Podcast appearances and mentions of maria claps

In tod Empowering Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps Link to Video: Watch Now Description: In today's episode, Coach Debbie Potts is joined by two incredible experts in women's health, Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Kristin, a former corporate attorney turned holistic health advocate, is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Maria is a seasoned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and certified health coach with deep experience in women's midlife health. Together, they've developed a robust clinical practice specializing in perimenopause and menopause, and are committed to empowering women with the latest research and personalized strategies for thriving through these transformative years. Key Topics Covered: Kristin & Maria's Journey: Learn about Kristin's transition from corporate law to holistic nutrition and Maria's passion for women's midlife health, and how they became leading experts in perimenopause and menopause. The Menopausal Transition: Discover why perimenopause and menopause are more than just the end of reproductive years. Kristin and Maria discuss how hormonal shifts impact the whole body—from brain health to bone density, and more. Challenging the "White-Knuckle Through It" Myth: For years, women were told to simply endure symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, and joint pain. Kristin and Maria reveal why this approach is outdated and harmful. Holistic and Science-Backed Approaches: Gain insight into how nutrition, movement, sleep quality, stress management, gut health, and metabolic support can make a profound difference in managing menopausal symptoms and health risks. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): The myths and misconceptions around HRT are addressed, and Kristin and Maria share the latest research on safe and effective HRT approaches. Their Groundbreaking Program for Midlife Health Practitioners: Discover Kristin and Maria's specialized training program designed for practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge and support midlife women effectively. Faculty Role at the Women's Hormone Network: As faculty members at the Women's Hormone Network, Kristin and Maria lecture on the science of women's hormones, helping to advance accurate and medically-backed information on hormone health. Episode Highlights: How to beat midlife mayhem and thrive through menopause using holistic, science-based methods. The critical importance of metabolic health, especially as women enter menopause. Tips on navigating menopausal symptoms with a focus on long-term health and vitality. Why menopause affects much more than reproductive health—it impacts cognitive function, heart health, and immunity. Listen in for: An inspiring, informative discussion that breaks down “The Great Menopause Myth” and equips women with actionable, comprehensive insights into thriving through menopause. About the Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN, FNTP, is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a unique background as a former corporate attorney. Maria Claps, FDN-P, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and certified health coach. Together, they're dedicated to transforming the approach to midlife health for women everywhere. Learn More: Follow Kristin and Maria's work at the Women's Hormone Network Discover their professional training program for practitioners Book a session or learn more about their clinical practice Connect with Debbie Potts: Coach Debbie Potts, creator of The WHOLESTIC Method Program, helps high-performing individuals optimize their metabolic health and longevity through customized coaching. Explore Debbie's metabolic health services, PNOE Metabolism Testing, and personalized programs at www.debbiepotts.net. Tune in to get empowered with knowledge on managing midlife health and transforming the menopause journey!   4o mini

Welcome to the Women's Health Series! We're going beyond our usual focus on nutrition and fitness with five special guest interviews covering a range of holistic health and well-being topics.I am so glad I came across Kristin and Maria while looking for resources to support women's hormones in their 40s, 50s ,and beyond.  I read their book, The Great Menopause Myth, which opened my eyes to the misunderstandings and support women really need during this time. This goes beyond just feeling our best.  The Wise and Well team aligns with the nutrition and fitness I already teach and in this episode, they expand on that with the use of HRT.  Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps are the co-founders of the women's health and hormone education practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners.In addition to their busy client work and peer mentorship program, Kristin and Maria serve as faculty lecturers for the Women's Hormone Network, a non-profit comprised of medical professionals dedicated to advancing the most accurate, scientific and medically advanced information on women's hormone health. They also lecture frequently at women's health summits and retreats, as well as appear on a wide variety of podcasts.Work with Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me/midlife-mayhem/Read The Great Menopause MythWork with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram:@jennythenutritionist [Take the Quiz] What are you missing to Be Fit, Well-Fed, and Fully Energized? Work with Jenny the Nutritionist in Create Your Shape:https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/Follow Jenny the Nutritionist on Instagram:@jennythenutritionist

In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled podcast, Jacqui Broesky welcomes Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, the authors of 'The Great Menopause Myth.' The discussion explores common misconceptions about menopause. Kristin and Maria share their personal experiences and professional insights, highlighting the broader implications of menopause beyond merely the loss of fertility and menstrual cycles. They also discuss the significance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in managing menopausal symptoms and long-term health, dispelling myths about its risks. The conversation touches on the impact of intense training regimens on menopausal bodies, the role of proper nutrition, and the often overlooked connection between menopausal symptoms and broader health issues.     Purchase the book 'The Great Menopause Myth' https://www.amazon.com/Great-Menopause-Myth-Mastering-Uncomfortable/dp/B0D6CR99H9  Links and Resources:  Get our free pre & post-training meals guide https://guide.fiercelyfueled.com/podcast  Follow Fiercely Fueled Nutrition:    Instagram: @fiercelyfuelednutrition https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfuelednutrition/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiercelyfueled    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7sAH26zWzvrI-73I1J3icA

In this raw, real conversation, join me and my incredible guests Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps as we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of perimenopause and menopause. Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. What You'll Learn: The truth about "not feeling like yourself" in your 40s Why your menstrual cycle is a vital health sign Essential tests every woman should consider Hormone replacement therapy: What questions to ask your provider Natural strategies for managing perimenopausal symptoms   Key Highlights: Discover why your 40s are a critical decade for understanding hormonal changes Learn why "one-size-fits-all" approaches to menopause don't work Understand the intricate dance between estrogen and progesterone Get actionable advice for managing perimenopause without feeling overwhelmed   Who Should Listen: Women in their 30s and 40s experiencing hormonal shifts Healthcare providers seeking deeper insights into women's hormonal health Anyone curious about the complex journey of women's reproductive aging  

Welcome back to Midlife Hormone Crisis—Strategies to Avoid the Symptoms, Insanity, and Body Breakdown of Perimenopause. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into one of the most controversial and misunderstood topics in midlife health: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).I'm joined again by my incredible mentors, Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, authors of the must-read book, The Great Menopause Myth. Together, we tackle the tough questions and bust the myths that have left so many women confused and frustrated about menopause care.In this episode, we discuss:Are doctors really equipped to prepare women for menopause?The controversy surrounding HRT—Why it's so misunderstood and feared.Does HRT cause cancer? Debunking myths and addressing the impact of the WHI study.Hormones and disease prevention—How they support heart health, bone density, cognitive function, and more.Types of estrogen and dosing approaches—Why estradiol matters, the role of progesterone, and the truth about testosterone.Hormone pellets, rhythmic dosing, and bioidentical hormones—What you need to know.Sexual health and hormones—Libido, lubrication, tissue health, and moreHow to decide if HRT is right for you—The importance of personalized care and managing expectations.We also discuss how The Hormone Huddle program equips you with the education, testing, and personalized guidance needed to make confident decisions about HRT.✨ Black Friday Special Reminder: The Hormone Huddle is $500 off until December 3rd, but there are only 5 spots available. Apply now at thehormonehuddle.com to take control of your health today.Whether you're considering HRT, frustrated by the misinformation out there, or simply looking for clarity, this episode is packed with the insights you need.

Welcome to the first episode of Midlife Hormone Crisis, because let's be honest, ‘Healthy Harmony' sounds like a cruel joke once midlife hits!It's time to get real about what midlife women are truly facing.This rebrand isn't just a new name—It's recognizing what season you are in, it's a commitment to you, the health-conscious, holistic-minded woman navigating the overwhelming maze of midlife changes. I know you're busy, juggling countless responsibilities, and feeling frustrated that traditional medicine isn't giving you the answers you desperately need. You deserve more!!This is an episode of real talk, where we cut through the noise and get to the heart of what midlife women need to know about menopause. Joined by my mentors, Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps—renowned experts in perimenopause and menopause health—we'll answer the pressing questions you've been desperate to ask.Menopause is more than just the end of fertility; it's a phase of life where a woman's health spirals, impacting everything from body composition and immune function to chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, dementia, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Yet, the treatment options many women encounter (if any) are often rooted in shoddy science and flawed conclusions, leaving you frustrated and confused.For years, conventional wisdom has failed us, telling women that nothing needs to change at midlife and that "it's just this age" and we should just push through the discomfort—hot flashes, sleepless nights, weight gain, mood swings, joint pain, painful sex, and more—as if it will all magically resolve in a decade or two. Or maybe you just need to eat right and move more! False! Women are not getting the help they desperately need.In Part 1 of The Great Menopause Myth, Kristin and Maria set the record straight, offering clear, evidence-based insights to help you navigate menopause with knowledge and confidence. This is the episode you don't want to miss—because understanding menopause is a game changer for your health, your sanity and your relationships. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll dive even deeper into hormone replacement therapy options and strategies to take back control of your midlife health.HOLIDAY ALERT - If you're already feeling the chaos of the holidays piling on top of your midlife symptoms—exhaustion, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain—I'm here to tell you, you're not alone!! The holiday season can make it all so much worse, and I get it.That's why I created The Holiday Hormone Trap: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid. This free guide is packed with realistic tips to help you dodge the most common pitfalls that can amplify your symptoms. Do yourself a huge favor, grab this guide by clicking here... bit.ly/hormonetrapOUR EXPERT GUESTS - Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, co-founders of Wise and Well, are experts in perimenopause and menopause health—and my mentors on my journey to becoming a Certified Midlife Specialist. Kristin, a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, is also a former corporate attorney. Maria, a certified health coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, specializes in hormone health. With extensive training under top medical doctors and naturopaths, they bring advanced expertise in hormone replacement therapy and functional testing. They mentor and train health practitioners, are faculty lecturers for the Women's Hormone Network, and are frequent speakers at health summits and on podcasts. Kristin and Maria are also authors of the new book, The Great Menopause Myth. Which is an absolute MUST READ for every midlife woman.Connect with them here:Instagram

Maria Claps is an FDN practitioner (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition), and Kristin Johnson is an NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner's Training) Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. They discovered that when they combine both individualized nutrition AND lifestyle changes tailored to a midlife woman's needs that includes mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education, it's a magic recipe that helps women thrive so that they can stop, reverse or prevent their health from spinning out of control.  Together they wrote their first baby book "The Great Menopause Myth", which I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of before the interview. And it's great. It will be one of my bibles to refer to over and over again. Book: The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Mastering Midlife Mayhem support group: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/ Contact Kristin and Maria Website: https://wiseandwell.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Give thanks to our sponsors: Get Primeadine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure by Timeline. 10% discount with code ZORA at timeline.com/zora Try Qualia senolytics. 15% off with code HACKMYAGE at qualialife.com/hackmyage  Visit getkion.com/hack for 20% off Kion Essential Amino Acids Try OneSkin skincare for with code ZORA at https://www.oneskin.co Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before November 1, 2024 to win one of 3 copies of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women by Jennifer Chesak. Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ ⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠ membership group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jonathanjk@gmail.com We cover: The HRT experiment on Puerto Rican women Estrace and risks of blood clotting and stroke What are physiologic doses of hormones Dosage vs actual levels of hormones High dose progesterone. Is it necessary? What are hormone receptors? What to do for heavy bleeding When to consider a hysterectomy Is low dose estrogen inflammatory? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we'e thrilled to welcome Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps, the co-founders of the women's health and hormone practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.About Our Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is also certified through the Nutritious Life nutrition coaching program. What You'll Learn in This Episode:About hormone testing and why follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is critical to understand.Insights into hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormones.Why lifestyle changes alone may not be sufficient for managing menopausal symptoms.Episode Highlights:[00:01:30] frequency of hormone testing and its importance.[00:02:03] the role of FSH in understanding perimenopause.[00:04:23] The reliability of at-home hormone tests versus venous serum blood tests.[00:06:13] Kristen and Maria's stance on bioidentical hormones and why they recommend them over synthetic options.[00:16:04] testosterone replacement therapy.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action – enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps:Website: www.wiseandwell.meInstagram: @wise_and_well_Links Mentioned in the Episode:The Great Menopause Myth bookConnect with Keri on social:Instagram: instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial, instagram.com/keriglassmanTiktok: @keriglassmanFacebook: facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLifeTwitter: twitter.com/NutritiousLife_Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslifePinterest: pinterest.com/nutritious_lifeWebsite: nutritiouslife.comBecome a Nutrition Coach: nutritiouslife.com/bncCopyright © 2023 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you struggle with unwanted weight gain, erratic or missed periods, racing heart and thoughts, Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps of Wise & Well can help you.     WEBSITE: https://wiseandwell.me/     INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/     FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NourishandFlourishHealth     EPISODE SPONSOR:  https://www.ralstonfamilyfarms.com/     EPISODE SPONSOR:  https://www.davidsburgers.com/     EPISODE SPONSOR:  https://osteostrong501.com/     EPISODE SPONSOR:  https://www.shopstudiowest.com/     LISA'S LINKS:     Lisa Fischer Said Academy:  https://lisafischersaid.com/academy/     Website:  lisafischersaid.com     For more information on group intermittent fasting  coaching with Lisa, email fasting@lisafischersaid.com     For more information on one-on-one or group health coaching with Lisa, email healthcoaching@lisafischersaid.com     Podcast produced by clantoncreative.com

