Women's Wellness Radio

This is the 195th episode of Women's Wellness Radio. We've been on air for almost 3 years, and done a lot of good work. And I'm ready for a little change of pace. This is our last episode! Here's what you'll hear: Min 00:30 Changes on the WWR Min 01:45 Finding our mission in work Min 03:00 Toxins in our daily lives Min 04:00 What's next for WWR Min 07:00 Seeing new clients Min 07:30 Past episodes on WWR Resources: Hormone Detox Tribe Group on Facebook Hormone Detox Shop YouTube channel Free gift "5 Easy Detox Swaps for Women's Health" Free Consultation (includes free consultation information) 5 Easy Detox Swaps for Women’s Health Are you doing all the ‘right things’ but still feeling blah? Get my list of 5 Easy Detox Swaps for Women’s Health to start clearing out the toxins and reset your system to feel better today! Click here to learn more...

Kiran Krishnan is a Microbiologist with over 20 years experience in the probiotics industry. In this webinar we did in May, Kiran talks about leaky gut, the microbiome, gluten, the immune system & supplements for a leaky gut. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:20 Introduction to WWC Min 04:05 Kiran Krishnan & his work Min 08:35 Leaky gut progression Min 13:13 Effects of a leaky gut Min 17:15 Effects of stress on the gut Min 20:40 Symptoms of a leaky gut Min 23:30 Is leaky gut genetic? Min 27:15 Gluten & Megaspore Min 33:25 Eating right Min 35:50 Megaspore Min 43:20 Getting the right probiotic Min 48:25 GI Restore supplement Min 50:25 Taking probiotics for bloating Min 54:30 GI Assist supplement & gut restoration kit Min 1:01:00 Parasites & leaky gut Min 1:04:35 Candida, immune deficiency & breastfeeding while on probiotics Min 1:11:00 Histamine Resources: Megaspore  Gut Restoration kit  Gut Infection kit  GI Restore powder  GI Assist  Atrantil  Healing Gut & Oral Infections With Herbs with Rachel Fresco  Why Chronic Bloating Happens with Eric Rieger  High Energy Morning Detox Guide No time to detox?  If you are willing to put in just 5 minutes a day, you’ll see a shift in just 5 days! Grab our High Energy Morning Guide and get some spring back in your step, naturally. Learn more here...

Dr Eric Rieger is an anesthetist and registered nurse. He is our guest this week where we talk about bloating, SIBO, IBS, gut bacteria, causes of chronic bloating, and polyphenols. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:55 Causes of SIBO Min 05:55 Dr. Rieger's health history Min 08:45 Archaea bacteria in the small bowel Min 11:20 Other bacteria found in the bowel Min 13:50 Chronic bloating & foods that feed bloating Min 20:15 Resetting & intermittent fasting Min 23:10 Foods that increase bloating (FODMAP foods) Min 29:30 Polyphenols Min 34:50 Using Atrantil To learn more about Dr. Eric Rieger & Atrantil, visit this website and follow them on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Resources: Atrantil   Megaspore  Schedule a Free consultation  SIBO Causes and Treatments with Dr. Ken Brown  Most Bloating is Caused by This... Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case. As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Ann Melin & I are your guests this week. Ann is our lead coach at WWC. In this episode we talk about some of my own test results, mold tests for the home & body, testing for chemicals in the body, heavy metal testing, and organic acids testing. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:10 Tests covered at Women's Wellness Collaborative Min 04:40 Toxicity in the body Min 07:10 Hair mineral analysis testing Min 11:00 Glyphosate test & urine test Min 17:30 Water test Min 19:10 The dust test & Marcon's test Min 21:55 Organic acids test Min 30:00 Serotonin Min 34:30 Nutritional markers Resources: Sign up for a Free consult here  Hormone Detox shop  Video version of the interview with Ann Melin Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case. As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a Women’s Hormone Practitioner and an essential oils expert. This episode is a recording of a webinar with Dr. Mariza on essential oils for hormones. We talk about perimenopause & menopause, the thyroid, nutritional tips & essential oils. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:10 Dr. Mariza Snyder & her mother's health history Min 06:20 Dr. Snyder's former client testimonial Min 07:45 Committing to functional medicine Min 10:00 Hormonal imbalances & prescriptions Min 12:10 What are hormones? Min 13:20 The Charlie's Angels of hormones Min 16:30 The Foundational 5 Min 21:10 Eating right for your hormones Min 29:10 Essential oils & herbs Min 31:50 How to use essential oils Min 34:05 Essential oil protocols Min 40:20 Low Progesterone & Dr. Snyder's protocols Min 47:55 Phytoestrogens Min 50:00 Dr. Synder's protocols for hormone balancing To learn more about Dr. Mariza Snyder, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Instagram  Pinterest  Resources: Hormone Detox shop Doterra Essential Oils shop  Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Dr. Darin Ingels is a naturopathic physician, clinical microbiologist and immunologist with a speciality in Lyme disease.  He previously came on to the show to talk about mold and has authored the book "The Lyme Solution". Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:00 Introducing Dr. Darin Ingels Min 03:15 The basics & myths of Lyme disease Min 06:45 EMF & Lyme disease Min 09:00 Lyme symptom diagnosis vs testing Min 14:30 Dr. Ingels 5-part immune boosting plan Min 19:00 Dr. Ingels's book & resources Min 22:00 Quick fixes to Lyme disease To learn more about Dr. Darin Ingels, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram Pinterest  Resources: Dr. Darin Ingels on Mold Week  The Lyme Solution book Free chapter of The Lyme Solution book Free recipe book Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist, and Functional medicine practitioner. He is back on the show in the event of his new book coming out called "Hashimoto's Triggers". In this episode we talk about Hashimoto's disease & its triggers, the connection between thyroid & SIBO, and essential oils. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:05 Introducing Dr. Eric Osansky's new book Min 02:55 What are Hashimoto's triggers? Min 04:25 Food triggers Min 08:00 Estrogen dominance Min 12:10 The connection between thyroid & SIBO Min 18:10 Blood sugar as a trigger for Hashimoto's Min 21:55 Blue light exposure Min 23:45 Dr. Osansky's book Min 24:05 Using essential oils To learn more about Dr. Osansky, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Resources: Hashimoto's Triggers book  Addressing Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease with Dr. Eric Osansky  Receive a FREE CHAPTER from Dr. Osansky's book "Hashimoto's Triggers" Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Lindsay Christensen is a nutritionist, health coach & health writer. She's our new staff writer at WWC. In this episode we talk about Lindsay's chronic childhood illness, diagnosis, the different treatments she's taken and how taking a paleo approach has made a difference for her. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:35 Introducing Lindsay Christensen Min 03:55 Lindsay's health history & recovery Min 10:35 Lyme infection Min 14:50 The ancestral approach to healing Min 19:45 Lindsay's diet Min 25:05 Being diligent with your health Min 27:20 The circadian rhythms Min 36:35 Lindsay's favorite botanicals & binders Min 41:20 Intermittent fasting Min 46:00 Lindsay's resources To learn more about Lindsay Christensen, visit her website here  and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Twitter  Resources: WWC Supplement Shop  The Best Supplements for Leaky Gut Gut Restoration kit Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Jane Barlow Christensen is a master Herbalist and co-founder of Barlow Herbal. Her father, Max G. Barlow, worked with Dr. ET Krebs Jr and Dr. Hulda Clark, inventor of the Essiac formula. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. In this episode we talk about herbs, Lomatium, virus infections, and Jane's supplements. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:25 Introducing Jane Barlow Min 05:10 The art of putting herbs together Min 09:35 Jane's Lomatium formula Min 16:00 Munityboost  Min 23:35 Jane's turmeric formula Min 26:55 Chlorella & spirulina Min 31:35 Heartlove supplement - includes cayenne pepper, cinnamon, & slippery Elm Min 36:35 Brain Glow  Min 42:15 Jane's parasite products & resources To learn more about Jane Barlow, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: WWC Supplement Shop Functional Health Solutions program Hormone Webinar with Dr. Mariza Snyder (June 05 3 PM PST, 6 PM EST) Spring Cleaning Pack Glowing Vitality Skin serum Munityboost  Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Dr. Rachel Fresco is a doctor of Chinese Medicine out of California. She's also the founder and President of Bio-Botanical Research. In this episode we talk about her formulations, biofilms, gut infections, essential oils, oral health, and eating healthy. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:00 Introducing Dr. Rachel Fresco Min 03:58 Dr. Fresco's Biocidin® formula Min 09:40 Biofilms Min 14:55 Microbial blends Min 20:30 Olive leaf extract & essential oils Min 25:00 Using Biocidin Min 29:00 Binders Min 32:15 Biocidin Throat Spray Min 38:20 Marcons Min 40:15 Dentalcidin & oral health Min 46:53 Amalgam filling & detoxifying Min 52:45 Eating healthy Min 64:40 Dr. Fresco's resources To learn more about Rachel Fresco and her company Bio-Botanical Research, visit her website here and on Facebook  Resources: WWC shop Leaky Gut Solutions Webinar on May 22, 2018 2:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Dentalcidin toothpaste Gut Restoration Kit MegaSporeBiotic Cyrex Labs     Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Dr. Kasia Kines is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the CEO of EBV Educational Institute who specializes in the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). Her new ground-breaking book on EBV combines medical research with practical applications, written both for the medical community and the layperson in mind. The book will be released in late spring/summer 2018. In this episode, we talk about the EBV, Mononucleosis, testing, childhood infections & recovery. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:35 Introducing Dr. Kasia Kines Min 04:48 How Dr. Kines got into EBV specialization Min 06:35 Testing for EBV & seeking treatment Min 10:00 The connection between EBV & other conditions Min 11:50 How many people have EBV? Min 15:00 Mononucleosis (mono) Min 19:05 Childhood infections & lab testing for EBV Min 27:30 Botanicals & superfoods for helping with EBV Min 35:00 Flipping your health script Min 36:50 Olive-leaf extract Min 40:35 Dr. Kines newsletter & freebies Min 46:35 EBV recovery To learn more about Dr. Kasia Kines, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Resources: Leaky Gut Solutions webinar Dr. Kines’ EBV Online Clinician Training Program EBV Help website Medical Medium book by Anthony William Dr. Kines’ Free gift Immunosciences Labs DirectLabs LifeExtension Dr. Kines article on EBV & Olive-leaf extract Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Tami Wilson is part of our staff at WWC and joined our online coaching program as a client about a year ago. She's our special guest this week where we talk about her health history, menstrual cycle, negative self-talk, working at WWC among other topics. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:00 Introducing Tami Wilson & her health history Min 05:12 Puberty & irregular cycles Min 08:30 Tami's health in high school Min 11:40 Seeking natural treatment Min 17:30 Testing with naturopaths Min 20:35 Online coaching at WWC Min 23:20 Home cooking & changes experienced Min 28:20 Negative self-talk Min 31:45 Personal care products Min 33:58 Distrust in the medical community Min 37:10 Testing on the WWC coaching program Min 43:50 Shifts & improvements experienced Min 49:30 Working at WWC Resources: Functional Health Solutions sign-up form Leaky Gut Solutions webinar May 22, 2018 2:00 PM in Pacific Time Perfect Periods Program Improve Your Genetic Performance with Dr. Ben Lynch High Energy Morning Detox Guide WWC Shop Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Jaclyn Renee is a holistic health coach specializing in digestion & hormone health. She's our special guest this week because she is one of our clients in our coaching program. We talk about her health journey, diet, testing, and hormones. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:00 Introducing Jaclyn Renee Fracchia Min 05:05 Jaclyn's health history before WWC Min 07:15 Jaclyn's digestive issues as a child Min 10:10 Jaclyn's diet & eating habits Min 15:45 Testing & results Min 22:25 Re-testing Min 25:10 Thyroid, hormones & heavy metal testing Min 31:00 Jaclyn's private coaching practice Min 35:17 Jaclyn's free guide to healing the gut To learn more about Jaclyn Renee, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook page  Private Facebook Group for women with digestive issues Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Resources: Learn more about our Functional Health Solutions program Leaky Gut Solutions webinar May 22, 2018 2:00 PM in Pacific Time Get the free 5-Day Beat The Bloat - A Guide To Healing The Gut by joining Jaclyn's JRWCrew Group on Facebook Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!  

Jodi Cohen is the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, an essential oils company, and the best selling author of "Healing with Essential Oils". She's a nutritional therapist and essential oils expert. In this episode we talk about the nervous system and how to get into parasympathetic rest mode, getting a good night's sleep, the adrenal glands, and histamine. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:35 Introducing Jodi Cohen Min 03:25 Jodi's health history Min 08:40 Essential oil formulas Min 11:00 How essential oils work Min 17:45 Jodi's first approach to helping clients: improving sleep Min 22:55 Mold & clearing the sinuses Min 23:40 Melatonin and how it detoxifies Min 25:40 Effects of stress on the body Min 28:50 The adrenals & HPA Min 34:10 Detoxifying estrogen Min 35:45 Using binders Min 38:40 Mood adjustment with essential oils Min 45:15 Histamine balance for air cleaning Min 46:05 Jodi Cohen's essential oils Min 48:30 Jodi's resources To learn more about Jodi Cohen, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook page  Facebook discussion group  Pinterest  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: Buy essential oils 10% off using the code "womenswellness" What Women Want: An Essential Oils Webinar (24 April 2018 2:00 PM Pacific Time) Essential Oils and Supplements for a Leaky Gut webinar (26 April 2018 2:00 PM Pacific Time) Free gift: Download a free chapter of Jodi's book, Healing with Essential Oils Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Megan Schwarz is an attorney turned female hormonal health advocate, with a specialty in skin care. She offers clients dietary, lifestyle, and hormonal support focused on inflammatory skin issues such as hormonal acne, dermatitis, and hyperpigmentation. In this episode, we are going to focus mainly on the internal aspects of skin issues. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:15 Introducing Megan Schwarz Min 05:50 The connection between stress, healthy skin & ovulation Min 10:05 The androgens Min 12:45 Treating clients with skin issues Min 16:55 Adult acne & PCOS Min 19:20 Using the birth control pill for acne control Min 23:35 The gut & liver Min 24:40 Good skin care tips Min 30:50 Megan's resources To learn more about Megan Schwarz, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Resources: Webinar: Beautycounter - Choosing Best Products for Your Skin Type Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Bridghid McMonagle was the first certified ozone practitioner in Oregon and has trained extensively in ozone therapies. She is certified in Wilson Temperature Protocol, Prolozone, Major Autohemotherapy, LENS neurofeedback system, and IV therapy. In this episode we talk about ozone therapy, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), and heavy metal detoxification. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:15 Introducing Dr. Bridghid McMonagle Min 07:00 Going back to school Min 09:00 Basics for healthy skin and hair Min 13:30 Thyroid issues & heavy metal toxicity Min 15:10 IV therapy, chelation & heavy metal testing Min 23:20 Ozone therapy Min 29:20 PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Min 31:40 Risks to using therapies Min 34:40 Dr. Bridghid McMonagle's resources   To learn more about Dr. Bridghid McMonagle, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Lake Oswego Health Center Facebook page  Dr. Bridghid McMonagle's Facebook profile  Instagram  YouTube    Resources: Secret To A Younger You book Ultralux UV Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. Her book Period Repair Manual is out on its second edition with new sections on perimenopause, how to come off hormonal birth control and the different options for birth control. In this episode, we talk about the new book, perimenopause, managing heavy periods, and histamine intolerance. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:10 Dr. Briden's new book Min 03:45 Feedback from the first book Min 04:30 What is perimenopause? Min 05:55 The connection between hormones & symptoms of perimenopause Min 11:10 Dr. Briden's rescue prescription for perimenopause moods: Magnesium Natural Progesterone Taurine Magnolia Ziziphus Ashwagandha Vitamin B6 Min 20:20 Pregnancy in perimenopause women Min 23:35 Managing heavy periods/flooding Min 29:30 Going into perimenopause with health conditions Min 35:35 Histamine intolerance Min 44:15 Dr. Lara Briden's resources & help for teenagers   To learn more about Dr. Briden, visit her website here and follow her on social media:  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Resources: Period Repair Manual book  Perfect Periods Facebook Group Hormone Balance After 40 summit Prof Jerilynn Prior's article prescribing progesterone for heavy periods Lara's article "The Curious Link Between Estrogen and Histamine Intolerance"   Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Alan Hopkins is the CEO of YOURLABWORK, LLC and is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, we continue with the conversation on blood sugar that we started last week with Diane Sanfilippo. Hopkins talks about what prediabetes is, testing and blood sugar numbers. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:45 Dr. Alan Hopkins' background & work Min 04:25 Diabetes research Min 08:40 Lab testing at Your Lab Work  Min 10:25 Taking a stand for your health Min 12:35 Prediabetes & diabetes numbers Min 13:20 Blood sugar markers & your risk potential        - Blood sugar of 85 or less is considered perfect        - Blood sugar of 100 is prediabetes        - Blood sugar of 125 is diabetes        - Blood sugar of 126 & above is consistent with Types 2 diabetes Min 18:00 Early blood sugar screening Min 24:50 Insulin resistance Min 28:40 Effects of exercise & food on blood sugar Min 33:10 Dealing with Prediabetes Min 36:45 Custom lab work         - Metabolic panel        - Sugar metabolism & Diabetes screening        - Thyroid tests (TSH, Free T3, Free T4), Thyroid Peroxidase antibodies (for Hashimoto's)        - Advanced cholesterol panel To learn more about Alan Hopkins, visit his website here. Resources: Detoxing From Sugar with Diane Sanfilippo How High Blood Sugar Wrecks Your Hormones with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo  To get 20% discount off your lab work, use the discount code "Drr2018" Practitioner Training Program survey Custom lab work Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Diane Sanfilippo is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and New York Times bestselling author of Practical Paleo. Her new book, The 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide was released recently in January 2018. In this episode we talk about sugar addiction, changing health habits and taking charge of your health. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:45 Diane Sanfilippo's book tours Min 06:55 Diane's sugar detox books Min 09:00 Launching the 21-day sugar detox program Min 16:00 Cleanses & dealing with setbacks Min 19:10 Using judgement in making good decisions Min 24:35 Diane's objectives for her new book Min 30:05 Changing health habits Min 34:30 Diane's health coaching program Min 38:45 Connecting brands with health coaches Min 42:30 Launching a coaching program Min 46:30 Beautycounter products To learn more about Diane Sanfilippo, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Twitter  YouTube  Pinterest  Resources: Practitioner training program survey 21-Day Sugar Detox program 21-Day Sugar Detox Coaching Program Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Katie Bessack is a Certified Holistic Health Coach from California. She's also a Corporate Wellness Expert who supports companies through corporate wellness programs. In this episode we talk about some of the fundamentals of self-care for women's health like getting the right kind of fats, finding healthy snacks and getting a good night's sleep. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:25 Introduction to Katie Bressack Min 05:00 Katie's transition to women's health Min 11:00 Eating for your hormones Min 15:20 How healthy foods contribute to hormonal health Min 18:10 Eating fruits Min 25:50 What to eat for breakfast Min 27:45 Food recommendations for women's health Min 33:10 Uses of iron & magnesium Min 32:15 Katie's seed recommendations & tips for cramps Min 36:45 Katie's resources Min 39:45 Detaching yourself better every day To learn more about Katie, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Facebook group  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Resources: Katie's Free Gift Women’s Hormonal Balancing Trail Mix  Clinical Practitioner Training survey Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Ben Lynch is well-known for his study on MTHFR gene variations and is the author of the book "Dirty Genes". He is also the President of www.SeekingHealth.com, a supplement company oriented towards disease prevention and health promotion. In this episode, we learn more about genes, Dr. Lynch's work, and detoxification. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:45 Introducing Dr. Lynch & his book "Dirty Genes" Min 04:05 What are genes & DNA? Min 08:00 Dr. Lynch's health history Min 11:15 Genes & detoxification Min 15:55 SNPs Min 20:40 Dr. Lynch's dirty genes quiz Min 23:40 Changing a gene's shape Min 26:10 Effect of too much protein on genes Min 30:40 Benefits of taking carbs at night Min 32:20 Understanding your individual susceptibilities Min 37:05 Aging & changing genes  Min 41:50 Genetic testing Min 47:20 Dr. Lynch's resources To learn more about Dr. Lynch, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: Dirty Genes book  Dirty Genes course  Article on the side effects of Folic acid 26 Steps to Clean Genes - free giveaway Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

 Jessica Stopard is a Holistic Nutritionist & health coach from Canada. She discovered that the elimination diet made a big difference for her and for her clients. In this episode, we will be discussing what the elimination diet is, food sensitivity testing and healing the gut. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:00 Introducing Jessica Stopard Min 05:35 Transitioning into holistic nutrition Min 09:15 What is the elimination diet? Min 13:20 Who is this diet for? Min 16:25 Benefits of the elimination diet Min 20:00 Reintroducing foods, food sensitivities & food addiction Min 23:45 Case stories of using elimination diets Min 29:35 Foods to have in your diet Min 33:20 Jessica's holistic nutritional approach Min 34:45 Testing for food sensitivities Min 43:10 Jessica's free guide & resources To learn more about Jessica Stopard, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: Jessica's Free Beginner's Guide to Food Sensitivities Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Ann Melin is our lead health coach at Women's Wellness Radio and a certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Clinical Nutritionist, a Clinical Master Herbalist, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner. In this episode we talk about gut health, gut infections, and the best treatment protocols. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:35 The connection between gut health & hormone health Min 05:20 Symptoms of gut infections Min 11:00 Why you need to address gut parasites Min 14:35 Gut healing protocols & lab testing Min 22:50 SIBO & GI map tests Min 27:10 Links between gut parasites & other diseases Min 30:10 Getting treatment for chronic conditions Min 38:00 Treating gut parasites (candida, SIBO) Min 41:35 Herbs & supplements for gut health Min 45:20 Steps to WWC coaching Resources: Free “mini Spark Case Review” with Bridgit. You will receive a link to schedule after completing the form. WWC Shop Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Bunny Ghatrora runs Ellebox, an online delivery service for organic tampons, pads and other treats you can use during your cycle. In this episode, we will talk about toxins, tampons, deodorants, and different personal care products. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:25 Introduction to Bunny Ghatrora & Ellebox Min 07:50 What's in regular tampons? Min 10:40 Tampons vs pads Min 13:00 The Tween box & transitioning into puberty for girls Min 19:00 Other menstrual options for women Min 21:10 Personal products from Ellebox (Antiperspirants & deodorants) Min 27:00 Phthalates in personal care products Min 31:00 Customer testimonials on using Ellebox Min 33:25 Bunny's resources To learn more about Bunny Ghatrora, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: Use coupon code "wellness30" to get 30% off any Ellebox  Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Bridgit's deodorant  Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Shelley Gawith is a Functional Nutritionist in private practice in Wellington, New Zealand. She completed Nutritional Therapy Association studies, IHS Advanced Functional Assessment Training, and is a Certified Gluten Practitioner. In this episode we talk about adrenal health, her amazing health history, and her work in helping busy career women overcome fatigue & anxiety. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:30 Introducing Shelley Gawith's work Min 04:25 Shelley's health journey with chronic fatigue syndrome Min 08:30 Shelley's steps to getting better Min 12:10 Cellular energy & adrenal health Min 16:40 Root causes of Shelley's health problems Min 21:45 Work stress & its effects on the adrenals Min 26:50 Shelley's advice for career women Min 36:50 Hydrochloric acid Min 39:05 Gulping water but getting dehydrated Min 42:30 Using electrolytes Min 47:40 Shelley's resources To learn more about Shelley, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Resources: Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 31 Day Challenge  Beautycounter products - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Karen is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and weight loss expert from Canada. She is a health leader and researcher determined to revolutionize nutrition for modern women. In this episode Karen and I talk about some of the causes of weight loss resistance like stress, hormones & indigestion. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:30 What is weight loss resistance? Min 04:10 Karen's personal experience with weight loss resistance Min 09:20 Testing to get to the root cause Min 10:40 Karen's passion in nutrition & helping women Min 14:35 Causes of weight loss resistance Min 20:35 Karen's personal meal plans & health coaching Min 23:50 Weight loss resistance case scenarios Min 28:00 The ketogenic diet & being in ketosis Min 33:40 Karen's resources Min 36:25 Connecting with your health coach To learn more about Karen, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Resources: On Track program  Free recipe ebook "Paleo for Hormone Health Cookbook" Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Chris Kresser is the founder of The Kresser Institute, co-director of The California Center for Functional Medicine, and author of the new book "Unconventional Medicine" as well as New York Times best seller "The Paleo Cure". Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:55 Introduction to Chris Kresser & his health history Min 05:00 Chris Kresser's work & books Min 06:25 The state of health care & chronic disease Min 10:25 Working with health practitioners & the problem of insurance Min 21:10 The pharmaceutical industry's influence & functional medicine Min 26:25 Chris Kresser's clinical practice & programs Min 33:50 Networking for health practitioners Min 42:50 Chris Kresser's resources To learn more about Chris Kresser, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest  Google+  YouTube  Resources: Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 Kresser Institute  for practitioners Beautycounter - non-toxic line of beauty products Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Lara Adler is an environmental toxins expert who teaches practitioners very detailed information about toxins so that they can share it with their clients. In this episode we talk about how & why toxins affect our weight, ways to reduce toxins in our lives, and childhood obesity. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:30 Maintaining healthy body weight Min 07:10 How toxins & phamaceuticals affect body weight Min 14:50 Genetics & body weight Min 19:30 The diet & eating healthy organic food Min 27:50 Other ways chemicals can trigger weight gain Min 36:40 Going organic to reduce toxin exposure Min 39:00 Doing away with plastics & fragrances Min 44:50 Benefits of filtrating water Min 55:25 Lara Adler's resources To learn more about Lara Adler, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Resources: Beautycounter - non-toxic line of beauty products Tools for Teaching Toxicity Lara Adler's PDF Guide Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Caroline Stahlschmidt is a Certified Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP) and is a practicing functional nutritionist at the Functional Nutrition Alliance (FxNA) Clinic. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's but has learned to thrive with her autoimmunity through diet and lifestyle modifications. In this episode we talk about thyroid, nutrition and advanced issues about thyroid markers. Here's what you'll hear: Min 00:40 Results of our podcast survey Min 06:05 Introduction to Caroline Stahlschmidt & her Hashimoto's diagnosis Min 08:15 Factors that contributed to Caroline's Hashimoto's Min 10:00 Unhealthy guts & your poop Min 13:30 High TSH levels Min 19:00 The Epstein Barr virus Min 22:00 Caroline's evolution of symptoms Min 26:40 Getting enough sleep & rest Min 31:55 Nutrition & diet for good health Min 41:05 Yoga & Caroline's healing journey Min 47:05 Caroline's resources & work To learn more about Caroline Stahlschmidt and the Functional Nutrition Alliance (FxNA) Clinic, visit their website here and follow them on social media: Facebook  Pinterest  YouTube  Podcast Survey Our podcast survey prize winners are: Laura Erika Nicole Resources: Free ebook (Food/Mood/Poop)  Beautycounter - non-toxic line of beauty products Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Robyn Openshaw is a researcher and wellness author of 15 titles, including 2017’s #1 bestseller Vibe, The Green Smoothies Diet, and 12 Steps to Whole Foods. She's our first guest this year where we talk about detox, toxins, dieting and eating healthy. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:15 Introduction to Robyn Openshaw & her new book "Vibe" Min 07:30 Toxic load in the body Min 09:40 Robyn's health history & her grandma's fight with cancer Min 12:25 Robyn's first detox experience Min 18:35 The 26 Day Detox program Min 23:05 Taking green smoothies Min 28:45 The Ketogenic diet Min 35:20 The Paleo diet, carbs & protein Min 45:20 Intuitive eating & detoxing Min 50:30 Why detox is better than dieting Min 52:05 Fulic acid, humic acid & minerals To learn more about Robyn Openshaw, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Pinterest  Resources: Free Detox Video Mini Masterclass  12 Steps to Whole Foods Masterclass  How Not to Die by Michael Greger, MD Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman, MD Robyn’s free videos: Could Toxicity Be Why I'm Sick? How to Change Your Weight "Set Point" Forever Get 50% off our Hormone Summit, Menopause Summit, & Perfect Periods Program using the code rock2018 Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Steven Masley, MD is a physician, nutritionist, trained-chef, and author. In this episode we talk about brain health and his new book "The Better Brain Solution" coming out Jan 02. Here’s what you’ll hear: Min 01:55 The fear of aging & brain health Min 02:55 Introduction to Dr. Steven Masley Min 03:25 Motivation behind the book "The Better Brain Solution" Min 05:55 The 5 pillars to better brain health Min 06:45 The odds of cognitive dysfunction for men & women Min 08:35 Why women's brains rewire during menopause Min 10:50 Other factors affecting brain health Min 15:50 Exercise for improved brain health & insulin control Min 19:30 Ketogenic diets, memory loss and interminent fasting Min 22:10 Avoiding meat & grains when fasting Min 25:00 Nutrients & supplements for a better brain Min 30:10 Toxins (BPA, Phthaletes, Mercury), paleo eating & preservatives Min 36:55 Dr. Steven Masley's brain quiz To learn more about Dr. Masley, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook Twitter Resources:  Dr. Steven Masley's brain quiz Take our survey here for a chance to win a price Enroll for the 30-Day Better Brain Challenge  Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

