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We've all heard it: wear sunscreen to stay safe. But what if the very thing we're told is protecting us is actually doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the dark truth behind conventional sunscreens—from hormone-disrupting chemicals and blocked vitamin D to reef destruction and dangerous misinformation. Backed by scientific research and a passion for holistic wellness, Darin reveals how sunscreen has become a fatal convenience, lulling us into a false sense of safety while quietly impacting our health and the planet. If you've ever questioned the ingredients in your SPF—or the fear-based narrative around sun exposure—this episode is your wake-up call.     What You'll Learn (Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro: Living your Super Life 03:18 – Why sunscreen is a fatal convenience 03:35 – Why it's always summer somewhere—and why sunscreen matters 04:09 – The fatal convenience of sunscreen: blocking more than sun 05:32 – The 4 toxic sunscreen chemicals you need to avoid 06:11 – What your skin actually does when sunscreen is applied 06:39 – FDA's shocking findings: 180x above safety after one application 07:50 – Hormonal chaos, fertility risks, birth outcomes & cancer 08:58 – Environmental damage: coral reefs, oceans, and beyond 09:57 – Blocking the sun = blocking your vitamin D and immunity 11:09 – Melanin, skin tone, and ancestral wisdom 13:12 – CDC confirms: communities of color are most at risk for low D 13:59 – Sponsor: Toothpaste tubes vs. Bite sustainable tablets 16:13 – Back to sunlight: nitric oxide and blood pressure health 16:49 – Nobel-winning research: sun lovers live longer 18:23 – Avoiding the sun = smoking-level mortality risk 19:09 – Global impact: sun exposure reduces stroke and heart disease 19:49 – What you can do: hats, smart exposure, mineral sunscreens 21:19 – Recommended brands: Mad Hippie, Goddess Garden, Badger 22:13 – If you can't eat it, don't put it on your skin 22:37 – Final takeaway: don't fear the sun, fear what's in your sunscreen 23:07 – Outro: Thanks for tuning in!     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     Find More From Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway Quote “The sun isn't your enemy. The chemicals we're using to block it might be. When you disrupt your body's access to vitamin D and load up on hormone-disrupting compounds, the consequences go way beyond sunburn.” — Darin Olien

What if emotional eating is holding you back from manifesting the life you truly desire? In this episode of the Manifested podcast, Kathleen Cameron and Amber Romaniuk delve into the profound connection between emotional eating and manifestation. Kathleen shares her personal struggles with emotional eating, revealing how subconscious triggers influenced her habits and how healing those parts of herself led to profound personal transformation. Amber opens up about her own journey, showing how overcoming binge eating sparked her passion to help others heal from similar struggles. Together, they dive into the prevalence of emotional eating among women, the role hormones play in emotional triggers, and how societal conditioning fuels these behaviors. A key focus of the conversation is the importance of self-love, as both Kathleen and Amber emphasize the need to understand your unique emotional triggers and practice mindfulness to foster lasting change. This episode is for you if you've ever struggled with emotional eating, are ready to break free from old habits, or want to heal your relationship with food and yourself.   Discussed in this episode:  Emotional eating is often a symptom of subconscious beliefs and is not purely driven by a lack of willpower. Hormonal imbalances, stress, and societal habits contribute significantly to emotional eating tendencies, especially in women. Healing emotional eating requires embracing self-love and recognizing one's own worth beyond physical appearance. Understanding the distinction between physical hunger and emotional cravings is essential for modifying eating habits.     About the guest:  Amber Romaniuk is an Expert in Emotional Eating, Digestive Health, and Hormone Balance, with 11 years of experience helping high-achieving women cultivate body confidence, intuition, and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care, and overcoming self-sabotage with food. She does this by addressing the key negative thoughts, patterns, and limiting beliefs that keep women stuck in the same behaviors for years and decades that they haven't been able to break. Her podcast, “The No Sugarcoating Podcast,” has garnered over 2 million downloads, spanning more than 500 episodes, and is listened to in 88 countries worldwide. Amber overcame her own emotional eating after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods and spending 5 years balancing her hormones, digestion. She also dismantled her deeply limiting beliefs and behaviors that kept her stuck in the same looping patterns. Now she helps others achieve the most profound healing miracles of Body Freedom™, so they have the confidence and health to create amazing lives.   Shop Iylia Premium Non-Alcoholics: https://iylia.com/   Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com   Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 10 Million dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching, thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, “Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Ever been told your hormones are a problem? That your mood swings, cramps, or exhaustion are just “part of being a woman”?This episode flips that script.Meg is joined by Functional Hormone Specialist Anne McLeary to explore the beauty, brilliance, and raw power of being a cyclical woman. From syncing with your cycle to decoding your energy in each phase, this conversation is a permission slip to stop pushing—and start partnering with your body.Because being hot, holy, and hormonal isn't a flaw. It's a superpower—when you know how to use it.Learn more and connect with Anne:www.AnneMcleary.comSend us a message and let us know what you love about this episodeImportant Links: Akashic Healing Session - Click here www.Megthompson.com Attuned - CLICK HERE READY TO Exit the Waiting Room - CLICK HERE Let's Connect on Instagram - CLICK HERE

¿Cómo la alimentación influye durante el ciclo menstrual? En este episodio, la nutrióloga Paulina Benitez nos explica los secretos para nutrir y mantener una buena salud hormonal. Aprende sobre alimentos aliados, nutrientes esenciales, suplementos y hábitos que marcan la diferencia. ¡Suscríbete para más consejos de nutrición y bienestar! ¿QUIÉN ES PAULINA?: Nutrióloga clínica y funcional dedicada a enfermedades crónicas, especialista en dieta basada en plantas y hormonas femeninas. https://www.instagram.com/nutripaub/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Si te gustó el video, ¡suscríbete y recomienda el canal!

మన జీవితాన్ని, లైఫ్‌ స్టైల్‌ను మెరుగుపరచడానికి హార్మోన్లు సహాయపడతాయి. ప్రస్తుతం బిజీ బిజీ లైఫ్‌ స్టైల్‌, ఆహార అలవాట్లు, తీవ్రమైన ఒత్తిడి, మానసిక సమస్యల కారణంగా హార్మోన్లలో అసమతుల్యత తలెత్తుతుంది. అయితే ఇది ముఖ్యంగా మహిళలలో చాలా ఎక్కువగా ఉంటుంది. మరి ఈ హార్మోనుల అసమతుల్యత వలన ఎదురయ్యే సమస్యలు ఏమిటి? దీనిని ఎలా గుర్తించాలి? ఆయుర్వేదం ద్వారా ఎలా పరిష్కరించుకోవచ్చు అనే విషయాలు ప్రముఖ ఆయుర్వేద వైద్యులు డా|| అనుపమ గారు ఈ పాడ్కాస్ట్ లో చాలా చక్కగా వివరిస్తున్నారు. తప్పక వినండి.Hormonal imbalance, especially common among women due to modern lifestyle, stress, and poor diet, is discussed in depth by Ayurvedic expert Dr. Anupama in this podcast. She shares how to identify and naturally treat it through Ayurveda.Host : RenusreeExpert : Dr.AnupamaDr.Anupama Contact Details: Mobile / WhatsApp: 9100052961 https://edvenswaholistichealthcare.com/ Edvenswa Holistic Healthcare 6-149/5/B/1, Orchids the International School Road, Bowrampet, Landmark: DRK Engineering College, Hyderabad #TALRadioTelugu #HormonalHealth #AyurvedaHealing #WomenWellness #StressAndHormones #HealthyLifestyleTips #TouchAlife #TALRadio #TALPodcast

Are you doing things first thing in the morning that are actually sabotaging your skin? In today's episode, I'm walking you through a powerful morning routine that supports your skin from the inside out—before you even reach for your cleanser. We're talking about why brushing your teeth and scraping your tongue first thing matters, how early sunlight resets your skin's rhythm, and the surprising tools like lymphatic drainage and colostrum that help boost collagen and reduce inflammation. This isn't fluff—these are science-backed, skin-changing habits. If you've been looking for a real routine that supports healthy, youthful skin naturally… you're going to love this episode. XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician-led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE Aminos Powder Active H2 Ultra Molecular Hydrogen Tablets | New Blister Packs Glass Anti-Wrinkle Straw BLUEGO 64oz Glass Water Bottles with Straw Time Marker Electrolytes (Watermelon Flavor) PaleoValley Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein Powder Tongue Scraper DR BRONNER | Peppermint Toothpaste Armra - Immune Revival Unflavored Jar THORNE | Creatine THORNE | Amino Complex   Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty  Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes: Dr. Trevor Cates on Hormonal imbalances and their effects on skin health, including acne, premature aging, and inflammation Glowy Skin at 52—No Botox, No Lasers, Just Smarter Skincare: LIVE Skincare coaching session Skincare in a Hurry: Live Coaching a Busy Mom with Oily Skin & Dark Circles

  Hello, and welcome to episode 175 of the Childless Not by Choice Podcast. My name is Civilla Morgan. My mission is to recognize and speak to childless women and men not by choice worldwide, reminding us that we can live joyful, relevant, and fulfilled lives, childless by choice.   Whether you have children or not, thank you for tuning in!     What is today's show about? Father's Day and Men's Health   Thank you, Patreon contributors: I would like to thank my Patreon contributors, who support the platform every month.    Your contributions help me pay my podcast producer, my podcast host, Zoom, where I interview most of my guests, and other expenses. Thank you very much!        If you are not yet a Patron, visit patreon.com/childlessnotbychoice to set up your monthly contribution. No matter your giving level, I have a gift for you!   If you prefer to give via PayPal, you can find me there at booksbycivillamorgan@gmail.com.  Your contributions to the platform are greatly appreciated! Thank you!   https://www.patreon.com/Childlessnotbychoice   Questions or comments? Contact me at:   Email: Info@civillamorgan.com                                                  Or   Visit the website at www.childlessnotbychoice.net, look to the left on the home screen, and click on the link below the telephone to leave me an up to 90-second voicemail. Body of episode: FATHER'S DAY  MEN'S HEALTH  So, well before President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, I had planned on discussing men's health for this year's Father's Day episode. In particular, I wanted to discuss causes of male childlessness, such as Azoospermia.  I've decided to put links in the show notes in regards to Azoospermia. Please check out the links for further information.  The basic definition of Azoospermia per The Cleveland Clinic website is:   ‘Azoospermia means there's no sperm in your ejaculate. Its causes include a blockage along the reproductive tract, hormonal problems, ejaculation problems or issues with testicular structure or function. Many causes are treatable. For other causes, it may be possible to retrieve live sperm to be used in assisted reproductive techniques like IVF.‘    As I think back through my episodes, I don't believe I've ever discussed men's health, or medical reasons men may be childless.  We've discussed fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, miscarriage, running out of time, aka the biological clock, MRKH, etc.  But I've never gone into much detail regarding issues surrounding the causes of childlessness in men.    I have had the great opportunity to interview several men about their experiences with childlessness, including how they have dealt with it. I will put links in the show notes on interviews I have conducted over the years with these wonderful men. Be sure to take a listen!    I also believe male childlessness is not as openly discussed as female childlessness because men and their spouses may find the issue embarrassing, shocking to their ego in a different way than a woman may feel about her childlessness, or maybe in much the same way.  In either case, there can be emotional and mental pain.    Some of the things that can cause infertility in men include:   AI Overview Male infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including problems with sperm production or quality, hormonal imbalances, genetic disorders, infections, and environmental factors. Additionally, lifestyle choices like smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain drug use can also contribute to infertility.  Here's a more detailed look at some of the key causes: 1. Sperm Problems: Low sperm count (oligospermia): A low number of sperm in the ejaculate. Absent sperm (azoospermia): No sperm in the ejaculate. Poor sperm motility: Sperm are unable to swim properly. Abnormal sperm morphology: Sperm are abnormally shaped, making it difficult for them to fertilize an egg.  2. Hormonal Imbalances:  Reduced testosterone: Low levels of testosterone can affect sperm production.  Hyperprolactinemia: Elevated levels of prolactin can interfere with sperm production.  Hormonal disorders affecting the pituitary gland or hypothalamus: These glands regulate hormone production.  3. Genetic Disorders: Klinefelter syndrome: A genetic condition affecting males. Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that can cause blocked reproductive ducts. Myotonic dystrophy: A genetic disorder that can affect sperm production.  4. Infections and Inflammation: Epididymitis: Inflammation of the epididymis, the tube that carries sperm from the testicles.  Orchitis: Inflammation of the testicles.  STIs: Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea or chlamydia can cause inflammation and damage to the reproductive organs.  5. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors: Smoking: Smoking can reduce sperm count and quality.  Alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol use can lower testosterone levels and affect sperm production.  Certain drug use: Anabolic steroids and other drugs can negatively impact sperm production.  Exposure to toxins or chemicals: Exposure to certain toxins, like pesticides, can affect fertility.  Obesity: Being overweight or obese can impact sperm quality.  6. Medical Conditions: Diabetes: Diabetes can affect sperm production and quality. Kidney failure: Kidney failure can also impact sperm production. Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that can cause blocked reproductive ducts. Autoimmune diseases: Some autoimmune diseases can attack sperm.  7. Other Factors: Varicocele: Enlarged veins in the scrotum, which can raise testicular temperature and affect sperm production.  Testicular trauma: Injury to the testicles can damage sperm production.  Previous cancer treatment: Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can affect sperm production.  Undescended testicles: Testicles that don't descend into the scrotum.  Blockages or absences of tubes: Blockages in the reproductive tract can prevent sperm from being released.  This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Whether you have children or not, your health is important. Be sure to go to all of your check-ups, especially if there is a family history of health issues. Get checked, don't wait.   Be OK with advocating for yourself. The healthcare industry may say no, you are too young for a particular test. But if you want that test, be insistent. Keep in mind that if your insurance does not cover the test because you are not of a certain age or whatever their parameters are, you may have to pay out of pocket.   Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful men out there who do the work of raising great people for this world.  Happy Father's Day to those of you who did not birth children, but are contributing to a child's life in beautiful and lasting ways.         Research links:   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15441-azoospermia Articles/links of interest: https://ifstudies.org/blog/pronatalism-is-not-popular-yet Episode links to conversations with men: https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-143-the-things-men-talk-about-my-conversation-with-dr-robin-hadley/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-116-my-conversation-with-dave-jackson/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-141-downriver-nomad-my-conversation-with-rob-hutchings/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-130-about-fathers-day-and-childlessness/ https://childlessnotbychoice.net/episode-57-men-men-men-men-3/ My contact information: Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.com Facebook: booksbycivillamorgan Instagram: @joyandrelevance Pinterest: Civilla M. 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BUFFALO, NY — June 17, 2025 — A new #research paper was #published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 1, 2025, titled “Oxytocin modulates insulin and GLP-1 secretion in pancreatic islets.” In this study, scientists from Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine investigated how the hormone oxytocin (Oxt) influences insulin levels by acting on specific cells in the pancreas. The team led by first author Kasumi Hattori and corresponding authors Kenju Shimomura and Yuko Maejima discovered that oxytocin may indirectly increase insulin secretion by triggering another hormone, GLP-1, from within the pancreas. This finding could lead to new strategies for improving blood sugar control in people with diabetes. Oxytocin is commonly known for its roles in childbirth and social bonding, but scientists have also been exploring its effects on metabolism. While previous studies offered mixed results about whether oxytocin raises or lowers blood sugar, this research brings new clarity. The study focused on oxytocin's impact on insulin and a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate insulin production. Researchers tested this by using mice with and without oxytocin receptors and found that oxytocin's ability to raise insulin levels depended on the presence of these receptors and high blood sugar conditions. Researchers found that oxytocin stimulates the release of “intra-islet GLP-1,” a form of GLP-1 produced inside the pancreas rather than the intestine. In the pancreas, insulin is produced by beta cells, while alpha cells produce glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar. But recent research, including this study, has shown that alpha cells can also release GLP-1, which in turn helps beta cells secrete insulin. Oxytocin appears to increase this internal GLP-1 release, especially when blood sugar levels are high, thereby leading to insulin release in a natural and targeted way. In this study researchers were also able to detect the difference between oxytocin's effect on blood sugar and its effect on insulin. They observed that right after oxytocin was given, blood sugar levels rose in all mice—even in those that lacked oxytocin receptors. However, only the mice with working oxytocin receptors showed a later increase in insulin. This suggests that oxytocin may trigger insulin production through a separate, receptor-dependent pathway involving the hormone GLP-1. "WT mice showed a significant increase in insulin levels at 15-min, while OxtR KO mice did not." This indirect action—oxytocin triggering alpha cells to release GLP-1, which then acts on beta cells—may represent a novel mechanism for controlling insulin release. It also explains why oxytocin does not increase insulin in low-glucose conditions, making it a potentially safer option for regulating blood sugar. As treatments for type 2 diabetes increasingly focus on GLP-1–based drugs, this study opens the door to using oxytocin or similar compounds to naturally enhance the body's own insulin-producing system. With further research, this mechanism could help develop new therapies that better mimic the body's natural glucose control, particularly beneficial for older adults with diabetes. DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206244 Corresponding authors - Kenju Shimomura - shimomur@fmu.ac.jp, and Yuko Maejima - maejimay@fmu.ac.jp Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0K6uDX4z8U To learn more about the journal, please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

Welcome to Integrative Medicine for Energy and Health! The Go-To Holistic Health Podcast for Christian Women Seeking to Boost Their Energy and Overall Well-Being! Blubrry Nominated as a Favorite Woman Podcaster! Ranked in the Best 20 Christian Health Podcasts! If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s and you've noticed that your waistline seems to have disappeared overnight—despite eating well or exercising—you are not imagining things. Hormonal shifts during menopause can cause stubborn belly fat to form, making it harder to feel like yourself again. But here's the truth: you are not powerless and don't have to buy the lie that this is not just the way it is. Your body is simply just changing. In this episode, discover 4 practical, strategies to help you shrink your menopause belly and restore your energy. You'll learn how to eat for hormone balance, move in ways that support metabolism, and connect with purpose so you can feel strong, confident, and aligned. Schedule a free health consultation to Increase Energy, Lose Weight and Balance Hormones =>  feelgreatgodsway.com/ Listen to Related Episodes 205 | Hormonal Imbalance Linked to the Vagus Nerve, 6 Holistic Practices to Restore Vagal Balance 141 | Imbalanced Hormones & Belly Fat, How it Happens & How to Get Rid Of It 128 | Has Food Become An Idol God? Freedom from Food Addiction (Freedom Series Part I)

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El evento que estabas esperando!!! Si estás en Miami nos vemos este 28 de septiembre en el Mr.C Hotel junto a mis queridas Doctoras Ana Kausel y Rocío Salas-Whalen en este evento que llamamos: Reinvención Hormonal. Un día donde exploraremos juntas cómo funcionan nuestras hormonas, qué cambios experimenta nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos tomar decisiones informadas para vivir esta etapa con plenitud. Son cupos limitados así que asegura el tuyo aquí https://tiranube.ticketspice.com/reinvencion-hormonal Mis suplementos favoritos son los de PaleoLife® https://bit.ly/ErikaPaleolifeLandingYoutube Tickets Puras Cosas Maravillosas: https://www.erikadelavega.com/purascosasmaravillosas Mi libro REINVENTADA ya disponible https://www.erikadelavega.com/libro-erikadelavega-reinventada Comienza tu camino de bienestar con Opción Yo [https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyZN2](https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyR0f) De lo único que te vas a arrepentir es no de haber comenzado antes. ¡Hola! Soy Erika de la Vega y estoy emocionadísima de presentarte este nuevo episodio de En Defensa Propia, una conversación que estoy segura te va a tocar el alma. Hoy tengo el privilegio de compartir micrófonos, abrazos y reflexiones con el maravilloso doctor Mario Alonso Puig, un ser humano que nos recuerda con claridad, ciencia y corazón, que la ilusión no es un lujo, es una necesidad.   Después de tantos encuentros virtuales, finalmente nos vimos cara a cara. Mario es médico cirujano y una de las voces más potentes cuando se habla de transformación personal, potencial humano y liderazgo consciente. Pero más allá de su currículum, es un alma luminosa que viene a recordarnos algo que, en el fondo, todos sabemos: tenemos la capacidad de reinventarnos, de sanar y de construir una vida con sentido, incluso en medio de la tormenta. En este episodio hablamos de algo muy profundo pero a la vez muy cotidiano: cómo salir del modo supervivencia y volver a vivir con ilusión. Hablamos de neurociencia, emociones y propósito. Y lo hicimos de una forma que solo Mario sabe: combinando ciencia dura con una ternura inmensa, que te hace entender que sí es posible cambiar tu vida si cambias la forma en la que te hablas, en la que piensas y en la que sientes. Uno de los puntos más poderosos de esta conversación fue comprender que el cerebro responde de forma radicalmente distinta cuando nos dejamos llevar por el miedo, la ansiedad y la desesperanza… versus cuando cultivamos confianza, esperanza y propósito. Como dice Mario, “ese pequeño clic donde dejas de ser víctima y te conviertes en creadora de tu historia… es la diferencia que marca la diferencia”. También hablamos de reinventarse, un tema que me apasiona y que ha sido la columna vertebral de este podcast. Mario escribió sobre esto mucho antes de que fuera tendencia. Y nos recuerda que la reinvención no es una meta, es un camino constante. Un viaje que empieza cuando decides no quedarte atrapada en una versión de ti que ya no vibra con quien eres hoy. Este episodio es para ti si estás atravesando momentos difíciles, si te sientes perdida, si sientes que has apagado tu chispa. Es para que recuerdes que esa chispa se puede volver a encender. Que la esperanza no es ingenuidad, es una fuerza vital. Y que en medio del ruido del mundo, podemos hacer una pausa, respirar profundo y reconectar con esa parte de nosotras que sabe que todo es posible. Así que dale play, acompáñanos en esta conversación transformadora y déjate inspirar. Porque como siempre digo… esto lo hacemos, sí, En Defensa Propia.

Menopausal hormonal therapy should not be a blanket recommendation for everyone going through menopauseWeight management in women is influenced by hormonal changes throughout life stages.Retrospective analyses can provide insights but have limitations.The wellness industry often oversimplifies complex medical issues.Hormonal replacement therapy may have subtle benefits for weight management.Confounding factors like SSRIs can complicate weight loss efforts.A holistic approach is essential for managing women's health during menopause.Education and awareness are crucial for women navigating menopause.Future research should focus on randomized controlled trials for better clarity.Understanding individual patient experiences is key to effective treatment.Click here to see her studyClick here to follow Dr. Tchang on XClick here to join Dr. Spencer's clinic Vineyard 

Feeling overwhelmed by perimenopause? You're not alone—and you don't have to just “ride it out.”In this powerful episode, Dr. Mariza Snyder joins me to break down what's really happening during perimenopause, how to decode your symptoms, and the truth about hormone therapy (HRT)—including the biggest myths keeping women stuck and suffering.We talk about reclaiming your body, your confidence, and your options—with natural strategies and science-backed tools so you can take control.This is the episode your doctor didn't have time for.CONNECT WITH DR. MARIZA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/Instagram: https://instagram.com/drmariza/Thriving in Menopause Survival Guide: https://drmariza.com/perimenopausesurvivalPodcast: https://drmariza.com/podcast/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Intro(01:11) - Who is Dr. Mariza & how did she get here?(09:50) - Creating your ideal life in perimenopause and menopause(16:11) - Regulating stress & your nervous system(21:32) - All things HRT (Pro's, Con's, & How It May Help)(49:28) - Final thoughts + Where to Connect with Dr. Mariza (links below)CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE:‣ Fill out our Complimentary Health Assessment to receive customized guidelines for:- how much you should eat

Think a missed period is just part of teen drama? What if it's your first warning sign that your daughter's health — and future fertility — are at risk?As a single parent, navigating the ups and downs of parenting teens and tweens is already overwhelming. But what if your daughter's silence around her period, body image, or eating habits is hiding something deeper? In this episode of The Single Parent Reset Show, we explore how hormonal health, restrictive eating, and perfectionism intersect — and how they can impact your teen's behavior, communication, and long-term wellbeing. If you're trying to improve communication with your teen and understand the hidden signals behind their actions, this episode is a must.Learn the early warning signs of hormonal imbalance that most parents miss — even in “healthy” high-achieving girls.Discover how your relationship with food and body image might unknowingly shape your daughter's mindset and behavior.Get clear, practical conversation starters and mindset shifts to improve communication and open healthy discussions around periods, eating, and wellness.Press play to learn how to support your daughter's hormonal and emotional health — and become the confident, informed guide she needs as she navigates her tween and teen years.Find out more about Dani Sheriff here

Before you jump into another Fat Loss Phase, you need to ask yourself one important question: Is your body actually ready to respond?In today's episode, I'm breaking down one of the most overlooked but essential phases I use with clients before we ever touch a calorie deficit, The Primer Phase.This is the strategic “pre-fat loss” phase where we focus on rebuilding your body's internal health, restoring biofeedback and laying the foundation for sustainable results that actually stick.TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:⁃ WHY JUMPING STRAIGHT INTO A FAT LOSS PHASE OFTEN LEADS TO BURNOUT, PLATEAUS & REBOUNDS⁃ THE TWO MOST COMMON CLIENT PROFILES I SEE: CHRONIC DIETERS & THE OVERFED YET UNDERNOURISHED⁃ THE CONCEPT BEHIND “A HEALTHY BODY IS A RESPONSIVE BODY” & HOW IT UNDERPINS MY COACHING MODEL⁃ WHAT A PRIMER PHASE IS & WHY I USE IT AS “THE DIET BEFORE THE DIET”⁃ THE METABOLIC, HORMONAL & BEHAVIORAL DYSFUNCTIONS THAT MAKE FAT LOSS HARDER THAN IT SHOULD BE⁃ WHY DIETING IS A STRESSOR & HOW THE PRIMER PHASE HELPS THE BODY BETTER ADAPT TO IT⁃ WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM A PRIMER PHASE (7+ CLIENT TYPES EXPLAINED IN DETAIL)⁃ THE TOP 8 GOALS I FOCUS ON DURING THE PRIMER PHASE⁃ CLIENT CASE STUDY⁃ WHY FAT LOSS NEEDS TO BE COAXED THROUGH PROPER PREPARATION, NOT FORCED THROUGH RESTRICTION⁃ HOW THE PRIMER PHASE FITS INTO THE BIGGER PICTURE OF LONG-TERM PHYSIQUE TRANSFORMATIONWHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/Email: Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comFor Info on Brandon's Coaching Services: https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryBrandon's Website: https://www.brandondacruzfit.com

El evento que estabas esperando!!! Si estás en Miami nos vemos este 28 de septiembre en el Mr.C Hotel junto a mis queridas Doctoras Ana Kausel y Rocío Salas-Whalen en este evento que llamamos: Reinvención Hormonal. Un día donde exploraremos juntas cómo funcionan nuestras hormonas, qué cambios experimenta nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos tomar decisiones informadas para vivir esta etapa con plenitud. Son cupos limitados así que asegura el tuyo aquí https://tiranube.ticketspice.com/reinvencion-hormonal Mis suplementos favoritos son los de PaleoLife® https://bit.ly/ErikaPaleolifeLandingYoutube Tickets Puras Cosas Maravillosas: https://www.erikadelavega.com/purascosasmaravillosas Mi libro REINVENTADA ya disponible https://www.erikadelavega.com/libro-erikadelavega-reinventada Comienza tu camino de bienestar con Opción Yo [https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyZN2](https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyR0f) De lo único que te vas a arrepentir es no de haber comenzado antes. ¡Hola! Soy Erika de la Vega y estoy emocionadísima de presentarte este nuevo episodio de En Defensa Propia, una conversación que estoy segura te va a tocar el alma. Hoy tengo el privilegio de compartir micrófonos, abrazos y reflexiones con el maravilloso doctor Mario Alonso Puig, un ser humano que nos recuerda con claridad, ciencia y corazón, que la ilusión no es un lujo, es una necesidad.   Después de tantos encuentros virtuales, finalmente nos vimos cara a cara. Mario es médico cirujano y una de las voces más potentes cuando se habla de transformación personal, potencial humano y liderazgo consciente. Pero más allá de su currículum, es un alma luminosa que viene a recordarnos algo que, en el fondo, todos sabemos: tenemos la capacidad de reinventarnos, de sanar y de construir una vida con sentido, incluso en medio de la tormenta. En este episodio hablamos de algo muy profundo pero a la vez muy cotidiano: cómo salir del modo supervivencia y volver a vivir con ilusión. Hablamos de neurociencia, emociones y propósito. Y lo hicimos de una forma que solo Mario sabe: combinando ciencia dura con una ternura inmensa, que te hace entender que sí es posible cambiar tu vida si cambias la forma en la que te hablas, en la que piensas y en la que sientes. Uno de los puntos más poderosos de esta conversación fue comprender que el cerebro responde de forma radicalmente distinta cuando nos dejamos llevar por el miedo, la ansiedad y la desesperanza… versus cuando cultivamos confianza, esperanza y propósito. Como dice Mario, “ese pequeño clic donde dejas de ser víctima y te conviertes en creadora de tu historia… es la diferencia que marca la diferencia”. También hablamos de reinventarse, un tema que me apasiona y que ha sido la columna vertebral de este podcast. Mario escribió sobre esto mucho antes de que fuera tendencia. Y nos recuerda que la reinvención no es una meta, es un camino constante. Un viaje que empieza cuando decides no quedarte atrapada en una versión de ti que ya no vibra con quien eres hoy. Este episodio es para ti si estás atravesando momentos difíciles, si te sientes perdida, si sientes que has apagado tu chispa. Es para que recuerdes que esa chispa se puede volver a encender. Que la esperanza no es ingenuidad, es una fuerza vital. Y que en medio del ruido del mundo, podemos hacer una pausa, respirar profundo y reconectar con esa parte de nosotras que sabe que todo es posible. Así que dale play, acompáñanos en esta conversación transformadora y déjate inspirar. Porque como siempre digo… esto lo hacemos, sí, En Defensa Propia.

This week on Transforming 45, I had to take a big breath—and face a few fears. GLP-1s are everywhere in the conversation right now, but honestly? I was hesitant to even go there. It's complex, emotional, and often polarizing. But I'm so glad I did. In this episode, I sit down with fitness expert and women's wellness coach Kayla Johnson Neal, whose powerful voice and lived experience bring clarity and compassion to a charged topic. We dive into Kayla's evolution through the fitness world, the impact of COVID on her identity and work, and how perimenopause shifted everything—including how she trains, coaches, and sees herself. Together, we explore how women can approach midlife wellness from a place of curiosity instead of fear, and how strength training, self-compassion, and informed conversations can reshape our bodies and our beliefs. This episode touches on: Why cardio isn't the only path—and what strength really looks like in midlife The importance of willingness over perfection in fitness Hormonal shifts and the role of GLP-1s in modern weight management conversations How the stigma around weight loss can get in the way of self-acceptance Finding joy in movement and grace in transition Key Takeaways: Building muscle is building long-term health There is no one right way to do wellness—just the way that works for you Talking about GLP-1s requires nuance, care, and openness Self-trust is foundational to change Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Transforming 45 and Kayla Johnson Neal 02:39 The Impact of COVID on Personal and Professional Lives 07:08 Navigating Midlife: Perimenopause and Wellness Coaching 12:28 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Midlife 14:39 Supporting Women Through Body Changes 19:45 The Importance of Weight Training Over Cardio 25:39 Debunking Myths About Weight Training and Body Image 29:45 The Importance of Willingness in Fitness Coaching 32:42 Motivation Through Longevity and Quality of Life 33:11 Navigating Perimenopause and Weight Management 35:17 Personal Experiences with Hormonal Changes 39:32 Exploring GLP-1 Peptides and Their Impact 46:27 The Emotional Journey of Body Image and Self-Acceptance 51:51 The Stigma Around Weight Loss and Self-Care

Sleep Struggles in Perimenopause? You're Not Alone. Hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause often bring one very unwelcome sidekick: sleeplessness. If you're tired of lying awake at 3 am, wired but exhausted, this episode is your next best step. Coach Kris sits down with Shonda Palmer, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and sleep specialist, to talk about why sleep gets harder in midlife and what you can do about it. You'll learn: How hormonal shifts like dropping progesterone and estrogen impact your ability to fall and stay asleep Why racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety hit harder in menopause The real role of sleep hygiene (and why it's not the magic bullet) How CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) works and why it's changing lives Powerful mindset shifts and body-based tools to calm your nervous system at night The truth about midnight wakeups (hint: they might be normal!) Strategies for sleep when your partner snores, or when you wake up hungry at 1 am Why a “Sleep Alliance” may save both your sanity and your marriage If you're doing all the things — fueling right, moving daily, praying hard — and still can't get a good night's sleep, this conversation will give you the hope and tools you need to take your power back. Because it's not just about sleep. It's about energy, fat loss, hormone balance, and feeling like yourself again. CONNECT WITH SHONDA Website: https://www.shondapalmer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonda_palmer_wellness/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShondaPalmerWellnessCoach/     SHOW NOTES → www.getyourtrimon.com/blog/sleep-struggles-in-perimenopause   Some links are affiliate; if you buy, I might earn a small thank-you at no cost. I only share what I love. READY TO FEEL BETTER IN MIDLIFE? TAKE THE KIAORA HORMONE QUIZ HERE → https://bit.ly/joinkiaora  

