Welcome to the Are You Menstrual Podcast with your hosts, Amanda, a women’s health dietitian and Emily, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.In this podcast, Amanda and Emily help you navigate the confusing world of women’s hormones and teach you how to have healthy periods. Each week will be diving into a different topic on women’s health and sharing our perspective using nutrition, female physiology, and metabolic health. The goal is to help you wade through conflicting health information and empower you on your healing journey. We hope you enjoy it!
The Are You Menstrual? podcast has been a lifesaver for me. As someone who has struggled with SIBO/SIFO, Lyme disease, co-infections, and various other health issues, I felt lost and confused. This podcast has provided me with so much knowledge and information about hormones, periods, thyroid health, minerals, and metabolism. I appreciate how it covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to women's health. The hosts, Amanda and Emily, along with their guests, provide depth and detail in their content while also sharing personal experiences. They cut through the diet dogma and help listeners understand how our bodies communicate through signs and symptoms.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of information provided. From discussing the negative effects of birth control to explaining that painful periods with numerous symptoms are not normal, the hosts shed light on important issues that many doctors overlook. They emphasize the importance of balancing minerals, reducing stress, and healing the body as a whole. The podcast serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to take control of their health and be their own advocate.
The worst aspect of this podcast may be its length for some listeners. While I personally enjoy longer episodes filled with detailed information, others may prefer shorter podcasts that get straight to the point. However, given the depth of knowledge shared in each episode, it is understandable why they are longer.
In conclusion, The Are You Menstrual? podcast is a must-listen for all women who want to optimize their health. It provides comprehensive information on various topics related to women's health and empowers listeners to become advocates for themselves. Amanda and Emily deliver the content in an accessible manner that makes complex concepts easy to understand. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in understanding their body better and taking steps towards holistic healing.
In this episode, we dive into part two of the baby reflux series with Emily Swann, a nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Emily shares her personal journey as a mom navigating silent reflux with her daughter and how it inspired her to integrate holistic practices like bodywork and nutrition into her approach to infant health. We discuss practical tips for addressing posture, movement, and environment to support babies with reflux and empower parents to take a proactive role in their baby's healing. This episode is a great listen whether you're dealing with reflux, colic, or just want to learn how to support your baby's well-being naturally!Emily Swann is a wife, mother, nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. What started out as a career as a NICU nurse quickly turned into a love for holistic wellness outside the hospital system and her passion is helping women and babies breastfeed through holistic lactation work. Emily incorporates bodywork and nutrition as key pillars for infant health and looks at the dyad of mother and baby as one rather than two separate parts.We talk about:Emily's personal experience with reflux with her daughter, and what she believes to have been the root of the refluxExplanation of dynamic infant movementHow oral restrictions can impact refluxEmily's tips for moms to do bodywork on their own babies/childrenOutsourcing motherhood with informed decision makingFree Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 Connect with Emily:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeeding Links/Resources:Get Emily's Dynamic Infant Movement course: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/offers/RLjhVyEL?coupon_code=HORMONEHEALING FAQ's on Emily's website: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/faq Get Emily's free body work video: https://www.theloveofbreastfeeding.com/freebie-1-landing-pageConnect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Therese Dansby, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). We dive deep into the world of infant reflux, discussing everything from symptoms and challenges to alternative therapies and personal experiences. Therese shared her wealth of knowledge on topics like oral restrictions, bodywork, and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to helping babies with reflux. This is a great episode if you're a mom struggling with infant reflux or just want to learn more about this common issue.Therese started her career as a NICU nurse in 2007, pivoted to birth center postpartum care in 2013, and became an IBCLC in 2015. Helping moms build confidence in their breastfeeding choices and work through breastfeeding struggles is her dream job alongside homeschooling her own three children, ages 10, 7, and 2.We talk about:Various root causes of infant reflux, including physical factors and chemical factorsThe range of symptoms from reflux, such as mild "happy spitting" to severe cases requiring medical intervention, such as GERD in NICU settingsThe value of a holistic approach for addressing feeding techniques, bodywork, dietary changes, and alternative therapies like homeopathyThe importance of identifying the underlying issues contributing to your baby's reflux, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approachFollowing your maternal intuition and working with healthcare providers who will listen to your concernsFunctional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Connect with Therese:Milk & Motherhood Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZdEwtkT96shfLpeKKzGN?si=En1Da6wXRtKL4gONrKT-4w&nd=1&dlsi=00c957b6ca544a16Allergen free cookbook: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/10729Online breastfeeding course: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/nourished-beginningsWebsite: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/ Handout that we promised on a summary from this episode: https://aympodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Baby+Reflux+Resources.pdfConnect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
It's time for part 2 of our iodine series. If you haven't listened to the previous episode on what iodine does in the body, why it's so important, and how to test your levels, I recommend starting there. Today I will be covering who iodine may be a good fit for, considerations when supplementing, and long term use of iodine. As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes. I cover:Populations that are generally a good fit for iodineWhy iodine should be avoided for Hashimoto's4 steps to supplementing with iodine, including cofactors Recommendations for long term use of iodine (6 months and 6-12+ months)How often to retest your labs, including thyroid blood panel and HTMAFunctional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Links/resources:Thyroid antibodies:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8106604/#:~:text=This%20study%20also%20found%20an,for%20thyroid%20autoimmunity%20%5B69%5D.https://www.optimaldx.com/blog/hashimoto-thyroiditis-iodine#:~:text=Excess%20iodine%20can%20exacerbate%20autoimmune,major%20cause%20(Ruggeri%202021). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25050783/ Fertilityhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6454505/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3063534/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3257674/Iodine and breasts:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3063534/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5327366/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15239792/ Iodine and prostate:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/3/1228#:~:text=Our%20group%20has%20found%20similar,tissues%20that%20take%20up%20iodine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31284874/ https://www.larabriden.com/iodine-for-breast-pain-ovarian-cysts-and-pms/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
We are kicking off our iodine series and starting with our first episode on the basics of iodine, what it does, how we use it in the body, how it impacts women's health, and then we will get into how to assess your iodine status. Next week, in part two, I will get into how to utilize iodine for support on your healing journey. As always, this podcast episode is for educational purposes only. If anything resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to talk with your provider before you make any changes. I cover:What exactly is iodine and its role in our bodyIodine's role during ovulation, progesterone production, and metabolizing estrogenThe increase of iodine deficiency over the years, signs of deficiency, and prevention recommendationsHow to assess your iodine statusFunctional Thyroid Mini Course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Links/Resources:Mineral testing episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/how-to-do-mineral-testing/ How To Learn About Your Thyroid On An HTMA episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e17-what-you-can-learn-about-your-thyroid-on-an-htma/ Book: Iodine Why You Need It Why You Can't Live Without It by Dr. David BrownsteinBook: Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David BrownsteinFor the full list of studies included in these resources, visit the blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s7-e05-iodine-series-part-1-iodine-basics/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am focusing on mineral shifts that happen during pregnancy, mineral needs that increase, as well as highlighting minerals that I often get asked about when it comes to pregnancy. As always, this episode is for educational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your provider before making any changes. I cover:Natural fluctuations in copper and iron levels during pregnancy and their crucial roles in maternal and fetal healthImportance of preparing for postpartum by addressing mineral imbalancesWhy it's important to maintain healthy levels of crucial minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iodine during pregnancyFood source recommendations to support your mineral levels during pregnancyFunctional Thyroid Series: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/For the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s7-e04-mineral-shifts-in-pregnancy/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode I'm going to talk about business and motherhood, which is something I talk about in my stories sometimes and have gotten a lot of requests for a full podcast episode with thoughts. I have so many thoughts, so I'm going to try to keep this organized and easy to listen to. Here's what I plan to cover:My outlook on choosing to have a business and also be a mother How becoming a mom helped me as a business owner What my day to day looks like How I take care of myself Before I dig into everything, I want to preface this with a few things:As of recording this, I have a 7 month old and 2.5 year old. This is the season we are in. Our situation: military, no family close by, no childcare This is what works for our family/our best option right now. I'm sharing my personal experience. Take what resonates and helps you and leave the rest–just like whenever I share any information. Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Links/Resouces:Jerrica Sannes course: https://raisewildflowers.com/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the intricate world of mineral balance and its pivotal role in women's health. I explore how factors like diet, stress, and lifestyle impact our body's crucial "spark plugs" (minerals) which in turn affect our digestion, hormones, and overall well-being. I also share simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that can make a significant difference in your health journey, including tips on managing stress, organizing daily activities, and eating intentionally to support mineral and hormone health.Today we cover:How your minerals can get out of balanceImportance of focusing on daily lifestyle habits for mineral balanceNutrition intentionality, specifically regarding adequate food intake and breakfast importanceConsequences of high blood sugar, including inflammation and mineral depletionChallenges in mineral intake for those with insulin resistanceDietary recommendations for blood sugar controlCautions and best practices for supplementsWhen and how to test your mineralsReplenish Your Minerals course: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/replenish-your-minerals/ Use code PODCAST to get $50 off. Links/Resources:Minerals 101 Free Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/ Mineral Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: http://bit.ly/healthy-period-guide Nutrition For Hormones episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e1-how-to-eat-to-support-your-hormones/ Supplements that can cause more harm than good episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e3-can-supplements-harm-your-health/ How to have healthy digestion episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e4-how-to-have-healthy-digestion/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (weekly newsletter): http://bit.ly/2tWOBtw Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I welcome back Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, their women's health and hormone education practice, to dive deep into the complexities of menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the modern health challenges women face.Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners.This episode covers:Maria and Kristen's health challenges and experiencesMenopausal trasition and body changes that are common among womenHealth concerns for menopausal women, including gut microbiome and thyroid healthProactive measures for maintaining your health before or during menopauseWhat is hormone replacement therapy and why there is so much controversy around itMaria and Kristen's daily non negotiables to support their healthThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Connect with Maria and Kristin:Instagram: @wise_and_well_Website: https://wiseandwell.me/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am joined by Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. This is a diagnosis that I have seen in an increasing number of clients, so I'm excited to have Taylor on and educate more on the topic. We previously discussed hypermobility in the two MCAS episodes with Michelle Shapiro. I'll link them below!Taylor is a Chiropractor-turned Virtual Hypermobility Coach who helps people struggling with hypermobility (and related conditions) navigate the newness and unknowns of HSD/hEDS, enabling them to understand their body's unique needs and regain a fulfilling life. In addition to assisting clients with hypermobility, she recently launched a course aimed at helping clinicians better understand how to assist their hypermobile patients. Taylor possesses a unique perspective rooted in her education and personal experiences with hypermobility, which has driven her to initiate changes not only within the hypermobility community but also within the chiropractic field. She recently introduced a mentorship program called 'Clinical Concepts,' where they delve into the drawbacks of one-size-fits-all chiropractic practices and underscore the significance of an evidence-based approach to treatment and self-care. This episode covers:Taylor's journey from her background as a chiropractor to pivoting to be a hypermobility coachWhat is hypermobility and it impacts our healthHow MCAS impacts hypermobilityTaylor's approach to supporting individuals with hypermobility thrive, including tracking flares and lab testingAdvice for finding an exercise routine, including what to be careful withActionable tips to support your hypermobility dailyThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Links/Resources: Work with TaylorClinician courseResource pageClinical Concepts IGMCAS podcast episode with Michelle Shapiro part 1MCAS podcast episode with Michelle Shapiro part 2Guava appConnect with Taylor:Website: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/Instagram: @thehypermobilechiroConnect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I'm answering a common question I get from this community and that is how can we prepare our bodies for perimenopause and beyond. I'll be breaking down how to figure out when your transition may start and what areas you want to consider focusing on. As always, I'm a dietitian but I'm not your dietitian. Please discuss any changes you may want to make to your health with your medical provider. This episode covers:How to time your perimenopausal transition and health challenges that may occurRole of hormonal imbalances and its impact on health in midlifeThe importance of supporting the thyroid during perimenopauseTips for supporting your circadian rhythm and receiving light exposure to support your healthNutrition changes that occur during perimenopause and what you should focus onUsing hot and cold therapy for managing symptomsLifestyle adjustment recommendations for preparing for perimenopauseThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Resources/Links:Circadian rhythm podcast with Carrie Bennett: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ Strength Training podcast with Adina Rubin: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s2-e16-strength-training-for-happy-hormones-with-adina-rubin/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
