Podcasts about integrative women

Are you navigating perimenopause or menopause while also managing chronic health conditions? Or perhaps perimenopause has triggered an underlying, previously dormant issue? Traditional healthcare may not be enough to combat the symptoms, but do not fear! Today's guest is here to teach us how your nervous system, immune system, and hormones can all work together to support healing and longevity. This week, host Jenn Trepeck is joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond, Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. Together, they explore how seemingly “silent” chronic conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, autoimmune disorders or even long covid, can complicate menopause—and what you can do about it. Dr. Drummond shares her insights on calming the nervous system, building metabolic health through nutrient-dense habits, and using tools like heart rate variability (HRV) to guide recovery. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, who discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) The impact of menopause on silent chronic conditions(05:44) Dr. Jessica Drummond reflects on her professional journey in the chronic condition space(11:11) Common underlying chronic conditions affecting menopause(16:08) Discussion of the silent underlying conditions that can manifest later in life(25:43) Calming the nervous system to heal in a consistent way(30:50) The importance of your metabolic health in the form of nutrient-dense food, strength training, walking, hydration and circadian rhythm(32:09) Discussion of heart rate variability, recovery, and developing the art of sitting quietly(41:36) The importance of working with a health coach to plan for the future of your healthKEY TAKEAWAYS:Menopause and perimenopause symptoms can be overwhelming on their own. Still, when layered on top of chronic conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, autoimmune disorders, or post-viral syndromes (e.g., long COVID), it creates a compounded health challenge. Traditional training often overlooks the role of nutrition, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle in healing. Chronic conditions—especially during perimenopause—require a personalized, holistic strategy.Healing during menopause doesn't require drastic changes—small, consistent steps matter most. Start where it feels easiest, like mindfulness, nutrition, or gentle movement. Recovery and nervous system regulation are just as important as action. Tools like heart rate variability (HRV) can help track progress, showing that true resilience comes from balancing effort with rest.Integrating the nervous, immune, and hormone systems is the key to living a longer, more active, healthier life. When these systems are balanced and working together, they support overall well-being and longevity.QUOTES:         (10:04) “In my traditional physical therapy training, nutrition was not emphasized as a healing tool. It was more like you needed adequate nutrients to perform certain physical activities, but we didn't think about it from an anti-inflammatory standpoint.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond(13:59) “Research shows us that acute illnesses like infections trigger chronic diseases.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond(22:36) “It's exposing these underlying things that have been lying dormant, that we just brushed aside or pushed through because they weren't really standing in the way of us doing the things that we wanted to do.”  - Jenn Trepeck(40:19) “I think we make these plans expecting perfection, planning for this optimal, ideal day that never happens. So put these things in place so they happen even on the days where we don't feel a hundred percent, even on the days where nothing goes as planned.” - Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramUse Your Heart Rate Monitor to Improve Your Health                GUEST RESOURCES:The Integrative Women's Health InstituteIntegrative Women's Health  - Podcast Integrative Women's Health - PubMedInnovative Approaches to Chronic Pain with The Anodunos Method TeamGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is a leading expert in women's health and the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. With 25 years of clinical experience, in her MenoChronic Program, she specializes in supporting women ages 35-55 through the perimenopause and menopause transitions who struggle with underlying chronic conditions such as pelvic pain, endometriosis, post-viral syndromes (such as long covid), and autoimmune issues, using health coaching, integrative, and functional medicine. She is a licensed clinical nutritionist, physical therapist, and board-certified Women's Health Coach. Dr. Drummond is the best-selling author of Outsmart Endometriosis and Clinician to Coach: Secrets to Building Your Successful Health Coach Practice, offering practical strategies for health and wellness practitioners.

“People who are successful, whether on a health journey or in life, are not more motivated than the rest of us. They just have better habits.” —Ali Zuur-Arnerich   Perimenopause and menopause are not just hormonal shifts— they are a profound transition that can redefine a woman's sense of self, power, and purpose. Therefore, when we embrace this transformative time as an opportunity to reclaim our vitality, the physical, emotional, and mental changes of midlife don't have to be a struggle anymore.Ali Zuur-Arnerich is a holistic health coach and expert in women's midlife wellness, guiding clients through the complexities of hormonal fluctuations with a personalized, integrative approach.Tune in as Heather and Ali dive deep into strategies for managing perimenopause symptoms, optimizing metabolic and nervous system health, and cultivating the mindset and habits to thrive through this pivotal life stage.Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights:01:35 Healing Arts 08:25 The Importance of Bio-Individuality11:21 Strategies for Perimenopause27:48 Tips for Improving Health31:31 The Power of Retreats and Community SupportConnect with Ali: Ali Zuur-Arnerich is a dedicated health enthusiast with a passion for well-being and holistic health. With a robust educational background and extensive practical experience, she has cultivated a diverse skill set in wellness disciplines.Ali's certifications include Functional and Therapeutic Breathwork Facilitation from Breath Body Therapy, Women's Functional Nutrition, Hormones, Perimenopause & Menopause Coaching from the Integrative Women's Health Institute, and Insulin Resistance Coaching and Nutritional Endocrinology from the Institute for Nutritional Endocrinology. She is also a Certified Birth Doula and Massage Therapist, with specialized training in Prenatal Massage.Ali continues to expand her knowledge as she works towards completing her certification from the Quantum Coaching Academy. Her dedication to education and her diverse expertise make her a well-rounded wellness professional committed to helping others achieve optimal health.WebsiteInstagramSupport the show

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. In this episode, we normalize the conversations around pelvic health, battling endometriosis, and understanding menstrual cycles with Alexis Brooks. About Alexis: Alexis Brooks, founder of Alexis Brooks Nutrition, is a passionate and empathetic Integrative Women's Health Coach on a mission to empower women through body literacy. With her unique blend of scientific knowledge and intuitive understanding, Alexis breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms, making hormone health accessible to all. As a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years with a Master's in Nutritional Science, Alexis brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. However, it's her personal journey with endometriosis that truly sets her apart. 

Kathie Swift, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EBQ, joins Integrative Practitioner Content Specialist Avery St. Onge to discuss the evolution of integrative medicine after being honored as a pioneer in the field at the Integrative Healthcare Symposium's 20th anniversary celebration. About the Expert Author, educator, and registered dietitian/nutritionist, Kathie graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in Nutrition and expanded her conventional dietetics background with extensive training in functional medicine. Kathie is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, an online functional nutrition training program for health care professionals. She pioneered innovative nutrition programs at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center. Kathie also directed the Center for Mind Body Medicine's highly acclaimed “Food As Medicine” program for more than 20 years. Kathie is a contributing author for the medical textbooks, Integrative Gastroenterology, Integrative Women's Health, Krause and Mahan's Food & The Nutrition Care Process and Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. She is a scientific reviewer for Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal.  Kathie co-authored two books on digestive health: The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Great Digestive Health. She is certified in Mind Body Medicine skills and evidence-based Qigong (EBQ) and integrates these healing modalities in her teaching and clinical practice.  An avid swimmer, Kathie also enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking and exploring natural habitats with her 5 grandchildren and her spirited golden doodle, Dottie Rose.

Healthcare is very expensive right now, and the most profitable business models all rely on people being attached to a chronic illness model.How can we make healing through functional medicine more accessible? We've been asking ourselves this question at the Integrative Women's Health Institute and it's difficult to answer. Treating clients who have complex chronic conditions requires active participation by practitioners. We bring together coaching skills and look at different physiologic systems as a whole, all while being mindful of overwork and burnout ourselves.Technology will change how healthcare is delivered, and the role of clinicians will change. The good news is that there are ways we can integrate these new systems into our practices to create better outcomes for our patients and clients. When done correctly, technology can help us scale our skillsets and improve accessibility.Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Diane Ducarme, creator of Migraine Heroes. Diane and her team have created a solution to chronic migraines that comes from a very unique perspective that combines technology with traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine, and functional medicine strategies. They're also working towards making the platform more accessible and approachable for people who can't afford functional medicine.In this conversation, Diane and I discuss insights from her sister's migraine experiences, the importance of integrative approaches to women's health, the complexities of migraines, the need to address the root causes of migraines, integrating traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical practices, the role of nutrition and lifestyle changes in migraine management, how migraines impact health journeys, the prevalence of migraines among women and hormonal influences, financial barriers to accessing quality healthcare, the use of technology and innovative tools in migraine management and support, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!---Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/healing-migraines-by-combining-an-integrative-approach-with-technology-with-diane-ducarme-founder-of-migraine-heroes/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

The role of health professionals has had to shift significantly over the past 20 years.Patients have more tools than ever, from functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine to cutting-edge medical interventions and alternative therapies. Yet, even for those with access, it can be extremely difficult to navigate these resources and implement them sustainably over time.That's where health coaching plays a crucial role. It's a set of communication skills that enables health and wellness professionals to guide people through the complexities of caring for themselves in an increasingly and acceleratingly complex and environmentally toxic world. I started to see this increasing need back in 2006, and that's when I created the first iteration of the Women's Health Coach certification program.Today, I'm telling you how the Integrative Women's Health Institute came into being and why I developed our flagship program, the Women's Health Coach certification. I'm also sharing why this cohort will be the final one of the program and the exciting changes we have on the horizon.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/15-years-of-transforming-womens-health-the-legacy-and-evolution-of-the-womens-health-coach-certification/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

With a new year beginning, I am resharing a very old meditation episode. This episode is a visualisation meditation to help you envision how you want to feel in 2024. I use this visualisation exercise with every one of my clients, to help them see the big picture they want for their health and then to take that big picture and break it down into small, attainable goals. I also use this meditation with course students and with anyone who comes to my free workshops, so you may very well know it! The key question you will be asking yourself in this meditation is - what if you thrived with endometriosis in 2024? What would your body feel like? What would your life look like? You'll be invited to envision what your life would be like if you did thrive and if you didn't - and what one accessible step could you take towards this vision of the future. Make sure you have a journal to hand, a pen and an hour to really sit with this episode and go deep with this powerful meditation. If now isn't a good time to do this meditation, it can be truly used at any time of year! Most people have very strong yet peaceful reactions to this meditation, and find it very enlightening - so I hope it helps you as well. P.S. This exercise is based on the visualisation we are provided with in our training with the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Show notes: Dr Jessica Drummond Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

In this episode of Reinvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo and Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis, expose a shocking reality: endometriosis is not just a “reproductive issue.” It's a whole-body condition affecting millions, often misdiagnosed, and very much misunderstood. This silent epidemic is wreaking havoc on women's lives—yet it goes undetected in countless cases.With organs affected beyond the reproductive system, skyrocketing rates of chronic pain, infertility, and a myriad of related health problems, practitioners need to understand this under-the-radar crisis and know how to help clients who are suffering silently.What's Inside This Episode?“It's Not Just Your Period”: Discover why endometriosis impacts far beyond the uterus, and understand why this condition often goes undiagnosed for decades.Uncovering the Myths: Think a hysterectomy cures endometriosis? Think again. Find out why common treatments may be setting patients back rather than helping them heal.Fertility in Crisis: Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of infertility, but it's not just a “woman's issue.” Learn the genetic, environmental, and systemic factors that might be making fertility impossible for many.Toxins and Triggers: Learn how common everyday products, and other environmental factors are silently contributing to a health disaster, worsening endometriosis symptoms and other chronic conditions.Painful Truths and Silent Suffering: Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility, but it's more than just “bad luck.” Dive into the genetic, lifestyle, and environmental culprits that make conception feel impossible for many women today.Functional Approaches for Practitioners: Go beyond symptom management. Discover actionable strategies that can make a profound difference for endometriosis patients and transform their quality of life.Resources and Links:Download the TranscriptDownload our FREE Metabolic Health Guide here. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportReserve your spot for ReInvent 2025 here for a deep dive into the impact of the microbiome on hormone and brain health, including lab testing and geneticsVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results. Check out other podcast episodes here.Dr. Jessica Drummond Resources and LinksIntegrative Women's Health Institute: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comDr. Jessica Drummond's Book Outsmart Endometriosis – Available on AmazonDr. Jessica Drummond's Menopause Program:

Maria “Adi” Benito is an integrative adult endocrinologist and the director of Princeton Integrative Endocrinology. After her residency in Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital (1997-2000) (University of Pennsylvania Health System), she completed a Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania (200-2004) and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (2008-2010). She has attended David Winston's Center for Herbal studies (2012-2014 )and the Khalsa Healing Arts and Yoga Center (meditation teacher training 2005-2006). Adi joined the fellowship faculty of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine (University of Arizona) in 2012. She developed and authored the first course on Integrative endocrinology for this program. She has contributed a chapter in thyroid health to the 2nd edition of Integrative Women's health (Weil Integrative Medicine Library) and has been an invited guest reviewer for www.dr.Weil.com. Adi lectures on the integrative management of endocrine conditions including diabetes prevention and thyroid disorders to the community. She is the chief medical advisor of Eating for Your Health, a non-profit organization based in Princeton, NJ, whose mission is to help people lead healthier lives by eating deliciously prepared whole foods in a supportive setting. In her private practice, she uses an integrative approach to the management of pre-diabetes, thyroid conditions, and PCOS, blending the best of the healing arts.

On today's episode, I speak with Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education. She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare.We talk about:-how COVID is different-looking at long COVID-10 systems of acute COVID-struggles in health care-prioritizing clean air-recovering after COVID-feeling worse after a workout-damaged mitochondria-trusting your intuitionTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:40 long COVID15:04 different systems affected23:20 opening the conversation25:25 where PTs fit into the conversation28:50 having clean air34:10 recovering after COVID41:35 post-exertion malaise47:13 POTS crossover 50:15 figuring out what is actually the problem56:20 recovery is multifaceted CONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH JESSICAIG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/Website: integrativewomenshealthinstitute.comThe Active Mom Postpartum Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to Postpartum for active moms & the postpartum professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and postpartum professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 start rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and she created the Women's Health Coach Certification. With two decades of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, Dr. Drummond is dedicated to empowering individuals struggling with women's health and pelvic health concerns. Her unique, integrative approach has made her a sought-after international speaker on topics including integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, menopause, and female athlete nutrition. Educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health, Dr. Drummond is passionate about educating clinicians and wellness professionals on safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare. Show Notes: 3:00 - physical therapy tools were not enough for with the complex chronic pain syndromes we are dealing with 4:20 - women's health conditions being exacerbated by much more exposure to environmental estrogen in chemicals 7:00 - autoimmunity triggered by environmental toxins and genetic predispositions and lack of immune defense enhancing vulnerabilities 8:39 - women in midlife and perimenopause carrying a lot of day-to-day mental load and emotional stressors along with physical stressors 9:00 - IWHI operates from the motto “don't chase symptoms, chase systems” 10:30 - operating through a coaching model to help everyone first address nervous system regulation. 14:00 - helping each person define what health means to them, not just the labs but the why 15:50 - collecting data beginning with the client's story, lab testing and 17:50 - wearable devices that are non-intrusive used as visuals to measure our stress levels and rest (Oura rings and Garmin watches) 22:00 - the coaching model to show clients the data and show them how to understand it so they feel empowered 24:00 - integrating things into a daily routine and understanding obstacles to be better vested 26:00 - dysautonomia presentation in clients: electrolyte balance, temperature regulation, all autonomic processes being dysregulated 28:00 - Mast Cell Activation – inciting an immune response in an uncoordinated manner 29:20 – Medications that may help tame down the response to mast cell, 30:10 – joint pain, bladder and vulvar pain/burning resulting from mast cell/histamines. 31:40 – practical things to combat the effects of dysautonomia 33:50 – the healing process may take a much longer time than initially thought, but when done right, will be long-standing 34:50 – closed chain exercises like squats on Pilates reformer, use of vibration plates for lymph drainage and balance training 37:35 – most-evidenced based dietary protocol points towards Paleo style because we are trying not to irritate the immune system with grains 38:30 – depending on genetics, relatively extreme diets like carnivore or raw vegan diets; but on a temporary basis 31:20 – The social significance of mealtime. 43:13 – Therapeutic ketosis for neurological symptoms Contact Info: The Integrative Women's Health Institute (integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com) https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/ https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativePelvicHealth/ Functionally Enlightened Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@functionallyenlightened⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be notified when new interviews with amazing functional practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published. Visit us at ⁠⁠www.functionallyenlightened.com⁠⁠ to find out how we work or to contribute to the ongoing research on implant illness.

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“Once I started the program and began practicing and learning, it's hard to describe the freedom and excitement that it brought.” - April HabermanAre you wondering about the next step in your career? If you love supporting women and are passionate about women's health, healing, and helping women lead meaningful lives, women's health coaching might be for you.Today, I'm excited to be joined by April Haberman, a recent Women's Health Coach certification program graduate who has become a leader in corporate menopause care. After a long career in the non-profit and development space, April wasn't sure what she wanted to do next. She had a blank slate vision before her but wasn't sure what a midlife transition would mean for her career. By using all the resources available to her in the Integrative Women's Health Institute, April has made a dramatic and meaningful change, helping women navigate the kinds of changes that she navigated in the corporate world.In this conversation, April and I discuss her decision to become a health coach, her focus on menopause, the experiences that influenced her desire to support women, how community helped her through her midlife career transition, the importance of self-care and a client-centered approach in health coaching, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/whc-graduate-april-haberman-how-to-be-a-leader-in-corporate-menopause-care/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

“I'm 31 and feel better than I've felt since I was 14. There is hope for you to feel better.” - Camille Dollins[TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal ideation]Having to carry on, believe in yourself, and find answers is extremely hard to do when you're in pain.In today's episode, I'm joined by pelvic health expert Dr. Shanti Mohling and Camille Dollins, Lead Marketing Manager here at the Integrative Women's Health Institute and a woman who has navigated her own experience of healing from endometriosis.Camille's story is both inspiring and hopeful, and it's a credit to her that she held on to the tenacity to push forward and get the care she needed in a system that gaslit her and did not respect what she was going through. Thankfully, Camille is now living very healthfully, and her journey sheds light on a lot of the challenges of navigating the healthcare system with endometriosis, specifically extrapelvic endometriosis. As Dr. Mohling shares, this is a remarkably complex condition to treat and ideally requires the collaboration of a healthcare team.As practitioners, we can no longer treat the body and mind as distinctly separate beings. People navigating complex chronic pain need both physical symptom and emotional health experts on their teams to truly make progress on their health journeys.In today's episode, Dr. Mohling, Camille, and I discuss the complexities of endometriosis, Camille's struggles with diagnosis and treatment, how she connected with Dr. Mohling, Dr. Mohling's extensive surgical experience, the challenges of diagnosing extrapelvic endometriosis, the interconnectedness of physical and emotional health, why we need holistic treatment approaches, what we can do as practitioners to offer integrative support in managing endometriosis, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/what-is-extrapelvic-endometriosis-case-study-with-camille-dollins-and-dr-shanti-mohling/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

Dr. Kristin Markell, MD, is a double board certified OBGYN, hormonal health and wellbeing specialist and intimacy coach. She specializes in hormonal health including PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. Through her integrative approach, she combines nutrition, lifestyle, mind body approaches, mindset support, supplements, botanicals and hormonal management in her signature programs, WILD Wellbeing and Hormonal Harmony. She believes Wholeness Is Life's Design (WILD) and by developing a deeper understanding of our hormones and how they affect our whole health, women can support their path to their most desired life.To learn more about Dr. Markell, check out www.kristinmarkellmd.com or on IG @kristinmarkellmdTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