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Hannah Davis (@rooted.with.hannah), a Registered Dietitian and certified meditation teacher who specialises in women's health, hormones, and autoimmune conditions. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's while navigating early motherhood, Hannah shifted her clinical nutrition practice to focus on uncovering the deeper root causes of symptoms like fatigue, cycle irregularities, and PCOS. We dive into how nervous system dysregulation often underlies hormonal imbalances and why functional testing, mineral status, and emotional safety are crucial for true healing. From decoding PCOS types to understanding thyroid antibodies and the connection between trauma and calcium retention, Hannah offers a deeply integrative and compassionate lens for supporting women on their fertility and healing journeys. This conversation is packed with practical tools and fresh insights—don't miss it! Key Takeaways: PCOS is not just about ovarian cysts—it's a metabolic and inflammatory condition with many root causes. Nervous system regulation is foundational for hormone balance, digestion, and fertility. Functional lab testing (like Dutch and HTMA) reveals hidden patterns traditional labs may miss. Excess calcium in tissues may indicate trauma or over-supplementation with Vitamin D. Diet, stress, sleep, and gut health all influence autoimmune and hormonal symptoms. Guest Bio: Hannah Davis, RD (@rooted.with.hannah) is a Registered Dietitian and certified meditation teacher with advanced training in functional nutrition, lab testing, and spiritual psychology. She specialises in supporting women with hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, and chronic fatigue through an integrative approach that blends clinical science with deep nourishment and nervous system healing. After navigating her own health challenges postpartum, Hannah now helps women reclaim their energy, resilience, and sense of safety through 1:1 coaching and group programs at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. She's especially passionate about working with mothers, self-healers, and cycle-breakers who are ready to feel like themselves again. Links and Resources: Follow Hannah on Instagram Visit the Pivot Nutrition Coaching website Book Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com  To learn more about ancient wisdom and fertility, you can get Michelle's book at: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility  The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/  Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/  Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. ------------- Transcript: # Audio: TWF 340- Hannah [00:00:00] [00:01:00] Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. I'm Michelle, a fertility acupuncturist here to provide you with resources on how to create a wholesome approach to your fertility journey. **Michelle:** Welcome to the podcast, Hannah.  **Hannah:** thanks for having me. **Michelle:** So I'm very excited to have you on. We're gonna be talking about a lot of really cool topics, but before we get started, I always like to start out with kind of like an origin story and learn how you got into the work that you're doing.  **Hannah:** Yeah. I am a registered dietician. I've been mainly practicing medical nutrition therapy for the last 10 years in a more clinical setting. And you know, and then [00:02:00] I became a mom. I have two. One's almost eight, you gotta say almost eight. And the other one's, and the other one's nine. So they're really, they're really young and I, you know, working at the hospital part-time and I started noticing. **Hannah:** My own symptoms of, of things that just felt like off. And simultaneously I was also becoming more interested in learning about more integrative functional nutrition. And so that really led me down. It, it started off as, oh. A way for me to kind of figure out what was going on with me, because of course, like so many of my, the clients I work with now you know, you go to the doctors, you ask for some labs to be done and they just say, oh, you're absolutely fine. **Hannah:** You might just be stressed. You're stressed out, you're a young mom. Of course it's normal to feel exhausted all of the time and stuff like that. So, I just was like really interested [00:03:00] in doing more digging and so I, we got some training in advanced lab testing and more like integrative functional nutrition. **Hannah:** And so. From there I was able to figure out what's going on with me, and I, I actually have an autoimmune condition. It's called Hashimotos. And so that really affects, you know, your, your energy levels, your, your gut health, your immune system obviously is involved. So I, it was so incredibly validating and it really excited me. **Hannah:** I was like, I feel. If I can figure out a way to use advanced lab testing and combine that with my. More of my more clinical, you know, expertise and combine that together to really like, help women feel empowered about how to support their health and, and how they feel and their showing up in their lives every [00:04:00] day. **Hannah:** And so it just really, really excited me. So that's kind of what got me started with that. And then I, I pivoted towards, towards that about three years ago started my own virtual practice working more in like the women's health space. So like hormones, gut health, autoimmune conditions. **Hannah:** And then I, as I was doing more of that work, I was like, okay, there's. I'm seeing a common theme here. These women at their root, cause a lot of the time is nervous system dysregulation. And I got really. Tired of just saying over and over again. You know, you need to manage your stress a little bit better. **Hannah:** I wanted to be able to give them so much more than that. And obviously I knew that from my own journey. I really had to integrate that. And so, but I wanted to like, figure out how to help my, my clients integrate that. So then I became a certified meditation [00:05:00] teacher. And spent a year studying spiritual psychology, which is like a blend of Eastern ritual and practices with western psychology. **Hannah:** That, yeah. Yeah, yeah. So now I really like to supplement my, programs with giving my clients tools on how to regulate their nervous systems as well. And so, we'll, you know, you know, it's more of like life coaching almost. And then maybe we'll integrate some, some things like, meditation or breath work together. **Hannah:** It really just depends on what the, how the client wants to be supported. So  **Michelle:** Awesome.  **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** You know it's interesting 'cause I  **Hannah:** Yeah. **Michelle:** an episode on. Nervous system. Really the vagal tone and  **Hannah:** Yes. **Michelle:** there's a link with a weaker vagal tone and things like endometriosis or  **Michelle:** PCOS, and I thought that was just fascinating. [00:06:00]  **Michelle:** So, yeah, I'd love to really kind of dig deep on all of these things. So just for people listening and they're kind of like hearing nervous system for the first time. 'cause well maybe they've listened to my podcast, maybe not when I talked about the nervous system. But what should people, like, explain the nervous system, explain how the nervous system ties into certain conditions. **Hannah:** I mean, that's a very, like, that's pretty broad because it's like, you know, it really depends on what. **Michelle:** the nervous system like tie into certain conditions?  **Hannah:** I don't know what condition it doesn't, honestly. Uh, the more, the more I get like deep in the weeds with this, so, you know, a lot of my clients we, you know, so I am typically working with people with autoimmune conditions and hormone. I balances gut health, that kind of stuff. And I, you know, I would say the nervous system impacts all of those areas [00:07:00] because ideally, especially when we're talking about women's health and like hormones, things like that we really just want to create safety in the body, right? **Hannah:** So that we can. Manufacture hormones and ovulate naturally and things like that. So, and then, you know, inflammation's another, another piece of that. It really just, it's a great way to, like, it just connects to everything right. **Michelle:** Yeah, well the vagus nerve is incredibly important when it comes to gut health. the stronger the vagal tone, the better the vagus nerve, the better. It's able to lower inflammation in the body.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** fascinating and interesting. And so what are some of the things that you do suggest for people. they wanna regulate their nervous system and support that aspect.  **Hannah:** So First of all, I think it's important to just figure out what are the systems for that client? What are [00:08:00] the systems that are working for them and what's not? And really get really honest about that. And then, you know, it could be something like starting a. **Hannah:** Very doable meditation practice or some breath work like before, before meals, right? Getting into rest and digest me activating that vagus nerve so that we can digest our food properly. So it really just depends on what is feels a lot most aligned for the client and, and is doable for them. But also I think another big piece of this, which is not really talked about often is eating for blood sugar balance. **Hannah:** Because even like blood sugar swings throughout the day can cause fluctuations in your mood and your anxiety and cravings and all, all of, and even inflammation as well. So  **Michelle:** that  **Hannah:** like a whole body [00:09:00] approach. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** It's such a good point. And I remember like looking into this and researching like just really the gut brain connection and. And it's interesting 'cause you can see it really go both ways. So if you have imbalanced gut microbiome that can ima impact your brain and your mood and your state and your emotions. **Michelle:** And it actually is linked with certain emotional um, imbalances or like mental disorders. It's really fascinating. And then they found. On the flip side that people who meditated for many years, like Tibetan monks, they had a really vast microbiome that was a lot more enriched and had a lot more diversity. **Michelle:** So it's really fascinating how you really can literally get it at both ends or either end.  **Hannah:** yeah. Like I tell my clients all the time, if you're breathing into your shoulders, the majority of the time it's gonna signal, [00:10:00] or that's gonna signal to the brain that you're in fight or flight. So it's gonna send all the blood to your extremities. It's not gonna be sending the blood to, you know, your, your GI track and your, you know, your organs there. **Hannah:** And so. it's gonna be a lot harder to digest your foods, whereas if you are really taking these deep breaths into your belly, it's sending all the blood there. And that's, that's a, and I mean, I often get skipped, you know, people are just like, no, just gimme a, just gimme a meal plan. I wanna feel better. **Hannah:** I wanna lose weight, or I wanna, you know, but it's like, you really gotta think about not just what you're eating, but how you're eating, like what your nervous system state is. You know, when you're, when you're eating food.  **Michelle:** That's so true. It's  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** true. And it was funny 'cause I was reading about that and it was one of the things to do is just stand. This is why they say like, don't drive and eat at the same time. Because when you're driving naturally, you're gonna be in a little bit more of a fight or flight or kind of ready for anything and. Also just to kind of throw it out [00:11:00] there, it's not bad to be in that state, in that sympathetic state. It's part of life. It's just that sometimes you need that and then sometimes you need the other. But what you're saying is so true, like it's actually like becoming mindful of getting yourself into that state and maybe  **Michelle:** doing those exercises to get yourself in more parasympathetic state, which is more of  **Michelle:** the rest and digest, so that you're priming your body when you do eat. To digest better. So I think  **Hannah:** Yeah. Of course, and, you know, if you're digesting better, you're absorbing nutrients better, which is gonna impact your energy levels, your mood, your hormones, everything. So yeah, there really, I feel like the more I get into it, the, more I see that there really isn't an aspect of our health, our med, our metabolic health, everything that is not touched by, your nervous system. **Michelle:** Yeah, it's really fascinating. I like, the more I dig into this, the more I'm just like so [00:12:00] amazed at how Willy, you know, it's the nervous system is kind of like this wiring of like. Information.  **Michelle:** It's almost like information that kind of signals to your body, all kinds of different states, but especially that safety. **Michelle:** I agree with you. You know, when you, when you feel safe, you can be more creative. And what does that mean really in the body fertility and it also regeneration growth.  **Michelle:** So yeah, it's pretty cool,  **Hannah:** Yeah. And I mean, hormones, that's how hormones work too. They're just chemical messengers in your body. **Michelle:** right? and so talk about PCOS, 'cause I know that you work with P-C-O-S-A lot just to cover. 'cause I think of people don't really understand it fully because it is you know, there's so many different types of PCOS and people get confused and sometimes people show PCOS symptoms, but then some doctors, and we don't know if they're just not like looking. Thoroughly into it. Dismiss it. Oh, that's not PCOS. So  **Hannah:** Right.  **Michelle:** that and just kind of, **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** [00:13:00] it is,  **Hannah:** Okay, well, we'll just start what, like, so what is PCOS? So PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. So a lot of people get confused by that right off the bat. They think, oh, so that mean I have cysts on my ovaries. Does that mean that I have it? So it's actually not a physical ovarian condition, like of the presence of cyst, but it's rather a hormonal condition and it's a, what I like to call a spectrum condition. **Hannah:** You know, 'cause there's different varieties and there's different root causes. It's important to understand, first of all what kind of PCOS you have and what the root causes are which is why we, we use functional lab testing in practice. But but yeah, I think a lot of women often it's like a long confusing road full of mixed messages of like just lose weight advice,  **Michelle:** Yeah,  **Hannah:** [00:14:00] you know. **Michelle:** really thin. PCOS patients, so that's where it can get so confusing for  **Hannah:** Right, right, right. And so, A-P-C-O-S isn't in an ovarian condition, you know, what exactly is going on? I mean, in a nutshell, it's basically, blood sugar issues plus inflammation, plus genetic susceptibility, which is going to lead to the ovaries to begin to produce large amounts of androgens. **Hannah:** So, you know, and I say genetic susceptibility because, you know, just because you have like insulin sensi or insulin resistance or diabetes, that doesn't mean you automatically are gonna get PCOS. Some people just have really sensitive ovaries right. And so they're, they're going to develop the, the condition, so I like to talk to my clients about well first of all, we start by running some tests [00:15:00] to find out, you know, what what their root causes are. And then we're gonna really go deep with, you know, working on the blood sugar issues with the inflammation, real food strategies lifestyle interventions, things like that. **Michelle:** One of the things that I find is pretty common just in my own practice, is that. **Michelle:** there's a huge link of gut imbalance  **Michelle:** or, you know, gut microbiome  **Michelle:** imbalance and inflammation, you know, that is part of the contributor to the inflammation and can really impact PCOS conditions.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Because you know, if we, if that inflammation in the gut is going unchecked you know, that's also gonna drive that insulin resistance even more.  **Michelle:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** what are some of the tests that you do for PCOS? Functional  **Hannah:** Well, yeah. Well, first of all, I, I like to start with a Dutch test. It's a, have you heard of [00:16:00] Dutch? The Uhhuh? Yeah. Oh, you do? Okay. Yeah. So I would run a Dutch you know, so that we,  **Michelle:** out just for people  **Hannah:** yeah. Yes, **Michelle:** I've never heard of it before. So it's dried urine testing for comprehensive, or I forget  **Hannah:** it's a Dr. It's a. Yeah, yeah. Dried urine test for comprehensive hormones. I know I used to think, oh, it's of Dutch, like it's from the Dutch, like, you know, but it's just an abbreviation.  **Michelle:** right, right.  **Hannah:** But yes, it's a very unique way to look at hormones. 'cause traditionally before this test was available, you would have to rely on blood work for hormones. **Hannah:** And, you know, saliva for cortisol, which is okay, but it's just not great. So this test really helps us get a lot more specific, a lot more personalized, and helps us get some answers that would probably. Be left unanswered if we were just, you know, looking at, at blood work alone. So, you know, it's gonna tell us, you know, give us a snapshot [00:17:00] of all three sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone. **Hannah:** It's gonna show us how they're being metabolized in the liver. And then what I really like is it looks at your cortisol awakening response. So someone is struggling with sleep, mood, energy levels. Things like that that could also be driving your symptoms and, and your inflammation as well. So I, mm-hmm. **Michelle:** cortisol is your friend in the morning.  **Hannah:** Yes. Yeah. Yeah. And then I like that it also has that organic acid test at the end there, which some of those other markers are gonna be important for looking at, for hormone production. So it's nice if they include that. So I, I like to do a Dutch, I also like to do HTMA testing, which stands for hair tissue mineral analysis. **Hannah:** Because, you know, you know, when we're looking at hormones it's, you know, we, we also wanna be, look thinking about minerals too because and not just like, our minerals through blood [00:18:00] work, but more on a cellular level. Like what is the body doing with those minerals? And how is your body utilizing them? **Hannah:** Are they even getting up into the cell? So, and we can, you know, you know, minerals, they impact hormones, which means they're gonna impact PCOS. So I like that one too. And it's like a little, it's a, it's a nice way to, I like it 'cause it's, it shows your body's like, it's like a blueprint. It shows you your stress pattern. **Hannah:** know how your body is using minerals after you've maybe gone through a season of. Really high stress and you know, the fertility journey too is so stressful on its own that I'm like, yeah, let's look at what your body does with all this stress and how we can really like, you know, deeply nourish your body and, you know, make it feel safe for ovulation. **Michelle:** Yeah, I know that there's a lot of minerals that you can't really test in blood and for example, magnesium. That's a **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** one to test for. So does this test for magnesium as well, like all [00:19:00] minerals or,  **Hannah:** yeah, yeah. It looks at all of the minerals. Specifically the ones that I'm gonna be focusing on. The minerals that impact PCS would be magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron selenium iodine. So, you know, and in a nutshell, you know, these, these minerals. they can exacerbate insulin resistance, hormonal imbalances, oxidative stress, which is important for like egg quality, sperm quality, things like that. **Hannah:** So women, get your men to your partner.  **Michelle:** Yes.  **Michelle:** So, so this is a hair test.  **Hannah:** yeah, it's a hair. They're using just like a teaspoon amount of your hair to analyze the mineral content in your tissues. **Michelle:** Fascinating. I know they've done those for like heavy metals and, and just testing the  **Hannah:** Yeah, yeah,  **Michelle:** I haven't heard of the mineral testing yet.  **Hannah:** yeah. And this, yeah. And this test does include heavy metals and we look at, mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** heavy metals. Oh, [00:20:00] okay.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** it's really high. Just like for people that don't have symptoms sometimes I almost feel like it's like high for everybody.  **Hannah:** The heavy metals. Yeah. Yeah. You know, and  **Michelle:** somebody who's not, who doesn't have like,  **Hannah:** yeah, and I mean, we we're exposed to heavy metals all of the time. It's, you know, it's, there's, it's kind of impossible to get around it, you know? It's in our food, our water, the soil, you know. And so my approach is, you know, we might see like an acute. **Hannah:** Exposure to the heavy metals. But what we wanna see is that you, you're able to detox and excrete those heavy metals safely. You know, that's why, you know, we have our detox organs, our liver, right? And so if I ever see those metals like pushing into the tissues, it's just a really good indication that, hey, your liver needs some. **Hannah:** Some attention, like we need to work on supporting that. And also working on not just our [00:21:00] detoxification organs, but our drainage pathways. So like our lymphatic system you know, making sure we're having daily bowel movements that we're sweating all of that. All of that stuff. Yeah.  **Michelle:** Yeah. **Michelle:** for sure. I think that that's key is really detoxifying, and I think that it, you had a good point. You mentioned the word safely because  **Michelle:** that can be an issue, like if you detoxify too harshly. I'm really big on that, especially when you're trying to conceive and you're actively trying, you definitely don't wanna do something that's so strong that it actually circulates more toxins in your bloodstream.  **Hannah:** That's right. Yeah. **Michelle:** So they have like binders, right? Or things  **Hannah:** Yeah, That is one approach for me. I rarely will do like a heavy metal detox with somebody. I will just wanna work with them on, you know, first the foundational things of, are we optimizing the gut health, the, you know, the liver function are we getting those drainage pathways [00:22:00] open? **Hannah:** Because your body should be able to do all that on its own if it's, you know, optimal. but I mean, if someone's already doing like a gut protocol or something with me, then yeah, they, they'll be taking like those types of supplements and then it'll, it'll still act on the heavy metals and things like that, as. **Michelle:** Interesting. So, what are some of the nutrient and lifestyle interventions specifically that you would do for PCOS? Or have you seen, because I, I do know that  **Hannah:** yeah.  **Michelle:** different types, so that could  **Hannah:** Yes.  **Michelle:** the type,  **Hannah:** Yes. Yeah. **Michelle:** the things that people should kind of like look out for, think about?  **Hannah:** Yeah. Yeah. So the first step is, is gonna be improving the quality of your food choices. So, you know, removing inflammatory oils, added sugars a lot of like processed, like ultra processed carbohydrates and, you know, with chemical and artificial additives. Things like that, you wanna replace them with whole real foods. **Hannah:** It's really that simple.  **Michelle:** Yeah. I [00:23:00] know,  **Hannah:** Yeah. Yeah. And then also, you know, the goal is to eat a sufficient amount of carbohydrates to promote ovulation, but while still focusing on those whole real. Food sources, like starchy veggies fruits and then unprocessed whole grains and legumes.  **Michelle:** So really from natural sources,  **Michelle:** complex car carbs. So it's not like simple carbs, not white, you know, avoid those like.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Right. So you, and you would want to make sure you're getting adequate amount of carbohydrates, but you know, if we're also dealing with insulin resistance, then we also need to be talking about you know, maintaining adequate calorie intake and just aiming for. Balance across all the macronutrients. **Hannah:** So, you know, we're pairing those carbohydrates with good quality sources of protein and healthy fats. And, if you're eating a more whole food carbs diet like. Your carbs are coming [00:24:00] from fruits like, and like root vegetables and things like that, then those foods are naturally gonna have more fiber in them, which is also gonna help with things like insulin resistance. **Hannah:** And then I would also be focusing on gut nourishing foods, like, bone broth probiotics from fermented foods, cultured. Products. And then lots of prebiotic fibers. So it also just making sure you're eating a wide range of, plant fibers. Like we're not just eating the same, spinach every day. **Hannah:** You know, let's really mix that up. Maybe like arugula, kale, you know. So that would be the where, where I would start with foods strategies. And then for lifestyle I would be really focusing on exercise. This is a really crucial tool in repairing insulin sensitivity and managing blood sugar levels. **Hannah:** So first I would just focus on increasing your daily movement. So, you know, maybe try tracking your steps. And then maybe you would wanna consider adding in some resistance [00:25:00] training and some short hit style workouts. Since those really show the most metabolic improvements. In general I would avoid, I would avoid like, really long duration cardio on a regular baseball basis, since that's like very stressful on the body. **Hannah:** So exercise is number one. Stress management is key. I know we've already kind of touched on that a little bit. You know, that's a big piece of hormonal. Balance balance since the, your adrenal health, you know, has the ability to impact the function of your sex hormones. I would just evaluate the sources of your stress. **Hannah:** You know, I like to think of it like a bucket, like a stress bucket, and we have all these different inputs pouring in. Some of those things we can't really remove, but some things we can, you can control your nutrition and your sleep quality. You know, you can maybe work on energetic boundaries, right? **Hannah:** Maybe you wanna include things like meditation or [00:26:00] journaling, acupuncture, right? Those are all really nice ways to support yourself. And then sleep. Sleep is also like so major. That's when you know when you're, you can get good quality sleep at night. That's when your, your body's repairing tissue. **Hannah:** And it, it has a lot to do with your hormones, like in like your like your hunger hormones, those ones and then also like cortisol, melatonin, things like that. Everything that just keeps all of the systems working together smoothly. So, yep. Do you. **Michelle:** of sleep. There's a, there like a lot of times we'll increase sugar cravings 'cause you want that quick energy. So  **Hannah:** Yes, **Michelle:** that's one example of how that can impact  **Hannah:** exactly. Yeah. Yeah. If you have like one poor night of sleep, it increases your hunger hormone levels pretty significantly. So we'll see that that issue popping up time and time again. Yeah, so.[00:27:00]  **Michelle:** yeah. And I also have heard, in some  **Michelle:** of like go, literally pivot into autoimmune and how you can address that in the case of Hashimoto's? **Michelle:** 'cause it is so prevalent and a lot of people have it. The first thing that I say is, cut out gluten, corn, and dairy and soy if you can. Now, I always say if you can't do all of them, at least cut out the gluten entirely and talk to us about like what you've done and what you've found to be helpful. **Michelle:** 'cause it is something that if you catch early, you really can sh shift a lot just from diet alone.  **Hannah:** Oh, yes. Yeah, and I've helped. Hundreds of women with that. Exactly. Just you know, we [00:28:00] see, I've seen different stages of, Hashimoto's. You know, so if it's like, you know, stage one where we're seeing the presence of antibodies and maybe they have symptoms, maybe they don't. A lot of those women typically will present with like subclinical hypothyroidism. **Hannah:** So like their thyroid labs look fine. But they're like, I, feel tired all the time. I'm constipated. I can't lose weight, you know? So the first thing I would start with is kinda getting ahead of things with, 'cause the majority of your immune system is in your gut. So I would be doing a GI would run a stool sample, a GI map and see what's going on there. **Hannah:** Because there's different things that could be driving. That immune response. Yeah. It could be coming from things in the diet like gluten. And that test certainly will show us if you're having an immune response to gluten. So in those cases, I would have those clients cut, cut that out. And some people they, they don't, they don't run the test and they [00:29:00] cut out gluten, but they just feel better without it. **Michelle:** See that a lot.  **Hannah:** mm-hmm. I do too. Just kind of anecdotally. I was just gonna say that I think it is because of like, what, what they're spraying on our crops.  **Michelle:** Yeah, **Hannah:** Yep. know that it can impact hormones like big time, that's  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** one for sure.  **Hannah:** Yeah. So, and then, you know, obviously if there's a inflammation or like leaky gut.  **Hannah:** You know, we're gonna wanna address that anyway because that could be driving that immune response and making your symptoms worse, making the antibodies levels worse, right? So I really wanna just get ahead of it with the gut number one. **Hannah:** And then I like to do mineral testing as well, since so many minerals, not only impact PCOS, but they impact your thyroid.  **Michelle:** That's a huge  **Hannah:** Yes, selenium. This is a common thing that I see. I'll see really high amounts of calcium in the [00:30:00] tissues. And that's gonna block your thyroid hormone from getting up into the cell. **Hannah:** So like maybe their thyroid panel looks great, but that, or they're already taking a thyroid medication, but they're, they feel like it's not doing anything for them. I'm like, look, you have a lot of calcium in your tissues. And so like, that's your thyroid hormone's not even getting up into the cell. So of course you wouldn't feel an impact there. **Hannah:** And that also is. **Michelle:** actually? What causes that? Calcification?  **Hannah:** So, I typically see that from over supplementing with vitamin D. So, that will pull the calcium out of the bone and teeth. And put it into the tissues. Yeah. A lot of people get put on vitamin D by their doctor, like maybe they had low levels at one point, and then their doctor never talked to them about weaning off of the vitamin D. **Hannah:** They just kept taking it.  **Michelle:** too high. Yeah.  **Hannah:** Yeah. Or they'll start them off like a really high dose, like I've seen like 50,000 units of, of vitamin. Yeah. [00:31:00] And they, and they just keep taking it like, then they're never told like, Hey, you're actually supposed to tapered off of that after a couple months. I've also seen an influx of people on vitamin D, zinc you know, ever since the pandemic. **Hannah:** So they just kept taking it and they don't know how that's impacted their. Mine. So, so yeah, that's one culprit. I, I'll see. The other thing that I notice, and this is pretty prevalent in the autoimmune community is, and I don't think it's talked about a lot, is significant trauma and certain types of trauma. **Hannah:** It, it's like we call when we see this pattern on an htm. It, we call it a calcium shell where the calcium and the magnesium levels are really high in the tissues. And then we are like really depleted in things like potassium and sodium and other secondary minerals. And it's kind of like the body's way of shielding itself from feeling [00:32:00] big, like feeling really big emotions. **Hannah:** So like a lot of these clients, I, I'll talk to them about this and they have such a flat effect, like with the then we start moving the calcium out of the tissues and then they become, they're, it's like they really need more emotional support throughout that process. It's very interesting. I'm about to actually do an HTMA on myself. **Hannah:** It's been a couple of years, but I've just gone, I'm grieving my mom right now and I, yeah, and it's just been a really rough couple of months. I've just been just going through the motions and kind of in that, like taking care of her, taking care of my girls. Like just everything that we've gone through leading up to this point. **Hannah:** And I'm like, I am so curious to know what's going on with my minerals right now. I would not be surprised if I was having calcium going into my tissues. 'cause I believe that's what was my pattern last [00:33:00] time I ran the test a few years ago. So.  **Michelle:** Oh, that's interesting.  **Hannah:** It's like, yeah, this is my, my unique pattern, you know, so I see that a lot with Hashimoto's and yeah, and, and it's interesting because that pattern, like the high calcium in the tissues and the low potassium, that's really really common with like thyroid stuff in general because, you know, first of all, that calcium's blocking the thyroid. **Hannah:** Hormone from getting up into the cell. It's also gonna be blocking insulin signaling. So there is gonna be a lot of blood sugar swings, and that's gonna be driving the inflammation, making that worse. And then the low potassium, well, you know, potassium is needed for thyroid function as well. So, I see that pattern a lot with that population and it's so fascinating. **Hannah:** And I would just say like, I wouldn't say it's like. It's more like anecdotal, right? Like and you probably see that too in your practice. Yeah. Yeah.  **Michelle:** For different things, not this [00:34:00] specifically, but Yeah. **Michelle:** I mean, you see a lot of that and that's, that matters just because studies are very expensive to have and you can't  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** rely just on studies. You have to really rely on data in general, like your own experience  **Hannah:** Oh, absolutely. **Michelle:** there's so much information that you can get just from that. And then, couple of things. One of the things is, I know that Zyme has been shown to really help, it's an enzyme, it's a pro oleic enzymes that break apart, like fibrous tissue. So I'm curious to  **Hannah:** Oh **Michelle:** if it would help with excess calcium or, you know, deposits because it, it works to break down  **Hannah:** yeah,  **Michelle:** really needed in the body.  **Hannah:** yeah. Yeah.  **Michelle:** up.  **Hannah:** Yeah. That is interesting. Yeah, because when we see, usually the calcium in the tissues is also associated with things like restless leg syndrome, kidney stones, gallstones, all that stuff, you know, because it's just calcification of the tissues. [00:35:00] Right. What I do is I'll get, if that person is, has actually been on vitamin D what I'll do is I'll say, okay, let's just pause on the vitamin D and then I'll get them on, a form of vitamin K two that will target that calcium in the tissues and, and bring it, redirect it back to the bones. So we'll do that for several months. And if that person's still concerned about their, their vitamin D levels and say, let's just get that checked, you know, and depending on where you're at with that, you, you either, you know, probably need supplementation time from time to time, or maybe just during the winter, right? **Hannah:** But it's not a long term. You know, supplement for you because of this pattern, this pattern that you typically have. **Michelle:** Another thing that I was gonna mention is, we were talking about like, antibodies.  **Michelle:** I remember, One of my patients mentioning she had like a, 'cause I was talking to an REI and I was gonna have him, I had him on the podcast and so she had some questions and she had a very low amount of [00:36:00] antibodies that are considered normal. And he said no, because the presence of any antibody, and that's what's crazy to me.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** normal in labs  **Hannah:** Yeah. Well, yeah. Yeah. The reference ranges for conventional labs or like in more like conventional healthcare settings. They're not, they're designed to show like if you have a chronic disease or not. Not necessarily if you're optimal. Right. Like thriving, you know? **Michelle:** have any, even if it's like minute, it means that there's an autoimmune, like  **Hannah:** Right. And.  **Michelle:** your thyroid.  **Hannah:** Yeah, and I mean, my first thought is like, and just because I've worked in that arena for so long, is I think it's just because they need to have a diagnose, a diagnosis for a chronic disease, number one, so that they can build insurance and blah, blah, blah.  **Michelle:** Yeah, yeah, yeah.  **Hannah:** So they typically can't treat you. They can't, they [00:37:00] technically can't treat you. **Hannah:** Like they don't really run on a, it's more of like a sick care model. It's not really, they can't really treat you for like prevention. Right. That's not like that that's not how insurance companies work. So, I think that that's, that's my theory on that. But, you know, but to, to answer your question, yes, I, I see, low levels that aren't considered Hashimoto's,  **Michelle:** Right?  **Hannah:** but I would label that early stages or stage one, and I would say, let's work, let's, let's order GI Map. **Hannah:** Let's look at what your minerals are doing like that impact your thyroid. Let's just, just start helping you feel better right away so that we can go into remission. I would much rather my client like, just go ahead and work on those things instead of waiting until it's like, you know, now we're seeing tissue damage, you know, and there's a lot of practices. **Hannah:** I don't,  **Michelle:** it if it's early enough, like, but if it's  **Hannah:** yeah.  **Michelle:** really like far gone,  **Hannah:** Yeah. It can, and I don't know if you've run [00:38:00] across this a lot in your practice or with your clients, but I've been told a lot of times that they weren't even able to request or see a specialist or an endocrinologist, I guess, until they were able to see tissue damage. And it's like, wouldn't you wanna just prevent the tissue damage? **Michelle:** crazy to me. Yeah.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. Yeah, so I'm, you know, I just like to get on it like right away, even if it's like, you know, your antibodies are like five, you know?  **Michelle:** yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Really low, but still,  **Hannah:** Yeah. Really low. Yeah. It's worth working on. Yeah. **Michelle:** I had actually just recently, I had a case where her TSH was like five and she's young, she's in her twenties. And I'm  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm.  **Michelle:** not normal.  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** just a little abnormal. **Michelle:** But that's not a little abnormal for try somebody trying to conceive.  **Hannah:** Yeah.  **Michelle:** and under. So if you  **Hannah:** Mm-hmm. **Michelle:** the thing. If you go to a general doctor or even an ob, they are a little more general in women's health.  **Hannah:** Yeah. **Michelle:** they're not going [00:39:00] to look at it the same way as an REI is gonna look at it, which is a reproductive endocrinologist and they're gonna  **Hannah:** Right.  **Michelle:** it a completely different perspective.  **Michelle:** Yeah, so it's, so those things I think a lot of people just don't realize and they're going in and they get the wrong information or they don't get like the full information and many years go by and it's kind of like, you know, that's why it's so important to really get ahead of it. **Hannah:** Yeah, absolutely. I think you're, you're worthy of feeling better, you know, if, does it have to be something that's chronic or.  **Michelle:** Right.  **Hannah:** Like full on disease state before just feeling better. **Michelle:** Yeah, for sure. So for people who, you know, are curious and wanna learn more about what you do,  **Michelle:** um, what are some of the things that you offer online? Where can people find you? I.  **Hannah:** So for people who are wanting to work one-on-one with me or maybe just start off with [00:40:00] a consultation or some have some labs done you can find me at through Pivot Nutrition Coaching. So the website is pivot nutrition coaching com. And then if, for my social media, I'm on Instagram with Hannah. **Michelle:** Awesome. I'll have all the notes anyway. If anybody like is curious or wants to know exactly how it's written out or find the link, you can find those on the episode notes. So Hannah, thank you so much for coming on today. It was a great conversation. I love really digging deep on just what goes on with these conditions that so many people hear about that are trying to conceive, but they don't really understand it. **Michelle:** And I think. There's so much power and knowledge and understanding and kind of like going beneath the surface. So I think this is one of the things that I like to do on the show is really to educate people on like really what's going on. So you've really shared some great, valuable information, so thank you so much, Hannah.[00:41:00]  **Hannah:** Thank you so much for having me and I, I think that this is such an important, important conversation to have and a valuable platform, so it's really an honor to be here. And hope we can chat again soon. **Michelle:** Thank you.         

Why is it that so many high-performing women, those who train hard, eat clean, and juggle intense work and family lives, still feel puffy, stuck, and exhausted no matter how “healthy” they are?  In this episode, we unpack a surprising hormonal pattern hiding beneath the surface: your body might be actively shutting down the very system you rely on for energy and fat loss. Through a powerful client case study, a runner, mom, and executive who couldn't figure out why her fat loss stalled, we dive into the hidden role of cortisol and cortisone. Her labs revealed flatlined cortisol and elevated cortisone, a red flag of chronic stress adaptation. This wasn't just mental overwhelm: her biology had hit the brakes. We break down how this protective mechanism, like a hormonal dimmer switch, turns off your body's ability to burn fat, regulate blood sugar, and respond to stress. When your system favors cortisone over cortisol, you enter a kind of metabolic “freeze,” where motivation, energy, and even hormones like estrogen and progesterone take a nosedive. You'll learn why this client's symptoms such as stubborn belly fat, exhaustion, and poor recovery weren't a matter of willpower, but survival. We share the exact next steps she took: from pulling back on cardio to rebuilding adrenal function and strength. If you're a high-achieving woman wondering why nothing seems to work anymore, this episode could be your lightbulb moment.  Time Stamps: (1:38) First Time Apart In A Long Time (4:17) Lesser Talked About Cortisone (11:59) The Nigerian Prince Dreams (14:50) What Low Cortisol Could Mean (22:12) Prioritizing Self Care---------------------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've wondered what supplements I take and why I take these supplements in menopause, this episode if you backstage pass inside my pantry! I'm talking through everything I'm using for energy, muscle, metabolism, and aging optimally — and why.  This isn't about hormone therapy; this is about all the “extras” that make a powerful difference in daily vitality, sleep, and workouts. Know the WHY I take these supplements in menopause.   Magnesium  ~300 enzyme actions in body many of them related to metabolism  Stress depletes magnesium Responsible for all the enzyme actions in your body Bone (requires it or will leach calcium from bone)  Headaches / migraines  Quality sleep Irregular bowel movement Unmotivated to move Types: Citrate - irregular bowel movement Glycinate - muscle cramps, headaches (in the morning) L-Threonate - cognitive function When: at night with dinner, split doses for Glycinate Dosage: sprays and baths 200-400 mg, depends on condition and stress (exercise, emotional, etc)   Vitamin D3 Directly related to muscle, particularly fast twitch muscle & metabolism Dosage: 60-80 IU, depends on test results   Omega 3 Fatty Acids Reduce inflammation  Muscle (or reduced joint inflammation to eliminate obstacles for using muscle)  Healthy joints Dosage: 1000 mg, combination of EPA and DHA 2-3 times per day if exercising or high stress   Vitamin B-12 (or B complex)  Thyroid function  Stress depletes B12   Essential Amino Acids Maintain lean muscle mass (low protein intake when travelling) Dosage: capsule When: at night   Creatine Muscle Brain Bone Dosage: 5 mg per day Types: Monohydrate - affordable and with more research Hydrochloride (HCL) - better absorption and faster recovery   Why I Take These (Additional) Supplements in Menopause    Digestive Enzymes  10-20% of the stomach acid at 70, we had at 20 Lack the enzymes to breakdown food: we lack the nutritious food we think we've eaten  You might be low on Digestive Enzymes if you experience:  Lack the enzymes to break down food. Lack of nutritious food we think we've eaten. Chronic stress (and standing, computer surfing, scrolling while eating)   Betaine HCL  Higher stress levels = difficulty breaking down proteins into absorbable nutrients 10-20% less stomach acid at 70 than at 20 You might be low on Betaine HCL if you experience heart burn, acid reflux, burping, and bloating.   Maca Root  Energy and stamina without the crash Mental clarity and focus Hormonal balance Adrenal function for stress Perimenopause: improves fertility and menstrual regulation Menopause: reduce hot flashes and night sweats   Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Stress Isn't All Bad? Use Stress to Thrive Next Episode - Autoimmune Disease in Menopause and Changing Treatment Status Quo More Like This - How Much Magnesium – The Missing Link to Total Health More Like This - Everything You Didn't Know About Your Menopause Gut Health (and Need to)   Resources:  Get your lean, clean Flipping 50 Protein Powders to maintain muscle and support metabolism. Biohack your health with Body Health's Perfect Amino Powder. Step into your power with SHEatine™ Powder Creatine Trifecta for Powerful Aging.

Hola :)En el episodio de hoy os intento explicar por qué el estrés crónico (tanto mental como físico) puede afectar a nuestro eje reproductivo directamente y a la misma vez a través de afectación indrecta de otros ejes hormonales como el eje tiroideo y la prolactina contribuir a empeorar los sintomas reproductivos asociados al estrés perpetuando el ciclo de estres--> falta de adecuada sintesis de GnRh--> FSH y LH--> menstruaciones regulares, ovulación producción de testosterona...Asimismo os hablo de varios complementos que SIEMPRE  van detras de las medidas dle estilo de vida, no sustituyen a éstas y son:Estres: magnesio, omega 3, glicina, theanina, reishi, rhodiola, schizandra, ashwagandha, SAME vitaminas del grupo B como B12, B6, B9...Función tiroidea: myoinositol, coQ10, selenio, yodo, vitamina B1 y B3..Prolactina: vitex agnus (sauzgatillo) y magnesioOjala os sirva :) un besitoPara mas información ya sabéis que me tenéis en mi instagram @isabelvina dónde te comparto contenido diario Mi TikTok @isabelvinabas En mi canal de YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-dfdxLBcvfztBvRAKZSXGQY los suplementos formulados por mi https://ivbwellness.com

Stina Sanders, a former dating app co-founder turned therapist and mental health advocate, joins Rhona and Payman for a raw conversation about love, trauma, and the difference between chaos and genuine connection. From selling her relationship-focused business Huggle to studying therapy after her own healing journey, Stina unpacks why we mistake dysfunction for passion, how trauma bonds keep us stuck, and whether AI can replace human connection in healing. This episode challenges everything you think you know about modern dating, attachment patterns, and what healthy love actually looks like.In This Episode00:02:05 - From PR to dating apps: Building Huggle 00:04:30 - Psychology calling: The moment everything clicked 00:07:50 - Abusive relationships: When love becomes survival 00:11:00 - The great love debate: Chaos versus calm 00:16:30 - Time and truth: Why masks slip eventually 00:18:30 - Training to heal: Mirror work in therapy school 00:21:15 - Spotting narcissists: What predators actually look for 00:25:15 - Social media narcissists: The new hunting ground 00:28:10 - Dating app fatigue: Endless options, empty connections 00:32:00 - High standards trap: When perfection becomes isolation 00:39:50 - Trauma bonds: The addiction to emotional rollercoasters 00:43:05 - ChatGPT therapy: Digital healing or dangerous replacement?00:48:00 - Modelling toxicity: Beauty industry's brutal reality 00:52:00 - Hormonal truth: PMDD and the medical gender gap 00:56:00 - Relationship detective: Every couple's unique puzzleAbout Stina SandersStina Sanders is a qualified therapist, mental health advocate, and former co-founder of dating app Huggle. After experiencing her own journey through abusive relationships and subsequent healing, she transitioned from the tech world to study therapy and is currently pursuing her master's degree. Stina regularly shares insights on emotional wellbeing, relationship patterns, and social media transparency through her platforms and is preparing to launch her own therapy clinic in Soho.

➡️ ¡El evento que estabas esperando! Si estás en Miami nos vemos este 28 de septiembre en el Mr.C Hotel junto a mis queridas Doctoras Ana Kausel y Rocío Salas-Whalen en este evento que llamamos: Reinvención Hormonal. Un día donde exploraremos juntas cómo funcionan nuestras hormonas, qué cambios experimenta nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos tomar decisiones informadas para vivir esta etapa con plenitud. Son cupos limitados, así que asegura el tuyo aquí https://tiranube.ticketspice.com/reinvencion-hormonal ➡️ Comienza tu camino de bienestar con Opción Yo https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyZN2 De lo único que te vas a arrepentir es no de haber comenzado antes. ➡️ Encuentra el libro de Águeda López aquí  https://a.co/d/aYvcpwy ➡️ Tickets Puras Cosas Maravillosashttps://www.erikadelavega.com/purascosasmaravillosas ➡️ Mi libro REINVENTADA ya disponible https://www.erikadelavega.com/libro-erikadelavega-reinventada ¡Hola, bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de En Defensa Propia! En esta ocasión, tengo el honor de sentarme con la increíble Águeda López, una mujer multifacética que ha logrado equilibrar su carrera como modelo, su rol de madre, y, en este episodio, nos comparte una faceta muy personal: su búsqueda de identidad. Águeda nos habla de cómo ha enfrentado los desafíos de ser etiquetada por la sociedad y los medios de comunicación, y cómo decidió tomar las riendas de su vida, sin permitir que las etiquetas definieran su destino. Nos cuenta sobre su transformación personal y cómo a través de su encuentro con la espiritualidad, específicamente con la Kabbalah, logró conectar con su esencia y empezar a sanar las heridas del pasado. En este proceso de autodescubrimiento, Águeda revela cómo su primer libro, La niña que siempre miraba el sol, nació como una forma de sanar, aceptar y compartir su historia con el mundo. Este episodio está lleno de reflexiones profundas sobre la paz interior, el poder de la autoaceptación, y cómo enfrentarse a los traumas del pasado, como el bullying infantil, que dejó una marca en su vida adulta. A lo largo de la conversación, Águeda nos enseña la importancia de no tomarse nada personal, especialmente en un mundo de redes sociales donde las críticas pueden ser devastadoras. Sin embargo, nos da una valiosa lección: la paz viene de dentro, y es nuestra responsabilidad no dejar que las opiniones ajenas nos roben la felicidad. Uno de los momentos más impactantes del episodio es cuando Águeda comparte cómo la escritura se convirtió en una herramienta de sanación para ella. Aunque nunca pensó que escribir un libro sería parte de su vida, el proceso de plasmar sus vivencias y emociones en papel le permitió enfrentar su dolor, sanar sus heridas emocionales, y liberarse de los miedos que la habían acompañado por años. En este proceso, Águeda nos muestra cómo encontrar luz en la oscuridad y cómo las experiencias difíciles, lejos de ser obstáculos, son oportunidades para crecer y reinventarse. Este episodio está cargado de enseñanzas poderosas sobre la importancia de ser auténticos, no permitir que las etiquetas nos definan, y cómo enfrentarnos a nuestras sombras para encontrar nuestro verdadero camino. Si alguna vez te has sentido perdido, inseguro o atrapado por las opiniones ajenas, este episodio es para ti. Si quieres conocer más sobre Águeda López, su libro y su transformación personal, no olvides suscribirte, darle like y compartir este episodio con aquellos que puedan necesitar un poco de inspiración. ¡Te espero en el próximo episodio de En Defensa Propia!

Johnny Mac shares quirky and intriguing stories. He reports on a hormonal hawk named Jesse terrorizing bald men in the UK, the mental health benefits of growing and sharing seeds, self-repairing road materials, and biodegradable batteries. Additionally, he covers a global chess game where Magnus Carlson was forced to a draw by over 143 participants. For uninterrupted listening visit www.caloroga.com/plus

➡️ ¡El evento que estabas esperando! Si estás en Miami nos vemos este 28 de septiembre en el Mr.C Hotel junto a mis queridas Doctoras Ana Kausel y Rocío Salas-Whalen en este evento que llamamos: Reinvención Hormonal. Un día donde exploraremos juntas cómo funcionan nuestras hormonas, qué cambios experimenta nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos tomar decisiones informadas para vivir esta etapa con plenitud. Son cupos limitados, así que asegura el tuyo aquí https://tiranube.ticketspice.com/reinvencion-hormonal ➡️ Comienza tu camino de bienestar con Opción Yo https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyZN2 De lo único que te vas a arrepentir es no de haber comenzado antes. ➡️ Encuentra el libro de Águeda López aquí  https://a.co/d/aYvcpwy ➡️ Tickets Puras Cosas Maravillosashttps://www.erikadelavega.com/purascosasmaravillosas ➡️ Mi libro REINVENTADA ya disponible https://www.erikadelavega.com/libro-erikadelavega-reinventada ¡Hola, bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de En Defensa Propia! En esta ocasión, tengo el honor de sentarme con la increíble Águeda López, una mujer multifacética que ha logrado equilibrar su carrera como modelo, su rol de madre, y, en este episodio, nos comparte una faceta muy personal: su búsqueda de identidad. Águeda nos habla de cómo ha enfrentado los desafíos de ser etiquetada por la sociedad y los medios de comunicación, y cómo decidió tomar las riendas de su vida, sin permitir que las etiquetas definieran su destino. Nos cuenta sobre su transformación personal y cómo a través de su encuentro con la espiritualidad, específicamente con la Kabbalah, logró conectar con su esencia y empezar a sanar las heridas del pasado. En este proceso de autodescubrimiento, Águeda revela cómo su primer libro, La niña que siempre miraba el sol, nació como una forma de sanar, aceptar y compartir su historia con el mundo. Este episodio está lleno de reflexiones profundas sobre la paz interior, el poder de la autoaceptación, y cómo enfrentarse a los traumas del pasado, como el bullying infantil, que dejó una marca en su vida adulta. A lo largo de la conversación, Águeda nos enseña la importancia de no tomarse nada personal, especialmente en un mundo de redes sociales donde las críticas pueden ser devastadoras. Sin embargo, nos da una valiosa lección: la paz viene de dentro, y es nuestra responsabilidad no dejar que las opiniones ajenas nos roben la felicidad. Uno de los momentos más impactantes del episodio es cuando Águeda comparte cómo la escritura se convirtió en una herramienta de sanación para ella. Aunque nunca pensó que escribir un libro sería parte de su vida, el proceso de plasmar sus vivencias y emociones en papel le permitió enfrentar su dolor, sanar sus heridas emocionales, y liberarse de los miedos que la habían acompañado por años. En este proceso, Águeda nos muestra cómo encontrar luz en la oscuridad y cómo las experiencias difíciles, lejos de ser obstáculos, son oportunidades para crecer y reinventarse. Este episodio está cargado de enseñanzas poderosas sobre la importancia de ser auténticos, no permitir que las etiquetas nos definan, y cómo enfrentarnos a nuestras sombras para encontrar nuestro verdadero camino. Si alguna vez te has sentido perdido, inseguro o atrapado por las opiniones ajenas, este episodio es para ti. Si quieres conocer más sobre Águeda López, su libro y su transformación personal, no olvides suscribirte, darle like y compartir este episodio con aquellos que puedan necesitar un poco de inspiración. ¡Te espero en el próximo episodio de En Defensa Propia!

“Your normal is different than everybody else's.” There's so much misinformation out there about hormones. The misunderstanding of the Women's Health Initiative findings did massive damage to women's health. It basically ruined an entire generation of physicians who now buy into the false narrative on the dangers of hormone replacement. Today I'm doing a review episode all about my book, The Hormone Balance Bible. I wrote the book not for you to read from cover to cover but so that you can look at the relevant sections as you go through certain stages of your life. In The Hormone Balance Bible, I break down the 12 hormonal archetypes and what to do to start the healing journey for each one.  For this episode,  I'm talking about how you can start figuring out which archetype you are, the characteristics of each type, symptoms you might be noticing, the kinds of women I see in my practice for each archetype, and more. Enjoy the episode!   Highlights The concept and creation of the Hormone Balance Bible How I came up with the twelve hormonal archetypes Why it was important to me to include processes with which women could heal themselves Archetype #1: The Queen - Estrogen Dominance Archetype #2: The Unbalanced Heroine - Progesterone Deficiency Archetype #3: The Mother - High Estrogen, Low Progesterone Archetype #4: The Wise Woman - Menopause Archetype #5: The Workaholic - Excess Cortisol Archetype #6: The Saboteur - Low Cortisol Archetype #7: The Nun - Low Testosterone Archetype #8: The Warrior - High Testosterone Archetype #9: The Underdog - Hypothyroidism/Subclinical Hypothyroidism Archetype #10: The Overachiever - Hyperthyroidism Archetype #11: The Chairwoman - Estrogen Dominance + Excess Cortisol Archetype #12: The Philosopher The medical system's poor treatment of menopausal women Episode Resources: Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice | https://www.drshawntassone.com Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz Thank you to our sponsor, Purality Health! The question isn't which supplements to take—it's whether your body can absorb them. Most traditional supplements fall victim to stomach acid before delivering benefits. Purality Health's micelle liposomal technology creates a double-layer protective system that shields nutrients from stomach acid destruction while facilitating direct bloodstream absorption—making supplements up to 800% more effective. For perimenopausal and menopausal patients, I recommend their Vitamin D3 with K2 for bone density and mood regulation, and their exceptional magnesium formula for sleep and muscle tension. As a physician, I value their commitment to quality: cGMP-compliant facilities, purity testing, and organic, non-GMO ingredients without unnecessary fillers. Visit puralityhealth.com/drshawn and use code DRSHAWN for exclusive savings. Medical Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