We are back with part two with Michelle Shapiro! After our initial discussion in the last episode about how these conditions relate to one another, today we are diving into conventional treatments and functional approaches for MCAS, POTS, and hypermobility. Michelle and I discuss why jumping straight to restrictive diets might not be the best long-term solution, why stabilizing mast cells should come first, and why specialized care is crucial.This episode covers:What is missing from conventional treatments for MCASWhy stabilizing mast cells and mediators needs to happen before addressing root causesThe importance of personalized approaches for highly sensitive and hypermobility individualsHolistic management for POTS including sodium intake, compression socks, and potassium-rich foodsUtilizing the Highly Sensitive Body Hub for MCAS and related symptomsMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Resources/Links:Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-reportConnect with Michelle:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ Listen to Quiet The Diet: https://www.quietthediet.com/ Apply to work with Michelle and her team: https://michelleshapirord.com/private-practice Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Today, Michelle Shapiro joins me again for another episode! Michelle is an integrative and functional registered dietitian who has helped over 1,000 clients reverse their anxiety, heal longstanding gut issues and immune issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Together, we discuss the complex world of long Covid, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and histamine issues and Michelle shares her personal journey and insights on how chronic stress, gut health, and hypermobility intersect with these conditions. This episode not only provides practical strategies for managing these conditions but also emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's unique needs. Michelle and I address how excessive mast cell activation can affect day-to-day life and pregnancy, offering a hopeful perspective on achieving full recovery through both conventional and non-conventional treatments.This episode covers:Understanding your unique body requirements and creating a specific system for introducing necessary nutrientsThe critical role a hopeful and proactive mindset plays in managing and overcoming health challengesComplexities of treating conditions like MCAS and POTSRelation of hypermobility, nervous system, and connective tissue issues with MCAS and POTSImportance to see the interconnectedness of symptomsFunction of mast cells and how COVID-19 can trigger MCASMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Resources/Links:Take the quiz to find out if you have a highly sensitive body: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147858703/QTiFyr9T Join the HSB Hub: https://www.quietthediet.com/a/2147833897/QTiFyr9T Reflux episode with Michelle: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e21-the-root-cause-of-reflux-with-michelle-shapiro-rd/Compression socks: https://vimvigr.com/collections/women-all-collections-compression-socks The Chop Levine Protocol (exercise protocol for POTS)The Hypermobility Chiropractor we constantly mentioned: https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ Gupta program: https://guptaprogram.com/ Study link for long covid: https://www.helpadvisor.com/community-health/long-covid-reportConnect with Michelle:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I'm going through some of the most helpful areas to focus on for an enjoyable postpartum season with your new baby. Before I dig in, I want to acknowledge that there are many times when things happen that make our postpartum experience less enjoyable that are completely out of our control. I also think we can recover and heal from a stressful postpartum experience. Both us and our babies. I share:The difference in my postpartum experiences with each of my daughtersTips for building sustainable postpartum habitsHow to prioritize self-care & postpartum supportFocus on nervous system health practices to help regulate emotions and build resilienceThe importance to simplify, adjust expectations, and let go of perfectionism during the postpartum seasonThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Links/Resources:Prenatal blog: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/prenatal-nutrition/ Adrenal cocktail: https://hormonehealingrd.com/blog/adrenal-cocktail-recipes/ Irene Lyon nervous system episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e9-nervous-system-101/ Pregnancy adrenal cocktail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZuFOjfLWOT/?img_index=1 Circadian rhythm episode: https://hormonehealingrd.com/podcast-episode/s5-e22-light-your-circadian-rhythm-your-hormones-with-carrie-bennett/ Breastfeeding accounts:https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/https://www.instagram.com/theloveofbreastfeedingConnect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am sharing my second daughter, Amaia's birth story. I will also be answering questions this community submitted on IG! This is my birth experience and I will say, I had a beautiful birth at home, it could not have gone better. My first birth was very painful, I thought about giving up multiple times, and had a lot of fear in the beginning. I held a lot of resentment for a while about the pain I went through but I've come to change my tune and be grateful for that birth. Katelyn from Happy Homebirth Podcast once told me you have the birth you need. Making the transition from maiden to mother the first time is a lot, at least it was for me. The painful birth prepared me and gave me a little taste for what was ahead. I love being a mom and my entire life revolves around my girls, but it doesn't mean it's not hard. It has changed me in ways I couldn't imagine. If your birth was challenging, I hope it changed you for the better too. I share:How and when my contractions startedTools I used for pain management during laborNot tensing my uterus or pelvic floor during contractions to make progressHow my husband supported me the mostComparing the births of both daughtersWhat I did and used after birth for recovery and healingMinerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/Links/Resources: Sitz bath: https://www.momandme.com/products/organic-herbal-sitz-bath?variant=39366246400094¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMvJjGSB7dm5FYhRfGWAeW1CIjECKvKNn7u84ueQIRPBbRkkYp9LBoaAhWgEALw_wcB Bao Bei Body (Use code mamastefit for 25% off): https://www.baobeibody.com/products/bloomers-maternity-postpartum-undie-black Herbs from milk moon herbs: https://www.themilkmoon.com/shop/milk-moon-collection Silverettes: https://silveretteusa.com/ Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am sharing my career's journey from traditional dietetics to specializing in women's health, as well as how my own health challenges sparked a passion for holistic approaches. I discuss how I am choosing to balance life as an entrepreneur, mother, and my social media presence, along with my favorite lab tests and my favorite resources for continuous learning.What we cover:Where my career education started in traditional nutrition and dieteticsAdditional functional trainings I did to grow my knowledge about women's healthMy introduction to HTMA testing due to my own symptoms after stopping the pillHow I started my business and finding my balance in entrepreneurship as a mom of 2The importance of continuing education and books for professional growth and successHow I am choosing to focus on serving, not comparing, on social mediaMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Resources/Links:Instant HTMA Professional Course For Practitioners: https://testdontguess.org/htmacourse (use code HORMONEHEALINGRD for $100 off)List of books:Mineral booksTrace Elements and Other Essential Nutrients by Dr. David L. WattsThe Strands of Health by Rick MalterThe Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Carolyn DeanVitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue BSc NDThe Magnesium Factor by Mildred Seelig Iodine- Why You Need It by David Brownstein The Mineral Fix by James DiNicolantonio and Siim LandThe Copper Revolution by Jason HommelThe Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonioHormone booksOnce A Month by Katharina DaltonThe Premenstrual Syndrome and Progesterone Therapy by Katharina DaltonTaking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni WeschlerPeriod Repair Manual by Lara BridenStress/Nervous System booksWhen The Body Says No by Gabor MateThe Stress Of Life by Hans SelyeThe Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal TheoryThyroid booksOvercoming Thyroid Disorders by Dr. David BrownsteinHypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness by Barnes and GaltonFertility booksReal Food For Fertility Real Food For PregnancyThe Ultimate Fertility Guidebook by Dr. Christina BurnsAwakening Fertility by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa BelgerGeneral booksNutrition & Physical Degeneration by Weston A. PriceDeep Nutrition by Catherine ShanahanIntegrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy textbook (RDs can get CEUs from this one!)How To Heal Your Metabolism by Kate DeeringConnect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am going to break down our 1:1 healing framework and dig into what we think are the most important areas to focus on when healing and what we specifically do with our 1:1 clients. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. I am a dietitian but I'm not your dietitian, so please make sure you discuss any changes with your provider. What we cover:The seven pillars of our healing framework, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they areThe importance of personalized, root-cause-focused interventionsOverview of our one-on-one coaching processSpecific cases of client successes, including thyroid issues, skin problems, and fertility strugglesMinerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie/Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Learn more about working 1:1 with our team: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/Apply to work 1:1 with our team: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/1-on-1-coaching/application/ More resources: My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Bennett, to teach you about light, circadian rhythm, and how these impact your hormones. As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying quantum health strategies around light, water, electrons, and mitochondrial support. Given these tools, clients who have spent years trying to improve their health—just as Carrie did—finally experience powerful healing and lasting benefits.As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. We encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you. What we cover:Why circadian rhythm is important for our health, especially hormonesHow our light exposure impacts circadian rhythmHow to optimize our CR in the modern worldHealthy light exposure and support CR during the winter monthsThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Carrie:Website: https://www.carriebwellness.com/ Online Courses: https://www.carriebwellness.com/store Online Community: https://www.carriebwellness.com/community Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriebwellness/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@carriebwellness Quantum Biology Certification Course for Practitioners: https://www.appliedquantumbiology.com/institute-of-applied-quantum-biology?affiliate_id=3816502Free circadian start kit: https://www.carriebwellness.com/startConnect with Me: My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am interviewing Michelle Shapiro, an integrative functional registered dietitian who's going to unravel the confusion that often surrounds reflux treatment. We'll explore why conventional medicine's approach to reflux may not always be in your stomach's best interest, and why you may sometimes need to fuel the fire. Michelle helps us understand the contributing factors of reflux symptoms – ranging from a burning throat and chest pain to that nagging feeling of hunger paired with nausea. Michelle also cautions about supplements and touches on the complex relationship between pregnancy, hiatal hernias, and how managing stress and histamine levels plays a vital role in your health.If you've ever wondered about the connection between stress, your thyroid, and the importance of listening to your body – you won't want to miss this episode. We also have a special Q&A waiting for you over at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you. This episode covers:Common symptoms of acid refluxCauses of high and low stomach acid levelsConnection between histamines, stomach acid, and acid-reducing drugsThe impact of pregnancy on reflux and histamine intoleranceStrategies for reflux relief and dietary managementThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Michelle:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/michelleshapirord/ Website: https://michelleshapirord.com/ Quiet The Diet Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-diet/id1663088026Connect with Me: My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am breaking down important minerals to prioritize for children and answering questions I got from this community on specific scenarios like what to do when a child is dairy free, important considerations for eczema, and so much more! If you'd like access to the bonus episode that shares more resources and specifics on hair testing and kids, you can join me on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.As always, everything shared in this episode is for informational purposes only. I encourage you to do your own research and talk with your healthcare provider to figure out what's best for you. This episode covers:Mineral rich nutrition for babies, toddlers, and kids Minerals and gut health and kids Probiotics or fermented foods for supplements HTMA and stool testing with babies, toddlers, and kids Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am interviewing my friend and colleague, Amy Slater. Amy's journey of self-discovery began with the birth of her first set of twins. Embracing motherhood brought about a massive shift in her persona, but it also introduced her to a myriad of physical and biological issues. These experiences marked a significant turning point in her life, guiding her on a path that led to significant transformation. With her belief in the importance of small but consistent changes, Amy hopes that her story can inspire others to make positive changes in their own lives.Our goal is to create a special episode just for moms and specifically help them deal with the often hidden load of motherhood. While being a mom is truly the greatest gift, it doesn't mean it isn't challenging, especially in a society that provides very little support for moms. We will start out with a discussion on the hard seasons and then get into how you can start creating a nourishing environment in your home. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.This episode covers:Hard seasons of motherhoodHow to create an environment to keep yourself and your family healthyKey things Amy learned to help her pursue as a young mom Amy's biggest tips for moms to takeawayBlack Friday: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/black-friday/My Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/Join Amy's newsletter: https://amyslatercoaching.activehosted.com/f/1Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am covering how to use hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA to assess your stress. This is one of the most valuable parts of the test, in my opinion. You get to understand what stage of stress you are in and why you may or may not be handling stress well. For most people, it is a big eye opener and something that can finally lead to confronting your stress and making lifestyle changes. If you are interested in how you can learn more about your thyroid from an HTMA, please listen to the previous episode where I covered this in detail. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.This episode covers:The difference between high and low mineral levelsThree stages of stress and how to identify them on an HTMAHow sodium and magnesium levels are helpful for understanding your stressTwo key ratios, and what a high or low ratio means on an HTMABlack Friday: https://hormonehealingrd.com/services/master-your-minerals/black-friday/Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am breaking down how you can learn about your thyroid health on a hair tissue mineral analysis or HTMA. The HTMA is my favorite test to assess how well our bodies are able to use thyroid hormone and is a great way to get the full picture of thyroid health beyond blood labs. The bonus episode this week goes through all of my favorite assessment tools for thyroid health including HTMA, optimal thyroid blood ranges, basal body temperature, and using your symptoms to measure progress. You can access this bonus on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes.This episode covers:The difference between HTMAs versus thyroid blood labsHow to assess thyroid function and hormone use using an HTMAHow minerals can affect your thyroid functionThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I'm doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregnancy. You can find this on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.This episode covers:What I did for my health before trying to conceive againHow this pregnancy compares to my firstTiming HTMAs before conceiving, during pregnancy, and postpartumAnswering common questions such as what I'm doing differently, my thoughts on placenta encapsulation, and how to help with morning sicknessThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, we are wrapping up our case study series with a case study focusing on fatigue. Our third case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Taylor. This case study is shared with permission. We did change her name and a few details to protect her privacy. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Taylor came to us with extreme fatigue (and I mean extreme) and a slew of other symptoms that were very concerning to her. She started out in the Master Your Minerals course and then did a results review with me. She discovered she had very low mineral levels and was as depleted as she felt. After making some hard life decisions and prioritizing her health, she regained the energy she lost and started to feel like herself again.This episode covers:Her main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously triedTaylor's stress timeline, what she was doing well, and where we decided to focusHer HTMA results and the very few additional interventions we added as a resultTaylor's healing ups and downs over the next seven monthsMy Favorite Paleovalley Products: www.paleovalley.com/hormonehealingrd Minerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
We have our second case study this week focusing on a gut health case. Erin is joining me again to help break it all down for you. We went through a thyroid case last week, so if that's of interest to you, make sure you listen to the previous episode as well. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues next week. Our second case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Jenna. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.Jenna's main concerns were not necessarily digestive symptoms, but many things came back to the poor health of her gut, which is why we chose her for this case. Her main concerns were headaches/migraines around her cycle, acne, hair loss, and recurrent UTI's and yeast infections. She did an HTMA through the Master Your Minerals course and had very high copper and calcium. It freaked her out and she wanted additional guidance so she got 1:1 support through a results review and then became a 1:1 client to work deeper on healing her gut after rebalancing her copper levels. This allowed her to reduce her acne, headaches/migraines, and get rid of the recurrent infections she was dealing with. And most importantly to her, finally put a stop to her hair loss.This episode covers:Jenna's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously triedCreate her stress timeline, determine what she was doing well, and where to focusThree phases of interventions based on her HTMA resultsJenna's healing results in the months followingMinerals 101 Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/mineral-101-freebie-pc/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
We have our first case study this week and joining me to break it all down for you is one of my clinical nutritionists, Erin. We will be covering a thyroid case this week since that's what my patrons wanted the most and then next week we will dig into a digestive/gut health case. We will wrap up the case study series with a final review of a client that struggled with fatigue and energy issues. Our first case is of a previous course student and 1:1 client, Tina. I reached out to her to ask if we could share her story since I think many people will relate. We did change her name, but all other details are accurate.Tina's main concern was thyroid health and specifically, Hashimoto's. She did an HTMA through the course and noticed her calcium was really high. When she got 1:1 support we worked on rebalancing calcium through her nutrition and lifestyle primarily, as stress was a big part of her high calcium. This gave her the energy she was looking for and greatly reduced her thyroid antibodies since high calcium can slow down our metabolism and impact all systems in the body. This episode covers:Tina's main concerns and symptoms, including what she had previously triedCreate her stress timeline and determine foundational interventionsHer HTMA lab testing resultsAdditional interventions based on her HTMA resultsTina's healing ups and downsThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am digging into important minerals to consider for midlife women. There are five common mineral imbalances that I tend to see in perimenopausal and menopausal women. These are not always the case, but the majority of midlife women that I've worked with fall into this category. I'm going to break down each one and how they can impact symptoms and health concerns women experience during menopause as well. If you want to get access to the bonus episode I did for menopause and tools that can help, you can join me over on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes.This episode covers:The impact of excess calcium in midlife womenImbalance of low magnesium and why it's a big concernEffects of low sodium and its stress on the bodyThe importance of potassiumImbalances in the body due to high iron levelsMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, I am focusing on an important topic that has been heavily requested, menopause! When I think about how to thrive during menopause and set yourself up for success, I think of four main areas: thyroid, stress, nutrition, and our daily habits. If you've already gone through menopause, I just want to say it's never too late to work on the things I cover today. Also, if you did a lot of work and feel like you've tried all the things but are still really struggling through menopause, I know that can be really hard, but making nutrition and lifestyle changes is still supporting your long term health. It's easy to forget that everything we've done our entire lives is going to impact our menopausal experience. When we've lived a certain way for a long time it can take time to undo a lot of that dysfunction. Be patient and know you are still doing really good things for your body and future health. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes.This episode covers:How suboptimal thyroid function leads to symptoms experienced during menopauseRecommendations to reduce stressorsTips for supporting a healthy stress responseThree nutrition tips for menopausal womenDaily habits to support your body through menopauseThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Last week I interviewed Irene Lyon and focused on the nervous system, so this week I thought it would be fun to follow up that episode with how our nervous system affects certain minerals and testing we can use to get a visual of this. I have bonus episodes on all of these minerals inside Patreon. You can go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd and join the exclusive tier to get access to all of the bonus episodes I've ever shared and submit questions for Q&As.As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. This episode covers: Calcium, Phosphorus, and the Ca/P RatioHow our nervous system plays a major role in our regulation of sodiumThe relationship between stress and an increase in magnesium lossAbout the cyclical relationship with cortisol and zincMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Joining me on today's episode is Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert. Irene teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached over 9,500 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master's Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.Continue our conversation inside Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd In this episode, we cover:Irene's background and what brought her to the work she does todaySigns that your nervous system is out of balanceWhat you need to know when it comes to healing your nervous systemSurvival stress and how it impacts our nervous systemConstantly calming ourselves and the window of toleranceThe best way to start healing our nervous systemConnect with Irene:https://irenelyon.com/field-guide-to-your-nervous-systemhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkXgr0E9ZWUg4iSDEUKqVA https://irenelyon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In this episode, we are continuing the topic of mental health from our previous episode with my mentor, Brendan Vermeire, and diving into how three specific minerals can impact our mental health: copper, zinc, and iron. Since all of the minerals covered today have their own separate deep dives that go into all the nuance of their functions, testing, etc., you can also find bonus episodes for them inside patreon.com/hormonehealingrd when you join at the exclusive tier. This gives you access to ALL content I've ever shared on Patreon, where the $10 tier gives you access to what has been shared that month and every month moving forward. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:Mental health during the postpartum period and excess copperHow to support excess copperThe connection between zinc deficiency and mental health conditionsWhether you should supplement with zincIron deficiency and excess iron's impact on our mental healthHow to support optimal iron statusThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health' through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction. He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. In this episode, we cover:Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health fieldMental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concernsWhat is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illnessHow early life stress in childhood can alter our behaviorChasing root causes of health issues and trauma responsesHow mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental healthBrendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental healthConnect with Brendan:www.metabolicsolutionsllc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/@the_holistic_savagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
We covered how to have good digestion and support detox in the last two episodes, so the natural next step is to dig deeper into understanding our gut health and how we can begin optimizing it. Digesting our food well is crucial for a healthy gut, so make sure you listen to that one too! I'll be referencing it a bit throughout to tie it all together. As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements.This episode covers:Key functions of gut bacteriaWhat impacts our gut microbiomeThe role of our immune systemWhat happens when things get out of balanceHow you can start supporting your gut health today Mineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
While the internet would have you believe that you need a supplement or cleanse to support your body's detox pathways, our bodies detoxify daily on their own. We can absolutely have difficulty with certain organs that can negatively impact our ability to detox, but you might be surprised at what will actually help you detox better. No, it's not milk thistle. While I do love this herb, there's a lot more to supporting liver detoxification and detoxification in general than just taking a supplement. If you want to learn more about specific foods and supplements that can support detoxification once you have the foundations in place, join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to get access to this week's bonus episode where I dive different options for detox support depending on what you have going on. As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. This episode covers:How our bodies detox on their ownSigns and symptoms of poor detoxificationFour areas that can hinder detoxificationHow to support and enhance your liver and natural detoxification Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
As we continue to work through the foundations for season 5, we have an important topic this week: digestion! Many women struggle with their digestion whether that be bloating, constipation, loose stools, reflux, etc. A lot of our digestive struggles come back to our body's inability to produce optimal digestive juices and enzymes because a lot of us are living in a constantly stressed state or have lived in one in the past. In this episode, I am going to break down exactly how our bodies digest our food and how you can support your own digestion right now at home. If you want to learn more about how to specifically support constipation and loose stools, make sure you join my Patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. I go into specific things you can do for those two digestive issues in the bonus episode. As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before making any changes to your nutrition, lifestyle, or supplements. This episode covers:How our body digests foodTapping into your vagus nerve for relaxationHow digestive bitters work to support digestion and overall gut healthBenefits of apple cider vinegar on digestion and overall healthFree Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Supplements are so common these days that it's easy to forget just how powerful they are. You can go to the grocery store, pharmacy, and most prominently, online to find just about anything you need. I think it's great that access to supplements is so widely available, but the downside to supplements being so readily available is that they are often taken without as much consideration. Because we can add them to our cart so easily, we may not realize that they could cause more harm than good depending on the supplement and the person. Again, supplements are powerful, they are an amazing resource to have, but my goal with this episode is to teach you how to analyze supplements that you're interested in or that are being marketed to you and know go through a series of questions to have an idea of whether or not they are a good fit for you. I have a bonus episode this week inside Patreon that takes this a step further and highlights certain conditions and supplements that CAN be helpful. You can join my patreon community at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. As always this is not medical advice. I'm a dietitian but I'm not your dietitian so please talk with your medical provider before making any changes.This episode covers:Supplements & the influencer eraQuestions to ask yourself when considering a supplementCommonly recommended supplements that could cause more harm than goodMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Stress is a part of everyday life, especially in the fast-paced society we live in today. Many people are aware that having too much stress isn't good for their health and have at least some idea that stress can cause both physical and mental issues. But what do we do about it? How can we mitigate unnecessary stressors and make our bodies more resilient to the unavoidable stressors in our day to day? That's what I want to talk about in today's podcast episode! As always, this podcast episode is not medical advice. Please talk with your provider before implementing any changes. 5 main areas we will cover:Minimizing stressors using nourishment and blood sugarSupporting minerals for a healthy stress responseThe impact of light exposure on cortisol levels and circadian rhythmHow information, inputs, and stimulation can be a blessing and a curseYour daily rhythm's impact on stress hormones and mineralsMineral Quiz: https://hormonehealingrd.com/guides-support/mineral-quiz/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
Welcome to season five! I am getting back to the basics this season, today's episode is something most people tend to overcomplicate, which is how to eat to support your hormones. This episode is specifically for you ladies as so many of us have spent years dieting or in a high stress state due to all of the plates we juggle.During this impactful conversation, I share the three main ways to create safety in nutrition and what that actually means for your body. I also give an example of a typical day of a healthy diet, my tips on how to get more protein in and how you can tell if you are eating enough to properly fuel yourself. In today's episode, I cover:The three main things to create safety through nutrition Calculating your TDEE How to figure out if you are eating enoughStress and stress hormones impact on your body Tips for eating more protein TDEE Calculator: tdeecalculator.net Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/ab86b6faf2 Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
It's time to wrap up season four of mineral deep dives with a fun recap episode. I will be sharing the highlights for each mineral and if you haven't listened to an episode and something I talk about interests you, I hope it encourages you to dig a little deeper. Tune in to hear:How to test your mineral status {1:13}Why excess calcium is an issue for so many people {8:51}Magnesium and its importance {13:52}The role of sodium in stress {23:02}Potassium deficiency and blood sugar {30:33}The importance of zinc {36:40}The iron recycling system {41:48}Selenium's impact on thyroid health {49:31}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course
This is our last mineral deep dive of season 4. I covered 7 minerals over the last 8 episodes (iron was a doozy) and will be wrapping up the mineral deep dives with a look at selenium. As always we will go through what selenium does in the body, the recommended daily intake, how it impacts our hormones, and then I will answer your questions at the end with a rapid fire. If you want to learn about the different mineral interactions with selenium, hear me walk through a case study of a client that benefited from selenium, and get a sample day of optimizing the selenium in our food, you can get access to all bonus content on patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.com. As always, this episode is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before you make any nutrition, lifestyle, or supplement changes. This episode covers:What does selenium do in the body? {2:57}Deficiency and toxicity of selenium {8:35}How does selenium impact the thyroid? {17:28}The connection between selenium and fertility {31:45}What minerals interact with selenium status? {36:51}Do high selenium foods have high mercury? {42:21}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Iodine Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653
Strap in, we have a controversial one. It's time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:What is macrocytic anemia? {1:21}Three examples of microcytic anemia {4:20}Highlights of anemia of chronic disease {15:09}Risk factors for iron overload {28:40}The connection between PCOS and iron overload {33:58}How to test for iron {39:39}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
Strap in, we have a controversial one. It's time for our mineral deep dive on iron! The mineral that gets many people up in arms, probably even more so than copper. Like most minerals, I think once you understand how our bodies regulate iron, you can see past the confusing information that tends to go to extremes. Most often, things fall somewhere in between. In this episode, I will go through the iron recycling system, what we use iron for in the body, and different iron imbalances. The bonus episode will breakdown iron case studies where I show an iron deficiency case and an iron overload case that go through labs. I also have an iron rich foods list with the amount of iron per serving and a sample day showing how you can get 20-25mg of heme iron and 34-38mg of total iron. I also cover how iron impacts estrogen. You can get access to the bonus episode by joining patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:Functions of iron {3:40}How we absorb and release iron {9:05}How bacterial pathogens can acquire iron {19:00}The most important enzymes that help transport iron {24:24}RDA for iron {32:30}How important is bioavailable copper? {38:39}How do I support my thyroid? {43:25}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Zinc Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zinc-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000608163442
It's time for our mineral deep dive on zinc! Another popular mineral, right up there with magnesium, but often misunderstood and supplemented with blindly. In this episode, I cover what zinc does in the body, go through the RDA, and dig into how zinc impacts many aspects of our health like gut health, hormones, blood sugar, and thyroid function. In this week's bonus episode on Patreon, I cover the relationship between zinc and copper as well as other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. I also answer the common question of when someone should supplement with zinc and go through options for that as well as provide a list of zinc rich foods and a sample day of someone getting 39mg of zinc from their diet. Go to patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to join patreon and get access to bonus content!Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:The function of zinc in our body {3:17}Signs of zinc deficiency, with associated diseases and conditions {12:20}Zinc and your gut health {23:54}Zinc deficiency and the immune system {35:21}How zinc affects sex hormones, for both men and women {40:53}Zinc deficiency effects on blood sugar {48:41}Thyroid function and zinc absorption {50:53}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-courseMineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821Potassium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/potassium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000607092198
In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on potassium, one of my favorite minerals because of how it can positively impact those struggling with thyroid health, hormone imbalances, and blood sugar issues. Potassium is definitely an undervalued mineral that deserves more attention! As always, I'll be going through the different functions of potassium and answering listener questions at the end. If you want access to the bonus episode where I dig into how to improve low potassium on a hair mineral test, share potassium rich food ideas and a sample day of getting at least 4,700mg, and a potassium supplement breakdown, you can join patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. This episode covers:How potassium is regulated {8:28}Adequate intake for potassium {15:50}Potassium intake and blood sugar {21:21}Blood pressure and thyroid health {32:05}Major contributors to potassium deficiency {34:47}Mineral interactions {39:23}The best way to get enough potassium {47:47}Risk and benefits of whole foods vs. supplements {52:57}Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Thyroid training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Mineral Testing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mineral-testing/id1568547321?i=1000602928489Calcium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calcium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000603899369Magnesium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magnesium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000604933500Sodium Deep Dive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sodium-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000606055821
In this episode, I am breaking down what exactly we need sodium for, debunking a lot of myths around salt intake, and as usual will go through how sodium impacts areas like our thyroid, digestion, and blood sugar since they all have a huge impact on hormone health. I also answer listener questions at the end and have a bonus episode for patreon members. In this bonus episode, I go through HTMA case studies with high and low sodium, share a chart comparison of all the popular electrolyte powders with the pros and cons, and so much more. You can join patreon at patreon.com/hormonehealingrdQuick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/60ef39359c99020017ec79e9 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Mineral Testing episode: Calcium Deep Dive: Magnesium Deep Dive: Research: Aldosterone production: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470410/ Sodium restriction/needs in pregnancy: https://jbiomedsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12929-016-0233-8 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1721384/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17170236/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29046520/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13503249/ https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/21/7/1984/1821911 Sodium restrictions and babies: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/salt-baby-food-infant-sodium-requirements/ Stress and aldosterone: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3327497/ Sodium & Salt intake studies:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9519949/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305840/#:~:text=Eventually%2C%20their%20diet%20consisted%20of,g%20of%20salt%20per%20day. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2491403/ https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(23)27546-2/fulltext https://journal
In this episode, we are doing our magnesium deep dive and digging into the different roles magnesium plays in the body, how it impacts our thyroid, blood sugar, hormones, and vitamin D status. I will also be doing a rapid fire Q&A at the end where I will answer questions submitted on Instagram. I will be breaking down how magnesium levels impact heavy metal retention as well as all of the different types of magnesium and their uses for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd.Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Free Healthy Period Starter Guide: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/9c6b8cf34c Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 Calcium deep dive episode: Research:Blood sugar: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15319146/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478262/#:~:text=High%20magnesium%20intake%20has%20been,have%20not%20been%20well%20established.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8575413/ Nutrients magnesium:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298677/#:~:text=One%20proposed%20mechanism%20is%20that https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31384293/ Nutrients for mitochondria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30201141/ Magnesium & ATP: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.0712401105https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27434863/ Heart Health:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.120.020205https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29387426/ Stress:https://www.nc
