Real Soulutions Podcast

Welcome back to a new episode! It has been a long time since we had a new podcast. Life has been crazy in all the best ways after having our baby. Full Written Birth Story: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/homebirthstory/ (see FAQs here too about birth!) In this podcast I talk about my homebirth experience from my prep work to the actual birth to after the home birth. We also have Brandon at the end of the podcast to talk about the homebirth through his perspective.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:30 – My home birth experience 06:30 – The difficult moments in my pregnancy 09:20 – Some of my prep work before labor 13:05 – The start of the labor 24:55 – The birthing pool incident 28:00 – The pushing time 29:35 – The actual birth 34:50 – The benefits of olive oil massage 36:30 – What is stay active management? 36:55 – My post birth story 42:00 - Start of podcast with Brandon - what prepwork/ research did Brandon do? 42:40 - What changed Brandon's mind about homebirth? What did he think post-homebirth 44:35 - What was Brandon's biggest fear about homebirth? 47:30 - Brandon's thoughts while I was giving birth and the most surprising part for him 50:30 - When did Brandon go back to work? 52:30 - Ask your midwife a lot of questions 56:30 - Writing sparknotes for things you need to say 01:00:30 - Brandon's most favorite part of fatherhood so far More Links: Labor Prep in 3rd Tri: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/prepare-for-labor-3rd-trimester/  Birth Plan and Prep as a First Time Mom: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/ Home Birth IG Highlight Bubble answering more questions: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17968727443569518/

Are you pregnant now and experiencing anxiety or stress? Today we are talking about how I cope with anxiety and stress during my pregnancy.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 03:00 - God can be a source of peace and hope 04:00 - During my 1st trimester and 2nd trimester 04:35 - Experiencing random spotting that didn't stop 09:15 - Reminding myself that stressing over something wasn't going to change it  10:20 - Learning how to get control of my mind 14:00 - What broken records are repeating in your mind right now? 17:30 - The bible verses I usually read to remove my anxiety and stress 21:00 - Making my baby inside of me before it comes into this worl

Miscarriages are traumatic. And there are no words that can make it feel any less painful. Today we have a very special, more intimate episode with my good friend Dr. Jen Fraboni, as she shares her very real and raw miscarriage journey that is still very fresh and new to her. I'm so grateful for her openness to share, as I know her journey is going to help so many of you, whether it's because you are going through this pain yourself, or are close with someone that is. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 05:30 - How did Jen become pregnant and how did the miscarriage happen? 09:30 - When and how did Jen ready herself to tell people about her pregnancy? 11:00 - Bleeding and how Jen handled it 14:00 - Having the miscarriage - Advocating for yourself and asking questions 21:00 - The trauma of losing your child 26:00 - Healing from the miscarriage 31:00 - What are some things that have helped Jen to heal from her experience? 35:00 - Resources that Jen recommends to people who have gone through a miscarriage and setting up boundaries 38:00 - Learning to create boundaries around people who were not helpful 43:00 - Best gifts to give someone going through a miscarriage   You can find Jen Fraboni on: https://instagram.com/docjenfit https://www.youtube.com/c/docjenfit?sub_confirmation=1 https://docjenfit.com/podcast/ https://jen.health

Join my free class - Your Roadmap Off Hormonal Birth Control & Into Balance. Sign up here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/20/now7gt6   In this episode of Real SOULutions 01:30 - Reasons why you have heavy periods post birth control 03:50 - What testing do you need to get done? 05:20 - What can you do about heavy periods post birth control? 07:40 - Balance your blood sugar levels 09:00 - Eat iron-rich foods and work on increasing your progesterone