In this episode, Sachin interviews Dr. Jessica Drummond on a variety of topics around her journey from being a nurse practitioner in a clinical facility to being an integrative women's health practitioner, serving clients around the world. She speaks of her experience with long-haul COVID, and how her practice had prepared for her to be absent for two months while she recovered with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Jessica shares her business insights and how going digital in time for the pandemic was a great shift for her business. Listen to learn more about how Dr. Jessica navigates health and illness, hard times and good times, with the support of family, friends, and mentors.   Key Takeaways: [1:03] Sachin introduces today's guest, Dr. Jessica Drummond, who will talk about her health challenges and her business. Sachin welcomes Dr. Jessica to Perfect Practice.   [2:16] Dr. Jessica is a physical therapist and a certified clinical nutritionist with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She graduated as a physical therapist in 1999, planning on sports medicine. She enjoys sports and exercise so she started her career in outpatient orthopedics.   [3:19] She grew interested in women's health. Within the first decade of her career, Dr. Jessica realized that physical therapy was not the complete answer to some of the more complex conditions affecting women.   [4:06] That's when Dr. Jessica dove in to learn more about health coaching, clinical nutrition, functional nutrition, and taking a more integrative perspective. Dr. Jessica mostly educates professionals but she has a small practice of clients with complex chronic illness.   [4:52] When you come at a complex condition with a holistic mindset, and let the client lead with all the things that they can do, that gets Dr. Jessica excited. We don't have a quick-fix solution for complex chronic illnesses like endometriosis.   [5:25] Dr. Jessica started the Integrative Women's Health Institute as CEO and Founder. Dr. Jessica thinks that having an athlete mindset has supported her in everything, not just her work. In terms of successfully navigating entrepreneurship, it absolutely helps her.   [6:26] From 2006 to 2010, Dr. Jessica's husband moved the family often as a consultant, so Dr. Jessica had to keep restarting in new clinical positions. She started her practice not to be an entrepreneur but to create something she could do anywhere.   [7:12] At the time Dr. Jessica didn't even have an iPhone, so she didn't have a lot of tools to do digital telehealth but it was possible. She had a beautiful office in her home to meet clients in, but all of them chose to work with her by telehealth, instead.   [8:10] Dr. Jessica's athlete mindset is flexible, curious, and persistent. She says if you just keep doing it, you overcome the obstacles. If you give up, you don't overcome the obstacles.   [8:39] Sachin is reading Areté, by Brian Johnson. He recommends it. It has 451 lessons on 1,000 pages. One lesson is about making 50 pounds of pottery to get the best final product in an art class, which is another way of putting in the reps.   [9:54] No one mentored Dr. Jessica in entrepreneurship, but she had a teacher who inspired her in digital marketing. She has a cousin entrepreneur who helped her a lot. All during her schooling, she expected to have a straightforward clinical career.   [11:58] Dr. Jessica's parents supported her education and paid for most of her schooling. She had a safety net. It's easier to be entrepreneurial when you have some financial cushion. She also still had her clinical skillset if she needed to fall back on a job, that helped her to take risks.   [14:00] In the beginning of her business, Dr. Jessica's challenge was technology and she never did a tone of it. As quickly as she could, she hired people to help her with technology. The way she learned is when she didn't know how to do something, she would do it and get feedback.   [14:46] Dr. Jessica thinks what gets people stuck is thinking through how to do something, and learning about how to do it, instead of doing it. The most valuable thing for her to do was to try something and then see if it worked.   [15:09] Dr. Jessica was building the first large-scale digital version of her women's health coach certification when she met JJ Virgin, who encouraged her to sell it first and then build it, so she did.   [16:45] For the first five years when Dr. Jessica was launching larger-scale global programs, she would go talk about them anywhere in the world that invited her to speak, if there were more than 20 people. She went all over the place.   [17:08] Dr. Jessica overcame obstacles by taking action. That required doing a lot of things, like being on the news, filming YouTube videos, and speaking in front of audiences who heckled her. She knew that what she was talking about was helpful for patients because she had seen it.   [20:19] Sachin had a conversation with an investment banker who told him the three things investors look for when buying a business: EBITDA, How much the Founder is involved in operations, and SOP.   [20:52] Many entrepreneurs were challenged by the pandemic. It affected Dr. Jessica with long-haul symptoms. [21:39] Dr. Jessica thanks Sachin for the help he provided to her with breathwork, while she was ill. The year 2020 was great for the Integrative Women's Health Institute because they were ahead of the curve. Her colleagues at in-person practices were shut down.   [22:36] Dr. Jessica and her team were able to quickly pivot and educate people through telehealth with a decade of telehealth experience by that point. If you're creative and constantly looking for opportunities, sometimes you're a little bit ahead of the curve and can take advantage of shifts.   [23:02] Her colleagues who run small private practices were willing to adapt. Some of them grew new lines of service but in the short term, it was hard. For Dr. Jessica, the short-term was great.   [23:21] Then, in December 2020, Dr. Jessica got COVID-19. She thought with Vitamin D, she would be strong. She was shocked to become super sick. She was weak for months and had more long-haul issues. Almost four years later, it's still something she manages.   [24:03] Being so sick cost Dr. Jessica a lot of money. She was grateful to have some cushion from earlier in 2020. Dr. Jessica had a team of 20 running the company. They stepped up. Dr. Jessica was grateful to have work, to tether her to reality as she recovered.   [24:59] Dr. Jessica says part of the healing is staying contributory, even if in small ways. There's a sense of purpose in the work.   [25:41] The systems and structure of Dr. Jessica's company had to be ironclad. At that point, they were not, so she brought in a fractional COO. They reorganized the team a bit and the COO is still with the company today.   [26:12] In 2023, as a part of her long-haul COVID recovery, Dr. Jessica went to the hospital at Yale for hyperbaric oxygen therapy which was key to her complete recovery. It required hours of therapy every day for 40 sessions, so she took two months off work.   [27:03] At that point, the Integrative Women's Health Institute had built all the structure and systems to have everything running without Dr. Jessica's participation. They were able to maintain their revenue generation, and profitability, and support their students and clients.   [27:26] This year, they are working on how to scale their strongest programs. Dr. Jessica has hand-picked the strongest programs that they want to keep doing. They have a clear path to the goals to hit to get to the ideal EBITDA for profitability, and for the company to be stronger.   [28:03] When you go from being at the peak of health to the week later, almost dying, you think about your business as a resource for your family, if they were to need it and you weren't there.   [28:19] Dr. Jessica doubled down on creating and optimizing SOPs, so her skilled team can continue to scale the mission of women's integrative healthcare. Dr. Jessica has worked very hard on this asset for 15 years. If anything happens to her, her family will recoup something.   [29:18] Hopefully, Dr. Jessica won't die suddenly, and she and her husband will have something out of the intense work of the past 15 years.   [30:35] Dr. Jessica says if someone has long-haul, the key is figuring out what kind of long-haul. There are different underlying causes. The most common symptom is fatigue. Dr. Jessica supported her mitochondria from Day 1, so she never had fatigue. Support your mitochondria.   [31:11] The second thing is thinking of oxygen as a nutrient. For Dr. Jessica, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was key. You may have capillary microclotting. You may be dealing with organ damage or irritation to the immune system that triggers mast cell activation syndrome.   [34:31] Because you create a business out of thin air, you can create it in any way that you want. It's valuable from the beginning to think about the pieces of it that could run without you needing to be fully present even for a little bit at a time. You can keep expanding it.   [35:01] It doesn't have to be about a crisis. Dr. Jessica has learned that stepping away from the business for weeks or months brings a presence to her most important people. It also brings her new ideas and more energy to bring back to the company when she has had a true rest.   [37:09] Sachin recently had three days in the wilderness. It was magical; time stood still. He was fully present. No new information was coming in. He was off the grid. Having three-day weekends now and then can be a great stepping stone if you are afraid to fully unplug.   [37:54] Sachin went to India a few years ago. His business ran better while he was gone! A true business benefits when you're there but doesn't rely on you to exist. It's like raising children. The more they grow, the more independent they become.   [39:26] The pandemic was a turning point for many businesses. Some businesses were ahead of the curve and took off. Some businesses that were strictly physical took a bit of a hit. Things are open again. Assess what would happen in another crisis. Would your business survive?   [40:20] Dr. Jessica says we can stress-test our businesses, but we don't know what the next stressor will be. That's where flexibility and the willingness to try crazy things come in. True entrepreneurs survive long-term by treating stressors as interesting challenges for creativity.   [41:01] Always do the best you can. You can't control everything. The stronger the foundation of the business is, the healthier it will be.   [41:24] Sachin mentions a mutual mentor, JJ Virgin. Dr. Jessica gives a shoutout to a colleague, Greg Todd, who was not a direct mentor but reached out to help when she was ill. Also, Fabian Frederickson, and also her Dad, as a sounding board with his experience in the business world.   [42:30] Dr. Jessica credits her team with putting their heads together to figure out what to do. Dr. Jessica goes to a lot of conferences and just listens. She chats with friends and colleagues such as Trudi, Magdalena, Isabella, and a few others she met through JJ years ago.   [43:15] Being an entrepreneur can be lonely compared to working in a hospital with colleagues every day. Not all of Dr. Jessica's mentors have been formal, but she finds mentorship through being friends with people who are doing the same thing.   [44:14] Dr. Jessica just started reading a fiction book about the Panama Canal. One of the books that recently impacted her the most is Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, by Katherine May. It's a beautiful book about navigating life when it is hard.   [44:47] Another book that helped Dr. Jessica navigate living with a chronic illness is Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad, written by a woman who had cancer and recovered. Both books changed Dr. Jessica's definitions of health and disease.   [45:16] Dr. Jessica sees health and disease now as more of a continuum. Defining “healthy” is so elusive. Defining “sick” can be somewhat elusive, too. We don't have to call ourselves one or the other, no matter what stage of health we are in. It's the same with life being hard or easy.   [46:35] Sachin talks about seasonality in life, and if you prepare, you can navigate all the seasons as they come up in our day. Sachin thanks Dr. Jessica for sharing her insights and some amazing nuggets of wisdom on Perfect Practice. This time has been valuable.   [47:07] Learn more about the work of Dr. Jessica at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com, on Instagram @IntegrativeWomensHealth, and on The Integrative Women's Health Podcast.   [47:28] Sachin thanks Dr. Jessica again for taking time out of her day. Sachin wishes continued health, happiness, and wholeness to her, her family, and those around her. Dr. Jessica wishes the same for Sachin.   Mentioned in this episode Perfect Practice Live Jessica Drummond Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential, by Brian Johnson Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, by Katherine May Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad   More about your host Sachin Patel How to speak with Sachin Go one step further and Become The Living Proof Perfect Practice Live sachin@becomeproof.com To set up a practice clarity call and opportunity audit   Books by Sachin Patel: Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You're Worth The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done   Tweetables:   “I started my practice, not with an intentional decision to become an entrepreneur. I was trying to create something that I could do from anywhere. At the time … I don't think I even had an iPhone, so I didn't have a lot of tools to do digital telehealth.” — Jessica Drummond   “I think my athlete mindset has just been two things, flexible and curious, and then also persistent.” — Jessica Drummond   “The way I've learned in my business is when there were obstacles and I didn't know how to do something, I would do it and get feedback. … What gets people stuck is thinking through how to do it; learning about how to do it.” — Jessica Drummond   “When you go from being at the peak of health to the week later, almost dying, you think about your business as a resource for your family, if they were to need it and you weren't there.” — Jessica Drummond   “We're always going to do the best we can, and I can't control everything, but the more creative I am and the more strong the business's foundation is, the healthier it will be.” — Jessica Drummond   “Defining ‘healthy' is so elusive. Defining ‘sick' can be somewhat elusive, too. We don't have to call ourselves one or the other, no matter what stage of health we are in. The same thing with life being hard or easy.” — Jessica Drummond   Jessica Drummond on LinkedIn Integrative Women's Health Institute @IntegrativeWomensHealth on Instagram  The Integrative Women's Health Podcast  

COVID might seem like old news, but if you're a woman in midlife who's had COVID in the past, it could still be majorly affecting you.  Your perimenopause or menopause symptoms may actually be heightened because of your history of a viral illness like COVID.  COVID still is absolutely dysregulating women's menstrual cycles, fertility, and perimenopause/menopause experiences. That's why Dr. Jessica Drummond joins me today to help you navigate the ups and downs as you transition into perimenopause or menopause– all while keeping your immune system in check.  People who are most at risk for long COVID are perimenopausal women– or women in their mid to late thirties to mid-fifties. And unfortunately, post-viral syndromes can make it difficult to tolerate hormone therapies, which can be really helpful during this transition.  So it's essential to know if the menopause symptoms you're facing are in part due to long-COVID or another viral infection.  Listen to the podcast here to learn how you can support yourself hormonally with neuroinflammatory strategies and tools to feel like your best self in midlife– even after illness! Dr. Jessica Drummond DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC  Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. With 25 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach, she's passionate about caring for and empowering women in all things women's health and pelvic health. She helps women overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health. IN THIS EPISODE What are post-viral syndromes and why are they so common? Addressing long-term effects of COVID-19  How COVID impacts hormones and the immune health of women in their 40s and 50s Distinguishing the symptoms of long-COVID from those of perimenopause or menopause Tools for combating post-viral fatigue in perimenopause and menopause  Hormone replacement options for managing symptoms  Non-negotiables for optimizing your immune resilience  RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out Dr. Drummond's FREE workshop for women's health and wellness professionals on functional nutrition - including immune and hormone health The Integrative Women's Health Institute Website  Dr. Drummond's Instagram RELATED EPISODES  #574: The Connection Between Trauma, The Immune System, And Autoimmune Disease: Lab Testing and Solutions with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried 579: Hormone Replacement Options And Hormone Testing for Women in Midlife + Self Advocacy for Optimal Health with Esther Blum #572: How To Know You Are In Perimenopause Including The 40+ Symptoms Associated With Declining Hormones #334: 3 Immune-Boosting Habits That Are Non-Negotiable Right Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanna chat and get more personalized support? I'm offering podcast listeners a free 20-minute Thriving Mama Check-In where we'll evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional health and provide useful resources to help you on your journey.In this episode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Jessica Drummond, a women's health expert specializing in hormonal imbalances. The two dive into the impact of stress, hidden infections, and long-term hormonal birth control on women's hormone levels. They explore the importance of nervous system regulation and holistic health approaches. Dr. Drummond also shares actionable steps for managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. Tune in to uncover strategies for achieving balanced hormones and overall better health.Dr. Jessica Drummond is the founder of Integrative Women's Health Institute, where she's dedicated 17 years to crafting evidence-driven, cutting-edge programs that empower practitioners like you to address the complexities of women's health. Her unique approach focuses on functional nutrition, lifestyle medicine, movement therapies, nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and mindset – essential elements often overlooked in traditional health education.With Integrative Women's Health Institute learn how to Master Menopause or follow IWHI on Instagram for more holistic health approaches.Resources Mentioned:Integrative Women's Health Podcast | Listen hereThe Way Out by Alan Gordon | AmazonConnect with Dr. Jessica Drummond on Instagram or Facebook.Find More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

“Most people with endometriosis have several symptoms, not just painful periods.” - Dr. Jessica DrummondEndometriosis is a structural immune disorder that affects around one in ten women. With this condition, tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows anywhere in the body outside the uterus.Each case of endometriosis can present differently, and the condition is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, with an average delay of diagnosis of around 12 years. Symptoms can start in pre-puberty, first showing up as gut or digestive issues. Later, we often see menstrual pain, bladder pain, and various comorbidities such as mast cell activation syndrome.Today, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond to have a comprehensive chat about endometriosis, which can be a very complex condition to treat. Dr. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute. For over two decades, she has worked with women with complex chronic illnesses such as endometriosis, pelvic pain, painful bladder syndrome, and vulvodynia and has educated practitioners in over 60 countries. She takes a root cause, innovative approach to healing in collaboration with her clients and students.In this conversation, Dr. Jessica and I discuss her journey into women's health, the complexities of endometriosis, its symptoms, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, integrative management approaches, the relationship between endometriosis and thyroid health, why it's crucial to find a skilled surgeon, non-surgical options for managing endometriosis and more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/overcoming-endometriosis-with-dr-jessica-drummond-153/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Does the legal jargon make your head spin as a health coach? Do you wish running your business was as easy as sipping a green smoothie?    Lisa Fraley, an attorney and legal coach, shares some great insights on the legal landscape of the health and wellness industry. She provides valuable advice on avoiding common legal pitfalls and setting up compliant health coaching practices. She demystifies the complex legal issues to help you understand the legalities that come with the health coaching business so you can focus on helping clients without legal worries. Whether you are a health coach, a doctor or any other licensed medical professional, this episode has some great insights for you!   In this episode, they talk about: How can a burned-out psychologist hire health coaches to work while complying with HIPAA How can doctors hire health coaches to work with their patients Differences between functional medicine and functional wellness coaching Can health coaches work with labs HIPAA compliance requirements for health coaches working with medical practices Changes in telemedicine laws, especially post-pandemic  Risks of using medical titles (e.g., Dr.) in health coaching practices Difference between licensed medical professionals and health coaches Can licensed medical professionals sell their books on a health coaching website Rules for health coaches practicing online in green and red states How to get a free 20-minute legal chat with Lisa's team   Memorable Quotes   “It's frustrating when we want to be holistic and help people holistically and reach people farther and wider. But the law just isn't still quite there yet.”   “Doctors are doctors, and health coaches are health coaches. If a doctor wants to become a health coach, they need to go get trained as a health coach and become a health coach. Or they can educate people from their medical background, but they can't cross the two. They have to be separate because one is licensed and one is not.”   BIO: Lisa Fraley, JD  is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, and Holistic Lawyer®. She takes a holistic approach to law and business by blending her expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care and support as a Health & Life Coach. Her goal is to make law easy to understand, accessible and affordable, with lots of “Legal Love™”. With a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online, she's the author of Easy Legal Steps…That Are Also Good for Your Soul, a #1 Amazon best seller in both Corporate Law and Ethics, and the host of the “Legally Enlightened Podcast” on iTunes which offers bite-sized, digestible legal tips in 20-minutes or less.   Lisa has spoken on international stages from the Bellagio to British Columbia, including for Jonathan Fields, National Association of Nutrition Professionals, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Maryland University of Integrative Health, World Conference on Food Science & Technology in Rome, Italy (upcoming), JJ Virgin's Mindshare Leadership Summit (upcoming), and Maine Women's Network. For her expertise, she has been a legal expert on over 300 podcasts and interviews, including mindbodygreen.com, “Entrepreneur on Fire” hosted by Jon Lee Dumas, Health Coach Institute, Integrative Women's Health Institute, Chris Kresser, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Functional Nutrition Coaching Academy, True Detox, Institute of Nutrition & Fitness Sciences, Dr. Stephen Cabral, Russ Ruffino, Primal Health Coach Podcast, Practice Better, The Health Coach Group, The Limitless MD Podcast, Doctors Unbound Podcast, Wellpreneur Podcast, That Clean Life, The Wellness Business Podcast, National Association of Counselors in Private Practice, Dietitians in Business & Communications, The Flourishing Center, Dieticians in Private Practice, Entrepreneur Now Podcast, In Her Voice Podcast, Simplero, Shining Mentor Magazine, Australia's YMag, and “Good Day Maine” (WGME-13 Portland).   Mentioned In This Episode: Easy Legal Steps...That Are Also Good For Your Soul book: lisafraley.com/book   Lisa Fraley Website: https://lisafraley.com/    https://lisafraley.com/services/    Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/    Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website   Leave a Review of the Podcast

Anja is founder of Mana Medicinals, a small wellness company focused around all things Women's Health. She is a Clinical Herbalist, Integrative Women's Health Practitioner, Nutritionist, Traditional Midwife, Lymphatic Breast Specialist and Innate Postpartum Care Provider. She believes in nourishing foods, botanical medicine, and building sustainable practices to support optimal health. She helps women learn to listen to the innate wisdom of their bodies and empowers them to take charge of their healthcare. Anja's teaching, private practice and writing weave together traditional western herbalism, holistic nutrition, functional medicine, Ayurveda and traditional wisdom to help women, families and communities to thrive.   Find out more about her here: https://www.instagram.com/manamedicinals/ https://www.manamedicinals.net/

Dr. Tara Morrison is Birth Trauma Specialist and Holistic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who specialises in whole-person care for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We actually met several years ago when we were both training at the Integrative Women's Health Institute, so it was a real pleasure to have her on the show! Tara uses trauma-informed Somatic Pelvic Care to aid not just pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, but nervous system healing through mind-body based physical therapy tools, stress management, somatic emotional release, energy medicine, and mindful living.  In today's episode, Tara and I talk about how she uses somatic therapy for chronic pelvic pain. In this episode we discuss: The development of the nervous system and how childhood experiences can cause chronic nervous system dysregulation and pelvic pain Emotional experiences and patterns and their impact on symptoms. Poly-vagal theory and the chronic freeze state in endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. What somatic therapy is and how this mind-body approach can help heal the root of endo and other pelvic pain conditions. How to start focusing on what feels good from a nervous system lense. Show Notes Website: www.cortexrehab.com Instagram: @sarahdueffert Facebook: @cortexPT Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, The Outsmart Endo Health Coaching Program, and the creator of the Women's Health Coach Certification.  She is passionate about caring for and empowering people who struggle with women's and pelvic health concerns. She is equally passionate about educating and supporting clinicians and wellness professionals in confidently and safely using integrative tools to transform women's and pelvic healthcare.  Dr. Drummond has two decades of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist, licensed clinical nutritionist, and board-certified health coach working with women with pelvic pain, including endometriosis, vulvodynia, and bladder pain syndrome.  She brings a unique, conservative, and integrative approach to supporting women to overcome hormonal imbalances and chronic pain conditions. She is a sought-after international speaker on topics such as integrative pelvic pain management, natural fertility options, optimal hormone health, menopause, and female athlete nutrition.  Dr. Drummond was educated at the University of Virginia, Emory University, Duke Integrative Medicine, and Maryland University of Integrative Health. Together Dr. Jessica and I discuss pelvic pain conditions, including endometriosis, and her journey with long COVID. She highlights the signs that indicate pelvic pain is more serious than period pain and shares what screening steps to take next to achieve optimal women's health from the earliest stage. She shares resources for supporting women's health and increasing endometriosis education from school age, defines the relationship of endometriosis, hysterectomies, and fertility, and underscores the importance of starting with the nervous system in healing pelvic pain. She also shares her experience with long COVID as a practitioner and details how her own journey has changed her approach to helping patients heal.    I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.   Episode Resources: Dr. Jessica Drummond - https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/   Endo What? - https://endowhat.com/   Below the Belt Film - https://www.belowthebelt.film/   Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/   Nutrition Blog: Clinical Studies Investigate the Role of Micronutrients to Support Menstrual Comfort - https://www.casi.org/clinical-studies-micronutrients-support-menstrual-comfort   Science Update: Review Explores Role of Micronutrients, Antioxidative Status, and Endometrial Health - https://www.casi.org/role-micronutrients-antioxidative-status-endometrial-health   Science Update: Recent Review Explores Relationship Between Pain Perception and the Gut Microbiome - https://www.casi.org/node/1567 Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education   Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:16 How common is pelvic pain and what does it encompass?  7:14 Jessica's background and the career milestones that led her to work with women's pelvic health. 10:15 Signs that pelvic pain is more serious than period pain and what screening steps to take next.  16:00 Resources for supporting women's health and increasing endometriosis education from school age.  20:55 The ‘terrible triplets' of common syndromes that can be addressed by a functional nutrition practitioner can assess for.  22:48 Diagnosing endometriosis at every age of a woman's life, and the relationship of endometriosis, hysterectomies, and fertility.  28:35 The importance of starting with the nervous system in healing pelvic pain.  32:52 Symptoms and causes of endometriosis, genetic SNPs, and optimizing valve functions.  35:24 Endometriosis surgery requirements, preparations, effectiveness, and recovery. 39:55 Nervous system regulation through effective supplements and physical practices.  44:19 Digestive support and supplements to assist endometriosis healing.  46:05 Jessica's experience and lessons learned from long COVID as a practitioner.  54:36 Lifestyle and supplement tools that proved helpful to Jessica through long COVID.  1:06:45 Demographics of long COVID risks and sufferers.  1:07:45 Jessica's supplement list, favorite health practices, and the approach to patients that she has changed her mind about over the years. 

“Good surgery matters, but a lot of other things matter too.” - Dr. Sallie SarrelAt the Integrative Women's Health Institute, we take a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis care. From balancing the gut and uterine microbiomes to utilizing tools like hormone therapy and GLP-1 agonists, there are many more options available today for women with endometriosis.A big part of this shift resulted from the work of people like today's guest, my friend and colleague Dr. Sallie Sarrel. After taking 23 years to get her endo diagnosis, Sallie has been a strong voice in advocating for people with endometriosis for her entire career. In addition, for the past seven-plus years, she has partnered with Dr. Andrea Vidali to produce The Endometriosis Summit, which is now expanding globally and highlights the integrative and multidisciplinary conversation we need around endometriosis care.In this conversation, Sallie and I discuss the need for a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis treatment, her passion for advocacy, the role of physical therapy, nutrition, and mental health in managing endometriosis, misconceptions about menopause and endometriosis, the impact of the Endometriosis Summit, and more. Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/cutting-edge-endometriosis-care-and-research-with-dr-sallie-sarrel/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

Today is a special episode, because my mentor, the woman who coached me through my coaching training, Susan Clinton, is joining us! Susan Clinton is a board certified women's health physical therapist, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach - to name just a few of her hats! She is also a Master Coach for the Integrative Women's Health Institute, hence why she ended up being my coach and mentor! In today's episode, Susan and I are discussing endometriosis and menopause - and how to experience a better one! In this episode we discuss: The difference between natural menopause and surgically or medically induced menopause. Myth-busting the lie that endo doesn't affect those in menopause and the research on early menopause and endo. How menopause can affect endometriosis symptoms, plus the general symptoms that can occur with menopause. How to improve your experience of menopause and reduce your symptoms. This isn't a topic we've ever covered before on the show, but it's certainly worth learning about now so you're prepared and informed! Show Notes Susan's website: www.embody-pt.com Susan's email: susan@embody-pt.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/susan.c.clinton and https://www.facebook.com/EmbodyPhysio Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SClintonPT Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sclintonpt/ and embodypt Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancclinton/ Co-Host of the 5 star Podcast:  Tough To Treat www.toughtotreat.com - A Physio's guide to treating the complex patient Co-Host of the Vlog:  The Genius Project  www.thegeniusptproject - reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. Cofounder and Inaugural Board of Directors of the Foundation:  Global Womens Health Initiative:  www.gwhi.org  Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

“Health coaching is an opportunity for us to not just serve other women in creating healthier lives but also for us as women as well.” - Lesley WaldronThe decision to become a health coach creates a significant ripple effect. As coaches, we facilitate individual transformations that empower our clients and help them develop healthier relationships with their families and communities. In addition, many of our past students say that their training positively impacted their own lives and those around them, from their health to flexibility with their time and financial freedom.In today's conversation, I'm excited to introduce you to Women's Health Coach Lesley Waldron. After experiencing the power of coaching, Lesley pivoted away from her career as a personal trainer and decided to join the Integrative Women's Health Institute's Women's Health Coach program. Over time, she niched down into a highly successful perimenopause and menopause practice to give her clients the tools and resources to stand independently.Lesley's journey is a powerful one. It shows how we can find the balance of working on our passions while caring for our families and other important areas of our lives. It also is a great example of how important it is to be open to evolving your work when life's challenges present themselves.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/menopause-and-caregiving-with-womens-health-coach-lesley-waldron/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

Welcome to the Integrative Women's Health Podcast! Join me, Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, and true innovators in the field of women's health for weekly conversations on topics including conventional medicine, integrative medicine, holistic medicine, lifestyle medicine, traditional medicines, and innovative technologies in women's health that you're not going to find anywhere else.In addition to these insightful expert conversations, you'll also hear directly from me for deep dives into your hottest questions and coaching sessions with women struggling with health challenges at different stages of the women's health lifespan.I'm so excited to bring you this podcast as an extension of our platform at the Integrative Women's Health Institute, where we've been training women's health and wellness professionals in innovative, integrative tools and strategies for women's health that start with foundations of root cause healing for over 20 years. I can't wait to go on this journey with you!Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).

In episode 71, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Thompson, the dynamic force behind Rooted Physical Therapy. We embark on a transformative journey into the world of pelvic floor therapy, a realm where Amanda's expertise shines brightly, especially when it comes to the nuanced care required for prenatal and postpartum women. Brace yourself for an episode that not only educates but also empowers, as Amanda's vivid storytelling paints a picture of a life free from the silence and discomfort that too many women endure.Amanda is a physical therapist and the owner of Rooted Physical Therapy. She is originally from Humble, TX. She attended Texas A&M (where she met her husband) and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2007. She later received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. Amanda is proficient in all areas of physical therapy including orthopedics, neurological conditions, sports medicine and pediatrics and gained experience in rural settings working with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorders and more. Amanda is passionate about women's health, helping women in the perinatal phase with pain management, birth prep, birth trauma and healing postpartum. She received training from Lynn Schulte with the Institute for Birth Healing and Jessica Drummond of the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Her specialty is pelvic floor therapy, treating symptoms of pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, vaginismus, incontinence, urgency/frequency, and bowel dysfunction.Join the Waitlist for Amanda's Book:What your PT wants you to know.. about Post Partum CareRooted Physical Therapy Resources:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTubeLinktreeOther Resources Mentioned:The Vagina WhispererAPTA - PT Locator Expecting and EmpoweredJessica Drummond's InstagramConnect with USS: United SHE Stands InstagramThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/Instagram: @kevwyxinIf you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.

The laws around what health professionals can and can't do can be complex. Strictly following regulations is important to avoid legal issues, but the rules are also constantly evolving, which can be a little exhausting.   Today's guest, Lisa Fraley, takes a unique approach to navigating the legal landscape of health coaching. She calls her method legal love — blending her expertise in healthcare law with coaching care and support.   In this episode, we talk about:   Options for psychiatrists/psychologists who want to build their business online but are afraid to hire anyone due to HIPAA requirements The difference between functional medicine and functional wellness coaching If a doctor wants to start an online business, should it be separate from their clinical practice Can a doctor hire a health coach from another state Story of a doctor who was investigated by the medical board in Colorado for practicing medicine without a license Ways for doctors to hire health coaches to work with people while staying compliant Lab testing laws  Tips for doctors to structure their online health coaching business   Memorable Quotes “If a doctor wants to become a health coach, they need to get trained as a health coach and become a health coach.” “Lab testing laws are state-specific, just like nutrition laws.” “There are so many ways you can do both medicine and coaching; you just have to set it up properly.” BIO: Lisa Fraley, JD is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, and Holistic Lawyer®. She takes a holistic approach to law and business by blending her expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care and support as a Health & Life Coach. Her goal is to make law easy to understand, accessible and affordable, with lots of “Legal Love™”. With a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online, she's the author ofEasy Legal Steps…That Are Also Good for Your Soul, a #1 Amazon best seller in both Corporate Law and Ethics, and the host of the ”Legally Enlightened Podcast” on iTunes which offers bite-sized, digestible legal tips in 20-minutes or less. Lisa has spoken on international stages from the Bellagio to British Columbia including for Jonathan Fields, National Association of Nutrition Professionals, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Maryland University of Integrative Health, World Conference on Food Science & Technology in Rome, Italy (upcoming), JJ Virgin's Mindshare Leadership Summit (upcoming), and Maine Women's Network.  For her expertise, she has been a legal expert on over 300 podcasts and interviews, including mindbodygreen.com, “Entrepreneur on Fire” hosted by Jon Lee Dumas, Health Coach Institute, Integrative Women's Health Institute, Chris Kresser, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, Functional Nutrition Coaching Academy, True Detox, Institute of Nutrition & Fitness Sciences, Dr. Stephen Cabral, Russ Ruffino, Primal Health Coach Podcast, Practice Better, The Health Coach Group, The Limitless MD Podcast, Doctors Unbound Podcast, Wellpreneur Podcast, That Clean Life, The Wellness Business Podcast, National Association of Counselors in Private Practice, Dietitians in Business & Communications, The Flourishing Center, Dieticians in Private Practice, Entrepreneur Now Podcast, In Her Voice Podcast, Simplero, Shining Mentor Magazine, Australia's YMag, and “Good Day Maine” (WGME-13 Portland).   Links:   Lisa Fraley's Website: https://lisafraley.com/schedule-a-free-legal-chat/   Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast

With a new year beginning, I am resharing a very old meditation episode. This episode is a visualisation meditation to help you envision how you want to feel in 2024. I use this visualisation exercise with every one of my clients, to help them see the big picture they want for their health and then to take that big picture and break it down into small, attainable goals. I also use this meditation with course students and with anyone who comes to my free workshops, so you may very well know it! The key question you will be asking yourself in this meditation is - what if you thrived with endometriosis in 2024? What would your body feel like? What would your life look like? You'll be invited to envision what your life would be like if you did thrive and if you didn't - and what one accessible step could you take towards this vision of the future. Make sure you have a journal to hand, a pen and an hour to really sit with this episode and go deep with this powerful meditation. If now isn't a good time to do this meditation, it can be truly used at any time of year! Most people have very strong yet peaceful reactions to this meditation, and find it very enlightening - so I hope it helps you as well. P.S. This exercise is based on the visualisation we are provided with in our training with the Integrative Women's Health Institute. Show notes: Dr Jessica Drummond Need more help or want to learn how to work with me? Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application Can you help me save Jelly the kitten? We are currently travelling, working remotely, and within 24 hours of arriving in Montenegro, we met Jelly. He was extremely thin, with a distended stomach and a little lollypop head and bulging eyes. We took him to the vets where he was put on an IV drip for dehydration, and treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for a bacterial infection that has spread into his bloodstream from his intestines. His intestines are damaged due to excessive worms, which has caused him to become malnourished.  The vets have given us a very stark picture of the reality. If Jelly goes back on the streets, his condition will deteriorate and he will suffer until he eventually passes away. We have been told to find him a home where he can continue getting care or put him to sleep. We have found him a foster home and a forever home in the UK, but the total cost is over £1200. We have already spent hundreds on vet visits getting him to this point, and need your help, if you can. If you are able to and want to support, you can donate and read Jelly's full story on our Go Fund Me page. I truly cannot express how much your support means to me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

If you're tired of the top-down approach or hierarchical model of delivering care and want to embrace more of a biopsychosocial model into your practice, this is a great episode for you! Erin interviews Kathleen Olsen, PT, MS, PCES, a physical therapist with over 17 years of experience treating pelvic health, neurologic and orthopedic conditions. In 2018, she became certified as a women's health coach from the Integrative Women's Health Institute. She's also a certified pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialist. In this episode we discuss what it looks like to approach your treatment and plan of care collaboratively with your patients and clients by incorporating principles learned in health coaching. This can look like asking questions regarding the pillars of health in the initial assessment (and what those are). Asking readiness for change questions like, “Do you want to take action on any of these areas now? Do you need resources or support to do that?” And “What would wellness look like for you? What would living well look like for you?” in order to develop a better understanding of the goals. Inviting your patients to reflect on what they really want and all the aspects of their life can help them transform in ways you'd never be able to just tell them to do. Another helpful way to motivate and educate patients is with the use of technology like self tracking devices. For example, the Oura ring, Whoop band, Garmin, Apple watch, Fitbit, etc. Among simple tracking like steps and HR, a person can do cycle tracking, sleep tracking, or HR variability tracking to see if they are recovering well.  Website: https://northcountyinhomept.com/ IG:  @kathleenolsenpt https://ouraring.com/product/rings/horizon https://www.whoop.com/us/en/

Karin Ashley is an Integrative Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, helping women and their families to optimize wellness in the childbearing years through health coaching. She left the conventional medicine model to pursue further training in Integrative Medicine and to ultimately spend more time educating and empowering her clients. Karin works one-on-one with women and couples to optimize fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum wellness through a holistic, practical, family-based approach.Connect with Karin: Instagram | Website* The Baby Dust Fertility Podcast is hosted by Hannah Bowers. Follow her on Instagram for tips, insight, and encouragement.* New to TTC? Download our FREE eBook.* Want to improve your fertility? Enroll in Hannah's course, “The Fertility Roadmap,” where she walks you through identifying peak fertility, which pregnancy tests to use, proven lifestyle shifts for balanced hormones, and so much more. Sign up here.Support the ShowLove the show? Support the Baby Dust Fertility Podcast by shopping through our affiliate links when placing your next order.* Favorite Products (Amazon)* Fullwell Prenatal, Nourished Nerves & More save with code BLISSBERRYWELLNESS* Seeking Health Prenatal for Him & Her DM for latest coupon code.* needed. Powdered Prenatal, Pre/Probiotic, Egg Quality Support & More save with code BLISSBERRYWELLNESS20* Agni Fertility Box & More save with code blissberrywellness* Inito Fertility Monitor save with code HANNAH15* Proov Complete, PdG Tests, Balancing Oil & More save with code blissberrywellness* Tempdrop Wearable Fertility Monitor save with code blissberrywellnessDisclaimer: This email is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please speak to your care provider before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or currently prescribed medications. *This email contains affiliate links. You will not be charged extra for purchasing through one of our links, but a small portion of the proceeds will go to support Baby Dust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babydust.substack.com

Did you know that your menstrual cycle could be intimately connected to your money and your ability to manifest abundance? I would never imagine myself describing a podcast episode as “precious” especially one on periods... but precious is the best word to capture the essence of this mindblowing interview with Rachel Root

Dr. Scarlett is an Integrative Women's Health and autoimmune disease specialist with over 13 years of experience. Dr. Scarlett has had the privilege of helping thousands of women integrating the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine including TCM Gynecology and Reproductive Health, and Functional Medicine. She's a licensed Primary Care Provider in CA, Acupuncturist and Herbalist certified by the California Acupuncture Board, as well as by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture, and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Website: www.RedLotusWellnessCenter.com Social media handles: Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedLotusWellnessAcupuncture Instagram: @redlotuswellnesscenter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/red-lotus-wellness-center

Today on the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast Debi talks to Integrative Women's Health Practitioner Meg Richichi  about menopause and happy and healthy aging. Plus Meg shares how her history with eating disorder started on her on a journey with health and working in the health realm, Meg helps women overcome a vast range of hormonal imbalances, including PMS, infertility, PMS, weight loss resistance, digestive disorders, anxiety, and depression. In this episode she discusses the importance of protein in your diet during your entire life and shares her suggestions for a calming restorative sleep.Listen to today to learn more about being the best version of yourself as you age and why both Debi and Meg love helping other women and setting them on a healthy path to create a ripple effect of change.Key  Takeaways:[1:41] Menopause is one day[3:09] Meg's background[7:58] Treat yourself like a one year old[8:44] How do we teach women how to create different lifestyle habits[11:45] When we go through menopause[12:11] Three basic things [13:54] Protein[19:04] The importance of form[20:50] Blood sugar and hot flashes[22:10] You need fat[23:36} Insulin[26:17] Food is medicine[29:24] We are what we absorb and eliminate[30:29} The gut[31:25] Stress[32:35] Nu calm[33:41] Nervous system[35:18] Baby analogy[35:53]We forgot how to be healthyWhere to Find Guest:WebsitePodcast Memorable Quotes:"How can I help women give birth to the best version of who they are at the best stage of their lives?" [6:55] - Meg"There's a lot that can be done, but stress? We're saturated in a world of stress." [13:38] - Meg "Women benefit greatly from having proper form, so that little by little incrementally they can lift weights."  [19:19]  – MegTo learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below:Instagram: @debirobinsonwellnessWebsite: DebiRobinson.comHealthy Gut Healthy Bones Program

After suffering health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, Dr. Alex's work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without using medications. This is a journey of resilience, strength and self-discovery. Dr. Alex shares her compelling personal narrative. From her unexpected journey into motherhood in the challenging terrain of Alaska to her battle with a toxic environment and troubled marriage, Dr. Alex's story is a testament to the power of setting boundaries and redefining personal integrity.Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside-the-box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. Entering the tumultuous world of entrepreneurship, Dr. Alex faced the burnout many business owners fear. But rather than succumb to the pressure, she used this experience as a springboard to her greater purpose. From managing her business and leading a team to finding her passion as an Integrative Women's Health Coach and pursuing a Ph.D. in Integrative and Natural Medicine, she's a testament to the importance of working within our zone of genius.We also delve into the crucial topic of hormonal balance and self-worth, discussing the impact of stress on our hormones and the importance of understanding our internal environment. We broach the challenges of Western medicine and women's health and how understanding our bodies is the key to well-being. Dr. Alex founded Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves her clients and her health while helping other women do the same. She is the host of the Intuitive Women's Leadership Podcast for Busy High Performing Women, the creator of the Emergent Women Method and Chrysalis Health Consulting Program, a Ph.D. candidate in Integrative Medicine through Quantum University, and an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine. Her mission is to help women break through the constraints imposed by misinformation, society and a lack of self-worth and step into the tremendous power of who they are. Let's enjoy her story! To connect with Dr. Alex: www.gemstonepractice.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralexridley/Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate: To be on the show Podmatch Profile Email us at behas.podcats@gmail.com Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!

Working with women? If so, you're surely coming across issues related to perimenopause and menopause. In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Drummond, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, to discuss how health coaches can be most helpful to this population.   Looking to add more clients to your practice? Get our free Healthy Profit University blueprint at HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint   Blog post and free gift from Jessica: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/perimenopause-ending

Dr. Suzanne Fenske is passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health and applies her broad medical expertise to provide unparalleled integrative care. She treats a range of complex women's health conditions, including gynecological conditions and hormone therapy in perimenopause and menopause. As a double board-certified gynecologist and integrative medicine physician she offers a genuine, integrative approach, combining traditional medicine with botanicals, targeted supplements, and personalized lifestyle strategies. In this episode Dana and Dr. Fenske talk about all things women's health from nutrition, hormones, fertility, menopause, to how to optimize our health using integrative practices.Work with Dr. Fenske at TaraMDFollow TaraMD on Instagram  ResourcesEWG (Environmental Working Group)Dirty DozenSara GottfriedSee You Later Ovulator by Esther BlumSensate 

Is there a line between health coaching and what we do as pelvic rehab providers?  Join us on an insightful journey as we sit down with Dr. Jessica Drummond, a celebrated health professional, founder of the Integrative Women's Health Institute and PelviCon speaker.  You'll hear her fascinating transition from physical therapy to health coaching and how her innovative blend of both fields is transforming patient care.  We'll talk about nutrition, navigating chronic illness and how we need more time with patients to make true, lasting change.We also explore the future of pelvic rehab and health coaching.  Jessica discusses the changing landscape of pelvic health and how she envisions the future unfolding.  Tune in for an enriching conversation with a true pioneer in health coaching and pelvic health.PelviCon 2023So excited for those who are going to see Jessica live at PelviCon 2023!  If you aren't going to be able to join us in-person, make sure you pre-order the recording.  You'll get access to all the different talks - 15 in all - from our world-class speakers as well as the full PelviCon manual with 500+ slides.  You can find all the details at www.pelvicon.com/recording and save $50 when you pre-order for early bird pricing!  Make sure you order in the month of August to take advantage of early bird pricing.Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Welcome to Episode 19 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Dicken Weatherby and Beth Ellen talk to Kathie M. Swift about sarcopenia, a condition that results in the loss of muscle mass and strength. Kathie's interest in sarcopenia stems from her early observations as a nursing student, where she notices muscle loss in elderly patients. Her personal experiences with her mother's battle with ALS and her own struggle with Lyme disease further fuel her curiosity about muscle health. She discovers that sarcopenia is not widely recognized as a diagnosis and decides to delve deeper into the topic. Kathie shares the definition, risk factors, and the importance of personalized nutrition and exercise in maintaining muscle health. Additionally, she talks about protein intake, micronutrients, assessment tools, lab biomarkers, and potential supplements. Katie also covers the importance of collaboration and personalization in addressing the condition. Tune in and take action now to combat sarcopenia and maintain muscle health by prioritizing personalized nutrition and exercise in your daily routine. Episode Highlights: ( 01:03 ) Kathie's experience have made her develop an interest in sarcopenia and muscle health ( 03:42 ) Statistics on the prevalence of sarcopenia ( 09:43 ) Impact of early life history on sarcopenia and the first studies conducted on the subject ( 18:57 ) Role of animal protein in sarcopenia and the need for a holistic approach to nutrition. ( 28:58 ) Kathie's research on whole food diets and the importance of studying food combinations ( 35:03 ) The use of the mini nutritional assessment and other tools for assessing risk of sarcopenia like body comp analysis ( 41:37 ) Multimarker approach to biomarkers and the use of nutritional and inflammation markers ( 45:03 ) Research on gut microbiota signatures in relation to sarcopenia ( 50:06 ) The role of supplements and exercise for preventing and treating sarcopenia, and the importance of individualized treatment plans ( 57:51 ) The importance of myography and wearables for monitoring sarcopenia About Kathie Swift Kathie Swift, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, EBQ is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has been dubbed “the mother of integrative and functional nutrition” by thought leaders in the field and has been recognized by Today's Dietitian as “a dietitian making a difference.” Kathie maintains a heart-core approach to educating healthcare professionals. She received her Master of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University and has held diverse positions throughout her career. Kathie pioneered leading-edge functional nutrition programs at Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She has been the Nutrition Education Director for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine's highly acclaimed “Food As Medicine” professional training program for over 20 years. Kathie is a contributing author for the medical textbooks Integrative Gastroenterology and Integrative Women's Health, published by Oxford University Press, and the clinical nutrition textbook Krause and Mahan's Food & Nutrition Care Process. She serves on numerous advisory boards, including 3×4 Genetics, Integrative Healthcare Symposium, and Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal. Kathie is a scientific reviewer for Military Medicine and served on the Institute for Functional Medicine's inaugural Nutrition Advisory Board. An inspirational educator, you'll meet Kathie at numerous health and nutrition conferences and online summits. She has been interviewed in hundreds of articles published in the US and internationally. Kathie teaches her audience and students how to create vibrant, nourishing lives for themselves and their clients, combining the very best of modern nutritional science, integrative and functional medicine, mind-body modalities, and ancient healing practices. Where to Reach Kathie Swift Kathie Swift Website Kathie Swift Instagram Kathie Swift Facebook Kathie Swift Twitter Where to Reach Dr. Dicken Weatherby Dicken Weatherby LinkedIn Optimal DX Resource Center Optimal DX Blog Where to Reach Beth Ellen DiLuglio Nutrition Mission Beth Ellen DiLuglio LinkedIn  Did you find today's episode helpful? If you enjoy today's conversation, please click here to leave a review for Optimal - The Podcast. Get notified when a new episode comes out by subscribing to Optimal - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Education is the most effective way to make a change. Help others get the information they need by sharing this episode!

If you have any signs of joint hyper-mobility, joint laxity, or lack of integrity in the joints, maybe your joints hyperextend, and it doesn't have to be every joint in the body. It can move around and be transient, and you have an autoimmune condition, maybe you have Hashimotos. This episode is for you!Today I have on Jessica Drummond. She is the founder and CEO of Integrative Women's Health Institute and is passionate about caring for and empowering women who struggle with women's health conditions, specifically endometriosis, but through her own journey. With long-haul covid, she has experienced joint issues and dysautonomia, which we will discuss in this episode.I talk about joint laxity and how we must train resistance, especially with Hashimotos. I have clinically found joint hyper-mobility, tissue laxity, and autoimmune conditions to go hand in hand in my clinical practice. And I sit down with Jessica Drummond to talk about different strategies to reign in that hyper-mobility.Jessica also comes at it from a functional medicine perspective by addressing root cause issues like leaky gut, mast cell activation syndrome, and other things that can relate to feeling lightheaded, especially related to POTS.Quotes:" I think the best research we have is on the Levine Protocol or Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Similar protocol, which is essentially an exercise protocol for dysautonomia that's very basic.""Joint stability and strength first in the lower quarter in the core. In collaboration with that, we can use nutritional strategies to lower inflammation, and build myofascial stability.""Even if you're literally in bed almost all the time. If you're still alive, you're somewhere on the continuum of health. Even if you have a terminal illness, you can be living in a way that's, I think, deeply beautiful and human right."Where you can find Jessica Drummond:http://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/Dr Emily Kiberd and where to find Thyroid Strong:If you're looking to lose weight with Hashimoto's: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/weight/If you're looking to beat the Hashimoto's fatigue:https://www.dremilykiberd.com/fatigue/If you want to learn more about 3 things NOT TO DO in your workout if you have Hashimoto's and WHAT TO DO instead:https://www.dremilykiberd.com/strongIf you want to dive right into Thyroid Strong online workout program: https://www.dremilykiberd.com/thyroid-strong/

Order the needed. Pre/Probiotic and save with code BLISSBERRYWELLNESS20Karin Ashley is a board-certified Integrative Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who helps couples optimize their fertility using Integrative Medicine principles like nutritional therapy, detoxification support, fertility awareness, and functional testing. She believes that men and women are whole people - mind, body, and spirit - and that comprehensive fertility care should aim to improve every aspect of health in order to prepare the body for a healthy pregnancy. When she's not helping people make babies, she's chasing after her own (all six of them!), cooking meals for her family, and trying to keep her plants alive. Connect with Karin: Website | Instagram | Course Page Podcast NotesIn this episode, we're discussing…* Why conventional medicine falls short* What is Integrative fertility care* How birth control impacts your bodyFree resource from our guest: Because the Tylenol doesn't say “sperm killer” on the front of the box…Learn which OTC meds can impair your fertility, and how to replace them! Click HereDisclaimer: This email is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please speak to your care provider before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or currently prescribed medications. *This email contains affiliate links. You will not be charged extra for purchasing through one of our links, but a small portion of the proceeds will go to support Baby Dust. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babydust.substack.com

Dr. Tara Morrison is Birth Trauma Specialist and Holistic Pelvic Floor  Physical Therapist who specialises in whole-person care for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We actually met several years ago when we were both training at the Integrative Women's Health Institute, so it was a real pleasure to have her on the show! Tara uses trauma-informed Somatic Pelvic Care to aid not just pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, but nervous system healing through mind-body based physical therapy tools, stress management, somatic emotional release, energy medicine, and mindful living.  In today's episode, Tara and I talk about how she uses somatic therapy for chronic pelvic pain. In this episode we discuss: The development of the nervous system and how childhood experiences can cause chronic nervous system dysregulation and pelvic pain Emotional experiences and patterns and their impact on symptoms. Poly-vagal theory and the chronic freeze state in endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. What somatic therapy is and how this mind-body approach can help heal the root of endo and other pelvic pain conditions. How to start focusing on what feels good from a nervous system lense. Show Notes Website: www.cortexrehab.com Instagram: @sarahdueffert Facebook: @cortexPT Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here. If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Today is a special episode, because my mentor, the woman who coached me through my coaching training, Susan Clinton, is joining us! Susan Clinton is a board certified women's health physical therapist, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach - to name just a few of her hats! She is also a Master Coach for the Integrative Women's Health Institute, hence why she ended up being my coach and mentor! In today's episode, Susan and I are discussing endometriosis and menopause - and how to experience a better one! In this episode we discuss: The difference between natural menopause and surgically or medically induced menopause. Myth-busting the lie that endo doesn't affect those in menopause and the research on early menopause and endo. How menopause can affect endometriosis symptoms, plus the general symptoms that can occur with menopause. How to improve your experience of menopause and reduce your symptoms. This isn't a topic we've ever covered before on the show, but it's certainly worth learning about now so you're prepared and informed! Show Notes Susan's website: www.embody-pt.com Susan's email: susan@embody-pt.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/susan.c.clinton and https://www.facebook.com/EmbodyPhysio Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SClintonPT Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sclintonpt/ and embodypt Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susancclinton/ Co-Host of the 5 star Podcast:  Tough To Treat www.toughtotreat.com - A Physio's guide to treating the complex patient Co-Host of the Vlog:  The Genius Project  www.thegeniusptproject - reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. Cofounder and Inaugural Board of Directors of the Foundation:  Global Womens Health Initiative:  www.gwhi.org  Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here. If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Today's episode is with my tutor and world renowned endometriosis expert Dr Jessica Drummond. Dr Jessica Drummond is the founder and CEO of the Integrative Women's Health Institute, where she trains thousands of practitioners and works with patients with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain conditions. She is also the author of the incredible book Outsmart Endometriosis. Jessica is hosting a free endo workshop Outsmart Endometriosis Workshop, “6 Strategies to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis” on Oct 25th 2pm at 2pm EST. Sign up here. You can attend live or watch the replay, but you must be signed up to receive the recording. In today's interview, Jessica and I continue a conversation we've been having together for much of the year - and this is the connection between endometriosis, MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility. Something I love about this conversation is that we talk less about the diagnosis of these conditions, and more about how to think about these new conditions and how to approach healing without overwhelm and without getting caught up in the weeds. I think this is a great conversation if you've been wondering whether you have these conditions but were scared about what this would mean for you, or you have these conditions diagnosed already but you didn't know where to start. In this episode we discuss: The prevalence of MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility in the endo community. Why these conditions present in people with endo and how they may develop or be triggered later in life. Dr Drummond's approach to managing these conditions in the context of endo and how to avoid overwhelm. How to work with Jessica and access her free workshop! I really hope you find this a useful interview in our ongoing focus on endo, MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility. Show Notes Remember, Jessica has a free workshop on Tues 25th October! You can sign up here. If you're looking for detailed, research-driven strategies to help you understand more about endometriosis, WHY you feel the way you feel, and how the heck to feel BETTER – you're in luck.  Join the LIVE Outsmart Endo Workshop on October 25th, 2022 to discover The #1 Thing That Endo Warriors Should Do To Get Relief Right Now and reclaim your life from endometriosis, with Dr. Jessica Drummond.  Discover How to Outsmart Your Endo in Jessica's LIVE workshop and discover… The importance of gut-immune health for endo warriors Why nervous system regulation is crucial to endo healing  Why all of the doctors and specialists you've seen weren't able to provide you with the relief you so desperately need  How to reclaim your life from endometriosis and start LIVING again!  If this resonates with you, please reserve your spot for the upcoming workshop here. Let's get social! Come say hello on Instagram or sign up to my newsletter. My cookbook This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast is out now! Get 28 anti-inflammatory, hormone friendly recipes for living and thriving with endometriosis. Order your copy here. If you feel like you need more support with managing endometriosis, you can join Your EndoLife Coaching Programme. A 1-to-1 three month health and life coaching programme to help you thrive with endometriosis. To find out more about the programme and to discuss whether it could be right for you, email me at hello@thisendolife.com or visit my website. This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts. Ora provides audio editing, management and other services to make podcasting simple and sustainable for their clients. Health coaches, nutritionists, mediums, personal trainers, tarot readers, teachers, or just those striving for a better world, Ora can help you start and maintain your podcast. Get in touch today. This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds physical therapy and clinical nutrition licenses and is a board-certified health coach. She has over 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Jessica's program, Outsmart Endometriosis (http://outsmartendo.com), is a beacon for many struggling with endometriosis, and I can't recommend it enough!   In this episode, Jessica and I talk about the increased public awareness around endometriosis, how to differentiate between period pain and endometriosis pain, why it's challenging to get an endometriosis diagnosis, how endometriosis impacts fertility, why it's crucial to have a maintenance mindset when it comes to endometriosis, how Jessica's protocol support women with endometriosis, and so much more. To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-the-pill-lupron-endometriosis-dr-jessica-drummond/. This episode is brought to you by Nutrisense. Visit Nutrisense.io and use my code NICOLE25 for $25 off your first month. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

Today's well-informed guest on Healing Hormones is Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC (!). She is the founder and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and the author of Outsmart Endometriosis.  Jessica's worked with women on their chronic pelvic pain for more than twenty years, she facilitates educational programs for women health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. It's safe to say that Jessica is a world leader in menstrual and reproductive health.  Today, we're tackling a much-requested topic as it relates to Dr. Drummond's expertise: how COVID, long-COVID, and the vaccine are affecting our cycles. Jessica's dealt with long-COVID, herself, and comes from an empathic POV on these important questions. We Chat About: Dr. Drummond's background What is long-COVID? COVID and autoimmune COVID and menopause How does it affect men? Changes in cycles  Resources: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ (The Integrative Women's Health Institute) Read: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Jessica-Drummond/e/B07LB8KMH6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share (Dr. Jessica Drummond on Amazon) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarobilottodrummond/ (Jessica (Robilotto) Drummond) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessrdrummond/?hl=en (@jessrdrummond) Connect With Me: Join my FREE FAM Training: http://nourishedwithnina.com/famtraining (Prevent Pregnancy Naturally + Ditch the Pill Without Fear) http://www.calendly.com/nourishedwithnina/discovery (Free Fertility Call) https://nourished-with-nina.ck.page/b5b46324e9 (Sync Your Life & Menstrual Cycle) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishedwithnina/ (@nourishedwithnina) Healing Hormones is produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media). Mentioned in this episode: FAM Training Learn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM). https://healinghormones.captivate.fm/fam (Join my FREE FAM Training)

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds physical therapy and clinical nutrition licenses and is a board-certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Jessica got covid in December 2020 and has spent most of the time since that diagnosis dealing with severe long covid. Over the last year and a half, she's done a deep dive into long covid, including how to deal with menstrual problems associated with covid and the vaccine.   In this episode, we talk about why long covid happens, Jessica's experience with long covid, medical gaslighting, what research studies have shown, common symptoms of long covid, how covid interacts with your hormones, and so much more! To learn more visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-effect-of-covid-the-vaccine-on-the-menstrual-cycle-dr-jessica-drummond/. This episode is brought to you by Tempdrop. Visit Tempdrop.com and use my code PERIODPARTY for 10% off your own Tempdrop. Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

In this week's episode of The Girlfriend Doctor, I brought you a very special segment on having a healthy vagina, The All Things "V" Masterclass. Our guests in this class include premier women's health expert, Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, self-professed Kegel Maven, Kim Vopni, aka The Vagina Coach, and CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute, Jessica Drummond. These wonderful ladies have so many more titles but today we all have the hats of vagina health experts on and each of us shares our expertise on this heavily mystified subject. This masterclass includes topics such as what specific section of pelvic health each guest specializes in, the importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy, how to treat post-hysterectomy pain, the crucial importance of fluid body and pelvic movement, and much more. We also discuss how likely most women are to experience some form of pelvic health condition and how we can better prepare ourselves for it or treat it if/when it arrives. This is a very touchy subject so it was very empowering to be able to have this conversation with these immensely knowledgeable and influential women that have seen it all. All of these gals have books, websites, and social media pages that you can visit if you want more information about their area of expertise or if you just want to reach out with a specific question. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of these powerful women. Tune in, take notes, and start taking control of your pelvic health! KEY TAKEAWAYS [0:39] Was a healthy V ever discussed in your home? [12:25] The area of expertise each guest specializes in [17:18] The importance of knowing your own pelvic anatomy [27:27] Post-hysterectomy pain, intervention, and prevention [43:18] The importance of pelvic stretching and movement [51:40] The different kinds of prolapse diagnosis [1:05:05] How to heal or prevent Lichen sclerosis HOW TO CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Betsy Greenleaf:  https://happyvaginarally.com/  https://pelvicfloorstore.com/ Social media platforms: @drbetsygreenleaf Kim Vopni:  https://www.vaginacoach.com/  Youtube, Pinterest, Tiktok: The Vagina Coach  Instagram: @vaginacoach Jessica Drummond: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/outsmart-endo-guide-pdf/ Instagram: @outsmartendo MEMORABLE QUOTES “Even though our intention is to educate and start normalizing these terms, we can't because we are blocked in social media because it's considered inappropriate.” “80% of women are going to have a pelvic health condition at some point in their lives so I've been there with recurrent urinary tract infections, recurrent vaginal infections… almost everything I've gone through with my patients, I've actually gone through myself.” To learn more about me and to stay connected, visit the links below: Website: The Girlfriend Doctor Instagram: The Girlfriend Doctor

Dr. Jessica Drummond is the CEO of The Integrative Women's Health Institute and author of Outsmart Endometriosis. She holds licenses in physical therapy and clinical nutrition and is a board certified health coach. She has 20 years of experience working with women with chronic pelvic pain, facilitates educational programs for women's health professionals in more than 60 countries globally, and leads virtual wellness programs for people with endometriosis. Dr. Drummond lives and works with her husband and daughters between Houston, Texas, and Fairfield, Connecticut. In today's episode we delve into endometriosis. What it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it naturally. Discover why period pain, though common, is not considered “normal” — and what you can do to reduce and/or eliminate your pain! Today's episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Course.  The most in-depth and comprehensive online fertility awareness self-study program available. Click here to join now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What lead Jessica to study and delve into Women's Health and period pain What is endometriosis and the difference between paradigms Period Pain is not always endometriosis Challenges with surgery in response to endometriosis Surgery is not always a requirement for endometriosis Other options for those who are experiencing fertility issues or period pain who don't want to go straight to surgery Risks of birth control and using it as the cure for period pain What causes endometriosis Connect with Jessica Drummond: You can connect with Jessica Drummond on his Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Resources mentioned: Conceiving with Fertility Awareness Program The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: [On-Air Client Session] FFP 318 | Overcoming Period Pain + Natural Birth Control | Lisa & Lauren [On-Air Client Session] FFP 304 | Overcoming Period Pain and an Infertility Diagnosis | Lisa & Angie FFP 283 | Overcoming Period Pain | Lisa | Fertility Friday [On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa Join the community! Follow Fertility Friday on Instagram! Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!   Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM) This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women's health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you've been waiting for. Click here to apply now!