Podcasts about brain fog

Is this perimenopause… or is something else going on? It's one of the most common questions Dr. Mariza hears from women in their late 30s and early 40s, especially when their periods are still regular and they've never experienced a hot flash. In this solo episode, Dr. Mariza breaks down why early perimenopause can be so difficult to recognize and the less obvious signs that often appear first, including exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, sleep changes, worsening PMS, migraines, and changes in stress tolerance. She shares three important clues for identifying a possible perimenopause pattern: looking for clusters of symptoms, noticing changes from your normal baseline, and tracking how symptoms change throughout your cycle. But hormones aren't always the entire story. Dr. Mariza also explains why thyroid dysfunction, low iron, metabolic issues, nutrient deficiencies, sleep problems, and other conditions deserve investigation, even when perimenopause is part of the picture. Plus, you'll learn how to track your symptoms and walk into your next healthcare appointment prepared to ask better questions. Listen now to connect the dots, understand what your body is telling you, and get clearer on your next steps. IN THIS EPISODE Why so many women over 35 aren't sure whether they're in perimenopause The early perimenopause symptoms women often mistake for stress or burnout Why you can be in perimenopause while still having regular periods The three clues Dr. Mariza uses to recognize a perimenopause pattern Why tracking changes from your personal baseline matters How your menstrual cycle can reveal patterns in mood, sleep, migraines, and energy What else to investigate, including thyroid, iron, metabolic health, and sleep How to advocate for yourself when your labs look “normal” but you don't feel like yourself QUOTES “Stop looking at the one symptom that proves you're in perimenopause. Start looking at the collection of clues and patterns that your body is exposing.” “Perimenopause doesn't usually show up with a giant flashing sign.” “Hormones may be a huge part of the picture without being the entire picture.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution http://drmariza.com/book Comprehensive Perimenopause Lab Guide Stop surviving and start thriving, join Midlife on Fire Collective now https://drmariza.com/trial RELATED EPISODES  768: Why Your Period Gets So Weird in Perimenopause + What Actually Helps with Kaya and Yasmin Purohit 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman 650: Unlock Your Health: The Ultimate Biomarker & Lab Blueprint to Thrive in Midlife and Beyond

→ Aquatru | Unlock your hair & skin's true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using promo code SHDRG at https://aquatrushower.com. It comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Episode Description:Your lab work is not your health. Your biography is. Dr. Lucy McBride is a Harvard-trained internal medicine physician with 25 years of clinical practice and the author of Beyond the Prescription, published with Simon and Schuster in August 2026 with a foreword by Mary Claire Haver. She practices medicine the way almost no one does anymore: by treating the whole person, not the panel. This conversation moves through childhood trauma and metabolic disease, weight loss and GLP-1s, SSRIs and the one thing no pill will ever fix. It is one of the most honest conversations about what health actually is that Heal Thy Self has ever had. Dr. Lucy McBride's health takes: Take 1: "The lab work you get done with your doctor rarely shows the most interesting aspects of your health" Dr. McBride makes the case that biographic data is clinical data. Growing up in poverty, in a chaotic household, with an alcoholic parent — none of that appears on a blood panel, and all of it directly shapes how a patient thinks, eats, drinks, relates, and heals. Take 2: "The body is the scorekeeper" Chronic nervous system dysregulation does not stay in the nervous system. Dr. McBride explains how unprocessed emotional stress shows up as high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and autoimmunity, and why prescribing a pill without asking the deeper question is solving the wrong problem entirely. Take 3: "Sometimes you don't need a GLP-1. Sometimes you just need to eat lunch" One of the most counterintuitive takes of the episode. Dr. McBride explains why chronic low-grade restriction sends the metabolism into survival mode, why stubborn weight that will not move is sometimes the body's response to not being fed enough, and why the first question to ask is about your relationship with food — not your caloric intake. Take 4: "Sometimes you don't need Prozac. You need a divorce" Dr. McBride closes with her most powerful take. SSRIs are not the problem — the system that prescribes them in five-minute appointments is. She makes the case that no amount of pharmacology can resolve the social and emotional toll of living in chronic fear or unhappiness, and that agency is the medicine no pill can replicate. In this episode, you'll discover:  • Why abnormal metabolic markers are often downstream symptoms of chronic nervous system dysregulation, and why understanding a patient's emotional and social context changes the entire treatment picture  • Why the metabolism responds to restriction the same way it responds to famine, what that means for stubborn weight that will not move, and why your relationship with food is sometimes the most complicated relationship you have  • Why SSRIs are overprescribed not because they are bad but because the system does not have time to ask better questions, and what the actual work of mental health requires that no supplement or medication can substitute for Health is not about having all the answers. It is about asking better questions. Find Dr. Lucy Mcbride:Website: https://www.lucymcbride.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlucymcbride/?hl=en Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Childhood Trauma as a Data Point That Never Shows Up in Any Test 2:16 - How a Dysregulated Nervous System Becomes High Blood Pressure and High Blood Sugar 5:11 - When Abnormal Labs Are a Downstream Symptom of What's Really Going On in Someone's Life 6:18 - Autoimmunity and Why the Body Is Always the Scorekeeper 7:15 - Does Cancer Have a Life Story Element? A Harvard-Trained Doctor Answers 8:59 - Dr. G Opens Up About Addiction in His 20s — and Why Shame Made It Worse 9:27 - The Most Surprising Discovery From GLP-1 Research (It's Not the Weight Loss) 10:28 - Why Most Patients With Obesity Aren't Lazy — They Just Haven't Had the Right Tool 14:52 - What Menopause Actually Is Beneath the Hot Flashes and Brain Fog 16:00 - Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Standard of Care Most Women Are Still Being Denied 21:07 - Perimenopause: What It Is, When It Starts and What You Can Actually Do About It 23:27 - For Stubborn Weight Gain: Sometimes You Just Need to Eat Lunch 25:32 - Your Body Makes Its Own GLP-1 — Here's What Triggers It 26:30 - Is Excess Weight Sometimes Emotional Protection? She Answers Honestly 27:21 - What to Ask Yourself About Your Relationship With Food (Before You Try Anything Else) 28:44 - "Sometimes You Don't Need Prozac — You Need a Divorce" 30:22 - The Hard Work No Pill, Supplement or GLP-1 Can Do for You 33:18 - The Book, the Foreword and What It's Really a Guide For Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Amy Hornaman shares her journey from personal health struggles to becoming a leading thyroid expert, emphasizing the importance of proper testing and personalized treatment for thyroid health and its impact on overall well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Health and Dr. Amy Hornaman02:10 Dr. Amy's Personal Journey with Thyroid and Hormonal Issues05:11 Limitations of Conventional Thyroid Testing08:04 The Importance of T3 and Reverse T3 Testing11:57 Symptoms of Thyroid Dysfunction from Head to Toe15:05 Thyroid and Hormonal Changes During Women's Life Stages19:58 Personalized Treatment Approaches and Medication Options24:59 The Long-Term Impact of Untreated Thyroid Issues30:01 Environmental Toxins and Their Effect on Thyroid Health35:01 The Future of Thyroid and Hormone OptimizationSponsor: BIRCH BEDS OFFER: Birch Organic Mattresses. Listeners now can go to birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress USE LINK: birchliving.com/feelgood and receive 27% percent off any Mattress Guest Resources:Book: The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge (Simon Element, May 12th, 2026) Website: dramie.com Podcast: The Thyroid Fixer Podcast with Amie Hornaman Social: IG @dramiehornamanBio: Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as “The Thyroid Fixer” is the CEO and founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, an international telehealth practice serving patients across the U.S. and Canada. She also hosts the top-rated podcast The Thyroid Fixer Podcast with Amie Hornaman, where she empowers listeners with the truth about thyroid health, hormones, and functional medicine. A sought-after speaker and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won't Budge, Dr. Amie has been featured in documentaries including SHEALED (Amazon Prime), Ageless, and Hormones, Health, and Harmony. She is a trusted expert for Forbes Health, CBS News, Fox News, Poosh. Driven by her own experience with thyroid and hormone misdiagnoses, Dr. Amie blends empathy with functional medicine to deliver lasting results. Her mission: optimize health, restore life, and help every patient step fully into the badass human they were meant to be.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when Lyme disease affects the brain? Why do so many people with Lyme disease struggle with brain fog, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue—even after treatment? And how can researchers better understand, measure, and treat these persistent cognitive symptoms? In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jacqueline Becker, clinical neuropsychologist, researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Becker specializes in the cognitive effects of infection-associated chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease, Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), Long COVID, and ME/CFS. Drawing from both her clinical practice and groundbreaking research, Dr. Becker explains how neuropsychological testing provides objective ways to evaluate brain fog and cognitive dysfunction. She discusses why patients deserve validation for symptoms that are often invisible, how cognitive rehabilitation differs from commercial brain retraining programs, and why improving research methods is essential for developing more effective treatments. The conversation also explores the growing collaboration between researchers studying Lyme disease and Long COVID, revealing how these conditions may share biological mechanisms that could lead to future breakthroughs benefiting millions of patients. Whether you're living with Lyme disease, caring for someone experiencing cognitive symptoms, or interested in the future of neuroscience and infection-associated chronic illness research, this episode offers practical insights and hope grounded in science. What You'll Learn Why brain fog is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of Lyme disease. How neuropsychologists objectively measure memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functioning. The similarities between Lyme disease, Long COVID, and other infection-associated chronic illnesses. Why traditional clinical trials often struggle to capture the complexity of persistent Lyme symptoms. How improved research design could accelerate the development of new diagnostics and treatments. The difference between evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation and commercial brain retraining programs. Why validating patients' experiences is critical for advancing both research and clinical care. In This Episode Matt Sabatello, Tick Boot Camp Co-Founder, and Dr. Becker discuss: Dr. Becker's journey into neuropsychology and cognitive research How Lyme disease can affect the brain Understanding brain fog beyond subjective symptoms Neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessment Memory, attention, language, and executive functioning Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI) The overlap between Lyme disease, Long COVID, and ME/CFS Cognitive rehabilitation and neuroplasticity The blood-brain barrier and emerging neuroscience Improving Lyme disease research through better study design The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration Hope for the future of cognitive recovery after infection About Dr. Jacqueline Becker Dr. Jacqueline Becker is a clinical neuropsychologist, researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive dysfunction associated with Lyme disease, Long COVID, ME/CFS, and other infection-associated chronic illnesses. Her research focuses on improving the scientific understanding of persistent cognitive symptoms while developing better methods for measuring outcomes and advancing patient-centered care. Resources & Links Listen to more Tick Boot Camp Podcast episodes Explore more interviews with Lyme-literate doctors Read the Tick Boot Camp Blog About Tick Boot Camp Tick Boot Camp is dedicated to helping people liberate themselves and others from Lyme disease and tick-borne illness through education, validation, and community. By bringing together leading physicians, researchers, advocates, and patients, we provide trusted information and inspiring stories that remind listeners healing is possible and no one has to face Lyme disease alone.

Accredited investors wanting to participate in our Catalina Island + Bodega Bay opportunities visit somerscapital.com/investIn this episode, Rich Somers sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, a nitric oxide scientist, to break down why this molecule plays such an important role in blood flow, energy, brain function, and longevity. Dr. Bryan explains his perspective on how declining nitric oxide production may contribute to brain fog, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and other age-related health problems, while sharing ways people can support healthy nitric oxide production.They also dive into sleep, mouth breathing, nasal breathing, exercise, fasting, diet, NAD+, NMN, and the everyday habits that may be affecting your energy and performance. Dr. Bryan shares the routines he personally uses, why he believes blood flow is foundational to feeling and performing your best, and what people should understand about optimizing their health as they get older.Use code RICH at www.n1o1.com for 10% off our nitric oxide products.  Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somers

A lot of you have been wondering how Inna's son Jake is doing, and in this episode she gets personal about it. A few years ago, their family found out Jake has PANS/PANDAS, a condition where the immune system reacts to strep and other infections by inflaming the brain, and it can look like anxiety, OCD, tics, and tantrums that show up out of nowhere. It's a lot more common than people think, especially in kids whose moms have autoimmunity like Hashimoto's.Inna traces the two years it took to understand what was happening, the symptom that almost got missed, the antibiotics that brought Jake back in 48 hours, and the Lyme and full-moon pieces that turned out to matter more than she expected. It's honest about how nonlinear this has been, and how much of their life bends around it.But the real reason she made this episode is the bigger idea underneath it: what to do when you're stuck in the hard middle of something, past the scary start but nowhere near finished. If you have Hashimoto's or any chronic condition, that middle will sound familiar, and Inna shares the shift that's helped her stand in it differently.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/coming-to-you-from-the-messy-middle/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/Tamsen Fadal was an experienced news anchor when heart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fog left her on the bathroom floor of her newsroom. Despite spending decades in the media, she had no idea she was experiencing menopause.In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Tamsen shares how that frightening experience led her to investigate why so many women remain unprepared for perimenopause and menopause.Tamsen reflects on losing her mother to breast cancer and later realizing that her mother had experienced medical menopause following chemotherapy and a double mastectomy. Nearly 28 years separated their experiences, yet both women suffered without the information or support they needed.That realization inspired Tamsen to step away from a three-decade career in television journalism and devote her work to menopause education and advocacy. She explains how social media revealed the scale of the problem and gave women a place to share symptoms and experiences that had been ignored or dismissed.Dr. Taz and Tamsen also discuss the confusion surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the importance of personalized care, barriers to finding informed doctors, and the role telehealth may play in improving access. They explore how brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, and other symptoms can affect women's confidence, careers, relationships, and sense of identity.Tamsen also shares the story behind The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause. After being told there was no audience for a menopause documentary, Tamsen and her partners self-funded the project, brought together leading experts and women's personal stories, and ultimately secured national distribution through PBS.The conversation turns toward reclaiming menopause as a powerful stage of life rather than a period of invisibility or decline. Tamsen discusses her book, How to Menopause, and the practical lifestyle changes that have helped her take better care of herself at 54.In this episode:Tamsen's frightening menopause experience in the newsroomHeart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fogWhy she did not recognize her symptoms as menopauseHer mother's experience with medically induced menopauseWhy menopause care has changed so little across generationsLeaving a three-decade journalism career for women's advocacyThe fear and financial uncertainty of making a major midlife changeHow social media helped women begin sharing their experiencesCreating The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on MenopauseBeing told there was no audience for a menopause documentaryWhy hormone replacement therapy remains confusingThe need for personalized menopause treatmentWhat to do when a doctor dismisses or minimizes your symptomsImproving menopause research, education, and access to careHow menopause symptoms affect women in the workplaceReframing menopause as a powerful new stage of lifeThe sleep, exercise, protein, stress, and alcohol changes helping Tamsen at 54About Tamsen Fadal:Tamsen Fadal is a 13-time Emmy-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and menopause advocate.After more than three decades as a television journalist and news anchor, she shifted her work toward helping women understand perimenopause, menopause, and life beyond midlife.Tamsen is the author of How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before. She is also a co-producer and executive producer of The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause, a documentary exploring the medical, emotional, social, and workplace effects of menopause.Connect with Tamsen Fadal:https://www.tamsenfadal.com/https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/Get How to Menopause:https://www.howtomenopause.com/Watch The M Factor:https://themfactorfilm.com/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Hey friend,  Do you walk into a room and forget why you're standing there more days than not?  Are your brain fog symptoms and your fatigue always hitting at the exact same time? Have you ever wondered why you can't think straight, even on a calm day? I'm Ashley, a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms, even in the middle of a full, demanding life. In this episode, I'm sharing why your brain fog symptoms might be connected to the same breathing pattern we talked about last episode, so you can understand what's actually happening in your body when you can't think straight. We talk about how fast, shallow chest breathing changes blood flow to your brain in real time, why this shows up especially during stressful mental tasks (which is most of a mom's day), and the specific 3-breath reset to try the next time your brain fogs up. Part 2 of a 3-part series on breathing, energy, brain fog, and sleep.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Natural products to support your stress and sleep: ashleybraden.com/shop Related Episodes: 241. The Real Reason Brain Fog Steals Your Words and Your Focus 217. Brain Fog and Decision Fatigue: Why Neurodivergent Moms Feel Mentally Drained   Connect with Me: Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube   Next Steps: Join a supportive community of moms navigating mom burnout and new routines in the free Facebook group, Stress, Sleep, and Chronic Symptom Support for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Try the 3-breath nasal reset this week, the next time your brain feels foggy. Get more personalized support with a Feel Better Coaching call at ashleybraden.com/coaching

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What if the hardest part of living with obesity was never actually the weight? For so many women, it's the years of dieting, judgment, doctor's appointments, body comments, weight stigma, and quietly believing that if they could finally lose the weight, then they could start living. And when the weight finally does come off? The emotional transformation doesn't necessarily happen at the same speed. In this deeply compassionate conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with double board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician Dr. Alexandra Sowa to explore the side of GLP-1 medications that almost nobody is talking about: what happens after they start working. Dr. Sowa has spent 15 years treating obesity and was one of the earliest physicians using GLP-1 medications for obesity management. She explains why medication can be an extraordinary tool while still being only one piece of a much bigger healing process. Together, they unpack what happens when your body changes faster than your identity, why compliments about weight loss can unexpectedly trigger grief or shame, and how decades of weight stigma and childhood experiences can continue influencing the way you see yourself long after the number on the scale changes. They also explore the surprising ways GLP-1s can change relationships, friendships, food preferences, social routines, and even the amount of mental space women have available when constant food noise begins to quiet. Dr. Sowa shares the foundational practices she uses with her own patients, including logging food and feelings without obsessively tracking calories, prioritizing protein, meeting yourself where you are with movement, preserving muscle, and doing the deeper emotional work when trauma begins to surface. And for women in midlife, they tackle an especially important conversation: why changing hormones and metabolic health deserve to be taken seriously instead of dismissed as laziness or lack of willpower. Because losing weight can change your health, your mobility, and your life. But the greatest transformation may be the freedom to finally stop organizing your entire life around your weight. DR. ALEXANDRA SOWA Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, bestselling author of The Ozempic Revolution, and one of the country's leading experts in metabolic health and GLP-1 medications. She has practiced obesity medicine for 15 years and was one of the earliest physicians to incorporate GLP-1 medications into obesity treatment. She is also the founder of SoWell, where she provides education, community, and nutritional support specifically designed for people using GLP-1 medications. Her work goes far beyond weight loss, helping patients build sustainable habits while addressing the emotional, behavioral, and metabolic complexities of obesity. IN THIS EPISODE Why losing weight doesn't automatically heal years of weight stigma and shame What happens when your body changes faster than your identity can catch up Why GLP-1 medications can change friendships, marriages, and social routines How reducing food noise can give women valuable mental space back The connection between childhood trauma, obesity, and chronic disease Dr. Sowa's non-negotiables for protein, logging, movement, and preserving muscle Why exercise doesn't have to mean an intense 45-minute gym workout Why midlife weight changes deserve better care than "eat less and move more" QUOTES “Weight loss doesn't make you happier.” “We have mistaken thinness for health.” “Start where you are. Move as much as you can, and then beyond that, we try to grow our muscles.” “I want you to mom yourself like you mom your kid.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Find inspiration, connection, and meaningful reads. Join the Book Club now! https://drmariza.com/bookclub The Ozempic Revolution by Dr. Alexandra Sowa SoWell Website Alexandra Sowa Website Alexandra Sowa Instagram Alexandra Sowa Tiktok RELATED EPISODES  765: How Do You Hold It Together When You're Falling Apart Inside with Amy Morin 764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge 763: Why So Many High-Functing and Achieving Women Miss the Signs of Hormone Imbalance with Anastasia Sartan 750: The Underlying Cellular Cause of Midlife Fatigue, Brain Fog & Low Motivation with Andrew Salzman

Stressed women are experiencing widespread brain fog driven by neuroinflammation and hormonal changes. Discover why chronic stress creates a vicious cycle of anxiety and focus issues, plus simple relief strategies - from sleep and diet to the surprising power of gratitude and forgiveness. Mercy Family Health and Pain Management City: DuBois Address: 531 Delarme Road Website: https://www.americastruehealth.com

Chemical engineer and MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker discusses mold-related illness, including chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), as a major blind spot in conventional care for chronic, multi-system symptoms. Thacker recounts developing rapid-onset brain fog, slurred speech, GI issues, hair loss, weight gain, and shortness of breath after six and a half months in a moldy Miami apartment, seeing over a dozen specialists who attributed symptoms to stress or anxiety. They discuss exposures beyond allergy (mycotoxins, VOCs, microbial fragments), genetic susceptibility (HLA haplotypes), and prevalence estimates tied to water-damaged homes. The episode covers home detection (sensory/visual checks, humidity, dust PCR/ERMI testing, certified inspectors) and diagnostics/treatment via Shoemaker-related biomarkers and protocols, including low-starch diet guidance and VIP peptide therapy, plus MoldCo's testing and virtual care services.

If you've suddenly become more forgetful, easily overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or feel like your brain simply isn't working the way it used to, there's a physiological reason.Perimenopause isn't just about periods, hot flashes, or fertility. It's a major neurological and metabolic transition. Estradiol and progesterone influence your brain, nervous system, neurotransmitters, sleep, mood, memory, focus, and even how you respond to stress. When those hormones become unpredictable, your brain has to adapt too.You'll learn:Why perimenopause can feel like "PMS on steroids"How fluctuating estradiol affects memory, focus, mood, and motivationWhy word-finding, brain fog, anxiety, and overwhelm can suddenly show upHow progesterone and GABA influence that feeling of calmWhy these symptoms have real physiological explanationsSix foundational areas that can support your brain and body through this transition: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress regulation, connection, and reducing toxin exposureUnderstanding what's happening won't make every symptom disappear, but it can replace some of the confusion with context—and help you better support your body through this season.I'm also sharing details about our FREE community screening of The M Factor II: Before the Pause on August 29 in the Jacksonville area. Join us as we continue breaking the silence and creating better conversations around perimenopause.Register through the link in the show notes.I know it's not that easy, but it really is that simple.RSVP Now to secure your seat at the screening of M Factor II: Before The PauseCheck out the Facebook Event: M Factor II: Before The PauseSupport the showGet Weekly Health Tips:  thrivehealthcoachllc.comJoin the Thrive Collective Facebook groupLet's Connect:@‌ashleythrivehealthcoach or via email: ashley@thrivehealthcoachingllc.comPodcast Produced by Virtually You!

Okay, this week we're going straight in. Lil's house nearly went up in flames but actually just went up in fog (brain fog). She's also navigating the stretch that comes with more kids and her relationship has had a welcome little reset (of sorts). Beth has happily welcomed weekends back into the chat in a really wholesome, no-pressure kind of way. But her growing pain is a big one, so brace yourselves. We hold hands while navigating the surprisingly heavy realisation at reaching the end of growing her family and how utterly unready she and her husband  feel about the finality of saying goodbye to pregnancy, newborns and the early-baby years.It's big and bittersweet. Perhaps the biggest surprise is realising that you can be completely content with your family while still grieving the end of a chapter you aren't quite ready to close.Rebuild - Beth has been hitting her exercise classes hard and finding a new flow—and a little more confidence along the way. Get it, girl. Lil is trialling a weekend digital detox. Hallelujah. Brick praise be. Recipe - Lil made this wintry chicken soup for her household and it slaps in the most nourishing way.Recommendation, but actually a reverse recommendation: Girly girls… what knickers are we wearing?! Seamless, comfortable, breathable, natural fibres… does the perfect pair exist? Please tell us what you're buying.And have you downloaded Too Good To Go?! Mystery boxes aplenty, potentially enough to feed many a little mouth. Beth's into it. And as always, come and join the conversation over on Instagram at @growingthepodcast. Tell us: are you feeling the brain fog, how did you handle closing the baby chapter? Rebuild, Recipes & Recommendations

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Labs read "normal" but you're gaining midsection weight, foggy and running at 70%? Your thyroid - not just perimenopause - may be the missing variable. Dr. Amie Hornaman explains why TSH alone misses the picture, how elevated reverse T3 "pools" and blocks T3 at the cell even when free T3 looks optimal, and why roughly 98% of women don't thrive on T4-only. She links falling progesterone, rising thyroid-binding globulin, low ferritin and the "thyropause" hitting 80-90% of women over 40. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why a "normal" TSH can completely miss a thyroid problem - and the five markers that actually reveal what's happening What reverse T3 "pooling" is, and how it blocks active thyroid hormone at the cell even when your free T3 looks optimal Why roughly 98% of women stop thriving on T4-only medication once they're past 40 How falling progesterone drives estrogen dominance, raises thyroid binding globulin, and quietly strands thyroid hormone before it reaches the cell What "thyropause" is, why it hits 80-90% of women over 40, and how it overlaps with the perimenopause symptoms you're blaming instead Why testosterone acts as armor against autoimmunity - and what its decline switches on How low ferritin, insulin resistance and cortisol compound thyroid-driven fatigue and stubborn belly fat TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro: Why Midlife Women Go Undiagnosed & the Full Thyroid Panel Doctors Skip (TSH, Free T3/T4, Reverse T3, Antibodies)09:46 - Reverse T3 "Pooling," Why T4-Only Fails Most Women & What Actually Drives High Reverse T317:28 - How HRT, Progesterone Loss & Low Ferritin Hit Your Thyroid - Plus the "Thyropause" Switch22:09 - Core Thyroid Nutrients, Iodine Dosing Do's & Don'ts, and How to Actually Fix Low Iron40:14 - High Antibodies and Still Optimized? Hashimoto's Triggers & Protecting Your Thyroid45:40 - Midlife Belly Fat & Bloating: Root Causes, Smart Testing Order & the Gut-Healing Myth53:12 - Thyropause & Lean Athletes: Why Most Women Over 40 Get Hit - Plus The Thyroid Fix Book VALUABLE RESOURCES The Thyroid Fix (Dr. Amie's book) https://thyroidfixbook.com/ Dr. Amie Hornaman's website / book a call https://dramie.com/ Fixxr Supplements (Dr. Amie's line, incl. iodine) https://dramiehornaman.com/collections/supplements Follow Dr. Amie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ Thanks to my sponsor, Eight Sleep Sleep cooler, recover faster. The Eight Sleep Pod pre-cools your bed and adjusts all night for deeper sleep - dual-zone, so you and your partner each get your own temp.

Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to say, but suddenly could not find the words?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why migraine can disrupt language, memory, and mental clarity. We look at the difference between common migraine brain fog and a possible speech or language aura, including the warning signs that should never be ignored.You'll discover:

Understanding common menopause symptoms and a hormone-free supplement option designed to support women through this transition

Is your thyroid really the problem... or is cortisol secretly sabotaging it?If you're doing everything right—eating healthy, taking thyroid medication or supplements, exercising, and still struggling with stubborn weight gain, exhaustion, brain fog, anxiety, or hair loss, your stress hormone cortisol could be the hidden reason.In this eye-opening episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I uncover the powerful connection between cortisol and thyroid health and explain why chronic stress may be slowing your metabolism, disrupting hormone balance, and preventing your body from healing. Learn how elevated cortisol can interfere with thyroid hormone production, conversion, and cellular function, leaving you feeling stuck despite your best efforts.Whether you're dealing with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, adrenal dysfunction, chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or unexplained thyroid symptoms, this episode offers science-backed insights and practical strategies to help you reclaim your energy and optimize your health.Listen until the end to discover the warning signs of high cortisol, how it impacts your thyroid, and the simple lifestyle changes that can help restore balance naturally.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement • Accelerated Ancient Salt® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-ancient-salt-4-oz  Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with longevity expert John Jubilee to explore his 88-day cellular hydration protocol, the science and claims behind brain and body optimization, and the daily habits he believes can dramatically improve long-term health and performance.⁣⁣Connect with John - ⁣https://www.energizedhealth.com/⁣https://www.instagram.com/johnjubilee/⁣https://www.instagram.com/energized.health/⁣__________⁣If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣Chapters:⁣00:00 - Perfect Health & Hydration⁣01:44 - Bench Press Record & Biblical Principles⁣08:50 - Testimonials & Health Turnarounds⁣15:01 - Brain Fog & Failed Diets⁣16:59 - Cellular Hydration Discovery⁣19:06 - 12-Step Hydration Protocol⁣30:04 - Follow the Money⁣30:32 - TRT, GLP-1s & Hydration⁣36:24 - Inflammation & Forgiveness⁣45:08 - Forgiveness & Healing⁣47:36 - Spiritual Strongholds & Freedom⁣50:40 - Knowledge & Cellular Healing⁣1:00:09 - Diet & Moderation⁣1:00:48 - Supplements & MSM⁣1:04:45 - Movement & Circulation⁣1:15:12 - Marriage, Family & COVID⁣1:16:29 - Online Coaching & Growth⁣1:18:41 - Longevity & Elite Performance

There's a moment in almost every day when you feel something is off and immediately reach for a fix. Inna and Andrea Nakayama zero in on what happens if you don't reach quite so fast, and why that tiny space might be the thing that changes everything.It's a different kind of conversation than usual, one that gets personal and honest about what real healing with Hashimoto's actually asks of you. Andrea shares part of her own story that reframes the whole way you might look at your symptoms.Inna has said this is one of the conversations that stayed with her most. Press play and you'll understand why.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/the-pause-between-your-symptom-and-your-next-fix-is-where-healing-actually-happens-with-andrea-nakayama/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.com

During August, the Motherkind team and I try to practise what we preach by slowing down, taking some time off and making the juggle just a little easier over the summer holidays.So, throughout the month, we're bringing you some of our most listened-to episodes of the year so far.If you've ever wondered why you're eating well, exercising, and still struggling with brain fog, exhaustion, or stubborn belly fat, this episode is going to completely change how you think about your body.This week I'm joined by bestselling author and women's health expert Dr Mindy Pelz. We explore why so much health advice has been designed around male bodies, why chronic stress changes everything for women, and how understanding your hormones can help you feel calmer, think more clearly and work with your body rather than against it.We also dive into fasting for women, why it isn't one-size-fits-all, what every mother should know about stress and self-care, and Dr Mindy's fascinating perspective on why perimenopause isn't something to fear—but a powerful new chapter of leadership and confidence.Whether you're navigating early motherhood, feeling overwhelmed by brain fog, or starting to think about perimenopause, this conversation is packed with practical, hopeful insights.

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Have you been exhausted, carrying weight you cannot lose, losing your words mid sentence, feeling older than you are? Those are not four separate problems. They are energy problems, and your body makes energy in one place. We all learned that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Then we closed the book and never thought about it again. Which is pretty rude, when you think about it. That little thing has been working double shifts for you since the day you were born. It got you through tenth grade biology and you paid it back with four hours of sleep, a drive thru coffee, and a vitamin you bought in 2022. Dr. Benjamin Busch worked in the emergency room for twenty years. Then he left and built a practice that measures your energy instead of guessing at it. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, he explains what VO2 testing shows, why a normal lab result only means you look like most other sick people, and how food, toxins, and hormones break the way your cells make energy. We also talk about brain injury treatment, why fibromyalgia was never a mental health diagnosis, and the money reasons the system is set up to manage you instead of fix you. This show gives you the conversation you did not get in your fifteen minute visit. Nothing is for sale here. Just real, board certified clinicians who trained inside the system and will tell you where it falls short. You are not lazy. You are not aging badly. You are running low on power. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ "Fine" isn't the same as well. Stop waiting to collapse before someone listens. Build your case https://freechapter.lpages.co/how-to-build-a-case-for-yourself/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - Why He Walked Away From the ER 11:44 - Inside a Mitochondria-Focused Practice 16:11 - Why the System Profits From Sickness 22:16 - How Modern Life Damages Your Mitochondria 27:34 - Intranasal Biologics for Brain Healing Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/ViveWell.Health/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/vivewell.health/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ViveWell.Health Website: https://vivewell.health/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you taking thyroid medication but still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, or low energy? You're not alone. Many people assume their medication should fix everything—but the real issue may go much deeper.In this eye-opening episode of Accelerated Health with Sara Banta, I uncover why thyroid medication alone may not be enough and explore the hidden factors that could be preventing you from feeling your best. From nutrient deficiencies and gut health to inflammation, hormone balance, and the emerging role of peptides, you'll discover why so many people continue to experience hypothyroid symptoms despite "normal" lab results.If you've ever wondered, "Why do I still feel awful even though I'm taking thyroid medication?" this episode is for you.Supplements Featured In This Episode:• Acceleradine® Iodine https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/acceleradine-iodine-supplement • Accelerated Liver Care® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-liver-care• Accelerated Thyroid® https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/products/accelerated-thyroid-supplement Not sure what food to eat and avoid? This guide is for you.⬇️

On this episode, Jared and Jen introduce a new Full Moon Parasite Cleanse Protocol designed in conjunction with Cellcore Biosciences, to make parasite cleansing simpler, more affordable, and easier to follow than a comprehensive 90-day program. They explain why timing a cleanse around the full moon matters, discuss the role parasites may play in common symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, cravings, and digestive discomfort, and walk through each phase of the protocol - from drainage support and binders to rebuilding the gut afterward. They also compare this protocol to their original 90-day parasite cleanse, discuss who may benefit from each approach, and share practical tips for minimizing discomfort during a cleanse. They also explain the included symptom quiz, companion eBook, and how to choose the approach that best fits your health goals.Products:Full Moon Parasite Cleansing Protocols3 Month Parasite Cleansing ProtocolCellCore CoreMend GI Constipation Support Additional Information:Parasite Burden Quiz359: Comprehensive Detoxification of Parasites, Lyme, and Other Toxins With Dr. Todd Watts of CellCore Biosciences431: Are Parasites Part of Your Health Concerns? With Dr. Jay Davidson432: Your Parasite Cleansing User's Guide455: Real World Results From a Parasite Cleanse536: CellCore ParaKit Explained: How Each Product Supports Parasite Cleansing543: How to Choose the Right Binder for Detox, Parasites, Mold, and Metals653: Laxatives Blow! Constipation, Gut Health & the Real Path to Regularity657: The Leaky Gut Protocol: A Research-Based Plan to Restore Gut HealthVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/⁠

Kim and Jim talk brain fog. What is brain fog, what does it feel like, and how can you manage it? Kim and Jim discuss [...]

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Book a clarity call for Transition Diet Bootcamp: https://live.mucusfreelife.com/bootcamp-apply Are you dealing with brain fog, anxiety, mental heaviness, low vitality, or the feeling that your mind never fully clears? In this video, Prof. Spira breaks down the Mucusless Diet Healing System perspective on brain fog and anxiety, and why these issues may not simply be caused by “nutritional deficiencies.” Instead of looking at brain fog through the lens of B12, iron, protein, calories, macros, or supplements, this video explores Arnold Ehret's deeper concept that many symptoms can be understood through obstruction, systemic constipation, mucus-forming foods, acidosis, and blocked elimination. You'll learn why the body's avenues of elimination matter, why Prof. Spira emphasizes cellular constipation from head to toe, and why the Transition Diet is presented as the practical bridge for moving away from pus and mucus-forming foods. This is a clear introduction to understanding brain fog, anxiety, and vitality through the lens of elimination, transition, and physiological liberation. Inside this video, we cover: Why brain fog and anxiety may not be deficiency problems Arnold Ehret's concept of disease as obstruction What Prof. Spira means by cellular constipation Why pus and mucus-forming foods are discussed as the foundation of obstruction Why the additive principle of nutrition may miss the deeper issue Why supplements, calories, macros, protein, B12, and iron are challenged in this framework How the Transition Diet helps create permanent physiological change Why rational fasting, proper food combining, meal spacing, and elimination practices matter Why opening the avenues of elimination is central to the Mucusless Diet Healing System How Prof. Spira connects brain fog, anxiety, vitality, and physiological liberation If you're serious about learning the Mucusless Diet Healing System and want support applying it in real life, use the links below:   Join the Mucus-Free Life Membership: https://go.mucusfreelife.com/join-ytc Join the newsletter: https://bit.ly/mfl-fb-join Mucus-Free Life is an educational platform exploring the Mucusless Diet Healing System. Content reflects study and experience and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your diet, fasting, or health practices. Peace, Love, and Breath!

Are you stuck in heavy brain fog, unable to get going even though you know exactly what you need to do today? When your list is right there but your mind feels wrapped in cotton wool, this 10-minute guided meditation is your safe sanctuary to clear mental fatigue and gently unlock your momentum.Join clinical hypnotherapist and former frontline paramedic Martin Hewlett for a restorative "coffee break for the soul." Instead of forcing your mind to perform instantly, you will use a steady box breathing rhythm to settle an exhausted nervous system and learn the power of letting a cold engine warm up naturally.What you'll experience in this 10-minute sanctuary:The Box Breathing Pattern: An even, unrushed $3$-second square breath (inhale, hold, exhale, pause) to bring immediate balance to mind and body. The Cold Engine Visualization: A calming mental shift to release the pressure to perform and allow your capability to return naturally. Permissive Affirmations: Reprogramming the subconscious to accept moving slowly while still arriving exactly where you need to be. 3 Daily Caring Tips: Practical hacks to externalize your plans, trigger sensory shifts, and clear away cognitive fog right now. Time Chapters00:00 – Caught in the Morning Brain Fog01:08 – The $3$-$3$-$3$-$3$ Box Breathing Technique03:21 – The Cold Engine Metaphor: Permission to Idle05:09 – Affirmations to Unlock Motion & Focus08:04 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Mental Fatigue09:01 – Gently Returning to Your Senses09:30 – Martin's Reflection: Shifting My Own Negative Mood TodayMid-Show Content: AffirmationsTo be repeated quietly within your mind during the session: "My mind doesn't need to be sharp before I begin." "One small movement is enough to start the engine." "Fog lifts in its own time; I don't need clear skies to take the next step." "I am allowed to start slowly and still arrive." "My capability returns with motion, not before it." 3 Daily Caring TipsValue the Idle Time: An engine that is already idling warm is significantly easier to drive than one trying to force motorway speeds while freezing cold. Give yourself five minutes of zero-pressure preparation before attacking your day. Externalize the Plan: When your mind is wrapped in cotton wool, stop trying to hold the whole project in your head. Write down or say out loud only the very next physical action your hands need to take—not the entire job. Change the Air in the Room: Brain fog often responds much faster to a sensory shift than a mental one. Break the cognitive loop by opening a window, stepping outside for two minutes, or moving to a completely different room to signal a reset to your senses.Caring CTA & LinksIf you are looking for a structured, deeply supportive path through your anxiety beyond the daily morning fog, take the next step with our specialized course. The Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course: Access five complete, clinical hypnotherapy sessions designed to break the loops of panic and overwhelm for just $67 at calminganxiety.fm. Stream the Entire Sanctuary: Keep the full, ad-free meditation library right in your pocket wherever life takes you by downloading the Anchored app. Thank you for warming up your day with me. As always in everything... mind-love, positivity whenever you can, and your beautiful self—be kind

Send us Fan MailYou've been told your labs are normal. So why are you still exhausted?Why do you still have brain fog, hormone issues, weight gain, anxiety, or chronic fatigue?In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Heather Stone to discuss why conventional lab work often misses the earliest signs of dysfunction and how a root-cause approach can uncover what's really happening.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:20 Why Normal Labs Miss Chronic Illness02:40 Root Cause vs. Disease Labels06:20 Blood Sugar: The Foundation of Health11:55 Why Thyroid Isn't Usually the Root Cause13:50 Mold, Mycotoxins & Autoimmunity15:35 The Dust Test Discussion17:40 Can You Heal While Living in Mold?22:10 Why Some Patients Never Get Better24:05 Brain Fog, Hormones & Fatigue29:00 Test, Don't Guess32:15 The Biggest Self-Healing Mistakes35:00 Functional Medicine's Biggest Weakness37:15 The Correct Order of Healing39:45 Why Women Develop Autoimmune Disease42:20 Is Mold the Missing Link?44:20 Why Modern Homes Create More Mold48:35 The Biggest Lie in Medicine50:20 Controversial Health Opinions55:15 Where to Find Dr. Heather Stone-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Peptides by now. They're on our algorithm & in our group chat. Can they help us lose baby weight? Have more energy? Stay sane? Are they even safe to take? WE NEED TO KNOW!Enter Carlyn Mungle, founder of Feelin' Good Wellness, a personalized, physician-guided peptide provider, to give us all a little crash course on peptides.We talk about what peptides actually are, why they're suddenly everywhere, and which ones may be helpful for moms dealing with things like fatigue, brain fog, recovery, weight management, and more. We also get into the practical stuff: where to get peptides, where NOT to get peptides, potential risks, costs, and what you should know before considering a peptide journey. Disclaimer: Nothing discussed should be considered medical advice. Always talk to your own healthcare provider before starting any new medication, peptide, or treatment.As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Want more from our guest this week?Check out Feelin Good Wellness @FeelinGoodWellnessCo@FeelinGoodwithCarlynWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my SHOPMY LinksShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I'm honored to reconnect with Dr. Tommy Wood. He is a neuroscientist, a performance coach, and an elite-level professional nerd. He's also currently an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington. He received his bachelor's in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. In our conversation, we discuss his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and he explains how dementia is a confluence of factors that accumulate over decades, important contributors to dementia, and ways we can help prevent it. We explore the concept of headroom, specific risk factors for neurocognitive decline, brain fog in midlife, the 10-year HRT timing window, and the evidence supporting these concepts. Dr. Tommy shares what we can learn from his work with elite-level athletes, along with some of the biggest misconceptions in the brain health space, and his 3s model of stimulation, sleep, and nutrient supply. He also explains why nutritional status matters for neurocognitive function. Stay tuned for today's insightful conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood. I loved his new book, The Stimulated Mind, and it will definitely be part of my must-reads for 2026! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why dementia is not one single disease but a clinical outcome with multiple causes How sleep, oral health, nutritional status, and chronic inflammation may all influence dementia risk What headroom is, and the factors that help maintain it and protect cognitive function How the disease processes leading to dementia often begin decades before symptoms appear What the research suggests about the best time to start hormone therapy for brain health How Formula One drivers and elite athletes tend to prioritize sleep, nutrition, recovery, and focused work over chasing perfection How frequent notifications and interruptions train the brain to expect distraction, making sustained concentration more difficult How both overeating and chronic under-fueling can impair brain health How lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, even in people with APOE4 Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Tommy Wood On his website On Instagram The Stimulated Mind Substack

Dr. Karen Adams, obstetrician/gynecologist and Farwell Family Director of the Stanford Program in Menopause and Healthy Aging, studies menopause and, perhaps more importantly, perimenopause – the critical years preceding it. During this time, hormone-related symptoms like mood instability, sleep disruption, hot flashes, and joint pain can be severe even though periods continue. Adams explains that perimenopausal symptoms are often misdiagnosed and improperly treated. She says hormonal therapies are safe and effective in perimenopause and menopause, and can even have heart and bone benefits. “Menopause is inevitable, but suffering is not,” Adams tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast. Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu. Episode Reference Links: Stanford Profile: Karen Adams Connect With Us: Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything Website Connect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / Mastodon Connect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Russ Altman introduces guest Karen Adams, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford University. (00:02:11) Path into Menopause Medicine How Adams built one of the first clinical programs focused on women over 40. (00:04:19) Menopause and Perimenopause What menopause is and how the hormonal transition often begins years earlier. (00:06:19) Beyond Hot Flashes The wide range of symptoms that can appear during perimenopause. (00:11:09) Pregnancy Risk During Perimenopause Why contraception can still matter until a full year without a period. (00:11:11) Unpredictable Symptoms Why perimenopausal symptoms can be harder to recognize than PMS. (00:13:37) Hormone Therapy How treatment differs during perimenopause and after menopause. (00:22:57) The Women's Health Initiative What the landmark hormone therapy study showed. (00:27:53) Sexual Health and Vaginal Estrogen Why local estrogen can safely treat genitourinary symptoms for many women. (00:30:36) Future In a Minute Rapid-fire Q&A: menopause care, women's health, and better clinical support (00:32:58) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you have ever been told your estrogen looks normal while your body clearly says otherwise, this conversation is for you. Inna sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, the internationally recognized hormone expert known to many as the Hormone Queen, to talk about the part of estrogen almost no one is looking at. It turns out the number on your lab is only a fraction of the picture, and what your body does with estrogen after it is made may matter far more than how much you have.Dr. Carrie walks through what actually happens to estrogen once it is produced, where the process tends to break down, and why two women with identical estrogen levels can feel completely different. She and Inna get into why some symptoms show up even when everything looks fine on paper, what a common at-home test can reveal that blood work never will, and why this applies to you whether you are cycling, in menopause, or considering hormones.And because this is so closely tied to the thyroid, Inna and Dr. Carrie connect the dots between inflammation, autoimmune flares, and the way your body processes estrogen when you have Hashimoto's. If you have ever felt like your hormones are working against you and no one could tell you why, this episode gives you a whole new place to look.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/estrogen-levels-detox-pathways-hashimotos-dr-carrie-jones/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.com

What happens when every medical test comes back "normal," yet your body is telling you something is seriously wrong? In this powerful episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN Practitioner) Betsy Stevenson shares her remarkable journey through years of unexplained neurological symptoms that mimicked mini-strokes, debilitating fatigue, digestive dysfunction, insomnia, hormone imbalance, and overwhelming burnout. Despite extensive medical testing, including MRIs, heart evaluations, CT scans, blood work, and specialist visits, she was repeatedly told everything looked normal. Everything changed when Functional Lab Testing revealed profound HPA Axis dysfunction, extremely low cortisol, disrupted hormone health, impaired detox pathways, and deeper physiological imbalances that conventional testing had overlooked. Betsy explains how discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, a true Health Detective approach, helped uncover the hidden stressors driving her chronic health challenges. Together, Michele and Betsy explore why Root Cause Healing requires more than symptom management. They discuss the importance of Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostics, personalized healing protocols, metabolic typing, nervous system regulation, lifestyle changes, restorative sleep, stress reduction, and bio-individual nutrition. Betsy also shares how improving Gut Health through comprehensive testing uncovered IBS, colitis, bacterial imbalances, Candida, and digestive dysfunction, allowing her to rebuild health from the inside out. This conversation highlights why Holistic Health means treating the entire body as an interconnected system rather than focusing on isolated symptoms. If you've been struggling with Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog, Hormone Issues, Digestive Problems, Food Sensitivities, Bloating, Blood Sugar instability, Metabolic Dysfunction, Burnout, or have been told your labs are "normal" despite feeling unwell, this episode offers hope, education, and practical insight into a different path forward. Whether you're searching for Natural Healing, considering working with an FDN Practitioner, exploring Functional Nutrition, or looking for answers beyond conventional medicine, Betsy's story demonstrates how identifying hidden dysfunction can create lasting Health Transformation. Subscribe, follow, and share the Health Detective Podcast for more expert conversations on Functional Health, Root Cause Medicine, Practitioner Education, and evidence-informed strategies for lifelong wellness. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes. 

Hey friend,  Have you ever stood in the middle of a normal moment, in the kitchen, in a conversation, doing a simple task, and your brain just went completely blank? If brain fog and decision fatigue are hitting you hardest at the end of the day, is it possible that's not random? That it's actually predictable given how much your brain is already managing? What if the reason you can't think straight has nothing to do with your intelligence, your age, or something being wrong with you? And everything to do with how depleted your system actually is? I'm Ashley, a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. If you've ever had a blank-brain moment, standing in your own kitchen unable to answer a simple question, and felt ashamed of it, this episode is going to change how you understand what happened. You'll hear about the moment I stood completely blank while my kid waited for an answer. You'll learn what brain fog actually is, a depletion symptom, not a cognitive decline, how decision fatigue stacks on the same pool in a high-demand household, and two practical things you can do tonight to start giving your brain some of those resources back, without adding anything complicated to your day.   Part 3: Resources and Links Mentioned 1:1 chronic health coaching: https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Join the free Chronic Health Moms Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Natural products to support your stress and sleep: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals Related Episodes: 230.You're Not Failing, You're Overstimulated: The Mental Breathing Room Most Overwhelmed Moms Are Missing 224. Why Stress Relief for Exhausted Moms Isn't More Fun — It's This   Connect with Me: Contact → hello@ashleybraden.com Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: Tonight, pre-decide one thing for tomorrow: dinner, your first task, anything that removes a real-time decision from your hardest hour. Name one thing in your environment that is costing you attention without giving much back. You don't have to fix it today. Just see it. Ready to figure out what is actually draining you? Book a Feel Better Coaching call at ashleybraden.com/coaching

Brain fog, weight gain, mood changes, disrupted sleep, and a fading sense of feeling like yourself can all become part of the perimenopause experience. But why do these changes happen—and why are so many women still struggling to find informed care? In Episode 347 of Money Matters, Christopher Hensley, RICP, CES, speaks with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, a nationally recognized OB-GYN, certified menopause practitioner, author, and founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center. Dr. Hardwick-Smith explains the hormonal transition from the fertile years through perimenopause and menopause, including how changing estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone levels may affect the brain, sleep, metabolism, muscle, mood, and sexual wellness. She also discusses the continuing debate around menopausal hormone therapy, why specialized menopause training matters, and how women can begin planning for a longer health span. In this conversation What perimenopause is and why symptoms vary Brain fog, mood, memory, and sleep changes Metabolism, insulin resistance, and midlife muscle loss Sexual wellness and the role hormones may play Questions surrounding the 2002 Women's Health Initiative reporting How to find a qualified menopause practitioner Practical steps women can begin taking in their 40s and 50s Chapters 00:00 Compliance disclosures and show introduction 00:38 Cold open: hormones and brain function 01:04 Welcome and episode introduction 02:46 The three hormonal phases of a woman's life 04:35 How perimenopause may affect the brain 06:14 Why symptoms vary from woman to woman 08:19 Hormone therapy and the 2002 WHI debate 13:03 Metabolism, muscle loss, and midlife weight changes 15:57 Sexual wellness, desire, and testosterone 19:13 Who may benefit from treatment and finding informed care 21:29 Advocating for yourself in the medical system 23:17 Why Complete Midlife Wellness Center was created 24:46 Create Her and planning for a longer health span 27:11 Three practical steps for women in midlife Resources mentioned Complete Midlife Wellness Center The Menopause Society practitioner directory Create Her: Aging Into the Healthiest Version of Yourself by Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith — book details and preorder information (publishes February 2, 2027) Subscribe to Money Matters for practical conversations about the financial, physical, and personal decisions that shape a well-planned life. This episode is for educational purposes and is not personal medical advice. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional. Medical interpretations and treatment perspectives expressed in the conversation belong to the guest.

Are you someone who at times has great productivity and hyperfocus, but at other times can barely focus and get things done?Do you have problems focusing and getting things done unless you're under pressure? Do you tend to procrastinate?Do you, after periods of high-intensity work — whether that's physical or mental — crash and burn out afterward?Do you feel that you dive deeply into an interest, but then lose interest and don't know what just happened? Do you have serial interests, or even serial relationships?Do you feel you have great abilities — you're a quick learner, you go deep when you're pursuing something you're interested in, perhaps you're even gifted — but then feel unable to harness those abilities and gifts, and feel like you're on a roller coaster between hyperproductivity and an inability to focus and have motivation?These are common patterns that I see in my practice, and they relate to arousal. I'm not referring to sexual arousal or emotional arousal, but arousal as far as our neurophysiology being in a place where we can ideally act — where we have focus, motivation, and energy — and not low arousal, where you can't focus, and have low motivation, and low energy, nor hyper arousal, where we're excessively focused in a physiologic stressed state. Many people find themselves fluctuating between both ends and having problems finding that sweet spot in the middle that allows them to sustain their interests, sustain the goals they've set for themselves, and harness their greatest gifts. Many of these individuals are extremely gifted — deep divers, can even be obsessive about their interests. But it can take that depth for people to function at a high level.This newsletter and podcast are for educational purposes and aren't a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please talk with your own doctor about any medical or psychiatric concerns.What You'll Learn* (0:00) Recognizing the pattern of hyperfocus and burnout* (3:43) What arousal actually means, physiologically* (4:26) The RCCX connection* (7:03) The crash, and why it happens* (10:11) Finding our sweet spot — practical tools that helpRecognizing the PatternThere's a sweet spot of arousal where we have focus, motivation, and energy. On one side of it is low arousal — brain fog, low motivation, low energy, something that can look a lot like ADD in both children and adults. On the other side is hyper-arousal — when we have excessive focus and drive, often accompanied by physiological stress.Many of the people I see fluctuate between both ends and struggle to find that middle place. They tend to have deep interests. They can dive deeply into something, even obsessive about it, and can have difficulty disengaging. When there is not enough stimulation, they tend to get bored. They often don't enjoy small talk.What Arousal Means PhysiologicallyWhen we talk about what can be happening here — when we are stressed, and again, when I'm talking about arousal, that's a degree of stress, and we're aiming for an optimal level of stress where we get things done and can enjoy what we're doing. What impacts arousal? One is cortisol. If we have adequate levels of cortisol, that gives us adequate energy. Along with cortisol, catecholamines fluctuate — things like norepinephrine, which gives us motivation, and dopamine, which helps us focus. Think of these three as moving up and down together for the most part. There are other things that can impact them separately, but generally they're increasing together, and they can be decreased or low at the same time as well.The RCCX ConnectionThe best explanation I've found for why some of us find ourselves at either end of the arousal spectrum and not easily in the middle sweet spot, is RCCX theory, developed by Dr. Sharon Meglathery. This is a theory I've described in previous newsletters and podcasts — it makes the connection between a gene for hypermobility, a gene for 21-hydroxylase (an enzyme in the hormone pathway that produces cortisol), and another gene that relates to autoimmunity. People don't have to have all of these genes affected, but I'd say the most important one, from a psychiatric and brain-symptom perspective, is 21-hydroxylase, needed for the production of cortisol.If we have a weakness on this gene — and it appears that likely 20% of people do — that could give us a baseline low cortisol level. It's not as if we can pin this down to a single variant; there are likely a number of places on that gene that could be affected, and it's not something that can currently be measured through genetic testing except in research settings. But if we have that weakness, we could still make adequate cortisol under stress — until we push it too far. Say, on one of these hyperproductive days, we push too far, and then we overwhelm that enzyme, and we don't have enough cortisol.So why would people who struggle with this already tend to be deep divers? It appears that a vulnerability in that enzyme, 21-hydroxylase, could have affected brain development in utero and in early life — causing higher androgens and spiking cortisol that can affect particular parts of the brain, including the amygdala, which senses threat and can contribute to this high-intensity difficulty putting on the brakes once we're under stress. So these individuals, when they're working on something, may have difficulty stopping — and then when they're not able to keep producing the cortisol to meet the demands they're placing on their physiology, they hit a wall.The Crash — and Why It HappensWhen the enzyme can no longer keep up with the demand, cortisol and those neurotransmitters drop — that's the crash: low energy, poor focus, no motivation. For some people, hitting that wall can also trigger mast cell activation, through another mechanism I've talked about in a previous episode. There's a hormone in the brain, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), that tells the adrenal glands we need more cortisol. When that happens, CRH can bind to mast cells — inflammatory cells in the body — which release histamine and inflammatory mediators that can cause physical symptoms, and worsen fatigue and brain fog. Not everyone has this happen; most people with mast cell activation have something else going on too, like a biotoxin exposure.This isn't only about a single hard day. Zoom out, and I've seen people who were high-functioning — even hyper-functioning — for years, doing remarkable things across work, family, and adventure, before hitting a wall they never fully recovered from. Often there's something else quietly using up their stress capacity underneath it all: mold or biotoxin exposure, mitochondrial dysfunction, a chronically stressful relationship, early attachment disruption, or even codependent relationship patterns that keep someone chronically stressed.Once someone hits that wall, it's common to unconsciously reach for something to bump cortisol and those neurotransmitters back up — compulsive eating, carbs, seeking stimulation online, risk-taking, or calling the one person who reliably stirs up drama. Beyond the physical crash, there's a bigger cost: most people aren't recognizing this as their neurophysiology. They're experiencing it as being inconsistent, self-defeating, self-sabotaging, or a self-esteem problem, rather than recognizing it as a very common physiologic pattern involving our stress hormone pathways and neurotransmitters — and the bigger loss is all the abilities and gifts people aren't able to harness because they're on this roller coaster.Finding the Sweet SpotThe first thing is to notice. Notice when you feel in that hypo-arousal state, when you're having difficulty getting things done, and then recognize what you're reaching for — is it carbs, is it eating, is it substances, is it the internet, is it risk-taking, is it the dramatic friend who stirs up trouble? NoticeAlso notice when you're in a state of hyperarousal — doing an activity, powering through without being able to stop, unable to take breaks. If you're observant enough, you'll notice your muscles tightening around your neck and shoulders, and simply not being able to relax. When we notice which state of arousal we're in, we know what tools we have access to, to help modulate it.For High ArousalWhen you're in a state of hyperproductivity, the last thing you want to do is take a break. But to sustain a degree of productivity, it can require putting that intensity aside and taking a break, so the wall isn't hit. Another approach is to alternate high-intensity work with low-intensity work — step away and move if the work is on a computer. It can help to chunk activities: set goals, and after reaching them, stop and take a break, rather than letting a project sprawl deeper and deeper. It's also important to assess your stressors — stressors aren't all negative, but if we're not pacing, if we're not setting aside time to calm our nervous system, we can still hit that wall. It's really important to set an intention before starting — how it's going to be broken up, setting a timer for how long before a break — to really be intentional.For Low ArousalJust recognizing that low baseline arousal can already have us thinking creatively about how to increase it. Do we need to change the setting where we're working? Do we need to find a way to make what we're doing more interesting — what is the why? Make it more creative. When we have that low arousal, instead of reaching for food or surfing the internet, we could instead have a creative outlet that's stimulating and raises our arousal without being harmful to us. Movement is a way to raise arousal — getting up and moving around can help. It can also help to chunk activities and put a timer on; sometimes the challenge of getting something done in a certain amount of time will raise arousal on its own.Everyone's approach to this, and what works for them, will be different. But I do feel like this understanding can help us all recognize how we function best, recognize when we're in that under-arousal or hyper-arousal state, and modulate — all with the intention of not being on that roller coaster, and instead finding that place in the middle where we can be in a state of flow, enjoying what we're doing, finding meaning and purpose in it.I'd love to hear your thoughts and experience. Have you found things that help you find your own sweet spot? Until next time, take care.CourtneyCourtney Snyder MD is a Holistic and Functional Child and Adult Psychiatrist who offers non-patient consultations to individuals and practitioners nationally and internationally in addition to her treatment practice serving FL, IN, KY, OH. Her educational content, shared through her website, Substack Newsletter, the Holistic Psychiatry Podcast and her YouTube Channel reaches readers and listeners in over 160 countries.Resources* RCCX Theory & Psychiatry. Dr. Sharon Meglathery* RCCX Theory: Hypermobility, RCCX Theory, Mental Health & Complex Chronic Illness* Recent newsletter on Hypersensitivity: High Sensitivity Through 3 Lenses (HSP, Pyrrole Disorder & RCCX Theory) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Can Infections Drive Alzheimer's? Nikki Schultek, founder of Intracel Research Group and co-founder of the Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative, details evidence that pathogens may contribute to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative and neuroimmune disorders beyond the amyloid hypothesis. Schultek recounts her own misdiagnosed systemic illness with neurodegenerative symptoms, later found to involve Lyme disease, Babesia, and chronic infection with the intracellular respiratory bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae, treated with combination antibiotics. The discussion covers PANS/PANDAS as an infection-associated pediatric neuropsychiatric condition, parallels with neuroinflammation and blood–brain barrier changes, and a 2023 Alzheimer's & Dementia “research roadmap” documenting 86 infection-associated dementia cases and calling for actionable testing and collaboration. They review links involving herpes viruses, COVID-related cognitive decline, gum pathogen P. gingivalis therapies, and controversies around chronic infection diagnosis and long-term antibiotics, and share resources including alzpi.org, ILADS, MAPS, and Schultek's Pathobiome Research Center at PCOM.

Dr. Joe Damiani — Doctor of Physical Therapy, TMJ and head-neck pain specialist, and founder of Physio Loops — joins Dr. Will Cole in New York for a deeply practical conversation on why chronic pain persists even when the injury has healed. Dr. Joe explains his Physio Loops framework, the three root drivers of nervous system dysregulation in pain (emotions, trust, and awareness), how to tell whether a headache is coming from the jaw or the neck, why most TMJ patients don't have a bite problem, and what actually makes people better — both in person and virtually. Plus: the occipital lift exercise, 30-minute position changes, the chair he recommends after testing 14 of them, and why consistency is the one biohack you cannot buy. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLE to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription.Head to MANUKORA.com/WILLCOLE to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook.So before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, control your cravings and boost your energy the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code absolutely for up to 65% off your order!Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency--The “Aging” Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore: Leyla Muedin, a registered dietitian nutritionist in New York City, discusses vitamin B12 deficiency as a common problem that can mimic normal aging, noting adults need only about two micrograms daily to support red blood cells, nerves, and DNA. She reviews the history of liver treatment for pernicious anemia and explains that deficiency remains common in older adults, vegans/vegetarians, and people with impaired absorption due to low stomach acid, autoimmune gastritis, weight loss surgery, or medications such as metformin and proton pump inhibitors. Symptoms can develop slowly and include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, numbness/tingling, poor balance, memory issues, and brain fog; she advises medical evaluation and B12 testing rather than assuming aging or relying on wellness-clinic injections when levels are normal. She emphasizes B12 is primarily in animal foods, so vegans need supplements, and notes broader nutrient shortfalls she sees in vegan clients.

Join The Circle (use code PODCAST): ➡️ https://holplus.co/circle/Why are you always tired, even after getting enough sleep? If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, rely on caffeine, or lose your energy halfway through the day, the problem may begin inside your cells.In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains why your body may be “biologically bankrupt,” meaning it is using energy faster than it can rebuild it. She breaks down three hidden causes of low energy: mitochondria that are not producing enough power, declining NAD levels, and old “zombie cells” that remain in the body and increase inflammation.You'll also learn simple ways to support your energy, including better sleep, moderate exercise, stress management, intermittent fasting, and nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, and quercetin.In this episode:Why you may still feel tired after sleepingHow your cells create energyThe connection between fatigue and brain fogWhat mitochondrial dysfunction meansWhy NAD matters for energy and cellular repairWhat “zombie cells” areHow inflammation drains your energyWhy caffeine and sugar only provide a temporary boostHow sleep and exercise help rebuild cellular energyPractical ways to stop running on emptyLearn more about hol+ and schedule an appointment:https://holplus.co/Listen to more episodes of the hol+ podcast:https://holplus.co/podcast/If you know someone who is always tired or struggling with low energy, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.Stay Connected:Dr. Taz: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/Hol+: https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Hol+ Show: https://www.instagram.com/holplushow/Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HolPlusShow/podcastsGet your copy of ➡️ The Hormone ShiftChapters00:00 Why Your Energy Never Seems to Last00:48 Chi, Prana and the Body's Energy01:49 Why Our Cells Are Running on Empty02:54 What Is Biological Bankruptcy?04:01 The 3 Pillars of Cellular Energy05:08 How Mitochondria Produce Energy06:24 Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage07:39 How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging08:29 Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID and Cellular Energy09:48 Your Fatigue Has an Address10:14 Join The Circle11:00 Why NAD Is Essential for Cellular Repair11:44 Why NAD Levels Decline12:13 The NAD and Inflammation Cycle13:41 What Are Senescent or “Zombie” Cells?15:22 How Zombie Cells Drive Inflammaging15:57 What Fatigue May Reveal About Your Health16:35 Cellular Energy, Focus and ADHD17:24 How to Reverse Biological Bankruptcy17:46 Sleep and Mitochondrial Repair18:15 Exercise and Mitochondrial Renewal18:41 CoQ10, Magnesium and B Vitamins19:04 Rebuilding NAD Levels19:39 How to Clear Out Zombie Cells19:59 Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy20:13 Cortisol and Mitochondrial Dysfunction21:02 Final TakeawaysProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Why do so many women continue battling fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hormone imbalance, bloating, and food sensitivities, even when their lab results come back “normal”? In this episode of the Health Detective Podcast, Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Stephanie Dunlop, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and founder of RootRX, to explore why conventional medicine often overlooks early dysfunction and how a root cause approach can uncover the hidden patterns behind persistent symptoms. After experiencing her own unexplained postpartum health crisis and repeatedly being told that everything was "normal," Dr. Dunlop began searching beyond conventional care for real answers. She shares how comprehensive blood work, Functional Lab Testing, and a systems-based approach helped identify overlooked dysfunction involving Hormone Imbalance, Gut Health, Leaky Gut, low stomach acid, adrenal dysfunction, HPA Axis imbalance, chronic inflammation, cortisol, DHEA, Brain Fog, Burnout, Chronic Fatigue, and stress-driven metabolic changes. Michele and Stephanie discuss why true healing isn't about chasing symptoms or relying on a single solution. Instead, they explain why restoring the body's foundations—including Nervous System regulation, digestive capacity, gut lining integrity, nutrient absorption, quality sleep, and stress resilience creates the conditions for lasting Root Cause Healing and sustainable Health Transformation. The conversation also explores why "normal" lab ranges don't always reflect optimal health, how Functional Medicine interprets blood work differently, the importance of looking beyond TSH with markers like Free T3, the connection between chronic stress and digestive dysfunction, practical at-home assessments for stomach acid and gut health, and why identifying hidden stressors is essential before symptoms progress into more complex Chronic Health Challenges. Whether you're a woman searching for answers after being told your labs are "normal," a Functional Health Practitioner, FDN Practitioner, Health Coach, or someone passionate about Functional Medicine, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Functional Nutrition, Root Cause Medicine, Holistic Health, Natural Healing, Functional Wellness, and evidence-informed Health Coaching, this episode offers practical insights into understanding the whole body, recognizing dysfunction early, and building a personalized path toward long-term health. ATTENTION NURSES

A calcium shell is what happens when calcium leaves your bones and hardens into your joints, muscles, fascia, and brain — and blood calcium reads normal the whole time. Becca and Liz break down the symptom cluster it drives (chronic pain, stiffness, IBS, brain fog, kidney stones, anxiety), what actually causes it, and why mineral balancing on its own can make you worse. Plus: the real order of operations for mold and mycotoxin detox, how to survive an environment you can't leave, why bleach multiplies spores, what actually works for hot flashes at night — and whether vaginal estrogen belongs on your face. Four questions, one thread. *** CONNECT:

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Have you noticed your energy declining, your motivation fading, or your recovery taking longer than it used to?     The frustrating part is that these changes often happen long before a diagnosis or obvious health issue appears.     Sometimes the missing answers aren't found by looking at symptoms alone… they're found by understanding what's happening beneath the surface.      On today's show, I review Ash-Leigh's real client lab results and uncover how mineral imbalances, chronic stress patterns, and nervous system strain may be contributing to fatigue, brain fog, low motivation, and poor recovery.     You'll learn how functional lab testing can reveal hidden patterns involving adrenal function, electrolyte balance, nutrient status, heavy metals, sleep quality, and more.     We'll also discuss practical strategies to support deeper sleep, rebuild resilience, and restore energy naturally.     So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3800 to discover how personalized testing can help uncover the root causes behind low energy and guide you toward better health.     Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3800 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!