As most of you know I am planning on a home birth. Today I am sharing my birth plan. I have written down my plan and you can take down notes too if you are giving birth soon or have a friend or loved one who is also giving birth. My blog post with linking all things mentioned in this episode: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:45 - Products (essential oils, supplements, foods) to use leading up to labor 05:30 - Movements and exercises during pregnancy 07:55 - How THIS can help leading up to birth 08:10 - Educational Classes 09:00 - List of items and supplies that you need to have on-hand by 36 weeks in pregnancy, during labor, home birth, and postpartum 13:20 - Keeping hydrated, what to use or apply, and playing music during labor 16:00 - What I'm planning to do during early labor 19:10 - Tips when being at active labor 20:55 - Pushing phase, contractions, and crowning to-do's and not to-do's 24:40 - Remember that your baby needs to come out and not be held in 25:55 - The “golden hour” and placenta delivery 28:40 - Husband's role during labor and delivery 29:40 - My plans for postpartum 31:45 - Things that I'll have on-hand for postpartum My blog post with linking all things mentioned in this episode: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-mom/ All of my free resources for you: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy

Are you suffering from insomnia? Or are you struggling to get quality sleep every night? Today we are talking about how you can get a better night's sleep.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Your sleep space 04:00 - Establish a good night time routine and keep your room cool 05:30 - No caffeine in the afternoon and do some exercise 06:20 - Avoid heavy meals and alcohol 07:50 - Epsom salt and essential oils 09:20 - Herbal tea, breathing exercises and journaling 10:50 - Supplements 12:05 - Essential oils and CBD 13:30 - Sleep essence

Today we are talking about 11 supplements to support your fertility! Remember, these are just additional options on TOP of what we've talked about in the previous episodes when it comes to nutrition & steps to take for optimal fertility -- not a substitute for them :) In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:44 - Quality prenatal 02:10 - Omega 3 02:51 - Myo-inositol 04:05 - CoQ10 and Nac 04:55 - Progessence plus 06:55 - Ningxia juice  and antioxidants 09:00 - Vitex and zinc 10:00 - Melatonin and vitamin C For all young living products, see here!

Today we are talking about nutrition to boost fertility and preconception, and some great foods that are considered amazing for these trying seasons and also during pregnancy as well.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:50 - Methylated Folate 03:50 - Omega 3 and Omega 6 06:20 - Glycine 08:30 - Healthy fats and saturated fats 10:20 - Choline 11:45 - Vitamin A 13:25 - Magnesium  14:30 - Vitamin K2 15:40 - Iron and Vitamin C 18:00 - Zinc 19:30 - Selenium 20:30 - Specific foods 25:25 - Three other foods great for during fertility and preconceptions time frame

Today we are talking about the 18 things that you can do to support your fertility.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:40 - Hormone Testing 03:00 - Tracking your cycle 05:20 - When to have sex  08:23 - Diet 08:45 - Dietary Tips to decrease inflammation 09:30 - Antioxidants and supplements 10:00 - Toxin Exposure 10:50 - Weight 12:25 - Alcohol, sleep, and stress 13:30 - How OFTEN to "do it" 14:50 - Other natural options   Use Sarah20 for 20% OFF in Natural Cycles

Today we have a short and sweet episode talking about the 5 factors that affect fertility!

Today we are talking about what I'm planning on doing in the third trimester to prepare for birth and delivery as someone planning to have a natural birth at home.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:30 - Good nutrition, hydration, and continued movement 04:00 - Advice from my chiropractor 04:40 - Red raspberry leaf tea 08:00 - Exercise and stretches everyday 11:50 - Going through the pain-free birth course and books 14:00 - Hiring a Doula 15:00 - Nutrition and hydration 16:30 - Things I plan to do starting at 35 weeks 19:20 - Making padcicles 20:20 - Focusing on selfcare 23:00 - My plans close to the due date

Today I'm sharing my 2nd-trimester pregnancy recap, what I'm choosing for my birth and why, and favorites during these weeks!  Click here for all the details: www.freshfitnhealthy.com/2nd-trimester-recap In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - What am I choosing in regards to giving birth? 04:30 - The best place for you to give birth is where you are most comfortable with 10:00 - The documentary - The Business Of Being Born 14:00 - Spotting during pregnancy 23:00 - Weeks 20 to 24 27:30 - Pain 31:00 - Babymoon! 37:00 - Vitamins 39:00 - Eating while you are pregnant 43:00 - My favorite foods and things during the 2nd trimester