La perimenopausia y la menopausia son procesos naturales en la vida de toda mujer. Sin embargo, los síntomas que las acompañan a menudo se viven en silencio y con vergüenza, ya que, al no hablarse con libertad, siguen rodeados de mitos y desinformación. Para profundizar en este importante tema, Andrea Vargas y Adelaida Harrison conversan con Claudia Zaragoza, nutrióloga funcional, experta en salud hormonal femenina y fisiología del ejercicio. Claudia comparte sus conocimientos y experiencia para explicar las distintas etapas hormonales que atraviesan las mujeres, el tipo de ejercicio más adecuado en cada una de ellas y la alimentación que favorece el equilibrio y bienestar. La perimenopausia y la menopausia no marcan el final de una vida, sino el inicio de una nueva etapa que puede vivirse con energía, poder y libertad. Únete a la comunidad Conócete de WhatApp donde compartiremos contigo más del ENEAGRAMA: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KsIo1X6MVemFNkzolFQXa9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eneagramaconoceteoficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EneagramaConocete/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eneagramaconocete3 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/3g4w85 Web: www.eneagramaconocete.com Enneagram Coaching Center +525618499663 Descubre tu tipo de personalidad en nuestros cursos y diplomado de Eneagrama: info@eneagramaconocete.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Las mañanas de RNE con Josep Cuní se fija, en la noticia científica, en el estudio publicado por el Instituto de Diagnóstico Ambiental y Estudios de Agua del CSIC, en el que analizan 109 alimentos que forman parte de nuestra dieta diaria. Frutas, verduras, carne, pescado, lácteos... en general, alimentos que van envasados en plástico alimentario. De por sí no es tóxico, pero las micro y nano-partículas de plastificantes que desprenden sobre el alimento, a largo plazo, sí pueden ser nocivas para la salud.Ethel Eljarrat, co-autora de este estudio y directora del IDAEA-CSIC, nos ha alertado sobre los posibles riesgos que entrañan: "Dentro de los compuestos que hemos analizado, la mayor parte de ellos provocan efectos de disrupción endocrina (...) alteran nuestro sistema hormonal y a partir de aquí, (...) pueden provocar diabetes, problemas en la tiroides, también problemas en la fertilidad, problemas neurológicos y a la larga, pueden provocar algún tipo de cáncer".Escuchar audio

In this episode, Erica dives into the latest research exploring how menopause affects physical performance in women—highlighting changes in power and strength. These findings are reshaping how we approach exercise and rehab in midlife women. Next, she shares an update on her dissertation, which compares premenopausal and postmenopausal women on key physical performance metrics. Erica discusses early patterns emerging from the data, including potential implications for exercise training and rehab prescription. She wraps up with a clinical case involving a woman in menopause experiencing persistent neck and shoulder pain, along with difficulty breathing. She breaks down the history along with a few clinical pearls outlining how past injuries have and continue to contribute to this woman's issues. Erica also breaks down her exercise program, discussing the do's and don'ts of exercise progression.   Hormonal changes can contribute to musculoskeletal tension and diaphragmatic dysfunction- we know this. But do we really educate our patients on this? Many do not. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone navigating midlife changes, this episode offers insight, evidence, and strategies for supporting well-being during menopause.   Related links: Tough To Treat Website Erica' Website Susan's Website

Is your skin trying to tell you something? Maybe it's breakouts that won't budge, redness that flares up out of nowhere, or early aging signs that feel... off. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Trevor Cates—naturopathic doctor, hormone health expert, and founder of The Spa Dr.—and she's walking us through the real connection between hormones and your skin. What are the signs your hormones are out of balance—and what does that look like on your face? Which ingredients should hormone-sensitive skin absolutely avoid? Are stress and cortisol secretly sabotaging your glow? And what can you do today to start calming hormonal acne or inflammation from the inside out? Plus—I loved our conversation about facial oils and how they fit into a hormone-supportive routine (yes, there's a right and wrong way to use them). If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond and feel like your skin has changed lately—don't miss this episode. It's packed with tips that blend natural skincare, hormone support, and holistic beauty from the inside out.   XX, Lindsey Next Steps: Follow her: DrTrevorKates.com https://thespadr.com/ Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty  Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes: Dermaplaning 101: Heather Bradley on How to Do It Right (and What Not to Do) Glowy Skin at 52—No Botox, No Lasers, Just Smarter Skincare: LIVE Skincare coaching session I Bought a Face Yoga Course at Midnight—Jessica Rose Tells Me If It Was Worth It    

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. What you eat has a huge impact on your mood, energy and hormones. Here to advise on how our nutrition and eating habits affect hormonal imbalances and metabolism, we have Amber Romaniuk.Amber is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 10 years experience helping women create body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food. Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has over a million downloads. Amber overcame her own emotional eating journey after gaining and losing more than 1000 lbs combined and spending 5 years balancing her hormones and digestion. Now she helps others achieve Body Freedom so they can experience true confidence and health.Listen to our full episode with Amber here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.Follow Amber:https://amberapproved.cahttps://instagram.com/amberromaniukhttps://amberapproved.ca/podcast/https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniukFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing pain in your forehead after a few bites of ice cream? That “brain freeze” might be more than just a momentary jolt—it could be your body sending a deeper message.In this eye-opening episode of The Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme unpacks the science and ancient wisdom behind how cold foods like ice cream may trigger not only quick headaches—but ongoing, migraine-like symptoms that mimic hormonal patterns on your migraine daily tracker.You'll learn:Why brain freeze happens and what it reveals about your sensitivity to blood flow changesHow cold foods impact your digestion, vagus nerve, and even your menstrual cycleWhat Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us about Cold invading the stomach meridian and blocking vital energy flowHow repeated exposure to cold foods can create long-term migraine patterns—and how to spot themPlus, hear a powerful real-life story of one woman's journey from painful mystery migraines to complete overnight relief—just by understanding what ice cream and other cold foods has done to her body. Whether you're dealing with hormonal migraines, digestive issues, or unexplained brain fog, this episode offers a whole new lens on one of the sneakiest and most overlooked migraine triggers.New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Hit subscribe and share with a fellow Migraine Hero.

Send a one-way text message. Ask a Question or message me your feedback. Be sure to leave your name too if you'd like a shoutout on the Podcast.Even after going gluten free, many women with celiac disease still struggle with hormone imbalances, painful periods, PMS, thyroid issues, or fertility challenges. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly why that happens—and what you can start doing about it.I'll explain how celiac disease impacts your gut and how that affects your hormones. We're talking low estrogen, estrogen dominance, cortisol, insulin resistance, and how perimenopause can complicate it all. I'm also sharing my personal story of being put on the wrong HRT for five months—and what finally helped me feel balanced again.

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Calling all women runners, especially ones going through perimenopause and menopause: Listen to this smart, insightful episode! The guest is Brooke Bussard, M.D., a certified personal trainer, health coach, and author of Outsmarting Menopause. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Amanda Loudin, post-menopausal Dr. Brooke details: -her personal strength routine (hint: 5x5);  -how to start lifting heavy—and to progress;  -how—and why— to stimulate your central nervous system while lifting;   -the importance of doing jumping exercises; -the drill that makes her “feel wild” as she's doing it.   Before the guest joins around 04:57, both hosts share why they've been doing two-a-day workouts lately. (Spoiler: Cuz they can!)    When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!   Use code INF-AMR to get a gift card good for your next purchase at Selkirk.com   Stay-put performance underwear: For 20% off, use code AMR20 at ParadisSport.com   A dream mattress: Use code AMR to get 40% off sitewide at bearmattress.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Habit Within! Quick life update: school's out, and we're off to summer adventures, including a unique canoe trip for my son in Northern Ontario – a true "trust fall" for us parents!  We're also planning a move to South Austin after 13 years in our current home. Before we dive in, let me know your summer plans! Today's episode is all about what's fundamentally wrong with how we approach women's health.  I'm passionate about advocating for a new, more understanding perspective. Don't forget my free 21-day series, "Feel Your Best: Holistic Practices for Energy, Vitality, and Confidence in Perimenopause and Beyond," for women 35+.  Join us!  The feedback has been incredibly positive. Here are some key points we get wrong:Women aren't just smaller men. We metabolize medications differently, yet most drug trials are done on men.  Our cyclical nature is a feature, not a flaw. Women's health is more than just vaginas and breasts. OBGYNs are primarily surgeons, often lacking training in areas like sex hormones, adrenal, or thyroid function.  Hormones affect our entire body, including the brain. Outdated exams can be traumatic. The speculum exam is archaic and often performed without consent.  Trauma-informed care is essential.  Notably, obese women face significant barriers to exams due to bias.  You can even perform some self-exams! Labs are just snapshots. They provide data but don't tell the whole story, as hormones fluctuate constantly.  Trust your intuition and look for patterns, not just numbers. Pain isn't "all in your head." Unexplained chronic pain in women is often dismissed but can be linked to stored trauma.  Your body is giving you information. Don't ignore your intuition. The female brain is wired for interconnectivity, blending emotion and logic.  Trust your inner voice for clarity and vitality. There's a lack of midlife education. Hormonal shifts are a normal transition, not a "broken state."  We need to honor our body's wisdom, including our menstrual cycles. Please share this podcast if it resonated with you and leave a review!  I'd love to hear from you! If you're tired of feeling exhausted, irritable, moody, and just not like yourself, schedule a free 30-minute consultation so I can help you feel like YOU again Fill out this brief application to schedule a free 30-minute call. Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know what hit home for you. Find me on Instagram @camille_kinzler and leave me a DM!

Tickets Puras Cosas Maravillosashttps://www.erikadelavega.com/purascosasmaravillosas Mi libro REINVENTADA ya disponible https://www.erikadelavega.com/libro-erikadelavega-reinventada Comienza tu camino de bienestar con Opción Yo https://opcionyo.trb.ai/wa/18zyZN2 De lo único que te vas a arrepentir es no de haber comenzado antes. El evento que estabas esperando!!! Si estás en Miami nos vemos este 28 de septiembre en el Mr.C Hotel junto a mis queridas Doctoras Ana Kausel y Rocío Salas-Whalen en este evento que llamamos: Reinvención Hormonal. Un día donde exploraremos juntas cómo funcionan nuestras hormonas, qué cambios experimenta nuestro cuerpo y cómo podemos tomar decisiones informadas para vivir esta etapa con plenitud. Son cupos limitados así que asegura el tuyo aquí https://tiranube.ticketspice.com/reinvencion-hormonal En este episodio de En Defensa Propia, tuve el honor de conversar con Margarita Tarragona, una experta en psicología positiva y terapia narrativa, para explorar el poder transformador de las relaciones humanas en nuestra felicidad y bienestar. A lo largo de nuestra charla, descubrí que, más allá del trabajo, el propósito o las rutinas de autocuidado, lo que más influye en nuestra felicidad son las relaciones interpersonales de calidad. Margarita me explicó que la psicología tradicional se ha enfocado en estudiar patologías y problemas, pero la psicología positiva viene a equilibrar esta mirada, investigando qué nos hace florecer como personas. Un concepto fundamental que abordamos es la agencia personal, esa sensación de poder influir en nuestra vida, que es antagónica a la desesperanza que se relaciona con la depresión. Entender que puedo actuar y generar cambios, aunque no todo dependa de mí, es un gran paso hacia una vida más plena. Otro punto clave fue la importancia de la narrativa personal, la historia que nos contamos a nosotros mismos sobre quiénes somos y cómo vemos el mundo. Margarita me contó cómo es posible transformar esas narrativas negativas que nos limitan, por medio de la aceptación y la búsqueda consciente de evidencias positivas en nuestra vida, un enfoque que me parece liberador y esperanzador. Uno de los hallazgos que más me impactó fue que, según estudios como el famoso Harvard Study of Adult Development, la calidad de nuestras relaciones es el principal predictor de nuestra felicidad y salud a largo plazo. Esto me hizo reflexionar sobre la importancia de construir relaciones saludables basadas en la risa, la diversión compartida, la amabilidad y la gratitud.También conversamos sobre la vulnerabilidad como un ingrediente esencial para conectar auténticamente, aunque sabemos que abrirse puede implicar riesgos emocionales. Margarita compartió que la terapia es una herramienta valiosa para superar miedos y heridas pasadas que dificultan relacionarnos. Para cerrar, Margarita me dejó tres consejos poderosos para mejorar nuestras relaciones: expresar gratitud, mantener una curiosidad genuina por los demás y compartir momentos que generen emociones positivas. Esta conversación me ha dejado claro que la felicidad no es un estado superficial ni un destino lejano, sino un proceso que se construye día a día, principalmente a través de la calidad de nuestras relaciones y la conexión auténtica con nosotros mismos y con los demás. En En Defensa Propia, seguiré explorando estos temas que nos ayudan a vivir una vida más plena y consciente.

In this conversation, Joya Van Der Laan discusses her approach to functional medicine through her business, Nourish House Calls. She emphasizes the importance of personalized care, in-depth testing, and the use of IV therapy to optimize health. Joya explains how her practice differs from traditional medicine by valuing patients' time and providing tailored treatments based on comprehensive diagnostics. The discussion also covers the significance of understanding nutritional deficiencies and their broader implications on health, as well as the role of a health director in navigating complex health issues. In this conversation, Joya Van Der Laan discusses the intricate connections between diet, hormones, and overall health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding root causes of health issues rather than relying solely on prescriptions. The discussion also covers the significance of hormonal health, particularly testosterone levels in middle-aged individuals, and innovative screening methods that can detect diseases early. Joya shares insights on her practice's growth and the shift towards a membership model for patient care, highlighting the need for personalized and comprehensive health solutions.Ultimate Show Notes:00:01:34 - Background of Joya Van Der Laan and her practice00:04:40 - Overview of services and IV treatments00:10:06 - Importance of personalized care in functional medicine00:19:10 - Discussion on cancer screening and early detection00:26:09 - Hormonal health in middle-aged men and women00:30:21 - The role of artificial hormones00:32:46 - Business model and growth plans00:36:50 - How to contact Joya and conclusionConnect with Joya on Social:Website: https://nourishhousecalls.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyavanderlaan/ Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and co-host Autumn Calabrese delve into various listener questions surrounding longevity, mental health, stress management, blood pressure, hormonal health, and the potential of new medications in promoting a longer, healthier life. They explore the interconnectedness of mental well-being and longevity, the importance of managing stress, and the role of hormones in maintaining health as we age. The conversation also highlights practical lifestyle changes and emerging scientific insights that can help individuals optimize their health and longevity.   For Audience        Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ !    Takeaways ·       Mental health and stress significantly affect longevity. ·       Healing trauma and feeling safe are crucial for stress management. ·       Forgiveness can reduce stress and inflammation. ·       Blood pressure should be optimized for long-term health. ·       Hormonal balance is essential for vitality and longevity. ·       Curiosity and continuous learning keep the brain young. ·       Meditation and relaxation techniques improve cognitive function. ·       Diet plays a critical role in mental health and stress levels. ·       New medications may offer longevity benefits beyond traditional uses. ·       Research and understanding of hormone therapy are vital for health.   Chapters 00:00 Mental Health and Longevity 09:16 Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health 15:04 Hormones and Women's Health 20:03 Brain Flexibility and Aging 25:53 Emerging Longevity Medications   Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw  