It's no secret that our bodies have to endure dramatic metabolic shifts throughout perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.   Things that used to feel effortless—like keeping your energy, mood, and weight in check—now take everything you've got.  But what if there was an easier way? A simple method to future-proof your body against aging, declining health, and even disease? Spoiler alert: There is.  In today's episode, Dr. Federica Amati (a leading clinical nutrition scientist and medical advisor at Zoe) joined me to help move the narrative toward practical solutions and a diet plan you can start using to navigate menopause TODAY.  We explore the concept of “bioharmony” and how to use data, technology, and the right food to help you significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.  Dr. Federica also shares invaluable advice on how to track your symptoms and assess your progress using a FREE tool called a Menoscale.  If you're struggling with ANY of the many disruptive symptoms of perimenopause or menopause… Tune in to find out how to overcome them and SO much more! IN THIS EPISODE Why women experience a sharp increase in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia risks after menopause—and how you can prevent them The common but often overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, such as brain fog, mood swings, and weight resistance The power of food and targeted nutrition (with actionable diet tips)  How to use tracking tools like the Menoscale to better understand AND improve your symptoms  Why metabolic health is the foundation of feeling your best during perimenopause and menopause The power of daily habits like nutrient-rich eating, stress management, and intentional energy use to reverse metabolic decline How women can reclaim their energy and vitality even when it feels like everything is shifting around them Visit podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode601 QUOTES “Once menopause hits, a woman's risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia skyrockets. It's something we have to absolutely talk about with the women we're working with to empower them to reduce these risks.” 99.8% of women in perimenopause report at least one symptom, but many don't realize things like mood swings, irritability, or brain fog are directly related to hormonal changes.” “You can't change what you don't track. Tracking your menopausal symptoms—and seeing how specific interventions like dietary changes, exercise, or hormone therapy improve them—is essential for understanding what works for your body.” “We created a free tool called the Menoscale, developed with the British Menopause Society. It helps you track your top 20 menopause symptoms, see where you stand, and measure improvements over time.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Start tacking your menopause symptoms using the Menoscale Go here and use code Federica10 for 10% off your Zoe membership Connect with Dr. Federica Website Instagram ZOE's Website Save your FREE seat for my upcoming Thriving in Perimenopause & Menopause Summit. Download my FREE 14 Hormone-Balancing Recipes Guide RELATED EPISODES  #581: Five of the Worst Types of Food for Metabolic Health, Insulin Sensitivity, and Stubborn Visceral Belly Fat with Dr. Mariza #490: Why We Crave the Foods We Crave and What We Can Finally Do About It with Dr. Amy Shah #597: The Great Menopause Myth and What You Need to Know to Thrive with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps #583: The Truth About Menopause That You Deserve to Know with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I welcome back Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, their women's health and hormone education practice, to dive deep into the complexities of menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the modern health challenges women face.Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners.This episode covers:Maria and Kristen's health challenges and experiencesMenopausal trasition and body changes that are common among womenHealth concerns for menopausal women, including gut microbiome and thyroid healthProactive measures for maintaining your health before or during menopauseWhat is hormone replacement therapy and why there is so much controversy around itMaria and Kristen's daily non negotiables to support their healthThyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Connect with Maria and Kristin:Instagram: @wise_and_well_Website: https://wiseandwell.me/Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.com/opt-in/free-functional-thyroid-mini-course-podcast/Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Kate Kresge are joined by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps to discuss their co-authored book "The Great Menopause Myth" and their personal experiences with menopause. You'll hear us dive into: 1. What most people get wrong about menopause 2. Age range and unexpected symptoms of perimenopause 3. Key tests indicating the onset of menopause 4. Diet insights from women who breeze through menopause 5. The gut microbiome and hormonal changes in menopause 6. The difference between HRT and MHT 7. How to optimize hormone health at any age Kristin is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition and a focus on perimenopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition by the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, certified in DUTCH hormone testing, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. Maria is a functional health coach specializing in perimenopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and completed a hormone program with Dr. Sara Gottfried in 2014. In 2015, Maria finished the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr. David Rosensweet. She has also been mentored by hormone expert Dr. Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

Joining Dr Louise on this week's podcast are US-based Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, authors of new book The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive. Kristin and Maria share their own menopause stories, why they wanted to write a book to help others and why menopause can be the best time of your life. The pair also share the four things, besides hormones, that can help women during this time: Education Exercise Nourishing your body with the right foods Managing stress For more information on The Great Menopause Myth, which will be released in the UK on 26 September, click here. For more information on Newson Health, click here. Dr Louise Newson's first-ever live theatre tour, Hormones and Menopause – The Great Debate, takes place 27 September to 12 November. For more information and tickets, click here.

Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, an NTP Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.   Maria and Kristin share their journey from general nutrition to specialized hormonal health in this episode. We explore the profound impacts of hormones on aging, focusing on the roles of senescent cells and hormone replacement therapy. Maria and Kristin reveal surprising insights about estrogen receptors and the importance of maintaining optimal hormone levels for overall health, from hair and joints to brain and vascular health. They emphasize the benefits of cyclical progesterone dosing and debunk common myths surrounding estriol and estradiol in HRT, advocating for a personalized approach to hormone therapy.   In this episode: Why hormone replacement therapy impacts overall health beyond symptom relief. How estrogen receptors are located in unexpected areas like the eyes and ears. Why maintaining optimal hormone levels benefits hair, joints, brain, and vascular health. How hormone cycling can mimic the body's natural rhythms for better health outcomes. Why cyclical progesterone dosing is preferred over static hormone dosing. How static dosing can lead to issues like breakthrough bleeding and water retention. Why estradiol is often misunderstood and feared despite its protective benefits. How high doses of estriol can cause adverse effects such as insulin resistance. Why incorporating topical progesterone can benefit women sensitive to oral forms. Why understanding hormone health is important beyond just managing symptoms. How Maria and Kristin's book "The Great Menopause Myth" provides a unique perspective. Why women often receive inadequate medical support during menopause. How misconceptions about hormone therapy can isolate and misinform women. Why there is a need for more research using bioidentical hormones. How upcoming studies aim to compare traditional HRT to physiologic restoration. Why achieving hormone levels akin to a healthy, younger woman is beneficial. How proper hormone cycling can lead to lighter periods and fewer PMS symptoms. Why the narrative around menopause can sometimes hurt women.   Order The Great Menopause Myth NOW! https://wiseandwell.me/book/   Sponsors Happy Mammoth: For a limited time, you can get 15% off Hormone Harmony and on your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use the code KM15 at checkout.   Go to www.qualialife.com/HORMONE to try Qualia Senolytic with a 100 day money back guarantee, and code HORMONE will get you 15% off your first order.   Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/KARENMARTEL and use code HORMONE to get 10% off your order.   Are you in peri or post menopause and looking to optimize your hormones and health? At Hormone Solutions, we offer telemedicine services and can prescribe in every U.S. state, as well as in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario in Canada.   Visit karenmartel.com to explore our comprehensive programs: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Individualized Weight Loss Programs  Peptide Therapy for weight loss    Interested in our NEW Peptide Weight Loss Program? Join today and get all the details here.   Join our Women's Peri and Post Menopause Group Coaching Program, OnTrack, TODAY!   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

On today's episode, Dr. Jaime interviews Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist Kristin Johnson and Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Maria Claps, two badass women and authors of the new book, "The Great Menopause Myth."Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps are the co-founders of the women's health and hormone education practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_.Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through their clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. In addition, they have both completed advanced training in various functional testing modalities which they actively use in their robust clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. Kristin and Maria are also the co-creators of a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners.In addition to their busy client work and peer mentorship program, Kristin and Maria serve as faculty lecturers for the Women's Hormone Network, a non-profit comprised of medical professionals dedicated to advancing the most accurate, scientific and medically advanced information on women's hormone health. They also lecture frequently at women's health summits and retreats, as well as appear on a wide variety of podcasts.https://wiseandwell.me/https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here

Are you ready to shatter the myths surrounding menopause and take control of your hormonal health at ANY age?  The truth is, the medical establishment has—and continues—to overlook viable holistic treatments for women in midlife, especially when it comes to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The focus has always been on symptoms—NOT the root cause. But that's all about to change. Meet Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Two experts on a mission to help women educate themselves, advocate for their health, and seek out medical practitioners who can help.  I sat down with Kristin and Maria to discuss the benefits and complexities of HRT, especially the critical roles that progesterone and estrogen play in maintaining your long-term health.  We also shared simple solutions to ward off serious conditions, like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline.  This episode is packed with invaluable information that every woman should hear—whether you're just beginning to experience hormonal changes or are well into menopause. Tune in and learn how to thrive—into your 60s, 70s, and beyond! IN THIS EPISODE The common myths about menopause that are holding women back The critical roles of progesterone and estrogen in women's health Why the current medical approach to menopause needs to change The benefits of hormone replacement therapy beyond symptom relief The importance of starting HRT sooner rather than later How to find a medical practitioner who truly understands women's health The powerful impact of advocating for your own health during menopause View the podcast page here: https://drmariza.com/episode597 RESOURCES MENTIONED Stay tuned for more information on how to register for my FREE Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit!  RELATED EPISODES  593: Why EVERYONE Needs Progesterone in Perimenopause and Beyond and How We Are Getting Dosing All Wrong with Carol Petersen 592: Menopause, HRT, and Breast Cancer + How to Advocate for Yourself with Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 583: The Truth About Menopause That You Deserve to Know with Dr. Mary Claire Haver #404: Do Women Need to Wait Till Menopause to Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? with Esther Blum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Great Menopause Myth" – a much-needed deep dive into the world of menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). With Kristen Johnson and Maria Claps joining me this episode, we're lifting the lid on some eye-opening truths about estradiol and HRT, especially when it comes to women in late-stage perimenopause and postmenopausal stages. Think you'll get your libido back with any old HRT regimen? Think again. We've cracked open what it actually takes to ignite that spark, from the right estrogen levels to the nitty-gritty of emotional and lifestyle factors. We're not just talking hormones either – we're walking through the whole shebang. From gut health and its unsuspected role in estrogen levels to the crucial lifestyle changes you need to make in your 40s, we're setting the record straight. Kristen, Maria, and I talk over the importance of quality sleep, protein-packed diets, and the underestimated benefits of good old-fashioned sunlight. And if you've ever questioned the link between HRT and thyroid health, we've got that covered too. This episode will give you the tools to navigate menopause with confidence and clarity, breaking down the myths and arming you with the knowledge to take control of your health. Website: https://wiseandwell.me Book: The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Community: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/share/BY3x0QVuj7t8oFP8?utm_source=manual Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call FREE DOWNLOADS… What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take? Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? “How To” Guide For Supplements Here's your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you're “NORMAL” by your doctor. Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you're enjoying our journey together, I'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven't subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on Youtube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Busting Menopause Myths Estrogen causes breast cancer, gaining weight and belly fat which are inevitable… Today we are busting menopause myths just like this. In this episode, I interview a pair of authors offering refreshing insight to midlife and beyond women who are often sheltered from all the health options available to them and misinformed, or incompletely informed. Stay tuned to the end, if fat burning is something you want to know more about … and I know.. Trick question right? Kristin and Maria present the concept of fat burning and becoming fat adapted in a way that makes it easy to understand why what you've been trying to do may not be working for you .. at all. So join us in this episode for the menopause myth busting intel in this book and what's inside which goes far beyond the valuable practical tips you'll get from it, and why it's about time you had this book. Busting Menopause Myths from HRT to Supplements My Guests: Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, and is a “recovering corporate attorney.” Maria Claps, FDN-P is a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Together, Kristin and Maria have developed a deep specialty in perimenopause and menopause health through clinical mentorships with multiple medical doctors and naturopaths specializing in hormone replacement therapy. They completed advanced training in functional testing modalities which they use in their clinical practice educating and helping midlife women. They created a professional training program for other midlife women's health practitioners. Questions We Answer in This Episode: What prompted you to write the book? [00:03:51] Let's talk about the Priority … [00:04:26] What did you mean by Menopause Gold Rush? [00:09:45] You write about informed consent, what does that mean? [00:23:13] What is oxidative priority in regards to burning fat in menopause? [00:35:15] Was this episode on busting menopause myths helpful to you? If so, would you please share it with a friend or three? Connect with Maria and Kristin: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Menopause-Myth-Mastering-Uncomfortable/dp/0760388261/ref=rvi_d_sccl_1/139-8017262-8747407?content-id=amzn1.sym.f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&geniuslink=true&pd_rd_i=0760388261&pd_rd_r=fe302897-7298-465e-b45d-5c4166ffbbea&pd_rd_w=Nvra4&pd_rd_wg=NoZNj&pf_rd_p=f5690a4d-f2bb-45d9-9d1b-736fee412437&pf_rd_r=K2X5K9NCYC8WDAVX92PS&psc=1&tag=namespacebran417-20 https://wiseandwell.me/ On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Other Episodes You Might Like: A Hormone Therapy Roadmap: What, When & Why: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hormone-therapy-roadmap/ What Women Need to Know about Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://www.flippingfifty.com/what-to-know-about-hrt/ 4 Menopause Myths that Persist: https://www.flippingfifty.com/4-menopause-myths/ Resources: Stronger: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com

Today, I am blessed to have Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps here with me. Their personal and clinical experiences have taught them that midlife is a pivotal time in a woman's life, often accompanied by unique challenges. They recognized a gap in specialized care for women over 40 and have made it their mission to fill it. While there's an abundance of health advice for women in their teens, 20s, and 30s, the messaging becomes unclear as women enter their 40s. Kristin and Maria believe that generalized health information isn't sufficient—and in some cases, can even be harmful—for midlife women. Their goal is to empower women over 40 to take control of their health, ensuring that the next chapter of their lives is their best yet. Kristin and Maria emphasize that menopause is far more than just the loss of fertility and menstruation. They argue that menopause signifies a deeper metabolic change in the body that affects over 4,000 physiological processes, not just the commonly known symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Even women without symptoms are impacted by hormonal shifts and need to address them proactively. Their work offers a comprehensive deep dive into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), debunking myths and urging women to take control of their health during this life stage. They advocate for personalized, multi-faceted health approaches rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding hormonal changes. Kristin and Maria emphasize that many women are harming their bodies through excessive cardio, under-eating, and stress, perpetuating a cycle of catabolic damage. They highlight the importance of nourishment, stress management, sleep, and strength training for maintaining health, particularly as hormone levels decline with age. While optimizing hormones can help, it's not a standalone solution; addressing the underlying stress is crucial for hormonal balance. They also discuss the need for a tailored approach to hormone therapy to not only alleviate symptoms but also reduce chronic disease risks, challenging the limited, symptom-focused perspective of mainstream menopause treatment. Tune in as Maria and Kristin emphasize that progesterone plays a significant role in women's health; its effectiveness is tied to the presence of progesterone receptors, which fluctuate throughout the ovarian cycle and are mainly influenced by estradiol levels. They caution against relying solely on progesterone hormone replacement therapy, especially in perimenopausal women, where estrogen decline reduces the number of receptors, leading to symptoms like anxiety and mood dysregulation. They advocate for a more holistic approach, managing stress, balancing hormones, and incorporating oxytocin to ensure well-being and metabolic freedom. Resources from this episode:  Website: https://wiseandwell.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ The Great Menopause Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Menopause-Myth-Mastering-Uncomfortable/dp/0760388261/benazadi-20

If you think you know everything there is to know about menopause, think again. We've had multiple episodes on this topic, and this one was especially informative and easy to understand. If you're struggling with menopausal symptoms, this is definitely the episode for you.  What you'll learn:   Kristin and Maria's background and their motivation for writing The Great Menopause Myth (1:44) Misinformation and poorly designed health advice for midlife women (5:17) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, including testosterone, lifestyle factors, and monitoring (9:07) Menopause and its effects on women's bodies, including hormonal changes and potential health issues (14:09) Hormonal changes in women, particularly progesterone and estrogen, and their impact on menstruation, sleep, and mood (17:30) Mood swing, libido changes, and appetite fluctuations (24:44) Natural remedies and hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms (29:56) Bioidentical vs. synthetic hormones and the potential risks and benefits of each (35:39) Hormone pellets and risks (49:54) How common menopausal symptoms can be relieved through HRT (56:13) HRT studies, their limitations, and a new study comparing conventional vs. compounded regimens (58:57) Access to HRT and quality of care (1:02:52)   Where to learn more:   Wise and Well The Great Menopause Myth   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!  

Dr. Doug sits down with Maria Claps, FDN-P and Kristin Johnson, JD, BCHN FNTP to discuss their journey into working with women and their focus on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Kristin and Maria are the co-founders of the women's health and hormone education practice, Wise and Well, as well as the Instagram account @wise_and_well_. They explain their six-month program that focuses on preparing women for Hormone Replacement Therapy by addressing gut health, nutrition, and fitness. They emphasize the importance of educating women about the role of hormones in their bodies and the potential benefits of HRT. They also discuss the different approaches to HRT, including patches, prometrium, pellets, injections, and vaginal estrogen. They highlight the need for individualized treatment and the importance of monitoring estradiol levels and considering the impact of progesterone on the body. The conversation explores the concept of physiologic ceiling in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the benefits of rhythmic dosing. Dr. Doug, Maria, and Kristin discuss the importance of optimizing estradiol and progesterone levels before considering testosterone supplementation.

Please Subscribe and Review: Apple Podcasts | RSS Submit your questions for the podcast here In this episode we chat with Wise and Well co-founders Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps about the often confusing topic of menopause. We discuss nutrition, movement, hormone replacement therapy, and even birth control. This is a must-listen episode for women of all ages as well as men who care about the women in their lives. Their new book, The Great Menopause Myth releases everywhere on September 10th.  Show Notes: The Great Menopause Myth Wise and Well Instagram Work with Wise and Well Sponsor: The Healthy Rebellion Radio is sponsored by our electrolyte company, LMNT. Proper hydration is more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes too! Check out The Healthy Rebellion Radio sponsor LMNT for grab-and-go electrolyte packets to keep you at your peak! They give you all the electrolytes want, none of the stuff you don't. Click here to get your LMNT electrolytes Transcript: Coming soon...  

In this episode of The Empowered Feminine Podcast, Ciara speaks with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps, the brilliant minds behind "The Great Menopause Myth." Backed by the latest research, their book offers a new, holistic approach to staying healthy and happy through menopause. They join us to spill the tea on everything you need to know about this transformative phase of life.Key TakeawaysThe personal journeys that led Maria and Kristen to become menopause experts and advocatesCommon misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its benefits beyond symptom managementThe importance of taking a preventative, long-term view of health during menopauseWhy cycling progesterone can be beneficial, even after menopauseHow to find the right practitioner and advocate for yourselfThe link between menopause and increased risk for conditions like diabetes and osteoporosisWhy strength training is crucial, especially when combined with HRTThe need to look beyond just managing symptoms and focus on overall health and vitalityKristin and Maria are passionate about helping you see menopause as an opportunity to level up your health game. They'll teach you to advocate for yourself and make informed decisions that'll have you feeling fabulous well into your golden years. Get ready to flip the script on menopause and embrace this phase of life with open arms!Find Kristin and Maria on Instagram at www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_Find "The Great Menopause Myth" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Menopause-Myth-Mastering-Uncomfortable/dp/0760388261Join Kristin and Maria's free online community at: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/share/wMZy48BtORKxplRdHave thoughts or questions? Connect with Ciara at:Instagram: @CiaraFoyInc Website: www.ciarafoy.com

In this episode, we discuss: Discovering the impact of hormone imbalance in their own personal journeys The overlooked roles of... The post RHR: Staying Healthy and Happy Through Menopause, with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps appeared first on Chris Kresser.

We covered  Myths and truths of menopause.  Menopause experiences and HRT use across the globe How aging and menopause are intertwined The different voices of menopause and what's the best way to approach it Is hormone deficiency a thing and is it good or bad? Why menopause is such a mystery to so many women The truth about Bi-Est as a menopause treatment How to empower yourself through this journey Maria Claps is an FDN practitioner (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition), and Kristin Johnson is an NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner's Training) Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. These two ladies are both friends and practitioners who are so passionate about women's health, especially women's health at midlife. And over the years they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both their clinical and personal experience.  So what they have discovered is that when they combine both individualized nutrition AND lifestyle changes tailored to a midlife woman's needs that includes mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education, it's a magic recipe that helps women thrive so that they can stop, reverse or prevent their health from spinning out of control.  Together they wrote their first baby book "The Great Menopause Myth", which I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of before the interview. And it's great. It will be one of my bibles to refer to over and over again. Book: The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Mastering Midlife Mayhem support group: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/ Contact Kristin and Maria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_ This episode is sponsored by Oxford Healthspan. The makers of my favorite spermidine supplement Primeadine. Use code ZORA for 15% off Primeadine spermidine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hack My Age menopause programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to optimize your menopause journey with evidence biohacks tailor made for a woman in perimenopause and menopause. Join the ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ (https://biohacking-menopause.mn.co) community now for information and sharing you won't find anywhere else. This month's giveaway....win a huge basket of Nibu Naturals skincare with astaxanthin. Join before October 1, 2024 to enter into the draw.  If you missed the deadline, grab Nibu Naturals products here for 15% off with the code ZORA. https://nibunaturals.com Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠ ⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠ membership group Email: zora@hackmyage.com This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jonathanjk@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackmyage/support

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health.  She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is also a “recovering” corporate attorney. Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. In this conversation, Dr. Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about… How Maria and Kristin became interested in womens' midlife healthcare Identifying symptoms of various hormone imbalances/deficiencies Hormone replacement therapies and the various roles that hormones play in the female body Why women going through menopause should not fear protein or strength training Ozempic The value of taking time and finding ways to de-stress Prevalent myths about menopause For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson: Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Additional Links: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Arizona Metabolic Health Low Carb MD Podcast   HLTH Code: HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH HLTH Code Website   Keto Mojo: Keto Mojo

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health.  She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, she has special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is also a “recovering” corporate attorney. Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. In this conversation, Brian, Tro, Maria, and Kristin talk about… Kristin and Maria's book, The Great Menopause Myth The usage of bio identical hormones in treating menopausal women The insufficiency of the standard medical response to women going through menopause How doctors can better respond to and treat women going through menopause How the health of every part of a woman's body—from toenails to eyes—is dependent upon estrogen How to effectively deal with stress For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!   Links:   Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/   Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson: Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me The Great Menopause Myth: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ Additional Links: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianLenzkes?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author   Dr. Tro Kalayjian:  Website: https://www.doctortro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoctorTro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/   Toward Health App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together.  Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more.  Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doctor-tro/id1588693888  Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.disciplemedia.doctortro&hl=en_US&gl=US Learn more: https://doctortro.com/community/ 

Maria and Kristin join me on today's podcast. Maria and Kristin are the founders of Wise and well, and are incredible trailblazers and educators in the community of women's health and hormones. Their voices are only going to be heard more widespread as their book comes out and their education continues to move around the world. I love that both of these women have a very direct no B's approach to educating. Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Let's dive in!   Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Website: https://wiseandwell.me/book/ Instagram: https://wiseandwell.me/ Purchase Book: https://wiseandwell.me/book/   This episode is sponsored by: St. Francis Herb Farm | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 Skin Essence Organics | Go to skinessence.ca and save 15% off your first order with code JENNPIKE15 /// Save 10% off every order with code JENNPIKE10 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for “subscribe & save” option   Resources: Free Perimenopause Masterclass | jennpike.com/empower  The Audacious Woman Mentorship | jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman The Hormone Project Academy | jennpike.com/thehormoneproject Synced Program & Membership | jennpike.com/synced The Simplicity Women's Wellness Clinic | jennpike.com/wellnessclinic The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Facebook Community | The Simplicity Sessions Community   Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

This episode is for YOU if you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s or 50s and you want to look and feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps are the duo behind the widely popular Wise and Well Instagram Page, which teaches women how to maximize health as they age with content surrounding perimenopause, menopause and hormone replacement therapy. We learn: The stages of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help women even if they don't have symptoms like hot flashes The best diet for women over 40 including how much protein to eat The best exercise for women over 40 (it's not Peloton and Orange Theory) The importance of regulating your nervous system (stress makes perimenopause and hormonal health worse!) Kristin is a board certified nutritionist and Maria is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. Connect with them at https://wiseandwell.me/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/ https://www.instagram.com/functionalmomspodcast

In this episode of This is Aging, we are joined by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise and Well, both experts in perimenopause and menopausal health. They shared their extensive knowledge and experience working with women in this midlife stage. We dive deep into the topic of perimenopause, discussing the shifts in body composition, the importance of lifestyle factors like fitness, sleep, and stress management, and the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Kristen and Maria debunk common misconceptions about HRT and hormonal changes, shedding light on the real challenges and opportunities women face during this time. If you're approaching midlife or want to better understand what's happening in your body and choices that might be available to you as you age, this episode is a must-listen.

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Kristin Johnson is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition and a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. She completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020 and is half—along with her partner, Maria—of the health coaching business, Wise and Well. Maria Claps is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then went on to study in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. She completed the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. She has been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. She now mentors other health coaches and nutritionists to help them understand the unique and profound hormone changes of midlife. In this conversation, Tro, Brian, Kristin, and Maria talk about how Kristin and Maria met and founded Wise and Well, why Kristin transitioned from being an attorney to working in nutrition, how Kristin and Maria approach treating menopausal and peri-menopausal women, the place and purpose of various hormones in women's health, the effects of stress and spirituality on hormonal and metabolic health, and the deficiencies of the standard practice of medicine and coaching. For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening! Links: Wise and Well: Wise and Well InstaLinks Instagram Dr. Brian Lenzkes: Website Twitter Dr. Tro Kalayjian: Website Twitter Instagram Doctor Tro App Join a growing community of individuals who are improving their metabolic health; together. Get started at your own pace with a self-guided curriculum developed by Dr. Tro and his care team, community chat, weekly meetings, courses, challenges, message boards and more. Apple Google Learn more

Join us on our episode about the complexities of women's midlife sleep challenges as hormone decline and how to fuel health and well-being.   Hear from Kristin and Maria, the dynamic duo behind Wise + Well, as they share their personal stories and enlightening experiences with hormone shifts and sleep issues. Together, they aim to empower and educate women on prioritizing sleep and hormonal health.   Kristin and Maria uncover the science linking hormones to sleep and how hormonal balance impacts our quality of sleep, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Gain insights into how to fuel women's health and well-being through a holistic approach and proper nutrition.   But there's more! Kristin and Maria share their top recommendations for further exploration, including Wise + Wells' masterclasses and two recommended books, "The Female Brain" and "Estrogen Matters," which provide deep insights into women's health and hormones.   Take advantage of this captivating episode. Don't miss out!BIO:Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.SHOW NOTES: 

In this episode, we sit down with Kristin and Maria of Wise and Well to discuss their work in women's health and introduce their first retreat! Wise & Well Retreat October 2023 Kristin I am a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in perimenopause and menopause health. I am Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, a certified DUTCH hormone test practitioner, and a graduate of the Nutritional Therapy Association's Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program. In addition, I have special training in amino acid therapy for anxiety and mood disorders as well as mindset coaching to facilitate change. I completed a professional mentorship with naturopathic endocrinologist Dr. Rebecca Provorse in 2020. I am also a “recovering” corporate attorney! In my downtime, you will find me with my husband hiking, exploring the world, or catching up with my adult sons. At home, I am typically and happily covered in golden retriever fur.   Maria I am a functional health coach with a specialty in perimenopause and menopause. I graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2013 and then studied in a hormone program for practitioners with Dr Sara Gottfried in 2014. I spent the first 8 months of 2015 completing the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Certification Program and, in 2017, completed the Menopause Method Program for Physicians with Dr David Rosensweet. I have been personally mentored by hormone scholar Dr Lindsey Berkson and naturopathic endocrinologist Dr Rebecca Provorse. When I am not working with clients, you will find me traveling, horseback riding, walking outdoors or cooking.

Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, Chantel got to speak with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps. Kristin is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health. Maria is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause. Together, they have founded Wise and Well and are known for being relentless when it comes to the science of health + hormones for their clients.   Enjoy!   Connect with Kristin & Maria: Website: https://wiseandwell.me/    Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Masszymes: http://masszymes.com/waistaway   Use code waistaway10 for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough: http://bioptimizers.com/waistaway   Use code waistaway for a special discount!   Today's Episode Is Sponsored By CollaGenius: www.nootopia.com/waistawaygenius  Use code waistaway10 for a special discount! Check Out The Magnesium Lotion Shop: Use code CHANTEL10 at checkout for your discount! https://magnesiumlotionshop.com/    ConnectIn40 Group: https://connectin40.com/    Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay/   Get your Top 30 Fasting Questions Answered: https://chantelrayway.com/top30gift/    Order One Meal And A Tasting: https://chantelrayway.com/onemeal/      Order All The Books: Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way - 2nd Edition:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999823116/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0    Fasting to Freedom: The Gift of Fasting: https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Freedom-Gift-Chantel-Ray/dp/0999823132/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=    Freedom From Food: A Six Week Bible Study Course: https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Food-Bible-Study-Course/dp/0999823159/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/135-7722513-4171815?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0999823159&pd_rd_r=91d59435-2126-4f9d-867e-00646964e3e4&pd_rd_w=mg3U0&pd_rd_wg=FcVwL&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4&psc=1&refRID=NWM3687GJSRKKQ4BYQP4    Connect With Us:   Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/    Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/   Contact directly through email at questions@chantelrayway.com    Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/   Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/   Check out the FASTING RESET SUMMIT HERE: https://fastingresetsummit.com/   Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway   Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/    Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/   Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits    Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Connect with us on Social Media:   YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA   Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay       Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

I am delighted to connect with Maria Claps again and have Kristin Johnson joining us today! Maria is an FDN practitioner, and Kristin is NTP Board-Certified in Holistic Nutrition. They are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health- especially women's health at midlife.  Maria was one of the very first guests on the podcast, in Episode 12, back in 2018!  In this episode, we dive into Kristin and Maria's backgrounds and talk about the work they are doing to empower women in perimenopause and beyond and change the cultural narrative around aging for women, secrecy, and shame. We get into some of the changes that occur in middle age, including changes in metabolic homeostasis in our metabolism, muscle, immune function, and brain health. We discuss the need for changes in nutrition, strength training, and Zone 2 training, the role of HRT, common mistakes that get made in navigating HRT and supplementation, and the importance of testing.  I hope you will enjoy listening to our empowering discussion as much as I did recording it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN Kristin and Maria share the experiences that led them to find their calling. Why the traditional narrative around aging for women has to change. Changes that occur in women's bodies in their late thirties and early forties as a result of changes in the metabolic homeostasis in their metabolism. Why over-exercising and over-restricting can make things worse for women in their late thirties and early forties. The importance of prioritizing and optimizing sleep, and eating enough in perimenopause- especially protein. How women in their late thirties and early forties benefit from a keto diet. The importance of finding and consuming the foods that work best for our bodies. The importance and benefits of strength training for women. The benefits of scheduling Zone 2 cardio workout sessions twice a week for women. The role of hormone replacement therapy. The benefits of a moderate amount of testosterone. Bio Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, an NTP Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow • Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn • Check out Cynthia's website  Connect with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps On their Wise and Well website  Wise and Well on Instagram Insta-links for the Wise and Well Community content on Instagram: https://wiseandwell.me/insta-links/  Episode 12: There's No Shame in Healthy Aging with Maria Claps Books mentioned:  The XX Brain by Lisa Mosconi

When menopause comes around, most of us least expect it - that's because it creeps up from what we feel is an early age. A problem is that many women aren't prepared for this new chapter and transition. Your doctor might tell you it's time for HRT and move you along with a prescription. So you can see why midlife women are chronically uneducated, undersupported and totally unheard in our so-called “developed” society. We can feel like nothing's REALLY working; this is our dealt hand, and that's how life is. Kristin and Maria are my guests today and are functional health practitioners who specialise in menopause health & lifestyle education. Founders of the incredibly successful resource on women's midlife health, Wise and Well, we're lucky to be blessed with BOTH of them and their abundance of knowledge and wisdom! Together, they've flipped the landscape of women's midlife health, educating and supporting women via hormonal and entire life transformations. Creators of Mastering Midlife Mayhem, a midlife blueprint programme. We cover everything from HRT in perimenopause, to protein, sleep issues, diet (and the mistakes you're making), exercise, and SO MUCH MORE.

The discussion today can be a delicate one.   Today, we break down breast implant illness and inflammation in the body.  This is a very engaging discussion where we simply give you all the details...no judgement.Note:  this is a discussion only for educational purposes.  Please see your own provider for what's right for you.Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson are the creators & practitioners of Wise & Well.  Kristin is a functional nutritionist with advanced training in holistic nutrition as well as a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause health.  Maria is a functional health coach with a specialty in peri-menopause and menopause.  Together they're known for being relentless when it comes to the science of health + hormones.  They use carefully chosen lab work, nutrition that is specific to midlife women, mindset coaching & hormone replacement therapy education to help women reclaim their health and make their lives magnificent.  To get in touch with them, you can find them here at https://wiseandwell.me/.Be sure to SHARE, rate, & review this episode with someone who may benefit. And follow me below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgTwitter: https://twitter.com/sandyknutrition

Hormones the ultimate bio-hack for you to reach your health goals? Natalie Jill sits down with Maria Claps & Kristin Johnson to discuss how you can effectively use hormones to benefit your best life. Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, an NTP Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, are plain spoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. In this episode, you will learn: What can hormone therapy help with? Where to begin when your body begins to change What are things estrogen effects in your body

Few people discuss what happens to your hormones after menopause. In fact, there seems to be a lot of secrecy among women in this stage of life about their hormonal health. That's why I'm so excited to have Maria Claps with me today to shed light on this important topic.   About Maria Claps Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner, and mom to four grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried's practitioner hormone training program, and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program, and she also has been mentored by hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches practitioners how to help midlife women thrive in a mentorship program called Midlife Hormone Mastery. When she's not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmers' markets locally, or in the kitchen creating recipes.   Hormonal Changes Don't Mean the End of Your Lifestyle Throughout this conversation, Maria shares how her experience sent her on a quest to better understand the signs and symptoms of perimenopause. Insomnia, weight gain, and unstable moods led her to solutions that few others in the health field were discussing.  Over the years, Maria discovered the truth that lies behind many common menopause myths. In reality, you don't have to accept all the changes. Maria explains that hormonal changes are not necessarily the same thing as aging. By recognizing that the way you feel now is a symptom, not the root of the problem, you can take informed actions. Much of the way people think of menopause is very negative. Maria explains how cultural expectations of older women derive from a false narrative. Sadly, this has led to a culture of silence around the topic. Maria works to help women open up about their experiences. When this happens, women can take action and regain control over their lives.   Understanding Your Hormones Before, During, and After Menopause Maria stresses that living a healthy lifestyle will help ease your transition to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Diet and nutrition, as well as exercise, go a long way. That being said, there is no guarantee that it will still go smoothly. Many of Maria's clients do this and still struggle.  It can be scary to experience these changes in your body. There is a sense of loss of control when you don't fully understand how these changes affect you. That's why Maria stresses the role of education. When you understand your body well, you know what is normal, what isn't, and what you can do about it.  Hormone testing, particularly the DUTCH Test, is a major tool Maria employs. It gives a complete picture of what the hormones are doing and how they are changing. Maria has seen the value of these tests to highlight potential problems and establish healthy regimens for her clients. What can you start doing today to prepare for menopause? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode How to recognize the signs of perimenopause [8:30] Common myths about menopause [11:45] Changing the cultural narrative of aging and menopause [16:40] What to expect from an optimal menopause experience [21:45] The connection between the premenopausal experience and menopause itself [27:35] The critical link between mindset and menopause [33:15] The value of comprehensive hormone testing for post-menopausal women [36:45] Practical tips you can start using today to reduce menopause symptoms [48:50]   Quotes “As far as becoming this overweight asexual woman who isolates herself and can't contribute to the world anymore, that's completely false.” [12:39] “You are going to have some changes. Your body is going to change. Things are going to change, but it's really manageable.” [21:05] “These things are quite fixable. I've seen so many before and afters. It's amazing how it can be fixed with a degree of lifestyle medicine.” [43:20]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I'll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I'll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Sign up for the Practice Better training! Find Maria Claps online Follow Maria on Instagram DUTCH Test  Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Leave a review of Fed and Fearless! Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you'd love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson talk about mastering midlife mayhem.

Functional nutritionist Kristin Johnson and functional health coach Maria Claps are the co-founders of Wise and Well, where they work with peri-menopausal and menopausal women in both one-on-one and group formats to create fundamental hormonal and whole health transformations. They joined our conversation "feeling salty", and we got to reap the benefits as they went off on how access to HRT is impaired by the Big Pharma-controlled government, how low Estradiol should NOT be taken lightly because it puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and osteoporosis, AND how the "mommy wine" and Cheetos need to GO. Whether or not you agree with them on that last directive, it is empowering AF to listen to women who don't tiptoe around their strong opinions and who take action to help people in the process. There is also plenty of fun to be had as Ellie and Julia discuss whether packing for a vacation should include collagen supplements or a bikini, and how penises on TV can be hypnotic.Wise & Well WebsiteFacebook: @NourishandFlourishHealthInstagram: @wise_and_well_Twitter: @maria_clapsJack Reacher may not like answering questions but I do! Take action to protect compounding pharmacies here: https://www.mymedsmatter.com/ACOG report on Compounded Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone TherapyCheck out OUR WEBSITESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/circlingthedrainpodcast)

What if I told you there is a hormone that (when optimized along with other hormones) can lead to fat loss, more manageable weight maintenance, and increased energy and stamina? You would want to know more, right? Surprisingly, there is a hormone that does all of this, but most people haven't heard much about it... Growth Hormone (HGH) is central to metabolic health, but many people struggle with low levels… Thankfully, diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference! Tune in today to hear… The biggest contributors to low growth hormone levels What to eat to increase growth hormone levels naturally The best exercise for boosting growth hormone What I recommend for sleep optimization Supplements to consider for increasing growth hormone levels And more!   Mentioned in this episode:   Zen Sleep   Calm & Restore   Magnesium Restore   The EO Menopause Solution   Related Resources:   Essentially You episode #: 215 How Your Diet Can Make or Break Your Hormone Health   Essentially You episode #: 285 The Lowdown on Declining Hormones and How They Impact Weight, Mood and Sleep with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson   Top Healthy Fats for Hormone Health   What is Your Circadian Rhythm and How Does It Impact Hormones

I polled people on IG last month and almost 80% of people that saw my story said they felt like they have food sensitivities. So, that's a problem because once you dive into the intricacies of that there is a lot of nuances.So to help with this & answer the question I get in so many different flavors each week, I'm hosting a live training and Q&A session called “What should I eat? Answering your questions about food reactions and inflammation”.You can register at christabiegler.com/foodreactionsThis week I talk to Maria Claps, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin Johnson, a Board-certified nutritionist with Wise and Well about what is REALLY happening in perimenopause. An often neglected topic yet so important for those beginning or already in this transition time in their lives and also practitioners looking to help. Maria and Kristin candidly discuss symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle considerations for those in midlife mayhem.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Symptoms of declining hormones? Mood, sleep, weight, brain fog What is happening behind the scenes in menopausal transition perimenopause (including usual timeframe (the early 40s)Period changes during perimenopauseBiomarkers for inflammationEntering perimenopause in a lower inflammatory state will help ease symptoms for a smoother transitionWhat are common things we blame on "hormones" that are not hormonesFunctional decline of aging- what's normal, what's not as we age and our body changesHormone replacement therapyGUESTS SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to rehab your hormones/ adrenalsIdentifying what is going on in the cycle and how to support itUnderstanding that everyone's experience is very differentTips for women in midlife to optimize health and wellness (what are a few things women are doing that are keeping them stuck)ABOUT GUESTS:Maria Claps, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin Johnson, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.WHERE TO FIND MARIA & KRISTIN:https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/https://wiseandwell.me/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.

It's that time of year! Time to countdown the top 10 Flipping50 Podcasts for Menopause Health & Fitness in 2021! It's all based on your votes by downloads. All things considered, not a big deal. It does show I didn't have a good vision. I couldn't have imagined that we'd be approaching 2 million downloads or supporting a community of over 250,000 women in menopause. Many of you came from my YouTube channel, or Facebook or saw Flipping50TV episodes. Some of you “met” me from my TEDx talk. Wherever we met, I'm grateful – for you and for the stories you share, the questions you ask, that all help someone else. It takes a village and each individual in it. So, let's do this… as any respectable Iowa girl would do it, Letterman style. The 10th Top Flipping 50 Podcast for Menopause Health & Fitness is…. (Cue drumroll) #10 When Your Menopause Calorie Deficit Backfires   https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-calorie-deficit-454/ Eat less, exercise more, so goes the dogma. It's wrong. Dead wrong. Are you eating enough for your fitness to stand a chance getting the rewards you want? #9 Are You Strong Enough? If the Unthinkable Happens   https://www.flippingfifty.com/strong-enough/ This is an interview episode with Pam who was a part time group fitness instructor for 2 decades when an accident tested how truly fit she was and changed the value of her health. #8 Total Body or Split Routine Strength Training in Menopause   https://www.flippingfifty.com/total-body-workouts/ I'm both glad and a bit alarmed about this one making the top 10 podcasts for menopause health & fitness list this year. Glad because this rumor and strategy is potentially limiting progress, keeping you exhausted, and ignoring science. Alarmed because it tells me that a lot of fitness professionals – or at least fitness marketers – are suggesting you work out as a body builder or figure competitor in midlife which has a strong potential to wreak havoc with your hormones. Bottom line, is it is always about evidence of monitoring your body fat and muscle, your sleep, stress, belly fat, and energy levels just to name a few, that should determine if it's working for you. #7 Where to Start Exercise | Ask the Menopause Fitness Expert   https://www.flippingfifty.com/?s=Where+to+start+exercise By the way if you're listening to the Top 10 Menopause Podcasts for Health & Fitness at the end of 2021 or beginning of 2022, I have a couple resources for you. First, it's my annual tradition to do a Planning session with you Live on Facebook between Christmas and New Years. There's a Virtual Retreat happening January 8th you can still get in on until it closes on the 5th. And STRONGER – my 12-week strength program and the CAFÉ Flipping50 membership are open for limited time. Links in the show notes flippingfifty.com/menopause-podcasts So there's something for everyone, if you just want FREE, you know you need support and this feels like a good fit.. or you're just saying YES to yourself and jumping into the membership while we're open. #6 How to Time Protein for Optimal Muscle & Recovery   https://www.flippingfifty.com/protein-for-optimal-muscle-455/ Any talk about protein and muscle or fat is a hot topic for us here. So, this detailed podcast will explain the importance not just of what, but of when you eat. Distributing protein correctly around your workout and throughout the day is far more beneficial than allowing an app to tell you that you hit a number at the end of the day. Learn more about your midlife energy needs in this podcast. The 5th Top Flipping 50 Podcast for Menopause Health & Fitness is… (drumroll, please) #5 What's at the Core of Your Menopause Belly Woes?  https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-belly/ Is it fat? Is it bloat? Is it lack of muscle tone? If it's fat, from where? If it's bloat, from where? #4 Total Body Workouts vs Total Body Exercises https://www.flippingfifty.com/total-body-workouts/ Based on your goals Based on your hormone, joint, ligament status and health history I look at menopause as a sport. Here's how to train. #3 7 Secrets to More Muscle in Menopause https://www.flippingfifty.com/muscle-in-menopause-2/ If you can lift heavy, you should. But what if you can't? How to reach fatigue and be successful when you can't go heavy is what this episode is all about. #2 Blunt Fitness Facts as We Age | Real Talk Interview   https://www.flippingfifty.com/fitness-facts-as-we-age/ In this interview episode, I chat with Susan Niebergall who enjoyed a career as a school counselor and then became interested in fitness. As so many others do, she first solved her own challenge with midlife. She's a straight talker, and we openly tackle myths and mindset crazy-ness that infects midlife women. #1 Plant vs Animal Protein for Midlife Women | Ask the Experts   https://www.flippingfifty.com/plant-vs-animal-protein/ Protein, really any food-flavored conversation, is a popular topic among women in midlife. So it's no wonder that this one hit the top #1 podcast for 2021. Another interview episode this one with the team at Wise & Well. Maria Claps and Kristen ___________ and I break down the reason behind advocating for animal protein for hormone support. It may ruffle your feathers, it may confirm what you thought or your body was telling you, but either way I think you'll be glad you listened. BONUS: The Menopausal Woman Interview with Dr Christiane Northrup   https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopausal-body/ Putting this episode that's been out for less than 7 days up against episodes that have run for more than 11 months is a little unfair. I know from the early comments across our social media sites that this episode is on its way to being a top 10 podcasts for menopause health & fitness. And … My Personal Favorite… Episode #500 How I'm Dealing with Grief and Beyond https://www.flippingfifty.com/coping-with-grief/  

As 2021 comes to a close, we use the final week of the year to playback the most downloaded episode of the year. This year's episode comes from the ladies of Wise and Well.  In this episode, Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson of Wise and Well join me to talk about why midlife women need a different strategy than the dominant narrative for younger women.  We deep dive into what nutrition and fitness should be as we reach midlife. Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post menopause…what does it really all mean? When we as women hit midlife there are so many changes that happen hormonally.  However, exhaustion, weight gain, and overwhelm do not have to be a part of the midlife story. For More Info Go To https://feelamazingnaked.com/episode165

If You Want To Heal Your Hormones and Lose Stubborn Weight, You Should: Use your fork to make diet decisions every day that help your hormones and improve metabolic flexibility  Empower yourself with the knowledge needed to stop outsourcing your hormone health Embrace an adapted version of the ketogenic diet that is personalized to you and your body's needs   When it comes to the women I work with, the number one concern as we get older tends to be that stubborn weight gain that we just can't seem to get rid of. But have you ever considered that this weight could be directly related to your hormones and metabolic flexibility? By understanding how your hormones affect your metabolism, you can adopt a diet and lifestyle that suits you and helps you get rid of the stubborn weight gain for good.   Transform Your Health Dr. Sara Gottfried is a board-certified physician who graduated from Harvard and MIT. She practices evidence-based integrative, precision, and functional medicine. She has authored multiple books, including the breakthrough and instant NYT bestseller Women, Food, and Hormones. She has dedicated herself to helping women unlock their ability to fix their metabolism, heal their hormones, and lose stubborn fat for good.   Adapt the Ketogenic Diet for Your Unique Body Have you ever had a male coworker or friend experience massive success with a keto diet but have not seen those results yourself? This is because men and women have a different genetic makeup that can lead to hormone disruption when going on an elimination diet. These gender differences inspired Dr. Sara to start her research and why she created an adapted version of the ketogenic diet for women. Dr. Sara has literally discovered the key to unlocking our ability to lose stubborn weight, and it all comes down to metabolic flexibility and our hormones.   Taking Back Control of Your Hormones So often, women are gaslit or faced with a double standard when it comes to traditional medicine. But the truth is the power to take back control of your hormones and get your body working for you instead of against you exists within yourself.  While it may seem daunting to think you have to do it yourself, nobody knows your body better than you. By improving your metabolic flexibility, you can ensure that you have a fully functioning body for years to come. Through Dr. Sara's new book, you can transform your health, lose stubborn weight, and address your symptoms before it is too late. Are you ready to find a personalized way to balance your hormones, improve your metabolic flexibility, and take back control of your health? Share what you are most looking forward to in Dr. Sara's new book with me in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “We have been taught ‘eat less exercise more,' but it turns out that is not necessarily true. Your calories matter, but your hormones matter more.” (11:05) “I don't want to be average, I want to be optimal. And I want that for our listeners and viewers, to really think about what is normal in terms of mainstream medicine, versus what is optimal.” (21:08) “The most effective way to deal with insulin resistance is with your fork. But I can tell you since I went through conventional medical training, is we are not taught how to do that! So even though it is the most effective way to reverse pre-diabetes, the most effective way to help you with insulin resistance, the most effective way to deal with type 2 diabetes, we are not taught how to counsel people on that.”  (41:10) “If you are struggling with your weight, if you are struggling with your metabolism, this is a real and valid concern. Don't let some doctor dismiss you or say you are just getting older, and it's how things are. No! Let's figure out how to support you, get you the food that really helps you with your hormones and helps you regulate your insulin and all these other hormones that we have been talking about today. Because the power really is within your reach.” (46:54) “The time to do something about it is not when you are 72 and diagnosed, it's right now!” (50:37)   In This Episode The inspiration for the new book, Women, Food, and Hormones by Dr. Sara Gottfried (7:18) How to improve your metabolic flexibility as you pivot into your 30's, 40's, and beyond (16:14) Tips for reversing insulin resistance and pre-diabetes through food (28:28) Why pregnancy can influence your risk of cardiometabolic disease (39:33) How to feel more empowered when it comes to taking back control of your hormones (46:30)   Resources Mentioned: Food, Women, and Hormones by Dr. Sara Gottfried Dr. Sara Gottfried Website Follow Dr. Sara on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes:  Essentially You Episode #192: How to Makeover Your Metabolism for Long-Term Success with Mark Sisson Essentially You Episode #268: The Number One Hormone Imbalance Connected to Stubborn Weight Gain Essentially You  Episode #285: The Lowdown on Declining Hormones and How They Impact Weight, Mood, and Sleep with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson

It's a well known fact that there is a higher incidence of autoimmune disorders in women than men. This is not surprising considering the huge hormonal swings that women go through at least twice in their lifetime during puberty and menopause (not to mention the additional changes that come with pregnancy and breastfeeding).   In this episode of The Autoimmune Simplified Podcast we dive into the hot topic of menopause, symptom management and the hidden health risks that are often overlooked.   If you are menopausal or experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, listen in as I chat with Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson about diet and lifestyle changes (that actually includes eating enough and not over-exercising!), stress management, self-care, the best options for testing, symptom management, hormone replacement therapy and so much more!    You do NOT have to be a victim of menopause or worsening autoimmune symptoms - so much is within your control! ….…   About Maria Claps, FDN & Kristin Johnson, Nutritionist:   Maria Claps a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist practitioner, and Kristin Johnson, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plain spoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.   Connect with Maria and Kristin: Website:  wiseandwell.me

Over the past few weeks I've released my seven-part YouTube series 'How Do We Lose Fat?' (Ruston's Boneyard Podcast Episodes 1-7). It was always my intention to support the series with input from clinicians and researchers. In the first of these interviews I'm thrilled and privileged to welcome Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps from Wise And Well. Kristin and Maria are experts on women's midlife health, a goldmine of information on the symptoms and effects of peri-menopause and menopause. Considering the significant role of sex hormones in fat loss, their contribution is essential, not only in the context of the series, but in general. And this isn't just one for the girls. Declining hormones, both female and male, affect us as couples, and we need to tackle them as couples. The more we understand about what each other are dealing with, the better we can deal with things together. If you want to contact Kristin and Maria directly, check out their website www.wiseandwell.me and find them on Instagram @wise_and_well. Please like, please subscribe and please come and find me over on Instagram @rustonsboneyard, and YouTube here, where you can find the video versions of the whole series, including this episode.

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. In this episode, Maria and Kristin open up the show by revealing how they got involved in the health space. Maria and Kristin talk about their work with perimenopausal and menopausal women to create fundamental hormonal and whole health transformations. Plus, they give tips on how you can have a smooth transition to perimenopause and menopause and they provide practical advice on adjusting your lifestyle accordingly. Tune in as we chat about ditching oatmeal, avoiding veganism, and why we love the DUTCH test. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:50] Why Maria and Kristin Got Involved In The Health Space Maria needed to see a doctor because she was putting on some weight, she wasn't sleeping well, and her mood just tanked. Unfortunately, Maria was not getting the answers that she was seeking from her doctor. The doctor wanted to put Maria on hormone therapy right away. For sleep issues, the doctor prescribed clonazepam. Overall, Maria's doctor didn't get to the causes of why she was experiencing certain symptoms. For Kristin, she had hormone issues her entire life. The solution from doctors was always a birth control pill. However, Kristin didn't know enough to understand that this was hormonal dysfunction. In Kristin's thirties, she started to battle her weight, libido, and skin. Kristin's doctor told her that nothing was wrong with her. Sadly, Kristin's doctor would not check her hormones. Eventually, Kristin pursued a nutrition program and became board-certified. She started a journey on changing her food, hormones, and lifestyle. [09:25] How Making Lifestyle Changes Can Health Your Body Less is more when it comes to training. You may be overtraining. When you reduce your training, your weight may start to melt off. Sleep is a massive piece of your lifestyle. If you haven't already, it's time to get serious about your sleep patterns. Also, nourish your body and get monthly massages – it will make all the difference. [12:45] Making A Smooth Transition To Perimenopause When progesterone declines, it is never coming back. Menopause is a full 12 months without a period. The closer you get to menopause, there will be a lot of symptoms because your hormones are in flux. Some women, even with good adrenal health, are going to suffer. If you have low estrogen and low testosterone, you are fighting an uphill battle. [16:20] Practical Steps You Can Take Before Hitting Perimenopause First, dial in your nutrition. Women need to put down the smoothie and start eating bacon, eggs, and steak. Next, address adrenal health. It's time to learn how to live with your stress. In your thirties and forties, taking care of YOU is really important. Salt baths, massages, and wine will be essential self-care pieces. If you don't want to hit a brick wall in your late forties, then you need to deal with your self-care routine now. [23:35] Oatmeal: Why It May Not Be As Healthy As You Think Women don't understand satiety. They mistake nutritional choices that fill them up as satiety. Someone has oatmeal at 9 am, then they are snacking again at 11 am. A nourishing meal should not be made out of kindling. A meal should be something that will satisfy you for four or five hours. Your first meal of the day should be protein-heavy. Most of the time, oatmeal is a dessert. Plus, women will feel full because they are bloated from eating oatmeal. [27:30] The Importance of Eating Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein There is a massive difference between animal protein and plant protein. Primarily, the most significant difference is the carbohydrate load. Meat will be mostly fat and protein. Whereas plant-based protein will be high in carbs. Another difference is the amino acid quality. A lot of people eating a plant-based diet are also on anti-anxiety medications. Why are girls in their twenties and thirties on more medications than people in their fifties? [32:55] Strong Stomach Acid Is One of Your Best Anti-Aging Tools As we get older, we become more nutrient deficient. If you don't have stomach acid, you aren't going to get the iron from meat. A lot of Maria and Kristin's clients are on hormone replacement therapy. However, if they don't have strong stomach acid, they won't benefit from their supplements. Stomach acid is going to sanitize anything that we eat. [39:55] Why The DUTCH Test Is The Best Diagnostic Tool In Functional Medicine Maria loves the DUTCH test because of estrogen metabolism. We want to see that the body is behaving with estrogen. Urine is the only way you will see estrogen metabolism. If you don't have good estrogen metabolism, there are certain lifestyle tweaks you can make. Also, Maria loves the DUTCH test because it is extremely empowering to women. Kristin loves the adrenal piece. Too many women normalize what they are living with. Learn more about DUTCH testing: https://dutchtest.com/ AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Wise and Well: https://wiseandwell.me/ Check out Maria's Website: https://mariaclaps.com Join Maria and Kristin in their Mighty Network: https://mastering-midlife-mayhem.mn.co/share/BY3x0QVuj7t8oFP8?utm_source=manual   Follow Maria Claps LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-claps-93040ba4/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.claps/ Follow Wise and Well: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_ Hormone Testing Methods Guide: https://mariaclaps.com/hormone-testing-guide/ Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or non-direct interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

