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What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! Taimi Lawler brought the fire and the heart in this conversation, y'all. From battling chronic anxiety and an undiagnosed autoimmune disease to finding deep healing through yoga, belief work, and cellular health, her story is one of fierce self-trust and refusing to settle for “just get on meds and deal with it.” Taimi took us through her journey of total life overhaul: turning constipation and panic attacks into a calling to help others stretch beyond their symptoms and into deep, sustainable healing. Her blend of mind-body practices with cellular and genetic testing helps her clients stop guessing and start living in alignment, and I couldn't stop nodding through this entire episode.What I loved most? Taimi doesn't just talk about awareness and healing, she embodies it. Whether it's dancing on the yoga mat like a soulful DJ or reading hair tissue like a forensic wellness wizard, she's all about honoring the body's signals, not silencing them. This convo reminded me how powerful it is to ask not just “What should I be doing?” but “Who am I when I'm doing it?” And the answer? Hopefully someone who's tuned in, breathing deeply, and maybe sipping a little extra magnesium.As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.Bio: In her early 20s, she was a high-functioning perfectionist battling anxiety, panic attacks, sleepless nights, and chronic health issues while constantly striving to prove she was good enough. Rather than staying stuck in the symptoms, she committed to healing from the inside out. Today, she is an Integrative Anxiety Specialist, Certified Health Coach, and RYT500 Yoga Instructor. With a background in Speech and Language Pathology, she helps clients reduce anxiety and reclaim their energy through her 1:1 Aligned Program. Using genetic and cellular health testing alongside lifestyle and nervous system support, she creates personalized plans that help clients feel better, move more, and get shit done.Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.Connect with Taimi!Website: https://www.astretchbeyondyoga.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astretchbeyondyoga/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=%40stretchbeyondyoga%20&t=1749486144243Where can you find me?Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudiosTired of battling your body? What if food felt easy, movement felt good, and your worth had nothing to do with a number?I help people break free from the cycle of diets, guilt, and shame so they can feel at home in their bodies again. No more rules. No more punishment. Just support, compassion, and a path toward peace.Curious what that could look like for you? Book a free, no-pressure chat and let's talk about it.https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/exploration-chat-schedulingAffiliate LinksBreakthrough Coaching Certification: If you feel called to help others heal or grow, Sean Smith's Breakthrough Coaching Certification is where that calling becomes real. https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43Opus Clip: I use Opus Clip mostly for captions, and it's a game-changer for turning long videos into usable clips. If you use my link, it supports the show, and I appreciate you big time! https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2Mary Kay: Listen… I've been using Mary Kay since I was 17. I'm 40 now and people still ask me what college I go to. Not really, but you get the idea. Grab your faves here: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelleUnveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU!Zoom Background:By Behr

Explore the science behind genetically engineered probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD of ZBiotics. We talk about hacking gut bacteria to reduce hangovers and turn sugar into fiber—plus why bacterial diversity is key to better health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Ever feel like you're doing everything right, but the scale just won't budge? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. Sometimes, the missing piece isn't just about eating less or moving more. It's about understanding what's really happening inside your body, especially in those tiny powerhouses called mitochondria.Not to mention, there are many misconceptions about calories. It's so easy to become overwhelmed by conflicting advice.That's why we're so glad to be joined on IG Live by Tara Allen. Tara Allen is an RN and Certified Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer.During this Live, we're going to discuss signs that your metabolism is downshifting, why your mitochondria are essential for weight maintenance, how to burn fat without burning lean tissue, and so much more.Learn more about Tara's services: https://linktr.ee/TaraAllenHealthGet tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS, dysbiosis or IBD and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant-based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut and well-being. Learn how prebiotics, resistant starches and dietary strategies, like a low FODMAP diet, can support conditions like Crohn's disease and IBS. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Send us a textBrian Wiley is a Certified Health Coach who has struggled with food addiction and battled with obesity for most of his life.Being advised with mainstream approaches as his solution, along with the standard advice to eat less and move more, which resulted in minimal or no weight-loss success, with eventual weight regain. In 2009, he reached his highest weight of 265 pounds. His doctor advised and encouraged him to take medications after his blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol reached dangerous levels at the age of only thirty-five.His commitment to a low-carbohydrate lifestyle resulted in a 100-pound weight loss, and he was able to reverse his abnormal health markers improving his heart health and avoiding type 2 diabetes. Brian has maintained his weight loss for the last 14 years, and has become an ACE certified personal trainer.Brian is a health coach at Toward Health, where their amazing coaches have been through the struggle of endless diets, and they are here to help you break the cycle. Toward Health does not offer cookie-cutter advice. With realistic, sustainable change and personalized support, they can create a program that fits your life, leading you to lasting health.Find Brian at-TW- @brianwiley_IG- @living_lchfhttps://doctortro.com/The TOWARD Health StudyFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Are you struggling with chronic constipation, incomplete evacuation or irregular bowel movements despite trying diet and lifestyle changes? These symptoms might point to underlying issues with gut motility, nervous system signaling or imbalances in the gut microbiome. Gain a clearer understanding of your digestive health and learn about the physiology, causes and solutions for improving bowel function and avoiding hemorrhoids and anal fissures with Dr. Carmen Fong, MD, FACS. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Send us a textIn this episode of the Mother's Guide through Autism podcast, Brigitte and Maureen Brice discuss the critical importance of self-compassion for autism moms. They talk about their personal experiences and the pervasive issue of mothers prioritizing everyone else over themselves. They urge moms to live a lighter life by focusing on daily practices of self-care and self-love.Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast. Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, and Inspirational Speaker.Enjoy!Recharge & Restore Retreat for Autism Moms:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/retreatMaureen's Website:https://hopedreambelieve.com/Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/bookSign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.comTheme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrintristanlohengrin.bandcamp.comSupport the show

Learn how to holistically heal your gut with Juanique Grover's "Order of Healing" functional treatment plan. Juanique shares her story of reversing her Graves' disease naturally and helping her husband, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, explore alternative treatments like hyperbaric chambers and ozone therapies, which led to her starting her own health clinic. Listen as she explains her root-cause approach to healing. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Send us a textIn this episode of Mother's Guide through Autism podcast, host Brigitte Shipman welcomes back Maureen Brice for a deep conversation about the stress and challenges autism moms face. Drawing comparisons to the high stress levels experienced by combat soldiers, they explore the emotional toll of raising a child on the autism spectrum. Brigitte and Maureen discuss their personal journeys, the importance of self-care, and the need for a paradigm shift in parenting a child with autism. Also, they talk the upcoming retreat designed to support and heal autism moms by creating a community where they can share experiences and recharge their batteries. Retreat info ⬇️The episode emphasizes the significance of giving oneself permission to prioritize self-care in order to better support their families.Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast. Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, and Inspirational Speaker.Enjoy!Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction: The Stress of Autism Moms01:26 Discussing Maureen's Work and Book02:34 Personal Autism Journeys03:27 Superhero Moms: The Reality05:04 Challenges and Advocacy06:55 Emotional and Physical Toll12:35 The Importance of Self-Care14:24 Scientific Insights and Stress18:41 Paradigm Shift for Autism Moms19:45 Calling All Moms for a Paradigm Shift20:22 The Unique Challenges of Autism Moms20:53 Building a Supportive Community21:35 The Importance of Self-Care24:49 Introducing the Retreat for Autism Moms33:48 Final ThoughtsRecharge & Restore Retreat for Autism Moms:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/retreatMaureen's Website:https://hopedreambelieve.com/Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/bookSign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrintristanlohengrin.bandcamp.comSupport the show

Learn how gut health, blood sugar, toxins, infections and hormones like estrogen and insulin play a major role in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares her journey from conventional psychiatry to a root-cause approach, along with real-life stories of healing through functional medicine. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Did you know your hair holds the key to your health? In this episode, we dive into the power of Hair Analysis Testing—a simple yet revealing tool that uncovers mineral imbalances, toxin exposure, and nutritional deficiencies. Learn how this test can provide deeper insights into your wellness journey and help you make informed choices for better energy, detoxification, and overall health. Tune in to discover what your hair is telling you! Plus listen and learn about Cori's crazy story about how she developed her autoimmune issues and then learned how to fix them all through hair analysis testing. Cori Behrends is the founder of Cori B Health and Women, Wellness & WooWoo. As a Certified Health Coach, Epigenetic Hair Analysis Specialist & Energetics Practitioner, her passion is helping women discover health and happiness by getting to the physical, emotional and spiritual root cause of symptoms and chronic health issues. Cori works with clients to create new lifestyle habits, change limiting beliefs, find self worth and create optimal wellness. Schedule your free consultation and claim $50 off your hair analysis session.  https://www.coribhealth.com/hairanalysis Website for this podcast: http://annalaurabrown.com  Follow me on istagram: https://instagram.com/annalaurabrownwellness Check out my favorite things to help with autoimmune healing: http://annalaurabrown.com/resources  

Have antibiotics or heavy herbal antimicrobials decimated your microbiome and health? You may be missing critical species of keystone probiotics in your gut. Learn about the cutting edge keystone probiotic species offered uniquely in products developed by Systemic Formulas and Alimentum Labs, the sponsor of this podcast, and their role in regulating gut health and hormones, supporting the immune system and gut-brain axis, and keeping your skin healthy, with Dr. Shayne Morris, Ph.D., CNS, MBA. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Brigitte invites Maureen Bryce back to the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast for a new segment called Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte to make a big announcement! If you are a mom raising a child with autism, you don't want to miss this announcement. Tune in!Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast. Maureen Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, and Inspirational Speaker.Enjoy!Recharge & Restore Retreat for Autism Moms:https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/retreatMaureen's Website:https://hopedreambelieve.com/Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/bookSign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.comTheme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrintristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com

Are you struggling with stubborn gut issues, extreme food sensitivities, anxiety, histamine issues, headaches or brain fog and no diet or gut healing protocol seems to help? The culprit could be hiding in your environment. Explore the connection between mold, mycotoxins and gut health and learn how mold exposure can fuel issues like Candida overgrowth, leaky gut, histamine intolerance and autoimmune flares. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Joshua Eldredge is a Certified Health Coach who healed from multiple chronic illnesses using the Medical Medium information. After receiving a B.F.A in 2004 from Framingham University, he worked as a Call Firefighter EMT. He wrote his first book, Wychmere, in 2015, in response to his vast interest in hidden knowledge and secret history. He currently owns and operates a Medical Medium friendly woodworking business called Eldredge Woodworks of Cape Cod. He also owns and operates a custom building business called JAE Building Inc., on beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts.Learn more about Joshua's offerings here (link to multiple links)https://inktr.ee/joshuaeldredge

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen interviews Certified Health Coach, Alexandrea (Ali) Elman. Throughout their conversation Nicole and Ali talk about how to make health easeful and enjoyable. As a busy, business-owning mom with a traumatic gut health history, Ali stresses the importance of keeping healthy behaviors simple in addition to prioritizinghow we eat - not onlywhat we eat. If you want to learn more about supporting your health with simple daily habits and increasing your mindfulness surrounding mealtimes, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Links: Podcast Host, Nicole Hagen IG Profile:https://instagram.com/nutritionwithnicolePodcast Guest, Alexandrea Elman Website:https://www.alexandreaspursuit.com/Alexandrea Elman IG Profile:https://www.instagram.com/alexandreas_pursuit/

Struggling with IBS, SIBO, IMO, constipation or diarrhea? Learn how and when to correctly add in probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and fiber, along with key motility strategies to get things moving again. Hear about my guest's personal journey with severe acid reflux and constipation from chronic stress, which led her to focus on gut health with Alyssa Simpson, RD. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up a free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Struggling with chronic health challenges that just won't resolve? In this episode, we dive deep into personalized, functional nutrition with Andrea Nakayama. From her journey into functional medicine after her husband's brain tumor diagnosis to her groundbreaking Functional Nutrition Matrix, Andrea shares how to approach healing through non-negotiables of sleep, poop and blood sugar balance; deficiency to sufficiency; and dismantling dysfunction. Learn why conventional approaches often fail and how to reclaim ownership of your health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Episode Resources / Links Christian Life Coaching with Rebekah Health Coaching with Kayla Mentorship with Kayla Today I dig into the topic of motivation with Kayla Whaley, Certified Health Coach and Juniper Mentor. She shares her own experience of having to dig deep and find motivation and deeper purpose when life didn't go the way she planned post-college. Together we also discuss everyday motivation and how we handle our day-to-day when we start to feel overwhelmed or disconnected from our larger "why." Listen in as we just get real, and get that spark motivation in you need today!

Learn how conventional, processed and ultra-processed foods can damage your digestive system and gut microbiome, leading to cascading negative health consequences. Hear about the benefits of organic, pasture-raised and minimally processed foods for a healthy gut and body. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Learn more about challenging cases of acid reflux and gastritis and possible root causes like low stomach acid, zinc deficiency and vagal nerve dysfunction. Explore the impact of micro and nano plastics on gut health, tips for reducing exposure, and the role of mindfulness and dietary choices in gut healing with integrative and functional medicine physician and bestselling author Vincent Pedre, MD. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Today's guest is Rachel Lavin, author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker and Body Love Educator, Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach.  Rachel has been a certified fitness instructor for almost 25 years, teaching a plethora of classes both in big box gyms and as an independent trainer. She took her passion to the next level in 2018 when she became an ACE certified Health Coach. In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book "The Doughnut Diaries" about her own struggles with her weight and restrictive diets which lasted for over thirty years. You will hear more about her story and how she made a decision to take her power back and heal from decades of negative thinking and self sabotage. She realized she had to do the deeper inner work on her mind, body and soul, and now helps her clients with negative body image feel more nourished in their journeys towards holistic health.  In our conversation, we discuss: How we both share similar stories of dieting at a young age, and the advice she would give to parents to help prevent their children from experiencing body image issues and poor food relationships Why when she got to a size 0 - the body she thought she always wanted - she was still unhappy, and what she really needed to do in order to heal  How starting from a place of self-love and acceptance doesn't mean you set goals or want change  Why she had to start with her inner dialogue, the way she was talking to herself, and her advice for uncovering what some of those thought patterns are that might be standing in the way of your goals and optimal health Gratisfied Healthified Online Magazine Instagram: @gratisfied @healthified Empower Bar Baking Mix  NEW Gratisfied Bars! Use the code HEALTHIFIED to save  ⁠Counting Colors Online Course ⁠ ⁠The Beauty of Blood Sugar Balance⁠

Feeling sluggish? Seeing sun spots on your face? Trouble detoxifying? Noticing signs of aging and chronic disease? Learn about taking preventative action and finding solutions via glutathione, often called the “master antioxidant”. In this episode, you'll hear from Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness expert, who developed a novel technology to deliver glutathione topically. We discuss its benefits, precursors, symptoms to look for and affordable solutions. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes

Promo Code Below!What happens when a high-pressure career in New York City leads to an unexpected health crisis, only to unlock the door to a new, fulfilling path? This is precisely the story of our guest, Nicole Bryson, who transformed her life from corporate chaos to becoming a certified health coach in Oregon. Her journey began with a relentless facial rash in 2012, which Western medicine couldn't cure. This pivotal moment forced Nicole to explore naturopathic medicine and nutrition, ultimately identifying her condition as perioral dermatitis linked to gut imbalance. Her path to recovery through holistic health practices sparked a passion for wellness, changing her life forever.Nicole explores the broader aspects of holistic wellness, from mindfulness and spirituality to financial health. This exploration led her to embrace yoga and co-fund an herbal business. We invite you to reflect on these vital aspects of life and express our gratitude to Nicole for sharing her wisdom and experiences. Guest Bio:Certified Health CoachCo-founder, COCOGLOW Nicole is a longtime vegan, focused on creating nutrient-dense, whole foods recipes and non-toxic beauty routines. She grew up on a small farm in Eagle Creek, Oregon and learned early where food came from, and what fresh plant foods are really supposed to taste like. After college, she started experiencing skin reactions to most cosmetics and foods, which she soon learned was perioral dermatitis. She began to break out into hives and welts on a regular basis, often in response to skincare products, environmental stressors, foods and stress. This experience ended up being a healing crisis and turning point in her life. From that point on she started devouring all the information she could find on holistic nutrition, natural beauty, and herbalism. She recently completed her studies through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, becoming a Certified Health Coach. Nicole believes that we get one body, so we should do our best to treat it right!  Her outlook on nutrition and beauty is adaptable and positive -- focus on adding nourishing habits and rituals to your life, and eventually crowd out lifestyle choices don't serve you.Promo code for CocoGlo products:SITP20 for 20% off @ www.sipcocoglow.comConnect with Nicole:LinkedIn, sipcocoglo.comCocoGlo Insta:@cocoglowherbal Connect with Theresa and Ivana:Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: tsc-consultants.com LinkedIn @treeconti, Insta @tscconsultants Ivana, Courageous Being: courageousbeing.com LinkedIn @ivipol, Insta @courbeingSITP team, Step Into The Pivot: stepintothepivot.com LinkedIn @step-into-the-pivot

Send us a textIn this episode, Alyssa sits down with Lindsey Parsons, EdD, to dive into the powerful ways that improving your gut health can transform your overall well-being. Lindsey, a Certified Health Coach, opens up about her own journey into health coaching and her passion for helping people heal naturally from gut and autoimmune issues.Together, we explore the often-hidden connections between gut health and symptoms like joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Lindsey shares simple, practical tips that you can start using today to uncover what might be at the root of your health struggles. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to take control of their health with a natural, holistic approach.What we cover:The surprising role of common foods, like gluten and dairy, in driving inflammation.A step-by-step look at some of the tests that can uncover hidden gut issues you may not know you have.How stress, especially from unresolved past trauma, can deeply affect your gut and immune system.Why the health of your mouth and gums can be the unexpected key to healing your gut.Have you faced challenges with your own health journey? Share your story with me, Alyssa Simpson, on Instagram or LinkedIn—I'd love to connect, hear from you, and support each other on the path to better health.Guest Bio:Lindsey Parsons, EdD, is a Certified Health Coach based in Tucson, Arizona, specializing in gut health and autoimmune support. Host of The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome, Lindsey is passionate about helping people reclaim their health naturally. She's also co-founder of a nonprofit that advocated for healthier school food in Maryland.Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, PinterestFind Lindsey on: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTokTune in and Subscribe to "The Gut Health Dialogues" for inspiring client transformation stories and expert insights into gut health. Leave a review—Your support will help me empower more people with knowledge and tools to take control of their gut health and reclaim their lives. Looking for a supportive Gut Health community? I'm building a community committed to helping people overcome their digestive symptoms by addressing the root cause using food and nutrition. Join my FREE community here.If you're enduring uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing GI symptoms and feel like you've tried everything, I've got you covered. I use a specialized approach to help people who've gone from doctor to doctor finally find relief. Book your 15-minute strategy call for FREE here.

Could your stomach issues be caused by low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria? Explore the vital role stomach acid plays in digestion and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I'll highlight the symptoms of low stomach acid, including chronic bloating, burping, heartburn, and deficiencies in B12, iron, and calcium. I'll also dive into the root causes, potential supplements to support stomach acid, and how to recognize signs of low stomach acid on your blood work. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Sleep hygiene is one of the most important factors to help us stay mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy. Yet knowing the importance of sleep, does nothing to help those who suffer with sleepless nights. On this “Strong Mind, Strong Body,” join host, Angie Miller, along with featured guest, Morgan Adams, a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Certified Sleep and Recovery Coach, and Certified Health Coach, for this special encore episode on how to build habits that lead to better sleep. Morgan will talk about insomnia, middle of the night wakeups, and other sleep concerns, along with solutions to help you sleep more soundly.  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo, get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Have all the headlines about hormone replacement therapy left you feeling confused or unsure about whether it's right for you? You are not alone. For years, mixed messages have made it difficult for women to feel confident in their choices around HRT. But today, I've brought in the perfect expert to help us separate fact from fiction. Today we'll explore what HRT really is, who it can help and how to make an informed decision for your unique body and health journey. Because, after all, you are the CEO of your body. This week, episode 34 of Pleasure in the Pause is about debunking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) myths! Are you ready to awaken your sensuality and feel more empowered in your body? Access the FREE Pleasure Upgrade Bundle at https://www.pleasureinthepause.com/gift.In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Jill Chmielewski shares the confusion around HRT, debunks myths, and highlights its benefits.Jill Chmielewski is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~  and embrace the notion that it's absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong through midlife and beyond.Highlights from our discussion include:Confusion, myths, and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).Different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their impact.Poractive approaches to aging with an emphasis on self-care during midlife.How to advocate for yourself with informed decisions and personalized health strategies.The power of community during the midlife phase. You deserve to feel your best during this transition. With the right information and support, you can take an active role in optimizing your hormonal health and thriving through menopause. Your wellbeing is worth the effort.If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.CONNECT WITH JILL CHMIELEWSKI:WebsiteInstagramCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Get immediate access to practical tools that help you feel more like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause with The Menopause Reset Journal today.

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Hypnosis on stage and screen may seem scary or absurd, but clinical hypnosis can heal gut issues by accessing the subconscious brain. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Navidi helps clients enter a trance state, addressing chronic pain and GI disorders like IBS, SIBO and IBD. In this episode, he discusses the brain-gut connection, the hypnotherapy process and CBT for GI disorders, and how anxiety, trauma and stress can exacerbate our gut issues. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes

Struggling with stubborn health issues? Learn how genetic mutations might be impacting your gut and overall wellness. Join Dr. Jenna Weeks, ND, as she unpacks SNPs—genetic variations linked to gut health, mental health and chronic conditions. With 8 years of research, Dr. Weeks reveals hidden genetic factors behind anxiety, depression, chronic inflammation, leaky gut, fibromyalgia and autoimmunity. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session.  Show Notes

Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Julie Cole, you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/julie_cole_coaching/Julie Cole is a woman in long-term recovery. Julie is the owner of Julie Cole Counseling, Coaching & Consulting, LLC, and takes a holistic approach to helping others. Julie is the host of the #loveher Podcast, a podcast about living life with authenticity. Julie has worked in the field of social work, substance use disorder counseling, and peer support for 25 years. Julie is also an experienced trainer and public speaker. Julie holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Julie is aLicensed Master Social Worker, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Nutrition Coach, and is in training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Julie has two children, and between the 3 of them, have a spoiled dog, a guinea pig, and two fish. In her downtime, Julie can be found in the gym, camping, hiking, traveling, and getting lost in nature. This episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropractic If you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

Explore the differences between SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth) and hydrogen sulfide SIBO, and dysbiosis, and what makes them different. Dive into their distinct causes and symptoms and what kinds of tests are appropriate in which situations. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

In this throwback episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya Brown welcomes hormone expert Jill Chmielewski to dive deep into hormones and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Jill, a registered nurse and certified health coach, shares her passion for educating women on navigating perimenopause and menopause with confidence and vitality. Together, they discuss the crucial roles of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA in the body—and how they affect everything from energy to libido. Jill also clears up common misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy and offers practical tips for naturally supporting hormonal health. What You'll Learn: How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone impact your body The benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how to get started The importance of balancing hormones as you age Simple lifestyle changes and supplements to support hormonal health Why advocating for your hormonal well-being is key to aging vibrantly Listen now to this insightful episode as part of our 2024 throwback series, featuring some of our most popular and valuable conversations! About Jill: Jill is a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, advocate for aging women, and mom of four who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. She helps midlife women break free from the mainstream way of thinking where disease and decline are accepted as an inevitable part of aging ~  and embrace the notion that it's absolutely possible to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong through midlife and beyond. Jill believes that education is the key to helping women understand their bodies, manage their health, and advocate for themselves as they age. Jill created The Peri to Menopause Roadmap and The Beginner's Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy to help women navigate the wild ride from perimenopause through menopause and beyond. She recently launched Pausing Together, an online community for women to connect, learn, and open up discussions on topics that affect “PAUSAL” women. Connect With Jill: Email: https://www.jillchmielewski.com/contact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.chmielewski/  Connect with Maraya Brown: Join the Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Ready to reboot your foundational health? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers 90 days of deep personalized support, including three one-on-one calls, the Dutch Plus test, a full assessment, and access to bi-weekly live Q&A with Maraya. Plus, you'll gain access to the self-paced portal, where you can explore the most important aspects of your health journey, including energy, hormones, libido, and confidence. Visit our program page for more information and use the code PODCAST for a special listener discount: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ Download our free resources, including the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more: https://marayabrown.com/resources/  Subscribe To The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness with Maraya Brown: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Show: Facebook Page | Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group Apply for a Call With Maraya Brown: Click here to apply for a call About Maraya Brown: Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine Trained Women's Health And Wellness Expert CNM, MSN with her undergraduate degree in marketing. She helps women feel turned on by their life, their lover and themselves.  Her work online brings her 21 years of experience supporting women together in one place to co-create deep transformation, energy and passion. Maraya is the founder of this Podcast and does a great deal of work with women to expand their energy, hormones, libido, confidence and much much more. DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site. The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness w/ Maraya Brown

Welcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss. Join us as we interview Florence Christophers. Florence is a trauma-informed Certified Health Coach with expertise in sugar/food addiction recovery. Florence has been researching, coaching and walking the path of recovery in the food addiction space for 30 years. She is the founder and host of the world's first summit on the topic of sugar and sugar addiction, The Kick Sugar Summit. She offers online courses and coaching programs that teach her signature approach to help individuals unhook from the addictive pull of processed foods and create lasting lifestyle changes. Florence has a proven track record of helping individuals reverse metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and depression. You can find out more about Florence here.   In every Real Food Recovery episode, Paige and Jamie take time to answer viewer questions about processed food addiction, obsession, and recovery, be sure to submit yours on their YouTube Channel or Facebook Page. You can also follow Real Food Recovery on Instagram (@realfoodrecovery4u), TikTok (@realfoodrecovery) or at www.realfoodrecovery4u.com.  

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino interviews Florence Christophers, a Certified Health Coach, who discusses her personal battle with sugar addiction and its connection to health issues like migraines, depression, and mold exposure. They explore how refined sugars act like opiates in the brain and how sugar exacerbates mold toxicity. Florence also introduces her Kick Sugar Summit, a free event aimed at helping people recover from sugar addiction and improve overall health, especially for those dealing with mold-related health problems.

Learn how FoodMarble's at-home, reusable breath testing device helps detect SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) and IMO (Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth), the root causes of 60-70% of IBS, as well as food intolerances. Ricky Harrison from FoodMarble explains the science behind their portable, easy-to-use devices. We discuss the benefits, testing substrates, how it compares to other tests and how it helps manage gut issues from home. Check out our YouTube video of this podcast for a demo of how to use it: https://youtu.be/V4o5IFNpjEE. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to see which stool or functional medicine test will help you find out what's wrong. She's a Certified Health Coach at High Desert Health in Tucson, Arizona. She coaches clients locally and nationwide. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Tiktok, X, Instagram or Pinterest or reach her via email at lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com to set up your free 30-minute Gut Healing Breakthrough Session. Show Notes

Wanna know the truth??? There just isn't one way to be an incredible mama… So even though Liz carries all those letters after her name, there isn't a single one that means she has all the answers. Dr. Liz prefers that you have access to all different perspectives and that is why she is featuring Amalia May Valle on The Aligned Mama podcast… Where you'll get to dive in and discover the imperfect power of getting a new take on what it means to live a healthy life. Whether it be making more money in your business or making more memories with your kids - whatever your momming goals are - this episode won't disappoint in getting you to that next level! You can connect with Certified Health Coach and Yoga Instructor Amalia May Valle after the show here

I am thrilled to have one of my practitioner certification graduates and fellow acupuncturist, Dr. Melissa Levy. Dr. Levy is a practitioner with a passion for health, wellness, and fertility. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she ventured to Florida to pursue her education at the University of Tampa.   A personal health journey changed the course of Dr. Levy's life. Facing health issues that Western medicine couldn't address, she discovered holistic practitioners who listened and considered the full body as a unit. This holistic perspective helped her understand her body better and manage her hormonal imbalances through acupuncture. This transformative experience inspired her to become a Doctor of Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Practitioner.   Dr. Levy holds numerous certifications, including Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Fertility Coach. As a board-certified diplomate of Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM and a licensed Acupuncture Physician in Florida, she founded the Integrative Wellness Center (IWC) in 2019. Her vision was to create a healing sanctuary for individuals, especially those who have lost hope. Her evidence-based practice model combines patient values, the best research evidence, and her clinical expertise to offer exceptional care. Initially, her onsite clinic in Jacksonville allowed her to help only local patients. Realizing the need to reach more people, she created online programs and coaching services to share her knowledge with individuals in different locations. Dr. Levy's goal is to provide the best comprehensive care to those who need it and are willing to make changes to better their health and lives. She aims to change how healthcare is delivered by providing exceptional, holistic care. Her mission extends beyond treatment; she strives to educate all her patients about the advantages of living a holistic life. Each encounter is an opportunity for her to positively impact her patients' lives, and she approaches this with unwavering dedication and care. Dr. Levy offers in-person appointments at her clinic in Jacksonville and provides virtual functional medicine consultations for Florida residents and functional health coaching for individuals everywhere.    Websites: https://www.healthbymelissa.com https://www.iwcjacksonville.com   Instagram: @dr.melissa_levy     For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Melissa Levy. I'm so excited to have you on.   Melissa Levy (00:04) Yes, I'm so excited. I'm looking forward to this, being able to talk with you again and just dive into what I do and the world of fertility.   Michelle (00:12) Yes, and I'm so I was lucky enough to work with Dr. Melissa Levy and she was one of my students for my fertility practitioner course. I have to say, I just have to say this. Well, she's kind of stands on her own anyway. Yes, she got an extra certification, but she's like just a phenomenal like knows what she's doing type of practitioner and   I mean, you really like went into everything like no stone unturned. I just love your motivation, your passion. Like, and it was it's legit. I just want to say that.   Melissa Levy (00:46) Well, I think we even talked about this, like we're kind of just a lifetime learner. even though, you know, when I saw this course that you had, I was like, well, why not learn a little bit more? You know, I'm always diving into something, learning something new. And it just, the field that we're in, it's just kind of never ending of things you can learn and kind of better your education and further it. So it was great to just learn a little bit more and then the more you learn, the more you're open to and the more people you meet. So it was a great experience. So thank you.   Michelle (01:13) Yeah, and I feel like you were already well versed. I mean, you stand alone on your own. So it was just awesome working with you. But I would love for you to share your background and how you got into wanting to do this   Melissa Levy (01:26) Yeah, of course. I just remember being, I think most people have a similar story is like growing up, you're not really taught anything about your cycle. I had issues with my cycle. It's probably about 16 and I really didn't get my cycle yet. So I just remember going to the OB and they're saying, oh, all right, well, here's birth control. And I'm thinking in my head, great, now I'll be normal and...   you know, have a normal cycle. And so I didn't know any better and most people don't. So from the age of 16, I was on birth control to help regulate my cycle. And then also having ovarian cyst, I had surgery, I believe my junior year of high school for like a big ovarian cyst, which they thought was endometriosis. So, you know, I'm 16 and they're telling me, hey, you've endometriosis without even looking, you know, looking at anything, just throwing names out there, which I think is something that happens a   You know, people just kind of throw diagnoses and needs out there without really having an idea of exactly that's what it was. So being young thinking, I've endometriosis. What is this? You know, looking it up, being scared, and then getting surgery and them telling me it was a dermoid cyst, which is completely different, which was still kind of weird. But so that was just my first experience. And I just never had normal cycles really ever. And then going.   Michelle (02:32) Wow. Yeah.   Melissa Levy (02:41) into my college years. I was always an athlete, so I was personal trainer. I was working a lot, really stressed, a lot of stress on my body. So I just didn't feel good. I ended up getting Bell's palsy, which would not get better. And I was just on antibiotics and steroids for about a year or two years, just seeing tons of different doctors.   Michelle (03:00) wow.   Melissa Levy (03:03) not getting any answers. I think the thing that really frustrated me the most was going to a neurologist that I drove two hours to see and saw him for maybe five seconds. So it was just taking medicine, being on birth control, being on prednisone for that long, you feel terrible. So my gut health, my skin health, acne, hormones, nothing felt right. And I look back at pictures of myself from those years and   Michelle (03:14) Wow.   Melissa Levy (03:29) thinking I was healthy because I was a trainer and constantly working out and I had a lot of stress in my life as well. Looking back, I just looked unhealthy. I looked puffy and just all the medicines that they had me on, I didn't know any better until I got into the world of more holistic healing and learning more, being in that fitness and health. I was a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, yoga. I always wanted to help people and I think...   Michelle (03:42) with her.   Melissa Levy (03:54) this experience really helped me want to understand the body more and I know there's a better way of healing. So I was introduced into more like holistic health and acupuncture. And then from there, I just kind of fell in love with the medicine. when I started acupuncture school, as a student, you're able to get, you know, like $5 treatment. So we were getting treatment constantly and I was actually able to get off birth control and regulate my cycle, which took a little bit going off birth control. skin was...   a hot mess, probably because being on the antibiotics for so long, not even thinking twice about it. But I think within like the three months of just Chinese medicine, herbs, and getting acupuncture pretty consistently, I was finally able to get at least a regular cycle and, you know, just been working on it and haven't really had too many hormonal issues, you know, since then, but it's just a lot. You learn a lot about yourself, I think. And in a way, it's a good thing because then it brought me to where I'm   and I can have a lot of empathy for my patients and saying, hey, you I've been there, you know, I had the horrible migraines, I had the horrible skin and all things I just were told were normal. And last thing I'll say, I'll never forget. I remember I went, I was in acupuncture school. So I was learning a lot, as you know, you start learning things, you know, things that, you know, maybe aren't right that doctors sometimes may tell you. I remember I went to the OB and I was like, hey, you know,   I was told I had, I had an ultrasound done and the tech told me, Hey, it looks like you PCOS. Once again, just throwing things out there. And I was like, so I brought it up to my doctor. was like, I had an ultrasound. said it looked like I had something called PCOS. She's like, no, you don't. You just probably have endometriosis. take some Advil and birth control. And that was my conversation. I, I just left and I was like, what in the world? was because I knew better at that point. And I just left.   Michelle (05:21) Wow.   my god. Wow.   Yeah, so you could recognize, yeah, that wasn't cool.   Melissa Levy (05:43) Never going back to this doctor again and not saying everyone's like that. But I think for women, just, we're so, we're just, we're told that, you know, that's just normal, you know, having pain from menstrual cycles, having hormonal balances, all that stuff's normal. you know, Advil and birth control are the solutions to everything. the more I learn and especially getting into functional medicine now, you know, having the acupuncture practice for several years,   I've got more into functional medicine and I think that really connects the dots a lot for me too. I'm getting in hormone health and know, detoxification. So there's so much that as women that we're not even taught about our cycles or so I think just spreading the awareness, I think more women are wanting to know more and   Michelle (06:28) Yeah, for sure. I know one of the things that really struck me when I was going to school. Of course, I had a very similar situation as you or story where I was given birth control pills as well. I think our stories are actually very common. A lot of people go through this. Yeah, I was so many. I've had so many guests, just guests tell me this, but then I've also had patients come to me and say that they've been put on birth control for this, that and the other.   Melissa Levy (06:42) Really?   Michelle (06:54) that had nothing to do with like their actual like root cause. Yeah, it's crazy. It really is crazy. being told, you know, or believing that certain menstrual cycle irregularities are normal. I think that that was the biggest aha for me when I was going to school is that certain things that we thought were normal, like having diarrhea if you have your period or constipation before or breast tenderness   Melissa Levy (06:59) That's crazy.   Mm -hmm.   Michelle (07:20) PMS or even cramps that it's actually common. So we think it's normal, but it's actually not normal. So, so what are some of the things that kind of like you saw that you felt like, my God, like I can actually resolve   Melissa Levy (07:26) Yeah.   Yeah, I think a lot of it was just the mood stuff too. Like I would turn into like just a different person. Like along with that, just hormonal stuff like PMS, just all that stuff that we're told is just normal. I just like dread it heading my cycle all the time. And so I think it gets to a point where it might not always be perfect. know, things happen, whether it's stress induced, you know, if you're having a   month, you know, maybe some of those symptoms pop up and it's a way of your body telling you like, Hey, maybe, you know, check in with yourself, check in with your hormones. What's going on this month that some of these symptoms came back. And I think what you said is definitely true is I'll even do my interviews with my patients and I'll say, so how's your menstrual cycle? it's like perfect. It's normal. Okay, good. So what's that like? Tell me like, do you have PMS? yeah. Yeah. I always have PMS. had   My breasts hurt so bad. I get really moody the first day and cry. I'm like, you know, so that we're told that that's still normal, which is still a thing, but yeah.   Michelle (08:24) Mm   Yeah, it becomes almost like a background thing that's just like, oh, that's just that. Like it's normal, it's okay. And I think another thing too is just having that something I frequently see, oh, I have a perfect 28 day cycle like textbook, so everything's perfect. But then you start to really dig in like, when are you ovulating? You know, is it early or you know, nobody really knows because they'll either just do LH or not really look into   Melissa Levy (08:35) Yeah.   Michelle (08:59) if it's confirmed ovulation, because you could still get a bleed. So there's a lot of those little intricacies that you often don't find in mainstream medicine.   Melissa Levy (09:08) And I think that's another thing is like we're never taught to really understand our cycle. So when I am working with fertility patients, I'm saying, oh, are you ovulating every month? Yeah, on day 14. Okay. Are you checking your basal body temperature to see that rise in progesterone? No, no. Like I just, on day 14, I just ovulate. know, so it's, some people don't even understand that there are signs that our body tells   And it's not just day 14 that we ovulate, which could really impact fertility because then we could be missing our fertility windows. So there's just that lack of education and how we need to understand. we're never taught, I mean, no one ever taught me that. I had no idea until I got into this medicine that, day 14, or what is cervical mucus? Am I having that? And sometimes I ask women, do you have cervical mucus? Oh, I have no idea.   One of those things that were never, I mean, no one's taught me. And I just think there's not enough time, obviously, in appointments and with your regular OB. So I think that definitely impacts fertility for sure.   Michelle (10:05) Yeah, I often find too that people don't even really know much about their blood because they use tampons the whole time. That's another thing that I often talk about because it is, first of all, I don't love shoving anything up there. When your body's trying to release, you're basically putting a stopper in a sense. I mean, of course it doesn't stop, it absorbs, but still it's not quite the same.   Melissa Levy (10:12) Mmm, yeah.   Yeah.   Michelle (10:29) as really letting it out and letting it flow and letting that gravitational pull release, whatever, not stagnate it. But if you have to, if you must, I'm not saying everything's 100%, but seeing what the blood looks like actually can tell you so much about your period or tell your acupuncture so much, but even you, there's a lot of information out   Melissa Levy (10:36) Yeah, of course.   Of course, mean, once again, lot of my patients, unless they've been coming to me for a while, they know to look. Otherwise they're like, you said, I have no idea. I use a tampon. Are there clots? I have no idea. know, it's those things that, know, until, unless you've had acupuncture, you're probably not looking for it. And it tells us.   a lot. Our body gives us these signs and symptoms, the tongue, the pulse, the color of the nails, the skin. So all those things give us lot of information, especially the blood. What does it look like? How many days are you bleeding? Are you clots? it spotting? Are you bleeding a lot? Little, is it scanty? So definitely that's a great point. And same thing with the tampons. It's a really good point about stopping and not stagnating the blood.   Michelle (11:34) Yeah. And I think that because our life is so busy, it's like, you know, it's almost like too busy and really kind of, it's important to allow yourself that rest if you can, with the menstrual cycle. I think that we don't really get that accommodation often just in the world. But yeah, you know, so you see a lot of those kinds of things just from asking people questions and how did you decide you wanted to work with fertility? What was your   your initial pull.   Melissa Levy (11:59) Yeah, so I was.   pretty much a general seeing a little bit of everything. And I still do, but I think women's health is something that I've always had that love for just because there is such a lack of it and such a need for it. And then I think once I had my son, it kind of gave me that extra like fuel and that like just to learn more and more to, because it's such an amazing love to be a mom. And I want to be able just to give that to as many people and help as many women as I can. So I think that is the thing that really kind   pushed it to kind of dive all into fertility. What all can I learn? How many people can I help? And what is going on? And why is our fertility issues seem like it's kind of becoming more common. And it's one of those things where like cycle issues are an issue or they're prevalent. But now it seems like same thing fertility. It's just like, yeah, I'm having trouble getting pregnant. So it seems one of those things that's just becoming a normal common thing, which I think is sad.   Michelle (12:51) Yeah, yeah, for sure. What are some of the things that you see just clinically? Like what are some of the things that you notice that might be contributing to people having trouble conceiving?   Melissa Levy (13:03) Yeah, definitely. So I see stress, definitely, as you probably know. know, we've been, acupuncture has been saying for thousands and thousands of years, the connection between our uterus and our shin, which is our mind. So most women, we have a lot of responsibility.   Michelle (13:06) Mm -hmm.   Right, and just if people don't know, the heart houses the mind. So the heart houses Shen, which is kind of like the spiritual aspect. Well, spirit, mind, combined.   Melissa Levy (13:26) Mm -hmm. Yeah, and it's so we've known this for about 3 ,500 years or more. But I think nowadays women are living in a more stressful environment. There's so many responsibilities that we have. Some women have multiple kids already and they're juggling work and family and.   just the pressure. So there's definitely a lot more stress. And if your body's in that fight or flight, you know, it's not going to prioritize, you know, reproduction. If your body thinks, my gosh, I'm in immediate danger. Your body's not like, okay, well it's great time to get pregnant. So I think definitely stress is something I see. I see gut health definitely. you know, so many things come down to our gut and they say, you know, they talk about, you know, our   Michelle (13:51) Yes.   I want to talk about that. That's a good, yeah, it's important.   Melissa Levy (14:10) hormones or our body kind of being like that bathtub analogy where, you know, our gut is kind of like that sewer line kind of taking everything out. And if things are clogged up and backed up due to underlying gut infections, which I see very common and, you know, from a Chinese medicine perspective, we look at that as the dampness, the spleen. So the other thing I find so cool and interesting is, you know, Chinese medicine has been talking about all this stuff for 3500 years. And then when you learn like more of the conventional and   functional medicine, it's the same stuff, you know, just in different terminology. So gut health is so important for fertility. And then from a Chinese medicine perspective, we talk about the spleen and the stomach, and it has a huge relationship to our fertility and our overall health. So that's deficient. And we've known that forever. So it's one of those things where I think gut health is so common and such a big topic right now. But it's not a new thing. I think it's something that we've known for so long,   Michelle (14:53) Yeah.   Melissa Levy (15:04) Now we're recognizing, wow, our gut is really, important. And so I think that's huge.   Michelle (15:10) for sure. I will say too, like the gut mind connection, also that's spleen and stomach, they govern thoughts. So literally our thoughts can impact our digestion. Like if there are stressful thoughts, overwork, overworrying, that can impact our digestion. But now they're seeing it's fascinating because I've been researching it, the enteric system, which is your gut nervous system. And then the CNS, which is essential nervous system, which is connected to the brain.   Melissa Levy (15:17) Mm -hmm.   Mm -hmm.   Michelle (15:36) And so how your thoughts can impact your via the vagus nerve, like there's this back and forth bi -directional communication. And it's fascinating how like Chinese medicine has been saying this forever. And now we're like literally seeing that they're seeing that people with certain types of mental disorders have a different gut microbiome than...   Melissa Levy (15:49) I know.   Mm -hmm, so interesting.   Michelle (16:00) It's fascinating. And then also they're saying that people that meditate for a long time have a different gut microbiome that's more diverse and more rich, enriched.   Melissa Levy (16:10) Yeah, I mean, our mind is, I you talk about that so much, and it's like, how much can we stress it? It plays a big role in, it's sometimes not something that's easy to overcome, and it takes sometimes time to maybe make some lifestyle changes or be able to do things that, sometimes you obviously can't change your environment around you if it's situational, but do things for your body that can kind of offset some of that stress. And then also, working with the gut.   Michelle (16:34) Yes.   Melissa Levy (16:36) going to be really important. it's kind of like that vicious cycle of, if your guts impaired, then it can affect your mind and your mind is going to affect your gut. So it kind of just rotates through. So, you know, when we talk about holistic medicine, we're talking about not just singling in on one thing. We're looking at everything. We're looking at the gut, right? Because if you just want one, you know, you're forgetting about everything else and everything is so connected. So you have to look at everything.   Michelle (16:54) Yes. Yeah.   It is, without a doubt. It's a, cause you were just mentioning two like major things, which is stress and then the gut. But those things are interconnected. They're like pieces of a puzzle. And that's, that's really the beauty I think of Chinese medicine is that, and also functional medicine is that it looks at things holistically, like in all the different parts. And I love that you also do functional medicine and testing. And because I think it's really important to really look beneath the hood.   and see what does your gut microbiome look like. So what could people get from like say a gut testing?   Melissa Levy (17:37) so much. So your whole gut microbiome, can tell us so much. So what I see a lot is I'll have a patient come in and they'll say, hey, you know, I'm not feeling good. My hormones are a mess. I can't get pregnant, but my blood work, everything looks fine. So then, you know, I look at it. Yes, everything looks fine. Yeah. And then as an acupuncturist, we take two seconds. We look at their tongue and pulse and we can say, whoa, there's definitely a lot going on. And   Michelle (17:53) So then they get the unexplained infertility diagnosis, right? And then they come to you.   Melissa Levy (18:04) I like to order things like the GI map, which definitely is my favorite test by far, because it doesn't just say yes or no, you have something. It will give you the value. So it's qualitative PCR. So it looks at all the gut microbiomes, looks at parasites. It looks at H. pylori, which is so common. Yeah, so our gut microbiome. And it's not even like looking at...   know, what can we do to fix it? So sometimes I've had patients, looks at beta glucuronidase. It looks at calprotectin levels. it looks at so many different things to see if there's any gut inflammation in the body. is there dysbiosis? Is there maldigestion? Maybe you're not absorbing all the nutrients. So there's definitely a lot. And, if people even have cycle issues, I've had patients who have irregular cycles and we don't do anything else, but do a GI map and heal the gut. And their cycle regulates by itself on that. So there's so   Michelle (18:53) That's amazing.   Melissa Levy (18:54) much if you have someone that can actually read the GI map and knows how to understand it and what the patterns are, it is so beneficial. So I really love the GI map. It could tell us so much about the gut.   Michelle (19:04) Amazing. And so what are some of the things or implementations and just to kind of give us examples of different conditions. And clearly this is not a one size fits all, which is why you have to test. Cause you could see like what's going on specific to the patient.   Melissa Levy (19:10) Yeah.   Of course. Yeah, exactly.   Yeah, so I mean, I would say some things that I see a lot on the, just on the GI map, for example, like I'll see H. pylori a lot. And then with H. pylori, you'll see things like strep and staph infections as well in the gut. And what that does a lot of times is cause hypochlorhydrial low stomach acid, which is sometimes called things like parasites. You're not killing off things if you have low stomach acid and then maldigestion issues. So just doing things like mindful eating. So taking time and chewing your food, digestive.   enzymes are really important. And then I love antimicrobials like olive leaf and oregano. They're really great. Olive leaf is antioxidant. It's antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anti -yeast. So that's something I use a lot with my patients that have any type of dysbiosis or overgrowth or opportunistic growth in their GI map.   Michelle (20:08) Have you heard of Mastic for... Yeah. Rachael.   Melissa Levy (20:10) Yeah, mastectomy. Yes, that's really common. And usually if you have, it depends like what bacteria or overgrowth you have. For example, like H. pylori typically means at least like three types of urge to kill because it is very stubborn. So usually using mastectomy, leaf, oregano, black cumin seed oil is amazing. And that is good against H. pylori. It also helps regulate blood sugar, which is another huge thing I see with fertility issues is blood sugar regulation.   That's another thing that can affect our cortisol levels and our hormones. So I put a lot of people on black cumin seed oil as well, and that's antioxidant as well. So those are things that I definitely recommend for things, but it really depends on what bacteria, what overgrowth, what patterns you're showing. But just common things I see is like hypochloridia, low stomach acid. I see a lot of like dysbiosis, leaky gut, and then really just taking the measured measures and really just putting it into phases   what can we do, remove the gut infections and then build up that gut wall and build up that diverse microbiome again. So it takes time. It's not something that happens overnight. But then I also think looking at why, why do we have this in the first place? Why do we have these gut infections? Why is it stress? it our diet, environmental things as well?   Michelle (21:19) Right, right.   Yeah, you think of like Sleen Yang deficiency because the fire, know, that digestive fire really is in Ayurvedic medicine, Agni, fire is really what kind of kills off all of those opportunistic bacteria and infections. But if we don't have that digestive fire, all the things that we learn about don't eat ice cream, don't have ice cold drinks, because what you're doing is you're actually diluting that fire.   Melissa Levy (21:28) Yeah, exactly.   Mm -hmm. Yeah.   Yeah, no, I love that. never thought about that as like the that looking at that as like the stomach acid and that's such a great, great way to look at that. And that's the thing I always come back and find these awesome like relationships between Chinese medicine and conventional or functional medicine. It's like, it's all the same stuff. We just called it different things in a sense. it's, and now that we've all this research that shows and validates everything we've known for a long time. So I do like, you know, combining the two of those in such a great.   Michelle (22:06) Yeah. Yes.   Melissa Levy (22:17) great practice to be able to do   Michelle (22:18) Yeah, no doubt. when it comes to certain conditions, have you had people where you suggested, okay, you you'd need antibiotics for this because it is kind of like really strong where they sometimes they need a stronger one. And then with that kind of help to navigate and kind of work it out with probiotics.   Melissa Levy (22:38) Yeah, so I haven't had to really refer out for any antibiotics because most herbs and supplements usually are. There's research that shows that they are pretty good at eradicating most things and they have multiple functions and a more broad spectrum. But then, yeah, then adding in the probiotics and different types like espilarity is really good at helping with H. pylori and then doing, that's another thing I love about the GI map is it'll let you know like what's overgrown, what's deficient. So let's say you're a   Michelle (22:49) Mm -hmm.   Mm   Melissa Levy (23:04) huge overgrowth of lactobacillus because of maybe hypochondria, right? You're not breaking down the food, so then it starts fermenting and you get that overgrowth patterns, which we see a lot. Then you probably might not want to take lactobacillus probiotic. You probably want to do something a little bit more diverse.   Michelle (23:22) Right, or maybe a spore -based, right? A spore -based.   Melissa Levy (23:24) Yeah, or like a school -based probiotic, which are getting more popular now. But then another thing I see a lot too, which I've been seeing a lot more recently is there's something called acromantia. And I see a lot of people that have none detected at all in their gut. And that's a really good thing. And that helps with our gut mucosal lining. And also they show that people have low acromantia, have more things like insulin resistance and obesity. And that's something I keep seeing a lot is there's...   Michelle (23:38) wow.   Wow.   Melissa Levy (23:52) like zero detected in the gut.   Michelle (23:53) Wow, that's so interesting. You know, I have learned a lot that some of the ingredients that we see in processed foods actually shift the gut microbiome dramatically. And I wonder, I mean, if it's like that or toxins that we're exposed to, I mean, there are things that are really literally like we don't even realize have a role or play a role in our   Melissa Levy (24:04) Yeah, I believe it.   Yeah. And I think another thing is like we, that I see a lot too, is we get into like routines of food and we'll eat the same food over and over again. And I remember like Chinese medicine school, they talk about that. They say your body doesn't want to eat the same thing over and over again, like mix it up. Don't eat, you know, chicken and broccoli for every, you know, every lunch the whole week, because your body wants that diversity. And now we see that with the gut microbiome is like the more diverse you eat, the more different foods you're eating, the more diverse your gut microbiome. You don't want to keep eating.   Michelle (24:34) Yeah, it's   Melissa Levy (24:44) the same seven foods all week long, you and I know some people kind of get into that routine of things is that's all they eat.   Michelle (24:48) Yes.   Right, and they talk about eating for seasons too, because during that season, whatever that weather or the climate, your body's reacting and what will grow around you, the food that grows typically is there to balance that   Melissa Levy (24:54) yeah.   Mm -hmm. Yeah, like the seasons and that's something I mean, I think a lot of people don't do as well as eating up the seasons and it's one of the things we don't think about.   Michelle (25:06) fascinating.   you don't think about it because you don't even know because everything gets shipped from everywhere. So you're like, I don't know what's growing now, like here, you know, and I think that that that's like another thing that that and also the endocrine disruptors, all these things that you have to do a little more homework for, but it's not as intimidating as it originally sounds. It seems a lot worse. This is actually why I will say worth hiring a fertility coach.   because you have a lot of that extra time, like all of that is done for you. And, you know, that's the benefit.   Melissa Levy (25:44) Yeah, for sure. And I also think, like everything's so individualized too. Like what might be good for one person, you know, isn't the main focus that someone else needs. There's so much and it can definitely be overwhelming. Like when you start to think about it, like detoxification and basal body temperature and ovulation, the food, it's like, sometimes that stresses people out and it's like, we don't want this to be stressful. And I also have had patients that'd be like,   Michelle (26:00) Yeah. Yeah.   Melissa Levy (26:07) you know, they're like, well, this person get pregnant and they're not eating, you know, super, super healthy, but everyone's bodies are different. You know, we have epigenetics and different stress and everyone's bodies can handle things differently and like that toxic load. And so it's hard to compare yourself to someone else, which is never a good thing to   Michelle (26:14) Right. Yeah.   It's true.   no, absolutely. somebody might be less tolerant for one thing, but more tolerant for another. And that might be completely opposite from the next person. So you just never know. You really need to like honor your own like body's personality type, I like to kind of say, because it has its own signature, its own personality. Like everything is unique, you know, even though we have the same makeup, you know, we all have like the same organs   Melissa Levy (26:34) Yeah, exactly.   Yeah.   Exactly.   Michelle (26:53) of but each person responds differently really to food, environment. I love the saying, one man's   is another man's poison, it's could be something incredibly healthy, but one person could be allergic to it and have a horrible reaction to   Melissa Levy (27:02) yeah.   Yeah, exactly. even going, I always go back to Chinese medicine, but no, it's like food therapy and you know, I have patients come in and they're like, I look at their tongue and pulse and I'm like, well, you shouldn't be eating these foods. They're like, yeah, but they're so healthy, blah, blah, blah. I'm like, they are healthy foods, but not healthy for you at this time of what you have going on in your body. If you've got a heat and inflammation and you're eating spicy, hot, warming foods, you're going to feel a little worse, right? Versus someone who's maybe a little bit more deficient.   Michelle (27:35) bright.   Melissa Levy (27:37) and really needs more of that warming food. it always comes down to individuality, whereas everything similar is yes, we want to make sure we have a good healthy gut and blood flow and mind, but everyone's situation is going to be a little   Michelle (27:50) totally. Like it makes me think of like the somebody who's really thin and like super cold all the time, but all they want to eat is raw foods and salads and like juice. You know, all of that has such a cold nature. You're just exacerbating like the symptoms and making it worse.   Melissa Levy (28:06) yeah. Yeah. It's not as people don't want to hear that. I'm like, well, stop juicing. And I'm like, well, it's so wealthy. going eat a little bit more soups in it. And it's not like you can ever do it, but it's all about balance. And I think, you know, things always come back to balance. And we live in a world now where everything's such an extreme, we're either completely vegan or completely keto or completely, you know, one thing and it's, we're working out so hard and won't do anything or we're not working out at all. So it's how can you find that balance   Michelle (28:17) Yes.   Right, yeah.   Melissa Levy (28:34) eating a whole diet and maybe doing more yin or calm or exercises during certain part of the cycle and then doing more intense if you want. everything comes back to balance, which is something I think is hard.   Michelle (28:47) Yeah, no doubt. But it's an art. then once you figure it out, because I think that we're primed for it, we're designed for balance, our bodies know, and our bodies communicate with us when things are out of balance. If we're too hot to want to cool down and vice versa. So it knows what to do. It's always communicating. Sometimes we want to ignore that communication. Over time, we stop hearing it, but it's kind   Melissa Levy (29:03) We have.   Michelle (29:11) coming back to it is a lot easier than I think a lot of people think because we're primed for it. We're designed to be connected to that. So I know that you work with a lot of people online. So you're able to basically have consultations with people and do testing of all kinds, like different functional testing based on that either customize, but also that you have a program for people who may not commit to like   Melissa Levy (29:35) yeah.   Michelle (29:37) a one -to -one, but they can also just take your course as   Melissa Levy (29:41) Yeah, of course. So, yeah, so I wanted to try to make a course that was like great for like good for anyone, right? So it's easy to understand, but it kind of covers a little bit of everything. A lot of education, like I said, a lot of it is sometimes women don't understand their cycles or even know when they're ovulating. So there's modules that talk about cycle education. How can we, you know, increase our sperm or egg qualities to talk about the man and the woman talking   functional tests. So if you're like, hey, I want to get some testing, but I don't want to work with someone or I don't know anyone or my doctor won't run these, you can go online to our Rupa store and just put in your own order. You know, I always recommend obviously going over with it with a doctor, but I give you the option, the option of like functional ranges and the standard ranges, which are going to be different. Functional ranges are like optimal where we want you to really be. And we talk about yoga, mindfulness.   supplements. So we talk about a lot in the program. It's self -paced, which is so nice. So had people say, I love it because I can go back and listen to it over and over and over again. And so it was a really fun to make and I love being able to provide that information to people.   Michelle (30:50) Awesome. And I actually got to see behind the scenes, look at it and it is really, really very thorough. It has a lot of information, really, really well done. I have to say, I really admire you as a practitioner. think you are amazing at your craft, like truly. Really so honored to have been able to work with you and like get to know you, but you really are amazing at what you do. I think that part of it   Melissa Levy (30:58) Thank you.   Michelle (31:15) just being really passionate, but also having that drive to keep learning and learning and learning. And I think that that's what keeps us going as practitioners.   Melissa Levy (31:23) Yeah, definitely. thank you. So sweet. Yeah. We love what you do. You just want to keep learning and it's fun.   Michelle (31:30) It is fun, right? Well, that's what you want to find. You want to find a coach or has fun doing what they're doing because that's that's ultimately it's a good sign that they love what they do and they're good at it. So, Melissa, such a pleasure having you. If people want to find you, how can they find you?   Melissa Levy (31:37) Yeah.   Yeah, of   Yes, thank   So I actually have a clinic in Jacksonville. Then I also work online with people with Health by Melissa .com or Integrative Wellness Center of Jacksonville .com. do virtual and in -person visits.   Michelle (32:01) Awesome. Melissa, thank you so much for coming on. was such a pleasure talking to   Melissa Levy (32:04) Yes, thank you. Thank you.     

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Send some quick feedback! Click here. In this Intuitive Eating Series, I'm joined by Kirsten Schmidt, a certified health coach specializing in behavior change and intuitive eating. the discussion explores viewing the body as a spiritual, physical, and mental gift from God. Kirsten emphasizes the importance of understanding our bodies as temples, the impacts of diet culture, and aligning our views on health with biblical teachings. One of my favorite quotes from today's episode: "The body stops being a gift the moment we turn it into an object. And diet culture does a really good job of turning the body into an object."We discuss:- Practical strategies for overcoming body image issues- Stewarding the body in a God-centered way - Accepting our natural shape and size- The desire to be unconditionally loved- How to view and treat your body with grace and respectResources mentioned:Receive 20% off Body Image Mini Course: GRACEDHEALTH20InteGROWMasterclassKirsten is a Certified Health Coach specializing in behavior change and intuitive eating. She has two degrees, one in Kinesiology and one in Human Nutrition. She founded the company Totus Wellness to help Christian women learn to sustainably steward and nourish their bodies their bodies the way God designed. She specializes in creating behavior change by getting to the root of the beliefs and behaviors that are keeping women stuck in dysfunctional cycles around health and body image.Connect with Kirstenhttps://www.totuswellness.comInstagram: @totus_wellnessFacebook: Kirsten SchmidtJoin The Stronger Collective today for a holistic app focusing on faith and health.Support the Show.Join The Stronger CollectiveWhat I'm loving newsletter Core Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5...

Maria is a 35-year-old mother of two young daughters and married to her best friend. They live in central NY in the United States. She is a Certified Health Coach and works for her husband's real estate investing company. She has struggled with her weight for most of her life, which prompted her to go to college in 2006 to study nutrition and public health at Syracuse University. After graduating, she married and started her family before pursuing her career. She's been a stay-at-home mom while the kids were younger. She has always struggled with emotional eating. After a few traumatic events in her past, she reached her highest weight in 2017. At only 5'4" tall, she weighed in at 225 and felt like she constantly had to find clothing to cover up instead of what she wanted to wear. She was humiliated and desperately wanted a change. She tried practically every diet out there. During the fall of 2018, she decided to run to help lose weight since the calorie-restriction diets were not working. By the fall of 2019, she had completed her first marathon and had lost a good bit of weight; however, when she stopped the diet program, she regained it again. During the pandemic in 2020, she decided to pursue her career dream of becoming a health coach to help herself and others find happiness and freedom the way she desperately wanted to do on her own. After graduating from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, she found she wanted to focus more on the science behind weight loss and pursued a certification with Primal Health Coaching. She found Intermittent Fasting there and began a 16:8 protocol in June of 2022. She stopped fasting due to stress in her life and found herself eating through her emotions. She regained some of what she lost, but then discovered Gin Stephens and the clean fast which led her to also find Graeme and the Fasting Highway. She is coming up on her new 1-year fast-iversary and is within 15 pounds of her goal weight. She's determined to help spread the word about how life-changing and beneficial IF can be! Our Patreon Supporters Community Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. It has been great for all who have joined. It has become an excellent add-on to our Patreon members' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them in living an IF life. For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals. Graeme hosts three Zoom meetings monthly in the Northern and Southern hemispheres for members to come and get support for their IF lifestyle, which has proven very popular with our Patreon members. You will not find anywhere that provides that kind of support and accountability for just 0.16 cents a day. I cannot urge you more strongly to give it your utmost consideration. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join. Private coaching is available with Graeme one-on-one. Please go to www.thefastinghighway.com, click help get coaching, and book a time that suits you. All times you see are in your local time zone. Graeme's best-selling book, The Fasting Highway, about his journey and how he did it, is available in paperback and Kindle at your local Amazon store. It is also available on audio at Applebooks, Kobo, Spotify, and many other audiobook platforms. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the host and guest only.

Today, Emily is joined by Mel Wells to discuss Why Isn't Everyone Leading From Their Feminine?  Mel Wells is a Certified Health Coach, Eating Psychology Coach, International Speaker and the Bestselling Author. Mel empowers women to stop dieting for good, and challenge their entire belief system around food and their bodies, by working on the relationship they have with themselves. In today's episode, Emily and Mel take a deep dive into what it means to embrace your feminine energy, the power of grief, and so much more.  Mel also opens up about a deeply personal breakup that served as a catalyst for profound self-discovery and growth. Her story highlights the importance of learning from our relationships and using challenging experiences as opportunities for rebirth and transformation. We promise you this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Love the episode? Be sure to follow and rate the podcast so more people can unlock the keys and codes to free their souls. Get early access to Mel Wells' NEW film Renaissance here: https://melwells.com/emily === Commit to a daily practice you love with zivaONLINE: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday Take Ziva's FREE Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/learn Grab your invite for our Bliss Activations here: https://zivameditation.com/activate And follow us on Instagram If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel === Mel Wells is a Certified Health Coach, Eating Psychology Coach, International Speaker and the Bestselling Author of widely acclaimed, ‘The Goddess Revolution'.  She is Hay House's youngest author and has been featured in Forbes Under 30, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, BBC Radio 1 and more, as a leading women's expert in her field. Mel dedicates her time to helping women worldwide ditch the dieting for good, make peace with food and love their healthy bodies. Mel coaches women via her famous online Academy, and luxury Goddess Retreats all over the world Mel empowers women to stop dieting for good, and challenge their entire belief system around food and their bodies, by working on the relationship they have with themselves. https://melwells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iammelwells 

Here's what to expect on the podcast:The moment when Stayci realized she needed to make a change in her lifestyle at age 50.What are the primary factors contributing to the prevalence of obesity in modern society?Adopt a mindset of creating new habits and making healthy choices a permanent lifestyle change.The four components of Stacey's program and how it works for her clients.And much more! About Stayci:Stayci Avery got tired of being sick and tired. At age 50, she got out of her own way with the help of her own health coach, an incredible community, and a life changing program, she was able to transform her body and mind and set on a journey of helping others do the same. Connect with Stayci Avery!Phone#: 610-513-4385Email: stayciavery@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.optavia.com/us/en/coach/teamaveryHealth Survey Form: https://form.jotform.com/Stayciavery/Stayci_AveryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayciavery?mibextid=LQQJ4d Connect with Kamie Lehmann!Website: https://www.kamielehmann.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamie.lehmann.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesinvinciblepodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamie-lehmann-04683473National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Learn more about how to minimize the emotional side effects of cancer: https://adventurefound.org/

On this episode of Girl Stop Playin, I'm introducing you to Taylor Chandler, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Health Coach, and Transformational Leadership Coach. Taylor delves into the origins and significance of attachment styles, explaining how our early relationships with caregivers shape our attachment behaviors in adulthood. She outlines the four primary attachment styles: secure, anxious preoccupied, dismissive avoidant, and fearful-avoidant, providing insightful examples of each.We're discussing the impact of attachment styles on personal and professional relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness. Taylor explains that understanding one's attachment style can lead to healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being. She highlights the concept of attachment flexibility, reassuring listeners that it is possible to change and develop a more secure attachment style through intentional self-work and accountability.The conversation also touches on the connection between emotional health and physical health. Taylor explains how unresolved emotional issues can manifest in physical symptoms, encouraging a holistic approach to wellness. She advocates for integrating self-awareness practices into daily life to foster better emotional and physical health.If you enjoyed this session, sign up to join us for the rest of the Selfish Summer Summit HEREYou can watch all of the session replays HERECONNECT:Follow Taylor on IG: http://instagram.com/iamtaylorchandlerFollow Koe on IG: http://instagram.com/koereyelleOur Sponsors:* Check out OSEA and use my code GSPP for a great deal: oseamalibu.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/confessions-of-a-werkaholic/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy