class I mentioned at the beginning of the podcast? Email me here and I send you the Zoom link!
Last week, I led a class via Zoom where we used movement medicine (a little something I like to call "Metamorphosis Ritual Groove") combined with a spontaneous EFT session on connecting to and trusting your higher self, and finished off with a 20-minute meditation session.
I believe in times like these, we need to use all the tools and magic possible to stay in our bodies, stay safe, and rise above the noise. Movement grounds the body, EFT clears and processes gunked up energy and emotions, and meditation turns down the noise.
A few of the people who were in the class asked afterward to access the spontaneous EFT session once again since it had impacted them so much. So it gave me the idea to share it with you! I want everyone to have as much access to grounding tools as possible.
We're doing the class once again this Thursday from 6-6:50pm EST for those of you who are interested. Here's the Zoom link, and shoot me an email for the password. I'm asking for a $5-7 donation for the class, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Hope you get some relief from this EFT session! Be sure to check out and subscribe to my Youtube channel for more guided EFT sessions if you aren't already on there.
Do you experience vaginal symptoms that didn't go away after being treated for yeast or vaginosis? Or do you deal with vaginal burning and itching in the absence of an infection?
Then it just may be Vulvodynia.
In this episode, I dive in with Hannah Matluck, who founded the podcast and website V Hive, after her own battle and journey with this not-talked-about-enough painful condition.
You'll learn about the many different approaches that Hannah took to heal her condition, what worked and what didn't, and how it takes a multi-pronged approach - including pelvic floor therapy, gut health, and something that might surprise you (it did me!) - to get to a place of living pain free.
Hannah decided to share her wisdom by starting a podcast about pelvic floor issues, interviewing some of the top experts in the field on the topic. As she notes: "2 Billion Women Worldwide will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point — so why aren’t we talking about it? Why do 40% of women still shy away from asking their doctors questions about their intimate health? The only way to share a message of meaning today is to open your mouth and hit the record button. This is how The V Hive came to be.
The V Hive is a platform that offers serviceable content from top medical experts to unapologetically bold women, proudly taking their intimate health into their own hands. The V Hive is a community - no matter where she is on her intimate health journey, no matter the topic. If she’s thought about it, we’ll be here to talk about it, openly & honesty, free of judgment and of stigma."
Hannah Matluck is the founder, producer and host of the podcast and is a certified holistic health and wellness coach. The V Hive was born as a result of her own challenges with chronic pelvic pain. After figuring out how to navigate these complicated issues, she realized how common they are and how infrequently they are discussed, and was eager to bring these topics to the forefront. Hannah thrives on having open conversations about taboo topics that all women should have knowledge on and access to. Listen to the podcast here. Learn more about the V Hive here.
Looking to support your immune system in the ways I mentioned in the podcast? Head over to my website to learn more about my Immune Defense program.
When you get the worst diagnosis you possibly can in your mid-40s, what do you do?
Well, if you are Tara Coyote, you take it on full-speed ahead.
For the last 3.5 years, she has gone toe-to-toe with breast cancer, dealing with it both holistically and eventually, after her life got turned upside down, with chemo. She has had many "aha"s along the way that made her drop all pretenses, and she is no longer tethered to the "right way" with her health choices.
She follows that which allows her to keep living. And by living, I mean living every single day to its fullest.
Her inspirational story will provide solace in these turbulent times. Because if she can handle her illness with such reverence, respect, and action, we can take on a virus that is changing everything we have depended on until this moment. Listen to what gifts Tara has to share, whether you yourself are facing a cancer diagnosis or not. It's a beautiful story that will leave you more connected to your own humanity!
You can find Tara at her blog, cancerwarrioress.com, or on IG at https://www.instagram.com/taracoyote/.
Tara Coyote was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 3.5 ago and chose an exclusive natural path of healing for 2.5 years. After her life was turned upside down, she was forced to sell the horse ranch and retreat center she owned and the cancer spread. At that point, she moved back to her native home of Kauai. Facing death and recommendations for hospice, she had to face fear of allopathic medicine and chemotherapy. Nine months of intense chemo later, her last test scores said cancer-free, though she still has cancer in her body.
Christine's Note: As I mentioned in the podcast, I released an Immune Defense program to help aid your body through this viral outbreak. It covers the gamut of things you can do to both support your immune system AND fight the virus with natural antivirals. You have two program options: one with supplements, and one without.
Time to get dirty, y'all.
Actually, we're getting super clean in this episode, since it's all about coffee enemas and liver flushes!
I'm excited to have Ms. Kitty Martone, aka Healthy Gut Girl, back on the podcast talking about something that makes a lot of people squeamish. But this age-old remedy is making the rounds once again beyond just the "alternative" health community as a powerful way to upregulate your liver function and jump-start your hormonal healing.
We talk (and laugh) about the different reasons you would want to do a coffee enema, as well as going through the somewhat daunting - but incredibly effective and life-changing - liver flush. Kitty talks about the right ways to do both, and how they impact everything from skin health to energy to hormones to mental clarity to joy. And I get comfortable with the idea of bringing them back into my life post-colon surgeries.
Fair warning - we also dive into a bit of sex talk about halfway through, so if that's not something you want to listen to, you can skip right over that section!
Kitty has a great new program coming out detailing how to do both the liver flush and enemas, so be sure to check out her store to grab one when it goes on sale. In the meantime, check out her super cute video to get a glimpse in to what coffee enema-ing is all about.
Kitty Martone, aka Healthy Gut Girl, is the creator of The Total Gut Makeover, Author of “The Gut Health Diet for Beginners” & “The 4-Week Gut Health Plan” and host of the podcast, ‘Stuff Your Doctor should Know’. Kitty is a holistic health educator and investigative health journalist. She has a background as a nutritional consultant and chef, working alongside nutritional giants such as Dr. Robert Marshall and author Donna Gates. Find her at Healthy Gut Girl.
In this episode, I chat with my colleague, Angie Plackis, about a MULTITUDE of cool functional stuff, including:
-Hair mineral analysis - What it is, how you read it, and how it can help regulate your hormones, thyroid, and adrenals
-The difference between blood tests and hair mineral analysis and where blood tests fail us, especially when it comes to our thyroid
-How heavy metals negatively impact our body and hormone health
-Why minerals are so important to our overall health and why most of us are deficient in multiple ones
-Why functional lab testing is SO important and necessary
-Our microbiome, genes, and figuring out what we should be eating based on those
-The power of Fecal Matter Transplants (FMT) and what they are!
-The problem with gluten-free products
We geek out on all this stuff and more!
Thoughts, questions? Want a free copy of the Potassium Broth recipe mentioned in the show? Leave us a review on iTunes and then email me and I'll send it to you!
In this episode of Hormonally Speaking, I talk with Phyllis Frempong, otherwise known as "Fibroid Queen," about what it means to holistically approach dealing with with fibroids.
Phyllis has a unique view as she is both a registered nurse AND holistic coach. She understands the best of both worlds, but teaches women how to take care of themselves so that yes, their fibroids can actually shrink, even from a large size.
If you have fibroids and are debating using estrogen blocking drugs or going the surgical route, I highly recommend listening to this episode to learn how diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices have a major impact on fibroids. And yes, even if they are 10cm or more in size, you have choices!
As most of you who know me by now understand that I wish I had given myself time to work on shrinking my fibroids before going the surgical route and almost losing my life.
Phyllis Frempong, “Fibroid Queen” is a Speaker, Registered Nurse, Fibroids Advocate, Certified Fitness & Yoga Coach. She develops programs that focus on hormonal issues and concerns women face everyday, using a holistic approach to Wellness, and personal growth using a proven system that combines Yoga, Fitness and Nutrition.. Phyllis is one of the 90% of women affected by fibroids by the age of 50. She knew her calling was to empower and educate women suffering fibroids holistically as a Fibroid Queen. She reserves her quarterly Womb Wellness events in efforts spread fibroid awareness. Phyllis has gained attention in VoyageHouston mag; inspiring stories as a Hidden Gem and a few local radio show appearances. Phyllis was raised in Bolingbrook, IL, and currently lives in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Governor State University with a Bachelor in Nursing. She has a passion for serving as a mentor and coaching others to live the life they are destined for.
Find her at her website, or on Instagram.
Do you have a hormone question for our upcoming "Hormone Coaches' Corner" episode? Submit it here.
And if you have thoughts on a monthly hormone coaching program that I discussed at the beginning of this episode, please email me!
For so long, it seemed like there was just this time of life women would suddenly hit – menopause – and everything went dark. There was really nothing you could do about it.
What a disservice to women! Not only is it not-as-simple as just hitting menopause (a little thing called perimenopause lasts much longer than menopause for many women), it’s also a lie that there’s nothing we can do to ease the transition. Plus, hitting menopause doesn’t mean your life has to be over – you can be just as a vital post-menopause as you are pre-menopause if you know the steps to take care of your body.
In this interview with Maria Claps, we cover it all:
- What perimenopause is all about
- How you know when you are transitioning into menopause
- How certain foods and supplements can change the whole game
- The biggest factor that impacts hormones, and
- What the real deal is with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
If you are over 40, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and mom to 4 grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried’s practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program and she also has been mentored by hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson.
Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor via her Thrive Over 45 program. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches health coaches and other wellness practitioners in a mentorship program called Midlife Hormone Mastery.
When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmer’s markets locally or in the kitchen creating recipes.
Find Maria at her website, on Instagram, or at her FB page.
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I've known about vaginal steaming (sometimes referred to as "yoni steaming") for a while now. In fact, I probably learned about it the same way you may have - when Gwyneth Paltrow introduced it to the wider western world in 2015 via her online magazine, Goop.
There's been a ton of negative press about vaginal steaming since that time, probably because of Paltrow's assertions of its healing properties. What is rarely talked about is that vaginal steaming has been used for thousands of years by nearly all cultures, which Garza shares on her Vaginal Steam World Map. And despite all the OB/GYNs that are interviewed for articles condemning vaginal steaming, Garza lists a few of the US doctors that use steaming in their practice.
As we talk about in the interview, some of these OB/GYNs have found steaming particularly good for bacterial vaginosis, which has a high recurrence rate when using prescribed medications.
I was particularly intrigued about using vaginal steaming for fibroids, which of course I asked Keli about (listen in to hear what she has to say!).
One other aspect of the "uproar" about vaginal steaming that I want to point out. Negative articles will often point out that vaginal steaming has not been shown to offer any benefits, and in fact can be damaging. But the problem is, there has been no research conducted in this country to point either way. Yet studies have been conducted in other countries, including Korea, where steaming is like "getting a manicure," it's done so often. So the underlying racism at play - the idea that other non-white countries science isn't valid - is typical when it comes to discussions about natural techniques used by indigenous cultures for most of human time.
And since none of the "experts" claiming vaginal steaming is harmful are doing any studies to back these claims, Garza decided to commission a small study called, Fourth Trimester Vaginal Steaming: A Foundational Study. The study concluded that: "vaginal steaming has a positive impact on many of the indicators of postpartum recovery, particularly in the areas of lowering blood pressure and pulse, uterine restoration, initiating and expediting waist girth and weight loss, labia healing, the quicker cessation of uterine bleeding through drawing out lochia, alleviating suture discomfort, promoting bowel regularity and hemorrhoid reduction."
There are so many hardships women face with their cycle - from excessive bleeding to no period at all - that vaginal steaming can help with, and Keli and I discuss these in-depth.
Keli Garza has a Masters degree in International Development graduating cum laude. Garza is the owner of Steamy Chick the largest distributor of vaginal steam supplies in the United States. To further vaginal steam education Garza founded a branch of her company called the Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute to train practitioners in the use of vaginal steam for menstrual and reproductive health and to further research on the gynecological benefits reported by hundreds of customer case studies. Find her at her website, https://www.steamychick.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/steamychick/, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steamychick/.
Most of us know all too well about the dreaded PMS, but have you heard of PMDD? If you suffer from extreme PMS symptoms that last much longer than the typical few days before your period, you may actually have PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This disorder is even classified in the DSM-5, the psychiatric diagnostic manual.
Today's guest, Rebecca Sairs, knows about this disorder intimately. Through both her education and personal experience, she has learned how to tackle PMDD from a holistic perspective, which we dive into in this episode. How do you determine if you have PMDD? What are root causes? What ways should you support your body? What can make PMDD worse? We cover all this and more.
Rebecca is a registered yoga teacher and certified health coach who specializes in helping women ditch their PMDD symptoms naturally. She does this by empowering women to make lasting food and lifestyle changes so that they can feel happy and like themselves all month long. Rebecca believes that a woman should be the PMDD Boss of her wellbeing, and she strives to help her clients keep their power when making decisions around their health. Rebecca is certified through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, studied under Nicole Jardim in her Fix Your Period Apprenticeship, and is currently working on her National Board Certification in health and wellness coaching.
You can find Rebecca at her website: http://rebeccajoywellness.com/, or on IG @rebecca5joy.
In this episode of Hormonally Speaking, Christine runs a solo show to answer some hormone-related questions from listeners. These include:
-What's the first thing I should do to deal with my excruciating PMS?
-I read that you balanced out your hormones at age 40 after all of your surgeries. How did you do that?
- I miss my libido! What can I do?
She also dives more into her own story about her fibroid-surgery gone wrong, and ways to approach surgery that take into account what complications can look like, and what to do about them. If you are going to have a gyno surgery, these can save your life, so listen in.
She also discusses the underlying issues when it comes to fibroids, and why surgeries aren't the holy grail when it comes to reproductive issues.
To learn more about Christine, check out her -
Website: https://christinegarvin.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinegarvin/
What can really change your reproductive life? Two things we talk about in today's episode of* Hormonally Speaking*.
I absolutely loved having this conversation with Ashley Marie, who is a licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist specializing in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy.
And if you've never heard of Maya Abdominal Therapy, you are about to learn something EVERY woman should know about.
You probably know by now that I'm into doing just about anything to help women with their fibroids, and this is one technique that can help tremendously. It also supports every part of your reproductive health, and can be particularly helpful with bringing back periods, easing period pain, and normalizing your cycle.
We also dive into the other arena I want every woman to be educated on - FAM (Fertility Awareness Method). As Ashley mentions, it's 99.4% effective when done correctly. And even beyond fertility or birth control, FAM does SO much to connect you to your body and overall health.
I wish I would've known about it as a teen, which Ashley and I also talk about. Being empowered with FAM at a younger age could help with so many issues that come up around sex and body autonomy.
Ashley Marie is a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist specializing in Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy and Intuitive Bodywork. After suffering from irregular and painful menstrual cycles for most of her life and getting no help in understanding them from her medical providers, she decided to trust that the healing was in her own hands. With a combination of herbs, massage and dietary changes she now has a regular, pain free cycle that she looks forward to each month. She is passionate about creating a space for women to transform their menstrual realities with womb work, reproductive health education and practical self~care rituals. She lives in an forested community in the Mountains near Asheville, NC with her husband and 4 children.
Follow Ashley on IG at https://www.instagram.com/rooted.feminine/.
Do you struggle with anxiety? Your hormones may be the culprit.
In this interview with Nina Boyce of "Nourished with Nina" fame, we cover how anxiety and hormones are connected, and what you can do about it. We also dive into the four phases of your menstrual cycle, what they mean, and ways you can physically and emotionally support yourself through each individual phase.
A topic near and dear to my own heart is the necessity of advocating for yourself and your health, and Nina and I talk about the whys and hows of doing this, and how this impacts your well-being for the long run.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this lively interview!
Nina Boyce is a certified holistic health coach and hormone expert based in Columbus, OH. After years of struggling with chronic anxiety and hormone imbalance, she turned towards an all natural lifestyle to heal her body. Nina is passionate about women’s health and the philosophy that all bodies are self-healing and resilient. Her coaching programs focus on total hormonal wellness -- mind, body, and soul. Incorporating both nutritional and stress reduction techniques, with a blend of reiki and tarot, deeper healing can be achieved. She is also the host of the Healing Hormones Podcast, where she interviews leading women in the world of menstrual health.
Find out more at her website: https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/
Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-hormones/id1160965218
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishedwithnina/
Today I chat with Lara Thieme, a PhD Candidate at the Institute for Infectious Diseases and Infection Control at Jena University Hospital, Germany. She is an incredibly knowledgeable scientist who I met in Nicole Jardim's Fix Your Period Apprenticeship. She's also on her own journey to heal endometriosis with food, supplements, and lifestyle approaches.
In this interview we cover:
- Her area of expertise: biofilms (very important for those of you who face candida or antibiotic resistance!)
-The underlying issues that cause or activate endometriosis
-New testing on the horizon for endo
-Why your microbiome and genes are so important when it comes to endometriosis and autoimmune issues
-Why scientific research has not caught up with nutraceuticals and food as medicine
This interview is packed full of amazing information for any of you ladies who suffer from endometriosis or want to help someone in your life that does. Feel free to contact Lara at Lara.Thieme@med.uni-jena.de.
This super informative interview with Vashti is all about her own crazy and intense experience of being diagnosed with Lyme (and other co-infections), how this impacted both her hormonal and total health, and how she fought her way back. I learned a LOT about what to do to treat Lyme. We also dive into xenoestrogens and how they impact our hormones, as well as something that's just starting to gain attention: breast implant illness. You'll want to settle in for this incredible one!
Vashti Kanahele is a certified Integrative Women's Health Coach, Hormone Specialist, and Environmental Toxins Educator. In her practice, she supports women in hormone imbalance, perimenopause, chronic diseases like Lyme, and breast implant illness. She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Science and is a certified Integrative Women's Health Coach, and she has earned certificates in IWHI Hormones 101, Functional Nutrition Lab Digestive Intensive, a certificate in Environmental Health from Lara Adler, and Nicole Jardim's Fix Your Period Apprenticeship.
Want to work with Vashti? Contact her at https://greenpapayahealth.com/.
Here are links to articles she mentioned in the interview:
-Non Toxic Cleaners: https://greenpapayahealth.com/non-toxic-cleaners/
-Eco (and Body) Friendly Menstrual Products: https://greenpapayahealth.com/menstrual-products/
-Great Ways to Detox Your Home: https://greenpapayahealth.com/5-ways-to-detox-your-home/
In the final interview of the 2019 Hormone Summit, you'll hear from someone close to my heart...
...Me :)
I tell you all about the "why* I created this Summit, and the tragedy that led to my obsession with all things hormones. I explain estrogen dominance, and how to deal with possible effect including fibroids, cysts, extreme PMS symptoms, and more.
I share with you my most recent DUTCH test so you can see what it looks like and why it is so helpful in figuring out what's happening for YOU.
I also announce something very special at the end (I even got dressed up for it!), so make sure to listen all the way through! Here's the link to learn more about it: https://christinegarvin.com/get-your-hormones-right
Christine Garvin, MA, NE, is a Functional Health Coach based in Asheville, NC. She weaves together her personal health journey – including a fibroid surgery that went terribly wrong – with her training in holistic health, nutrition, and hormones to help women heal their gut and achieve hormonal balance. She sees clients all over the world via Zoom, and she offers self-guided healing programs at her website.
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It’s Day 5 of the 2019 Hormone Summit, and you’ve learned what to do about PMS, skin issues, hormone testing and perimenopause. Now it’s time to learn about when to use bioidentical progesterone with the Healthy Gut Girl herself, Kitty Martone. Kitty has a wealth of knowledge – both professional and personal – when it comes to this aspect of hormonal balance. You’re going to be blown away and understand this approach so much better by the end of the interview. Enjoy!
Kitty is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, a certified Nutritional Counselor and certified Master Herbalist. She is known as “Healthy Gut Girl,” hosts the popular podcast, “Stuff Your Doctor Should Know,” and oversees the large FB group, Estrogen Dominance Support Group. She serves adults, children, infants and the special needs community, offering full QRA nutritional testing, detox programs and urban retreats for education and application to help you implement good habits!
Connect with Kitty at her website, https://healthygutgirl.com/, on FB at https://www.facebook.com/healthygutgirl/ or the Estrogen Dominance Support Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426024567689906/, or on IG at https://www.instagram.com/healthygutgirl_/.
It's Day 4 of the 2019 Hormone Summit, and today we're talking about how to test those hormones with Functional Nutritionist Robin Randisi! This is a SUPER important area of hormones that is often overlooked, or aren't tested until the last possible moment. Understanding the different tests available out there empowers YOU to know how to talk to your doctor. Plus, Robin fills us in on the easiest, least-expensive, and tried-and-true test of all!
Robin is a functional nutritionist specializing in helping women in their 20’s and 30’s with period problems, pelvic pain, and autoimmune conditions. She uses a root-cause, bio-individualized approach that blends the principles of functional medicine with nutritional therapy and health coaching. Her passion for nutrition and holistic healthcare stems from her own experience battling interstitial cystitis almost a decade ago. Robin lives in Brooklyn, NY, and works with clients from around the country through her online private practice.
You can find her at her website, https://robinrandisi.com/, on FB at https://www.facebook.com/RobinRandisiNTP/, or on IG at https://www.instagram.com/robinrandisi/.
It's the interview many of you have been waiting for - let's talk perimenopause! Every menstruating woman will eventually get there, and some women are hitting it earlier in their mid-late 30s. So it's important to understand what's happening and what you can do about it. Luckily, we have an expert on tap today: Dr. Anna Garrett, who is not only a Certified Coach, but also a Doctor of Pharmacy, so her expertise straddles the two worlds of healthcare approaches. She wants you to feel empowered as you approach and find yourself in perimenopause, so listen closely to this one!
Dr. Anna Garrett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlife is her true passion. She offers a variety of services including hormone balancing, weight loss and health coaching designed to help women in perimenopause and menopause escape from hormone hell and feel amazing in their bodies so they can rock their mojo through midlife and beyond.
Dr. Anna received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. She is also a Certified Intrinsic Coach®, and has studied through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Anna is the author of Perimenopause: The Savvy Sisters Guide to Hormone Harmony which was published in April of 2019. Dr. Anna works with her clients virtually and locally.
Find Dr. Anna at her website, https://www.drannagarrett.com/, on FB at https://www.facebook.com/drannagarrett, and on IG at https://www.instagram.com/drannagarrett/.
Day 3 of the 2019 Hormone Summit brings us an interview with one of my favorite people, The Period Girl herself, Nicole Jardim. We chat all things PMS, and Nicole goes in-depth about what is happening in your body when PMS strikes. It's a multilayered process, but luckily Nicole tells you where to begin to help banish this bane of many women's existence. And she somehow makes the whole process seem fun and easy!
Nicole is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines simplicity and sass.
Her incredible work has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of women around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful periods, amenorrhea, and many more.
Nicole is also the co-host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes—be sure to tune into that if you want to learn more about how to fix your period—and she’s the creator of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s hormone health continuing education course.
Connect with Nicole via her website at https://nicolejardim.com/, through her FB at https://www.facebook.com/nicolemjardim/, or her IG at https://www.instagram.com/nicolemjardim/.
The next interview of Day 2 of the 2019 Hormone Summit is all about how your hormones and intuition are connected. And I called upon the woman I knew would be perfect to talk about this area: Medical Intuitive Katie Beecher. Katie combines her training as a Licensed Professional Counselor with her innate gift for intuition to help people figure out what is happening with their health. But even better, she teaches YOU how to connect to your intuition to set you on the right healing path. You might want to pull out a pen and some paper for this one!
Katie Beecher, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty years of experience. She has a unique way of working with clients, creating a detailed, extremely accurate, four page physical, emotional and spiritual report and symbolic painting, before ever seeing them, talking with them or seeing a photograph, using only their name and age.
Katie’s practice is international. Her clients include CEOs and CFOs of national and international companies, State Supreme Court Judges, celebrities, physicians, attorneys, scientists and psychologists.
She has been featured in the Goop articles “A Road Map to Your Intuition”, “Using Intuition to Find Self Acceptance” and “We All Have Medical Intuition, Now Here’s How To Use It” and was featured in the Goop Guide to Energy Healers, Intuitives and Mediums, being called “eerily accurate”. She is also a contributor to Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh.
Connect with Katie at her website, https://katiebeecher.com/, on FB at https://www.facebook.com/beechermedicalintuitive/, and on IG at https://www.instagram.com/katiebeecher_medical_intuitive/.
Welcome back to day 2 of the 2019 Hormone Summit! It’s time to “Bring the Downstairs UpFront” with Amanda Hayes Fugate (her awesome catchphrase!). Amanda is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, and today we’re talking about how important this area is to our hormones, sexual health, and emotional well-being. If you don’t know anything about your pelvic floor, you’re about to fall in love with this rarely-talked about body part. Sit back, relax, and enjoy some incredible pelvic floor knowledge!
Amanda went to Western Carolina University in 2007 with the unique goal of being a pelvic health therapist – she even won a national scholarship because of her passion in this area. Upon graduation she dove head first into creating a pelvic health program from the ground up for an outpatient physical therapy practice in the Asheville, NC area (please note, I introduced her as creating the first pelvic health program in Asheville, which was incorrect).
Continuing to expand her expertise over the past 10 years has been an amazing journey which led her to teach for the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute and open her own pelvic health practice: Pelvic Forward PT. Her goal is to provide comprehensive and patient directed care in the changing medical climate. Connect with Amanda via her website, https://www.pelvicforward.com/, on FB at https://www.facebook.com/pelvicforward/, and on IG at https://www.instagram.com/pelvicforward/
Get ready to learn all about how your hormones have been impacting your skin. If you have acne, psoriasis, or eczema, you definitely want to tune in!
Brooke graduated from the Australian Institute of holistic medicine in 2005 and has been specializing in skin and hormones for the past 8 years. She has experience working in technical support for fellow practitioners, creating protocols in some of Perth’s prestigious multi-disciplinary clinics and overseas alongside doctors and dermatologists. Brooke is committed to ongoing professional development and is passionate about empowering and educating women in their skin and hormone health so they can achieve confidence and vitality and change their lives for the better.
Want to work with Brooke? She sees clients all over the world. Contact her at https://www.clearskincoach.co/. You can also follow her success skin stories at www.instagram.com/clear_skin_coach/.