If You Want To Understand Your Hormones Better, You Should: Adapt your nutrition to include more animal protein and strength training to improve your metabolic health Acknowledge, embrace and make room for your stress Create routines and habits that enforce healthy behavior and promote longevity   Here is some real talk you may not want to hear: your protective hormones decline with age, no matter how ‘clean' your lifestyle is. The good news is that if you equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to pivot with those fluctuations, you can become an up-leveled version of yourself after this big hormone transition instead of declining too.   Passionate About Women's Health Mid-Life Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, a Board-certified nutritionist, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing, and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control.   Understanding Your Options The key to handling your declining hormones is to understand what your options are. You do not have to suffer in silence, and this can be the best part of your life if you prep your body in the right way. Lifestyle, stress, sleep, and modern life all impact whether your experience with perimenopause and menopause will be really quiet or really loud.  Maria and Kristin aren't here to tell you the conventional things you are going to hear from your doctor or OBGYN; they are here for real talk, real wisdom, and real recommendations to help you pivot along with your changing hormones.   Deciding That You Matter As women, we want to take care of everyone else, which often leaves us on the backburner. In reality, if you don't take care of yourself, all bets are off for everyone else you are taking care of. By finding habits and routines that add to your longevity and performance, you can inspire the people around you by deciding that you matter and taking action towards that. Perimenopause and menopause are unique experiences that impact everything in your life. By empowering yourself with the knowledge of non-negotiables that you need for your individual body, you can set yourself and your body up for success. Are you ready to take the journey of perimenopause and menopause back into your own hands? Share which of Maria and Kristin's tips you are going to try out first with me in the comments section of the episode page.   Quotes: “It's profound the changes that we can make. We have so many levers at our disposable before we want medical intervention. There is no reason for women to have to suffer through these 10-12 years that they do.” (10:54) “I was fully menopausal at 47. If I live to my 90's, I will half lived half of my life post-menopausally!” (20:02) “It's accessible, it's not that hard, it's just taking the steps.” (31:17) “It's defining it, embracing it, acknowledging it, and figuring out a way to live with it. There are tools for that. It's not pretending to the world on your Instagram account that you've got this nailed. That's stressful.” (39:41) “Regardless of your choices, figure out what your options are. Get educated, be an advocate for yourself, and make those choices from that confident place of ‘this is what I want for myself, and this is what I can handle'. It doesn't take wealth, it takes knowledge.” (46:37)   In This Episode How your hormones change throughout the four major hormone transitions in your life (13:20) Discover the defining moment of menopause and what menopause really is (19:06) The foundational steps you need to take to pivot with your bodies changes (21:47) Approaches that you can take to handle your stress while you take care of your family, career, and yourself (32:53) Tips for redefining what your menopause journey looks like going forward (40:15)   Resources Mentioned: The Essential Oils Menopause Solution Mastering Midlife Mayhem Wise and Well Website Follow Kristin + Maria on Instagram   Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative   Related Episodes:  Essentially You Episode #279: The Secret to Gliding Not Slamming Into Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Lakeischa, MD Essentially You Episode #269: Owning the Wisdom of Menopause with Dr. Christine Northrup, MD

Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopause …what does it really all mean? When we as women hit midlife there are so many changes that happen hormonally.  However, exhaustion, weight gain and overwhelm do not have to be a part of the midlife story.  In this episode Maria Claps and Kristin Johnson of Rise and Well join me to talk about why midlife women need a different strategy than the dominant narrative for younger women.  We deep dive into what nutrition and fitness should be as we reach midlife. For More Info Go Here: https://feelamazingnaked.com/episode125

Some questions answered in this episode include: What exactly happens during menopause and how do hormones in the female metabolism change? What affects changes in mood and weight? What are the common mistakes that women do when trying to alleviate their perimenopause symptoms? Supplements: what to take and what not to? What are Maria's favorite approaches to help with managing pyramid pause in a holistic way? What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy? What are Maria’s thoughts on birth control? My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Email for coaching & phone consults: fitandfaith@gmail.com OR laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com Maria Claps’ Info: Maria’s website: https://mariaclaps.com/

Few people discuss what happens to your hormones after menopause. In fact, there seems to be a lot of secrecy among women in this stage of life about their hormonal health. That’s why I’m so excited to have Maria Claps with me today to shed light on this important topic.   About Maria Claps Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and mom to four grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to get the help she sought. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric training including Dr. Sara Gottfried's practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program. Her mentors include hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches practitioners how to help midlife women thrive in her mentorship program Midlife Hormone Mastery. When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmers’ markets locally, or in the kitchen creating recipes.   Hormonal Changes Don’t Mean the End of Your Lifestyle Maria shares how her experience sent her on a quest to better understand the signs and symptoms of perimenopause. Insomnia, weight gain, and unstable moods led her to solutions that few others in the health field were discussing.  Over the years, Maria has discovered the truth that lies behind many common menopause myths. In reality, you don’t have to accept all the changes. Maria explains that hormonal changes are not necessarily the same thing as aging. By recognizing that the way you feel now is a symptom, not the root of the problem, you can take informed actions. Much of the way people think of menopause is very negative. Maria explains how cultural expectations of older women derive from a false narrative. Sadly, this has led to a culture of silence around the topic. Maria works to help women open up about their experiences. When this happens, women can take action and regain control over their lives. Maria stresses that living a healthy lifestyle will help ease your transition through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Diet and nutrition, as well as exercise, go a long way. That being said, there is no guarantee that it will still go smoothly. Many of Maria’s clients do this and still struggle.  It can be scary to experience these changes in your body. There is a sense of loss of control when you don’t fully understand how these changes affect you. That’s why Maria stresses the role of education. When you understand your body well, you know what is normal, what isn’t, and what you can do about it.   Understanding Your Hormones Before, During, and After Menopause Hormone testing, particularly the DUTCH Test, is a major tool Maria employs. It gives a complete picture of what the hormones are doing and how they are changing. Maria has seen the value of these tests to highlight potential problems and establish healthy regimens for her clients. What can you start doing today to prepare for menopause? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode How to recognize the signs of perimenopause [8:10] Common myths about menopause [11:25] Changing the cultural narrative of aging and menopause [16:19] What to expect from an optimal menopause experience [21:30] Why weight changes along with hormones [24:55] The connection between the premenopausal experience and menopause itself [27:30] The important link between mindset and menopause [32:55] The value of comprehensive hormone testing for post-menopausal women [36:24] Practical tips you can start using today to reduce menopause symptoms [48:30]   Quotes “As far as becoming this overweight asexual woman who isolates herself and can’t contribute to the world anymore, that’s completely false.” [12:18] “You are going to have some changes. Your body is going to change. Things are going to change, but it’s really manageable.” [20:43] “These things are quite fixable. I’ve seen so many before and afters. It’s amazing how it can be fixed with a degree of lifestyle medicine.” [42:59]   Review Fed and Fearless on Apple Podcasts! Send a screenshot of your review to hello@lauraschoenfeldrd.com or send me a DM on Instagram and I’ll send you my Overcoming Undereating eBook. If you post your favorite episode in your Insta stories and tag me @LauraShoenfeldRD, I’ll also send you my 14-Day Calorie Challenge Recipe Guide!   Links Register for The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Find Maria Claps online Follow Maria on Instagram DUTCH Test  Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Sign Up For The Free Training: The 5 Secrets of Fearlessly Healthy Women of Faith Learn more about business coaching with me Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Maria Claps is a hormone coach focused on helping women through menopause and perimenopause. So many women aren’t prepared for this phase of their life and can be completely blindsided by some of the symptoms that come along with it. When Maria got into her 40’s, she had this experience of struggling with perimenopause symptoms and not receiving any help from her doctors besides drugs, supplements, and expensive tests. Now she coaches women on the right way to manage their menopausal symptoms. We Chat About: The definition + symptoms of menopause and perimenopause How we can still feel good when our estrogen levels drop off Taking hormone therapy How progesterone affects women during perimenopause Dealing with hot flashes How our metabolism changes as we age Resources: mariaclaps.com (https://mariaclaps.com) Instagram: @wise_and_well_ (https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_/) Stabilize Your Blood Sugar + Fix Your Period | with Nicole Jardim (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/healing-hormones-podcast/23) Connect With Me: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1160965218?ct=podlink&mt=2) Subscribe on Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaGVhbGluZ2hvcm1vbmVzLw==) Learn more about the Heal Your Period (https://healing-hormones-heal-your-period-program.teachable.com/p/healing-hormones-heal-your-period-program) online program Start your FREE 14-Day Gut Reboot (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/gut-reboot-ebook) Connect on Instagram: @nourishedwithnina (https://www.instagram.com/nourishedwithnina/) Private Hormone Coaching (https://www.nourishedwithnina.com/hormonecoaching) Healing Hormones is a production of Crate Media (http://crate.media)

Claudia Petrilli is a functional health coach who works with busy women to balance their hormones naturally, so they can improve their monthly cycle, energy & mood. She struggled with her own health as far back as she can remember, including digestive issues, irregular and painful periods, headaches, insomnia, depression, and a pituitary disorder. After years of not getting answers from her doctors, she decided to take control of her health by adopting a holistic approach, changing her food and lifestyle habits. The majority of her symptoms improved and she realized how passionate she was about teaching other women who were struggling as well. She received her training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Institute for Functional Health Coaching, a mentorship with Women’s Hormone Expert, Maria Claps, and continues her education to stay up-to-date on all things hormone related. Through comprehensive hormone and stool testing, she creates a customized protocol to help women make healthier swaps to their food, lifestyle, and mindset (while still being able to indulge!), so they can feel and look their best. Claudia works with clients privately, as well as in her membership, the Healthy Hormones Hub, and in her upcoming group coaching program, The Hormone Rescue. If you are interested in this & want to be notified when it’s released, be sure to join the waitlist https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachclaudia/?hl=en https://claudiapetrilli.com/ We discussed: Conventional vs functional medicine/holistic approach to mental health Potential downsides of antidepressant drugs and other medications that people may not be aware of Potential drivers of mental health issues, including poor gut health & hormonal imbalances How much of a role Claudia thinks genetics are playing Many FREE things to help improve your mood naturally Mentioned: A mind of your ownhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Your-Own-Depression-Reclaim/dp/0062405578 Brainspottinghttps://brainspotting.com/ EFThttps://www.thetappingsolution.com/what-is-eft-tapping/ Pique Teahttps://www.piquetea.com/ Pure chimp matcha
https://purechimp.com/products/pure-chimp-super-tea-a-k-a-matcha-green-tea Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online


... Websitewww.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk 

Instagramwww.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth 

Facebookwww.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth 

Emailenquiries@vivanaturalhealth.co.uk

 Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health)If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests! 

Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!!

What is the impact of estrogen dominance on women over 40? What happens when you transition from estrogen dominance to estrogen absence? Certified health coach Maria Claps shares her expertise and knowledge about this subject to give us an episode that’s packed with valuable information. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode103 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Estrogen dominance and how it changes in women as they age What happens when your estrogen starts to drop off The different symptoms and problems that can arise with low estrogen The best way to make the transition from estrogen dominance to estrogen absence Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and when you should consider it The DUTCH test Bioidentical hormones vs synthetic hormones Key Takeaways: Estrogen dominance is when your estrogen is out of balance with your progesterone. It essentially tends to be a progesterone deficiency. Women can go from estrogen dominance to estrogen absence at some point in their 40s and they don’t always know when that shift has occurred. You need a good, robust amount of estrogen at about the 12th day of your cycle in order to ovulate, and when you ovulate, you get progesterone. When your estrogen lowers, you can experience symptoms like vaginal dryness, but flashes, and mood issues. Action Steps: Learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Cut down your carbohydrates. Exercise according to your adrenal capacity. Maria Claps: “Your sex hormones in balance will make for much easier weight loss.” “My number one tip for women that are in that menopausal transition is to stop eating so many carbohydrates… You simply do not have the metabolic bandwidth, with age, to be eating copious amounts of carbohydrates.” Thanks for listening!   Important Announcements:The Metabolic Reset program is now ON SALE! Registration is open until April 17, 2020. You can grab the savings and also get on the 6-month payment plan.  Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review at any podcast platform that you’re listening to us on.    Links to things I talk about in the show: Save 15% off North American Herb and Spice Products with coupon code HOLISTIC15% Check out the LIVALATTE  Check out HEMPANOL PM    AOR - you can order online at https://aor.us/ (USA) or https://aor.ca/ (CANADA). Use the code healthyhormones2020 for an extra 5% off, on top of any other discounts.    My ebooks, meal plans & guides are on sale for 20% off with the code SAVE20 - visit shop.holisticwellness.ca to explore your options. If you're looking for healthy recipe inspiration, there are a ton of meal plans + recipes available there for you to dive into. You'll get instant access so you can start cooking right away.     You can get ALL Designs for Health supplements for 10% off with the code SAVE10 over at shop.holisticwellness.ca Maria’s blog post on progesterone cream   Where you can find Maria Claps Maria’s Website Maria’s Instagram (@wise_and_well_)   Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Get 60% when you enroll today! Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s

In this Episode Jen shares  guest speaker expert Maria Claps of Women's Midlife Hormone Health.  We dive into integrative approaches to feeling better in our body and feeling empowered in our questions and choice surrounding our menopausal years.  We cover the integrative testing and approaches and various therapy options. Let's dive in! Key Points  you will learn: The role of Functional Nutrition in Hormone Health The Physical and Hormonal Changes during peri-menopause Integrative Options for Peri/Menopause Symptoms Show Notes: [1:45] About Maria [8:00] About Functional Nutrition and Hormone Health [11:11] The role of Protein and Carbs, and Cruciferous Veggies [15:10] 3 Types of Estrogen [18:25] The problem with caloric restriction [20:00] Physical and Chemical Changes during peri-menopause [21:51] Functional Medicine Testing approach: Dutch and GI Map [29:50] Integrative Approaches to Hormonal Well being (Bio-identical, Injections, Pellets, Compounded and Synthetic) [40:15 ] Empowering Questions to ask your practitioner [42:50] Where to find Maria [45:00] Maria's daily routine Quotes: [4:10] “My mission is to To empower women around the peri-menopausal journey” [24:24] “Going on the pill will rob you of your own hormones” [26:59] “Sometimes we take all the measures we can but their may be an underlying pathogen.” [37:25] “I educate other health coaches and nutritionists on this because its so important for them to have this knowledge” [38:05] I”t's not a one answer quick fix works for everyone, if you want to feel better, you have to invest the time in your life to improve the  quality of your life” [39:23] “This is an invitation to be proactive in your health” [49:00] “The body stops producing hormones but our need for them does not stop” Resources: How to find Maria https://mariaclaps.com Thrive over 45 For Health Coaches and Nutritionists Instagram : @maria_c_welless About Jen www.jenmons.com More on becoming a holistic health coach The Institute of Integrative Nutrition PODCAST DISCLAIMER: This podcast is to educate, inside, and inform the listeners of various pathways to wholistic well being.  This information is not to replace the advise of your physician, specialist, medical doctor, therapist, nutritionist or dietician. Please refer to full Medical Disclaimer Here.

For so long, it seemed like there was just this time of life women would suddenly hit – menopause – and everything went dark. There was really nothing you could do about it. What a disservice to women! Not only is it not-as-simple as just hitting menopause (a little thing called perimenopause lasts much longer than menopause for many women), it’s also a lie that there’s nothing we can do to ease the transition. Plus, hitting menopause doesn’t mean your life has to be over – you can be just as a vital post-menopause as you are pre-menopause if you know the steps to take care of your body. In this interview with Maria Claps, we cover it all: What perimenopause is all about How you know when you are transitioning into menopause How certain foods and supplements can change the whole game The biggest factor that impacts hormones, and What the real deal is with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). If you are over 40, you don’t want to miss this episode! Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and mom to 4 grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried’s practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program and she also has been mentored by hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor via her Thrive Over 45 program. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. She also teaches health coaches and other wellness practitioners in a mentorship program called Midlife Hormone Mastery. When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmer’s markets locally or in the kitchen creating recipes. Find Maria at her website, on Instagram, or at her FB page. You can listen at iTunes or Spotify, or a variety of other places. And we SO APPRECIATE reviews, because it is the biggest way to help us grow! If you enjoyed this episode or others, an iTunes review goes a long way ❤️

Today I’m chatting with hormone coach, health strategist for women 40 years and older, as well as a DUTCH test expert who helps women balance and restore their midlife hormones -- Maria Claps.   Maria offers real talk and real solutions, providing the information and education to know what to ask a practitioner and what you really need to know about your hormones.   Many women believe they are estrogen dominant and the truth is that in your 40’s you really need to focus your energy in restoring and balancing your estrogen, while helping the health of our body over all.   If you’re not 40 yet, this is the kind of information you need to know now to start creating the path, so when you do get into your 40 ́s you are equipped with the knowledge and you know how to create a day to day life style that is going to best support you.   Here are the main topics of this awesome conversation: ● What is perimenopause? ● Maria Claps talks about her own journey transiting into perimenopause. ● The initial symptoms you really need to pay attention to. ● Key tests you should be asking your physician for. ● The truth about estrogen dominance. ● Why have a DUTCH test? ● Easy healthy switches you can do to help your hormone health. ● Daily simple things you can do for your health. ● The association between frozen shoulder, estrogen and blood sugar dysregulation. ● Foods you should be reaching for and others you should eat less often. ● Key supplements based on nutrients that most women can benefit from. ● Tips to support your sleep. ● Women’s health retreat in Italy.    Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!   You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast.   Participate in our contest “Rate, Review and Win” you just need to rate and review the podcast, take a photo of you listening to an episode and add the hashtags #thesimplicitysessions #jennpike  for a chance to be one of the lucky winners of the entire movement series!   Learn more about Maria Claps:   Maria Claps Maria Claps on Instagram Maria Claps on Facebook Maria Claps Imbalance supplement guide Maria Claps Italy retreat  Oct 3-10, 2020   Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and mom to 4 grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her perimenopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried's practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program, the Nutritious Life Certification and she also trained with hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a perimenopause and menopause mentor via her Thrive Over 45 program and 1:1. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. When she's not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmer's markets locally or in the kitchen creating recipes.   Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject.   The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!    Learn more about our amazing show partners What cooking oil are you using? If you are used to olive oil, know that it is not meant to be heated at high temperatures! You should turn to oils that can handle higher heats like coconut oil, avocado oil and ghee. I use Saint Francis Herb Farm Ghee which is organic and made from 100% Organic Canadian dairy, grass fed and pasture raised. All the water and the milk solids are removed and that is why is called clarified butter. Ghee is rich in nutrients that our bodies need from a digestive and brain health perspective, helping to support motility, ensuring good balance and movement.   Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.    This week I wanted to share my Cherry Chocolate Chunk Smoothie with you guys: - One cup of Silk unsweetened organic coconut milk - Water to fill up to 750ml - Half cup of organic frozen dark cherries - 2 tablespoons of seeds (use the ones that help with your seed cycling) - 2 scoops of the Genuine Health Organic Vegan Fermented Protein Chocolate Powder - A little bit of spinach   Blend it all and enjoy!   Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.    Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project  The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube   Quotes:  “Become you own best health advocate.” “When you look good, you feel good.” “Do not heat in plastic!” “Spay your perfume on your clothes.” “Your body is constantly changing.” “You must get sunlight.” “There is an association between blood sugar dysregulation and frozen shoulder.” “When you lack estrogen you might get frozen shoulder.” “Most midlife women are not getting enough protein.” “Breast implants are associated with insomnia.”     Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.   Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

"You lose glucose and insulin sensitivity when oestrogen declines. Therefore your carbohydrate needs reduce when you enter menopause and you just cannot eat the way you did in your 20’s & 30’s. This can also be what contributes to weight gain during this time." Maria Claps is a certified health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and mom to 4 grown boys. After receiving inadequate healthcare that did nothing to address her peri-menopause problems, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in order to help herself. After that, Maria pursued several hormone-centric trainings including Dr. Sara Gottfried’s practitioner hormone training program, the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program, the Nutritious Life Certification and she also trained with hormone scholar and scientist Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Maria helps women all over the world as a peri-menopause and menopause mentor via her Thrive Over 45 program. She is a DUTCH hormone test expert. When she’s not working with clients, Maria can be found trekking through Italy, at farmer’s markets locally or in the kitchen creating recipes. https://mariaclaps.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NourishandFlourishHealth/

 https://www.instagram.com/mariaclapshormonehealth/
   We discuss - The Peri-Menopause Journey

 What is happening to our hormones Troubleshooting for common symptoms for hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain etc How our nutrition & lifestyle needs change Bio-identical hormones vs synthetic How Maria stays hormonally healthy Mentioned - 

 Oestrogen matters book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oestrogen-Matters-Hormones-Menopause-Well-Being/dp/0349421773   Dr Sara Gottfried 

https://www.saragottfriedmd.com/   

The Hormone Cure Book 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hormone-Cure-Vitality-Naturally-Gottfried/dp/1451666950   

Institute for Functional Medicine https://www.ifm.org/
   Compounding pharmacy UK https://www.specialist-pharmacy.com/what_we_offer/bio-identical-hormones   The Female Brain book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Brain-Louann-Brizendine-MD/dp/055381849X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OVXJQ4VVRWWL&keywords=the+female+brain&qid=1577558284&s=books&sprefix=the+female+brai%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1
   Got a podcast question? Send you emails to hormonesinharmony@gmail.com Enjoyed this episode? Leave me a rating and review so that I can share this podcast with more women Want more from me? You can find me online.... 


Websitewww.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk   

Instagramwww.instagram.com/vivanaturalhealth

   Facebookwww.facebook.com/vivanaturalhealth

   Emailenquiries@vivanaturalhealth.co.uk

   Tune in now on iTunes, Spotify, my website or watch on Youtube (Viva Natural Health)If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave me a rating and review, as this helps me to reach more women and continue to interview awesome guests! 

 Make sure you hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode!!

@sarahroseglover and @mariaclapshormonehealth -- hormone + wellness coach -- speak on the importance of understanding hormones and their effect on mood, life, business, and overall success.

In today’s episode, Megan interviews Mara claps about understanding hormones when you are at 40.   This podcast cover:   What is happening in a woman's 40s that causes hormones to change? Why are so many 40s and 50s women in such a struggle with their health? Average age of menopause How does a woman know she is perimenopausal? Is hormone testing valid for perimenopausal women? Menopausal women?  What can be done to build health in the 40s and 50s   Maria Claps is a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women’s healthy aging advocate. After receiving substandard care in NYC, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in pursuit of a solution for her perimenopausal symptoms that began when she turned 40. Inspired by her training at IIN, Maria pursued 3 additional hormone-centric trainings: - Dr. Sara Gottfried’s training program for practitioners; - The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program; and - The UK-based 3rd Age Woman Certification program with Burrell Education. More recently, Maria launched a 12-week online program called “Thrive Over 45” to educate women on hormone health and DUTCH lab testing, with a dash of sass and fun. Women in their 40s and 50s who feel like they are not getting the support they need from the medical community benefit from the supportive group setting.    Thrive Over 45:   If you are interested in a program like our Healthy Hormones group that focuses on women over 45, you can check out Maria’s program Thrive Over 45 here - zestyginger.com/thrive   Connect with Maria:   Website: www.mariaclaps.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/maria.claps Instagram: http://instagram.com/mariaclapshormonehealth/   Connect with us:  Follow us on IG: @zesty_ginger  Find us on FB: facebook.com/zesty_ginger Vistin https://www.zestyginger.com/ to learn more about the 4 Phase Cycle Approach

Today I have a fantastic interview from a Real Wellpreneur series for you. This is one of the most successful series of the podcast because I always interview a wellpreneur who's really successful in the industry about what's working for them these days. This week my guest is health coach Maria Claps, she specializes in midlife women and specifically uses hormone testing to help them get great results. And we're gonna talk about her own personal journey to become a health coach because of her own issues around menopause. Maria will share what's working for her these days, how did she get started, how she found clients, how she markets her business – all that stuff that so many of you are wondering and wish you could ask more established practitioners, I'm doing it for you. You'll get first hand tips on how should health coaches get started with their business. We also touch on some of the big turning points in her own coaching practice, talk about referrals + so much more. This episode originally aired on The Wellpreneur Podcast.Get the full show notes with links: https://wellpreneur.com/real-wellpreneur-maria-claps/Copyright 2012-2020 Wellpreneur Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I have a fantastic interview from a Real Wellpreneur series for you. This is one of the most successful series of the podcast because I always interview a wellpreneur who's really successful in the industry about what's working for them these days. This week my guest is health coach Maria Claps, she specializes in midlife women and specifically uses hormone testing to help them get great results. And we're gonna talk about her own personal journey to become a health coach because of her own issues around menopause. Maria will share what's working for her these days, how did she get started, how she found clients, how she markets her business - all that stuff that so many of you are wondering and wish you could ask more established practitioners, I'm doing it for you. You'll get first hand tips on how should health coaches get started with their business. We also touch on some of the big turning points in her own coaching practice, talk about referrals + so much more. Episode Links:amandacook.me/springmariaclaps.comJoin 4,000 other wellpreneurs in our Wellpreneur Community FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/wellpreneur/!Connect with us:www.facebook.com/Wellpreneurwww.facebook.com/maria.clapsTwitter: twitter.com/wellpreneursInstagram: instagram.com/wellpreneurinstagram.com/mariaclapshormonehealth/

Are you worried about going through menopause? How can we go through this transition period in life with more ease, more grace, and more flow? Find out the lifestyle strategies that we can take with a certified health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Maria Claps. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode43 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why our hormones decline after age 35 What we can do about the weight gain that comes on during menopause as well as all the menopausal symptoms that show up How we can thrive in menopause How exercise, adrenal health, liver detox and a nutrient-dense diet play really important roles in menopause Bioidentical hormone intervention How inflammation plays a role in menopause Key Takeaways: Perimenopause is the time that precedes menopause, and it’s different for every woman. There is no technical, medical description or even diagnosis for it, but it’s the time when women experience shifting periods. If your period starts coming regularly close together, like 21 days or less, that’s a cause for concern. You definitely need to visit your gynecologist just to rule out endometrial buildup at that point. Once your progesterone level drops, it’s never coming back. Menopause in and of itself is a state of chronic, low-level inflammation, and women can correct that with hormone therapy. For women who are drinking more than two glasses of wine a night, it increases their estrogen by 250%. Women in menopause need to get comfortable with lifting weights and with things like Pilates. Action Steps: Take your 40s seriously and make sure that you’re eating nutrient-dense food. Learn to get in touch with your own body and have some type of stress-relieving practice. You can’t live without cortisol, but make sure that it’s not too high or too low. Respect your body’s rhythms. Get some sun in the morning. Get adequate sleep. Eat nutrient-dense food. Don’t eat the same foods over and over again. Have an educated discussion with your physician about using birth control pills. Take the DUTCH Test. Support your immune system. Exercise and reduce your toxic load. Support your bile production. Find non-food ways to socialize and give yourself a boost. If you absolutely can’t get rid of your perfume, at least don’t spray it on your neck, spray it on your clothes instead.   Maria said: “Hormones don’t work if you’re eating bad food and you’re drinking way too much alcohol and you’re not sleeping, don’t bother doing hormones. It’s a whole package.” “Hormones don’t exist in a vacuum. They go into receptors… And if those receptors need nutrients and if you don’t have those nutrients and you have just a buildup of toxins in the body, then your hormones are not going to be able to appropriately connect with the receptors.”   Thanks for listening! Important Announcements: Catch the final days of registration for the 12-week Metabolic Reset Weight Loss Program! This is a high-fat, whole foods approach to really balancing your body. If you have thyroid or autoimmune issues or if you have 20, 30, 40-plus pounds to lose, or if you have PMS, diabetes, or PCOS, this is hands down the program that’s really going to help you address all those issues and start feeling vibrant and energized and truly living your best life! If you have any questions about it, don’t hesitate to email me or reach out to me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. If you haven’t yet left us a rating and a review, please do! They mean so much to us! Take a screenshot of your review and email it over to us, and get our FREE 3-Day Hormone Balancing Meal Plan.   Links to things we talk about in the show: DUTCH Test   Recommend Products: Oceans Alive Perfect Press Oils EASE Magnesium Rabbit Air   Where you can find Maria Claps: Maria’s Website Maria’s Facebook Maria’s Twitter (@coachclaps) Maria’s Instagram (@mariaclapshormonehealth)   Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%. Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s   Sponsor Link: Activation Products - Save 15% off ALL orders with coupon code HW15.

Learn all the tips for healthy aging from a fellow hormone whisper, how to redesign your lifestyle and.hear all about her inspirational menopause journey with Maria Claps. https://mariaclaps.com Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it. Find out more about Cynthia at www.chtwellness, @cht_wellness, and cynthia@chtwellness.com. Find out more about Kelly at www.everydaytherapist, @everydaytherapist, and DrKelly@everydaytherapist.com. If you have questions you'd like us to answer on the podcast, send them to everydaywellnesspodcast@gmail.com.  

Click here for more info: https://www.kirstinscancercare.com/anti-cancer-diet/ What you need to know about ESTROGEN and BREAST CANCER! Join me on this Interview with my esteemed colleague, Maria Claps CHHC, FDN-P, also known as The Menopause Mentor. Visit my website at: www.KirstinsCancerCare.com   Like and share my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kirstinscancercare/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstin-nussgruber-911b0643/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgeZ9OsvfCRAuLkhcta6MA Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatholisticllc Follow me on G+:  https://plus.google.com/115066169049250022925 Subscribe to my iTunes Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kirstins-cancer-care-podcast/id1415146252?mt=2 Subscribe to my Stitcher Show on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=238600&refid=stpr  

This episode started out being a follow-up to Episode 25 on perimenopause, but we ended up covering so much ground that we decided to rename it and just call it what it is: a total geek-out on women's hormones.   In Episode 30, Brodie talks with Maria Claps, a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women's healthy aging advocate, about perimenopause, menopause, women's hormones, and so much more. As we discussed in E25, perimenopause can be a tumultuous time in the world of hormones, leading to side-effects like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and hot flashes. Learning how to test for, understand, and effectively balance our hormones can makes the process seem far less daunting.   In this episode, we explore: Perimenopause and menopause Hormones and how they change Eating our veggies Supplements that can help ease symptoms and balance hormones Talking to physicians and making them hear you The Dutch Test Maria Claps is a certified health coach, mother of 4 grown children, and women's healthy aging advocate. After receiving sub-standard care in NYC, Maria enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in pursuit of a solution for her perimenopausal symptoms that began when she turned 40. Inspired by her training at IIN, Maria pursued 3 additional hormone-centric trainings: Dr. Sara Gottfried's training program for practitioners; The Functional Diagnostic Nutrition program; and The UK-based 3rd Age Woman Certification program with Burrell Education. When she's not facilitating her online community, Maria keeps current in her knowledge of functional health by attending Datis Kharazzian seminars on topics like thyroid, blood chemistry, and brain health. She also enjoys reading, recipe creation, and finding new things to eat at farmers markets.   Resources: Maria's Website, www.nourishandflourishhealth.com Maria's Hormone Balancing Guide

Liz Nierzwicki, host of the figureFIT! Lifestyle Coaching podcast interviews Maria Claps in today's episode dedicated to teaching you all about hormones. Maria Claps is a certified health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She also studied with Dr Sara Gottfried in order to help women learn to balance their hormones. She works primarily with women who are struggling with perimenopause and menopause and is fond of the DUTCH hormone test in order to guide a protocol for women suffering from hormone imbalances. You can get her guide to perimenopause at www.mariascopes.com Liz Nierzwicki is the bestselling author of Happy Healthy Fit, founder and owner of Solace Yoga Studio, founder and creator of the world-wide online fitness & nutrition coaching program at figurefitlife.com, director of Solace Yoga School's RYT 200 yoga teacher training program, and the creator of the online life transformational coaching program called Human Transcendence. Learn more about at LizNierzwicki.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/figurefit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/figurefit/support

Today on the show, Liz interviews Maria Claps a certified health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She also studied with Dr. Sara Gottfried in order to help women learn to balance their hormones. She works primarily with women who are struggling with perimenopause and menopause and is fond of the DUTCH hormone test in order to guide a protocol for women suffering from hormone imbalances.      --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/figurefit/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/figurefit/support

Maria Claps is a certified health coach with training in functional medicine for women's hormone health concerns. She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the rigorous functional diagnostic nutrition program. She also studied with Dr Sara Gottfried in order to learn how to help women balance their hormones. Maria has put together a free guide for women in their changing years called "create the perimenopause you want to have". You can download your copy at www.mariascopes.com In this episode, Maria talks about how she knew she was in peri-menopause and what she did to help herself through it. Maria tells us what we can do to prepare ourselves for a healthy menopause transition. She also discusses the topic of: Is weight gain inevitable?

Health coach and Functional Diagnosis Nutrition Practitioner Maria Claps and her retired nurse mom Carol Pesce join our hosts Jimmy Moore and Jenna The Paleo PA today in Episode 176 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore, Jenna The Paleo PA & Friends!"   Welcome here to another awesome Friday look at some of the headlines making news in the world of health. Our new cohost Jenna Lightfoot (aka Jenna The Paleo PA) has been stellar alongside veteran health podcast Jimmy Moore sharing educated opinions on diet, research, and healthy living. Do you like what you hear on this weekly podcast? If you would like to help us keep this listener-supported podcast on the air, then to make a donation of any amount to help us towards that goal. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WHY IS LAB-GROWN PORK BEING CREATED? In today's episode, our hosts Jimmy Moore and are joined by a health coach and Functional Diagnosis Nutrition Practitioner named who has a great and regularly does LIVE videos on her . We have a special treat for you with our second guest friend as Maria's adorable mom Carol Pesce joins her on the show today. Jimmy and Jenna banter at the beginning about Jimmy attending the in Colorado next weekend (and why we won't have an episode next Friday). ARE WE ALL NOW ADDICTED TO OUR SMARTPHONES? Listen in as Jimmy, Jenna, Maria, and Carol share their thoughts about whether penalty or reward motivates improvements in health more, 5 ways a low-carb diet supposedly damages your health, debating the psychology of hunger, the reality of lab-grown pork and other meats without a half a decade, a chef intimidated by a radical vegan for attempting to serve foie gras for Valentine's Day, the addictive nature of smartphone devices, 8 bits of health device that may or may not be true, and the rising cost of popular low-carb, high-fat foods forcing shifts to other healthy foods. Plus, don't miss Maria's Coconut Curried Shrimp recipe and Carol's method for making homemade kombucha (see video below) at the end of the show. Here we go as it's time to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and let's talk! MARIA AND CAROL MAKING KOMBUCHA ON PERISCOPE“LOW-CARB CONVERSATIONS” PODCAST IS LISTENER-SUPPORTED!: to support this podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 176- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: - - - - Carol Pesce has no online presence- SECRET HEADLINE: - - - - - - - Maria's Coconut Curried Shrimp2 lbs wild shrimp, peeled, deveined2 Tbs coconut oil1 small onion, diced1-2 cloves of garlic, minced1 T red curry paste (I use Thai Kitchen brand)1-2 tsp sriracha sauce1-2 tsp raw honeyJuice of 1 limeSalt and pepper1 can of coconut milk, preferably native forest brand, full fatFresh cilantro and basil, chopped Sautee shrimp in coconut oil until opaque, a few minutes, over medium heat. Set aside. Sautee onion for a few minutes, add red curry paste and sautee until it smells heavenly, which will happen in 60 seconds flat!---Now add in minced garlic so that it doesnt burn and sautee for 1 minute Add can of full fat coconut milk. Add honey, sriracha, lime juice and salt and pepper as desired. Add shrimp back to this pink tinged heavenly sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add in cilantro and basil as soon as you turn off the heat. Serve over "riced" cauliflower-- Here's an easy recipe--- pulverize cauliflower in a food processor until it looks like rice grains. Sautee in a pan w some coconut oil. Add chopped cilantro if desired. Season with salt and pepper

Board Certified Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Practitioner Maria Claps, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Meg Doll and Registered, Licensed Dietitian Brianna Elliot join our host Jimmy Moore today in Episode 168 of "Low-Carb Conversations With Jimmy Moore & Friends!"   We're so excited to be back and rolling with this weekly listener-supported podcast again taking a look through the various headlines in the world of health. If you haven't been paying attention since the show returned, there are some changes happening with the podcast. The most significant change is our longtime and beloved cohost has decided to move on as she has become quite busy in her business as of late. We are so proud of Cassie and wish her well in the next chapter of her life (she'll be back one last time as a guest friend on January 8, 2016). With the absence of a cohost for veteran health podcaster Jimmy Moore, we decided to let YOU the listeners help us find a brand new cohost to join Jimmy on Fridays beginning in 2016. In the month of December, we have been conducting a Low-Carb Conversations cohost contest featuring nine incredible candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds in the low-carb, ketogenic, Paleo, and the real food movement. We've featured three contestants per week the past two weeks and have three more for you today where you get to vote for your favorite contestant. The winners of those three semifinal episodes will return for one last showdown on Friday, January 1, 2016 where you and your fellow listeners will decide who you want to be the brand new cohost. Sound like fun? We can't wait to see who you want to become my brand new cohost beginning on Friday, January 8, 2016. Here are the next three contestants we have for you in this week's episode with feature on each of them: CONTESTANT #1 - CONTESTANT #2 - CONTESTANT #3 - to vote for your favorite contestant in Round 3Voting will end on Tuesday, December 22, 2015! In today's episode, Jimmy, Maria, Meg, and Brianna share their thoughts on a new study that finds Type 2 diabetes is reversed by losing pancreas fat, NFL football star Tom Brady's comments about the negative health effects of sugar, the end of a controversial research group funded by Coke, the claim that juice is a gateway drug to soda, a study claiming an animal-based low-carb diet can raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and the huge paradigm shift that is happening in the modern diet. Plus, don't miss the closing statements from each of the contestants where they share why they should be Jimmy's new cohost. **CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNA LIGHTFOOT FOR WINNING ROUND 2!** LOW-CARB CONVERSATIONS IS LISTENER-SUPPORTED!: to support this podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 168- We’re LISTENER-SUPPORTED: - - - - Secret Headline #1 for Maria: - Maria's Headline to lead with all of the panelists: - Secret Headline #2 for Meg: - Meg's Headline to lead with all of the panelists: - Secret Headline #3 for Brianna: - Brianna's Headline to lead with all of the panelists: -

Welcome!  My guest today is Maria Claps, who is a health coach specializing in women’s hormonal health.  She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Program.  She has studied with some of the top nutritionists from around the world.  Maria is a wife and mother of four grown children.  Maria is passionate about helping women go through the stages of life with health, energy and enthusiasm.  Her desire is to help celebrate each stage of womanhood.  Join me for an interesting discussion with Maria! Maria shares her knowledge and advice about the following: Maria’s struggles with PMS and her success in treating symptoms naturally prompted her interest and desire to help other women.  “This is really my calling—working with women with hormonal problems.” Maria’s protocol for controlling PMS symptoms includes a clean diet (complete with fat, fiber, and protein), stress management, and herbs. Maria begins working with clients by performing a “breakfast upgrade,” completing a salivary hormone panel, and determining food sensitivities and needed supplements.  Maria shares detailed information about how each step works! Maria’s work revolves around four aspects of proper bodily function: Liver health—A 21-day purification system is designed to optimize liver function. Gut health—Maria’s clients typically experience a variety of digestive issues. Blood sugar balance—This is vitally important as it determines how insulin functions. Nutrient density—Many people need to increase the nutrition in the foods they eat.  Maria can show you how! Maria describes and explains in detail the four phases of the menstrual cycle.  Every woman should listen.  It will help you understand your body and your moods.  Maria also tells about one particular herb that can help offset PMS issues, along with how to plan ahead for the menopause years---even when still in your 30’s!  You don’t want to miss her ONE TIP for how to make a small change with the biggest payoff for your health.  Join us for more! Links and Resources: www.nourishandflourishhealth.com    (Maria’s website) Now it’s your turn!   WHAT changes have you made in your diet?  HOW have those changes affected your health?  WHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle?  WHO do you want to hear from?   Let me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now.     And if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.   Thanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you! BECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE: My free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy. Summary of Pearls shared on the show Occasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies ☺