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Cain to talk about her integrative, trauma-informed approach to anxiety and mental wellness. We explore how anxiety shows up in the body—through our thoughts, hormones, immune system, and gut—and what it takes to truly heal at the root.Nicole shares insights from her book Panic Proof along with powerful tools like EMDR, hormone testing, and Ayurveda. Whether you're navigating anxiety yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with practical, whole-person strategies to find calm and reclaim your mental health.Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/Topics Discussed:What is the root cause of anxiety and how can it be healed naturally?How does gut health affect mental health and anxiety?What is Dr. Nicole Cain's approach to managing anxiety with integrative medicine?What is the connection between hormone imbalances and anxiety symptoms?Sponsored By:Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.Jesse & Ben's | Right now, you can visit jesseandbens.com/bewell for a special deal.OneSkin | Visit oneskin.co/BEWELL and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:00 – Episode intro with Dr. Nicole Cain00:01:41 – What is anxiety? Root causes explained00:05:49 – Kelly's personal anxiety journey00:09:02 – Understanding the window of tolerance00:10:36 – Anxiety, autonomy, and creative power00:13:22 – Why suppressed emotions intensify anxiety00:14:37 – Dr. Nicole's story of living with anxiety00:19:30 – What is thought anxiety?00:24:32 – Tools to overcome thought anxiety00:26:02 – Endocrine anxiety and stress hormones00:32:21 – Hormonal imbalance, anxiety & HRT00:35:35 – DUTCH testing00:37:21 – Immune system's link to anxiety00:40:34 – Gut-brain axis and mental health00:42:13 – Lifestyle changes for anxiety relief00:43:32 – Dr. Nicole's full intake process00:49:31 – Using Ayurveda and Kapha for anxiety00:51:58 – Exercises to calm anxiety naturally00:57:55 – Brain science: prefrontal cortex vs. lizard brain01:01:55 – Interoception and body awareness01:06:28 – How to become panic proofFurther Listening:Prioritizing Hormonal Health with Dr. Carrie JonesCheck Out Dr. Nicole: InstagramBook - To Shop

#157  - Is It Really Just “Normal Aging”? The Hidden Hormonal Imbalances Wrecking Your Energy, Weight, & Youthfulness with Dr Prudence Hall   Ever been told that your weight gain, brain fog, and exhaustion are just “part of getting older”? Yeah, no. In this episode, I sit down with renowned hormone expert Dr. Prudence Hall to talk about why so many women are struggling through perimenopause and menopause—and why it doesn't have to be that way.   Dr. Hall, a gynecological surgeon turned regenerative and functional medicine expert, shares the biggest myths about midlife and menopause, the truth about bioidentical hormones, and why so many women in perimenopause and menopause are failed by conventional medicine. We dive into hormonal imbalances, how they affect weight, sleep, mood, beauty, and energy, and—most importantly—how to rebalance your body so you can look and feel amazing again.   If you're tired of being told “it's just aging,” this episode will change everything.  

In today's episode I am walking you through exactly which labs you need to uncover the root cause of your acne and clearing your skin for good!    Thank you so much for being here! I am so happy to have you and hope this podcast provides you with the resources you need as you navigate the complicated world of acne, skin health, gut health, wellness and more!  I would love to connect with you over on IG @detoxingwithdani   Links from today's episode: If you are looking for 1:1 support to clear your skin and heal your gut reach out to Dani on Instagram or you can email at contact@detoxingwithdani.com    Take the ACNE ROOT CAUSE QUIZ HERE   Let's Connect! You can find me on IG @detoxingwithdani or join our private facebook group HERE    MEDICAL & HEALTH DISCLAIMER: The information and other content provided in this podcast, page, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.   If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have heard on this podcast or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

This week on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I'm joined by Paula Rastrick, EMDR therapist, psychological trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book Sensitive Women: A Trauma-Informed, Neurodiverse Approach to Hormonal Sensitivity.Together, we explore how hormonal sensitivity, trauma, and neurodivergence are deeply connected and how understanding this can help you better regulate your nervous system and emotional responses.From perimenopause to past trauma, Paula shares empowering insights into how women can reclaim their wellbeing by honouring their unique physiology and lived experiences. Whether you're neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or navigating hormonal changes, this episode offers practical tools and a compassionate perspective.What You'll Learn:How genetics, trauma, and environment shape your neurodivergent experienceWhy nervous system dysregulation shows up as anxiety, fear, and hypervigilanceWhy cortisol can feel addictive and keep you stuck in cycles of hyperarousalHow hormonal shifts like PMDD affect stress tolerance and emotional regulationHow trauma can be processed without words through body-based methods like EMDRWhy removing people and environments that dysregulate you supports healingHow taking responsibility for your reactions helps you reclaim your powerWhy not absorbing other people's emotions protects your nervous systemHow prioritising space, freedom, and flexibility supports long-term wellbeingSimple morning habits that lower cortisol and help regulate your dayTimestamps:02:00 – ADHD, hormones, trauma and your nervous system23:12 – Hormonal changes and their emotional impact32:46 – What happens when we suppress emotions36:42 – Mindfulness and nervous system balance for healingIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by emotional ups and downs or struggled to feel calm in your body, this episode will give you the validation and gentle strategies you've been looking for.You can connect with Paula via her website, www.thebrainbodymethod.com or Instagram @mrspaularastrickLinks and Resources:Book on to the next ADHD Wellbeing Workshop about Creating ADHD 'Routines' and 'Structures' - Stability in Choppy Waters! Click here to book.Catch all the previous ADHD Women's Wellbeing Workshop Series workshops here. Available to buy now as on-demand. If you love the podcast but want more ADHD support, get a sneak peek of my brand new book, The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit and pre-order it here!Launching September! Tired of ADHD support that doesn't get you? My new compassionate, community-first membership ditches the overwhelm by providing support aligned with YOU! Join the waitlist now for an exclusive founding member offer!Kate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps

In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney welcome melanoma specialist Dr. Omid Hamid. They explore the rising incidence of melanoma in young people, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss groundbreaking treatments. Dr. Hamid explains the different stages of melanoma and the revolutionary immunotherapy treatments that are changing patient outcomes. The hosts and guest discuss real-life cases, including those of celebrities Khloe Kardashian and Teddy Mellencamp, to illustrate the importance of awareness and regular skin checks. The conversation also touches on melanoma during pregnancy and genetic predisposition to the disease - learn why genetic testing is crucial, even without family history.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Myriad: Knowing your family's history of cancer is the first step to understanding your own cancer risk and may qualify you for the MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Test with RiskScore hereditary cancer test. It's easy, accurate and covered by most insurers. Learn more at GetMyRisk.comCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Purely Elizabeth: Visit purelyelizabeth.com and use code SHEMD at checkout for 20% off. Purely Elizabeth. Taste the ObsessionEquip: To learn more about Equip treatment, visit equip.health/sobermomlife.Strivektin: Discover the Science Behind Great SkinDavid's Protein: David is giving my listeners an exclusive offer – buy four cartons and get the fifth free at davidprotein.com/shemdCure Hydration: Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting curehydration.com/SHEMD and using promo code SHEMD at checkout. Dr. Omid Hamid's Key Takeaways:1. Reduce Sun Exposure: Limit time spent in direct sunlight, especially during peak hours. Use protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses to shield your skin from harmful UV rays.2. Schedule Regular Skin Checks: Schedule routine visits with a dermatologist for comprehensive skin examinations. Self-examine your skin monthly for any new or changing moles or lesions.3. Use Effective Sunscreen: Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily, even on cloudy days. Reapply every two hours when outdoors, and after swimming or sweating.4. Get Genetic Testing Done: If you have a family history of melanoma or other cancers, consider genetic testing to assess your risk. Tests like the MYRIS can identify melanoma-related gene mutations.5. Avoid Tanning Beds: Steer clear of tanning beds, as they significantly increase the risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers.6. Be Your Own Health Advocate: Stay informed about your health, ask questions, and seek second opinions if necessary. Advocate for yourself and your loved ones by being proactive about potential health concerns.In This Episode: (00:00) Intro: Melanoma Awareness Month(02:40) Dr. Omid Hamid: Melanoma specialist introduction(6:58) Surgery for melanoma explained(10:49) Immunotherapy revolutionizes melanoma treatment(14:57) Genetic testing for melanoma risk(23:25) Importance of advocating for yourself(32:22) Teddy Mellencamp's stage 4 melanoma journey(50:51) Hormonal changes and melanoma risk(57:00) Two key melanoma prevention tipsRESOURCES:Melanoma Research Alliance: https://www.curemelanoma.org/blog/omid-hamid-mdMelanoma Research Foundation https://melanoma.org/Myriad Genetics: https://myriad.com/ GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Omid Hamid, MD, is the Chief of the Translational Research and Immuno-Oncology Department at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute and serves as the Co-Director of the Melanoma and Phase I Programs. Academic Title as Professor, Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. His areas of expertise include immunotherapy and Phase I drug development.Dr. Hamid has published extensively and has been at the forefront of the development of paradigm-shifting breakthroughs including BRAF/MEK targeted agents, AntiCTL4A, antiPD1, and PDL1 therapies. His current interests include new immunotherapeutic options for patients including bi-specific antibodies, Adoptive T-cell Therapy, and oncolytic therapies with a focus on combinatorial approaches resulting in potentially great patient benefit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Day 1 of the Hormone Real Talk Bootcamp. This episode is an overview of how hormones work throughout your menstrual cycle - TBH you should have learned this a LONG time ago, in middle school or at least at your first OBGYN appointment.I'm going deep into common symptoms seen at different cycle phases, like increased libido and cervical fluid around ovulation, or how symptoms like PMS, cramps, and mood changes can indicate hormone imbalance – and how we can handle that naturally, aka without birth control. If you're not a newbie to this you could still learn something so stick around for a crash course refresher.Tomorrow's episode will be about how stress affects sex hormones and ways to reduce stress for long-term hormone balance - even if you don't FEEL stressed you're not going to want to miss that one because it's KEY when balancing hormones!Not in our bootcamp community group yet? Sign up here to get each episode delivered to you bright and early + action steps and personalized accountability with Leisha for the next 4 days + access to a live Zoom coaching call on Friday to get all your juicy hormone questions answered.  In this episode: How hormones work throughout a woman's cycle Hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle – and how they relate to fertilityPMS symptoms you might experience in the second half of the menstrual cycle and WHY Why birth control won't fix your hormone issues – and why you should look for a holistic long-term solution insteadSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

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During midlife, the focus shifts from building bone to preserving it. In the third installment of our special series "Stronger Bones at Every Age," we explain how nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle habits in your 30s to 60s can help maintain bone density, prevent loss, and support long-term skeletal health."Stronger Bones at Every Age" is a special limited series made possible in part by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. This series is dedicated to providing the same evidence-based, unbiased information you've come to expect from the Nutrition Diva, reflecting the editorial integrity and professional expertise of our host.For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, visit https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones.You can also find citations for the entire series at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/bones#citations. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Diabetes and Gut Health!Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy. Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

In today's episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: The internal mechanisms that create your sex drive. How psychological, hormonal, and functional dysfunction impacts sex drive. The biochemistry of boners The nervous system's response to sexual arousal The psychology of porn addiction Supplementation that can improve your sex drive Impacts of chronic fatigue on sex drive How estrogen and testosterone influence sex drive Hormonal changes during pregnancy that heighten sex drive How aging affects your libido They affect of marijuana and alcohol on sex drive Hair loss medication and erectile dysfunction symptoms To learn more, please go to https://rapidhealthoptimization.com Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram Dan Garner on Instagram

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and one of the nation's foremost experts in sexual health. In this episode, she shares her deep expertise on the often-overlooked topic of women's sexual health, exploring why this area remains so neglected in traditional medicine and highlighting the critical differences in how men and women experience hormonal decline with age. Rachel explains the physiology of the menstrual cycle, the complex hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and the wide-reaching health risks associated with menopause, including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and recurrent urinary tract infections. She also breaks down the controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly the damaging legacy of the Women's Health Initiative study, and provides guidance on the safe and personalized use of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in women. With particular emphasis on local vaginal hormone therapy—a safe, effective, and underused treatment—Rachel offers insights that have the potential to transform quality of life for countless women. We discuss: Rachel's training in urology and passion for sexual medicine and women's health [3:00]; Hormonal changes during ovulation, perimenopause, and menopause: why they occur and how they impact women's health and quality of life [5:30]; Why women have such varied responses to the sharp drop in progesterone during the luteal phase and after menopause, and the differing responses to progesterone supplementation [14:45]; The physical and cognitive health risks for postmenopausal women who are not on hormone therapy [17:45]; The history of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and how misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study led to abandonment of HRT [20:15]; The medical system's failure to train doctors in hormone therapy after the WHI study and its lasting impact on menopause care [29:30]; The underappreciated role of testosterone in women's sexual health, and the systemic and regulatory barriers preventing its broader use in female healthcare [35:00]; The bias against HRT—how institutional resistance is preventing meaningful progress in women's health [46:30]; How the medical system's neglect of menopause care has opened the door for unregulated and potentially harmful hormone clinics to take advantage of underserved women [53:30]; The HRT playbook for women part 1: progesterone [57:15]; The HRT playbook for women part 2: estradiol [1:05:00]; Oral formulated estrogen for systemic administration: risks and benefits [1:13:15]; Topical and vaginal estrogen delivery options: benefits and limitations, and how to personalize treatment for each patient [1:17:15]; How to navigate hormone lab testing without getting misled [1:24:15]; The wide-ranging symptoms of menopause—joint pain, brain fog, mood issues, and more [1:31:45]; The evolution of medical terminology and the underrecognized importance of local estrogen therapy for urinary and vaginal health in menopausal women [1:37:45]; The benefits of vaginal estrogen (or DHEA) for preventing UTIs, improving sexual health, and more [1:41:00]; The use of DHEA and testosterone in treating hormone-sensitive genital tissues, and an explanation of what often causes women pain [1:50:15]; Is it too late to start HRT after menopause? [1:56:15]; Should women stop hormone therapy after 10 years? [1:58:15]; How to manage hormone therapy in women with BRCA mutations, DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), or a history of breast cancer [2:00:00]; How women can identify good menopause care providers and avoid harmful hormone therapy practices, and why menopause medicine is critical for both women and men [2:06:00]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube