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In this deeply personal solo episode, I'm sharing exactly what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy as a woman 35+ navigating hormonal shifts, subtle cycle changes, and labs that were technically “normal” but not optimal.After announcing my pregnancy on Instagram, I wanted to pull back the curtain on the work that led me here because it's the same work I help women with every single day.In this episode, we talk about:Why fertility prep at 35+ looks different than it does in your 20sThe difference between “normal” hormone labs and optimal hormone functionHow estradiol, ovulation, progesterone, and metabolism are deeply connectedWhy supporting metabolism isn't just about weight loss; it's about energy, hormone production, and reproductive healthThe role of anti-inflammatory nutrition, healthy fats, digestion, gut health, and mineral balance in fertilityWhy I ran functional testing like the GI-MAP, DUTCH, and HTMA and what I learned from themHow low potassium and mineral depletion commonly show up in women 35+Why nervous system regulation may be the most overlooked (and most important) piece of fertility supportThis episode is for you if:You're 35+ and thinking about pregnancy now or in the futureYour hormones don't feel the same, even though your labs look “fine”You want to understand fertility through the lens of metabolism and whole-body healthYou're tired of being told to “just relax” or “wait and see”✨ Free Resource: Download my Ovulation Tracking Guide to better understand your cycle, identify fertile windows, and spot hormonal red flags early:

I chatted with functional practitioner Layne Vanlieshout about reclaiming health as a mom. I opened up about how exhaustion, brain fog, bloating, and being dismissed by doctors had become normalized — and Lane shared her own turning point of panic attacks and mysterious symptoms that conventional care didn't resolve. She explained a gut-first, root-cause approach: nourish the body, prioritize regular meals (especially breakfast), support the microbiome, and reduce physical stressors so hormones, digestion, and energy can rebalance. We talked practical steps — add colorful plant foods, protein, fermented foods, and bone broth — and when targeted labs like a GI‑MAP can clarify underlying issues. Lane offers deep one‑on‑one work and a self‑paced 12‑week reset for busy moms. The episode's core message: normal isn't optimal. Listening to your body and investing in sustainable, foundational changes can restore energy, mood, and confidence so you can be the mom you want to be. Offers from Layne: Gut Rescue Roadmap ($10) Radiant Reset Book A Call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Empowered Eating Holiday Edit! Holiday drinks are basically nostalgia in a cup—whether it's hot chocolate after sledding, eggnog at grandma's, or that peppermint mocha you wait for all year. But here's the deal: some of these festive sips pack the sugar punch of a candy aisle. Does that mean you should skip them? Absolutely not. In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we're decoding the most popular holiday drinks—hot chocolate, eggnog, peppermint lattes, holiday cocktails—and giving you the inside scoop on what they mean for your energy, mood, and health. Spoiler: one grande peppermint mocha is the sugar equivalent of nearly 15 candy canes… but with a few simple swaps (or smart pairings), you can sip without the crash.

If you're over 50, eating healthy, staying active, and still gaining weight, this episode is for you.In Episode 85 of The Balanced Body Podcast, I'm joined by Lori Balue, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, who lost 100 pounds naturally after 50 and now helps women rebalance their hormones, repair their metabolism, and achieve lasting weight loss without extreme dieting or medications.In this episode, we break down why weight loss after 50 isn't about willpower — and what's actually happening behind the scenes when your body feels stuck despite doing everything “right.”Before we dive in, if you've ever wondered why your weight won't budge or your energy feels depleted, you can take my free Weight Loss & Energy Blocker Assessment to identify what may be slowing your metabolism and driving weight loss resistance:

In this episode, Coach Debbie reveals why your thyroid isn't the problem — your cellular environment is. Learn how vagus nerve dysfunction, LPS, H. pylori, low stomach acid, sluggish bile, and mitochondrial stress block T4 → T3 conversion and prevent T3 (even medication!) from entering your cells. Debbie shares her personal case study connecting GI-MAP, MEScreen mitochondrial testing, blood chemistry, HRV, and vagus nerve suppression to low T3 activation, slow metabolism, and performance plateaus. Key topics: • Why T3 meds don't always work • How LPS blocks thyroid hormone • Gut–vagus–thyroid connection • Bile flow + fat-burning • Mitochondria + metabolism • How stress shuts down thyroid activation Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation:

If you struggle with symptoms like poor sleep, fatigue, bloating, anxiety, memory issues, stubborn weight, low libido, or food sensitivities, and your lab work always looks “normal,” this episode is going to change everything.In this week's episode of The Period Whisperer, we're diving deep into the GI MAP, the DNA-based stool test that uncovers infections, parasites, inflammation, malabsorption, leaky gut, microbiome imbalance — and how all of it connects to your hormones, metabolism, and mood.You'll learn:✨ What the GI MAP actually measures and why it is more advanced than traditional stool testing ✨ How gut issues can cause sleep disruptions, hormone imbalance, anxiety, and weight resistance ✨ Why the GI MAP isn't covered by insurance (and why you can use your HSA/FSA card) ✨ Why having an experienced practitioner interpret your results truly matters ✨ What I've learned after running hundreds of GI MAP tests in my practice ✨ The reason I run a GI MAP on myself annually — and why you may want to alsoIf you've been searching for answers, trying protocols, or buying supplements and still not getting better — your gut might be the real root cause.This is the episode that will help you finally understand your body — and build a plan that actually works.

 Are you "doing all the right things" — eating clean, working out, fasting, taking supplements — yet still feeling stuck, tired, or inflamed? In this series deep-dive solo episode, Coach Debbie Potts takes you down the Root Cause Rabbit Hole to uncover why "surface-level fixes" often fail and how to rebuild your metabolism, hormones, and energy from the inside out. You'll learn how to:

Welcome back to The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit! Ever feel like health is an all-or-nothing game? Either you're “on it” with strict discipline or completely disconnected and starting over Monday. I've lived on both ends of that spectrum—and the truth is, it's not a spectrum at all. It's a trap. In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we'll explore how to step out of black-and-white thinking and find your sweet spot between discipline and deprivation. Because true health isn't about rules—it's about freedom, values, and a framework that actually fits your life.

If you've ever been told your gut is “fine” but you still feel bloated, inflamed, exhausted, or stuck, this episode will change the way you look at your health. In today's episode, I break down what a GI Map actually is and why I use it as the starting point for almost every woman I work with. I explain the critical difference between what a traditional GI doctor looks for and what a GI Map is designed to uncover.  While medical doctors are trained to find disease, this type of testing looks for dysfunction, the subtle imbalances that quietly sabotage your energy, hormones, digestion, and metabolism. I walk you through what the test measures, including bacteria, yeast, parasites, inflammation, leaky gut markers, and detox capacity.  You'll learn why so many women get “normal” test results at the doctor's office but still feel anything but normal in their bodies. I share why skipping the gut and jumping straight into hormone work often leads to stalled progress and frustration. I also break down how we use GI Map results to create custom gut-healing protocols that go far beyond random supplements.  We talk through the real-life signs that your gut might be your missing piece even if you don't have obvious digestive issues. I explain why this test alone isn't enough and how coaching and real-time adjustments are what make the process actually work.  If you've been doing “all the right things” and still feel off, this episode will connect the dots for you. By the end, you'll understand whether a GI Map might be the next step in your healing journey and why guessing is no longer necessary. If you're ready for clarity instead of trial and error, this episode is for you.  Time Stamps: (1:21) Home Ownership(4:40) GI Map's(6:32) Disease vs Dysfunction(9:50) What Is A GI Map?(12:27) Where We Start Our Vital Spark Clients(15:40) Your House Is On Fire(20:07) Episode 206 and 207(21:58) Would You Benefit From A GI Map?(29:47) What Happens After The GI Map---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

If you're over 40 and have been told your ovarian reserve is low, you've likely heard things like your only option is IVF with donor eggs or your time has run out. But those statements rarely tell the full story. In today's episode, Improve Ovarian Reserve to Get Pregnant After 40, we explore what ovarian reserve actually measures, why it does not define your fertility potential, and how a functional fertility approach can support egg quality, hormone communication, and your chances of pregnancy, whether naturally or with IVF. Even after 40, your body can respond when you understand the underlying imbalances that influence ovarian function. You'll learn • What AMH, FSH, and AFC truly indicate and why they don't measure egg quality • How mitochondrial energy, nutrient levels, and antioxidants influence egg development after 40 • The role of thyroid health and why optimal TSH should be below 2.0 when trying to conceive • How gut infections, immune dysregulation, and vaginal microbiome imbalances affect ovarian reserve • Which functional tests help uncover hidden imbalances that impact egg potential, including GI MAP, DUTCH, GrowBaby, and HTMA This episode is especially for you if: • You are 40 or older and have been told your AMH is low or your FSH is high • You have experienced failed IVF cycles, early loss, or poor egg quality and want to know what else you can do • You want a functional fertility framework that looks at hormone communication, egg energy, and whole body imbalances rather than just chasing lab numbers Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 What low ovarian reserve really means after 40 Why AMH and FSH do not predict your ability to conceive and why your fertility is not defined by these numbers. 01:00 AMH, FSH and AFC explained for women over 40 How ovarian reserve tests measure quantity, not quality and why functional fertility looks deeper. 02:00 Case study: Diminished ovarian reserve at 41 with autoimmune clues A real example of low AMH and Hashimoto's with gut infections that resulted in a natural pregnancy. 04:00 Mitochondria and egg energy after 40 How mitochondrial function influences egg maturation and which nutrients support better ovarian energy. 05:00 Thyroid health and why TSH must be optimal to conceive The full thyroid picture and why ferritin, antibodies and gluten sensitivity matter for ovarian reserve. 07:00 Mineral balance and heavy metals that affect ovarian reserve How magnesium, copper imbalance and toxic metals influence egg quality and hormone stability. 08:30 Adrenal stress and cortisol patterns that lower ovarian signaling How chronic stress suppresses FSH and LH and what adrenal patterns look like on testing. 10:00 Gut health, estrogen metabolism and inflammation How dysbiosis, leaky gut and yeast overgrowth interfere with follicle growth and hormone balance. 11:00 Vaginal microbiome and hidden infections linked to failed implantation Why Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma and high pH environments reduce embryo success and implantation. 13:00 Case study: Natural pregnancy at 43 with DOR A woman with low AMH and high FSH who addressed gut, adrenal and thyroid imbalances and conceived naturally. --- Resources

If you've ever felt frustrated by skin issues that don't respond to products, the real answers might be hiding deeper in your gut, your hormones, and your stress levels. In this episode, I'm joined by Functional Medicine Practitioner and Chiropractor Dr Michelle Solomon. We dive into the real root causes of skin issues. It's not just about what you're putting on your face. Specifically, we explore the powerful link between gut health and skin health. We talk about how inflammation, stress, and dysbiosis can all play a role in acne, dermatitis, dryness and more. Dr Michelle shares practical tips for improving gut function, how your hormones and detox pathways impact your skin, and why functional testing like the GI Map can uncover hidden contributors to chronic skin issues. Whether you're dealing with stubborn breakouts, dryness, or mystery flare ups, this conversation will help you shift from surface solutions to deeper answers. Dr Michelle and I chat about: The gut-skin connection (and what it really means) Root causes of acne, dermatitis, and dry skin How to support your skin from the inside out Functional medicine approaches to testing and treatment The impact of stress on gut and skin health Practical steps you can take today no matter your budget Dr Michelle Solomon earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, following a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario. She has completed Functional Integrated Acupuncture training, which applies a biomedical approach to treating pain and sports injuries. She also has advanced training in upper and lower extremity Active Release Techniques (ART), Osteo-Articular Pumping of the Lower Limbs, and the Webster Technique for prenatal care. Episode Links: Connect with Dr Michelle Solomon on Instagram Work with Dr Michelle at The Movement Boutique Come say hello to me over on Instagram Read my books The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama and Mama Let It Go Read my Picky Eating Guide

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What if the key to calming autoimmunity isn't stronger suppression, but a clearer conversation between your gut and your immune system?In this episode, we sit down with integrative and functional medicine nutritionist Vanessa Vanderhoek to explore how microbiome shifts, barrier breakdown, and nervous system stress converge into autoimmune flares,  and how the GI-MAP can transform complexity into a clear, safe plan. We unpack the clinical significance of dysbiosis patterns such as Klebsiella and Prevotella, the risks signalled by depleted keystone species like Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and what these patterns reveal about conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, MS, and juvenile arthritis. You'll learn how to interpret zonulin for leaky gut, use secretory IgA highs and lows as action points, and rely on calprotectin and occult blood as decisive markers for medical referral.Vanessa brings the science to life with real cases: an ulcerative colitis patient who avoided bowel resection by making one well-timed dietary shift; a rare and painful skin condition that settled once triggers were removed and the mucosa repaired; and a case of severe bloating that revealed the early clues of scleroderma, guiding faster diagnosis and a clear path forward. Throughout, we highlight the principles of precision and pacing, building plans that align with a client's readiness, capacity, and budget so meaningful change actually sticks.We also address the often-overlooked driver: vagus nerve dysfunction and chronic stress. When the sympathetic system takes over, digestion stalls, sIgA drops, and tolerance erodes. Vanessa walks us through the simple rituals that restore regulation, sitting to eat, slower chewing, pre-meal breathing, and the nutrients that rebuild the mucosal barrier, including vitamins A, D and E, and zinc. Safety threads through the entire conversation: co-managing with GPs, repeating calprotectin when indicated, and cross-checking protocols with immunosuppressant medications.If you're looking for fewer flares, shorter recovery times, and more agency in autoimmune care, this episode gives you a grounded, clinically relevant roadmap. Subscribe, share with a practitioner friend, and let us know your biggest takeaway.Connect Vanessa:Vanessa's podcast Thrive Forward: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-thrive-forward-podcast/id1806055391 YoutubeShownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health websiteRegister as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.au Follow us on Socials Instagram: Designsforhealthaus Facebook: Designsforhealthaus DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health

Welcome to The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit!  Candy canes, peppermint bark, trays of fudge… why does holiday food feel so addictive? And more importantly—how can you enjoy the season without falling into the guilt → crave → crash cycle? In this episode, I'm unpacking what's really going on with holiday cravings and how to navigate them with confidence instead of chaos.

If you've been told you have poor egg quality, you might feel like your options are limited or that your body isn't capable of what you want most. In this episode, 5 Tips to Get Pregnant Even with Poor Egg Quality, we break down what egg quality really means, what affects it, and how to support your fertility through a functional-fertility lens. You'll learn practical, research-informed strategies that influence the environment where your eggs mature and develop. You'll learn: What poor egg quality actually means and why it's about cellular function, not the number of eggs How oxidative stress, thyroid issues, inflammation, toxin exposure, and blood sugar imbalances affect egg development The top functional strategies to support mitochondrial energy, hormone communication, and ovulation How gut health, minerals, detoxification, and nervous system regulation impact egg and embryo quality Research-backed mind–body approaches shown to improve pregnancy outcomes in IVF and natural conception This episode is especially for you if: You've been told you have poor egg quality, low AMH, or high FSH and want to understand what's actually behind those numbers You've had failed IVF cycles or early losses and want to know what else you can do to influence your outcome You want a whole body, functional fertility approach that supports egg development, mitochondrial health, and hormone communication Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF. Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- Timestamps 00:00 – What Poor Egg Quality Really Means Understanding how oxidative stress, thyroid imbalance, inflammation, mitochondrial issues, and chronic stress affect egg development. 01:42 – Why Functional Fertility Testing Changes Outcomes How deeper testing like GI MAP, DUTCH, and nutrient panels uncovers what IVF and basic labs often miss. 03:20 – Success Story: Improving Egg Quality with Hashimoto's and Low AMH A real case of transforming egg health after being told IVF was the only option. 04:08 – Mitochondrial Support for Better Egg Development Key nutrients like CoQ10, omega 3s, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidant rich foods that influence egg energy and embryo potential. 05:04 – Why Fasting, Keto, and Undereating Lower Fertility How shaky blood sugar, cortisol spikes, long fasting windows, and restrictive diets impact ovulation and hormone balance. 07:00 – Blood Sugar, Protein Targets, and Egg Free Breakfast Ideas Optimal A1C ranges, how to stabilize blood sugar, and how protein supports hormone communication and egg maturation. 08:40 – Reducing Inflammation and Daily Toxin Exposure Plastics, fragrances, water filtration, and anti inflammatory eating patterns that support healthy follicles. 09:50 – Functional Lab Testing to Personalize Your Fertility Plan Why combining GI MAP, food sensitivities, mineral testing, and mycotoxin screening gives a clearer picture of egg quality barriers. 13:10 – Thyroid, Adrenals, Liver, and Key Nutrients for Fertility How TSH, ferritin, vitamin D, homocysteine, cortisol patterns, and estrogen detox impact egg and embryo quality. 19:00 – The Mind Body Connection and Research Behind IVF Success What the Domar studies and HRV research show about stress, cortisol, and improving ovarian function. 22:10 – The 90 Day Egg Development Window and IVF Readiness Why creating a low inflammation, nutrient rich environment improves egg quality and IVF response. --- Resources

Are you over 40 and feeling like your body's not responding the way it used to—despite doing "everything right"? Fatigue, stubborn weight, restless sleep, and slow recovery aren't signs of failure… they're signs of adaptation. In this powerful deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the real root causes behind midlife metabolic slowdown—through the lens of mitochondria, detox pathways, hormones, and nervous system balance. You'll learn how to read your body's feedback, retrain your biology, and build your Future You from the inside out. Drawing on the latest research from Dr. Robert Naviaux, Ari Whitten, and leading functional medicine labs, Debbie guides you step-by-step through:

Welcome to the Empowered Eating Holiday Edit! Ever found yourself going back for seconds… and thirds… only to end the night uncomfortably full and regretting it later? I've been there too—plate after plate of mashed potatoes when what I really needed was comfort, not another serving. But instead of finding peace, I found myself stuck in the spin cycle of overeating, guilt, and swearing I'd “start fresh on Monday.” Sound familiar? Or maybe you've seen a family member ride that same teacup spin. Either way—you are not alone. And the good news? There's a way off that ride. In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we're tackling impulse control at the Thanksgiving table—because it's not just about willpower or saying “no” to pie. It's about understanding what's happening in your brain, body, and emotions, and learning how to make empowered choices that let you actually enjoy the holiday without the crash, guilt, or food hangover.

In this solo deep-dive episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own functional lab investigation and show you exactly how I build a FutureYou Blueprint™ — using myself as the case study. I walk through my GI MAP, blood chemistry, mitochondrial test (mescreen™), genetic reports (DNA Company, StrateGene, WildHealth Clarity), and symptoms — and explain how they all fit together to reveal hidden root causes behind power loss, slower recovery, dry skin, hormone challenges, mitochondrial dysfunction, and midlife metabolic resistance. You'll learn how gut health, bile flow, LPS/endotoxemia, genetics, mitochondrial oxidation, stress responses, and nutrient absorption all shape your metabolism and energy… and how I use The WHOLESTIC Method™ to rebuild from the inside out through a phased, personalized plan. If you're struggling with fatigue, poor recovery, gut issues, hormone imbalances, or feeling stuck doing "all the right things," this episode will show you how to start uncovering your own root causes — and build your FutureYou Blueprint™.

Welcome to the Confidently Balance Your Hormones Podcast with Dee Davidson, Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner .In this episode, Dee is joined by Dr. Navaz Habib — internationally known as The Vagus Nerve Doc, best-selling author, and host of The Health Upgrade Podcast. Together, they dive into one of the most powerful yet overlooked systems in the body: the vagus nerve.If you're dealing with:• chronic stress or burnout• hormone imbalance (perimenopause, menopause, estrogen dominance)• inflammation• gut issues, IBS, bloating• anxiety or overwhelm• difficulty sleeping or low melatonin• thyroid issues• midlife weight resistance• brain fog or fatigue• trouble calming your nervous system…this episode is a must-listen. In This Episode, You'll Learn:• What the vagus nerve is and why it's crucial for healing• How the vagus nerve turns inflammation on and off• The gut–brain–hormone connection and why midlife women feel it the most• Why chronic stress shuts down digestion, thyroid function, and metabolism• The role of nitric oxide in vagus nerve activation• Simple at-home tools to strengthen vagal tone daily• How to move from fight-or-flight into safety, healing, and balance• The foundations of Dr. Habib's VAGUS ProtocolAbout Dr. Navaz HabibDr. Habib is a globally recognized vagus nerve expert, two-time best-selling author, and the creator of the VAGUS Protocol. He helps individuals heal inflammation, stress, gut dysfunction, and chronic symptoms by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.About Your Host: Dee Davidson, FDN-PDee is a Board-Certified Functional Health Practitioner specializing in:• hormone balance• thyroid and metabolism support• gut health• mineral balance• nervous system regulation• midlife women's health• functional lab testing (DUTCH, HTMA, GI Map, CGM data)Dee helps women get to the root of symptoms and restore their health through personalized, data-driven functional protocols.Connect With Dee• Podcast: Confidently Balance Your Hormones• Free Facebook Community: Confidently Healthy Collective• Instagram: @confidentlyloveyourself• Blog + Resources: confidentlyloveyourself.com• Email for 1:1 or Group Coaching: DUTCH Test, HTMA, GI Map, Total Tox, CGM Support

Some things my clients & I find useful when that pre-period bloating hits.Why is this happening?-Hormone imbalances/changes or gut issues-Add foods that have: potassium, fibre, complex carbs, magnesium, diuretic abilities-Reduce foods that have: lots of salt, added sugar, alcohol, dairy, ultra processed foodsSupplements:-Magnesium-B6-Dandelion-Vitex-L-glutamine (I like GI revive by DFH)-Probiotics-Fibre-Enzymes, bittersLifestyle:-lower your stress-30 mins of moving your body-castor oil packsConnect with me:- Free call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠⁠⁠Eversio ⁠⁠⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUDWTR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using code: ALEXADELE- 10% off at ⁠Pascoe⁠ using code: ALEXKING10- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You've been told your AMH is too low or that your egg quality isn't good enough, especially if you're over 40. But AMH doesn't define your fertility; it's a reflection of ovarian reserve, not your ability to conceive. In this episode, we explore how a functional fertility approach can help you uncover the real reasons AMH is low and how to support your eggs, hormones, and body so you can move forward with confidence whether naturally or with IVF. You'll Learn: What AMH really measures and why many women with low AMH still conceive once key systems are supported. The underlying causes that lower AMH: inflammation, gut health, blood-sugar imbalance, thyroid/adrenal dysfunction, and nutrient depletion. Which functional labs reveal what conventional testing often misses (GI-MAP, DUTCH, micronutrients). How to support egg quality after 40 through personalized nutrition, targeted supplements, toxin reduction, and nervous-system regulation. When IVF fits best and how preparing your body 3–6 months in advance can improve response, embryo quality, and implantation. Inspiring success stories, including Samantha (age 44, AMH 0.02 ng/mL), who conceived naturally after addressing gut infections, insulin resistance, and stress. This episode is especially for you if: You've been told your AMH is low and want to understand what that really means for your fertility. You're in your late 30s or 40s and want evidence-based ways to support egg quality naturally. You're unsure if IVF is the next step and want clarity before investing time, money, and hope. Sarah Clark is the founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and the host of Get Pregnant Naturally. Her team specializes in functional approaches for low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriage and helping couples prepare their bodies for pregnancy success naturally or with IVF. Next Steps in Your Fertility Journey Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for evidence-based guidance on functional fertility, and share this episode with anyone on their fertility journey. Not sure where to start? Download our most popular guide:  Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH it breaks everything down step by step to help you understand your options and take action For personalized support to improve pregnancy success, book a call here. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – What Low AMH Really Means for Fertility → Understanding what anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) actually measures, and why it doesn't define your pregnancy potential. 02:00 – Why Egg Quality Matters More Than Egg Quantity → How mitochondrial health, inflammation, and hormone balance shape egg potential even with low AMH. 03:30 – Inflammation, Stress, and the Type-A Fertility Pattern → The hidden link between hsCRP, stress, and fertility outcomes in high-achieving women over 40. 05:00 – Functional Team Approach: Beyond Hormones and IVF → How the Fab Fertile Method integrates thyroid, gut, and nervous system insights to improve ovarian reserve and egg health. 07:30 – Gut Health and Fertility Connection → What infections like H. pylori mean for nutrient absorption, estrogen balance, and ovarian function. 09:30 – Blood Sugar, Sleep, and Mood Clues to Hormonal Imbalance → Recognizing insulin resistance and blood-sugar swings as hidden drivers of poor egg quality and disrupted cycles. 11:00 – Foundational Fertility Supplements That Actually Matter → How CoQ10, magnesium, vitamin D3/K2, and methylated prenatals support mitochondria and hormone regulation. 12:00 – Samantha's Story: Natural Conception at 44 with AMH 0.02 ng/mL → A real client case showing how addressing gut, thyroid, and adrenal imbalances made conception possible after repeated loss. 15:00 – Functional Tests That Reveal Why AMH Is Low → The key labs: full thyroid panel, hsCRP, ferritin, insulin, GI-MAP, DUTCH, and nutrient testing to find what's missed in conventional care. 18:00 – Creating a Fertile Environment After 40 → Practical steps to support egg quality, anti-inflammatory diet, toxin reduction, nervous system regulation, and realistic IVF timing. --- RESOURCES

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#359: Micaela Riley is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner specializing in gut health, hormones, and metabolism. With advanced training in DUTCH, GI-MAP, and functional blood chemistry, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their health struggles and create personalized protocols for healing. After overcoming her own chronic gut and hormonal issues, Micaela is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and functional wellness. Through in-depth lab testing, targeted nutrition, and strategic lifestyle shifts, she empowers individuals to restore balance, optimize metabolism, and feel their best.Topics discussed:Truth about what birth control actually doesHow to transition off of birth control with little to no impact and fluctuationsBasic supplements that are helpful for every woman to takeOpinion on Nutrafol and whether it's impactfulWhy eating breakfast is important, especially if you're in your fertile yearsAverage amount of protein and fiber to aim for per mealENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow Micaela Riley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebalancedbymicaelaFollow Be Balanced Co. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebalancedcoFollow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduongSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Let's talk about that mysterious, relentless bloating that seems to appear (or worsen) as we step into midlife. If you feel like your jeans fit differently by the end of the day, or you're suddenly experiencing tummy troubles you never had before, you're not alone – and you're not imagining things. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause don't just mess with our moods or energy levels—they can have a huge impact on our gut. Our estrogen, progesterone, and even thyroid hormones all play critical roles in gut function. When those hormones start to fluctuate, the gut can become more sensitive, digestion can slow down, and inflammation levels can rise.  Bloating is your body's way of asking for detective work. Maybe it's a case of poor transit time, low stomach acid, SIBO, or certain bacteria (hello methane or hydrogen sulfide producers!) making themselves at home. That's why it's so important to get personalized testing and work with someone who truly understands the microbiome—not one-size-fits-all protocols or quick fixes that can do more harm than good. In this episode:  How Your Hormones Mess With Your Gut: Learn how shifts in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid can trigger bloating and impact digestion. Transit Time Matters: Find out why pooping daily isn't enough—you need to understand your transit time for true gut health. Thyroid's Surprising Role: Get the scoop on how sluggish thyroid function can slow things down and lead to major bloating (and exactly which labs to ask your doctor for!). Enzyme & Stomach Acid Secrets: Discover Tara's favorite enzyme supplement, plus the critical role of stomach acid (and how to spot signs of deficiency). Testing, Not Guessing: Why stool testing is THE gold standard for uncovering the real root of your bloating—and how to choose the right practitioner.   Watch on Youtube HERE.    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **BLACK FRIDAY SALE** Save up to $400 on a TPS Quick Start testing package. (Our lowest prices ever offered outside of TPS!)Click HERE to learn more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   You may also want to check out these episodes: EPS 111: Gut health IS health. How many approach gut health incorrectly & why the right testing matters with Dr. Jason Hawrelak. EPS 112: Why we stopped using the GI MAP in my practice & how we are approaching gut testing these days    Mentioned in this episode: HRT Made Simple™ - Learn how to confidently speak to your doctor about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy so you can set yourself up for symptom-free, unmedicated years to come without feeling confused, dismissed, or leaving the medical office minus your HRT script. Hair Loss Solutions Made Simple™ – This course will teach you the best natural, highly effective, and safe solutions for your hair loss so you can stop it, reverse it, and regrow healthy hair without turning to medications. The Perimenopause Solution™ – My signature 6-month comprehensive hormonal health program for women in midlife who want to get solid answers to their hormonal health issues once and for all so they can kick the weight gain, moodiness, gut problems, skin issues, period problems, fatigue, overwhelm, insomnia, hair/eyebrow loss, and other symptoms in order to get back to the woman they once were. [FREE] The Ultimate Midlife Perimenopause Handbook - Grab my free guide and RECLAIM your confidence, your mood, your waistline and energy without turning to medications or restrictive diets (or spending a fortune on testing you don't need!).   [BOOK A 30-MINUTE SESSION WITH TARA HERE]  

So many women are told their labs look “normal,” yet they know something feels off. In this episode, I sit down with gut health dietitian Jillian Smith, to talk about why traditional testing often leaves women without answers , and how to finally understand what's really happening in your body.We dive into:Why advocating for your health is essential when you know something isn't rightThe difference between conventional labs and functional testingHow the DUTCH Test and GI Map can reveal what your hormones and gut are really doingThe power of being your own best health advocateThis is an honest, empowering conversation about women's health, getting the right data, and taking back control of your well-being, because you deserve more than “everything looks fine.”GET MORE INFO ON TESTING HERE!Use Code: KATYTEST for $505 off testing until December 3rdAbout Our Guest: Jillian Smith is a registered dietitian and the Lead Dietitian at GutPersonal, a personalized supplement company and functional medicine practice. She specializes in helping women around the world overcome chronic gut issues and hormone imbalances through a root-cause, individualized approach.With over a decade of personal experience navigating IBS, Jillian brings empathy, insight, and real-world solutions to her clients. She's passionate about empowering women to feel their best from the inside out—because when your gut health is in check, everything else in life feels more possible.Whether she's working one-on-one with clients or educating a wider audience, Jillian's mission is simple: to help women feel confident, energized, and deeply connected to their health.Jillian's Instagram Do you feel like your metabolism has slowed down? Get my FREE course to truly learn how your body works so you can see long term success. Enroll here.Shop my FAVE things HEREWant access to exclusive content? Sign up for my newsletter here!

Are you feeling "off" even though you're doing everything "right"? In this solo deep-dive, Coach Debbie maps the North-to-South flow of health—from brain and vagus nerve to stomach acid, bile, liver, gut, and mitochondria—so you can see how fatigue, belly fat, restless sleep, brain fog, and hormone chaos are often communication problems, not willpower problems. You'll learn how to restore safety signals, open drainage, support bile and choline, and retrain mitochondria from defense to performance. We connect the dots with real testing—PNOĒ RMR/AMR, GI-MAP, DUTCH, Total Tox, MRT, genetics, and Nutritional Therapy Analysis—so you can stop guessing and start rebuilding your Future You™. In this episode, you'll learn: The North-to-South Map: why vagal tone, stomach acid, and bile set the stage for metabolism. Mitochondrial intelligence & the Cell Danger Response (OAT and PNOĒ clues you can measure). Drainage before detox: Phase 1–2–3 in plain English—what to do first. Bile & choline: how to make/keep bile flowing (foods, nutrients, signs of stagnation). Cholesterol & bile: why bile is your main cholesterol exit route. The Brain–Bile–Barrier Loop: how gut/BBB permeability drives neuroinflammation. Muscle as metabolic medicine: training & protein targets that signal repair. Testing, Not Guessing: how your data becomes your roadmap. Ready to see what your metabolism is really doing? Book your PNOĒ Metabolic Test + Functional Health Review: www.DebbiePotts.net Resources mentioned: PNOĒ RMR & AMR testing GI-MAP stool test DUTCH hormone panel Total Tox (metals, environmental, mycotoxins) MRT food sensitivity test Genetics + Nutritional Therapy Assessment Who this is for: high-performers in midlife, peri/menopause, athletes and go-getters who feel overtrained, under-recovered, or stuck despite clean eating and supplements. Follow & connect: www.DebbiePotts.net | @coachdebbiepotts Share this episode with someone who needs a data-driven path from Metabolic Chaos® → Metabolic Harmony. Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.

Welcome to my monthly FLOW (aka food, listening to/reading, obsessed with + wellness), where I share my current favourites in health, wellness & lifestyleMentioned in the episode:Food & nutrition:-Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook-NAC powder in ginger peach hereListening to & reading:-Housemaid series, The Four Agreements, The Three Questions-My Goodreads-Activations app-EdXObsessed:-England, Bakeoff, Kobo, pj setsWellness/workout:-Pascoe detox kit-Eversio mushrooms (15% off ⁠⁠⁠Eversio ⁠⁠⁠with code: ALEXKING)-Earl grey hot chocolate-Journaling + nervous system workConnect with me:- Free call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠⁠Eversio ⁠⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUDWTR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ using code: ALEXADELE- 10% off at Pascoe using code: ALEXKING10- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ever wondered what your gut is trying to tell you? In this episode, I walk you through a real client's GI Map results so you can hear exactly how functional gut testing works and what it can reveal about your health. We'll talk about digestive dysfunction, inflammation, liver stress, and how these patterns connect to fatigue, hormones, and overall vitality. If you've struggled with bloating, food sensitivities, or symptoms that never seem to make sense, this episode will help you understand what's really going on — and how the GI Map can bring clarity to your gut story.   Hosted by Leanne Vogel.   Coaching and other supports available at: https://shop.healthfulpursuit.com/    Podcast Sponsors, links and offers available at: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/podcast/  Bioactive Peptides: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/make

Are you over 40 and feeling like your body's not responding the way it used to—despite doing "everything right"? Fatigue, stubborn weight, restless sleep, and slow recovery aren't signs of failure… they're signs of adaptation. In this powerful deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the real root causes behind midlife metabolic slowdown—through the lens of mitochondria, detox pathways, hormones, and nervous system balance. You'll learn how to read your body's feedback, retrain your biology, and build your Future You from the inside out. Drawing on the latest research from Dr. Robert Naviaux, Ari Whitten, and leading functional medicine labs, Debbie guides you step-by-step through:

Meet Marley Rose Harris - founder of the Higher Self App & creator of the Clear the Fear Method. Marley is on a mission to help entrepreneurs break free from limiting beliefs and reprogram their subconscious mind so they can step into their full potential. Connect with Marley:- Instagram: ⁠@marleyroseharris- Website: ⁠⁠www.marleyrose.ca- Higher self app: https://onelink.to/bmtjw8Connect with me:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠⁠⁠Eversio ⁠⁠⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠⁠⁠Greenhouse Juice⁠⁠⁠ using code: ALEXK15- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textConstipation might not be the most glamorous topic, but it's one of the most important conversations we can have when it comes to gut health (and hormone health too!).In this episode, we get real about what your poop is trying to tell you, from simple daily habits that can make a big difference to the deeper root causes that often get overlooked. Whether you're struggling with bloating, sluggish digestion, or feeling “stuck” in more ways than one, this episode will help you understand what's actually going on inside your body, and how to finally get things moving again.In this episode, you'll learn:What constipation really means (and the signs you might be missing)The 3 foundational habits that support healthy digestionWhy your nervous system and emotions play a huge role in your digestive healthFunctional root causes to explore, from low stomach acid to microbial imbalances and bile flow issuesWhen to look deeper with a GI-MAP or SIBO testResources mentioned:The Gut Reset Series (free 3-part workshop series) Subscribe to the Aligned to Rise Podcast: Apple | SpotifyConnect w/ Alyssa: Instagram Website Work w/ Alyssa: Free Endo Diet Guide Free Quiz: What's Your Poop Telling You? Work with me 1:1 Learn more about AlyssaDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. This may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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Have you always wanted to deepen your understanding of functional medicine? Looking to bring food-as-medicine into your current healthcare practice—or start your own, but not sure where to begin? In this episode, we introduce our transformative 12-week Functional Nutrition Mentorship Program, designed to help practitioners and passionate learners elevate their clinical skills, confidence, and impact. In this first installment, we walk through Weeks 1–6 of the curriculum, covering the foundations of functional medicine and how to start thinking like a clinician. You'll hear what to expect in the early phases of the program—from mastering the client intake process and connecting symptoms to root causes, to interpreting foundational labs and building personalized anti-inflammatory protocols. We also dig into metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health—exploring how to assess thyroid, insulin, and lipid panels, interpret the GI-MAP, and approach gut imbalances like dysbiosis and leaky gut with food-as-medicine and targeted supplementation. Whether you're a dietitian, health coach, or simply obsessed with functional nutrition, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Naturally Nourished Academy helps practitioners build confidence, sharpen critical thinking, and create real transformation for their clients. What is Naturally Nourished Academy? Who is this Program for?  Curriculum Walkthrough Week 1-6 Highlights All About Antioxidants   Mastering the client intake process + Start to think like a functional medicine practitioner Anti-Inflammatory Diet  Interpreting foundational labs How to determine your client's caloric and macro needs Advanced Metabolic health & blood sugar control Heart Health Protocol Advanced Cardiovascular health Understanding Optimal Digestion Microbiome and Gut Infections Elimination Diet & Food Sensitivity Leaky Gut and Bowel Inflammation Are you ready to take your knowledge of functional nutrition to the next level? Whether you're a health coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, medical professional, or someone deeply passionate about using food as medicine, our 12-week mentorship program is designed to transform the way you approach health and healing. This immersive mentorship experience provides: Weekly 60-minute + 90-minute live classes led by experienced functional nutrition experts Ali Miller RD LD CDE & Becki Yoo MS RD LD Hands-on learning through weekly case studies, lab reviews, and protocol development with real time feedback Real-world application with practical assignments that you can translate directly into your own clinical practice such as recipe creation, research projects and marketing materials A supportive community of like-minded professionals to grow and learn with Personalized mentorship to help you refine your approach and build confidence Access to a private Slack channel to ask questions, collaborate and pick Ali & Becki's brains between classes Early enrollment is encouraged and we are now live! We understand this is a significant commitment, both financially and logistically so we're giving you plenty of time to plan and prepare to make the most of our program. Naturally Nourished Academy launches February 4th and our program runs through May 1st 2026.   Join Here Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Wild Foods, a company that puts quality, sustainability, and health first in all of their products. They have everything from coffee to turmeric to medicinal mushrooms, and every single product is painstakingly sourced from small farms around the globe. They take their mission seriously to fix the broken food system, and believe real food is medicine. They've partnered with us to give you guys an exclusive discount, so use the code ALIMILLERRD for 12% off your order at WildFoods.co! 

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Dr. Sarah E. Hill, award-winning research psychologist and leading voice in women's health, discusses her groundbreaking work, including her latest book, The Period Brain.We explore:-The importance of women's health research-PMS, PME vs PMDD-Gut/Brain connection with PMDD-The Luteal Phase-Vagus Nerve StimulationConnect with Dr. Sarah:- Instagram: ⁠@the_everjoy_effect⁠- Website: ⁠theeverjoyeffect.com⁠Connect with me:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠⁠Eversio ⁠⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠⁠Greenhouse Juice⁠⁠ using code: ALEXK15- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Book a FREE Discovery call HERE. Get on the waitlist for Functional Health Coaching HERE. Get into drawing to win a $500 coupon toward Functional Health Coaching.  Send screenshot of a rating and written review of the show to tanya@alignedvitalityhealth.com   Are you tired of guessing what's wrong with your health? In this episode of Aligned Vitality, Tanya dives into why symptom-chasing and one-size-fits-all solutions don't work—and how combining your story with functional lab testing creates real results. You'll learn: Why “normal” labs don't always signal vitality How functional labs—like hormone panels, GI-MAP stool testing, and metabolic profiles—reveal what mainstream tests miss The impact of chronic stress and how thought patterns fuel physical symptoms How the FDN D.R.E.S.S. framework creates personalized healing plans Why symptoms aren't shame—they're signals from a body designed by God If you're ready to stop guessing and start healing, listen in—and sign up at gracefilledleader.com/health to be the first to step into personalized coaching grounded in data and faith.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: GFL Episode Catalog   3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community   2️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Book a FREE discovery call with me to find out more about functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/coaching   3️⃣ CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

If you've been dealing with unexplained fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, bloating, food sensitivities, or joint pain, your gut might be involved — even if you don't feel like you have “digestive problems.”In this episode of the Girls Fuel Podcast, we're breaking down what leaky gut (increased intestinal permeability) really means, what causes it — from chronic stress and antibiotics to gut infections, low stomach acid, and poor digestion — and why it can show up as symptoms all over your body (not just your GI tract).We'll also walk you through the first steps to begin healing your gut lining, why powders alone won't fix the issue, and when testing (like the GI-MAP) can help you get to the root cause for good.✨ Take our Gut Health Root Cause Quiz to discover what's really driving your symptoms.

What if you were doing everything right? Tracking your macros, lifting weights, eating clean and your body still felt inflamed, puffy, and broken?  That was Annie Kundis's reality. A former bodybuilder and competitive powerlifter turned mom and influencer, Annie spent over a decade following every fitness rule in the book only to watch her energy crash, her digestion spiral, and her confidence disappear. In this episode, Annie shares how DUTCH and GI-MAP testing completely changed her life after years of feeling dismissed by traditional doctors who told her to “just eat less and exercise more.” For the first time, real data revealed what was actually happening: low hormones, flipped cortisol, gut infections, and nutrient malabsorption. With that clarity, Annie finally had a roadmap for healing, not more restriction. She opens up about pressing pause on hard training, cutting caffeine, and learning to rest without guilt, plus the simple protocols that led to her first regular digestion in over a decade. We also dive into the emotional side: body dysmorphia, burnout, and rebuilding self-trust after years of fighting her body. Annie's story is raw, hopeful, and deeply relatable, showing that healing isn't about perfection, it's about understanding your body and giving it what it truly needs. If you've ever felt inflamed, exhausted, or unseen by the medical system, this episode will hit home. Tune in to hear how Annie went from survival mode to thriving and why she says today, “I don't feel sick anymore. I finally feel free.” Time Stamps: (3:22) Annie's Health Journey Before Vital Spark(9:37) Navigating Depression(12:52) GI Map and DUTCH Test Results(16:22) Learning To Slow Down(21:12) Trusting The Process(32:59) Where To Find Annie---------------------Follow Annie on Instagram: @ohannieruth Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Welcome to my monthly FLOW (aka food, listening to, obsessed with + wellness), where I share my current favourites in health, wellness & lifestyleMentioned in the episode:Food & nutrition:-Low FODMAP diet-Custom herbal formulas (raspberry leaf, shepherd's purse, sage leaf, blackberry leaf, yarrow, cinnamon chips)-Apple crisp recipe hereListening to & reading:-Happiest man on earth, Pictures of you, $100M offers, Summer in the city, Dungeon crawler carl, Late bloomer-Podcasts: Marley Harris, Make shift happen - Dying to be rich with Sahil Bloom-Higher self appObsessed:-Planning for London-Branding & services revamp-Compliments to strangers Wellness/workout:-Functional mushrooms-Stream of consciousness journaling-50 jumps in the morning-EFTConnect with me:- Current offerings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠Eversio ⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠Greenhouse Juice⁠ using code: ALEXK15- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi interview Micaela Riley, a board-certified functional nutritionist and founder of the Be Balance Method. They explore Micaela's personal journey with PCOS, diet, hormonal balance, and how it led her to develop a holistic approach to women's health. The conversation covers hormone health, metabolic balance, dietary considerations for individuals with PCOS, and practical strategies for achieving wellness.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast. Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shippingOPill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com.iRestore: For a limited time, get a HUGE discount on the iRESTORE Elite + Illumina Face Mask Bundle with code SHEMD at iRestore.comMyriad: Learn more about MyRisk with RiskScore at GetMyRisk.comMirena: To learn more, visit mirena.com and ask your provider ifMirena could be an option for you. To view the full prescribing information, visit mirena.com/piWhat you'll learn in this episode:Which foods to eat and which aren't good for PCOS to have a healthy dietWhat to do to support your metabolic healthHow to improve your hormone balanceThe effects of cortisol levels on PCOS and Women's CycleTimestamps:00:00 Introduction03:28 Healing PCOS through a functional medicine approach16:42 Lifestyle changes and PCOS Diet to regulate cortisol levels23:27 Understanding metabolic dysfunction and symptoms34:15 Tips to jumpstart hormone health40:18 What is Be Balanced by Micaela RileyMicaela Riley's Key Takeaways:Test Don't Guess: Micaela highlights the importance of taking the DUTCH test and any other tests needed to understand hormonal imbalances.Metabolic Health Impacts Hormones: 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Addressing insulin, blood sugar, and metabolism is vital for hormone balance.Cortisol Regulation Is Crucial For Hormonal Balance: Michaela found that addressing stress and cortisol levels was key to resolving her PCOS symptoms and regulating her cycle.Implement Lifestyle Change: Be aware of the foods to eat and not to eat in a PCOS diet. Focus on protein intake, whole foods, smart exercise, quality sleep, and basic supplements.ABOUT THE GUEST:Micaela Riley is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner specializing in gut health, hormones, and metabolism. With advanced training in DUTCH, GI-MAP, and functional blood chemistry, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their health struggles and create personalized protocols for healing. After overcoming her own chronic gut and hormonal issues, Micaela is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and functional wellness. Through in-depth lab testing, targeted nutrition, and strategic lifestyle shifts, she empowers individuals to restore balance, optimize metabolism, and feel their best.Instagram: @bebalancedbymicaela Be Balanced Website: https://welcome.bebalanced.co RESOURCES MENTIONED:OVI Supplements: ovi.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever struggled to understand why some patients just don't respond as expected, even when you're following all the usual gut protocols? In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Tom Fabian, who breaks down the latest insights from StoolOMX and GI-MAP testing and shows us how to put them into practice for our most complex cases. We dive into how identifying specific types of inflammation, bile acid patterns, and microbial imbalances can guide more precise interventions, whether it's introducing fiber, addressing biofilms, or supporting secondary bile acid production. Dr. Fabian makes the science practical, helping us see not just what's happening in the gut, but what to do about it in real-world clinical settings. ~DrKF FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE CONVERSATION! Curious about the StoolOMX Add-On to GI-MAP? Head to http://tinyurl.com/StoolOMX to download the StoolOMX Reference Guide to better understand results and create effective, actionable protocols Listeners, join me and Dr. Tom Fabian for a free webinar on October 23rd 2025 and get your questions answered on all things on all things bile acids, pattern recognition on functional stool testing and precision-based interventions for optimal gut health and longevity. Register here: ​​https://tinyurl.com/ydzsh6y6 Check out the show notes at www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for all the relevant links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Thomas Fabian, PhD, CNTP Email: tom.fabian@diagnosticsolutionslab.com Dr. Tom Fabian, PhD, is a translational scientist focused on applying microbiome research in functional and integrative medicine. He serves as a consultant and science advisor with Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, sits on the Science Advisory Board at Designs for Health, and is a certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory: https://tinyurl.com/2shv9jth Phone: 877-485-5336 CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

In this episode Anya opens up about her journey of shifting old beliefs, healing her relationship with herself, and stepping into a new identity with clarity and confidence. We dive into her PCOS journey, how it shaped her self-trust and sense of identity, and the tools that helped her move through fear and doubt.We also explore:- How reprogramming the subconscious can reshape your past and future-Breakthroughs from her training with the Yessupply Method-Finding purpose when you feel lost-Anya's vision for her future self & what “The Everjoy Effect” really meansConnect with Anya:- Instagram & Tiktok: @the_everjoy_effect- Website: theeverjoyeffect.comConnect with me:- Currently accepting clients worldwide - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off ⁠Eversio ⁠with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at ⁠Greenhouse Juice⁠ using code: ALEXK15- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Summary: In this episode, I'm sharing the supplements I take in this season of life—and why I take them. I'll walk you through my non-negotiables, seasonal support, and individualized tools, plus offer thoughts on how to choose what's right for you instead of being swayed by supplement trends on social media. You'll hear a bit about my background in the supplement industry, the role of personalized data (like gut testing), and how I approach this area of wellness with intention—not overwhelm.

Your hair tells a story — and it's not just about beauty. It's a reflection of what's happening inside your body. For years, I struggled with brittle hair and stalled growth, until I discovered the missing piece: gut health. In this episode, I'm sharing: How gut health impacts nutrient absorption and hair growth Why over-supplementing can sometimes backfire and cause more shedding The role of biofeedback in spotting when your body is asking for help Practical ways to begin supporting your gut and, in turn, your hair If you've been frustrated with hair loss, thinning, or breakage, this episode is for you. You'll learn how healing from the inside out can restore not just your hair, but your confidence and energy too. ✨ Grab my free Supplement Stack Clean-Out Guide to learn more about GI-MAP testing and how to build a solid foundation for your nutrition. Your body isn't broken — it just needs some TLC. Let's get started!   PS- If you need awesome hair products, @blessed.and.balanced is the BEST! 

If you've been diagnosed with low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), or have experienced recurrent pregnancy loss or failed IVF, you may be wondering if natural killer (NK) cells are playing a role. In this episode, Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, explains what NK cells are, when testing may be helpful, and why many reproductive endocrinologists dismiss it. You'll hear how functional fertility strategies, addressing inflammation, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and immune balance; differ from conventional medicine and can improve egg quality, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes. We also cover what progressive fertility clinics are doing, what the research says, and how to decide if immunotherapy or intralipids are right for you. This episode is for you if you've had multiple implantation failures or miscarriages, feel dismissed by “normal” test results, and want evidence-based options to support your fertility journey.

This episode might sound a little fiery because, honestly, I am fired up. I cannot tell you how many times I hear stories of women going through procedures, even surgeries, for hormone-related issues—and not a single hormone test has ever been run. That is bananas. Truly bananas. Today, I'm walking you through the story of a client I'll call Kathy. She's in her early 30s and has been struggling with hormone issues for over a decade. She's had multiple surgeries for endometriosis, gone through devastating life stress, and tried to do everything right—from eating clean to exercising, ditching toxic products, and living a “healthy” lifestyle. And yet, nobody ever thought to test her hormones. Not once. When we finally ran her Dutch Test and GI Map, everything came into focus. Her body wasn't crazy, broken, or betraying her—her test results told the real story. And when we layered in genetic testing, we found answers that explained why even her max effort couldn't keep her body going during periods of intense stress. The relief she felt when she saw her results in black and white was huge. Numbers don't lie, and finally, she had the validation that she wasn't crazy. In this episode, I break down: Why surgery without testing is such a huge disservice to women The difference between PCOS and endometriosis (and how they can overlap) Why urine testing (DUTCH) + gut testing give us a much deeper picture than blood work alone How genetics like MTHFR can change the way you handle stress, inflammation, and detoxification The importance of targeted, specific protocols—not just “eat healthy and exercise” If you've ever felt like you were doing everything right and still not getting answers, this episode will resonate with you. You are not crazy. You deserve real answers and solutions that actually match what's happening in your body. Want to learn more about testing and working together 1:1? Apply here: https://drbethwestie.com/jumpstart-program/  

Welcome to my monthly FLOW (aka food, listening to, obsessed with + wellness), where I share my current favourites in health, wellness & lifestyleConnect with me:- Currently accepting clients worldwide - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with me here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have period cramps? Check out my online course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DUTCH test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (hormone test)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GI Map test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (gut test) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free resources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nutritionmoderation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nutritionmoderation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DISCOUNTS:- 15% off Eversio with code: ALEXKING - 15% off at Greenhouse Juice using code: ALEXK15- Discount on Canadian Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/aking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Discount on US Supplements: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aking1654616901⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For podcast inquiries, email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holisticwomenshealthpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Are your stubborn weight gain, bloating, low energy, or poor sleep “just part of perimenopause”? Not always. Hidden gut infections like H. pylori and parasites can silently sabotage your hormones, metabolism, and overall wellbeing—especially during perimenopause.In this episode of The Period Whisperer Podcast, we dive into:How H. pylori and gut parasites impact digestion, nutrient absorption, and hormone balance.Why women in perimenopause may be more susceptible to picking up pathogens.How the GI MAP stool test uncovers infections that can keep you stuck in fatigue, brain fog, and weight plateaus.The connection between gut health, estrogen metabolism, cortisol, and thyroid function.Key signs and symptoms you should watch for, and why testing is crucial before starting any gut protocol.Whether you want to sleep better, boost energy, lose weight, or finally feel like yourself again, understanding your gut is the first step. Don't guess—get the answers and take control of your body.SCHEDULE A FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION TO DISCUSS YOUR HORMONE AND HEALTH NEEDS NOW

In this episode, Tina speaks with Carrots ‘N' Cake coach and FDN Practitioner, Jennifer Woodward, about the importance of functional testing for women during their perimenopausal years. Jennifer provides clarity around some of the imbalances that women might experience in perimenopause and some of the common markers we see on functional tests. Jennifer discusses: - Common symptoms in perimenopause - The importance of functional lab testing - How the GI-MAP and DUTCH can provide clues - Minerals as the spark plugs of the body - Intermittent fasting and whether it's helpful or harmful - Cardio as an extra stressor - And more… Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake Pinterest: Carrots 'N' Cake Hormone Testing & Nutrition Coaching https://www.pinterest.com/carrotsncake/ About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N' Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals. Connect with Jennifer Woodward: www.jenniferwoodwardnutrition.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_period_fdn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferwoodwardnutritionist About our Guest: Jennifer Woodward holds a Master's of Science in Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and a Board Certified Functional Wellness Coach. She served as executive director of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals, growing the association from less than 500 to over 850 members in three years. She is the creator of the acclaimed FDN Business School and she loves getting to help new FDNs thrive professionally. Jennifer was recently a quarter-long guest lecturer in graduate Endocrinology at Parker University and has been an independent contractor for multiple functional medicine practices across the United States. She loves to be active with her high school sweetheart husband and four kids. Don't get her started on weight lifting for women, or pickleball!

Healing isn't linear—and comfort is killing your progress. In this episode, we get real about why true metabolic flexibility (mTOR & AMPK), fasting vs. feasting, building muscle, electrolytes/hydration, and strategic protocols all demand seasons of intentional discomfort. We unpack the classic mistake: doing the right thing at the wrong time, wrong dose, or wrong order, and why your SIBO protocol, keto phase, or GI-MAP obsession didn't fix the terrain (liver, gallbladder, adrenals, stomach acid, biofilm, mold) that caused it. We also hit business, marriage, and mindset: new levels, new devils—and how to keep going when flares hit and faith is all you've got. *** Get Your Tickets Now: Use code REVIVAL for $100 discount ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FitMom | UNSTUCK: The Women's Health & Hormone Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Gut & Hormones all messed up? ⁠⁠⁠➡️ Take the quiz⁠⁠⁠ ***