Podcasts about naturopathic medical doctor

An imbalanced microbiome, stress, and environmental toxins can turn your hormones into toxins that will stay in your body, affecting your overall well-being. This could lead to weight gain and mood swings, even if you're diligently following a healthy diet and exercise routine. Instead of experiencing vibrant health, you could be feeling fatigued and emotionally drained, despite your best efforts to achieve hormonal balance. That's why optimizing your body's eliminatory organs can lead to better hormone balance and a healthier life. Listen now to start taking care of your hormones today! For show notes, visit https://www.fivejourneys.com/podcast/  Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/feelfreakingamazing/  Show Notes In this episode, Dr. Sharon Stills delves into the intricate relationship between hormones and toxins in our bodies. She shared her expertise on the factors that can disrupt hormone balance and act as toxins in the body. Xenoestrogens can even come from sources such as supermarket receipts, emphasizing the pervasive nature of these environmental toxins. Dr. Stills also emphasized the crucial role of the liver and gut in processing hormones, underlining the interconnectedness of bodily systems in maintaining hormone balance. Understanding how to minimize exposure and optimize toxin elimination can be your key to feeling freaking amazing. Hormones Becoming Toxins Understanding how hormones can turn into toxins that stay in your body sheds light on the intricate balance necessary for optimal health. Hormones, crucial for bodily functions, can act disruptively due to various factors like an imbalanced microbiome, stress, and exposure to environmental xenoestrogens. This can lead to disturbances in hormone regulation, impacting your overall well-being.  Eliminatory Organs for Hormone Balance The proper functioning of organs like the liver, gut, and kidneys plays a crucial role in the detoxification and elimination of hormones, highlighting their essential role in supporting overall health. This highlights the importance of optimizing these organs for effective detoxification. By focusing on enhancing liver function, promoting regular bowel movements, and supporting other eliminatory pathways, you can aid your body in efficiently processing and eliminating toxins. Lifestyle Factors and Epigenetics Dr. Stills challenged the conventional belief that genetics alone determine your health, emphasizing the power of lifestyle choices in shaping well-being. By focusing on factors like diet, movement, thoughts, and toxin exposure, you can enhance your health outcomes and maintain proper hormone balance. Listen now to start taking care of your hormones today! Guest Bio Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between.  Dr. Stills is a 2001 graduate of SCNM (The Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) in Tempe, Arizona, one of the nation's foremost accredited medical schools. She specializes in European Biological Medicine –having trained extensively with Dr. Thomas Rau formerly of the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland. She was chosen to lecture alongside him as part of the Paracelsus Academy. In addition, she is also extremely well-versed in pro-aging therapies and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement. She is well known for her successful involvement with patients dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis – both early and advanced stage – and has been featured in many Oncology Summits based on her experience and knowledge of the subject. Dr. Stills travels the world seeking out the best of Natural Medicine options and bringing them back to the US. Links https://drstills.com/my-story-2/  https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills  https://www.facebook.com/REDHotMedicine  Related Episodes Unlock Better Sleep and Hormone Balance, with Dr. Deanna Minich Suffering is Optional: Harmonize Your Hormones and Feel Like Yourself Again, with Dr. Lorraine Maita Don't Be Drugged or Dismissed: The Truth About Women's Hormone Health, with Dr. Lorraine Maita How to Detox Estrogen and Prevent Hormone Imbalances, with Kela Smith Hormones for Healthy Aging, with Dr. Daved Rosensweet 5 Keys To Detox, with Rachel Varga Personalize Your Detox, with Dr. Mark Hyman

What does alcohol do to your body? From your gut microbiome to your hormones, metabolism, and even cancer risk, Dr. Valerie Gettings, is here to spill the tea.Dr. Gettings is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Certified Sports Nutritionist who helps hypothyroid women go from being bloated and exhausted to having mental clarity and energy so they can finally crush their to-do list.She's also in long-term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse, bringing a unique perspective to healing after addiction and recovering from liver failure at 22 years old.We dive deep into- What qualifies as normal drinking-How alcohol impacts the gut microbiome and thyroid-The shocking connection between alcohol and cancer risk-How alcohol slows metabolism and wrecks hormones-Steps to heal your body after alcohol abuse-Blood sugar balance & why protein is non-negotiableCheck Your Alcohol Use Here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/CheckYourDrinking/If you're questioning your drinking or looking for real solutions to restore your health, this is a must-watch.Drop a comment, and have you experienced any of these effects from alcohol?Connect with Dr. Valerie Gettings:IG: @‌DrValerieGettingsStep into Your Sober Era! Are you ready to embrace a life of clarity and empowerment? Let's embark on this transformative journey together! [Subscribe Now ➔] Sam's Sober Stack | Samantha Parker | Substack Want to Work with The Samantha Parker for Content Management CLICK HERE Grab my Sober Travel Tips Guide HERE Check out My Sober Storefront HERE Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthaparkershow YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thesamanthaparker Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesamanthaparker/

In this special episode, you get to join me in a doctor's appointment and lm tell you… what you don't know about hormone tests could be the difference in feeling 10x better and aging better too!  If you don't know about hormone tests that there are not only different test, but different ways to interpret them from norms to optimal….if you don't know that some doctors don't know all test and couldn't order them if they did because they don't know how to interpret them… then you're in for a treat…. And education!  My Guest: Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why do a Wet Urine Test? [00:02:18] What are Metabolites? Why do they matter when it comes to your hormones? [00:04:35] How does Estrogen impact your body and what can you do to keep them in balance? [00:04:41] Why is Testosterone important to women? How can you support healthy levels? [00:27:01] What does DHEA do and how can you optimize it? [00:29:17] How can you accurately Cortisol? What does it mean for your stress levels? [00:37:01] How can you boost Oxytocin naturally? [00:38:37] How does Thyroid affect your metabolism, energy, and mood? What can you do to balance it? [00:43:17] Connect with Dr. Sharon: https://www.flippingfifty.com/drsharon  On Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills/  Other Episodes You Might Like: Circadian Rhythm Hacks for Muscle in Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/Circadian-Rhythm-Hacks  Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond: https://www.flippingfifty.com/start-hormones-10-years-after-menopause  Which Hormones Matter Most in Meno(pause): https://www.flippingfifty.com/which-hormones  Resources: 5-Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip  Sleep Yourself Skinny: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sleep-yourself-skinny   

Dr. Ellen Millard is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor. Born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Vail, Colorado, Ellen has always been fascinated by the correlation of lifestyle choices and the overall vitality and health of individuals. She grew up next door to her two active, grandparents who continuously inspired her to better understand what it takes to maximize longevity and thrive at any age. Spending numerous hours outside each day, she witnessed the healing power of nature and how it can bring us back to our optimal sense of self.During her time at the internationally-acclaimed naturopathy program at Bastyr University, she actively pursued hours precepting with advanced oncologists, toxicologists, GI specialists, and herbalists. During her 4th year, she completed a 9 month internship at a water fasting clinic, True North Health Center, in northern California where she witnessed chronic disease reversal in only a few weeks of healthy food, water, and juices. She also spent time advance preceptoring under Dr. Holder and Dr. Riegle, two environmental medicine specialists who opened her eyes to how toxicity plays a role as a major leading factor in how disease can manifest and how important it is to detox regularly.Ellen's Links:Website: https://drellenmillard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ellen.millard/Dr Steph's Links: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstephpeacock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephpeacock/ Sunlighten: https://www.stephaniepeacock.com/Sunlighten-Affiliate Use code: DRPEACOCK AirDoctor: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-airdoctor AquaTru: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-aquatru Prolon: https://stephaniepeacock.com/affiliate-prolon Work with me: https://stephaniepeacock.com/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://stephanies-newsletter-c410d1.beehiiv.com/subscribe

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Have you ever loved so hard you lost yourself? Would you know if you're dealing with a narcissist? This happened to my guest Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, and a lot of others like her, …and maybe you. My guest is Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Podcaster and Author of LOSING YOU, FINDING ME:  A JOURNEY FROM BROKENHEARTED TO WILDHEARTED,  a coming-of-age style account for any woman who has faced abuse and surrendered her power.  She points us in the direction of our most important relationship - with Jesus Christ!  She gives us examples of how an abusive person may use isolation, invalidation and even gas-lighting to control.  Dr. Chelsea explains that not only do these toxic relationships affect us emotionally, but have an impact on our physical health as well. You can find more at her website chelseaazarcon.com and her podcast “Women Who Roar.” Her books are available online at Amazon and many book stores including Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart.     

Welcome to an impactful episode of the Fusionary Health Podcast! Join Dr. Shivani Gupta as she engages in a transformative conversation with Dr. Donese Worden, a distinguished Naturopathic Medical Doctor and pioneer in integrative medicine. Operating out of Arizona, Dr. Worden seamlessly blends conventional and alternative therapies, achieving remarkable patient outcomes. Known for her appearances on television and radio, Dr. Worden is also a global health educator and a keynote speaker, constantly pushing the boundaries of medical research and product formulation. What You'll Learn: Discover Dr. Worden's inspiring journey from pain management to groundbreaking cancer treatments, influenced by the eye-opening book "Tripping Over the Truth." Learn why personalized cancer treatments are crucial and how Dr. Worden collaborates with oncologists worldwide to enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Dive deep into the seven pillars of health: Sleep, Body, Bowel Movements, Energy, Mental State, Relationships, and Spiritual Health. Gain practical tips for a balanced and healthy lifestyle, including stress management techniques and the importance of morning and evening rituals. Understand the powerful role of curcumin and other supplements in cancer care. Explore insights into the ketogenic diet, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and the latest weight loss medications like Ozempic and Monjaro. Learn about the significance of high-quality supplements and the rigorous testing required to ensure their safety and efficacy. Why You Should Watch: This episode is a treasure trove of information for anyone passionate about integrative health and cancer care. Dr. Worden's vast expertise combined with Dr. Gupta's probing questions provides a thorough guide to holistic health practices. Whether you are a healthcare professional, a patient, or someone striving for better health, this conversation offers actionable advice and inspiring insights. Don't miss this chance to learn from two trailblazers in integrative medicine. Tune in to unlock actionable insights and begin your journey towards optimal health. True wellness is about harmonizing all facets of life—physical, mental, and spiritual.  Learn more about our host visit: www.shivanigupta.com Show sponsored by Fusionary Formulas. Visit www.fusionaryformulas.com use code FUSIONARYHEALTH for 15% off your entire order. #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthAndWellness #HolisticHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #DrDoneseWorden #FusionaryHealth #DrShivaniGupta #HealthPodcast #NaturopathicMedicine #SevenPillarsOfHealth #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #StressManagement #CurcuminBenefits #KetogenicDiet #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy #HighQualitySupplements #WellnessJourney  

Today we are joined by Mary Pardee, a doctor who found success by bringing her practice online, offering digital consultation and online courses. Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Certified Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in preventative medicine and longevity in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, she struggled with stomach issues almost daily. Her doctors only had one answer: medication, which helped but never solved the core issue. She was told she would have to live with her pain for the rest of her life. Instead of accepting this fate, she decided to become the doctor she never had. Today, she is finally healthy and free from the chronic stomach pains she once endured.

This week I interviewed Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Garrett Smith! Garrett believes that chronic Vitamin A Toxicity & Liver Disease may be at the root of civilization's rapidly rising autoimmune and chronic disease rates.  In this episode we discuss:- what is wrong with Vitamin D supplementation- why you should be aware of Vitamin A toxicity  - foods to avoid if you have Vitamin A toxicity- problems with polyphenols- Dr. Smith's favorite supplementsand much much more!Connect with Garrett Smith:https://nutritiondetective.com/If you love the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast, we'd love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Until next time!Links:Watch Get Lean Eat Clean podcast video episodes on YouTube!How to Take Simple Steps to Reclaim the Body, Energy, and Strength You Had 10-15 Years Ago Using My Stepladder System:https://www.stepladdersystem.com/B.rad Whey Protein Isolate Superfuel:The Best Protein on The Planet! Available in Two Delicious Flavors: Vanilla Bean and Cocoa BeanUse Coupon Code glec10off for 10% off your order!https://a.co/d/731gssVFifth (5th) Element Mineral Rich Living Sea Blend:This is the World's most pure, best tasting and broadest spectrum unrefined, solar dehydrated, hand harvested Sea Salt!This artisan salt is exactly suited for hydrating the body's cells from head to toe. Just melt a small amount into the water you drink and enjoy a great tasting elixir that supplies your body the minerals it is craving.This supports a very healthy cardiovascular system that improves daily the longer you consume it in your water.https://tracking.activationproducts.com/JRD6SLRT/2H6QR9N/Upgraded Formulas hair mineral test (Coupon Code: GETLEAN10) :https://www.upgradedformulas.com/pages/kit?rfsn=6677062.f87541&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6677062.f87541X3 Bar: Variable Resistance Technology allows for a full body workout in only 10 minutes! Use discount code "Save50" for $50 off your purchase! https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100286468-13650338| Listen to the Get Lean Eat Clean Podcast |►Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-lean-eat-clean/id1540391210►Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/0QmJzYZsdV6tUNbDxaPJjS| Connect with Brian |►Website | https://www.briangryn.com►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bdgryn►Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/getleanandeatclean►Twitter | https://twitter.com/grynnerwinner

Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond The question from our community is, can I still start hormones 10 years after menopause or after 65? Felice Gersh Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor, and she now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Felice is a prolific writer and lecturer who speaks globally on women's health and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is the bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and her latest book, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know.   Anna Cabeca Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is best selling author of The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. Dr. Anna is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She holds special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She lectures frequently on these topics throughout the world to large audiences and is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Doctor show. She has personally developed natural products to help women balance hormones and thrive through menopause including the highly acclaimed Julva® cream for the vulva and MightyMaca® Plus, a powerful superfood blend. She now lives in Dallas with her daughters, horses and dogs.   Shawn Tassone Shawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., known as Americas Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. He's a practicing OBGYN in the Austin, Tx, hormone specialist, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, and creator of the world's first integrative hormonal mapping system. In his 20+ years of practice, Dr. Tassone has seen over 40,000 women and he is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an integrative health practitioner, he believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications including The New York Times, NBCNews Online, Stanford MedX, and his book, The Hormone Balance Bible, published by HarperCollins, is now available for purchase.   Donna White Donna White is a seasoned expert in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of the BHRT Training Academy, author of "The Hormone Makeover," and a pioneer in establishing BHRT programs, she has played a pivotal role in advancing hormone health. Donna's unique approach lies in her ability to translate complex medical information into digestible content, making her a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant. Her training academy has revolutionized the way medical practitioners approach hormone therapy, leading to significant improvements in patient care and practice growth.   Michelle Sands Dr. Michelle Sands is a #1 International Best-Selling Author and a licensed Naturopathic Physician (ND) with a specialization in women's hormone health. As a highly sought-after expert in Female Hormones and Antiaging, she is dedicated to helping women achieve limitless health at any age. Dr. Michelle co-founded GLOW Natural Wellness, where she focuses on providing solutions for women struggling with chronic conditions and hormone-related issues.   Deb Matthew Dr Deb Matthew MD, America's Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker, educator, wife and mom of four boys. After suffering for years with fatigue and irritability due to hormone imbalances, her quest to resolve her personal health led her to change everything about her practice of medicine. She has been featured on national podcasts, radio, and broadcast shows, including NBC, ABC, CBS, and FOX.   Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between.   Summary of Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? No it's not too late The dose and type you take matters more There could be greater risk factors you consider Your lifestyle habits are always still going to be the bottom line on results you get Resources: What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+ summit recordings: https://www.flippingfifty.com/wwwexercise STRONGER: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger Flipping 50 Membership: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cafe Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous episodes with Sharon stills, felice gersh, shawn tassone, David Rosensweet, Which Hormones Matter Most in Meno(pause): https://www.flippingfifty.com/which-hormones/ How to Harness the Power of Women's Hormones: https://www.flippingfifty.com/womens-hormones-network/

In our society, we treat our body like machines. We push them hard and only pay attention to them when they break down instead of preventing the breakdown in the first place.   For many people, the solution is investing in all the trackers, watches and monitors to know what's going on, but we completely abdicate our health to external influences in the process.   As a society, we've become so obsessed with biohacking and hitting the right numbers that we've ended up completely disconnected from our bodies.   In many ways, using the typical strategies of taking care of our health creates the very stress we're trying to avoid. The more we can connect with our bodies and pay attention to what they are telling us, the easier it is to have wellbeing. This is especially true for chronic conditions that affect the microbiome.   How do we commit to taking care of our bodies without piling on more stress? In this episode, Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Mary Pardee shares why connecting with our bodies is the key to preventing illness and expanding our healthspan.   We really need to start focusing on the preventive model where you're stopping disease from ever establishing instead of waiting until something happens. -Dr. Mary Pardee   Four Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -Death is something we should talk about The problem with the biohacking movement is that it's based in a fear of death and an unrealistic lifespan. How do we shift to focusing on healthspan instead?    -Don't delegate your health to a device The problem with fitness watches and similar devices is that they train us to put more attention on a machine than what our bodies are telling us. How do we use them without disconnecting from ourselves?    -Health awareness, not health anxiety Paying attention to our wellness should feel like a natural part of caring for ourselves, not another source of stress. How do we take care of ourselves without letting it cause more anxiety?    -CBT for gut-brain disorders is a thing Our emotional state has a lot to do with how our bodies deal with chronic conditions. How can we use whole body thinking and diaphragmatic breathing to work through the anxiety that comes with chronic illnesses?    Guest Bio Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative approaches to gut health and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a medical practice that provides medical and health services to patients via in-person consults as well as telemedicine. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. Go to https://www.modrnmed.com/ and https://www.onecommune.com/marypardee for more information.

Fr. Nathan introduces us to Dr. Lotte Valentin a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps people create a path to healing their own life physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and bridge the gap between science and soul.Dr. Lotte Valentin, is an N.M.D., author, evidential psychic medium, medical medium, ancestral healer and international keynote speaker! She is described as an oracle who has the ability to touch the heights and move into the power of the mystic, prophet and seer. She is the author of Med School after Menopause, The Journey of my Soul, an inspirational story about transformation, healing and spirituality, which won 1st place in the category of Spiritual Leadership in August 2021 from Living Now Book Awards! This award recognizes truly world-changing books that contribute to positive global change. She is the creator of Healing Your Ancestral Mother Wound, and Healing Your Ancestral Relationship Wounds, which she produced in collaboration with the world-renowned Hemi-Sync. Dr. Lotte also leads workshops on Ancestral Healing for The Theosophical Society as well as other organizations and is a regular guest on The Shift Network. Dr. Lotte has had two Near-Death out-of-body experiences which resulted in her becoming clairvoyant, clairaudient and clairsentient and activating her life path. She was then guided to attend medical school as well as become an author and evidential medium. Dr. Lotte completed her medical school pre-requisites and was accepted into medical school at the age of 54! Dr. Lotte is also the host of her own podcast Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul, which is currently ranked in the top 5% GLOBALLY out of 3 million podcasts. She developed this podcast to help people create a path to healing their own life physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and bridge the gap between science and soul.Dr. Lotte Dr. Lotte's Website: www.DrLotte.com Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLotteValentin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lottevalentin/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC42wTMb1j-VlDOZOcxVpnTA Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lotte-valentin-41110020/ Hemi-Sync AncestralPodcast on Apple - Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drlotte-science-with-soul/id1536301986 Pr. Dr. Lotte's Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/MED-SCHOOL-after-MENOPAUSEJourney/dp/0578526301/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1646689402&sr=8-1 ​Connect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Dr. Briguglio, a fertility health expert, shares her passion for empowering patients and addressing the challenges of unexplained infertility and overreliance on IVF. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive testing and addressing root causes to improve fertility health. Dr. Briguglio also discusses the interconnectedness of physical and mental health and the significance of individualized testing in the initial consultation. Additionally, she highlights the importance of iron and ferritin levels and addresses the challenges of vegan diets and cholesterol.   In this conversation, Dr. Samantha Briguglio discusses the role of cholesterol and inflammation in health. She emphasizes that cholesterol is not the villain it is often portrayed to be and that it is needed for hormone production. Dr. Briguglio advocates for a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, focusing on sleep, diet, and movement. She encourages individuals to find their own natural path to healing and emphasizes the importance of empowering people with information.   Takeaways Comprehensive testing and addressing root causes are crucial for improving fertility health. The physical and mental aspects of health are interconnected, and addressing both is important for fertility. Individualized testing and a holistic approach are key in the initial consultation. Iron and ferritin levels play a significant role in fertility health, and vegan diets may present challenges in obtaining necessary nutrients. Cholesterol is not the villain it is often portrayed to be and is needed for hormone production. Nourishing the liver and eating enough fiber can support healthy cholesterol levels. A balanced approach to diet and lifestyle, focusing on sleep, diet, and movement, is crucial for overall health. Empowering individuals with information allows them to make informed choices about their health.     Dr. Samantha Briguglio is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility Care.   Dr. Briguglio has a passion for helping women achieve their wellness and/or fertility goals, and she treats – and teaches – her patients from a mindset of natural healing that treats the root cause of their symptoms.   Website: www.walkthenaturalpath.com   Instagram @walkthenaturalpath   Facebook: www.facebook.com/walkthenaturalpath   For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Passion for Fertility Health 04:09 Passion for Empowering Patients 07:07 Challenges with Unexplained Infertility and Overreliance on IVF 11:03 Importance of Comprehensive Testing and Addressing Root Causes 16:35 Interconnectedness of Physical and Mental Health 24:06 Importance of Iron and Ferritin Levels 25:56 Challenges with Vegan Diets and Cholesterol 26:52 The Role of Cholesterol and Inflammation 30:05 Nourishing the Liver and Eating Fiber 35:03 The Importance of Sleep, Diet, and Movement 37:34 Finding Balance in Diet and Lifestyle 43:20 Empowering People with Information 45:30 The Inspiration Behind Walk the Natural Path   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Brigulio, right? Brigulio is how you pronounce it, or Sammy, right? Awesome. Dr. B, awesome. So first of all, I love your Instagram. I'm going to say that. You guys got to check out her Instagram. It's going to be in the episode notes. I kind of want to lead with that because she has fabulous content, really rich with information and tips.   Samantha Briguglio (00:05) Yes, you did that nicely. Or Dr. Bean. It's easier.   Michelle (00:25) for fertility care and health. And before we get started, I would introduce yourself and also share how you got so passionate in specifically fertility health.   Samantha Briguglio (00:39) Yeah, well, thank you so much. It's really fun to have a platform like Instagram to share all this stuff with and help educate people. But hi, I'm Dr. B. Virgulio, Samantha Virgulio. I actually just got married. So legally, my name, I just changed my name. Thank you so much. It's been really, really fun. But I am keeping Dr. B for business purposes. So you can always remind me, remember that.   Michelle (00:54) Congratulations.   Samantha Briguglio (01:09) I'm Dr. B, so you don't have to worry about any changes. But how I got infertility, I feel like it's kind of a long story, but I'll try to keep it as short as possible because this also has to do with how I got into natural medicine, which actually stemmed from when I was a child. I was pretty sick as a kid. And I was pretty sick.   Long story short, my mom really fought for me and found natural medicine. And I went from being on like oxygen treatments like two to three times a day. Yeah, it was pretty crazy to being a total normal kid who played a bunch of sports and just loved running around and just basically natural medicine changed the trajectory of my life. And so I became super passionate about it. Went to college, was kind of like, eh, I don't wanna go to med school. That looks really hard.   Michelle (01:38) Oh wow.   Samantha Briguglio (02:00) trying to find other avenues, but I always got brought back to natural medicine. I was like, this is just where I'm supposed to be. Actually wanted to go into pediatrics originally and ended up not doing that because I wasn't able to get enough training, like hands on, like one-on-one with kiddos. And I just felt like that was really irresponsible. It's like all of a sudden started a practice where I was working with kids and I didn't feel like ready or trained enough to do that. And...   In my last year of school, I actually found a fertility course. It was like an extra like, I don't know, $600 on top of all the other loans I was taking out. So I was like, oh, this looks fun and interesting. I fell in love. Like I just fell in love. I actually, the person who wrote the course is Dr. Jacqueline Chassie at the time. She just changed her last name. I guess it's a few years now. Seamonton, I think it is. If anyone wants to find her, her courses are great.   Michelle (02:44) Wow.   Samantha Briguglio (02:56) but Hello Fertility is her Instagram actually. But she is an amazing teacher and I went on to join her year-long mentorship in fertility after I graduated, which obviously kind of like changed the course of my life and career. And I just felt so in love with it. Part, I was actually really good at it, right? Like sometimes like you're just good at something or not. And I was like, I don't want to be a jack of all trades anymore. And I just felt like I...   Michelle (03:01) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (03:25) my intuition just went very hand in hand with the fertility practices, treatment, and just diving into that and learning more. I loved it, I enjoyed it. And then later on, I'm talking to my mother and my grandmother, and I'm telling them how I'm so drawn to this, and I find out my mom went through her own journey with miscarriages and loss, and then my grandmother, took her 10 years to conceive, I'm like, no wonder I'm drawn to this. I'm supposed to help all these people. My family had this struggle, so like.   Michelle (03:51) Wow.   Samantha Briguglio (03:55) Now I get to help and get back. So kind of a long story. I try to give the most important pieces, but there it is.   Michelle (03:59) That's incredible.   Amazing. No, it's interesting because my mom had secondary infertility with me. tried for a while.   So she had a really hard time. She also thought she was going to lose me at different times, like lost a ton of weight. So it's kind of interesting that you say that. And it's pretty wild because it does kind of hit home.   I don't know, I do believe that subconsciously we can almost feel something in ourselves. There's just certain things that call to us and we just feel like this is it. This is what we're supposed to do. And I totally understand what you're saying. It really, really resonates with me. So that's cool.   Samantha Briguglio (04:38) Yeah, right, you just keep getting pushed down a path where eventually you're like, okay, I'm surrendering, this is what I'm supposed to do. Like that's basically what happened to me.   Michelle (04:48) Amazing. Well, you're so good at it and I can feel the passion. I really can. That's one of the things that I love Instagram. I have to say, I mean, with social media, it's like a blessing and a curse, right? But there's so many amazing things about social media because you're able to connect with people in a different way and get to know people. And people are able to share stories and information. You can get tons of information on Instagram, especially it's really big in the fertility world.   So I feel like there's just so much content, but you can really feel a person's passion and also just drive to learn and provide quality information. And I find that with your account, it's actually one of my favorite accounts, I'll be honest, because it teaches me and this is where I love it. I'm like, when I feel like I'm getting, as a practitioner, I'm learning so much, I'm like, I got to have them on the podcast. I got to pick their brain.   Samantha Briguglio (05:42) You're so sweet. Thank you. I feel like, yeah, no one's ever told me I run short on passion, that's for sure.   Michelle (05:42) For my guests and for me.   Well, it works for you and it works amazing. And so we were talking actually in the pre-talk about certain things that we feel really passionate about. And as practitioner, I find, and I know that you're great because we talked about it, that usually your passion, it's like the P, right? The P, because P for passion and P for pissed off. It's very fine line between the two because   Samantha Briguglio (06:15) R-heh!   Michelle (06:19) The things that we're passionate about, we've also been pissed off about. Meaning, for me, it's like I'm being told that you can't do something. I've always had that even in my life. I'm like, no, screw you. I can do it. Don't tell me I can't. I feel that passion with my patients. When people tell them they can't, and then I see that they can, and I'm like, I can't   why are you telling them they cannot do it? I don't like that. It pisses me off, but I feel very passionate about empowering. So you feel like that too. We talked about a couple of things. So I'll let you have the mic.   Samantha Briguglio (06:57) Yeah, yeah, we talked about two main things, right? I think the first one was the unexplained infertility. That diagnosis drives me nuts. Because I probably said a couple bold things about it on Instagram before, and one of them that I felt like it was lazy medicine. And I feel like that seems harsh, but it's kind of the reality of it, right? Because I'm like, you're being lazy. You're not doing any more tests, you're not trying to figure out like what could be this underlying cause, you're just saying like, oh, the things that are obvious are all good. So we don't know there's it's unexplained. And so that drives me nuts.   Michelle (07:35) It feels like you're putting it back on the patient. That's what it feels like. It feels like, oh, well, we don't know. So here you go.   Samantha Briguglio (07:41) Yeah, 100%. And then, you know, leading to the other thing that we kind of talked about is that then it's like, okay, well, we don't know, so IVF is your only answer. That drives me nuts. I think IVF is amazing. I think it has a time and a place. I think it has helped a lot of families, especially with, you know, certain diagnosis, especially anatomical ones, but like to be like you have unexplained, let's do IVF, or, you know, we haven't even pulled your progesterone yet, but we don't know what else is wrong. So like, let's just go to IVF. Like it just...   Yeah, talk about getting heated and passionate, which just drives me insane, because I feel like it's unfair and you're not doing your duty to your patients and it's at the end of the day, kind of lazy. Yeah.   Michelle (08:22) Yeah. And I'll tell you, um, I feel like there's this common misconception. I feel like that it's almost, I almost want to say it's due to marketing because we have been conditioned to believe that if we pay an arm and a leg for something, it's a guarantee that we're going to get the best of the best. And I think that that's what it is. People think that it's a guarantee to go through the IVF process. And I've actually found, and again, same as you, I completely agree.   Samantha Briguglio (08:39) Yeah.   Michelle (08:52) that IVF's incredible. It's an amazing thing to have. It's amazing. The technology's beyond. I remember going and doing acupuncture for a transfer, and every time I go, I'm beside myself on the incredible opportunity that so many couples have. So 100%, yes, for that. However, in some cases, I've actually found that my patients have had many failed IVFs.   retrievals and transfers. And then they went on and did better getting pregnant naturally at an older age in their forties. So like that kind of, it challenges that whole idea or mindset that it's a guarantee and it's like the only option for some people. So I'd love to get your thoughts on that.   Samantha Briguglio (09:40) Oh yeah, I've had many patients that have tried multiple IVF things like three to four even, and come back and get pregnant naturally. IUI same thing, a lot of IUIs and then they'll get pregnant naturally. And they're like, I don't really get it. I'm like, it's because we had to treat the root cause. Like one of them that really stands out in my mind is that they had actually got health issues and everyone was like, their hormones looked actually pretty decent. Even their A quality wasn't bad, but their gut was like not okay. Like   not okay at all. Like diarrhea episodes daily, which is that's, that's not a healthy gut. And I was like, Oh my gosh, what? And so we treated and we treated for a little bit and they started to heal and started to feel better. And then all of a sudden, like a couple months later, like boom, pregnant and healthy pregnancy. And I just tell, like, it's just a testament to like, the reproductive system can be fine. But if something like your thyroid or your   Michelle (10:10) Mm-hmm.   Oh wow.   Samantha Briguglio (10:40) your other systems that we have that make our whole body, right, is impacted. That can cause issues. Your body sometimes doesn't want to, you know, carry another life if everything isn't okay.   Michelle (10:54) Yeah, totally. And so you mentioned actually a really important one, gut health. Western medicine is amazing in what they're amazing. You know, everybody has their own toolbox and like things or specialties. And so that's not something that's typically looked at or like, you know, tested. They'll do like, they'll look at like ultrasound, they'll look at like   Samantha Briguglio (11:09) Mm-hmm.   Michelle (11:14) the tubes, they'll look at like the anatomical, they'll do the blood work, the hormones.   And obviously, when they come to you, it's a whole other detail of testing. So let's talk about some of the things that are often missed in conventional medicine that you look at that they may not know about.   Samantha Briguglio (11:36) Yeah, I'll definitely talk to that. I do also wanna say like some things are also best in combination. So I love natural medicine and I think it can do amazing things, but a lot of times also like a combination of like conventional and natural is also really amazing. I've won, like for example, endometriosis patient that it's been really beneficial for them to have both, right? They have like the laparoscopic surgery done and now we're working on inflammation and reducing all these other things, but.   Michelle (12:02) Right.   Samantha Briguglio (12:05) they're feeling so much better. So like I said, I can get heated about some things, but I also am very appreciative of all forms of medicine. It's just like, we all, we just have to stay in our lane and also know that it's okay if there's, if someone's taking from all different types. If anything, that's good, right?   Michelle (12:14) Yeah.   Yes. I always say like a team, a well-rounded team with all their different strengths.   Samantha Briguglio (12:32) Exactly. So I just wanted to say that too. But when it comes to things that I look at that are going to be different, I mean, who I feel like the list can be kind of long, actually. I mean, I asked from everything like, what are your bowel habits or your bowel movements to your, you know, what's your gum health like, do your gums bleed a lot to, you know, do you have headaches, musculoskeletal pain, we focus a ton on stress. And it's not like the type where it's like, oh, you're stressed, like, just don't stress, right? No, we like figure out like,   root cause of that stress. And if that root cause needs to be explored more, it's like, okay, do we bring another person onto this team? Obviously we focus on a ton of diet and lifestyle habits. I just ask about them. And then we talk about what we can improve versus what we don't need to improve. Thyroid health, like I said, the list can kind of go on and on, but it can be from anywhere from like your daily habits to environmental exposure, you know, a job at the workplace. I actually see a lot of blue collar men.   Michelle (13:14) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (13:32) I find that to be very common, either blue collar or very like high stress jobs are a lot of men that I see for like sperm count and quality. And you know, like I said, I feel like the list could go on and on. There's always kind of something and I kind of say there's like the most obvious things, which to me are like diet and lifestyle, gut health, like thyroid health. And then there's like the small things like anti sperm antibodies and you know, like an immune flare or   Michelle (13:48) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (14:00) you know, skin conditions or, you know, maybe some of the things that seem a little less obvious, like reproductive microbiome. Uh, and there's kind of almost tests for all of this now. It's just also, it can't be really expensive. So like I said, I like to start with like the really big layering things, make sure those are good before I move on to the smaller things.   Michelle (14:12) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I mean, there's so many things that I definitely want to talk about with what you just said. Like one of the things, you know, it's interesting how people are saying, oh, just stop being stressed. Sometimes you're stressed because your body's stressed. Like if your body or your gut's off, it's going to impact your mind. Well, in Chinese medicine, we learn about how everything's so interconnected. So like how your body feels if your body's not getting the nutrients it needs, it's going to feel stressed. I mean, have you ever felt hangry? You know that like impacts.   Samantha Briguglio (14:41) Yeah.   Michelle (14:50) immediately or if you're not getting enough sleep, if you're not getting good sleep, that's going to impact your stress levels. So it's so intricately connected. And when you have that calm, or even your gut health is better, your mind starts to feel better as well.   Samantha Briguglio (15:06) Yeah, I love that analogy of have you ever felt a hangry? I think that's so perfect. I haven't heard it, but that's so good. Like, yeah. Like sometimes if you're not, no, you don't even know sometimes you're not even not feeling good, but it could be manifesting as an emotional response or something. I know I was feeling a little extra stressed out and I myself did a gut health test on myself and I was like, whoa. Like honestly, I would expect more physical symptoms, but I think mine were manifesting a little bit different. And I'm like, wow.   Michelle (15:14) It's like perfect example, right?   Right. Well, that is such a good point that you bring up because I think that, like for example, my patients who are sensitive to gluten, they end up feeling really well after removing gluten, but not for the reasons they think. Like they say, if I eat bread, I'm fine. I don't feel bloated or anything like that. But with food sensitivities, it doesn't necessarily have to show up as digestive discomfort.   Samantha Briguglio (15:49) Yeah.   100%.   Michelle (16:01) And I think that that's like, you know, so that's like one example of how things can impact you, you don't even realize that you could have something and that has nothing to, like, you're not going to feel it directly as that. It could show up as headaches or low energy. It could be so many things.   Samantha Briguglio (16:17) Yeah, brain fog, anxiety, joint pain. Joint pain's a big one that everyone just brushes off as like musculoskeletal issue. And I'm like, no, that's like an inflammation issue, right? Like, why are you? Like, so yeah, no, I, for sure.   Michelle (16:24) Right.   Oh yeah. Yeah, for sure. So how do you figure out like where you start with the testing? Like when you first see people, I mean, I'm sure it has to do with a lot of what they'll tell you.   Samantha Briguglio (16:42) Yeah, so, you know, initially, depending if I have like a single visit or I see a fertility for two. So I see, you know, people individually, but I see the couple together, which also I think super important. I feel like one person always seems to get ignored. Like there's never like, let's treat both. It's like, oh, there's a abnormal semen analysis. Let's treat the guy. And then like the female side's forgotten. Or, oh, so this person has endometriosis. Let's make sure we focus on that. And then to see the male sides.   Michelle (16:53) Yeah, that is.   Samantha Briguglio (17:10) forgotten. So it's like, I really like the fact that fertility for two. Honestly, it's mostly for affordability that I do the fertility for one just because if we can try to do something, but I always think, you know, treating both is the best. But when it goes, sorry, back to your question. So when I see people as either 60 or 90 minute visit, depending if it's one or two, and we ask   I mean, I ask a lot of questions. First, I just kind of give them the floor. I'm like, share your story with me. Like, tell me, right? I think intuition's so important. And a lot of times, like couples end up telling me what I need to hear in that first part, because they're just, they don't even know it's like this most important thing, but I'm like, whoa, like that was huge. Like, okay, writing that down. Then I ask a lot of questions that like, will branch off of what they share with me. And then we dive into, you know, family history, their own history.   Michelle (17:53) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (18:05) you know, general review of systems, which basically means checking in with every, from like head to toe, every single system of the body. And we have them answer questions like, are you bloated? Yes or no, right? On the female side of things, definitely diving into the menstrual cycle, like a full dive in. Usually it takes us like, sometimes 15 to 20 minutes just to talk about the cycle, which probably seems like a lot, but like, no, I ask a lot. I ask like questions from like, what size are your clots to   Michelle (18:27) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (18:34) how many tampons do you fill to tell me about all of your symptoms and like the timeline that you have them within your cycle. So we really take a deep dive into that. Um, and then, you know, from there I kind of compile, like all their symptoms, come up with the ideas for the labs that I want to draw. And then based off symptoms and labs, we form a treatment plan. Um, based off all of that.   Michelle (19:00) Are there some common labs that you usually, almost for everybody use, or one test that you typically feel like everybody should take? I know it's kind of like a one-size-fits-all, but...   Samantha Briguglio (19:12) Yeah, you know, no, for sure. Right? Yeah. Like, I know what you're trying to say. You're like, I know it's individualized, but what are labs that are for everyone? Yeah. So yes, and I tell a lot of people that right, because I'm like, you can go get all these basic labs, but I might be asking for you to get other labs based off what you tell me. So just be prepared to go twice. So a lot of time, they just have people wait to come get labs. So they're not going back and forth. Because that takes time. And I'm like, I'm like the person that like, I just want to do all at once.   Michelle (19:18) Yes.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (19:41) Um, but there's going to be the classic, the day three of your cycle. So third day of bleeding and then seven days after a predicted ovulation labs, the day three ones are going to be like the estradiol, the FSH, the LH, the seven days after ovulation would be progesterone. Um, usually with like the day three lab, I also order, um, like a CBC, a CMP. So that's like your, your blood counts looking at red blood cells, white blood cells, the CMP is kind of looking at kidney, kidney liver.   Michelle (19:41) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (20:09) and then like lipid panel looking at like cholesterol. So just like those basics are always really nice. I do, I used to wait to order insulin, but now I'm just starting to do it more for everyone just because there's just been, like it's really hard to guesstimate who's gonna be having elevated insulin because I've ordered it on some people that I'm like, I just feel like I need to order it. And then it comes back super high. I'm like, okay, they are not a typical candidate for insulin.   Michelle (20:21) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (20:36) But like I ordered it and they have like an insulin of 24, which is like way over my range of what I like to see it in, right? So I kind of started doing that one a lot. Obviously a thyroid focusing on like the TSH, free T4, free T3, thyroid antibodies. And then another one I actually also really like, vitamin D, cause that can be in relation to like miscarriage and loss. So just making sure that's elevated in general.   Michelle (20:37) Bye.   Yes.   Samantha Briguglio (21:06) I do an AMH if they haven't gotten one done. That one, obviously I wouldn't get for guides too, but so far all the other ones that I've listed can also be for men. And then another one that I think I would do for a lot of people would also be ferritin. So ferritin is a lot lower in a lot of people now. It's the storage form of iron. It's something that...   Michelle (21:24) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (21:32) the more research I've done, the more I'm seeing that, they always talk about iron being too low and can cause like a bunch of issues in pregnancy and then also to try to conceive, but people forget that ferritin is a storage form and if it's lower, usually that means that we are actually low, we're giving all our storage to like the active form. And so we wanna make sure that's elevated enough and there's a lot that can go into that, but that's been another one that I've been   Michelle (21:56) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (22:01) doing a lot of research on lately and most people, it comes back super low. So it's just kind of where I just started doing it. I used to only do it. Yeah, they ignore all the time. And it's something that I would only do for those who had like a heavy menstrual cycle or history of endometriosis or like a gut health issue where they had problems of absorption. But now I'm just like starting to do it more often for everyone because.   Michelle (22:06) Oh, interesting. It's actually something that a lot of people ignore. They like totally overlook.   Samantha Briguglio (22:24) Again, it's like most, a lot of people are having it super low. So I'm like, okay. And with ferritin though, then you have to go into, sorry, I'm like totally like going on a rant here, but I'm like, I have to finish it out. Yeah. Well, but I'm like with ferritin it's nice too, because first you can treat it with like iron and like vitamin C, right? Like see if that's, that's the culprit. And then you test it and if it's gone up, usually that is the issue, but it can also be due to like   Michelle (22:34) Oh no, I do the same thing. That's how I always think. I go everywhere.   Samantha Briguglio (22:52) Like low ferritin can be due to chronic inflammation or an underlying like disease or like virus or bacteria in your system that you need to figure out to treat. And so sometimes I'll just do the iron first and then we can go to the other piece if we, if it's not working, cause that means that there's definitely something else going on.   Michelle (22:57) Mm-hmm.   Yeah, I mean, interesting, you know, talking about iron. What I find interesting about it, and I remember like listening to a podcast and they talked about how it's better to have things like beef liver, like through foods, because it has a well-rounded combination of nutrients that helps iron absorb better versus when you're just taking iron and sometimes the body doesn't know what to do with it. And it just kind of, it almost gets toxic, the amount of iron because it's not.   Samantha Briguglio (23:40) Yes, yes, it's totally can.   Michelle (23:42) Yeah, so let's talk about that because I think it's really important to talk about because people might be like, oh, you know, if that's what it is, let me just take iron. But like, that's not always the solution.   Samantha Briguglio (23:53) No, you're totally right. I mean, obviously like a beef liver on eating more meat cooking with a cast iron pan There's the good old fat. There's the good old fashion iron fish like there's so many different things you can do um some people Usually I give iron to people who have a hard time incorporating like meat or have a hard time cooking like it's very individualized Right, like it's you kind of have to meet the patient where they're at um, but things that I will recommend for iron and   Michelle (24:00) Right, yeah.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (24:20) Just clarification, this is not medical advice. This is just things I like to do in my practice. But I like to do actually, there's a lot of studies on dosing iron every other day actually is helpful for absorption, pairing it with vitamin C. So that either means like eating an orange or getting a supplement that has vitamin C in it or taking vitamin C with the iron. That's gonna, and those things make a big difference, right? So they sound little.   Michelle (24:24) Yeah, yes.   Samantha Briguglio (24:49) A lot of people worry about constipation with iron and that's where they're like, oh, that can be an issue too. So if you just eat it, it'll be better. Eating it's always gonna be better. I'll never take away from that. But just cause we're also on the side of supplementation, there's different forms of iron. And I like an iron bisglycinate form that's actually absorbed a little bit easier and usually doesn't cause constipation. I say usually because I had to get a constipation one time. I was shocked, but it did.   Michelle (25:14) Mm hmm.   Okay. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (25:17) And so that's where I'm like, let's just really focus on like cooking with the cast iron and iron fish and like the, let's have, let's eat meat, right? Like, let's try, I mean, the leafy greens, people talk about that all the time. They can be helpful, but they're not digested. They're just, they don't, they're not in our body. Yeah. It's not the same.   Michelle (25:26) Yeah.   It's not the same.   And then on the other hand too, like, I mean, I have like one patient that...   Her doctor said, stay away from eggs, stay away from red meat, because your cholesterol is high. So I wanted to talk to you about that, because I know that there's like this school of thought that just avoid all the things that have cholesterol and you'll be good. Or why is the cholesterol in there in the first place? Could it be covering up an underlying inflammation? Because in Ayurvedic medicine, they talk about like, vata pitta kafa, I don't know if you're familiar with like the different elements.   Samantha Briguglio (26:04) Oh yeah, oh yeah.   Michelle (26:06) Yeah, yeah. So when something gets really inflamed, they say kafa, which is a little bit more of that moist, heavy substance, comes over to protect. So the same thing with amyloid, with Alzheimer's possibly. Is it because, does it come in to protect something? It's like this coating, same thing with cholesterol. So does that come in to coat the walls because there's inflammation?   Samantha Briguglio (26:33) So I feel like I have to answer a couple other things before I answer that question. One of the things is I don't think cholesterol is the villain that it used to be. So there's a lot of studies that say like, more cholesterol is better than not enough cholesterol. And cholesterol is needed to build, it's a building block for our hormones and things like that.   Michelle (26:47) Mmm.   Samantha Briguglio (26:52) cholesterol is needed. People villainize it so much, but even the bad versus the good, the HDL is the good, the LDL is the bad, we still need LDL cholesterol. These things our body needs. One of the theories, and it's a more recent one, but it's still a few years old now, is that it's not actually the amount of cholesterol that's an issue. It's more related to if there is inflammation or not.   If you're saying, on one end you're like, is the cholesterol being there as like a protective thing for inflammation? Or is cholesterol being that elevated not as terrible as we think it is, but we need to make sure that like the inflammation is monitored and reduced? That's always like a big question. And then another one is like looking at ratios. Like cholesterol ratios are actually the most important thing, right? So,   Okay, we could have elevated, you know, LDL or total cholesterol and triglycerides. But what if we have like an HDL that's like in the eighties or 85 or something? That's to me, if we have a cholesterol that's even like, you know, it seems to be extremely over the limit, but we have this really strong HDL, like maybe it's not as big of an issue as we think it is. Right.   Michelle (28:10) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (28:16) Also a lot of times instead of eating things that have less cholesterol, I usually just encourage eating more fiber. So fiber actually binds with cholesterol and then we just poop it out. So like instead of like limiting all these things, I'm like maybe you're just not eating enough fiber. Maybe it's the other thing. Maybe it's not that you're eating too much of something. Maybe it's a lot. Maybe it could be either a combo or maybe it's you're not eating enough fiber, which most people don't. Right? Because fibers and like veggies and things like that.   Michelle (28:23) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (28:44) So it's like maybe we just need more fiber, nourish the liver a little bit more, and then our cholesterol issue goes away. So sometimes it's kind of a combo. Sometimes yes, it might be accompanied by the inflammation. Maybe is it the chicken or the egg, right? Is it the inflammation that's causing cholesterol or is it cholesterol that's causing more inflammation? At the end of the day, I feel like we truly don't know that answer 100% yet, because different studies keep coming out on it, but.   Michelle (28:44) Right.   Bye.   Bye.   Samantha Briguglio (29:10) Overall, I would say my biggest thing and my biggest recommendations to treating cholesterol are actually by nourishing the liver and eating enough fiber. Obviously, if they have a really bad, high fatty diet with like really bad fats, like unsaturated fats, then that's an earth saturated fat. I'm like, wait a minute. What I said was wrong.   Michelle (29:19) Yeah.   Saturated fence, yeah. You know what it is? We talk too much about this all the time and it's just our brain's like, uh?   Samantha Briguglio (29:39) Yeah, I totally my brain was like, whoopsies, at least I caught it quickly. Whew. Um, you know, basically we do want to limit that limit that, right? But like eliminating the good fats, like avocado and eggs and stuff. Like that's, that's not what we want to do. That was a big rant, but there we go.   Michelle (29:43) You did.   Yeah.   No, I mean, I will say like, you know, when people say I can't have eggs, I can't have the yellow of eggs. I'm such a great food. But then of course, I'm always afraid to say, don't do what your doctor said. Like I will never say that. It's just, you know, so I wanted to get your opinion on it because you hear just so many different opinions on everything that it gets very confusing. And then sometimes the mainstream opinion isn't updated.   Samantha Briguglio (30:09) Right.   Right. No, they say it takes 10 years in medicine from an article coming out to making actual changes. And then by the time that happens, there's a new article that comes out.   Michelle (30:24) I'm finding that like, yeah.   Yes. then of course, you don't want to, again, step on other people's toes and you're like, well, I kind of remember hearing a study that says the opposite of this, you know, and I'm not talking about this specifically, I'm just saying in general. So sometimes, you just get so many different perspectives. But then of course, as a practitioner, you have to be very careful as to what you're   Samantha Briguglio (30:45) Yeah.   Michelle (30:54) suggesting and you don't want to go cross basically somebody's other treatment plan with their practitioner, that kind of thing. So I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about.   Samantha Briguglio (31:06) Totally. Yeah. And you know, I also just give patients options. I'm like, we can try this and let's monitor. Let's like do this way for a couple of months and then get your labs drawn and then do this way for a couple of months and get your labs. Like we can, you know, if their cholesterol isn't like in scary high levels, then I'm like, it's like we have room here. There's room. I'm like, how long do you think your cholesterol has been like this? Like we don't have to like change things tomorrow. Like we can just start slowly working on it. Like I said, if it's not in a dangerous place, but   Michelle (31:12) Yes.   Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (31:35) Usually it's not. And so I think the fiber thing is honestly the most underrated thing there is. And then, yeah, and then eliminating the bad fats versus and keeping the good fats. Because the good fats are what keep your HDL high and they're helpful for that really good ratio. So we don't wanna eliminate the good stuff, we wanna eliminate the bad stuff.   Michelle (31:37) Yeah.   That's a good point, yeah.   Right. So the good stuff meaning avocados, salmon, you know, like good. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (32:06) eggs, nuts, you know. Yeah, that's, yeah, exactly.   Michelle (32:12) very important information. So, foods, I think that that's a huge thing because a lot of, we just don't, we're not conditioned to eat healthy. I just feel like there's a, you know, this quick fix and a lot of processed foods and people don't have the time or the energy to cook.   But that's one thing that I've at least seen that has been a little bit more difficult is really implementing a new way of living because it's so intricately connected to our behavior and it impacts inflammation, it impacts fertility like in so many ways. And then also like certain food additives that can impact gut microbiome, like thickeners,   Samantha Briguglio (32:48) Yeah.   I know and now there's like this thing that where it's like natural and holistic medicine is like kind of trending Like let's just like call it what it is, right? Which is cool because when I first started I would tell people what I do and they have no idea Like no one knew what I was gonna do Yes, it's more mainstream, which is awesome   Michelle (33:02) Mm-hmm.   Yes, we're becoming mainstream.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (33:16) But now it's like also been taken to the extreme. So I'm like, oh goodness, now we're like flying on this other side where it's like, oh God, like everyone's eliminating everything and like, it's just been crazy. And so now people come to me and they think I'm like chill. They're like, that's it? I'm like, yeah. And I'm gonna.   Michelle (33:33) Wait, so tell me, tell me, what do you say typically? What are your big things that people should pay attention to and what kind of things should they be a little more lax on?   Samantha Briguglio (33:44) Yeah, so like the thing I'm most strict about is sleep. I will always be like sleep over everything, sleep rules. Sleep is like, you will not, if you wake up early to sleep, your workout, your workout's not gonna be as effective than it would have been if you just like slept a little bit longer and then maybe try to get like a shorter workout in, right? Like it's, things like that, I will always stand by sleep first, always, always. Second, honestly, diet and movement.   Michelle (33:50) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (34:15) They're kind of linked for me now. It always used to be diet first, then movement, but now there's just so many, like there's so many people going through a lot of like stress and like mental health struggles that, yes, I can help with, but I feel like movement just helps set the tone for so many people's day where it like allows them, they move, it like allows them to like follow up with more healthy habits. So it's like this weird, you know what I'm saying?   Michelle (34:39) Oh, yeah, it's somatic. I mean, yes, because we were talking about how your emotions are very much tied to your body. That's why somatic therapy is so powerful. Probably another step over talk therapy, which is why things like yoga really impact the mind because when you're moving, you're sort of processing emotions and emotional states.   Samantha Briguglio (34:50) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Michelle (35:07) in a different way. And it also helps you cognitively. I mean, there's just, so movements like very underrated.   Samantha Briguglio (35:13) Yeah, well, and they, cause they only, people, I feel like we're only looking at it from like a, what does movement do to your body versus what diet does do to your body, right? And, but we're forgetting like the, oh, if I move and I feel good and I'm happier throughout the day, I'm more likely to like pick the healthier choices and eat the healthier foods than, and get restful sleep and all these other things. So honestly, they're kind of tied for me. Sometimes movement ranges up. I don't know, you know.   Michelle (35:33) True.   Yeah. But I also say if you're getting good sleep, you're going to be less likely to grab that sugary snack. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (35:50) That's exactly so this is where it's kind of like all of it matters a lot, but that's why sleep is like number one for me um But sleep so like obviously the diet and the movement piece But when it comes to diet, I feel like a lot of people are really strict now There are so many bad foods. Yes, there are so many seed oils and all of that But I feel like now people are going on the other side of getting really stressed out about what they're eating how much they're eating   Michelle (35:56) Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (36:15) you know, making sure they're getting all their nutrients in. Now I'm like, oh God, we've like over-corrected for a lot of people now that are in this wellness space. I'm like, okay, we need to like chill out a little bit. Like not everyone needs to eliminate gluten and dairy. If it bothers you, eliminate it. If you have an issue with it, eliminate it. If you're allergic to it, eliminate it. But like, if you eat it and you feel fine, like let's just not cut out another food, right? You know.   Michelle (36:15) Mm-hmm.   Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (36:42) A lot of practitioners believe that like no one should eat that and dairy is super inflammatory. And I'm like, well, yeah, but like quality matters always. If you're getting a good organic dairy, that would be helpful for some people.   Michelle (36:49) It's true. Yeah. Same thing with organic weed because it's not sprayed with glyphosate. I think that that's a big thing too. I mean, I'll be honest, I mean, it's just the world we're living in right now. It's a little bit of an uphill battle, but I agree with you that it can almost manifest, and I've talked about this before, it can almost manifest very similar to an eating disorder.   Samantha Briguglio (37:02) Okay.   Yes.   Michelle (37:15) I mean, because people get so upset and it really impacts them how they're eating. So it's a fine line of having a balanced perspective on food.   Samantha Briguglio (37:27) Yeah, yeah, it's orthorexia that it's literally actually has a technical name now and that means you're so stressed about eating healthy You either like just won't eat at all Which is actually not good for women. They'll say like for men It's actually better to fast than eat the unhealthy thing But for a lot of women it's better to like actually eat the unhealthy thing than to fast for too long fasting still. Okay but that's sorry, that's a whole nother conversation, but um Yeah, so I go from the approach of 80-20 rule   Michelle (37:33) Mm-hmm.   Yes.   Yes.   Samantha Briguglio (37:57) and making it sustainable. So I'll tell my patients like all the time, I'm like, you're not a perfect person. You can't be perfect all the time. And if you're gonna stress about being perfect all the time, that's a whole nother thing we have to deal with. So instead, let's give you freedom to live your life. I go out, I go out and eat french fries, like all the time, I love french fries. Like I guarantee those are not always fried in like olive oil or whatever. They're definitely fried in probably like a seed oil or canola, like I know that, but I love them.   Michelle (38:17) Me too. It's good. Yeah.   Mm-hmm. Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (38:26) But the rest of the time, you know, I get my movement in, I'm drinking tons of water, I'm sleeping like nightly, like I take care of my mental and emotional health, like I'm doing all these other things that, so when I eat the French fries, it's not that big of a deal. I'm like, yeah. And so that's where I want people to feel free now.   Michelle (38:37) Mm-hmm.   Right, I get, no, I get what you're saying.   Samantha Briguglio (38:50) They can be as careful as they want as long as it doesn't cause like chronic stress. Like if avoiding all of that stuff actually helps you and relieve stress, great. But for majority of people I've seen, it really causes a lot more stress. So I become very picky about a couple of things and then I kind of just say, I'll help you with the other stuff, right? Like eliminating sugar, that's a big one. That one to me is a bigger deal than like the dairy and the gluten, right? So for me, I'll be like, okay, let's eliminate   Michelle (39:12) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (39:19) Let's reduce sugar, but I'll give them ways to reduce it. How do we make our own healthy Reese's cup at home? That's not gonna be bad. You can have a couple Reese's cup, honestly a day if you're making them out of organic dark chocolate and organic peanut butter that has only, the only thing is in it is peanuts. I'm not always worried about that then. And they'll be like, oh, okay, I'll make those. I love to cook or I love to bake, great.   Michelle (39:27) Mm-hmm.   Samantha Briguglio (39:49) I'm like, awesome. So like, boom, like that's already helping their sugar habits, right? Talking about pairing foods, like instead of taking away, taking away, taking away, more like add in, right? Like if they really like their smoothie in the morning that has all this stuff in it, they say smoothie is not that great and it's not good on the stomach and all of these things. I know in Chinese medicine, it's actually probably not good at all because they say you wanna start with like warm, right? Like they're like, let's, we want.   Michelle (40:14) But you know, it's funny that you say that because I do tell people the 80-20 rule as well, but I do that with raw. So like if they love their smoothie, fine, but just make it like 20% and that's your 20%. You know, or if you're like, if you're having smoothies and then a ton of salads and then all this raw stuff, fine, then that starts to add up. But I say the same thing.   leave it out for a little bit so that it's not freezing like frozen. Just kind of like let's do this balanced.   Samantha Briguglio (40:44) Yeah, and sometimes I'll be like make it a little bit thicker. So like let's maybe add some oats or some chia seeds or some more veggies to it to add some fiber and then like maybe eat it with a spoon instead. So that's getting those like chewing mechanisms going. We're really just starting our digestive system a little bit more than just drinking something. But you can compromise. Yeah, you can compromise and just add things in. You don't have to like completely take away everything. And I think a lot of people.   Michelle (41:03) Right. That's a good point. You want those enzymes.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (41:13) or shocked by that, surprised by it, but they like also kind of love it because it's like, whoa, this is actually doable.   Michelle (41:19) It feels good. It feels safer, first of all. It doesn't feel as pressure filled. And it also is, like I know from a mindset, from a subconscious mind thing, because I studied hypnotherapy, I feel like behavior and like our, what is it that stops us from changing habits? You know, like we all have habits and we repeat,   Samantha Briguglio (41:23) Mm-hmm.   Michelle (41:44) And one of the biggest almost like laws is that you cannot create a vacuum. And that's why it never works to just stop anything. So you have to just substitute. So I love that you said that like intuitively you're almost like realizing that about the mind. If you're giving the mind a substitute or instead of this, then have that, but it's kind of similar and then it's much easier to start a new habit that way.   Samantha Briguglio (41:50) Mm-hmm.   Yep.   Yeah, and you just have to give people kind of a chance instead of saying like, do this, do that. You're just like, okay, let's add, or let's, yeah, like you said, substitute. So, very, I'm also very passionate about that, as you can see.   Michelle (42:22) Hmm. I love that.   Yes. Yeah. Well, I mean, you know, these things are important for people to Because once you have this information, you have a lot more empowerment. And I feel like people just don't have that information. everybody deserves to know that. I love this conversation. I mean, I can keep talking to you for hours, but obviously we have like a limit on time.   But I definitely love picking your brain on these things. And I think that you have a really nice balance on how you look at it. So for people who do want to work with you or like learn more about you, how can they find you?   Samantha Briguglio (42:52) Thanks.   Yeah, well, we kind of talked about Instagram earlier. That's a very easy way. Walk the natural path on Instagram. I do have a website. It's also walk the natural path. So anything with that, your odds are you're gonna find me somewhere. So you can reach out, yeah, in DMs. Sometimes I'm a little bit slower. So sometimes I recommend filling out like a new patient form or booking a consultation call with me so you can chat a little bit about like your case and then what I can do to help or if I feel like we're a good fit.   Michelle (43:16) I love it.   So you help people virtually too. I just want to mention that, not just locally. Awesome.   Samantha Briguglio (43:35) Yeah. Yep. Virtually too. Yes.   Michelle (43:40) Also, so what was the inspiration to walk the natural path? Because I see you actually walking many natural paths and hiking, and I think that's so cool because you do a lot of like nature walks.   Samantha Briguglio (43:52) Yes, oh my gosh, such a passion of mine. I honestly like I used to do like one a week for sure I need to get back to it. Since the wedding has been a little crazy. But walk the natural path actually came from the idea of creating an Instagram to help promote natural medicine before it kind of dove into this like mainstream thing, right? And   I don't know, the name just like came to me, which was actually pretty crazy because I feel like I'm not the most creative person. So for that to happen, I was like, oh, this is it. And then it just kind of took off. And then when I switched the Instagram over to my business, it just, I think it just stuck and it was close to my heart. And my name is Dr. Samantha Berguglia, which is very, very long. And I was like, a lot of people just go by like.   Like my bestie is like Dr. Sienna Miller. I'm like, that's so cute, that's short. And that's kind of like what her business is. And she has a different title now, but I just, I decided to go with it and it stuck. And like you said, it's part of who I am. I walked nature trails all the time.   Michelle (44:51) us.   Because I see you walking nature trails, which by the way, that's a whole other topic. But I think that doing that is also really good for our health.   Samantha Briguglio (45:05) Yeah, in our hearts and yes, but I guess really what it's about though is it's saying like I'm walking the natural path to like healing Like at the end of the day, it's like always walking This natural path and natural though can mean anything to anybody, right? So not to get on a whole nother convo, but just to wrap it up it can mean You know the like the actual natural medicine that everyone really thinks about but it's the natural path for you So that could also be like combining   Michelle (45:13) Yeah.   Yeah.   Samantha Briguglio (45:35) conventional IVF plus natural medicine. That can be your natural path. So it's what feels natural to you. It's kind of supposed to be interpreted, but yeah.   Michelle (45:47) I love it. Well, that's a great note to end with. And this is an awesome conversation. I'm so glad we finally met. I know we were like DMing each other back and forth on Instagram for a while and following each other. And then I was like, I got to get her on the podcast. I really like the stuff that she's putting out. So thank you so much for coming on here, Dr. B.   Samantha Briguglio (46:07) Aw, thanks for having me. This has been wonderful.  

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Sharon Stills. She is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backward.  Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods.  Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve! She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast.  She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland. Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one-on-one.  In this episode, Dr. Stills dives into all things hormones. One of her favorite hormones for women is progesterone. If you are anxious, nervous, not sleeping, and carrying around water weight, getting progesterone can be a total game-changer for your life. Dr. Stills explains how castor oil packs are great for liver health and menstruating women. Plus, Dr. Stills gives other tips on keeping your liver in tip-top shape. Tune in as we chat about testing for hormones, thyroid health, and all things menopause. Message me on Instagram www.instagram.com/thebenazadi with the word ENERGY to learn more about coaching from me. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Biotiquest Sugar Shift product. Regulate glucose, reduce cravings, achieve deeper ketosis, and remove glyphosate. Head to https://bit.ly/47QZdbK , and use the coupon code KAMP10 for 10% off their products.  Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. Get the best night of sleep ever. NO OTHER supplement on the market offers 7 types of magnesium in 1 bottle. Visit bioptimizers.com/ketokamp  and use promo code ketokamp10 for 10% off your first order.  [10:50] Progesterone Can Be A Total Game-Changer For Women Balanced hormones equal sanity.  If you are not feeling sane, a hormone is probably involved.  Hormones are like a symphony because they all play together.  Progesterone is a natural Valium. If you are low in progesterone, you can be very anxious, not sleeping, and carrying around water weight. When your body gets progesterone, it's like a giant exhale.  [15:25] How Castor Oil Packs Can Help Support Menstruating Women Castor oil packs are a fantastic thing to do if you're a cycling woman; it does wonders for liver function.  Also, castor oil makes you lie die with a pack for forty minutes; it's a great time to nourish yourself.  Unfortunately, many people are out of sync with their cycles because they are out of sync with their life.  We need to get out in nature, and we need to rest. All in all, we need to take the time to be more nourishing and connect with the moon and sun.  [20:00] Dr. Stills Gives Tips For Keeping Your Liver Healthy  Coffee enemas are great for people who have cancer. If you're doing castor oil, staying hydrated, and moving your lymphatic system, you will do a lot for your liver.  Make sure you are sweating! Also, start your morning with some warm lemon water.  For the liver, Dr. Stills recommends taking phosphatidylcholine.  Eat your biggest meal in the middle of the day when your digestive fire is most robust.  Lastly, don't eat food three hours before you go to bed.  [29:55] Death, Taxes, and Menopause: It's A Natural Transition For All Women  You don't have to suffer during menopause.  If you're suffering, most likely you are not eating right, you aren't sleeping right, or you don't love yourself right. Your hormones drop during menopause. It's time to get them rebalanced!  We're doing ourselves a big disservice if we're not replacing our hormones. Remember, menopause is not a disease; it's a natural transition all women undergo.  [36:15] Blood, Urine, and Saliva: What To Know About Testing Your Hormones  Bloodwork is the way that most women have their hormones tested. However, bloodwork is very misleading unless you look at it from a functional perspective.  You shouldn't rely on blood when talking about progesterone and estrogen.  Dr. Stills is a massive fan of 24-hour urine.  You can do saliva samples throughout your cycle if you're a menstruating woman. Dr. Stills likes to use saliva testing for cortisol testing.  [42:30] Thyroid Blood Testing and Listening To Your Body Bloodwork is excellent for thyroid health. Your thyroid levels can look okay, but your hair is falling out, you're constipated, you can't lose weight, and you have brain fog. That's when Dr. Stills will want to check iodine levels and temperatures.  Just because bloodwork is okay doesn't mean you don't have symptoms. Find a doctor who works with you instead of just your lab results.  AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. Stills: https://drstills.com/ The Science of Self Healing Podcast: https://drstills.com/science-of-healing-podcast-with-dr-sharon-stills/ Follow Dr. Sharon Stills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REDHotMedicine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsharonstills Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Message me on Instagram www.instagram.com/thebenazadi with the word ENERGY to learn more about coaching from me. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Biotiquest Sugar Shift product. Regulate glucose, reduce cravings, achieve deeper ketosis, and remove glyphosate. 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Welcome to "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life," the podcast that explores the myriad facets of holistic well-being and empowers you to embrace a life of optimal health and happiness. I'm your host Avik, and I am thrilled to have a very special guest with us today - Dr. Erin Ellis. Dr. Erin Ellis is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the brilliant mind behind "The Hope Natural Health Podcast." With a focus on women's health from a naturopathic perspective, her podcast is a captivating blend of conversational insights and evidence-based knowledge. Each episode runs for about 30 minutes, allowing ample time to delve deep into essential topics related to well-being. As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Erin brings a unique and holistic approach to her work, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. Through her podcast, she educates, inspires, and empowers her listeners to take charge of their health and make informed decisions to achieve a harmonious and fulfilling life. Before each recording, Dr. Erin provides a few prompts and questions to guide the conversation. However, true to the spirit of genuine conversation, additional questions and captivating discussions organically unfold during the recording. Dr. Erin's passion for natural health and her dedication to helping women attain wellness shines through in every episode. Her expertise spans a wide range of topics, including hormonal health, nutrition, mental well-being, and much more. So, get ready to be enlightened and inspired as we journey through the realms of holistic well-being with the brilliant Dr. Erin Ellis. Her insights and expertise are sure to leave a lasting impact on your pursuit of a healthy mind and a healthy life. Stay tuned for this captivating episode as we dive into the world of natural health, evidence-based approaches, and the wisdom of holistic well-being. Thank you for being a part of our "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life" community. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

This week's episode is from a recent summit, and we are talking to Dr. Donese Worden, a pioneer researcher taking personalized medicine to the nth degree taking very special care of her cancer patients. She started out in the pain management space, but kept seeing cancer everywhere. The minute they had a diagnosis, they were thrown into chemo, radiation, and surgery, all before they even knew the name of their condition. Donese started digging and found the metabolic theory of cancer and began working with those researchers.You will hear:What is the metabolic theory of cancerHow to work with conventional oncologists to meet the patient's needs and wishesFinding ways to treat patients without also harming themThe best way to personalize treatment (genetics + environment)The benefits of a ketogenic diet and hyperbaric oxygen therapyAnd more!More about Dr. Worden: Dr. Donese Worden is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, an expert diagnostician, a global health educator whose training in both conventional and alternative medicine affords her the privilege of providing each of her patients with a specific treatment plan that addresses not just the symptoms but the whole person to get to the root of the problem.Connect with Dr. Worden:Website: www.Dr Worden.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDoneseWordenNMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrDoneseWorden/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDoneseWordenTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talkTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Person's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://realhealthmd.kartra.com/page/SmartPersonsGuidetoBreastCancerJoin the Facebook group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepingabreastwdrjennConnect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Perhaps you are one of the millions of Americans who have one or more signs and symptoms of low thyroid such as fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, poor memory and focus, and depression. Yet your doctor runs a basic thyroid test and tells you that all is well. Things just do not seem to add up. There is a good chance you do have a thyroid problem…but just not what your doctor thinks.The frequency of thyroid disease in America is closer to 25% of theAmerican population! And there are so many signs and symptoms that suggest possible hypothyroidism. In this episode we share those signs and symptoms.Guest: Guest: Dr Mark Stengler, NMD is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor. Dr. Stengler received training in both conventional medicine and natural alternatives. He has been in private practice for more than 26 years and has helped tens of thousands with integrative medicine. He was voted 2021 Doctor of the Decade by the International Association of Top Professionals. Dr. Stengler served on a medical advisory committee for the Yale University Complementary Medicine Outcomes Research Project.Dr. Stengler is the author/co-author of more than 20 books including the bestselling Prescription For Natural Cures, Outside The Box Cancer Therapies, and Healing The Prostate. His most recent book is The Truth About Leaky Gut. He has been published in several peer-reviewed medical journals including The International Journal of Family & Community Medicine, Endocrinology & Metabolism International Journal, Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Engineering, and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. In addition, Dr. Stengler writes weekly articles in his online newsletter Dr. Stengler's Health Breakthroughs.Helpful article on Thyroid Issues Read additional articles at Foreveryoungradio.com 

In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Alexis answers questions about perimenopause and menopause. They dive into: What Age Is Considered Normal to Be in Perimenopause? Changes During Perimenopause Menopause and Weight Gain Dr. Alexis' Practical Advice Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She graduated from Bastyr University San Diego, a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school and a leader in science-based natural medicine and research. She is also the Founder of Golden Leaf Health Center, an integrative medical practice that offers natural therapies for hormonal imbalance. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

Which hormones matter most for your health during and after menopause? I'm asked far too often about unique individual hormones. This week it was testosterone and DHEA. Both I wrote about in You Still Got It, Girl! Yet, you don't want to just look at individual hormones without looking at the whole picture of your signs, symptoms, basically your subjective measures and your objective measures of muscle mass, bone density, strength changes, sleep number (to some extent) and even Heart Rate Variability. I brought the hormone mistress (she doesn't know I'm calling her that!) on this episode and we talk about something spontaneously that I hadn't intended to ask but decided I needed to and that was about her concern for the vast array of information coming from Google and social media influencers who don't necessarily stay in their scope and who are most concerned with the attention and followers than the accuracy of information.  Need a start to exercise this fall? Try the 5 Day Flip. It's free. One workout a day for 5 days. Less than 20 minutes a day. For more support in real time: the 10-Day Hot, Not Bothered Challenge (limited time offer) My Guest:  Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backwards. Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, pro-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods. Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve! She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast.  Questions We Answer in this Episode: What are the current biggest myths about menopause? What do women need to know about this hormonal transition? What do you think about the more open communication about menopause on social media? Are listeners gaining or losing from the content you're seeing?  Which hormones matter most? Is great sex still an option? (and could it be better?)  For more information on which hormones and why they're important… Mastering the Menopause Transition Summit:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/pause On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drSharonStills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills 

Did you know that only 5% of our cognition is conscious? That means that 95% of our behaviors, emotions and decisions are beyond our conscious awareness. This is why it's often challenging for people to create change and why we repeat the same patterns over and over in our lives.In today's episode with Dr. Afrouz Demeri, we explore the mind-body connection and how it could be the missing piece in your healing journey.In this episode you'll learn: * The #1 thing that blocks women from thriving* How the subconscious mind impacts our health* The importance of feeling our emotions* What can happen when we identify with labels* How to understand your triggers for healing* What EMDR therapy is and who it can help* How your greatest challenges can be your strengthOver 14+ years, Dr. Demeri has helped women get to the root cause of their health concerns so they can live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor, her specialty is bringing together traditional medicine and western science to help women feel empowered by the right information. She works to find the root cause for hormonal imbalances, infertility, thyroid disorders, stress, weight issues, digestive issues, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. While studying for her medical boards, she felt frustrated and defeated by a long list of symptoms. Endless painkillers, antibiotics, and specialists later, nothing was working… until she met a naturopathic doctor who changed her life. That doctor made her feel like a whole person instead of the sum of her symptoms, and inspired her life's mission to help other women feel the same.Dr. Afrouz has been featured in publications such as Women's Health, Now Magazine, Weight Wise Expo, and Vitality. When she's not helping patients find their own lifelong wellness, you can find her studying yoga, cooking for her family of four, or teaching (and dancing) at the local Zumba studio.This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle.* Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Afrouz:* Website: https://drdemeri.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdemeri/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 86 of the Fit Mother Project Podcast is all about hormonal health and how women can optimize their health, hormones, and fertility throughout all stages of life.In this episode, you'll meet Dr. Samantha Briguglio, a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility Care.Dr. Briguglio has a passion for helping women achieve their wellness and/or fertility goals, and she treats – and teaches – her patients from a mindset of natural healing that treats the root cause of their symptoms.This is an incredible deep-dive conversation into how women can optimize their hormonal health in every stage of life. Many of you listening may be past the point in life where you're concerned about your fertility, but maybe you have a daughter or someone in your family who is trying to conceive and wants to be as healthy as possible. We discuss natural and holistic approaches to becoming more fertile, Dr. Briguglio's thoughts on birth control, and how women can age gracefully into menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, and more. If you or any of the ladies in your life have questions about women's health, hormones, and/or fertility, it's a must-listen!In this episode, you'll learn about: How Dr. Briguglio's journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor began when she was three years old.How her own health issues led to her passion for women's health and fertility.How environmental factors impact your hormones.Reducing your environmental toxin load.Myths and truths about birth control.Dealing with menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause.And so much more!So, if you want to get the most from your health and fitness efforts, listen to this episode on hormonal health, take some notes, and check out FM30X! More From Dr. Briguglio:Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility CareInstagramFacebookPinterestWhat is FM30X?FM30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program that is designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team that is there for you at every step, FM30X can help you lose 30, 40, or even 50+ lbs — even if you've never picked up a weight in your life. Click here to see what you get when you join the FM30X program today!If you loved what you heard on the Fit Mother Project Podcast, please follow, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts.You can also listen to the show on:Spotify

Join Dr. Sharon Stills and Jane Hogan for the Meno-Magic Retreat on August 5th, 2023:  https://drstills.com/meno-magic-retreat/ Did you know that the menopause years don't have to include hot flashes, sleepless nights, weight gain, low libido, and moodiness? We've learned many myths about menopause and the truth is that menopause can be a magical time leading into the best years of our lives. Learn how to support your body through menopause with me and my guest, Dr. Sharon Stills. In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 3:58 Menopause is not a disease ⏰ 8:36 How to support your body through menopause  ⏰ 10:24 ‘Normal' vs. ‘common' symptoms of menopause  ⏰ 13:16 How modern living impacts menopause  ⏰ 19:23 How three hours can make your menopause magical ⏰ 25:53 The ONE thing you can do today to support your body's ability to heal Listen to Wellness By Design on the go with these apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Subscribe, rate and review! Check out Dr. Sharon Stills' Bio: Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backwards. Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods.  She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast. She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland.  Join Jane Hogan and Dr. Sharon Stills for the Meno-Magic Retreat on August 5th, 2023:  https://drstills.com/meno-magic-retreat/ Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills: Website: https://drstills.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstills Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsharonstills ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the most wonderful fine version of themselves.  Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com  Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle  Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition before undertaking any diet, exercise, supplement, health program, or other procedure discussed in this podcast.  

Interested in personal growth?  Apply for the next small group program. http://jjflizanes.com/apply   Last day to get 4th of July special 50% off The Law of Attraction Mastery Course  use code JULYLOA50  http://jjflizanes.com/mastery   Power of Choosing You Summit  http://powerofchoosingyou.com   Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 20 years clinical experience. She is passionate about spreading the truth about how we heal and that all medicine does not need to come in a pill bottle even a vitamin one at that. She hosted The Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition Summit as well as co-hosting The Long Haul Covid Summit and is the podcast host of The Science of Self-Healing for the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute - a non-profit dedicated to education and health freedom.  http://drstills.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and creator of The Empowering Minds Network. She hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

Interested in personal growth?  Apply for the next small group program. http://jjflizanes.com/apply   Last day to get 4th of July special 50% off The Law of Attraction Mastery Course  use code JULYLOA50  http://jjflizanes.com/mastery   Power of Choosing You Summit  http://powerofchoosingyou.com   Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 20 years clinical experience. She is passionate about spreading the truth about how we heal and that all medicine does not need to come in a pill bottle even a vitamin one at that. She hosted The Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition Summit as well as co-hosting The Long Haul Covid Summit and is the podcast host of The Science of Self-Healing for the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute - a non-profit dedicated to education and health freedom.  http://drstills.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and creator of The Empowering Minds Network. She hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

Interested in personal growth?  Apply for the next small group program. http://jjflizanes.com/apply   Last day to get 4th of July special 50% off The Law of Attraction Mastery Course  use code JULYLOA50  http://jjflizanes.com/mastery   Power of Choosing You Summit  http://powerofchoosingyou.com   Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 20 years clinical experience. She is passionate about spreading the truth about how we heal and that all medicine does not need to come in a pill bottle even a vitamin one at that. She hosted The Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition Summit as well as co-hosting The Long Haul Covid Summit and is the podcast host of The Science of Self-Healing for the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute - a non-profit dedicated to education and health freedom.  http://drstills.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and creator of The Empowering Minds Network. She hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

Interested in personal growth?  Apply for the next small group program. http://jjflizanes.com/apply   Last day to get 4th of July special 50% off The Law of Attraction Mastery Course  use code JULYLOA50  http://jjflizanes.com/mastery   Power of Choosing You Summit  http://powerofchoosingyou.com   Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 20 years clinical experience. She is passionate about spreading the truth about how we heal and that all medicine does not need to come in a pill bottle even a vitamin one at that. She hosted The Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition Summit as well as co-hosting The Long Haul Covid Summit and is the podcast host of The Science of Self-Healing for the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute - a non-profit dedicated to education and health freedom.  http://drstills.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and creator of The Empowering Minds Network. She hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

Interested in personal growth?  Apply for the next small group program. http://jjflizanes.com/apply   Last day to get 4th of July special 50% off The Law of Attraction Mastery Course  use code JULYLOA50  http://jjflizanes.com/mastery   Power of Choosing You Summit  http://powerofchoosingyou.com   Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with over 20 years clinical experience. She is passionate about spreading the truth about how we heal and that all medicine does not need to come in a pill bottle even a vitamin one at that. She hosted The Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition Summit as well as co-hosting The Long Haul Covid Summit and is the podcast host of The Science of Self-Healing for the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute - a non-profit dedicated to education and health freedom.  http://drstills.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and creator of The Empowering Minds Network. She hosts several podcasts including People's Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. http://jjflizanes.com

On this episode of Totally Exposed I got to sit down and chat with my own personal Integrative Biological Dentist Dr Pascal Nguyen!  Dr Nguyen takes a unique approach to treating the common aliments you can't seem to get rid of...he treats the body directly through the mouth.  He likes to teach his patients that there is a direct correlation from oral health to the health of the body by taking a holistic approach through 3D scans, removing mercury safely (is SMART & IAMOT certified), Ozone therapy, addressing sleep apnea, implants and much more.  Dr Nguyen had been practicing dentistry for over 20 years, having graduated with honors in Biology at Concordia University in 1994 and receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Montreal, Canada in 1999.  He is also a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a graduate of Dawson Institute for TMJ and occlusion in dentistry. So pull up a chair and pour yourself a nice cool drink for an educational packed episode and learn all about the importance of oral health!!   To book an appointment with Dr Nguyen please contact his office at (503)406-9742 or check out his website at www.pjndental.com 

Ever wonder if your bloating is normal? Or how much gas is TOO much?! Today, we have answers. Join us in this lively discussion as we dive into the realm of bodily functions with Dr. Mary Pardee, who specializes in gut health and longevity.In this episode you'll learn: * How to know if your bloating is normal* TOP foods to feed your microbiome* What to do when you're constipated* The impact of STRESS on our digestion* Good news for coffee lovers* Things a gut doctor would NEVER do* And more…Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative approaches to gut health and longevity in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine company that provides medical and health services to patients from the comfort of their homes. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. This episode is brought to you by Beeya:* If you or anyone you know have been struggling with hormonal imbalances and bad periods, go to https://beeyawellness.com/free to download the free guide to tackling hormonal imbalances and to learn more about Beeya's seed cycling bundle. * Plus, get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10.Follow Dr. Pardee: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee/ * Modrn Med Website: https://www.modrnmed.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever wondered what the difference is between naturopathy and homeopathy (or if either of them actually works), today's episode is for you! Dr. Sharon Stills, answers that question and gives examples from her decades-long career in combining conventional medical training and natural healing techniques from around the world to help her patients heal. Dr. Stills believes that prevention is the best medicine and she gives manageable tips that we can each start implementing today for a healthier tomorrow.    In this episode you will hear:  What naturopathic medicine is and how it differs from homeopathy.  Building a career around your passions and interests.  Putting your intentions into the world, then working toward those intentions.  Dr. Stills' work with cancer patients.  Putting in the work and practicing prevention.  Manageable tips you can put into practice today (from sleep, hydration, and tech health).  Taking a pause and taking time out for yourself.      Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from allergies to end stage cancer, and everything in between.    Dr. Stills travels the world seeking out the best of Natural Medicine options and bringing them back to the US. Drawing from a wide variety of traditions and healing foundations, including Naturopathic, Bio-Regulatory, Functional, Homeopathic, TCM and Ayurveda, she has been successful in providing answers and healing pathways to her patients when others have failed.   Some of Dr. Stills' favorite healing modalities include the use of isopathic and complex homeopathic remedies, bioidentical hormone replacement, live cell therapeutics, targeted use of vitamins and herbs along with the therapeutic use of color, breathwork and sound frequencies.    Dr. Stills believes in the healing power of ritual and retreats and many of her own personal leaps forward have occurred while traveling and stepping time outside of her comfort zone. She is dedicated to helping others do the same.    Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills: Website: https://drstills.com/  Podcast: https://brmi.online/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REDHotMedicine/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills/       Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:  For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech Additional Links: Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/ Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody  

Dr. Greg Jones is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and earned his degree in Naturopathic Medicine with honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe Arizona. After a 20-year career in the United States Navy, Dr. Jones pursued a career in aerospace engineering before discovering his true passion lied in Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Jones has received extensive training in regenerative injection therapy, IV nutritional therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. Dr. Jones's goal for every patient is optimal health, energy, and happiness.   Learn more about working with Anthony 1-on-1 to biohack your six pack, sharpen your mind, and optimize your most important longevity biomarkers at www.BiohackerCoaching.com   - Grab your free copy of The Biohacker's Guide to Upgraded Energy and Focus (just help with s/h) https://biohackersguide.com/free-guide   - Subscribe to our free email newsletter www.biohackersguide.com/energycrash    - Subscribe to The Biohacking Secrets Show podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biohacking-secrets-show/id1139825099   Join Our Uncensored Telegram Channel for VIP Biohacking Content You Can't Get On Social

Without health and wellness, nothing else is fully realized in life. We have hosted some incredible guests who have highlighted the integrative wellness mindset in our past 99 episodes (WHAT, almost 100?!) and we are excited for you to listen to this incredibly powerful and timely episode with Dr. Donese Worden - she brings so much of our episodes and conversations together!   Our interview begins with an important, significant reminder to us all…we cannot be at 100% optimal health until we find the deep connection with ourselves and have a sense of spiritual connectedness.  No matter how well you eat, sleep, or how much exercise - you cannot be made whole if you are not connected to self and spirit. Do you feel connected? As you listen to the episode, we hope you feel as moved as Holli and Jeanna did with the beauty of a medical practitioner who helps bridge the western and eastern modalities of medicine and is committed to the important vision (that we are confident is coming into focus for everyone) of integrative, functional medicine.   And, Dr. Warden shares what she uses to focus on and find that connection on a daily basis, we think you will be inspired that (spoiler alert) they are: Music is medicine!  Holli and Jeanna know why - take a listen to her husband Barry Goldstein's Uncorked Episode Meditation - she is working on a white paper to be released soon with Dr Joe Dispenza AND also says it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment Breathwork - 5-10 minutes and it becomes a way of healthier being in an emotionally charged world For those of you interested in continuing to understand the assignment, there is a really powerful Dr. Worden Pop Quiz begins at 18:00 - The 7 Signs Your Body Isn't Right.  It is a real gift…and just know that Dr. Worden has reminded us all that our bodies are wise but we can't ignore the signs!  Remember your healthspan IS your lifespan! (PSA - try and ignore the skinny dipping at 88 discussion, we dare you.)  Dr. Worden also reminds us all: More isn't always better (Holli :) AND that our bodies are the best pharmacy there is.  Period.   Dr. Worden is also working on a new, groundbreaking cancer research center in Arizona.  The center will focus on metabolic science and therapies as it offers research, hospital, and treatment to patients.  With help from her friends, the bees!   More about Dr. Donese Worden, NMD: Dr. Donese Worden is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, an expert diagnostician, a global health educator whose training in both conventional and alternative medicine affords her the privilege of providing each of her patients with a specific treatment plan that addresses not just the symptoms but the whole person to get to the root of the problem. An Arizona-based clinician with offices in Scottsdale and Gilbert, Dr. Worden is consistently lauded for her exceptional intelligence, experience, compassion, cutting-edge research and superior quality of care including diagnostician and integration of conventional medicine and the mind-body-spirit union. In addition, Dr Worden is a global health educator and keynote speaker, researcher, corporate wellness expert, and product formulator.  Read more here!  Uncorked Assignments: Take Dr Worden's 7 Signs Pop Quiz…as often as you need to to ensure you are paying attention to the information your body is sending to you and actively engaged to improve areas that need your focused attention. Why is connection important?  Dr Worden's definition says it all.  ‘There is a beautiful peace in knowing it is all going to be ok.'  When we are connected the fear can be tamed and we know we have anything that comes our way. Listen/watch for upcoming episodes with Dr Worden - we can't wait to welcome her back.  Especially for what is certain to be an eye opening, ear plugging, lively conversation about gender intelligence! Join the Uncorked community, subscribe at www.loauncorked.com Podcast References: https://dutchtest.com/info-dutch-plus/ https://drworden.com/blogs/media-center/tagged/publications As always, thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing more badassery conversations with you!  Please consider leaving a review and subscribing or dropping us a note to say hi and share your thoughts. www.loauncorked.com  l  loauncorked@gmail.com  I  Insta: @uncorked_holli_jeanna  I  FB: loauncork

What is stress holding you back from? Where is the stress coming from? Dr. Kelly joins the podcast to talk about stressors that we may be able to control and how to shake out stress to live a fully healthy lifeIf you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to manage stress wellSigns your body is stressed outThings to identify stressors and de-stressUnder eating is contributing to your stress Are you creating a story to contribute to the anxiety? How to work through the emotions, so stress doesn't hold you back BIO Dr. Bender is a California licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. As a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Bender is trained as an expert in natural medicine. After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology from the University at Buffalo and top of her class in medical school, she has continued her training in cutting edge therapies. Ketamine assisted therapy, regenerative medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and peptide therapy have been important additions to her practice to truly help individuals heal. She is passionate about helping individuals optimize their health so they can live their lives to the fullest. Dr. Bender believes it is important to understand the entire person in order to facilitate healing and offers each patient an individualized treatment plan to enhance their vitality. Dr. Bender enjoys teaching others, whether it be her patients or students at various medical schools. While she misses the fall weather back home in New York, she is happy to make Los Angeles her home.Episode References/Links:The Big Leap by Gay HendricksDr. Kelly's website  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyUse this link to get your Toe Sox!ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co host Brad and I are going to dig into the releasing convo I had with Dr. Kelly Bendor in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to this episode, go back, listen to it now. And then come back and listen to this one. Or listen to this one. And then see if you resonate the same things that we did in the last one. It's just fun. It's like a quiz. It's like Jeopardy in reverse. Anyways, we, all just be really all we're currently in.Jeopardy in reverse, love that. Love that. Maybe it's just like Jeopardy, in general? I don't know.I'll let you figure that out, listener. Ah, all right, love. So I'm in full disclosure. We are in Mexico. This has been pre recorded. (Oh, yeah). If you are seeing socials from me, it's because the IGs have now allowed you an iPhone to pre schedule your posts. So they were pre scheduled before social (Brad: because we are on vacay). Vacation! Happy 40th to me, happy 40th to Brad, we are taking, I don't know, how many days we're here? Like five days to be in Mexico. And like turn the phones, I am hoping that my phone is just off. Maybe I'll just leave it in a safe at the hotel room. (Brad: That would be amazing). Because also you take all the pictures anyway. So let's just be real.That implies I'm not turning mine off. But fair, fair.Oh, you know what? Let's see who can turn those off the longest because I already live on Do Not Disturb. So it's it's not hard for me to like just not have a phone because it doesn't do anything for me.Brad Crowell  I think that would be really challenging (you guys) that's a challenge!Lesley Logan  In like several episodes, we will give you the real deal, disclosure on it. If Brad did it or not? BecauseBrad Crowell  I didn't do it. Yeah.Lesley Logan  All right. So anyways, we are, we are in Mexico celebrating our 40th. And, and also, if you're listening to this in real time, it is March Matness. And I know you're thinking Lesley, you said a T. Not the DBrad Crowell  she's like weirdly saying that word.Lesley Logan  And let me just tell you. March Madness also happens like pretty fucking late in March and goes into April, which makes no sense to me. But I am going to be doing some bets because I have this new hobby of sports betting. Welcome to Vegas. But at any rate, I did say madness on purpose, because it is all about doing the Pilates Mat work. And you all are like, ah, the mat is so hard, it is (pretty hard). It's gonna it's gonna make you do it all on your own. And so because of March Matness, we put the mat flashcards on sale, we sure did. We shared it. So go to opc.me/flashcards Hey, check out that URL have sort short it isBrad Crowell  that's how we do, we're getting better.Lesley Logan  opc.me/flashcardsBrad Crowell  Yeah, that's how we do and then later this month, we are really excited. We're starting this new endeavor on the OPC site, where we're hosting workshops, and we're getting everybody involved, meaning your opinion is is needed in order to know what kind of workshops we should be hosting. But a couple times a year, like three, four times a year, we're going to be doing workshops periodically. And we'll bring in different guests and Lesley will host them herself and all things. So if you would like to be on the list for that just go to opc.me/workshops and you will be added to the waitlist. But at the end of this month in March, we're going to be hosting one. So stay tuned!Lesley Logan  We are going to be hosting one, you'll want to be on that waitlist to hear what it is. But also it'll be it'll involve me and the other OPC teachers, which is going to be so much fun. And I have a couple of workshops that I'm thinking of doing. So if you're wanting to be part of that planning meeting, you just want your opinion to be heard. Then opc.me/workshopsGotta be part of the planning.Yeah, that's that's that's how you can plan. All right. Before we get into Dr. Kelly Bender again. I fucking love her. (Yeah, she's awesome). I'm obsessed. It makes me want to have like a doctor hour, which is a little hard because they're not only allowed to say kind of so much stuff without like getting in trouble with being a doctor. However, we do have an audience question and what is that?Brad Crowell  So we had a question about Pilates equipment. And it was: does my Pilates Mat need to have a strap? You know if you if you if you know I'm a yoga guy, my my mat? Why would my mat have a strap except to carry it? Pilates mats are very different.Lesley Logan  That's so true.Brad Crowell  Yeah, what the hell, I was like a strap that doesn't make sense. But so Pilates mats are stiff and they like you know, you could have an actual strap like stapled to the very end of it that you can flip your feet underneath of it. (Yeah, yeah). Slip it up over your ankles.Lesley Logan  Let me think of like how many yoga straps I purchased and then never used because they're so annoying. They make...Brad Crowell  They're never quite long enough.Lesley Logan  Well, they're either the Velcro that goes and then you're correct.Brad Crowell  Hows that go?Lesley Logan  There are they're like they're kind of under your armpit but they're not but they areBrad Crowell   Yeah, they're never quite long.Lesley Logan  They're just I don't know I don't know who was the the fit model for that but wrong person.Brad Crowell  Yeah, fail blog.Lesley Logan  Yeah, so oh my god that was so old. You haven't said that in years. You used to say, y'all he'd say fail blog when we started dating and I was like, does that bother me?Brad Crowell  Are you kidding me? First time hearing this folks, this is news to BradLesley Logan  it's also, not it's just it was part of that whole back I mean we've been together for so long, like almost this fall is 10 years so like, wow, well that we met we met 10 years. Yeah, that's true. But back then you all, you would say hashtag whatever, hashtag this and so failed blog just made me think of like saying hashtag goals like just in general you would just like say hashtag (Brad: hashtag class)anyway (oh my god) dag me with a spoon.Okay, that is okay, you can say that. So anyways, um, so this is a great question, I get this, I actually get this often. And I wanted to talk about it because one of my elevate members was struggling with her roll up. And she was like, I don't like this. I like this. I like this. And I was like, well, she doesn't have a strap. So like if she didn't like any of those things. But then she got a strap, and it changed everything. And so here's the deal, a travel Pilates mat that rolls up like as foam, it's like squishy squish. That having a strap on it is going to do nothing for you, except for help you carry it so. But if you are on a firm mat, so like I have an affiliate link for ControlLogix. Everything I actually have an affiliate link for everything the bounce buddy makes. So hit us up if you want it. But a Pilates mat that is actually pretty firm has a strap on it or your Cadillac can have a strap off the edge. You you do want a strap, I'm just gonna say it. If you can't afford that right now, don't have the space for that right now then please know that you want to have a magic circle. Because you need something to help you activate your seat. Activate your Thass to help you do a roll up. All right, it's just what you need. Now, can you do a roll up without a strap and automatic circle and not move around? Yes. Hi, I can do that. I've been doing this for 20 years. So, So can I help you do it? Absolutely. Do I want to do that was one of the OPC workshops, yes is on that list.Brad Crowell  There you go get on that list. opc.me/workshops. Lesley Logan  But does your mat need to strap. It's, I don't want if you are not doing Pilates because you don't have a mat with a strap. I don't want that to be a rule for you. But if you can see...Brad Crowell  Yeah, it's not gonna stop you from doing it. But it'll be, it can benefit your practice.Lesley Logan   There's two exercises you're gonna use a strap for, there's two. So it is only two exercises. However, it is the difference between being able to access like 17 other exercises. So the better your roll up is with a strap, the more you're gonna love open like rocker, the more you're gonna love teaser, the more you're gonna love control balance often, like there's just a lot of things that have in a strap helps teach you how these connections. So what I would say is if you can set aside some bucks every week, so that you can save up for a mat. Use our affiliate link get a little discount a little moment. And, and then watch your mind get blown with what happens with a strap.Brad Crowell  Yeah, I think someone just texted us a a fun savings idea of saving one (for my brain) $1 on week one, $2 and week two, $3 and week three, etc, etc, etc. And by the end of the year, week 52 You're saving $52. And I because I'm a math junkiem nerd loser guy, I went on my Google Sheets and I added them all up. It ends up being like more than 1300 bucks that you're saving over the year.Lesley Logan  Just so you know, you could buy two mats with that with a strap. Yeah, my affiliate link you could.So that doesn't include tax and shipping. But you guys, what I would just say is if Pilates is something that you want to be part of your life, buying an expensive mat, it may sound weird, but it's the same as like buying a weight bench.Brad Crowell  Right? Yeah. Or like a set of weights. You know, that could be a couple 100 bucks.Lesley Logan  Oh my god, Brad, do you know how expensive weights are. I know you just bought those like little little chips, the little chips traverse and you got it somehow somebody definitely missed a zero in those. However...Brad Crowell  I know I looked at the five pounds that were 35 bucks for two set of fibers.Lesley Logan  Yes, I was looking for these like these weight things where you could adjust the weight without having to like be dramatic about it. They went from $300 to $700 during the pandemic and I was like someone is ripping me off. So it's all it's all relative, you guys. It's what you value and if you want Pilates as part of your life forever, which I hope you do, then get them out with the strap. Hit the link below. Alright, that's what I got to say about that.Brad Crowell  Love that, all right well...Okay, maybe now let's talk about Dr. Kelly bender.Lesley Logan  I feel like you're about to announce and now... Brad Crowell  In the left corner (we have) as an expert in natural science Kelly benders passionate about helping individuals achieve optimal health and finding Healing Within. She's happy to call Los Angeles her home where she you can find her teaching others and working at her clinic, Pure Vitality Rejuvenation Center, which she has been expanding. And she's had all sorts of amazing opportunities now. Really cool.Lesley Logan  It's so cool. Yeah, I've known her for so long. I've known her for years. And we did Cambodia with her. Brad Crowell  Yeah, she came to Cambodia with us. Yes. Yeah. So she's a friend. Lesley Logan  Yeah. Oh, we're besties. She's even on my like little top. You know, the quick link on the texting.Brad Crowell  Oh, yeah, the pins. She's, that's what it's called (There you go). Well, I really enjoyed that episode. In fact, I listened to it twice. I thought it was you know, I listened to it the first time through. And like, it's just so full of detail that it just like kind of went over like past me it just like, wow, you know, and I thought... (I had to listen to it twice) So I went back, I slowed it down and actually, like, listened to each of these things. And what I loved was the idea that we might not even know that we are under stress. We might be saying, Oh, no, I don't have any stress. I'm good. You know, I'm totally good. But we also, which I don't know, I'm not I'm not actually talking about me. I'm speaking for a friend. Right now.Lesley Logan  Also, I'm just thinking about the meme that we did not send to your cousins when they said, I'm having a second... They're having a second child and you're like, Jason, this was from shits Creek, and she's like, I'm fine. I'm fine.I'm good. I'm so good. And her hair is like exploding. She's stressed it up.Brad Crowell  Because we are so often disassociated from our own bodies. Meaning we don't know what we're feeling. We don't like understand when like, we're being impacted by stress, we might not even realizing that we are experiencing signs of stress. Okay, so I compiled a list and went back through and I literally wrote down everything that she just ticked off because it went past like, super fast. Here are some signs that you may be under stress. Skin issues could include rashes. GI issues could include chronic diarrhea, could be constipation. You could actually have...Lesley Logan  You need to say this like a like a commercial for drugs.Brad Crowell  Yeah, right. Experiencing skin issues, rashes, chronic chronic diarrhea, constipation, GI issues, sleeping cortisol, hormones weight gain, then don't take this if you're allergic to it. Yeah.Lesley Logan  If you're allergic to stress your brain is shrinking hormones waking, irregular menstrual cycles, spotting, headaches. Call call your doctor now to see if stress is good for you.Yeah, exactly. Exactly. So (we don't watch like we watch like one show. And they every commercial does drugs). I know.Brad Crowell  Alright, anyway, GI issues. It could be diarrhea, constipation, you could actually not have hunger. So if you wake up in the morning, and you're like, oh, yeah, you know, I don't, I don't eat in the morning because I'm never hungry. Actually, that could be a sign that you're under stressed.Lesley Logan  When I taught in LA this was like a badge of honor with my ladies are like, Oh, I'm not hungry. I'm not hungry. I'm like, cuz you're stressed case.Brad Crowell  Yeah you're sleeping, if you're not sleeping well, or you're not sleeping consistently, that will put your body under stress, your cortisol levels will actually increase when your body is under stress. And that will actually lead to the brain shrinkage.Lesley Logan  This is crazy. Your brain gets smaller.Brad Crowell  Yeah, so So I feel like I need to go back and re listen to that part because she was talking about cortisol versus not whatever it's supposed to be in. Anyway, if you're under constant amount of stress, you're pumping your your brain with cortisol, and you can eventually get used to it. You should not be like flooding your brain with cortisol, it actually you know, is it's not good for you.Lesley Logan  Everything in moderation, including moderation. Like your like your a little bit of cortisol can be really good for you. It's like the way to like get you to like run away from a fucking leopard.Brad Crowell  Well, that's what I mean. But if you you can't be continuously under that, that space or it won't be doing its function that it's supposed to be (correct). Yeah. But wait there's more, hormones could be effective. You know, with by stress, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, spotting, headaches, muscle tightness, particularly your shoulders, or maybe your jaw. This is when I didn't realize that I used to do this a lot. When I rode my motorcycle. I would clench my jaw because I'm like, so focused and it's stressful, lack of hunger. I already mentioned that sleep and then as specifically with sleep changes in your mood.Lesley Logan  Yeah, so y'all how stressed out are you?Brad Crowell  Yeah. And what these all are, are signs that you are experiencing stress, okay? And we often will just say like, oh, no, I'm not stress, I just don't sleep very well.Lesley Logan  Well, also, like, you know, something that people don't realize is that the pandemic was an acute cause of stress for the entire world. And back in 2021, we brought in my somatic therapist to actually check with our agency members about like, are you still living in that stressed out like, survival mode zone?Brad Crowell  Yeah, it was weird because it went way longer. Acute means like, it's short. And yeah, but like, it wasn't it like became this longLesley Logan  Turned it as a chronic thing. And so it's like, it's so good to be able to go into that third gear that survival mode gear, because, hello, you should survive with that. But so many people that we were around, I could tell we're not they're not getting out of that gear. (Brad: Their not down shifting). Yeah, that's thank you for doing that. Brad. I don't actually know what it means. I've never stick.Um, we brought her in, because so many of the people that we were coaching, were not aware of the stress. And I think that if you're listening to this, if any of these things sound like oh, I've been going through that. It's possible that just like a frog in the water, to slowly turning the heat up. That stress was like a little bit and a little bit in a little bit and a little bit, but you didn't realize it because you've just been in so long. And so it's so (Brad: do you realize) that you're under stress Brad Crowell  And you are a frog in a pot of boiling water? Do you realizeLesley Logan  okay, so I'm gonna tell you what I loved.Brad Crowell  Yeah. Moving along.Lesley Logan  If you could be a fly on the wall of this room. So I actually this blew my fucking mind. Okay, it blew, my mind was blown like emoji. She said, what you're feeling and what you're attributing that to may not actually be correlated at all. And I'm actually going to tell a little story that actually goes back to what you loved. So let me just finish this thought. And I'll tell the story. Yeah. So she said, often, we come up with a reason to figure out to read, like, we try to reason why we feel a certain way. And we like take signs around us. Oh, that must be it. And that's Oh, Eureka. I know why I feel this way. It's that person over there. (Right). And so I was taking one of my clients, and she told me she's like, that she got a massage at my favorite place to validate massage. And she's like, Yeah, I'm going back for a facial because I gotta talk to them. But there's something wrong with their, their sheets, because I got I broke out on the left side of my face. And I said, you don't think that has anything to deal with, like, you're not living in your own home, you're in a rental that someone just told me broke into, you have been like, had to like, raise your rates in your business, shift everything. You don't think that this left side of your face breakout has anything to do with just like stress. So she...Brad Crowell  flash, flash touching,Lesley Logan  touch, and then she kept touching your face. She kept touching it as a second to your face. Because you're gonna make it worse. she asked me later, she's like, found the culprit. It's the sheets in the rental house that I'm in and I'm like, yeah. Anyways, physically, so but I also like, it's also the stress of what your living situation is right now, guys. So the point being, she decided to reason that this breakdown in her face must have to do with the sheets of a massage, would it? And then she's like, No, it's a sheet of where I'm sleeping. It's like, actually, it's the life that you're currently in, in this exact moment. But we tried to like come up with an answer, because that's what human beings want to do. We want to have an answer. And so what she was saying, and this is so important, is like, I think I had I think I learned this the hard way. I would have stomach issues after like, Oh, can't eat that thing.Brad Crowell  Oh, sure. I mean, I was gonna talk about this.Lesley Logan  And then we did a bunch of research and it's like, well, actually, that stuff can live in the body for 21 days. So it might not have been from what you did at that momentBrad Crowell  It could have have been from literally three weeks. So what the hellLesley Logan  And then once I found that I was like, are you fucking kidding me? (Yeah). What in the world? So the point being is that she's like, when stuff is coming up, try not to attach it to any other thing around you. And like, because it might not have that thing you might actually be, you might literally change jobs. Brad Crowell  she was, she was talking about, like, the example she used was like going into work, when you go into work, you may feel stressed. And then you're like, this job is causing me stress, when in fact, it may have nothing to do with the job, it may have to do with the timing of something else. And your body is now deciding to do you know, to notify you. But then we associate it with stress. And then she said, what the crazy part is, is is a learned behavior. So you might say, my job stresses me out, but it wasn't your job that stressed you out. Then, a week later, when you're no longer stressed, you now have learned that your job stresses you out. So every time you show up at your job, you're stressing yourself out even though there's the actual thing that caused that stress is gone. Lesley Logan  It's insane. We can, our minds are so powerful.Brad Crowell  I mean, it's, it's like Pavlov's dogs with the you know, where the dog smells would water when they heard the sound. Yeah, and then they're like, food must be coming. We can we can do that to ourselves. It's kind of amazing.Lesley Logan  I mean, it's pretty crazy. Well, but that goes back to like the guy like you can use this for good y'all like there was that guy who he was a prisoner of war. And he pictured himself playing golf at his local golf course every day. And he pictured himself golfing every single hole and, and hitting a par. And after four years of being a prisoner of war, which y'all just like think about what four years of that would do you like deconditioned all these things he gets home and his friends like what are you gonna do? He's like on play a round of golf. And they're like, really? Do you have this thing for that? And he did a par because his mind was so conditioned that I should have par at this course he did it after for four plus years about golfing. The author of The Sun Does Shine, I'm so sorry. I don't remember his name. But he was a prisoner in on death row for decades. He like he got through that because of his mind. In his mind, he would like he was married (Anthony Ray Hinton) Yes. Oh my God, he's so powerful. He is so inspiring. But he like he sat there and like picture a movie in his life where he's married to Halle Berry. And then there was a moment where he like, was married to Sandra Bullock because the speed anyways, it's just like, you can do amazing positive things with your mind. Or you can do negative things with your mind and what Kelly was saying Dr. Bender was saying is like, try not to make reason around the things that are not feeling good. Because that you may be causing yourself more stress than you actually ever need to have. Like, wouldn't it be okay if we were just okay not knowing why that was happening? Thar's gonna stress the perfectionist out. Brad Crowell  All right. So finally, let's talk about those Be It action items. What bold, executable intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your combo with Dr. Kelly bender?Lesley Logan  Well, she had one and it was move your body. Well, she actually said SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE your body. Shake it all the time. Do do doBrad Crowell  Senora. Lesley Logan  Yeah. Sorry, guys. We went to the Mayfair. And as our new ritual is over at the Mayfair and they do with the conga line. Yeah, we get up and we dance around the whole restaurant. And it's to that song anyways. But she really did say like, you need to shake your body because shaking your body gets you back into your body. It's a great way to release stress. And every time I see our dogs, like everyone smile, like they just like, shake that like, you know, like,Brad Crowell  oh, yeah, just making sureLesley Logan  If you're on YouTube watching YouTube, then you saw dododo,they do like, Have you ever watched them?Brad Crowell  They just flap thei ears, they shake, you know, they like to stimulate basically.Lesley Logan  You can see the energy go from the head to their tail. Like they just like, let it go. And we're like, let me keep it in. And I'm just gonna hold it in here. And I'm gonna keep it here. And I'm not going to share with anybody.Brad Crowell  Right? Yeah, I mean, definitely. It basically it's like a it's like a quick reset. And she was talking about how she leaves herself a few minutes between each client to dance and move and you know, actually, you know, push her the reset button for herself too. And that's something that's easy and free that we can take advantage of in our lives. Basically that, the, this is so funny because you know, not funny, but this is very connected to what Lesley does, Pilates, because movement releases stress. Yeah.Lesley Logan  And also you guys, when you do breath work, that's a great another place to also shake it out. Just like she was just showing you like just shake. Just yeah, like just take your hands. I'm doing it in front the camera. Yeah. So how are you gonna use that tip in your life?Brad Crowell  Where are you going to shake?Lesley Logan  Where are you going to shake, shake, shake Senora shake it all the time. Anyways, I'm and this is just such a fun. I really wanted to have this for a long time because I just I know, I know ladies listening and a few good men like stress is real. And it's okay to have it from time to time. I hope what you got from this episode is you don't need to actually figure out the reasoning behind it. You can just go I'm stressed out right now. And you could shake it out. And then you can take some actions to do some things that will actually feel good. So what are those things that make you feel good? That's my, my I'm adding to the Be It Action Item. What makes you feel good? I love it. (Yeah). All right. I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell  And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan  Thank you so much for joining us.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. 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What is stress holding you back from? Where is the stress coming from? Dr. Kelly joins the podcast to talk about stressors that we may be able to control and how to shake out stress to live a fully healthy lifeIf you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to manage stress wellSigns your body is stressed outThings to identify stressors and de-stressUnder eating is contributing to your stress Are you creating a story to contribute to the anxiety? How to work through the emotions, so stress doesn't hold you back BIO Dr. Bender is a California licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. As a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Bender is trained as an expert in natural medicine. After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology from the University at Buffalo and top of her class in medical school, she has continued her training in cutting edge therapies. Ketamine assisted therapy, regenerative medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and peptide therapy have been important additions to her practice to truly help individuals heal. She is passionate about helping individuals optimize their health so they can live their lives to the fullest. Dr. Bender believes it is important to understand the entire person in order to facilitate healing and offers each patient an individualized treatment plan to enhance their vitality. Dr. Bender enjoys teaching others, whether it be her patients or students at various medical schools. While she misses the fall weather back home in New York, she is happy to make Los Angeles her home.Episode References/Links:The Big Leap by Gay HendricksDr. Kelly's website  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyUse this link to get your Toe Sox!ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan  Hi, Be It babe. Okay, this is so fun. So what is actually really cool about this episode is I actually just got to see my guest in real life at the time of this recording, at the time this is coming out. It, I have no idea when that was. But what I'm so excited about is that Dr. Bender is one of the most amazing, smartest women that I ever know. And I love to chat with her about things I've heard on a podcast or a study I've read or whatever about medical science, all these things, and then she explains it because y'all there are so many things that can affect as being it till we see it. Like there just is and I know every once in a while I pop in a medical thing either to advocate for yourself or just information and that this is one of those episodes. So this episode, we are going to talk about stress. And we could have probably talked for hours, hours and hours about stress, signs and symptoms of stress, what stress is. We really did dive in, in a way that I think you can ac... you will actually use this right now in your daily life today. But I am telling you, I'm so fascinated about what came out towards the end about what can cause stress, and it is insane. And, and also like holy crap, we might be causing ourselves more stress, just trying to reason with ourselves. So what I hope you get out of this is that one, I want you to be it till you see it in all the ways in life that you can be. And that could actually like the if you're a perfectionist and overachiever that can actually cause some stress. But if you be it till you see it as a person who is achieving what you want, having the life you live with ease, ease in your life, that's this is the be it till I see it that I'm trying to do is have those things with ease. What a great, what a great way to practice being it till you see it is a no way of dealing with your stress in your body and in your life. And so you might be like, "Ah Les, my life is good. I got things going on but not stressed out." Please still listen, because a) there's some things you can share with people, right? I've got a few coaching calls this month, where we're really talking about ways that people can handle the stress that they're going through, because there's no way to avoid what they are going through. So how do we handle it. And also, you might not actually re... it might be recognizing that the signs and symptoms that you're feeling are because of stress, because you may have been going through them for so long. So I cannot wait to hear your takeaways about this. I'm really, really excited to have this guest back. If you have not heard her original episode, we talked a lot about hormones go back to that. Then when we ended, we had another topic that I'll have to bring her on with, that I'm really excited about so my team will remind me we'll bring her on because well she has a wealth of knowledge, she is the most smartest fucking woman I know. And there are several things in our bodies, in our lives and what makes us up as a human being that can affect us doing the things that we want to do in this lifetime that are that we are not aware of and if we are aware of them, we can take actions to allow and make accommodations for that. So my loves, here is Dr. Bender.Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.All right, Be It babe. I'm so excited because I have one of my besties in life. And we've had her on the podcast before. So you'll reme... you'll recognize her voice if you've been a longtime listener. And almost first time caller, but y'all don't call in so. But I have Dr. Bender here and we, I was chatting with her on her first episode with us. And we didn't even get into stress. We got into all the thing about hormones and was amazing. But one of the things I talked to her a lot about is stress and something I have noticed in coaching a lot of businesses and also just teaching people Pilates in general, is that our goals tend to stress perfectionists out like crazy. So, so then these perf... so if you're a perfectionist, hello, I'm recovering one. And so I see you and I have I totally understand the stress of like your goals and like all the things you want to do in this life. And unfortunately, like some stress is very good. Like it's good for your bones. It's like good for a diamond, making a diamond, but it also can cause us some crazy trauma, stress, all the stuff that's redundant stress and stress. But Dr. Bender, welcome back. I'm so happy to have you here. And I, before we get into like why, you know, stress is bad, can we or can be bad? Can we talk about like who you are and what you actually do in the world? So people who don't know you yet can hear how you're so amazing.Dr. Kelly Bender  Absolutely. Well, thank you for having me back. I'm really, really excited to be here. And I think it's good timing to be talking about stress, and how that affects our body. And you know what our body actually does with the stress. So I am a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, I live in Los Angeles, California, I have a clinic here called Pure Vitality Rejuvenation Center. We're expanding and we're growing, which is exciting. And at our center, we really look at people as a whole, right? We're looking at your hormones and your gut and your mental health and all those things. We're looking at your nutrition and your habits and your diet and you know, all the different pieces and how that comes together to create health or disease, right. And so we do lab testing and things like that. I've over the last several years also gotten into a lot of mental health, with patients do some psychedelic work with patients, we refer out for lots of different options for people. And so stress over the last few years in the pandemic has really become a focus of mine, partially because that's just what everyone is needing right now.Lesley Logan  Right. I mean, like, I think we're all a little bit on an interesting level of stress. And especially when you live in LA, there's just the daily stress of surviving life in a city that drives that should be on strains. But then, like you've layer on a pandemic of uncertainty and all those changes and all that stuff. And something that I admire about you is like I've we've known each other for so many years, and I've watched you grow your business, as you mentioned you're expanding. And, you know, it's not that you don't ever have stress in your life, but you somehow know how to manage it well. And I think that is something we'll have to get into. But can we talk about like what maybe like maybe some people are so stressed out they don't even know what non stressed out is like, can we talk about signs and symptoms that you're stressed out just for the people who might be like, "I'm not stressed." And they're like, act like their families like, "She's so stressed."Dr. Kelly Bender  Yeah. It's so interesting, I had this conversation with a friend of mine who's also a doctor. And so often we've been habituated to feel like this is normal, right. And stress can show up in a lot of different ways for a lot of different people. Sometimes it shows up as skin conditions. So when people are really stressed out, sometimes they can have, you know, like rashes or skin issues. GI symptoms, right are really, really related to stress oftentimes, and so it can range anything from chronic diarrhea, constipation, not being hungry. This is like one of the big things. I have women come in all the time, and they're like, "I wake up, and I'm not hungry, and I don't have to eat till two o'clock." You're not hungry, because your body is in fight or flight, not rest and digest, right? Even when you're sleeping, you're stressed out, we'll talk about cortisol and all those hormone components, but you're not hungry, because your body is stressed out and isn't able to digest and your digestion is not running smoothly. It can have hormone, you know impacts. So anything from weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, you know, spotting things like that? headaches, muscle tightness, right, so like clenching your jaw is a big one that we just don't always think about, because it's so habitual, right, tight shoulders. It's really interesting to me, when patients come in, they really don't even know that they have these symptoms, because they're so dissociated from their body. And this, I would say, is a really difficult symptom to pinpoint yourself. But it's probably one of the bigger, simpler things, right? People are so out of touch with their body, they're literally dissociated from it. So they say, "Oh, I don't feel pain. Oh, I feel fine." And you start digging a little bit more, and they're not registering their discomfort, but it doesn't mean that their body isn't experiencing pain, or abnormalities or things like that. They're just so stressed. They don't ...Lesley Logan  Yeah, it's like, our, our bodies are so good at protecting us that it can protect us from ourselves. Like, it's such a crazy thing to think about. But I some of those symptoms you brought up I find, you know, I think so many people can go, "Oh, I just ate something bad" or "Oh, I'm allergic to that," or "Oh, what I wonder what I ate because it didn't sit well with me." And it's like, okay, how long because when I was with my stomach issues, what I realized is actually, sometimes the things that you're upsetting your stomach are from, like three days ago, so it's so it's actually not you just ate in this moment. So if you're having that reaction, it might actually be because you're stressed.Dr. Kelly Bender  Well, and then, you know, some of the biggest ones are poor sleep, changes in your mood. So, you know, people don't always know I think I think a lot of people know, like, "Oh, I'm not sleeping well, and I'm worried about something." But sometimes I have patients come in and they're like, "I'm I'm not stressed at all. But I'm not sleeping well. And I'm fatigued. And I have to rely on coffee to get up in the morning." And you know, all those all those things?Lesley Logan  Yeah. Yeah. And I I also wonder, like we think I think we are also thinking like stress is something that is easy to pinpoint. We know why we're stressed out. It's because there's something stressful happening in the moment as opposed to like, chronic, like, just living in an uncertain world for two years with your kids at home and having to change, you know, your entire lifestyle, and then change it back and then be unsure if you did it right. And you know, all that stuff. So like, all that stuff is just like, it's almost like a little layer. It's like a warming a frog up and up on a pot. You don't even notice that you you're hit stress too much. Can stress can stress, um, is there any kind of stress that's actually okay for us to have? Are we supposed to like try to be zen all the time?Dr. Kelly Bender  Great question. So I think the word stress is really interesting. And I use that sometimes with patients, especially when when I'm talking about hormones or GI function. I'll say like, oh, there are these stressors on the body. And patients immediately when they think of stress, think of like mental emotional stress or anxiety. And while while there's probably some benefit to short bursts of even mental emotional stress, right? If something is stressing you out from a mental emotional standpoint, to me, that's an indicator that that's something that's important to you. And maybe that's a boundary, right. So if you're stressed out about something, maybe that's because somebody's pushing your boundary and really, you should be holding that boundary. Right. Or, you know, there's other benefits to sort of acute stressors. Same thing with the body. So, you know, with exercise, I have a lot of women that come in more pre pandemic than then post but pre pandemic, I would have a lot of women come in, who are having hormone issues, trouble losing weight, fertility issues. And one of the stressors that we talked about, one of the stressors on the body was, they were actually working out too much. They would be doing like intense intense workouts 5 6 7 times a day, right or seven times a week, you know, sometimes doubling up doing like 10 in a week. And they weren't fueling their body enough. So they were also like in a calorie deficit. And those are actually stressors on the body. Fasting is a stressor on the body, hold is a stressor on the body. And those things have benefit when you do them in particular ways for short amounts of time. Right? (Lesley: Right.) So ...Lesley Logan  Like I'm gonna do a two minute cold shower in the morning, (Dr. Kelly Bender: Right.) but I'm not taking, I'm not I'm not sitting in a cold pool for the day.Dr. Kelly Bender  Exactly, exactly. And so human bodies actually do really well, when we have these little stressors, right? When we when we get not even little stressors, but acute short acting stressors, right? Adrenaline comes from our adrenal glands. That's why it's called adrenaline. The other name for adrenaline is epinephrine. Right? So those are the same molecule. You know, you see on movies, somebody has like, like, has died. And they take the EpiPen, and they like jab it into their heart, right? And they give them adrenaline and then like ... adrenaline, right? Adrenaline is this fast acting, short lived molecule in your body, where if somebody cuts you off in traffic, or you see a bear in nature, you have this flood of this hormone that's supposed to help you get very focused, very clear, very present. And get out of that situation. That's adaptive, right? But if you are constantly living in a state of these, these sort of, you know, there's bears all around you and you're living with these bears for 10 years, and the bears are actually your bosses at work, but you have that same response. Then instead of epinephrine or adrenaline being the main driver, cortisol becomes the main driver. And this is, this puts like weight around our middles cortisol, prolonged stress of any kind, whether it's emotional, or physical stressors, actually shrinks our brain. (Lesley: Stop it.) It's crazy. It actually shrinks our brain like the white matter in our brain. They've done imaging like an actually atrophies certain parts of our brain, specifically, the ones that are associated with like memory, emotions, some of our ... (Lesley: This is crazy.) functioning ...Lesley Logan  So it's that like I mean, I don't put you on the spot. But like, is that what's happening? Like, is that a correlation to Alzheimer's and dementia going up? Like as we don't know that yet?Dr. Kelly Bender  We don't, I don't know that we know that specifically, I would say maybe dementia, and certainly some of some of what we experience as older people. And a lot of my patients in their 40s and 50s are exhibiting signs and symptoms that we would associate with like early Alzheimer's and early dementia, but it's not it's just the cortical atrophy. Alzheimer's and dementia are multifactorial, there's probably so now they're calling Alzheimer's, type three diabetes. There's a ... yeah, (Lesley: That's so crazy.) crazy. So there's a really big metabolic component with sugar and sugar utilization in the brain, which probably does stem from in some part, cortisol and stress hormones. Because cortisol changes how your body metabolizes sugar, it stores fat, you're less likely to be able to utilize sugar well. So there there absolutely may be a correlation and they probably don't make each other better.Lesley Logan  Yeah. So this is so this is so interesting, because I do have I remember when I when I lived in LA, and I'm sure it still exists in other cities, not just there, but I, I would see these women who had go to two or three workouts a day, they were in that calorie deficit. And it is not healthy. It's not healthy for I would watch their skin. It was like all these things that they're like, well, now I got to do this because my skin is like this. It's like well, it's not supposed to work out like that. And the other thing is like what we have also learned is that like women's workout should not look like men. So you can't you're not doing two days with the dudes, we have different hormones, we have different things and so we have to be more diligent about listening to our body and also giving it what it needs when it needs it. And we can't do that. So stressed out or disassociated from our own body to know what it needs. (Dr. Kelly Bender: Exactly.) So, okay, what ... Because you're not our doctor for every single person who's listening, what are, so what what are the rules and the rules of where you can, you know, give advice here? What are some things people can do to identify stress and then also like de stress, like, what can they ...Dr. Kelly Bender  Yeah, literally so, you know, the little disclaimer is, I am not your doctor if you're listening, or maybe I am, and if you're my patient, hello. But for the majority of you, I'm not your doctor. So consult your doctor, before you do anything. That's just like a little disclaimer. So stress, I would say we break down, I break down stress into sort of two main categories, which is physical stressors, and then sort of psychological emotional stressors. (Lesley: Okay.) Physical stressors are like we talked about fasting or calorie deficit, exercise, cold, extreme cold, extreme heat, those things, when done in a certain way can be really beneficial. But again, when done in an unhealthy way, not good for the body. So a lot of the research is coming out. Previously, there was very little research on intermittent fasting for women who were still menstruating. All the research was done in either men or postmenopausal women. And so there's a lot of menstruating women who saw the research didn't realize that they weren't part of that study, started doing it. And that's probably not great, a great stressor for hormones and for cortisol and those types of things. Certainly, during certain parts of your cycle, probably not ideal. Like you talked about doing short, short, cold exposures, right. So up to a few minutes, is actually really good for the body, doing hot exposures for short amounts of time, good for the body. Not sleeping is a huge physiologic stressor. So you know, identifying where maybe some of your habits or things are not optimal prioritizing sleep, you know, rest and recovery, if you're if you're exercising, not being careful not to over exercise, you know, not to significantly under eat prioritizing proteins, things like that, sort of fall under that physical physiologic stressor.Lesley Logan  Yeah. I think a lot of people don't realize how they might actually be under eating, or at least under eating in the certain nutrients. Like, even my own father, he was trying to lose some weight and, and he's like, "I'm not eating that much food." And I'm like, "I think that's the problem." (Dr. Kelly Bender: That is the problem.) That you're not eating enough for how active you are. And so your body is holding on to everything, because it's so freaked out. So can we get you some more books, like, let's just spend a week just looking at what you're eating and just seeing what days you're consistently under eating. So we can figure that out?Dr. Kelly Bender  Yep. And the timing of what of when you're eating. So keeping blood sugar regulated, keeping blood sugar stable, makes it so that all of your hormones, like your cortisol, your ghrelin, your leptin, your your glucagon, like all of those things aren't fluctuating and going crazy, because you can be under eating. So here's the thing, you can be under eating calories most days, and then on the weekend, you're like, oh, you know, I eat a normal amount of calories or a little bit more. And, and because overall, you're having more calories than you need at certain times, your body is going to store that. Right. (Lesley: Right.) So so making sure that you are eating enough for what you're trying to do with your body. But visceral fat specifically, is really hormonally driven. So even if you're under eating, but your cortisol is high, you're you're just going to have a really hard time especially getting rid of that visceral fat.Lesley Logan  Yeah. That's the dangerous stuff anyways.Dr. Kelly Bender  That's the dangerous stuff. You're probably going to start breaking down muscle or not being able to gain muscle. So there's all those those pieces. So just being aware, right of, of what do I need. And I know this sounds cliche, but mindfulness, right, just getting back into your body, doing any sort of activities that gets you back in touch with your body. I love dancing, like I just, I that's always been a thing that I love. And it really puts me back in touch with my body and so, so I'll do like dance classes or, or I'll just take 10 minutes in between patients and have a little dance party to bring me back down into my body. That oftentimes, two things one, it's again going to help you if you are slightly disassociated and not in touch with your body. And two, oftentimes those sorts of activities are, are stress relieving in and of themselves, right? (Lesley: Yeah.) So mindfulness meditation, just focusing on your breath is an attempt to get you reconnected to your body.Lesley Logan  Yeah. And what I love about those suggestions are like, mostly free, like you can, (Dr. Kelly Bender: Mostly free.) you can, you can turn on free music probably somewhere and dance to it. And it can be the same song every day, you know, until you need a new one. And you can just sit and intentionally think about your breathing because that's not something we have to intentionally do all the time. That's so so you mentioned like the physical signs of stressors and like some things there. There's also I think, the mental there's another stress, yeah.Dr. Kelly Bender  You know like mental, emotional, psychosocial, whatever you want to call what a lot of people when they think of stress, that's what they're thinking of, right? They're thinking of symptoms of anxiety, racing thoughts being nervous or worried or anxious about things that are happening. And so it's really interesting. Two things I'll say about that. One, very often in humans, we we are storytellers, humans are storytellers. We are meaning makers. We like to know what that thing means in our life. And so oftentimes, people have physical reactions that feel like stress. So one of the big ones is actually histamine. So histamine is like if you have seasonal allergies, you know (Lesley: Yeah.) about histamines. Right. (Lesley: Yeah.) Histamine is a is something that our immune system produces, that can produce rashes, itchy, itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, like all of the signs of like seasonal allergies. Histamine, when it gets into the brain, makes you feel anxious. racing heart, it can give you stomach issues, all of these things. And so sometimes people just have a histamine reaction, because they've come in contact with something that releases histamine. Unfortunately, chocolate can be a trigger sometimes. There are these high histamine foods. But I'm seeing this a lot post COVID. People's histamine trigger is just, it's just a hair trigger, (Lesley: Wow!) where before things didn't bother them at all. Now they're having anxiety, they're having trouble sleeping, they're getting some rashes, but their body feels, right. (Lesley: Right.) They just they know like, they've drink coffee all day long ...Lesley Logan  Yeah. That's crazy because ... to be like mindful breath work, and you're just doing this thing like, I don't know what's wrong with me. And it's like, actually, there's no it's just the ... the histamine is histamine, your brain, we got to get that out.Dr. Kelly Bender  ... of your brain. And the crazier thing is, most often humans will make up a reason that they're anxious. Right? So they feel ... (Lesley: Oh, we have to ...) they feel anxious in their body, from the histamine from whatever it is they they feel anxious, their heart is racing, right. And they don't attribute it to a high histamine food that they consumed, or the fact that they came in contact with a cat because they don't always necessarily get like, allergies that we think of allergies, but the histamines in the brain, and so they feel anxious. And then they're like, oh, I started feeling anxious when I started, they just happened to be thinking about going to work. This is all subconscious, right. But your brain says, oh, you started feeling this way when you started thinking about this thing. This thing is making you feel that way. And then you start coming up with reasons, oh, I'm anxious because maybe I'm thinking my boss is going to be mean like you actually attribute meaning where there is no meaning.Lesley Logan  So then you just start telling yourself a story. And so now your poor boss has done nothing to cause you stress. You think your boss is calling to do stress, and it's never gonna go away. Because you have histamine.Dr. Kelly Bender  And then here's the here's the here's the even crazier part, if that histamine goes away, but you have had that same thought pattern so many times, you will actually train your brain to become anxious when thinking about that topic.Lesley Logan  Oh, I believe that gets to habit because there's you there's, yes, that's how habits are created. Like we create them based on emotions in the brain, it releases something so now oh, and what's so crazy is people could be like leaving partners or jobs that had nothing to do with. Oh, my God.Dr. Kelly Bender  So we literally then train our brain that this thing or this person or this situation was making us anxious. And then let's say you stop eating that food or you get out of that environment. You're no longer triggered with the histamine, the histamine goes away. But you've actually reprogrammed your brain to have an anxious reaction to that topic.Lesley Logan  So why we need everyone needs to take Byron Katie's Four Questions instead of trying to make meaning. Just ask yourself, "How do I know this is real?"Dr. Kelly Bender  Right. Absolutely. And so it's been really wild, especially post COVID. Like I said, I've seen so many people have this, you know, hair trigger on their histamine. There is a supplement. And I'm not recommending anyone take this supplement. This is just for educational purposes. But there is a supplement called DAO, which is a I think it's diamino oxidase, but it's the enzyme that actually breaks down histamine in your body. So anti histamine medication blocks histamine from docking at the receptors. But there's tons of different histamine receptors in the body, there's h1, h2, there's like all these different ones. And it only blocks it in some of these places. And it doesn't necessarily block the places that make you feel anxious. So in some people it does, some people it doesn't. But if you take an anti histamine and you're like, "I'm so anxious, and now I'm tired." It doesn't mean that it's not the histamine. (Lesley: Right.) It could be that the histamine wasn't blocked at the proper receptor from the medication. (Lesley: Right.) So DAO is an enzyme that actually eats up and breaks down the histamine faster. It's like taking a lactaid pill if you're lactose intolerant.Lesley Logan  Got it. Okay. Yeah, yeah. So we shouldn't just go out and run out and take the supplement, because you actually probably don't want to block histamine, unnecessarily.Dr. Kelly Bender  I mean, there's low risk to it, but like, talk to your doctor, you know, (Lesley: Yeah.) your doctor kind of a thing. (Lesley: Yeah.) But it is, it's, it's really interesting.Lesley Logan  Yeah. That is so crazy. So then I love for talking about this. Because at the beginning of this, before we recorded, like, it was like, how can we, like people understand that stress is could be, either they could be stressing themselves out to become the next person. Or now that we've heard about histamine, we could be telling ourselves an entire story. We're just keeping us from being it till we see.Dr. Kelly Bender  Completely. I would say that it's actually a another reason to be it till you see it is because what you're feeling and what you're attributing it to, may actually not be correlated. Right? It you may be thinking, "Oh, I'm anxious about doing this podcast, because because I actually have impostor syndrome, and all these things." But your brain is just coming up with a reason that seems rational, (Lesley: Yeah.) why your body's having a certain response.Lesley Logan  That's so, wow, it's, it's so cra... It's so crazy.Dr. Kelly Bender  Like, you can be like, "Okay, I made like, my body feels anxious." But that is one of the biggest thing is like, let your body have whatever response it's having to move energy through. So my Tantra coach, (Lesley: Yeah.) one of the things we work on is emotions and worried is an emotion and you know, stressors and things like that. (Lesley: Yeah.) They're just energy in the body, let it move through. Don't hold try to hold on to them. Don't come up with a story about why you're sad, why you're angry. Discharge that, that emotion and that energy and that feeling. (Lesley: Yeah.) Then see what happens. Because most of the time we come up with a reason why our body feels the way they are. It's irrelevant.Lesley Logan  Yeah. Oh, that is so key. And it made me think of a couple things. So I just want to touch on this, y'all just you can move it out. Like you can just identify it like I'm feeling this way. And like, I don't, you don't have to go I wonder why it's just like I'm feeling this way, period. And then like, but also not to mask it because that's going to cause more stress. So my favorite annual read is The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks and he talks about those like seven signs that you are upper limiting yourself so when you upper limiting yourself it's because you stepped outside of your comfort zone and you're kind of in your niche like you're in your flow of what's coming up next, right. It's that new thing that you've been wanting to have, that new schedule, that new job or that new relationship. Whatever it is and you're like you're like in it and it like feel so good and then your brains like, fuck this scares me I don't actually know where we're turning left yet. I actually don't know where the death. I don't there's too many unknowns come back. And the way that he gets his comeback is through worry, self deprecation, picking fights. You get sick, like you literally just start getting sick. So there's these things and what is so interesting is now that I'm thinking about a lot of them are stressful feeling in the body. So you could be literally stressing yourself out to hold yourself back.Right. Or you could hold yourself back by just having a feeling of stress or unease in your body that is completely unrelated to the thing you're holding yourself back from. So holding yourself back won't even alleviate that anxiety. Because it's like, okay, you got to stop eating that food, you have to, you know, get an air purifier in your house, you know, whatever it is.Yeah, so fascinating. Okay, I mean, gosh, I love you. And I could keep talking to forever. But I feel like, what I hope everyone listening is that you got to really understand it like different ways we can cause stress on ourselves in a way that is not helpful. And then, and then identifying it is just the actual feeling versus making meaning out of it is the most important to identify and skip the meaning part, go make meaning of like, why the sky is blue, you know? Find another non stressful way to make meaning in life. We're gonna come back and just quick second, find out where people can find you, follow you know more about what you're doing in this planet, and also your BE IT action items. (Dr. Kelly Bender: Great.) All right, Dr. Bender, where do you hang out? Where can people if they were in the area, where can they work with you?Dr. Kelly Bender  Yes. So Pure Vitality Rejuvenation Center in Brentwood, Los Angeles. You can go to purevitalitycenter.com. And check us out on the website. We're we're going to be starting to do TikTok. I'm super excited. We're gonna sort of restart our social media presence. We're also opening up in West Hollywood. So we'll be there. Go go online, check it out. There's lots of interesting things. I'll be making some content. Yeah.Lesley Logan  Yeah. So I can't wait for your medical TikTok. I really am excited. Because I feel like I'm gonna learn something more, when I'll actually open up my TikTok app. And you know what? I just have to say, y'all, if you are in either of those areas, you got to go in because talk about like, making meaning and causing stress. I went in to your offices when I was in LA, to get an IV because I was like, gosh, I just I'm like I'm feeling a little under the weather like, but I was like, I can't be sick. Maybe I felt like this because this is going on, maybe I feel like this is because this is going on. Got the IV and I'm like no dehydrated, lack of nutrition wasn't doing my normal morning routine for three weeks. So there's nothing to make meaning of. I just needed my body just needed nutrition. (Dr. Kelly Bender: ... needed the things.) Yes. (Dr. Kelly Bender: Yeah.) So so BE IT action items. I'm really happy to have you on. Y'all last time, I don't want to like, you know, I have no idea what she's gonna say. But I just wanted to say to all of you her last BE IT action item when she was on shift to listen that show we'll put it in the show notes below. One of our listeners reported back that she did it and she made money doing it. So just saying these BE IT action items if you actually use them, they're very beneficial.Dr. Kelly Bender  Yeah, I was gonna I don't know how to follow that one up, right? Like if I was ... that was like the best my best action item. Yeah, I would say my action item for for this one, especially like stress related and things like that is, if you can, if you can do any sort of presence, body, like getting back into your body. So you know, so movements, great Pilates, dance, any of those things, sort of like get back into your body, I think doing that and then reassessing, like, "Is this my body feeling this way and just letting it discharge." Right. So sometimes shaking is a really, really, really helpful way to just discharge energy. So just like your whole body, just like shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake. And that can just discharge whatever that emotion or energy is.Lesley Logan  You know, I love that it's true. Like, you can just like, you know, let it out, let the anxiety out, let that out. I mean, not that we're dogs, but like, my dogs will like stretch when they want to stretch. And then all of a sudden, they'll just be like saying, like, shake whatever is happening to them. I'm like, they know what, they just do it. They don't ask permission. They just do what they're feeling. We should all do that. It's gonna be okay, no one's gonna like what does that person doing? Trust me, they're so busy trying to make meaning of whatever stressors in their life, they're not paying attention to you.Dr. Kelly Bender  I can't tell you how many patients like I'll see them and they're just I see them sitting like this. Right? And I'm like, Are you okay? I'm fine. There so disconnected. That's like, Okay, we're gonna we're gonna shake together. Right. And then doing it together. It's cool. And then they're completely like, it just changes the whole thing. So, yeah, if you're feeling if you're feeling anything, shake.Lesley Logan  Yeah, I love that. I love it. I love you. You're so amazing. I learned so much being around you and y'all how are you going to use these tips, this information in your life. We want to know. Tag Dr. Bender, tag at the @be_it_pod. Let us know if you have questions about this, send it to the @be_it_pod. Brad and I can answer things on the recap episode and until next time, Be It Till You See It.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!  Be It Till You See It is a production of Bloom Podcast Network.   Brad Crowell  It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan. And me Brad Crowell. Our associate producer is Amanda Frattarelli.Lesley Logan  Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing.    Brad Crowell  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. And our branding by designer and artist, Gianranco Cioffi.   Lesley Logan  Special thanks to our designer Mesh Herico for creating all of our visuals, (which you can't see because this is a podcast) and our digital producer, Jay Pedroso for editing all the video each week, so you can.  Brad Crowell  And to Angelina Herico for transcribing each episode, so you can find it on our website. 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In this episode, I discuss adrenals, the impact of excessive stress on our physiology, and strategies for managing its impact with stress expert, Dr. Doni Wilson. Topics covered: 1. What is adrenal distress and how does it impact overall health? 2. How do genetics impact our susceptibility to stress? 3. the effects of high cortisol? 4. How does adrenaline correlate with stress? 5. How can someone identify that they have adrenal distress? 6. Five unique stress types. 7. How does someone figure out their stress type? 8. Why is it so important to know your unique stress type? 9. The C.A.R.E. Method of stress recovery? 10. How does recovery differ depending on your unique stress type? Dr. Doni Wilson is a health visionary, researcher, bestselling author, and international speaker.   Through her research and clinical experience, she developed her Stress Recovery Protocol, which takes stress management to the next level by utilizing epigenetics to individualize the optimization of cortisol, adrenaline, and neurotransmitters.  Dr. Doni (as she is called by her patients) has a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University (2000), where she also completed her residency. She is also a certified professional midwife, a certified nutrition specialist, and has degrees in both nutrition and science.  An innovator in the field of functional medicine and psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology, Dr. Doni has been developing protocols, publishing her insights, and training practitioners in the U.S. and Canada for over two decades. Dr. Doni has developed highly specialized protocols for adrenal maladaptation syndrome, which is an established condition not addressed by conventional medicine; amino acid therapy to optimize neurotransmitter levels, which eliminates the need for psychotropic medications; for the optimization of methylation for those with MTHFR gene variations, including a prenatal protocol which decreases the risk of miscarriage; and a protocol to reverse cervical dysplasia and eliminate HPV virus, having the potential to prevent cervical/vaginal cancer for millions of women. Dr. Doni is licensed as a Naturopathic (Medical) Doctor in Arizona, California, Washington state, and Connecticut. Website: https://doctordoni.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/glutenfreedoc    

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Sharon Stills. She is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backward.  Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods.  Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve! She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast.  She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland. Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one-on-one.  In this episode, Dr. Stills dives into all things hormones. One of her favorite hormones for women is progesterone. If you are anxious, nervous, not sleeping, and carrying around water weight, getting progesterone can be a total game-changer for your life. Dr. Stills explains how castor oil packs are great for liver health and menstruating women. Plus, Dr. Stills gives other tips on keeping your liver in tip-top shape. Tune in as we chat about testing for hormones, thyroid health, and all things menopause. 4 Secrets to Mastering Keto Masterclass. Register For Free Here: http://www.ketosismasterclass.com  Message me on Instagram www.instagram.com/thebenazadi with the word ENERGY to learn more about coaching from me. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  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. Upgraded Formulas Upgraded Magnesium & Charge Electrolyte Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KK15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  [10:50] Progesterone Can Be A Total Game-Changer For Women Balanced hormones equal sanity.  If you are not feeling sane, a hormone is probably involved.  Hormones are like a symphony because they all play together.  Progesterone is a natural Valium. If you are low in progesterone, you can be very anxious, not sleeping, and carrying around water weight. When your body gets progesterone, it's like a giant exhale.  [15:25] How Castor Oil Packs Can Help Support Menstruating Women Castor oil packs are a fantastic thing to do if you're a cycling woman; it does wonders for liver function.  Also, castor oil makes you lie die with a pack for forty minutes; it's a great time to nourish yourself.  Unfortunately, many people are out of sync with their cycles because they are out of sync with their life.  We need to get out in nature, and we need to rest. All in all, we need to take the time to be more nourishing and connect with the moon and sun.  [20:00] Dr. Stills Gives Tips For Keeping Your Liver Healthy  Coffee enemas are great for people who have cancer. If you're doing castor oil, staying hydrated, and moving your lymphatic system, you will do a lot for your liver.  Make sure you are sweating! Also, start your morning with some warm lemon water.  For the liver, Dr. Stills recommends taking phosphatidylcholine.  Eat your biggest meal in the middle of the day when your digestive fire is most robust.  Lastly, don't eat food three hours before you go to bed.  [29:55] Death, Taxes, and Menopause: It's A Natural Transition For All Women  You don't have to suffer during menopause.  If you're suffering, most likely you are not eating right, you aren't sleeping right, or you don't love yourself right. Your hormones drop during menopause. It's time to get them rebalanced!  We're doing ourselves a big disservice if we're not replacing our hormones. Remember, menopause is not a disease; it's a natural transition all women undergo.  [36:15] Blood, Urine, and Saliva: What To Know About Testing Your Hormones  Bloodwork is the way that most women have their hormones tested. However, bloodwork is very misleading unless you look at it from a functional perspective.  You shouldn't rely on blood when talking about progesterone and estrogen.  Dr. Stills is a massive fan of 24-hour urine.  You can do saliva samples throughout your cycle if you're a menstruating woman. Dr. Stills likes to use saliva testing for cortisol testing.  [42:30] Thyroid Blood Testing and Listening To Your Body Bloodwork is excellent for thyroid health. Your thyroid levels can look okay, but your hair is falling out, you're constipated, you can't lose weight, and you have brain fog. That's when Dr. Stills will want to check iodine levels and temperatures.  Just because bloodwork is okay doesn't mean you don't have symptoms. Find a doctor who works with you instead of just your lab results.  AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. Stills: https://drstills.com/ The Science of Self Healing Podcast: https://drstills.com/science-of-healing-podcast-with-dr-sharon-stills/ Follow Dr. Sharon Stills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REDHotMedicine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonstills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsharonstills Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ 4 Secrets to Mastering Keto Masterclass. Register For Free Here: http://www.ketosismasterclass.com  Message me on Instagram www.instagram.com/thebenazadi with the word ENERGY to learn more about coaching from me. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  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. 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Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who believes that the Mind AND the Body must be treated as one in order for you to enjoy genuine health, true happiness and to experience your deepest passions each and every day while enjoying the gift of being alive. She helps menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier and sexier while aging backwards. She's successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods. Most importantly, she is a champion of you living your best, sexiest life, especially during your sacRED second act! https://www.drstills.com (drstills.com) All my favorite things: https://www.DrLisaO.com/bio (DrLisaO.com/bio) Mentioned in this episode: Nourish Liver We talk about toxicity a lot on the pod, from our food and our environment to the air we breathe and the water we drink. As you've heard me say, if we're not getting rid of toxins, they're going to store in certain areas of our body—like our fat. As I've told my patients for years, if you're struggling with weight loss, it could be an over burdened body by toxins. Think of it this way—your body won't release fat because it's protecting itself from the toxins. It's so necessary to clear out the filters of our body… including our liver. We change the filters on our cars often, but what about our body? Check it out at https://www.drlisao.com/collections/all

Join Dr. Shelly Burns as she talks with Dr. Ashley Alexis about cardiovascular, bone, and brain health for women over 40! Dr. Ashley Alexis is the owner and founder of Golden Leaf Health Center located in San Diego, CA. She is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and menopause specialist. She educates women on the life-saving benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for not only reducing unwanted symptoms of menopause but also protecting of longevity.  You can find her quiz and more information on her website: www.goldenleafhc.com Schedule your 10 min phone consultation below: https://goldenleafhc.com/schedule/ Follow Shelly Burns, D.C. at: Website: www.DrShellyBurns.com Book a Free 15 min Consult: https://calendly.com/drshellyburns/15min Fit 40 Blueprint: https://killerkickstart30.com/optin2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseSecrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausesecrets/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menopausesecrets Download the Top 12 Perimenopause and Menopause Secrets Revealed https://ebook.menopausesecrets.com

What do you wish you'd known about menopause before you got here? Will you pass on information to your daughter differently? Here's one chance. This episode is a fun jaunt both into the deep wants and wishes we all feel and some of us express.  We do a fun rapid fire game where I list symptoms of menopause and Dr. Stills fires back what it makes her consider first.  This episode is sponsored by the Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist course. I share more about it in the She Means Fitness Business podcast for fitness professionals. Click for more, or listen on your favorite podcast platform to She Means Fitness Business, or share with your favorite fitness pro.  My guest today shares as much as we can pack into this episode about what you and your daughter both want to know about menopause, before, during, or after.  My Guest:  Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backwards. Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods.  Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve! She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast.  She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland. Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one on one.  00:00 Questions we answer in this episode:  09:50 If you could wave a magic wand and have women know things about menopause what top 3 things would you like to have them know before they arrive?  What's the ideal time to start prepping for menopause?  16:26 If I said sex, skin, and fat … the greatest of these is ______________ … and I meant this is the greatest concern of women when they hit that transition how would you answer that?  Anti-aging therapies vs Pro-aging therapies? Which label feels to you like a better fit? And why?  Here are some of our rapid-fire questions. I say a menopause “sign/symptom/nuisance” you say… a remedy, habit to start or something to stop that would give the quickest support .. wanna play?  26:43 Painful intercourse  26:52 No desire for sex  27:06 Hot flashes  27:14 Belly fat 27:58 Insomnia 28:08 Feelings of depression/anxiety  28:29 Forgetfulness  Gut issues making “eating healthy” complicated  You've got a summit coming up, and I'm in ! And you and I chat at dinner about life and menopause and travel and all the things … while you've got a busy practice, a crazy travel schedule, and when at home you're like grandma on steroids. What's the importance of hosting a summit to you? And why now?  31:03 Can you share a little about the summit and tease some of your guests? I'm honored to be speaking, and yet feel like my listeners are getting me .. the draw of those great experts I'm among may be for them greater!  There's so much more to share about menstruation and menopause. If one goes well, the other tends to go better. The time to think about  Join the Summit: Mastering the Menopause Transition  https://flippingfifty.com/mastermenopause  Follow Dr. Stills on Social: facebook.com/drsharonstills  instagram.com/drsharonstills  

As cycling people, we've long been taught that our fun, exciting, sexual selves end at menopause. But that's simply not true, and Dr. Sharon Stills is here to bust that myth wide open! In today's episode, we are covering all the good stuff, including: ✨ Why perimenopause and menopause can be the BEST time in your life, not the worst ✨ Finding your sexy self in menopause ✨ Dr. Stills favorite way to test hormones (how she's been doing it for the last 20 years!) And we DEEP DIVE into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), answering these questions: ✨ Why using bioidentical estrogen is not necessarily dangerous in cases of breast cancer ✨ Why bioidentical progesterone can be a game changer ✨ A breakdown of the different forms of BHRT, including topical, oral, compounded and what should be used in different situations We also talk about Dr. Stills upcoming Mastering the Meno(pause) Transition Summit, where you'll learn even more about this juicy time of life! **Sign-up for the Summit here** Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backwards. Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all natural methods. Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve! She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast. She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland. Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one on one. Learn more at her website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Dr Amy Rothenberg shares her journey into Naturopathic medicine and how she has been able to practice for over 30 years without being in a constant state of burnout. Amy shares a few simple things that anyone can do to improve their health and how we can start with small changes. Amy also touches on her journey through cancer which led to her new book, which is coming out very soon, You Finished Treatment, Now What? -A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors.Dr. Rothenberg has practiced naturopathic medicine since 1986. She is the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, 2017 Physician of the Year and currently is president of the Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors. She was the longtime Medical Editor for the Institute of Natural Medicine. When diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Dr. Rothenberg received care at a renowned teaching hospital and had a naturopathic medical team. Her book, You Finished Treatment, Now What? -A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors is a roadmap for lifestyle and natural medicine to address health challenges that persist after care, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. In her spare time, Dr. Rothenberg likes to putter in her art studio,  play guitar, and spend time with her beloved family and friends. Dr. Rothenberg has worked with Paul Herscu ND, MPH since 1986. They raised three wonderful children, and enjoy the good life in Western Massachusetts.Find Amy's book hereFind Amy's practice hereFollow Amy on FacebookFollow Amy on TwitterFollow Amy on InstagramFollow Amy on LinkedInFollow Candace on Instagram

In today's episode, Dr. Carrie Jones is joined by Dr. Ashley Alexis, a Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Founder of Golden Leaf Health Center. They discuss perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Ashley Alexis is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She graduated from Bastyr University San Diego, a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school and a leader in science-based natural medicine and research. She is also the Founder of Golden Leaf Health Center, an integrative medical practice that offers natural therapies for hormonal imbalance.

I'm excited to sit down with Dr. Garrett Smith. We talk about how liver and bile imbalances can cause health problems and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more. .Dr. Garrett Smith is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor in Arizona. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and a minor in Nutrition. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is the founder of the Love your Liver program and Nutrition Detective website.Dr. Garrett Smith has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. He's also worked in the strength & conditioning fitness industry for 12 years. It was his work in the fitness field that sparked his interest in nutrition.We discuss the following: All about Dr. Garrett SmithHow liver and bile imbalances can cause health problemsBloodwork that can measure bile acidAll about fatty liver diseaseThoughts on non-alcoholic fatty liverHigh fat and fatty liver Thoughts on cod liver oilThoughts on copper toxicityThoughts on a zero vitamin A dietHow long does it take to detox from vitamin A?Testosterone and vitamin ACopper toxicity from IUDThoughts on lactoferrinWhere to find Dr. Garrett Smith_____RESOURCESHair Mineral Analysis TestWebsite: https://nutritiondetective.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNutritionDetective/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiondetective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutriDetectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nutritiondetectiveLove Your Liver program: https://members.nutritiondetective.com/Truths about Vitamin A and Toxicity from Foods part 1: https://youtu.be/vS0eZK5LIkEVitamin A Toxicity part 2: https://youtu.be/6XR80Jgfhfg____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER_____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME

Welcome to an all new episode of The Witching Hour with Patti Negri. This week, Patti welcomes her friend Dr. Cecilia Slychan. Dr. Cecilia is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and emerging witch. She loves and thrives to make people feel beautiful and confident in their own skin! Find out more plus Where's Patti? The Willow Report and a magical lesson on Manifesting. Remember, you're beautiful the way you are you make your own magick happen.  #atelieraestheticclinique #beautymagick #witchcraft #witchymagick 

It is becoming more and more common for women to show signs of early peri-menopause. And yet, most women are still dismissed by their doctors because they don't fit a certain age criteria. When our bodies are in a state of survival it can be difficult for us to listen to the signs and give our body what it needs, which is why it is so important to become aware of how you are operating in this world in order to show up as your best, red hot and sexy self. About Dr. Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backward. Using her 20+ years of experience, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all-natural methods. In This Episode How to optimally pivot through peri-menopause and beyond (13:12) Understanding the role of bio-identical hormones when getting to the root cause of your hormone issues (20:06) Recommendations for getting started on the journey to red hot and sexy (29:12) How and why you need to get clear on your health non-negotiables (34:02) Why mindfulness and meditation should be at the root of everything you do (43:22) Mentioned In This Episode Use Promo Code ‘podcast' for 10% off your order at the Essentially Whole Store Here The EO Menopause Solution by Dr. Mariza Snyder Mastering the Menopause Transition Summit (Coming soon!) The Science of Self Healing Podcast Dr. Sharon Stills Website Follow Dr. Stills on Instagram | Facebook Related 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

Dr. Matthew (Matt) McNamee is the Medical Director of Tiger Medical Institute, a practice focused on helping entrepreneurs and business owners over 40 avoid burnout on their journey to wellness. Dr. McNamee is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in functional medicine, integrative neuroendocrinology, and the microbiota-gut-brain axis. He is currently pursuing advanced training in functional genomics.  Dr. McNamee is also a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. In this episode… Alzheimer's is a chronic disease that has caused a lot of deaths in the past. But with the evolution of medicine and knowledge in the health industry, it is no longer a killer disease.  Now, people can be screened early on to know if they're at risk, how they can prevent it from developing further, and in some cases, even receiving medication. So, how do you know what causes the disease, what the early symptoms are, and how you can treat it? On this episode of the Tiger Performance Podcast, Steve Adams has a conversation with Medical Director of Tiger Medical Institute, Dr. Matt McNamee, about Alzheimer's. Dr. McNamee explains the programmatic approach Tiger Performance Institute has for aiding in the prevention of Alzheimer's, common causes and symptoms, and an effective treatment plan for Alzheimer's.

Knowledge Bomb: Dr. G goes into the 4 steps to overcoming your daily triggers. Whether it's work, family, partnership, you name it, he gives us the 4 easy steps to get back into the body. How dysregulated are you? What/who dysregulates you? How and where do you feel it? Solutions to separate the ego and come back to the body. Free and easy interventions to reclaim you balance. Special Guest Segment: Dr. Mary Pardee joins the show to drop some knowledge on all thing gut and brain connection. Is over sanitization causing eczema and asthma? Do antibiotics destroy our gut? When should we use them? How does the brain and gut connect? What are the best foods for gut and brain health? How does trauma affect our gut? Does depression originate in the gut? How to rebalance our nervous system. GUEST BIO: Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who specializes in integrative gastroenterology and hormone balancing in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder of modrn med, a telemedicine and virtual wellness company that provides medical and health services to clients from the comfort of their homes. For those who can not work one-on-one with a modrn med practitioner, Dr. Mary also created a gut-health course that dives into the most common gut related complaints and natural solutions to start healing. Dr. Mary Pardee Gut Health Course: https://www.onecommune.com/a/28956/E6CBzNLt Public Email: admin@modrnmed.com Business Number (for the public) * 7609320849 https://www.modrnmed.com/ Social Media URLS https://www.instagram.com/dr.marypardee https://www.facebook.com/modrnmed/ ADS: Four Sigmatic has made it easy to support your immune system, balance stress, and improve well-being with a day-changing plant protein that tastes so good, it's almost unbelievable. Use code DrG for 20% off all orders on FourSigmatic.com. If you'd like to conquer sleep with Ned's Dream Set, Heal Thy Self listeners get 15% off with code DRG. Go to helloned.com/DRG or enter code DRG at checkout. Follow us! @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ @healthyself.drg https://www.instagram.com/healthyself.drg/

Your lymphatic system could hold the key to your health. It's an absolutely vital component of your longevity and vitality, but your lymphatic system is so often overlooked. I'm joined by Dr. Sharon Stills, a naturopathic medical doctor specializing in European Biological Medicine, to talk about our lymphatic systems, celebrating menopause, and healing your mouth.   Signs of a Slow Lymphatic System Puffy skin Cellulite Constantly sick Bloated  Fatigue Weight gain   About Dr. Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps perimenopausal and menopausal women to pause and evaluate life so they can live the second act of their story stronger, healthier, and sexier while aging backward.  Using her 20+ years of experience and extensive training and background in European Biological Medicine, anti-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, she has successfully helped thousands of women transition gently through the different stages of their lives with all-natural methods.  Dr. Stills is passionate about spreading the word about her signature RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program – the philosophy she developed for you to Reinvent your Health, Explore your Spirit, and Discover YOUR Sexy so that you, too, can create and live the life you desire and deserve!  She founded and ran one of the largest and most successful naturopathic clinics in the country for a decade and is the host of The Science Of Self Healing podcast. She is an expert physician for Women's Health Network and she educates other physicians as the Co-Lead North American lecturer for the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland.  Patients work with Dr. Stills in a variety of ways: through telemedicine consults and her life-changing retreats for individuals or small groups in healing and rejuvenating locations around the world. Some patients will even fly out to see her or fly her in just to get the chance to work with her one on one.   In This Episode How European Biological Medicine differs from American Naturopathic Medicine [6:30] What you need to know about Sanum Remedies [8:30] Why you need to get your metal amalgam fillings safely removed [14:15] The relationship between dentistry and other health concerns [16:00] How your scars can hold trauma and emotion [20:30] How your lymph system works to keep you healthy [23:00] Why you need to address your lymphatic system [27:30] How to get your lymphatic system moving [29:30] How meditation and breathwork can help you through menopause [32:00] How to use menopause to reevaluate where you are and where you're going in life [33:30] What happens when you celebrate going through menopause [36:00] The role of bioidentical hormones in menopause [38:30]   Links & Resources Use Code CALM for 10% off Adrenal Calm Use Code GLUTATHIONE for 10% Off Glutathione 5 Myths About Menopause eBook Find Dr. Sharon Stills Online Follow Dr. Sharon Stills on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Find Your Longevity Blueprint Online Follow Your Longevity Blueprint on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online    Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast Production by the team at Counterweight Creative    Related Episodes  Episode 45: Castor Oil Packs With Dr. Marisol Teijeiro Episode 39: Biote Hormone Pellet Therapy With Dr. Gary Donovitz Episode 18: Healthy Mouth Healthy Body With Dr. Ben Pospisil

In this episode I chat with Dr. Erin Ellis (@dr.erinellis) . Dr. Ellis is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who helps women regain energy, fix crappy periods and balance hormones by getting to the root cause.  We talk about : 1. Hormones and the roles they play 2. Periods and what consititues a crappy period. 3. Thyroid and periods. Hope you enjoy this episode! If loved please rate and review. Make sure to give Dr. Ellis a follow- CLICK HERE

Infertility is a struggle 1 in 6 couples have. It is a heartbreaking and lonely struggle. It is also an expensive one when you are going through fertility treatments. In today's episode, Marian talks with Dr. Danielle Lewis, Naturopathic Medical Doctor, and together they dive into how an Integrative approach to fertility can help you get pregnant faster and be more likely to carry to term.    Harmony Integrative Healthcare in Midtown Phoenix, Arizona, offers natural solutions to support patient health and well-being. Danielle Lewis, ND, takes a holistic and integrative approach to care. She helps patients combat sickness and regain their health by balancing hormones and finding strength in themselves and the community that surrounds them. You can find her: IG - @drdaniellelewis website: www.harmony.care   Happy Healing, Marian Disclaimer: The goal of this podcast is to help you take control of your health and for you to feel the best you possibly can! These programs are not meant to take the place of working with a qualified health care professional and are not designed to diagnose or treat any diseases or medical conditions. Any advice provided is not a medical diagnosis or medical treatment plan.

Meet Dr. Ann Elizabeth Watwood, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who specializes in cosmetic dermatology, anti-aging medicine, and women's health. Her practice is the go-to place for cutting-edge esthetics as well as one of the major institutes in the country, if not the world where people go for training.   Tune in as Dr. Ann Watwood discusses a range of therapies she uses to treat sunken eyes to dark circles to hair loss, as well as some of the newer technology on the horizon.   GUEST INFORMATION: Dr. Ann Elizabeth Watwood is certified in advanced laser skin care treatments, Botox, Dermal Fillers, and Bio-identical Hormone replacement therapies. She is a graduate of Arizona State University with a BA in Anthropology and received her medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She teaches courses for basic and advanced laser treatments and dermal fillers, as well as courses for PDO thread lifts. She also speaks at conferences and private events for several different laser companies. She has been injecting and using lasers for aesthetic purposes since 2008. She has been teaching others how to do aesthetic procedures since 2012.   KEY POINTS: - What exactly is PRP and PRF?  - Why are platelets and white blood cells so important? - Is there a difference between PRF versus PRP? - The multifaceted benefits of PRF and PRP injections  - How exosomes stimulate growth and healing - Are PDO threads permanent?  - The cost of advanced skincare treatments like the liquid facial   QUOTABLES: “If you get cut open by a knife, what closes that and creates that scar tissue is collagen. It's those little cells. So what we're doing is attracting a whole bunch of them to the area. But since there's not a big wound cut open by a knife, they deposit a bunch of collagen which just increases the collagen in our skin that we've lost and helps with anti-aging.” ​​”If they have severe hair loss and a higher budget, do it all because you're going to get more. One plus one always equals three in the aesthetics.”   GUEST RESOURCES: Learn more about  Dr. Ann Watwood and her practice at clearskininstitute.com IG | @clearskininstitute Youtube | @ClearskinLaser Listen to the “What Would Larry Do” podcast on Apple, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Jen Haley on Instagram @drjenhaley - instagram.com/drjenhaley Visit her website at drjenhaley.com Book a consultation with Dr. Haley here: dermoncall.net/jhaley   BiOptimizers formulates amazing magnesium and gut supplements. Their magnesium supplement is the most potent, complete, and full-spectrum magnesium on the market. It is the perfect addition to a healthy lifestyle to achieve clear skin, enhanced mood, energy, better sleep, and faster recovery. Use the code ”DRJENHALEY10” for 10% off at the checkout. Visit the website to show now: bioptimizers.com   Here is the link for Dr. Haley's favorite skin, hair, and nail supplements: purerxo.com/drjenhaley/rxo/company/my_recommendations.asp   Radical Roots has the most purely sourced Chinese herbs and CBD tinctures to address your wellness needs. To receive a 20% discount and try them out, go to radicalrootsherbs.com/ref/Jen%20Haley         Radiance Revealed is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)