The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw

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In this episode, meet Jenn Trepeck, an optimal health coach, podcaster, and business consultant who aims to educate people on the importance of nutrition. During the interview, we dive deep into epigenetics, how our lifestyle choices influence gene expression and the importance of making small daily choices to improve our health. Jenn emphasizes how young people often focus on aesthetics rather than health, but early attention to health can have significant long-term benefits.

She also explores the importance of habit-building and focusing on one task at a time to make lasting progress. Jenn discusses the connection between epigenetics and metabolism, emphasizing that quality nutrition creates optimal health-supporting genes, while obesity and lack of nutrition create a less health-supporting environment.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Jen Trepeck's Journey to Wellness

[00:03:55] Epigenetics and Health Coaching

[00:08:06] Daily Choices Impact Our Health

[00:12:34] Managing Stress in the modern world

[00:16:41] Nutrigenomics and Metabolic Health

[00:21:05] Metabolic health and muscle building

[00:25:28] Fat Storage and Nutrition Guidelines

[00:29:36] Wellness Tips for Midlife Changes

Learn More About Our Guest

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space, has been recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, and was nominated for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award for Visionary Leadership. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant. Jenn grew up the skinny one in a family of dieters, which was awesome(!) until it went away. And so began her weight management saga. Ultimately though, Jenn learned the nutrition education we’re all supposed to know, but no one ever taught us. This completely changed her life and allowed her to say she “kicked her food issues.” From then, Jenn set out on a mission to pay it forward and help people help themselves. After over a decade of working with clients, Jenn started Salad with a Side of Fries podcast. Based on science, yet lighthearted, Jenn talks about living life while still making ourselves and our health a priority.

https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/

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https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck/ https://www.facebook.com/Saladwithasideoffriespodcast/

https://twitter.com/jenntrepeck/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertrepeck/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpWoxiacNuGbyUtWPNYRnw

https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/

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Meet Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, a chiropractor, clinical nutrition expert, and founder of Lime and Lotus. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie shares her mission to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. She speaks about her journey into functional medicine and clinical nutrition after seeing women struggle with traditional doctors and being treated with antidepressants.

During the interview, Dr. Stephanie highlights the presence of hormones in skincare products, the role of gut health in hormone balance, and the importance of proper elimination through daily bowel movements. She also shares her favorite foods for hormone health.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Reclaiming Hormonal Health Naturally with Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen

[00:03:21] Overcoming Hormonal Imbalances Naturally

[00:06:33] Promoting Regenerative Healing through Hormone Balance

[00:09:43] Hormonal Imbalance Caused by Skincare

[00:13:09] Importance of cortisol testing and self-care for women

[00:16:05] Conserving Energy for Hormonal Healing

[00:19:11] Link Between Gut Health and Hormones

[00:22:27] Preventing Burnout and Managing Health

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Stephanie is a chiropractor, certified clinical nutritionist, and the clinical director of Lime and Lotus, with offices in Charleston, South Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. Her expertise includes functionally evaluating thyroid, adrenals, male and female hormone imbalances, and digestion. She has written for national publications such as Chiropractic Economics, Natural Awakenings, and Nutrition Perspectives and has shared the stage at events with Elizabeth Gilbert and Marianne Williamson.

As a functional medicine practitioner and female hormone expert, Dr. Stephanie's mission is to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. She wants you to feel sexy, vital, and balanced, which means getting your weight right where you want it, getting your energy and sex drive maximized, and doing it all naturally and safely. She knows what it's like not to feel your best, to have your hormones rule your world, and not to have the energy to be the best mom, spouse, or co-worker. She's been there and done that and is now here to teach you how to change it naturally and permanently. Today, she feels 100 times better in her 40s than in her 20s, and it's her mission to share that with you!

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://drzgraggen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drzgraggen
https://www.instagram.com/Drzgraggen/
https://www.tiktok.com/@drzgraggen
https://twitter.com/drzgraggen
https://www.youtube.com/user/DrZgraggen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Drzgraggen/

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
28-Day Hormone Rest Program

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean. Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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In this episode, Dr. Donese Worden, a physician, researcher, and global health educator, explores revolutionary new testing options for cancer and discusses the latest research on cancer-fighting supplements. With decades of experience, Dr. Worden is a true expert on staying healthy during menopause.

She explains the link between estrogen exposure and cancer risk and introduces the concept of liquid biopsy—a cutting-edge new test that can detect cancer cells with greater accuracy and speed. She also dives into the use of thermography, a heat-based method for detecting breast cancer, and discusses the importance of personalized care when selecting supplements to promote heart, mental, and bone health.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Menopause and Pursuing Passion with Dr. Worden

[00:03:47] Cancer and Mitochondrial Damage

[00:07:56] New cancer detection methods

[00:11:35] Breast Cancer Imaging Techniques

[00:15:01] Liquid biopsy and early warning signs of cancer

[00:18:18] Challenges in Diagnosing Patients and Hormone Replacement Therapy

[00:21:53] Preventing Health Issues Through Specialty Testing and Supplements

[00:25:32] Individualized Cancer Treatment

[00:28:30] Integrative Medicine and Menopause Management

Learn More About Our Guest

Donese Worden, N.M.D., is an award-winning physician, researcher, and global health educator who expertly bridges the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Worden is distinguished for identifying and helping to bring unique healing modalities and therapies from abroad to the United States. Her passion is in helping people interpret medical science so they can take charge of their health and make informed decisions.

Dr. Worden’s unique skill set combines extensive experience in medical practice, research, academics, marketing, public speaking, and media, which sets her apart from other respected industry leaders.

She practices medicine in Arizona at her clinic that she owns and operates. She is board certified in clinical nutrition, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, botanical medicine, counseling, and homeopathy. Currently, she is collaborating on the first-of-its-kind integrative and metabolic treatment center and hospital. In addition, the project also includes an innovative clinical research center to enhance synergies among visionary researchers, clinicians, influencers, philanthropists, and business partners to support and expedite the development and implementation of novel therapies for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Worden does extensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) lectures around the country to educate others and is sought-after for her lecturers, workshops, summits, and practice management consultanting. She also lectures for Hospitals, Universities, Corporations, and the general public. Featured on the cover of The National Speaker’s Association magazine as one of the top speakers in the nation, Dr. Worden has given keynote lectures for numerous medical societies and health organizations.

Dr. Worden has a Masters's Degree in communications and television broadcasting. She previously worked in the television industry as a news anchor and hosted two talk shows. She frequently appears on television news, radio, and in documentaries. Donese Worden, NMD, is the featured physician in several health documentaries, including the award-winning documentary Light in the Darkness.

Dr. Worden designs and conducts clinical trials for medical devices, the natural product industry, and protocols for leading-edge medicine. She has also formulated some of the top nutritional supplements in the industry.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://drworden.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DrDoneseWordenNMD/
https://www.instagram.com/drdoneseworden/
https://twitter.com/DrDoneseWorden
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donesew/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlD_RLI2fVNz1LJG_eGijw

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
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In this week’s episode, meet our guest, Vicky Midwood, also known as the "addiction eliminator." Vicki opens up about her journey through bulimia and alcohol addiction, which began when she was only 12 years old! She shares how jobs like being a fitness instructor or running a bar fueled her addiction. And how she developed her BLAST method for restoring the whole person's health, taking into account all aspects of addiction that need to be addressed for successful recovery.

Vicky shares the dangerous effects of alcohol and processed food on the body and their effect on people in perimenopause and menopause.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Overcoming Cross Addictions

[00:04:00] The Blast Method for Holistic Addiction Recovery

[00:08:03] Alcohol, Enzymes, and Gut Health

[00:12:00] Alcohol's Impact on Menopause

[00:16:15] Alcohol's Impact on bone health

[00:20:20] Addictive Ultra-Processed Foods and Emotional Eating

[00:24:09] Overcoming Emotional Eating Habits

[00:27:37] Breaking Habits and Health Tips for Midlife Women

[00:31:08] Tips for Women in Midlife

[00:35:22] Support for addiction and mental health struggles

Learn More About Our Guest

Vicky Midwood - AKA: The Addictions Eliminator, is an integrative health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach and has been in the fitness and wellness world for over 30 years.

Creator of the BLAST method to create great health, reduce anxiety and eliminate the compulsion to self-sabotage with food, alcohol, or both.

Unlike Addiction Psychologists or Psychotherapists, she doesn’t just focus on the emotional and mental side of issues with food and alcohol but also on neurophysiology, biochemistry, and the gut-brain connection that is affected by the food and drink we consume, as well as the thoughts we think, day in day out.

She helps smart, successful business owners and professionals reconnect to themselves to be fully present in living a life they love.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://vickymidwood.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtg0vQFDNP1hOTDkmpyyb5w
https://www.facebook.com/vicky.midwood/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwood/
https://www.instagram.com/vicky_gofigurecoaching/

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
How Alcohol Use Impacts Menopause

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Are you struggling with body shaming, dieting, and eating disorders? You're not alone. In fact, according to the National Eating Disorder Association, an estimated 15 million American adults are affected by an eating disorder. That’s why in this week’s episode, it’s time to take control back of your health together with the gut health and food freedom expert Dr. Lauryn Lax who has over 30 years of clinical and personal experience with eating disorders.

During the interview, Dr. Lauryn opened up about her experience with an eating disorder that lasted 15 years and how her healing journey led her to become the successful clinician she is today. Through gut health and functional medicine, Dr. Lauryn healed herself from multiple severe health problems and is now helping others get to the root cause of their health challenges.

Dr. Lauryn Lax also highlights the importance of food freedom, having a healthy relationship with food, and tuning in to your body to achieve overall wellness. She delves into the connection between the gut and the brain. Dr. Lauryn stresses that mindset is responsible for 80% of our success, while tactics make up the remaining 20%. She believes everyone deserves a balanced and peaceful life, and focusing solely on tactics and strategies can lead to unnecessary pressure.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Gut health and food freedom with Dr. Lauryn Lax

[00:03:36] Overcoming an eating disorder

[00:07:29] Overcoming Weight Struggle and Finding Inner Transformation

[00:10:49] Overcoming Multiple Health Struggles

[00:14:03] Gut microbiome and anorexia discussion

[00:17:59] Eating Disorders and Emotional Trauma

[00:21:15] Eating Disorders in Adulthood

[00:25:00] Exploring the Concept of Food Freedom

[00:28:29] Mindset and Gut Health

[00:32:27] Gut-Brain Connection and Stress Perception

[00:35:57] Trusting Your Gut for Gut Health

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Lauryn is a former TV news journalist gone “health detective” who helps clients worldwide take their health back into their own hands and finally feel good in their skin. As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Lauryn’s work is inspired by over 30 years of clinical and personal experience that has made her a specialist in Gut Health, Food Freedom, & Turning Health Setbacks into Your Biggest Comebacks.

Dr. Lauryn’s personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, CBS, TEDx, and USA Today. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she walks in freedom and peace from the inside out. Check out her podcast or Total Gut Reset Program to heal from the inside out.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

http://www.DrLauryn.com
https://www.facebook.com/DrLauryn
https://www.instagram.com/DrLauryn
https://twitter.com/drlaurynlax
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlauryn/

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
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Looking to tackle weight loss and maintain muscle mass during menopause? Look no further than this week’s episode of Hello, Hot Flash, where I interviewed our guest Kimberly Juul, a registered dietitian, and personal trainer specializing in weight loss and endurance sports nutrition. We discussed the importance of balance in diet and exercise plans, emphasizing the need for various proteins, carbs, and fats alongside strength training techniques to maintain bone and muscle health.

Beyond diet and fitness, Kimberly also touches on the importance of mindset and discipline when reaching weight loss and fitness goals. She explores the power of stepping outside one's comfort zone to promote growth and self-discovery. Kimberly delves into how nutrition requirements can change during perimenopause and menopause and why protein intake is imperative for midlife women seeking to retain muscle mass.

Additionally, listeners can expect insights into exercises that promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis, alongside tips for finding the right personal trainer to guide them through heavier lifting. Kimberly also advises choosing a qualified personal trainer who understands the unique needs of women's bodies during menopause and beyond.

Timestamps

[00:00:01] Healthy Lifestyle Habits with Kimberly Juul

[00:03:48] Nutrition and exercise for menopause

[00:07:15] Protein and Aging Nutrition

[00:10:26] Strength Training for Menopause

[00:13:58] Benefits of Heavy Lifting for Women

[00:17:21] Menopause and Bone Health for Weightlifters

[00:20:51] The Benefits of Exercise on Bone Health

[00:24:21] Shifting perspective about food and health

[00:27:35] The Role of Discipline in Making Lifestyle Changes

[00:30:54] Choosing discomfort for personal growth and fitness

Learn More About Our Guest

Kim Juul is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, who specializes in weight loss and endurance sports nutrition. Kim lives in Houston with her husband and three girls. Kim was on and off diets for years and developed a disordered relationship with food and exercise. She finally got rid of her "all or nothing" attitude and developed a healthy relationship with nutrition and exercise. She now teaches these principles to her clients so they can get off the dieting roller coaster and find a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.facebook.com/kimjuulnutrition
https://www.instagram.com/kimjuulnutrition/

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
Signature Nutrition Program FLEX

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In this episode, meet our guest Karissa Adkins, the queen of habit change! Karissa shares her amazing transformation journey from being broke, overweight, depressed, and lacking self-love to becoming a global leader, teaching women how to become unstoppable healthy queens. We discussed the importance of finding joy in one's body and mind and cultivating habits matching the desired lifestyle. Karissa also shares the significance of saying no and setting boundaries, the first nutrition rule, and the myth of getting bulky from strength training.

Karissa is also a wellness coach who helps transform your life by making small changes and creating a long-term sustainability plan. She shares her flexible goal of moving the body for 30 minutes daily, regardless of activity. In addition, she emphasizes mastering one habit to improve overall health and fitness. For example, Karissa's approach to intuitive eating entails slowing down while eating and chewing food to allow proper digestion.