In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 Copper deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Calcium regulation: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/calcium Vitamin D causing calcification (both high and low): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986531/#:~:text=While%20a%20large%20number%20of,term%20supplementation%20providing%20protective%20effects. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17218831/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24586387/ Pregnancy and lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595236/ Bone health:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19828898/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19968914/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17944055/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19488681/ Iron absorption:
Welcome to season 4 of the podcast! This season we are focusing on minerals. How to test them, what the different minerals do in our bodies, how they impact our hormones and overall health as well as other systems of the body. We also have some exciting podcast updates. You heard me mention a podcast Patreon in the introduction. You may be thinking, what patreon? The AYM podcast patreon is new! I started it in February as a way to bring the podcast community together and provide more resources to support listeners on their healing journeys. You will still get your weekly episode of the podcast, but it will be a bit shorter (hopefully) and easier to digest. Each week, patrons get a bonus episode of the podcast along with downloadable resources. For example, in this episode I'm focusing on how to test minerals and what different types of tests tell you. The bonus episode is a results review of a hair test and blood work to help bring all the principles of the episode together. The downloadable resource is a PDF of the main principles of mineral testing and lab testing resources. When the podcast isn't in season, I am creating content based off monthly surveys to ensure I'm giving members the resources they need. This tier is $10. I also have an exclusive tier that is $20 a month and allows you to submit a voicemail question that I answer during a pre-recorded Q&A. Visit patreon.com/hormonehealingrd to learn more and become a patron!Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Mineral Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63fcdeb0284142001410c683 Mineral Training: https://bit.ly/38BteSF Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Metabolic Type Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-metabolic-type-on-an-htma/id1568547321?i=1000527836892 Macro Minerals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Research Articles: The issue with blood labs:Serum magnesium example: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20170394/ Iodine Urine Testing: https://www.optimox.com/content/Iodine%20Research%20Resources/IOD17.pdf Optimal levels of iodine: http://www.medicinacomplementar.com.br/biblioteca/pdfs/Nutrientes/nu-0191.pdf All iodine research articles from Hakala Labs: https://www.hakalalabs.com/Research_ep_41.html HTMA Accuracy & Comparison to Blood:https://www.ncbi.nlm
In this episode, I am doing a deep dive on cholesterol and the many different things it does in the body as well as how it impacts our hormones. I'll also be covering how certain minerals can impact cholesterol and go through some things to consider when looking at your cholesterol lab test results. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only. While I will be discussing lab tests and possible interpretations for results, you can't interpret a lab completely without having a whole person to compare it to. If you have concerns about your cholesterol, please share them with your doctor or medical provider. Links/Resources:Free thyroid training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Gallbladder episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gallbladder-health-your-hormones-with-olivia-haas/id1568547321?i=1000582123453 Iodine episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653 Top 5 Nutrition Myths: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-5-nutrition-myths/id1568547321?i=1000526229343 Macro Minerals episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Copper and Iron episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-connection-between-copper-iron/id1568547321?i=1000528570432 The Salt Fix by Dr. James DiNicolantonioReferences: Steroid hormones: https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-7-47 Cell membranes: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6383291/#:~:text=Cholesterol%20is%20the%20major%20sterol,the%20lipid%20bilayer%20on%20average. Myelin: https://www.nature.com/articles/nn1426#:~:text=Myelin%20cannot%20be%20synthesized%20without,limiting%20factor%20for%20myelin%20growth. Bile acids: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712638/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2712638/#:~:text=Bile%20acids%20are%20synthesized%20from%20cholesterol%20in%20the%20liver
In this episode, we are focusing on postpartum exercise with Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu. Lindsey is committed to supporting women in the various seasons of their lives. She started BIRTHFIT in 2013 with a deep belief that movement can be the bridge to cultivate our own intuition and a trust in our bodies. Lindsey is a Nervous System Based Chiropractor, Mercier Therapist, Birth Doula, NLP Practitioner, and Strength and Conditioning Coach. Through all the hats she wears in this world, she created BIRTHFIT as she saw a huge gap for sustainable, nervous system based movement and training for women in all chapters and cycles of their lives, specifically cycling, preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women. Beyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she co founded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks. Lindsey's core values are LOVE, FREEDOM, and CONNECTION. Links/Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Check out the Birthfit website: https://birthfit.com/ Visit Lindsey's practice: https://willowhaustx.com/Listen to Lindsey's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-birthfit-podcast/id1086509138 Follow Birthfit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthfit/ Follow Willow Haus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willow_haus/ Follow Lindsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey_m_cantu/ Birthfit youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BIRTHFIT Hemorrhoids blog: https://birthfit.com/blog/hemorrhoid-relief
In this episode, I am breaking down how the copper IUD works and how it impacts different aspects of our health. When I posted a question box for this episode in my stories a couple weeks back I got a lot of questions about how the copper IUD can impact the thyroid, hormones, if it can cause copper toxicity, and more so I'll be covering all of that too! As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please make sure you talk with your medical provider about what's best for you. Resources:Free Training: Optimizing Hormone Health with Mineral Balance: https://bit.ly/3iwRDMk Mineral Imbalance Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ycEn4h Copper Deep Dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Minerals 101 episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minerals-101/id1568547321?i=1000527073902 Free Thyroid Training: https://bit.ly/3uDbDBi Fertility Awareness Method podcast episode with FAM instructor, Nina Boyce: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-awareness-method-with-nina-boyce/id1568547321?i=1000536700075 Castor oil packs blog: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/blog/castor-oil Instagram post on how to know if you're eating enough: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQdhd2gODJ/ Learn how to use the Fertility Awareness Method: https://bit.ly/3AKQuq2 Copper IUD History:https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/copper-intrauterine-device-iud https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12266319/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010782476800054 Copper Spermicide:https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/copper-nanoparticles-an-effective-spermicide/ Copper IUD & Hormones/Fertility:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18338309/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17241835/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19685012/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13625187.2015.1010639 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028216419503 Copper IUD & Minerals:
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