The Healthy Jewish Mama Podcast

We are back with our final Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we met here for a shorty episode, in which we'... that's right! Got back to basics!!I gave you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, well, because life just gets in the way.I hope this series made your summer special & healing!In today's final episode, I will be talking about journaling and how it can completely change your life for the better- as you're heading into a new school year, this tool can make a huge difference on your journey to health!Are you ready for your final challenge my friend?Let's dive in!

We are continuing with The Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we will meet here for a shorty episode, in which we'll... that's right! Get back to basics!!I will give you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, well, because life just gets in the way.Let's make our summer special & healing together, step by step on this super easy & effective challenge!Are you ready for your 5th challenge my friend?Let's dive in!Click here for resources mentioned in episode!

We are continuing with The Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we will meet here for a shorty episode, in which we'll... that's right! Get back to basics!!I will give you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, well, because life just gets in the way.Let's make our summer special & healing together, step by step on this super easy & effective challenge!Are you ready for your 4th challenge my friend?Let's dive in!Click here for resources mentioned in this episode!

We are continuing with The Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we will meet here for a shorty episode, in which we'll... that's right! Get back to basics!!I will give you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, well, because life just gets in the way.Let's make our summer special & healing together, step by step on this super easy & effective challenge!Are you ready for your 3rd challenge my friend?Let's dive in!Tap here for resources mentioned in episode!

We are continuing with The Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we will meet here for a shorty episode, in which we'll... that's right! Get back to basics!!I will give you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, well, because life just gets in the way.Let's make our summer special & healing together, step by step on this super easy & effective challenge!Are you ready for your second challenge my friend?Let's dive in!Tap here for resources mentioned in this episode!

The kids are home for a long stretch of vacation & I find myself focusing most of my energy on them & just somehow making it through the day without my house looking like a war zone, while making sure they are fed & not killing each other...Can you relate?In honor of this very crazy period, & because especially in times like these, it's so very important to continue taking care of our health,I put together a special treat for you my friends-The Back to Basics Summer Challenge!Each week during the summer vacation we will meet here for a shorty episode, in which we'll... that's right! Get back to basics!!I will give you a small, yet impactful challenge for the week.Basics that we know make a huge impact on our health but we don't always get around to making it happen, because life just gets in the way.Let's make our summer special & healing together, step by step on this super easy & effective challenge!Are you ready for your first challenge my friend?Let's dive in!Click here for resources mentioned in this episode!

Kimberly Kubicke is our Ayurveda specialist on the show today, & I have to be honest- I took notes for this one.We talked about digestion & why so many people are suffering from digestive issues today,& then we moved into a super practical & comprehensive list of 9 small but powerful changes you could make for better or even dare I say heal your digestive tract.After Kimberly went through those 9 points,I kind of made her go through them with me again to dig into them a little more from my perspective & how I could really incorporate everything we were talking about,so I hope my personal questions will be beneficial to you as well :)Let's dive in!For links mentioned in this episode, click here!

One of the biggest mistakes I've seen when it comes to habit changing, is the thought that we have to do everything perfectly- otherwise it's just not worth it,or the constant feeling of fighting against ourselves to be able to achieve some success.These both don't work.Oh, believe me, I've tried!I invited Havva Mahler to the podcast today to give us some super insightful tips for success when it comes to building healthy & sustainable habits.Havva is a Chinese Medicine Practitioner who after 10 years' experience treating hundreds of patients in complementary medicine and learning what interventions really helped produce lasting improvement, now specializes in habit change and healthy lifestyle coaching.So I am so very excited to invite you to listen in to some of these brilliant AHA moments all around habits.Let's dive in!Click here for shownotes from this episode!

Hormonal Imbalances can wreak havoc on our lives. It seems like we're always looking for something that hopefully will work this time around in taking control of either Infertility, PCOS, Endometriosis, Perimenopause & more. One of the things I have tried in the past is over the counter herbal remedies as well as treatment by a licensed herbalist. So I invited our resident Expert Herbalist & my very dear Mother on to the show to give us a rundown of herbal treatment for hormonal imbalances, the different methods used, the super important things you must know before taking any herbal remedies & what is the base needed for herbal remedies to actually work & achieve hormonal balance. Let's dive in!For resources mentioned in this episode, click here!

"You are only as old as you feel you are!"Those are the wise words my Savta shared with me a week ago leading up to my 40th birthday.I found this piece of wisdom really profound as it could relate to both the way you feel physically or the way you feel emotionally.And heck, most of the time it's a mix of the 2- they really do come as a packaged deal.So on today's episode I will be sharing the physical hardships I have overcome, but the ones I am still left to deal with & what my plan is moving forward.I will also share the emotional Mindset shift I made to start caring for myself after many years of neglect, & the recent trick I've added to my days to make them just really happy & wonderful. (Don't worry- it's not that hard)Are you ready? So let's dive in!Click here for shownotes for this episode!

Nicole Yechezkel, a Naturopath & Herbalist, is joining us today to share her personal story of going through a Stillbirth.From a place of tragedy, mourning & sadness, Nicole talks about how she got through this hard time, how you can help a loved one who may be going through the same & life lessons like being intentional with what your life looks like, what your priorities are.I had so many takeaways from our chat together,& I'm sure you will find Nicole just as Inspirational as I have!Let's dive in!Click here for shownotes & surprises!

Summer is my absolute favorite season- the sun, the long daytime hours, the fruit omg, & summer also happens to be when I celebrate my birthday.And this year, in 2 weeks, in fact I am celebrating my 40th- crazy. I don't even know what to make of that, honestly. But I try to think what my Baba used to say- that she never used to be embarrassed by her age because she earned every single year- so amen to that!But in any event, I've been noticing some changes in my skin lately, like a little bit of wrinkles, some more freckles… Let's just say that I don't really look 21 anymore- surprise, surprise, & I realized I should probably start making sure I stick to my skin routine more often because I usually don't really do anything on a daily basis, & more on a "hey look at that, I've got a few minutes of quiet when I just got out of the shower & no one's banging on the door because someone tried killing someone else, or as it was yesterday, someone tried flushing a toy down the toilet- ok, I have time to take care of my skin" lol!!So I'd love to share with you today what I consciously do for my skin, especially in the hot summer months.Let's dive in!Click here for resources mentioned in the episode!

Ok, so I've got to be honest- I tried changing my nutrition for so many years and so many different ways!When I was finally able to change, heal my PCOS & stick to it for years now, it was because I decided to be attuned to my body's cues. I understood finally, the importance of having a relationship with my body- & a healthy relationship involves a lot of listening & learning, & even when mistakes are made- that doesn't ruin a strong relationship- we just learn from our mistakes, move on & become even stronger, together.So I realized I had to pay attention where I was having a hard time & figure out how to learn from that hardship & try something new to make it work.So in today's episode, to wrap up this 3- part PCOS special series, I share with you where I was having most difficulties & my top tips & tricks for actually being able to make a sustainable nutrition change in order to heal PCOS.Are you ready? Let's dive in!Click here for links mentioned in episode!

"Miriam, I have to be honest, I was very motivated to get going, make a change & start healing- I really so want another baby. But I find myself so depressed & the complete opposite of motivated.I mean, do I really need to give up all the foods I love? FOREVER? I love food. I'm a social person. I love going out, to friends, with friends, I don't want to be the social outcast or the problematic guest because I eat differently.If you were to tell me I'd have to stop eating the things I loved for certain amount of time- that would be one thing, but to live like this forever? Maybe there's something else I can do?"  This is a phone call I got this week, from a dear lady suffering from PCOS, so in today's episode- which is part 2 of a special 3-part series all about PCOS, I will be sharing the 3 guidelines, that will answer these above questions and a few more to make sure you heal from PCOS naturally once & for all! Are you ready? Let's dive in!Click here for links mentioned in this episode!

So this is a special episode as it will be opening a series of 3 episodes all dedicated to PCOS- or polycystic ovary syndrome.If you are suffering from PCOS, you can be experiencing a number of different symptoms, the one that's common to all women suffering from this syndrome is irregular periods- this can be irregular in the time or amount of periods you get or don't get, & it could be irregular when it comes to pain, or amount of bleeding.There are other symptoms you may be suffering from like fertility issues, hirsutism (hair growing on your face or other body parts), abdominal fat that just can't seem to melt away no matter what you do & more.This topic is my baby- I suffered from PCOS most of my adult life & was finally able to figure out how to heal naturally.and today, to kick off this series we will be talking about 3 common mistakes I often see women with PCOS make & why it could ruin your chances to heal!Let's dive in!Click here for links mentioned in episode!

17 years ago, at the age of 21, I became a Mommy. I didn't realize what a crazy journey of love, heartache, hardship, discovery, happiness & adventure we were about to embark on. I'm sure every single parent could relate to that!And with this special milestone, I am ending a week long in the hospital with my 12 year old.Needless to say, there's been a lot of contemplation time,& I'm hoping to share my takeaway with you in today's episode.Sending love!Click here for episode resources!

Happy Israeli Independence day to you all.We are also celebrating 50 episodes of The Healthy Jewish Mama Podcast & I am so excited that these two events come together so perfectly.You know, when I was young, in the first years of my period- my relationship with my body made a turn for very bad.I had PCOS & at the time had no idea that that's what I had, I had excruciatingly painful periods, Advil was my best friend but barely did the job, I started gaining weight & feeling very insecure with my body. Those were the 2 main issues that occupied my time, my thoughts, my relationship with my body…I felt lost, out of control, really hating on my body & we had no idea what was happening.This brought on some habits that made dealing with these hardships easier to bare, but not really helpful for the long run.In this episode I am sharing what I did to regain Independence on my health & what the main key is for YOU to make this happen as well!Let's dive in!Click here for links mentioned in episode!

Are you ready for Spring?It has been oh so trendy to join group cleanses when Spring rolls around and for good reason.But, it is just as important to make sure you are doing the cleanse RIGHT for your body!In this detox episode we are talking about c how NOT to do a detoxThen we go on to setting some ground rules for detoxWe talk about what a gentle cleanse would look like & what foods to avoid during a cleanse.And finally I share some specific foods to incorporate during your cleanse to help boost support the detoxification and cleansing process.Now it is your turn to get to work!Are you ready?Let's dive in!

It's not easy traveling with your entire family & making sure you have all the food needed ready to go.Adding to that Pesach & the different food restrictions makes it even more of a challenge.But adding on to that the fact that you are on a health journey & have certain foods you eat or don't eat- can be the anxiety cherry to top your trip planning worries.So on today's episode I will be sharing some inspiration for easy, delicious & healthy meals & snacks to prepare for your Pesach outings this year!Enjoy & Chag Sameach!Click here for links mentioned in this episode!

Spring is upon us my dear friends & with that comes seasonal allergies or Hay Fever as you may call it.I used to suffer severely from seasonal allergies with post nasal drip & seasonal asthma.I used to lock myself in the house & wait for summer when spring arrived, if I wasn't hospitalized that is with severe symptoms & shortness of breath.Today, I am able to go hiking in nature with my family during spring. Yes, that's right!So in today's episode I will be sharing:* Foods to avoid that can worsen your seasonal allergy symptoms* Foods you should be eating that help lower inflammation, boost your immune system & lower histamine* As well as supplements that could help lower allergic responses in your body.Are you ready? Let's dive in!Click here for resources mentioned in episode!

I have been anxious leading up to Pesach, seder, the family interactions awaiting & all that comes with this great holiday around the corner.I realized that I really don't like feeling out of control,and Pesach & Family can be one of those situations.So how to deal with all the uncomfortable situations coming your way?By making your list of your top 3!I am sharing my list of top 3 for this coming Pesach. I hope this gives you inspiration to feel a little more comfortable out of your comfort zone.Let's dive in!Click here for this episode's shownotes!

I recently was invited by my friend Tanya to give a talk to the amazing women in her community.Tanya helps caregivers be intentional, find joy & make changes to their lives & I was invited to talk to them about stress in relation to our hormones & the effect of nutrition on both.I was very honored to talk to these brave people who really do experience daily & sometimes extreme stress in their lives.We got into how stress can affect our health & hormones & what foods can worsen stress, but mainly we talked about what foods can help lower Cortisol in the body to help balance our health.I think what I was most passionate about during this talk was sharing tips on how to make eating healthy sustainable AND manageable especially for these women with intense schedules.I asked Tanya if I could share the recording from our talk together as I believe that we all could benefit from these tips for our hectic lives along with the knowledge to better understand our body, & Tanya most graciously agreed.I honestly finished this talk on such a high & had a hard time winding down to get to sleep, so I hope you get a lot out of this episode & enjoy it as much as I did!Let's dive in!To learn more about Tanya, click here!

There are so very many things happening on Purim, so many things to talk about & I was having a hard time deciding what this special episode should be about, so… I let YOU decide!I loved reading about your challenges, seeing that I'm not alone (lol)But the biggest one that most of you were talking about was Mishloach Manot or Shalach Manos.So this is a Purim mitzvah in which we give a food gift with 2 dishes or portions to at least 1 person.This sweet giving mitzvah has become a little bigger than that, but today I want to talk about some of the challenges you raised around this Mitzvah.Let's divide it into 3:1- Planning Mishloach Manot- with ideas & inspiration for yourself & your community2- Getting Mishloach Manot- & enjoying the "good stuff", plus a little family tip to brighten your day3- & the after effects of mishloach manot- to continue the giving & quickly cleanse yourself & your family.Let's dive in!Click here for this episode's shownotes!

I am an emotional eater.If I'm upset, if someone insulted me, if things are not going the way I planned or if I'm in a stressful situation,I'm reaching & searching & munching on food.In the past years, I've become more mindful to this & it has helped me embrace that this is something I do, as well as be able to make choices & be more in control.But Shira, my guest on this episode, has taken dealing with Emotional Eating to a whole other level...On this episode, Shira Gura is joining us to teach her "unSTUCK" method & how it relates to emotional eating.Shira Gura is an emotional well-being coach and author. She is the creator of simple, but powerful mindset tools that help people get emotionally unstuck so they can effectively cope with the obstacles life throws at them. Shira is the international award-winning author of the books, "Getting unSTUCK: Five Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being" and "The CLEAR Way: Five Simple Steps to be Mentally Prepared for Anything" and is the host of the weekly podcast, "You Can Handle Anything!" The 5 steps Shira teaches were so eye- opening for me, & what's amazing is that you can use this tool right away!!Are you ready to deal with emotional eating from a whole new, refreshing & calming perspective?Let's dive in!Click here for shownotes for this episode!

I am cold, & I live in the desert.So imagine how I'm feeling with flying out to Canada in 2 days.Ya, lol, a little scared, gotta be honest...When thinking how I could stay warm, besides the many layers I'm packing,I was thinking about my favorite warming spices & how I can use them during my trip.Spices are these little gifts that turn our spice cabinet into a natural medicine cabinet.The 7 warming spices I talk about in this episode will help heat up your winter,as well as help with a large amount of health issues likediabetes, blood sugar, metabolism, blood pressure, inflammation, aging, skin issues & so much more!Are you ready to dig in?Let's go!Click here for show notes!

When wanting to make a nutrition change, one of the obstacles can be the person we love most, that's right, the person we chose to share our life with.Struggles like:*  How to deal with Infertility or other Hormonal challenges as a couple with all the stress that could bring to your relationship,* or even our Husband not believing in natural medicine, or just worrying he won't have what to eat anymore once you change the way YOU eat,* and even just really wanting your Husband joining you on your health journey & wanting to figure out how to make that happen.If these are struggles you are dealing with, then pull up a chair my friend, because I brought Micki Lavin-Pell, to the show. Micki, is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Coach, since 2002. She has worked with hundreds of individuals and couples to help them create relationships which fulfill them, enabling them to thrive.We dive into all these topics I mentioned & I loved some of the practical ideas Micki talks about in this episode!Are you ready to dive in?Let's go!Shownotes for this Episode can be found here! 

After talking about the2 hormonal health issues related to Covid 2 weeks ago,I realized that for some (myself included), there are aspects of this crazy Corona time that are even harder…This week, In celebration of our 40th episode,I invited my sister, Tamar Rund, to join me & talk about the emotional aspect of dealing with Covid as it relates to being in lockdown or quarantined with our kids.Honestly, this is one of my biggest struggles, keeping my kids entertained & not going crazy in the process… Tamar is my mentor when it comes to parenting& she has some amazing tips & inspiration to share with you that you can use whether you are stuck at home with your kids because of Covid, or just regular vacation time!I'm so excited for you to join our sister conversation today in hopes that this will spark some calm in a time of craziness as it has done for me.Let's dive in!Click here for this episode's shownotes!

Did you know you could get your menu reviewed on the Podcast?Click here to get your menu reviewed as well!Today, the lady who sent in her menu, is 39 & dealing with severe PMS- depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and agitation around her period.And this all started only 2 years ago!So, we explore together WHY women have PMS,we talk about the 3 things we need to do to get rid of PMS& give specific foods as well as other tips to help you achieve these 3 steps!Are you ready? Let's dive in!Shownotes for this episode can be found here!

Omicron in particular & Covid in general is wreaking havoc right now in everyone's lives.I have been getting a lot of questions around covid & our hormonal cycle.Women whose periods are completely off, women whose periods have disappeared altogether- & this is both from women that have had Covid or have been vaccinated.So today we are going to be talking about the limited studies done on this topic, as well as hypothesis that are being made.We will try to understand WHY some women are experiencing hormonal change & I will share my thoughts & experience with women going through hormonal changes due to Covid,& finally I will be sharing how to prepare your body for any scenario- hopefully that won't be necessary, & also, if YOU are experiencing these hormonal side effects due to covid, we will talk about what you can do.Are you ready? Let's dive in!Click here for this episode's shownotes!

There are 4 steps for healing your hormones using the power of food & nutrition.step 1- Nourish your bodystep 2- Get rid of Inflammationstep 3- Strengthen your Microbiome& step 4- Personal Nutritional Nuances- this is the step we will be talking about today.This is where things get personal & specific for YOUR body, & YOUR specific hormonal imbalance.No 2 bodies are the same, & as much as the 3 1st steps are crucial for any woman dealing with hormonal imbalance,Whether you're...Suffering from Infertility & there doesn't seem to be a reasonSuffering from other Hormonal Imbalances such as PCOS or PMSSuffering from a Hormonal Autoimmune disease- such as Endometriosis, Pre-diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes or Thyroid issuesGoing through Perimenopause & would like to be symptom free Step #4- is what wraps it all up nicely with a bow & makes sure that all the amazing work you're doing on your healing journey is specific to YOU!So let's dive on in!Shownotes to this episode can be found here!

Have you heard the amazing and exciting news?It is finally here- my English program!!Healthy Happy Hormones is a 10-week program in which you will Enjoy the journey to naturally healing your body,with delicious, easy (& kosher) recipes,a step-by-step formula to fully understanding & healing your hormones,& tools for making your healing process easy & sustainable!In this program, you will go from feeling frustrated with balancing your hormones to fully gaining control.You will get the exact steps needed to take control of your hormonal health through eating nutritious & delicious foods& learn how to create daily habits to make it a sweet way of life!Registration ends next week on Thursday, Jan. 20th & we get going on Jan. 23rd.So to see all the details & all the special bonuses I have for you, click here! So today, I asked 3 of the lovely ladies who have been through the Hebrew program to share their healing story with you.I know that when deciding to make a really monumental change, we can have our reservations & be hesitant not only to take the leap but in believing in ourselves and our ability to really make it happen this time around.That's why it was important for me to bring you these stories to get inspired & maybe answer some lingering questions you may have around The Healthy Happy Hormones program.Let's dive in!

I am going to be getting real with you about my health journey.Specifically, I'll let you in on where I got stuck, where I was struggling & what I did to get me through that & onward healing my body.Now, I'm not going to be talking about things that were hard- like actually finding time to make myself food or to find the time to actually sit down & eat that food. Those are real & very important obstacles to learn how to deal with & actually I am going to be discussing this in depth in my upcoming Masterclass next week! Have you signed up for that yet? This free Masterclass is called: How to Heal Your Hormones with the Power of Food. I will be talking about the 3 secrets to eating well, healing your body & making it fun & easy, so if you haven't grabbed your free seat yet, head over here!So, what will we be talking about on this episode? I want to share some hard truths I had to deal with as well as some hard times I went through that had the potential of stopping my healing journey in its track & how I was able to overcome these obstacles.I'm hoping that these tips I share can be useful for you when moving forward on YOUR special journey to health.Are you ready?Let's dive in!

Our first menu review on the Podcast is here & I am so excited to get to really help each & every one of you on your journey to health.Today's special lady suffers from Secondary Infertility- she has 2 beautiful children which she got pregnant with them easily, but now she's been trying for 3 years unsuccessfully. Also, she suffers from severe digestive issues.We talk about her health challenges, some habits she's having a hard time dealing with as well as digging into her menu & how little changes can make a huge impact.I can't wait for you to join in!Head over here to apply to get YOUR menu reviewed as well :)

Over the years, trying to deal with the many different health challenges on my plate, I tried even more, ways to change my nutrition to fix these health challenges I was dealing with...I think I always knew on a deep level how fundamental nutrition was to the way my body functioned.But, I'm sure you can relate to this, with every try & every fail, I felt like there must be something wrong specifically with MY body- even if I believe that everyone can heal, I apparently was the exception.This was beyond disheartening but the good news my dear friend, is that there is something important which will make ALL the difference on your journey to nutritional healing.Today, I will be teaching you how to check what foods are not serving YOUR specific body.In my years of practice, I teach fundamentals of nutrition, the base for hormonal healing, the steps needed to take.With that, I always make sure to teach how to do a personal check. These nuances are what makes all the difference.You could be nourishing your body, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, strengthening your microbiome, yet still, something is not clicking. This my friend is where these personal nuances make the big change.In this episode we will dive in to the 3 levels for personal nuances for healing nutrition!For all resources mentioned in this episode, click here!

Today we are going to be talking about a topic near & dear to my heart- endometriosis. I should really say that these women are near & dear to my heart, since I have had the honor of being able to help women suffering from endometriosis on my programs. Their suffering is just so horrible. Really, my heart goes out to anyone suffering from this horrible autoimmune disease.I've experienced hands on how beneficial an anti-inflammatory & gut-healing diet is for women with endometriosis who have been through my programs.They went from being in agony not only around their period- but just on a daily basis they were in pain, to living completely pain free when sticking to the way of eating we learnt.Unfortunately, there is no cure for Endometriosis.But, there are natural remedies for endometriosis that can be utilized before turning to hormone treatments or invasive surgical procedures.So today I want to dig down with you all about nutrition to help with the symptoms of Endometriosis.Are you ready? Let's dive in!All resources for this episode can be found here!

I have to be honest that I'm a little nervous coming in to our conversation today about weight.I mean, besides this being such a taboo topic, it is something that I have struggled with most of my life.Being that I had PCOS, that I have insulin resistance, that I had pre-diabetes- this is not very surprising.I know, that MANY women dealing with hormonal imbalance, weight gain accompanies their hardship- that it seems like they literally have tried EVERYTHING possible- but the weight is stubborn & just won't budge.And even when we are adamant & finally see some weight loss, it is a short lived success & the weight piles back on with interest.Ugh! This is truly just so disheartening & one of the biggest injustices of the world in my mind!So today we are going to be talking about the reasons for weight gain as well as the reasons for having a hard time to get rid of excess weight & of course we will be talking about what we can do about it.Are you ready to dive in?

 We are headed North for a few days to celebrate Chanukah with my family.And as much as I am a seasoned traveler & partier today on my health journey,I remember how hard it was going to parties & traveling anywhere, when I was at the beginning of my journey to health & trying to figure out how to enjoy myself, eat well, & make sure to stick to my health goals.Also, after speaking to some of my clients & realizing their worries about getting through this beautiful holiday, I decided to give you my best tips & tricks for how to navigate Chanukah, being invited to parties, going away on vacation while you are on your health journey.We talk about car rides, parties, hotels & day trips & I even have some amazing recipes I will be sharing with you!Are you ready?Let's dive in!Head here for all resources mentioned in this episode!

I have a treat for you today!  Yonina Rubinstein, who is a certified sexuality educator has decided to spread some amazing light this Chanukah & it really could not have come at a better time in the dark of the winter.Yonina has collected 17 of the most amazing women together for A women's health & wellness conference called Between Darkness to Light.This is a free conference made for you, made for any woman seeking some light in their personal winter.There are abundant lectures to listen to like nutrition for menopause, aromatherapy, tapping, healthy sexuality, aromatherapy & more.  I will be giving a masterclass with a deep dive on the 4 types of PCOS & how to heal naturally- it's going to be a good one! & this conference will all be available for free for 3 weeks only starting Chanukah, so, sign up here to reserve your virtual seat! Also, if you want to be a part of spreading the light- share this episode with a friend and have her join you in this virtual conference!I was able to get 9 of the amazing women from the conference to hop on to today's podcast & share with us what from darkness to light means to them.Let me tell you that just editing & putting together this episode I feel 10 pounds lighter with all the light these women have shared. I'm sure you will find some thoughts that will resonate with you & I'll share my favorite ones at the end!Let's dive in & get our light on :)

What we eat has an impact on our body, mind and spirits, we all know this.Our mood, libido & desire all stem from our intricate hormonal system,& surprisingly, even when eating a healthful diet,There are certain foods that can play a role in our intimacy for better or worse.On this special Zoom call that Intimacy & Marriage Coach Leah Peleg invited me to, we will be understanding our bodies at a deeper level with regard to mood, libido & desire, so that you can be in control from a place of knowledge.We will be discussing foods that may be interfering with our hormonal system & therefor causing mood imbalances,And finally we will be learning about foods that could really make a difference in your journey to great intimacy!I am so excited that Leah let me share this amazing conversation we had with you & I'm sure you will get so many nuggets of wisdom you can implement in your life immediately!Are you ready?Let's dive in!

I got some e-mails recently from Women who have made the decision to quit hormonal birth control for the sake of their current & future health,& are opting to use non-hormonal contraceptives.I've mentioned in past episodes the importance of our natural functioning hormones for our mood, brain health, bone health, breast health & more, as opposed to the bleed which occurs when we are on hormonal birth control- & there is no ovulation with hormonal birth control, therefor- no production of progesterone- the oh so important hormone for our health & happiness even after we go through menopause.So, the questions I got were about different side effects these women are experiencing when getting off the pill.So, today we are going to be talking about some of the possible side effects YOU may be experiencing:1-      Acne2-      Mood Fluctuations3-      Non-existent or Irregular PeriodsWe will understand why this is happening & we will be talking about natural ways you can help your body transition in a calmer way.Are you ready to dive in?

I have a special guest joining me today!Sara-Chana Silverstein is a Master Herbalist, Classical Homeopathy, and the author of the newly released book MOODTOPIA. She is a wife and mother of seven children. She makes frequent appearances on all the TV networks across the US and is also interviewed on podcasts and online and print magazines. She teaches people how they can safely integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. She also guests lectures at Medical Schools and medical conferences nationally and internationally.& she is joining us today as we discuss herbs you can use to elevate your mood!anxiety, depression, gloominess, overwhelm, heartbreak, feeling stuck sadness & brain fog- each one of these can be helped using the potent power of herbs!Join us for this informative & fun conversation!

You CAN take charge of your life, & having Insulin Resistance, Diabetes or PCOS does not have to be the headline of your health & life.So today, we will:1-      Understand why we have Insulin Resistance & what that actually means2-      We will talk about the hormonal health challenges that come from Insulin Resistance3-      And finally, we will discuss how to be in control of your health & still enjoy food & life.I have Insulin Resistance & found it so very hard to get rid of sugar from my life.There are a few steps I took that made all the difference which we will be discussing in this episode!Pull up a chair & let's dive in!Click here to get your free guide & recipe collection: "The Hormone Fixer Starter Kit"!

I absolutely love Shabbos!I mean really, what's not to love- day off from work, quality family time (we love playing board games- actually, that's not true, I prefer curling up on the couch with a good book, but I love seeing my boys all play board games together) and of course- the food!The delicious mouthwatering meals we get to eat- either using recipes that have been passed down for generations or exotic & new recipes we get to try out.Some of the foods you can find on my Shabbos table are from my Hungarian heritage like chicken Paprikash, or my Husbands Tunisian heritage like Tomato bean soup.But also, we love having sushi, or Mexican meals once in a while.But let's face it- Shabbos is a lot surrounding food- no matter what your level of tradition is.But if I'm being completely honest, I have to confess to feelings of post- shabbos remorse.Feeling bad mentally & physically from the eating choices I mad during the weekend.So today, I am going to be sharing with you the 5 places I was really stuck when trying to do shabbos on my health journey.And of course, I'm going to be sharing tips & tricks to get you through these hurdles & let you enjoy every bite of shabbos :)Click here to get your free guide "The Hormone Fixer Starter Kit"- filled with delicious recipes (some discussed in this episode)

Besides being a Hormone Nutrition Coach I am also a Modern Dance Instructor.Even though I have been dancing since I'm 4 & have been teaching for the past 16 years,exercise has always been a struggle for me!It was hard getting up to move my body when I was so completely exhausted  and unhealthy,and even when I was doing well, just getting into the good habit and exercising regularly, let's just say that naturally I prefer couch potato mode & curling up on the couch with a good book.I was speaking to some women this past week, consulting them about nutrition for PCOS, for perimenopause, for infertility, & one of the questions that kept coming up was about exercise- what we should be doing? How much? How often? & How can I actually get myself out of the house to do it?So today we are going to be diving deep and talking about:1-      What affect does exercise really have on our mood, weight loss & hormonal balance?2-      Exercise for lowering blood sugar levels3-      When you should not be exercising?4-      How often and how long your workouts should be?5-      And finally we are going to be discussing how to turn exercise into a habit that truly lasts & becomes a part of our routineAre you ready? Let's dive in!

The symptoms of perimenopause leading to menopause are no joking matter.And even though it's only a phase & will pass,you could prepare your body to live symptom free or reduce symptoms such as heat waves, insulin resistance, sleep deprivation, low metabolism, night sweats as much as possible.In this episode we talk about how perimenopause is a window of opportunity for great health moving forward & what we can do to make sure to utilize this window.'We also discuss the importance of having as many natural periods as possible for the health benefits we reap from natural hormones who will soon disappear.And finally, we talk about the 5 things you need to take care of now to make sure you lower or eliminate any perimenopausal symptoms-with a dive into the foods you should eat, the foods you should avoid & more tips & tricks!Are you ready?Let's dive in!If you're ready to take the steps needed for preparing your body for this life transformation, download the free guide I made for you: "The Period Fixer Starter Kit"- filled with delicious recipes & empowering information to get you started on your health journey!

I have to be honest- I feel like I'm always running around.With 6 kids, a full time job, & so much more, it's hard to find time to take care of myself.In the past, I kept telling myself that I'll wait till the kids grow up to have the time to eat properly.Or in my mind, I'm always waiting for that next phase in life where things will calm down/get easier/something will happen & then life will be less crazy & I'll be able to do everything I plan for myself- like make delicious & healthy meals or go to yoga...But really, if we don't make things happen, nothing external is going to come to our rescue.I've had to change my health completely while finding a way to do it that would be sustainable for my crazy busy life.On today's episode I am sharing with you the 3 things I do to make sure I don't get left behind.These 3 tips really helped me manage my chaos in a way that even though I don't want to go into the kitchen because my kids took over & turned it into a sand storm scene (that's a real thing here in the desert, I promise lol), I still have food to eat,and even though I really wanted to add health to my life, though never got around to doing it- this helped make that happen!Are you ready to dive in?Download your free guide:  "The Period Fixer Starter Kit" Here!

Yom Kippur is right around the corner, and a day that has so much spiritual meaning can turn into a day of dread from fasting.I know that this is especially hard with little kids around that don't really care if you are fasting or not.So today's short & sweet episode will give you some tips & tricks to prepare for the fast- what you should be eating & drinking before,as well as how to break your fast & avoid the nasty sugar spikes that come with it.Gmar Chatima Tova!

The Jewish Holiday season is upon us, which usually means a lot of family meals.I used to feel so heavy, with little energy during this month of Holidays, & I know it could be disheartening when trying to make healthy changes, to see it all fail.So today we are going to be talking about 3 steps you can take to making sure this holiday season is different.* We're going to talk about how to make intentional choice* We're going to learn some tips to making healthy easier* & we are going to be learning the trick to making healthy nutrition choices sustainable throughout this happy yet hectic time of year!Are you ready?Let's get started!Clicke HERE to get your free copy of "The Period Fixer Starter Guide"!This free guide will help you get started in naturally healing PCOS, Infertility, PMS & any hormonal related health issue.

So my daughter is 3, & I'm really only dealing with a lot of teenage boys at home right now, but it doesn't stop me preparing for when my sweet Noga will reach the age. Especially since I had such a hard time when getting my period. But before talking about the nutrition that will help our girls not suffer from cramping & other symptoms, I really wanted to address the emotional side as an opening to talking about the nutrition.Chana Carlebach is my guest today. I met her on the Facebook group: "Jewish Women talk about Intimacy" where I was so happy to be invited to give a talk about Libido & birth control & today Chana will be talking to us all about preparing our girls for this amazing transformation.I have to be honest that this interview hit me raw in facing the hardships I went through with body image, intimacy as well as where all this meets me as a Mother of a girl & I can't wait to hear what you take away from this open & loving conversation!

Ilana Hart is a Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition Counselor, a Culinary Nutrition Expert, and a Certified Instructor with the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is also a mom of 2 girls, ages 3 & 5.Ilana's motto is: A nourished mama is a happier, healthier mama & she is joining me today to talk all about Nutrition for new Moms, what foods we should avoid &what superfoods can help our body heal postpartum.We also have an important conversation about postpartum depression- and nutrient deficiencies to look out for.And finally, Ilana shares some great ideas, tips & tricks to take all this knowledge and make it easier to eat a healthy & nourishing diet for tired, sleep deprived mothers.Ilana is passionate about helping women feel more energized during the hugely transitional time of pregnancy and early motherhood. She loves getting creative in the kitchen with easy, delicious snacks and meals that are also practical and quick to make & I'm so excited she joined me to share all this with you!For more Information about Ilana, visit: lovefood.co.il/17

When I transitioned to healthy lifestyle, some of my kids were babies, but some of them were older. I really wanted them to be on board & make healthier choices, but that only caused a lot of distress & arguments.After digging in to understand how children deal with nutrition changes, I was able to help my kids make better choices while keeping the peace & happiness in the house.In this episode we will be talking about the stages younger kids need to go through to be ready to taste new & healthy foods as well as some really fun tips to get your older kids on board as well.Wishing you & your kiddos a great, delicious (& hopefully clean hahaha) summer vacation!