Karissa encourages listeners to invest in a coach if they have a specific goal, such as getting healthy or improving a relationship and stresses the significance of following their heart and listening to their intuition when making big decisions. With practical tips, powerful insights, and a dose of positivity, this episode will empower women to improve their health and thrive!

Timestamps

[00:00:01] Overcoming Midlife Challenges with Karissa Adkins

[00:04:01] Overcoming Rock Bottom through Positive Change

[00:07:05] The Impact of Healthy Living on Personal and Professional Life

[00:10:19] Building Healthy Habits and Bossing Up for Women

[00:13:35] Finding Joy & Avoiding Mistakes in Health Goals

[00:16:48] Mastering Body Movement as a Habit

[00:20:03] The Power of Saying No and Healthy Eating Tips

[00:23:20] The Benefits of Intuitive Eating and Strength Training

[00:26:37] Busting the myth of bulky muscle in women

[00:29:52] Taking Action Towards Goals

[00:32:56] Five-step process for hitting a reset

[00:36:09] Mastering Mindset and Body for Success

[00:39:25] Self-Investment and Life Changes

Learn More About Our Guest

With over 10 years of experience mentoring and coaching women to become BossUp Babes, Karissa teaches how any ordinary woman can BossUp and live extraordinary lives. In addition, Karissa is the authority on women’s mental & physical health.

Referred to as America’s BossUp Babe and the Queen of Habit Change, Karissa is known for her fierce personality, insane passion, high-level strategies, and a no-BS approach to living healthy, happy, and wealthy. Karissa is also the founder of the Gucci of online health and women’s empowerment programs. Her experience overcoming obesity, depression, and low self-love, coupled with a deep knowledge of NLP and Time-Line Therapy®, Hypnotherapy, Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress management, makes Karissa’s approach to women’s mental and physical health unique and powerful. Karissa works at warp speed with laser-sharp focus and precision to build confident, strong, healthy leaders.

She is the epitome of heart, soul, and fire combined, and her clients often refer to her as the modern-day Wonder Woman as she transforms women’s mindsets, bodies, and lifestyles. Karissa has been featured on networks such as ABC, CBC, USA Today, and NBC for her expertise in empowering and motivating women to BossUp, Get Fit, and become UNSTOPPABLE.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://365dailyhustle.com/
https://www.facebook.com/karissa.adkins365/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/365healthyhustle/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissawilliams/
https://www.instagram.com/365.daily.hustle/
https://twitter.com/365DailyHustle1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NpoD3w5Bg-GmdQ2tchFqA/videos
https://apple.co/2SYK06o

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
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Self-Love And Body Positivity For Women

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Lulu Shimek, a naturopathic physician with a specialization in women's health. She shares her expertise in biohacking, epigenetics, and naturopathic medicine to treat chronic diseases such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

Dr. Lulu explains how naturopaths look at all different systems in the body and focus on identifying the root cause of an issue to find a solution. She also discusses adrenal and thyroid fatigue, recommending functional medicine testing to help diagnose and treat imbalances.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Empowering Women's Health with Telemedicine

[00:03:51] Naturopathic vs Traditional Medicine

[00:07:20] Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and Related Symptoms

[00:10:42] Adrenal Fatigue vs. Thyroid Issues: Recognizing the Differences

[00:13:56] Investing in Functional Medicine Testing

[00:17:10] Managing Adrenal Fatigue and Mitochondrial Function

[00:20:47] Biohacking for Improving Adrenal Fatigue

[00:24:01] Benefits of Cold and Hot Therapy as Biohacking

[00:27:22] Natural Ways to Improve Health

Learn More About Our Guest

Meet Dr. LuLu Shimek, a renowned Naturopathic Physician and leading authority in women’s health, biohacking, and genetic analysis. With a proven track record of successfully treating chronic diseases such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and fatigue, Dr. LuLu is a true health trailblazer.

Her philosophy is simple yet profound: by identifying and addressing the root cause of illness, we can unleash our body's innate healing power and experience life-changing transformations. It's no wonder she's a highly sought-after keynote speaker, traveling the globe to share her expertise in wellness with audiences eager to improve their health.

In her groundbreaking book, Detox. Nourish. Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood & Love, Dr. LuLu shares her revolutionary approach to healing the whole body using botanical medicine and natural modalities to optimize vitality, increase well-being, and enhance cellular performance.

As a regular columnist for Best Holistic Life Magazine, Dr. LuLu continues to be a leading voice in the health and wellness industry, providing valuable insights and practical tips for readers to achieve their health goals. With Dr. LuLu by your side, you can unlock your body's potential and live your best life.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://doclulu.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drlulushimek/
https://www.instagram.com/thegeneticgenius/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlulushimeknd/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/doclulu/
https://www.facebook.com/dr.lulushimek/
https://twitter.com/drlulushimek
youtube.com/@drlulushimek

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
Hormone Harmony Program

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This episode features Hannah Went, of TruDiagnostic. She discussed the topic of epigenetics, a field of biology that examines markers above the genetic sequence and is modifiable by environmental influences and human intervention. Hannah talked about the role that genetics and epigenetics play in diseases like diabetes and how modifying one's lifestyle might reduce the possibility of developing these illnesses.

Hannah and I talk about the importance of preventative healthcare and biological age during the interview. Given that aging is the leading risk factor for chronic illnesses and death, she highlights the need of knowing one's biological age. She notes that biological age is reversible and changeable through lifestyle factors that can reduce stress and encourage healthy living.

Timestamps

[00:00:06] Exploring Epigenetics and Preventative Healthcare

[00:04:03] The importance of measuring biological age through epigenetics

[00:08:02] Methylation, Aging, and Disease Risk

[00:11:47] Interpreting Test Results and Understanding Epigenetics

[00:15:34] Advantages of biological age determination

[00:19:12] Aging and Healthspan

[00:22:40] Benefits of Preventative Healthcare

[00:26:04] Improving Quality of Life through Lifestyle Changes

[00:29:37] Epigenetic Testing for Predicting Type 2 Diabetes

[00:33:11] True Diagnostic and Everything Epigenetics

Learn More About Our Guest

Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation-based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020. TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. TruDiagnostic has a commitment to research with over 30 approved clinical trials investigating the epigenetic methylation changes of longevity and health interventions. Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 15,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://everythingepigenetics.com/
https://www.instagram.com/everythingepigenetics/
https://www.instagram.com/trudiagnosticofficial
https://twitter.com/TruDiagnostic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9_t9BeSxQggQncr0Fnghog

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
Seven Things To Do When You Feel Stressed
Hormone Balancing Recipes

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting HelloHotFlash.com.

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In this episode, I am joined by Julia Gentry - entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best-selling book, Dream, I Dare You. She’ll provide inspiring and empowering advice to help you reconnect with your passions, uncover your true authentic self, and live your best life.

During the interview, Julia demystifies the term 'dreaming' and emphasizes it's not just a notion but an active job that demands attention and hard work. She discussed the importance of women pursuing their dreams and aligning with their true selves to bring about change in the world. Dreaming, self-doubt, cultivating strong convictions, and turning dreams into reality are just a few of the topics that are discussed in this episode.

Timestamps

[00:00:06] Empowering Midlife Women's Dreams

[00:03:27] Bridging the Gap: Dreams to Reality for Women

[00:06:40] Midlife crisis leads to transformative RV journey

[00:10:02] Surrendering limiting beliefs in RV living

[00:13:23] Identifying Limitations and Power of Dreams

[00:16:37] Importance of focusing on personal dreams

[00:19:41] Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Dreams

[00:23:13] Pursuing Dreams: Choosing the Right Kind of Hard

[00:26:28] Embracing Difficult Times for Personal Growth

[00:29:37] Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns through Therapy

[00:32:58] Overcoming negative beliefs through belief formation

[00:36:12] Unblocking Past Experiences for Freedom

[00:39:11] Emotional Impact of Childhood Experiences

[00:42:39] The Power of Healthy Convictions

[00:45:46] Turning Dreams into Action

[00:48:43] Chasing Dreams and Overcoming Mid-Life Change

[00:51:58] Overcoming Life's Messy Chapters

[00:55:14] Gratitude and Promotions

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Whether it's speaking, writing books, raising a family of five young children, building businesses, or growth coaching, Julia Gentry has dedicated her life to waking up dreamers everywhere and she’s inviting people into an opportunity to change the conversation to one that REALLY matters.

By the age of twenty-three, Julia built a successful company in real estate that bought and sold millions of dollars worth of investment property only to end up $100,000 in debt. She then rebuilt her career as a business coach, advising hundreds of entrepreneurs on how to build a successful business. She bought a house and nice cars, had a few babies, and obtained “the American dream” only to realize it wasn’t her dream. Every night as she crawled into bed, she had this nagging question in the back of her mind: IS THERE SOMETHING MORE?

Thankfully, she identified the answer to that question (YES), and it has become a “wake-up call” that the people of the world didn’t know they always needed! As a dreamer, Best Selling author of DREAM-I Dare You, business owner, and founder of The Dream Factory and Co., she provides a fresh, bold approach to creating greater alignment in life and encourages a more awakened way to live.

She is on a mission to create a massive wake-up call that ignites people to be the light in the dark, the salt of the earth, and to be bold as lions in their faith, family, career, and community. With her truth-speaking, matter-of-fact, crazy practical approach, she just has an uncanny, one-of-a-kind way of moving people forward. She claims her failures are just as epic (if not more so) as her successes and without shame shares it all.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.instagram.com/thejuliagentry/
https://www.facebook.com/thejuliagentry.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thejuliagentry

Products & Resources We Discussed

7 Secrets to Living Bold as Lions
Dream I Dare You - the book
Dream I Dare You - the workbook

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting hellohotflash.com.

Dream—I Dare You: A Wake-Up Call to Greater Alignment in Your Faith, Family, Career, and Community

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Gabriella Dennery, a remarkable physician, musician, speaker, ordained minister, and cancer survivor. Dr. Dennery discusses her passion for health and healing through creative expression and her work to improve access to healthcare in under-resourced communities. We also touch on Dr. Dennery's music career, which started when she was just a child.

During the interview, Dr. Dennery and I discuss the concept of being a "multi-hyphenate". Life doesn't always follow our dreams, as she shares the cultural pressure she felt to pursue medicine instead of music. Dr. Dennery goes deep with insights about her life-changing experiences and journey of self-discovery.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Interview with Multi-Hyphenate Dr. Dennery

[00:04:03] Navigating Career Expectations as an Immigrant

[00:07:36] Reflections of an Immigrant's Upbringing

[00:10:55] Career Options and Social Impact

[00:14:42] Working with Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare

[00:18:02] Empowering healthcare advocacy

[00:21:44] Effective Doctor Visits with Intention Setting

[00:25:11] The Importance of Advocating for Yourself in Medical Settings

[00:29:10] Advocating for healthcare and embracing change

[00:32:44] Navigating career change as an Asian immigrant

[00:36:27] Embracing Vulnerability and Imperfection

[00:40:14] Finding Direction and Purpose Through Personal Growth

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A self-described renaissance woman, physician, musician, speaker, ordained minister, and cancer survivor Gabriella Dennery is passionate about health and healing through creative expression. She has worked in improving access to health care in under-resourced communities, health and wellness coaching, music as a healing practice for domestic violence survivors, and teaching patients self-advocacy skills in the health care encounter. At her core, she is a teacher with the intention of creating at least one aha moment for her listener, reader, student, friend, and colleague, wherever she goes. She is excited to share her journey with women in their midlife who are ready to claim their space in the world, a world that is definitely much better off because of it. To this end, in 2022 she released two new singles of Gabriella-style music on streaming services and is looking forward to releasing more in 2023.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

http://gdennerymusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/gdennerymusic/
https://www.facebook.com/gdennerymusic
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielladennery-md/

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting HelloHotFlash.com.

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Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter
7 Day Flat Tummy Meal Plan
FREE Nutritional E-Books

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting hellohotflash.com.

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism

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Women all around the world suffer from anxiety and stress due to many different sources, including work, hormones, relationships, parenting, etc. This can significantly lower their quality of life and cause serious long-term health issues.

On our latest episode of Hello, Hot Flash, we are joined by Denise lordache, a cognitive behavioral hypnotherapist, and co-host of the Joyful Balance podcast. She talks about how building healthy routines and habits can help reduce stress levels and achieve positive well-being in women.

During the interview, she shares her personal hypnotherapy experiences and teaches various relaxation techniques as well as good sleeping habits. She provides advice and assistance on how to address any underlying issues that are distressing or stressful so that women can be their own therapists and become more prepared for dealing with challenges in everyday life.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Women's Stress Reduction

[00:03:57] Managing Menopause and Self-Defeating Behavior

[00:07:43] Menopause Support in the Workplace

[00:11:28] Transforming Negative Self-Talk for Better Well-Being

[00:15:26] Journaling and Hypnosis Benefits

[00:18:50] The Power of Hypnosis for Confidence Boosting

[00:23:12] The Power of Positive Self-Talk

[00:26:49] Managing stress through deep breathing and habits

[00:31:00] Habit Stacking and Small Beginnings

[00:34:53] Language and mindset for success

[00:38:37] Empowering Self-Therapy Techniques

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Denise is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, specializing in helping women worry less and sleep better so that they perform at their best, both at work and in life. She helps women build realistic, helpful, and healthy habits to tackle stress, has more energy, and live joyfully. In her practice, she uses a combination of well-researched approaches and techniques (i.e. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), hypnosis, and mindfulness) to create personalized treatment plans which enable clients to achieve their goals. Denise recently joined forces with neuroscientist and nutritional therapist, Meera Malhotra, and launched the Joyful Balance Podcast with the purpose of promoting balance and bridging the gap between neuroscience, psychology, and nutrition for listeners.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

http://www.joyspacetherapy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseiordache/
https://www.instagram.com/joyspace_therapy/
https://www.facebook.com/joyspacetherapy

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
15 Minute FREE Meditation to a Calmer Mind
12 Easy Things You Can Do For Better Sleep
Seven Things To Do When You Feel Stressed

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting hellohotflash.com.

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Dr. Mary Wendel, founder of Medi Tresse, joins us to talk about hair care and hair health in women. Dr. Wendel shares her journey to focus on hair loss treatment in women and the lack of investment and research in this area, including the role of genetics, hormones, and nutrition.

Dr. Wendel dives deep into the various factors that contribute to hair loss and potential ways to stop or lessen it. She shares personal experiences and studies, including a small study that found women with progressive hair loss achieved increased growth by changing their nutrition and taking supplements.

And wait, there's more! Dr. Wendel shares the importance of embracing change and self-compassion. The podcast ends on an empowering note, reminding all women to love themselves and to seek professional help if necessary. Don't miss out on this amazing discussion together with Dr. Mary Wendel. Listen now to find your answers on healthy hair care!

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Hair Loss & Nutrition for Women

[00:03:43] Preventing Hair Loss with Nutrition and Lifestyle

[00:07:37] Benefits of Anti-inflammatory Diet and Hormone Therapy

[00:11:25] Hair Loss Treatments for Menopausal Women

[00:15:01] Prebiotics, Hair Loss, and Ethnicity

[00:18:39] Self-advocacy in hair loss treatment

[00:22:14] Benefits of Root Cleanse for Healthy Scalp

[00:25:59] Natural Root Cleanser Ingredients & Usage

[00:29:24] Hair Care Importance and Impact on Self-Esteem

[00:32:49] Challenging Hair Loss & Societal Beauty Standards

[00:36:17] Advocating for Women's Hair Loss in Healthcare

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Mary Wendel opened her first practice dedicated to treating women experiencing hair loss in 2002, when she opened the Women’s Hair Loss Center in Worcester, MA. Meeting with and treating hundreds of women over the years, she has witnessed first-hand not only the physical, but emotional toll of hair loss, and the impact on her patients’ confidence and self-esteem. She became intensely interested and passionate about discovering and offering effective treatments to slow or stop hair loss and even regrow hair. Eventually, her own thinning hair created an even deeper understanding and empathy of the hair loss and restoration issues unique to women. In June 2015, Dr. Wendel opened the first Medi Tresse medical clinic in Wellesley, MA, offering non-surgical hair loss solutions exclusively for women. Since 2015, Medi Tresse has grown to 4 locations and has seen over 3000 patients in their offices.

Dr. Wendel, who is board certified in internal medicine, received her MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1980 and completed her internship and residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester studying internal medicine. Dr. Wendel worked as an emergency room staff physician, urgent care physician and primary care physician at Fallon Clinic in Worcester and as an internist and primary care physician at UMass Memorial Healthcare. Dr. Wendel helped manage the clinical practice of DiStefano Hair Restoration Center, while also evaluating and creating treatment plans for female and male patients. Dr. Wendel’s additional clinical interest areas are in preventative health, including diet, exercise, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Wendel was raised in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, and resides in Sudbury, MA, with her husband, Dr. Mark DiStefano.

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.meditresse.com/
https://www.instagram.com/medi_tresse/
https://www.facebook.com/MediTresse
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMPQuRkP_SxTtfwZ1eYUnw

Additional Resources

Take our FREE hormone quiz to uncover which hormone may be out of balance. It only takes 90 seconds - Hormone Quiz — Hello, Hot Flash
How To Manage Your Hair During Menopause
Menopausal Hair Loss: What You Need To Know

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting hellohotflash.com.

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In today’s episode of Hello Hot Flash, I introduce us to CEO and founder of Doc Working, Dr. Jen Barna. We discuss the importance of normalizing coaching for healthcare professionals with a focus on preventing burnout and improving self-care. Dr. Barna shares her experience with coaching to find work-life balance and growth in her career and emphasizes the need for continuity in support and resources throughout one's career.

The conversation highlights the disconnect in healthcare between professionals and patients, and how both parties need to work together to combat the pressure of meeting schedules and deadlines that has created a stressful environment in the industry. Dr. Barna emphasizes the need for values-based decision-making and resilience in the healthcare profession, and how coaching can help build these skills to improve everyday life.

With a focus on health and wellness, Dr. Barna offers valuable advice on taking action toward success and focusing on one's values to make decisions during times of overwhelm. Listeners can get in touch with Dr. Barna at the contact information shared in the podcast to learn more about Doc Working's evidence-based coaching programs that help alleviate stress and accelerate success for physicians.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Preventing Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals

[00:04:11] Coaching for physician burnout and work-life balance

[00:08:27] Building Resilience in Healthcare Workers

[00:12:34] Importance of Normalizing Coaching for Physicians

[00:16:38] Overcoming Self-Care Guilt

[00:20:24] Finding fulfillment through coaching

[00:24:06] Support for physicians and patients

[00:31:46] Prioritizing Values & Taking Action for Success

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jen Barna MD is a board-certified practicing radiologist, and founder and CEO of DocWorking, a company that helps physicians and other healthcare professionals maximize meaning and purpose in life both in and out of work, by combining expert coaching, peer support communities, and highly interactive courses that have maximum impact using a minimum amount of time. By providing ongoing support to physicians, advanced practitioners and healthcare teams via DocWorking programs, healthcare organizations improve recruitment and retention, thereby improving patient care while decreasing the high costs of employee turnover.

Dr. Barna is also the co-host of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast, now ranked on multiple lists as a top physician podcast. She earned her MD and completed her Diagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. She earned a masters degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, and her undergraduate degree from Stony

Brook University in New York. She is the mom of two successful young adults, both born while she was a medical student. Prior to medical school, she worked as a physician recruiter, and later owned a boutique physician recruiting firm. She started DocWorking to help physicians stay in the driver’s seat of their own lives.

https://docworking.com/

https://www.instagram.com/docworking1/

http://facebook.com/DocWorkingThrive

http://linkedin.com/company/docworking/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Balanced to Burnout Continuum
Seven Things To Do When You Feel Stressed

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In this episode of Hello, Hot Flash we talk with Veronica Weedon, an integrated health and relationship coach and the founder of Revival Health. Veronica guides her clients through a program that addresses health on an emotional, mental, and physical level to help them rebuild personal power after toxic relationships.

During the interview, Veronica shares her own journey of healing after experiencing toxic relationships and how her program has helped many others transform their lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of a toxic relationship, such as gaslighting, and shares personal experiences with these tactics.

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Uncovering Destructive Relationship Patterns

[00:03:47] The healing power of running in toxic relationships

[00:07:35] Signs of toxic relationships

[00:11:18] Toxic behaviors in relationships

[00:15:23] Healing from Narcissistic Parenting

[00:19:41] How Childhood Shapes Our Beliefs

[00:23:29] Detoxifying for Healing from Toxic Relationships

[00:27:05] Revival Health Program for Healing from Toxic Relationships

[00:30:48] Prioritizing oneself for midlife changes

About The Guest

Veronica Weedon is an integrative health & relationship coach, Rapid Transformation Therapy practitioner, hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Revival Health GmbH, a practice that helps people debunk their fear and rebuild personal power after toxic relationships. After years of her own healing journey, Veronica now helps clients uncover the root cause of their own destructive patterns, reform their beliefs, and transform their relationships and lives through a program that addresses health on an emotional, mental, and physical level.

https://www.revivalhealth.ch/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-weedon/

https://www.facebook.com/revivalhealthllc

https://www.instagram.com/revivalhealthllc/

Additional Resources

12 Easy Things You Can Do For Better Sleep
Seven Things To Do When You Feel Stressed

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Join us in this episode as we discuss the topic of confidently saying no to alcohol with the author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You and health and wellness coach, Karolina Rzadkowolska. The societal pressure to drink often leads to overconsumption and negative health consequences. Karolina shares valuable insights on how to handle peer pressure and social situations, as well as the effects of alcohol on our sleep, mood, and bodies.

About The Guest

Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habits and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. Her book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You (HarperCollins) came out on bookshelves on January 4th. She’s the host of Euphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric AF, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Sunday Post, Popsugar, Real Simple,

Elite Daily and multiple TV shows. Karolina’s passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://euphoricaf.com/

https://www.facebook.com/euphoricaf/

https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/

Additional Resources

Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You
Alcohol-Free Life Coach and Empowerment Coach Certification

Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You

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In this episode, we are joined by Theresa Forton Barnes, a holistic health practitioner and expert in environmental toxins. Theresa shares her knowledge and expertise on how everyday toxins can impact your health, and why it's crucial to be aware and cautious of the chemicals that we allow into our homes and bodies.

Household toxins can be found in cleaning supplies, laundry detergents, and other products used for cleaning. These toxins can be harmful and contribute to poor indoor air quality, which can be up to two to five times more polluted than outdoor air.
To improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to toxins, it's important to read labels and choose natural or non-toxic products for cleaning and other household needs.
Many companies use buzzwords like "natural" and "organic" to make their products seem healthier than they really are. Additionally, the word "fragrance" can be a red flag, as it is a catch-all term that can conceal potentially harmful chemicals.
There are many chemicals in everyday products that we come into contact with regularly, and the long-term effects of these chemicals on our health are not well understood. While some chemicals have been linked to cancer and other health issues, there are thousands of chemicals that have not been fully studied.
Everyday items, such as dry cleaning, new furniture, and plastic, can contain toxins that are harmful to our health. It's important to be mindful of what we bring into our homes and to take steps to reduce exposure to these toxins.
Simple actions, such as opening windows, cleaning fans, and using air purifiers, can help improve air quality in our homes and promote better health.
Toxic chemicals found in everyday household items and personal care products can have a negative impact on our health, particularly in relation to hormone levels and the endocrine system.
It's important to look at the root cause of any health issues we're experiencing and to consider the environment as a possible factor. While doctors are important and necessary, they may not always focus on the root cause of a problem.
Eliminating toxic chemicals from your home can be overwhelming, but it's important to start somewhere and take it slow. You can start by eliminating the big offenders like candles and store-bought sprays.
You can also look into making your own cleaning products using simple, natural ingredients like vinegar and essential oils. Start with one area at a time, such as laundry detergent or cleaning supplies, and gradually work your way through your home.
Many natural alternatives exist that are cheaper and healthier than their chemical counterparts, such as coconut oil for skin lotion.
Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health, and it's important to listen to your body's needs. Therese meditates and stays in bed for an extra hour after waking up early, and recommends creating a dedicated space for foot elevation to promote wellness in a workplace.

Learn More About Our Guest

Therese is the Household Toxins Health Specialist and the Head Guru at The Green Living Gurus. She is an entrepreneur, activist, podcast host and educator. She spreads the awareness of chemical exposure that could cause many autoimmune illnesses, cancer, and other health issues. Therese helps families reduce their exposure to toxicants and ease the overwhelm and nerves of chemical confusion. She guides them in creating a non-toxic home to reduce the risk of illnesses and toxic poisoning and increase the odds of a long, healthy, vital life and a safe environment for their family. She does this through her weekly podcast show, newsletter, blog posts, social media, coaching offers and Tee’s Organics, a line of household cleaners and products that are healthy for you and your home. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.facebook.com/GreenLivingGurus

https://www.facebook.com/Tees-Organics-104471715225842

https://www.instagram.com/greenlivinggurus/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7_phs1GZUPzG21Zgjnqtw

https://twitter.com/teeforton

https://thegreenlivinggurus.com/podcasts/

Additional Resources

Hormone Balancing Recipes

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting HelloHotFlash.com.

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrea Perez, a board-certified family physician with 20 years of experience. We delve into how movement during midlife can help you age gracefully and the importance of being your own health advocate. Dr. Perez shares her insights on the power of mindset and energy in managing illnesses, and how our beliefs and attitudes can influence our physical health and well-being.

Getting to the root cause of a health issue is important and should be a collaborative effort between the patient and their doctor. Patients should be in tune with their own bodies and be willing to speak up when something doesn't feel right.
Getting to the root cause of an illness or condition is not just the responsibility of the healthcare provider but also of the patient. It's important for the patient to be honest and open with their healthcare provider and work collaboratively with them to find the best solution.
It's important to be cautious when using online resources like WebMD to diagnose health issues. While they can be helpful, they may also provide inaccurate or overwhelming information. Consulting with a trusted healthcare provider is the best way to get accurate and personalized healthcare advice.
Patients can build confidence and be better prepared to ask the right questions by coming to their appointments with as much data as possible about their condition. This includes being aware of symptoms, triggers, and other relevant information that can help their healthcare provider diagnose and treat them more effectively.
Journaling and documenting your symptoms can help doctors make a correct diagnosis and address underlying issues that may not be immediately apparent.
Addressing your beliefs around illness and healing is important in the healing process, as negative beliefs can hinder progress. It's important to separate oneself from the condition and explore the root of negative beliefs to promote healing.
Mindset plays a significant role in managing conditions, including chronic diseases like cancer. By removing ourselves from the condition and not intertwining our ego, personality, or self-worth into it, we can empower ourselves to create a better life and a better condition.
The energy we bring can either nourish or starve the disease. It's important to choose a path that empowers us to create a better life for ourselves and not let the disease define our story.
The power of our mindset and thoughts can influence our physical health and well-being. While it's important to take necessary precautions to protect ourselves from illnesses, we can also use our mindset to change the story and feel better for a longer period of time.
Our society has an inherent badge of honor for going non-stop, but it's important to incorporate stillness and rest into our lives to increase our parasympathetics and honor the cycles of our bodies.
Regular movement, even in small amounts, is important for maintaining muscle mass, increasing range of motion, and keeping ligaments and tendons flexible. It doesn't have to be intense exercise like running a marathon, but can include meditative walking, or simply parking farther away and walking more. As we age, it's important to maintain muscle and joint strength to help with daily activities like getting up from a chair.
Menopause and perimenopause can be a beautiful time for women, as it allows them to reflect on their strength and resilience, and to come into their own knowingness without the perceived pressure of youth and beauty. It is also a time to prioritize self-care and engage in activities such as meditation, stillness, rest, movement, and getting out in nature, which can be impactful for our overall health and wellbeing.
Recognize the wisdom that can come from unexpected sources, such as our children. It's essential to listen to them and learn from them, as they can be our perfect teachers.
Take time to connect with ourselves, to light our inner flame and awaken our passions. We must trust that we are enough and bring our unique experiences and wisdom to the table to pursue our dreams and not put them aside for the sake of others or society's expectations.

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Andrea Perez is a board-certified family physician with 20 years of experience. Her desire to serve diverse families with equitable and high-quality healthcare led her to open Health Development & Restorative Medicine, PC in the Bronx, NY. where she and her staff passionately attend to the community’s physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Dr. Andrea has extensive training in pediatrics, gynecology, and adult medicine. She holds advanced certifications in osteopathic manipulative therapy, preventive medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and mental health. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.thespiritualphysician.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thespiritualphysician

https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualphysician/

Additional Resources

Mastering Menopause Course
Your Path to Health & Healing

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

You can learn more about our host by visiting HelloHotFlash.com.

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In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal journey of dealing with a health crisis and how that experience has inspired me to empower and support women going through menopause. As a solo episode, it's just you and me today, but I'm excited to share my story and offer tips on how to use podcasting as a platform for change.

Key Takeaways

Mental health issues such as anxiety can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to carry out daily activities, and may require support from loved ones.
It can be difficult for individuals to accept help from loved ones and may lead to feelings of shame or embarrassment.
Health problems cause one to be disempowered, afraid, and angry at oneself.
Unhealthy habits, including overeating and not managing stress effectively, contributes to developing health problems that can in effect cause feelings of regret and frustration later on.
After experiencing a variety of physical and emotional symptoms for a long time and spending a significant amount of money seeking medical help, I realized that my problems were related to my diet and stress levels.
After successfully recovering from health issues, I decided to share my story and help other women who may be experiencing similar symptoms by becoming certified in health and wellness and creating resources to support them.
As we age, the food we eat plays a bigger role in our health than we may imagine. Menopause brings physical changes like weight gain and wrinkles, but also internal changes that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.
Taking care of our bodies through proper nutrition, hydration, exercise, and stress management can help prevent and reverse many health issues associated with aging and menopause, and improve our overall well-being.
Finding joy and purpose in life, outside of work and other stressors, can also contribute to improved mental and physical health.
The Mastering Menopause course can help women understand their body, lean into aging, and learn how to eat for their body. The course empowers women to advocate for themselves when they see their physicians and reframe the male-coined term "menopause" into something positive.
The community built around Mastering Menopause is designed to empower women who are new to this way of thinking and those who need a reminder of how awesome they are.
Menopause is not the end, but the beginning of a new phase in life. It offers freedom and wisdom to make decisions that serve oneself and those around them. The "Grandmother Hypothesis" highlights the importance of elders in the rearing of future generations and the place of mature people in society.
Understanding the root cause of your eating habits is key to making a mindset shift and healing your hormones during menopause. Once you identify the barriers holding you back from eating for your body, you can begin to operate at a higher level and wear the term "menopausal" as a badge of honor.
At the end of the day, my motivation for creating the podcast and the course is not about downloads or revenue, but about reaching as many women as possible to help them live empowered, healthy lives.

About The Guest:

Stephanie Shaw is a podcaster, educator, and nutrition coach. She’s also a midlife wife, mom, granny, foodie, and self-described health-education nerd. She’s passionate about sharing what she learned while naturally healing her body from a two-year physically and emotionally debilitating health crisis. She loves to share my knowledge with others who may find themselves in a similar situation. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.hellohotflash.com/

https://stephanielynnshaw.com/

https://instagram.com/hellohotflashpodcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielynnshaw/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hellohotflashpodcast

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In midlife, it can be challenging for women to make space for themselves and their self-care. Women often find their identities tied up with others, so finding time for themselves can seem selfish. They may also feel overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs and families.
Instead of telling stories and passing on information to our daughters and our granddaughters and our sisters, we hold it back. We hold back the unpleasant stories—such as those on menopause—about what it's like to be a woman in this world.
Midlife alchemy involves transforming something ordinary into something magical and empowering.
During midlife, individuals may feel stuck in a rut and experience a sense of emptiness or lack of purpose. This feeling can be due to hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. However, we can see this as an opportunity to reinvent oneself and create a more fulfilling life by embracing the changes and stepping into one's own power—hence the term “midlife alchemy”.
The idea of empowering women to choose their own path in life instead of being tied to traditional roles ended up becoming overwhelming. Women were told to do everything and lacked mentors to guide them, especially those who came of age in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Research shows that most men still want women to fulfill traditional roles of taking care of the home and family, while also working outside the home. This pressure to have it all, combined with consumerist culture and social expectations, causes women's wellbeing and self-care to suffer as they try to fulfill all these obligations.
On the other hand, men also struggled with the rapid changes in gender roles and traditional family dynamics. They were used to having their mothers take care of the home. There was also the lack of conversation between fathers and sons about these role changes.
During midlife, women gain wisdom and experience stirrings in their soul, where they feel that there is more to them than what they have accomplished. They realize they have more time behind them than ahead and start thinking about their legacy.
The concept of self-care is viewed differently by women, with some believing it to be superficial like getting their nails done, while others consider it to be seeking mental health professionals and physical checkups. The problem is that everyone has a different understanding of what self-care means.
Self-care shaming occurs on both sides, with some feeling shame for their self-care choices and others shaming those who do not prioritize self-care. This creates a culture of shame surrounding self-care, which can undo the positive effects of taking care of oneself.
To figure out who they are now, women need to let go of social expectations that weigh them down and reflect on their beliefs and thoughts. Beliefs that have been passed down through culture, family, and social programming can be deeply ingrained, and it's important to test them to see if they still hold true. Women should focus on what they truly want and figure out their own desires and priorities.
Dr. Petty encourages women to get out of their heads and back into their bodies to listen to their heart and gut, which are powerful tools that help them make decisions from a place of empowered feminine wisdom and energy.
When someone pushes back against your growth, it's not about you, but rather their fear of being left behind. Have conversations with family members who may resist your personal growth and changes. These conversations with loved ones should be upfront with the goal of determining your non-negotiables while also being open to compromise.
Midlife women should share stories with their daughters, granddaughters, nieces, and young cousins about the importance of having clear communication and practical discussions about responsibilities in relationships. They should encourage young people, both men and women, to have these conversations before making a commitment to avoid conflicts in the future.
Empower yourself by seeking information and resources to achieve your goals. Don't see yourself as a victim and don't give away your power, but ask for help when needed.

About the guest

Dr. Lisa Petty started her career as a holistic nutritionist and health researcher and quickly became recognized as a speaker, journalist, award-winning author, and media health expert. After several years of working with women who struggled to follow through on their health goals, Lisa earned a PhD for her research on how midlife women experience self-care in the face of the social pressures on them to be perfect in every facet of their lives. Lisa now helps midlife women navigate midlife and create the life they really want. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

www.lisapetty.com

https://www.instagram.com/drlisapetty

https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlifealchemy

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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Today we're talking all about gut health and how to improve it in midlife. We're joined by Donna Monthei, a gut health nutrition coach. We talk about what causes gut issues, how to know whether gut problems cause your symptoms, and how to take care of your gut for optimal overall health.

The gut is a crucial part of our health. It aids in the digestion and absorption of the foods that we eat, which allows us to get the nutrients we need from our food.
Your gut is the center of your body's health, and an imbalance in your gut can affect every system in your body. From your brain to your mood and hormones, vitamins, and even your immune system, nothing is safe from the impact that an unhealthy gut can have on you.
The gut and the brain are connected through a two-way superhighway of communication between our central nervous system and digestive system. This connection is called the gut-brain axis, and it's critical for optimal health.
H. pylori can affect mood. The bacteria causes inflammation in the stomach, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
Gut microbiome testing is a way to analyze the bacteria, parasites, and fungus in your gut. This can help you determine whether these organisms are causing you any symptoms.
Stress can alter the gut microbiome, which can lead to gastrointestinal issues and other health problems. This is because stress causes changes in the body's hormone production and immune response.
A low-fiber, high-sugar diet has been shown to reduce the diversity of gut bacteria. This can lead to a less diverse, more harmful gut microbiome.
Certain medications can also alter our gut. Some of these medications include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and proton pump inhibitors.
Alcohol, in any amount, is bad for our gut.
But if you're going to drink alcohol, opt for red wine—it contains polyphenols and antioxidants that are good for our gut bacteria.
The Bristol Stool Chart is a useful indicator of what's going on in your body. It can help you talk to your doctor about your stool, and it can also be used as a reference when you're trying to determine why your bowel movements have changed over time.
Your gut microbiome affects your weight. Children may have it better, but as we age, our gut microbiomes change in ways that make us more vulnerable to weight gain.
Digestive enzymes and probiotics may be helpful in managing gut issues. Digestive enzymes help break down food and absorb nutrients, while probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help support the health of your digestive system.
Eating fiber is important for the health of our gut's good bacteria. It helps them grow and flourish, which in turn helps us digest food and absorb nutrients.

About Our Guest

Donna Monthei is a gut health nutrition coach, workout junkie, and vitality hacker. She holds a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences from The University of Texas and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She has a passion for nutrition and specializes in helping people with chronic digestive issues (and some that thought they didn’t have issues!) go from stuck, bloated, and frustrated to happy, confident, and healthy. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://evervitalnutrition.com

https://www.instagram.com/evervitalnutrition/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamonthei/

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This week, we're talking about how nutrition impacts your kidneys. Our guest is dietitian Jen Hernandez, who will tell us about her experience working with CKD patients, what a renal diet is, and how you can make healthy choices that support your kidney health.

Kidney disease is a silent killer. Many people don't realize that they have kidney disease until it's too late because there are no symptoms until the kidneys fail completely.
Our kidneys do so many things apart from being the filtration system of our body. They also help manage electrolytes, produce red blood cells, keep our bones healthy, balance our pH, and regulate our blood pressure control.
Early-stage kidney disease doesn't show many signs, but it's important to be aware of the potential symptoms. Some potential signs of kidney disease include a lower energy level, changes in blood pressure, nausea, and fatigue.
Some people with kidney disease experience either decreased or increased urination. This can be caused by the fact that the kidneys are not filtering properly.
Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD has no roadmap or set timeline. It is incredibly individual for every person, and the condition can progress at different rates depending on the individual.
End-stage kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys have ceased to function. Patients with this condition must receive dialysis, which involves replacing the functions of their kidneys.
In the past, patients had to go to a clinic for dialysis treatments. However, this is changing as more patients opt for home-based dialysis. Home-based dialysis allows them to stay at home and still receive treatment from a medical professional.
Chronic Kidney Disease is a lifelong condition that can progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It is not something you can cure completely; you can only manage it.
CKD is categorized based on a glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is a measure of how much toxin is filtered through the kidneys.
Early detection of CKD is a crucial opportunity to prevent the progression of the disease and improve patient outcomes.
The old renal diet was harsh, requiring patients to consume only specific types of food. This meant that they were limited to bland and unappetizing meals.
Make sure to check that your handouts from clinics are up-to-date. Research is constantly evolving, and it's important to stay on top of the latest developments.
Be your own advocate. Whether you think you are healthy or suspect that you have a medical condition, it's important to stay on top of your health history.

About Our Guest

Jen Hernandez is an award-winning and nationally recognized renal dietitian, motivated by the tens of thousands of people she connects with every month in her virtual private practice. As the founder of Plant-Powered Kidneys, Jen teaches people across the world how they can eat better food (and enjoy food!) to protect their kidney health. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

www.plantpoweredkidneys.com

www.facebook.com/plantpoweredkidneys

www.instagram.com/plantpoweredkidneys

www.pinterest.com/plantpoweredkidneys

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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jannine Krause, a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist. Dr. J is going to share with us how to reverse aging using natural methods. She'll also discuss three key areas to watch out for as you age and tests you can take in order to know your body's biological age.

Poor circulation is a major factor in aging. When you don't have enough blood flowing to your limbs, you can experience pain and inflammation in the area.
Mitochondria are the little factories in your cells that help to produce energy. When they break down, it can cause fatigue and other symptoms of aging.
The cardiovascular system is a major player in aging and longevity. The lungs and heart are both very important to the health of this system and can affect circulation.
Heart rate is a measure of the strength of your heart. It is also a measure of your ability to regulate your cardiovascular system.
Contrary to popular belief, heart health is something we can improve until the day we die. There are a variety of activities to choose from, including simple and fun ones like hula hooping and dancing.
If you're a woman in menopause or perimenopause, you don't have to do high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. In fact, it's probably best if you avoid them. HIIT workouts are great for people who are young and healthy, but they deplete midlife ladies.
Circulation and skin heath are closely related, which is why you can see puffiness and bloating in your face when you're dehydrated or have poor circulation, and deeper wrinkles as well.
The loss of collagen and elasticity also contributes to aging skin. You may opt to eat more protein and work on improving your digestion to slow down the aging process and keep your skin looking young.
Enzymes and hydrochloric acid are natural stimulants that can help your digestive system work more efficiently. They're commonly found in beets, apple cider vinegar, and bitters. These foods can help slow down skin wrinkling by keeping your digestive system healthy.
Your skin can be a window into your overall health. The wrinkles between your eyebrows are related to the urinary bladder, while crow's feet at the side of your eyes are related to the gallbladder. Yellowish skin could mean that you need more liver support, while grayish or blueish skin could indicate a gut issue or anemia. Dull skin may mean a vitamin C deficiency.
Adult acne can be caused by many different things. It may be a result of a microbiome imbalance or gut issue. Hormone imbalance is another common cause (excess testosterone or androgen levels), as well as allergies and liver toxins.
Epigenetic testing and Dunedin pace testing are two methods that can help you determine how fast you're aging. These tests can help you identify which parts of your genetics are aging faster than others, so that you can work on those areas to slow down or reverse the aging process.
The GI MAP and Dutch tests are microbiome and hormone tests, respectively, that can be helpful for determining some aging signs so you can address them. For example, you can find out what types of food to avoid and whether you have bacteria that are growing out of control.
Sometimes the best solutions take time. Take changing your diet, for example. While popping a pill to relieve symptoms is easier in the short-term, it's not sustainable—and it doesn't address the root cause of your problems.

About Our Guest

Dr. Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and podcaster who specializes in helping active ladies simplify their health, fitness, nutrition, and stress management routines so they can live their life to the fullest. She's on a mission to change the current healthcare model to one that focuses on health transformation, empowerment, and community support. When not in the office or on a podcast, Dr. J can be found in nature, whipping up a new recipe in her kitchen, or reading a book

curled up with her dog. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://doctorjkrausend.com/

https://doctorjkrausend.com/health-fix-podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/drjanninekrause/

https://www.facebook.com/docjkrausend

https://www.facebook.com/groups/drjanninekrause

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In this episode, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares her tips for resetting negative thoughts that keep you stuck. She explains how to identify the thought patterns that keep you from moving forward and how to replace them with positive ones. She shares her personal story of overcoming burnout by learning how to change her thinking patterns, which she says helped her finally get the help she needed.

Sometimes we don't realize how bad our mental health has gotten until it's too late. We're all guilty of taking our mental health for granted, but that's because it's something that's always there—t's an essential part of who we are, and we don't even think about it until something goes wrong.
Mindset is medicine, but it's not just a way of looking at the world or an attitude adjustment. It's an entire lifestyle and way of thinking that will change everything for the better if you let it.
Your mindset is so powerful when it comes to transforming your health and well-being. It can be the difference between success and failure, between feeling good about yourself and not, between having energy and feeling tired all the time.
Technically, burnout is an occupational syndrome that is a result of neglected chronic workplace stress. Its three main characteristics are exhaustion, cynicism, and decreased professional efficacy.
Burnout could also mean acting without intention—being on autopilot, not being present. It occurs when you have been trying to do too much and it begins to affect your physical and emotional well-being.
The goal is to be more intentional about your daily activities so you can avoid burnout. This could mean paying attention to your energy levels, taking breaks when you need them, and making time for things that bring you joy.
Physical symptoms of burnout vary from person to person. Some people experience inflammation, hormonal imbalances, migraines, gastrointestinal issues, and eczema.
Burnout is a real problem for women in midlife. When you're dealing with hormonal changes and other stressors, it can make you feel more vulnerable to burnout. Women in perimenopause or menopause may be especially susceptible to burnout because of the extra weight they gain during these times.
You can fight burnout by building resilience. The ReST framework stands for REvive, Strive, and Thrive. It's a way of thinking about how to build up your resilience so you can keep going when things get tough.
Your thoughts are what drive all of your actions, they give rise to your feelings, and your feelings then give rise to your actions. This is why mastering your mindset is the place to start if you want to change the way things happen in your life.
Emotions and feelings are two different things. Emotions are the physical reactions that occur in your body when you're exposed to stress in your environment. Feelings are the mental processes that occur in response to thoughts.
Once you identify the limiting belief, it's time to reflect on whether or not that's really true. If it is, then there's nothing wrong with believing it--but if it isn't, then you can start rewriting that story that you're telling yourself.
Women of color and other marginalized people are often in environments that are not conducive to growth. We are made to believe that we are less important, and so there's a lot of work that constantly has to be done just to try and break away from those external messages that you receive.
Small wins add up to bigger things. When you're trying to achieve a goal, it can be easy to get discouraged when you don't immediately see results. But the truth is that small wins add up over time and help you meet your goals.

About Our Guest

Shelly Bhowmik, MD MPH is the founder of Platform Wellness and creator of the ReST burnout prevention method. She empowers women of color to enjoy professional growth and success without having to sacrifice personal health and wellbeing. Dr. Bhowmik is a double board-certified physician specializing in Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine who earned her medical degree from George Washington University and completed her residency training at Johns Hopkins University. Now based in New York City, she has the privilege of serving organizations ranging from the Federal Reserve to the NBA. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.shellybhowmik.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellybhowmik

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In this episode, we talk to Suzi B about how she was able to overcome postpartum depression and other struggles by forming specific healthy habits. We discuss the three habits system, replacement theory, and how you can use these concepts to form life-changing habits of your own.

The first step in forming a healthy habit is to start small. Making small changes to your daily routine can lead to big results, may it be physical or mental.
If you're trying to change your life, it's tempting to think that you have to change everything all at once. But in reality, changing one habit can have a dramatic impact on your life.
Contrary to popular belief, hating the way we look will not drive us to change. It is only when we accept ourselves that we can begin to grow and improve.
When you love yourself, you become motivated to treat it well. This is because when you love yourself, you're more likely to recognize what your body needs and wants in order to be healthy. If you don't love yourself, you may not take care of yourself as well as someone who does.
The three habits system is a simple way to create lasting change in your life. Pick one pillar of your life that you want to change—for example, your diet, exercise routine, or work habits. Then focus on it for two months by practicing three simple habits that apply to that one pillar you chose.
To create a cycle of internal motivation, you need to start by looking inward. Consider what drives you personally and why you want to make these changes.
Our brains are wired to find the things that we need to fix. We're constantly looking for ways to improve our lives and make them better, but this can lead us down a road of unhappiness that doesn't end.
Replacement theory is a way to fix your negative thoughts about yourself. If you see something negative about yourself, replace it with a goal. This can help you start thinking of what you'd like to do instead of focusing on what's wrong with you.
The mind-body connection is so powerful that once you master it, everything else just becomes smoother and easier. With practice, you can learn how to take control of your emotions and feelings by using your body as a tool for better health.
To create new habits, you need to harness the power of both your conscious and subconscious mind. Your conscious mind is in charge of making decisions about what you do. However, your subconscious mind will continue working away at the task even when you aren't thinking about it, creating a momentum of change.

About the guest

Suzi B is a wife, mom of four, travel lover, adventure seeker, and happiness obsessor. She’s a habits coach and personal trainer specializing in injury prevention, time efficiency, and simplifying success with habit change. She hosts the Habits and Humor Podcast, is an international speaker, is the author of “Life Conscious,” and helps people to live healthier, happier, more successful lives by changing their habits. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://livelifeconscious.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/suziblife/

https://www.instagram.com/suziblife/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suziblife/

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Mansi Shah about why a healthy gut is vital to midlife women. She explains how the gut-brain connection plays into everything from hormone balance and digestion to hair and skin. She also shares some tips for making changes that will help fix a leaky gut, including diet and lifestyle tips.

Poor nutrition can affect someone more adversely than others. This is because your genetic makeup plays a part in how you respond to different foods. If you have certain genes, you have an easier time digesting certain nutrients and vitamins.

Sugar is a drug. It's as much of a drug as cocaine or heroin. One your body becomes addicted to sugar, you may feel withdrawal symptoms when you stop your intake.
Gut health is important because it plays a role in how well you absorb nutrients from the food you eat. If your gut is out of whack, it can cause problems with digestion and absorption.
An unhealthy gut can cause your skin to break out and even cause you to break out. The connection between your digestive tract and your skin is pretty strong: if something is wrong in one place, it could be causing problems in the other.
If you think you might have a leaky gut, there are certain tests you can have done to confirm whether or not it's true. These include the Secretory IgA (SIgA) test and Zonulin test.

Learn More About Our Guest

Mansi Shah B.Pharm, Pharm.D, CFMP is a licensed clinical integrative pharmacist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and holistic nutritionist. She has been a functional medicine practitioner and a wealth management specialist at 6th Element healing with Dr.Mansi, and has achieved breakthroughs in patient outcomes through integrative approach. She is passionate about educating patients on gut health and helping them understand the impact of this on overall health. She is also a Healthcare entrepreneur coach and helps other doctors with launching their brand and marketing from scratch with great success. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmansijshah/

https://www.instagram.com/healwithdrmansi/

https://www.facebook.com/healwithdrmansi

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About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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Dr. George Ceremuga walks us through the five small changes that can impact your health. Dr. George aligns scripture with holistic healthcare for an impactful conversation on staying well in midlife.

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Dr George Ceremuga is an Osteopathic Family Physician, Veteran ,and a biblical health coach. He practices holistic health and healing and is sharing the gospel message of salvation through healthcare to live fully alive in mind, body, and spirit.

About Hello, Hot Flash

Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com or sign up for a chat to determine if we should work together.

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In a recent interview, Nina Manolson talks about the causes and effects of poor body image, and how to get help if you’re struggling. Nina tells us, “we have the ability to change the wave of body hate and body shame in our society, and we have the power to shift how the next generation sees themselves in the mirror.”

Key Takeaways:

With the support of a body-peace coach, you can learn to stop the inner conflict you have with your body.
The $72 billion diet culture tells us we are not ok, that the shape that we have is not ok.
The culture tells us we aren’t enough, and that gets passed on to our girls.
We will believe that being thin is powerful, yet we shy away from being truly in our power.
Treat your body as if you are in a relationship with it. You have to nurture your body and speak to it with love and compassion.
As women, we don’t want to manage, and we want someone to be on our side, an ally. That’s exactly what the body wants from us; an ally.
Transitioning from “body love” to a body relationship where it is ok to relax and speak the truth leads to true body appreciation, peace, and authentic body love.

About Our Guest

Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach. She helps people end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body—as it is. She is known for her deeply feminist, anti-diet, body-peace approach. She brings her 30 years of experience as a therapist, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Body-Trust® Guide and Psychology of Eating Teacher to helping women create a respectful and trusting relationship with their food and body.

Nina’s Body-Peace work is all in service of helping people get off the diet roller-coaster and into a compassionate and powerful way of eating & living, which creates a positive, long-lasting change in and with their bodies. Her courses, coaching, and poetry positively change the conversation that women are having with their body. She also writes Body-Poems as a way to encourage a shift in the way we talk to and about our body.

Learn more here:

https://ninamanolson.com

https://www.facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeace

https://www.instagram.com/ninamanolson

https://www.youtube.com/user/ninamanolson

https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishedwomannation

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Karen Wolowick to discuss how your hormones affect you during menopause and how hormone replacement therapy, HRT, could potentially help midlife women during this stage in their lives. Dr. Wolowick also shared some tips for managing symptoms of menopause and balancing your overall health and wellness.

Key Takeaways

In the current healthcare landscape, physicians are measured by business-centric metrics like revenue and profit. This often leads to higher physician burnout, lower patient experience, and lower quality of health care provided.
Sleep is the number one most important thing for your health. If you are not getting good sleep every night, the body has a hard time keeping up. Your body, your memory, your energy levels—everything will suffer.
Your hormone levels change daily when you still have a normal period. But when you reach menopause, your estrogen can be constantly low, which can cause hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms.
It's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to menopause. If you're experiencing symptoms that make it hard for you to live your life, hormone replacement therapy can be helpful in treating the overwhelming symptoms that affect your quality of life.
Common signs of menopause include hot flashes, dry skin, vaginal dryness, night sweats, sleeping problems, and hair thinning.
Hormone replacement therapy is a medical treatment that literally means replacing the hormones that are lost after menopause. It gives you back the estrogen and progesterone you've lost during menopause and helps you feel like yourself again.
Hormone replacement therapy is a safe and effective treatment for the majority of women. If you decide to try it, talk to your doctor about what's right for you. Consider your quality of life, menopause symptoms, family history, and risk factors—the whole picture.
It's not uncommon to experience a little bleeding after menopause. But if you notice any bleeding that seems like more than just a one-time thing, you should get evaluated. It could be just one last period, or it could be something more serious—you need to know.
It's hard to give up the things that make you feel good, but sometimes the answer is not a magic pill or an expensive treatment, but the obvious: sleep more, exercise more, and eat healthy foods.

Learn More About Our Guest

Dr. Karen Wolowick is a Board-certified OB/GYN who did her residency training at Rush University in Chicago. She worked for a large multispecialty physician group for over 12 years, but she now runs her own gynecology practice called "Wolowick Women's Health" in Chicago. She is happily married with three beautiful kids and loves having the freedom to spend time with her family and run her own practice. Dr. Wolowick is a die-hard feminist and is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge to take control of their own health. Learn more about her work in the following channels:

https://www.instagram.com/WolowickWomensHealth/

https://www.facebook.com/Wolowickwomenshealth/

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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Dr. Lynn Anderson joins me this week and talks about the perfect path to perfect health—which might not be what you expect or were led to believe. Join us as we discuss the three pillars of healthy midlife, how naturopathy can help you with your health struggles, what success really means, and more.

Naturopathy is a holistic approach that focuses on achieving perfect health by having a balanced body, mind, and soul. It brings natural elements and healthy lifestyle practices together to support this balance.
The color green has been proven to be good for your health and well-being. It's the middle of the color spectrum and is a balancing color. That's why when we're in nature or consuming nature, we get that wonderful balance kind of feeling.
Western medicine can work together with naturopathy for long-term and holistic wellness. The two can complement each other. It is important to understand that most doctors are not against naturopathy or other holistic healing modalities, they see it as a complement to western medicine rather than an alternative.
Diet, exercise, and sleep are the three pillars of health. If you take care of those three things, everything else will take care of itself.
The most important joint in your body is your jaw. It's the one you use to eat, talk, and express yourself. When we talk about jaw strength, we're talking about more than just being able to bite on food. Our jaws are the gateway to our digestive system, so they're critical for proper eating and digestion.
In yoga, there's this thing called "power channel" which goes from the root chakra up to your throat. These are the most important channels because this is where digestion (of food and nutrients), absorption (of complex ideas), and elimination (of toxins) happen. Without those three things, you cannot live.
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that success and failure are binary concepts. That's why we need to understand what success really means. When something fails, don't think of it as a failure—it just wasn't the right fit for you at this point in time.

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Doctor Lynn is a naturopath, yoga nutritional therapist, fitness professional, karma master, published author, international speaker, and video producer with over 30 years of experience in the field of natural health and fitness. She has been featured in Redbook, Reader’s Digest, Huffington Post, Shape, SELF, and various other national publications, TV networks, and Podcasts. She is the author and producer of the Soul Walking series; Karma, Prosperity, Vitality and The Naturopathic Wellness Series; The Yoga of Nutrition and Recipes for Health, Sex, Happiness, and Love; and Doctor Lynn’s Proactive-Aging Workouts; DVDs and TV with international distribution; CEC author, Burnout – it happens to all of us. Online zoom classes and therapy classes at SMH.

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Books By Dr. Anderson

How to Master Karma (The Soul Walking Series Book 1)
How to Prosper with a Purpose (The Soul Walking Series Book 2)
How to Master Vitality (The Soul Walking Series Book 3)
Naturally Sexy & Healthy (The Soul Walking Series Book 4)
The Yoga of Healthy Nutrition (The Naturopathic Wellness Series Book 1)
Naturopathic Recipes: for Health, Sex, Happiness & Love (The Naturopathic Wellness Series Book 2)
Doctor Lynn's Anti-Aging Workout for Every Body: Flex & Tone [DVD]
Burnout It Happens to All of Us!

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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In this interview, Dr. Stacey Francis, Chiropractic Kinesiologist, explains why we shouldn't wait until something dangerous happens to us or to people around us before we treat brain fog. Brain fog can be a serious condition that affects our ability to think clearly and make decisions. Listen in as she shares some clear steps for treating this common midlife problem.

Here are some episode highlights:

There are many other causes of brain fog apart from lack of sleep or stress. Blood sugar imbalances, hormone imbalances, anemia, and inflammation can all contribute to brain fog. It's important to identify the root cause of your brain fog to treat it effectively.
A chiropractic kinesiologist can help you correct imbalances in the body by using chiropractic tests and adjustments. Muscle testing is a useful tool for identifying what's going on in the body and identifying any stressors that may be contributing to brain fog.
It's important for us not to be constantly stuck in a fight-or-flight state and to be in a rest-and-digest state from time to time. Practices such as meditation, deep breathing, yoga, walking, and praying can all help us achieve this state and reduce stress.
Heavy periods could mean that you are losing a lot of iron, which can cause fatigue and brain fog. A ferritin test can help you determine if you have an iron deficiency.
Having sufficient folate in the body can help reduce brain fog and other mental health symptoms. Folate, or vitamin B9, is an important nutrient that plays a role in brain function and mental health.
Skipping meals can cause your brain to be attracted to the wrong types of food, leading to blood sugar imbalances and brain fog. It's important to fuel your body regularly to keep your brain functioning at its best.
The “1 plus 2 every 3 to 4 equals 12” method can help with brain fog and overall health. This means having one serving of protein and two servings of vegetables every 3-4 hours in a 12-hour period.

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For over 25 years, Dr. Stacey Francis has been treating patients using chiropractic kinesiology, nutrition, and functional medicine in the metro Detroit area. Her blend of advanced training and expertise allows her to help patients achieve optimal wellness by balancing the structural, biochemical, and psyche systems of the body. From neck pain to stomach pain, autoimmune disorders or allergies, tired and can’t figure out why, Dr. Stacey is here for you.

She is a public speaker and has enjoyed speaking for General Motors, Verizon Media, Oakland County and numerous religious and health organizations. In addition, she is a published author of the #1 bestselling book, The Supercharged Method, appeared multiple times on Fox 2 News, and has taught anatomy and physiology at the Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy.

As an expert in her field, she advocates empowering and educating others about the brilliance of the human body.

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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Dr. BreAnna and I had similar stories. We both felt like guinea pigs. We were poked and prodded and then asked to take medicines that ultimately didn’t heal our bodies.

“I tried acupuncture, herbs, raw food diet, vegan diet…one of the things that had the biggest impact, and I think I heard you say this, is when I stepped into the role of being my own advocate,” Dr. BreAnna.

We both decided that, in the end, we had to advocate for ourselves.

Here are some key takeaways:

Dr. BreAnna was put on birth control at the age of 14 to stop heavy menstrual cycles. She now questions why there weren’t options given to balance her hormones instead of medication that ultimately left her without her cycle.
How a better understanding of the SAD (Standard American Diet) helped uncover the cause of her heavy cycles.
Historically, we have feared questioning our doctors or asking for additional testing. Dr. BreAnna walks us through some steps that will make the conversation easier.
A better understanding of what heavy and or painful periods may be saying about what is going on in your body.
We should start having these conversations with the young women in our lives now.

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BreAnna Guan is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in women's hormone health. Her healing journey began after going off the pill and losing her menstrual cycle for six years. She now helps women transform their hormone and health challenges into a life-changing and empowering journey. Through her virtual consulting practice, she has helped hundreds of women naturally transform their health, hormones, and fertility.

Dr. Guan participated in NIH-funded research at Bastyr University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Herbal Sciences, and then her doctorate and the prestigious Founder’s Day Award for exceptional service to her community. She is a past president of the Indiana Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She’s served as a medical consultant for hormone-testing companies, a well-known fertility software app, and a botanical supplement company.

She has been featured in Women's Health, Prevention, Cosmo and Parade and she’s been a guest speaker with several podcasts. Dr. Guan lives with her husband and four children.

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During my interview with Catherine Staffieri, Registered Dietician, and Nutritionist, we discussed why, as you age, you may see increase in your blood sugar levels. “Women sometimes will experience erratic hormone levels with their estrogen and progesterone as they go through the menopause transition. And estrogen is very closely linked with insulin sensitivity. When our cells are less sensitive to insulin, the cells can't work as intended.”

Catherine further explains the difference between glucose and insulin, and she provides some easy-to-follow, no-cost ideas on how to stay healthy.

Highlights from our conversation:

Estrogen and progesterone levels are closely linked to insulin levels. As our estrogen and progesterone decrease, we may become insulin sensitive.
We have a natural tendency to lose muscle mass as we age, and forty-five minutes per day on the elliptical is not the only thing you need to do to fight muscle loss.
Eat carbohydrates. Glucose fuels your body, and your body and brain need the glucose from carbohydrates.
Eating quality protein must be a priority to keep strong muscles.
Using a continuous glucose monitor can help you get a better understanding of the glucose and insulin changes in your body.

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Catherine Staffieri is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University. This is a second career for her, after working in the financial sector for several major global asset managers and making good use of her undergrad degree in Economics from The University of Pennsylvania.

However, her passion for nutrition, science, and food found her wanting more than the financial world could offer, so she transitioned to become an RD/N. She focused on taking those skills learned in the high-stakes corporate world to educate and help her clients translate, understand and optimize their own health.

Catherine is a Nutrition Manager at NutriSense and joined the firm in March 2021. Catherine’s philosophy is that you’re never too old to make changes in your life to better your mind, your body, and your well-being. We make our opportunities!

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Janet Williams, OB/GYN, about the many ways our bodies change as we mature —and what we can do to keep our sexual health in check.

We cover everything from pain to dryness. I know that as we age, it can feel like our bodies are changing in ways that we don't always understand or appreciate. Thankfully, Dr. Janet is here to help us uncover ways to support our sexual health.

Key Takeaways

Sexual health is vital to a woman’s overall health, but society hasn’t given us much chance to discuss it.
Historically, there was not a lot of guidance when it comes to women’s sexual health, even in medical training. This lack of knowledge has led to some serious consequences over the years.
Stress has a significant impact on our mental health as well as our physical health. It can have a negative impact on your sex drive, making you feel less comfortable in your own skin and leading you to avoid intimacy altogether.
There are personal trainers, business coaches, and even life coaches. But there is also an intimate life coach—someone who can help you navigate all the parts and pieces that factor into your intimate health and wellness.
A good intimate life coach has a full understanding of what's going on physically and emotionally. They will work with you to assess your current state and offer solutions for improvement.
Every woman should have a self-care regimen that helps improve their intimate life. It's about getting in touch with yourself emotionally but also physically. Self-care is a way to take care of your body and mind, and it can help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and more confident in your relationships with others.
Low libido is one of the most common concerns that women in midlife experience. It's multifactorial, and it comes and goes, but there are some things you can do to help yourself feel more like yourself again.

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Dr. Janet Williams, MD, is a licensed physician and surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, California. She is a board-certified specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. She has been helping women find solutions to their reproductive and sexual health concerns since 2001.

In addition to her medical practice, she is an intimate life coach at GoodGroove.com, the founder of IntimateWellnessShop.com, the premier source for doctor-curated intimate and sexual care products, and the author of the Amazon #1 Best Selling book Why Don’t I Like Sex Anymore?

Dr. Williams believes every woman, regardless of age, race, shape, or belief system, should have power over her own body, the right to express herself sexually, and the ability to dictate her own brand of pleasure. She founded GoodGroove.com, where she is an intimate life coach. She helps women over 40 conquer the physical and emotional changes that often come with age, treasure their natural magnificence, and enjoy phenomenal confident pleasure.

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Why Don't I Like Sex Anymore?
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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We all know that sleep is important. But in midlife, sleep can be downright elusive.

In this episode, we're talking with Kareese Laguerre about what may be keeping us from getting that perfect night's rest as midlife women. She's also sharing tons of solutions that will have you sleeping like a baby even if you are struggling with midlife changes—so you can get the best quality sleep possible.

Traditional medicine can be very beneficial, but oftentimes, it provides palliative options and does not really get to the root cause of health issues.
There are issues that are so common to children, may it be physical or behavioral, that we just write them off as normal. But if we never do anything about them, these children may grow into unhealthy adults.
We tend to focus on the wrong areas. Everything important is above the shoulders, but people usually focus on the muscles below.
Myofunctional therapy is sort of like personal training that aims to optimize our breathing for better sleep and neural function. It sounds like a simple concept, but it can profoundly affect our health.
Sleep is very intertwined with breathing. We tend to just lie down and get it over with, but breathing is actually key to helping us regulate sleep.
Breathing issues, like snoring and sleep apnea, are common causes of poor sleep. This is because the brain becomes busy ensuring you're still getting enough oxygen to be alive instead of focusing on your sleep.
Many people have some level of fatigue, but not all fatigue is the same. Many things, including sleep problems and dietary issues can cause fatigue.
A good sleep routine is just as important to adults as it is to children. It's necessary for good physical and mental performance.
There are a number of factors that can affect how well you sleep, but there are also some things you can do to improve your sleeping environment. This can make it easier to get a good night's rest—and wake up feeling refreshed.
If you've been struggling with insomnia or another sleep disorder for so long, it is crucial to see your physician and ask if they offer solutions that target the root cause of your problems, not just symptoms.

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Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals

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Karese Laguerre is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness.

Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. When not working with clients globally, she spends time with her husband and four kids.

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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In today's episode, we're talking about managing perimenopause and menopause in the workplace. Our guest is Luce Beaulieu, and she shares some great tips with us on how to manage these transitions effectively.

We also talk about preparing ourselves mentally and physically for the next phase of our lives and how having the right support system around us can make all the difference in how we manage this transition.

Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:

Menopause and perimenopause are within a continuum that goes on for many, many years in a woman's life. It's important to know where you are in that continuum so that you know how to care for yourself.
There is a need for top management and HR to be more educated about properly managing and supporting women in menopause. It starts with understanding how to better support women through their menopausal transition and how this can benefit the employee, their families, and the company.
Menopause is like a "portal" because you don't know what it really is until you're in it. The symptoms vary from woman to woman, so it’s only through personal experience that you can really fully understand its implications.

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Luce Beaulieu is passionate about transformation and she believes that we can all learn to navigate midlife and the menopause transition meaningfully and with dignity, in order to become and support the conscious leaders this world needs.

Her journey has been marked by a series of transformations both personally and professionally. She is a talented and creative innovator and thinking partner utilizing coaching and mentoring, consulting, facilitating, online and offline community building, collective conversations, public speaking, writing, and social activism.

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Hello, Hot Flash Podcast, where we discuss menopause, perimenopause, weight, sleep, stress, and all things impacting midlife women. Expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest tips on living your best mid-life! Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.Looking to get your product in front of women ages 35 and up? Why not become a sponsor? Contact me at Stephanie@StephanieLynnShaw.com for additional information.

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How often do you think about your core assets? Do you even know what your core assets are?

In this episode, I had a chat with GV leadership reformer, CPA, and Stanford instructor, Ginny Victory, about how women can tap into our core assets so we can lead better, influence better, and live a fruitful and fulfilling career and personal life.

Knowing yourself is the key to both your career and personal life satisfaction. So in this episode of @theswitchpodcastwithstephanie, I sat down with @ginnyvictory to talk about a few helpful tools for getting in touch with the things that matter most to you, so you can feel more empowered and more fulfilled in everything you do.

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The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw - expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest secrets on how to live your best life. Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.

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Laura Martin walks us through her personal journey of dealing with IBS, loss, and learning how to be F.R.E.E. (a method she uses with clients to help them break free from gut and gut-related issues).

In our conversation, Laura teaches us about IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and helps us discover that food is not the only trigger. Laura walks us through the importance of understanding and overcoming the gut-brain connection that keeps so many stuck when it comes to IBS.

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Laura Martin is a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy – an online holistic, gut-brain-focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without food fear.

After battling her way through IBS, hypothyroidism, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and skin issues, she found herself with an unhealthy relationship with food and knew there had to be a better way.

After many failed attempts and lessons learned, she came up with this one method known as the F.R.E.E. method that put her symptoms into remission without following restrictive diets or fancy supplement regimes. And yes, that nutrition routine now includes pizza without running to the bathroom.

By applying this method using food, lifestyle, radical shifts in consciousness, and mindfulness practices + tools she's gone on to help hundreds of women around the globe do the same through her online courses, masterclasses, and 1:1 mentorship.

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I'm this week's guest! Thanks to my friend Mark Peyko for a great interview.

I've taken many journeys throughout my life, always trying to find my passion. It took a health crisis and job loss for me to make a move.

In March 2017, I was walking in New Orleans; I stepped on Bourbon Street and almost passed out. My body became numb, my breathing short and my left jaw began to tingle. This started a 2-year process of trying to figure out what was wrong with me.

On top of having every typical stroke symptom, I also began to suffer from migraines and anxiety.

I visited neurologists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors (note the plural on each specialist).

I saw over 18 physicians (Western and Eastern medicine); I had multiple MRI's and too many emergency room visits, and I spent $20,000 out of pocket on medical care. No one had an answer.

In this episode, I talk about how I got to this place and more importantly, how you can avoid getting here.

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The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw - expert interviews, life-impacting topics, and the latest secrets on how to live your best life. Find us on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean. The Switch Podcast With Stephanie Shaw is brought to you by health & wellness company Leigh & Ollie. You can find out more about Leigh & Ollie by visiting our Facebook and Instagram page @MindBodyBusinessMethod.

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Aparna teaches actionable steps on how to support that picky eater in your family.

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Having 15 years of experience connecting with 1000s of families in schools, children’s hospitals and non-profit organizations, Aparna Venkataraman is the founder of Beauty In Parenting and is a parent coach, meditation teacher, motivational speaker and global wellness advocate for DoTerra Essential Oils.

With her approachable nature, strong intuition and problem-solving skills, she guides parents of babies, toddlers and teens to empower themselves and build healthy relationships with one another through joyful self-care, effective communication, confidence-building and lighthearted mindfulness techniques.

She values authenticity, a kind nature, motivation, love, compassion, gratitude and humor as key components of a beautiful life. Reach out at: www.beautyinparenting.com

Here is a link to a free resource - Calm & Clarity Guide (1-page PDF): 4 deep breathing exercises & optional essential oil pairings to help pause & relax more!

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Kristy Martin shares her story of physical and emotional recovery that lead to her living free of alcohol and anxiety.

Kristy walks us through her modality of human design and how it helped her heal her body, support her marriage and learn how to treat each of her boys as the individuals they are.

You'll learn how this modality can support you and your personality - down to what you eat.

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Kristy Martin is a Life Coach and Reiki + Tapping Practitioner who empowers moms with tools that will help them navigate life and motherhood with more confidence, more joy, and less overwhelm. She combines Human Design, energetic work, and emotional awareness to help moms better understand and communicate with themselves and their children. When we as moms are happy and fulfilled, it allows us to raise kids that are happy, confident and fulfilled too.

Kristy currently offers one-to-one coaching and workshops that guide you through self-discovery, unique parenting approaches, building emotional skills, and reducing stress and anxiety.

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In today’s episode, I spend time with Else Johnson, Idea Navigator for Innovative Entrepreneurs. Else helps us dig deep around why we should give ourselves permission to feel valued. She helps us recognize how valuing your own worth gives you the freedom to meet people without wanting or needing anything in return.

During our conversation, Else teaches us strategies to overcome the mindset block of perfectionism, and teaches us our role in personal leadership.

We learn that in life you pick a path. Sometimes the right path, sometimes the wrong path. But at each turn, there is a lesson that helps you get to your truth.

Make sure you visit Else’s website to take her Truth AND Dare challenge.

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Else Johnson is an Idea Navigator for Innovative Entrepreneurs on a Mission. She helps you clear the mind clutter, unravel ideas and create a clear path to action. Her mission is to help you break free from the constant mental noise so that you can boldly grow your businesses and build the life you want.

Her breakthrough started with a thought – "It doesn't have to be this way!" Else realized that sustainable success in business and life is directly related to how you manage your mindset. This discovery sparked what is now Else's fascination with personal leadership and peak performance.

Born and raised in Denmark and after many moves (worldwide), Else now lives in Scottsdale, AZ, with her husband. She loves exploring the outdoors and is an avid mountain biker and hiker.

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Dr. David Shirazi makes some medical connections around the impact of sleep on migraines, fibromyalgia, weight gain, and depression.

If you are concerned about any of these, you’ll want to make sure you listen to this episode so you can go to your next doctor's appointment ready to discuss solutions.

Sleep apnea is a newly researched sleep disorder. Testing to determine baseline was only done on adult white males, leaving ways of determining if you had a disorder only suitable for that particular segment of the population.

With ongoing research, studies have shown that with a 5 or less is “normal” for an adult white male, a 4 for postmenopausal women can cause depression, migraines, and fibromyalgia.

Dr. Shirazi also explains the different types of headaches you may be having and what steps you can take to get rid of them.

From self-advocacy when it comes to talking to your doctor, to understanding why Western and Eastern medicine can help you live your best life, this Howard University grad breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters's degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006, and is also a board-licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep-disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea. From 2011 through 2016, he became a board-licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degreed dentist and RPSGT. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders.

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Emily Lyons opens up to us about her far from a normal childhood and how at 23 she, a high school dropout, started her own business with no money and no connections. Ten years later she leads one of the leading staffing agencies in North America employing over 10,000 people.

You’ll connect to her stories around loss, grief, and sexual harassment from someone who should have protected her.

Her story is an inspiration to those struggling to fit in and find their place in the world.

During our conversation, Ms. Emily discusses her upcoming book - MORE. She openly shares excerpts from the book and teaches us how to hone our mindset, build confidence and overcome imposter syndrome.

Emily and I get personal as she tells about the impact cystic fibrosis had and still has on her and her family. “We aren’t responsible for the trauma that happens to us, but we are responsible for the healing.”

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Emily is the founder and CEO of North America's top event staffing, the multi-award-winning Femme Fatale Media Group. Emily has gone on to launch and scale several other successful companies including Lyons Elite Matchmaking, True Glue Beauty, Femme Fatale Public Relations (FFPR), JWLS accessories, and The Julia Lyons Foundation. Emily is a champion for women in business, mental health, and Cystic Fibrosis.

Emily has been featured extensively in business-related pieces in Forbes, Huffington Post, Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, Global News, MAXIM, FHM, NY Post, Globe and Mail, and more. Emily has also garnered the business of brands like Warner Bros., The National Bank, Louis Vuitton, and of celebrities like Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and Drake. Emily’s social media networks total over 250,000 followers, a testament to her strong personal brand.

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Like many of us, Chelsea Zainea has a story of coming from very humble beginnings and struggling to break the cycle of poverty.

After educating herself on why the cycle is so hard to break, she discovered the secret on how to implement intentional spending; a process she freely shares with us.

As women, we tend to be risk-averse and operate with a scarcity mindset - what if we don’t have enough, I’m not good enough...Chelsea teaches us how to SWITCH our thoughts into a mindset of abundance so we can support our families and run our businesses.

This podcast episode is all about your financial health and how planning 13-weeks out can help you reach your financial health goal.

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Chelsea Zainea is the owner of Peak Financial Wellness LLC, an accounting firm that provides financial literacy coaching, business consulting, and bookkeeping services. She is a CPA and Financial Literacy Coach focused on empowering women business owners to thrive and not just survive. Chelsea is passionate about helping solopreneurs take back their time and money, so they can take their business to the next level.

Business Website: www.peakfinancialwellness.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeakFinancialWellness

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseazainea/

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Renée Warren is the founder of We Wild Women. She is on a mission to help inspire and motivate over a million women to start their dream business.

Renée has learned and implemented the tools needed to keep a balance between work and home. She quickly shares how being in a long-term hustle pattern caused her to physically back up her car into another car while looking forward. That moment in time led Renée to say - enough!

Her first change - create foundational changes in her home - “who you live with has to be your priority”.

Renée grew a business to over a million dollars with small children in tow, her insights are thought-provoking and easy to implement.

You'll learn how her clients get good press - and how getting that press is 100% about mindset!

After you stop laughing, the woman is hilarious, you’ll learn why you need to squash the limiting beliefs.

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Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of We Wild Women, a platform that helps entrepreneurs start and scale their own businesses. She’s also the host of the celebrated podcast, Into the Wild.

Renée firmly believes that the best advice comes from someone who has successfully done it before. Her approach to coaching comes from over 22 years of experience as an entrepreneur and unapologetic risk-taker.

When she’s not coaching or podcasting, Renée can be found spending time with her family. She also enjoys working out, reading business books, and refining her drumming skills.

Instagram: @renee_warren

Small Business Starter Kithttps://www.wewildwomen.com/small-business-starter-kit

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Riah comes to us real and raw. At 40 she was fired from her high-powered job, left not knowing what to do and carrying the weight of being tossed aside. But the real story here is that she bounced back. Albeit grudgingly.

Riah, determined not to allow a brutal work environment to shape her life, decided to turn the pain of job loss and what she felt was a form of rejection, into her purpose. Helping women find rock star employees so they can uplevel to being a true CEO.

You’ll hear how Riah decided not to allow the opinions of others to impact her outcomes and she gives us loads of practical advice on how to build and maintain relationships not only with our clients but with our families.

Riah’s heart-breaking story of missing her daughter's concert is one that should make us all stop and think about how we can create a more balanced life.

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Riah Gonzalez is the founder and CEO of Linq Consulting Services, a female-focused, heart-centered virtual assistant matchmaking, and client re-engagement company. Linq is designed to help business owners build strong connections, reclaim their time and up-level by building in an “extra set of hands” that high performers are searching for with the help of a Virtual Assistant.

Linq focuses on empowering female VAs in the Philippines so that each Virtual Assistant placed is ALSO blessed with the up-leveling experience of improved quality of life and financial security.

In addition to her professional expertise, she holds her Bachelor’s, Magna Cum Laude, in Administrative Management and Information Technology, as well as decades of in-person connection experience in Administrative Management across a variety of industries. Riah is a wife and mother of 3 incredible young women and is passionate about providing mentorship and opportunities for professionals of all stripes both at home and abroad.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/linqconsultingsolutions

Instagram: www.instagram.com/linq.consulting/

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/riahgonzalez/

Twitter:www.twitter.com/LinqCS

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/amariah-gonzalez

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Alexi Bracey provides easy-to-implement life-saving advice on how we can prevent dementia. From explaining the health and wellness practices of those living in the Blue Zone to practical advice on the effect of cell phone use and all those blue lights as you try to rest at night.

Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases.

This information becomes more and more important as we begin to age and support our parents.

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Cancer saved Alexi's life more than 20 years ago by shifting her career direction to one of a Holistic Coach and Plant-Based Chef. She has helped, inspired, and saved lives with her coaching, mentoring and private and group programs. and more recently. Another life-changing experience led Alexi to teach mature women to prevent and ward off dementia so they may thrive as they age.

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Drinking is part of a social norm.

Birthdays, graduations, sports events, dinner parties - serving and drinking alcohol is expected.

It’s also the norm to have a drink after the end of a long day to relax. But what is the actual impact on your body? And is your body truly in a relaxed state?

People who drink are considered “normal” while people who decline are quizzed - what’s wrong? Are you pregnant? Got a big presentation tomorrow?

If you’ve decided to live alcohol-free, how can you - just say no - without feeling left out?

There are so many questions, and today our guest, Karolina Rządkowolska, Alcohol-Free Coach, has scientific answers for you. She’s not here to tell you not to drink but to help you think through how this habit aligns with your deeper self.

Karolina shares her story of how heavy drinking during her college years and living for the weekend lifestyle contradicted her lifestyle of practicing yoga and meditating. She also tells us how drinking made her depressed, sleep-deprived and caused her to have high cholesterol.

But what would happen if she stopped? Would she be labeled an alcoholic?

Finally, she decided that was a risk she was willing to take.

Our conversation starts by delving into the stigma around what it looks like to stop drinking and quickly gets to the rewards.

Here are some highlights:

Stopping can:
- heal liver fat by 15%
- regrow brain grey matter in as little as two weeks
- decrease blood pressure in as little as two weeks
- decrease inflammation in the body
Drinking does not help you relax - it actually increases your cortisol levels
Tips on inspiring friends - without feeling as if you are calling them out

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Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps powerful women make alcohol insignificant in their lives. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking habit and unleash a new level of health, happiness, and potential to go after their biggest dreams. She’s the host of Euphoric the Podcast, founder of Euphoric Alcohol-Free, and her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Authority Magazine, Greatist, and Elite Daily. Her book Euphoric will be published by HarperCollins and out on bookshelves in January. Karolina’s passionate about helping you discover what really makes you happy outside of a beverage and design a life you love. She would love to hear from you at www.euphoricaf.com.

Here’s your free five day course to get started: https://becomeeuphoric.com/free-course/

Business Website: www.euphoricaf.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/euphoric.af

Facebook: www.facebook.com/euphoricaf

Clubhouse: @euphoricaf

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Did you ever get that feeling in your gut - that nudge in the pit of your stomach? I sure have. For many of us we hesitate to recognize the power of that feeling.

The power of our intuition.

Sunil Godse captures our attention by explaining what intuition is and how we often don’t trust what we know to be true because of childhood trauma, or our need to prove something.

He weaves in stories on how listening to intuition has led entrepreneurs to multi-million dollar success and how ignoring intuition led to the death of a close friend.

Sunil will walk us through how to understand the positive and negative signals so we can begin to trust our intuition.

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After making a series of bad decisions, with one leading to a friend being shot and killed, Sunil Godse spent thousands of hours on research and interviews to stop people from wasting time making bad decisions by sharpening their intuition.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunilgodse/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunilgodse

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnuPjpIjX90q2wuSMe9YKw

Seven-Day Challenge https://www.intuitionology.com/7-day-challenge/

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Functional Nutrition Specialist, Kira Whitman shares her story of how she healed a lifelong illness by healing her body with whole foods.

She teaches us the role of a functional nutritionist, calling them detectives who search until they get to the root cause of your symptoms.

Kira breaks down the symptoms that are often associated with autoimmune disease like bloating and brain fog and teaches us it doesn’t matter what you call it, understanding what foods nourishes and what foods deplete your body is key to recovery.

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Kira Whitham is a Functional Nutrition Specialist who helps women with autoimmune disease simplify their health and take control of their disease. She holds a Master’s in Health and Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University, as well as additional training through the School of Applied Functional Medicine, Metabolic Healing Institute, and Institute for Functional Medicine.

Kira combines the principles of holistic nutrition and functional medicine to help people bring their bodies back to their intended state of wellness. She is a firm believer in the healing power of food and helps her clients make empowered choices while gaining an understanding of what nourishes and depletes the body.

www.anourishedlifenutrition.com

IG: @ a_nourished_life_nutrition

FB: facebook.com/anourishedlifenutrition

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I love all my guests, but this woman...!!! Simply amazing! You’ll be inspired, awakened and motivated.

Gunjani Patel talks to us about the importance of normalizing mental health. Her conversation touches on the power we gain when we ask for help and how a counselor can show us blindspots that we may miss or our family may ignore.

Gunjani talks about the impact unresolved trauma has on generations to come and provides practical advice on how we can change the story for our children and grandchildren.

She talks to us about the high mountains and deep valleys in her life and let’s in on her secret Switch.

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Gunjani Patel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Wellness & Transformation Coach, Speaker, Writer, and now a Podcast Host of Traumatic Transformations.

She has been successfully running her private practice called GPatelCounseling in San Diego California and Florida for over a decade now, specializing in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD (trauma), Addictions, Grief & Loss. She is also a wife & a new mom to a 3-year-old hyper-energetic and very lovely boy and is in the process of relaunching herself after a short postpartum hiatus.

Her newfound vision in life is to spread mental health awareness and normalize it, to break the stigma associated with help-seeking and helping people get unstuck and transform in the process. She recently launched her very own podcast called Traumatic Transformations to inspire people to break the cycles of their trauma and dysfunctional patterns, to find hope, peace, and live emotionally intelligently and intentionally. Tune in for some science-backed tips, and strategies.

Follow Gunjani on Facebook & IG - @gpatelcounseling

Join her FB community - Traumatic Transformation- Emotionally intelligent and conscious living.

Join her Pregnant & New Mothers Mental Wellness Support Group on Facebook or

Pregnant_Newmom_Tribe.

Subscribe to her podcast - Traumatic Transformations with Gunjani Patel.

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Book reference:

I’m So Effing Tired, Dr. Amy Shah

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Nika Lawrie takes us on a journey through her life. From growing up off the grid, to almost losing her daughter, partner and her own life all within a short period of time, you’ll stay on the edge of your seat as she teaches us the importance of taking care of ourselves along with taking care of the planet.

The self-described, half Princess Diana, half Post Malone dropped out of high school, yet soon went on to receive two Bachelor degrees and 5 certifications. She’s spent 10 years working with individuals affected with Alzheimer’s disease. A few seconds into the conversation you will learn just how well versed she is as it relates to nutrition.

Listen in as Nika brings all of her knowledge to us and gives us food for thought as she discusses the impact of choosing to eat over-processed food.

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Nika Lawrie [ NEE-Ka Lor-E] is a Certified High-Performance Health Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, Clean Living Activist, Host of The Health + Hustle Podcast, and Founder and CEO of Health + Hustle, LLC, a Lifestyle and Media Company dedicated to helping busy and naturally minded women and their families live happy, healthy, and vibrant lives by providing simple, safe, and straightforward toxin-free, eco-friendly solutions to everyday problems. With our products, content, programs, and services you’ll win at work and thrive in life.

Natural health for the modern hustle!

Her mission is to transform the quality of life for people around the world, by focusing on healthy food and lifestyle habits. Nika’s approach is to combine the latest technology, evidence-based nutrition, and age-old wisdom (“where science meets lifestyle”) in order to help her clients and those who follow her online discover the right tools and behaviors they need to avoid or reverse chronic disease and achieve the highest level of health and wellness.

She double-majored in Psychology and Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of New Mexico. She also has two Health Coach Certifications through the American Council on Exercise and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching Programs. In addition, she has over 20 years of experience working with high-performers in both corporate and nonprofit industries.

Free 30-health consultation - http://healthandhustle.co/

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Celia Kibler shares her personal story of being raised in a home where verbal abuse was the norm, and how that childhood trigger put her on a mission to stop one million parents from yelling at their children.

The girl who spent her formative years with her body in a brace and a rat on her shoulder, got to see her dad break the cycle of both physical and verbal abuse and she then and there decided to help parents see why children need the emotional support of their family.

Celia gives actionable steps to help us stop yelling and tells us how to change the tone in our home, even if our kids are teenagers.

Oh, and don’t miss her advice to grandparents who are ready to share their wisdom! Want a hint? Don’t do it, unless you are asked!

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Celia Kibler is a Best-Selling Author, a Family Empowerment Coach, and the Founder of Pumped Up Parenting and Funfit® Family Fitness.

She is the Mom of 5 kids; 2 she gave birth to & 3 she gained from marriage; as well as a Grandma of 9. She has successfully parented a blended family for over 24 years.

Celia is on a Mission to stop 1,000,000 Parents from Yelling at Their Kids. Her book, RAISING HAPPY TODDLERS: How to Build Great Parenting Skills and Stop Yelling at Your Kids is available for purchase from Amazon in Kindle and paperback. She has written 3 children’s books to enhance development for kids… BEING DIFFERENT IS FUN, I AM GRATEFUL & ALL ABOUT ME.

Celia believes that the more parents understand their children and themselves, the better they can communicate and relate while building trust and respect within a nurturing, fun environment. Her reason is simple… because we are raising adults, not children.

With over 40 years of coaching, teaching, counseling kids and their parents, including Special Needs populations, Celia has found successful solutions for real-life parenting situations with advice that is easy to follow, doable, and result-driven. She brings that wisdom to you in her book, as well as Private and Group Coaching programs.

Follow her on social media:

Facebook: Pumped Up Parenting

Instagram: @parenting_expert_toddlers

Email: celia@celiakibler.com

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Charissa Quaide shares her story of being so broke that she stood in the grocery store and cried because she felt like a financial failure.

She went from that experience to paying $79,775, in cash, for her husband’s college degree. Charissa acknowledges she still didn’t know how it happened; there wasn’t a plan. It just happened. She wanted more, and she wanted a plan, so she turned to the Bible as her guide to handling finances.

Charissa teaches her principal model - a model that will help you discover how to manage money successfully.

Here are the three things she covers in detail in today’s episode.

The power of an intentional plan
Money doesn’t have to be stressful
You have been given a gift, but too often, money struggles hold you back

Check out the full podcast to hear more of the knowledge bombs Charissa dropped.

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Charissa Quaide is on a mission to help women experience peace of mind about money. She has helped 1,600+ women so far! After years of stress and worry, Charissa learned to manage money. Over 10 years ago, eliminating her debt in less than two years, and saving nearly $80,000 to pay cash for her husband’s college degree, Charissa found the peace she was looking for. Her work has been featured on Don’t Waste the Crumbs, multiple podcasts and online summits. Her speaking has been described as: inspiring, relatable, and value packed. When she’s not speaking or writing, you’ll find her in her garden watching the sunrise with a cup of tea, playing Settlers of Catan with her hubby, or cooking scrumptious meals for her family and friends.

Check out her free budget worksheet: www.changeyourfinances.com/switchpodcast

Website: www.changeyourfinances.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/changeyourfinances

Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourfinances

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Kayla Lyon, a coach, military wife, and mom, teaches her clients to change their money mindset! “Being rich is subjective. There is no number in the definition of rich - you get to decide.”

Once Kayla Lyon’s clients begin to understand their relationship with money, they have a monumental shift that changes their financial trajectory! - FOR LIFE.

Listen in as Kayla leaves us with simple practices we can implement immediately!

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Kayla Lyon is a Money & Life Coach. She helps women eliminate money stress, gain financial strength & confidence, and ultimately have more money. She is a Navy veteran, Marine wife, and mom to two wonderful toddlers. Kayla believes financial health is a cornerstone to overall mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Her driving purpose is to help as many women as possible achieve financial confidence so they can live the life they want to now. There are 1800 millionaires made in America every day. Kayla teaches her clients how to become one of them.

Business Website: https://kaylalyon.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylamjlyon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaylamjlyon/

Free Money Mindset Guide & Workbook: https://kaylalyon.com/moneymindsetguide/

Free mini-session: https://calendly.com/kaylalyoncoaching/60min

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Dr. JJ Pursell breaks down the benefits of using herbal medicine to heal the body. She gives us her personal protocol, broken down by quarters, on how she supports her whole body. Learn how herbs can improve your endocrine health, the liver and ever-so important 2 phases of detoxification.

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Dr. JJ Pursell is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, author and entrepreneur. She owned and operated a small chain of herb stores in Oregon and New York.

In 2015 she published her first book, The Herbal Apothecary. Her most recent book, The Woman’s Herbal Apothecary, is every woman's lifelong guide to herbal remedies for common health concerns. Novice herbalists and advanced practitioners alike will learn how to naturally treat the complete spectrum of women's concerns, including preventative self-care, life transitions, and common feminine ailments.

Instagram @drjjpursell

www.DrJJPursell.com

Resources:

Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide To Chinese Medicine - Harriet Beinfield

American Herbalist Guild

Rosemary Gladstar - Sage Mountain

Mountain Rose Herbs

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I enjoy all of my guests, these men and women have provided me with valuable nuggets of information that have helped me personally and professionally. But, I’ll have to admit, I geeked out when I was able to book Jane Esselstyn. With the encouragement of one of my clients I reached out and she said yes!

Why this guest? Because she is the daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and part of a family that I’ve followed for years...a family that helped me as I transitioned to a plant-based lifestyle. Many of you may have heard of Forks Over Knives; it was the documentary that I watched 10+ years when I made the transition. I’d recommend you check it out; and if your husband is the hold out - have him watch The Game Changers (Netflix).

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Jane Esselstyn RN is a fresh, charismatic voice who brings her perspective and passion as a nurse, researcher, mother, and teacher to the forefront of the plant-based movement. She presents her work, research, and high energy demos around the world- and on her new YouTube channel with her firecracker mom, Ann Esselstyn. Women, families, and community drive Jane’s work forward. She is the host of the annual conference, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease for Women, which is focused on the power of plants! Jane claims, “Prevention is the new cure, and the most powerful, relevant, and protective medicine available”. With full enthusiasm, Jane co-founded Well, Now! Camp – an activity-filled, creative escape for Plant-Based Women Warriors – because vitality rocks!

Jane is an avid and inventive designer of plant-strong recipes and the co-author of The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook.She created the recipe sections of #1 NYTimes bestseller, Plant-Strong and The Engine 2 Seven Day Rescue, by Rip Esselstyn. And she is a co-author of The Engine 2 Cookbook. Jane brings her infectious energy and straight forward message to her presentations, cooking demonstrations, and cookbooks with clarity, hilarity, and a can-do attitude.

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As a trained pediatric doctor and mother of four, Dr. Orlena Kerek, provides us with a wealth of knowledge around building healthy eating habits for our children. The topic of building a base for healthy eaters sparked conversation around healthy eating during pregnancy, self-care, mindset, and the one - well - two - best gifts you can give your children. Here’s a hint - neither come from a department store.

I loved how Dr. Orlena describes some reasons for kids being picky eaters and some tools to help you make sure they get the nourishment they need.

Stick around to the end to learn what Dr. Orlena says was her big Switch.

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Dr. Orlena Kerek (MBChB from the University of Bristol, UK) trained as a pediatric doctor. She is now a family health advocate, empowerment mentor, pioneer, author, educator and mother. She helps families create healthy habits they love so they can all feel fit and fabulous without having to think about it.

Business Website: https://www.drorlena.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_orlena/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drorlenafabulous/

Check out Dr Orlena's Super Simple System for Healthy Living for Families

https://www.drorlena.com/simple-system

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Wendy Ng, Moving Into Joy, gives practical advice on how to get you to move into your joy. Her practice of energetic management breaks down for us the steps needed not to feel overwhelmed, and she gives us her plan of attack for a stress free (well almost stress free) life.

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Wendy Ng is a Dance and Movement Coach who guides women to live consciously and confidently using mindful movement and dance through her signature program, Moving into Joy.

Passionate about movement, Wendy holds a BSc in Kinesiology and has trained in various forms of dance, Muay Thai kickboxing, and yoga. Wendy uses her experience in movement and a combination of mental and physical strategies to help her clients shift their thinking, reconnect with their intuition, and build their confidence.

Prior to starting her business, Wendy worked 10+ years as an occupational therapist, helping clients adapt to change and live independently doing the things most important to them. In her free time, you can find Wendy hanging out with her 3 kids and husband playing board games, having family paint nights, or being a chef at home.

Business Website: https://www.thewendyng.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplynaturallywendy/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wendy-Ng-2213703462278980/?modal=admin_todo_tour

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