Today we are talking about hard conversations when getting off birth control and how you can handle those conversations especially when people don't support you on your decision. Hormone healing academy is now open!!!   - sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - When your husband is skeptical about you getting off birth control 04:00 - Share your research with your husband and share your plan of action going forward 06:30 - The hard conversation with your doctor or your OB 10:30 - Decide what you want before you go into your doctor's office and share data on your research 13:00 - Be respectful but also stand strong for what you feel is best for you

I hope you guys had a very Merry Christmas and that you are pumped for 2022 to come soon. This podcast talks about mindset, power of belief, and how you can welcome the New Year with a healthy and positive mindset.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Are you thinking death or are you thinking life? 03:10 - Setting low goals for yourself so you won't let yourself down 05:10 - What broken soundtracks are you constantly thinking? 07:10 - The book - Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking 10:10 - Combatting the negatives with positives 11:10 - Why are your goals important to you? Have a deep WHY 12:10 - Get clear on your goals 14:00 - Choose to say NO to perfection 16:10 - Be mindful of your thoughts 16:40 - Speak LIFE into your life this year

The holiday season is nearing! Today we talk about practical holiday season health tips you can use to make sure you stay healthy during the holiday season.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - The most important day is the day after perfect 02:30 - Think about the daily routines and habit that you are already doing and habits that you still need to do 04:30 - What are the things that make you feel your best? 05:30 - Be a snobby eater 09:30 - Moderate portions 11:30 - Using the hunger scale

Thinking of stopping hormonal birth control? This episode is not to scare you to stay on hormonal birth control. It is to empower you so that you don't come off of birth control so that you know what to do, and how to fix the root causes of the problems when they pop up.   I have a full free live class on the steps to take post birth control so that you minimize these things happening. Get the link on my Instagram bio: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:30 - Irregular or missing period 04:00 - Acne 06:00 - Hairloss 08:00 - Gut issues 09:00 - Fatigue 11:00 - The return of pre birth control issues

Are you planning on ditching your hormonal birth control? Today we talk about why you should consider non-hormonal birth control and the 5 most common methods of non-hormonal birth control.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Why do doctors recommend hormonal birth control? 05:00 - Why should you switch to hormone free birth control? 08:30 - Why is ovulation important? 10:30 - Most common methods of non-hormonal birth control 15:00 - A new kind of non-hormonal birth control 18:00 - The withdrawal method

Today we have a good friend of mine, Tanner Hobbs, to share about her fertility journey, including the valley of waiting, and how she overcame it mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Who is Tanner Hobbs? 03:30 - When did Tanner know that it's time to conceive? 10:00 - The months when Tanner started trying to conceive with her husband 22:00 - What helped Tanner get through the months when she was trying to conceive 28:00 - Things that Tanner did to support her fertility 34:00 - The world is unfair 39:00 - How can you be more healthy so you can conceive easier? 46:00 - How did Tanner maintain a positive outlook during her pregnancy? 49:00 - Tanner's prayer for the listeners of this podcast who are in the wait You can find Tanner at: https://www.instagram.com/_tannerhobbs

Today we are talking about diet and lifestyle changes you can do so you can avoid being sick in a natural way. Prepare your body so your body can fight off sickness easily. blog post for all products mentioned here: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/natural-remedies-for-sickness/ In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:50 - What happened when I tried to do it all natural the first time? 03:10 - Sunshine and moderate movement 05:00 - Processed foods and alcohol 05:40 - Supplements and essential oils 11:50 - Turmeric, ginger, omega 3, and supporting your gut health

Over on my Instagram stories, I asked what you wanted to hear about and one of the most common topics asked is about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). What is it and why is it important for you? Find out more in this podcast. Fix the Root Cause of your PMDD and hormonal issues in this FREE Class: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy  Learn more about ditching toxins from your home here! https://freshfitnhealthy.com/essential-oils/   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? 02:30 - Symptoms of PMDD 04:30 - Causes of PMDD 06:00 - Treatments for PMDD - hormonal birth control? 08:30 - PMDD treatments that are not birth control   Estrogen dominance podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/estrogen-dominance-root-causes/id1458399279?i=1000528845131 Rooted Solutions Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/rootedsoulutions/

Do you suffer from period cramps? What do you do about it? In this episode, I talk about remedies for period cramps that do not involve taking a ton of painkillers. Before starting this episode, make sure to check out: Fix the Root Cause of your period cramping in this FREE Class: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy  Get quality essential oils and nontoxic products here! https://freshfitnhealthy.com/essential-oils/   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - Do you really need to suffer from period cramps? 01:55 - Estrogen dominance and prostaglandins 05:00 - Magnesium  06:30 - Vitamin B6 and Omega 3 07:25 - Epsom salt baths and essential oils 09:40 - Turmeric and ginger 10:30 - Reduce stress and environmental toxins 11:15 - Moderate movement

Do you have heavy periods? Find out what's causing it and how to fix it in this podcast. Make sure to visit these links I share in this episode: Fix the Root Cause FREE Class: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Types of heavy bleeding issues 03:00 - Causes of heavy periods 09:00 - Signs of estrogen dominance and culprits that lead to it 12:00 - Stress 14:00 - Steps to heal your body from estrogen dominance

Losing your period after taking birth control is very common but still not "normal" to not have. Find out more about it in this podcast. For your entire roadmap off hormonal birth control and into balance, click here to sign up for my free class! https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - Underlying issues that you have been masking 03:30 - How long have you been on birth control? 05:00 - Nutrition and lifestyle factors 07:20 - Hormone imbalances 11:00 - How do you get your regular period back?

I am PREGNANT!! I am very excited to talk through all the first 12 weeks of my pregnancy in this podcast after having to keep quiet for so long. I talk about making the switch from preventing to planning, to the nausea, to what I'm eating, and to how I am preparing now. Listen in to find them out now! In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - How and why did we decide to be pregnant? 08:00 - Our first pregnancy test 12:00 - How did I tell Brandon I was pregnant? 17:00 - My pregnancy symptoms 24:00 - The foods I can and can't eat now because of my pregnancy 33:00 - Things that help me with nausea 39:00 - My favourite products in my first trimester 44:00 - Preparing for a home birth   My 1-stop shop for nontoxic products: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/essential-oils/

Today we have Angi Fletcher who has gone through so many things like depression, divorce, and the death of a loved one. We talk through how she overcame them and what her holistic healing journey looked like.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - What is Angi's story? 19:30 - Angi's healing journey 26:30 - The starting steps in Angi's holistic journey 35:00 - What does detoxing look like? What does Angi's lifestyle look like now? 46:30 - Coffee enemas   You can find Angi Fletcher on: https://angi5.com/ https://www.instagram.com/angigreene/

Today we are talking about ovulation and the top ten reasons why you may not be ovulating. Watch my free class to help rebalance your hormones naturally here! https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - What is ovulation? 05:00 - Why is ovulating important? 06:30 - Reasons why you may not be ovulating

Today we have my good friend Elizabeth to talk about all things pregnancy! So if you are currently pregnant or planning to get pregnant this podcast is for you.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:10 - Elizabeth's story 05:30 - Things you should know when preparing your body for pregnancy 10:40 - Things that you should know when you first find out that you are pregnant 14:50 - How do you find the best healthcare provider for you? 17:30 - The different paths you can take when you are giving birth 21:30 - Should you have your first baby in a hospital? 28:00 - The trimesters of pregnancy and Elizabeth's tips per trimester 41:30 - The things you must have in your birth bag 45:00 - Elizabeth talks about her experience giving natural birth 56:30 - Getting a Duola 58:00 - How does giving birth in water work? 01:00:30 - How was Elizabeth's last natural birth 01:08:00 - Giving birth is not a curse   You can find Elizabeth on https://www.instagram.com/purelyparsons/ https://purelyparsons.com/   Extra Resources Elizabeth Recommends: https://thebirthhour.com/questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-midwives/ https://www.earthley.com/product/breast-balm-herbal-salve/ref/Purelyparsons/

Has your libido decreased? Need help with increasing your libido? Then this podcast is for you! Make sure to listen and take notes. But first: Sign up for my FREE LIVE CLASS: Fix the Root Cause: how to heal (vs mask) your hormonal symptoms: https://bit.ly/3zgmsKg Learn more about Hormone Healing Academy:  https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Why your libido is not the same as it used to be 04:00 - Health benefits of orgasms 12:30 - Fall in love with your body 15:30 - How can you improve your sex life? 22:00 - Food that can help with libido 23:30 - How to improve your libido overall

Today we are going to talk about progesterone and the problems you can have with it.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - What is progesterone? 01:35 - What does progesterone do? 02:00 - Symptoms of low progesterone and its causes 04:40 - Hypothyroidism 05:10 - PCOS 06:40 - High prolactin 07:50 - Estrogen dominance 09:00 - What should you do to balance your progesterone? 10:20 - Healthy fats and blood sugar balance 11:10 - Liver and gut support 12:00 - Your diet 13:00 - Choosing your supplements wisely Join us at the Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:10 - Estrogen has a lot of functions in our body 03:35 - Low estrogen symptoms and its root causes 05:10 - High estrogen and estrogen dominance 07:00 - Estrogen dominance symptoms 15:30 - Root causes of estrogen dominance Do you need help in finding the root cause and work on fixing estrogen dominance? Join us here: https://sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Today we have Dr. Jessica Peatross to talk about parasites, molds, hormone issues, the root cause of disease and illness   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 03:30 - What is Jessica's story? 06:30 - Nutrition in medical training 10:30 - Signs and symptoms if you have issues 13:00 - How do people get issues with molds and parasites? 18:00 - Telling the truth and not shaming anyone 21:00 - What if you suspect that you are carrying molds or parasites? What should you test for? 26:00 - What is normal and what is not? 28:00 - What usually are the causes of hormone related issues? 30:00 - Endocrine disruptors and toxins that you should avoid, is it fear-mongering? 32:00 - Top products that can help support your overall health 34:00 - The C*V V   You can find Dr. Jessica Peatross on: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jess.md/ https://drjessmd.com/

Today we are talking about all things birth control - how it works, how you can come off of it, and the areas to focus on when coming off birth control. FREEBIES for hormone health: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Hormonal birth control regulates your period and balances your hormones 03:00 - Hormonal birth control heals your PCOS and endometriosis and that it's your only option 05:40 - You will get pregnant if you don't use hormonal birth control 06:50 - How does hormonal birth control work and what is it actually doing? 10:15 - Post birth control syndrome 13:40 - Replete the nutrients that hormonal birth control had depleted 14:50 - Getting rid of toxins from our food and products that we use 15:15 - Decreasing stress and increasing sleep 16:15 - My class about coming off birth control   Check out the free class I mentioned in the podcast here:https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy

We are now back! I took a little hiatus because of all the craziness of renovating our new home and I am glad that I'm back with our new podcast episode. We have Shawna from A Little Less Toxic on Instagram and we'll talk about how to live a little less toxic one meal and one step at a time.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:40 - What is Shawna's story? 10:00 - The consequences in being so data driven in medicine 11:30 - How did Shawna start her elimination diet? 14:30 - Non-toxic products that Shawna uses often in her daily life 19:15 - How can we support the detoxification process of our body? 23:00 - What are the things you can do right now to make your body less toxic? 27:30 - Shawna's daily routine 31:30 - Really BIG THINGS for Shawna's lifestyle 33:30 - Best things to do to support your body and detox it 36:00 - Shawna's favorite phrase which helps to keep her going 37:30 - Where can you find Shawna? You can find Shawna on: Instagram - @alittlelesstoxic Her website - https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/

Today, we are talking about period bloating and 9 foods that can be very helpful to prevent it.   In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Leafy greens  02:00 - Cooked vegetables 02:30 - Fermented foods 03:10 - Peppermint 03:55 - Ginger 04:35 - Pineapple 05:00 - Bananas 06:00 - Foods that are high in water

Are you craving for something sweet everyday? Can’t stop yourself from eating that donut or chocolate bar? Then this podcast is for you.   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Why are you craving for sugar? 05:10 - Are you really hungry? 06:20 - Balance your blood sugar at every single meal 07:55 - Eat enough food 08:35 - Hydrate 09:10 - Get enough sleep 12:15 - Use natural sugars 13:15 - Exercise 14:00 - Manage stress without food 14:55 - Take care of your gut 16:00 - Give it some time 18:30 - Consider adding “no added sugar” days 20:40 - Get used to the idea that you can allow “fun foods” any day

As a registered dietician, what are my favorite starting supplements? I will give you some recommendations on what kind of supplements should you start with.  Grab your free hormone meal plan! https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 00:40 – supplement #1 02:00 – supplement #2 03:20 – supplement #3 04:40 – supplement #4 05:50 – supplement #5 06:45 – supplement #6 08:30 – Hormone issues

Today, we are talking about gut health and bloating. This is a question that I'm asked about so often. Let’s talk through the causes of what can be messing with our gut and the reason there’s a connection between our gut and our hormone health. Download my free hormone friendly meal plan right here: https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 – Stress 03:20 – Dinking too many drug medications 04:20 – Environmental toxins 07:34 – Importance of our gut and hormone health 08:53 – Go to the bathroom at least once a day 09:42 – Gut Dysbiosis  10:20 – Leaky gut 11:26 – Inflammation in the gut 13:23 – 5 quick tips to heal bloating 16:11 – Foods to heal our gut

A lot of you probably don’t know my full story. So today we are going to talk about my story; from my past experiences, failures, eating disorder, finding my purpose in life, hormone imbalances, and so much more. I hope my story will be helpful for you!   In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 03:38 – My childhood story 04:17 – My family background 06:30 – Having control in life 07:11 – My eating disorder story 12:07 – Find someone you trust 14:07 – My best childhood friend 15:29 – Life of a party girl 16:12 – Meeting Emily 19:17 – My life’s turning point 20:16 – Beginning of my relationship with Christ 21:35 – Senior year life 25:18 – College life 29:03 – Joining Instagram and pursuing my passion 31:06 – My internship journey 38:26 – Direction to entrepreneurship and becoming a professional dietitian 40:53 – Don’t listen to the voices around you 41:29 – Deciding whether to accept job offers or to go my own way

Today we have Lexie Thiery. She has such a powerful story. From overcoming an eating disorder to having her baby diagnosed with spina bifida, to all the other trenches she had gone through in her life, find out her story in this podcast!   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 03:00 - What is Lexie’s story? 05:50 - How did Lexie’s story start? What were the trenches she had been through? 12:00 - What is orthorexia? 22:00 - Lexie’s pregnancy and about how they discovered the spina bifida 37:00 - What happened after the birth of Lexie’s baby 43:00 - What did Lexie do to help her during her trying times? 49:00 - How did Lexie start living a healthy lifestyle and switching to non-toxic items? 56:00 - If you are going through a hard time now, here’s Lexie’s message for you   You can find Lexie on: https://www.instagram.com/lexiethiery/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIi52PO4nez88ufm8Z1ryYw

A lot of people have asked me, “I need help, what do I do with my imbalanced hormones?” Well, to answer that, there are a lot of things you need to know to balance your hormones naturally. And that is what we are going to talk about today. In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 02:15 – Track your cycle and your symptoms 04:20 – Hone in your diet 06:20 – Hydration 07:00 – Sleep and stress management 10:35 – Ditching and switching 14:20 – Things to learn about oils 18:10 – Multi or prenatal vitamins 19:20 – Have a healthy balanced gut Join Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing   Free Class Replay: Feel NORMAL again: The Exact Method to Balancing your Hormones Naturally: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/13/zn7ymsyh6zhqkrbv Nontoxic Products and Oils: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/buy-oils/

Today we are going to be talking about group coaching versus one on one coaching and what is the best for you. And we also have an exciting announcement!   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:10 - The exciting announcement! 03:05 - One on one coaching pros and cons 05:00 - Group coaching pros and cons 09:20 - Why I started the VIP Academy for the Hormone Healing Academy   Join us at the Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Today, we are talking about one of the most requested topics that I get on Instagram, which is PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Let’s talk about the different types, symptoms, and solutions for PCOS. Sign Up for my FREE webinar, "Free Normal Again: the exact method to balancing your hormones naturally": http://bit.ly/2ZvZsr1 Join Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 01:40 – What are the symptoms of PCOS? 03:30 – The different types of PCOS 08:50 – Four things to work on to fight PCOS 14:20 – Don’t do these things! 17:30 – Root issues of PCOS 18:20 – Diet and exercise for PCOS

We’ve all probably experienced fatigue, tiredness, and exhaustion. Every once in a while, it's kind of normal to have those off days. But if we're having those multiple days, then that can be a sign that something's off. And today, we're going to talk through some of the culprits of fatigue and how to fight it back. Join Hormone Healing Academy: https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing Watch my free Hormone Balance Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/12/pqny9cn In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 03:02 – Lack of sleep and poor diet 04:41 – Nutrition deficiency 05:19 – Imbalanced gut 06:27 – Adrenal dysfunction 07:02 – Toxins 11:34 – Infections 12:28 – Step 1: Balance your blood sugar levels out 14:06 – Step 2: Remove any triggers in your diet or lifestyle that are causing inflammation 15:05 – Step 3: Support your gut 16:30 – What are the first things to ditch and switch? 17:38 – Moderate movement daily 18:48 – Get quality sleep 20:00 – Water is important 20:37 – Supplements

Today, let’s talk about regulating your period and menstrual cycle. In the past, being someone who's worked with a lot of athletes and as a dietitian, this is one of the main issues we commonly encounter. I've helped a lot of women get their periods back, and I even helped myself get my period back way back in the day. Let's just get into how we can do this and what steps we should take to regulate our periods. Learn More About Hormone Healing Academy Grab a special self-improvement bundle of 110 ecourses for 99% off right here! https://freshfitnhealthy.com/sgmbundle/ In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 02:59 – Maintain a healthy weight 04:23 – Reduce stressors 09:18 – Get enough sleep 10:26 – Moderate daily exercise 13:02 – Hormone supporting oils 14:37 – What diet you should be taking 19:45 – Cycle syncing

What can I do for my hormonal acne? This is a common message I get in my DMs on Instagram. So, let's talk about the causes of it and what we can do to help it.  Free Hormone Meal Plan: https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 02:16 – Sarah’s acne experience 03:00 – Post birth control experience 04:26 – What happens if you had acne before birth control? 05:47 – Why does your skin gets bad after coming off birth control? 06:45 – Causes of hormonal acne 11:20 – Some acne treatments overnight 13:51 – Heal your gut 18:11 – Focus on whole foods 20:08 – Go along with a diet 23:19 – Decrease inflammation 26:28 – Specific nutrients 28:14 – Decrease stressors 30:33 – Remove chemicals in your diet and clean your skincare products 35:23 – Don't do this ONE THING Balance your hormones once and for all! https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Today, we're talking all about the fertility awareness method and how you can prevent getting pregnant more naturally. It’s the most frequently asked question I get on DMs on Instagram all the time and I totally understand that because I've been there too. Let’s get into it! Notes:  https://freshfitnhealthy.com/fertility-awareness-method/ ‎ Free Hormone Meal Plan: https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 – What other methods can you use other than birth control? 04:04 – Don’t try to get pregnant right after stopping birth control 05:26 – Ways to track your menstrual cycle 07:00 – What is the whole point of fertility awareness method? 08:22 – Different kinds of non-hormonal controls 09:33 – The withdrawal method 10:34 – Three categories of things to track for fertility awareness method 12:05 – Temperature tracking method 15:02 – Using LH strips 16:43 – Vaginal discharge tracking method 18:21 – Two types of discharge 21:00 – Sarah’s tracking method 23:36 – Natural cycles 25:27 – No birth control or non-hormonal method is 100% effective 28:31 – Make the best decision when it comes to your comfortability

We are back with the part four of this four-part cycle syncing series. We've already covered parts one, two and three of the cycle, and today we're on the fourth phase of the cycle. So, let’s dive into it! FREE hormone meal plan: https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD FREE hormone balancing training: http://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy In This Episode of Real SOULutions: 01:53 – Why do we care about cycle syncing? 03:03 – The Luteal Phase 03:24 – What does the luteal phase do to our mood, energy, and our overall lifestyle? 05:21 – Movement wise during Luteal Phase 06:09 – Sex drive 07:02 – Foods to eat 08:22 – Skincare

We are back with part 3 of our four-part cycle syncing series! We have already covered the menstrual phase and the follicular phase. Today, we’re going to go through the third phase which is the Ovulatory Phase. Miss part ONE of this 4-part series? Listen here. Miss part TWO of this 4-part series? Listen here. In This Episode of RealSOULutions: 02:51 – The Ovulatory Phase 04:27 – Women’s hormones at its highest 06:07 – Our libido at this cycle 07:09 – What are the good movements during this phase? 08:52 – What kind of foods do we want during this phase of our cycle? 08:57 – What should we be looking out for skin care? 10:27 – Be empowered and educated on your cycle   Balance Your Hormones Naturally to Feel Alive, Happy & Confident in Your Body Again!  Go to : https://sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Last week, we started talking about the phase one of our cycle syncing series. Today, we are getting into the phase two of our cycle. This phase is called the follicular phase. So, let’s jump into it! Join us inside of Hormone Healing Academy! https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing In This Episode of RealSOULutions: 02:30 – What happens during the second phase? 03:24 – What is the difference during menstrual and follicular phase? 04:25 – What kinds of movements and foods are good during this phase? 06:27 – What could snacks look like during this phase? 07:19 – Things that we should consider for skin care 08:30 – Where’s our libido during this phase? 09:27 – The reason why we tend to like this phase 12:27 – Hormone healing academy   Balance Your Hormones Naturally to Feel Alive, Happy & Confident in Your Body Again!  Go to : https://sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Today, we are going to go through our cycle as a woman, and the four phases of the cycle!  We are going to learn how we can be empowered on the four phases of our cycle, how to take control and practice “cycle syncing.”  This is a four-part episode, and today, we are going to do part one which is the menstrual phase. Gra your free hormone supporting meal plan here: https://bit.ly/3gNyMtD Learn about Hormone Healing Academy here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hormonehealingacademy In this episode of RealSOULutions: 03:41 – What is Cycle Syncing? 05:00 – Track your cycle 05:46 – Phases are dependent on the fluctuations 07:24 – The four different phases 07:41 – What is the Menstrual Phase? 08:45 – Don’t feel guilty to look inward 10:08 – Different kinds of libido 11:48 – Movement in a menstrual cycle 13:53 – You can also do seed cycling 14:42 – Don’t beat yourself up if you want more self-time 16:10 – Some snacks that you can eat 17:38 – Get a good night’s rest 18:16 – Skin care must do’s  19:13 – You may also use essential oils Want to rebalance your hormones naturally? Visit - https://www.sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing

Welcome back to another episode of Real SOULutions! Today, we are breaking down seed cycling. Have you heard of it? Have you tried to do it before? Let's just get into all the details of this! Don't forget to get my free hormone balancing meal plan right here! http://bit.ly/3gNyMtD   In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:26 – Who is seed cycling for? 02:52 – What are the benefits of seed cycling? 03:34 – What is seed cycling? 04:52 – Why do we do this? 06:25 – What does this mean? 07:27 – Seed cycling can really help with balancing estrogen levels 08:54 – What if you have irregular periods? 09:43 – What to do if you have no period? 10:46 – Can you do it while in PCOS and can it help? 12:01 – The seed science 14:06 – Don’t have a military mindset 14:38 – Things to remember when using raw seeds