I'm your guest this week where I will be reviewing the year 2017 and the decisions I made on my health, family and business. I'll be interviewed by our new team member Stephanie Risinger who'll also tell us about her podcast. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:05 Introducing Stephanie & Bridgit Min 03:15 Transitioning from Portland to Arizona Min 06:20 Review of Bridgit's physical health Min 11:16 Marcons and using Western medicine with Eastern medicine Min 14:10 Dealing with emotional health Min 20:30 Getting help from different practitioners Min 23:45 Lessons learnt in 2017 Min 26:50 Bridgit's habits and routines Min 28:50 Big wins for Women's Wellness Collaborative in 2017 Min 33:35 The future of Women's Wellness Collaborative Min 37:35 Stephanie Risinger's podcast Min 40:10 Health steps taken by Stephanie To learn more about Stephanie and her Holistic Fertility and Wellness Podcast, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Resources: Marcons And Biofilms With Dr. Yoshi Rahm Low FODMAPs diet  Are Food Sensitivities Preventing Your Pregnancy? with Sarah Clark Take our survey here for a chance to win a price Fertility Week sign up page Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure take our "Is a Gut Infection Causing Your Hormonal Imbalance" quiz here, and come on board! We have lots of valuable, free resources for women's health we share weekly. Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Wardee Harmon is the founder of Traditional Cooking School and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods. In this episode we focus on weight management, macronutrient balanced diets, traditional cooking and sourcing healthy foods. Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:00 Introduction to Wardee Harmon Min 06:00 Re-evaluating how we eat Min 13:30 Eating low-carb & restricted diets Min 16:25 Energizing vs satisfying dishes Min 18:55 The concept of traditional cooking Min 26:30 What foods to eat at home Min 28:20 Learning how to cook traditional foods Min 36:15 Wardee's programs Min 39:30 Sourcing healthy food Min 42:00 Wardee's menu plan & home cooking tips To learn more about Wardee Harmon and Traditional Cooking School, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube Twitter Google+ Resources: Sourdough bread Wardee Harmon's FREE 1-week menu plan  The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative  

Dr. Keira Barr is a dermatologist, ​author, ​​leader, ​speaker ​and​ educator​​ in​ ​her​ ​field. In this episode we talk about the skin (which is the largest organ of the body), sun exposure, skin cancer and using sun screen. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:10 Introduction to Dr. Keira Barr & her skin history Min 07:20 The skin as the largest body organ Min 08:15 The skin and mind-body connection Min 13:00 HPA access in the skin Min 15:50 Stress & believes and their effects on the skin Min 18:20 Listening to your body & skin Min 23:50 Types of skin cancers Min 31:20 When to see a dermatologist Min 33:30 Factors contributing to skin cancer Min 35:45 The right amount of sun exposure Min 42:35 Using sunscreen & spray sunscreens Min 47:35 Sleep and melatonin To learn more about Dr. Keira Barr, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Resources: Take the survey here for a chance to win a price Free 30-Day program  Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative 

I'm your guest in this episode where I talk about steps involved in the digestion process and how your digestion affects hormone production and detoxification. This is an excerpt from a training I did about digestion and hormone health. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:20 Steps in the digestion process Min 03:45 What can hamper digestion Min 07:10 The large intestine & its functions Min 08:35 Symptoms of indigestion Min 10:28 How hormones are made & the nutrients required Min 13:30 Inflammation Min 14:35 The immune system Min 16:15 How to support your digestion Min 17:50 Using essential oils Resources: Take the survey here for a chance to win a 14 day detox kit valued at $150 Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative 

Dr. Eric Karchmer is a doctor of Chinese medicine and co-founder of DAO Labs. In this episode we talk about his clinical experience, the concept of Chinese medicine and how it applies to women's health, and Chinese formulas. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:20 Introduction to Dr. Eric Karchmer & his education Min 07:50 Dao Labs & Chinese medicine Min 11:25 The concepts of Chinese medicine for women's cycles Min 19:20 Eating cold food Min 21:45 Blood deficiency & Dao Labs' formulas Min 29:10 Formulas for perimenopause & menopause Min 36:50 Selling formulas directly to consumers Min 43:10 Formulas for PMS Min 44:40 Seeing & treating clients  Min 47:35 Sourcing for herbs & testing for purity To learn more about Dr. Eric Karchmer and DAO Labs, visit their website here and find them on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Resources: Take the survey here for a chance to win a 14 day detox kit valued at $150 Private Coaching with Bridgit Apply to be a coaching client with Bridgit and we'll reply with availability, pricing, and a special Mold Week discount code if it's the right fit.  There is no obligation to apply and she can see you no matter where you live as all appointments are by video chat, but supplement and lab testing access depends on where you live. Apply Here. Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Teri Cochrane is a certified Nutritionist and a thought leader in epigenetics and nutrigenomics who specializes in autoimmune conditions. Teri  will be sharing her groundbreaking findings as to why the Epstein Barr Virus has become an epidemic, how it can be reactivated in our bodies, how to test & treat it, its connection with other diseases and wildatarian eating. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:55 Introduction to Dr. Teri Cochrane Min 04:50 Teri's introduction to Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Min 10:00 Lyme disease and encapsulation Min 12:30 What is Epstein Barr virus / Mononucleosis Min 16:20 Wildatarian eating Min 17:50 False positives for Lyme test Min 20:10 Reactivating EBV Min 27:15 Other diseases that can be connected to EBV Min 31:15 Patterns in EBV Min 33:30 Testing for EBV Min 37:00 Why you have low cholesterol Min 39:30 Treating EBV To learn more about Teri Cochrane, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Private Coaching with Bridgit Apply to be a coaching client with Bridgit and we'll reply with availability, pricing, and a special Mold Week discount code if it's the right fit.  There is no obligation to apply and she can see you no matter where you live as all appointments are by video chat, but supplement and lab testing access depends on where you live. Apply Here. Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

It’s our final day of Mold Week and our guest today is Ryan James of Claims Max Adjusters who will help you get the most out of an insurance claim. We’ll cover: Why there are many inexperienced adjusters in the wake of a disaster How your adjuster’s high workload, immediately following a disaster, could affect you How to get to the front of the line with an adjuster What is an independent adjuster and how could it benefit you? Why the line items matter when getting paid for a claim Your insurance policy options and how to pick the best plan Resources Download notes from this interview HERE. To learn more about Ryan James and his work, visit his website here and follow them on social media: Facebook Twitter You can listen to this and all other episodes on our podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.   If you’d like a nice all-in-one guide to Hurricane Clean Up and Mold, please see this blog on the page of our new friend Dr. Manisha Ghei. Dr. Manisha works as a functional physician in Sugarland, TX and online. Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for joining us on Mold Week! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Mira Dessy is a Houston area resident whose home was flooded in Hurricane Harvey. Mira is also a practicing holistic nutritionist and meditation expert. She’ll share both how she remediated her home and some of the emotional and physical health challenges she handled with nutrition, supplements and mindfulness. We cover: The DIY actions she is taking to restore her home How a community can come together in a crisis The symptoms she’s noticing right after the hurricane The emotional toll of losing your possessions and your home How even junky food, given with love, can be nourishing! How to kick a sugar habit if you’ve relied on it through a disaster The supplements Mira uses to stay healthy How quick and simple meditations can help for sleep and stress Raffle Today we are raffling a copy of Mira’s new book, Beyond Meditation: Making Mindfulness Accessible for Everyone.  Write “I want this!” in the comments on our Facebook page or Instagram feed and enter to win.   Resources Download notes from this interview HERE. Get Mira Dessy's free ebook: Eating Out Healthy Moisture Meter - to make sure all surfaces are dry enough before beginning the rebuilding process To learn more about Mira Dessy, visit her website here and follow her on social  media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here.     Please enjoy these two articles from our friend Jodi Cohen of Vibrant Blue Oils: 3 Steps to Combating Mold with Essential Oils Essential Oils to Modulate the Toxic Effects of Mold Tomorrow we’ll have our final day of Mold Week with Ryan James, teaching you how to get the most out of an insurance claim.  Home remediation can be quite costly; let Ryan keep you from get the short end of the stick from your insurance company. Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

We’re back for day 5 of Mold Week, and my guest today is Dr. Jill Carnahan. Dr. Carnahan is an integrative and functional medical doctor practicing in Colorado.  Jill and I cover: Why you should not use bleach to clean up mold What air filters she recommends Her four step approach to healing What other infections and chemical exposures she looks for What natural and pharmaceutical medications she uses How to test to see if you have mold and the genes that make you susceptible Resources You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here. Download notes from this interview with Dr. Jill HERE. To learn more about Dr. Carnahan, visit her website here and on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Dr. Carnahan's Free Guide Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

It's day 4 of Mold Week and our guest today is Ryan Gilyeat from Oregon Restoration Company. Ryan and I discuss: Simple things you can do to prevent accidental flooding What to do to minimize the damage once a flood has begun Why not all contractors do the job correctly The three types of water damage How to find a qualified contractor How to make good decisions while doing work yourself You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here. Download notes from this interview with Ryan HERE. To learn more about Ryan Gilyeat, visit his website here. Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

We are back for day 3 of Mold Week and today I’ll be interviewed by Erin Knight! My own personal experience with mold illness is why I created Mold Week. Having your health affected by mold is serious and there's not enough awareness about it. I’ll talk about: How mold can grow without you knowing it The difference between mold spores and mold toxins The long list of symptoms that can be caused by mold Ways to test your home and body for mold Simple, affordable ways to clear mold toxins out of your body Why your belongings often need to be left behind in order to heal You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here. You can also subscribe and listen on our podcast. Download notes from this interview HERE. Raffle Today we are doing another raffle, and here’s what the package includes: 1 NeilMed Sinus Rinse Salt Packets 1 Nasopure “Nicer Neti” Sinus Wash System 1 Healthy Clay Complete Cleanse capsules Be sure to visit our Facebook Page or Instagram feed to enter. Locate the post about the raffle, and write “I want this!” in the comments to be entered to win. Sorry, U.S, residents only.   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Welcome to Day 2 of Mold Week. Dr. Darin Ingels is a naturopathic physician and was a clinical microbiologist and immunologist before going back to medical school. So he has a pretty broad background in infectious diseases and microbiology. He understands both the causation side and the healing side of mold illness. In this interview, we focus on: Which bacteria and parasites may be present in flood waters How to dress to protect yourself while remediating a water-damaged home What you’ll need to throw away when and  if it’s been touched by water Simple supplements that protect your immune system  Why you need to be careful with drinking & bathing water after a flood How insects descend on an area, after a flood, and what to do  You can listen to this and all other episodes on the podcast or watch directly on our YouTube channel here. Download notes from this interview with Dr. Darin Ingels HERE. To learn more about Dr. Ingels, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook Twitter Sign Up For Our Newsletter If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Mold Week is here, and I’m so pleased to share our first interview with Dave Asprey of Bulletproof. Dave may be best known for his Bulletproof coffee but what started it all was his quest to end his chronic, mysterious illness, which he later learned was triggered by toxic mold. Dave’s interview is a good sampling of the many aspects of mold. We talk about: Your odds of having a water-damaged home Why modern homes are great homes for toxic mold How you can get sick from a water-damaged building without realizing the source How toxic mold is found in human and animal food A Bulletproof ® diet to avoid mold and help your body recover Dave’s favorite supplements to help clear mold A spray that helps stop mold growth Enjoy this interview with Dave Asprey.  There will be three fun raffles during Mold Week, and here’s the first. Write “I want this!” in the comments on our Facebook page or Instagram feed and enter to win this package: 1 Homebiotic spray 1 Bulletproof ® Coconut Charcoal 1 Bulletproof ® Brain Octane Oil We put Dave's information together in a PDF, print-able for you. You can get a copy by using the button below: Click here to get the PDF Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening! Bridgit Danner, LAc, FDNP Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. In this show we talk about blood sugar and why it's important to balance it for hormone health, prevent weight gain, prevent diabetes and heart disease, among others. We carry the supplements mentioned in this episode through our online store. Please see the resources section below for the list of supplements. If you've never shopped with us, you can take 20% off your first order with the coupon code FIRST20. You will need to create an account / log in to be able to apply the promo code. Shipping is always free!  Our store: http://womenswellness.ehealthpro.com Here's what you'll hear: Min 03:15 Introduction to Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo Min 04:15 Why balancing blood sugar is important Min 10:40 Eating healthy Min 15:05 Techniques to lower blood sugar Min 17:20 Gut health & stress Min 18:45 Testing blood sugar Min 27:00 Blood sugar levels Min 31:20 Balancing blood sugar Min 37:40 Plant/Vegetable centred diets Min 43:50 Blood sugar & female hormones Min 48:20 Dr. Loscalzo's program To learn more about Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Google+ Resources: OmegAvail™ Ultra DHA 60 softgels Magnesium Chelate Powder 150 g (5.3 oz) Chromium Synergy™ 90 vegetarian capsules The Sweet Spot program Insulin Resistance Solution Practitioner Training (IRSPT) Scientific and Holistic Investigation of Nutritional Endocrinology (SHINE) Conference

Dr. Shawn Tassone is a board certified OBGYN and integrative medicine practitioner. In this episode we talk about hormones, infoceuticals & self care. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:50 Introduction to Dr. Tassone Min 07:35 Dr. Tassone's practice Min 10:20 Treating with bio-identical hormones Min 14:50 Infoceuticals Min 19:20 Self care - helping yourself first before others Min 26:30 The wounded healer archetype Min 30:10 Aging, hormones & identity To learn more about Dr. Shawn Tassone, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Upcoming Event: Mold Week From Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 2017, we will be having a special week on the podcast called Mold Week. This is a week I created to teach you on how to protect yourself from toxic mold. We will have an interview every day and you'll get an email everyday for the duration of the event with a link to the day's interview. Sign up for Mold Week here. Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Ken Brown is a board-certified gastroenterologist and in this episode we talk about SIBO, IBS, how they are connected and how to treat SIBO. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:20 Introduction to Dr. Kenneth Brown Min 03:50 The connection between SIBO & IBS Min 06:00 IBS-C & IBS-D Min 09:00 SIBO & parts of the intestines Min 13:45 Case scenario of a SIBO patient Min 15:30 Motility of the intestines Min 20:30 SIBO & autoimmunity Min 25:05 H. pylori & SIBO Min 29:35 Special diets Min 32:20 Treating SIBO Min 38:05 Atrantil To learn more about Dr. Ken Brown, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  YouTube  Google +  Resources: Try Antrantil and get 10% off here: www.LoveMyTummy.com/danner   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Taz Bhatia is a board-certified integrative medicine physician and wellness expert specializing in women’s health, weight loss, nutrition and family wellness. She is the author of “What Doctors Eat,” “The 21 Day Belly Fix,” and the recently released “Super Woman RX.” In this episode we talk about her evolution from a physician to functional medicine and empowering women to reach their full potential and be the best versions of themselves.   Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:30 Introduction to Dr. Taz Bhatia & her book Min 06:25 Being a super woman & taking care of yourself Min 11:30 Dr. Taz's approach to guiding women Min 14:00 Shifting your energy to the right things Min 17:45 Embracing who you are Min 21:40 Your hair & connection with health Min 27:25 The 5 Power Types Min 32:40 Dr. Taz's clinic & online work with patients To learn more about Dr. Taz Bhatia, visit her website here and connect with her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube  Google+  Resources: The Power Type Quiz The Super Woman RX book  The 21 Day Belly Fix                What Doctors Eat Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Evan Brand is a nutritional & functional coach working in the online space. He has his own podcast called The Evan Brand Show. In this episode we talk about electromagnetic fields, how they can affect your health and some simple ways in which you can reduce your exposure. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:50 What is EMF? Min 03:55 How EMF works in the cells & body Min 06:00 Using cell phones, EMF effects & solutions Min 13:30 Reducing EMF exposure Min 14:00 EMF sensitivity & genetics Min 16:10 Effects of EMF on other health conditions Min 19:20 Electrical gadgets, defender shields & EMF Min 23:10 Sleep, anxiety & restlessness Min 27:00 Dealing with cell phone radiation Min 31:40 Autoimmunity Min 34:30 Smart meters Min 40:00 Resources To learn more about Evan Brand, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube Resources: Radiation Nation by Daniel T. DeBaun Zapped by Ann Louise Gittleman Dirty Electricity: Electrification and the Diseases of Civilization by Samuel Milham Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank Clinical research on EMF from a cell phone penetrating a child's skull Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Randy Hartnell is the Founder of Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics. He's our guest this week where we talk about seafood safety & the nutritional benefits of seafood. There are a lot of questions and misinformation around seafood that Randy's going to help clear up in this episode. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:05 Introduction to Randy Hartnell Min 04:35 How Vital Choice was born Min 09:00 Differences between farmed & wild fish Min 13:30 Farmed salmon & eating out Min 16:40 Fukushima radiation & seafood safety Min 21:20 Benefits of eating seafood Min 31:00 Antioxidants in seafood Min 32:55 Vital Choice supplements To learn more about Randy & Vital Choice, visit their website here  and follow them on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube  Google+    Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Sandie Gascon is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner from Ontario, Canada. She works with men and women to help free them from various health issues, live their lives to their fullest and do the activities they love. She is our guest this week where we talk about overcoming chronic health conditions like migraines, acne & Lupus, and steps to healing. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:50 Introduction to Sandie Gascon & her training Min 02:45 Sandie Gascon's health history Min 11:00 Dealing with Lupus & gadolinium Min 14:10 Sandie's resources to heal herself Min 19:05 Amino acid therapy & SSRI Min 24:20 Trial & error healing, and studying FDN Min 28:45 Laying the foundation of healing Min 35:00 Frustrations during healing Min 43:15 Oxilates & testing Min 47:00 Sandie's resources To learn more about Sandie Gascon, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram  Resources: Sandie's Free Training Series Effects of Childhood Trauma on Women's Health With Nikki Gratrix  Heal Your Pain With Dr. Joe Tatta Women's Wellness YouTube Channel   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative